UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended: February 28, 2019

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from: _____________ to ______________

 

Comission file number: 0-55558

 

Poverty Dignified, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

 

46-3754609

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

 

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

6428 W. Wilkinson Boulevard, Suite 305

Belmont, North Carolina 28012

Telephone No.: (719) 761-1869

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

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 Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T required to be submitted 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, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

¨

Accelerated filer

¨

Non-accelerated filer

¨

Smaller reporting company

x

 

Emerging growth company

¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

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 April 15, 2019, there were 19,460,215 shares of the registrant's common stock issued and outstanding.

 

 
 
 
 

 

Poverty Dignified, Inc.

 

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

Table of Contents

 

 

 

Page Number

 

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1

Financial Statements

3

 

 

 

Item 2

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

19

 

 

 

Item 3

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

24

 

 

 

Item 4

Controls and Procedures

24

 

 

 

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1

Legal Proceedings

25

 

 

 

Item 2

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

25

 

 

 

Item 3

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

25

 

 

 

Item 4

Mine Safety Disclosures

25

 

 

 

Item 5

Other Information

25

 

 

 

Item 6

Exhibits

26

 

 

 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

Poverty Dignified, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

February 28,

2019

August 31,

2018

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash

$ 19,194 $ 1,819

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

6,142 10,092

Current assets of discontinued operation

2,271 2,174

Total current assets

27,607 14,085
 

Total assets

$ 27,607 $ 14,085

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$ 47,964 $ 53,777

Notes payable - related party

1,114,207 1,114,207

Accrued payroll expenses

1,089,950 1,013,863

Accrued expenses

50,171 6,330

Due to former officer

6,725 6,725

Convertible notes payable, net of discount of $55,318 and $52,831, respectively

306,082 158,669

Derivative liabilities

8,484 56,220

Current liabilities of discontinued operation

409,681 415,371

Total current liabilities

3,033,264 2,825,162
 

Total liabilities

3,033,264 2,825,162
 

Stockholders' equity (deficit):

Preferred stock par value $.0001: 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding

- -

Common stock par value $.0001: 100,000,000 shares authorized; 12,096,152 and 10,107,394 shares issued and outstanding as of February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively

1,210 1,011

Additional paid in capital

9,049,119 8,812,361

Accumulated deficit

(12,025,980 ) (11,596,587 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss - discontinued operation

(30,006 ) (27,862 )

Total stockholders' equity (deficit)

(3,005,657 ) (2,811,077 )
  

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)

$ 27,607 $ 14,085

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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Poverty Dignified, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

Unaudited

  

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

February 28,

2019

 

 

February 28,

2018

 

 

February 28,

2019

 

 

February 28,

2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payroll

 

$ 8,390

 

 

$ 81,568

 

 

$ 84,826

 

 

$ 162,699

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

85,750

 

 

 

200,957

 

 

 

85,750

 

Professional fees

 

 

47,225

 

 

 

51,955

 

 

 

81,210

 

 

 

76,567

 

Advertising

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

102

 

 

 

-

 

Travel

 

 

95

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,719

 

 

 

11,596

 

Other

 

 

1,433

 

 

 

2,278

 

 

 

16,126

 

 

 

14,999

 

Total general and administrative

 

 

57,143

 

 

 

221,551

 

 

 

384,940

 

 

 

351,611

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

57,143

 

 

 

221,551

 

 

 

384,940

 

 

 

351,611

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating loss

 

 

(57,143 )

 

 

(221,551 )

 

 

(384,940 )

 

 

(351,611 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(78,676 )

 

 

(70,679 )

 

 

(121,562 )

 

 

(120,706 )

Gain (loss) on valuation of derivative liabilities

 

 

88,184

 

 

 

(50,192 )

 

 

97,397

 

 

 

(127,169 )

Loss on extinguishment of convertible notes

 

 

(18,490 )

 

 

(39,041 )

 

 

(18,490 )

 

 

(90,091 )

Debt default penalty expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

(51,392 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

(51,392 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss from continuing operations

 

 

(66,125 )

 

 

(432,855 )

 

 

(427,595 )

 

 

(740,969 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from discontinued operation

 

 

-

 

 

 

(97,805 )

 

 

(1,798 )

 

 

(270,951 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

(66,125 )

 

 

(530,660 )

 

 

(429,393 )

 

 

(1,011,920 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment - discontinued operation

 

 

829

 

 

 

(2,923 )

 

 

(2,144 )

 

 

(3,952 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss

 

$ (65,296 )

 

$ (533,583 )

 

$ (431,537 )

 

$ (1,015,872 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net loss per common share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Continuing operations

 

$ (0.01 )

 

$ (0.05 )

 

$ (0.04 )

 

$ (0.08 )

-Discontinued operation

 

 

-

 

 

 

(0.01 )

 

 

(0.00 )

 

 

(0.03 )

Net loss per share

 

$ (0.01 )

 

$ (0.06 )

 

$ (0.04 )

 

$ (0.12 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Basic and diluted

 

 

11,746,152

 

 

 

8,813,598

 

 

 

11,101,773

 

 

 

8,739,622

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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Poverty Dignified, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)

Unaudited

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

Other

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Number of

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Paid In

Capital

 

 

Accumulated

Deficit

 

 

Comprehensive

Loss

 

 

Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at August 31, 2018

 

 

10,107,394

 

 

$ 1,011

 

 

$ 8,812,361

 

 

$ (11,596,587 )

 

$ (27,862 )

 

$ (2,811,077 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock through conversion of convertible notes payable

 

 

700,000

 

 

 

70

 

 

 

35,930

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

36,000

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

1,288,758

 

 

 

129

 

 

 

200,828

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

200,957

 

Net loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(429,393 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

(429,393 )

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,144 )

 

 

(2,144 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at February 28, 2019

 

 

12,096,152

 

 

$ 1,210

 

 

$ 9,049,119

 

 

$ (12,025,980 )

 

$ (30,006 )

 

$ (3,005,657 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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Poverty Dignified, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Unaudited

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

February 28,

2019

 

 

February 28,

2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss from continuing operations

 

$ (427,595 )

 

$ (740,969 )

Loss from discontinued operation

 

 

(1,798 )

 

 

(270,951 )

Net loss

 

 

(429,393 )

 

 

(1,011,920 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash used in operating activities - continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

200,957

 

 

 

85,750

 

Amortization of debt discounts

 

 

73,334

 

 

 

94,345

 

(Gain) loss on valuation of derivative liabilities

 

 

(97,397 )

 

 

127,169

 

Loss on extinguishment of convertible notes

 

 

18,490

 

 

 

90,091

 

Debt default penalty expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

51,392

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

3,950

 

 

 

5,658

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(5,813 )

