Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
ITEM
9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The
Company’s management, with the participation of the Principal Executive Officer (the “PEO”) and Principal Financial
Officer (the “PFO”), has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in SEC Rule 13a-15(e)) as of April 30, 2024. Based on that evaluation, the PEO and the PFO concluded that, as of April 30, 2024, such
controls and procedures were effective.
(b)
Management’s Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management
is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in the Exchange
Act Rules 13a-15(f). A system of internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
Under
the supervision and with the participation of management, including the PEO and the PFO, the Company’s management has evaluated
the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of April 30, 2024, based on the criteria established in a report
entitled “2013 Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission”
and the interpretive guidance issued by the Commission in Release No. 34-55929. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s management
has evaluated and concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of April 30, 2024.
This
annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal
control over financial reporting. The Company’s registered public accounting firm was not required to issue an attestation on its
internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to the rules of the SEC. The Company will continue to evaluate the effectiveness
of internal controls and procedures on an ongoing basis.
(c)
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There
have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under
the Securities Exchange Act) during the quarter ended April 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM
9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
ITEM
9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS.
Not
Applicable.
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PART
III
ITEM
10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
The
information required by this item regarding our directors, executive officers and corporate governance will be included in our 2024 Proxy
Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM
11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The
information required by this item regarding executive compensation will be included in our 2024 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein
by reference.
ITEM
12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The
information required by this item regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management will be included in our 2024
Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM
13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS, RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
The
information required by this item regarding certain relationships and related transactions and director independence will be included
in our 2024 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM
14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
The
information required by this item regarding principal accounting fees and services will be included in our 2024 Proxy Statement and is
incorporated herein by reference.
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PART
IV
ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibit
Number
Description
1.1
Underwriting Agreement incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 12, 2022.
1.2
Underwriting Agreement dated July 19, 2023 between the Registrant and ThinkEquity LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 19, 2023.
2.1
Asset Purchase Agreement dated November 23, 2010 between ValueSetters, Inc. and NetGames.com, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Form 10/A dated July 25, 2014
2.2
Agreement and Plan of Merger by and Among Netcapital Funding Portal Inc., ValueSetters Inc. and Netcapital Acquisition Vehicle Inc., incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 23, 2020
3.1
Articles of Incorporation filed on April 25, 1984, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Form 10 dated September 3, 2013
3.2
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed on September 7, 1999, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to our Form 10 dated September 3, 2013
3.3
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed on December 4, 2003, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to our Form 10 dated September 3, 2013
3.4
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed on April 13, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.3 to our Form S-1 dated February 14, 2022
3.5
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed on September 29, 2020, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Form 8-K dated November 5, 2020
3.6
By-Laws of ValueSetters, Inc, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to our Form 10 dated September 3, 2013
4.1
Specimen stock certificate evidencing shares of common stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Form S-1/A dated April 8, 2022
4.2
Form of Unsecured Convertible Notes, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our Form S-1 dated February 14, 2022.
4.3
Form of Representative’s Warrant incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 15, 2022
4.4
Warrant Agent Agreement, dated July 15, 2022 between Netcapital Inc. and Equity Stock Transfer LLC incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 15, 2022
4.5
Form of Public Warrant incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 15, 2022
4.6
Form of Unsecured Convertible Notes incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 15, 2022
4.7
Form of Representative Warrant incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 16, 2022
4.8
Form of Placement Agent Warrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 23, 2023
4.9
Form of Representative Warrant incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 19, 2023
4.10
Form of Pre-Funded Warrant incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 27, 2023.
4.11
Form of Series A-1 Common Warrant incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 27, 2023.
4.13
Form of Series A-2 Common Warrant incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 27, 2023.
4.12
Form of Placement Agent’s Warrant incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 27, 2023.
4.13
Form of New Series A-3 Warrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 24, 2024.
4.14
Form of New Series A-4 Warrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 24, 2024.
4.15
Form of Placement Agent Warrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 24, 2024.
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4.16*
Description of capital stock
10.1+
2021 Equity Incentive Plan, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant’s registration statement on Form S-8 on January 27, 2022, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.2+
Employment Agreement with Carole Murko, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to our Form S-1 dated February 14, 2022
10.3+
Separation Agreement with Carole Murko, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to our Form S-1 dated February 14, 2022
10.4
Form of Note Purchase Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to our Form S-1 dated February 14, 2022
10.5
License Agreement between Netcapital Systems LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Netcapital Funding Portal Inc., filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 18, 2022 and filed on June 28, 2022 and incorporated by reference herein.
10.6+
Employment Agreement with Cecilia Lenk, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 18, 2022 and filed on June 28, 2022 and incorporated by reference herein.
10.7+
Employment Agreement with Coreen Kraysler, filed as Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 18, 2022 and filed on June 28, 2022 and incorporated by reference herein.
10.8+
Employment Agreement with Jason Frishman, filed as Exhibit 10.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 18, 2022 and filed on June 28, 2022 and incorporated by reference herein.
10.9+
Netcapital Inc 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 5, 2023.
10.10+
Employment Agreement with Martin Kay dated January 3, 2023 incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 5, 2023.
10.11+
Form of Stock Option Agreement incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 5, 2023.
10.12
Software License and Services Agreement between Templum, Inc. and Netcapital Systems LLC dated January 2, 2023 incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 6, 2023.
10.13
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement between Netcapital Inc. and certain institutional investors dated May 23, 2023, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 23, 2023.
10.14
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 27, 2023.
10.15
Stock Purchase Agreement dated April 24, 2024 between Netcapital Inc. and Steven Geary, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 24, 2024
10.16
Stock Purchase Agreement dated April 24, 2024 between Netcapital Inc. and Paul Riss incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 24, 2024.
10.17
Form of Inducement Letter dated May 24, 2024, incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 24, 2024.
14.1
Code of Ethics, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to our Form S-1/A dated April 8, 2022
21.1*
Subsidiaries
23.1*
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
31.1*
Certification by the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)).
31.2*
Certification by the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)).
32.1*
Certification by the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2*
Certification by the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
97.1*
Clawback Policy
101.INS*
Inline
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Schema
101.CAL*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase
101.LAB*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase
101.PRE*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase
104*
Cover
Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
*
Filed herewith.
+
Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
ITEM
16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
Not
applicable.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NETCAPITAL
INC .
Date:
July 29, 2024
By:
/s/
Martin Kay
Martin
Kay
Chief
Executive Officer and Director
(Principal
Executive Officer)
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Name
Title
Date
/s/
Martin Kay
Chief
Executive Officer and Director
July
29, 2024
Martin
Kay
(Principal
Executive Officer)
/s/
Coreen Kraysler
Chief
Financial Officer,
July
29, 2024
Coreen
Kraysler
(Principal
Accounting and Financial Officer)
/s/
Avi Liss
Director
July
29, 2024
Avi
Liss
/s/
Cecilia Lenk
Director
July
29, 2024
Cecilia
Lenk
/s/
Arnold Scott
Director
July
29, 2024
Arnold
Scott
/s/
Steven Geary
Director
July
29, 2024
Steven
Geary
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NETCAPITAL
INC.
YEARS
ENDED APRIL 30, 2024 AND 2023
INDEX
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONTENTS
Page
Consolidated
Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets
F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations
F-5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-8
– F-28
F- 1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To
the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Netcapital Inc. and Subsidiaries
Opinion
on the Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Netcapital Inc. and Subsidiaries (“the Company”) as of April
30, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each
of the years in the two-year period ended April 30, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements).
In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of April
30, 2024 and 2023 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended April 30, 2024,
in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going
Concern
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note
13 to the financial statements, the Company has an negative working capital, net operating losses, and negative cash flows from operations.
These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s
plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 13. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result
from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis
for Opinion
These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s
financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company
is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits,
we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our
audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error
or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical
Audit Matters
The
critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated
or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial
statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters
does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit
matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
F- 2
Valuation
of Investments
Description
of the Critical Audit Matter
As
discussed in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has investments in several entities which require the Company
to initially value based on offering prices that are not considered observable and to periodically evaluate potential impairment by assessing
whether the carrying value of the investments exceeds the estimated fair value, or by monitoring observable price changes from orderly
transactions to measure estimated fair value. Auditing management’s analysis includes tests that are complex and highly judgmental
due to the estimation required to determine the fair value of each of the underlying investees. In particular, fair value estimates are
sensitive to significant assumptions and factors such as expectations about future market and economic conditions, revenue growth rates,
strategic plans, and historical operating results, among others.
How
the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our
principal audit procedures to evaluate management’s valuation of investments consisted of the following, among others:
1.Obtain
and test management assumptions and analysis, including review of third-party market data, public filings, and funding activities of
investee entities.
2.Confirmed
investee shares held by the Company, relative ownership percentages, active reported share prices, and the occurrence of additional capital
raises involving sales of investee shares.
3.Performed
a recalculation of significant inputs used in the valuation for reasonableness.
Fruci
& Associates II, PLLC – PCAOB ID # 05525
We
have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017.
Spokane,
Washington
July
29, 2024
F- 3
NETCAPITAL
INC.
