Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
As
used in this discussion and analysis and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, the “Company”, “we”, “us”
or “our” refer to Malachite Innovations, Inc., a Nevada corporation.
Cautionary
Statement
The
following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Unaudited
Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes thereto contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report. The information
contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is not a complete description of our business or the risks associated with an investment
in our common stock. We urge you to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this Quarterly Report and in
our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our Transition Report on Form
10-KT for the nine months ended December 31, 2021 filed on March 31, 2022, and the related audited financial statements and notes included
therein.
Certain
statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking
statements are projections in respect of future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking
statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “intend,” “expect,”
“plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,”
or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity
or performance to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking
statements. These risks and uncertainties include: general economic and financial market conditions; our ability to obtain additional
financing as necessary; our ability to continue operating as a going concern; any adverse occurrence with respect to our business or;
results of our research and development activities that are less positive than we expect; our ability to bring our intended products
to market; market demand for our intended products; shifts in industry capacity; product development or other initiatives by our competitors;
fluctuations in the availability and costs of raw materials required in our drug development process; other factors beyond our control;
and the other risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Transition Report on Form 10-KT filed with the SEC
on March 31, 2022.
Although
we believe that the expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking statements we make are reasonable, we cannot guarantee
future results, levels of activity or performance. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent
to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed by any forward-looking
statements. As a result, readers should not place undue reliance on any of the forward-looking statements we make in this report. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to revise or update
publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
Company
Overview
Unless
otherwise provided in this Quarterly Report, references to the “Company,” “we,” “us”, and “our”
refer to Malachite Innovations, Inc., a Nevada corporation formed on June 29, 2007 as Legend Mining Inc., and its consolidated subsidiaries.
On October 10, 2011, we completed a merger with our wholly-owned subsidiary, Stevia First Corp., whereby we changed our name from “Legend
Mining Inc.” to “Stevia First Corp.” On July 15, 2016, our Board of Directors and shareholders approved a name change
to “Vitality Biopharma, Inc.” On October 1, 2021, we completed a merger with our wholly-owned subsidiary, Malachite Innovations,
Inc., whereby we changed our name from “Vitality Biopharma, Inc.” to “Malachite Innovations, Inc.”
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Malachite
Innovations is a company focused on improving the health and wellness of people and the planet. We seek to accomplish this objective
through the operation of two wholly-owned subsidiaries: (i) Graphium Biosciences, Inc. which is focused on developing new innovations
targeting the health and wellness of people, with a particular focus on advancing our broad portfolio of over 100 glycosylated cannabinoid
prodrugs and (ii) Daedalus Ecosciences, Inc. which is focused on evaluating new innovations targeting the health and wellness of the
planet through an Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) business strategy, with a particular focus on deploying technological
innovations and eco-friendly solutions to remedy difficult environmental situations in economically challenged communities.
Our
corporate headquarters is located in Cleveland, Ohio. As of June 30, 2022, we employed twenty-one full-time employees, including
eighteen employees of the Range Entities, one cannabinoid research scientist working in our office and laboratory space in Rocklin,
California, and two senior executives of the Company. We also have, in the past, engaged the services of scientific and regulatory
consultants to assist in our research and development activities, which is an approach that provides us with flexible and
experienced resources to advance our corporate objectives while maintaining a relatively lower overhead cost structure.
Graphium
Biosciences, Inc.
Cannaboside
Prodrugs
Our
cannabosides are cannabinoid-glycoside prodrugs, which were discovered through application of the Company’s proprietary enzymatic
bioprocessing technologies that are converted within the body after administration from an inactive molecule into a pharmacologically
active drug. Currently, the Company has produced more than 100 novel cannabosides, including glycosylated tetrahydrocannabinol (THC),
cannabidiol (CBD), cannabidivarin (CBDV) and cannabinol (CBN), that are covered by worldwide patents and patent applications for composition
of matter, method of production and method of use.
A
prodrug is a compound that, after administration, is metabolized into a pharmacologically active drug. Prodrugs are often designed to
improve drug properties and reduce known or expected toxicities and adverse side effects. By using our proprietary enzymatic bioprocessing
technologies, our clinical research team has developed a novel family of prodrugs by combining cannabinoid and glucose molecules. The
resulting compounds, known as cannabosides, have unique commercial applications and patentable compositions of matter, which are separate
and distinct from ordinary cannabinoids. The advantages of cannabosides may include: (i) administration in a convenient oral formulation,
(ii) targeted delivery with release in the colon or large intestine, (iii) improved stability with limited degradation or drug metabolism,
and (iv) delayed release enabling longer-lasting effects and fewer administrations by patients.