 

 

14,240

 

Accrued payroll expenses

 

 

76,087

 

 

 

143,121

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

43,841

 

 

 

(2,493 )

Net cash used in operating activities - continuing operations

 

 

(114,146 )

 

 

(131,696 )

Adjustments to reconcile loss from discontinued operation to net cash used in operating activities - discontinued operation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss on impairment of property and equipment of discontinued operation

 

 

-

 

 

 

54,141

 

Changes in discontinued operation assets and liabilities

 

 

(5,787 )

 

 

61,752

 

Net cash used in operating activities - discontinued operation

 

 

(7,585 )

 

 

(155,058 )

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(121,731 )

 

 

(286,754 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from notes payable - related party

 

 

-

 

 

 

116,800

 

Payments on notes payable - related party

 

 

-

 

 

 

(11,543 )

Advances from (payments to) former officer, net

 

 

-

 

 

 

(219 )

Issuance of common stock

 

 

-

 

 

 

17,100

 

Proceeds from convertible notes payable

 

 

147,250

 

 

 

186,500

 

Debt issuance costs

 

 

(6,000 )

 

 

(19,500 )

Net cash provided by financing activities - continuing operations

 

 

141,250

 

 

 

289,138

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

141,250

 

 

 

289,138

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of foreign currency translation - discontinued operation

 

 

(2,144 )

 

 

(3,952 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

 

17,375

 

 

 

(1,568 )

Cash - beginning of period

 

 

1,819

 

 

 

2,039

 

Cash - end of period

 

$ 19,194

 

 

$ 471

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Cash Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt issuance costs netted from proceeds on convertible notes payable

 

$ 16,750

 

 

$ -

 

Original issue discount in connection with convertible note payable

 

$ -

 

 

$ 12,500

 

Issuance of common stock through conversion of convertible notes payable

 

$ 36,000

 

 

$ 190,020

 

Reclassification of beneficial conversion feature to derivative liabilities

 

$ -

 

 

$ 51,075

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplementary Disclosure Of Cash Flow Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for interest

 

$ -

 

 

$ 23,345

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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Poverty Dignified, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

February 28, 2019

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Poverty Dignified, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on September 27, 2013, and is headquartered in Belmont, North Carolina. The Company was established as a renewable energy company, incubating solar technologies to establish electrification, education, connectivity and media distribution infrastructures in rural communities across the globe to empower the individual, community and local economy. My Power Solutions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Poverty Dignified, Inc., was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 13, 2014 as a franchise business opportunity with Franchise Disclosure Documents for franchise sales in both the United States and South African markets. Africhise, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Poverty Dignified, Inc. is a Delaware Corporation, and was formed on August 28, 2015 to be the franchise management arm of My Power Solutions, Inc's franchise operations in Africa. My Power Solutions Bahamas, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of My Power Solutions, Inc., is a Delaware Corporation, and was formed on June 14, 2018 to establish itself as a renewable energy solutions company in the Bahamas. B4dignity, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Poverty Dignified, Inc. is a Delaware Corporation, and was formed on January 18, 2019 to be a cause marketing company.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they may not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position, results of operations or cash flows. It is management's opinion, however, that all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been made which are necessary for a fair financial statement presentation.

 

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10-K, which contains the audited financial statements and notes thereto, together with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, for the year ended August 31, 2018. The interim results for the six months ended February 28, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year.

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Poverty Dignified, Inc., My Power Solutions, Inc., Africhise, Inc., and My Power Solutions Bahamas, Inc. However, My Power Solutions Bahamas, Inc. and B4dignity, Inc. have yet to establish operations and have little to no activity to date. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These entities are collectively referred to herein as Poverty Dignified, or the Company.

 

In May 2018, following an operational review, the Company decided to withdraw all operations of My Power Solutions, Inc. in South Africa. With a lack of significant revenues and higher than expected expenses due to training on-the-ground personnel and the implementation of solar installations, plus the instability of the political environment, the established operating structure and initial business plan was not sustainable. The decision to cease the operations of My Power Solutions, Inc. in rural South African communities represents a strategic shift that impacts the Company’s financial reporting and results. As such, My Power Solutions, Inc. in South Africa has been classified as a discontinued operation.

 

Since it has been classified as a discontinued operation, the balance sheet amounts and results of operations for My Power Solutions, Inc. in South Africa have been reclassified from their historical presentation to assets and liabilities of discontinued operation on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and to discontinued operation on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, respectively, for all periods presented. Losses associated with impairment of assets are recorded in discontinued operation in the period of the disposal. The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows has also been reclassified for assets, liabilities and results of the discontinued operation for all periods presented. See Note 10 for more details regarding the discontinued operation.

 

 
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NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN AND PLAN OF OPERATION

 

Going Concern

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As of February 28, 2019, the Company had cash of $19,194, a working capital deficit of $3,005,657 and a stockholders’ deficit of $3,005,657. The Company has incurred net losses from start-up costs and minimal operations since inception to February 28, 2019 and has ceased operations of its subsidiary, My Power Solutions, Inc. in South Africa. As a result, as of February 28, 2019, these issues raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset amounts or the classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

The Company needs to generate revenues or must raise additional capital, reduce expenses and curtail cash outflows in order to be able to accomplish its business plan. In the interim, the Company will continue to pursue bridge capital as needed. The Company’s $3,033,264 of total liabilities at February 28, 2019 includes $1,114,207 of notes payable to a related party, $1,089,950 of accrued payroll expenses due to current and former Company management, and $6,725 due to a former officer of the Company, all of which we believe, but cannot guarantee, we can delay payment on over the next twelve months. During the six months ended February 28, 2019, we received net proceeds totaling $147,250 from two convertible notes payable. For all of our convertible notes payable, payments become due in fiscal year 2019, or can be repaid through conversion into the Company’s common stock. During the six months ended, and also subsequent to February 28, 2019, payments totaling $58,035 have been netted against the outstanding principal of convertible notes payable through the issuance of common stock. Additionally, subsequent to February 28, 2019, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Power Up Lending Group, LTD. in the amount of $25,000, resulting in net proceeds of $22,000 to the Company after the payment of debt issuance costs. As such, we believe we have the capabilities and available resources to continue for the next twelve months, although we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

 

Plan of Operation

 

As a renewable energy Company, Poverty Dignified remains committed to incubating solar technologies that establish electrification, education, connectivity and media distribution infrastructures in rural communities across the globe to empower the individual, community and local economy. Plans are underway to recapitalize the Company over the next two quarters, which if successful, would provide the necessary operational capital to execute its plan of operation.

