NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JULY 31, 2016
NOTE 1: NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Nature of Business
We are engaged in the business of providing digital media and marketing services for the real estate industry. We currently generate revenue from service fees (video creation and production and website hosting (ReachFactor)) and product sales (Nestbuilder Agent 2.0 and Microvideo app). We were formed through the merging of three divisions: (i) our fully licensed real estate division (formerly known as Webdigs); (ii) our TV media contracts (Home Preview Channel /Extraordinary Vacation Homes) division; and (iii) our Real Estate Virtual Tour and Media group (Realbiz 360). The assets of these divisions were used to create a new suite of real estate products and services that create stickiness through the utilization of video, social media and loyalty programs. At the core of our programs is our proprietary video creation technology which allows for an automated conversion of data (text and pictures of home listings) to a video with voice and music. We provide video search, storage and marketing capabilities on multiple platform dynamics for web, mobile, and TV. Once a home, personal or community video is created using our proprietary technology, it can be published to social media, email or distributed to multiple real estate websites, broadband or television for consumer viewing.
Products and Services
:
We currently offer the following products and services:
Enterprise Video Production
: We service some of the largest and well known franchisor accounts in the North America Real Estate Market in compiling listings into a Video format and distributing to those franchisor’s websites, brokers and agents and lead generation platforms 24/7. Some of these multiyear contracts produced over 10 million video listings from 2012-2014 and will be eclipsing that production in 2016. This core area significantly contributes to our growth not only in this core service but continues to allow us access to national databases and directly agents and brokers to allow us access to upgrades and upsell other core products and services. We currently have the ability to produce over 15,000 videos per day and have exclusive agreements with key players such as Century21 Scheetz and ERA systems.
Nestbuilder Agent 2.0 (formerly PowerAgent)
:
Nestbuilder Agent 2.0 is a newly developed comprehensive marketing toolset for the professional real estate agent which utilizes our proprietary video technology to allow any agent to create videos for their listings, edit them with music and an introduction and market the videos through multiple sources. This product is powered by an intuitive CRM (contact management) and has been designed to alllow agents to extend their marketing reach through social media management, email marketing and web site syndication. In addition, the iOs and Android apps work in conjunction with Nestbuilder Agent 2.0 allowing the agent to take many of the capabilities mobile, right to where the asset is located. Nestbuilder Agent 2.0 has been in beta testing for the past 8-months with over 180 agents introduced to the agent community in January 2016. Early reviews of this product from industry experts have been extremely favorable. We intend to sell this product via a monthly subscription model.
The Virtual Tour (VT) and Microvideo App (MVA)
: These programs were developed and implemented to allow agents to access specific video based product strategies that are designed specifically to increase the SEO rank and traffic credit to real estate franchise systems and/or their brokers. The MVA is a proprietary video widget marketing application designed to deliver video and integrate SEO strategies, traffic generation, e-mail, lead generation with mobile-friendly viewing. This solution gives those franchises and brokers a much needed tool to lower their cost of prospect acquisition.
ReachFactor
: Our social media and marketing platform under the “ReachFactor” brand name offers a variety of solutions to agents and brokers such as web design and web hosting, digital ad campaigns, blogging, social media management, reputation management and search engine optimization.
NestBuilder Website Portal
: We provide a consumer real estate portal at www.nestbuilder.com which contains over 1.5 million listings. Unlike other leaders in the space that agents are seeking alternatives to, NestBuilder focuses on building agent’s brands and delivering high-quality leads. They achieve this by offering fully customizable webpages in NestBuilder Agent that will follow their homebuyer throughout the home search, ultimately turning NestBuilder.com into each agent’s very own national portal. We provide this website free of charge to consumer and agent.
Nestbuilder Agent
: This agent-only platform allows agents to claim and customize their own web page to be used as a marketing platform. This platform interacts with nestbuilder.com site allowing agents to claim their listings and then create customized listing pages, as well as being able to pull other MLS property listings to create specialized marketing messages. Additionally, the agent can view the effectiveness of their marketing efforts through a dashboard that shows multiple statistics including number of views, time spent, origination and lead generation. This platform is provided free of charge and empowers the real estate agent with content and assets that they can use to pursue prospects and generate leads.
