UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017

 

Commission File Number: 333-189731

 

DIEGO PELLICER WORLDWIDE, INC.

(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   33-1223037
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

 

9030 Seward Park Ave, S, #501, Seattle, WA 98118

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(516) 900-3799

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

  Large accelerated Filer [  ] Accelerated Filer [  ]
  Non-accelerated Filer [  ] Small Reporting Company [X]
  (Do not check if smaller reporting company)    

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X]

 

As of June 19 , 2017 there were 52,598,307 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

     

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page
     
  PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements 4
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 16
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 18
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 18
     
  PART II – OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 20
Item 1A. Risk Factors 20
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 20
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 20
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 20
Item 5. Other Information 20
Item 6. Exhibits 20

 

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements discuss matters that are not historical facts. Because they discuss future events or conditions, forward-looking statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “seek,” “plan,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “predict,” “project,” “forecast,” “potential,” “continue” negatives thereof or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are based on various underlying assumptions and current expectations about the future and are not guarantees. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievement to be materially different from the results of operations or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

 

We cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, such information should not be regarded as representations that the results or conditions described in such statements or that our objectives and plans will be achieved and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this Report and include information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations, including statements about potential acquisition or merger targets; business strategies; future cash flows; financing plans; plans and objectives of management; any other statements regarding future acquisitions, future cash needs, future operations, business plans and future financial results, and any other statements that are not historical facts.

 

These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Many of those factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Report. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in this Report and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this Report.

 

Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

 

DIEGO PELLICER WORLDWIDE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

    March 31, 2017     December 31, 2016  
Assets             (audited )  
Current Assets:                
Cash and equivalents   $ 119,613 $     51,333  
Accounts receivable     42,457       -  
Prepaid expenses     485,063       482,765  
Inventory     37,946       47,024  
Total current assets     685,079       581,122  
Property and equipment, net     735,257     $ 758,112  
Investments, at cost, net of impairment     15,833       43,333  
Security deposits     320,000       320,000  
Other Assets    

559,983

      -  
Total assets   $

2,316,152

    $ 1,702,568  
Liabilities and Stockholder's Deficit                
Current liabilities:                
Accounts Payable   $ 588,628 $   $ 823,797  
Accrued Payable - Related Party     676,606       509,294  
Accrued Expenses     1,245,447       1,207,803  
                 
Notes Payable     1,310,678       1,310,678  
Notes Payable - Related Party     307,312       307,312  
Convertible Note, net of discount     337,833       334,156  
Deferred rent     261,941       107,957  
Deferred Revenue     53,000       53,000  
Derivative liabilities     947,302       338,282  
Total current liabilities     5,728,747       4,992,279  
Deferred revenue     302,500       316,000  
Total liabilities     6,031,247       5,308,279  
Stockholder's deficit                
Series A and B Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 0 share issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016                
Common Stock, $0.000001 par value, 95,000,000 shares authorized, 52,250,728 and 49,081,878 shares were issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively     52       49  
Additional paid-in capital    

25,707,788

      24,508,365  
Accumulated deficit     (29,422,935 )     ( 28,114,125 )
Total stockholder's deficit     (3,715,095 )     (3,605,711 )
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity   $

2,316,152

    $ 1,702,568  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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DIEGO PELLICER WORLDWIDE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

    Three Months Ended     Three Months Ended  
    March 31 2017,     March 31, 2016  
REVENUES            
Net Rental Revenue   $ 309,962     $ 73,267  
Rental Expense     (347,203 )     (294,742 )
Gross Profit     (37,241 )     (221,475 )
                 
Operating expenses:                
General and administrative expenses    

893,007

      694,183  
Income (Loss) from Operations     (930,248 )     (915,658 )
                 
Other Income (Expense)                
Licensing Revenue     13,500       13,500  
Other Expense     3,624        
Depreciation and amortization     (130,790 )      
Interest Expense     (288,236 )     (47,286 )
Impairment Loss     (27,500 )     -  
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities     50,839       (4,024 )
Other Income (Loss) Before Provision for Taxes     (378,563 )     (37,810 )
                 
Provision for taxes     -       -  
NET INCOME (LOSS)   $ (1,308,810 )   $ (953,468 )
                 
Loss per share - basic and fully diluted     (0.03 )     (0.03 )
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and fully diluted     50,868,784       37,805,416  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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DIEGO PELLICER WORLDWIDE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

(Unaudited)

 

    Three Months Ended     Three Months Ended  
    March 31, 2017     March 31, 2016  
Operating Activities                
Net Loss   $ (1,308,810 )   $ (953,468 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations:                
Depreciation and amortization     130,790        
Fixed asset write-off     27,065        
Share-based compensation    