Our
proprietary glycosylation process, which results in adding one or more glucose molecules to compounds, may enable our new cannabosides
to act as prodrugs that achieve targeted delivery of the bioactive compounds of cannabinoids to the gastrointestinal tract. Glycosylated
compounds are generally more stable and water soluble, so upon ingestion, we believe they will remain intact and transit through the
esophagus, stomach and upper intestine with limited absorption or degradation from stomach acids. However, once the glycosylated compounds
reach the large intestine, we expect them to encounter glycoside hydrolase enzymes secreted by the human intestinal microbiota that will
cleave the polar glucose residues and release the active cannabinoid compound primarily in the large intestine or colon.
We
have focused our research and development activities on the glycosylation of cannabinoids given their well-known positive effects on
the human endocannabinoid system. Our research and development activities originally focused on the glycosylation of CBD and then later
expanded into the glycosylation of THC. The use of the cannabinoid THC has been shown to provide substantial anti-inflammatory benefits
on the human body, among other benefits, but is limited as a pharmaceutical option given its psychoactive and intoxicating properties.
However, by glycosylating THC, we have learned through initial animal studies that the binding of glucose and THC molecules restricts
the release of THC into the body’s digestive system until the prodrug reaches the large intestine, at which point the glycoside
hydrolase enzymes cleave the glucose from the prodrug and the THC is released in a targeted and restricted manner. Further, we have learned
through our initial animal studies that this targeted release of THC, which could be provided in very low doses to achieve physiologically
beneficial results, serves as an anti-inflammatory agent in the lower gastrointestinal tract and minimizes the amount of THC absorbed
into the blood stream, therefore avoiding the psychoactive and intoxicating properties that hinder the broader pharmaceutical use of
THC.
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We
are developing our THC-glycoside prodrugs for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) because of the targeted release described previously. IBD is a frequently chronic inflammatory condition
where parts of the digestive system become inflamed from an overactive immune response. The disease can lead to irreversible damage to
the gastrointestinal tract and may require surgery to remove affected areas of the intestine. Two major forms of the disease are Crohn’s
disease, which can affect any part of the digestive system, and ulcerative colitis, which often affects the colon or large intestine.
The disease is often unpredictable with periods of painful and debilitating symptoms followed by periods of remission with limited symptoms.
IBS has similar symptoms to IBD, including abdominal pain, but the underlying disease process is quite different. IBS is a functional
gastrointestinal disorder that commonly affects the large intestine and is characterized by abdominal cramping, diarrhea, constipation,
and pain. Currently, patients suffering from IBD are frequently prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs such as steroids, biologics and immunosuppressants,
and patients suffering from IBS are prescribed antibiotics, antidepressants and gastrointestinal motility compounds, all of which often
result in unwanted side effects.
Our
most promising THC-glycoside (VBX-100) is being developed as an oral prodrug for the treatment of IBD and IBS. VBX-100 was selected from
our THC-glycoside portfolio for compatibility with commercial production techniques and the optimal prodrug delivery profile that maximizes
intestinal anti-inflammatory properties while minimizing psychoactive or intoxicating effects. Initial pre-clinical studies on the efficacy
of VBX-100 in animal models have shown favorable outcomes, including reduced inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and no measurable
systemic THC found in tissue examined using highly-sensitive testing equipment.
In
light of our limited financial resources and the significant capital and human resources needed to advance our drug development program
to a revenue-generating stage, we have determined that the value of our cannaboside prodrug assets would likely be maximized through
a strategic transaction such as (i) a sale of Graphium Biosciences or its assets to a biotech partner with the resources necessary to
advance our drug development program, (ii) a private capital raise directly into Graphium Biosciences to secure sufficient funding to
meaningfully advance our drug development program, or (iii) a spin-off of our Graphium Biosciences subsidiary into a new publicly-traded
company infused with sufficient funding to meaningfully advance our drug development program as a new stand-alone company. The Company
is actively exploring all potential strategic alternatives for its drug development assets to maximize shareholder value.