REALBIZ MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JULY 31, 2016
NOTE 1: NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION, continued
Ezflix Mobile App
: The ezflix app is a free mobile/web video editor that pre-integrates with an agent’s listing data, allowing them to edit all of their listing’s data, and convert them into video with live video interstitial capabilities, audio recording and music. Ezflix can then share videos to all social media, email, and multiple other real estate portals including NestBuilder (www.nestbuilder.com) thereby giving agents a way to personalize their listing videos with entertaining local relevant content. This application is available in both Web and Mobile, was initially launched in both the Android and iOS versions in January and February 2015. This platform as it evolves will combine our VT (Virtual Tour) and MVA (Microvideo App) platform into one solution and distribute to multiple partners and resellers including Photographer and Videographer service providers’ network. This product integration has been substantially upgraded during 2015 and is expected to integrate with our Nestbuilder Agent 2.0 product released in January 2016.
Basis of Presentation
The unaudited interim consolidated financial information furnished herein reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring items, which in the opinion of management are necessary to fairly state RealBiz Media Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries’ (collectively, the “Company” or “we,” “us” or “our”) financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the dates and periods presented and to make such information not misleading. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”); nevertheless, management of the Company believes that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2015, contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 18, 2016. The results of operations for the nine months ended July 31, 2016, are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other interim period or the fiscal year ending October 31, 2016.
NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. If actual results significantly differ from the Company’s estimates, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations could be materially impacted. These estimates include the useful life of fixed assets, amortization of debt discounts, allowance for doubtful accounts and all other general contingency items.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of balance sheet presentation and reporting of cash flows, the Company considers all unrestricted demand deposits, money market funds and highly liquid debt instruments with an original maturity of less than 90 days to be cash and cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents at July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015.
Accounts Receivable
The Company provides its marketing and promotional services to agents or brokers via a web-based portal that allows for credit card payments. The Company recognizes accounts receivable for amounts uncollected from the credit card service provider at the end of the accounting period. The Company regularly reviews outstanding receivables and provides for estimated losses through an allowance for doubtful accounts. In evaluating the level of established loss reserves, the Company makes judgments regarding its customers’ ability to make required payments, economic events and other factors. As the financial condition of these parties change, circumstances develop or additional information becomes available, adjustments to the allowance for doubtful accounts may be required. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses, and such losses traditionally have been within its expectations. The allowance for doubtful accounts at July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015, respectively is $-0-.
Property and Equipment
All expenditures on the acquisition for property and equipment are recorded at cost and capitalized as incurred, provided the asset benefits the Company for a period of more than one year. Expenditures on routine repairs and maintenance of property and equipment are charged directly to operating expense. The property and equipment is depreciated based upon its estimated useful life after being placed in service. The estimated useful life of computer equipment is 3 years. When equipment is retired, sold or impaired, the resulting gain or loss is reflected in earnings.
REALBIZ MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JULY 31, 2016
NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 360-10, “Property, Plant and Equipment”, the Company periodically reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. The Company recognizes an impairment loss when the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. The amount of impairment is measured as the difference between the asset’s estimated fair value and its book value. During the nine months ended July 31, 2016, the Company did not record any impairment losses on its long-lived assets.
Website Development Costs
The Company accounts for website development costs in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 350-50 “Website Development Costs”. Accordingly, all costs incurred in the planning stage are expensed as incurred, costs incurred in the website application and infrastructure development stage that meet specific criteria are capitalized and costs incurred in the day to day operation of the website are expensed as incurred.
Software Development Costs
The Company capitalizes internal software development costs subsequent to establishing technological feasibility of a software application in accordance with guidelines established by "350-40" Internal Use Software, requiring certain software development costs to be capitalized upon the establishment of technological feasibility. The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of these costs require considerable judgment by management with respect to certain external factors such as anticipated future revenue, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies. Amortization of the capitalized software development costs begins when the product is available for general release to customers. Capitalized costs are amortized based on the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product and is included in operating expenses in the accompanying statement of operations.
During the nine months ended July 31, 2016, the Company started development of a new stand alone software application. The company has capitalized $110,063
of costs associated with the development of this new application. These costs related primarily to labor costs incurred for those engineers that are developing the new technology. The company expects to complete the development during fiscal 2016 and anticipates generating revenue from this product during fiscal 2017. All other technology costs incurred during the quarter were related to maintenance activities and were charged to technology and development expenses in the statement of operations.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
In accordance with ASC 350-30-65 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets", the Company assesses the impairment of identifiable intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors the Company considers to be important which could trigger an impairment review include the following:
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Significant underperformance compared to historical or projected future operating results;
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Significant changes in the manner or use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the overall business; and
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Significant negative industry or economic trends.
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When the Company determines that the carrying value of an intangible may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above indicators of impairment and the carrying value of the asset cannot be recovered from projected undiscounted cash flow, the Company records an impairment charge equal to the amount that the book value exceeds fair value. The Company measures fair value based on a projected discounted cash flow method using a discount rate determined by management to be commensurate with the risk inherent to the current business model. Significant management judgment is required in determining whether an indicator of impairment exists and in projecting cash flows.