1,057,175

       
Impairment on investment     27,500        
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities     (50,839     4,024  
Amortization of discount on convertible notes payable     53,678        
Change in operating assets and liabilities:                
Change in accounts receivable     (42,457 )     (61,937 )
Change in inventory     9,079        
Prepaid expenses     (2,298 )     342,808  
Change in other assets     (555,657 )     (21,902 )
Change in accounts payable     (235,169 )     162,881  
Change in accrued liability - Related party     167,312       159,800  
Change in accrued liability     34,341       -  
Change in derivative liabilities, net of discount     186,086       -  
Change in deferred rent     153,984       37,902  
Change in deferred revenue     (13,500 )     (13,500 )
Net cash provided in operating activities   $ (361,720 )     (343,392 )
Investing Activities                
Purchase of property and equipment     (135,000 )     (317,090 )
Net cash used in investing activities   $ (135,000 )     (317,090 )
Financing Activities                
Repayments of convertible notes payable     (50,000)          
Stock issued for Convertible notes     50,000          
Proceeds from convertible notes payable     565,000       663,750  
Net cash provided by financing activities   $ 565,000       663,750  
Net (Decrease) increase in Cash     68,280       3,268  
Cash - beginning of period     51,333       36,001  
Cash - end of the period   $ 119,613     $ 39,269  
                 
Cash paid for interest   $ -     $ -  
Cash paid for income taxes   $ -     $ -  
                 
Supplemental noncash financing activities:                
                 
Stock issued for debt settlement   $ 50,000       -  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc.

March 31, 2017 and 2016

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 1 – Organization and Operations

 

History

 

On March 13, 2015 (the “closing date”), Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc. (f/k/a Type 1 Media, Inc.) (the “Company”) closed on a merger and share exchange agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among (i) the Company, and (ii) Diego Pellicer World-wide 1, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (“Diego”), and (iii) Jonathan White, the majority shareholder of the Company (the “Majority Shareholder”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Diego was merged with and into the Company, with the Company to continue as the surviving corporation (the “Surviving Corporation”) in the Merger, and the Company succeeding to and assuming all the rights, assets, liabilities, debts, and obligations of Diego (the “Merger”).

 

Prior to the Merger, 62,700,000 shares of Type 1 Media, Inc. were issued and outstanding. The principal owners of the Company agreed to transfer their 55,000,000 issued and outstanding shares to a third party in consideration for $169,000 and cancellation of their 55,000,000 shares. The remaining issued and outstanding shares are still available for trading in the marketplace. At the time of the Merger, Type 1 Media, Inc. had no assets or liabilities. Accordingly, the business conducted by Type 1 prior to the Merger is not being operated by the combined entity post-Merger.

 

At the closing of the Merger, Diego common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the closing of the Merger was exchanged for the right to receive 1 share of the surviving legal entity. An aggregate of 21,632,252 common shares of the surviving entity were issued to the holders of Diego in exchange for their common shares, representing approximately 74% of the combined entity.

 

The Merger has been accounted for as a reverse merger and recapitalization in which Diego is treated as the accounting acquirer and Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc. (f/k/a Type 1 Media, Inc.) is the surviving legal entity.

 

Business Operations

 

The Company leases real estate to licensed marijuana operators, including but not limited to, providing complete turnkey growing space, processing space, recreational and medical retail sales space and related facilities to licensed marijuana growers, processors, dispensary and recreational store operators. Additionally, the Company plans to explore ancillary opportunities in the regulated marijuana industry as well as offering for wholesale distribution branded non-marijuana clothing and accessories.

 

The Company does not and will not, until such time as Federal law allows, grow, harvest, process, distribute or sell marijuana or any other substances that violate the laws of the United States of America, or any other country.

 

Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies and Practices

 

The management of the Company is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies and the appropriateness of accounting policies and their application. Critical accounting policies and practices are those that are both most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results and require management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. The Company’s significant and critical accounting policies and practices are disclosed below as required by generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Diego-Pellicier Worldwide, Inc. were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) and include the accounts of our direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiary. Intercompany accounts and balances have been eliminated. These financial statements were prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all disclosures required for financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP.

