Item
2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
As
described in Item 1.01 above, on May 11, 2017, we acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of 1493 pursuant to the Exchange
Agreement and 1493 became our wholly-owned subsidiary. The acquisition was accounted for as a recapitalization effected by a share
exchange, wherein 1493 is considered the acquirer for accounting and financial reporting purposes. The assets and liabilities
of 1493 have been brought forward at their book value and no goodwill has been recognized.
As
a result of the acquisition of all the issued and outstanding membership interest of 1493, we have now assumed 1493’s business
operations as our own and we are no longer a shell corporation as the term is defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act and Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
FORM
10 DISCLOSURE
As
disclosed elsewhere in this Current Report, on May 11, 2017, we acquired 1493 in a reverse merger acquisition transaction. Item
2.01(f) of Form 8-K states that if the registrant were a shell company before a reverse merger transaction disclosed under Item
2.01, then the registrant must disclose the information that would be required if the registrant were filing a general form for
registration of securities under the Exchange Act on Form 10.
As
we were a shell company defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “
Exchange Act
”)
immediately before the transaction, we provide below the information that would be included for the registration of securities
on Form 10.
Description
of Business
Effective
on the Closing Date, pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, 1493 became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The acquisition
of 1493 is treated as a reverse acquisition, and the business of 1493 became the business of the Company. At the time of the reverse
acquisition, Cyberspace Vita was not engaged in any business activity.
References
to the “Company”, “Project 1493”, “1493”, “we,” “us,” “our”
and similar words refer to the Company, unless the context indicates otherwise. References to “Cyberspace Vita” refers
to the Company and its business prior to the reverse acquisition.
Summary
Project
1493, LLC is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on March 17, 2017. Cyberspace
Vita is a Nevada corporation formed on November 7, 2006. Our offices are located at Cond. Madrid Suite 304, 1760 Loiza Street,
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911, and our telephone number at such address is (787) 641-8447.
Business
Overview
Cyberspace
Vita’s initial business plan was related to the online sale of vitamins and supplements. Effective May 5, 2008, Cyberspace
Vita discontinued these operations. Prior to the reverse acquisition, Cyberspace Vita did not have any significant assets or operations.
Project
1493 is a limited liability company organized in Puerto Rico on March 17, 2017. 1493’s business plan relates to the acquisition,
development and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries. 1493 intends to initially operate in Puerto Rico and may potentially
expand into other markets located within the U.S. and U.S. territories in the future. However, there can be no assurance that
we will expand into such other markets.
As
described in Item 1.01 above, on May 11, 2017, Cyberspace Vita acquired all of the issued and outstanding membership interests
in 1493 pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, in exchange for 16,690,912 restricted shares of common stock of Cyberspace Vita, warrants
to purchase up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share for a period of three (3) years from
the date of issuance, and 1,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock that grants the holders thereof fifty-one percent (51%) voting
power. Thereafter, 1493 became Cyberspace Vita’s wholly owned subsidiary.
Our
Business
Cyberspace
Vita is a holding company that, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, 1493, is in the business of acquiring, developing and operating
medical marijuana dispensaries in Puerto Rico and as of the date of this report, is in the process of acquiring four medical marijuana
dispensaries, with a plan to acquire an additional 15 dispensaries over the next 12-18 months. The four facilities that are in
the process of being acquired are modelled after those in Denver, Colorado. The four dispensary locations are in the following
cities: (1) Fajardo, which is a hub for boating and fishing and a launching port for islands Vieques, Culebra, the U.S. Virgin
Islands and the British Virgin Islands; (2) Carolina, which is tourist center near Puerto Rico’s international airport and
home of top luxury hotels and casinos; (3) Dorado, which is deemed to be an affluent residential area in Puerto Rico; and lastly
(4) San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico and among the largest cruise destination ports.
We
anticipate that all four dispensaries will be operational by July 30, 2017. It is anticipated that costs associated with operating
the dispensaries will be approximately $600,000 per dispensary, $100,000 of which will be used to obtain the license to operate,
$300,000 for operating capital, $200,000 to complete the facility and for stock inventory. We also anticipate requiring approximately
$900,000 for working capital over the next twelve months.
The
Company anticipates earning revenue by selling medical marijuana, edibles, pills, creams, patches and oral drops, and paraphernalia
such as vaporizes, The average net profit for medical marijuana dispensaries is 20% in the U.S., according to a study conducted
by Marijuana Business Daily and the media annual revenue is $1,200,000. We aim to undercut our competition by acquiring our goods
at a lower than average cost which we anticipate will allow us to achieve 30% net margins, 50% higher than the industry average.
The
Four Dispensaries
The
dispensaries that we are in the process of purchasing are located in the following areas, which were chosen based on their strategic
location relevant to important factors such as population density, disposable income, and proximity to key commercial and district
tourist destinations:
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Carolina
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The municipality of Carolina is home to Luis Munos Marin Airport, Puerto Rico’s main airport. With a population density
of 177,000, Carolina is a center of manufacturing and commerce. The township has one of the island’s largest shopping
areas, Plaza Carolina. Carolina also has a high concentration of young professionals, whom industry trends suggest is a growing
user class of medical marijuana. Carolina is also strategically located between San Juan and the east coast of the island.
The east coast is home to many of the island’s most spectacular beaches, and a heavy tourist area.
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Fajardo
:
Fajardo is located in the Northeast coast of the island. It is known for its luxury hotels such as the Waldorf Astoria and
the Puerto Del Rey Marina. While its population is only 36,000 it is the watersports capital of the island as well as the
primary access point to the Keys of Puerto Rico and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands and thus is a popular tourist spot
and a favorite vacation and recreational area for Puerto Rican citizens.
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Dorado
:
Dorado, situated 15 miles west of San Juan, is a township located on the north shore of Puerto Rico and the wealthiest community
on the island with a population of approximately 38,165 people. The municipality’s demographic consists of upper-income
and retired residents as well as upper-income tourists. It is also the home to several resort hotels such as Embassy Suites,
Sheraton and the Reserve at Ritz Carlton.
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San
Juan
: the capital of Puerto Rico, is the cultural and historic center of Puerto Rico with the island’s largest
population center of 395,326. Well known for the port at Old San Juan, and cruise ships that bring thousands of tourists daily
to the island. The hotels, beaches and points of interest in the area attract millions of visitors each year. Our goal in
San Juan is to create a flagship store to capitalize on the tourism in this area and build a large local following of patients.
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Business
Model
We
plan to operate as a service business specializing in the sale of medical marijuana, edibles and paraphernalia, including, oils,
lotions, THC pills, vaporizers, rigs, grinders, t-shirts, hats, logo items, and bongs and pipes with vaporizer attachments through
our strategically located dispensaries in Puerto Rico.
We
intend to purchase our products from the largest and most sophisticated grower on the island, who operates a state-of-the art
facility and currently has over 36 strands available and is able to produce up to 2,000 pounds a week. We anticipate procuring
products at a 20% discount to current wholesale market prices. We anticipate that based on such prices, we will realize gross
margins of approximately 75%.
We
intend to sell and keep inventory of the top 5 selling brands, which will be determined by sales velocity. We intend to use a
state-of-art CRM to track our customers, their buying habits and monthly spend. Customer Segments will be categorized by age,
occupation and medical condition.
In
addition, we will focus on providing the best and most friendly customer service, and provide the highest quality brands and widest
variety possible in order to attract repeat business. We expect to realize, although no assurance can be given, approximately
30% net margins on edibles, with 50% net margins on edibles and paraphernalia.
Revenue
Streams:
We
anticipate that revenues will be generated from the following:
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Medical
Cannabis, up to 10 strains in each dispensary.
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Derivatives
(oils, lotions, edibles, THC pills)
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Paraphernalia
(vaporizers, grinders, rigs, bongs and pipes with vaporizer attachments)
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Clothing
(hats, t-shirts, logos)
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Cost
Structure:
We intend to price our product at below market rates, however we intend to market certain items as “boutique”
items, such as gourmet style edibles or exotic strains and clothing and paraphernalia.
Marketing
Our
marketing and sales strategy will be aimed at generating long-term, repeat customers, as well as attracting tourists who visit
the island who wish to purchase medical marijuana. In order to generate repeat customers, we intend to provide the highest quality
medical marijuana, at the lowest possible cost to insure we build a loyal customer base. Further, we intend to train all of our
employees to provide excellent customer service.
At
this time Puerto Rico only allows digital advertising for medical marijuana. Thus, we intend to leverage the Internet and social
media platforms, including, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+, LinkedIn, the Yellow Pages online, YELP and over 50
marijuana websites we have identified. Our marketing will focus on the wide variety of our cannabis products and their high quality
and low cost point relative to our competition.
We
also intend to utilize blogs, micro-ads, testimonial interviews, articles and deploy this media across all social media channels
and websites accessed by our customer targets.
Capital
Requirements and Use of Proceeds
On
May 11, 2017, we completed the Offering in which we sold to shares of our common stock and warrants to selected accredited investors
for total gross proceeds of $3,300,000, the proceeds of which will be used for opening and the operation of our four (4) dispensaries.