 

The core values of the Company are 1) To be a renewable energy company focused on community development that champions the cause of dignity for a forgotten people by empowering them to implement practical solutions through an intentional, hands on engagement model that promotes entrepreneurial education, micro-business incubation and installation of basic solar power solutions. 2) To implement entrepreneurial education programs that strengthen and enhance the local community through actionable awareness of basic solar technology, discovery and implementation of business development opportunities and hands-on vocational training programs. 3) To develop a repeatable micro-business incubation model (with an emphasis on apprenticeships) that creates a sustainable economic development blueprint for rural communities to improve the quality of life for everyone. 4) To install basic solar power solutions as a transformation catalyst to kickstart the stalled economic growth problems in rural communities.

 

We want to promote a cycle of sustainability in rural communities. We also recognize a need for reliable and affordable power, and we believe solar power is the best solution for rural settings. For this reason, we intend to combine entrepreneurial education, micro-business development and solar power installations – with the hope of creating jobs through micro-business development and installation of solar power in rural communities to achieve the goal of stimulating economic growth and creating a pathway out of poverty into dignity.

 

We are not a charity, and we are not under any impression that we need to rescue rural communities. We are a for profit business that believes in developing integrated business partnerships to create opportunities for empowerment for everyone. It is our goal to do two things: 1) integrate solar technology solutions that will improve power efficiency and 2) facilitate business development through entrepreneurial education and community development.

 

 
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In June 2018, the Company established My Power Solutions Bahamas, Inc. to begin offering renewable energy solutions throughout the Bahamas, but to date has no operations. On January 18, 2019, the Company established B4dignity, Inc. as a cause marketing company focused on lowering the cost of solar power for rural communities, but to date has no operations. We plan to partner with rural communities to create micro-business opportunities that invite the opportunity to pilot the implementation of low-cost, energy efficient solar power generation and power storage products. In this way, funding for solar energy solutions in rural communities won’t be a pipe dream but rather a realistic and achievable goal. Through an established eco-system of partners who provide basic products and services to the community, we can champion the rural community development story, and build a diversified online platform to facilitate e-commerce marketing efforts that can achieve sustainable business growth to help fund the implementation of basic solar power for the community. With an apprenticeship approach and vocational skills training programs, individuals in rural communities can apply their skills and training anywhere they wish, either to grow a business of their own or as a valuable employee of an existing local business to support their family and community.

 

A portion of all sales from products and services will be used to offset the initial cost of installing solar power for a family or school in the community. By sharing their story, we will elevate the voice of the rural community and highlight the sustainable micro-business development model we are helping to champion as a model for rural communities. We believe this is a repeatable model that can be implemented in any rural community across the globe to provide renewable solar power and sustainable business development.

 

In addition to working with local community business partners to install solar power solutions and provide business development skills training, we are also building joint venture relationships with technology companies that are revolutionizing solar power technology and battery power management. We are already seeing positive results that may lead to significant efficiency improvements and lower the cost for solar power generation and distribution, which would make solar power available to everyone at an affordable price. We believe these new solutions could make a powerful impact on society and transform rural communities, which in turn would drive revenue for the Company.

 

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

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, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of expenses in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash

 

The Company maintains funds in financial institutions that are members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). As such, funds are insured based on Federal Reserve limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in the past, and management believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on the current account balances. At times, cash balances may exceed insured limits.

 

The Company has determined that the functional currency of its foreign subsidiaries is the local currency. At February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, the Company had no cash in foreign bank accounts.

 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of payments primarily related to a professional fee retainer, payroll advance and short-term deposits.

 

 
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Property and Equipment, Net

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally between three and five years. As of February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, property and equipment consists of computer equipment with a total cost of $1,607 and accumulated depreciation of $1,607. There was no depreciation expense during the six months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018.

 

The Company periodically evaluates the fair value of fixed assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that carrying amounts may not be recoverable. As a result of the discontinued operation in South Africa, during the six months ended February 28, 2018, the solar equipment for containers was written down to its net realizable value of $-0- and the Company recognized a loss on impairment of $54,141.

 

Accrued Expenses

 

Accrued expenses are recorded when incurred and primarily consist of accrued interest on notes payable and amounts due for supplies and travel. Accrued payroll consists of salary amounts earned but deferred by the Company's management team.

 

Derivative Liabilities

 

The Company has certain financial instruments that contain embedded derivatives. The Company evaluates all its financial instruments to determine if those contracts or any potential embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be accounted for separately. This accounting treatment requires that the carrying amount of any embedded derivatives be recorded at fair value at issuance and marked-to-market at each balance sheet date. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, as is the case with the Company, the change in the fair value during the period is recorded as either income or expense. Upon conversion, exercise or repayment, the respective derivative liability is marked to fair value at the conversion, repayment or exercise date and then the related fair value amount is reclassified to income or expense as part of gain or loss on extinguishment.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue once there is pervasive evidence that an agreement exists; the product and/or service have been rendered; the fee is fixed and determinable; and collection of the amount due is reasonably assured. There are no revenues from continuing or discontinued operations for the six months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018.

 

Advertising

 

Advertising expenditures are charged to expense as incurred and are included in general and administrative expense. Total advertising expense for the six months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018 was $102 and $-0-, respectively.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash, prepaid expenses and other current assets, current assets of discontinued operation, accounts payable, accrued payroll expenses, accrued expenses, current liabilities of discontinued operation, derivative liabilities, convertible notes and notes payable. The carrying amounts of such financial instruments approximate their respective estimated fair value due to the short-term maturities and approximate market interest rates of these instruments.

 

The Company adopted ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements (“ASC Topic 820”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The standard provides a consistent definition of fair value which focuses on an exit price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The standard also prioritizes, within the measurement of fair value, the use of market-based information over entity specific information and establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based on the nature of inputs used in the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date.

 

 
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The three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements is defined as follows:

 

Level 1 – inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets; liabilities in active markets;

 

Level 2 – inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability other than quoted prices, either directly or indirectly, including inputs in markets that are not considered to be active; or directly or indirectly including inputs in markets that are not considered to be active;

 

Level 3 – inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement

 

The following table summarizes fair value measurements by level at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 28, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ 8,484

 

 

$ 8,484

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ 56,220

 

 

$ 56,220

 

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. 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. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the consolidated financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority.

 

The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits would be classified as additional income taxes in the consolidated statements of income. No interest or penalties were recognized for the years ended August 31, 2018 or 2017.

 

Tax years 2015 and forward remain open to examination under United States statute of limitations. Management is not aware of any material uncertain tax positions and no liability has been recognized at February 28, 2019 or August 31, 2018.

 

 
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Earnings Per Share

 

Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each year, while diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

For financial reporting purposes, the functional currency of the discontinued foreign operation of My Power Solutions, Inc. is the local currency. The assets and liabilities of the discontinued foreign operation for which the local currency is the functional currency are translated into the U.S. dollar at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date, while revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the period. The accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment is presented as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statement of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit).

