UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018.

 

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from ______ to _________.

 

Commission file number: 000-29363

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   88-0343702

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

1771 E. Flamingo Road, #201-A

Las Vegas, NV

  89119
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(702) 840-3270

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes [X] No [  ]

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer [  ] Accelerated filer [  ]
   

Non-accelerated filer [  ]

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company [X]
  Emerging growth company [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes [  ] No [X]

 

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Common Stock on May 18, 2018 was 594,334,619.

 

 

 

 
 

 

PLAYERS NETWORK

FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2018

 

INDEX  
   
  Page
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 1
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 2
Item 1. Financial Statements 2
  Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2017 2
  Statements of Operations for the Three Months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited) 3
  Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited) 4
  Notes to the Condensed Consolidated financial statements (Unaudited) 5
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 19
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 25
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 25
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 25
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 25
Item 1A. Risk Factors 25
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 26
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 26
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 26
Item 5. Other Information 27
Item 6. Exhibits 27
   
SIGNATURES 28

 

 
 

 

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD—LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

On one or more occasions, we may make forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q regarding our assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” “will likely result,” “will continue” or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including those identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, your attention is directed to any further disclosures made on related subjects in our subsequent annual, periodic and current reports and other documents filed or furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” refer specifically to Players Network.

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1 - Financial Statements

 

PLAYERS NETWORK

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

    March 31,     December 31,  
    2018     2017  
    (Unaudited)        
Assets                
                 
Current assets:                
Cash   $ 65,142     $ 65,840  
Other current assets     79,335       83,180  
Inventory     64,630       255,486  
Total current assets     209,107       404,506  
                 
Fixed assets, net     398,133       396,455  
Construction in progress     492,870       408,812  
                 
Total Assets   $ 1,100,110     $ 1,209,773  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ (Deficit)                
                 
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable   $ 812,359     $ 702,865  
Accrued expenses     472,413       448,538  
Deferred rent obligations     31,294       28,809  
Convertible debentures, net of discounts of $551,891 and $790,621 at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively     404,959       374,679  
Short term debt, net of discounts of $308,107 and $432,190 at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively     913,893       775,810  
Derivative liabilities     3,672,320       9,530,296  
Total current liabilities     6,307,238       11,860,997  
                 
Total Liabilities     6,307,238       11,860,997  
                 
Stockholders’ (Deficit):                
Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized; 2,000,000 shares issued and outstanding     2,000       2,000  
Series C convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 12,000,000 shares authorized; 12,000,000 shares issued and outstanding     12,000       12,000  
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 589,994,130 and 580,716,669 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively     589,994       580,717  
Additional paid-in capital     34,571,942       33,753,106  
Subscriptions payable, consisting of 3,783,410 and -0- shares at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively     208,510       -  
Accumulated (deficit)     (40,150,925 )     (44,597,401 )
      (4,766,479 )     (10,249,578 )
Noncontrolling Interest     (440,649 )     (401,646 )
Total Stockholders’ (Deficit)     (5,207,128 )     (10,651,224 )
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ (Deficit)   $ 1,100,110     $ 1,209,773  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PLAYERS NETWORK

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

    For the Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2018     2017  
             
Revenue:   $ 191,862     $ 91  
Cost of goods sold     205,176       -  
Gross profit (loss)     (13,314 )     91  
                 
Expenses:                
Direct operating costs     111,563       21,202  
General and administrative     484,395       418,436  
Officer salaries     68,950       78,350  
Depreciation and amortization     30,550       2,774  
Total operating expenses     695,458       520,762  
                 
Operating loss     (708,772 )     (520,671 )
                 
Other income (expense):                
Other income     57       -  
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment, net     13,771       -  
Interest expense, net     (599,385 )     (148,535 )
Change in derivative liabilities     5,701,802       (99,855 )
Total other income (expense)     5,116,245       (248,390 )
                 
Net income (loss)   $ 4,407,473     $ (769,061 )
Less: Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest     39,003       27,463  
Net income (loss) attributable to Players Network   $ 4,446,476     $ (741,598 )
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic     586,016,447       541,027,572  
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - fully diluted     611,124,493       541,027,572  
                 