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
April 30, 2024
April 30, 2023
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 863,182
$ 569,441
Accounts receivable net
134,849
1,388,500
Note receivable
20,000
-
Interest receivable
1,200
-
Prepaid expenses
23,304
583,030
Total current assets
1,042,535
2,540,971
Deposits
6,300
6,300
Notes receivable - related parties
202,000
202,000
Purchased technology, net
14,733,005
15,875,297
Investment in affiliate
240,080
240,080
Equity securities
25,333,386
22,955,445
Total assets
$ 41,557,306
$ 41,820,093
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
Trade
$ 793,325
$ 578,331
Related party
-
75,204
Accrued expenses
310,300
285,065
Stock subscription payable
-
10,000
Deferred revenue
466
661
Interest payable
92,483
98,256
Current taxes payable
-
174,000
Deferred tax liability, net
-
1,657,000
Related party debt
-
15,000
Secured note payable
-
350,000
Current portion of SBA loans
1,885,800
1,885,800
Loan payable - bank
34,324
34,324
Total current liabilities
3,116,698
5,163,641
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term SBA loans, less current portion
500,000
500,000
Total liabilities
3,616,698
5,663,641
Commitments and contingencies
-
-
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $ .001 par value; 900,000,000 shares authorized, 22,880,680 and 6,440,527 shares issued and outstanding
22,880
6,441
Shares to be issued
122,124
183,187
Capital in excess of par value
37,316,041
30,500,944
Retained earnings
479,563
5,465,880
Total stockholders’ equity
37,940,608
36,156,452
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 41,557,306
$ 41,820,093
See
Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
F- 4
NETCAPITAL
INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended
Year Ended
April 30, 2024
April 30, 2023
Revenues
$ 4,951,435
$ 8,493,985
Costs of services
108,060
85,038
Gross profit
4,843,375
8,408,947
Costs and expenses:
Consulting expense
610,209
589,349
Marketing
333,771
85,482
Rent
76,117
75,052
Payroll and payroll related expenses
3,838,640
3,646,490
General and administrative costs
3,427,026
1,740,698
Total costs and expenses
8,285,763
6,137,071
Operating income (loss)
( 3,442,388 )
2,271,876
Other income (expense):
Interest expense
( 45,990 )
( 93,842 )
Gain on debt conversion
-
224,260
Amortization of intangible assets
( 93,862 )
( 96,407 )
Impairment expense
( 1,048,430 )
-
Other income
1,200
51,645
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities
( 2,696,135 )
1,857,500
Realized loss on sale of investment
-
( 406,060 )
Total other income (expense)
( 3,883,217 )
1,537,096
Net income (loss) before taxes
( 7,325,605 )
3,808,972
Income tax expense (benefit)
( 2,339,288 )
854,000
Net income (loss)
$ ( 4,986,317 )
$ 2,954,972
Basic earnings (loss) per share
$ ( 0.41 )
$ 0.63
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
$ ( 0.41 )
$ 0.63
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic
12,105,577
4,677,214
Diluted
12,105,577
4,677,464
See
Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
F- 5
NETCAPITAL
INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For
the Years Ended April 30, 2024 and 2023
Shares
Amount
Issued
Par Value
Earnings
Equity
Common Stock
Shares to Be
Capital in
Excess of
Retained
Total
Shares
Amount
Issued
Par Value
Earnings
Equity
Balance, April 30, 2022
2,934,344
$ 2,934
$ 244,250
$ 22,479,769
$ 2,510,908
$ 25,237,861
Shares issued for debt conversion
133,333
134
-
379,852
-
379,986
Sale of common stock
1,205,000
1,205
-
3,947,912
-
3,949,117
Vesting of stock options
-
-
-
32,953
-
32,953
Net income for July 31, 2022 quarter
-
-
-
-
64,477
64,477
Balance, July 31, 2022
4,272,677
4,273
244,250
26,840,486
2,575,385
29,664,394
Sale of common stock
2,600
3
-
23,397
-
23,400
Purchase of equity interest
37,500
37
-
366,338
-
366,375
Vesting of stock options
-
-
-
32,953
-
32,953
Net income for Oct. 31, 2022 quarter
-
-
-
183,138
183,138
Balance October 31, 2022
4,312,777
4,313
244,250
27,263,174
2,758,523
30,270,260
Sale of common stock
1,434,000
1,434
-
1,620,025
-
1,621,459
Purchase of equity interest
18,750
19
-
171,105
-
171,124
Purchase of intellectual property
300,000
300
-
434,700
-
435,000
Reduction in shares to be issued
6,250
6
( 61,063 )
61,057
-
-
Vesting of stock options
-
-
-
63,057
-
63,057
Net income for Jan. 31, 2023 quarter
-
-
-
-
1,696,499
1,696,499
Balance January 31, 2023
6,071,777
6,072
183,187
29,613,118
4,455,022
34,257,399
Purchase of equity interest
18,750
19
-
195,233
-
195,252
Vesting of stock options
-
-
-
132,943
-
132,943
Stock-based compensation
350,000
350
-
559,650
-
560,000
Net income Q4
-
-
-
1,010,858
1,010,858
Balance April 30, 2023
6,440,527
6,441
183,187
30,500,944
5,465,880
36,156,452
Vesting of stock options
-
-
-
139,371
-
139,371
Stock-based compensation
100,000
100
-
143,900
-
144,000
Sale of common stock
2,825,000
2,825
-
2,272,375
-
2,275,200
Purchase of equity interest
18,750
18
-
183,170
-
183,188
Stock-based settlement
49,855
50
-
58,779
-
58,829
Net loss July 31, 2023 quarter
-
-
-
-
( 491,655 )
( 491,655 )
Balance July 31, 2023
9,434,132
9,434
183,187
33,298,539
4,974,225
38,465,385
Vesting of stock options
-
-
-
139,371
-
139,371
Reduction in shares to be issued
6,250
6
( 61,063 )
61,057
-
-
Purchase of equity interest
18,750
19
-
183,170
-
183,189
Net income October 31, 2023 quarter
-
-
-
-
339,616
339,616
Balance October 31, 2023
9,459,132
9,459
122,124
33,682,137
5,313,841
39,127,561
Vesting of stock options
-
-
-
139,371
-
139,371
Sale of common stock
4,800,000
4,800
-
3,255,639
-
3,260,439
Warrant exercise
2,972,000
2,972
-
-
-
2,972
Net loss January 31, 2024 quarter
-
-
-
-
( 2,227,542 )
( 2,227,542 )
Balance January 31, 2024
17,231,132
17,231
122,124
37,077,147
3,086,299
40,302,801
Balance
17,231,132
17,231
122,124
37,077,147
3,086,299
40,302,801
Vesting of stock options
-
-
-
139,371
-
139,371
Stock-based settlement
681,548
681
-
99,523
-
100,204
Warrant exercise
4,968,000
4,968
-
-
-
4,968
Net loss April 30, 2024 quarter
-
-
-
-
( 2,606,736 )
( 2,606,736 )
Net
income (loss)
-
-
-
-
( 2,606,736 )
( 2,606,736 )
Balance
22,880,680
$ 22,880
$ 122,124
$ 37,316,041
$ 479,563
$ 37,940,608
See
Accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
F- 6
NETCAPITAL
INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended
Year Ended
April 30, 2024
April 30, 2023
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)
$ ( 4,986,317 )
$ 2,954,972
Adjustment to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based compensation
1,324,917
269,577
Receipt of equity in lieu of cash
( 3,427,699 )
( 8,110,000 )
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities
2,696,135
( 1,857,500 )
Gain on debt conversion
-
( 224,260 )
Provision for bad debts
267,500
5,443
Realized loss on investment
-
406,060
Changes in deferred taxes
( 1,657,000 )
680,000
Amortization of intangible assets
93,862
96,407
Impairment of assets
1,048,430
-
Changes in non-cash working capital balances:
Accounts receivable
( 293,849 )
1,039,957
Prepaid expenses
( 4,878 )
( 25,007 )
Interest receivable
( 1,200 )
-
Related party receivable
-
668
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
240,229
97,020
Accounts payable - related party
-
( 8,819 )
Income taxes payable
( 174,000 )
174,000
Deferred revenue
( 195 )
( 1,871 )
Accrued interest payable
( 5,773 )
( 113,847 )
Net cash used in operating activities
( 4,879,838 )
( 4,617,200 )
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Note receivable
( 20,000 )
-
Proceeds from sale of investment
-
200,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
( 20,000 )
200,000
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payment to secured lender
( 350,000 )
( 1,050,000 )
Proceeds from exercise of warrants
4,968
-
Payment of related party note
-
( 7,860 )
Proceeds from sale of common stock
5,538,611
5,570,576
Net cash provided by financing activities
5,193,579
4,512,716
Net increase in cash
293,741
95,516
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period
569,441
473,925
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period
$ 863,182
$ 569,441
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for taxes
$ -
$ -
Cash paid for interest
$ 50,265
$ 207,690
Supplemental Non-Cash Financing Information:
Common stock issued to pay promissory notes
$ -
$ 266,272
Common stock issued to purchase 10% interest in Caesar Media Group Inc.
$ 366,377
$ 732,751
Common stock issued to pay related party payable
$ 90,204
$ 113,714
Common stock issued as prepaid compensation
$ -
$ 552,329
Common stock issued to purchase intellectual property
$ -
$ 435,000
See
Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
F- 7
NETCAPITAL
INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS
OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30, 2024 AND 2023
1.
Description of Business and Summary of Accounting Principles
Description
of Business and Concentrations
Netcapital
Inc. (“Netcapital,” “we,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a fintech company with a scalable
technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online and provides private equity investment opportunities to investors.
The company’s consulting group, Netcapital Advisors, provides marketing and strategic advice and takes equity positions in select
companies with disruptive technologies. The Netcapital funding portal is registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
(SEC) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a registered national securities association.
The
consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States of America. The Company’s fiscal year ends April 30.
Principles
of Consolidation
The
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries after the elimination of significant
intercompany balances and transactions. The wholly owned subsidiaries are Netcapital Funding Portal Inc., an equity-based funding portal
registered with the SEC, Netcapital Advisors Inc., which provides marketing and strategic advice to select companies, MSG Development
Corp, a business valuation company, which was acquired in November 2021, and Netcapital Securities Inc., which was organized in 2024
and has applied to FINRA to operate as a broker dealer.
Segment
Reporting
The
Company operates in a single operating segment, which is the provision of fintech services. This determination is based on the following
factors:
1.
Centralized
Decision-Making : The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, who is the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), makes strategic
and resource allocation decisions across all subsidiaries and entities within the Company. This centralized approach ensures that
the operations are managed as a single, cohesive unit.
2.
Integrated
Operational Ecosystem : The Company’s subsidiaries and entities operate within a unified fintech ecosystem, sharing resources,
technology, and objectives. This integration reflects a singular operational framework focused on delivering cohesive fintech solutions.