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain amounts in the prior period have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation, including those of the discontinued operation. These reclassifications had no impact on previously reported stockholders’ deficit or net loss.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet effective, Accounting Standards Updates (ASU) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and does not believe the future adoption of any such pronouncements may be expected to cause a material impact on its financial condition or the results of operations.

 

NOTE 4 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

In September 2013, the Company authorized the issue of 100,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock at a par value of $.0001. There is a total of 12,096,152 and 10,107,394 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively. Preferred stockholders could receive preferential treatment relative to declared dividends, should there be any, and to distributions upon a liquidation event. As of February 28, 2019, no preferred stock has been issued.

 

Since incorporation, the Company has raised capital through private sales of its common stock. In its private placement memorandum dated January 2014 and closed November 2014, the Company raised $1,182,180 for its operations, research and development, and marketing of its franchise opportunities. Since our original Private Placement Offering was not sufficient to capitalize the Company, Poverty Dignified, Inc. conducted a Private Investment in Public Equity transaction, in which the Company offered 1,000,000 unregistered shares to accredited investors at a discounted price of $0.75 per share to raise an additional $750,000 of growth capital. Under this offering, the Company sold 999,970 shares of common stock for proceeds of $749,977, including 784,302 shares of common stock for proceeds of $588,226 during the year ended August 31, 2017. Poverty Dignified, Inc. did a Private Placement Memorandum, in which the Company offered 2,000,000 shares at a price of $1.50 per share to raise an additional $3,000,000 in growth capital. In this Private Placement Memorandum, the Company has the option to sell shares at a price lower than the $1.50 per share. Through August 31, 2017, under this Private Placement Memorandum, the Company issued 144,000 shares of common stock at a discounted price of $0.75 per share for proceeds of $108,000 and issued 49,700 shares of common stock at the offering price of $1.50 per share for proceeds of $74,550. During the year ended August 31, 2018, the Company issued 10,800 shares at a discounted price of $0.75 per share and 6,000 shares at a price of $1.50 for total proceeds of $17,100.

 

 
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As of February 28, 2019, of our 12,096,152 outstanding shares of common stock, 8,204,758 shares were issued to various stockholders in exchange for services and/or under restricted stock agreements. Relative to those shares, since inception, the Company has recognized total expense of $6,524,029. During the six months ended February 28, 2019, the Company issued 1,288,758 shares for stock compensation expense of $200,957. During the six months ended February 28, 2018, the Company issued 175,000 shares for stock compensation expense of $85,750.

 

NOTE 5 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Based on a May 2018 performance review by Poverty Dignified Inc.’s Board of Directors, the decision was made to withdraw all operations of its wholly owned subsidiary, My Power Solutions, Inc., in South Africa. As a result, My Power Solutions South African employees and consultants have filed a dispute with The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration ( CCMA ) in South Africa. As the Company winds down its local operations in South Africa, legal counsel has confirmed that the creditors of the Company will only have claims against the insolvent estate of the local external company and not against My Power Solutions, Inc. or Poverty Dignified Inc in the United States. It is therefore managements position that there is no probable recourse that will have an adverse effect on Poverty Dignified, Inc.

 

NOTE 6 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE

 

On December 21, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement whereas, Crown Bridge Partners, LLC (the "buyer") wished to purchase from the Company securities consisting of the Company’s 8% convertible notes payable for an aggregate principal amount of up to $120,000. As additional consideration, the Company issued a Common Stock Purchase Warrant (the “warrant”) for 32,000 shares at an exercise price of $1.25 over an exercise period of 5 years. Due to the provisions of the warrant, the warrant was classified as a derivative warrant liability, the fair value of which was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. On May 11, 2018, the Company repaid the convertible note payable. However, the warrant remains outstanding and the derivative liability associated with it was valued at $136 and $7,086 at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively.

 

On June 21, 2018, the Company issued a convertible note to Power Up Lending Group, LTD. for $128,000. The note bears interest at 12%, matures on March 30, 2019, and is convertible into common stock at 58% of the lowest 3 closing market prices of the previous 10 trading days prior to conversion. The Company also recorded a $3,000 debt discount due to issuance fees. The holder’s conversion option under the note does not become active until 180 days after the issuance date. During the six months ended February 28, 2019, the holder’s option to convert became active and the Company recorded a derivative liability of $38,008, in which the fair value of the embedded derivative was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The value of the derivative liability was attributed to debt discount. The debt discount is amortized over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each conversion or reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.

 

On July 13, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement whereas, EMA Financial, LLC (the "buyer") wishes to purchase from the Company a 10% convertible note for a principal amount of $83,500. On July 13, 2018, the Company issued a convertible promissory note (the “note”) to the buyer for $81,830 in proceeds, after a $1,670 original issue discount. The note matures on April 12, 2019. The note is convertible at a conversion price of 50% of the lowest trading price during the 10 days prior to the conversion date. At the closing, the Company paid closing costs and a consulting fee totaling $7,340. Accordingly, the Company recorded a debt discount of $9,010. At issuance, the holder’s option to convert was active and the Company recorded a derivative liability of $48,702, in which the fair value of the embedded derivative was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The derivative liability was attributed to debt discount. The debt discount is amortized over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each conversion or reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period. During the six months ended February 28, 2019, the holder effected four conversions for a total of 700,000 shares to extinguish a portion of the convertible note payable. As a result, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $18,490.

 

 
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On September 27, 2018, the Company issued a convertible note to Power Up Lending Group, LTD. for $53,000. The note bears interest at 12%, matures on July 15, 2019, and is convertible into common stock at 58% of the lowest 3 closing market prices of the previous 10 trading days prior to conversion. The Company also recorded a $3,000 debt discount due to issuance fees. The holder’s conversion option under the note does not become active until 180 days after the issuance date.

 

On November 6, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement whereas, Auctus Fund, LLC (the "buyer") wishes to purchase from the Company a 12% convertible note for a principal amount of $111,000. On November 6, 2018, the Company issued a convertible promissory note (the “note”) to the buyer for $97,250 in proceeds, after a $13,750 reduction for issuance fees. The note matures on August 6, 2019. The note is convertible at a conversion price of 55% of the lowest trading price during the 25-day period ending one trading day prior to the date of the conversion notice. At the closing, the Company paid closing costs and fees totaling $6,000. Accordingly, the Company recorded a debt discount of $19,750. At issuance, the holder’s option to convert was active and the Company recorded a derivative liability of $15,063, in which the fair value of the embedded derivative was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The derivative liability was attributed to debt discount. The debt discount is amortized over the term of the note or to the date of conversion, and the derivative liability is revalued at each conversion or reporting date to fair value. Any change in fair value is credited or charged to the statement of operations in the period.