Net loss per share - basic   $ 0.01     $ (0.00 )
Net loss per share - fully diluted   $ 0.01     $ (0.00 )

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PLAYERS NETWORK

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

    For the Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2018     2017  
Cash flows from operating activities                
Net income (loss)   $ 4,446,476     $ (741,598 )
Minority interest in net loss     (39,003 )     (27,463 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization expense     30,550       2,774  
(Gain) loss on debt extinguishment, net     (13,771 )     -  
Change in fair market value of derivative liabilities     (5,701,802 )     99,855  
Amortization of debt discounts     562,198       130,038  
Stock issued for services     25,550       17,300  
Stock issued for compensation, related party     12,960       121,100  
Decrease (increase) in assets:                
Other current assets     3,845       7,311  
Inventory     190,856       -  
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:                
Accounts payable     109,494       7,405  
Accrued expenses     51,750       26,808  
Deferred rent obligations     2,485       4,896  
Settlements payable     -       (30,000 )
Net cash used in operating activities     (318,412 )     (381,574 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities                
Purchase of fixed assets and construction in progress     (116,286 )     (102,219 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (116,286 )     (102,219 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities                
Proceeds from convertible debentures     240,000       -  
Proceeds from short term debt     27,000       -  
Repayment of short term debt     (3,000 )     -  
Proceeds from sale of common stock     170,000       350,000  
Net cash provided by financing activities     434,000       350,000  
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash     (698 )     (133,793 )
Cash - beginning     65,840       145,119  
Cash - ending   $ 65,142     $ 11,326  
                 
Supplemental disclosures:                
Interest paid   $ -     $ -  
Income taxes paid   $ -     $ -  
                 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:                
Value of debt discounts   $ 204,585     $ -  
Value of shares issued for conversion of debt   $ 467,354     $ -  
Value of warrants issued with short term debt   $ -     $ 40,070  
Value of derivative adjustment due to debt conversions   $ 360,759     $ -  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Players Network

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

 

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Players Network (the “Company”) included herein, presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles and stated in US dollars, have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to not make the information presented misleading.

 

These statements reflect all adjustments, which in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained therein. Except as otherwise disclosed, all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. It is suggested that these interim condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2017 and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. The Company follows the same accounting policies in the preparation of interim reports.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the following entities, all of which are under common control and ownership:

 

      State of               Abbreviated  
Name of Entity     Incorporation       Relationship       Reference  
                         
Players Network (1)     Nevada       Parent       PNTV  
Green Leaf Farms Holdings, LLC (2)     Nevada       Subsidiary       GLFH  

 

(1) Players Network entity is in the form of a corporation.

(2) Majority-owned subsidiary formed on July 8, 2014, in which PNTV retained 84% ownership, with the remaining 16% held by key experts and advisors. An additional 1.6% was sold to an investor on December 8, 2014 and 3% was transferred back from a founding member on December 2, 2015, giving PNTV 85.4% ownership and minority interests ownership of 14.6%. The form of the entity was changed from a corporation to a limited liability company on May 9, 2017 at which time the name was changed from Green Leaf Farms Holdings, Inc. to Green Leaf Farms Holdings, LLC (“GLFH”).

 

The consolidated financial statements herein contain the operations of the subsidiary listed above. All significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in the preparation of these financial statements. The parent company, PNTV and subsidiary, GLFH will be collectively referred to herein as the “Company”, “Players Network” or “PNTV”. The Company’s headquarters are located in Las Vegas, Nevada and substantially all of its customers are within the United States.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Under FASB ASC 820-10-05, the Financial Accounting Standards Board establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement reaffirms that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements as reflected herein. The carrying amounts of cash, accounts payable and accrued expenses reported on the balance sheets are estimated by management to approximate fair value primarily due to the short term nature of the instruments. In addition, the Company had debt instruments that required fair value measurement on a recurring basis.

 

Inventory

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on a standard cost basis that approximates the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Market is determined based on net realizable value. Appropriate consideration is given to obsolescence, excessive levels, deterioration, and other factors in evaluating net realizable value. Our cannabis products consist of prepackaged purchased goods ready for resale, and cannabis flower grown in-house under our cultivation license, along with produced edibles and extracts developed under our production license.

