Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management is responsible
for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Responsibility, estimates and judgments by
management are required to assess the expected benefits and related costs of control procedures. The objectives of internal control
include providing management with reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized
use or disposition, and that transactions are executed in accordance with management’s authorization and recorded properly
to permit the preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States. Its management, including its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, assessed the effectiveness of
its internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2017. In making this assessment, its management used the criteria
set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control-Integrated
Framework. The Company’s management, including its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, has concluded that,
as of September 30, 2017, its internal control over financial reporting was not effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with US
generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s management reviewed the results of their assessment with its board
of directors.
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This annual report does not include an attestation
report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s
report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities
and Exchange Commission that permit the company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Internal control over financial reporting has
inherent limitations which include but is not limited to the use of independent professionals for advice and guidance, interpretation
of existing and/or changing rules and principles, segregation of management duties, scale of organization, and personnel factors.
Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in
judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion
or improper management override. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent
or detect misstatements on a timely basis, however these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process
and it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. Therefore, even those systems
determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
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.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the period covered by this report, there
were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably
likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
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PART III
Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
Directors and Executive Officers
Set forth below is certain information regarding
the persons who were directors and executive officers at any time during the fiscal year 2017.
Name
Age
Position with the Company
John Pollock
51
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
Paul Williams
61
Vice Chairman of the Board, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
Dan Sundby
55
President, Chief Sales Officer and Board Member
James F. Reggio
54
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer
Edward A. Lyon
53
Chief Tax Strategist and Board Member
George Crumley
50
Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and Board Member
John Pollock , 51, has been CEO/Founder
of Business Legacy, Inc. since 2002, Pollock Advisory Group since 2007 and he is currently CEO and Chairman of Financial Gravity
Companies, Inc. Mr. Pollock’s specific experience, qualifications, attributes or skills that led to the conclusion that he
should serve as a director for the Company:
· Has served as CEO and Chairman of Financial Gravity since its inception
· A seasoned manager
Paul O. Williams , 61, has served
on the Company’s Board of Directors and as Vice Chairman of the Board since 2015, and has served as our Chief Financial Officer
and Secretary – Treasurer since 2016. He graduated from Austin College in Sherman, Texas in 1978 and
the Institute for Organization Management in Washington, DC in 1982. Since 2007, Mr. Williams has served as Chief Executive Officer
of Bison Financial Group, Inc., a corporate financial advisory and business development firm serving middle market growth companies.
Through Bison Financial Group, Mr. Williams personally provides corporate financial advisory and business development consulting
services.
Mr. Williams also currently serves as Chairman
of the Board of the following private companies: Curtis Mathes, Inc. (since 2013); Championship Sports Group, Inc. (since 2012);
Triton Consolidated, Inc. (since 2016); Day One Consulting, Inc. (since 2016); and Investor Relations, Inc. (since 2016). Mr. Williams
also currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief Financial Officer of Dynamic Chemical Solutions, Inc. (since 2016),
and is on the Board of Directors of the Frisco (Texas) Chamber of Commerce.
On behalf of Halo Companies, Inc. (OTC: HALN),
Mr. Williams has served as Vice Chairman of the Board, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary from 2009 to Present, and Served as Chief
Financial Officer from 2009 to 2012 and from 2015 to Present. Halo Companies, Inc. is a nationwide distressed asset services company,
providing technology-driven asset management, portfolio due diligence, acquisition, repositioning and liquidation strategies for
the private investment and mortgage servicing industry.
The breadth of Mr. Williams’ entrepreneurial
and financial services experience led the Board of Directors to the conclusion that he is qualified to serve as a director for
the Company. Mr. Williams’ specific experience, qualifications, attributes or skills that led to the conclusion that he should
serve as a director for the Company:
· Over 30 years of business experience, primarily in capital markets, mergers, and acquisitions
· Chief Executive Officer of Bison Financial Group, a corporate financial advisory and business development firm serving middle
market growth companies
· Has served as both officer and director of other public companies
· Financial Gravity is the third public company for which Mr. Williams is serving as Chief Financial Officer
· Within the last 5 years, Mr. Williams served as Vice-Chairman of the Board and Chief Financial Officer at Halo Companies, Inc.,
a public company
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Dan Sundby , 55, brings over
30 years of experience in sales, sales management, and sales training. He has built sales teams nationally within the
insurance and financial services industries. Dan’s organization was consistently the top producing team with each
company he recruited and trained for. Dan also recruited and trained sales teams in the receivables management industry and
with a regional home builder with record setting performance in each. Dan is currently serving as President and Chief Sales
Officer for Financial Gravity and is responsible for building their nationwide agent team.
James F. Reggio , 54, has been
the Company’s Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Technology Officer since January of 2015 when he joined the company via
the Cloud9 Holdings acquisition, where he served as CTO beginning in 2013. From 2006 – 2013, Mr. Reggio held various roles
with EFA Processing LP, including Chief Technology Officer, Senior Vice President of Technology, and Executive Vice President.
Mr. Reggio was principle with Exectech Consulting Services from 2004 – 2006. He served as Chief Information Officer of Affirmative
Insurance Holdings, Inc. from 2001 – 2004 and Chief Information Officer of Instant Insurance Holdings, Inc. from 1999 –
2001, as well as Chief Information Officer and Vice President of The St. Paul Specialty Auto Group from 1997 – 1999. Mr.
Reggio received his BA in Computer Science from Western Michigan University in 1986, and currently serves as a board member for
the Innovate Flower Mound Entrepreneur Center, and is a managing partner in Tri-Liberty LLC and DayOne Consulting LLC.
Edward A. Lyon , 53, has been
the Company’s Chief Tax Strategist and a Director since October, 2015. From 2005 until 2015, he was Partner-in-Charge of
Content at Tax Coach Software, which he founded in 2005. Mr. Lyon received a B.A. in History from Hamilton College in 1986 and
a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1991. Mr. Lyon’s specific experience, qualifications, attributes
or skills that led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director for the Company:
· The founder of Tax Coach Software, managing the company for 11 years
· A deep knowledge of accounting and financial services industries
· A nationally-recognized expert on tax planning
· The author of 8 books, and has appeared on over 500 radio and television broadcasts to speak about his areas of expertise
George E. Crumley , 50,
has been on the Board of Directors since January 2015 and has served as our Assistant Secretary – Assistant Treasurer
since October 2017. From 1994 to 2007 he was a practicing litigation attorney with the law firm of Stradley & Wright in
Dallas, Texas where he was named partner in 2001. He formed Pittenger, Nuspl & Crumley in 2008 where he continues to
practice, advising businesses in matters including formation, contracts, employees, real estate and litigation among other
areas of law. He received BA. and J.D. degrees from Baylor University in 1989 and 1993, respectively. Mr. Crumley currently
serves on the Board of Directors for Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco, Texas. Mr. Crumley’s specific experience,
qualifications, attributes or skills that led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director for the Company:
· 23 years of experience in civil litigation and representing businesses with formation, contracts, lawsuits, employee disputes,
real estate, and other matters.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), requires officers, directors and persons who beneficially own more than
10% of a class of our equity securities registered under the Exchange Act to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto furnished to us
during fiscal year 2017 and Forms 5 and amendments thereto furnished to us with respect to fiscal year 2017, or written representations
that Form 5 was not required for fiscal year 2017, we believe that all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to each of
our officers, directors and greater-than-ten percent stockholders were fulfilled in a timely manner. We have notified all known
beneficial owners of more than 10% of our common stock of their requirement to file ownership reports with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Code of Ethics
The Company has adopted a code of ethics
that applies to its principal executive, financial, and accounting officers and is included as an exhibit with this filing.
