AGTK Agritek Holdings Inc (CE)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2018 and 2017

Note 1 - Organization

Business

Agritek Holdings Inc. (“the Company” or “Agritek Holdings”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MediSwipe, Inc. (“MediSwipe”), Prohibition Products Inc., and Agritek Venture Holdings, Inc. (“AVHI”) is a fully integrated, active investor and operator in the legal cannabis sector. Specifically, Agritek Holdings provides strategic capital and functional expertise to accelerate the commercialization of its diversified portfolio of holdings. Currently, the Company is focused on three high-value segments of the cannabis market, including real estate investment, intellectual property brands; and infrastructure, with operations in three U.S. States, Colorado, Washington State, California as well as Canada and Puerto Rico. Agritek Holdings invests its capital via real estate holdings, licensing agreements, royalties and equity in acquisition operations.

We provide key business services to the legal cannabis sector including:

The Company intends to bring its’ array of services to each new state that legalizes the use of cannabis according to appropriate state and federal laws. Our primary objective is acquiring commercial properties to be utilized in the commercial marijuana industry as cultivation facilities in compliance with state laws. This is an essential aspect of our overall growth strategy because once acquired and re-zoned, the value of such real property is substantially higher than under the previous zoning and use.

Once properties are identified and acquired to be used for purposes related to the commercial marijuana industry as provided for by state law, and we plan to create vertical channels within that legal jurisdiction including equipment financing, payment processing and marketing of exclusive brands and services to retail dispensaries

Agritek’s business focus is primarily to hold, develop and manage real property. The Company shall also provide oversight on every property that is part of its portfolio. This can include complete architectural design and subsequent build-outs, general support, landscaping, general up-keep, and state of the art security systems. At this time, Agritek does not grow, process, own, handle, transport, or sell marijuana as the Company is organized and directed to operate strictly in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. As the legal environment changes in Colorado, California and other states, the Company’s management may explore business opportunities that involve ownership interests in dispensaries and growing operations if and when such business opportunities become legally permissible under applicable state and federal laws.

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the consolidated accounts of Agritek and its’ wholly owned subsidiaries MediSwipe, AVHI, The American Hemp Trading Company, Inc., a Colorado Corporation (dba 77Acres, Inc.) and PPI. PPI, a Florida corporation, was originally formed on July 1, 2013 as The American Hemp Trading Company, Inc. (“HempFL”) and on August 27, 2014, HempFL changed its’ name to PPI. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original term of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable

The Company records accounts receivable from amounts due from its customers upon the shipment of products. The allowance for losses is established through a provision for losses charged to expenses. Receivables are charged against the allowance for losses when management believes collectability is unlikely. The allowance is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb estimated losses on existing receivables, based on evaluation of the collectability of the accounts and prior loss experience. While management uses the best information available to make its evaluations, this estimate is susceptible to significant change in the near term. As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, based on the above criteria, the Company has a full allowance for doubtful accounts of $43,408.

Inventory

Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the first in first out (FIFO) method. Provision for potentially obsolete or slow-moving inventory is made based on management analysis or inventory levels and future sales forecasts.

Notes receivable

Deferred Financing Costs

The costs related to the issuance of debt are capitalized and amortized to interest expense using the straight-line method through the maturities of the related debt.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign currency risks. The Company evaluates all of it financial instruments, including stock purchase warrants, 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 as charges or credits to income. 

For option-based simple derivative financial instruments, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value the derivative instruments at inception and subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. 

Debt Issue Costs and Debt Discount

The Company may record debt issue costs and/or debt discounts in connection with raising funds through the issuance of debt. These costs may be paid in the form of cash, or equity (such as warrants). These costs are amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt. If a conversion of the underlying debt occurs prior to maturity a proportionate share of the unamortized amounts is immediately expensed. 

Original Issue Discount

For certain convertible debt issued, the Company may provide the debt holder with an original issue discount. The original issue discount would be recorded to debt discount, reducing the initial carrying value of the note and is amortized to interest expense through the maturity of the debt. If a conversion of the underlying debt occurs prior to maturity a proportionate share of the unamortized amounts is immediately expensed. 