3.
Uniform
Review Process : The performance of all entities and subsidiaries is reviewed as a whole by the CODM. This holistic review process
supports the identification of the Company as a single operating segment rather than discrete financial segments.
Income
Taxes
The
Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method in accordance with ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing
assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected
to be recovered or settled. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income
and the reversal of deferred tax liabilities during the period in which related temporary differences become deductible.
The
Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained
on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial
statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized
upon settlement with the tax authorities. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment
occurs. The Company records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in income tax expense. The
Company has determined that it had no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition or disclosure.
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Revenue
Recognition under ASC 606
The
Company recognizes service revenue from its consulting contracts, funding portal and game website using the five-step model as prescribed
by ASC 606:
●
Identification
of the contract, or contracts, with a customer;
●
Identification
of the performance obligations in the contract;
●
Determination
of the transaction price;
●
Allocation
of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
●
Recognition
of revenue when or as the Company satisfies a performance obligation.
The
Company identifies performance obligations in contracts with customers, which primarily are professional services, listing fees on our
funding portal, and a portal fee of 4.9% of the money raised on the funding portal. Beginning in fiscal year 2024, the funding portal
also receives a fee of 1% of the equity sold by an issuer that utilized the funding portal’s services. The transaction price is
determined based on the amount the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for transferring the promised services to the
customer. The transaction price in the contract is allocated to each distinct performance obligation in an amount that represents the
relative amount of consideration expected to be received in exchange for satisfying each performance obligation. Revenue is recognized
when performance obligations are satisfied. The Company usually bills its customers before it provides any services and begins performing
services after the first payment is received. Contracts are typically one year or less. For larger contracts, in addition to the initial
payment, the Company may allow for progress payments throughout the term of the contract.
Judgments
and Estimates
The
estimation of variable consideration for each performance obligation requires the Company to make subjective judgments. The Company enters
into contracts with customers that regularly include promises to transfer multiple services, such as digital marketing, web-based videos,
offering statements, and professional services. For arrangements with multiple services, the Company evaluates whether the individual
services qualify as distinct performance obligations. In its assessment of whether a service is a distinct performance obligation, the
Company determines whether the customer can benefit from the service on its own or with other readily available resources, and whether
the service is separately identifiable from other services in the contract. This evaluation requires the Company to assess the nature
of each individual service offering and how the services are provided in the context of the contract, including whether the services
are significantly integrated, highly interrelated, or significantly modify each other, which may require judgment based on the facts
and circumstances of the contract.
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When
agreements involve multiple distinct performance obligations, the Company allocates arrangement consideration to all performance obligations
at the inception of an arrangement based on the relative standalone selling prices (SSP) of each performance obligation. Where the Company
has standalone sales data for its performance obligations which are indicative of the price at which the Company sells a promised service
separately to a customer, such data is used to establish SSP. In instances where standalone sales data is not available for a particular
performance obligation, the Company estimates SSP by the use of observable market and cost-based inputs. The Company continues to review
the factors used to establish list price and will adjust standalone selling price methodologies as necessary on a prospective basis.
Service
Revenue
Service
revenue from subscriptions to the Company’s game website is recognized over time on a ratable basis over the contractual subscription
term beginning on the date that the platform is made available to the customer. Payments received in advance of subscription services
being rendered are recorded as a deferred revenue. Professional services revenue is recognized over time as the services are rendered.
When
a contract with a customer is signed, the Company assesses whether collection of the fees under the arrangement is probable. The Company
estimates the amount to reserve for uncollectible amounts based on the aging of the contract balance, current and historical customer
trends, and communications with its customers. These reserves are recorded as operating expenses against the contract asset (accounts
receivable).
Contract Assets
Contract
assets are recorded for those parts of the contract consideration not yet invoiced but for which the performance obligations are completed.
The revenue is recognized when the customer receives services. Contract assets are included in other current assets in the consolidated
balance sheets and will be recognized during the succeeding twelve-month period.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred
revenues represent billings or payments received in advance of revenue recognition and is recognized upon transfer of control. Balances
consist primarily of annual plan subscription services and professional services not yet provided as of the balance sheet date. Deferred
revenues that will be recognized during the succeeding twelve-month period are recorded as current deferred revenues in the consolidated
balance sheets, with the remainder recorded as other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
Costs
to Obtain a Customer Contract
Sales
commissions and related expenses are considered incremental and recoverable costs of acquiring customer contracts. These costs are capitalized
as other current or non-current assets and amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the contract, which approximates the benefit
period. The benefit period was estimated by taking into consideration the length of customer contracts, technology lifecycle, and other
factors.
All
sales commissions are recorded as consulting fees within the Company’s consolidated statement of operations.
Remaining
Performance Obligations
The
Company’s subscription terms are typically less than one year. All of the Company’s revenues in the years ended April 30,
2024 and 2023, which amounted to $ 4,951,435 and $ 8,493,985 , respectively, are considered contract revenues. Contract revenue as of April
30, 2024 and 2023, which has not yet been recognized, amounted to $ 466 and $ 661 , respectively, and is recorded on the balance sheet as
deferred revenue. The Company expects to recognize revenue on all of its remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months.
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Disaggregation
of Revenue
Our
revenue is from U.S.-based companies with no notable geographical concentrations in any area. A distinction exists in revenue source;
our revenues are either generated online or from personal services.
Revenues
disaggregated by revenue source consist of the following:
Schedule
of Disaggregation of Revenue
Year Ended
April 30, 2024
Year Ended
April 30, 2023
Consulting services
$ 3,633,900
$ 7,560,320
Fees from online services
1,317,536
933,665
Total revenues
$ 4,951,436
$ 8,493,985
Costs
of Services
Costs
of services consist of direct costs that we pay to third parties to provide the services that generate revenue.
Earnings
Per Share
Basic
net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of vested, unrestricted
common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares
of common stock outstanding plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the if-converted
method.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
The
Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The
Company did not have any cash equivalents during fiscal 2024 and 2023. The Company uses three financial institutions for its cash balances
and has maintained cash balances that exceed federally insured limits.
Accounts
Receivable
The
Company extends credit to its customers in the normal course of business and performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers, maintaining
an allowance for potential credit losses. Accounts receivable are reported net of the allowance for doubtful accounts.
The
allowance for doubtful accounts is based on management’s estimate of the dollar amount of accounts receivable that will not be
collected. This estimate is determined through a detailed review process, which includes several factors:
1.
Historical
Loss Experience: The Company analyzes its historical write-offs to establish a baseline for expected credit losses.
2.
Aging of Receivables: Accounts
receivable are categorized based on the age of the outstanding balance. Older balances generally have a higher likelihood of being
uncollectible.
3.
Customer Creditworthiness:
The Company performs credit evaluations on its customers to assess their financial health and payment history.
4.
Economic Conditions: Current
and forecasted economic conditions are considered, as they may impact the ability of customers to pay their invoices.
5.
Industry Trends: Trends
and conditions specific to the industry in which the Company operates are evaluated.
Based
on management’s comprehensive review, the Company recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $ 353,455 and $ 91,955 as of April
30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Notes
Receivable
The
Company lends money to companies in limited instances, performs ongoing credit evaluations of its notes receivable and establishes an
allowance for potential credit losses when appropriate. The methodology for determining the allowance for notes receivable includes:
1.
Credit Evaluations:
The Company assesses the creditworthiness of the borrower at the inception of the loan and on an ongoing basis.
2.
Historical Loss Experience:
Historical data on loan defaults is analyzed to estimate potential credit losses.
3.
Loan Performance Monitoring:
Regular monitoring of loan performance, including payment history and current financial condition of the borrower.
4.
Collateral Valuation: If
the notes are secured, the Company evaluates the value and condition of the collateral.
5.
Economic Conditions: The
impact of current and anticipated economic conditions on the borrower’s ability to repay the loan.
Adjustments
to the allowance are made based on these evaluations.
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Intangible
Assets
Intangible
assets with defined useful lives are generally measured at cost less straight-line amortization. The useful life is determined using
the period of the underlying contract or the period of time over which the intangible asset can be expected to be used. Impairments are
recognized if the recoverable amount of the asset is lower than the carrying amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of either the
fair value less costs to sell or the value in use. The value in use is determined on the basis of future cash inflows and outflows, and
the weighted average cost of capital. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, such as trade names and trademarks, that have been
acquired as part of acquisitions are measured at cost and tested for impairment annually, or if there is an indication that their value
has declined.
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
Authoritative
guidance requires that certain assets be reviewed for impairment and, if impaired, remeasured at fair value whenever events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Impairment loss estimates are primarily based
upon management’s analysis and review of the carrying value of long-lived assets at each balance sheet date, utilizing an undiscounted
future cash flow calculation. The Company recorded an impairment loss of $ 1,048,430 and $ 0 in fiscal 2024 and 2023.
Stock Subscription Payable
The Company recognizes a stock subscription payable
when the Company receives payment from an investor under a stock subscription agreement, and the investor has yet to fulfill all conditions
necessary for the issuance of stock, such as providing required information to the transfer agent. A stock subscriptions payable is classified
as a liability until the stock is issued or the subscription is otherwise settled. This classification reflects the company’s obligation
to issue equity to the subscriber upon fulfillment of the remaining conditions. The liability is measured at the cash or fair value of other consideration
received, in accordance with the terms of the subscription agreement. The subscribers do not have the right to cancel their subscription
once payment is made, which reinforces the non-refundable nature of the subscription payment and the commitment to issue stock once all
the conditions of the subscription agreement are met. Upon receipt of all required information from the subscriber,
the stock subscriptions payable liability will be settled, and equity will be issued. The issuance of common stock is reflected in the
equity section of the Company’s balance sheet, and the stock subscriptions payable liability is removed. Stock subscriptions payable
amounted to $ 0 and $ 10,000 as of April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. In fiscal 2024, the Company issued 250 shares of common stock
as payment of the $ 10,000 stock subscription liability.