As
noted above, we anticipate that the costs associated with opening and operating the dispensaries will $600,000 for each dispensary,
as follows:
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$100,000
representing costs associated with obtaining the business license;
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$300,000
for working capital for the next 12 months;
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$100,000
to complete the build out of each dispensary; and
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$100,000
for equipment and starting inventory,
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It
is also anticipated that the remainder from the proceeds received from the Offering will be used for general working capital.
Competition
We
face significant competition in all aspects of our business. Specifically, we face competition from a number of companies that
operate dispensaries in the legal cannabis market within the United States and U.S. territories.
While
such competition exists within the industry as a whole, there is limited competition in Puerto Rico. Currently, there are seven
dispensaries with approved licenses in Puerto Rico, and one of the seven is currently closed for lack of proper permits. There
are 170 pre-qualified dispensary licenses, but it is expected that only 70-80 of those pre-qualified dispensary licenses will
meet all the government criteria and will have the necessary funding to operate.
We
also anticipate additional competition from the unauthorized sale and purchase of cannabis through the “black market”
in Puerto Rico, which is estimated by the government at $200 million annually. While we deem the “black market” to
be a major competitor, we believe, although no assurance can be given, that we can transition those consumers by offering a greater
variety of product at competitive prices.
Competitive
Strengths
Consumers
generally choose their dispensary based on several factors, including proximity to where they live and work, price, quality, variety
and the overall service experience. We believe that our advantage stems from our relationships with our supplier. Our supplier,
who operates a state-of-the art facility, has over 36 strands available and can produce up to 2,000 pounds a week. Our supplier,
the largest in Puerto Rico in total production capacity, has agreed to sell products to us at reduced prices which we believe
will allow us to achieve 75% gross margins, all while maintaining a major price advantage over competitors.
We
also believe we possess certain other competitive strengths and advantages in the industries in which we operate:
Range
of Services
. We are able to leverage our breadth of services and resources to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions
to companies in the cannabis industry—from operational, compliance and marketing consulting to products, security and financing
services.
Strategic
Alliances
. We are dedicated to growing through strategic acquisitions, partnerships and agreements that will enable us to
enter and expand into new markets. Our strategy is to pursue alliances with potential targets that have the ability to generate
positive cash flow, effectively meet customer needs and supply desirable products, services or technologies, among other considerations.
We anticipate that strategic alliances will play a significant role as more states pass legislation permitting the cultivation
and sale of hemp and cannabis.
Regulatory
Compliance
. The state laws regulating the cannabis industry are changing at a rapid pace. Currently, there are 28 U.S. states,
the District of Columbia and the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico that have created a legislative body to manage the medical
cannabis industry. Eight of those states also allow recreational use. We plan to take such steps necessary to ensure that all
aspects of our operations are in compliance with all laws, policies, guidance and regulations to which we are subject and providing
an opportunity to our customers and allies to use our services in order to ensure that they, too, are in full compliance are both
critical components of our business plan.
Industry
Knowledge
. We continue to create, share and leverage information and experiences with the purpose of creating awareness and
identifying opportunities to increase shareholder value. Our management team has business expertise, extensive knowledge of the
cannabis industry and closely monitors changes in legislation. We intend to work with partners who will enhance the breadth of
our industry knowledge.
Lending
Capabilities
. In February 2014, the Treasury Department issued guidelines for financial institutions dealing with cannabis-related
businesses. Nevertheless, many banks and traditional financial institutions refuse to provide financial services to cannabis-related
businesses. We plan to provide finance and leasing solutions to market participants using the FinCEN guidelines as a primary guide
for compliance with federal law.
The
Cannabis Industry—Market Opportunity
The
legal cannabis markets in the United States are expanding rapidly. There are now twenty-eight states and Washington, D.C., with
medical cannabis programs and eight of these states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon and Washington),
plus Washington, D.C. have also legalized cannabis for recreational use.
We
believe the market will continue to rapidly expand as existing states broaden the definition of the approved uses for cannabis
(i.e. from medicinal to recreational use) and additional states legalize cannabis for at least some other purposes. Despite the
fact that the Federal Controlled Substances Act makes the use and possession of marijuana illegal on a national level, recent
guidance from the federal government suggests that it will continue to tolerate legalization at the state level, especially when
backed by strong and effective regulation. We believe it is significant that in 2016, the Congressional Spending Bill specifically
prevented the Justice Department from spending money to enforce the federal ban on growing or selling cannabis in states where
cannabis has been approved.
The
Company believes that not since the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, has a consumer product business opportunity of this magnitude
been created simply by changes in the law. According to an
IBISWorld
report, the cannabis industry is expected to achieve
rapid growth over the next five years. We believe the industry will continue to benefit from increasingly favorable attitudes
towards medical cannabis-based treatments and applications as acceptance and legitimacy of cannabis continues to grow.
Our
target markets are those where states or U.S. territories have legalized the production and use of cannabis, such as Puerto Rico
and, eventually, Colorado. According to published reports, Colorado’s cannabis industry reported estimated wholesale and
retail sales during calendar years 2016 and 2015 of $1,313 million and $996 million, respectively.
Most
recently, voters in California, Nevada, Maine and Massachusetts approved ballot measures to legalize cannabis for adult recreational
use, bringing the total number of states with legalized recreational cannabis use to eight, in addition to the District of Columbia.
As
of December 31, 2016, 28 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico have legalized the
use of cannabis for medical use in some form, including five states in 2016 alone. While it is difficult to estimate the amount
of time it would take for a state to establish regulations relating to the sale of cannabis, or for those businesses engaged in
this activity to begin generating revenue from operations, we anticipate, but no assurance can be given, that for new states legalizing
the medical use of cannabis, revenues will begin to be realized in 2018 and 2019.
Continued
development of the regulated cannabis industry depends on continued legislative authorization at the state level. Progress, while
encouraging, is not assured and any number of factors could slow or halt progress in the cannabis industry.
Puerto
Rico – a Unique Market Opportunity
Puerto
Rico benefits from a large and growing tourism industry. According to an article published by Travel Pulse in March 2016 and by
PRT Newswire dated December 2016, Puerto Rico’s tourism doubled from 5 million visitors in 2015 to 10 million in 2016. Importantly,
patients who hold a license to buy medical marijuana in the 28 states where it is now legal may use their patient license to purchase
marijuana at Puerto Rico’s dispensaries.
The
Academic Sciences of Puerto Rico (ASPR), in collaboration with the Cannabis Doctors of Puerto Rico, conducted a certification
program for doctors to obtain the Health Department (HD) license and recommended medicinal cannabis to nearly 200,000 patients.
Based on such, and considering that Puerto Rico is an island with a population of 3.5 million, there is a potential market of
200,000 patients, or 6% of Puerto Rico’s current population. In addition, there is a potentially very large market opportunity
presented by the burgeoning tourist industry. If only 2% of the tourist visiting Puerto Rico purchase medical marijuana, that
would add another 200,000 patients on an annual basis or an average of approximately 18,000 patients per month.
We
believe our initial locations present significant revenue potential and growth opportunity. We have strategically picked our initial
locations based on the following factors: population density, disposable income, and proximity to commercial and districts tourist
destinations.
Medical
Cannabis Market
The
last five years have seen a dramatic shift in public opinion on medical marijuana, which is reflected in the direction of individual
states toward legalization. A
Quinnipiac Poll
published by Politico on June 6, 2016 showed 89% of registered voters in
the United States favor the use of medically prescribed cannabis. Twenty-eight states and Washington, D.C., have enacted medical
cannabis laws, and there are approximately 1.2 million registered patients within these states. The five states with the largest
known current medical marijuana patient populations are: California, Colorado, Michigan, Oregon and Washington.
Cannabis
is used for medicinal purposes and has proven to be an effective treatment for pain relief, inflammation and a number of other
medical disorders. According to an
IBISWorld
report, new medical research and changing public opinion have boosted industry
growth.
Doctors
may prescribe ‘legalized’ medical cannabis in approved states where patients can receive a “recommendation”
from a state-approved, licensed physician for the treatment of certain conditions specified by the state.
Medical
cannabis is being used to treat severe or chronic pain, inflammation, nausea and vomiting, neurologic symptoms (including muscle
spasticity), glaucoma, cancer, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, anorexia, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, Crohn’s
disease, fibromyalgia, ADD, ADHD, Tourette’s syndrome, spinal cord injury and numerous other conditions. Cannabis oil has
also been proven effective in treating epileptic seizures in children.
Recreational
Cannabis Market
Eight
states have legalized recreational cannabis – Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Washington,
plus Washington, D.C. In November 2012, Colorado voters legalized recreational marijuana use. This history-changing legislation
created a window of opportunity for the commercialization and state taxation of a plant group that has, until recently, been virtually
untouchable and has set the wheels in motion for other states to follow. In July of 2014, Washington State launched its recreational
program, while Oregon and Alaska and the District of Columbia voted to introduce recreational programs commencing in 2015. In
November 2016, California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada all passed ballot initiatives for the legalization of recreational
cannabis. A Gallup Poll survey from October 2016 showed that 60% of Americans are in favor of legalizing cannabis.