 

This Form 10-Q relates to the three months ended March 31, 2017 (the “Current Quarter”) and the three months ended March 31, 2016 (the “Prior Quarter”). The Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (“2016 Form 10-K”) includes certain definitions and a summary of significant accounting policies and should be read in conjunction with this Form 10-Q. All material adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods have been reflected. The results for the Current Quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The financial statements include the accounts of Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary Diego Pellicer World- wide 1, Inc., Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

New accounting pronouncements

 

In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern. This standard requires management to evaluate for each annual and interim reporting period whether it is probable that the reporting entity will not be able to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. If the entity is in such a position, the standard provides for certain disclosures depending on whether or not the entity will be able to successfully mitigate its going concern status. This guidance is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is permitted. The Company does not anticipate that this adoption will have a significant impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-11, Inventory, which requires an entity to measure inventory within the scope at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The effective date for the standard is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not anticipate that this adoption will have a significant impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments. To simplify the accounting for adjustments made to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination, the amendments eliminate the requirement to retrospectively account for those adjustments. For public business entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The amendments should be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date with earlier application permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. The Company does not anticipate that this adoption will have a significant impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Accounting Standards Codification 605 - Revenue Recognition and most industry-specific guidance throughout the Codification. The standard requires that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In August 2015, the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard. Public business entities, certain not-for-profit entities, and certain employee benefit plans should apply the guidance in ASU 2014-09 to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue versus Net). In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-11, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of ASU 2014-09 and 2014-16, and ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) - Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. These ASUs clarify the implementation guidance on a few narrow areas and adds some practical expedients to the guidance Topic 606. The Company is evaluating the effect that these ASUs will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities arising from leases on the balance sheet. Previous GAAP did not require lease assets and liabilities to be recognized for most leases. Additionally, companies are permitted to make an accounting policy election not to recognize lease assets and liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less. For both finance leases and operating leases, the lease liability should be initially measured at the present value of the remaining contractual lease payments. The recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee will not significantly change under this new guidance. This new guidance is effective for us as of the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. The Company is evaluating the effect that this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

On March 30, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which includes amendments to accounting for income taxes at settlement, forfeitures, and net settlements to cover withholding taxes. The amendments in ASU 2016-09 are effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted but requires all elements of the amendments to be adopted at once rather than individually. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU No. 2016-09 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. ASU 2016-15 clarifies the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact of ASU 2016-15 on its financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16—Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory. This ASU improves the accounting for the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. For public business entities, the amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this ASU will have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company believes that other recently issued accounting pronouncements and other authoritative guidance for which the effective date is in the future either will not have an impact on its accounting or reporting or that such impact will not be material to its financial position, results of operations and cash flows when implemented.

 

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Reclassifications

 

Certain prior year amounts were reclassified to conform to the manner of presentation in the current period. These reclassifications had no effect on the Company’s balance sheet, net loss or stockholders’ equity.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. These estimates and assumptions include valuing equity securities and derivative financial instruments issued in financing transactions and share based payment arrangements, determining the fair value of the warrants received for the licensing agreement, the collectability of accounts receivable and deferred taxes and related valuation allowances.

 

Certain estimates, including evaluating the collectability of accounts receivable, could be affected by external conditions, including those unique to our industry, and general economic conditions. It is possible that these external factors could have an effect on our estimates that could cause actual results to differ from our estimates. The Company intends to re-evaluate all of its accounting estimates at least quarterly based on these conditions and record adjustments when necessary.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

The Company evaluates its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluated at the end of each reporting period. Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument could be required within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

As required by the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC, fair value is measured based on a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

 

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

 

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

 

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).

 

Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values. These financial instruments include cash, prepaid expenses and accounts payable. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for cash and payables because they are short term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair values or they are payable on demand.

 

Cash

 

The Company maintains cash balances at various financial institutions. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, up to $250,000. The Company’s accounts at these institutions may, at times, exceed the federal insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

 

Property and Equipment, and Depreciation Policy

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided for on a straight-line basis over the useful lives of the assets. Expenditures for additions and improvements are capitalized; repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

 

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The Company intends to take depreciation or amortization on a straight-line basis for all properties, beginning when they are put into service, using the following life expectancy:

 

Equipment – 5 years

Leasehold Improvements – 10 years, or the term of the lease, whichever is shorter

Buildings – 20 years

 

Inventory

 

The Company’s inventory is stated at the lower of cost or estimated realizable value, with cost primarily determined on a weighted- average cost basis on the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Inventory consists of finished goods.

 

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

Accounts receivable are presented at their face amount, less an allowance for doubtful accounts, on the balance sheets. Accounts receivable consist of revenue earned and currently due from sub lessee. We evaluate the collectability of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. We recognize reserves for bad debts based on estimates developed using standard quantitative measures that incorporate historical write-offs and current economic conditions. As of March 31, 2017, the outstanding balance allowance for doubtful accounts is $9,908.

 

The policy for determining past due status is based on the contractual payment terms of each customer. Once collection efforts by the Company and its collection agency are exhausted, the determination for charging off uncollectible receivables is made.

