NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION
GrowLife, Inc. (“GrowLife” or the “Company”) is incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The Company was founded in 2012 with the Closing of the Agreement and Plan of Merger with SGT Merger Corporation
.
The Company’s goal of becoming the nation’s largest cultivation facility service provider for the production of organics, herbs and greens and plant-based medicines has not changed. The Company’s mission is to best serve more cultivators in the design, build-out, expansion and maintenance of their facilities with products of high quality, exceptional
value and competitive price. Through a nationwide network of knowledgeable representatives, regional centers and its e-commerce website, GrowLife provides essential and hard-to-find goods including media (i.e., farming soil), industry-leading hydroponics equipment, organic plant nutrients, and thousands more products to specialty grow operations across the United States.
The Company primarily sells through its wholly owned subsidiary, GrowLife Hydroponics, Inc. In addition to the promotion and sales of GrowLife owned brands, GrowLife companies distribute and sell over 3,000 products through its e-commerce distribution channel, Greners.com, and through our regional retail storefronts. GrowLife and its business units are organized and directed
to operate strictly in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
On June 7, 2013, GrowLife Hydroponics completed the purchase of Rocky Mountain Hydroponics, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (“RMC”), and Evergreen Garden Center, LLC, a Maine limited liability company (“EGC”). The effective date of the purchase was June 7, 2013. The Company purchased all of the assets and liabilities of the RMH and EGC
Companies, and their retail hydroponics stores, which are located in Vail and Boulder, Colorado and Portland, Maine. The Company purchased RMC and EGC from Rob Hunt, who was appointed to the then Company’s Board of Directors and President of GrowLife Hydroponics, Inc.
On February 18, 2016, the Company’s common stock resumed unsolicited quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board after receiving clearance from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) on our Form 15c2-11. The Company is currently taking the appropriate steps to uplist to the OTCQB Exchange and resume priced
quotations with market makers as soon as it is able.
NOTE 2
–
GOING CONCERN
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company incurred net losses of $5,688,845 and $86,626,099 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Our net cash used in
operating activities was $1,375,891 and $2,122,577 and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
The Company anticipates that it will record losses from operations for the foreseeable future. As of June 30, 2016, our accumulated deficit was $117,980,410.
The Company has experienced recurring operating losses and negative operating cash flows since inception, and has financed its working capital requirements during this
period primarily through the recurring issuance of convertible notes payable and advances from a related party.
The audit report prepared by our independent registered public accounting firm relating to our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 and filed with the SEC on April 14, 2016 includes an explanatory paragraph expressing the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon obtaining additional working capital. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 3 –
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: ADOPTION OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Basis of Presentation -
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The preparation of these unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
Principles of Consolidation
- The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. Inter-Company items and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
- The Company classifies highly liquid temporary investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased as cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash balances at various financial institutions. Balances at US banks are insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risk for cash on deposit.
Accounts Receivable and Revenue -
Revenue is recognized on the sale of a product when the product is shipped, which is when the risk of loss transfers to our customers, the fee is fixed and determinable, and collection of the sale is reasonably assured. A product is not shipped without an order from the customer and the completion
of credit acceptance procedures. The majority of our sales are cash or credit card; however, we occasionally extend terms to our customers. Accounts receivable are reviewed periodically for collectability.
Inventories -
Inventories are recorded on a first in first out basis. Inventory consists of raw materials, purchased finished goods and components held for resale. Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market. The reserve for inventory was $20,000 as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
Property and Equipment -
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Assets acquired held under capital leases are initially recorded at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments discounted at the implicit interest rate or the fair value of the asset. Major improvements and betterments are capitalized. Maintenance
and repairs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of five years. Assets acquired under capital lease are depreciated over the lesser of the useful life or the lease term. At the time of retirement or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets -
The Company evaluates the carrying value of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets during the fourth quarter of each year and between annual evaluations if events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying
amount. Such circumstances could include, but are not limited to (1) a significant adverse change in legal factors or in business climate, (2) unanticipated competition, (3) an adverse action or assessment by a regulator, (4) continued losses from operations, (5) continued negative cash flows from operations, and (6) the suspension of trading of the Company’s securities. When evaluating whether goodwill is impaired, the Company compares the fair value of the reporting unit to which the goodwill is assigned
to the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill. The fair value of the reporting unit is estimated using a combination of the income, or discounted cash flows, approach and the market approach, which utilizes comparable companies’ data. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then the amount of the impairment loss must be measured. The impairment loss would be calculated by comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill to its carrying amount. In
calculating the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the other assets and liabilities of that unit based on their fair values. The excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amount assigned to its other assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill.
The Company amortizes the cost of other intangible assets over their estimated useful lives, which range up to ten years, unless such lives are deemed indefinite. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year for impairment, or more often if indicators warrant.
Long Lived Assets
– The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment annually or when changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets under certain circumstances are reported at the lower of carrying amount or
fair value. Assets to be disposed of and assets not expected to provide any future service potential to the Company are recorded at the lower of carrying amount or fair value (less the projected cost associated with selling the asset). To the extent carrying values exceed fair values, an impairment loss is recognized in operating results.
Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments -
ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency
of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 - Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
The carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, investment in a related party, accounts payables, accrued expenses, due to related party, notes payable, and convertible notes approximates their fair values due to their short-term maturities.
Derivative financial instruments -
The Company evaluates all of its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair
value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the consolidated statements of operations. For stock-based derivative financial instruments, the Company uses a weighted average Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model to value the derivative instruments at inception and on subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluated at the end of each reporting
period. Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument could be required within twelve months of the balance sheet date.
Sales Returns -
We allow customers to return defective products when they meet certain established criteria as outlined in our sales terms and conditions. It is our practice to regularly review and revise, when deemed necessary, our estimates of sales returns, which are based primarily on actual historical return rates. We record
estimated sales returns as reductions to sales, cost of goods sold, and accounts receivable and an increase to inventory. Returned products which are recorded as inventory are valued based upon the amount we expect to realize upon its subsequent disposition. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there was no reserve for sales returns, which are minimal based upon our historical experience.
Stock Based Compensation
- The Company has share-based compensation plans under which employees, consultants, suppliers and directors may be granted restricted stock, as well as options and warrants to purchase shares of Company common stock at the fair market value at the time of grant. Stock-based compensation
cost to employees is measured by the Company at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, over the requisite service period under ASC 718. For options issued to employees, the Company recognizes stock compensation costs utilizing the fair value methodology over the related period of benefit. Grants of stock to non-employees and other parties are accounted for in accordance with the ASC 505.
Net (Loss) Per Share -
Under the provisions of ASC 260, “Earnings per Share,” basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the periods presented. Diluted net loss per share
reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that would then share in the income of the Company, subject to anti-dilution limitations. The common stock equivalents have not been included as they are anti-dilutive.
As of June 30, 2016, there are also (i) stock option grants outstanding for the purchase of 24,010,000 common shares at a $0.023 average strike
price; (ii) warrants for the purchase of 565.0 million common shares at a $0.032 average exercise price; (iii) 167,766,143
shares related to convertible debt that can be converted at 0.007 per share; and (iv) 6.0 million shares that may be issued to a former executive related to a severance agreement. In addition, we have an unknown number of common shares to be issued under the
TCA Global Credit Master Fund LP
and
Chicago Venture Partners,
L.P.
financing agreements. As of June 30, 2015, there were stock options outstanding for the purchase of 40,720,000 common shares, warrants for the purchase of 565,000,000 common shares, 225,241,714 shares related to convertible debt and 6,000,000 of shares which we may have to issue under a settlement agreement which could potentially dilute future earnings per share.
Dividend Policy
- The Company has never paid any cash dividends and intends, for the foreseeable future, to retain any future earnings for the development of our business. Our future dividend policy will be determined by the board of directors on the basis of various factors, including
our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements and investment opportunities.
Use of Estimates -
In preparing these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial
statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates and assumptions included in our consolidated financial statements relate to the valuation of long-lived assets, estimates of sales returns, inventory reserves and accruals for potential liabilities, and valuation assumptions related to derivative liability, equity instruments and share based compensation.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under study by standard setting organizations and various regulatory agencies. Due to the tentative and preliminary nature of those proposed standards, management has not determined whether implementation of such proposed standards would be material to our consolidated financial
statements.
NOTE 4 – TRANSACTIONS WITH CANX USA, LLC AND LOGIC WORKS LLC
Transactions with CANX, LLC and Logic Works LLC
On July 10, 2014, the Company closed a Waiver and Modification Agreement, Amended and Restated Joint Venture Agreement, Secured Credit Facility and Secured Convertible Note with CANX, and Logic Works, a lender and shareholder of the Company. The Agreements require the filing of a registration statement on Form S-1 within 10 days of the filing of the Company’s Form
10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2014. Due to the Company’s grey sheet trading status and other issues, the Company did not file the registration statement.
Previously, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with CANX, a Nevada limited liability company. Under the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement, the Company and CANX formed Organic Growth International, LLC (“OGI”), a Nevada limited liability company, for the purpose of expanding the Company’s operations in its current retail hydroponic
businesses and in other synergistic business verticals and facilitating additional funding for commercially financeable transactions of up to $40,000,000.
The Company initially owned a non-dilutive 45% share of OGI and the Company may acquire a controlling share of OGI as provided in the Joint Venture Agreement. In accordance with the Joint Venture Agreement, the Company and CANX entered into a Warrant Agreement whereby the Company delivered to CANX a warrant to purchase 140,000,000 shares of the Company common stock that
is convertible at $0.033 per share, subject to adjustment as provided in the warrant. The five year warrant expires November 18, 2018. Also in accordance with the Joint Venture Agreement, on February 7, 2014 the Company issued an additional warrant to purchase 100,000,000 shares of our common stock that is convertible at $0.033 per share, subject to adjustment as provided in the warrant. The five year warrant expires February 6, 2019.