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No Committees of the Board of Directors; No Financial Expert
The Company does not presently have a separately
constituted audit committee, compensation committee, nominating committee, executive committee or any other committees of its Board
of Directors. Nor does it have an audit committee “financial expert”. At present, its entire Board of Directors acts
as its audit committee. None of the members of its Board of Directors meets the definition of “audit committee financial
expert” as defined in Item 407(d) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. It has not retained
an audit committee financial expert because it does not believe that it can do so without undue cost and expense. Moreover, it
believes that the present members of the Board of Directors, taken as a whole, have sufficient knowledge and experience in financial
affairs to effectively perform their duties.
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Summary Compensation Table
The particulars of compensation paid to the
following persons during the fiscal period ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are set out in the summary compensation table below:
· our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer);
· our Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer);
· each of our three most highly compensated executive officers, other than the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal
Financial Officer, who were serving as executive officers at the end of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 and 2016; and
· up to two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided under the item above but for the fact that the
individual was not serving as our executive officer at the end of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.
(collectively, the “ Named Executive
Officers ”):
SUMMARY COMPENSATION
TABLE
Name and Principal Position
Year
Salary
Bonus
Stock Awards
Option Awards
All Other
Compensation
Total
John Pollock
2017
$ 100,000
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ 200,000
(*)
$ 300,000
CEO, Principal Executive Officer
2016
100,000
–
–
–
213,333
(*)
313,333
Paul Williams
2017
$ 96,000
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ 96,000
CFO, Principal Financial Officer
2016
–
–
–
–
49,000
(***)
49,000
Dan Sundby
2017
$ 100,000
$ –
$ –
$ 19,382
$ –
$ 119,382
President and CSO
Dave Crowley
2016
$ 100,000
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ 100,000
President and CSO
Edward A. Lyon
2017
$ 42,000
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ 198,000
(**)
$ 240,000
CTS
2016
42,000
–
–
–
198,000
(**)
240,000
Except as described below, none of the Named Executive Officers
has an employment agreement.
Edward A. Lyon, a member of the Board of Directors,
is party to an employment agreement with Tax Coach Software, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company. The Agreement was entered into effective
November 1, 2015, and provides for Mr. Lyon to serve as General Manager, responsible for supervising the business and affairs of
Tax Coach Software. The agreement has a three-year term, which may be extended. The agreement provides for base salary of $42,000
per year, plus bonus. The annual bonus is the sum of the following: (i) for Tax Coach Software revenues in excess of $850,000 and
less than $950,000, forty percent (40%) of Tax Coach Software’s gross profit (as determined in accordance with generally
acceptable accounting principles, net of amounts paid under employment agreements and consulting agreements), plus (ii) for Tax
Coach Software revenues in excess of $950,000, twenty percent (20%) of Tax Coach Software’s gross profit (as determined in
accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles, net of amounts paid under employment agreements and consulting agreements).
(*) For Mr. Pollock, the amount shown in the Summary
Compensation Table under the heading All Other Compensation represents amounts paid by the Company to a consulting
firm owned and controlled by Mr. Pollock, in compensation for services not related to his roles as an officer and director of
the Company.
(**) For Mr. Lyon, the amount shown in the Summary
Compensation Table under the heading All Other Compensation represents amounts paid by the Company to a consulting
firm owned and controlled by Mr. Lyon, in compensation for services not related to his roles as an officer and director of
the Company.
(***) For Mr. Williams, the amount shown in the Summary
Compensation Table under the heading All Other Compensation represents amounts paid by the Company to a consulting firm owned
and controlled by Mr. Williams, in compensation for services not related to his roles as an officer and director of the Company.
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Summary Compensation
Except as described above, the Company has
no employment agreements with any of its Directors or executive officers.
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017,
no outstanding stock options or other equity-based awards were re-priced or otherwise materially modified. No stock appreciation
rights have been granted to any of the Directors or executive officers and none of the Directors or executive officers exercised
any stock options or stock appreciation rights. There are no non-equity incentive plan agreements with any of the Directors or
executive officers.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-end
This section is not applicable to any Named
Executive Officer as of September 30, 2017.
Compensation of Directors
This section is not applicable as there was no director compensation
for year ended September 30, 2017.
Employment Contracts, Termination of Employment, Change-in-Control
Arrangements
There is no employment or other contracts
or arrangements with officers or Directors. There are no compensation plans or arrangements, including payments to be made by
us, with respect to the Company’s officers, Directors or consultants that would result from the resignation, retirement
or any other termination of service in respect of such Directors, officers or consultants. There are no arrangements for Directors,
officers, employees or consultants that would result from a change-in-control.
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth certain information
with respect to the beneficial ownership, as of September 30, 2017, of the Company’s common stock, which is the Company’s
only outstanding class of voting securities, and the voting power resulting from such beneficial ownership, by
· each stockholder known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Company’s outstanding common
stock;
· each director of the Company;
· each executive officer of the Company; and
· all directors and executive officers of the Company as a group.
Beneficial Owner(1)
Amount of Beneficial Ownership (1)
Percentage of Shares
John Pollock (2)
15,037,962
42.1%
Dave Crowley (2)
3,000,000
8.4%
Keith VandeStadt (2, 5)
2,821,500
7.9%
Edward A. Lyon (2)
2,593,500
7.3%
Paul Williams (2)
1,896,414
5.3%
James F. Reggio (2, 3)
778,100
2.1%
Rick Johnson (2, 4)
650,000
1.8%
George Crumley (2)
150,000
*
Directors and executive officers as group (six persons)
23,545,976
65.9%
(1) except as noted below, each beneficial owner has sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares attributable to
that owner.
(2) The address for each such beneficial owner is 800 N. Watters Road, Suite 120, Allen, Texas 75013.
(3) Includes 180,000 options that vested upon closing of the merger on September 30, 2016.
(4) Includes 650,000 options that vested upon closing of the merger on September 30, 2016
(5) Non director or executive officer with more than 5% ownership.
*
indicates an ownership percentage of less than
one percent.
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Changes in Control
The Company is not aware of any contract or
other arrangement the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change of control of the Company.
Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation
plans
The following table provides information as
of the end of the most recently completed fiscal year, with respect to Company compensation plans (including individual compensation
arrangements) under which equity securities of the Company are authorized for issuance.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
A(1)
B
C
Plan Category
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights
Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plan (excluding securities reflected in Column A)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
9,000,000
(2,4)
$ 0.64
–
(4)
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
20,000,000
(3)
0.78
19,383,200
(5)
Total
29,000,000
$ 0.67
19,383,200
(1) As consequence of the Merger, outstanding options of the 2015 Plan in the amount of 2,200,346 of
the Company’s shares have vested.
(2) Shares subject to stock options under 2015 Stock Option Plan.
(3) Shares subject to stock options under 2016 Stock Option Plan.
(4) The 2015 Stock Option Plan was replaced by the 2016 Stock Option Plan.
(5) Shares available for grant of stock options to employees, directors and consultants under the 2015
Stock Option Plan.
Following is a brief description of the material
features of each compensation plan under which equity securities of the Company are authorized for issuance. The 2015 Stock Option
Plan and the 2016 Stock Option Plan were adopted without approval of Company security holders.
The Company has granted stock options to certain
employees and contractors under its 2015 Stock Option Plan, assumed from Financial Gravity Holdings and under its 2016 Stock Option
Plan. The Company is authorized to issue an aggregate of 20,000,000 options, of which 19,383,200 remain available for issuance,
as non- statutory (non-qualified) stock options, under the 2016 Stock Option Plan. Currently outstanding options under the 2015
and 2016 Stock Option Plans vest over a period of no greater than two years and expire ten years from the grant date.
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND
DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE. Transactions with Related Persons, Promoters and Certain Control Persons
Except as set forth below, none of the Company’s
directors or officers, nor any person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, shares carrying more than 10% of the voting
rights attached to the Company’s shares, nor any relative or spouse of any of the foregoing persons, has had any material
interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction to which the Company was a party, and in which the amount involved exceeds the
lesser of (i) $120,000 or (ii) one percent of the average of the Company’s total assets at year-end for the last two completed
fiscal years.