Stock-Based
Compensation
The
Company accounts for employee stock-based compensation in accordance with the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock
Compensation which requires all share-based payments to employees, including the vesting of restricted stock grants to employees, to
be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to
compensation expense and credited to common stock and capital in excess of par value during the period during which services are rendered.
The
Company follows ASC Topic 505-50, formerly EITF 96-18, “Accounting for Equity Instruments that are Issued to Other than Employees
for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling Goods and Services,” for common stock issued to consultants and other non-employees.
These shares of common stock are issued as compensation for services provided to the Company and are accounted for based upon the fair
market value of the common stock. The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to compensation expense, or to prepaid
expenses in instances where stock was issued under a contractual arrangement to a consultant who agreed to provide services over a period
of time.
Advertising
Expenses
Advertising
and marketing expenses are recorded separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and are expensed as incurred.
Equity
Securities
All
investments in equity securities are initially measured at cost. Cost is based upon either the cost of the investment, the fair value
of the services provided or the estimated market value of the investment at the time it was acquired, whichever can be more clearly determined.
The Company has elected the measurement alternative for equity securities without readily determinable fair values.
Under this alternative, if the Company identifies an observable price change in an orderly transaction for an identical or similar investment
of the same issuer, the Company measures the equity security at fair value as of the date that the observable transaction occurred. Any
adjustments resulting from observable price changes are recognized in earnings.
The Company monitors these investments for changes in observable prices from orderly transactions and assesses them
for impairment. If an equity security is deemed to be impaired, an impairment loss is recognized in earnings, measured as the difference
between the investment’s cost and its fair value at the impairment assessment date.
Use
of Estimates
In
preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant
estimate relates to investments, the allowance for doubtful accounts and the calculation of stock-based compensation for the stock options.
On a continual basis, management reviews its estimates, utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances,
historical experience and reasonable assumptions. After such reviews, and if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
F- 12
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
In
June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13 Financial Instruments-Credit Losses . The new guidance provides better representation
about expected credit losses on financial instruments. This update requires the use of a methodology that reflects expected losses and
requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportive information to inform credit loss estimates. This ASU is effective
for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s
financial statements.
In
March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-01, which provides additional guidance on the accounting for leasehold improvements associated with
leases and clarifies certain lessor transactions. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company
has evaluated the potential impact of this ASU on its financial statements and related disclosures. As the Company does not have any
leases, we do not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2023-01 will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations,
or cash flows.
In
June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, which clarifies the guidance on the fair value measurement of equity securities that are subject
to contractual sale restrictions. The standard provides specific guidance on measuring the fair value of these securities and requires
additional disclosures. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, with early adoption permitted. The
Company has evaluated the impact of ASU 2022-03 and determined that it does not currently hold any equity securities subject to contractual
sale restrictions. Therefore, the adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results
of operations, or cash flows.
Management
does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards could have a material effect on the accompanying
financial statements. As new accounting pronouncements are issued, we will adopt those that are applicable under the circumstances.
Note
2 – Concentrations
For
the year ended April 30, 2024, the Company had one customer that constituted 25 % of its revenues, a second customer that constituted
22 % of its revenues, and a third customer that constituted 22 % of its revenues. For the year ended April 30, 2023, the Company had one
customer that constituted 25 % of its revenues, and four customers that each constituted 14 % of its revenues.
Note
3 – Earnings Per Common Share
Net
income per common and diluted share were calculated as follows for the year ended April 30, 2024 and 2023:
Schedule
of Earnings Per Share
Year Ended
April 30, 2024
Year Ended
April 30, 2023
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders – basic
$ ( 4,986,317 )
$ 2,954,972
Adjustments to net income
—
—
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders – diluted
$ ( 4,986,317 )
$ 2,954,972
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
12,105,577
4,677,214
Effect of dilutive securities
—
250
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted
12,105,577
4,677,464
Earnings (loss) per common share - basic
$ ( 0.41 )
$ 0.63
Earnings (loss) per common share - diluted
$ ( 0.41 )
$ 0.63
250
shares of common stock that were issuable pursuant to a stock subscription agreement are included in the calculation of diluted earnings
per share for the year ended April 30, 2023.
Outstanding
vested warrants to purchase 38,142,932 and 1,469,982 shares of common stock are not included in the calculation of earnings per share
for the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, because their effect is anti-dilutive.
Outstanding
vested options to purchase 764,219 and 293,625 shares of common stock are not included in the calculation of earnings per share for the
years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, because their effect is anti-dilutive.
F- 13
Note
4 – Principal Financing Arrangements
The
following table summarizes components debt as of April 30, 2024 and 2023:
Schedule
of Debt
April 30, 2024
April 30, 2023
Interest Rate
Secured lender
$ —
$ 350,000
12.0 %
Notes payable – related parties
—
15,000
0.0 %
U.S. SBA loan
500,000
500,000
3.75 %
U.S. SBA loan
1,885,800
1,885,800
1.0 %
Loan payable – bank
34,324
34,324
11.2 %
Total Debt
2,420,124
2,785,124
Less: current portion of long-term debt
1,920,124
2,285,124
Total long-term debt
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
As
of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owed its principal lender $ 0 and $ 350,000 , respectively, under an amended loan and security agreement
dated July 26, 2014, amended several times thereafter and paid in full in May 2023.
As
of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company’s related-party unsecured notes payable totaled $ 0 and $ 15,000 , respectively.
The
Company owes $ 34,324 as of April 30, 2024 and 2023 to Chase Bank. For the loan from Chase Bank, the Company pays interest only on a monthly
basis, which represents a rate of 11.2 % per annum as of April 30, 2024.
On
June 17, 2020 the Company borrowed $ 500,000 (the “June 2020 Loan”), and on February 2, 2021, the Company borrowed $ 1,885,800
(the “February 2021 Loan”) from a U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loan program.
The
June 2020 Loan required installment payments of $ 2,437 monthly, beginning on June 17, 2021, over a term of thirty years . However, the
SBA postponed the first installment payment for 18 months, and the first payment became due on December 17, 2022 . The monthly payments
of $ 2,437 are first applied to accrued interest payable. The monthly payments will not be applied to any of the outstanding principal
balance until 2026. Consequently, the entire loan balance of $ 500,000 is classified as a long term liability. Interest accrues at a rate
of 3.75 % per annum. The Company agreed to grant a continuing security interest in its assets to secure payment and performance of all
debts, liabilities, and obligations to the SBA. The June 2020 Loan was personally guaranteed by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.
The
February 2021 Loan bears interest at a rate of 1 % per annum and the due date of the first payment has been postponed by the SBA because
the Company has applied for forgiveness of the February 2021 Loan.
As
of April 30, 2024, future payments under debt obligations over each of the next five years and thereafter were as follows:
Schedule
of Future Payments Under Debt Obligations
Twelve months ended April 30:
2025
$ 1,920,124
2026
-
2027
9,837
2028
13,972
2029
14,475
Thereafter
461,716
Minimum future payments of principal
$ 2,420,124
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Note
5 – Income Taxes
For
fiscal 2023, our income tax expense was $ 854,000 , with an effective tax rate of 22 %, Our effective tax rate and the resulting provision
for income taxes were impacted by tax benefits related to a net operating loss carryforward of $ 1.6 million.
For
fiscal 2024, we recorded an income tax benefit of $ 2,339,288 , resulting in an effective tax benefit rate of 32 %. Included in the income
tax benefit is an employee retention credit (“ERC”) of $ 508,292 , as provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic
Security Act. The ERC is a tax incentive available to the Company for retaining employees during the economic challenges posed by the
COVID-19 pandemic.
The
Company did not have any material unrecognized tax benefits as of April 30, 2024 and 2023. The Company does not expect the unrecognized
tax benefits to significantly increase or decrease within the next twelve months. The Company recorded no interest and penalties relating
to unrecognized tax benefits as of and during the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023. The Company is subject to U.S. federal income
tax, as well as taxes by various state jurisdictions. The Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the
federal and state jurisdictions for the years ending April 30, 2021 through 2024.
Deferred
income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial
reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and
liabilities as of April 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Schedule
of Income Taxes
2024
2023
Deferred tax assets, net:
Net operating loss carry forwards
$ 2,532,000
$ -
Impairment loss on assets
298,000
-
Bad debt allowance
103,000
27,000
Stock-based compensation
595,000
433,000
Deferred tax assets
3,528,000
460,000
Deferred tax liability:
Unrealized gains
( 3,395,000 )
( 2,117,000 )
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
133,000
( 1,657,000 )
Valuation allowance
( 133,000 )
-
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
$ —
$ ( 1,657,000 )
The
valuation allowance increased to $ 133,000 as of April 30, 2024 from $ 0 at April 30, 2023.
Note
6 – Related Party Transactions
Netcapital
Systems LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Systems DE”), of which Jason Frishman, Founder, owns a 29 % interest,
owns 1,711,261 shares of common stock, or 7.5 % of the Company’s 22,880,680 outstanding shares as of April 30, 2024. The company
paid Systems DE $ 175,000 and $ 430,000 in the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, for use of the software that runs the
website www.netcapital.com . and owes Systems DE $ 20,000 in unpaid invoices as of April 20, 2024. The Company provided professional
services to Systems DE in the year ended April 30, 2023 and recorded revenue of $ 4,660 .
Cecilia
Lenk, the Chief Executive Officer of Netcapital Advisors Inc., (“Advisors”), our wholly owned subsidiary, is a member of
the board of directors of KingsCrowd Inc. As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 3,209,685 shares of KingsCrowd Inc., valued
at $ 513,550 and $ 3,209,685 , respectively.
Cecilia
Lenk, the Chief Executive Officer of Advisors is a member of the board of directors of Deuce Drone LLC. As of April 30, 2024 and 2023,
the Company owns 2,350,000 membership interest units of Deuce Drone LLC., valued at $ 2,350,000 . The Company has notes receivable aggregating
to $ 152,000 from Deuce Drone LLC as of April 30, 2024 and 2023.