Waiver and Modification Agreement
The Company entered into a Waiver and Modification Agreement dated June 25, 2014 with Logic Works whereby the 7% Convertible Note with Logic Works dated December 20, 2013 was modified to provide for (i) a waiver of the default under the 7% Convertible Note; (ii) a conversion price which is the lesser of (A) $0.025 or (B) twenty percent (20%) of the average of the three
(3) lowest daily VWAPs occurring during the twenty (20) consecutive Trading Days immediately preceding the applicable Conversion Date on which the Holder elects to convert all or part of this Note; (iii) the filing of a registration statement on Form S-1 within 10 days of the filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2014; and (iv) continuing interest of 24% per annum. Due to the Company’s grey sheet trading status and other issues, the Company did not file the registration statement.
This 20% of the average should be 70% and the Parties are working to resolve this issue.
Amended and Restated Joint Venture Agreement
The Company entered into an Amended and Restated Joint Venture Agreement dated July 1, 2014 with CANX whereby the Joint Venture Agreement dated November 19, 2013 was modified to provide for (i) up to $12,000,000 in conditional financing subject to review by GrowLife and approval by OGI for business growth development opportunities in the legal cannabis industry for up
to nine months, subject to extension; (ii) up to $10,000,000 in working capital loans, with each loaning requiring approval in advance by CANX; (iii) confirmed that the five year warrants, subject to adjustment, at $0.033 per share for the purchase of 140,000,000 and 100,000,000 were fully earned and were not considered compensation for tax purposes by the Company; (iv) granted CANX five year warrants, subject to adjustment, to purchase 300,000,000 shares of common stock at the fair market price of $0.033 per
share as determined by an independent appraisal; (v) warrants as defined in the Agreement related to the achievement of OGI milestones; (vi) a four year term, subject to adjustment and (vi) the filing of a registration statement on Form S-1 within 10 days of the filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2014. Due to the Company’s grey sheet trading status and other issues, the Company did not file the registration statement.
Secured Convertible Note and Secured Credit Facility
The Company entered into a Secured Convertible Note and Secured Credit Facility dated June 25, 2014 with Logic Works whereby Logic Works agreed to provide up to $500,000 in funding. Each funding requires approval in advance by Logic Works, provides for interest at 6% with a default interest of 24% per annum and requires repayment by June 26, 2016. The Note is convertible
into common stock of the Company at the lesser of $0.0070 or (B) twenty percent (20%) of the average of the three (3) lowest daily VWAPs occurring during the twenty (20) consecutive Trading Days immediately preceding the applicable conversion date on which Logic Works elects to convert all or part of this 6% Convertible Note, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. The 6% Convertible Note is collateralized by the assets of the Company.
The Company also has agreed
to file a registration statement on Form S-1 within 10 days of the filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and have the registration statement declared effective within ninety days of the filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2014. Due to the Company’s grey sheet trading status and other issues, the Company did not file the registration statement.
On July 10, 2014, the Company closed a Waiver and Modification Agreement, Amended and Restated Joint Venture Agreement, Secured Credit Facility and Secured Convertible Note with CANX, and Logic Works, a lender and shareholder of the Company. As of December 31, 2014, the Company has borrowed $350,000 under the Secured Convertible Note and Secured Credit Facility dated June
25, 2014 with Logic Works.
OGI was incorporated on January 7, 2014 in the State of Nevada and had no business activities as of June 30, 2016.
NOTE 5 – INVENTORY
Inventory as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 consists of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finished goods
|
$
497,052
|
$
418,439
|
Inventory reserve
|
(20,000
)
|
(20,000
)
|
Total
|
$
477,052
|
$
398,439
|
Finished goods inventory relates to product at the Company’s retail stores, which is product purchased from distributors, and in some cases directly from the manufacturer, and resold at our stores.
The Company reviews its inventory on a periodic basis to identify products that are slow moving and/or obsolete, and if such products are identified, the Company records the appropriate inventory impairment charge at such time.
NOTE 6– INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets as of June 30, 2016 consisted of the following:
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Estimated
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|
|
|
Intangible Assets:
|
Useful Lives
|
|
|
|
RMH/EGC acquisition- customer contracts
|
5 years
|
$
366,000
|
$
(225,700
)
|
$
140,300
|
Greners acquisition- customer contracts
|
5 years
|
230,000
|
(179,970
)
|
50,030
|
Phototron acquisition- customer contracts
|
5 years
|
215,000
|
(215,000
)
|
-
|
Soja, Inc. (Urban Garden Supply) acquisition- customer contracts
|
5 years
|
60,000
|
(60,000
)
|
-
|
Total intangible assets
|
|
$
871,000
|
$
(680,670
)
|
$
190,330
|
Total amortization expense was $53,274 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
The fair value of the assets acquired detailed above, estimated by using a discounted cash flow approach based on future economic benefits associated with agreements with customers, or through expected continued business activities with its customers. In summary, the estimate was based on a projected income approach and related discounted cash flows over
five years, with applicable risk factors assigned to assumptions in the forecasted results.
NOTE 7 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE, NET
Convertible notes payable as of June 30, 2016 consisted of the following:
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|
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|
|
|
|
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6% Senior secured convertible notes (2012)
|
$
103,680
|
$
128,742
|
$
-
|
$
232,422
|
6% Secured convertible note (2014)
|
350,000
|
41,112
|
-
|
391,112
|
7% Convertible note ($850,000)
|
250,000
|
134,055
|
-
|
384,055
|
7% Convertible note ($1,000,000)
|
18,573
|
148,200
|
-
|
166,773
|
Replacement debenture with TCA ($2,830,210)
|
2,756,210
|
84,736
|
(974,018
)
|
1,866,928
|
10% OID Convertible Promissory Note with Chicago Venture Partners, L.P.
|
577,748
|
-
|
(292,363
)
|
285,385
|
|
$
4,056,211
|
$
536,845
|
$
(1,266,381
)
|
$
3,326,675
|
Convertible notes payable as of December 31, 2015 consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6% Senior secured convertible notes (2012)
|
$
413,680
|
$
172,494
|
$
-
|
$
586,174
|
6% Secured convertible note (2014)
|
350,000
|
30,641
|
(83,924
)
|
296,717
|
7% Convertible note ($850,000)
|
250,000
|
104,137
|
-
|
354,137
|
7% Convertible note ($1,000,000)
|
250,000
|
134,469
|
-
|
384,469
|
18% Senior secured redeemable convertible debenture ($1,150,000)
|
1,150,000
|
68,510
|
(552,139
)
|
666,371
|
|
$
2,413,680
|
$
510,251
|
$
(636,063
)
|
$
2,287,868
|
Several of the Company’s convertible promissory notes remain outstanding beyond their respective maturity dates. This may trigger an event of default under the respective agreements. The Company is working with these noteholders to convert their notes into common stock and intends to resolve these outstanding issues as soon as practicable.
As
a result, the Company accrued interest on these notes at the default rates. Furthermore, as a result of being in default on these notes, the Holders could, at their sole discretion, call these notes. Although no such action has been taken by the Holders, the Company classified these notes as a current liability as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
6% Senior Secured Convertible Notes Payable (2012)
On September 28, 2012, the Company entered into an Amendment and Exchange Agreement with investors, including Sterling Scott, our then CEO. The Exchange Agreement provided for the issuance of new 6% Senior Secured Convertible Notes that replaced the 6% Senior Secured Convertible Notes that were previously issued during 2012. The 6% Notes accrued interest at the rate of
6% per annum and had a maturity date of April 15, 2015. No cash payments were required; however, accrued interest was due at maturity. In the event of a default the investors may declare the entire principal and accrued interest to be due and payable. Default interest accrued at the rate of 12% per annum. The 6% Notes were secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and were convertible into common stock at the rate of $0.007 per share. The Company determined that the conversion feature was a beneficial
conversion feature.
As of September 10, 2014, the outstanding principal balance on Mr. Scott’s 6% convertible note was $413,680 and accrued interest were sold to two parties not related to us. On April 27, 2015, the Company entered into Amendment One of the Amended and Restated 6% Senior Secured Convertible Note, which increased the interest rate to 12% effective April 8, 2014 and extended
the maturity to September 15, 2015.
On July 9, 2015, the two investors each entered into Amendment Two
of the Amended and Restated 6% Senior Secured Convertible Note
which provide for an increase in the interest rate from 6% to 10% and the default interest rate from 12% to 20% on the 6% Senior Secured Convertible Notes for so long as the Company
remains in technical default on said notes due to its delisting from its Primary Trading Market April 2014. The Company further agreed that said 20% default interest will be applied to the date of default on April 10, 2014 and continuing through the present.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded interest expense of $100,825 and $20,486 of non-cash interest expense related to the amortization of the debt discount associated with these 6% convertible notes, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the outstanding principal on these 6% convertible notes was $413,680, accrued interest was $172,494, and unamortized
debt discount was $0, which results in a net amount of $586,174.
During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company recorded interest expense of $23,726 related to these 6% convertible notes. Two investors converted principal and interest of $310,000 and $67,478, respectively, into shares of the Company’s common stock at a per share conversion price of $0.007. As of June 30, 2016, the outstanding principal on these 6% convertible
notes was $103,680, accrued interest was $128,742, and unamortized debt discount was $0, which results in a net amount of $232,422.
6% Secured Convertible Note and Secured Credit Facility (2014)
The Company entered into a Secured Convertible Note and Secured Credit Facility dated June 25, 2014 with Logic Works whereby Logic Works agreed to provide up to $500,000 in funding. Each funding requires approval in advance by Logic Works, provided for interest at 6% with a default interest of 24% per annum and requires repayment by June 26, 2016. The Note is convertible
into common stock of the Company at the lesser of $0.007 or (B) twenty percent (20%) of the average of the three (3) lowest daily VWAPs occurring during the twenty (20) consecutive Trading Days immediately preceding the applicable conversion date on which Logic Works elects to convert all or part of this 6% Convertible Note, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note. The 6% Convertible Note is collateralized by the assets of the Company.
