Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item
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Management’s
Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations.
Forward
Looking Statement Notice
This
Current Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These include statements
about our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies for the future, which we indicate by words or phrases such as “anticipate,”
“expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “we believe,” “believes,”
“management believes” and similar language. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed
in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and elsewhere in this
report are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The factors listed in the section captioned “Risk Factors,”
as well as any cautionary language in this report; provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results
to differ materially from those projected. Except as may be required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking
statement to reflect events after the date of this Form 10-K.
Overview
The
Company was incorporated in the state of Nevada on September 14, 2001 under the name Biocorp North America, Inc. On July 19, 2004 the
Company changed its name to Nat-UR, Inc. and on March 18, 2005 it changed its name again to Cereplast, Inc.
We
developed and tried to commercializing proprietary bio-based resins through two complementary product families: Cereplast Compostables
resins which are compostable, renewable, ecologically sound substitutes for petroleum-based plastics, and Cereplast Sustainables resins
(including the Cereplast Hybrid Resins product line), which replaces up to 90% of the petroleum-based content of traditional plastics
with materials from renewable resources. Our resins could be converted into finished products using conventional manufacturing equipment
without significant additional capital investment by downstream converters. In the summer of 2014, the Company ceased all operations
and since that time has been inactive.
On
March 22, 2019, the eight judicial District Court of Nevada appointed Custodian Ventures, LLC as custodian for Cereplast, Inc., proper
notice having been given to the officers and directors of Cereplast, Inc. There was no opposition.
On
June 04, 2019, the Company filed a certificate of revival with the state of Nevada, appointing David Lazar as, President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Director.
A
change of control of the Company was completed on November 3, 2020, control was obtained by the sale of 50,000,000 common shares and
$5,000,000 Series A-1 Preferred Shares from Custodian Ventures, LLC to Xudong Li. After November 3, 2020, the Company’s operations
are determined and structured by the new major shareholder.
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We
have not yet generated sustained profits from our prior operations. Our independent accountants have expressed a “going concern”
opinion. As of December 31, 2022, we had an accumulated deficit of $97,377,201 and a net working capital deficit of $111,524.
While
our current burn rate is nominal, it is expected that our costs of operations will continue to exceed revenues, primarily due to the
costs associated with being a public reporting company. Based upon our current business plan, we may continue to incur losses in the
foreseeable future and there can be no assurances that we will ever establish profitable operations. These and other factors raise substantial
doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Critical
Accounting Policies, Judgments and Estimates
Our
discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which
have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). The preparation of these consolidated
financial statements requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities,
revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience
and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, 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
from these estimates.
An
accounting policy is considered to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that
are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in
the accounting estimate that are reasonably likely to occur, could materially impact the consolidated financial statements. We believe
that the following critical accounting policies reflect the more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements.
Income
Taxes
The
Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for future income taxes. Under this method, future income tax assets and
liabilities are recorded based on temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their corresponding
tax basis. In addition, the future benefits of income tax assets including unused tax losses, are recognized, subject to a valuation
allowance to the extent that it is more likely than not that such future benefits will ultimately be realized. Future income tax assets
and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates and laws expected to apply when the tax liabilities or assets are to be either settled
or realized. The Company’s effective tax rate approximates the Federal statutory rates.
Results
of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2022 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2021
In
the summer of 2014, the Company decided to discontinue all operations. After the change of control on November 3, 2020, the Company’s
operations are determined and structured by the new major shareholder.
During
the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we generated no revenues.
Operating
expenses, including general and administrative expenses, during the year ended December 31, 2022, was $58,348 compared to $46,276 during
the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $12,072 or 26%. The increase was mainly due to the higher general and administrative
expenses, partly offset by lower professional fees.
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company incurred a net loss of $58,348, compared to a net loss of $46,276 during the year ended
December 31, 2021. The $12,072 increase in net loss was primarily due to the increase in operating expenses.
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Liquidity
and Capital Resources
As
of December 31, 2022, and 2021, we had a cash balance of $0. Due to the lack of revenue, the company’s operations are primarily
funded by the Company’s CEO and major shareholder.
To
the extent that the Company’s capital resources are insufficient to meet current or planned operating requirements, the Company
will seek additional funds through equity or debt financing, collaborative or other arrangements with corporate partners, licensees or
others, and from other sources, which may have the effect of diluting the holdings of existing shareholders. The Company has no current
arrangements with respect to, or sources of, such additional financing and the Company does not anticipate that existing shareholders
will provide any portion of the Company’s future financing requirements. Ms. Xudong, the CEO and principal shareholder of the Company,
would favorably entertain funding, through loans, corporate expenses for approximately 24 months. Any loans by Ms. Xudong would be on
an interest-free basis, documented by a promissory note and payable only upon consummation of a business combination transaction. Upon
consummation of a business combination, we or the target may reimburse Ms. Xudong for any such loans from funds furnished by the target.
We have no written agreement with Ms. Xudong to advance any further funds for future operating expense, therefore there is no assurance
that such funds from Ms. Xudong will be forth coming, if required.
No
assurance can be given that additional financing will be available when needed or that such financing will be available on terms acceptable
to the Company. If adequate funds are not available, the Company may be required to delay or terminate expenditures for certain of its
programs that it would otherwise seek to develop and commercialize. This would have a material adverse effect on the Company. These factors
raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
Operating
Activities
Net
cash used in operating activities was $0 during the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Investing
Activities
We
neither generated nor used cash in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Financing
Activities
We
neither generated nor used cash in financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Going
Concern
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As shown in the accompanying
financial statements, we have incurred net losses of $58,348 and $46,276 for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively,
and have a working capital deficit of $111,524 as of December 31, 2022, in addition to a stockholder deficit of $111,524, which raise
substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Management
believes the Company will continue to incur losses and negative cash flows from operating activities for the foreseeable future and will
need additional equity or debt financing to sustain its operations until it can achieve profitability and positive cash flows, if ever.
Management plans to seek additional debt and/or equity financing for the Company but cannot assure that such financing will be available
on acceptable terms.
The
Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to ultimately attain profitable operations, generate sufficient
cash flow to meet its obligations, and obtain additional financing as may be required. Our auditors have included a “going concern”
qualification in their Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants accompanying our audited financial statements appearing elsewhere
herein which cites substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Such a “going concern” qualification
may make it more difficult for us to raise funds when needed. The outcome of this uncertainty cannot be assured.
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The
accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. There can be
no assurance that management will be successful in implementing its business plan or that the successful implementation of such business
plan will actually improve our operating results.
Off
Balance Sheet Arrangements
We
have not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our
financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or
capital resources and would be considered material to investors
Inflation
We
do not believe that inflation has had in the past or will have in the future any significant negative impact on our operations.
Item
7A
Quantitative
And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
This
item does not apply to smaller reporting companies.
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