Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity
ITEM
5 - MARKET FOR REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Our
common stock is quoted on the OTCQB tier of the marketplace maintained by OTC Markets Group, Inc. under the symbol HYEX.
Our common stock trades on a limited or sporadic basis and should not be deemed to constitute an established public trading market. There
is no assurance that there will be liquidity in the common stock.
The
following table sets forth the high and low closing price for each quarter within the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020,
as provided by Nasdaq. The information reflects prices between dealers, and does not include retail markup, markdown, or commission,
and may not represent actual transactions.
Fiscal
Year
Ended
Transaction
Prices
December
31,
Period
High
Low
2021
Fourth
Quarter
$0.108
$0.03
Third
Quarter
$0.139
$0.06
Second
Quarter
$0.08
$0.052
First
Quarter
$0.12
$0.04
2020
Fourth
Quarter
$0.11
$0.04
Third
Quarter
$0.08
$0.041
Second
Quarter
$0.089
$0.021
First
Quarter
$0.05
$0.02
The
Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 requires additional disclosure relating to the market for penny stocks in connection
with trades in any stock defined as a penny stock. The Commission has adopted regulations that generally define a penny stock to be any
equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to a few exceptions which we do not meet. Unless an exception
is available, the regulations require the delivery, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule explaining
the penny stock market and the risks associated therewith.
Holders
As
of March 22, 2022, there were 338,091,821 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding and held by 111 holders of record, not including
shares held in street name in brokerage accounts which is unknown.
Dividend
Policy
We
have not paid any dividends on our common stock and do not expect to do so in the foreseeable future. We intend to apply our earnings,
if any, in expanding our operations and related activities. The payment of cash dividends in the future will be at the discretion of
the Board of Directors and will depend upon such factors as earnings levels, capital requirements, our financial condition and other
factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.
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Securities
Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
On
June 10, 2020, our Board of Directors approved the Grey Cloak Tech, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Stock Grant and Option Plan and set aside 25,000,000
shares of our common stock for issuance thereunder. Pursuant to the plan, officers, directors, key employees and certain consultants
may be granted stock options (including incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options), restricted stock awards, unrestricted
stock awards, or performance stock awards. As of March 22, 2022, we have awarded an aggregate of nineteen million five hundred thousand
(19,500,000) options to twenty five (25) individuals at an exercise price of $0.05 per share.
Recent
Issuance of Unregistered Securities
All
unregistered issuances of securities have been previously reported in a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or a Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM
6 – RESERVED
As
a smaller reporting company we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
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ITEM
7 – MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
Our
Managements Discussion and Analysis contains not only statements that are historical facts, but also statements that are forward-looking
(within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Forward-looking
statements are, by their very nature, uncertain and risky. These risks and uncertainties include international, national and local general
economic and market conditions; demographic changes; our ability to sustain, manage, or forecast growth; our ability to successfully
make and integrate acquisitions; existing government regulations and changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations;
adverse publicity; competition; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results; changes in business strategy or development
plans; business disruptions; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability to protect technology; and other risks
that might be detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Although
the forward-looking statements in this Annual Report reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based
on facts and factors currently known by them. Consequently, and because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and
uncertainties, the actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements.
You are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports as we attempt
to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and
prospects.
Summary
Overview
We
were incorporated on December 19, 2014 in the State of Nevada. We had revenues of $1,465,782 in the year ended December 31, 2021 and
$1,276,559 in the year ended December 31, 2020.
On
February 4, 2019, we acquired BergaMet NA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (BergaMet). BergaMet is a wholly-owned
subsidiary through which we conduct our nutraceuticals business.
On
April 3, 2020, we acquired Ultimate Brain Nutrients, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (UBN). UBN is a wholly-owned
subsidiary through which we conduct our plant-based neuro-products business.
Overview
BergaMet
NA, LLC
On
February 4, 2019, we issued and exchanged shares of our common stock for all of the outstanding equity securities of BergaMet. BergaMet
is an established company that was already generating revenues when we acquired it.
Ultimate
Brain Nutrients, LLC
On
April 3, 2020, we issued and exchanged shares of our common stock for all of the outstanding equity securities of UBN. UBN is a science-based
company that develops unique, plant-based health technology neuro-products that provide natural brain solutions. UBN has numerous proprietary
products, with four unique patent-pending formulations and two patents issued.
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Going
Concern
As
a result of our financial condition, we have received a report from our independent registered public accounting firm for our financial
statements for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 that includes an explanatory paragraph describing the uncertainty as to our
ability to continue as a going concern. From inception (December 19, 2014) through the end of December 31, 2021, we have incurred accumulated
net losses of $14,943,620. In order to continue as a going concern we must effectively balance many factors and generate more revenue
so that we can fund our operations from our sales and revenues. If we are not able to do this we may not be able to continue as an operating
company. At our current revenue and burn rate, we have an immediate cash need, and thus we must raise capital by issuing debt or through
the sale of our stock. However, there is no assurance that our existing cash flow will be adequate to satisfy our existing operating
expenses and capital requirements.
Results
of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Introduction
We
had revenues of $1,465,782 for the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to $1,276,559 for the year ended December 31, 2020, an increase
of $377,200, or 29%. Our cost of revenue was $770,704 for the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to $1,855,001 for the year ended
December 31, 2020, a decrease of $1,084,297, or 58%. Our cost of revenue exceeded revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020 because
we built up our inventory of bergamot product.