The Company also agreed
to file a registration statement on Form S-1 within 10 days of the filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and have the registration statement declared effective within ninety days of the filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2014. Due to the Company’s grey sheet trading status and other issues, the Company did not file the registration statement.
On July 10, 2014, the Company closed a Waiver and Modification Agreement, Amended and Restated Joint Venture Agreement, Secured Credit Facility and Secured Convertible Note with CANX, and Logic Works, a lender and shareholder of the Company.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded interest expense of $21,000 and $177,384 of non-cash interest expense related to the amortization of the debt discount associated with these 6% convertible notes, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the Company has borrowed $350,000 under the Secured Convertible Note and Secured Credit Facility, accrued interest
was $30,641 and the unamortized debt discount was $83,924, which results in a net amount of $296,717.
During the six months June 30, 2016, the Company recorded interest expense of $5,236 and $83,924 of non-cash interest expense related to the amortization of the debt discount associated with this 6% convertible note, respectively. As of June 30, 2016, the Company has borrowed $350,000 under the Secured Convertible Note and Secured Credit Facility, accrued interest was
$41,112 and the unamortized debt discount was $0, which results in a net amount of $391,112.
7% Convertible Notes Payable
On October 11, 2013, the Company issued 7% Convertible Notes in the aggregate amount of $850,000 to investors, including $250,000 to Forglen LLC. The Note was due September 30, 2015. All other Notes were converted in 2014. On
July 14, 2014, the Board of Directors approved a Settlement Agreement and Waiver of Default dated June
19, 2014 with Forglen related to the 7% Convertible Note. The Company cancelled the April 9, 2014 conversion as a result of the SEC suspension in the trading of the Company’s securities and Forglen has $250,000 of principal and interest outstanding on its note payable as of December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2016. The current annual rate of interest is 24% per annum. The conversion price is $0.007 per share. The Company determined that the conversion feature was a beneficial conversion feature.
On December 20, 2013, the Company issued 7% Convertible Notes for $1,000,000, including $500,000 from Logic Works LLC. The principal balance due to Logic Works of $250,000 was due September 30, 2015. The current annual rate of interest is 24% per annum. The conversion price is $0.007 per share. The Company determined that the conversion feature was a beneficial conversion
feature.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded interest expense of $120,165 and $196,032 of non-cash interest expense related to the amortization of the debt discount associated with these 7% convertible notes, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the outstanding principal on these 7% convertible notes was $500,000, accrued interest was $238,606, and unamortized
debt discount was $0, which results in a net amount of $738,606.
During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company recorded interest expense of $43,649 related to these 7% convertible notes. Logic Works converted principal of $231,427 into shares of the Company’s common stock at a per share conversion price of $0.007. As of June 30, 2016, the outstanding principal on these 7% convertible notes was $268,573, accrued interest
was $282,255, and unamortized debt discount was $0, which results in a net amount of $550,828.
Funding from TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP (“TCA”)
The First TCA SPA
.
On July 9, 2015, the Company closed a Securities Purchase Agreement and related agreements with
TCA Global Credit Master Fund LP (“TCA”),
an accredited investor, whereby the Company agreed to sell and TCA agreed to purchase up
to $3,000,000
of senior secured convertible, redeemable debentures, of which $700,000 was purchased on July 9, 2015 and up to $2,300,000 may be purchased in additional closings. The closing of the transaction (the “First TCA SPA”) occurred on July 9, 2015. Effective as of May 4, 2016, the Company and TCA entered into a First Amendment to the First TCA SPA whereby the parties agreed to amend
the terms of the First TCA SPA in exchange for TCA’s forbearance of existing defaults by the Company.
The Second TCA SPA
. On August 6, 2015, the Company closed a second Securities Purchase Agreement and related agreements with
TCA
whereby the Company agreed to sell and TCA agreed to purchase a $100,000 senior secured convertible redeemable debenture
and the Company agreed to issue and sell to TCA, from time to time, and TCA agreed to purchase from the Company up to $3,000,000 of the Company’s common stock pursuant to a committed equity facility. The closing of the transaction (the “Second TCA SPA”) occurred on August 6, 2015. On April 11, 2016, the Company agreed with TCA to mutually terminate the Second TCA SPA.
Amendment to the First TCA SPA
. On October 27, 2015, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Securities Purchase Agreement and related agreements with TCA whereby the Company agreed to sell, and TCA agreed to purchase $350,000 of senior secured convertible, redeemable debentures. This was an amendment to the First
TCA SPA (the “Amendment to the First TCA SPA”.) As of October 27, 2015, the Company sold $1,050,000 in Debentures to TCA and up to $1,950,000 in Debentures remain for sale by the Company. The closing of the Amendment to the First TCA SPA occurred on October 27, 2015. In addition, TCA has advanced the Company an additional $100,000 for a total of $1,150.000.
Issuance of Preferred Stock to TCA
. Also, on October 21, 2015 the Company issued 150,000 Series B Preferred Stock at a stated value equal to $10.00 per share to TCA.
The Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into common stock by dividing the stated value of the shares being converted by 100%
of the average of the five (5) lowest closing bid prices for the common stock during the ten (10) consecutive trading days immediately preceding the conversion date as quoted by Bloomberg, LP.
On October 21, 2015, we also issued 51 shares of Series C Preferred Stock at $0.0001 par value per share to TCA. The Series C Preferred Stock is not convertible into our common stock.
In the event of a default under the Amended and Restated TCA Transaction Documents, TCA can exercise
voting control over our common stock with their Series C Preferred Stock voting rights.
TCA’s Forbearance
. Due to the Company’s default on its repayment obligations under the TCA SPA’s and related documents, the parties agreed to restructure the SPA’s whereby TCA agreed to forbear from enforcement of our defaults and to restructure a payment
schedule for repayment of debt under the SPAs. The Company defaulted because our operating results were not as expected and the Company was unable to generate sufficient revenue through its business operations to serve the TCA debt. Specifically, the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Securities Purchase Agreement made the following material modifications to the existing SPA’s:
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All unpaid debentures were modified as described in more detail below.
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Payments on the debentures shall be made by (i) debt purchase agreement(s) to be entered into by TCA, (ii) through proceeds raised from the transaction(s) with Chicago Venture; or (iii) by the Company directly.
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The due date of the debentures was extended to April 28, 2018.
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TCA agreed that it shall not enforce and shall forbear from pursuing enforcement of any existing defaults by us unless and until a future Company default occurs.
In furtherance of TCA’s forbearance, effective as of May 4, 2016, the Company issued Second Replacement Debenture A in the principal amount of $150,000 and Second Replacement Debenture B in the principal amount of $2,681,210 (collectively, the “Second Replacement Debentures”).
Per the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Securities Purchase Agreement, the Second Replacement Debentures were combined, and apportioned into two separate replacement debentures. The Second Replacement Debentures were intended to act in substitution for and to supersede the debentures in their entirety. It was the intent of the Company
and TCA that while the Second Replacement Debentures replace and supersede the debentures, in their entirety, they were not in payment or satisfaction of the debentures, but rather were the substitute of one evidence of debt for another without any intent to extinguish the old debt. The maximum number of shares subject to conversion under the Second Replacement Debentures is 211,900,000. This is an approximation. The estimation of the maximum number of shares issuable upon the conversion of the Second Replacement
Debentures was calculated
using an estimated average price of $.013 per share.
The Second Replacement Debentures contemplate TCA entering into debt purchase agreement(s) with third parties whereby TCA may, at its election, sever, split, divide or apportion the Second Replacement Debentures to accomplish the repayment of the balance owed to TCA by the Company. The Second Replacement Debentures are convertible at 85% of the lowest daily
volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of the Company’s common stock during the five (5) business days immediately prior to a conversion date.
In connection with the above agreements, the parties acknowledged and agreed that certain advisory fees previously paid to TCA as provided in the SPAs in the amount of $1,500,000 have been added and included within the principal balance of the Second Replacement Debentures. The advisory fees related too financial, merger and acquisition and regulatory services
provided to the Company. The conversion price discount on the Second Replacement Debentures will not apply to the advisory fees added to the Second Replacement Debentures. TCA also agreed to surrender its Series B Preferred Stock in exchange for the $1,500,000 being added to the Second Replacement Debenture.
As more particularly described below, the Company remains in debt to TCA for the principal amount of $1,500,000. The remaining $1,400,000 of principal debt was assigned to Old Main Capital, LLC (see discussion immediately below.) The Company intends to use the funds generated from the Chicago Venture transaction to fuel its business operations and business plans which,
in turn, will presumably generate revenues sufficient to avoid another default in the remaining TCA obligations. If the Company is unable to raise sufficient funds through the Chicago Venture transaction and/or generate sales sufficient to service the remaining TCA debt then the Company will be unable to avoid another default. Failure to operate in accordance with the various agreements with TCA could result in the cancellation of these agreements, result in foreclosure on the Company’s assets in an event
of default which would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
At the date of the TCA debt restructuring the remaining unamortized discount was expensed to interest in the amount of $482,112 and the Company recognized a loss on restructuring of $ 279,897.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company is indebted to TCA under the First and Second Replacement Debentures in the amount of $2,756,810, accrued interest was $84,736 and the unamortized debt discount was $974,018, which results in a net amount of $1,866,928. As discussed below, during June 2016, Old Main Capital LLC converted principal of $75,000 into 11,538,462 shares of our
common stock at a per share conversion price of $0.007.
The Company has recorded a loss on this transaction in the amount of $79,501.
TCA Assignment of Debt to Old Main Capital, LLC
On June 9, 2016, the Company closed a Debt Purchase Agreement and related agreements (the “Old Main Transaction Documents”) with TCA and Old Main Capital, LLC (“Old Main”) whereby TCA agreed to sell and Old Main agreed to purchase in multiple tranches $1,400,000 in senior secured convertible, redeemable debentures (the “Assigned
Debt”) (the “Old Main Transaction”). The Assigned Debt was our debt incurred in the TCA financing transactions that closed in 2015. We were required to execute the Old Main Transaction Documents as the Company is the “borrower” on the Assigned Debt.