 

The following table summarizes the balances of convertible notes payable: 

 

 

 

 February 28,

 

 

 August 31,

 

 

 

 2019

 

 

 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Up Lending Group, LTD

 

$ 114,998

 

 

$ 125,667

 

EMA Financial, LLC

 

 

47,758

 

 

 

33,002

 

Power Up Lending Group, LTD

 

 

51,667

 

 

 

-

 

Auctus Fund, LLC

 

 

91,659

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible notes payable, net of discount

 

$ 306,082

 

 

$ 158,669

 

 

Amortization of the debt discounts recorded as interest expense during the six months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018 totaled $73,334 and $94,345, respectively.

 

Each of the convertible notes payable include a debt covenant stating that during the period the conversion right exists, the borrower will reserve from its authorized and unissued common stock a sufficient number of shares, free from preemptive rights, to provide for the issuance of common stock upon the full conversion of the notes issued pursuant to the securities purchase agreement. The borrower is required at all times to have authorized and reserved between five to ten times the number of shares that would be issuable upon full conversion of the note. At April 15,2019, the Company did not have sufficient authorized and unissued common stock to meet the reserve demand of its convertible notes payable, and Management intends to rectify this deficit during the third quarter.

 

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES

 

The Company analyzed the warrant and beneficial conversion features (“BCF”) for derivative accounting consideration under ASC 815, “ Derivatives and Hedging,” and determined that the warrant was a derivative warrant liability and that the conversion options on convertible notes payable become derivatives at the point the holder’s option to convert becomes active and there is active trading of the Company’s stock.

 

The Company determined our derivative liabilities to be a Level 3 fair value measurement and used the Black-Scholes pricing model to calculate the fair value as of February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018. The Black-Scholes model requires six basic data inputs: the exercise or strike price, time to expiration, the risk-free interest rate, the current stock price, the estimated volatility of the stock price in the future, and the dividend rate. Changes to these inputs could produce a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The fair value of each convertible note is estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model.

 

 
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The following weighted-average assumptions were used at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018:

 

 

 

 February 28,

 

 

 August 31,

 

 

 

 2019

 

 

 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expected term

 

0.082-3.81 years

 

 

0.614-4.31 years

 

Expected average volatility

 

102.00%-124.39

 

85.45%-130.21

Expected dividend yield

 

 

0.00

%

 

 

0.00

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

2.44%-2.51

 

2.46%-2.74

%

 

The following table summarizes the balances of derivative liabilities:

 

 

 

 February 28,

 

 

 August 31,

 

 

 

 2019

 

 

 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Up Lending Group, LTD.

 

$ 6,045

 

 

$ -

 

EMA Financial, LLC

 

 

-

 

 

 

49,134

 

Auctus Fund, LLC

 

 

2,303

 

 

 

-

 

Crown Bridge Partners, LLC - Warrant

 

 

136

 

 

 

7,086

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative liabilities

 

$ 8,484

 

 

$ 56,220

 

 

 

The following table summarizes the change in derivative liabilities included in the balance sheet for the six months ended February 28, 2019: 

 

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Observable Inputs (Level 3)

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - August 31, 2018

 

$ 56,220

 

Addition of new derivative liabilities as debt discounts, upon issuance of warrants and convertible notes

 

 

15,063

 

Addition of new derivative liabilities as debt discounts, upon holder's option becoming active

 

 

38,008

 

Reduction in derivative liabilities due to conversions of convertible notes to common stock

 

 

(3,410 )

Gain on change in fair value of derivative liabilities

 

 

(97,397 )

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - February 28, 2019

 

$ 8,484

 

 

NOTE 8 – INCOME TAXES

 

Due to continued operating losses, there is a full valuation against gross deferred tax assets for the period from inception through February 28, 2019.

 

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amount used for federal and state income tax purposes.

 

 
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The Company’s total deferred tax asset, calculated using effective tax rates is as follows:

 

 

 

 February 28,

 

 

 August 31,

 

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating loss carryforwards

 

$ 664,636

 

 

$ 630,534

 

Foreign net operating losses

 

 

275,306

 

 

 

274,803

 

Organization costs

 

 

49,640

 

 

 

51,916

 

Accrued payroll

 

 

228,701

 

 

 

212,932

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross deferred tax asset

 

 

1,218,283

 

 

 

1,170,185

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valuation allowance

 

 

(1,218,283 )

 

 

(1,170,185 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

The Company has not recognized a deferred tax asset for its stock compensation expense due to its non-deductibility. The Company has no plans to pursue any tax benefits relative to its recognized stock compensation expense.

 

The reconciliation of income taxes is computed at a rate of 21% and 35% for federal income taxes for the six months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and at 28% for foreign income taxes is as follows:

 

 

 

 Six Months Ended February 28,

 

 

 

 2019

 

 

 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax computed at the federal statutory rate

 

$ (89,796 )

 

$ (259,339 )

Foreign income tax

 

 

(503 )

 

 

(75,866 )

Non-deductible stock compensation expense

 

 

42,201

 

 

 

30,012

 

Other

 

 

-

 

 

 

(30,029 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

(48,098 )

 

 

(335,222 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in valuation allowance

 

 

48,098

 

 

 

335,222

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

As of February 28, 2019, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards in the amount of $4,148,169, of which $3,164,932 was incurred in the U.S. and $983,237 was the result of cumulative operating losses of the Company’s subsidiaries in South Africa, which have now been discontinued. Because of the Company’s lack of earnings history and uncertainty regarding the usability of the losses from its discontinued operation in South Africa, the net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets have been fully offset by a valuation allowance. The valuation allowance increased by $48,098 and $335,222 during the six months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

 

Our federal net operating losses will begin to expire in 2034 and our state tax loss carryforwards will begin to expire in 2029. Federal net operating losses incurred in 2018 and after carryforward indefinitely.

 

 
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NOTE 9 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Due to Former Officer

 

On March 13, 2016, John K. Lowther, now former Chief Executive Officer and Director, advanced the Company $12,916. The balance outstanding at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018 is $6,725. This advance does not bear interest.

 

Notes Payable – Related Party

 

During the year ended August 31, 2016, Power It Perfect, Inc. loaned the Company $208,160 for working capital purposes in exchange for promissory notes. During the year ended August 31, 2017, Power It Perfect, Inc. loaned the Company an additional $313,450 for working capital purposes in exchange for promissory notes. During the year ended August 31, 2018, Power It Perfect, Inc. loaned the Company an additional $678,358 for working capital and other purposes in exchange for promissory notes. All the notes bear interest at five percent per annum, are non-collateralized and due on demand, as soon as the Company has operating cash flow available for repayment. The balance of the notes payable was $1,114,207 at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018. Accrued interest on the notes, which is included in accrued expenses, totaled $29,926 and $2,300 at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively. There are no conversion provisions associated with the notes.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

During the six months ended February 28, 2019, the Company issued 1,288,758 shares to employees of an affiliated company for services rendered to the Company. These services were valued at the market value of shares at the time of issuance. The stock-based compensation expense recognized by the Company for the six months ended February 28, 2019 totaled $200,957.