During the year ended October 31, 2015, the company recorded an impairment charge on this older technology in the amount of $1,802,106 which represented the full unamortized value of the capitalized website development costs and other intangible assets at that time.
The Company incurred amortization expense related to website development costs and other intangible assets of $-0- and $1,018,218 for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
REALBIZ MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JULY 31, 2016
NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Derivative Instruments
The Company enters into financing arrangements that consist of freestanding derivative instruments or are hybrid instruments that contain embedded derivative features. The Company accounts for these arrangements in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification topic 815, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (“ASC 815”) as well as related interpretations of this standard. In accordance with this standard, derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and are measured at fair values with gains or losses recognized in earnings. Embedded derivatives that are not clearly and closely related to the host contract are bifurcated and are recognized at fair value with changes in fair value recognized as either a gain or loss in earnings. The Company determines the fair value of derivative instruments and hybrid instruments based on available market data using appropriate valuation models, considering all of the rights and obligations of each instrument.
The Company estimates fair values of derivative financial instruments using various techniques (and combinations thereof) that are considered consistent with the objective measuring fair values. In selecting the appropriate technique, the Company considers, among other factors, the nature of the instrument, the market risks that it embodies and the expected means of settlement. For less complex derivative instruments, such as freestanding warrants, the Company generally uses the Black-Scholes model, adjusted for the effect of dilution, because it embodies all of the requisite assumptions (including trading volatility, estimated terms, dilution and risk free rates) necessary to fair value these instruments. Estimating fair values of derivative financial instruments requires the development of significant and subjective estimates that may, and are likely to, change over the duration of the instrument with related changes in internal and external market factors. In addition, option-based techniques (such as Black-Scholes model) are highly volatile and sensitive to changes in the trading market price of our common stock. Since derivative financial instruments are initially and subsequently carried at fair values, our income (expense) going forward will reflect the volatility in these estimates and assumption changes. Under the terms of the new accounting standard, increases in the trading price of the Company’s common stock and increases in fair value during a given financial quarter result in the application of non-cash derivative expense. Conversely, decreases in the trading price of the Company’s common stock and decreases in trading fair value during a given financial quarter result in the application of non-cash derivative income.
Based upon ASC 815-25 the Company has adopted a sequencing approach regarding the application of ASC 815-40 to its outstanding convertible debentures. Pursuant to the sequencing approach, the Company evaluates its contracts based upon earliest issuance date.
Convertible Debt Instruments
The Company records debt net of debt discount for beneficial conversion features and warrants, on a relative fair value basis. Beneficial conversion features are recorded pursuant to the Beneficial Conversion and Debt Topics of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The amounts allocated to warrants and beneficial conversion rights are recorded as debt discount and as additional paid-in-capital. Debt discount is amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company adopted ASC topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (ASC 820), formerly SFAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements,” effective January 1, 2009. ASC 820 defines “fair value” as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There was no impact relating to the adoption of ASC 820 to the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements.
ASC 820 also describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3: Inputs that are generally unobservable. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value.
Financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, due from affiliates, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other current liabilities. The carrying amounts of such financial instruments in the accompanying balance sheets approximate their fair values due to their relatively short- term nature. The fair value of long-term debt is based on current rates at which the Company could borrow funds with similar remaining maturities. The carrying amounts approximate fair value. It is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to any significant currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
REALBIZ MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JULY 31, 2016
NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when all of the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exits; (2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; (3) the Company's price to its customer is fixed or determinable and (4) collectability is reasonably assured.
The Company provides its marketing and promotional services to agents or brokers via a web-based portal that allows for credit card payments. Customers may pay a monthly recurring fee or an annual fee. Some customers additionally pay a one-time set up fee. Monthly recurring fees are recognized in the month the service is rendered.
Technology and Development
Costs to research and develop our products are expensed as incurred. These costs consist of primarily of technology and development related expenses including third party contractor fees and technology software services. Technology and development also includes amortization of capitalized costs of the Nestbuilder website associated with the development of our marketplace. The amortization of the Nestbuilder website for the nine months ending July 31, 2016 and 2015 is -0- and $263,285, respectively.
Advertising Expense
Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred and are included in selling and promotions expense in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements. Advertising expense for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015 was $0 and $94,386, respectively.