Debt Purchase Agreement.
As set forth above, the Company entered into the Debt Purchase Agreement on June 9, 2015 with TCA and Old Main whereby Old Main agreed to purchase, in tranches, $1,400,000 of debt previously held by TCA. The Company executed the Debt Purchase Agreement
as it was the “borrower” under the Assigned Debt and was required to make certain representations and warranties regarding the Assigned Debt. The Assigned Debt is represented by a new “10% Senior Convertible Promissory Note” entered into by and between Old Main and the Company (more particularly described below.)
Exchange Agreement.
In conjunction with the Debt Purchase Agreement, on June 9, 2016, the Company entered into an Exchange Agreement whereby we agreed to exchange, in tranches, the Assigned Debt, as well as any amendments thereto, with a 10% Senior Convertible Promissory Note (the
“Note”)
having a principal balance of $1,400,000. The closing dates for the exchanges, scheduled to occur in tranches, are set forth in Schedule 1 attached to the Exchange Agreement.
10% Senior Convertible Promissory Note.
Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, the Company entered into a 10% Senior Convertible Promissory Note dated June 9, 2016 with Old Main whereby the Company agreed to be indebted to Old Main for the Assigned Debt. The Company promised to pay
Old Main, by no later than the maturity date of June 9, 2017 the outstanding principal of the Assigned Debt together with interest on the outstanding principal amount under the Note, at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum simple interest.
At any time after June 9, 2016, and while the Note is still outstanding and at the sole option of Old Main, Old Main may convert all or any portion of the outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest redemption premium and any other sums due and payable hereunder or under any of the other Transaction Documents into shares of our Common Stock at a
price equal to the lower of: (i) sixty-five percent (65%) of the lowest traded price of the Company’s Common Stock during the thirty (30) trading days prior to the Conversion Date; or (ii) sixty-five percent (65%) of the lowest traded price of the Common Stock in the thirty (30) Trading Days prior to the Closing Date.
Option Agreement.
In connection with the Old Main Transaction Documents, TCA and Old Main entered into an Option Agreement dated June 8, 2016 whereby TCA agreed to grant Old Main an option to purchase the Assigned Debt, or any portion thereof, under the terms and conditions of
the Debt Purchase Agreement. In consideration, Old Main agreed to pay the Option Payment as more particularly described in the Option Agreement.
Securities Purchase Agreement with Chicago Venture Partners, L.P.
As of April 4, 2016, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement and Convertible Promissory Note (the “Chicago Venture Note”) with Chicago Venture, whereby we agreed to sell, and Chicago Venture agreed to purchase an unsecured convertible promissory note in the original principal amount of $2,755,000. In connection with the transaction, the Company
received $350,000 in cash as well as a series of twelve Secured Investor Notes for a total Purchase Price of $2,500,000. The Note carries an Original Issue Discount (“OID”) of $250,000 and we agreed to pay $5,000 to cover Purchaser’s legal fees, accounting costs and other transaction expenses.
The Secured Investor Notes are payable (i) $50,000 upon filing of a Registration Statement on Form S-1; (ii) $100,000 upon effectiveness of the Registration Statement; and (iii) up to $200,000 per month over the 10 months following effectiveness at our sole discretion, subject to certain conditions. The Company filed the Registration Statement within forty-five (45) days
of the Closing and agreed to register shares of our common stock for the benefit of Chicago Venture in exchange for the payments under the Secured Investor Notes.
Chicago Venture has the option to convert the Note at 65% of the average of the three (3) lowest volume weighted average prices in the twenty (20) Trading Days immediately preceding the applicable conversion (the “Conversion Price”). However, in no event will the Conversion Price be less than $0.02 or greater than $0.09. In addition, beginning on the date that
is the earlier of six (6) months or five (5) days after the Registration Statement becomes effective, and on the same day of each month thereafter, the Company will re-pay the Note in monthly installments in cash, or, subject to certain Equity Conditions, in the Company’s common stock at 65% of the average of the three (3) lowest volume weighted average prices in the twenty (20) Trading Days immediately preceding the applicable conversion (the “Installment Conversion Price”).
As discussed above, once effective, the Company has the discretion to require Chicago Venture to sell to us up to $200,000 per month over the next 10 months on the above terms. The Company would then have the option to issue shares registered under this Registration Statement to Chicago Venture. Through this prospectus, the selling stockholder may offer to the public for
resale shares of the Company’s common stock that we may issue to Chicago Venture pursuant to the Chicago Venture Note.
For a period of no more than 36 months from the effective date of the Registration Statement, we may, from time to time, at the Company’s sole discretion, and subject to certain conditions that we must satisfy, draw down funds under the Chicago Venture Note.
The Company ability to require Chicago Venture to fund the Chicago Venture Note is at our discretion, subject to certain limitations. Chicago Venture is obligated to fund if each of the following conditions are met; (i) the average and median daily dollar volumes of the Company’s common stock for the twenty (20) and sixty (60) trading days immediately preceding the
funding date are greater than $100,000; (ii) the Company’s market capitalization on the funding date is greater than $17,000,000; (iii) the Company is not in default with respect to share delivery obligations under the note as of the funding date; and (iv) the Company current in its reporting obligations. Chicago Ventures’ obligations under the equity line are not transferable.
The issuance of the Company’s common stock under the Chicago Venture Note will have no effect on the rights or privileges of existing holders of common stock except that the economic and voting interests of each stockholder will be diluted as a result of any such issuance. Although the number of shares of common stock that stockholders presently own will not decrease,
these shares will represent a smaller percentage of the Company’s total shares that will be outstanding after any issuances of shares of common stock to Chicago Venture. If the Company’s draw down amounts under the Chicago Venture Note when the Company’s share price is decreasing, the Company will need to issue more shares to repay the same amount than if the Company’s stock price was higher. Such issuances will have a dilutive effect and may further decrease our stock price.
There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to meet the foregoing conditions or any other conditions under the Securities Purchase Agreement and/or Chicago Venture Note or that the Company will be able to draw down any portion of the amounts available under the Securities Purchase Agreement and/or Chicago Venture Note. However, the Company does believe there is
a strong likelihood, as long as we can meet the various conditions to funding, that the Company will receive the full amount of funding under the equity line of credit. Given the Company’s financial challenges and the competitive nature of our business, the Company also believe we will need the full amount of funding under the equity line of credit in order to fully realize our business plans.
A portion of the funds received from Chicago Venture will be used to pay off TCA, a previous equity financing partner and a portion will be invested in our business. Specifically, the Company anticipates that approximately $1,400,000 is expected to be used to pay TCA and the remaining funds, if any, will be used for general business purposes such as marketing, product
development, expansion and administrative costs. The Company is not aware of any relationship between TCA and Chicago Venture. The Company has had no previous transactions with Chicago Venture or any of Chicago Ventures’ affiliates. The Company cannot predict whether the Chicago Venture transaction will have either a positive or negative impact on our stock price. However, in addition to the fact that each Chicago Venture conversion, when and if it occurs, has a dilutive effect on the Company’s stock
price, that should Chicago Venture convert large portions of the debt into registered shares and then sells those shares on the market, that the Company’s stock price could be depressed.
At June 30, 2016, the outstanding balance due to Chicago Venture is $285,385 net of the beneficial conversion feature of $244,615 and OID of $47,748 which have been recorded as a discount to debt and will be amortized over the life of the loan.
NOTE 8 – DERIVATIVE LIABILITY
In April 2008, the FASB issued a pronouncement that provides guidance on determining what types of instruments or embedded features in an instrument held by a reporting entity can be considered indexed to its own stock for the purpose of evaluating the first criteria of the scope exception in the pronouncement on accounting for derivatives. This pronouncement was effective
for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of these requirements can affect the accounting for warrants and many convertible instruments with provisions that protect holders from a decline in the stock price (or “down-round” provisions). For example, warrants or conversion features with such provisions are no longer recorded in equity. Down-round provisions reduce the exercise price of a warrant or convertible instrument if a company either issues
equity shares for a price that is lower than the exercise price of those instruments or issues new warrants or convertible instruments that have a lower exercise price.
Derivative liability as of June 30, 2016 is as follows:
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Liabilities:
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Derivative Instruments
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$
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$
1,755,354
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$
1,755,354
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$
1,755,354
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$
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$
1,755,354
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For six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company recorded non-cash expense of $378,179 related to the “change in fair value of derivative” expense related to its 6%, 7% and 18% convertible notes.
Derivative liability as of December 31, 2015 is as follows:
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$
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$
1,377,175
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$
1,377,175
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1,377,175
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1,377,175
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For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded non-cash income of $723,740 related to the “change in fair value of derivative” expense related to its 6%, 7% and 18% convertible notes.
The risk-free rate of return reflects the interest rate for the United States Treasury Note with similar time-to-maturity to that of the warrants.
7% Convertible Notes
As of December 31, 2015, the Company had outstanding 7% convertible notes for $500,000 that the Company determined had an embedded derivative liability due to the “reset” clause associated with the note’s conversion price. The Company valued the derivative liability of these notes at $105,515 using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model, which
approximates the Monte Carlo and other binomial valuation techniques, with the following assumptions (i) dividend yield of 0%; (ii) expected volatility of 133.2%; (iii) risk free rate of .001%, (iv) stock price of $.005, (v) per share conversion price of $0.007, and (vi) expected term of .25 years, as the Company estimated that these notes will be converted by June 30, 2016.
As June 30, 2016, the Company had outstanding 7% convertible notes with a remaining balance of $268,573 that the Company determined had an embedded derivative liability due to the “reset” clause associated with the note’s conversion price. The Company valued the derivative liability of these notes at $708,209 using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing
model, which approximates the Monte Carlo and other binomial valuation techniques, with the following assumptions (i) dividend yield of 0%; (ii) expected volatility of 150.5%; (iii) risk free rate of .001%, (iv) stock price of $.015, (v) per share conversion price of $0.007, and (vi) expected term of .25 years, as the Company estimates that these notes will be converted by September 30, 2016.