 

NOTE 10 – DISCONTINUED OPERATION

 

In May 2018, the Company decided to withdraw all operations of My Power Solutions, Inc. in South Africa. The decision to cease the operations of My Power Solutions, Inc. in rural South African communities represents a strategic shift that impacts the Company’s financial reporting and results. As such, My Power Solutions, Inc. has been classified as a discontinued operation.

 

The major classes of line items constituting the loss from discontinued operation are presented in the table below.

 

 

 

Six Months Ended February 28,

 

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

Franchise and operating expenses

 

 

(1,798 )

 

 

(216,810 )

Loss on impairment of property and equipment

 

 

-

 

 

 

(54,141 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from discontinued operation

 

$ (1,798 )

 

$ (270,951 )

 

 
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The major components of the assets and liabilities of the discontinued operation are presented in the table below.

 

 

 

February 28,

 

 

August 31,

 

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

$ 2,271

 

 

$ 2,174

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets of discontinued operation

 

$ 2,271

 

 

$ 2,174

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$ 17,559

 

 

$ 16,812

 

Accrued payroll and expenses

 

 

35,123

 

 

 

41,560

 

Other liabilities

 

 

356,999

 

 

 

356,999

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities of discontinued operation

 

$ 409,681

 

 

$ 415,371

 

 

NOTE 11 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Management has evaluated subsequent events through April 15, 2019, which is the date when these consolidated financial statements were issued, and is aware of none requiring disclosure, except as follows:

 

Since February 28, 2019, the Company has issued 7,364,063 shares of common stock for the conversion of $43,935 of principal on convertible promissory notes.

 

On April 2, 2019, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Power Up Lending Group, LTD in the amount of $25,000, resulting in $22,000 in net proceeds to the Company after the payment of debt issuance costs totaling $3,000. The note matures on December 2, 2019. After 180 days from the date of the note agreement, the note is convertible at a conversion price of 58% of the average of the lowest three trading price during the 10 days prior to the conversion date.

 

 
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Item 2. Management`s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

With the exception of historical matters, the matters discussed herein are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning anticipated trends in revenues and net income, projections concerning operations and available cash flow. Our actual results could differ materially from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements. The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein.

 

Background Overview

 

Poverty Dignified, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on September 27, 2013, and is headquartered in Belmont, North Carolina. The Company was established as a renewable energy company, incubating solar technologies to establish electrification, education, connectivity and media distribution infrastructures in rural communities across the globe to empower the individual, community and local economy. My Power Solutions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Poverty Dignified, Inc., was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 13, 2014 as a franchise business opportunity with Franchise Disclosure Documents for franchise sales in both the United States and South African markets. Africhise, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Poverty Dignified, Inc. is a Delaware Corporation, and was formed on August 28, 2015 to be the franchise management arm of My Power Solutions, Inc's franchise operations in Africa. My Power Solutions Bahamas, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of My Power Solutions, Inc., is a Delaware Corporation, and was formed on June 14, 2018 to establish itself as a renewable energy solutions company in the Bahamas. B4dignity, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Poverty Dignified, Inc. is a Delaware Corporation, and was formed on January 18, 2019 to be a cause marketing company.

 

In May 2018, following an operational review, the Company decided to withdraw all operations of My Power Solutions, Inc. in South Africa. With a lack of significant revenues and higher than expected expenses due to training on-the-ground personnel and the implementation of solar installations, plus the instability of the political environment, the established operating structure and initial business plan was not sustainable. The decision to cease the operations of My Power Solutions, Inc. in rural South African communities represents a strategic shift that impacts the Company’s financial reporting and results. As such, My Power Solutions, Inc. in South Africa has been classified as a discontinued operation.

 

Going Concern

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As of February 28, 2019, the Company had cash of $19,194, a working capital deficit of $3,005,657 and a stockholders’ deficit of $3,005,657. The Company has incurred net losses from start-up costs and minimal operations since inception to February 28, 2019 and has ceased operations of its subsidiary, My Power Solutions, Inc. in South Africa. As a result, as of February 28, 2019, these issues raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset amounts or the classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

The Company needs to generate revenues or must raise additional capital, reduce expenses and curtail cash outflows in order to be able to accomplish its business plan. In the interim, the Company will continue to pursue bridge capital as needed. The Company’s $3,033,264 of total liabilities at February 28, 2019 includes $1,114,207 of notes payable to a related party, $1,089,950 of accrued payroll expenses due to current and former Company management, and $6,725 due to a former officer of the Company, all of which we believe, but cannot guarantee, we can delay payment on over the next twelve months. During the six months ended February 28, 2019, we received net proceeds totaling $147,250 from two convertible notes payable. For all of our convertible notes payable, payments become due in fiscal year 2019, or can be repaid through conversion into the Company’s common stock. During the six months ended, and also subsequent to February 28, 2019, payments totaling $58,035 have been netted against the outstanding principal of convertible notes payable through the issuance of common stock. Additionally, subsequent to February 28, 2019, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Power Up Lending Group, LTD. in the amount of $25,000, resulting in net proceeds of $22,000 to the Company after the payment of debt issuance costs. As such, we believe we have the capabilities and available resources to continue for the next twelve months, although we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

 

 
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Plan of Operation

 

As a renewable energy Company, Poverty Dignified remains committed to incubating solar technologies that establish electrification, education, connectivity and media distribution infrastructures in rural communities across the globe to empower the individual, community and local economy. Plans are underway to recapitalize the Company over the next two quarters, which if successful, would provide the necessary operational capital to execute its plan of operation.

 

The core values of the Company are 1) To be a renewable energy company focused on community development that champions the cause of dignity for a forgotten people by empowering them to implement practical solutions through an intentional, hands on engagement model that promotes entrepreneurial education, micro-business incubation and installation of basic solar power solutions. 2) To implement entrepreneurial education programs that strengthen and enhance the local community through actionable awareness of basic solar technology, discovery and implementation of business development opportunities and hands-on vocational training programs. 3) To develop a repeatable micro-business incubation model (with an emphasis on apprenticeships) that creates a sustainable economic development blueprint for rural communities to improve the quality of life for everyone. 4) To install basic solar power solutions as a transformation catalyst to kickstart the stalled economic growth problems in rural communities.

