GBT Technologies Inc. 10-K

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report. In addition to historical information, this discussion includes forward-looking information that involves risks and assumptions, which could cause actual results to differ materially from management’s expectations. See “Forward-Looking Statements” included in this report. Forward-Looking Statements This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward looking statements, including without limitation, statements related to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including without limitation the following: (i) our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions are subject to change at any time at our discretion; (ii) our plans and results of operations will be affected by our ability to manage growth; and (iii) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘expects,’’ ‘‘plans,’’ ‘‘intends,’’ ‘‘anticipates,’’ ‘‘believes,’’ ‘‘estimates,’’ ‘‘predicts,’’ ‘‘potential,’’ or ‘‘continue’’ or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this Report. This section of the report should be read together with Footnotes of the Company audited financials. The audited statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are compared in the sections below. General Overview GBT Technologies Inc. (the “Company”, “GBT”, or “GTCH”) was incorporated on July 22, 2009 under the laws of the State of Nevada. The Company via its 50% subsidiary, is targeting growing markets such as development of Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled networking and tracking technologies, including wireless mesh network technology platform and fixed solutions, development of an intelligent human body vitals device, asset-tracking IoT, and wireless mesh networks. The Company technologies can be grouping as (i) the provision of IT consulting services; and (ii) from the licensing of its technology. (ii) from selling electronic products through e-commerce platforms. (iv) an advanced RF-based computer vision system, to utilize this platform potential to significantly enhance object detection and imaging capabilities, using radio waves to create detailed 2D and 3D images .On February 18, 2022 the Company, effective March 1, 2022 entered into a Revenue Sharing Agreement (“RSA”) with Mahaser LTD. (“Mahaser”) pursuant to which the Company shares revenues generated by Mahaser with respect to e-commerce sales through the online retail platform in the United States of America. Effective July 1, 2023, the Company agreed to terminate the RSA with Mahaser Ltd. Recent Developments Due to litigation with Discover Fund, in April 2020, GBT was forced to make the decision of changing the Company’s direction by developing a portfolio of intellectual property within the area of microchips technology and design. The years 2019 and 2020 were compounded with recuring legal issues and COVID-19 restrictions creating extremely difficult times and challenges. GBT focused on its core competency in the area of Research & Development (“R&D”) creating an IP portfolio combined of patents, trade secrets and prototypes further defining GBT’s new mission. GBT is now developing IP in areas which will leverage its competencies and experience with the goal of diversifying in various fast-growing semiconductor industries in today’s leading, growing market segments. 17 As described in Part I; Item 1, On July 20, 2023, the Company through Greenwich, entered into an Amended and Restated Joint Venture (the “2023 Tokenize Agreement”) with Magic Internacional Argentina FC, S.L. (“Magic”) and GBT Tokenize Corp (“GBT Tokenize”). Via vis this 2023 Tokenize Agreement, GBT will focus on expanding the families of various patents and concentrating on strategic potential partnerships with the goal of integrating these technologies into a broad marketplace, one that will potentially diversify the risk within these areas: 1. Build a portfolio pipeline of IP related to microchip technology. 2. Seek to actively introduce this new technology to strategic partners, large companies and VC’s creating market opportunities. 3. Using market diversification to create access to new fields and future growth. GBT Tokenize Joint Venture - 2023 Tokenize Agreement The 2023 Tokenize Agreement restated and replaced the 2022 Tokenize Agreement. Pursuant to the 2023 Tokenize Agreement, as a result of the contribution of the Technology Portfolio by Tokenize and the subsequent contribution of services for the development of the Technology Portfolio by Tokenize and Magic, GBT Tokenize has been able to continue in operation. On November 2, 2023, the Company received a notice of completion (notice # 508205896) of the recoding of assignment for its portfolio of intellectual property to GBT Tokenize. The assignment was recorded by the assignment recording branch of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A complete copy of this assignment is available at the assignment branch room on the reel and frame number 065420/0434 (in total 16 pages). Active Investments: VisionWave: Effective as of March 20, 2024, Tokeniz, entered into a Patent Purchase Agreement with VisionWave Technologies Inc. (“VisionWave” or “VW”) pursuant to which VisionWave agreed to acquire from Tokenize the entire right, title, and interest of certain patents and patent applications providing an intellectual property basis for a machine learning driven technology that controls radio wave transmissions, analyzes their reflections data, and constructs 2D/3D images of stationary and in motion objects (“VisionWave PPA”). The Purchase Price for the asset is $30,000,000 (the “Purchase Price”), which VisionWave will pay with shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”). The Parties agree that the final Purchase Price may be adjusted and will be