Compensation
to officers in the year ended April 30, 2024 consisted of stock-based compensation valued at $ 369,545 and cash salary of $ 936,111 . Compensation
to officers in the year ended April 30, 2023 consisted of stock-based compensation valued at $ 137,994 and cash salary of $ 598,077 .
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Compensation
to a related party consultant, John Fanning Jr., son of our CFO, in the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023 consisted of cash wages of
$ 54,880 and $ 60,039 , respectively. This consultant is also the controlling shareholder of Zelgor Inc. and $ 33,000 and $ 66,000 of the
Company’s revenues in the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, were from Zelgor Inc. As of April 30, 2024 and 2023,
the Company owned 1,400,000 shares which are valued at $ 1,400,000 .
As
of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company has invested $ 240,080 in an affiliate, 6A Aviation Alaska Consortium, Inc., in conjunction with
a land lease in an airport in Alaska. Cecilia Lenk, the Chief Executive Officer of Advisors is also the Chief Executive Officer of 6A
Aviation Alaska Consortium, Inc.
We
owed Steven Geary, a director, $ 0 and $ 31,680 as of April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. This obligation was paid in full by the issuance
on April 24, 2024 of 239,274 shares of our common stock at a price per share of $ 0.1324 We owed Paul Riss, a director of our Netcapital
Funding Portal Inc., $ 0 and $ 58,524 , as of April 30, 2024 and 2023. This obligation was paid in full by the issuance on April 24, 2024
of 442,024 shares of our common stock at a price per share of $ 0.1324
During
the year ended April 30, 2023, we paid $ 12,019 to Paul Riss to retire a note payable of $ 3,200 and expenses payable of $ 8,819 .
In
January 2023 we granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 1,600,000 shares of our common stock to four related parties as follows:
our Chief Executive Officer, Martin Kay, 1,000,000 shares; our Chief Financial Officer, Coreen Kraysler 200,000 shares; our Founder,
Jason Frishman, 200,000 shares; and a director of Netcapital Funding Portal, Inc., Paul Riss, 200,000 shares. The options have an exercise
price of $ 1.43 , vest monthly on a straight-line basis over a 4 -year period and expire in 10 years.
On
April 25, 2023, the Company also granted an aggregate of 80,000 options, or 20,000 options each to the following board members: Cecilia
Lenk, Avi Liss, Steven Geary and Arnold Scott, to purchase shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $ 1.40 per share. The options
vest monthly on a straight-line basis over a 4 -year period and expire in 10 years.
Coreen
Kraysler, our Chief Financial Officer, has personally guaranteed a $ 500,000 promissory note from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The note bears interest at an annual rate of 3.75 %, has a 30-year term, and monthly payments of $ 2,437 began on December 17, 2022.
Note
7 – Stockholders’ Equity
The
Company is authorized to issue 900,000,000 shares of its common stock, par value $ 0.001 . 22,880,680 and 6,440,527 shares were outstanding
as of April 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
During
the quarter ended July 31, 2022, the Company issued 39,901 shares of common stock with a value of $ 113,714 to settle a related party
payable of $ 294,054 . The Company also issued 93,432 shares of common stock valued at $ 266,272 to retire $ 300,000 of convertible promissory
notes plus accrued interest of $ 10,192 . The convertible note holders also received warrants to purchase shares of common stock at a per
share exercise price of $ 5.19 , that are exercisable immediately, and expire five years from the date of issuance. These equity issuances
resulted in a gain from the conversion of debt totaling $ 224,260 , which is recorded as other income in the income statement for the year
ended April 30, 2023.
On
July 15, 2022, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 1,205,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants
to purchase 1,205,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a combined public offering price of $ 4.15 per share and warrant.
The gross proceeds from the offering were $ 5,000,750 prior to deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and other offering expenses,
which resulted in net proceeds of $ 3,949,117 . The warrants have a per share exercise price of $ 5.19 , are exercisable immediately, and
expire five years from the date of issuance.
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In
addition, the Company granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 180,750 shares of common stock and/or up
to 180,750 additional warrants to cover over-allotments, if any. In connection with the closing of the offering, the underwriter partially
exercised its over-allotment option and purchased an additional 111,300 warrants, and the Company issued an aggregate of 60,250 warrants
to 20 individual representatives of the underwriter.
On
December 16, 2022 the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 1,247,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, at a
price to the public of $ 1.40 per share. Pursuant to the terms of an underwriting agreement, the Company also granted the underwriters
a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 187,000 shares of common stock solely to cover over-allotments, at the same price per
share of $ 1.40 , less the underwriting discounts and commissions. In conjunction with this offering, the Company issued the underwriter
and its designees warrants to purchase 62,350 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $ 1.75 . The underwriters exercised their
over-allotment option and on January 5, 2023, the Company issued an additional 187,000 shares of its common stock. The Company received
net proceeds of $ 1,621,459 for the issuance of a total of 1,434,000 shares of common stock for both the initial and over-allotment offering.
In conjunction with the exercise of the over-allotment, the Company issued the underwriter and its designees warrants to purchase 9,350
shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $ 1.75 .
During
the year ended April 30, 2023, in addition to the public offerings, the Company issued 75,000 shares of common stock, valued at $ 732,751 ,
in conjunction with the purchase of a 10 % equity stake in Caesar Media Group, Inc., 300,000 shares of common stock, valued at $ 435,000
to purchase the website and intellectual property of a real-time video conferencing website, 2,600 shares of common stock in conjunction
with a stock subscription agreement with accredited investors, valued at $ 23,400 , and 6,250 shares of common stock in conjunction with
an acquisition agreement that requires shares to be issued by the Company.
On
January 5, 2023, the Company approved the adoption of the Netcapital Inc. 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”),
which was subsequently approved by a vote of the shareholders. In January 2023, the Company granted stock options to four individuals
to purchase an aggregate of 1,600,000 of the Company’s common stock at a price of $ 1.43 per share and on April 25, 2023 also granted
350,000 stock options under the Plan to employees, consultants, and directors at an exercise price of $ 1.40 per share. All stock options
in the Plan vest monthly on a straight-line basis over a 4 -year period and expire in 10 years.
In
May 2023, the Company issued 100,000 shares of its common stock, valued at $ 144,000 , in conjunction with a consulting agreement with
a business.
On
May 23, 2023, the Company entered into securities purchase agreements with certain institutional investors, pursuant to which the Company
agreed to issue and sell to such investors, in a registered direct offering (the “May 2023 Offering”), 1,100,000 shares of
the Company’s common stock, par value $ 0.001 per share, at a price of $ 1.55 per Share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $ 1,705,000 ,
before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The Offering closed on May 25,
2023.
Also,
in connection with the May 2023 Offering, on May 23, 2023, the Company entered into a placement agency agreement with ThinkEquity LLC,
pursuant to which, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 55,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $ 1.94 , which were
issued on May 25, 2023.
In
July 2023, the Company issued 49,855 shares of its common stock in consideration of a release from an unrelated third party in conjunction
with the settlement of an outstanding debt between such third party and Netcapital Systems LLC.
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On
July 24, 2023 the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 1,725,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, at a price
to the public of $ 0.70 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of $ 1,207,500 , before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses
payable by the Company. In conjunction with this offering, the Company issued the underwriter, and its designees, warrants to purchase
86,250 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $ 0.875 .
On
July 31, 2023 and on October 26, 2023, the Company issued 18,750 shares of its common stock in conjunction with the purchase of a 10 %
interest in Caesar Media Group Inc. October 26, 2023, the Company issued 6,250 shares of its common stock in conjunction with its purchase
of MSG Development Corp. (“MSG”), a wholly owned subsidiary. As a result of the issuance to MSG, the equity account for shares
to be issued decreased by $ 61,063 from $ 183,187 to $ 122,124 . The Company did not receive any proceeds for the issuance of these shares.
On
December 27, 2023, the Company completed a public offering of (i) 4,800,000 shares of common stock, par value $ 0.001 per share, of the
Company (the “Common Share”); (ii) 11,200,000 prefunded warrants (the “Prefunded Warrants”) to purchase 11,200,000
shares of Common Stock of the Company (the “Prefunded Warrant Shares”); (iii) 16,000,000 Series A-1 warrants (the “Series
A-1 Common Warrants”) to purchase 16,000,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company (the “Series A-1 Common Warrant Shares”)
and (iv) 16,000,000 Series A-2 warrants (the “Series A-2 Common Warrants,” together with the Series A-1 Warrants, the “Common
Warrants”) to purchase 16,000,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company (the “Series A-2 Common Warrant Shares,” together
with the Series A-1 Common Warrants Shares, the “Common Warrant Shares”). The offering price of each Common Share and accompanying
Series A-1 Common Warrant and Series A-2 Common Warrant was $ 0.25 , and the offering price of each Prefunded Warrant and accompanying
Series A-1 Common Warrant and Series A-2 Common Warrant was $ 0.249 . The Common Shares, Prefunded Warrants, Prefunded Warrant Shares,
Series A-1 Common Warrants, Series A-1 Common Warrant Shares, Series A-2 Common Warrants, Series A-2 Common Warrant Shares are collectively
referred to as the “Securities.”
Each
Common Warrant has an exercise price of $ 0.25 per share. The Common Warrants became exercisable on February 23, 2024. The Series A-1
Common Warrants expire on February 23, 2029 . The Series A-2 Common Warrants expire on August 23, 2025 . A holder may not exercise any
portion of the Common Warrants to the extent the Purchaser would own more than 4.99% of the outstanding Common Stock immediately after
exercise. A holder may increase or decrease this percentage with respect to either the Series A-1 Common Warrants or the Series A-2 Common
Warrants to a percentage not in excess of 9.99%, except that any such increase shall require at least 61 days’ prior notice to the Company.
The
Prefunded Warrants were immediately exercisable and may be exercised at a nominal exercise price of $ 0.001 per share of Common Stock
at any time until all of the Prefunded Warrants are exercised in full. A holder may not exercise any portion of the Prefunded Warrants
to the extent the Purchaser would own more than 4.99% of the outstanding Common Stock immediately after exercise. The holder may increase
or decrease this percentage with respect to Prefunded Warrants to a percentage not in excess of 9.99%, except that any such increase
shall require at least 61 days’ prior notice to the Company.