Government
and Industry Regulation
Cannabis
is currently a Schedule I controlled substance under the CSA and is, therefore, illegal under federal law. Even in those states
in which the use of cannabis has been legalized pursuant to state law, its use, possession or cultivation remains a violation
of federal law. A Schedule I controlled substance is defined as one that has no currently accepted medical use in the United States,
a lack of safety for use under medical supervision and a high potential for abuse. The U.S. Department of Justice (the “
DOJ
”)
defines Schedule I controlled substances as “the most dangerous drugs of all the drug schedules with potentially severe
psychological or physical dependence.” If the federal government decides to enforce the CSA in Colorado with respect to
cannabis, persons that are charged with distributing, possessing with intent to distribute or growing cannabis could be subject
to fines and/or terms of imprisonment, the maximum being life imprisonment and a $50 million fine.
Notwithstanding
the CSA, as of the date of this filing, 28 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico
allow their residents to use medical cannabis. Voters in the states of Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada,
Oregon and Washington have approved ballot measures to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use. Such state and territorial
laws are in conflict with the federal CSA, which makes cannabis use and possession illegal at the federal level.
In
light of such conflict between federal laws and state laws regarding cannabis, the previous administration under President Obama
had effectively stated that it was not an efficient use of resources to direct federal law enforcement agencies to prosecute those
lawfully abiding by state-designated laws allowing the use and distribution of medical cannabis. For example, the prior DOJ Deputy
Attorney General of the Obama administration, James M. Cole, issued a memorandum (the “
Cole Memo
”) to all United
States Attorneys providing updated guidance to federal prosecutors concerning cannabis enforcement under the CSA. The Cole Memo
ultimately emphasizes the need for robust state regulation of marijuana. The memorandum “rests on its expectation that state
and local governments that have enacted laws authorizing marijuana-related conduct will implement strong and effective regulatory
and enforcement systems that will address the threat those state laws could pose to public safety, public health, and other law
enforcement interests.” In addition, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“
FinCEN
”) provided guidelines
(the “
FinCEN Guidelines
”) on February 14, 2014, regarding how financial institutions can provide services to
cannabis-related businesses consistent with their Bank Secrecy Act (“
BSA
”) obligations.
Additional
existing and pending legislation provides, or seeks to provide, protection to persons acting in violation of federal law but in
compliance with state laws regarding cannabis. The Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies
Appropriations Bill, which funds the DOJ, prohibits the DOJ from using funds to prevent states with medical cannabis laws from
implementing such laws. The Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment is effective through April 28, 2017, but as an amendment to an appropriations
bill, it must be renewed annually. The Compassionate Access Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States Act (the
“
CARERS Act
”) has been introduced in the U.S. Senate, which proposes to reclassify cannabis under the CSA to
Schedule II, thereby changing the plant from a federally criminalized substance to one that has recognized medical uses. More
recently, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2017 has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, which proposes
to exclude persons who produce, possess, distribute, dispense, administer or deliver marijuana in compliance with state laws from
the regulatory controls and administrative, civil and criminal penalties of the CSA.
However,
as of the date of this filing, neither the CARERS Act nor the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2017 has been enacted, the Rohrabacher-Farr
Amendment has not yet been renewed beyond April 28, 2017, and the new administration under President Trump has not yet indicated
whether it will change the previously stated policy of low-priority enforcement of federal laws related to cannabis set forth
in the Cole Memo or the FinCEN Guidelines. The Trump administration could change this policy and decide to strongly enforce the
federal laws applicable to cannabis. Any such change in the federal government’s enforcement of current federal laws could
cause significant financial damage to us. While we do not currently harvest, distribute or sell cannabis, we may be irreparably
harmed by a change in enforcement policies of the federal government. However, once we commence operations, we could be deemed
to be aiding and abetting illegal activities, a violation of federal law.
Absent
any future changes in cannabis-related policies under the Trump administration, we intend to remain within the guidelines outlined
in the Cole Memo and the FinCEN Guidelines, where applicable; however, we cannot provide assurance that we are in full compliance
with the Cole Memo, the FinCEN Guidelines or any applicable federal laws or regulations.
Licensing
and Local Regulations
Where
applicable, we will apply for state licenses that are necessary to conduct our business in compliance with local laws. Local laws
at the city, county and municipal levels add a layer of complexity to legalized cannabis. Despite a state’s adoption of
legislation legalizing cannabis, cities, counties and municipalities within the state may have the ability to otherwise restrict
cannabis activities, including but not limited to cultivation, retail or consumption.
Zoning
sets forth the approved use of land in any given city, county or municipality. Zoning is set by local governments or local voter
referendum, and may otherwise be restricted by state laws. For example, under certain state laws a seller of liquor may not be
allowed to operate within 1,000 feet of a school. There may be similar restrictions imposed on cannabis operators, which will
restrict where cannabis operations may be located and the manner and size to which they can grow and operate. Zoning can be subject
to change or withdrawal, and properties can be re-zoned. The zoning of our properties will have a direct impact on our business
operations.
Regulatory
Environment
The
regulatory status of the cannabis industry is shifting rapidly at the state level, with momentum toward a change at the federal
level through pressure on the U.S. Congress and the White House. Current federal regulations classify cannabis as a Schedule 1
substance, defined as “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” This drug classification
also includes heroin, LSD and ecstasy.
The
legal cannabis industry has evolved considerably over the past 3-5 years. We believe the industry has reached the tipping point
for legalization through pressure from citizens’ groups in individual states for the legalization of medical and/or recreational
marijuana. As reported by Pew Research Center in April 2015, nearly half (49%) of Americans say they have tried marijuana, and
12% have tried it within the past year.
In
a national poll in October 2014 by Third Way, a public policy think tank, 78% of respondents favored allowing individuals to use
marijuana for medical purposes if “recommended” by a doctor. This trend is further illustrated in recent surveys of
public opinion for marijuana legalization rapidly outpacing opposition. A majority of Americans now favor broad legalization of
marijuana. Opinions have changed drastically since 1969, when Gallup first asked the question and found that just 12% favored
legalizing marijuana use compared to 89% as of June 6, 2016 showed 89%.
Millennials
(currently 18-34) have been in the forefront of this change: 68% favor legalizing marijuana use, by far the highest percentage
of any age group. But across all generations - except for the Silent Generation (ages 70- 87) – support for legalization
has risen sharply over the past decade. Third Way also found that 67% of respondents favor Congress passing a bill giving states
that have legalized marijuana a safe haven from federal marijuana laws, so long as they have a strong regulatory system, and when
given an option of state or federal control, 60% favor states’ control in deciding whether to legalize marijuana.
Public
support has given rise to the passage of new marijuana laws and regulations in a number of states, as well as multiple legal reforms
on legislative dockets. Each state’s legal environment is unique, making it critical for businesses to know and understand
the regulatory landscape on a state-by-state basis.
Another
regulatory variable adding to the complexity of the legal cannabis market are the local laws at the municipality and county levels.
Even when a state enacts legislation legalizing cannabis, each level of local government has the right to exercise restrictions
on cannabis activities, such as retail, consumption, transportation and cultivation. Zoning is an area of particular concern,
which is set forth at the local level. This can restrict where businesses can be located and the manner and size in which they
operate. Understanding individual state’s laws and local regulations requires business operators and investors to account
for multiple levels of regulatory compliance, such as how marijuana may be sourced, processed, distributed, and to whom, where
and how it may be sold.
State
Legal Status
While
new state-level legalization efforts continue to expand the number of states involved in the cannabis industry, only a handful
of existing states have any meaningful full-scale operations for the cultivation and distribution of cannabis. This presents a
significant growth opportunity for investment over the next several years as the existing legalized states and new states’
markets come online.
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Cannabis Legalization - 28 states have legalized medical marijuana, plus Washington, D.C. and the U.S. territories of Guam
and Puerto Rico
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Recreational
Cannabis Legalization - 8 states (AK, CA, CO, ME, MA, NV, OR, WA, plus Washington, D.C.) have passed laws that allow for adult
recreational use of marijuana
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Federal
Legal Status
Cannabis
is still classified as an illegal substance in the U.S. The Drug Enforcement Agency (“
DEA
”) and the Food and
Drug Administration (“
FDA
”) currently classify cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances
Act. The classification makes cannabis illegal under federal law to cultivate, manufacture, distribute or possess cannabis, and
has created a discrepancy between state’s rights and federal law.
This
discrepancy has created a complicated environment for cannabis businesses in regards to restrictive banking regulations, interstate
trade, IRS tax code and federal bankruptcy laws, especially for companies that directly “touch the plant” such as
growers and distributors. For example, FinCEN provided guidance regarding how financial institutions can provide services to cannabis-related
businesses consistent with their BSA obligations. While we believe we do not qualify as a financial institution in the United
States, we cannot be certain that we do not fall under the scope of the FinCEN guidelines. We plan to use the FinCEN Guidelines,
as may be amended, as a basis for assessing our relationships with potential tenants, clients and customers. As such, as we engage
in financing activities, we intend to adhere to the guidance of FinCEN in conducting and monitoring our financial transactions.
Because this area of the law is uncertain but expected to evolve rapidly, we believe that FinCEN’s guidelines will help
us best operate in a prudent, reasonable and acceptable manner. There is no assurance, however, that our activities will not violate
some aspect of the CSA. If we are found to violate the federal statute or any other in connection with our activities, our company
could face serious criminal and civil sanctions.