6% Convertible Notes
As of December 31, 2015, the Company had outstanding unsecured 6% convertible notes for $350,000 that the Company determined had an embedded derivative liability due to the “reset” clause associated with the note’s conversion price. The Company valued the derivative liability of these notes at $54,377 using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. which
approximates the Monte Carlo and other binomial valuation techniques, with the following assumptions (i) dividend yield of 0%; (ii) expected volatility of 133.2%; (iii) risk free rate of 0.34%, (iv) stock price of $.005, (v) per share conversion price of $0.007, and (vi) expected term of .56 years.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company had outstanding unsecured 6% convertible notes for $250,000 that the Company determined had an embedded derivative liability due to the “reset” clause associated with the note’s conversion price. The Company valued the derivative liability of these notes at $502,858 using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. which
approximates the Monte Carlo and other binomial valuation techniques, with the following assumptions (i) dividend yield of 0%; (ii) expected volatility of 150.5%; (iii) risk free rate of .001%, (iv) stock price of $.015, (v) per share conversion price of $0.007, and (vi) expected term of .25 years, as the Company estimates that these notes will be converted by September 30, 2016.
Funding from TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP (“TCA”).
The First TCA SPA
.
On July 9, 2015, the Company closed a Securities Purchase Agreement and related agreements with
TCA Global Credit Master Fund LP (“TCA”),
an accredited investor, whereby the Company agreed to sell and TCA agreed to purchase up
to $3,000,000
of senior secured convertible, redeemable debentures, of which $700,000 was purchased on July 9, 2015 and up to $2,300,000 may be purchased in additional closings. The closing of the transaction (the “First TCA SPA”) occurred on July 9, 2015. Effective as of May 4, 2016, the Company and TCA entered into a First Amendment to the First TCA SPA whereby the parties agreed to amend
the terms of the First TCA SPA in exchange for TCA’s forbearance of existing defaults by the Company.
The Second TCA SPA
. On August 6, 2015, the Company closed a second Securities Purchase Agreement and related agreements with
TCA
whereby the Company agreed to sell and TCA agreed to purchase a $100,000 senior secured convertible redeemable debenture
and the Company agreed to issue and sell to TCA, from time to time, and TCA agreed to purchase from the Company up to $3,000,000 of the Company’s common stock pursuant to a committed equity facility. The closing of the transaction (the “Second TCA SPA”) occurred on August 6, 2015. On April 11, 2016, the Company agreed with TCA to mutually terminate the Second TCA SPA.
Amendment to the First TCA SPA
. On October 27, 2015, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Securities Purchase Agreement and related agreements with TCA whereby the Company agreed to sell, and TCA agreed to purchase $350,000 of senior secured convertible, redeemable debentures. This was an amendment to the First
TCA SPA (the “Amendment to the First TCA SPA”.) As of October 27, 2015, the Company sold $1,050,000 in Debentures to TCA and up to $1,950,000 in Debentures remain for sale by the Company. The closing of the Amendment to the First TCA SPA occurred on October 27, 2015. In addition, TCA has advanced the Company an additional $100,000 for a total of $1,150.000.
Issuance of Preferred Stock to TCA
. Also, on October 21, 2015 the Company issued 150,000 Series B Preferred Stock at a stated value equal to $10.00 per share to TCA.
The Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into common stock by dividing the stated value of the shares being converted by 100%
of the average of the five (5) lowest closing bid prices for the common stock during the ten (10) consecutive trading days immediately preceding the conversion date as quoted by Bloomberg, LP.
On October 21, 2015, we also issued 51 shares of Series C Preferred Stock at $0.0001 par value per share to TCA. The Series C Preferred Stock is not convertible into our common stock.
In the event of a default under the Amended and Restated TCA Transaction Documents, TCA can exercise
voting control over our common stock with their Series C Preferred Stock voting rights.
TCA’s Forbearance
. Due to the Company’s default on its repayment obligations under the TCA SPA’s and related documents, the parties agreed to restructure the SPA’s whereby TCA agreed to forbear from enforcement of our defaults and to restructure a payment
schedule for repayment of debt under the SPAs. The Company defaulted because our operating results were not as expected and the Company were unable to generate sufficient revenue through its business operations to serve the TCA debt. Specifically, the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Securities Purchase Agreement made the following material modifications to the existing SPA’s:
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All unpaid debentures were modified as described in more detail below.
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Payments on the debentures shall be made by (i) debt purchase agreement(s) to be entered into by TCA, (ii) through proceeds raised from the transaction(s) with Chicago Venture; or (iii) by the Company directly.
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The due date of the debentures was extended to April 28, 2018.
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TCA agreed that it shall not enforce and shall forbear from pursuing enforcement of any existing defaults by us unless and until a future Company default occurs.
In furtherance of TCA’s forbearance, effective as of May 4, 2016, the Company issued Second Replacement Debenture A in the principal amount of $150,000 and Second Replacement Debenture B in the principal amount of $2,681,210 (collectively, the “Second Replacement Debentures”).
Per the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Securities Purchase Agreement, the Second Replacement Debentures were combined, and apportioned into two separate replacement debentures. The Second Replacement Debentures were intended to act in substitution for and to supersede the debentures in their entirety. It was the intent of the Company
and TCA that while the Second Replacement Debentures replace and supersede the debentures, in their entirety, they were not in payment or satisfaction of the debentures, but rather were the substitute of one evidence of debt for another without any intent to extinguish the old debt. At June 30, 2016, the maximum number of shares subject to conversion under the Second Replacement Debentures is 217,790,000. This is an approximation. The estimation of the maximum number of shares issuable upon the conversion of
the Second Replacement Debentures was calculated
using an estimated average price of $.013 per share.
The Second Replacement Debentures contemplate TCA entering into debt purchase agreement(s) with third parties whereby TCA may, at its election, sever, split, divide or apportion the Second Replacement Debentures to accomplish the repayment of the balance owed to TCA by Company. The Second Replacement Debentures are convertible at 85% of the lowest daily
volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of the Company’s common stock during the five (5) business days immediately prior to a conversion date.
In connection with the above agreements, the parties acknowledged and agreed that certain advisory fees previously paid to TCA as provided in the SPAs in the amount of $1,500,000 have been added and included within the principal balance of the Second Replacement Debentures. The advisory fees related too financial, merger and acquisition and regulatory services
provided to the Company. The conversion price discount on the Second Replacement Debentures will not apply to the advisory fees added to the Second Replacement Debentures. TCA also agreed to surrender its Series B Preferred Stock in exchange for the $1,500,000 being added to the Second Replacement Debenture.
As more particularly described below, the Company’s remain in debt to TCA for the principal amount of $1,500,000. The remaining $1,400,000 of principal debt was assigned to Old Main Capital, LLC (see discussion immediately below.) The Company intends to use the funds generated from the Chicago Venture transaction to fuel its business operations and business plans
which, in turn, will presumably generate revenues sufficient to avoid another default in the remaining TCA obligations. If the Company is unable to raise sufficient funds through the Chicago Venture transaction and/or generate sales sufficient to service the remaining TCA debt then the Company will be unable to avoid another default. Failure to operate in accordance with the various agreements with TCA could result in the cancellation of these agreements, result in foreclosure on the Company’s assets in
an event of default which would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
On July 9, 2015,
the Company valued the conversion feature as a derivative liability of this
senior secured convertible redeemable debenture
at $888,134 and discounted debt by $700,000 and recorded interest expense of $188,134. The Company valued the derivative liability of this debenture at $888,134
using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. which approximates the Monte Carlo and other binomial valuation techniques, with the following assumptions (i) dividend yield of 0%; (ii) expected volatility of 160.0%; (iii) risk free rate of 0.25%, (iv) stock price of $0.02, (v) per share conversion price of $0.011, and (vi) expected term of 1.0 years.
At the inception of the Replacement Debentures, the embedded derivative liability was remeasured at fair value and the Company recorded a net gain of $420,822, using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model which approximates the Monte Carlo and other binomial valuation techniques, with the following assumptions (i) dividend yield of 0%; (ii) expected volatility
of 150.0%; (iii) risk free rate of 0.001%, (iv) stock price of $0.015, (v) per share conversion price of $0.013, and (vi) expected term of .01 years.
At inception, the Company valued the conversion feature of the Replacement Debentures as a derivative liability in the amount of $979,716 using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. which approximates the Monte Carlo and other binomial valuation techniques, with the following assumptions (i) dividend yield of 0%; (ii) expected volatility of 150.0%; (iii)
risk free rate of .52%, (iv) stock price of $.015, (v) per share conversion price of $0.013, and (vi) expected term of 1.0 years, as the Company estimated that the Replacement Debentures will be converted by June 30, 2017 The amount was recorded as a discount to debt and will be amortized over the life of the debentures. At June 30, 2016, the Company amortized $5,698 to interest expense.
At June 30, 2016, the Company revalued the embedded derivative liability of the Replacement Debentures at $544,287 using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. which approximates the Monte Carlo and other binomial valuation techniques, with the following assumptions (i) dividend yield of 0%; (ii) expected volatility of 150.5%; (iii) risk free rate of
.001%, (iv) stock price of $.015, (v) per share conversion price of $0.013, and (vi) expected term of .25 years, as the Company estimates that these notes will be converted or assigned in total to Old Main by September 30, 2016.
NOTE 9 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Since January 1, 2015, we have engaged in the following reportable transactions with our directors, executive officers, holders of more than 5% of our voting securities, and affiliates or immediately family members of our directors, executive officers and holders of more than 5% of our voting securities.
Certain Relationships
Please see the transactions with CANX, LLC and Logic Works in Note 5, TCA Global Credit Master Fund LP and Chicago Venture Partners, L.P. discussed in Note 7, 8 10 and 13.