Marketable Securities and Other Comprehensive Income

The Company classifies its marketable securities as available-for-sale securities, which are carried at their fair value based on the quoted market prices of the securities with unrealized gains and losses, net of deferred income taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included in net earnings in the period earned or incurred.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, and except for land, depreciation is provided by use of a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The Company reviews property and equipment for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of assets may not be recoverable. In February, 2017, the Company entered into a land purchase contract to acquire approximately 80 acres including water and mineral rights. The total cost of the land was $129,555. The Company paid $41,554 at closing and issued a note payable for $88,000. The Company is on the deed of trust of the property with a remaining note balance of $26,500 and $51,500 due the seller as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The estimated useful lives of property and equipment are as follows:

The Company's property and equipment consisted of the following at March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017:

Depreciation e xpense of $8,430 and $1,646 was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2018, and 2017, respectively.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Deferred rent

The Company calculates the total cost of the lease for the entire lease period and divides that amount by the number of months of the lease. The result is the average monthly expense and is charged to rent expense with the offset to deferred rent, irrespective of the actual amount paid. The amounts paid are charged to the deferred rent account. As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the Company has a balance of $24,916 in deferred rent which is included in the consolidated balance sheet.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. ASC 605 requires that four basic criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery of products and services has occurred, (3) the fee is fixed or determinable and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. The Company recognizes revenue during the month in which products are shipped or fees are earned.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company measures assets and liabilities at fair value based on an expected exit price as defined by the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements, which represents the amount that would be received on the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability, as the case may be, in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value may be based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The authoritative guidance on fair value measurements establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis whereby inputs, used in valuation techniques, are assigned a hierarchical level. 

The following are the hierarchical levels of inputs to measure fair value: 

The carrying amounts of the Company's financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, prepaid expenses, other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, certain notes payable and notes payable - related party, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments. 

The following table represents the Company’s financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, for each fair value hierarchy level:

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740-10, Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized to reflect the estimated future tax effects, calculated at the tax rate expected to be in effect at the time of realization. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of the changes in tax laws and rates of the date of enactment.

ASC 740-10 prescribes a recognition threshold that a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and provides guidance on recognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition issues. Interest and penalties are classified as a component of interest and other expenses. To date, the Company has not been assessed, nor paid, any interest or penalties.

Uncertain tax positions are measured and recorded by establishing a threshold for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Only tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date may be recognized or continue to be recognized. The Company’s tax years subsequent to 2005 remain subject to examination by federal and state tax jurisdictions.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (loss) per share are computed in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings per Share". Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss), after deducting preferred stock dividends accumulated during the period, by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and other potentially dilutive securities, if any, outstanding during the period. As of March 31, 2018, there were warrants and options to purchase 45,094,763 shares of common stock and the Company’s outstanding convertible debt is convertible into approximately 163,957,118 shares of common stock. These amounts are included in the computation of dilutive net income per share.

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation 

The Company accounts for stock awards issued to non-employees in accordance with ASC 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees. The measurement date is the earlier of (1) the date at which a commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached, or (2) the date at which the counterparty's performance is complete. Stock awards granted to non-employees are valued at their respective measurement dates based on the trading price of the Company’s common stock and recognized as expense during the period in which services are provided. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, and 2017, the Company recorded stock- based compensation of $97,500 and $466,831, respectively (See Note 9).

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Advertising

The Company records advertising costs as incurred. For the three months ending March 31, 2018, and 2017, advertising expenses was $17,450 and $3,059, respectively.

Note 3 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)”. Under this guidance, an entity is required to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on its balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. This guidance offers specific accounting guidance for a lessee, a lessor and sale and leaseback transactions. Lessees and lessors are required to disclose qualitative and quantitative information about leasing arrangements to enable a user of the financial statements to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period, and requires a modified retrospective adoption, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting”. The standard is intended to simplify several areas of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements, including the income tax impact, classification on the statement of cash flows and forfeitures. ASU 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is permitted. The Company elected to early adopt the new guidance in the second quarter of fiscal year 2016 which requires us to reflect any adjustments as of January 1, 2016, the beginning of the annual period that includes the interim period of adoption. The primary impact of adoption was the recognition of additional stock compensation expense and paid-in capital for all periods in fiscal year 2016. Additional amendments to the recognition of excess tax benefits, accounting for income taxes and minimum statutory withholding tax requirements had no impact to retained earnings as of January 1, 2016, where the cumulative effect of these changes is required to be recorded. We have elected to account for forfeitures as they occur to determine the amount of compensation cost to be recognized in each period.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230).” ASU No. 2016-18 requires that restricted cash be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the change in cash flow. This guidance is reflected in these financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which removes the second step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. Under ASU 2017-04, an entity will apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 does not amend the optional qualitative assessment of goodwill impairment. Additionally, an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax-deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019; early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company has not elected early adoption of this standard and is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2017-04 and cannot currently estimate the financial statement impact of adoption.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting.” The amendments in this update provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. The guidance will be effective for the Company for its fiscal year 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect this ASU to materially impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  

Accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

800 Commerce, Inc. (now known as Petrogress, Inc), was a commonly controlled entity until February 29, 2016, owed Agritek $282,947 as of February 29, 2016, as a result of advances received from or payments made by Agritek on behalf of 800 Commerce. These advances were non-interest bearing and were due on demand. Effective February 29, 2016, the Company received 1,102,462 shares of common stock of Petrogress, Inc. as settlement of the $282,947 owed to the Company. The market value on the date the Company received the shares of common stock was $16,525.

Note 6 – Concentration of Credit Risk

Cash

Financial   instruments   that   potentially   subject   the   Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash. The Company maintains cash balances at one financial institution, which is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The FDIC insured institution insures up to $250,000 on account balances.

Note 7 – Note Payable  

Note Payable Land

On March 18, 2014, in conjunction with the land purchase of 80 acres in Pueblo County, Colorado, the Company paid $36,000 cash and entered into a promissory note in the amount of $85,750. In November 2015, the Company was made aware that the land transaction regarding 80 acres in Pueblo County, Colorado, may not have been properly deeded to the Company. The company was a party to the land purchase, however, the second party to the land contract never filed the original quit claim deed on behalf of the Company, even though a copy of the notarized quit claim deed was sent to the Company. In February, 2017, the original owner of the 80 acres foreclosed on the property from the second party and the Company entered into a new land purchase contract (including water and mineral rights) directly with the landowner on February 7, 2017. The Company is on the deed of trust of the property and as March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the note balance is $26,500 and $51,500, respectively.

Note 8 – Convertible Debt

2016 Convertible Notes

On October 31, 2016, the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note ("St. George 2016 Notes") for $555,000 to St. George Investments, LLC. (“St. George”) which included a purchase price of $500,000 and transaction costs of $5,000 and OID interest of $50,000. On October 31, 2016, the Company received $100,000 and recorded $115,000 as convertible note payable, including $5,000 of transaction costs and $10,000 OID interest. St. George also issued to the Company eight secured promissory notes, each in the amount of $50,000. All or any portion of the outstanding balance of the St. George 2016 Notes may be prepaid, without penalty, along with accrued but unpaid interest at any time prior to maturity. The Company has no obligation to pay St. George any amounts on the unfunded portion of the St. George 2016 Notes. The St. George 2016 Note bears interest at 10% per annum (increases to 22% per annum upon an event of default) and is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at St. George’s option at a price of $0.05 per share. On December 14, 2016, St. George funded one of the secured promissory notes issued to the Company. During the year ended December 31, 2017, St. George funded the remaining secured promissory notes issued to the Company. During the three ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 22,163,120 shares of common stock upon the conversion of $116,282 of principal and $8,718 accrued and unpaid interest on the note. The shares were issued at approximately $0.00564 per share. The principal and interest balance of the note as of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, was $196,962 and $313,244, respectively.

Beginning on the date that is six (6) months after the later of (i) the Issuance Date, and (ii) the date the Initial Cash Purchase Price is paid to the Company (the “Initial Installment Date”), and on each applicable Installment Date thereafter, the Company is to pay the Holder, the applicable Installment Amount due on such date. Five Installment Amounts of $111,000 plus the sum of any accrued and unpaid interest, fees, costs or charges may be made (a) in cash (a “Company Redemption”), (b) by converting such Installment Amount into shares of Common Stock (a “Company Conversion”), or (c) by any combination of a Company Conversion and a Company Redemption so long as the entire amount of such Installment Amount due shall be converted and/or redeemed by the Company on the applicable Installment Date. The St. George 2016 Note matures fifteen months after the Issuance Date.