Share-Based Compensation
The Company computes share based payments in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 718-10 “Compensation” (ASC 718-10). ASC 718-10 establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods and services at fair value, focusing primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employees services in share-based payment transactions. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods and services that are based on the fair value of an entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. In March 2005, the SEC issued SAB No. 107, Share-Based Payment (“SAB 107”) which provides guidance regarding the interaction of ASC 718-10 and certain SEC rules and regulations. The Company has applied the provisions of SAB 107 in its adoption of ASC 718-10. The Company accounts for non-employee share-based awards in accordance with ASC Topic 505-50, Equity Based Payments to Non-Employees. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options by using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
Foreign Currency and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is typically the applicable local currency. The translation from the respective foreign currencies to United States Dollars (U.S. Dollar) is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for income statement accounts using a weighted average exchange rate during the period. Gains or losses resulting from such translation are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in foreign currency income or loss except for the effect of exchange rates on long-term inter-company transactions considered to be a long-term investment, which are accumulated and credited or charged to other comprehensive income.
Transaction gains and losses are recognized in our results of operations based on the difference between the foreign exchange rates on the transaction date and on the reporting date. We recognized net foreign exchange gain of $9,450 and $14,846 for nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The foreign currency exchange gains and losses are included as a component of other income (expense), net, in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). For the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, the change in accumulated comprehensive income was a loss of $747 and $94,662, respectively.
REALBIZ MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JULY 31, 2016
NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Foreign Currency and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (continued)
The exchange rate adopted for the foreign exchange transactions are the rates of exchange as quoted on an internet website. Translation of amounts from Canadian dollars into United States dollars was made at the following exchange rates for the respective periods:
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As of July 31, 2016 - Canadian dollar $1.30364 to US $1.00
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For the nine months ended July 31, 2016 - Canadian dollar $1.33197 to US $1.00
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Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, as clarified by ASC 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities and net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards given the provisions of enacted tax laws. Deferred income tax provisions and benefits are based on changes to the assets or liabilities from year to year. In providing for deferred taxes, the Company considers tax regulations of the jurisdictions in which the Company operates, estimates of future taxable income, and available tax planning strategies. If tax regulations, operating results or the ability to implement tax-planning strategies vary, adjustments to the carrying value of deferred tax assets and liabilities may be required. Valuation allowances are recorded related to deferred tax assets based on the “more likely than not” criteria of ASC 740.
ASC 740-10 requires that the Company recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the “more-likely-than-not” threshold, the amount recognized in the unaudited consolidated financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during each period. Diluted loss per common share is considered to be equal to basic because it is anti-dilutive. The Company’s common stock equivalents include the following:
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July 31,
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2016
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Series A convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding
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49,691,682
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Series C convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding
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35,000
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Warrants to purchase common stock issued, outstanding and exercisable
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16,055,000
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Shares on convertible promissory notes
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11,300,000
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77,081,682
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Concentrations, Risks and Uncertainties
The Company’s operations are related to the real estate industry and its prospects for success are tied indirectly to interest rates and the general housing and business climates in the United States.
REALBIZ MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JULY 31, 2016
NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard update on revenue recognition that will be applied to all contracts with customers. The update requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects in exchange for the goods or services. It also requires more detailed disclosures to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. This guidance will be required to be applied on a retrospective basis, using one of two methodologies, and will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early application not being permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on its financial position and results of operations.
In August 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard update which provides guidance on determining when and how to disclose going concern uncertainties in the financial statements. The update requires management to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date the financial statements are issued. It also requires management to provide certain disclosures if conditions or events raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. This guidance will be required for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim reporting periods thereafter, with early application permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on its financial position and results of operations.
NOTE 3: GOING CONCERN
The accompanying unaudited 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 has incurred a net loss of $416,069 and had net cash used in operations of $241,117 for the nine months ended July 31, 2016. At July 31, 2016, the Company had a working capital deficit of $1,539,893 and an accumulated deficit of $21,194,218. It is management’s opinion that these facts raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. . The unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts nor to the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
In order to meet its working capital needs through the next twelve months, the Company may consider plans to raise additional funds through the issuance of additional shares of common or preferred stock and or through the issuance of debt instruments. Although the Company intends to obtain additional financing to meet our cash needs, the Company may be unable to secure any additional financing on terms that are favorable or acceptable to it, if at all.
NOTE 4: RESTRICTED CASH
At July 31, 2016 the company has posted a surety bond with the California Department of Labor in the amount of $27,977 as required in connection with an appeal of an assessment relating to an employment matter. (Also see Note 14).