As
compensation to H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC as the exclusive placement agent in connection with the offering of the Securities (the
“Placement Agent”), the Company paid the Placement Agent a cash fee of 7.5 % of the aggregate gross proceeds raised in the
offering, plus a management fee equal to 1.0 % of the gross proceeds raised in the offering and reimbursement of certain expenses and
legal fees. The Company also issued warrants to designees of the Placement Agent (the “Placement Agent Warrants”) to purchase
up to 1,200,000 shares of Common Stock. The Placement Agent Warrants have substantially the same terms as the Common Warrants, except
that the Placement Agent Warrants have an exercise price equal to $ 0.3125 per share and expire on December 27, 2028 .
On
January 19, 2024, the Company issued 1,390,000 shares of common stock upon the exercise of Prefunded Warrants and receipt of the exercise
price of $ 1,390 . On January 31, 2024, the Company issued 1,582,000 shares of common stock upon the exercise of 1,582,000 Prefunded Warrants
and receipt of the exercise price of $ 1,582 .
On
February 20, 2024 the Company received a warrant exercise notice of Prefunded Warrants to purchase 1,390,000 Warrant Shares and issued
1,390,000 shares of its common stock upon the receipt of the exercise price of $ 1,390 . On March 8, 2024 the Company received a warrant
exercise notice of Prefunded Warrants to purchase 1,390,000 Warrant Shares and issued 1,390,000 shares of its common stock upon the receipt
of the exercise price of $ 1,390 .
On
March 20, 2024 the Company received a warrant exercise notice of Prefunded Warrants to purchase 1,758,000 Warrant Shares and issued 1,758,000
shares of its common stock upon the receipt of the exercise price of $ 1,758 . On April 2, 2024 the Company received a warrant exercise
notice of Prefunded Warrants to purchase 430,000 Warrant Shares and issued 430,000 shares of its common stock upon the receipt of the
exercise price of $ 430,000 .
On
April 24,2024, the Company issued 239,274 shares of its common stock at a price per share of $ 0.1324 to pay in full a $ 31,680 obligation
that the Company owed to its director, Steven Geary. On that date, the Company also issued 442,024 shares of its common stock at a price
per share of $ 0.1324 to pay in full a $ 58,524 obligation that the Company owed to Paul Riss, a director of our subsidiary, Netcapital
Funding Portal Inc.
On
April 29, 2024, the Company issued 250 shares of its common stock to fulfill a stock subscription payable of $ 10,000 .
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The
following tables summarize information about warrants outstanding as of April 30, 2024 and 2023:
Schedule
of Warrants Outstanding
Warrants Outstanding
Warrants Exercisable
Weighted-
Average
Weighted-
Weighted-
Range of
Remaining
Average
Average
Exercise
Number
Contractual
Exercise
Number
Exercise
Prices
Outstanding
Life (Years)
Price
Outstanding
Price
As of April 30, 2024
$ 1.75 - $ 5.19
38,142,932
3.06
$ 0.43
38,142,932
$ 0.43
As of April 30, 2023
$ 1.75 - $ 5.19
1,541,682
4.25
$ 5.03
1,469,982
$ 5.19
Schedule
of Warrants Outstanding Activity
Number of
Shares
Exercise Price
Per Share
Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding May 1, 2022
—
—
$ —
Issued during year ended April 30, 2023
1,541,682
$ 1.75 - $ 5.19
$ 5.03
Exercised/canceled during year ended April 30, 2023
—
—
$ —
Outstanding April 30, 2023
1,541,682
$ 1.75 - $ 5.19
$ 5.03
Issued during year ended April 30, 2024
44,541,250
$ 0.001 - $ 5.19
$ 5.03
Exercised/canceled during year ended April 30, 2024
( 7,940,000 )
—
$ —
Warrants outstanding April 30, 2024
38,142,932
$ 0.001 - $ 5.19
$ 0.43
Warrants exercisable, April 30, 2024
38,142,932
$ 0.001 - 5.19
$ 0.43
Note
8 – Fair Value
The
Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures
of financial instruments on a recurring basis.
Cash
and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
In
general, carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
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Fair
Value Hierarchy
The
Fair Value Measurements Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs
to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets
for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to measurements involving significant unobservable
inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level
1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access
at the measurement date.
Level
2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly
or indirectly.
Level
3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
Financial
assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below as of April 30, 2024 and 2023:
Schedule
of Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
April 30, 2024
Equity securities at fair value
$ —
$ 25,333,386
$ —
$ 25,333,386
April 30, 2023
Equity securities at fair value
$ —
$ 22,955,445
$ —
$ 22,955,445
Determination
of Fair Value
Under
the Fair Value Measurements Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the Company bases its fair value on the price that would
be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement
date. It is the Company’s policy to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing
fair value measurements, in accordance with the fair value hierarchy. Fair value measurements for assets and liabilities where there
exists limited or no observable market data and, therefore, are based primarily upon management’s own estimates, are often calculated
based on current pricing policy, the economic and competitive environment, the characteristics of the asset or liability and other such
factors. Therefore, the results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement
of the asset or liability. Additionally, there may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique, and changes in the underlying
assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, that could significantly affect the results of current
or future value.
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Note
9 – Stock-Based Compensation Plans
In
addition to cash payments, the Company enters agreements to issue common stock and options to purchase common stock, and records the
applicable non-cash expense in accordance with the authoritative guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
For
the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023, stock-based compensation expense amounted to $ 1,324,917 and $ 269,577 , respectively.
The
table below presents the components of compensation expense for the issuance of shares of common stock and stock options to employees
and consultants for the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023.
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense
Year Ended
April 30, 2024
Year Ended
April 30, 2023
Chief Executive Officer
$ 249,972
$ 81,309
Chief Financial Officer
57,240
25,927
Chief Executive Officer, Advisors
5,093
4,833
Founder
57,240
25,927
Marketing consultant
144,000
—
Marketing consultant
58,829
—
Employee and consultant options
187,939
131,581
Business consultant
564,604
—
Total stock-based compensation expense
$ 1,324,917
$ 269,577
The
following tables summarize information about stock options outstanding as of April 30, 2024 and 2023:
Schedule
of Stock Options Outstanding
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Weighted-
Average
Weighted-
Weighted-
Range of
Remaining
Average
Average
Exercise
Number
Contractual
Exercise
Number
Exercise
Prices
Outstanding
Life (Years)
Price
Outstanding
Price
As of April 30, 2024
$ 1.40 - $ 10.50
2,078,500
8.65
$ 2.24
764,219
$ 3.23
As of April 30, 2023
$ 1.40 - $ 10.50
2,202,000
9.63
$ 2.46
294,333
$ 3.69
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Schedule
of Stock Option Activity
Number of
Shares
Exercise Price
Per Share
Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding April 30, 2022
271,000
$ 10.50 - $ 10.50
$ 10.50
Issued during year ended April 30, 2023
1,950,000
$ 1.40 - $ 1.43
$ 1.42
Exercised/canceled during year ended April 30, 2023
( 19,000 )
$ 10.50 - $ 10.50
$ 10.50
Options outstanding April 30, 2023
2,202,000
$ 1.40 - $ 10.50
$ 2.46
Issued during year ended April 30, 2024
-
$ 1.40 - $ 1.43
$ 1.42
Exercised/canceled during year ended April 30, 2024
( 123,500 )
$ 10.50 - $ 10.50
$ 10.50
Options outstanding April 30, 2024
2,078,500
$ 1.40 - $ 10.50
$ 2.24
Options exercisable, April 30, 2024
764,219
$ 1.40 - $ 10.50
$ 3.23
Note
10 – Deposits and Commitments
We
utilize an office at 1 Lincoln Street in Boston, Massachusetts. We currently pay a membership fee of approximately $ 6,400 a month, under
a virtual office agreement that expires in March 2025 and includes a deposit of $ 6,300 .
Note
11 – Intangible Assets
Intangible
assets with defined useful lives are generally measured at cost less straight-line amortization. The useful life is determined using
the period of the underlying contract or the period of time over which the intangible asset can be expected to be used. The Netcapital Funding Portal acquired brand of $ 532,118 is subject to amortization over a 15 year period. The acquired
users valued at $ 14,271,836 have an indefinite life. Impairments are
recognized if the recoverable amount of the asset is lower than the carrying amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of either the
fair value less costs to sell or the value in use. The value in use is determined on the basis of future cash inflows and outflows, and
the weighted average cost of capital. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, such as trade names and trademarks, that have been
acquired as part of acquisitions are measured at cost and tested for impairment annually, or if there is an indication that their value
has declined. As of April 30, 2024, the Company determined that the intangible assets associated with its acquisition of MSG Development
Corp. and a website that focused on booking live video calls with retired professional hockey players was impaired, and the Company recorded
an impairment expense of $ 1,048,430 for the year ended April 30, 2024.
The
following table sets forth the major categories of the intangible assts as of April 30, 2024 and 2023.
Schedule
of Intangible Assets
April 30, 2024
April 30, 2023
Acquired users
$ 14,271,836
$ 14,288,695
Acquired brand
532,118
583,429
Acquired IP and Website
-
435,000
Professional practice
-
556,830
Literary works and contracts
-
107,750
Total intangible assets
14,803,954
15,971,704
Less: accumulated amortization
70,949
96,407
Net intangible assets
$ 14,733,005
$ 15,875,297
As
of April 30, 2024, the weighted average remaining useful life for acquired brand is 13 years. Accumulated amortization amounted to $ 70,949
as of April 30, 2024 resulting in net intangible assets of $ 14,733,005 .
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Note
12 – Investments
Beginning
in fiscal 2024, the Company’s funding portal charges issuers a fee of 1% of the equity securities sold on the funding portal, along
with a fee of 4.9% of the cash proceeds from the sale of these securities. The value of the 1% equity fee ranged from $117, from an issuer
that raised approximately $11,700, to $44,945 from an issuer that raised approximately $4,494,500. As of April 30, 2024, the Company
received equity securities from 30 issuers, valued at a total of $97,700, which resulted in non-cash revenue of $97,700 for the year
ended April 30, 2024.