Transactions with an Entity Controlled by Marco Hegyi
An entity controlled by Mr. Hegyi received a warrant to purchase up to twenty five million shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.08 per share was reduced to $0.01 per share on December 18, 2015.
On April 15, 2016, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock to an entity affiliated with Marco Hegyi, our Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to a conversion of debt for $20,000. The shares were valued at the fair market price of $0.02 per share.
Transactions with an Entity Controlled by Mark E. Scott
An entity controlled by Mr. Scott received an option to purchase sixteen million shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.07 per share was
reduced to $0.01 per share on December 18, 2015.
Two million shares vested on August 17, 2015 with the Company’s resolution of the class action lawsuits. An additional two million
share stock option vest on April 18, 2016 upon the Company securing a market maker with an approved 15c2-11 resulting in the Company’s relisting on OTCBB.
On January 4, 2016, the Company issued 3,000,000 shares of its common stock to an entity affiliated with Mark E. Scott, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to a conversion of debt for $30,000. The shares were valued at the fair market price of $0.01 per share.
NOTE 10– EQUITY
Authorized Capital Stock
The Company has authorized 3,010,000,000 shares of capital stock, of which 3,000,000,000 are shares of voting common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 10,000,000 are shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share.
Non-Voting Preferred Stock
Under the terms of our articles of incorporation, the Company’s board of directors is authorized to issue shares of non-voting preferred stock in one or more series without stockholder approval. The Company’s board of directors has the discretion to determine the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, dividend
rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, of each series of non-voting preferred stock.
The purpose of authorizing the Company’s board of directors to issue non-voting preferred stock and determine the Company’s rights and preferences is to eliminate delays associated with a stockholder vote on specific issuances. The issuance of non-voting preferred stock, while providing flexibility in connection with
possible acquisitions, future financings and other corporate purposes, could have the effect of making it more difficult for a third party to acquire, or could discourage a third party from seeking to acquire, a majority of our outstanding voting stock. Other than the Series B and C Preferred Stock discussed below, there are no shares of non-voting preferred stock presently outstanding and we have no present plans to issue any shares of preferred stock.
Series B Preferred Stock Designation
In connection with the Amended and Restated Securities Purchase Agreement, the Board of Directors, on October 21, 2015, approved the authorization of a Series B Preferred Stock as provided in our Certificate of Incorporation, as amended.
The Series B Preferred Stock has authorized 150,000 shares with a stated value equal to $10.00 per share. Dividends payable to other classes of stock are restricted until repayment of the aggregate value of Series B Preferred Stock. Upon the Company’s liquidation or dissolution, Series B Preferred Stock has no priority or preference with respect to distributions
of any assets by the Company. The Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into common stock by dividing the stated value of the shares being converted by 100% of the average of the five lowest closing bid prices for the common stock during the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding the conversion date as quoted by Bloomberg, LP.
TCA was issued 150,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock. However, in no event will Purchaser be entitled to hold in excess of 4.99% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company.
In connection with the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Securities Purchase Agreement, TCA is surrendering the Series B Preferred Stock.
Series C Preferred Stock Designation
In connection with the Amended and Restated Securities Purchase Agreement, the Board of Directors, on October 21, 2015, approved the authorization of a Series C Preferred Stock as provided in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, and the issuance of 51 shares of Series C Preferred Stock. These shares only have voting rights in the event of a default
by us under the Amended and Restated Transaction Documents. The Series C Preferred Stock is cancelled with the repayment of the TCA debt.
The Series C Preferred Stock Designation authorizes 51 shares of Series C Preferred Stock. Series C Preferred Stock is not entitled to dividend or liquidation rights and is not convertible into our common stock.
In the event of a default under the Amended and Restated Transaction Documents, each share of Series C Preferred Stock shall have voting votes equal to 0.019607 multiplied by the total issued and outstanding common stock and preferred stock eligible to vote divided by .49 minus the numerator. For example, if the total issued and
outstanding common stock eligible to vote is 5,000,000, the voting rights of one share of Series C Preferred Stock shall be equal to 102,036 (e.g. ((0.019607 x 5,000,000/0.49) – (0.019607 x 5,000,000) = 102,036).
In the event of a default under the Amended and Restated TCA Transaction Documents, TCA can exercise voting control over our common stock.
Common Stock
Unless otherwise indicated, all of the following sales or issuances of Company securities were conducted under the exemption from registration as provided under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (and also qualified for exemption under 4(5), formerly 4(6) of the Securities Act of 1933, except as noted below). All of the shares issued were issued
in transactions not involving a public offering, are considered to be restricted stock as defined in Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 and stock certificates issued with respect thereto bear legends to that effect.
The Company has compensated consultants and service providers with restricted common stock during the development of our business and when our capital resources were not adequate to provide payment in cash.
During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company had had the following sales of unregistered of equity securities to accredited investors unless otherwise indicated:
On January 4, 2016, the Company issued 3,000,000 shares of its common stock to an entity affiliated with Mark E. Scott, our Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to a conversion of debt for $30,000. The shares were valued at the fair market price of $0.01 per share.
On January 16, 2016, the Company issued 1,400,000 shares of its common stock to an unaccredited former consultant pursuant a conversion of debt for $40,000. The shares were valued at the fair market price of $0.01 per share.
On January 27, 2016, the Company issued 1,500,000 shares of its common stock to Michael E. Fasci, a Board Director, pursuant to a service award for $15,000. The shares were valued at the fair market price of $0.01 per share.
During March 2016, Holders of the Company’s Convertible Notes Payables, converted principal and accrued interest of $608,905 into 86,986,437 shares of the Company’s common stock at a per share conversion price of $0.007.
In consideration for advisory services provided by TCA to the Company, the Company issued 15,000,000 shares of Common Stock during the year ending December 31, 2015.
As the common stock was conditionally redeemable, the Company recorded the common stock as mezzanine equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December
31, 2015.
As of June 30, 2016, the shares are no longer conditionally redeemable and were recorded as issued and outstanding common stock.
The Company issued $2 million in common stock or 115,141,048 shares of our common stock on April 6, 2016 pursuant to the settlement of the Consolidated Class Action and Derivative Action lawsuits alleging violations of federal securities laws that were filed against the Company in United States District Court, Central District of California. The Company
accrued $2,000,000 as loss on class action lawsuits and contingent liabilities during the year ending December 31, 2015.
On April 15, 2016, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock to an entity affiliated with Marco Hegyi, our Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to a conversion of debt for $20,000. The shares were valued at the fair market price of $0.02 per share.
On May 25, 2016, the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of its common stock to Michael E. Fasci, a Board Director, pursuant to a service award for $50,000. The shares were valued at the fair market price of $0.02 per share.
During June 2016, Old Main Capital LLC converted principal of $75,000 into 11,538,462 shares of our common stock at a per share conversion price of $0.007.
Warrants
The Company did not issue any warrants during the six months ended June 30, 2016.
A summary of the warrants issued as of June 30, 2016 is as follows:
|
|
|
Shares
|
Weighted Average Exercise Price
|
Outstanding at beginning of period
|
565,000,000
|
$
0.032
|
Issued
|
-
|
-
|
Exercised
|
-
|
-
|
Forfeited
|
-
|
-
|
Expired
|
-
|
-
|
Outstanding at end of period
|
565,000,000
|
$
0.032
|
Exercisable at end of period
|
565,000,000
|
|
A summary of the status of the warrants outstanding as of June 30, 2016 is presented below:
|
|
|
Weighted Average Remaining Life
|
Weighted Average Exercise Price
|
Shares Exercisable
|
Weighted Average Exercise Price
|
540,000,000
|
2.81
|
$
0.033
|
540,000,000
|
$
0.033
|
|
2.94
|
0.010
|
25,000,000
|
0.010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.80
|
$
0.032
|
565,000,000
|
$
0.032
|
Warrants totaling 565,000,000 shares of common stock have an intrinsic value of $125,000 as of June 30, 2016.
NOTE 11 – STOCK OPTIONS
Description of Stock Option Plan
In fiscal year 2011, the Company authorized a Stock Incentive Plan whereby a maximum of 18,870,184 shares of the Company’s common stock could be granted in the form of Non-Qualified Stock Options, Incentive Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, and Other Stock-Based Awards. On April 18, 2013, the Company’s Board
of Directors voted to increase to 35,000,000 the maximum allowable shares of the Company’s common stock allocated to the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. The Company has outstanding unexercised stock option grants totaling 24,010,000 shares as of June 30, 2016. All grants are non-qualified as the plan was not approved by the shareholders within one year of its adoption.
Determining Fair Value under ASC 505
The Company records compensation expense associated with stock options and other equity-based compensation using the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model for estimating fair value of stock options granted under our plan. The Company amortizes the fair value of stock options on a ratable basis over the requisite service periods, which are generally
the vesting periods. The expected life of awards granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding. The Company estimates the volatility of our common stock based on the historical volatility of its own common stock over the most recent period corresponding with the estimated expected life of the award. The Company bases the risk-free interest rate used in the Black Scholes-Merton option valuation model on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon
issues with an equivalent remaining term equal to the expected life of the award. The Company has not paid any cash dividends on our common stock and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Consequently, the Company uses an expected dividend yield of zero in the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model and adjusts share-based compensation for changes to the estimate of expected equity award forfeitures based on actual forfeiture experience. The effect of adjusting the forfeiture
rate is recognized in the period the forfeiture estimate is changed.
Stock Option Activity
During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company had the following stock option activity:
An entity controlled by Mr. Scott had a two million share stock option that was previously issued vest on April 18, 2016 upon the Company securing a market maker with an approved 15c2-11 resulting in the Company’s relisting on OTCBB.
Mr. Belmont resigned January 13, 2016 and an option to purchase five million shares of the Company’s common stock under the Company’s 2011 Stock Incentive Plan expired on April 13, 2016.
An employee forfeited a stock grant for 10,000 shares of the Company’s common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2016.