NOTE 5: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
At July 31, 2016, the Company's property and equipment are as follows:
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July 31, 2016
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Remaining
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Accumulated
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Net Carrying
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Useful Life (Years)
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Cost
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Depreciation
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Value
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Computer equipment
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1.5
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$
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82,719
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$
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66,311
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$
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16,407
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The Company has recorded $18,339 and $18,953 of depreciation expense as a component of general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
REALBIZ MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JULY 31, 2016
NOTE 6: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
At July 31, 2016, the Company’s accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows:
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July 31,
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2016
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Trade payables
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$
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224,221
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Accrued interest payable
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163,581
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Accrued payroll and commissions
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220,000
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Accrued expenses
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19,955
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Total accounts payable and accrued expenses
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$
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627,757
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NOTE 7: DUE FROM/TO AFFILIATES
During the normal course of business, the Company receives and/or makes advances for operating expenses and various debt obligation conversions to/from our former parent Company, Monaker Group, Inc. As a result of these transactions the Company is due $1,287,517 as of July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015, respectively. Management has elected to record an allowance against the entire amount due from affiliate. The allowance was required due to the uncertainty of the collectability of the outstanding balance. On May 11, 2016, the Company filed a lawsuit against Monaker Group, Inc. seeking collection of this balance (see Note 13).
NOTE 8: DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
The company had derivative liabilities related to Himmil Investments Ltd. based on the variable feature of the conversion price. The derivative liability was reduce to zero upon the extinguishment of the related notes payable. (See note 9) The following table sets forth a summary of change in fair value of our derivative liabilities for the nine month’s ended July 31, 2016.
Balance @ October 31, 2015
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$
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628,762
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Gain on extinguishment of derivative liability
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(628,762
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Balance @ July 31, 2016
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$
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REALBIZ MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JULY 31, 2016
NOTE 9: CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
In December 2015, the company consummated a settlement with Himmil Investments Ltd. pursuant to which we redeemed our outstanding 7.5% convertible promissory note issued to Himmil and cancellation of their common stock purchase warrants for $500,000. The transaction resulting in a loss on the extinguishment of convertible debt, calculated as follows:
Cash paid to noteholder
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$
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Principal balance of note on October 31, 2015
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435,866
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Debt discount on convertible note
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(406,593
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Loss on the extinguishment of convertible debt
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$
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(470,727
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At July 31, 2016, the company had convertible notes payable with an outstanding principle balance of $1,130,000. The notes mature on December 31, 2016 and bear interest at the rate of 24% which is payable quarterly. The noteholders can elect to receive their interest payments in all common stock or a combination of common stock at 12% per annum based upon $0.10 (ten) cents per share and cash at 12% per annum.. The noteholders, at their option have the right, but not the obligation, at any time and from time to time, to convert all or any portion of the principal and interest into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Company common stock at the conversion price of $0.10 per share. The unamortized debt discount at July 31, 2016 related to these convertible notes is $182,292.
NOTE 10: LOANS PAYABLE
During the nine months ended July 31, 2016, the Company issued its former Chairman 1,000,000 common shares with a value of $50,000 in exchange for the cancellation of the existing loan payable at that time. There was no activity for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 for the non-related third party investors and the remaining principal balance is $170,000.
NOTE 11: STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
On July 31, 2014, the Board and the holders of a majority of the voting power of our shareholders approved an amendment to our articles of incorporation to increase our authorized shares of common stock to 250,000,000 from 125,000,000 and increased the Company's Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to 120,000,000 from 100,000,000. Additionally, on July 31, 2014, the Board designated the terms of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and 1,000,000 shares were authorized. Additionally, on August 6, 2015, the Board designated the terms of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and 1,000,000 shares were authorized.
The total number of shares of all classes of stock that the Company shall have the authority to issue is 570,000,000 shares consisting of 250,000,000 shares of common stock with a $0.001 par value per share of which 149,837,879 are outstanding as of July 31, 2016 and as of the date of this report and 320,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share of which (A) 120,000,000 shares have been designated as Series A Convertible Preferred of which 49,691,682 are outstanding as of July 31, 2016, and the date of this report (B) 1,000,000 shares have been designated as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, of which no shares are outstanding as of July 31, 2016 and as of the date of this report and (C) 1,000,000 have been designated as Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, of which 35,000 shares are outstanding as of July 31, 2016 and as of the date of this report.
Common Stock
During the nine months ended July 31, 2016, the Company had the following transactions:
On November 19, 2015, the Company agreed to issue 1 million shares of common stock valued at $0.05 per share (based on the quoted market price on that date) to a company controlled by its former Chairman in consideration of his agreement to cancel and extinguish a 0%, $50,000 promissory note issued to him on August 29, 2015. There was no gain or loss recorded on this transaction.