 

We want to promote a cycle of sustainability in rural communities. We also recognize a need for reliable and affordable power, and we believe solar power is the best solution for rural settings. For this reason, we intend to combine entrepreneurial education, micro-business development and solar power installations – with the hope of creating jobs through micro-business development and installation of solar power in rural communities to achieve the goal of stimulating economic growth and creating a pathway out of poverty into dignity.

 

We are not a charity, and we are not under any impression that we need to rescue rural communities. We are a for profit business that believes in developing integrated business partnerships to create opportunities for empowerment for everyone. It is our goal to do two things: 1) integrate solar technology solutions that will improve power efficiency and 2) facilitate business development through entrepreneurial education and community development.

 

In June 2018, the Company established My Power Solutions Bahamas, Inc. to begin offering renewable energy solutions throughout the Bahamas, but to date has no operations. On January 18, 2019, the Company established B4dignity, Inc. as a cause marketing company focused on lowering the cost of solar power for rural communities, but to date has no operations. We plan to partner with rural communities to create micro-business opportunities that invite the opportunity to pilot the implementation of low-cost, energy efficient solar power generation and power storage products. In this way, funding for solar energy solutions in rural communities won’t be a pipe dream but rather a realistic and achievable goal. Through an established eco-system of partners who provide basic products and services to the community, we can champion the rural community development story, and build a diversified online platform to facilitate e-commerce marketing efforts that can achieve sustainable business growth to help fund the implementation of basic solar power for the community. With an apprenticeship approach and vocational skills training programs, individuals in rural communities can apply their skills and training anywhere they wish, either to grow a business of their own or as a valuable employee of an existing local business to support their family and community.

 

A portion of all sales from products and services will be used to offset the initial cost of installing solar power for a family or school in the community. By sharing their story, we will elevate the voice of the rural community and highlight the sustainable micro-business development model we are helping to champion as a model for rural communities. We believe this is a repeatable model that can be implemented in any rural community across the globe to provide renewable solar power and sustainable business development.

 

In addition to working with local community business partners to install solar power solutions and provide business development skills training, we are also building joint venture relationships with technology companies that are revolutionizing solar power technology and battery power management. We are already seeing positive results that may lead to significant efficiency improvements and lower the cost for solar power generation and distribution, which would make solar power available to everyone at an affordable price. We believe these new solutions could make a powerful impact on society and transform rural communities, which in turn would drive revenue for the Company.

 

 
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Results of Operations

 

For the three and six months ended February 28, 2019

 

There were no revenues for the three and six months ended February 28, 2019. The net loss from continuing operations for the three and six months ended February 28, 2019 was $66,125 and $427,595, respectively.

 

Our primary expenses for the six months ended February 28, 2019 were related payroll expenses of $84,826, non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $200,957, and professional fees of $81,210. $76,087 of the payroll expenses related to amounts accrued for, but not paid to, the Company’s current and former management team. Interest expense for the six months ended February 28, 2019 totaled $121,562, of which $73,334 related to amortization of debt discounts.

 

The Company recorded a gain on the changes in fair value of derivative liabilities of $97,397 for the six months ended February 28, 2019. Due to principal payments made through the conversions of common stock, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of convertible notes of $18,490 for the six months ended February 28, 2019.

 

The loss from the discontinued operation was $1,798 during the six months ended February 28, 2019.

 

For the three and six months ended February 28, 2018

 

There were no revenues for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018. As a result, we had a net loss from continuing operations of $432,855 and $740,969, respectively, for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018.

 

Our expenses for the six months ended February 28, 2018 primarily consisted of payroll expenses of $162,699, non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $85,750 and $76,567 of professional fees. $141,425 of the payroll expenses related to amounts accrued for, but not paid to, the Company’s current and former management team.

 

The Company recorded a loss on the changes in fair value of derivative liabilities of $127,169 for the six months ended February 28, 2018. As a result of conversions of convertible debt during the six months ended February 28, 2018, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $90,091. Additionally, due to an event of default on one of its convertible notes payable, the Company recorded debt default penalty expense of $51,392 during the six months ended February 28, 2018.

 

The loss from the discontinued operation was $270,951 during the six months ended February 28, 2018.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

In May 2018, we ceased all operations of MPS South Africa. Though we formed MPS Bahamas on June 14, 2018 and B4dignity, Inc. on January 18, 2019, both companies are not currently operational and have engaged in no material business activities. As a result, the Company currently has no operations.

 

The Company needs to generate revenues or must raise additional capital, reduce expenses and curtail cash outflows in order to be able to accomplish its business plan. In the interim, the Company plans to defer certain payments. The Company’s $3,077,976 of total liabilities at February 28, 2019, includes $1,114,207 of notes payable to a related party, $1,089,950 of accrued payroll expenses due to current and former Company management, and $6,725 due to a former officer of the Company, all of which we believe, but cannot guarantee, we can delay payment on over the next twelve months.

 

 
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To continue as a going concern and achieve a profitable level of operations, we will need, among other things, additional capital resources. Management’s plan to continue as a going concern includes raising investment capital through leveraging equity in the Company, generating revenue through operations and securing additional debt and/or equity financing. However, management cannot provide any assurances that we will be successful in accomplishing any of our plans to raise additional investment capital or generate revenue through operations. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon management’s ability to successfully implement the plans described above. Management cannot provide any assurance that unforeseen circumstances that may occur at any time within the next twelve months, or thereafter, will not increase the need for us to raise additional capital on an immediate basis. There can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to raise funds in subsequent debt or equity financings, in which case the Company may be unable to meet its obligations.

 

Equity Offerings

 

Since August 31, 2018, there have been no additional equity offerings.

 

Convertible Notes

 

Since August 31, 2018, the Company has engaged in the following transactions:

 

 

· On September 27, 2018, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Power Up Lending Group, LTD in the amount of $53,000, resulting in $50,000 in net proceeds to the Company after the payment of debt issuance costs totaling $3,000. The note matures on July 15, 2019. After 180 days from the date of the note agreement, the note is convertible at a conversion price of 58% of the average of the lowest three trading price during the 10 days prior to the conversion date.

 

 

 

 

· On November 6, 2018, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Auctus in the amount of $111,000, resulting in $97,250 of net proceeds to the Company after the payment of debt issuance costs totaling $12,750. The Auctus note matures on August 6, 2019 and bears interest at 12%. The Auctus note is convertible into shares of common stock at the lesser of market price at the date of the conversion or 55% of the lowest trading price during the 25-day period ending one trading day prior to the date of the conversion notice.