 

Construction in Progress

 

The Company is constructing a grow house in its leased facility, which became operational during the second quarter of 2017 upon completion of the first phase of improvements, at which time depreciation commenced. On May 31, 2017, the Company placed in service $373,842 of leasehold improvements incurred during the first phase of construction. Phase 2 commenced in July and will be capitalized on the balance sheet under Construction in Progress. The total estimated cost to complete construction of the facility is approximately $1.7 million, and an additional $492,870 of construction costs have been capitalized as of March 31, 2018.

 

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Players Network

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC 606 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Under ASC 606, the Company recognizes revenue from the commercial sales of products, licensing agreements and contracts to perform pilot studies by applying the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. For the comparative periods, revenue has not been adjusted and continues to be reported under ASC 605 — Revenue Recognition. Under ASC 605, revenue is recognized when the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) the performance of service has been rendered to a customer or delivery has occurred; (3) the amount of fee to be paid by a customer is fixed and determinable; and (4) the collectability of the fee is reasonably assured.

 

There was no impact on the Company’s financial statements as a result of adopting Topic 606 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, or the twelve months ended December 31, 2017.

 

Revenue is primarily generated through our subsidiary, Green Leaf Holdings, LLC. Green Leaf recognizes revenue from the sale of the following cannabis products and services to licensed dispensaries within the state of Nevada:

 

  Premium organic medical cannabis sold wholesale to licensed retailers
  Recreational marijuana cannabis products sold wholesale to distributors and retailers
  Extraction products such as oils and waxes derived from in-house cannabis production
  Processing and extraction services for licensed medical cannabis cultivators in Nevada
  High quality cannabis strains in the form of vegetative cuttings for sale to licensed medical cannabis cultivators in Nevada

 

Revenue from the sale of our cannabis products is recognized by our subsidiary at the point of sale, at which time payment is received. Management estimates an allowance for sales returns.

 

The Company also intends to recognize revenue from its internet television platform from internally generated products and from partnered merchants when the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred; the selling price is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured. These criteria are met when the customers purchase a product or access a web-based video, the product or web-based video has been electronically delivered to the purchaser and payment has been received. At that time, the Company’s obligations to the customer is substantially complete. The Company records the net amount it retains from the sale of items from its internet television platform after paying any agreed upon percentage of the purchase price to the featured advertising merchant excluding any applicable taxes. Revenue is recorded on a net basis because the Company is acting as an agent of the partnered merchant in the transaction. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated returns and allowances, and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. The Company defers any revenue for which the product has not been delivered or is subject to refund until such time that the Company and the customer jointly determine that the product has been delivered or no refund will be required.

 

Network revenue consists of monthly network broadcast subscription revenue, which is recognized over the period in which the subscription service is available. Broadcast television advertising revenue is recognized when advertisements are aired. Video production revenue is recognized as digital video film is completed and accepted by the customer and collection is reasonably assured.

 

Deferred Rent Obligation

 

The Company has entered into operating lease agreements for its corporate office and GLFH’s warehouse which contains provisions for future rent increases. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company records monthly rent expense equal to the total of the payments due over the lease term, divided by the number of months of the lease terms. The difference between rent expense recorded and the amount paid is credited or charged to “Deferred rent obligation,” which is reflected as a separate line item in the accompanying Balance Sheets.

 

Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share

 

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) are computed by dividing net income (the numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period (the denominator). Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding (if dilutive) during each period. Potential common shares include stock options, warrants and restricted stock. The number of potential common shares outstanding relating to stock options, warrants and restricted stock is computed using the treasury stock method.