 

Revenue recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue from rent, tenant reimbursements, and other revenue sources once all of the following criteria are met in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 104, Revenue Recognition, (“SAB 104”): (a) the agreement has been fully executed and delivered; (b) services have been rendered; (c) the amount is fixed or determinable; and (d) the collectability of the amount is reasonably assured. Thus, in the initial term of the lease, management has a policy of rent forbearance when the tenant first opens the facility to assure that the tenant has the best opportunity for success.

 

When the collectability is reasonably assured, in accordance with ASC 840 (“Leases”), as amended and interpreted, minimum annual rental revenue is recognized for rental revenues on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease. Rental revenue recognition commences when the tenant takes possession or controls the physical use of the leased space. In order for the tenant to take possession, the leased space must be substantially ready for its intended use. To determine whether the leased space is substantially ready for its intended use, management evaluates whether the Company or the tenant is the owner of tenant improvements for accounting purposes. When management concludes that the Company is the owner of tenant improvements, rental revenue recognition begins when the tenant takes possession of the finished space. In certain instances, when management concludes that the Company is not the owner (the tenant is the owner) of tenant improvements, rental revenue recognition begins when the tenant takes possession of or controls the space.

 

When management concludes that the Company is the owner of tenant improvements, for accounting purposes, management records the cost to construct the tenant improvements as a capital asset. In addition, management records the cost of certain tenant improvements paid for or reimbursed by tenants as capital assets when management concludes that the Company is the owner of such tenant improvements. For these tenant improvements, management records the amount funded or reimbursed by tenants as deferred revenue, which is amortized as additional rental income over the term of the related lease. When management concludes that the tenant is the owner of tenant improvements for accounting purposes, management records the Company’s contribution towards those improvements as a lease incentive, which is amortized as a reduction to rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

 

In January 2014, the Company entered into an agreement to license certain intellectual property to a third party. In consideration, the Company received warrants to purchase shares of common stock, which were valued based on an appraisal of the warrants by an independent third party appraiser. The revenue from the licensing agreement, which is initially recorded as deferred revenue, is being amortized over the ten year term of the licensing agreement.

 

Leases as Lessor

 

The Company currently leases properties in locations that would be acceptable for regulatory purposes and acceptable to sub-lessees for the manufacturing and development of their products. The Company evaluates the lease to determine its appropriate classification as an operating or capital lease for financial reporting purposes. The Company currently has a number of leases, which are all classified as operating leases.

 

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Minimum base rent for the Company’s operating leases, which generally have escalating rentals over the term of the lease, is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The initial rent term includes the build-out, or may include a short rent holiday period, for the Company’s leases, where no rent payments are typically due under the terms of the lease.

 

Leases

 

For lease agreements that provide for escalating rent payments or free-rent occupancy periods, the Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable lease term and option renewal periods where failure to exercise such options would result in an economic penalty in such amount that renewal appears, at the inception of the lease, to be reasonably assured. The lease term commences on the date that the Company takes possession of or controls the physical use of the property. Deferred rent is presented on current liabilities section on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are provided for using the liability method of accounting in accordance with the Income Taxes Topic of the FASB ASC. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized and when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The computation of limitations relating to the amount of such tax assets, and the determination of appropriate valuation allowances relating to the realizing of such assets, are inherently complex and require the exercise of judgment. As additional information becomes available, the Company continually assesses the carrying value of their net deferred tax assets.

 

Preferred Stock

 

The Company applies the guidance enumerated in ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” when determining the classification and measurement of preferred stock. Preferred shares subject to mandatory redemption (if any) are classified as liability instruments and are measured at fair value. It classifies conditionally redeemable preferred shares (if any), which includes preferred shares that feature redemption rights that are either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within our control, as temporary equity. At all other times, it classifies its preferred shares in stockholders’ equity. Preferred shares do not feature any redemption rights within the holders’ control or conditional redemption features not within our control. Accordingly all issuances of preferred stock are presented as a component of consolidated stockholders’ equity (deficit).

 

Common Stock Purchase Warrants and Other Derivative Financial Instruments

 

The Company classifies as equity any contracts that require physical settlement or net-share settlement or provide us a choice of net- cash settlement or settlement in our own shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement) provided that such contracts are indexed to our own stock as defined in ASC 815-40 (“Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity”). The Company classifies as assets or liabilities any contracts that require net-cash settlement (including a requirement to net cash settle the contract if an event occurs and if that event is outside our control) or give the counterparty a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement). The Company assesses classification of its common stock purchase warrants and other free standing derivatives at each reporting date to determine whether a change in classification between assets and liabilities is required.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718. For employee stock- based awards, it calculates the fair value of the award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes method for stock options and the quoted price of our common stock for unrestricted shares; the expense is recognized over the service period for awards expected to vest. For non-employee stock-based awards, it calculates the fair value of the award on the date of grant in the same manner as employee awards, however, the awards are revalued at the end of each reporting period and the pro rata compensation expense is adjusted accordingly until such time the nonemployee award is fully vested, at which time the total compensation recognized to date equals the fair value of the stock-based award as calculated on the measurement date, which is the date at which the award recipient’s performance is complete. The estimation of stock-based awards that will ultimately vest requires judgment, and to the extent actual results or updated estimates differ from original estimates, such amounts are recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period estimates are revised. The Company considers many factors when estimating expected forfeitures, including types of awards, employee class, and historical experience.