As of June 30, 2016, there are
24,010,000
options to purchase common stock at an average exercise price of $0.023 per share outstanding under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. The Company recorded $65,640 and $101,058 of compensation expense, net of related tax effects, relative to stock options for the three
months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, in accordance with ASC 505. Net loss per share (basic and diluted) associated with this expense was approximately ($0.00). As of June 30, 2016, there is $153,605 of total unrecognized costs related to employee granted stock options that are not vested. These costs are expected to be recognized over a period of approximately 3.33 years.
Stock option activity for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:
|
Weighted Average
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
|
49,720,000
|
$
0.075
|
$
3,706,000
|
Exercised
|
(5,126,187
)
|
(0.133
)
|
(682,922
)
|
Forfeitures
|
(44,725,000
)
|
(0.092
)
|
(4,132,751
)
|
Outstanding as of December 31, 2014
|
40,720,000
|
0.058
|
2,356,000
|
Granted
|
-
|
-
|
(960,000
)
|
Exercised
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Forfeitures
|
(11,700,000
)
|
(0.050
)
|
(585,000
)
|
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015
|
29,020,000
|
0.028
|
811,000
|
Granted
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Exercised
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Forfeitures
|
(5,010,000
)
|
-
|
(250,500
)
|
Outstanding as of June 30, 2016
|
24,010,000
|
$
0.023
|
$
560,500
|
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at
June 30, 2016
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
0.05
|
8,010,000
|
4.00
|
$
0.050
|
5,515,000
|
$
0.050
|
0.01
|
16,000,000
|
3.27
|
0.010
|
11,222,222
|
0.010
|
|
24,010,000
|
3.33
|
$
0.023
|
16,737,222
|
$
0.038
|
Stock option grants totaling 16,000,000 shares of common stock have an intrinsic value of $80,000 as of June 30, 2016.
NOTE 12 –
COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Legal Proceedings
The Company is involved in the disputes and legal proceedings described below. In addition, as a public company, the Company is also potentially susceptible to litigation, such as claims asserting violations of securities laws. Any such claims, with or without merit, if not resolved, could be time-consuming and result in costly litigation. The Company accrues any contingent
liabilities that are likely.
Class Actions Alleging Violations of Federal Securities Laws
Beginning on April 18, 2014, three class action lawsuits alleging violations of federal securities laws were filed against the Company in United States District Court, Central District of California (the “Court”). At a hearing held on July 21, 2014, the three class action lawsuits were consolidated into one case with Lawrence Rosen as the lead
plaintiff (the “Consolidated Class Action,” styled Romero et al. vs. GrowLife et al.). On May 15, 2014 and August 4, 2014, respectively two shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed against the Company with the Court (the “Derivative Actions”). On October 20, 2014, AmTrust North America, the Company’s insurer, filed a lawsuit contesting insurance coverage on the above legal proceedings. The Company made a general appearance in this action. On January 20, 2015, the Court ordered
all of the above actions stayed pending completion of mediation of the dispute. On April 27, 2015, the Court preliminarily approved the proposed settlement of the Consolidated Class Action. On June 1, 2015, the Court preliminarily approved the proposed settlement of the Derivative Actions pursuant to a proposed stipulated settlement agreement. On August 3, 2015, the Court entered a Final Order and Judgment resolving the Consolidated Class Action litigation in its entirety. The Consolidated Class Action was thereby
dismissed in its entirety with prejudice and without costs. On August 10, 2015, pursuant to a settlement by and between the Company and AmTrust North America, AmTrust’s lawsuit contesting insurance coverage of the Consolidated Class Action and Derivative Actions was dismissed in its entirety with prejudice pursuant to a Stipulation for Dismissal of Entire Action with Prejudice executed by and between AmTrust and the Company. On August 17, 2015, the Court entered a Final Order and Judgment resolving the
Derivative Actions in their entirety. The Derivative Actions were thereby dismissed in their entirety with prejudice.
As a result of the foregoing, all litigation discussed herein is resolved in full at this time. The Company issued $2 million in common stock or 115,141,048 shares of the Company’s common stock on April 6, 2016 pursuant to the settlement of the Consolidated Class Action and Derivative Action lawsuits alleging violations of federal securities laws
that were filed against the Company in United States District Court, Central District of California. The Company accrued $2,000,000 as loss on class action lawsuits and contingent liabilities during the year ending December 31, 2015.
Sales and Payroll Tax Liabilities
As of June 30, 2016, the Company owes approximately $109,000 in sales tax and $11,000 in other taxes.
Potential Convertible Note Defaults
Several of the Company’s convertible promissory notes remain outstanding beyond their respective maturity dates. This may trigger an event of default under the respective agreements. The Company is working with these noteholders to convert their notes into common stock and intends to resolve these outstanding issues as soon as practicable.
Other Legal Proceedings
The Company is in default on our Portland, Maine, Boulder, Colorado, Plaistow, New Hampshire and Vail, Colorado store leases for non-payment of lease payments and we are negotiating with the landlords. The Company is currently subject to legal actions with various vendors and a former officer.
It is possible that additional lawsuits may be filed and served on the Company.
Operating Leases
Upon the Company’s acquisition of Rocky Mountain Hydroponics, LLC and Evergreen Garden Center, LLC, the Company assumed the lease for the RMH/EGC retail hydroponics store located in Portland, Maine. The lease commencement date was May 1, 2013 with an expiration date of April 30, 2016. The monthly rent for year one of the lease was $4,917, with monthly rent of $5,065
in year two, and monthly rent of $5,217 in year three of the lease. The Company has an option to extend the lease for two three year terms as long it is not in default under the lease. The Company is currently operating its store under this lease.
On October 21, 2013, the Company entered into a lease agreement for retail space for its hydroponics store in Avon (Vail), Colorado. The lease expires on September 30, 2018. Monthly rent for year one of the lease is $2,606 and increases 3.5% per year thereafter through the end of the lease. The Company does not have an option to extend the lease.
On May 31, 2016, the Company rented space at
5400 Carillon Point, Kirkland, Washington 98033 for $1,539 per month
for its corporate office. The Company’s agreement expires May 31, 2017 and can be extended.
The aggregate future minimum lease payments under operating leases, to the extent the leases have early cancellation options and excluding escalation charges, are as follows:
Years Ended June 30,
|
|
2017
|
$
103,952
|
2018
|
34,675
|
2019
|
11,614
|
2020
|
0
|
2021
|
-
|
Beyond
|
-
|
Total
|
$
150,241
|
Employment and Consulting Agreements
Employment Agreement with Marco Hegyi
On December 4, 2013, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Marco Hegyi pursuant to which the Company engaged Mr. Hegyi as its President from December 4, 2013 through December 4, 2016 to provide consulting and management services. Per the terms of the Hegyi Agreement, Mr. Hegyi established an office in Seattle, Washington while also maintaining
operations in the Southern California area. Mr. Hegyi’s annual compensation is $150,000 for the first year of the Hegyi Agreement; $250,000 for the second year; and $250,000 for the third year. Mr. Hegyi is also entitled to receive an annual bonus equal to four percent (4%) of the Company’s EBITDA for that year. The annual bonus shall be paid no later than 31 days (i.e., by January 31st) following the end of each calendar year. Mr. Hegyi’s first annual bonus will be calculated based on the Company’s
EBITDA for calendar year 2014, with such bonus payable on or before January 31, 2015. If Mr. Hegyi’s employment is terminated for any reason prior to the expiration of the Term, as applicable, his annual bonus will be prorated for that year based on the number of days worked in that year. At the commencement of Mr. Hegyi’s employment, an entity affiliated with Mr. Hegyi received a Warrant to purchase up to 25,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.08 per share. The
Hegyi Warrant is exercisable for five years. On June 20, 2014, the Company and Mr. Hegyi reduced the warrant life from ten to five years. On January 25, 2016, the Company reduced the warrant exercise price to $0.01 per share effective December 18, 2015.
Mr. Hegyi was entitled to participate in all group employment benefits that are offered by the Company to the Company’s senior executives and management employees from time to time, subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans, including any eligibility requirements. In addition, the Company is required to purchase and maintain during
the Term a “key manager” insurance policy on Mr. Hegyi’s life in the amount of $4,000,000, paid as $2,000,000 payable to Mr. Hegyi’s named heirs or estate as the beneficiary, and $2,000,000 payable to the Company. The Company and Mr. Hegyi waived this $2,000,000 key manager insurance. If, prior to the expiration of the Term, the Company terminates Mr. Hegyi’s employment for “Cause”, or if Mr. Hegyi voluntarily terminates his employment without “Good Reason”,
or if Mr. Hegyi’s employment is terminated by reason of his death, then all of the Company’s obligations hereunder shall cease immediately, and Mr. Hegyi will not be entitled to any further compensation beyond any pro-rated base salary due and bonus amounts earned through the effective date of termination. Mr. Hegyi will also be reimbursed for any expenses incurred prior to the date of termination for which he was not previously reimbursed.