Additionally,
because the possession or distribution of cannabis violates federal law, banks that provide services may face the threat of prosecution
or sanctions and thus we may have difficulty acquiring or maintaining bank accounts and insurance, and our stockholders may find
it difficult to deposit their stock with brokerage firms.
The
banking issues created by the federal laws have required the cannabis industry to focus on viable alternatives and have created
opportunities for new providers, from finance companies to security and software firms. The issue of interstate trade requires
companies that grow or distribute cannabis to duplicate efforts within each state they wish to legally operate and has limited
the development of ‘national’ brands. These laws do not directly affect companies operating in ancillary businesses.
In
February 2014, the White House and the Department of the Treasury gave a roadmap for conducting transactions with cannabis companies
operating within state regulations. The most sweeping federal reforms to date, however, have come from Congress in the federal
spending bill that passed both Houses in June 2015 and continued in June 2016. Congress voted to protect state medical marijuana
and hemp laws from federal interference and cut the DEA’s budget. As an example of increased support for the removal of
federal laws banning medical marijuana, the medical marijuana-protecting amendment passed the House 219-189 and became law last
year and was accepted by a larger 242-186 majority this year, with even more Republican members’ support.
The
Senate also introduced The Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act in March 2015, co-sponsored
by Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and now by 19 total U.S. Senators, which seeks to drastically reduce the federal government’s
ability to crack down on state-legal medical marijuana programs, open the banking system, reclassify cannabis’ Schedule
1 drug rating and encourage more research through several major changes in federal law. This legislation currently is waiting
for the Senate Judiciary Chair to grant the bill a hearing.
Ancillary
Cannabis-Related Businesses
As
more states enact cannabis legislation, the demand for cannabis-related products and services grows. The rapid expansion of the
cannabis market combined with more sophisticated management teams and business models entering the market has spurred the development
of numerous cannabis-related niche markets. These ancillary markets that do not physically “touch the plant” include
infrastructure and support for the cannabis industry in such areas as social media, security, consulting, delivery systems, financial
services, software & high-tech, electronic hardware, infused products, extracts & oils, hemp production, ancillary cultivation
solutions, and retail.
As
mentioned, the federal government still classifies cannabis as a Schedule 1 substance, which leaves many traditional businesses
fearing reputational and legal risks of serving the cannabis industry. However, ancillary businesses that do cater to the legal
cannabis industry are well positioned to benefit from the growth in the industry.
FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
Statements
in this current report on Form 8-K may be “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include, but are
not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions or any other statements
relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates
and projections about our business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results
may, and are likely to, differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements due to numerous
factors, including those described above and those risks discussed from time to time in this report, including the risks described
under “Risk Factors,” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Plan of Operations”
in this report and in other documents which we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, such statements
could be affected by risks and uncertainties related to:
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other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this report.
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Any
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and except as may be required under applicable securities
laws, we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the
date of this current report.
RISK
FACTORS
An
investment in the Company’s common stock involves a high degree of risk. In determining whether to purchase the Company’s
common stock, an investor should carefully consider all of the material risks described below, together with the other information
contained in this report. An investor should only purchase the Company’s securities if he or she can afford to suffer the
loss of his or her entire investment.
We
have a limited operating history and face many of the risks and difficulties frequently encountered by an early stage company
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Although
our management team has extensive knowledge of the cannabis industry and closely monitors changes in legislation, we also operate
in an evolving industry that may not develop as expected. Furthermore, our operations continue to evolve under our business plan
as we continually assess new strategic opportunities for our business within our industry. Assessing the future prospects of our
business is challenging in light of both known and unknown risks and difficulties we may encounter. Growth prospects in our industry
can be affected by a wide variety of factors including:
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Competition
from other similar companies;
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limitations on the products we can offer and markets we can serve;
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changes in the regulation of medical and recreational cannabis use;
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in underlying consumer behavior;
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Our
ability to access adequate financing on reasonable terms and our ability to raise additional capital in order to fund our
operations;
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with new products, services and markets; and
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in the credit markets and demand for credit.
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We
may not be able to successfully address these factors, which could negatively impact our growth, harm our business and cause our
operating results to be worse than expected.
We
may need to secure additional financing.
While
we have raised funds that we believe will be sufficient to fund our operations for the next twelve months, we anticipate that
we may require additional funds for our operations in the future. If we are not successful in securing additional financing when
needed, we may be unable to execute our business strategy, which could result in curtailment of our operations.
Our
ability to raise additional capital is uncertain and dependent on numerous factors beyond our control including, but not limited
to, economic conditions and availability or lack of availability of credit. We currently do not have any committed external source
of funds.
If
we need additional capital and cannot raise it on acceptable terms, we may not be able to, among other things:
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to expand our development, sales and marketing teams;
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acquire
complementary technologies, products or businesses;
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determined to be appropriate, expand our global operations;
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train and retain employees; and
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respond
to competitive pressures or unanticipated working capital requirements.
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To
the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, then-existing stockholders’
interests may be materially diluted, and the terms of such securities could include liquidation or other preferences that adversely
affect their rights as common stockholders. Debt financing and preferred equity financing, if available, may involve agreements
that include restrictive covenants that limit our ability to take specified actions, such as incurring additional debt, making
capital expenditures or declaring dividends.
Cannabis
remains illegal under federal law, and any change in the enforcement priorities of the federal government could render our current
and planned future operations unprofitable or even prohibit such operations.
We
operate in the cannabis industry, which is dependent on state laws and regulations pertaining to such industry; however, under
federal law, cannabis remains illegal.
The
United States federal government regulates drugs through the Controlled Substances Act (the “
CSA
”), which places
controlled substances, including cannabis, on one of five schedules. Cannabis is currently classified as a Schedule I controlled
substance, which is viewed as having a high potential for abuse and having no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the
United States. No prescriptions may be written for Schedule I substances, and such substances are subject to production quotas
imposed by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (the “
DEA
”). Because of this, doctors may not
prescribe cannabis for medical use under federal law, although they can recommend its use under the First Amendment.
Currently,
28 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico allow the use of medical cannabis. Voters
in the states of Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon and Washington have approved ballot measures
to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use. Such state and territorial laws are in conflict with the federal CSA, which makes
cannabis use and possession illegal at the federal level. Because cannabis is a Schedule I controlled substance, the development
of a legal cannabis industry under the laws of these states is in conflict with the CSA, which makes cannabis use and possession
illegal on a national level. The United States Supreme Court has confirmed that the federal government has the right to regulate
and criminalize cannabis, including for medical purposes, and that federal law criminalizing the use of cannabis preempts state
laws that legalize its use.
In
light of such conflict between federal laws and state laws regarding cannabis, the previous administration under President Obama
had effectively stated that it was not an efficient use of resources to direct federal law enforcement agencies to prosecute those
lawfully abiding by state-designated laws allowing the use and distribution of medical cannabis. For example, the prior DOJ Deputy
Attorney General of the Obama administration, James M. Cole, issued a memorandum (the “
Cole Memo
”) to all United
States Attorneys providing updated guidance to federal prosecutors concerning cannabis enforcement under the CSA. The Cole Memo
ultimately emphasizes the need for robust state regulation of marijuana. The memorandum “rests on its expectation that state
and local governments that have enacted laws authorizing marijuana-related conduct will implement strong and effective regulatory
and enforcement systems that will address the threat those state laws could pose to public safety, public health, and other law
enforcement interests.” In addition, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“
FinCEN
”) provided guidelines
(the “
FinCEN Guidelines
”) on February 14, 2014, regarding how financial institutions can provide services to
cannabis-related businesses consistent with their Bank Secrecy Act (“
BSA
”) obligations.
In
2014, the United States House of Representatives passed an amendment (the “
Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment
”) to
the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, which funds the United States Department of Justice
(the “
DOJ
”). The Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment prohibits the DOJ from using funds to prevent states with medical
cannabis laws from implementing such laws. In August 2016, a 9
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Circuit federal appeals court ruled in
United States
v. McIntosh
that the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment bars the DOJ from spending funds on the prosecution of conduct that is allowed
by state medical cannabis laws, provided that such conduct is in strict compliance with applicable state law. In March 2015, bipartisan
legislation titled the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States Act (the “
CARERS Act
”)
was introduced, proposing to allow states to regulate the medical use of cannabis by changing applicable federal law, including
by reclassifying cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act to a Schedule II controlled substance and thereby changing the plant
from a federally-criminalized substance to one that has recognized medical uses. More recently, the Respect State Marijuana Laws
Act of 2017 has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, which proposes to exclude persons who produce, possess,
distribute, dispense, administer or deliver marijuana in compliance with state laws from the regulatory controls and administrative,
civil and criminal penalties of the CSA.
Although
these developments have been met with a certain amount of optimism in the cannabis industry, neither the CARERS Act nor the Respect
State Marijuana Laws Act of 2017 have yet been adopted. In addition, the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment, being an amendment to an
appropriations bill that must be renewed annually, has not been renewed beyond April 28, 2017. Furthermore, the ruling in
United
States v. McIntosh
is only applicable in the 9
th
Circuit, which does not include Colorado, the state where we currently
primarily operate. The new administration under President Trump has not yet indicated whether it will change the previously stated
policy of low-priority enforcement of federal laws related to cannabis set forth in the Cole Memo or FinCEN Guidelines. The Trump
administration could change this policy and decide to strongly enforce the federal laws applicable to cannabis. Any such change
in the federal government’s enforcement of current federal laws could cause significant financial damage to us. While we
do not currently harvest, distribute or sell cannabis, we may be irreparably harmed by a change in enforcement policies of the
federal government.