 

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Loss per common share

 

Net loss per share is provided in accordance with ASC Subtopic 260-10. The Company presents basic loss per share (“EPS”) and diluted EPS on the face of statements of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing reported losses by the weighted average shares outstanding. Loss per common share has been computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.

 

Note 3 – Going Concern

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has incurred losses since inception, its current liabilities exceed its current assets by $5,043,668, and has an accumulated deficit of $29,422,934 at March 31, 2017. These factors, among others raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Management believes that the Company’s future success is dependent upon its ability to achieve profitable operations, generate cash from operating activities and obtain additional financing. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to generate sufficient cash from operations, sell additional shares of stock or borrow additional funds from its stockholders. The Company’s inability to obtain additional cash could have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations, and its ability to continue in existence. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

The Company intends to continue to raise additional capital to be used for ongoing preopening expenses. Once the tenants commence operations and generate profits, rental revenues should exceed rental expense for the four properties.

 

Note 4 – Investment

 

In January 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with Plandai Biotechnology, Inc. (a publicly traded company) to license to them certain intellectual property rights in exchange for warrants to purchase 1,666,667 shares of Plandai Biotechnology, Inc. (“Plandai”) common stock. This licensing agreement carries a 10-year term with an exercise price of $0.01 per share. The Company is to obtain certain trademark rights certified by the government (expected by the end of 2016). The sale of shares pursuant to the exercise of the warrant have a “leak out” restriction on them requiring that the sale of such shares must reach a certain traded price of $0.50 per share. In 2014, the Company used a third party appraisal firm to ascertain the fair value of warrants held by the Company, which was determined to be $525,567 at the date of issuance.. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $73,334.The Company recorded an additional Impairment loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 of $27,500. The estimated fair value of the investment at March 31, 2017 is $15,833, which approximates the intrinsic value of the warrant. The Company accounts for its investment under the cost method of accounting.

 

Note 5– Property and Equipment

 

The Company has incurred expenses in the build-out of one of its leased properties and acquired a large POD equipment for use in growing operations by lessee.

 

As of March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, fixed assets and the estimated lives used in the computation of depreciation are as follows:

 

    Estimated            
    Useful Lives   March 31, 2017     December 31, 2016  
Machinery and equipment   5 years     -     $ 39,145  
Leasehold improvements   10 years     853,414       728,413  
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization         (118,157 )     (9,447 )
                     
Property and equipment, net       $ 735,257     $ 758,111  

 

For the three months ending March 31, 2017 depreciation and amortization was $130,790 and $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

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Note 6 – Other Assets

 

Security deposits : Security deposits reflect the deposits on various property leases, most of which require for two months’ rental expense in the form of a deposit. $170,000 for December 31, 2016, and $170,000 for March 31, 2017

 

Deposits – end of lease : These deposits represent an additional two months of rent on various property leases that apply to the “end-of- lease” period. $150,000 for December 31, 2016 and $150,000 for March 31, 2017

 

Note 7– Notes Payable

 

On May 20, 2015, the Company entered into notes in total amount of $450,000 with third parties for use as operating capital. The notes payable agreements required the Company to repay the principal, together with 10% annual interest upon earlier of (i) the maturity date of November 17, 2015 and (ii) the date the Company raises capital whether through the issuance of debt, equity or any other securities, whichever occurs first. The Company will not raise this capital unless either (a) the proceeds of such financing are being directed at the closing of such financing to irrevocably repay this note in full, or (b) Investor consents to an alternative use of proceeds from such financing. The Company received a waiver from investor for the convertible note entered into May 29, 2015 (see Note 11). As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding principle balance of the note is $450,000. On April 11, 2017, this note was consolidated into a convertible note due April 10, 2019.

