Mitesco, Inc. 10-Q

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS Special Notice Regarding the Worldwide Covid-19 Crisis The world economy is facing significant uncertainties as a result of the worldwide COVID-19 crisis. While we are a small company and have a limited workforce, it is likely we will face increased risk in the case that our financing needs are delayed; our acquisition targets face liquidity issues; or if our professional relationships are challenged from limited staff availability or access. We cannot predict with any certainty whether and to what degree the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and reactions thereto will continue and expect to face difficulty in developing our business and building our planned clinics. It is not possible for us to accurately predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on our business, results of operations or financial condition at this time, but such effects may be material. The COVID-19 pandemic may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks identified elsewhere in this section. 27 Table of Contents Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk You should carefully consider the following risks, together with all the other information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including our condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. If any of the following risks materializes, our operating results, financial condition and liquidity could be materially adversely affected. As a result, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you could lose part or all your investment. The following information updates, and should be read in conjunction with, the information disclosed in Part I, Item1A, “ Risk Factors, ” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2021 . Except as disclosed below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2021. If any of the following risks materializes, our operating results, financial condition and liquidity could be materially adversely There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern as a result of our limited operating history, history of losses and financial resources, and if we are unable to generate significant revenue or secure financing, we may be required to cease or curtail our operations. We have a long history of losses and incurred net losses of approximately $2.9 million and $3.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively and net losses of approximately $3.9 million and $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, and 2020, respectively. We have nominal revenues from our operations. The Report of our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm issued in connection with our audited financial statements for the calendar year ended December 31, 2020, expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, due to the fact that we have recurring operating losses and our lack of liquidity and working capital. The Company’s continuance is dependent on raising capital and generating revenues sufficient to sustain operations. We have not generated revenues from our present business plan. If we generate revenue more slowly than we anticipate, or if our operating expenses are higher than we expect, we may not be able to pay our operating expenses or achieve profitability and our financial condition could suffer. Whether we can achieve cash flow levels sufficient to support our operations cannot be accurately predicted. Unless such cash flow levels are achieved, we will need to borrow additional funds or sell debt or equity securities, or some combination thereof, to obtain funding for our operations. Such additional funding may not be available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. As of the six months ended June 30, 2021, we have only generated revenues of $11,200. The issuance of additional shares of our common stock, convertible notes, convertible Preferred Stock, and other convertible securities may dilute the percentage ownership of the then-existing stockholders and may make it more difficult to raise additional equity capital. As of June 30, 2021, there are outstanding options and warrants to purchase 11,696,211and 12,600,000 shares of common stock, respectively. In addition, we have outstanding Series C Preferred Stock that converts into 8,150,705 shares of common stock, and dividends on Preferred Stock is convertible into an additional 376,803 shares of common stock. The exercise of such options and warrants and conversion of convertible securities would dilute the then-existing stockholders’ percentage ownership of our stock, and any sales in the public market of common stock underlying such securities could adversely affect prevailing market prices for the common stock. Moreover, the terms upon which we would be able to obtain additional equity capital could be adversely affected because the holders of our options and warrants can be expected to exercise them at a time when we would, likely, be able to obtain any needed capital on terms more favorable to us than those provided by such securities. We may become involved in legal proceedings that could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition. By operating in the health care industry, we will face an inherent business risk of exposure to personal injury claims. We plan to obtain liability insurance in the future; however, we do not have liability insurance coverage to protect us from such claims. A successful personally liability claim, or series of claims brought against us, more than our insurance coverage, would negatively impact our financial condition. From time to time and in the ordinary course of our business, we and certain of our subsidiaries may become involved in various legal proceedings and claims, including for example, employment disputes and litigation; client disputes and litigation alleging solution and implementation defects, personal injury, intellectual property infringement, violations of law and breaches of contract and warranties; and other third party disputes and litigation alleging personal injury, intellectual property infringement, violations of law, and breaches of contracts and warranties. 