iQSTEL Inc 10-Q

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believes,” “project,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe-harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects on a consolidated basis include, but are not limited to: changes in economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, availability of capital, interest rates, competition, and generally accepted accounting principles. These risks and uncertainties should also be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Further information concerning our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included herein and in our other filings with the SEC. Overview iQSTEL Inc. (the “Company”) (OTC Pink: IQST) (www.iqstel.com) is a technology company offering a wide array of services to global telecommunications and technology industries with presence in 13 countries. The Company has an extensive portfolio of products and services for its clients such as: SMS, VoIP, 4G & 5G international infrastructure connectivity, Cloud-PBX, OmniChannel Marketing, IoT services, blockchain and payment solutions. These services are grouped within three business divisions: Telecom, Technology and Fintech. The company operates its business through its wholly-owned subsidiary Etelix.com USA, LLC (“Etelix”) (www.etelix.com); and its majority-owned subsidiaries SwissLink Carrier AG (www.swisslink-carrier.com), QGlobal SMA (https://www.qglobalsms.com/), Smart Gas (http://iotsmartgas.com/) and ItsBChain (http://itsbchain.com/). The information contained on our websites is not incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and should not be considered part of this or any other report filed with the SEC. Results of Operations Revenues Our total revenue reported for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $14,197,611, compared with $5,017,412 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. These numbers reflect an increase of 182.97% quarter over quarter on our consolidated revenues. When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020: Revenue Revenue Three Months Three Months Ended Ended Subsidiary March 31, 2021 March 31, 2020 Etelix.com USA, LLC $ 3,560,386 $ 3,820,533 SwissLink Carrier AG 1,135,802 1,196,879 QGlobal LLC 250,014 - IoT Labs LLC 9,251,409 - $ 14,197,611 $ 5,017,412 The continued growth of our revenue is the result of the development of our business strategy, which includes the strengthening of our commercial and operating activities and new acquisitions. 19 Cost of Revenues Our total cost of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2021 increased to $13,710,241, compared with $5,178,553 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020: Cost of Revenue Cost of Revenue Three Months Three Months Ended Ended Subsidiary March 31, 2021 March 31, 2020 Etelix.com USA, LLC $ 3,435,200 $ 4,121,184 SwissLink Carrier AG 1,009,382 1,057,369 QGlobal LLC 203,194 - IoT Labs LLC 9,062,465 - $ 13,710,241 $ 5,178,553 Our cost of revenues consists of direct charges from vendors that the Company incurs to deliver services to its customers. These costs primarily consist of usage charges for calls and SMS terminated in vendor’s network. The behavior in the costs shows a logical correlation with the behavior of the revenue commented above. We have reached a higher volume of sales and every additional unit sold (minutes and SMS) has its corresponding termination cost. Gross Margin Our gross margin, which is simply the difference between our revenues and our cost of sales, discussed above, increased from a negative result of $161,141 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 to a positive result of $487,370 for the three months ended March 31,2021. We expect an increase in the gross margin for the next twelve months as a result of having better termination costs. Operating Expenses Operating expenses increased to $1,498,111 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 from $1,297,527 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The detail by major category is reflected in the table below. Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Salaries, Wages and Benefits $ 284,530 $ 291,969 Technology 60,025 25,133 Professional Fees 92,495 37,597 Legal & Regulatory 24,359 10,350 Write-off of due from related party - 43,375 Travel & Events 1,268 - Public Cost 14,406 26,140 Advertising 151,000 285,912 Bank Services and Fees 26,657 12,138 Depreciation and Amortization 20,560 13,425 Office, Facility and Other 64,215 51,454 Sub Total 739,515 797,493 Stock-based compensation 758,596 500,034 Total Operating Expense $ 1,498,111 $ 1,297,527 20 When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Difference iQSTEL $ 1,173,777 $ 976,847 $ 196,930 Etelix 91,031 98,212 (7,181) SwissLink 181,995 165,434 16,561 ItsBchain 252 52,684 (52,432) QGlobal 27,976 4,350 23,626 IoT Labs 23,080 - 23,080 $ 1,498,111 $ 1,297,527 $ 200,584 The most significant difference is generated by iQSTEL which is due to the following: (1) the Professional Fees, including the Audit and Accounting expenses related to the audit of year 2020, which covered iQSTEL and all its operating subsidiaries; and (2) Advertising corresponds to the third-party consultancy for the design and implementation of a Social Media communication strategy oriented to build and enhance our companies and brand image. Operating Income The Company showed negative Operating Income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 of $1,010,741 compared with a negative result of $1,458,668 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Even though the Company increased its Operating Expenses in $200,584 comparing the three months ended March 31, 2021 to the same period of 2020; the Operating Loss was reduced in $447,927 due to a Gross Margin increase of $648,511 when