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Bison Financial Group, whose Chief Executive
Officer is Mr. Paul Williams, has provided corporate financial advisory and business development services to the Company for a
flat fee of $3,000 per month. The provision of services provided by Bison Financial Group commenced in 2014, during
which time Mr. Williams had no formal affiliation with the Company. During 2015, Mr. Williams was appointed to the board of directors
of the Company and consequently became an affiliate of the Company. In 2016, Mr. Williams was appointed as Chief Financial Officer
of the Company. The provision of services by Bison Financial Group ceased upon Mr. Williams being appointed as Chief Financial
Officer. For the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company paid Bison Financial Group for financial advisory
and business development services, $0 and $49,000 respectively.
Effective as of October 1, 2015, Financial
Gravity Holdings, a subsidiary of the Company, purchased all of the equity interests of Tax Coach Software, LLC, an Ohio limited
liability company, for aggregate consideration of 2,000,000 shares of the common stock of Financial Gravity (the “Tax Coach
Software Transaction”). The Purchase Agreement for the Tax Coach Software Transaction was amended effective as of March 25,
2016 to give effect to a three-for-one (3:1) forward split of the Financial Gravity Holdings common stock, bringing the aggregate
consideration to 6,000,000 shares of the common stock of Financial Gravity Holdings.
TaxTuneup, LLC, which is an entity owned
by Mr. Edward A. Lyon, a current director of the Company, received approximately 43% of the shares of Financial Gravity Holdings
issued in the Tax Coach Software Transaction, then having an approximate value of $864,500. As a consequence of such issuance,
Mr. Lyon is the beneficial owner of 7.3% of the Company’s common stock as of September 30, 2017 (after giving
effect to the Merger).
Additionally, Van Data, LLC, which is an
entity owned Keith VandeStadt, a greater than 5% beneficial shareholder of the Company, received approximately 47% of the shares
of Financial Gravity Holdings issued in the Tax Coach Software Transaction, then having an approximate value of $940,500. As a
consequence of such issuance, Mr. VandeStadt is the beneficial owner of 7.9% of the Company’s common stock as of September
30, 2017 (after giving effect to the Merger).
In the Tax Coach Software Transaction,
the shares of Financial Gravity Holdings common stock received by TaxTuneup, LLC (owned by Mr. Lyon), do not include any of the
shares of Financial Gravity Holdings common stock received by Van Data, LLC (owned by Mr. VandeStadt). Their respective holdings
of Company common stock are completely separated.
During fiscal year 2017 and 2016,
the Company paid $198,000 and $ 218,990, respectively
to Van Data, LLC, a consulting firm owned and controlled by Keith VandeStadt, in compensation for maintaining the Tax Coach Software
application and data, making enhancements and modifications to software as needed, maintaining server platform and web environment,
applying updates to licensed content, and other services agreed upon in writing.
Director Independence; Board Leadership Structure
The Company’s common stock is quoted
through the OTC System. For purposes of determining whether members of the Company’s Board of Directors are “independent,”
the Company’s Board utilizes the standards set forth in the NASDAQ Stock Market Marketplace Rules. At present, the Company’s
entire Board serves as its Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committees. The Company’s Board of Directors has determined
that, of the Company’s present directors, George Crumley, constituting one of the five members of the Board, is an “independent
director,” as defined under NASDAQ’s Marketplace Rules, for purposes of qualifying as independent members of the Board
and an Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committee of the Board, but that John Pollock, Dave Crowley, Paul Williams and Edward
A. Lyon are not “independent directors” since they currently serve as executive officers of the Company.
The Company’s Board of Directors
is of the view that the current leadership structure is suitable for the Company at its present stage of development, and that
the interests of the Company are best served by the combination of the roles of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
As a matter of regular practice, and as
part of its oversight function, the Company’s Board of Directors undertakes a review of the significant risks in respect
of the Company’s business. Such review is conducted in concert with outside professionals (including legal counsel) with
expertise in substantive areas germane to the Company’s business. With the Company’s current governance structure,
the Company’s Board of Directors and senior executives are, by and large, the same individuals, and consequently, there is
not a significant division of oversight and operational responsibilities in managing the material risks facing the Company.
Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
The following information summarizes the
fees billed to us by Lane Gorman Trubitt, PLLC and Whitley Penn LLP for professional services rendered for the fiscal years ended
September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Audit Fees . Fees billed
for services by Lane Gorman Trubitt, PLLC were $32,536 for fiscal year
2016. Fees billed or remainder to be billed for audit services by Whitley Penn LLP were $126,687 for fiscal year 2017 and
$0 for fiscal year 2016. Audit fees include fees associated with the annual audit and the reviews of the Company’s quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q, and other SEC filings.
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Audit-Related Fees. None
Tax Fees . Fees billed or remainder to be billed
for tax services by Whitley Penn LLP were $11,200 for fiscal year 2017 and $0 for fiscal year 2016
All Other Fees. None
Consistent with SEC policies regarding auditor
independence, the audit committee has responsibility for appointing, setting compensation, approving and overseeing the work of
the independent auditor. In recognition of this responsibility, the audit committee pre-approves all audit and permissible non-audit
services provided by the independent auditor. The Board of Directors serves as the audit committee for the Company.
Consistent with SEC policies regarding
auditor independence, the audit committee has responsibility for appointing, setting compensation, approving and overseeing the
work of the independent auditor. In recognition of this responsibility, the audit committee pre-approves all audit and permissible
non-audit services provided by the independent auditor. The Board of Directors serves as the audit committee for the Company.
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PART IV
Item 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)
Financial Statements and financial statement schedules
(1) and (2) The financial statements and financial statement schedules required to be filed as part of this report are set forth
in Item 8 of Part II of this report.
(3) Exhibits. See Item 15(b) below.
(b) Exhibits
required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K
Exhibit No.
Description
14.1
Code of Ethics
31.1
Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302(a) Certification of John Pollock
31.2
Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302(a) Certification of Paul Williams
32.1
Sarbanes-Oxley Section 906 Certifications
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
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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.
Date: February 19, 2018
By:
/s/ John Pollock
John Pollock
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: February 19, 2018
By:
/s/ Paul Williams
Paul Williams
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities
and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Capacity
Date
/s/ John Pollock
Chairman, CEO
February 19, 2018
John Pollock
(principal executive officer)
/s/ Paul Williams
Vice Chairman, CFO
February 19, 2018
Paul Williams
(principal financial officer)
/s/ Dan Sundby
Director
February 19, 2018
Dan Sundby
/s/ Edward A. Lyon
Director
February 19, 2018
Edward A. Lyon
/s/ George Crumley
Director
February 19, 2018
George Crumley
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FINANCIAL GRAVITY COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND 2016
FINANCIAL GRAVITY COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND 2016
CONTENTS
Page
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
F-2
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
F-3
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
F-3
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
F-4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
F-5
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
F-6
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
F-7
F- 1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Financial Gravity Companies, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets of Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. (the “Company”), as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. The Company’s
management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with
the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement.
The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting.
Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, 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. An audit also includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial
statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company, as of September 30,
2017 and 2016, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial
statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the
financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raises
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also
described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.