 

On July 8, 2015, the Company entered into notes in total amount of $135,628 with third parties for use as operating capital. The notes payable agreements required the Company to repay the principal, together with 10% annual interest upon earlier of (i) the maturity date of October 6, 2015 and (ii) the date the Company raises capital whether through the issuance of debt, equity or any other securities , whichever occurs first. The Company will not raise this capital unless either (a) the proceeds of such financing are being directed at the closing of such financing to irrevocably repay this note in full, or (b) Investor consents to an alternative use of proceeds from such financing. In connection with the issuance of these notes, the Company issued warrants to purchase its common stock. The Company allocated the proceeds of the notes and warrants based on the relative fair value at inception. The Company allocated $90,563 to the warrants and $45,065 to the debt. The difference between the face value of the notes and the allocated value has been accreted to interest expense over the life of the loan. As of March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the outstanding principle balance of the note is $135,628. On April 11, 2017, this note was consolidated into a convertible note due April 10, 2019.

 

On August 31, 2015, the Company entered into notes in total amount of $126,000 with third parties for use as operating capital. The notes payable agreements required the Company to repay the principal, together with 5% annual interest by the maturity date of October 31, 2015 or the closing of a financing whereby the company receives a minimum of $126,000. In connection with the issuance of these notes, the Company issued 126,000 shares of common stock. The Company allocated the proceeds of the notes and warrants based on the relative fair value at inception. The Company allocated $84,000 to the common stock and $42,000 to the debt. The difference between the face value of the notes and the allocated value has been accreted to interest expense over the life of the loan. As of March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the outstanding principal balance of the note is $126,000

 

On November 27, 2015, the Company entered into notes in total amount of $135,000 with third parties for purchasing a fixed asset. The notes payable agreements require the Company to repay the principal, together with $15,000 interest by the maturity date of January 26, 2016. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company paid $15,000 towards accrued interest and $5,950 towards principal. As of March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the outstanding principle balance of the note is $129,050.

 

On February 8, 2016, the Company entered into notes in total amount of $470,000 with third parties, bearing interest at 12% per annum with a maturity date of February 7, 2017. As of March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the outstanding principle balance of the note is $470,000. On April 11, 2017, this note was consolidated into a convertible note due April 10, 2019.

 

Note 8 – Convertible Note Payable

 

The Company has entered into convertible notes with third parties. The convertible notes require the Company to repay the principal, together with interest. In the event that the notes are not paid by the maturity date then the note holder shall have the right to convert the amount outstanding into shares of common stock at a discounted price. The conversion feature was recognized as an embedded derivative and was valued using a Black Scholes model that resulted in a derivative liability of $947,302 for the quarter ended March 31 ,2017. In connection with the issuance of certain of these notes, the Company also issued warrants to purchase its common stock. In this case, the Company allocated the proceeds of the notes and warrants based on the relative fair value at inception.

 

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The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the liabilities measured using fair significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

 

    Convertible notes     Discount     Convertible Note Net of Discount     Derivative Liabilities  
Balance, December 31, 2016     370,500       36,344       334,156       338,282  
Issuance of convertible notes     565,000       511,323       3,677       751,087  
Conversion of convertible notes payable     (50,000)         -     -       (91,228)  
Change in fair value of derivatives                       (50,839 )
Balance March 31, 2017   $ 885,500     $ 547,667     $ 337,833     $ 947,302  

 

The following assumptions were used in calculations of the Black Scholes model for the period ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 .

 

    March 31, 2017     March 31, 2016  
Risk-free interest rates     1.03-1.27 %     0.29-1.20 %
Expected life     0.74-1.99 year       0.25-1 year  
Expected dividends     0 %     0 %
Expected volatility     161-281 %     142-356  
Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc. Common Stock fair value   $ 0.28 -0.28     $ 0.20 -0.77  

 

 
   

 

Note 9 – Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

 

As of March 31, 2017, there are currently 2,527,313 warrants outstanding.

 

The following table presents our warrants and embedded conversion features which have no observable market data and are derived using Black-Scholes measured at fair value on a recurring basis, using Level 3 inputs, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

March 31, 2017

   

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2016

 
Annual dividend yield     0 %     0 %
Expected life (years)     5       5  
Risk-free interest rate     1.10 %     0.90 %
Expected volatility     246       266  

 

The following represents a summary of all common stock warrant activity:

 

   

Number of

Warrants

   

Weighted Average Exercise

Price

   

Weighted Average Remaining

Contractual Term

 
Balance outstanding, December 31, 2016     2,027,313     $ 1.18       3.43  
Granted     500,000       -       -  
Balance outstanding, March 31, 2017     2,527,313     $ 0.99       3.51  
Exercisable, March 31, 2017     2,527,313     $ 0.99       3,51  

 

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The Company maintains an Equity Incentive Plan pursuant to which 2,480,000 shares of Common Stock are reserved for issuance thereunder. This Plan was established to award certain founding members, who were instrumental in the development of the Company, as well as key employees, directors and consultants, and to promote the success of the Company’s business. The terms allow for each option to vest immediately, with a term no greater than 10 years from the date of grant, at an exercise price equal to par value at date of the grant. As of March 31, 2017, no shares had been granted under the plan.