28 Table of Contents PPP Loan During March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, the federal government announced plans to offer loans to small businesses in various forms, including the Payroll Protection Program, or "PPP", established as part of the Corona Virus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) and administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. On April 18, 2020, the Company’s former President and COO completed and applied on behalf of the Company to Bank of America, NA (“Bank of America”) for a PPP loan, which was subsequently approved. On April 25, 2020, the Company entered an unsecured Promissory Note (the “Note”) with Bank of America for a loan in the original principal amount of $460,000, and the Company received the full amount of the loan proceeds on May 4, 2020. On July 21, 2020, Bank of America notified the Company in writing that it should not have received $440,000 of the loan proceeds disbursed under the Note. The Company investigated the terms of the application and discovered its former President had erroneously represented it was refinancing an Economic Injury Disaster Loan when no such loan had been received. Bank of America has requested that the Company remit the funds received back to Bank of America. The Company is attempting to negotiate a payment plan with Bank of America plan. If we are not successful in negotiating repayment terms, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. Smith Matter During management's review of the Company’s recent PPP loan application after the loan had been disbursed to the Company, it was determined that the information provided by Ms. Julie R. Smith, the Company’s former President and COO, was not accurate. After consulting with legal counsel, the Board of Directors voted to remove Ms. Smith from its Board of Directors, and all other capacities due to the misstatements she made in the loan application. Subsequent to that decision, effective July 1, 2020, Ms. Smith submitted a resignation from all positions with the Company, which was accepted by the Board and management. Ms. Smith subsequently retained counsel and has indicated her intent to file an administrative charge of discrimination in Colorado under certain provisions of the anti-discrimination laws of that state. On August 18, 2020, the Company received formal notice that a complaint has been filed with the Colorado Civil Rights Division by Ms. Smith naming the Company as the Respondent. The Company believes the claims are frivolous and intends to vigorously defend against the allegations. As of the date of this filing the Company has been advised that the Colorado Civil Rights Division has dismissed this matter effective March 1, 2021. Ms. Smith requested a “Right-to-Sue” letter, which she received, giving her a right to sue in District Court for 90 days from the date of the dismissed action. Terra Nova Matter On May 4, 2021, we were served with a Statement of Nature of Dispute, Claims and Issues to be Arbitrated in which Claimant Terra Nova makes claims related to alleged breach of an agreement between the Parties dated August 17, 2020. Terra Nova claims damages in the amount of $385,000. Although we intend to vigorously defend against the claims, there can be no assurance that we will be successful. All such legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable and, regardless of the merits of the claims, litigation may be expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive to our operations and distracting to management. If resolved against us, such legal proceedings could result in excessive verdicts, injunctive relief or other equitable relief that may affect how we operate our business. Similarly, if we settle such legal proceedings, it may affect how we operate our business. Future court decisions, alternative dispute resolution awards, business expansion or legislative activity may increase our exposure to litigation and regulatory investigations. In some cases, substantial non-economic remedies or punitive damages may be sought. Although we maintain liability insurance coverage, there can be no assurance that such coverage will cover any verdict, judgment or settlement that may be entered against us, that such coverage will prove to be adequate or that such coverage will continue to remain available on acceptable terms, if at all. If we incur liability that exceeds our insurance coverage or that is not within the scope of the coverage in legal proceedings brought against us, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. 29 Table of Contents The terms of our outstanding Series C Preferred Stock may limit our ability to raise additional equity capital or pursue acquisitions, which may impact funding of our ongoing operations and cause significant dilution to existing stockholders. On March 25, 2021, we entered into Securities Purchase Agreements with four institutional pursuant to which the Company sold to the Investors in a private placement an aggregate of 3,000,000 units (the “Units” and each a “Unit”) with a purchase price of $1.00 per Unit, with each Unit consisting of (a) one share of a newly formed Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), (b) one warrant (the “Series A Warrants”) to purchase 2.1 shares of the Company’s common stock, at a purchase price of $0.50 per whole share of common stock, and (c) one warrant (the “Series B Warrants”) to purchase 2.1 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $0.75 per whole share. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company were $3,000,000 and the number of shares of Common Stock initially issuable upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock is 12,600,000 shares of Common stock and the aggregate number of shares of common stock initially issuable upon exercise of the warrants is 12,600,000 shares of Common Stock. Holders of the Series C Preferred Stock were provided price protections for the $0.25 conversion price (the “Conversion Price”), pursuant to which, in the event the company issues or sells any securities, including options or convertible securities, or amends outstanding securities, at an effective price, with an exercise price or at a conversion price less than the Conversion Price, then the Conversion Price shall be reduced to such lower price, which shall not apply to any Exempt Issuance (as defined in the Certificate of Designations of the Series C Preferred Stock (the “COD”)). Further, holders of the Series C Preferred Stock shall have the right to participate in any offering by the Company of its Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in an amount equal to an aggregate of 30% of the financing on the same terms, conditions and price provided to investors in such an offering, such right shall expire on the 15 month anniversary of the issuance date of the Series C Preferred Stock by the Company and shall not apply to any Exempt Issuance or a public offering. ITEM 2. SALE OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we offered and sold securities below. On January 4, 2021, we issued 4,123,750 shares of common stock at a price of $0.012 per share pursuant to the conversion of $45,000 of principal and $4,485 of accrued interest in Eagle Equities Note 4. On January 6, 2021, we issued 3,505,964 shares of common stock at a price of $0.01224 per share pursuant to the conversion of $39,000 of principal and $3,913 of accrued interest in Eagle Equities Note 4. On January 11, 2021, we issued 4,463,507 shares of common stock at a price of $0.01224 per share pursuant to the conversion of $50,000 of principal and $4,633 of accrued interest in Eagle Equities Note 5. On January 14, 2021, we issued 4,319,378 shares of common stock at a price of $0.01266 per share pursuant to the conversion of $50,000 of principal and $4,683 of accrued interest in Eagle Equities Note 5. On January 21, 2021, we issued 6,449,610 shares of common stock at a price of $0.0154 per share pursuant to the conversion of $93,000 of principal and $6,324 of accrued interest in Eagle Equities Note 6. On