In
March 2024, the Company received 2,440,000 units of StockText LLC as a payment for services rendered in conjunction with a crowdfunding
offering. The units are valued at $ 0.50 per unit based on a sales price of $ 0.50 per unit on an online funding portal. The receipt of
the units satisfied an accounts receivable balance of $ 1,220,000 . As of April 30, 2024, the Company owned 2,440,000 units which are valued
at $ 1,220,000 .
In
March 2024, the Company received 2,816,154 units of Fantize LLC as a payment for services rendered in conjunction with a crowdfunding
offering. The units are valued at $ 0.39 per unit based on a sales price of $ 0.39 per unit on an online funding portal. The receipt of
the units satisfied an accounts receivable balance of $ 1,110,000 . As of April 30, 2024, the Company owned 2,816,154 units which are valued
at $ 1,110,000 .
In
February 2024, the Company received 2,816,154 units of AceHedge LLC as a payment for services rendered in conjunction with a crowdfunding
offering. The units are valued at $ 0.39 per unit based on a sales price of $ 0.39 per unit on an online funding portal. The receipt of
the units satisfied an accounts receivable balance of $ 1,110,000 . As of April 30, 2024, the Company owned 2,816,154 units which are valued
at $ 1,110,000 .
In
May 2023, the Company received 2,853,659 units of RealWorld LLC as a payment for services rendered in conjunction with a crowdfunding
offering. The units are valued at $ 0.41 per unit based on a sales price of $ 0.41 per unit on an online funding portal. The receipt of
the units satisfied an accounts receivable balance of $ 1,170,000 . As of April 30, 2024, the Company owned 2,853,659 units which are valued
at $ 1,170,000 .
In
April 2023, the Company received 2,853,659 units of HeadFarm LLC as a payment for services rendered in conjunction with a crowdfunding
offering. The units are valued at $ 0.41 per unit based on a sales price of $ 0.41 per unit on an online funding portal. The receipt of
the units satisfied an accounts receivable balance of $ 1,170,000 . As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 2,853,659 units which
are valued at $ 1,170,000 .
In
April 2023, the Company received 2,853,659 units of CupCrew LLC as a payment for services rendered in conjunction with a crowdfunding
offering. The units are valued at $ 0.41 per unit based on a sales price of $ 0.41 per unit on an online funding portal. The receipt of
the units satisfied an accounts receivable balance of $ 1,170,000 . As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 2,853,659 units which
are valued at $ 1,170,000 .
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In
April 2023, the Company received 2,853,659 units of CountSharp LLC as a payment for services rendered in conjunction with a crowdfunding
offering. The units are valued at $ 0.41 per unit based on a sales price of $ 0.41 per unit on an online funding portal. The receipt of
the units satisfied an accounts receivable balance of $ 1,170,000 . As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 2,853,659 units which
are valued at $ 1,170,000 .
In
January 2023, the Company received 2,100,000 units of Dark LLC as a payment for services rendered in conjunction with a crowdfunding
offering. The units are valued at $ 1.00 per unit based on a sales price of $ 1.00 per unit on an online funding portal. The receipt of
the units satisfied an accounts receivable balance of $ 2,100,000 . As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 2,100,000 units which
are valued at $ 2,100,000 .
In
August 2022, the Company received 1,911,765 units of NetWire LLC as a payment for services rendered in conjunction with a crowdfunding
offering. The units are valued at $ 0.68 per unit based on a sales price of $ 0.68 per unit on an online funding portal. The receipt of
the units satisfied an accounts receivable balance of $ 1,300,000 . As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 1,911,765 units which
are valued at $ 1,300,000 .
In
May 2022, the Company received 1,764,706 units of Reper LLC as a payment for services rendered in conjunction with a crowdfunding offering.
The units are valued at $ 0.68 per unit based on a sales price of $ 0.68 per unit on an online funding portal. The receipt of the units
satisfied an accounts receivable balance of $ 1,200,000 . As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 1,764,706 units which are valued
at $ 1,200,000 .
In
April 2022, the Company received 3,000,000 units of Cust Corp. as a payment for services rendered in conjunction with a crowdfunding
offering. The units are valued at $ 0.40 per unit based on a sales price of $ 0.40 per unit on an online funding portal. The receipt of
the units satisfied an accounts receivable balance of $ 1,200,000 . As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 3,000,000 units which
are valued at $ 1,200,000 .
In
January 2022, the Company received 1,700,000 units of ScanHash LLC as a payment for services rendered in conjunction with a crowdfunding
offering. The units are valued at $ 0.25 per unit based on a sales price of $ 0.25 per unit on an online funding portal. The receipt of
the units satisfied $ 425,000 of an accounts receivable balance. As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 1,700,000 units which
are valued at $ 425,000 .
In
January 2022, the Company received 2,850,000 units of Hiveskill LLC as payment for services rendered in conjunction with a crowdfunding
offering. The units are valued at $ 0.25 per unit based on a sales price of $ 0.25 per unit on an online funding portal. The receipt of
the units satisfied an accounts receivable balance of $ 712,500 . As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 2,850,000 units which
are valued at $ 712,500 .
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In
fiscal 2022, the Company purchased a 10 % interest, or 400 shares of common stock, in Caesar Media Group Inc. (“Caesar”) for
an initial purchase price of 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, valued at $ 500,000 . Caesar is a marketing and technology
solutions provider. The purchase agreement included additional contractual requirements for the Company and Caesar, including the issuance
of an additional 150,000 shares of common stock of the Company over a two-year period, which have all been issued as of October 31, 2023.
As of April 30, 2024, there have been no observable price changes in the value of the Caesar’s common stock and the Company has
valued its ownership in Caesar at cost, which amounted to $ 1,999,128 as of April 30, 2024, and $ 1,632,752 as of April 30, 2023.
In
May 2020, the Company entered a consulting contract with Watch Party LLC (“WP”), which allowed the Company to receive 110,000
membership interest units of WP in return for consulting services. The Company earned 97,500 membership interest units in the quarter
ended July 31, 2020. The WP units are valued at $ 2.14 per unit based on a sales price of $ 2.14 per unit on an online funding portal.
As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 110,000 WP units, which are valued at $ 440,000 .
In
May 2020, the Company entered a consulting contract with ChipBrain LLC (“Chip”), which allowed the Company to receive 710,200
membership interest units of Chip in return for consulting services. The Chip units were initially valued at $ 0.93 per unit based on
a sales price of $ 0.93 per unit on an online funding portal. Subsequently, Chip sold identical units for $ 2.40 per unit, and as of April
30, 2024 and 2023, the 710,200 units owned by the Company are valued at $ 3,366,348 .
In
May 2020, the Company entered a consulting contract with a related party, Zelgor Inc. (“Zelgor”), which allowed the Company
to receive 1,400,000 shares of common stock of Zelgor in return for consulting services. The Zelgor shares are valued at $ 1.00 per share
based on a sales price of $ 1.00 per share on an online funding portal. As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 1,400,000 shares
which are valued at $ 1,400,000 .
On
January 2, 2020, the Company entered a consulting contract with Deuce Drone LLC (“Drone”), which allowed the Company to receive
2,350,000 membership interest units of Drone in return for consulting services. The Drone units were originally valued at $ 0.35 per unit
based on a sales price of $ 0.35 per unit when the units were earned, or $ 822,500 . Drone subsequently sold identical Drone units for $ 1.00
per unit on an online funding portal and as of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the units owned by the Company are valued at $ 2,350,000 .
In
August 2019, the Company entered into a consulting contract with KingsCrowd LLC (“KingsCrowd”), which allowed the Company
to receive 300,000 membership interest units of KingsCrowd in return for consulting services. The KingsCrowd units were valued at $ 1.80
per unit based on a sales price of $ 1.80 per unit when the units were earned, or $ 540,000 . In December 2020, KingsCrowd converted from
a limited liability company to a corporation to facilitate raising capital under Regulation A. KingsCrowd filed a Form 1-A Offering Statement
under the Securities Act of 1933 and sold shares at $ 1.00 per share. In connection with the conversion to a corporation, each membership
interest unit converted into 12.71915 shares of common stock. The Company sold 606,060 shares of KingsCrowd in June 2022 for proceeds
of $ 200,000 and recorded a realized loss on the sale of the investment of $ 406,060 . KingsCrowd filed a post qualification offering circular
amendment on July 21, 2022 and continued to sell shares of common stock to the public for $ 1.00 per share. On March 1, 2024, KingsCrowd
filed a Form 1-SA that disclosed it had sold shares of common stock at a price of $ 0.16 per share and on March 5, 2024, KingsCrowd filed
a Form C offering shares of its common stock for sale at a price of $ 0.16 per share. The Company noted this observable price change and
consequently record an unrealized loss on equity securities of $ 2,696,135 for the year ended April 30, 2024. As of April 30, 2024 and
2023, the Company owned 3,209,685 shares of KingsCrowd valued at $ 513,550 and $ 3,209,685 , respectively.
During
fiscal 2019, the Company entered a consulting contract with Systems DE, which allowed the Company to receive up to 1,000 membership interest
units of Systems DE in return for consulting services. The Company earned all 1,000 Systems DE units but sold a portion of the units
in fiscal 2020 at a sales price of $ 91.15 per unit. As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 528 Systems DE, at a value of $ 48,128 .
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In
July 2020 the Company entered a consulting agreement with Vymedic, Inc. for a $ 40,000 fee over a 5-month period. Half the fee was payable
in stock and half was payable in cash. As of April 30,
2024 and 2023, the Company owned 4,000 units, at a value of $ 11,032 .
In
August 2020 the Company entered a consulting agreement with C-Reveal Therapeutics LLC (“CRT”). for a $ 120,000 fee over a
12-month period. $ 50,000 of the fee was payable in CRT units. As of April 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company owned 5,000 units, at a value
of $ 50,000 .