Orphan
Drug Designation
In
January 2018, we filed a request with the FDA’s Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) for an Orphan Drug Designation of
our VBX-100 prodrug for the treatment of pediatric ulcerative colitis. In March 2018, the OOPD denied our request based, in part, on
the FDA’s decision to no longer grant Orphan Drug Designation status to drugs for pediatric subpopulations of common diseases (i.e.,
diseases or conditions with an overall prevalence of over 200,000), unless the use of the drug in the pediatric subpopulation meets the
regulatory criteria for an orphan subset, or the disease in the pediatric subpopulation is considered a different disease from the disease
in the adult population.
In
December 2019, we received a letter from the OOPD informing us that the FDA determined that the Company may be eligible for pediatric-subpopulation
designation because we submitted our original request for an Orphan Drug Designation before the guidance Clarification of Orphan Designation
of Drugs and Biologics for Pediatric Subpopulations of Common Diseases was finalized in July 2018.
Accordingly,
in May 2020, we filed a response letter with the OOPD addressing the other deficiencies noted in the Company’s original submission
in January 2018, which included, among other things (1) support for the prevalence of pediatric ulcerative colitis; (2) our scientific
rationale for the specific animal models used in our pre-clinical animal studies; and (3) more comprehensive supporting documentation
for the use of VBX-100 in pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis. In August 2020, we received a letter from the OOPD informing us
that it was unable to grant our request for an Orphan Drug Designation status because our VBX-100 prodrug was administered before and
after colitis was induced in our in vivo mouse studies, which resulted in the need for more scientific data to support the efficacy
of our VBX-100 prodrug in a treatment-only setting. As a result, we were advised to perform a second in vivo mouse study in which
our VBX-100 prodrug would be administered only after colitis was induced in order to provide a clear indication that the active drug
was released only after ulcerative colitis was present. In May 2021, we completed the treatment-only in vivo mouse study and filed
a supplemental response letter with the OOPD providing the requested in vivo treatment-only mouse study results in support of
our position that VBX-100 may be effective as a treatment for pediatric ulcerative colitis.
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On
August 9, 2021, we received a letter from the OOPD stating that we have been granted Orphan Drug Designation for our glycosylated cannabinoid
VBX-100 for the treatment of pediatric ulcerative colitis. The Company is currently evaluating several regulatory pathways for the advancement
of its VBX-100 prodrug through pre-clinical and clinical studies, including leveraging the benefits of the Orphan Drug Designation granted
by the OOPD.
Daedalus
Ecosciences
Overview
Daedalus
Ecosciences is focused on creating shareholder value by addressing the health and wellness of the planet through an ESG-focused business
strategy, with a particular focus on deploying technological innovations and eco-friendly solutions to remedy difficult environmental
situations in economically challenged communities.
Our
ESG business strategy is based on the foundational principle that sustainability and value creation are interconnected. Rather than evaluating
the merits of an opportunity based solely on the short-term direct profitability of a proposed business initiative, sustainable business
practice takes a holistic approach and considers the environmental, social and financial impacts of that initiative on a wide range of
stakeholders, including shareholders, the environment and local communities. We believe that a strong ESG proposition, properly capitalized,
will help us expand into and create value in new environmentally-focused markets. We also believe that a robust ESG business model can
enhance our investment returns by allocating capital to more promising and more sustainable opportunities.
A
stronger external-value proposition may enable the Company to achieve greater strategic freedom. Given that certain of the ESG business
initiatives under consideration may require governmental approvals or support, we believe that a focus on ESG core principles can ease
regulatory pressures and help reduce the Company’s risk of adverse government action. We also believe that a strong ESG proposition
can help us attract and retain quality employees, enhance employee motivation by instilling a sense of purpose, and increase productivity
overall.
The
Company will require additional capital to successfully pursue its ESG business strategy. While we believe there are an increasing number
of sources of financing available for ESG initiatives, there can be no assurance that the Company will successfully raise the needed
capital. We believe that a commitment to ESG business principles will allow us to generate strong financial returns for shareholders
while also creating long-term environmental and social benefits.
Initially,
we intend to focus our ESG business strategy on acquiring and developing businesses we believe have potential to conserve, protect and
re-purpose the natural environment in those areas in the U.S. that have been negatively impacted by mining. Our business development
strategy will initially focus on the following areas:
●
Land
reclamation
●
Water
treatment and remediation
●
Carbon
footprint reduction
●
Water
usage and conservation
●
Renewable
energy usage
●
Recycling
and disposal practices
●
Green
products, technologies, and infrastructure
●
Relationship
with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other environmental regulatory bodies
We
may also build, invest in or acquire companies that use blockchain, or distributed ledger technology, to account for and verify voluntary-market
carbon credits generated by increased usage of renewable resources or the decreased usage of non-renewable resources to enable a more
efficient and transparent global market for carbon credits. This may include companies (i) developing innovative products or solutions
to reduce or mitigate carbon emissions; (ii) developing technologies that drive blockchain registry of credits or tokens; (iii) issuing
tokens based on registry of carbon credits; and (iv) developing exchange facilities for carbon credits.