governed by a valuation report issued by a professional third party (“Valuation”). If the final Purchase Price per Valuation is less than $30,000,000, Tokenize has the option to cancel this Agreement. In accordance therewith, VisionWave agreed to issue and deliver to Tokenize, 1,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Shares”) representing 50% of VisionWave’s issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, where the remainder of the 50% of VisionWave’s issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock are owned by a corporation controlled by Anat Attia. On June 4, 2024 Tokenize were issued additional 222 shares of VW for consideration of ten million Avant Technologies Inc. (“AVAI”) shares. On August 17, 2024 Tokenize, the Company. and Magic entered into agreements effective March 26, 2024 which assign the shares issued by the Company to Tokenize, 500 to GBT and 500 to Magic. Post this transaction the Company holds 500 shares and Tokenize hold 222 shares of VW. As of September 30, 2024, the Company holds 26.53% of VW’s issued and outstanding shares. Here is the breakdown of the Company and Tokenize VW’s shareholders: On March 26, 2024, Bannix Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Bannix”), entered into a Business Combination Agreement (the “Original Agreement”), by and among Bannix, VisionWave Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Target”) and the shareholders of Target. 18 On September 6, 2024, Bannix entered into a Merger Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Bannix, VisionWave Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Bannix (“VisionWave Holdings”), BNIX Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of VisionWave Holdings (“Parent Merger Sub”), BNIX VW Merger Sub, Inc., a Nevada corporation and direct, wholly owned subsidiary of VisionWave, and Target. The Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby were approved by the boards of directors of each of Bannix, VisionWave Holdings, Parent Merger Sub, Company Merger Sub, and Target, ans subject to Bannix shareholder’s approval. MetAlert: On April 12, 2022, Tokenize, entered into a series of agreements with GTX Corp (“GTX”) and various note holders of GTX pursuant to which Tokenize acquired a convertible promissory note of GTX of $100,000 (the “GTX Notes”). In addition, GBT Tokenize acquired 76,923 (GBT acquired 5,000,000 in the original deal, where GTX to perform a corporate action of 1:65 reverse split on September 20, 2022) shares of common stock of GTX for $150,000 - in total FV of $8,846 as of June 30, 2023 based on level 1 stock price in OTC markets. The GTX Notes bear 10% interest and 50% of the principal may be converted into shares of common stock on a one-time basis at a conversion price of $0.01 per share. The remaining 50% of the principal must be paid in cash. The closing occurred on April 12, 2022. As of December 31, 2023, the Company wrote off the 50% of the convertible principal with all unpaid interest in total of $65,613 due to the collectability issue. GTX changed its name into Metalert Inc. on or about September 20, 2022. On September 30, 2022, GBT Tokenize, loaned MetAlert Inc., a Nevada corporation (f/k/a GTX Corp.) (“MetAlert”) $90,000. For such loan, MetAlert provided Tokenize a promissory note of $90,000 which is due and payable together with interest of 5% upon the earlier of September 19, 2023 or when declared by Tokenize. As of December 31, 2023, the Company wrote off the entire of the convertible principal with all unpaid interest in total of $95,770 due to the collectability issue. MetAlert designs, manufactures and sells various interrelated and complementary products and services in the wearable technology and IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) marketplace. On or about January 31, 2023 GTB Tokenize Corp the Company’s 50% owned subsidiary, assigned $7,500 from the GTX Notes to Stanley Hills, LLC, which in turn converted said $7,500 plus interest into 812,671 GTX shares. Stanley Hills, LLC credit GBT Tokenize for $146,037 for the transaction, reducing its credit outstanding balances with the Company and GBT Tokenize Corp. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the notes had an outstanding balance of $46,250 and accrued interest of $0, respectively. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the marketable security had a FV of $2,462 and $1,692, respectively. Wireless mesh networking: Wireless mesh networks consist of LAN/MAN/WAN solutions that are infrastructural-intensive, may rely on regulated frequencies and bandwidth, often have so-called “last mile” problems areas where either economics or population density make it too expensive for current solutions to cover, and difficult to manage centrally. The Company’s GopherInsight platform makes it easy to add and manage last mile capacity. The solution is easily integrated into existing networks. The Company’s AI platform is designed for easy integration with, and management of, additional coverage for customer networks. Wireless mesh networking marke ts - The Company potentially will target telecommunications providers, corporate entities that run LAN or wide-area networks, universities, and government entities. Wireless mesh networking markets competition - The competitors for wireless mesh networking solutions, and AI solutions, are the entities themselves that have their own capability. The Company’s strategy is to integrate and “wrap around” those solutions to make them more efficient, less costly, and less infrastructural-intensive, while at the same time solving last mile problems to the end user. 19 Risks and Uncertainties Management is currently evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company and has concluded that while it is reasonably possible that the virus could have a negative effect on the Company’s financial position, results of its operations, and/or search for a target company, the specific impact is not readily determinable as of the date of these financial statements. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. In February 2022, the Russian Federation and Belarus commenced a military action with the country of Ukraine. As a result of this action, various nations, including the United States, have instituted economic sanctions against the Russian Federation and Belarus. Further, the impact of this action and related sanctions on the world economy are not determinable as of the date of these financial statements. The specific impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows is also not determinable as of the date of these financial statements. In October 2023, the Hamas Terror Organization attacked the Southern part of Israel, which in turn, commenced a military action with Gaza Strip. As a result, these actions, have created and are expected to create global economic consequences. The specific impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows is also not determinable as of the date of these financial statements. Consideration of Inflation Reduction Act Excise Tax On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IR Act”) was signed into federal law. The IR Act provides for, among other things, a new U.S. federal 1% excise tax on certain repurchases of stock by publicly traded U.S. domestic corporations and certain U.S. domestic subsidiaries of publicly traded foreign corporations occurring on or after January 1, 2023. The excise tax is imposed on the repurchasing corporation itself, not its shareholders from which shares are repurchased. The amount of the excise tax is generally 1% of the fair market value of the shares repurchased at the time of the repurchase. However, for purposes of calculating the excise tax, repurchasing corporations are permitted to net the fair market value of certain new stock issuances against the fair market value of stock repurchases during the same taxable year. In addition, certain exceptions apply to the excise tax. The U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) has been given authority to provide regulations and other guidance to carry out and prevent the abuse or avoidance of the excise tax. Investment Company Act 1940 Under the current rules and regulations of the SEC we are not deemed an investment company for purposes of the Investment Company Act; however, on March 30, 2022, the SEC proposed new rules (the “Proposed Rules”) relating, among other matters, to the circumstances in which SPACs such as the Company could potentially be subject to the Investment Company Act and the regulations thereunder. The Proposed Rules provide a safe harbor for companies from the definition of “investment company” under Section 3(a)(1)(A) of the Investment Company Act, provided that a company satisfies certain criteria. The Investment Company Act defines an investment company as any issuer which (i) is or holds itself out as being engaged primarily, or proposes to engage primarily, in the business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities; (ii) is engaged or proposes to engage in the business of issuing face-amount certificates of the installment type, or has been engaged in such business and has any such certificate outstanding; or (iii) is engaged or proposes to engage in the business of investing, reinvesting, owning, holding, or trading in securities, and owns or proposes to acquire investment securities having a value exceeding 40% of the value of its total assets (exclusive of Government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis. 20 Results of Operations: Years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 A comparison of the statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows: Years Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 $ % General and administrative expenses $ 76,281 $ 507,261 (430,980 ) (85 %) Marketing expenses 192,912 237,428 (44,516 ) (19 %) Professional expenses 375,504 995,532 (620,028 ) (62 %) Income (loss) from operations (644,697 ) (1,740,221 ) (1,095,524 ) (63 %) Other income (expense), net 21,320,142 (15,993,020 ) 37,313,162 233 % Income (loss) before provision for income taxes 20,675,445 (17,733,241 ) 38,408,686 217 % Provision for income taxes — — — — Income (loss) from continued operations 20,675,445 (17,733,241 ) 38,447,071 217 % Discontinued operations — (38,385 ) 38,385 100 % Net income (loss) $ 20,675,445 $ (17,771,626 ) $ 38,481,934 216 % The Company have not generated any revenues for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $644,697, compared to $1,740,221 for the same period in 2023. The decrease of $1,095,524 or 63% was principally due to a decrease in marketing expenses of $44,516, decrease in general and administrative expenses of $430,980, and decrease in professional expenses of $620,028 for the year ended December 31, 2024 due to the cash flow issues. Other income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $21,320,142, an increase of $37,313,162 or 217% from $15,993,020 expenses for the same period in 2023. The increase in other income was principally due to i) a gain from debt extinguishment of $7,800,449; ii) gain from change in FV of derivative liability by $14,035,071; iii) reduction in interest expense and financing costs of $457,436. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $20,675,445 compared to the net loss of $17,771,626 for the same period in 2023 due to the factors described above. Liquidity and Capital Resources Going Concern The accompanying cash flow statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has an accumulated deficit of $295,278,233 and has a working capital deficit of $9,940,379 as of December 31, 2024, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate profitable operations in the future and/or obtain the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. Management has plans to seek additional capital through some private placement offerings of debt and equity securities. These plans, if successful, will mitigate the factors which raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These CFS do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from this uncertainty. Our cash was $125 and $529 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Cash provided by operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 was $27,142, compared to $51,341 used in operating activities during the same period in 2023. The amount provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31 2024 was primarily related to a net income of $20,675,445 and offset by amortization of debt discount of $46,003, excess of debt discount and financing costs of $7,084, change in FV of derivative liability of $14,035,071, change in FV of market equity security of $10,000, gain on debt extinguishment of $7,800,449, and net working capital increase of $1,087,393. Our working capital position changed by going from a working capital deficit of $31,781,634 at December 31, 2023 to a working capital deficit of $9,940,379 at December 31, 2024. 21 The amount used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily related to a net loss of $17,771,626 offset by amortization of debt discount of $322,933, excess of debt discount and financing costs of $1,462,446, change in FV of derivative liability of $13,759,482, gain on debt extinguishment of $315,297, loss on loss of control of $38,385, shares issued for services of 80,000, change in fair value of market equity security of $10,992, and net working capital deficit increase of $13,259,588. Cash flows used in investing activities were $0 during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $27,546, compared to $38,182 provided by the same period in 2023. The decrease is due to the repayment of notes payable of $27,546. We obtained a net income of $20,675,445 for the year ended December 31, 2024. In addition, we had a working capital deficit of $9,940,379 and an accumulated deficit of $295,278,233 at December 31, 2024. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors. Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of our financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, the reported amounts and classification of revenues and expenses during the periods presented, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and material changes in these estimates or assumptions could occur in the future. Changes in estimates are recorded on the period in which they become known. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances and at that time, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily-apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates if past experience or other assumptions do not turn out to be substantially accurate. We believe that the accounting policies described below are critical to understanding our business, results of operations, and financial condition because they involve significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements. An accounting is deemed to be critical if it requires a judgment or accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain, and if different estimates that could have been used, or if changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically, could materially impact our financial statements. Other significant accounting policies, primarily those with lower levels of uncertainty than those discussed below, are also critical to understanding our financial statements. The notes to our financial statements contain additional information related to our accounting policies and should be read in conjunction with this discussion. Presentation of Financial Statements The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Stock Split On October 26, 2021, the Company effectuated a 1 for 50 reverse stock split. The share and per share information has been retroactively restated to reflect this reverse stock split. 22 Marketable Equity Securities The Company accounts for marketable equity securities in accordance with ASC Topic 321, Investments – equity securities. Marketable equity securities are reported at FV based on quotations available on securities exchanges with any unrealized gain or loss being reported as a component of other income (expense) on the statement of operations. The portion of marketable equity security expected to be sold within twelve months of the balance sheet date is reported as a current asset. These publicly traded equity securities are valued using quoted prices and are included in Level 1. Revenue Recognition Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ Topic 606 ”), became effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The Company’s revenue recognition disclosure reflects its updated accounting policies that are affected by this new standard. The Company applied the “modified retrospective” transition method for open contracts for the implementation of Topic 606. The Company had no significant post-delivery obligations, this new standard did not result in a material recognition of revenue on the Company’s accompanying CFS for the cumulative impact of applying this new standard. The Company made no adjustments to its previously-reported total revenues, as those periods continue to be presented in accordance with its historical accounting practices under Topic 605, Revenue Recognition . Revenue is recognized under Topic 606 as follows: ● executed contracts with the Company’s customers that it believes are legally enforceable; ● identification of