Additionally,
as we are always assessing potential strategic acquisitions of new businesses, we may in the future also pursue opportunities
that include growing and distributing medical or recreational cannabis, should we determine that such activities are in the best
interest of the Company and our stockholders. Any such pursuit would involve additional risks with respect to the regulation of
cannabis.
Any
potential growth in the cannabis industry continues to be subject to new and changing state and local laws and regulations.
Continued
development of the cannabis industry is dependent upon continued legislative legalization of cannabis at the state level, and
a number of factors could slow or halt progress in this area, even where there is public support for legislative action. Any delay
or halt in the passing or implementation of legislation legalizing cannabis use, or its sale and distribution, or the re-criminalization
or restriction of cannabis at the state level could negatively impact our business. Additionally, changes in applicable state
and local laws or regulations could restrict the products and services we offer or impose additional compliance costs on us or
our customers and tenants. Violations of applicable laws, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt our business and result
in a material adverse effect on our operations. We cannot predict the nature of any future laws, regulations, interpretations
or applications, and it is possible that regulations may be enacted in the future that will be materially adverse to our business.
The
cannabis industry faces significant opposition, and any negative trends will adversely affect our business operations.
We
are substantially dependent on the continued market acceptance, and the proliferation of consumers, of medical and recreational
cannabis. We believe that with further legalization, cannabis will become more accepted, resulting in a growth in consumer demand.
However, we cannot predict the future growth rate or future market potential, and any negative outlook on the cannabis industry
may adversely affect our business operations.
Large,
well-funded business sectors may have strong economic reasons to oppose the development of the cannabis industry. For example,
medical cannabis may adversely impact the existing market for the current “cannabis pill” sold by mainstream pharmaceutical
companies. Should cannabis displace other drugs or products, the medical cannabis industry could face a material threat from the
pharmaceutical industry, which is well-funded and possesses a strong and experienced lobby. Any inroads the pharmaceutical or
any other potentially displaced, industry or sector could make in halting or impeding the cannabis industry could have a detrimental
impact on our business.
We
operate in a highly competitive industry.
The
markets for ancillary businesses in the medical marijuana and recreational marijuana industries are competitive and evolving.
There is no material aspect of our business that is protected by patents, copyrights, trademarks, or trade names, and we face
strong competition from larger companies that may offer similar products and services to ours. Many of our current and potential
competitors have longer operating histories, significantly greater financial, marketing and other resources and larger client
bases than us, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully compete against these or other competitors.
Given
the rapid changes affecting the global, national, and regional economies generally and the medical marijuana and recreational
marijuana industries, in particular, we may not be able to create and maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Our
success will depend on our ability to keep pace with any changes in our markets, particularly, legal and regulatory changes. Our
success will also depend on our ability to respond to, among other things, changes in the economy, market conditions, and competitive
pressures. Any failure by us to anticipate or respond adequately to such changes could have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition and results of operations.
We
may be unable to obtain capital to fully execute our business plan.
Our
business plan involves the acquisition of an additional 15 dispensaries over the next 12-18 month. We anticipate that we will
need additional capital in the future to fully execute our business plan. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able
to obtain financing on agreeable terms, if at all, and any future sale of our equity securities will dilute the ownership of our
existing stockholders and could be at prices substantially below the price of the shares of common stock sold in the past. If
we are unable to obtain the necessary capital, we may need to delay the implementation of, or curtail our business plan.
We
face risks associated with strategic acquisitions.
As
an important part of our business strategy, we intend to acquire additional dispensaries. These acquisitions involve a number
of financial, accounting, managerial, operational, legal, compliance and other risks and challenges, including the following,
any of which could adversely affect our results of operations:
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applicable restrictions on cannabis industry and its participants may limit the number of available suitable businesses and
dispensaries that we can acquire;
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acquired dispensary could under-perform relative to our expectations and the price that we paid for it, or not perform in
accordance with our anticipated timetable;
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We
may incur or assume significant debt in connection with our acquisitions;
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Acquisitions
could cause our results of operations to differ from our own or the investment community’s expectations in any given
period, or over the long term; and
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Acquisitions
could create demands on our management that we may be unable to effectively address, or for which we may incur additional
costs.
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Additionally,
following any business acquisition, we could experience difficulty in integrating personnel, operations, financial and other systems,
and in retaining key employees and customers.
Our
future success depends on our ability to grow and expand our customer base and operational territory.
Our
success and the planned growth and expansion of our business depend on our products and services achieving greater and broader
acceptance, resulting in a larger customer base, and on the expansion of our operations into new areas and markets. However, there
can be no assurance that customers will purchase our products, or that we will be able to continually expand our customer base.
Additionally, if we are unable to effectively market or expand our product offerings, we will be unable to grow and expand our
business or implement our business strategy.
Operating
in new markets may expose us to new operational, regulatory or legal risks and subject us to increased compliance costs. We may
need to modify our existing business model and cost structure to comply with local regulatory or other requirements. Facilities
we open in new markets may take longer to reach expected revenue and profit levels on a consistent basis, may have higher construction,
occupancy or operating costs, and may present different competitive conditions, consumer preferences and spending patterns than
we anticipate.
Any
of the above could materially impair our ability to increase sales and revenue.
Conditions
in the economy, the markets we serve and the financial markets generally may adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Our
business is sensitive to general economic conditions. Slower economic growth, volatility in the credit markets, high levels of
unemployment, and other challenges that affect the economy adversely could affect us and our customers and suppliers. If growth
in the economy or in any of the markets we serve slows for a significant period, if there is a significant deterioration in the
economy or such markets or if improvements in the economy do not benefit the markets we serve, our business and results of operations
could be adversely affected.
We
depend on our management, certain key personnel and board of directors, as well as our ability to attract, retain and motivate
qualified personnel.
Our
future success depends largely upon the experience, skill, and contacts of our officers and directors, and the loss of the services
of these officers or directors may have a material adverse effect upon our business. Additionally, shortages in qualified personnel
could also limit our ability to successfully implement our growth plan. As we grow, we will need to attract and retain highly
skilled experts in the cannabis industry, as well as managerial, sales and marketing, security and finance personnel. There can
be no assurance, however, that we will be able to attract and retain such personnel.
Our
reputation and ability to do business may be negatively impacted by the improper conduct by our business partners, employees or
agents.
We
depend on third party suppliers to produce and timely deliver our inventory. Products purchased from our suppliers are resold
to our customers. These suppliers could fail to produce products to our specifications or quality standards and may not deliver
units on a timely basis. Any changes in our suppliers to resolve production issues could disrupt our ability to fulfill orders.
Any changes in our suppliers to resolve production issues could also disrupt our business due to delays in finding new suppliers.
Furthermore,
we cannot provide assurance that our internal controls and compliance systems will always protects us from acts committed by our
employees, agents or business partners in violation of U.S. federal or state laws. Any improper acts or allegations could damage
our reputation and subject us to civil or criminal investigations and related shareholder lawsuits, could lead to substantial
civil and criminal monetary and non-monetary penalties, and could cause us to incur significant legal and investigatory fees.
If
we do not effectively manage changes in our business, these changes could place a significant strain on our management and operations.
Our
ability to grow successfully requires that we have an effective planning and management process. The expansion and growth of our
business could place a significant strain on our management systems, infrastructure and other resources. To manage our growth
successfully, we must continue to improve and expand our systems and infrastructure in a timely and efficient manner. Our controls,
systems, procedures and resources may not be adequate to support a changing and growing company. If our management fails to respond
effectively to changes and growth in our business, including acquisitions, this could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s
business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects.
Catastrophic
events may disrupt our business.
Our
inventory, dispensaries and overall operations are vulnerable to damage or interruption from fires, floods, power losses, telecommunications
failures, cyber-attacks, terrorist attacks, acts of war, human errors, break-ins and similar events. Additionally, we rely on
our third-party suppliers for our inventory . In the event of a catastrophic event, we may be unable to continue our operations
and may endure system interruptions, reputational harm, delays in our product development, and lengthy interruptions in our services,
breaches of data security and loss of critical data, all of which could have an adverse effect on our future operating results.
Any
new or changes made to laws, regulations, rules or other industry standards affecting our business may have an adverse impact
on our financial results.
We
are subject to a number of foreign and domestic laws and regulations that affect companies conducting business within the cannabis
industry, many of which are still evolving and could be interpreted in ways that could harm our business. In the United States,
cannabis is currently classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under the CSA and is, therefore, illegal under federal law.
Even in those states in which the use of cannabis has been legalized pursuant to state laws, its use, possession or cultivation
remains a violation of federal law. A Schedule I controlled substance is defined as one that has no currently accepted medical
use in the United States, a lack of safety for use under medical supervision and a high potential for abuse. The U.S. Department
of Justice (the “DOJ”) defines Schedule I controlled substances as “the most dangerous drugs of all the drug
schedules with potentially severe psychological or physical dependence.”