2017 Convertible Notes

On January 24, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with Cerberus, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Cerberus Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Cerberus Purchase Agreement, Cerberus purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “Cerberus Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $63,000, and delivered on January 25, 2017, gross proceeds of $60,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company recorded a debt discount of $60,000 and recorded amortization expense of $10,833. As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the note was paid in full. Also, on January 24, 2017, the Company issued to Cerberus, a back-end note under the same terms and conditions, in the amount of $63,000. On June 30, 2017, the back-end note was funded upon receipt of $60,000, excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company redeemed the back- end note. The principal and interest balance of the back-end note as of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017 was $-0- and $63,000, respectively.

On February 1, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with Power Up Lending Group, LTD (“Power Up”), pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Power Up Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Power Up Purchase Agreement, Power Up purchased an 12% Convertible Debenture (the “Power Up Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $140,000, and delivered on February 3, 2017 (the “Funding Date”), gross proceeds of $136,500 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses. Principal and interest on the Power Up Debentures is due and payable on November 5, 2017, and the Power Up Debenture is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock beginning six months from the Funding Date, at a VCP. The VCP is calculated as the average of the three (3) lowest closing bid price during the ten (10) trading days immediately prior to the conversion date multiplied by fifty eight percent (58%), representing a forty two percent (42%) discount. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded a debt discount of $136,500 and during the year ended December 31, 2017, recorded amortization expense of $136,500. The Company may prepay the Power Up Debenture, subject to prior notice to the holder within an initial 30-day period after issuance, by paying an amount equal to 120% multiplied by the amount that the Company is prepaying. For each additional 30-day period the amount being prepaid is multiplied by an additional 5%, up to a maximum of 140% on the 180 ^th day from issuance. Beginning on the 180 ^th  day after the issuance of the Debentures, the Company is not permitted to prepay the Debenture, so long as the Debenture is still outstanding, unless the Company and the holder agree otherwise in writing. On June 23, 2017, the Company accepted and agreed to Assignment Agreements (‘AA”), whereby, Power Up assigned $70,000 of their note to LG, and $70,000 of their note to Cerberus. As part of the AA, the Company agreed to pay Power Up $65,000. The Company issued an 8% Replacement Note to LG for $73,198 (the “First Power Up Replacement Note”), and an 8% Replacement Note to Cerberus for $73,198 (the “Second Power Up Replacement Note”) The First and Second Power Up Replacement Notes are due June 23, 2018 and are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time at the discretion of LG and Cerberus, respectively, at a VCP. The VCP is calculated as the lowest trading price during the eighteen (18) trading days immediately prior to the conversion date multiplied by fifty eight percent (58%), representing a forty two percent (42%) discount. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 12,721,391 shares of common stock upon the conversion of $73,198 of principal and $967 accrued and unpaid interest on the First Power Up Replacement Note. The shares were issued at approximately $0.00583 per share. The principal balance of the First Power Up Replacement Note as of December 31, 2017 was $-0-. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company redeemed the back- end note. The principal and interest balance of the Second Power Up Replacement Note as of December 31, 2017 was $-0- and $73,199 respectively.

On February 24, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with Cerberus, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Cerberus Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Cerberus Purchase Agreement, Cerberus purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “Cerberus Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $17,500, and delivered on February 27, 2017, gross proceeds of $16,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company redeemed the note. The principal and interest balance of the note as of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017 was $-0- and $17,500, respectively. Also, on February 24, 2017, the Company issued to Cerberus, a back-end note under the same terms and conditions, in the amount of $17,500. On December 7, 2017, the back-end note was funded upon receipt of $16,000, excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses. -. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company redeemed the back- end note The principal and interest balance of the back-end note as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was $-0- and $17,500, respectively.

On December 20, 2017, the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note ("St. George 2017 Notes") for $1,105,000 to St. George which includes a purchase price of $1,000,000 and transaction costs of $5,000 and OID interest of $100,000. On December 21, 2017, the Company received $200,000 and recorded $225,000 as convertible note payable, including $5,000 of transaction costs and $20,000 OID interest. St. George also issued to the Company four secured promissory notes, each in the amount of $200,000. All or any portion of the outstanding balance of the St. George 2017 Notes may be prepaid, without penalty, along with accrued but unpaid interest at any time prior to maturity. The Company has no obligation to pay St. George any amounts on the unfunded portion of the St. George 2017 Notes. The St. George 2017 Note bears interest at 10% per annum (increases to 22% per annum upon an event of default) and is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at St. George’s option at a price of $0.05 per share. On December 27, 2017, St. George funded $250,000 of the secured promissory notes issued to the Company, and the Company recorded $270,000 as convertible note payable, including $20,000 OID interest. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded debt discounts of $450,000. On January 9, 2018, and March 20, 2018, St. George funded $200,000 and $75,000, respectively, of the secured promissory notes issued to the Company, and the Company recorded $295,000 as convertible note payable, including $20,000 OID interest. The principal and interest balance of the St George 2017 Note as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, was $790,000 and $495,000 respectively.