performance obligations in the respective contract; ● determination of the transaction price for each performance obligation in the respective contract; ● allocation the transaction price to each performance obligation; and ● recognition of revenue only when the Company satisfies each performance obligation. These five elements, as applied to each of the Company’s revenue category, is summarized below: ● IT consulting services – revenue is recorded on a monthly basis as services are provided; and ● License fees and Royalties – revenue is recognized based on the terms of the agreement with its customer. E-Commerce sales – (relate to interim reporting as this segment was discontinued) ● Identify the contract(s) with a customer. ASC 606 defines a contract as “an agreement between two or more parties that creates enforceable rights and obligations”. Since this is an e-commerce sale on the Amazon of eBay websites, the Company just followed the general terms on Amazon or eBay websites and the customer entered into a contract with the Company based on the product listed on the Amazon or eBay websites; ● Identify the performance obligations in the contract. According to the contract, the Company is responsible for operation exclusively. The Company is entitled to all revenue which is being paid by Amazon or eBay into a designated bank account and the Company is responsible for all product acquisitions as well as shipments. The only performance obligations were the electronic products that were listed on Amazon or eBay websites and the Company determined each order is one single obligation; ● Determine the transaction price. The transaction price set to be the listed price on the Amazon or eBay websites.; ● Allocation the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.; and ● Recognize revenue when the Company satisfies a performance obligation. Sales are being recognized upon shipment. 23 Derivative Financial Instruments The Company evaluates all of its agreements to determine if such instruments have derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its FV and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the FV reported in the statements of operations. For stock-based derivative financial instruments, the Company uses a weighted average Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model to value the derivative instruments at inception and on subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluated at the end of each reporting period. Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument could be required within 12 months of the balance sheet date. As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s only derivative financial instrument was an embedded conversion feature associated with convertible notes payable due to certain provisions that allow for a change in the conversion price based on a percentage of the Company’s stock price at the date of conversion. Fair Value of Financial Instruments For certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and short-term debt, the carrying amounts approximate their FV due to their short maturities. FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures , requires disclosure of the FV of financial instruments held by the Company. FASB ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments , defines FV, and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of FV measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for FV measures. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of their FV because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows: ● Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. ● Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in inactive markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. ● Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology us one or more unobservable inputs which are significant to the FV measurement. The Company analyzes all financial instruments with features of both liabilities and equity under FASB ASC Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity , and FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging . For certain financial instruments, the carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for cash and current liabilities, including convertible notes payable, each qualify as a financial instrument, and are a reasonable estimate of their FV because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The Company uses Level 2 inputs for its valuation methodology for derivative liabilities as their FV were determined by using the Black-Scholes-Merton pricing model based on various assumptions. The Company’s derivative liabilities are adjusted to reflect FV at each period end, with any increase or decrease in the FV being recorded in results of operations as adjustments to FV of derivatives. 24 Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes . ASC 740 requires a company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of, the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. Under ASC 740, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. The Company has no material uncertain tax positions for any of the reporting periods presented and its current on all its tax filings federal and state until 2021 inclusive. Dividends The Company has not yet adopted any policy regarding payment of dividends. No cash dividends have been paid or declared since the Date of Inception. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK As a Smaller Reporting Company, the Company is not required to include the disclosure under this Item. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The information required by Item 8 appears at Page F-1, which appears after the signature page to this report. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Not applicable.