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We
believe that the Company is well-positioned from a managerial and operational perspective to pursue these business initiatives given
the experience of management in connection with other successful ventures that are developing and executing various reclamation
and remediation programs at coal mines in Appalachia and creating profitable next-generation eco-friendly initiatives and stable
jobs in local communities previously reliant primarily on the highly cyclical coal mining industry.
Range
Environmental Resources and Range Natural Resources
In
May 2022, we acquired the Range Entities. The Range Entities provide land reclamation, water restoration and environmental consulting
services to mining and non-mining customers throughout the Appalachian region. Our land reclamation services seek to return land to pre-mining
conditions or repurpose the land for natural, commercial, agricultural or recreational use. Our water restoration services seek to improve
rivers, streams and discharges through novel and innovative treatment applications to help customers meet their various regulatory standards
and requirements. The Range Entities also provide environmental consulting services to customers typically in connection with land reclamation
and water restoration projects and as an additional value-add service, sell water treatment chemicals manufactured by third parties to
our customers.
Additional
ESG Opportunities
The
Company is actively pursuing a number of other ESG-focused investment opportunities to advance its mission with a particular focus on
some of the most challenging environmental situations in disadvantaged communities.
Results
of Operations
Three
Months Ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021
Our
net loss during the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $443,186 compared to a net loss of $612,235 for the three months ended June
30, 2021. Our revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $639,359 and our gross profit was $64,952. We had no revenue during
the three months ended June 30, 2021.
During
the three months ended June 30, 2022, we incurred general and administrative expenses in the aggregate amount of $380,326, compared to
$514,437 incurred during the three months ended June 30, 2021 (a decrease of $134,111). General and administrative expenses generally
include corporate overhead, salaries and other compensation costs, financial and administrative contracted services, marketing, consulting
costs and travel expenses. The majority of the decrease in general and administrative costs relates to professional fees which decreased
to $11,790 during the three months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $145,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2021 (a decrease
of $133,210), and stock-based compensation which decreased to $0 during the three months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $39,456
during the three months ended June 30, 2021.
In
addition, during the three months ended June 30, 2022, we incurred research and development costs of $107,823, compared to $97,812 during
the three months ended June 30, 2021 (an increase of $10,011). This increase resulted from an increase in legal fees allocated to research
and development, which increased to $13,961 in the period ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $0 in the period ended June 30, 2021.
During
the three months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded total net other expense in the amount of $19,989, compared to total net other income
recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2021, in the amount of $14. This difference was attributable to the interest expense
of $19,989 incurred during the three months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $0 in the three months ended June 30, 2021.
During
the three months ended June 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $443,186 compared to a net loss of $612,235 during the three months ended
June 30, 2021. The decrease in net loss attributable to common stockholders of $169,049 is primarily due to the gross profit of $64,952
earned during the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to gross profit of $0 earned during the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Additionally, professional fees decreased by $133,210 in the three months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to the three months ended
June 30, 2021.
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Six
Months Ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021
Our
net loss during the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $891,160 compared to a net loss of $972,866 for the six months ended June 30,
2021. Our revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $639,359 and our gross profit was $64,952. We had no revenue or gross
profit during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
During
the six months ended June 30, 2022, we incurred general and administrative expenses in the aggregate amount of $698,267, compared to
$1,101,635 incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2021 (a decrease of $403,368). The majority of the decrease in general and administrative
costs relates to stock-based compensation which decreased to $0 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $130,516 during
the six months ended June 30, 2021, professional fees which decreased to $12,540 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared
to $145,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2021 (a decrease of $132,460), and legal fees, which decreased to $75,000 during the
six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $181,395 during the six months ended June 30, 2021 (a decrease of $106,395).