/s/ Whitley Penn LLP
Dallas, Texas
February 19, 2018
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Financial Gravity
Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
As of September
30,
2017
2016
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 444,420
$ 132,803
Trade accounts receivable, net
109,795
78,843
Accounts receivable - related party
4,506
4,506
Prepaid expenses
64,603
32,239
Total current assets
623,324
248,391
OTHER ASSETS
Property and equipment, net
127,503
141,080
Investment
–
10,000
Customer relationships, net
22,450
33,675
Proprietary content, net
393,824
459,463
Trade name
69,300
69,300
Non-compete agreements, net
15,780
21,040
Trademarks
30,085
22,592
Goodwill
1,094,702
1,094,702
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 2,376,968
$ 2,100,243
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable - trade
51,814
27,229
Accrued expenses
122,552
103,654
Deferred revenue
95,601
32,739
Line of credit
–
19,732
Notes payable
165,562
93,397
Pre-merger payables
–
99,056
Total current liabilities
435,529
375,807
NOTES PAYABLE
281,031
–
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 35,737,900 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and 34,862,900 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016
35,738
34,863
Additional paid-in capital
5,679,668
4,768,596
Accumulated deficit
(4,054,998 )
(3,079,023 )
Total stockholders’ equity
1,660,408
1,724,436
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$ 2,376,968
$ 2,100,243
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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Financial Gravity
Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS
Years Ended September
30,
2017
2016
REVENUE
Investment management fees
$ 1,279,206
$ 920,813
Service income
2,195,718
1,750,613
Commissions
50,575
69,073
Rental income
5,000
16,500
Total revenue
3,530,499
2,756,999
OPERATING EXPENSES
Cost of services
73,004
75,378
Professional services
997,117
1,237,221
Depreciation and amortization
99,744
153,547
Impairment of goodwill
–
662,967
General and administrative
748,481
408,537
Management fees - related party
200,000
213,333
Marketing
375,499
402,402
Salaries and wages
1,961,126
1,730,278
Total operating expenses
4,454,971
4,883,663
Net operating loss
(924,472 )
(2,126,664 )
OTHER EXPENSE
Interest expense
(51,503 )
(8,475 )
Total other expense
(51,503 )
(8,475 )
NET LOSS
$ (975,975 )
$ (2,135,139 )
LOSS PER SHARE - Basic and Diluted
$ (0.03 )
$ (0.07 )
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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Financial Gravity
Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the years
ended September 30, 2017 and 2016
Number of Shares Issued and Outstanding
Common Stock Par Value Amount
Additional Paid-In Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Total
Balance at September 30, 2015
28,389,477
$ 28,389
$ 2,411,791
$ (943,884 )
$ 1,496,296
Common stock issued under a private placement memorandum
785,000
785
534,215
–
535,000
Common stock issued on acquisition of Tax Coach Software, LLC (shares placed in escrow)
6,000,000
6,000
1,898,620
–
1,904,620
Common stock surrendered by former officer
(2,926,294 )
(2,926 )
2,926
–
–
Common stock held by Pacific Oil Company (reverse merger)
2,614,717
2,615
(101,671 )
–
(99,056 )
Stock based compensation
–
–
22,715
–
22,715
Net loss
–
–
–
(2,135,139 )
(2,135,139 )
Balance at September 30, 2016
34,862,900
34,863
4,768,596
(3,079,023 )
1,724,436
Common stock issued under a private placement memorandum
725,000
725
724,275
–
725,000
Release of Pacific Oil Company shares for settlement of pre-acquisition liabilities
–
–
23,674
–
23,674
Common stock issued in exchange for services
150,000
150
112,350
–
112,500
Stock based compensation
–
–
50,773
–
50,773
Net loss
–
–
–
(975,975 )
(975,975 )
Balance at September 30, 2017
35,737,900
$ 35,738
$ 5,679,668
$ (4,054,998 )
$ 1,660,408
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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Financial Gravity
Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended September
30,
2017
2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss
$ (975,975 )
$ (2,135,139 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization
99,744
153,547
Impairment of goodwill
–
662,967
Forfeiture of deposit for failed acquisition
–
50,000
Common stock issued in exchange for services
112,500
–
Stock based compensation
50,773
22,715
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of purchase of subsidiaries
Trade accounts receivable, net
(30,952 )
(22,420 )
Accounts receivable - related party
–
30,228
Prepaid expenses
(32,364 )
(16,136 )
Accounts payable - trade
24,585
(55,474 )
Accounts payable - related party
–
(2,300 )
Accrued expenses
18,898
(12,230 )
Deferred revenue
62,862
32,739
Pre-merger payables
(75,382 )
–
Net cash used in operating activities
(745,311 )
(1,291,503 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash from the sale of investment
10,000
–
Cash paid for purchase of property and equipment
(4,043 )
(65 )
Cash acquired upon acquisition of subsidiaries
–
57,025
Payments for purchase of investment
–
(10,000 )
Purchases of trademarks
(7,493 )
(2,419 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(1,536 )
44,541
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings from line of credit
42,377
24,391
Borrowings from note payable
450,000
26,086
Payments on note payable
(96,804 )
(6,354 )
Payments on line of credit
(62,109 )
(900 )
Proceeds from the sale of common stock
725,000
535,000
Net cash provided by financing activities
1,058,464
578,223
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
311,617
(668,739 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
132,803
801,542
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR
$ 444,420
$ 132,803
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest
$ 48,586
$ 5,921
Taxes
$ –
$ –
Non-cash activities:
Common stock issued upon acquisition of Tax Coach Software, LLC (Note 9)
$ –
$ 1,904,620
Net assets (liabilities) assumed for purchase of:
Tax Coach Software, LLC (Note 9)
$ –
$ 809,918
Payables owed by Pacific Oil Company
$ –
$ (99,056 )
Equity in escrow to offset payables owed by Pacific Oil Company
$ –
$ 99,056
Settlement of payables owed by legacy Pacific Oil Company Stockholders
$ 23,674
$ –
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
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Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
NATURE OF BUSINESS
Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(the “Company”) is located in Allen, Texas. The wholly-owned subsidiaries of the organization include: Financial Gravity
Holdings, Inc., Financial Gravity Operations, Inc., Financial Gravity Tax, Inc., Financial Gravity Wealth, Inc., Cloud9 Holdings
Company, Financial Gravity Business, LLC, Financial Gravity Ventures, LLC., SASH Corporation (doing business as Metro Data Processing)
and Tax Coach Software, LLC.
Financial Gravity Holdings, Inc. (“FGH”)
was established on September 29, 2014 to engage in the acquisition and integration of financial and other businesses which will
deliver a wide range of accounting, tax planning and management services to high net worth individuals and businesses in the Dallas/Fort
Worth region, with further expansion into other markets in accordance with its long-term growth rate and strategic business plan.
Financial Gravity Operations, Inc. (“FGO”)
was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of FGH in Texas on September 29, 2014. FGO did not have any activity through September
30, 2014. Activity commenced in 2015 for FGO related to the management of operational expenses for the shared services of the subsidiaries.
Financial Gravity Business, LLC. (“FGB”)
formerly Cloud9b2b, LLC (“Cloud9 B2B”) was acquired by Cloud9 Holdings Company effective December 31, 2014 and provides
business consulting services to Small Business Owners that identify ways to leverage a business’ current assets (people,
platforms and processes) and reduce exposure to risk, both short-term and long-term, while simplifying the business and increasing
profitability. FGB does not have any financial activity through September 30, 2017.
Financial Gravity Ventures, LLC. (“FGV”)
formerly Cloud9 Accelerator, LLC was acquired by Cloud9 Holdings Company (Cloud9) effective December 31, 2014 and holds acquired
companies and business assets until they are integrated into the main stream Financial Gravity business structure. FGV did not
have any financial activity through September 30, 2017.
Effective January 1, 2015, Cloud9 assigned
100% of the membership interest in Cloud9 Accelerator, LLC and Cloud9B2B, to FGO.
Financial Gravity Tax, Inc. (“FG Tax”)
formerly Business Legacy, Inc., (“BLI”) was acquired by FGO for no cost effective January 1, 2015 and is located in
Allen, Texas. BLI is a bookkeeping, tax planning, tax preparation, and payroll service provider to small companies and individuals.
Financial Gravity Wealth, Inc. (“FG Wealth”)
formerly Pollock Advisory Group, Inc., (“PAG”) was acquired by FGO for no cost-effective January 1, 2015 and is a registered
investment advisor, located in Allen, Texas. PAG provides asset management services.
SASH Corporation, an Oklahoma corporation doing
business as Metro Data Processing (“MDP”) was acquired August 12, 2015. The purchase was made by Cloud9Accelerator,
LLC. MDP is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and provides payroll services, software, and support solutions to business owners.