Notwithstanding
the CSA, as of the date of this filing, 28 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico
allow their residents to use medical cannabis. Voters in the states of Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada,
Oregon and Washington have approved ballot measures to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use. Such state and territorial
laws are in conflict with the federal CSA, which makes cannabis use and possession illegal at the federal level.
Such
conflict between federal laws and state laws regarding cannabis has created a complicated environment for cannabis businesses
in regards to restrictive banking regulations, interstate trade, IRS tax code and federal bankruptcy laws, especially for companies
that directly “touch the plant” such as growers and distributors. For example, since the possession or distribution
of cannabis violates federal law, banks that provide services may face the threat of prosecution or sanctions. As a result of
being denied banking services or direct access to conventional loans, many of the companies that grow or distribute cannabis directly
are forced to transact business on a cash-only basis.
The
banking issues created by the federal laws have required the cannabis industry to focus on viable alternatives and have created
opportunities for new providers, from finance companies to security and software firms. The issue of interstate trade requires
companies that grow or distribute cannabis to duplicate efforts within each state they wish to legally operate and has limited
the development of ‘national’ brands. If we are unable to raise capital or conduct operations as a result of various
laws and regulations, we may be unable to finance our activities which would have an adverse impact on our operations and financial
results.
Our
success will be dependent on our ability to attract and retain key personnel.
We
believe our success depends on the continued service of our management personnel and upon our ability to attract and retain qualified
employees, independent contractors and consultants,. The competition for qualified personnel is intense, and the loss of key personnel
or the inability to hire such personnel when needed could have a material adverse impact on our results of operation and financial
condition.
Laws
and regulations affecting the cannabis industry are constantly changing, and this may affect our consumer base in ways that we
are unable to predict.
Local,
state and federal medical cannabis laws and regulations are broad in scope and subject to evolving interpretations. We cannot
predict the nature of any future laws, regulations, interpretations or applications that may affect us, nor can we determine what
effect additional governmental regulations or administrative policies and procedures, when and if promulgated, could have on the
vitality of the cannabis legalization movement or the unification or popularity of the community in favor of legalization, the
members of which community form our anticipated consumer base and underpin our business model.
Risks
Related to Our Common Stock
There
is not an active liquid trading market for the Company’s common stock.
The
Company’s common stock is quoted on the OTC Pink Market under the symbol “CYVA”. However, there has been minimal
reported trading to date in the Company’s common stock, and we cannot give an assurance that an active trading market will
develop. As a result, investors may find it difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations of the price of, our securities.
This severely limits the liquidity of the common stock, and may adversely affect the market price of our common stock. A limited
market may also impair our ability to raise capital by selling shares of capital stock and may impair our ability to acquire other
companies or assets by using common stock as consideration.
If
an active market for the Company’s common stock develops, there is a significant risk that the Company’s stock price
may fluctuate dramatically in the future in response to any of the following factors, some of which are beyond our control:
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Our
common stock is subject to the “penny stock” rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may make it more
difficult for stockholders to sell our common stock.
The
SEC has adopted Rule 15g-9 which establishes the definition of a “penny stock,” for the purposes relevant to us, as
any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving
a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require that a broker or dealer approve a person’s account for transactions in penny
stocks, and the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity
and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased.
In
order to approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must obtain financial information
and investment experience objectives of the person, and make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks
are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating
the risks of transactions in penny stocks.
The
broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating
to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination,
and that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction.
Generally,
brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the “penny stock” rules. This may make
it more difficult for investors to dispose of the Company’s common stock if and when such shares are eligible for sale and
may cause a decline in the market value of its stock.
Because
we became a public by means of a reverse acquisition, we may not be able to attract the attention of brokerage firms.
Because
we became public through a “reverse acquisition”, securities analysts of brokerage firms may not provide coverage
of us since there is little incentive to brokerage firms to recommend the purchase of our common stock. No assurance can be given
that brokerage firms will want to conduct any secondary offerings on behalf of the Company in the future.
Applicable
regulatory requirements, including those contained in and issued under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, may make it difficult for
the Company to retain or attract qualified officers and directors, which could adversely affect the management of its business
and its ability to obtain or retain listing of its common stock.
We
may be unable to attract and retain those qualified officers, directors and members of board committees required to provide for
effective management because of the rules and regulations that govern publicly held companies, including, but not limited to,
certifications by principal executive officers. The enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has resulted in the issuance of a series
of related rules and regulations and the strengthening of existing rules and regulations by the SEC, as well as the adoption of
new and more stringent rules by the stock exchanges. The perceived increased personal risk associated with these changes may deter
qualified individuals from accepting roles as directors and executive officers.
Further,
some of these changes heighten the requirements for board or committee membership, particularly with respect to an individual’s
independence from the corporation and level of experience in finance and accounting matters. We may have difficulty attracting
and retaining directors with the requisite qualifications. If we are unable to attract and retain qualified officers and directors,
the management of its business and its ability to obtain or retain listing of our shares of common stock on any stock exchange
(assuming we elect to seek and are successful in obtaining such listing) could be adversely affected.
Voting
power of our shareholders is highly concentrated in one shareholder.
Peach
Management LLC currently beneficially owns 11% of our outstanding common stock, as well as one thousand (1,000) shares of Series
A Preferred Stock which entitles it to 51% of the voting power. In addition, pursuant to the Certificate of Designation for of
the Series A Preferred Stock, the Company is prohibited from designating any other class or series of preferred stock without
first obtaining prior approval from the holder of the Series A Preferred Stock. Such concentrated control of the Company may adversely
affect the price of our common stock. A shareholder that acquires common stock will not have an effective voice in the management
of the Company.
We
do not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable future.
We
have paid no dividends on our common stock to date and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends to holders of our common
stock in the foreseeable future. While our future dividend policy will be based on the operating results and capital needs of
the business, we currently anticipate that we will retain any earnings to finance our future expansion and for the implementation
of our business plan. A lack of a dividend can further affect the market value of our stock, and could significantly affect the
value of any investment in our Company.
Our
stockholders may experience significant dilution.
We
have a significant number of warrants to purchase our common stock outstanding, the exercise of which would be dilutive to stockholders.
In certain instances, the exercise prices are subject to adjustment if we issue or sell shares of our common stock or equity-based
instruments at a price per share less than the exercise price then in effect. In such case, both the issuance and the adjustment
would be dilutive to stockholders.
We
may from time to time finance our future operations or acquisitions through the issuance of equity securities, which securities
may also have rights and preferences senior to the rights and preferences of our common stock. We may also grant options to purchase
shares of our common stock to our directors, employees and consultants, the exercise of which would also result in dilution to
our stockholders.
Our
articles of incorporation allow for our board to create new series of preferred stock without further approval by our stockholders,
which could adversely affect the rights of the holders of our common stock.
Our
Board of Directors has the authority to fix and determine the relative rights and preferences of preferred stock. Our Board of
Directors has the authority to issue, upon obtaining prior consent from the holder of Series A Preferred Stock, up to 9,999,000
shares of our preferred stock without further stockholder approval. As a result, our Board of Directors could authorize the issuance
of a series of preferred stock that would grant to holders the preferred right to our assets upon liquidation, the right to receive
dividend payments before dividends are distributed to the holders of common stock and the right to the redemption of the shares,
together with a premium, prior to the redemption of our common stock. In addition, our board of directors could authorize the
issuance of a series of preferred stock that has greater voting power than our common stock or that is convertible into our common
stock, which could decrease the relative voting power of our common stock or result in dilution to our existing stockholders.
Although we have no present intention to issue any additional shares of preferred stock or to create any additional series of
preferred stock, we may issue such shares in the future.
As
an issuer of “penny stock”, the protection provided by the federal securities laws relating to forward looking statements
does not apply to us.
Although
federal securities laws provide a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by a public company that files reports under
the federal securities laws, this safe harbor is not available to issuers of penny stocks. As a result, we will not have the benefit
of this safe harbor protection in the event of any legal action based upon a claim that the material provided by us contained
a material misstatement of fact or was misleading in any material respect because of our failure to include any statements necessary
to make the statements not misleading. Such an action could hurt our financial condition.
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATIONS
This
Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations includes a number of forward-looking statements that reflect
Management’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. You can identify these statements by
forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,”
“estimate” and “continue,” or similar words. Those statements include statements regarding the intent,
belief or current expectations of us and members of our management team as well as the assumptions on which such statements are
based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and
involve risk and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking
statements.
Readers
are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Important factors currently known to management could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect
changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the future operating results over time. We believe that
our assumptions are based upon reasonable data derived from and known about our business and operations. No assurances are made
that actual results of operations or the results of our future activities will not differ materially from our assumptions. Factors
that could cause differences include, but are not limited to, expected market demand for our products, fluctuations in pricing
for our products, and competition.
Business
Overview
Cyberspace
Vita was incorporated in the State of Nevada on November 7, 2006. Its initial business plan was related to the online sale of
vitamins and supplements.