 

The reconciliation of the denominators used to calculate basic EPS and diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

    For the Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2018     2017  
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic     586,016,447       541,027,572  
Plus: Potentially dilutive common shares:                
Stock options and warrants     25,108,046       -  
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted     611,124,493       541,027,572  

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2017, potential dilutive securities had an anti-dilutive effect and were not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per common share. Stock options and warrants excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because their effect was anti-dilutive were 125,868,158 and 127,700,002 as of March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

Derivative Liability

 

The Company evaluates its convertible instruments, options, warrants or other contracts to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for under ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” The result of this accounting treatment is that the fair value of the derivative is marked-to-market each balance sheet date and recorded as a liability. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, the change in fair value is recorded in the statement of operations as other income (expense). Upon conversion or exercise of a derivative instrument, the instrument is marked to fair value at the conversion date and then that fair value is reclassified to equity. Equity instruments that are initially classified as equity that become subject to reclassification under ASC Topic 815 are reclassified to liabilities at the fair value of the instrument on the reclassification date. We analyzed the derivative financial instruments (the Convertible Note and tainted Warrant), in accordance with ASC 815. The objective is to provide guidance for determining whether an equity-linked financial instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. This determination is needed for a scope exception which would enable a derivative instrument to be accounted for under the accrual method. The classification of a non-derivative instrument that falls within the scope of ASC 815-40-05 “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock” also hinges on whether the instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. A non-derivative instrument that is not indexed to an entity’s own stock cannot be classified as equity and must be accounted for as a liability. There is a two-step approach in determining whether an instrument or embedded feature is indexed to an entity’s own stock. First, the instrument’s contingent exercise provisions, if any, must be evaluated, followed by an evaluation of the instrument’s settlement provisions. The Company utilized multinomial lattice models that value the derivative liability within the notes based on a probability weighted discounted cash flow model. The Company utilized the fair value standard set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, defined as the amount at which the assets (or liability) could be bought (or incurred) or sold (or settled) in a current transaction between willing parties, that is, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.

 

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Players Network

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-09 , Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting. ASU 2017-09, which provides guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. Per ASU 2017-9, a n entity should account for the effects of a modification unless all the following are met: (1) the fair value (or calculated value or intrinsic value, if such an alternative measurement method is used) of the modified award is the same as the fair value (or calculated value or intrinsic value, if such an alternative measurement method is used) of the original award immediately before the original award is modified. If the modification does not affect any of the inputs to the valuation technique that the entity uses to value the award, the entity is not required to estimate the value immediately before and after the modification, (2) the vesting conditions of the modified award are the same as the vesting conditions of the original award immediately before the original award is modified, and (3) the classification of the modified award as an equity instrument or a liability instrument is the same as the classification of the original award immediately before the original award is modified. The current disclosure requirements in Topic 718 apply regardless of whether an entity is required to apply modification accounting under the amendments in ASU 2017-9. ASU 2017-9 is effective for public business entities for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period, for (1) public business entities for reporting periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued and (2) all other entities for reporting periods for which financial statements have not yet been made available for issuance. The amendments in this ASU should be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date. The adoption of ASU 2017-9 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements or related disclosures.

 

No other new accounting pronouncements, issued or effective during the three months ended March 31, 2018, have had or are expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

Note 2 – Going Concern

 

As shown in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred recurring losses from operations resulting in an accumulated deficit of ($40,150,925), and as of March 31, 2018, the Company’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by $6,098,131. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management is actively pursuing new ventures to increase revenues. In addition, the Company is currently seeking additional sources of capital to fund short term operations. Management believes these factors will contribute toward achieving profitability. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

 

The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of any uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements also do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Note 3 – Related Party

 

Officers

 

On January 1, 2018, pursuant to the CFO’s employment agreement, Mr. Lawrence earned $12,960 of compensation to be paid with the issuance of 100,077 shares of common stock based on the closing stock price. The shares have not yet been issued.

 

Note 4 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Under FASB ASC 820-10-5, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). The standard outlines a valuation framework and creates a fair value hierarchy in order to increase the consistency and comparability of fair value measurements and the related disclosures. Under GAAP, certain assets and liabilities must be measured at fair value, and FASB ASC 820-10-50 details the disclosures that are required for items measured at fair value.

 

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Players Network

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

The Company has convertible notes that must be measured under the new fair value standard. The Company’s financial assets and liabilities are measured using inputs from the three levels of the fair value hierarchy. The three levels are as follows:

 

Level 1 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

 

Level 2 - Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).