Tax Coach Software, LLC (“TCS”),
was acquired effective October 1, 2015, and is an Ohio limited liability company. The purchase was made by FGH. TCS, located in
Cincinnati, Ohio, provides three primary services including monthly subscriptions to the “Tax Coach” software system,
coaching and email marketing services.
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1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the significant accounting polices
consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statement in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) is as follows.
Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of FGH, FGO, Cloud9 (from the date of acquisition), including Cloud9B2B and Cloud9 Accelerator, LLC, PAG (from the
date of acquisition), BLI (from the date of acquisition), TCS (from the date of acquisition), and MDP (from the date of acquisition),
(collectively referred to as the “Company”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated
on consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments
with an initial maturity of three months or less, when purchased, to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash balances at
several financial institutions located throughout the United States, which at times may exceed insured limits. The Company has
not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable are
carried at the invoiced amount less an estimate made for doubtful accounts based on management’s review of outstanding balances.
The collectability of the Company’s accounts receivable is reviewed on an ongoing basis, using historical payment trends
and a review of specific accounts. Accounts receivable are written off after all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted
and when management determines the amounts to be uncollectible. Recoveries of receivables previously written off are recorded when
received. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $17,014 and $-0- as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
In the normal course of business,
the Company may extend credit to its customers, on an unsecured basis, substantially all of whom are located in the United States
of America. The Company does not believe that they are exposed to any significant risk of loss on accounts receivable.
Prepaid Expenses
Prepaid expenses consist of expenses the Company
has paid for prior to the service or good being provided. These prepaid expenses will be recorded as expense at the time the service
has been provided.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost,
less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of depreciable assets to earnings
over their estimated service lives by the straight-line method.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings
as incurred; major repairs and replacements are capitalized. When items of property or equipment are sold or retired, the related
cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations.
Property and equipment operated under material
leases which transfer substantially all benefits and risks associated with the assets to the Company are capitalized. An asset
and liability equal to the present or fair value, if appropriate, of minimum payments over the term of the leases are recorded.
Amortization of the asset is computed using the straight-line method. Expenses associated with all other leases (operating leases)
are charged to income as incurred.
Customer Relationships
The customer relationships acquired from the
TCS purchase have been recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at $44,900, the value attributed to it on the
date of the purchase (see Note 9). The customer relationships are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a four- year estimated
life. During the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded amortization expense of $11,225 on this intangible
asset, which is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Accumulated
amortization at September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $22,450 and $11,225, respectively.
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Future amortization of customer relationships
is estimated to be as follows for the years ended September 30:
2018
$ 11,225
2019
11,225
$ 22,450
Proprietary Content
The proprietary content acquired as a part
of the TCS purchase has been recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at $525,100, the value attributed to it
on the date of the purchase (see Note 9). The proprietary content is being amortized on a straight-line basis over an eight- year
estimated life. During the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded amortization expense of $65,638 on this
intangible asset, which is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Accumulated amortization at September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $131,276 and $65,638, respectively.
Future amortization of proprietary content
is estimated to be as follows for the years ended September 30:
2018
$ 65,638
2019
65,638
2020
65,638
2021
65,638
2022
65,638
Thereafter
65,634
$ 393,824
Trade Name
The trade name acquired as a part of the TCS
purchase has been recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at $69,300, the value attributed to it on the date
of the purchase (see Note 9). Management has determined that the trade name has an indefinite life and does not consider the value
of the trade name recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet to be impaired as of September 30, 2017 and 2016.
Non-compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements established as a part
of the TCS purchase have been recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at $26,300, the value attributed to them
on the date of the purchase (see Note 9). The non-compete agreements are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the five-year
term of the non-compete clause of the agreement. During the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded amortization
expense of $5,260 on this intangible asset, which is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations. Accumulated amortization at September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $10,520 and $5,260, respectively.
Future amortization of the non-compete agreements
is estimated to be as follows for the years ended September 30:
2018
$ 5,260
2019
5,260
2020
5,260
$ 15,780
Trademarks
The Company accounts for trademarks in accordance
with GAAP and accordingly, trademarks are stated at cost. Trademarks with indefinite lives are not amortized but are tested for
impairment at least annually. Management has determined that the trademarks have an indefinite life and do not consider the value
of trademarks recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet to be impaired as of September 30, 2017 and 2016.
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Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the value
of the purchase price and related costs over the identifiable assets from business acquisitions. The Company conducts an annual
impairment assessment, at the reporting unit level, of its recorded goodwill. The Company assesses qualitative factors in order
to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The qualitative
factors evaluated by the Company include: macro-economic conditions of the local business environment, overall financial performance,
and other entity specific factors as deemed appropriate. If, through this qualitative assessment, the conclusion is made that it
is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount, a two-step impairment test is
performed. Management determined, by assessing the qualitative factors, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of
the reporting unit is greater than its carrying value. Management does not consider the value of goodwill recorded for TCS in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheet to be impaired as of September 30, 2017, and 2016. However, goodwill attributed to Cloud9
and MDP was deemed to be impaired as of September 30, 2016 as that business offering has been discontinued.
The fair values of the assets acquired, and
liabilities assumed were determined primarily using the income approach, which determines the fair value for the asset based on
the present value of cash flows projected to be generated by the asset. Projected cash flows are discounted at a rate of return
that reflects the relative risk of achieving the cash flow and the time value of money. The fair value of relationships were determined
by projecting expected cash flows and subtracting the portion of the cash flow derived by the relevant contributory assets.
The accompanying consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements
of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows include the results of operations of the acquired subsidiaries
from the date of acquisition.
Goodwill consists of the following:
Goodwill at September 30, 2015
$ 662,967
Goodwill generated from acquisition of TCS
1,094,702
Impairment of Cloud9
(592,369 )
Impairment of MDP
(70,598 )
Goodwill at September 30, 2016
1,094,702
Goodwill at September 30, 2017
$ 1,094,702
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for Federal and state
income taxes pursuant to GAAP, which requires an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income
taxes based on tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities.
The Company accounts for all uncertain tax
positions in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)
740 – Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). ASC 740 provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties
and disclosure related to uncertain income tax positions. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized
tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. There was no accrued interest or penalties as of September 30, 2017 and 2016.
From time to time, the Company is audited by
taxing authorities. These audits could result in proposed assessments of additional taxes. The Company believes that its tax positions
comply in all material respects with applicable tax law. However, tax law is subject to interpretation, and interpretations by
taxing authorities could be different from those of the Company, which could result in the imposition of additional taxes. The
Company’s Federal returns since 2014 are still subject for examination by taxing authorities.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per common share is
computed by dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding for the reporting period. Average number of common shares were 35,361,321 and 31,626,189 for years ended
September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
For the years ended September 30, 2017
and 2016, approximately 2,817,146 and 2,200,346 common stock options, respectively, were not added to the diluted average
shares because inclusion of such shares would be antidilutive.
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Revenue Recognition
FG Wealth generates investment management fees for services provided
by the Company. Investment management fees include fees earned from
assets under management by providing professional services to manage
client investments.
FG Tax and MDP generate service income from its consulting and other
professional services performed.
Commission revenue is derived from the sale
of annuities and premiums on life insurance policies held by third parties. The revenue is recognized at the time the policy is
issued.
Revenue represents gross billings less discounts,
and are net of sales taxes, as applicable. Amounts invoiced for work not yet completed are shown as deferred revenue in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets.
TaxCoach Software has 3 types of services that
are charged and collected on a month to month subscription basis (TaxCoach basic membership, All-Stars coaching, and Wire Service
weekly broadcast email). None of these programs come with a long-term commitment or contract, and there is no up-front payment
beyond the monthly subscription fee. Cancellations are processed within the month requested and memberships are closed at the end
of the period for which the most recent payment was made. Members are not entitled to refunds for unused memberships.