In
addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2022, we incurred research and development costs of $233,553, compared to $168,449 during
the six months ended June 30, 2021 (an increase of $65,104). This increase resulted from an increase in wages related to research and
development, which increased to $167,836 in the period ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $97,361 in the period ended June 30, 2021
(an increase of $70,475), and legal fees, which increased to $45,578 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, from $0 during the six
months ended June 30, 2021. These costs were offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation which decreased to $0 during the six months
ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $28,333 during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
During
the six months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded total net other expense in the amount of $24,292, compared to total net other income
of $297,218 recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2021. This difference was primarily attributable to the gain on extinguishment
of liabilities of $296,653 recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
During
the six months ended June 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $891,160 compared to a net loss of $972,866 during the six months ended June
30, 2021. The decrease in net loss attributable to common stockholders of $81,706 is primarily due to the recognition of gains on the
extinguishment of liabilities in the amount of $296,653 during the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to no gains recognized during
the six months ended June 30, 2022, offset by a $403,368 decrease in general and administrative expenses during the six months ended
June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, and a $65,104 increase in research and development expenses during the
six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
We
have incurred losses since inception resulting in an accumulated deficit of $50,031,838 as of June 30, 2022.
As
of June 30, 2022, we had total current assets of $2,964,609, comprised primarily of cash in the amount of $1,866,289, and accounts receivable
and other receivables of $1,097,436. Our total current liabilities as of June 30, 2022 were $1,791,448, consisting of $850,000 due under
a revolving credit line, the current portion of our long-term debt in the amount of $392,708, and accounts payable of $548,740, which
includes a $33,440 lease payment attributable to our now-dissolved wholly-owned subsidiary, The Control Center, Inc., for which we are
not responsible. As a result, on June 30, 2022, we had working capital of $1,173,161.
As
of June 30, 2022, we had long-term assets of $2,560,690, which were comprised of net property and equipment of $1,680,438, goodwill of
$751,421, operating lease asset of $119,939, and deposits of $8,892. As of June 30, 2022, we had long-term liabilities of $1,256,652,
which were comprised of long-term debt, net of current portion of $865,674, notes payable of $271,039, and operating lease liability
of $119,939.
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Sources
of Capital
Based
on our current corporate strategy, our total expenditures for the 12 months following June 30, 2022 are expected to be approximately
$1,800,000, which is comprised of general operating and research and development expenses. Based on our cash balance of $1,866,289, $150,000
available under our revolving credit line as of June 30, 2022, $4,830,050 available under our equity financing line, revenues being generated
by the Range Entities, and our estimated total expenditures of approximately $1,800,000 for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2023,
we expect to have sufficient funds to operate our business over the next 12 months. We expect to generate funds from our ESG operations,
but may also seek additional financing and other sources of capital to accelerate the funding and execution of our growth strategy and
value creation plan.
Our
estimated total expenditures for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2023 could increase if we encounter unanticipated expenses in connection
with operating our business as presently planned. In addition, our estimates of the amount of cash necessary to fund our business may
prove to be too low, and we could spend our available financial resources much faster than we currently expect. If we cannot raise the
capital necessary to continue to develop our business, we will be forced to delay, scale back or eliminate some or all of our proposed
operations. If any of these were to occur, there is a substantial risk that our business would fail.
Since
inception, we have primarily funded our operations through equity and debt financings. The Company has revenue earned from its investment
in the Range Entities that we expect will fund their ongoing operations and provide excess cash to fund all or a portion of additional
ESG investments made by Daedalus in the future. We may also supplement our funding through equity and debt financings in the future.
However, sources of additional funds may not be available when needed, on acceptable terms, or at all. If we issue equity or convertible
debt securities to raise additional funds or to fund, in whole or in part, acquisitions
in furtherance of our business strategy, our existing stockholders may experience substantial dilution, and the new equity or debt securities
may have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of our existing stockholders. If we incur additional debt, it may increase
our leverage relative to our earnings or to our equity capitalization, requiring us to pay additional interest expenses. Obtaining commercial
loans, assuming those loans would be available, would increase our liabilities and future cash commitments. If we pursue capital through
alternative sources, such as collaborations or other similar arrangements, we may be forced to relinquish rights to our proprietary glycosylated
cannabinoid technology or other intellectual property and could result in our receipt of only a portion of any revenue that may be generated
from a partnered product or business. Moreover, regardless of the manner in which we seek to raise capital, we may incur substantial
costs in those pursuits, including investment banking fees, legal fees, accounting fees, printing and distribution expenses and other
related costs.