Principal and interest on the 2017 LG and Cerberus Debentures above is due and payable one year from their respective funding date, and the LG and Cerberus Debentures are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time at the discretion of LG and Cerberus, respectively, at a VCP. The VCP is calculated as the lowest trading price during the eighteen (18) trading days immediately prior to the conversion date multiplied by fifty eight percent (58%), representing a forty two percent (42%) discount.

The Company may prepay the 2017 LG and/or the Cerberus Debentures, subject to prior notice to the holder within an initial 30-day period after issuance, by paying an amount equal to 118% multiplied by the amount that the Company is prepaying. For each additional 30-day period the amount being prepaid is multiplied by an additional 6%, up to a maximum of 148% on the 180 ^th day from issuance. Beginning on the 180 ^th  day after the issuance of the Debentures, the Company is not permitted to prepay the Debenture, so long as the Debenture is still outstanding, unless the Company and the holder agree otherwise in writing.

The Company determined that the conversion feature of the 2017 Convertible Notes represent an embedded derivative since the Notes are convertible into a variable number of shares upon conversion. Accordingly, the 2017 Convertible Notes were not considered to be conventional debt under ASC 815-40 (formerly EITF 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock) and the embedded conversion feature was bifurcated from the debt host and accounted for as a derivative liability. Accordingly, the fair value of these derivative instruments being recorded as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet with the corresponding amount recorded as a discount to each Note. Such discount is being amortized from the date of issuance to the maturity dates of the Notes. The change in the fair value of the liability for derivative contracts are recorded in other income or expenses in the consolidated statements of operations at the end of each quarter, with the offset to the derivative liability on the balance sheet. The embedded feature included in the 2017 Convertible Notes that were funded in 2018, resulted in an initial debt discount of $295,000, an initial derivative liability expense of $44,206 and an initial derivative liability of $339,206. During the three months ended March 3, 2018, the Company recorded amortization expense on the debt discounts of $132,618, and there remains $605,743 of unamortized debt discount as of March 31, 2018.

A summary of the convertible notes payable balance as of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, is as follows:

The Company recorded a loss on debt settlement of $58,759 on the redemption of convertible notes for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Note 9 - Derivative liabilities

As of March 31, 2018, the Company revalued the embedded conversion feature of the Convertible Notes, and warrants (see note 9). The fair values were calculated based on the Monte Carlo simulation method consistent with the terms of the related debt.

A summary of the derivative liability balance as of March 31, 2018, is as follows:

The credit to derivative expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018, of $2,857,244 is comprised of the initial derivative expense of $44,111 resulting from the issuances of new convertible notes in the period and the fair value change decreasing the liability and expense by $2,901,355. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, there was a credit to derivative expense of $218,178, comprised of $349,934 of initial derivative expense resulting form new convertible notes issued during the three months ended March 31, 2017, and the change, decreasing the liability and expense by $568,112.

The fair value at the commitment date for the 2018 Convertible Notes and the re-measurement dates for the Company’s derivative liabilities were based upon the following management assumptions as of March 31, 2018:

There were no new warrants issued for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The Company evaluated all outstanding warrants to determine whether these instruments may be tainted. All warrants outstanding were considered tainted. The Company valued the embedded derivatives within the warrants using the Black-Scholes valuation model.   The fair value for Warrant #’s 1-9 were based upon the following management assumptions:

Note 10 – Related Party Transactions

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company agreed to an annual compensation of $150,000 for its CEO, Mr. Michael Friedman (resigned March 20, 2015, re-appointed November 4, 2015). Effective March 20, 2015, Mr. Justin Braune was named CEO and President. Mr. Braune also was appointed to the Board of Directors. The Company agreed to an annual compensation of $100,000 for Mr. Braune in his role of CEO and Director of the Company and to issue Mr. Braune 15,000,000 shares of restricted common stock. Mr. Braune resigned from the board of directors and as CEO on November 4, 2015, and agreed to cancel the 15,000,000 shares in his letter of resignation. The Company also initially issued Mr. Braune 12,500,000 shares of common stock on October 13, 2015. On October 16, 2015, Mr. Braune advised the Company’s transfer agent at the time to cancel the shares. 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded expenses of $37,500 to the CEO, included in Management Fees in the condensed consolidated statements of operations, included herein. As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the Company owed the CEO $-0- and $7,715, respectively, and is included in due to related party on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. On January 30, 2017, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to the Company’s CEO. The shares were issued for services performed as the sole Officer and director of the Company since November 2014. The shares were valued at $301,000 ($0.0301 per share, the market price of the common stock on the grant date) and are included in Management Fees in the consolidated statements of operations, included herein.