On November 30, 2015, the Company sold 13,600,000 units (“Units”) at a price of $0.05 per Unit for gross proceeds of $680,000. Each Unit consists of 1 share of common stock and a warrant to purchase 1 share of common stock requiring the issuance of 13,600,000 shares of common stock and 1-year warrants to purchase 13,600,000 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $0.05 per share. The Company used $500,000 of these proceeds as the final payment required under our Settlement Agreement and Release with Himmil Investments, Ltd. including repayment in full of its outstanding 7.5% $500,000 convertible promissory note issued to Himmil Investments Ltd. A company controlled by our former Chairman, purchased 6,000,000 Units for $300,000 and our Chief Financial Officer purchased 200,000 Units for $10,000.
REALBIZ MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JULY 31, 2016
NOTE 11: STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT, continued
On December 1, 2015, the Company issued 421,500 shares of its common stock valued at $42,150 as payment for accrued interest on certain convertible promissory notes as requested by the note holders in accordance with contractual terms at $0.10 per share. The Company did not receive any proceeds for the issuance of these shares.
On December 10, 2015, a former employee returned 1,000,000 shares of its common stock to the Company to resolve an outstanding dispute, which was valued at $50,000 , based on the quoted market price $0.05 per share. These shares were subsequently cancelled.
On January 20, 2016, the Company issued 800,000 shares of common stock to a third-party consultant in consideration of professional services rendered. The market value of these shares was based on the closing price (0.04) on the date of issuance which was approximately $32,000 and included as a component of general and administrative expenses.
On March 1, 2016, the Company issued 421,500 shares of its common stock valued at $42,150 as payment for accrued interest on certain convertible promissory notes as requested by the note holders in accordance with contractual terms at $0.10 per share. The Company did not receive any proceeds for the issuance of these shares.
On June 1, 2016, the Company issued 421,500 shares of its common stock valued at $42,150 as payment for accrued interest on certain convertible promissory notes as requested by the note holders in accordance with contractual terms at $0.10 per share. The Company did not receive any proceeds for the issuance of these shares
Common Stock Warrants
The following table sets forth common share purchase warrants outstanding as of July 31, 2016:
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Weighted
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Average
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Exercise
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Intrinsic
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Warrants
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Price
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Value
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Outstanding, October 31, 2015
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4,980,000
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$
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0.12
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$
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0.00
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Warrants granted and issued
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13,600,000
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$
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0.05
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$
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0.00
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Warrants exercised/forfeited
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(2,325,000
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)
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$
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(0.14
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)
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$
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0.00
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Outstanding, July 31, 2016
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16,055,000
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$
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0.058
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$
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0.00
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Common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants
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16,055,000
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$
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0.058
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$
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0.00
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Common Stock Issuable Upon Exercise of
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Common Stock Issuable
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Warrants Outstanding
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Upon Warrants
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Exercisable
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Weighted
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Number
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Average
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Weighted
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Number
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Weighted
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Range of
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Outstanding
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Remaining
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Average
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Exercisable at
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Average
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Exercise
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At
July 31,
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Contractual
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Exercise
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October 31,
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Exercise
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Prices
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2016
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Life (Years)
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Price
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2015
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Price
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$
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0.05
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13,600,000
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0.33
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$
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0.05
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13,600,000
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$
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0.05
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$
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0.10
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2,455,000
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2.37
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$
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0.10
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2,455,000
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$
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0.10
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16,055,000
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0.64
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$
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0.058
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16,055,000
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$
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0.058
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REALBIZ MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JULY 31, 2016
NOTE 11: STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT (continued)
Convertible Preferred Stock Series A
As of July 31, 2016, the Company had 49,691,682 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock Series A issued and outstanding. The preferred shares were issued at $.001 par and bear dividends at a rate of 10% per annum payable on a quarterly basis when declared by the board of directors. Dividends accumulate whether or not they have been declared by the board. At the election of the Company, Preferred Dividends may be converted into Series A Stock, with each converted share having a value equal to the market price per share, subject to adjustment for stock splits. In order to exercise such option, the Company delivers written notice to the holder. Each share of Series A Stock is convertible at the option of the holder thereof at any time into a number of shares of Common Stock determined by dividing the Stated Value of a $1 per share by the Conversion Price then in effect. The conversion price for the Series A Stock is equal to $1.00 per share. Each holder of Series A stock shall be entitled to one vote for each whole share of common stock that would be issuable upon conversion of such share on the record date for determining eligibility to participate in the action being taken.