 

An option grant for 1,000,000 was made in 2016 in exchange for consulting services. An additional 4,899,180 were granted this quarter in connection with the employment contract of two executives.

 

    Number of Options     Weighted Average Exercise Price     Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term  
Balance outstanding, December 31, 2016     1,000,000     $ 0.30       4.50  
Granted     4,899,180       0.25       4.50  
Exercised     -       -       -  
Forfeited     -       -       -  
Expired     -       -       -  
Balance outstanding, March 31, 2017     5,899,180     $ 0.26       8.92  
Exercisable, March 31, 2017     200,000     $ 0.30       4.26  

 

Thus, the options under Equity Incentive Plan and the options granted new executives of 5,899,180 total 5,899,180 common shares that have been granted as of March 31,2017. Of this total, options for 4,424,590 shares are exercisable.

 

Note 10 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company’s business is to lease property in appropriate and desirable locations, and to make available such property for sub-lease to specifically assigned businesses that grow, process and sell certain products to the general public. Currently the Company has four (4) separate properties under lease in the states of Colorado and Washington.

 

In Colorado, there are three properties leased in 2017 and 2016. Properties were leased for a three (3) to five (5) year period with an option for an additional five (5) years, and carry terms requiring triple net (NNN) conditions. Each of the properties, except for one, have fixed monthly rentals (exclusive of the triple net terms). In Washington, there is one property which was leased in 2014. The property was leased for a five (5) year period with an option for an additional five (5) years, and carry terms requiring triple net (NNN) conditions. The property has an escalating annual rental (exclusive of the triple net terms).

 

As of March 31, 2017, the aggregate remaining minimal annual lease payments under these operating leases were as follows:

 

2017   $ 835,934  
2018     1,075,271  
2019     681,504  
2020     76,163  
Total   $ 2,668,872  

 

COLORADO  
2017   $ 770,748  
2018     1,008,688  
2019     681,504  
2020     76,163  
Total   $ 2,537,103  

 

WASHINGTON  
2017   $ 65,186  
2018     66,583  
Total   $ 131,769  

 

Rent expense for the Company’s operating leases for the year quarter ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $347,203 and $294,742, respectively.

 

Note 11 – Subsequent Events

 

On April 11, 2017, the Company agreed with two of its lenders to amend the terms of several of its loans and consolidate the advances. The principle amount extended and consolidated at March 31, 2017 is $2,123,676 See Note 7, Notes Payable. Interest payments on these notes are deferred for one year after which the interest is paid quarterly limited to 15 percent of pretax profit plus the interest for the quarter

 

The company also settled a lawsuit with a former director on May 10, 2017 for accrued salaries of $341,254 plus $93,846 for cash and stock. The company paid $50,000 in cash and issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock on May 10, 2017, and agreed to pay $75,000 in cash on or before November 10, 2017. The settlement has been fully reserved at March 31, 2017.

 

On April 10, 2017, the Company entered into a convertible note in total amount of $75,000 with third parties for use as operating capital. The convertible note requires the Company to repay the principal, together with 12% annual interest by the maturity date of January 09, 2017. The convertible note can be converted into common stock of the Company at the lower of (i) a 40% discount of the average of the lowest 5 trading price during the previous ten (10) trading days to the date of a Conversion Notice; or (ii) a 40% discount of the average of the lowest 5 trading price during the previous ten (10) trading days, before the due date that this note was executed.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion and analysis of the results of operations and financial condition of Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc. and the notes to those financial statements that are included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. This discussion includes forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, such as our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those set forth under the Risk Factors and Business sections in the financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Form 10-K filed on May 31 , 2017 for the year ended December 31, 2016. Words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements.

 

Overview

 

Diego Pellicer Worldwide, Inc. was established on August 26, 2013 to take advantage of legislation allowing for the legalization of cannabis operations in several states:

 

 

 

It is expected that the industry will operate under stringent regulations within the various state jurisdictions. The company’s primary business plan is to lease various properties to licensed operators in these jurisdictions to grow, process and sell cannabis and related products. These leases will provide a substantial stream of income. We believe that as laws evolve, it is possible that we will have the opportunity to participate directly in these operations as well though our policy of taking an option on our tenants ‘operating company.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to three months ended March 31, 201 6

 

    Three Months Ended     Three Months Ended     Increase (Decrease)  
    March 31, 2017     March 31, 2016     $     %  
Revenues                        
Rental income   $ 309,962     $ 374,385     $ (64,422 )     -17 %
                                 
Provision for uncollectible rents     -       (301,118 )     (301,118 )     100 %
Total Revenues   $ 309,962     $ 73,267     $ (236,695 )     323 %

 

Revenues. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had leased three facilities to licensees in Colorado and one in Washington. These licensees opened their retail operations this quarter resulting in the company not having to reserve for uncollectable accounts that was done last year. This is a significant event for the company. For the first time in the company’s history as there are four facilities generating rental income. As a result, total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $309,962, as compared to $73,267 for the three months ended March 31, 2016, an increase of $236,695. The increase was attributable to the rent received after the opening of the tenant’s retail and grow operations in Washington and Colorado.