 

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that reflect our assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

 

The following schedule summarizes the valuation of financial instruments at fair value on a non-recurring basis in the balance sheets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively:

 

    Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2018  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Assets                        
Cash   $ 65,142     $ -     $ -  
Total assets     65,142       -       -  
Liabilities                        
Convertible debentures, net of discounts of $551,891     -       -       404,959  
Short term debt, net of discounts of $308,107     -       913,893       -  
Derivative liability     -       -       3,672,320  
Total liabilities     -       913,893       4,077,279  
    $ 65,142     $ (913,893 )   $ (4,077,279 )

 

    Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Assets                        
Cash   $ 65,840     $ -     $ -  
Total assets     65,840       -       -  
Liabilities                        
Convertible debentures, net of discounts of $790,621     -       -       374,679  
Short term debt, net of discounts of $432,190     -       775,810       -  
Derivative liability     -       -       4,016,985  
Total liabilities     -       775,810       4,391,664  
    $ 65,840     $ (775,810 )   $ (4,391,664 )

 

There were no transfers of financial assets or liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 inputs for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

Level 2 liabilities consisted of a total of $1,222,000 and $1,208,000 of short term, unsecured, promissory notes, net of discounts of $308,107 and $432,190 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. No fair value adjustment was necessary during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

Level 3 liabilities consist of a total of $956,850 and $1,165,300 of convertible debentures, net of discounts of $551,891 and $790,621 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, in addition to the related derivative liabilities of $3,672,320 and $4,016,985 at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

 

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Note 5 – Subsidiary Formation

 

On July 8, 2014, we formed GLFH in which we retained 84% ownership, with the remaining 16% held by key experts and advisors as compensation for their services, including 3% to Mr. Bradley, CEO and 1% to Mr. Berk, President of Programming, and an additional 1% was sold to one of those individuals for $60,000. An additional 1.6% was sold to an investor on December 8, 2014 and 3% was transferred back from a founding member on December 2, 2015, giving PNTV 85.4% ownership and minority interests ownership of 14.6%. The form of the entity was changed from a corporation to a limited liability company on May 9, 2017. GLFH has have received Cultivation and Production special use permits for medical marijuana in North Las Vegas, along with a license for the Cultivation and Production of recreational cannabis, in addition to the related permits in the State of Nevada.

 

Note 6 – Other Current Assets

 

Other current assets included the following as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively:

 

    March 31,
2018
    December 31,
2017
 
Security deposits   $ 52,100     $ 52,100  
Prepaid expenses     27,235       31,080  
    $ 79,335     $ 83,180  

 

Note 7 – Inventory

 

Inventories, consisting of material, material overhead, labor, and manufacturing overhead, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market and consist of the following at March 31, 2018:

 

    March 31,
2018
    December 31,
2017
 
Raw materials   $ -     $ 76,677  
Finished goods     64,630       178,809  
    $ 64,630     $ 255,486  

 

Raw materials consist of cannabis plants and the materials that are used in our production process prior to being tested and packaged for consumption. Finished goods consist of pre-packaged materials previously purchased from other licensed cultivators and our manufactured edibles and extracts.

 

Note 8 – Fixed Assets and Construction in Progress

 

Fixed assets consist of the following at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively:

 

    March 31,
2018
    December 31,
2017
 
Office equipment   $ 134,265     $ 102,037  
Website development costs     99,880       99,880  
Furniture and fixtures     27,066       27,066  
Leasehold improvements     373,842       373,842  
Total     635,053       602,825  
Less accumulated depreciation     (236,920 )     (206,370 )
Fixed assets, net   $ 398,133     $ 396,455  

 

Construction in progress is stated at cost, which includes the cost of construction and other indirect costs attributable to the construction. No provision for depreciation is made on construction in progress until such time as the relevant assets are completed and put into use. Construction in progress was $492,870 and $408,812 at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $30,550 and $2,774 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

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Note 9 – Accrued Expenses

 

As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 accrued expenses included the following:

 

    March 31,
2018
    December 31,
2017
 
Accrued Payroll, Officers   $ 128,224     $ 113,393  
Accrued Payroll and Payroll Taxes     135,234       135,234  
Accrued Interest     126,455       117,411  
Refundable Advances     82,500       82,500  
    $ 472,413     $ 448,538  