Revenues
and Net Operating Loss
Our
revenues, operating expenses, and net operating loss for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
Year Ended
December 31, 2021
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
Increase/
(Decrease)
Revenue
$ 1,465,782
$ 1,276,559
$ 377,200
Cost of Revenue
770,704
1,855,001
(1,084,297 )
Operating expenses:
General and administrative
2,584,256
1,474,891
1,109,365
Total operating expenses
2,584,256
3,054,774
(470,518 )
Net operating loss
Other income/(expense)
(97,945 )
1,056,841
(1,154,786 )
Net gain/(loss)
$ (1,987,122 )
$ (2,576,375 )
$ 589,253
Revenues
We
had revenues of $1,465,782 and $1,276,559 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, an increase of 29%. The increase
in revenues was main due to our increased focus on the Amazon marketplace.
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Cost
of Revenue
Cost
of revenue was $770,704 and $1,855,001 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, a decrease of 58%, and consisted
of wholesale product costs and packaging. Our cost of revenue exceeded revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020 because we built
up our inventory of bergamot product.
General
and Administrative
General
and administrative expense was $2,584,256 and $1,474,891 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, an increase of $1,109,365, or
75%. The increase was related to the additional costs of fund raising and the increased administrative costs associated with being a
public company. In the year ended December 31, 2021, general and administrative expenses consisted mainly of consulting of $1,010,902,
selling expenses of $560,883, accounting and legal fees of $323,658, salary and wages of $147,938, and transfer agent and filing fees
of $46,778. In the year ended December 31, 2020, general and administrative expenses consisted mainly of consulting of $607,197, selling
expenses of $239,296, accounting and legal fees of $192,198, salary and wages of $156,250, and transfer agent and filing fees of $41,431.
Net
Operating Gain/Loss
As
a result of the items discussed above, our net operating loss was $1,889,177 and $3,633,216 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and
2020, respectively, a reduction of $1,744,039.
Other
Income and Expense
Other
income (expense) was $(97,945) and $1,056,841 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, a decrease of $1,154,786,
of which $1,138,512 was a change in fair value of derivative.
Net
Gain/(Loss)
Our
net gain (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $(1,987,122), or $0.01 per share, and our net gain (loss) for the ended December
31, 2020 was $(2,576,375), or $(0.01) per share.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Introduction
During
the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had negative operating cash flows. Our cash on hand as of December 31, 2021 was $222,098.
Our monthly cash flow burn rate in 2021 (not including inventory purchases) was approximately $37,000. Although we have strong short
term cash needs, as our operating expenses increase we will face strong medium to long term cash needs. We anticipate that these needs
will be satisfied through the issuance of debt or the sale of our securities until such time as our cash flows from operations will satisfy
our cash flow needs. With the acquisitions of BergaMet and UBN, we expected to see an increase in revenues that would help us maintain
the cash we need to operate our business. However, we have incurred additional expenses in these acquisitions and the additional costs
to be incurred through this expansion of our operations will increase our need for additional cash flow.
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Our
cash, current assets, total assets, current liabilities, and total liabilities as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Change
Cash
$ 222,098
$ 59,201
$ 162,897
Total Current Assets
2,313,404
2,490,158
(176,754 )
Total Assets
3,029,579
3,115,430
(85,850 )
Total Current Liabilities
558,841
261,604
297,237
Total Liabilities
$ 558,841
$ 261,604
$ 297,237
Our
cash increased by $162,897 as of December 31, 2021 as compared to December 31, 2020. Our total current assets decreased by $176,754,
despite our increase in cash and accounts receivable as a result of our decrease in inventory. Our total assets decreased by $85,850
despite our increase in cash, accounts receivable, and patents/trademarks from the UBN acquisition.
Our
current and total liabilities increased by $297,237, from $261,604 as of December 31, 2020 to $558,841 as of December 31, 2021. Our total
liabilities as of the year ended December 31, 2021 consisted primarily of notes payable – related party of $170,866 and convertible
debt of $171,750.
In
order to repay our obligations in full or in part when due, we will be required to raise significant capital from other sources. There
is no assurance, however, that we will be successful in these efforts.
Cash
Requirements
Our
cash on hand as of December 31, 2021 was $222,098. Our monthly cash flow burn rate in 2021 (not including inventory purchases) was approximately
$37,000. Although we have strong short term cash needs, as our operating expenses increase we will face strong medium to long term cash
needs. We anticipate that these needs will be satisfied through the sale of our securities until such time as our cash flows from operations
will satisfy our cash flow needs.
Sources
and Uses of Cash
Operations
Our
net cash used in operating activities for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $901,298 and $1,902,758, respectively, a decrease
of $441,581. Our net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 consisted primary of a net loss of $1,987,122,
plus a decrease in accounts receivable of $120,066, offset by an adjustment for warrants issued for services of $608,836 and changes
in inventory of $459,717. Our net cash used in operating activities for December 31, 2020 consisted primarily of a net loss of $2,576,375,
plus a change in fair value on derivative liability of $1,053,186 and accrued interest to related party of $490,703, offset by impairment
of goodwill of $1,579,883 and changes in inventory of $663,476.
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Investments
Our
cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $(96,004) and $(115,740), respectively,
a decrease of $19,737. The decrease in 2021 was as a result of a reduction in the value of our trademarks.
Financing
Our
net cash provided by financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $1,160,199 and $1,944,248, respectively,
a decrease of $784,049. The decrease in 2021 was due to proceeds from the issuance of common stock of $995,199 and proceeds from the
issuance of convertible debt of $165,000.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts in our consolidated financial statements and related notes. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note
2 to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. Management
bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the
results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from
these estimates and such differences may be material.
Management
considers the following policies critical because they are both important to the portrayal of our financial condition and operating results,
and they require management to make judgments and estimates about inherently uncertain matters.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. The estimates and judgments will also affect the reported amounts for
certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these good faith estimates and judgments.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
Our
management has considered all recent accounting pronouncements issued since the last audit of our financial statements. Our management
believes that these recent pronouncements will not have a material effect on our financial statements.
ITEM
7A – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As
a smaller reporting company we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
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