January 28, 2021, we issued 7,285,062 shares of common stock at a price of $0.01575 per share pursuant to the conversion of $107,200 of principal and $7,540 of accrued interest in Eagle Equities Note 6. On February 1, 2021, we issued 6,672,000 shares of common stock in a private placement (the “2021 Private Placement”) at a price of $0.25 per share for cash proceeds of $1,668,000. On February 5, 2021, we entered into a settlement agreement with the holders of the Eagle Equities Note 7 whereby we issued 1,184,148 shares of common stock at a price of $0.24984 per share in satisfaction of $200,200 of principal and all accrued interest and prepayment penalties due under this note. On February 5, 2021, we entered into a settlement agreement with the holders of the Eagle Equities Note 8 whereby we issued 639,593 shares of common stock at a price of $0.23851 per share in satisfaction of $114,400 of principal and all accrued interest and prepayment penalties due under this note. On February 5, 2021, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with the holders of the Eagle Equities Note 9 whereby the Company issued 605,177 shares of common stock at a price of $0.24984 per share in satisfaction of $114,400 of principal and all accrued interest and prepayment penalties due under this note. 30 Table of Contents On February 5, 2021, we entered into a settlement agreement with the holders of the Eagle Equities Note 10 whereby we issued 1,095,131 shares of common stock at a price of $0.23748 per share in satisfaction of $200,200 of principal and all accrued interest and prepayment penalties due under this note. On February 22, 2021, we issued 336,000 shares of common stock for the exercise of options at a price of $0.03 per share. On March 11, 2021, was issued 600,000 shares of common stock to four officers of The Good Clinic in exchange for 4,800 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. On March 17, 2021, we issued 300,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.31 per share to a service provider. On March 23, 2021, we issued 461,358 shares of common stock at a price of $0.26 per share to the underwriters of the 2021 Private Placement. On March 25, 2021, we entered into Securities Purchase Agreements (the “SPAs”) with four institutional investors (the “Investors” and each an “Investor”) pursuant to which we sold to the Investors in a private placement an aggregate of 3,000,000 units (the “Units” and each a “Unit”) with a purchase price of $1.00 per Unit, with each Unit consisting of (a) one share of a newly formed Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), (b) one warrant (the “Series A Warrants”) to purchase 2.1 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a purchase price of $0.50 per whole share of Common Stock, and (c) one warrant (the “Series B Warrants” and together with the Series A Warrants, the “Warrants”) to purchase 2.1 shares of Common Stock at a purchase price of $0.75 per whole share. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company were $3,000,000 and the number of shares of Common Stock initially issuable upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock is 12,600,000 shares of Common stock and the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock initially issuable upon exercise of the Warrants is 12,600,000 shares of Common Stock. We also issued to the placement agent and its designee 463,320 shares of Common Stock. In addition, on March 29, 2021, we issued 300,000 shares of common stock as payment for services to be rendered for investor relations services having a value of $.2830 per share. On March 30, 2021, we issued 272,837 shares of common stock as settlement for amount sowed under the Series D Convertible Note share to the underwriters of the 2021 Private Placement. On March 31, 2021, we completed the private offering previously reported on February 10, 2021, by issuing an aggregate of 6,672,000 shares of our restricted common stock to investors for $1,668,000 in proceeds pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”). The transaction was executed directly with us, and no brokers, dealers or representatives were involved. On April 19, 2021, the Company issued 1,962 shares of common stock for professional fees which had been performed in a prior period. The Company recorded these shares at the par value of $0.01 per share. On May 4 through May 26, 2021, the Company issued 4,237,424 shares of common stock for the conversion of 1,059,356 shares of Series C Preferred Stock at a price of $0.25 per share. On May 12, 2021, the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.03 per share for the exercise of stock options by a consultant. Between June 10, 2021, and June 29, 2021, the Company issued 5,116,668 shares of common stock at a price of $0.03 per share for the exercise of stock options by officers and directors. On June 23, 2021, the Company cancelled 2,000,000 shares of common stock held by an ex-officer in connection with a settlement agreement. The cancellation of these shares was recorded at the par value of $0.01 per share. Also, in connection with the settlement agreement, the Company issued 637,953 shares to the ex-officer at the market price of $.20 per share. Also, during the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company charged the amount of $7,897 to operations in connection with the vesting of stock granted to its officers and board members; the Company also charged the amount of $201,292 to operations in connection with the vesting of options granted to its officers and board members. 31 Table of Contents Except for the issuances of common stock upon conversion of notes or the exchange of Common Stock for Series A Preferred Stock or notes which were effected relying on Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act as the common stock was exchanged by us with our existing security holders exclusively and no commission or other remuneration was paid or given directly or indirectly for soliciting such exchange, the securities issued in each of the transactions described above were issued relying on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506 promulgated thereunder. The recipients of the securities in each of these transactions relying on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506 promulgated thereunder represented their intentions to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof, and appropriate legends were placed upon the stock certificates issued in these transactions. All recipients had adequate access, through their employment or other relationship with us or through other access to information provided by us, to information about us. The sales of these securities were made without any general solicitation or advertising. The shares of common stock issued pursuant to the SPA and to the investor relations services were issued in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) thereof. Accordingly, the shares of common stock have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS ON SENIOR SECURED SECURITIES Not Applicable. ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not Applicable.