The
following table summarizes the components of investments as of April 30, 2024 and 2023:
Schedule
of Investments
April 30, 2024
April 30, 2023
Systems DE
$ 48,128
$ 48,128
MustWatch LLC
440,000
440,000
Zelgor Inc.
1,400,000
1,400,000
ChipBrain LLC
3,366,348
3,366,348
Vymedic Inc.
11,032
11,032
C-Reveal Therapeutics LLC
50,000
50,000
Deuce Drone LLC
2,350,000
2,350,000
Hiveskill LLC
712,500
712,500
ScanHash LLC
425,000
425,000
Caesar Media Group Inc.
1,999,128
1,632,752
Cust Corp.
1,200,000
1,200,000
Kingscrowd Inc.
513,550
3,209,685
Reper LLC
1,200,000
1,200,000
Dark LLC
2,100,000
2,100,000
Netwire LLC
1,300,000
1,300,000
CountSharp LLC
1,170,000
1,170,000
CupCrew LLC
1,170,000
1,170,000
HeadFarm LLC
1,170,000
1,170,000
RealWorld LLC
1,170,000
—
Acehedge LLC
1,110,000
—
Fantize LLC
1,110,000
—
StockText LLC
1,220,000
—
30 issuers that paid a 1% equity fee to the funding portal
97,700
—
Total
$ 25,333,386
$ 22,955,445
Investment
Owned, at cost
$ 25,333,386
$ 22,955,445
The
above investments in equity securities are within the scope of ASC 321. The Company monitors the investments for any changes in observable
prices from orderly transactions. All investments are initially measured at cost and evaluated for changes in estimated fair value.
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In
accordance with ASC 321, the Company uses the measurement alternative for equity securities without readily determinable fair values.
The table below summarizes the annual and cumulative adjustments for these investments. The Company evaluates these investments for impairment
and adjusts their carrying amounts based on observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of
the same issuer.
Summarizes The Annual And Cumulative Adjustments For Investment
Original Cost
Value at
April 30, 2024
Value at
April 30, 2023
Annual Adjustment 2024
Annual Adjustment 2023
Cumulative Adjustment
Systems DE
$ 234,080
$ 48,128
$ 48,128
$ -
$ -
$ ( 185,952 )
MustWatch LLC
235,400
440,000
440,000
-
204,600
204,600
Zelgor Inc.
1,400,000
1,400,000
1,400,000
-
-
-
ChipBrain LLC
660,486
3,366,348
3,366,348
-
1,661,868
2,705,862
Vymedic Inc.
20,000
11,032
11,032
-
( 8,968 )
( 8,986 )
C-Reveal Therapeutics LLC
50,000
50,000
50,000
-
-
-
Deuce Drone LLC
822,500
2,350,000
2,350,000
-
-
1,527,500
Hiveskill LLC
712,500
712,500
712,500
-
-
-
ScanHash LLC
425,000
425,000
425,000
-
-
-
Caesar Media Group Inc.
1,999,128
1,999,128
1,632,752
-
-
-
Cust Corp.
1,200,000
1,200,000
1,200,000
-
-
-
Kingscrowd Inc.
454,231
513,550
3,209,685
( 2,696,135 )
-
59,319
Reper LLC
1,200,000
1,200,000
1,200,000
-
-
-
Dark LLC
2,100,000
2,100,000
2,100,000
-
-
-
Netwire LLC
1,300,000
1,300,000
1,300,000
-
-
-
CountSharp LLC
1,170,000
1,170,000
1,170,000
-
-
-
CupCrew LLC
1,170,000
1,170,000
1,170,000
-
-
-
HeadFarm LLC
1,170,000
1,170,000
1,170,000
-
-
-
RealWorld LLC
1,170,000
1,170,000
-
-
-
-
Acehedge LLC
1,110,000
1,110,000
-
-
-
-
Fantize LLC
1,110,000
1,110,000
-
-
-
-
StockText LLC
1,220,000
1,220,000
-
-
-
-
30 Issuers as a group
97,700
97,700
-
-
-
-
Total
$ 21,031,025
$ 25,333,386
$ 22,955,445
$ ( 2,696,135 )
$ 1,857,500
$ 4,302,361
Note
13 – Going Concern Matters and Realization of Assets
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction
of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. However, as of April 30, 2024, the Company had negative working capital of $ 2,074,163
and for the year ended April 30 2024, the Company had an operating loss of $ 3,442,388 and net cash used in operating activities amounted
to $ 4,879,838 .
There
can be no assurances that we will be able to achieve a level of revenues adequate to generate sufficient cash flow from operations or
additional financing through private placements, public offerings and/or bank financing necessary to support our working capital requirements.
The Company has recently reduced its operating expenses and has turned its focus to its funding portal business, which generates cash
revenues and has seen a growth in revenues on a year-to-year basis. The Company seeks to operate with lower fixed overhead amounts and
plans to raise money from private placements, public offerings and/or bank financing. The Company’s management has determined,
based on its recent history and the negative cash flow from operations, that it is unlikely that its plan will sufficiently alleviate
or mitigate, to a sufficient level, the relevant conditions or events noted above. To the extent that funds generated from any private
placements, public offerings and/or bank financing, if available, are insufficient, the Company will have to raise additional working
capital. No assurance can be given that additional financing will be available, or if available, will be on acceptable terms. These conditions
raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, the Company’s management
has concluded that there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after
the issuance date of these financial statements. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to achieve its business plan
objectives or be able to achieve or maintain cash-flow-positive operating results. If the Company is unable to generate adequate funds
from operations or raise sufficient additional funds, the Company may not be able to repay its existing debt, continue to operate its
business network, respond to competitive pressures or fund its operations. As a result, the Company may be required to significantly
reduce, reorganize, discontinue or shut down its operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result
from this uncertainty.
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Note
14 – Subsequent Events
The
Company evaluated subsequent events through the date these financial statements were available to be issued.
On
May 24, 2024, the Company’ board of directors (the “Board”) approved an amendment to its articles of incorporation,
as amended, to effect a reverse split of the issued shares of our common stock at a ratio that is not less than 1-for-2 and not greater
than 1-for-100, without reducing the authorized number of shares of its common stock, with the exact ratio to be selected by the Board
in its discretion, and to be effected, if at all, in the sole discretion of the Board, which amendment to our articles of incorporation
and reverse split are subject to approval by the Company’s shareholders The Company’s shareholders approved the reverse split proposal at
a special meeting of shareholders on July 25, 2024. The primary purpose of this proposal was to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing
Rules related to minimum bid price for the Company’s common stock. On July 25, 2024, our Board approved a reverse split ratio of
1-for-70 for the reverse split of the issued shares of our common stock.
On
May 24, 2024, the Company entered inducement offer letter agreements (the “Inducement Letters”) with certain investors (the
“Participating Holders”) that held certain outstanding Series A-2 warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 14,320,000 shares
of the Company’s common stock, par value $ 0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), originally issued to the Participating
Investors on December 27, 2023 (the “Existing Warrants”). The Series A-2 Warrants had an exercise price of $ 0.25 per share.
Pursuant
to the Inducement Letters, the Participating Investors agreed to exercise for cash the Existing Warrants at a reduced exercise price
of $ 0.155 per share in partial consideration for the Company’s agreement to issue in a private placement (x) new Series A-3 Common
Stock purchase warrants (the “New Series A-3 Warrants”) to purchase up to 14,320,000 shares of Common Stock (the “New
Series A-3 Warrant Shares”) and (y) new Series A-4 Common Stock Purchase Warrants (the “New Series A-4 Warrants” and,
together with the New Series A-3Warrants, the “New Warrants”) to purchase up to 14,320,000 shares of Common Stock (the “New
Series A-4 Warrant Shares” and, together with the New Series A-3 Warrant Shares, the “New Warrant Shares”). The New
Warrants are exercisable beginning on the effective dates of stockholder approval of the issuance of the New Warrants and the New Warrant
Shares (the “Initial Exercise Date”) with such warrants expiring on (i) the five year anniversary of the Initial Exercise
Date for the Series A-3 Warrants and (ii) the eighteen month anniversary of the Initial Exercise Date for the Series A-4 Warrants.
The
closing of the transactions contemplated pursuant to the Inducement Letters occurred on May 29, 2024. The Company received aggregate
gross proceeds of $ 2,219,600 from the exercise of the Existing Warrants by the Holders, before deducting placement agent fees and other
expenses payable by the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes.
The
Company engaged H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (“H.C. Wainwright”) to act as its exclusive agent in connection with the transactions
summarized above and paid H.C. Wainwright a cash fee equal to 7.5 % of the aggregate gross proceeds from the exercise of the Existing
Warrants at the reduced exercise price. In addition, the Company (i) reimbursed H.C. Wainwright for $ 50,000 of the fees and expenses
of H.C. Wainwright’s legal counsel and other of its out-of-pocket expenses, and (ii) reimbursed H.C. Wainwright for its non-accountable
expenses in the amount of $ 25,000 . The Company also issued to H.C. Wainwright or its designees placement agent warrants (the “Placement
Agent Warrants”) to purchase up to 2,148,000 shares of Common Stock. The Placement Agent Warrants have the same terms as the New
Warrants, except that the Placement Agent Warrants have an exercise price equal to $ 0.19375 per share and expire on May 29, 2024 .
In
addition to the 14,320,000 shares issued in conjunction with the Inducement Letters, in May 2024 the Company also issued 3,260,000 shares
of Common Stock and received cash proceeds of $ 3,260 , for the exercise of two prefunded warrants. On June 11, 2024, the Company issued
80,000 shares of its Common Stock and received cash proceeds of $ 12,400 , in conjunction with the exercise of a Series A-2 warrant.
In
July 2024, we announced the launch of our beta version of a secondary trading platform through the Templum ATS to a closed group of users.
This secondary trading platform has been designed to provide investors who purchase stock through the Netcapital funding portal with
the potential for secondary trading through access to the Templum ATS.
There
were no other material subsequent events that required recognition or additional disclosure in these financial statements.
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