 

Note 10 – Convertible Debentures

 

Convertible debentures consist of the following at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively:

 

    March 31,
2018
    December 31,
2017
 
             
On February 13, 2018, the Company received net proceeds of $120,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note that carries a 10% interest rate with a face value of $122,400 (“Fifth Group Ten Note”), which matures on February 13, 2019. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to seventy percent (70%) of the average of the two lowest closing traded prices of the Company’s common stock over the fifteen (15) trading days preceding the conversion date. The note holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company paid total debt issuance costs of $2,400 that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 30 million shares of common stock for potential conversions.   $ 122,400     $ -  
                 
On January 16, 2018, the Company received net proceeds of $120,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note that carries a 10% interest rate with a face value of $122,400 (“Fourth Group Ten Note”), which matures on January 16, 2019. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to seventy percent (70%) of the average of the two lowest closing traded prices of the Company’s common stock over the fifteen (15) trading days preceding the conversion date. The note holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company paid total debt issuance costs of $2,400 that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 30 million shares of common stock for potential conversions.     122,400       -  
                 
On December 15, 2017, the Company received net proceeds of $120,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note that carries a 10% interest rate with a face value of $122,400 (“Third Group Ten Note”), which matures on December 15, 2018. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to seventy percent (70%) of the average of the two lowest closing traded prices of the Company’s common stock over the fifteen (15) trading days preceding the conversion date. The note holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company paid total debt issuance costs of $2,400 that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 30 million shares of common stock for potential conversions.     122,400       122,400  

 

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On November 8, 2017, the Company amended the two notes with Black Mountain Equities, Inc. (“First Black Mountain Note”) and Gemini Master Fund, Ltd. (“First Gemini Note”). The amended notes extended the maturity dates to December 9, 2017, increased the principal amount owed by $8,250 each, and established conversion features. The principal and interest became convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to seventy percent (70%) of the lowest volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) over the fifteen (15) trading days preceding the conversion date, as limited to $40,000 of conversion during any 10 day trading period. The notes were originally entered into on May 8, 2017, pursuant to which the Company sold to each Investor, for a purchase price of $150,000, (i) a Promissory Note (a “Note”) in the principal amount of $165,000, and (ii) a Warrant exercisable until May 31, 2022 to purchase 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common at a price of $0.14 per share (a “Warrant”), resulting in aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $300,000. Each Note matures on November 8, 2017, bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum payable at maturity, and is subject to acceleration in the event the Company becomes delinquent in its reporting obligation with the Securities and Exchange Commission and upon other customary events of default set forth in the Notes. The Warrants can be exercised on a cashless basis by the Investors, and the Company can require the Investors to exercise the Warrants on a cashless basis at any time following the six-month anniversary of the issuance date, provided that at such time (i) the volume weighted average price of the common stock has been greater than $0.25 for a period of thirty (30) consecutive trading days, and (ii) trading in the common stock has not been suspended by the Securities and Exchange Commission or the OTC Bulletin Board (or other exchange or market on which the Common Stock is trading). On various dates between December 11, 2017 and March 14, 2018, the noteholders converted an aggregate $314,875, consisting of $303,250 of principal and $11,625 of interest, in exchange for the issuance of 6,168,561 shares. The note is currently in default.     13,250       266,500  
                 
On November 8, 2017, the Company issued a $200,000 promissory note (“Second Group Ten Note”) in exchange for the debt acquired from Rxmm, as note below. The new note matures on November 8, 2018. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to seventy percent (70%) of the average of the two lowest closing traded prices of the Company’s common stock over the ten (10) trading days preceding the conversion date. The note holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company must at all times reserve at least 50 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. On various dates between December 6, 2017 and February 5, 2018, the noteholder converted $200,000 of principal in exchange for the issuance of 3,658,652 shares. The note has been satisfied in full.     -       150,000  
                 
On November 7, 2017, the Company received net proceeds of $120,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note with a face value of $122,400 (“First Group Ten Note”), which matures on November 7, 2018. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to seventy percent (70%) of the average of the two lowest closing traded prices of the Company’s common stock over the fifteen (15) trading days preceding the conversion date. The note holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company paid total debt issuance costs of $2,400 that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 50 million shares of common stock for potential conversions.     122,400       122,400  
                 