On October 5, 2017, the Company agreed to lease from the Company’s CEO, a "420 Style" resort and estate property approximately one hour outside of Quebec City, Canada. The fifteen-acre estate consists of nine (9) unique guest suites, horse stables, and is within walking distance to a public golf course. A separate structure will serve as a small grow facility run by patient employees and caretakers on the property which may be toured by guests of the facility. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will pay $8,000 per month in exchange for the Company being entitled to all rents and income generated from the property. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company paid and recorded $16,000 of expense, included in leased property expense, related party in the condensed consolidated statements of operations, included herein. The Company will be responsible for all costs of the property, including, but not limited to, renovations, repairs and maintenance, insurance and utilities. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company has incurred $25,000 of renovation expense. On August 8, 2017, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock to the seller. The Company valued the shares at $0.0123 per share (the market price of the common stock) and has included $61,500 in stock- based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2017.

In addition to the above, during the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company:

On February 26, 2018, the Company agreed to issue 5,000,000 shares of common stock to Dr. Stephen Holt, for his appointment to the advisory board. The Company recorded an expense of $97,500 (based on the market price of the Company’s common stock of $0.0195 per share) and is included in professional and consulting fees in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Issued 28,551,579 shares of common stock to St. George pursuant to Notices of Exercise of Warrant received. The shares were issued based upon the cashless exercise provision of the warrant. The Company recorded the shares at their par value of $0.0001, with the offset to additional-paid-in-capital.

Common stock to be issued

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company reduced the shares of common stock to be issued previously recorded in fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, by 23,202,587 shares. The adjustment was a result of the terms of the SPA, whereby the purchase price of the common stock to be issued is based on 90% of the closing share price 6 months after the SPA. St. George and the Company have agreed to amend the SPA, whereby, the purchase price is 90% of the closing price of the common stock, the day preceding any SPA. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company received $340,000, pursuant to Stock Purchase Agreements (the “SPA”) with St. George to buy 15,515,543 shares of common stock. As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, shares of common stock to be issued are 44,887,291 and 52,574,335, respectively.

Preferred Stock

On June 26, 2015, the Company filed with the Delaware Secretary of State the Amended and Restated Designation Preferences and Rights (the “Certificate of Designation”) of Class B Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”). Pursuant to the Certificate of Designation, 1,000 shares constitute the Series B Preferred Stock. The Series B Preferred Stock and any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon shall, with respect to rights on liquidation, winding up and dissolution, rank senior to the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock and Series A preferred stock.

The Series   B  P ref e r red  S tock   has  the right to vote in aggregate, on all shareholder matters equal to 51% of the total vote, no matter how many shares of common stock or other voting stock of the Company are issued or outstanding in the future.   The Series B Preferred Stock has a right to vote on all matters presented or submitted to the Company’s stockholders for approval in pari passu with the common stockholders, and not as a separate class. The holders of Series B Preferred Stock have the right to cast votes for each share of Series B Preferred Stock held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of common stockholders, including the election of directors. There is no right to cumulative voting in the election of directors. The holders of Series B Preferred Stock vote together with all other classes and series of common stock of the Company as a single class on all actions to be taken by the common stockholders except to the extent that voting as a separate class or series is required by law. As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, there were 1,000 shares of Class B Preferred Stock outstanding.

Warrants and Options

On April 14, 2015, in connection with the appointment of Dr. Stephen Holt to the advisory board, the Company agreed the advisor shall receive a non-qualified stock option to purchase 1,000,000 shares (“Option Shares”) of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price equal to $0.05 per share and expiring April 14, 2018. Option Shares of 400,000 vested immediately and 50,000 Option Shares vested each month from April 2015 through March 2016. Accordingly, as of March 31, 2016, 1,000,000 Option Shares have vested and the Company recorded $2,317 as stock compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2016, based on Black-Scholes.