Net
Cash Used in Operating Activities
We
have not historically generated positive cash flows from operating activities. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, net cash used
in operating activities was $845,068 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $1,120,035 for the six months ended June 30,
2021. This decrease was primarily attributable to a gain on extinguishment of liabilities of $296,653 recognized during the six months
ended June 30, 2021, and an increase in accounts payable of $192,628 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, partially offset by a
decrease in the expenses recorded for stock-based compensation related to stock options of $158,849 during the six months ended June
30, 2021. Net cash used in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2022, consisted primarily of a net loss of $891,160
and an increase of unbilled receivables of $230,929, offset by an increase in accounts payable of $192,628 and a decrease in accounts
receivable of $273,412. Net cash used in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2021, consisted primarily of a net
loss of $972,866, and a gain on extinguishment of liabilities of $296,653, partially offset by $158,849 related to stock-based compensation.
Net
Cash Used in Investing Activities
During
the six months ended June 30, 2022, net cash used in investing activities was $1,842,006. Net cash used in investing activities during
the six months ended June 30, 2022, consisted primarily of equipment purchases totaling $1,107,833 and cash paid for the acquisition
of Range Environmental of $750,000. No net cash was used in or provided by investing activities during the six months ended
June 30, 2021.
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Net
Cash Provided By Financing Activities
During
the six months ended June 30, 2022, net cash provided from financing activities was $4,515,020, consisting of $3,000,000 received from
the issuance of common stock and warrants, proceeds of $1,015,020 from long-term debt and $500,000 from a revolving line of credit. During
the six months ended June 30, 2021, no net cash was used in or provided by financing activities.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial
condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources
that would be material to stockholders.
Critical
Accounting Policies
Our
financial statements and accompanying notes included in this report have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted
accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) applied on a consistent basis. The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 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 periods.
We
regularly evaluate the accounting policies and estimates that we use to prepare our financial statements. In general, management’s
estimates are based on historical experience, on information from third party professionals, and on various other assumptions that are
believed to be reasonable under the facts and circumstances. Actual results could differ from the estimates made by management.
We
believe the following critical accounting policies require us to make significant judgments and estimates in the preparation of our consolidated
financial statements included in this report:
Use
of Estimates and Assumptions
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. The more significant
estimates and assumption by management include, among others, assumptions used in valuing assets acquired in business acquisitions, reserves
for accounts receivable, assumptions used in valuing equity instruments issued for services, the valuation allowance for deferred tax
assets, accruals for potential liabilities, and assumptions used in the determination of the Company’s liquidity. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
Stock-Based
Compensation
The
Company periodically issues stock options and restricted stock awards to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions
for services and for financing costs. The Company accounts for such grants issued and vesting based on FASB ASC 718 “Compensation-Stock
Compensation” whereby the value of the award is measured on the date of grant and recognized for employees as compensation expense on
the straight-line basis over the vesting period. Recognition of compensation expense for non-employees is in the same period and manner
as if the Company had paid cash for the services.
Revenue
The
Company’s revenue recognition policies will follow the guidance of FASB ASC 606 “ Revenue from Contracts with Customers .”
FASB ASC 606 creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of contracts, which includes
(1) identifying the contracts or agreements with a customer, (2) identifying our performance obligations in the contract or agreement,
(3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (5) recognizing
revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied.
The Range Entities primarily invoice
customers and recognize revenue on a periodic basis for equipment and labor hours provided to a customer on a particular job based on
an agreed-upon hourly rate sheet or a fixed amount for a project. The Range Entities also invoice customers and recognize revenue for equipment
mobilization fees and materials and supplies required to complete a project. The Range Entities invoice for the sales of chemicals and recognize
revenue when the products are delivered to the customer’s designated site. Costs for equipment, labor and chemicals are generally
expensed as incurred since the projects are generally short-term and not subject to a contract. The Range Entities’ performance obligations
are satisfied at the point in time when the services are performed or when products are received by the customer, which is when the customer
has title and the significant risks and rewards of ownership. The Range Entities do not have any significant financing components as payment
is received within a commercially reasonable time after the point of sale. Costs incurred to obtain a contract will be expensed as incurred
when the amortization period is less than a year. Shipping and handling amounts paid by the customers are included in revenue.
Contract modifications are routine
in the performance of the Range Entities’ contracts. Contracts are often modified to account for changes in contract specifications or
requirements. In most instances, contract modifications are a result of changes in the scope of work, or the products or services required
to complete the contract and are customarily approved in advance by the customer.
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Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
Please
refer to Footnote 1 of the accompanying financial statements for management’s discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not
Applicable.
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