Advertising
Advertising costs are charged to operations
when incurred. Advertising and marketing expense was $375,499 and $402,402 for the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes the fair value of the
stock-based compensation awards as wages in the accompanying statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the vesting
period based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on a risk-free rate from 0.85% to 1.41% in 2017 and 0.97% in 2016,
dividend yield of 0%, expected life of 2 years and volatility of 43% to 137%.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial
statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements
have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the Company will need to manage
additional asset units under contract and/or additional financing to fully implement its business plan, including continued growth
and establishment of a stronger brand.
On May 23, 2017, the Company and GHS
Investments, LLC (“GHS Investments”) entered into an Equity Financing Agreement (the “Agreement”). The
Agreement was filed as an exhibit to a registration statement on Form S-1, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
September 18, 2017. The Agreement contemplates a series of transactions, pursuant to which the Company will “put” shares
of its common stock to GHS in consideration of the payment to the Company of eighty percent (80%) of the “Market Price”
of such shares. “Market Price” shall mean the average of the two lowest trading prices of the Company’s Common
Stock during the ten (10) consecutive trading days preceding the receipt of the applicable put notice. Accordingly, on each instance
the Company exercises a put option, the Company will know in advance, both the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the put
option, and the dollar amount of the purchase price for such shares. The maximum purchase price for shares to be purchased by GHS
Investments under the Agreement is $11,000,000. To facilitate the sale of the shares so purchased by GHS Investments, the Company
agreed to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company also entered into a Registration
Rights Agreement with GHS Investments, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to provide certain registration rights under the
Securities Act of 1933, the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and applicable state securities laws. The Agreement will
terminate (i) when GHS Investments has purchased an aggregate of $11,000,000 of the common stock of the Company, or (ii) 36 months
after the effective date of the Agreement, or (iii) at such time that the registration statement is no longer in effect.
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Additionally, the Company is also actively seeking growth of
its service offerings, both organically and via new client relationships. Management, in the ordinary course of business, is trying
to raise additional capital through sales of common stock as well as seeking financing via equity or debt, or both from third
parties. There are no assurances that additional financing will be available on favorable terms, or at all. If additional financing
is not available, the Company will need to reduce, defer or cancel development programs, planned initiatives and overhead expenditures.
The failure to adequately fund its capital requirements could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business,
financial condition and results of operations. Moreover, the sale of additional equity securities to raise financing will result
in additional dilution to the Company’s stockholders and incurring additional indebtedness could involve an increased debt
service cash obligation, the imposition of covenants that restrict the Company’s operations or the Company’s ability
to perform on its current debt service requirements. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that
might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Future Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU Update
No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842). Under the new guidance, a lessee will be required to recognize assets and liabilities for leases
with lease terms of more than 12 months. Consistent with current GAAP, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses
and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. However,
unlike current GAAP - which requires only capital leases to be recognized on the balance sheet - the new ASU will require both
types of leases to be recognized on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 is effective for the years beginning after December 15, 2018
and for all periods presented. Early application of the amendments in this ASU is permitted. The Company does not expect any significant
financial impact to the financial statements upon adoption of this standard.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU Update No.
2016-07, Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323). The amendments in this Update eliminate the requirement
that when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or
degree of influence, an investor must adjust the investment, results of operations, and retained earnings retroactively on a step-by-step
basis as if the equity method had been in effect during all previous periods that the investment had been held. ASU 2016-07 is
effective for the years beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application of the amendments in this ASU is permitted. The Company
does not expect any significant financial impact to the financial statements upon adoption of this standard.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU Update No.
2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The amendments in this Update are intended to improve the operability
and understandability of the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations by clarifying the criteria in determining
a principal versus agent relationship. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict
the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects
to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this core principle, an entity should apply the following five
steps: (1) identify contracts with customers, (2) identify the performance obligations in the contracts, (3) determine the transaction
price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation in the contract, and (5) recognize revenue as the entity
satisfies performance obligations. The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017,
including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after
December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. We are currently evaluating what impact adoption of
this guidance will have on our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures. The Company does not expect
any significant financial impact to the financial statements upon adoption of this standard.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU Update No.
2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718). The amendments in this Update are to simplify several aspects of
the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either
equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual periods beginning
after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company has yet to do a full analysis on the impact
this will have but will do during the next fiscal year. The Company does not expect any significant financial impact to the financial
statements upon adoption of this standard.
2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following at September 30:
Estimated
Service
Lives
2017
2016
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
2 to 5 years
$ 11,039
$ 6,994
Internally developed software
10 years
152,000
152,000
163,039
158,994
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
35,536
17,914
$ 127,503
$ 141,080
Depreciation expense was $17,622 and $17,625
during the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
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3. TRADEMARKS
Trademarks consist of the following:
Trademarks at September 30, 2015
$ 20,174
Trademarks purchased at cost
2,418
Trademarks at September 30, 2016
22,592
Trademarks purchased at cost
7,493
Trademarks at September 30, 2017
$ 30,085
4. LINE OF CREDIT
The Company has a revolving line of credit
with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. in the amount of $55,000. Amounts drawn under this line of credit are due on demand, and monthly interest
and principal payments are required. The interest rate on the line of credit is 7.5%. This line of credit is collateralized by
the personal guarantee of the majority stockholder. Line of credit balance was $0 and $19,732 for the years ended September 30,
2017 and 2016, respectively.
5. NOTES PAYABLE
With the acquisition of Tax
Coach Software, LLC, the Company also acquired a promissory note payable to The Huntington National Bank. The note permits
maximum borrowings of $100,000. Interest is paid monthly at prime plus 1.25% and the balance is due on demand. The facility
matures in February 2018 (paid off on November 30, 2017), is collateralized by substantially all assets of Tax Coach Software,
LLC, and is secured by a personal guarantee from Keith VandeStadt, a significant stockholder of the Company. The
balance outstanding under this note payable was $92,197 and $93,397 at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
The Company entered into a Business Loan and Security Agreement
to Small Business Financial Solutions, LLC, on October 28, 2016 in the amount of $100,000. The transaction is structured as an
advance against assets. The lender has a security interest in all collateral of the Company, and outstanding under this note payable
was $7,935 and $0 at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
On July 31, 2017, the Company entered into
a Promissory Note Payable with Fourly Enterprises, LLC (“Fourly”) in the amount of $50,000. The interest rate
on the note is 20%. The note matures on August 16, 2018. Fourly is owned by the majority stockholder of the Company. The outstanding
balance was $46,461 at September 30, 2017.
On August 9, 2017 the Company entered into
a Promissory Note Payable with Elmer Fink in the amount of $100,000. The interest rate on the note is 10%. The note matures
July 31, 2020. The outstanding balance was $100,000 at September 30, 2017.
On August 9, 2017 the Company entered into
a Promissory Note Payable with Mike and Terri Ashby in the amount of $100,000. The interest rate on the note is 10%. The
note matures August 15, 2020. The outstanding balance was $100,000 at September 30, 2017.
On September 5, 2017 the Company entered
into a Promissory Note Payable with Heleon Investment Company, Ltd. in the amount of $100,000. The interest rate on the
note is 10%. The note matures August 15, 2020. The outstanding balance was $100,000 at September 30, 2017.
The Company’s maturities
of debt subsequent to September 30, 2017 are as follows:
2018
$ 165,562
2019
144,524
2020
136,507
$ 446,593
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6. ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consist of the following at
September 30:
2017
2016
Accrued payroll
$ 19,165
$ 44,327
Accrued operating expenses
103,137
59,077
Deferred rent
250
250
$ 122,552
$ 103,654
7. INCOME TAXES
The Company elected C Corporation tax status
upon inception in 2014. Net operating losses (“NOL”) since that date total $3,233,265 as of September 30, 2017 and may
be carried forward to offset future taxable income; accordingly, no current provision for income tax has been recorded in the accompanying
statements of operations. NOL carry-forward benefits begin to expire in 2035.