On October 31, 2016, the Company granted (Warrant #1) to St. George the right to purchase at any time on or after November 10, 2016 (the “Issue Date”) until the date which is the last calendar day of the month in which the fifth anniversary of the Issue Date occurs (the “Expiration Date”), a number of fully paid and non-assessable shares (the “Warrant Shares”) of Company’s common stock, equal to $57,500 divided by the Market Price (defined below) as of the Issue Date, as such number may be adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms and conditions of Warrant #1 to Purchase Shares of Common Stock. The Market Price is equal to the lowest intra-day trade price in the twenty (20) Trading Days immediately preceding the applicable date of exercise, multiplied by sixty percent (60%). The exercise price is the lower of $0.05 and is subject to price adjustments pursuant to the agreement and includes a cashless exercise provision. The Company also issued Warrant #’s 2-9, with each warrant only effective upon St. George funding of the secured notes they issued to the Company. Warrant #’s 2-9 give St. George the right to purchase Warrant Shares equal to $27,500 divided by the Market Price on the funded date. On December 14, 2016, the Company received a payment of $50,000, and accordingly, Warrant #2 became effective. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company received the funding on the remaining notes and Warrant #’s 3-9 became effective. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the company issued 28,551,579 shares of common stock to St. George pursuant to Notices of Exercise of 3,040,629 Warrants received. The shares were issued based upon the cashless exercise provision of the warrant.

The following table summarizes the activity related to warrants of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

Note 12 – Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under standards issued by the FASB. Under those standards, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax benefits or consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is provided for significant deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized through future operations.

No provision for federal income taxes has been recorded due to the available net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $8,524,193 will expire in various years through 2032. Future tax benefits which may arise as a result of these losses have not been recognized in these financial statements, as their realization is determined not likely to occur and accordingly, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance for the future tax loss carry forwards.

The actual income tax provisions differ from the expected amounts calculated by applying the statutory income tax rate to the Company's loss before income taxes.  The components of these differences are as follows at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies

Office Space

In April 2014, the Company entered into a two-year sublease agreement for the use of up to 7,500 square feet with a Colorado based oncology clinical trial and drug testing company and facility presently doing cancer research and testing for established pharmaceutical companies seeking FDA approval for new drugs . Pursuant to the lease, as amended, the Company agreed to pay $3,500 per month for the space. The lease expired in April 2016, and the Company owes the landlord $48,750.

In January 2017, the Company signed a five (5) year lease, beginning February 1, 2107, for approximately 6,000 square feet of office space, comprised of two floors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Pursuant to the lease, the Company will pay $3,000 per month for the third floor of the building for the first year of the lease. The rent will increase 3% per year on February beginning in 2018 and an additional 3% per year on each successive February 1, during the term of the lease. The landlord has agreed that for the month of February 2017, the rent will be $1,500. The rent for second floor of the building will be $2,000 per month during the term of the lease and the Company does not have any rent payments for the first three months of the lease (February 2017 through April 2017). Through September 30, 2017, the Company calculated the total amount of the rent for the term lease and recorded straight line rent expense of $45,417 and had made payments of $20,516. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company has a balance of $24,916 in deferred rent which is included in the consolidated balance sheet. The leases for the second and third floor were cancelled in September 2017 as a result of Hurricane Irma.

Rent expense was $9,053 and $21,679 for the three months ended March 31 2018, and 2017, respectively.

Leased Properties

On April 28, 2014, the Company executed and closed a ten-year lease agreement for 20 acres of an agricultural farming facility located in South Florida following the approval of the so-called “Charlotte’s Web” legislation, aimed at decriminalizing low grade marijuana specifically for the use of treating epilepsy and cancer patients.  Pursuant to the lease agreement, the Company maintains a first right of refusal to purchase the property for three years. The Company has recorded $38,244 of expense (included in leased property expenses) for the years ended December 31, 2017, and 2016, respectively.  The Company is currently in default of the lease agreement, as rents have not been for the second year of the lease beginning May 2015.