If the Company terminates Mr. Hegyi’s employment at any time prior to the expiration of the Term without Cause, or if Mr. Hegyi terminates his employment at any time for “Good Reason” or due to a “Disability”, Mr. Hegyi will be entitled to receive (i) his base salary amount through the end of the Term; and (ii) his annual bonus
amount for each year during the remainder of the Term, which bonus amount shall be equal to the greater of (A) the annual bonus amount for the immediately preceding year, or (B) the bonus amount that would have been earned for the year of termination, absent such termination. If there has been a “Change in Control” and the Company (or its successor or the surviving entity) terminates Mr. Hegyi’s employment without Cause as part of or in connection with such Change in Control (including any such
termination occurring within one (1) month prior to the effective date of such Change in Control), then in addition to the benefits set forth above, Mr. Hegyi will be entitled to (i) an increase of $300,000 in his annual base salary amount (or an additional $25,000 per month) through the end of the Term; plus (ii) a gross-up in the annual base salary amount each year to account for and to offset any tax that may be due by Mr. Hegyi on any payments received or to be received by Mr. Hegyi under this Agreement that
would result in a “parachute payment” as described in Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. If the Company (or its successor or the surviving entity) terminates Mr. Hegyi’s employment without Cause within twelve (12) months after the effective date of any Change in Control, or if Mr. Hegyi terminates his employment for Good Reason within twelve (12) months after the effective date of any Change in Control, then in addition to the benefits set forth above, Mr. Hegyi will
be entitled to (i) an increase of $300,000 in his annual base salary amount (or an additional $25,000 per month), which increased annual base salary amount shall be paid for the remainder of the Term or for two (2) years following the Change in Control, whichever is longer; (ii) a gross-up in the annual base salary amount each year to account for and to offset any tax that may be due by Mr. Hegyi on any payments received or to be received by Mr. Hegyi under this Letter Agreement that would result in a “parachute
payment” as described in Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; (iii) payment of Mr. Hegyi’s annual bonus amount as set forth above for each year during the remainder of the Term or for two (2) years following the Change in Control, whichever is longer; and (iv) health insurance coverage provided for and paid by the Company for the remainder of the Term or for two (2) years following the Change in Control, whichever is longer.
Consulting Chief Financial Officer Agreement with an Entity Controlled by Mark E. Scott
On July 31, 2014, the Company entered into a Consulting Chief Financial Officer Letter with an entity controlled by Mark E. Scott pursuant to which the Company engaged Mr. Scott as its Consulting CFO from July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014, and continuing thereafter until either party provides sixty day notice to terminate the Letter or Mr. Scott enters into a full-time
employment agreement.
Per the terms of the Scott Agreement, Mr. Scott’s compensation is $150,000 on an annual basis for the first year of the Scott Agreement. Mr. Scott is also entitled to receive an annual bonus equal to
two percent of the Company’s EBITDA for that year. The Company’s Board of Directors granted Mr. Scott an option to purchase sixteen million shares of the Company’s Common Stock under the Company’s 2011 Stock Incentive Plan at an exercise price of $0.07 per share, the fair market price on July 31, 2014.
On December 18, 2015, the Company reduced the exercise price to $0.01 per share.
The shares vest (i) two million shares vest immediately
upon securing a market maker with an approved 15c2-11 resulting in the Company’s relisting on OTCBB (earned as of February 18, 2016); (ii) two million shares vest immediately upon the successful approval and effectiveness of the Company’s S-1 (not earned as of June 30, 2016); (iii) two million shares vest immediately upon the Company’s resolution of the class action lawsuits (earned as of August 17, 2015); and (iv) ten million shares will vest on a monthly basis over a period of three years
beginning on the July 1, 2014.
All options will have a five-year life and allow for a cashless exercise. The stock option grant is subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan, including vesting requirements. In the event that Mr. Scott’s continuous status as consultant to the Company is terminated by the Company without Cause or Mr. Scott terminates his
employment with the Company for Good Reason as defined in the Scott Agreement, in either case upon or within twelve months after a Change in Control as defined in the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan except for CANX USA, LLC, then 100% of the total number of shares shall immediately become vested.
Mr. Scott will be entitled to participate in all group employment benefits that are offered by the Company to the Company’s senior executives and management employees from time to time, subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans, including any eligibility requirements. In addition, the Company is required to purchase and maintain an insurance policy
on Mr. Scott’s life in the amount of $2,000,000 payable to Mr. Scott’s named heirs or estate as the beneficiary. Finally, Mr. Scott is entitled to twenty days of vacation annually and also has certain insurance and travel employment benefits.
If, prior to the expiration of the Term, the Company terminates Mr. Scott’s employment for Cause, or if Mr. Scott voluntarily terminates his employment without Good Reason, or if Mr. Scott’s employment is terminated by reason of his death, then all of the Company’s obligations hereunder shall cease immediately, and Mr. Scott will not be entitled to any
further compensation beyond any pro-rated base salary due and bonus amounts earned through the effective date of termination. Mr. Scott will also be reimbursed for any expenses incurred prior to the date of termination for which he was not previously reimbursed. Mr. Scott may receive severance benefits and the Company’s obligation under a termination by the Company without Cause or Mr. Scott terminates his employment for Good Reason are discussed above.
Promotion Letter with Joseph Barnes
On October 10, 2014, the Company entered into a Promotion Letter with Joseph Barnes which was effective October 1, 2014 pursuant to which the Company engaged Mr. Barnes as its Senior Vice-President of Business Development from October 1, 2014 on an at will basis.
Per the terms of the Barnes Agreement, Mr. Barnes’s compensation is $90,000 on an annual basis. Mr. Barnes received a bonus of $6,500 and is also entitled to receive a quarterly bonus based on growth of the Company’s growth margin dollars. No quarterly bonuses were earned under this Promotion Letter. Mr. Barnes was granted an option to purchase eight million
shares of the Company’s common stock under the Company’s 2011 Stock Incentive Plan at an exercise price on the date of grant. The shares vest (i) two million shares vested immediately; and (ii) six million shares vest on a monthly basis over a period of three years beginning on the date of grants.
All options will have a five-year life and allow for a cashless exercise. The stock option grant is subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan, including vesting requirements. In the event that Mr. Barnes’s continuous status as employee to the Company is terminated by the Company without Cause or Mr. Barnes terminates his
employment with the Company for Good Reason as defined in the Barnes Agreement, in either case upon or within twelve months after a Change in Control as defined in the Company’s Stock Incentive, then 100% of the total number of shares shall immediately become vested.
Mr. Barnes was entitled to participate in all group employment benefits that are offered by the Company to the Company’s senior executives and management employees from time to time, subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans, including any eligibility requirements. Finally, Mr. Barnes is entitled to fifteen days of vacation annually and also has certain
insurance and travel employment benefits.
Mr. Barnes may receive severance benefits and the Company’s obligation under a termination by the Company without Cause or Mr. Barnes terminates his employment for Good Reason are discussed above.
Agreements with Robert Hunt
On June 7, 2013, the Company entered into an Executive Services Agreement with Robert Hunt, pursuant to which the Company engaged Mr. Hunt, from June 8, 2013 through June 7, 2015 to provide consulting and management services as the President of GrowLife Hydroponics, Inc.
On May 30, 2014, the Company
announced the resignation of
Robert Hunt effective May 23, 2014 as
Executive Vice President of GrowLife, Inc., President of GrowLife Hydroponics.
On June 3, 2014, the Board of Directors
accepted the resignation of
Robert
Hunt effective June 2, 2014 as
a Director of the Company. On October 17, 2014,
the Company
entered into a
Settlement Agreement and Release
with Mr. Robert Hunt, whereby the Parties cancelled the Executive Services Agreement ("ESA") dated June 7, 2013 and his stock option grant for 12,000,000 shares. The Company agreed to issue 6,000,000 shares of common stock under certain conditions that have not been met (issuance not considered
triggered by the Company as of June 30, 2016). While the conditions had not been met, the Company issued 6,000,000 shares of common stock on July 13, 2016 where were valued at $0.010 per share.
Promotion Letter with Jeremy Belmont
On October 10, 2014, the Company entered into a Promotion Letter with Jeremy Belmont which was effective October 1, 2014 pursuant to which the Company engaged Mr. Belmont as Vice President of Sales from October 1, 2014 on an at will basis. This Promotion Letter superseded and canceled the Manager Services Agreement with Mr. Belmont dated October 1, 2013.
Per the terms of the Belmont Agreement, Mr. Belmont’s compensation was $72,000 on an annual basis. Mr. Belmont received a bonus of $6,500 and is also entitled to receive a quarterly bonus based on growth of the Company’s growth margin dollars. No quarterly bonuses were earned under this Promotion Letter. Mr. Belmont was granted an option to purchase five million
shares of the Company’s common stock under the Company’s 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. Mr. Belmont resigned January 13, 2016 and the option to purchase five million shares of the Company’s common stock expired on April 13, 2016.
NOTE 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company evaluates subsequent events, for the purpose of adjustment or disclosure, up through the date the financial statements are available.
Subsequent to
June 30, 2016
, the following material transactions occurred:
Equity Issuances
During the period subsequent to June 2016, Old Main Capital LLC converted principal and interest of $356,800 into 60,921,416
shares of our common stock at a per share conversion price of $0.0059.
The Company issued 6,000,000 shares of common stock on July 13, 2016 to Robert Hunt where were valued at $0.010 per share.
Dissolution of Certain Non-Operating Subsidiaries
The Company determined that certain wholly-owned subsidiaries were unnecessary for the ongoing operations of the Company’s business and elected to dissolve these entities and/or surrender their foreign status in certain jurisdictions for the purpose of reducing unnecessary compliance costs.
The Company is dissolving SG Technologies Corp., a Nevada corporation, and is surrendering its qualification to do business in California due to the fact that the Company no longer operates any business under this wholly-owned subsidiary.
The Company is dissolving Phototron, Inc. and GrowLife Productions, Inc., all California corporations, due to the fact that the Company no longer operates any business under these wholly-owned subsidiaries.
The Company is dissolving Business Bloom, Inc., a California corporation, and is withdrawing its foreign entity status in Colorado due to the fact that the Company no longer operates any business under this wholly-owned subsidiary.
The Company is surrendering its qualification to do business in California due to the fact that the Company has moved its headquarters to Seattle, Washington and will no longer required to register as a foreign entity in California.
Potential Convertible Note Defaults
Several of the Company’s convertible promissory notes remain outstanding beyond their respective maturity dates. This may trigger an event of default under the respective agreements. The Company is working with these noteholders to convert their notes into common stock and intends to resolve these outstanding issues as soon as practicable.
Employment and Consulting Agreements Defaults
The Company owes Marco Hegyi approximately $38,771 as of June 30, 2016 in payroll and expenses and is in default under the Employment Agreement with Mr. Hegyi.
The Company owes Mark Scott approximately $50,009 as of June 30, 2016 in payroll and expenses and is in default under the Consulting Agreement with Mr. Scott.