 

 

 

 

· On January 17, 2019, 50,000 shares of common stock were issued to EMA Financial, LLC for the conversion of $3,250 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 

 

 

· On January 29, 2019, 100,000 shares of common stock were issued to EMA Financial, LLC for the conversion of $3,500 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 

 

 

· On February 7, 2019, 150,000 shares of common stock were issued to EMA Financial, LLC for the conversion of $4,000 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 

 

 

· On February 20, 2019, 400,000 shares of common stock were issued to EMA Financial, LLC for the conversion of $3,350 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 

 

 

· On March 5, 2019, 602,778 shares of common stock were issued to Power Up Lending Group, LTD. for the conversion of $7,595 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 

 

 

· On March 20, 2019, 600,000 shares of common stock were issued to EMA Financial, LLC for the conversion of $2,020 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 

 

 

· On March 21, 2019, 632,667 shares of common stock were issued to Power Up Lending Group, LTD. for the conversion of $4,745 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 

 

 

· On March 26, 2019, 632,000 shares of common stock were issued to Power Up Lending Group, LTD. for the conversion of $4,740 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 
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· On March 27, 2019, 632,667 shares of common stock were issued to Power Up Lending Group, LTD. for the conversion of $4,745 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 

 

 

· On March 28, 2019, 660,000 shares of common stock were issued to EMA Financial, LLC for the conversion of $1,833 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 

 

 

· On March 28, 2019, 633,117 shares of common stock were issued to Power Up Lending Group, LTD. for the conversion of $4,875 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 

 

 

· On April 1, 2019, 632,051 shares of common stock were issued to Power Up Lending Group, LTD. for the conversion of $4,930 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 

 

 

· On April 2, 2019, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Power Up Lending Group, LTD in the amount of $25,000, resulting in $22,000 in net proceeds to the Company after the payment of debt issuance costs totaling $3,000. The note matures on December 2, 2019. After 180 days from the date of the note agreement, the note is convertible at a conversion price of 58% of the average of the lowest three trading price during the 10 days prior to the conversion date.

 

 

 

 

· On April 9, 2019, 854,000 shares of common stock were issued to EMA Financial, LLC for the conversion of $1,622 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 

 

 

· On April 9, 2019, 632,609 shares of common stock were issued to Power Up Lending Group, LTD. for the conversion of $2,910 of principal on a convertible promissory note.

 

 

 

 

· On April 10, 2019, 852,174 shares of common stock were issued to Power Up Lending Group, LTD. for the conversion of $3,920 of principal on a convertible promissory note.
 

Related Party Notes Payable

 

Since August 31, 2018, there have been no additional borrowings or repayments of notes payable to related party. Accrued interest on the notes totaled $16,189 and $2,300 at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively.

 

Cash

 

As of February 28, 2019, the Company had cash of $19,194, an increase of $17,375 during the six months ended February 28, 2019. Our net cash used in operating activities of our continuing operation was only $114,146 for the six months ended February 28, 2019. However, we do not currently have enough cash on hand to deploy our business plan in 2019. To achieve a profitable level of operations, we will need, among other things, additional capital resources. Management’s plan to continue as a going concern includes raising investment capital through leveraging equity in the Company, generating revenue through operations and by securing additional debt and/or equity financing. However, management cannot provide any assurances that we will be successful in accomplishing any of our plans to raise additional investment capital or generate revenue through operations. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon management’s ability to successfully implement the plans described above. Management cannot provide any assurance that unforeseen circumstances that may occur at any time within the next twelve months, or thereafter, will not increase the need for us to raise additional capital on an immediate basis. There can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to raise funds in subsequent debt or equity financings, in which case the Company may be unable to meet its obligations.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.

 

 
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Not required

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Based upon an evaluation of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures, our principal executive and financial officer has concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were not effective. The Company’s principal executive and financial officer has determined that there are material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures.

 

The material weaknesses in our disclosure control procedures are as follows:

 

1)

lack of a functioning audit committee due to a lack of a majority of independent members and a lack of a majority of outside directors on our Board of Directors, resulting in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal control and procedures; and

2)

inadequate segregation of duties consistent with control objectives;

 

We recognize the importance of the control environment as it sets the overall tone for the organization and is the foundation for all other components of internal control.

 

As of April 15, 2019, while we have a third-party consultant to help us with our public reporting and disclosures we have not taken action to correct the material weaknesses identified above in our internal control over financial reporting. Once the Company has additional sales activities and has sufficient personnel available, then our Board of Directors, in connection with the aforementioned weaknesses, will implement the following remediation measures:

 

We will hire additional personnel with sufficient qualifications to allow us to segregate duties consistent with control objectives and will increase our personnel resources and technical accounting expertise within the accounting function when funds are available to us. We plan to use some of the funds through the private placement offering to allocate to this additional salary cost.

 

And, we plan to appoint one or more outside directors to our board of directors who shall be appointed to an audit committee resulting in a fully functioning audit committee who will undertake the oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures such as reviewing and approving estimates and assumptions made by management when funds are available to us.

 

Management believes that the appointment of one or more outside directors, who shall be appointed to a fully functioning audit committee, will remedy the lack of a functioning audit committee and a lack of a majority of outside directors on our Board.

 

If we are able to raise additional capital, we anticipate having sufficient funds to at least partially, if not fully, implement our plans by August 31, 2019. Additionally, we plan to test our updated controls and remediate our deficiencies by August 31, 2019.

 

 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

The Company is not a party to any pending legal proceedings, and no such proceedings are known to be contemplated.

 

No director, officer, or affiliate of the issuer and no owner of record or beneficiary of more than 5% of the securities of the issuer, or any security holder is a party adverse to the small business issuer or has a material interest adverse to the small business issuer.

 

Based on a recent performance review by Poverty Dignified Inc.’s Board of Directors, the decision was made to withdraw all operations of its wholly owned subsidiary, My Power Solutions, Inc., in South Africa. As a result, My Power Solutions South African employees and consultants have filed a dispute with The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration ( CCMA ) in South Africa. As the Company winds down its local operations in South Africa, legal counsel has confirmed that the creditors of the Company will only have claims against the insolvent estate of the local external company and not against My Power Solutions, Inc. or Poverty Dignified Inc in the United States. It is therefore managements position that there is no probable recourse that will have an adverse effect on Poverty Dignified, Inc.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

During the six months ended February 28, 2019, the Company issued 1,288,758 shares under restricted stock agreements for $-0- in proceeds. The Company record stock-based compensation expense of $200,957 related to these shares.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None

 

 
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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit 31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended

  

 

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended

  

 

Exhibit 32

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

101

Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T

 

 
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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Poverty Dignified, Inc.
     
/s/ Matthew D. Alpeter
Matthew D. Alpeter  
Chief Executive Officer  
(Principal Executive Officer)  

  

 

/s/ George C. Critz, III

 

George C. Critz, III

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

  

 

Dated: April 15, 2019

 

 

 

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