On July 11, 2014, the Company signed a ten-year  lease agreement for an additional 40 acres in Pueblo, Colorado. The lease requires monthly rent payments of $10,000 during the first year and is subject to a 2% annual increase over the life of the lease. The lease also provides rights to 50 acres of certain tenant water rights for $50,000 annually plus cost of approximately $2,400 annually. The Company paid the $50,000 in July 2014, and has not used the property and any water and has not paid for any water rights after September 30, 2015. The Company has not recorded any expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018, and 2017. The Company is currently in default of the lease agreement, as rents have not been paid since February 2015.

Agreements

On April 5, 2017, the Company executed a five (5) year operational and exclusive licensing agreement with a third party who leases a 25,000-sq. ft. approved cultivation facility located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Company will be the exclusive funding source, and supervise all infrastructure buildout, equipment lease/finance, security systems and personnel and provide access of seasoned Colorado and California cultivation crews to ensure the facility meets all standard operating procedures as set forth by the Department Of Health of Puerto Rico. Under the agreement, the Company receives $12,000 a month in consulting fees, licensing fees on all vaporizer and edible sales, equipment and lighting rental and financing fees along with equity interest in the property. As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the Company has invested $130,000 and $110,000, respectively.

On August 7, 2017, the Company signed a LOI with Green Acres, whereby in consideration of consulting fees, licensing fees on all vaporizer and edible brands, equipment and lighting rental and financing fees, the Company will provide up to $250,000 of working capital and potentially, up to $3,500,000 for the buyout of Green Acres existing mortgage on their Washington State facility. As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the Company has invested $115,000 and $100,000, respectively.

On October 5, 2017, the Company agreed to lease from the Company’s CEO, a "420 Style" resort and estate property approximately one hour outside of Quebec City, Canada. The fifteen-acre estate consists of nine (9) guest suites, horse stables, and is within walking distance to a public golf course. A separate structure will serve as a small grow facility run by patient employees and caretakers on the property which may be toured by guests of the facility. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will pay $8,000 per month in exchange for the Company being entitled to all rents and income generated from the property. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company paid and recorded $16,000 of expense, included in leased property expense, related party in the condensed consolidated statements of operations, included herein. The Company will be responsible for all costs of the property, including, but not limited to, renovations, repairs and maintenance, insurance and utilities. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company has incurred $25,000 of renovation expense.

Legal & Other

On March 2, 2015, the Company, the Company’s CEO and the Company’s CFO at the time were named in a civil complaint filed by Erick Rodriguez in the District Court in Clark County, Nevada (the “DCCC”). The complaint alleges that Mr. Rodriguez never received 250,000 shares of Series B preferred stock that were initially approved by the Board of Directors in 2012, subject to the completion of a merger of a company controlled by Mr. Rodriguez. Since the merger was never completed, the shares were never certificated to Mr. Rodriguez. On March 21, 2017, the DCC agreed to Set Aside the Entry of Default against the Defendants. Mr. Rodriguez resigned in June 2013.  On April 12, 2018, an Arbitrator issued a final award to Rodriguez in the amount of $399,291. The Company and the Company’s counsel believe the Arbitrator denied a number of detailed objections to the award, which cited clear mistakes as to Nevada law and to the facts. The Company recorded a loss on legal matter, included in other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2017. On May 3, 2018, the Arbitrator issued an amended final award of $631,537, inclusive of interest and legal fees. The Company recorded a loss of $232,246 on the legal matter, included in other expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The Company has retained a Nevada attorney who is an expert in fighting attempts to convert arbitration awards into judgments in Nevada courts, to work with our arbitration counsel. A hearing is scheduled on June 12, 2018 in District Court in Clark County Nevada to confirm or reject the award. The Company will vigorously defend any adverse ruling including appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court.

On May 6, 2016, the Company, B. Michael Freidman and Barry Hollander (former CFO) were named as defendants in a Summons/Complaint filed by Justin Braune (the “Plaintiff”) in Palm Beach County Civil Court, Florida (the “PBCCC”). The complaint alleges that Mr. Braune was entitled to shares of common stock of the Company. On December 5, 2016, the PBCCC set aside a court default that had been previously issued. The defendants have answered the complaint, including the defenses that Mr. Braune advised the Company’s transfer agent and the Company in his letter of resignation dated November 4, 2015, clearly stating that he has relinquished all shares of common stock. The Company has filed a counterclaim suit against the Plaintiff, as well as sanctions against the Plaintiff and their counsel.

Note 14 – Going Concern

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As of March 31, 2018, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $23,708,002 and working capital deficit of $3,643,315, inclusive of a derivative liability of $2,194,113. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.