On
May 11, 2017, Cyberspace Vita entered into an Exchange Agreement with Cyberspace Vita’s majority shareholder, Project
1493, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the sole member of 1493,
pursuant to which the member transferred all of the outstanding membership interests of 1493 to Cyberspace Vita in exchange for
16,690,912 of its restricted shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise
price of $0.50 per share. As a result, 1493 became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Cyberspace Vita, and the member of 1493 acquired
a controlling interest in Cyberspace Vita. For accounting purposes, the Share Exchange was treated as an acquisition of Cyberspace
Vita and a recapitalization of 1493. 1493 is the accounting acquirer, and the results of its operations carryover. Accordingly,
the operations of Cyberspace Vita are not carried over and have been adjusted to $0.
As
a result of the acquisition of all the issued and outstanding membership interest of 1493, we have now assumed 1493’s business
operations as our own.
Nature
of Operations
Project
1493 is a limited liability company organized in Puerto Rico on March 17, 2017. The Company was formerly known as Grey Finland
Advisors, LLC (“
Grey
”), which was organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on March 24,
2011, and has had no operations since that time. The Company filed a Certificate of Restoration on March 17, 2017 and elected
to change its name to Project 1493, LLC.
1493’s
business plan relates to the acquisition, development and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries. 1493 intends to initially
operate in Puerto Rico and has executed two Memorandums of Understanding (“MOU”) to acquire four cannabis dispensaries.
1493 anticipates potentially expanding into other markets located within the U.S. and U.S. territories in the future. However,
there can be no assurance that we will expand into such markets.
Limited
Operating History
There
is no historical financial information about us which to base an evaluation of our performance. As of the date of this filing,
we have not generated any revenues from our operations. We cannot guarantee we will be successful in our business operations.
Our business is subject to risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise in a complicated regulatory environment.
The
following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements for Cyberspace Vita, Inc.
for the period ended December 31, 2016 and accompanying notes that appear as an exhibit to this Current Report.
DESCRIPTION
OF PROPERTY
We
are currently in the process of purchasing four (4) dispensaries as follows:
Property
Name
|
|
Location
|
|
Description
|
Fajardo
|
|
Bo.
Quebrada de Fajardo, Carr. #3 Km. 44.9, Fajardo, P.R. 00648
|
|
●
2,774 square feet
|
Carolina
|
|
65th
Infantry Avenue, Km. 11.0, marginal 3, Lomas de Carolina, Carolina, P.R. 00987
|
|
●
2,500 square feet
|
Dorado
|
|
Paseo
del Plata Shopping Center, Building No. 3, P.R. 696, int. José Efrón Avenue, Dorado, P.R., 00646
|
|
●
1,900 square feet
|
San
Juan
|
|
Calle
Andalucía 509, San Juan, Puerto Rico
|
|
●
1,500 square feet
|
SECURITY
OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNER AND MANAGEMENT.
The
following table sets forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our voting securities following the
completion of the reverse merger described in Items 1.01 and 3.02 of this report by (i) any person or group owning more than 5%
of any class of voting securities; (ii) our director and chief executive officer; (iii) our chief financial officer; and (iv)
all executive officers and directors as a group as of May 9, 2017. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of all listed stockholders
is c/o Cyberspace Vita, Inc., Cond. Madrid Suite 304, 1760 Loiza Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911.
Name of Beneficial Owner
|
|
Common Stock Beneficially Owned
|
|
|
Percentage of Common Stock
|
|
Directors and Officers:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leslie Ball
|
|
|
335,000
|
(1)
|
|
|
1.11
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thomas Gingerich
|
|
|
150,000
|
(1)
|
|
|
*
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All officers and directors as a group (2 person)
|
|
|
485,000
|
|
|
|
1.60
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beneficial owners of more than 5%:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Peter Zachariou (2)
|
|
|
1,800,000
|
(3)
|
|
|
6.00
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Peach Management LLC
|
|
|
19,690,912
|
(4)(5)
|
|
|
63.48
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Keith Jensen
|
|
|
9,416,667
|
(6)
|
|
|
29.27
|
%
|
*
Less than 1%
|
(1)
|
Includes
warrants to purchase up to 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock exercisable within 60 days.
|
|
(2)
|
The
address of Peter Zachariou is 132 Calo Den Real, 07830 San Josep, Ibiza, Spain.
|
|
(3)
|
Includes
100,000 shares withheld by the Company pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreement.
|
|
(4)
|
Represents
(i) 16,690,912 shares of the Company’s common stock and (ii) warrants to purchase up to 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s
common stock, exercisable within 60 days.
|
|
(5)
|
Does
not include shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by the shareholder, which gives the holder 51% of the voting power of
the Company.
|
|
(6)
|
Represents
(i) 7,243,590 shares of the Company’s common stock and (ii) warrants to purchase up to 2,173,077 shares of the Company’s
common stock, exercisable within 60 days.
|
DIRECTORS
AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
In
connection with the change in control of the Company on May 11, 2017, Alexander Diener, our previous Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and sole director resigned from all of his positions with the Company effective
May 11, 2017. Concurrently therewith, Leslie Ball was appointed to serve as our Chief Executive Officer and director, and Thomas
Gingerich was appointed to serve as our Chief Financial Officer.
Set
forth below is certain information concerning our current director and officers, following the reverse merger:
Name
|
|
Age
|
|
Positions
Held
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leslie
Ball
|
|
72
|
|
Chief
Executive Officer
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thomas
Gingerich
|
|
56
|
|
Chief
Financial Officer
|
Leslie
Ball
serves as a member of our board of directors and is our Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Ball has served as Vice Chairman
of the Board of Directors of Cinsay, Inc. since 2009. Before that, Mr. Ball was the Chief Executive Officer and president of Corral
West Ranchwear. Under his guidance, the company became one of the largest retailers of western and workware and grew to 140 locations
in the United States. At Montgomery Ward Corporation, Mr. Ball was President of Softgoods and Foreign Offices as well as Executive
Vice President, where he headed its apparel business. His retail experience also encompasses another 22 years in various executive
roles at R.H. Macy, Inc., including President of Macy’s East, President of Macy’s Wholesale, President of Macy’s
South, and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Macy’s Midwest. Mr. Ball attended the Detroit Institute of Technology.
Thomas
Gingerich
is our Chief Financial Officer. He has 33 years of accounting experience in public and private practice, specializing
in tax compliance, structures and tax planning. He is a former Partner at Lain, Faulkner & Co, PC specializing in forensic
accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Board
Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight
Due
to the small size and early stage of the Company, we have not adopted a formal policy on whether the Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer positions should be separate or combined.
Our
Board of Directors is primarily responsible for overseeing our risk management processes on behalf of the Company. The Board of
Directors receives and reviews periodic reports from management, auditors, legal counsel, and others, as considered appropriate
regarding our company’s assessment of risks. The Board of Directors focuses on the most significant risks facing our company
and our company’s general risk management strategy, and also ensures that risks undertaken by our Company are consistent
with the board’s appetite for risk. While the board oversees our company’s risk management, management is responsible
for day-to-day risk management processes. We believe this division of responsibilities is the most effective approach for addressing
the risks facing our company and that our board leadership structure supports this approach.
Involvement
in Certain Legal Proceedings
To
our knowledge, our directors and executive officers have not been involved in any of the following events during the past ten
years:
|
1.
|
any
bankruptcy petition filed by or against such person or any business of which such person was a general partner or executive
officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time;
|
|
|
|
|
2.
|
any
conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other
minor offenses);
|
|
|
|
|
3.
|
being
subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction,
permanently or temporarily enjoining him from or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or
banking activities or to be associated with any person practicing in banking or securities activities;
|
|
|
|
|
4.
|
being
found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action, the SEC or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have
violated a Federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated;
|
|
|
|
|
5.
|
being
subject of, or a party to, any Federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment decree, or finding, not subsequently
reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of any Federal or state securities or commodities law or
regulation, any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies, or any law or regulation prohibiting
mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or
|
|
|
|
|
6.
|
being
subject of or party to any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization,
any registered entity or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over
its members or persons associated with a member.
|
Board
Committees
There
are currently no committees of the Board of Directors, and the Company does not presently have a director who meets the definition
of an “audit committee financial expert”.
Code
of Ethics
Our
board of directors intends to adopt a code of ethics that our officers, directors and any person who may perform similar functions
will be subject to.
EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
No
past officer or director of the Company has received any compensation and none is due or payable prior to the reverse merger.
Our former sole officer and director, Alexander Diener, did not receive any compensation for the services he rendered to the Company,
has not received compensation in the past, and is not accruing any compensation pursuant to any agreement with the Company. No
retirement, pension, profit sharing, stock option or insurance programs or other similar programs have been adopted by the Company
for the benefit of the Company’s employees prior to the reverse merger. In addition, no compensation has been paid or due
to our current officers and director.
Employment
Agreements with Named Officers
We
have not entered into employment agreements our officer but anticipate entering into such agreement in the near future. It is
anticipated that such agreement would contain provisions regarding compensation, and other applicable terms relating to competition
and term of employment.
Outstanding
Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
We
have not granted any equity or option awards to our executive officers as of December 31, 2016.
Director
Compensation
We
have not paid any compensation to our directors as of December 31, 2016.
CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions
Peach
Management LLC, an entity owned which is controlled by one of our shareholders, advanced $40,734 to the Company for various prepaid
expenses for professional fees and restoration fees for the Company to be in compliance with Puerto Rico laws.
On
April 18, 2017 Peach Management LLC made a short term advance of $150,000 to the Company. The proceeds of the loan were used as
a 50% deposit for the purchase of the first three dispensaries, according to the Memorandum of Understanding with Puerto Rico
Industrial Commercial Holdings Biotech Corporation (“
PRICHBC
”).
Director
Independence
Company
currently has one director who does not meet the definition of “independent”.
MARKET
PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON COMMON EQUITY
AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The
Company’s common stock is quoted on the OTC Pink Market under the symbol “CYVA”. There has been minimal reported
trading to date in the Company’s common stock.
The
following table sets forth the high and low closing bid prices for our common stock for the fiscal quarter indicated as reported
on the OTC. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent
actual transactions.
Period
|
|
High
|
|
|
Low
|
|
January 1, 2015-March 31, 2015
|
|
$
|
1.00
|
|
|
$
|
1.00
|
|
April 1, 2015-June 30, 2015
|
|
$
|
1.00
|
|
|
$
|
1.00
|
|
July 1, 2015-September 30, 2015
|
|
$
|
1.00
|
|
|
$
|
1.00
|
|
October 1, 2015-December 31, 2015
|
|
$
|
1.00
|
|
|
$
|
1.00
|
|
January 1, 2016-March 31, 2016
|
|
$
|
1.00
|
|
|
$
|
1.00
|
|
April 1, 2016-June 30, 2016
|
|
$
|
1.00
|
|
|
$
|
0.96
|
|
July 1, 2016-September 30, 2016
|
|
$
|
0.96
|
|
|
$
|
0.96
|
|
October 1, 2016-December 31, 2016
|
|
$
|
0.96
|
|
|
$
|
0.50
|
|
January 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017
|
|
$
|
0.96
|
|
|
$
|
0.72
|
|
April 1, 2017 – May 9, 2017
|
|
$
|
0.96
|
|
|
$
|
0.96
|
|
As
of May 9 2017, there were approximately 28 holders of record of the Company’s common stock.
Dividends
The
Company has never declared or paid any cash dividends on its common stock. The Company currently intends to retain future earnings,
if any, to finance the expansion of its business. As a result, the Company does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the
foreseeable future.
Securities
Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The
Company has not adopted any equity compensation plans.
LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
We
are not currently involved in any litigation or similar proceedings.
RECENT
SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
Share
Exchange Agreement
On
May 11, 2017, Cyberspace Vita, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “
Company
”) entered into a share exchange agreement
(the “
Exchange Agreement
”) with Peter Zachariou, the majority shareholder of the Company (the “
Shareholder
”),
Project 1493, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (“
1493
”),
and the sole member of 1493 (the “
Member
”), pursuant to which the Member transferred all of the outstanding
membership interests of 1493 to the Company in exchange for 16,690,912 restricted shares of common stock of the Company (the “
Exchange
Shares
”) and warrants to purchase up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share for
a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance (the “
Exchange Warrants
”, and together with the Exchange
Shares, the “
Exchange Securities
”). The transaction closed on May 11, 2017 (the “
Closing Date
”).
In
connection with the Exchange Agreement, the Company is withholding one hundred thousand (100,000) shares of common stock of the
Shareholder for a period of six (6) months, subject to certain post-closing conditions.
As
a result, 1493 became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and the Member acquired a controlling interest in the Company
(the “
Share Exchange
”). For accounting purposes, the Share Exchange was treated as an acquisition of Cyberspace
Vita and a recapitalization of 1493. 1493 is the accounting acquirer, and the results of its operations carryover. Accordingly,
the operations of Cyberspace Vita are not carried over and have been adjusted to $0.
In
issuing the Exchange Securities to the Member, the Company relied upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2)
of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as, among other things, the transaction did not involve a public offering and the securities
were acquired for investment purposes only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof.
Debt
Exchange Agreement
On
May 11, 2017, the Company also entered into a debt exchange agreement (the “
Debt Exchange
”) with Fountainhead
Capital Management Limited (“
Fountainhead
”), a related party, whereby Fountainhead agreed to cancel a promissory
note in the aggregate amount of $510,652 plus accrued interest of $129,265. As consideration, Fountainhead received an aggregate
of 1,800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, of which 200,000 shares of common stock have already been issued.
Private
Placement Offering
On
May 11, 2017, the Company entered into a subscription agreement (the “
Subscription Agreement
”) with selected
accredited investors (each, an “
Investor
” and, collectively, the “
Investors
”). Pursuant
to the terms of the Subscription Agreement, the Company had the right to sell in a private placement (the “
Offering
”)
a minimum of $1,000,000 and up to a maximum of $3,300,000 of its securities, consisting of (i) shares of its common stock (“
Shares
”),
and (ii) warrants to purchase shares of common stock (the “
Warrants
”), at a purchase price of $0.39 per Share.
Each Warrant shall be exercisable at any time on or after the date of issuance for a period of three (3) years at an exercise
price per share equal to $0.50 per share, subject to adjustment as provided in the agreement evidencing the Warrants. The number
of shares of common stock underlying the Warrants is equal to 30% of the number of Shares issued to each Investor in the Offering
(the “
Warrant Shares
”).
The
Offering closed on May 11, 2017. The Company issued a total of 8,461,538 Shares and 2,538,462 Warrants to purchase up to 2,538,462
for total gross proceeds of $3,300,000.
Other
Issuances
In
connection with the Exchange Agreement, Debt Exchange and Subscription Agreement, the Company issued to certain consultants an
aggregate of 3,000,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock at
an exercise price of $0.50 per share for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance.
In
connection with the foregoing issuances, the Company relied upon the exemption from securities registration provided by Section
4(a)(2) under the Securities Act for transactions not involving a public offering.
DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES
Authorized
and Outstanding Capital Stock
We
have authorized 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001, of which 30,000,000 are currently issued and outstanding.
We currently have 9,999,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, and 1,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock.
Common
Stock
The
holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share. In addition, the holders of our common stock will be entitled
to receive ratably dividends, if any, declared by our board of directors out of legally available funds; however, the current
policy of our board of directors is to retain earnings, if any, for operations and growth. Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up,
the holders of our common stock will be entitled to share ratably in all assets that are legally available for distribution. The
holders of our common stock will have no preemptive, subscription, redemption or conversion rights. The rights, preferences and
privileges of holders of our common stock will be subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of any
series of preferred stock, which may be designated solely by action of our board of directors and issued in the future.
Series
A Preferred Stock
The
holder of Series A Preferred Stock
shall have full voting right and shall vote together
as a single class with the holders of the Company’s common stock. The holder of Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to
fifty-one percent (51%) of the total votes on all matters brought before shareholders of the Company, regardless of the actual
number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding. In addition, the Company is prohibited from issuing any other class
of preferred stock without first obtaining the prior approval of the holders of Series A Preferred Stock.
Blank
Check Preferred Stock
Our
board of directors will be authorized, subject to any limitations prescribed by law, without further vote or action by our stockholders,
to issue from time to time shares of preferred stock in one or more series. Each series of preferred stock will have the number
of shares, designations, preferences, voting powers, qualifications and special or relative rights or privileges as shall be determined
by our board of directors, which may include, among others, dividend rights, voting rights, liquidation preferences, conversion
rights and preemptive rights.
INDEMNIFICATION
OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Neither
our Articles of Incorporation nor Bylaws prevent us from indemnifying our officers, directors and agents to the extent permitted
under the Nevada Revised Statute (“NRS”). NRS Section 78.7502 provides that a corporation shall indemnify any director,
officer, employee or agent of a corporation against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred
by him in connection with any the defense to the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of a corporation has been
successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to Section 78.7502(1) or 78.7502(2),
or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein.
NRS
78.7502(1) provides that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any
threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, except
an action by or in the right of the corporation, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent
of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments,
fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the action, suit or proceeding
if he: (a) is not liable pursuant to NRS 78.138; or (b) acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be
in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable
cause to believe his conduct was unlawful.
NRS
Section 78.7502(2) provides that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party
to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor
by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the
request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust
or other enterprise against expenses, including amounts paid in settlement and attorneys’ fees actually and reasonably incurred
by him in connection with the defense or settlement of the action or suit if he: (a) is not liable pursuant to NRS 78.138; or
(b) acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation.
Indemnification may not be made for any claim, issue or matter as to which such a person has been adjudged by a court of competent
jurisdiction, after exhaustion of all appeals there from, to be liable to the corporation or for amounts paid in settlement to
the corporation, unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action or suit was brought or other court of competent
jurisdiction determines upon application that in view of all the circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably
entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court deems proper.
NRS
Section 78.747 provides that except as otherwise provided by specific statute, no director or officer of a corporation is individually
liable for a debt or liability of the corporation, unless the director or officer acts as the alter ego of the corporation. The
court as a matter of law must determine the question of whether a director or officer acts as the alter ego of a corporation.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling
us pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that, in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against
public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling
person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or
controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification
by us is against public policy as expressed hereby in the Securities Act and we will be governed by the final adjudication of
such issue.