In the event of (a) the sale, conveyance, exchange, exclusive license, lease or other disposition of all or substantially all of the intellectual property or assets of the Company, (b) any acquisition of the Company by means of consolidation, stock exchange, stock sale, merger of other form of corporate reorganization of the Company with any other entity in which the Company's stockholders prior to the consolidation or merger own less than a majority of the voting securities of the surviving entity, or (c) the winding up or dissolution of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary (each such event in clause (a), (b) or (c) a "liquidation event"), the Board shall determine in good faith the amount legally available for distribution to stockholders after taking into account the distribution of assets among, or payment thereof over to, creditors of the Company (the "net assets available for distribution"). The holders of the Series A stock then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid out of the net assets available for Distribution (or the consideration received in such transaction) before any payment or distribution shall be made to the holders of any class of preferred stock ranking junior to the Series A Stock or to the Common Stock, an amount for each share of Series A Stock equal to all accrued and unpaid Preferred Dividends plus the Stated Value, as adjusted (the "Series A Liquidation Amount").
In September 2015, the Company entered into an agreement with the holders of our Series A Preferred Stock under which they agreed to waive and cancel any further dividends owing on the Series A Preferred from and after May 1, 2015 in exchange for our agreement to pay all accrued dividends through July 31, 2015.
During the nine months ended July 31, 2016, the Company recorded the following activity with respect to its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock:
On December 1, 2015, the Company retired 1,000,000 of its Series A Preferred shares held by Monaker Group Inc., in accordance with the original securities and purchase agreement of October 2012. This was based upon the issuances of 1 million RealBiz common shares issued for conversion of 30,000 shares of Monaker Group,Inc. Series D preferred stock on such date.
The company increased its reported outstanding Series A Preferred shares by 4,503,082 (with a value of $4,503) to true up the balance to agree to the company's internal stock transfer register. This correction, although immaterial, resulted in a corresponding reduction to Additional Paid in Capital.
Convertible Preferred Stock Series B
On July 31, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors approved the creation of a new Series B Preferred stock and on October 14, 2014 a certificate of designation was filed with the state of Delaware designating 1,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001, a stated value of $5.00 per share and convertible into the Company's common stock at $0.05 per share. As of July 31, 2016, the Company had no shares of Convertible Preferred Stock Series B issued and outstanding. The Series B Preferred stock will bear dividends at a rate of 10% per annum and shall accrue on the stated value of such shares of the Series B Stock. Dividends accrue whether or not they have been declared by the Board of Directors. At the election of the Company, it may satisfy its obligations hereunder to pay dividends on the Series B stock by issuing shares of common stock to the holders of Series B stock on a uniform and prorated basis. Each share of Series B Stock is convertible at the option of the holder thereof at any time into a number of shares of Common Stock determined by dividing the Stated Value by the Conversion Price then in effect. The conversion price for the Series B Stock is equal to $0.05 per share. Each holder of Series B stock shall be entitled to the number of votes equal to two hundred (200) votes for each shares of Series B stock held by them.
REALBIZ MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JULY 31, 2016
NOTE 11: STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT (continued)
In the event of (a) the sale, conveyance, exchange, exclusive license, lease or other disposition of all or substantially all of the intellectual property or assets of the Company, (b) any acquisition of the Company by means of consolidation, stock exchange, stock sale, merger of other form of corporate reorganization of the Company with any other entity in which the Company's stockholders prior to the consolidation or merger own less than a majority of the voting securities of the surviving entity, or (c) the winding up or dissolution of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary (each such event in clause (a), (b) or (c) a "liquidation event"), the Board shall determine in good faith the amount legally available for distribution to stockholders after taking into account the distribution of assets among, or payment thereof over to, creditors of the Company (the "net assets available for distribution"). The holders of the Series B stock then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid out of the net assets available for Distribution (or the consideration received in such transaction) before any payment or distribution shall be made to the holders of any class of preferred stock ranking junior to the Series B Stock or to the Common Stock, an amount for each share of Series B Stock equal to all accrued and unpaid Preferred Dividends plus the Stated Value, as adjusted (the "Series B Liquidation Amount"). There were no Series B Preferred stock outstanding at July 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015.