The following table summarizes the difference
between the actual tax provision and the amounts obtained by applying the statutory tax rates to the income or loss before income
taxes for the years ended September 30:
2017
2016
Tax benefit calculated at statutory rate
35.00%
35.00%
Expense not deductible
(0.37 )
(0.19 )
Merger costs
–
(1.64 )
Impairment of goodwill
–
(10.87 )
Changes to valuation allowance
(34.63 )
(22.30 )
Provision for income taxes
– %
– %
A deferred tax liability or asset is determined
based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax
rates which will be in effect when these differences reverse. Deferred tax expense or benefit in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations are the result of changes in the assets and liabilities for deferred taxes. The measurement of deferred
tax assets is reduced, if necessary, by the amount for any tax benefits that, based on available evidence, are not expected to
be realized. Income tax expense is the current tax payable or refundable for the year plus or minus the net change in the deferred
tax assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes of the Company arise from the temporary differences between financial statement
and income tax recognition of NOL carry-forwards.
The deferred tax assets and liabilities in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets include the following components at September 30:
2017
2016
Net non-current deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carry-forward
$ 1,131,643
$ 799,254
Property and equipment
10,719
4,627
1,142,362
803,881
Net non-current deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible assets
728
303
Net
1,141,634
803,578
Less valuation allowance
(1,141,634 )
(803,578 )
Net deferred taxes
$ –
$ –
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8. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND CONCENTRATIONS
Leases
The Company conducts operations from leased
premises. Some of these leases provide for payment of taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance. The Company also leases certain
equipment under operating leases. Total rent expense for the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $102,960 and $89,150, respectively.
Rent expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The difference between rental expense and rental
payments is recorded as deferred rent within accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Management expects
that in the normal course of business, leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases.
Minimum future annual rental payments under
non-cancelable operating leases having original terms in excess of one year are as follows:
2018
$ 68,400
2019
5,700
$ 74,100
Contingencies
Under the terms of the TCS purchase
agreement, the common stock issued has been placed in escrow. The sellers maintain the right to unwind this transaction under
certain conditions. One agreement with one of the employees was terminated during December 2016 (See Note 9).
At September 30, 2016, Pacific Oil Company
had some outstanding payables that the previous owners were in the process of liquidating. Those liabilities have been shown
here but are expected to be settled by the previous owners. Shares of the Company were held in escrow to cover the possibility
that these liabilities will ultimately have to be settled by the Company. The liabilities were settled during 2017.
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we are a party to or otherwise
involved in legal proceedings, claims and other legal matters, arising in the ordinary course of our business or otherwise. A subsidiary
of the Company is currently involved in one legal proceeding, the outcome of which will not be material to our ability to operate
or market our services, our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
9. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
Business Acquisition – Tax Coach Software,
Inc.
Effective October 1, 2015, the Company completed
the acquisition of Tax Coach Software, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (“Tax Coach Software”). The purchase
was made by Financial Gravity Holdings, Inc. Under the terms of the acquisition, the Company acquired 100% of Tax Coach Software’s
stock in a stock exchange. Total stock exchanged was 6,000,000 shares (as amended), at par value of $0.001 per share, from the
Company for 100% of the shares of Tax Coach Software. Goodwill, as a result of this acquisition, is not deductible for tax purposes.
Certificates representing the shares were required
to be deposited in escrow as of the effective date of the acquisition. As part of the purchase agreement documentation, the Sellers
maintained the right to unwind the transaction under certain conditions as described. The Sellers also retained all rights as shareholders
while shares were held in escrow, including the right to vote. Under the escrow agreement, if the average daily closing price of
the shares for any continuous 10-day trading period equals or exceeds $1.00 during the thirty-six months following October 28,
2015, the Company had the right to cause the shares deposited in escrow to be distributed to the Sellers, terminating any right
to unwind the transaction. If the shares did not trade as to provide a closing price during the thirty-six months following October
28, 2015 or if the average daily closing price of the shares for any continuous 10-day trading period failed to equal or exceed
$1.00 during the thirty-six months following October 28, 2015, then no later than five days following the conclusion of the thirty-six
month period, the Sellers would have the right to unwind the acquisition of Tax Coach Software by the Company and the Company would
immediately transfer the ownership of Tax Coach Software back to the Sellers in exchange for the return of common stock issued
during the acquisition. The closing price was defined as the last closing trade price for the shares on an electronic bulletin
board as reported by Bloomberg or on the NASDAQ Capital Market or the highest bid price as reported on “pink sheets”
by Pink Sheets LLC (formerly the National Quotation Bureau, Inc.). If listed for trading on the American or New York Stock Exchange
during the thirty-six months following October 28, 2015 it will be deemed to meet the $1.00 benchmark.
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On November 11, 2016, the parties to the escrow
agreement agreed (in a Company Distribution Notice) that the average daily closing price of the shares had exceeded the $1.00 threshold
and accordingly, the shares were released from escrow and the right to unwind the Tax Coach Software acquisition transaction terminated.
Three employment agreements were made as a
condition to the acquisition. Each agreement has an effective date as of November 1, 2015 and is effective for a period of three
years. Two employee agreements include a base salary of $42,000 per year, per employee. These same two agreements, include a bonus
that is calculated, for each employee, as the sum of 40% of the gross profit of Tax Coach Software for all revenues that exceed
$850,000 and are less than $950,000 and 20% of the gross profit of Tax Coach Software for all revenues earned in excess of $950,000.
One employee agreement includes a base salary of $60,000 per year. This same agreement, includes a bonus that is calculated as
the sum of 20% of the gross profit of Tax Coach Software for all revenues that exceed $850,000 and are less than $950,000 and
10% of the gross profit of Tax Coach Software for all revenues earned in excess of $950,000. Gross profit is determined in accordance
with generally acceptable accounting principles, net of other amounts paid under employment and consulting agreements. The agreements
also include other certain termination and non-compete clauses. Compensation during the month of October 2015 to be paid to the
three employees totals an aggregate amount of $49,150. Three consulting agreements were made as a condition to the acquisition.
Two agreements require certain services at a fixed fee of $17,000 per month, per agreement, commencing on November 1, 2015 with
a 90-day termination clause. One agreement was terminated by the Company during December 2017. One agreement requires certain
services at a fixed fee of $3,500 per month, commencing on November 1, 2015 with a 90-day termination clause. $444,600 and $444,650
in professional fees were paid under these 3 agreements during the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Tax Coach Software, located in Cincinnati,
Ohio, provides three primary services including monthly subscription revenue from the “Tax Coach” software system,
coaching revenue and email marketing services for customers.
The transaction resulted in a fair value of
the acquisition of $1,094,702 as follows:
Common stock issued in stock exchange at a value of $0.25 per share (as amended)
$ 1,500,020
Additional paid in capital for the escrow agreement provision
404,600
Total value of the goodwill generated on acquisition
1,904,620
Intangible assets acquired
(719,400 )
Net tangible assets acquired
(90,518 )
Total assets acquired
(809,918 )
Total fair value of acquisition
$ 1,094,702
The intangible assets were as follows:
Customer relationships
$ 44,900
Proprietary content
525,100
Trade name
69,300
Prospect list
53,800
Non-compete agreements
26,300
Total intangible assets
$ 719,400
The tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed were as follows:
Assets acquired:
Cash
$ 57,025
Accounts receivable
15,476
Accounts receivable - other
5,408
Internally developed software
152,000
Total tangible assets
229,909
Liabilities assumed:
Accrued expenses
69,485
Line of credit
69,906
Total liabilities
139,391
Net acquired assets
$ 90,518
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The primary asset acquired from Tax Coach Software
is the proprietary content which includes a comprehensive platform of tax planning strategies including marketing and instructional
guides. TCS will provide the Company with expertise in areas of service which expand beyond the Company’s current service
areas. The Company believes they will also be able to leverage the use of the proprietary content in maximizing the benefits of
consulting with customers. The acquisition of this entity increases the additional services the Company can provide to high net
worth individuals and business in accordance with its strategic business plan.
10. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue up to 300,000,000 shares of common
stock, par value $0.001 per share.
Preferred Stock
The Company does not have a preferred stock authorization in its
articles of incorporation.
Financial Gravity Holdings, a subsidiary of
the Company, has authorized the issuance of up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, by action of the Board of Directors. The
preferred stock authorization has not been formalized via the filing of an amendment to the certificate of formation of Financial
Gravity Holdings. The rights and obligations of the preferred stock are as determined by the Board of Directors at the time of
issuance.
For each of the Company and Financial Gravity
Holdings, its subsidiary, there were no preferred shares issued or outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and 2016.
Warrants
As part of the sale of common
shares starting October 2016, the Company granted to investors who invest at value of $100,000 or above common stock
purchase warrants (the “Warrants”). In the quarter ended December 31, 2016 there were three individual
investments of $100,000 for which the Company issued warrants for the purchase of 75,000 shares of common stock of the
Company at an exercise price of $1.25 per share for a 1-year term and an additional 75,000 shares of common stock of the
Company at an exercise price of $1.50 for a 2-year term. In the quarter ended March 31, 2017 there were two individual
investments for an aggregate of $250,000 for which the Company issued warrants for the purchase of 50,000 shares of common
stock of the Company at an exercise price of $1.25 per share for a 1-year term and an additional 50,000 shares of common
stock of the Company at an exercise price of $1.50 for a 2-year term. In the quarter ended September 30,
2017, there was one additional investment of $100,000 for which the Company issued warrants for the purchase of 25,000 shares
of common stock of the Company after exercise price of $1.25 per share for 1-year term and an additional 25,000 shares of
common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $1.50 for a 2-year term.
The Company follows the provisions of ASC
815, “Derivatives and Hedging”. ASC 815 requires freestanding contracts that are settled in a company’s own
stock to be designated as an equity instrument, assets or liability. Under the provisions of ASC 815, a contract designated as
an asset or liability must be initially recorded and carried at fair value until the contract meets the requirements for classification
as equity, until the contract is exercised or until the contract expires. However, the Company determined that these warrants
should be accounted for as equity and as such no determination of fair value was necessary.
Private Placement Memorandum, Financial Gravity Holdings, Inc.
On October 31, 2014, Financial Gravity
Holdings, Inc. issued a private placement memorandum (“PPM”) for stock purchases of up to 2,000,000 shares of common
stock at a cost of $1.00 and a par value of $0.00001, with a minimum purchase level of $50,000 per investor. The subscription period
initially expired June 30, 2015, however, the Board of Directors extended the offering period indefinitely, and increased the number
of shares authorized for sale under the PPM incrementally to accommodate additional investor interest.
Additional Common Stock Issuances, Financial
Gravity Companies, Inc.
On April 1, 2017, the Company entered into
an agreement with FMW Media Works Corp (“FMW”), wherein FMW would provide television, production, and media analysis
to the Company. The Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock, worth $52,500, to FMW along with $3,500 cash as payment for services.
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On August 22, 2017, the Company issued
100,000 shares of common stock, worth $60,000 to Nationwide EZ Cash Flow in exchange for professional services.
During the years ended September 30,
2017 and 2016, 725,000 shares and 785,000 shares, respectively, were issued for $725,000 and $535,000, respectively.
Additional Common Stock Issuances, Financial Gravity
Holdings, Inc.
During the year ended September 30, 2016, one
of the founding members of Financial Gravity Holdings forfeited 2,926,294 common shares, in addition to the issuance of shares
sold under the PPM and common shares issued in connection with the Tax Coach Software, LLC acquisition.
During the year ended September 30, 2016, Financial
Gravity Holdings sold 350,000 shares of common stock.
Stock Split, Financial Gravity Holdings
Effective October 20, 2015, Financial Gravity
Holdings declared a three for one stock split of its common stock. Upon the stock split, every one share of common stock issued
and outstanding was automatically reclassified and converted into three shares of common stock. The common stock retained a par
value of $0.00001 per share.
11. STOCK OPTION PLAN
Effective February 27, 2015, the Company established
the 2015 Stock Option Plan (the “2015 Plan”). The Board of Directors of the Company has the authority and discretion
to grant stock options. The maximum number of shares of stock that may be issued and exercised under the Plan is 9,000,000. Eligible
individuals include any employee of the Company or any director, consultant, or other person providing services to the Company.
The expiration date and exercise price are as established by the Board of Directors of the Company. The last date any options were
granted under the 2015 Plan was March 14, 2016.
Effective November 22, 2016, the Company established
the 2016 Stock Option Plan (the “2016 Plan”). The Board of Directors of the Company has the authority and discretion
to grant stock options. The maximum number of shares of stock that may be issued and exercised under the Plan is 20,000,000. Eligible
individuals include any employee of the Company or any director, consultant, or other person providing services to the Company.
The expiration date and exercise price are as established by the Board of Directors of the Company. The first date any options
were granted under the 2016 Plan was December 19, 2016.
Stock option activity is summarized as follows:
2017
2016
Shares Under Option
Value of Shares Under Option
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Shares Under Option
Value of Shares Under Option
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Outstanding - beginning of year
2,200,346
$ 22,129
$ 0.64
1,500,996
$ 7,359
$ 0.33
Granted
661,400
323,927
0.78
116 months
1,024,400
19,677
1.00
111 months
Exercised
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Canceled or expired
44,600
28,495
1.00
–
325,050
4,907
0.33
–
Outstanding - end of year
2,817,146
$ 317,561
$ 0.67
101 months
2,200,346
$ 22,129
$ 0.64
109 months
Exercisable - end of year
2,276,813
$ 0.65
97 months
2,200,346
$ 0.64
109 months
All outstanding 2015 Plan stock options at
September 30, 2016 became immediately vested upon the completion of the reverse merger with Pacific Oil Company. Most of the stock
options granted under the 2016 Plan have 2-year vesting periods but there were 20,000 options that vested at issuance. Total compensation
expense included in salaries and wages of previously unamortized stock compensation was $50,773 and $22,715 for the years ended
September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Unamortized share-based compensation expense as of September 30, 2017 amounted to $249,033 which is expected to recognized
over the next 2 years.
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12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Accounts receivable due from the majority
stockholder of the entity, included in accounts receivable – related party in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets
was $4,506 as of September 30, 2017, and 2016.
Management fees paid to the majority stockholder
of the entity, included as management fees - related party in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations were $200,000
and $213,333 for fiscal 2017, and 2016.
During the year ended September 30,
2016, a board member who is also a stockholder provided services to the Company. Expenses for these services totaled $49,000
and were included as general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. There were
no associated expenses during 2017.
On July 31, 2017, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Payable with Fourly Enterprises, LLC (“Fourly”) in
the amount of $50,000. The interest rate on the note is 20%. The note matures on August 16, 2018. Fourly is owned by the majority
stockholder of the Company. The outstanding balance was $46,461 at September 30, 2017.
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to September 30, 2017, an aggregate of
100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock have been sold for $100,000. Additionally, an aggregate of 50,000 warrants to
purchase the Company’s common stock have been issued in conjunction with the sale of the Company’s common
stock.
Subsequent to September 30, 2017, an aggregate of 375,500
options to purchase the Company’s common stock have been granted.
On November 30, 2017, the Company
paid off the remaining balance of the note payable to The Huntington National Bank.
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was signed into United States tax law, which among
other provisions will lower the corporate tax rate to 21%. Given this date of enactment, our financial statements as of and
for the year ended September 30, 2017 do not reflect the impact of the Act. The Company is in the process of analyzing the
potential aggregate impact of the Act and will reflect any such impact in the quarterly report for the period in which the
law was enacted.
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