 

In contrast, for the three months ended March 31, 2016, rental income of $374,385 was due from the Colorado sub-leases, $301,117 of which has been reserved as uncollectible from the tenant pending final approval of their licenses.

 

After rental expense the gross margins on the lease were as follows:

 

   

Three Months

Ended

   

Three Months

Ended

    Increase (Decrease)  
    March 31, 2017     March 31, 2016     $     %  
Total revenues                                
Rental Income   $ 309,962     $ 73,267     $ 236,695       323 %
Rent expense     347,203       294,742       52,461       18 %
Gross Profit     (37,241 )   $ (221,475 )   $ 184,234       83 %
General and administrative expense    

893,006

      694,184      

198,822

      29 %
Loss from operations   $ (930,247 )   $ (915,658 )   $

14,588

      2 %

 

Gross profit. Rent expense exceeded rental income by $37,241 this quarter as a result of reduced rental income from the tenants to promote new store success. This had a negative effect on margins for the quarter.

 

General and administrative. Our general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were $893,006, compared to $694,184 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The increase of $198,822, which was mostly attributable to non- employee stock compensation during three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

   

Three Months

Ended

   

Three Months

Ended

     Increase (Decrease)  
     March 31, 2017      March 31, 2016      $      %  
Other income (expense):                                
Interest expense   $ (288,236 )   $ (47,286 )   $ (240,950 )     -610 %
Other income and expense     (141,166 )     13,500       (154,666 )     -1,146 %
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities     50,839       (4,024 )     54,863       -1,363 %
Net other income   $ (378,563 )   $ (37,810 )   $ (340,753 )     -901 %

   

* Not divisible by zero

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

    Three Months
Ended
    Three Months
Ended
    Increase (Decrease)  
    March 31, 2017     March 31, 2016     $     %  
Net Cash provided by (used in) operating activities   $ ( 361,720 )   $ (343,392 )     ( 18,328 )   $ (5 )%
Net Cash used in investing activities     ( 135,000 )     (317,090 )   $

182,090

      57 %
Net Cash used in financing activities     565,000       663,750       (98,750 )     (15 )%
Net Increase in Cash     68,280       3,268       65,012       1,989 %
Cash - beginning of period     51,333       36,001       15,332       43 %
Cash - end of period   $ 119,613     $ 39,269     $ 80,344       205 %

 

Operating Activities. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the net cash used of $361,720 was also due to a net loss and partially offset by an increase in accounts payable.

 

Investing Activities. The cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2017 of $135,000. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, cash used for investing activities amounted to $317,090, which includes $317,090 on acquisition of property and equipment.

 

Financing Activities. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, $565,000 in proceeds were from convertible notes payable. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, we received $470,000 from proceeds from note payable.

 

Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities. Non cash activities for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was the conversion of a convertible note for $50,000 in principal and $3,303 in interest. 469,260 shares of common stock was issued for this conversion

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information under this item.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

We carried out an evaluation required by Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” and “internal control over financial reporting” as of the end of the period covered by this Report.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted to the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms, and that information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive and financial officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer evaluated the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report (the “Evaluation Date”), pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act.

 

Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, due to material weaknesses in our control environment and financial reporting process.

 

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Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

 

Our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, does not expect that our Disclosure Controls and internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision- making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management or board override of the control.

 

The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2017 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

We are currently not involved in any litigation that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the executive officers of our company or any of our subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting our company, our common stock, any of our subsidiaries or of our companies or our subsidiaries’ officers or directors in their capacities as such, in which an adverse decision could have a material adverse effect.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information under this item.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibits    
31.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
31.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.1*   Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.2*   Certification of Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to 18U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Schema
     
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase
     
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase
     
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase
     
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase

 

*In accordance with SEC Release 33-8238, Exhibit 32.1 and 32.2 are being furnished and not filed.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  DIEGO PELLICER WORLDWIDE, INC.
     
Date: May 20 , 2017 By: /s/ Ron Throgmartin
    Ron Throgmartin, Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)

 

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