comparing the three months ended March 31, 2021 to the same period of 2020. Other Expenses/Other Income We had other expenses of $867,748 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, as compared with other expenses of $2,450,535 for the same period ended 2020. The decrease in other expenses is a result of the change in fair value of derivative liabilities in $1,937,598 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the same period ended 2020, and the decrease of interest expenses in $171,349 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the same period ended 2020. Net Loss We finished the three months ended March 31, 2021 with a net comprehensive loss attributed to shareholders of iQSTEL Inc. of $1,942,391, as compared to a loss of $3,890,490 during the three months ended March 31, 2020. Liquidity and Capital Resources As of March 31, 2021, we had total current assets of $5,834,649 and current liabilities of $6,408,601, resulting in a working capital deficit of $573,952‬. This compares with the working capital deficit of $4,330,355‬ at December 31, 2020. This decrease in working capital deficit, as discussed in more detail below, is primarily the result of the increase of $2,279,321 in the cash position and a reduction of $1,239,736 in the derivative liabilities and convertible notes.‬ ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Our operating activities used $1,042,192 in the three months ended March 31, 2021 as compared with $541,884 used in operating activities in the three months ended March 31, 2020. Our cash flow from operations varies depending on our operating results and the timing of operating cash receipts and payments, specifically trade accounts receivable and trade accounts payable. Our negative operating cash flows in 2021 and 2020 is largely the result of our net loss for the years. Investing activities used $78,346 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Uses of funds on investing activities were the acquisition of subsidiary IoT Labs of $60,000 and the acquisition of property and equipment of $18,346. Financing activities provided $3,416,581 in the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared with $586,874 provided in the three months ended March 31, 2020. Our positive financing cash flow in 2021 was largely the result of the net proceeds from the subscription of new common stocks under our Regulation A offering $3,586,250. 21 Based upon our current financial condition, we do not have sufficient cash to operate our business at the current level for the next twelve months. We intend to fund operations through increased sales and debt and/or equity financing arrangements, which may be insufficient to fund expenditures or other cash requirements. The Company has received the qualification of an Offering Statement under Regulation A for the sale of up to 80,000,000 common stocks. This offering is being conducted on a “best efforts” basis, which means that there is no guarantee that any minimum amount will be sold. We also plan to seek additional financing in a private equity offering to secure funding for operations. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising additional funding. If we are not able to secure additional funding, the implementation of our business plan will be impaired. There can be no assurance that such additional financing will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all. Inflation Although our operations are influenced by general economic conditions, we do not believe that inflation had a material effect on our results of operations during the three month period ended March 31, 2021. Critical Accounting Polices A “critical accounting policy” is one which is both important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results, and requires management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Our accounting policies are discussed in detail in the footnotes to our financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2021; however, we consider our critical accounting policies to be those related to allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of assets, significant estimates in the valuation of convertible debt and income taxes. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. See the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report for a complete discussion of our significant accounting policies. Off Balance Sheet Arrangements As of March 31, 2021, there were no off-balance sheet arrangements. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (ASU 2019-12), which simplifies the accounting for income taxes. This guidance will be effective for entities for the fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020 on a prospective basis, with early adoption permitted. We will adopt the new standard effective January 1, 2021 and do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, ASC Subtopic 470-20 “Debt—Debt with “Conversion and Other Options” and ASC subtopic 815-40 “Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity”. The standard reduced the number of accounting models for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock. Convertible instruments that continue to be subject to separation models are (1) those with embedded conversion features that are not clearly and closely related to the host contract, that meet the definition of a derivative, and that do not qualify for a scope exception from derivative accounting; and, (2) convertible debt instruments issued with substantial premiums for which the premiums are recorded as paid-in capital. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements. 22 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk We are a smaller reporting company and are not required to provide the information under this item pursuant to Regulation S-K.