Convertible Preferred Stock Series C
Pursuant to authority granted by our certificate of incorporation and applicable state law, our Board of Directors, without any action or approval by our stockholders, may designate and issue shares in such classes or series (including other classes or series of preferred stock) as it deems appropriate and establish the rights, preferences and privileges of such shares, including dividends, liquidation and voting rights. The rights of holders of other classes or series of capital stock, including preferred stock that may be issued could be superior to the rights of the shares of common stock offered hereby. The designation and issuance of shares of capital stock having preferential rights could adversely affect other rights appurtenant to the shares of our common stock. Finally, any issuances of additional capital stock (common or preferred) will dilute the percentage of ownership interest of our stockholders and may dilute the per-share book value of the Company. Each share of our series C preferred stock is convertible into that number of shares of shares of common stock determined by dividing (i) the stated value ($5.00) by (ii) the conversion price then in effect ($0.05). For example, our Series C Preferred contain voting rights which provide each share of Series C Preferred Stock with 100 votes for each shares of common stock into which the Series C Preferred Stock is convertible. Accordingly, our currently outstanding 35,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock (which are convertible into 3,500,000 shares) are entitled to 350,000,000 votes on any matter presented for a vote to our common stockholders. This has resulted in the holders of our Series C Preferred Stock having majority voting control of our corporation. There were 35,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding on July 31, 2016.
REALBIZ MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JULY 31, 2016
NOTE 12: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Equity transactions with the Company's former parent are described in Note 11.
On November 19, 2015, the Company agreed to issue 1 million shares of common stock valued at $0.05 per share to a company controlled by its former Chairman in consideration of his agreement to cancel and extinguish a 0%, $50,000 promissory note issued to him on August 29, 2015.
On November 30, 2015, a company controlled by the Company’s former Chairman purchased 6 million units at a price of $0.05 per unit for an aggregate purchase price of $300,000. Each unit consisted of 1 share of common stock and a 1-year warrant to purchase 1 share of common at an exercise price of $0.05 per share. This resulted in the issuance of 6 million shares of common stock and a 1-year warrant to purchase 6 million shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share. In addition, our Chief Financial Officer purchased 200,000 Units for $10,000.
On December 1, 2015, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (Alex Aliksanyan) converted 30,000 shares of Monaker Group Inc. Series D Preferred Stock into 1 million shares of our common stock pursuant to the terms of the Series D Preferred. Mr. Aliksanyan originally received these preferred shares in consideration of his sale of assets of Stingy Travel to Monaker Group in February 2015. Mr. Aliksanyan became an officer and director upon closing of this transaction in February 2015.
NOTE 13: CONTINGENCIES
On August 17, 2015, the Company filed a Complaint in the Superior Court of the State of California, in San Diego County, California, against former employees Steven Marques, Sherry Marques and Sean Herschmiller as well as Ken Marques, Amozaio LLC, Mike O’Donnell, Bobbie Ayers, Showoff.com, Inc., Philip Bliss, Tom Klawsuc, and Perceptible Inc. (“Defendants”). The Complaint further alleges that the Defendants misappropriated confidential business information and proprietary and confidential trade secrets of the Company in setting up a rival business utilizing the Company’s proprietary technology and current customers. The Complaint further alleges that the former employees Steven Marques, Sherry Marques and Sean Herschmiller breached their positions of trust and confidence and their duties of loyalty to the Company by using their positions with the company and information acquired in those positions to set up a business in direct competition with the Company, and the remaining Defendant’s conspired with the Company’s former employees to misappropriate and use the Company’s confidential business information and solicit and attempt to steal clients from the Company. The Complaint seeks, among other things, (i) general and special damages in an amount to be proven at trial; (ii) punitive and exemplary damages in an amount sufficient to punish and deter such conduct; and (iii) a temporary restraining order and preliminary and permanent injunctions enjoining and retraining the Defendants from using or otherwise disclosing or distributing the Company’s property or trade secrets.
At July 31, 2016 the company had posted a surety bond with the California Department of Labor in the amount of $27,977 as required in connection with an appeal of an assessment relating to an employment matter with the parties named above.
On May 11, 2016, the Company filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida against Monaker Group, Inc. seeking collection of the balance owed to the Company in the amount of $1,287,517, for advances on operating expenses and various debt obligation conversions to and from Monaker Group, Inc. The company is currently in the discovery phase of this litigation. Management is unable to estimate the final outcome of this matter at this time.
NOTE 14: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has settled several court cases. The following is a list of such cases:
Settled a suit the Company had brought in California Superior Court against various former employees and consultants for various damages to the Company caused by actions
of such employees. The case was settled with no payments by either party.
Settled two suits brought by two former employees before the California Labor Board against the Company. The employees were paid the expenses they had accrued while employed of the Company. We are awaiting the release and return of the surety bond from the California Department of Labor in the amount of $27,977.
Settled a suit brought in California Superior Court against the Company by The Relocation Information Service, Inc. for various media related claims dating back to December 2014. Full
settlement was achieved with a payment of $3,750.
Settled a suit that was filed in Canada against the Company by ALMA Consulting for non-payment for services rendered several years ago.
Full settlement was achieved with a payment of $5,000.