On November 8, 2017, provisions within two notes with Black Mountain Equities, Inc. (“Second Black Mountain Note”) and Gemini Master Fund, Ltd. (“Second Gemini Note”) established conversion features. The principal and interest became convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to seventy five percent (75%) of the lowest traded price during the fifteen (15) trading days preceding the conversion date. The notes were originally entered into on September 14, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Black Mountain Equities, Inc. and Gemini Master Fund, Ltd. (the “Investors”), pursuant to which the Company sold to each Investor, for a purchase price of $150,000, (i) a Promissory Note (a “Note”) in the principal amount of $158,000, and (ii) a Warrant exercisable until May 31, 2022 to purchase 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common at a price of $0.14 per share (a “Warrant”), resulting in aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $300,000. Each Note matures on March 14, 2018, bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum payable at maturity, and is subject to acceleration in the event the Company becomes delinquent in its reporting obligation with the Securities and Exchange Commission and upon other customary events of default set forth in the Notes. The Warrants can be exercised on a cashless basis by the Investors, and the Company can require the Investors to exercise the Warrants on a cashless basis at any time following the six-month anniversary of the issuance date, provided that at such time (i) the volume weighted average price of the common stock has been greater than $0.25 for a period of thirty (30) consecutive trading days, and (ii) trading in the common stock has not been suspended by the Securities and Exchange Commission or the OTC Bulletin Board (or other exchange or market on which the Common Stock is trading). On March 22, 2018, the noteholder converted $52,479, consisting of $50,000 of principal and $2,479 of interest, in exchange for the issuance of 1,116,584 shares.     266,000       316,000  

 

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On October 27, 2017, the Company received net proceeds of $73,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note that carries an 8% interest rate with a face value of $76,500 (“First Fourth Man Note”), which matures on October 27, 2018. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to seventy five percent (75%) of the lowest traded price of the Company’s common stock over the fifteen (15) trading days preceding the conversion date. The note holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company paid total debt issuance costs of $3,500 that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 5 million shares of common stock for potential conversions.     76,500       76,500  
                 
On October 27, 2017, the Company received net proceeds of $73,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note that carries an 8% interest rate with a face value of $76,500 (“First Emunah Note”), which matures on October 27, 2018. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to seventy five percent (75%) of the lowest traded price of the Company’s common stock over the fifteen (15) trading days preceding the conversion date. The note holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company paid total debt issuance costs of $3,500 that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 5 million shares of common stock for potential conversions.     76,500       76,500  
                 
On April 24, 2014, the Company received net proceeds of $33,250 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note that carries an 8% interest rate with a face value of $35,000 (“Second LG Note”), which matured on April 11, 2015. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to fifty five percent (55%) of the average of the lowest closing bid prices of the Company’s common stock for the twelve (12) trading days prior to, and including, the conversion date. The note carries an eighteen percent (18%) interest rate in the event of default, and the debt holder is limited to owning 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. The Company paid total debt issuance cost of $1,750 that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The Company must at all times reserve at least 5 million shares of common stock for potential conversions. On October 31, 2014, the note holder sent demand for repayment. The note is currently in default.     35,000       35,000  
                 
Total convertible debentures     956,850       1,165,300  
Less: unamortized debt discounts     (551,891 )     (790,621 )
Convertible debentures   $ 404,959     $ 374,679  

 

In accordance with ASC 470-20 Debt with Conversion and Other Options, the Company recorded total discounts of $209,385 and $1,004,335 for the variable conversion features of the convertible debts incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017. The discounts are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the debentures using the effective interest method. The Company recorded $448,115 and $15,813 of interest expense pursuant to the amortization of the note discounts during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

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All of the convertible debentures carry default provisions that place a “maximum share amount” on the note holders. The maximum share amount that can be owned as a result of the conversions to common stock by the note holders is 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares.

 

In accordance with ASC 815-15, the Company determined that the variable conversion feature and shares to be issued represented embedded derivative features, and these are shown as derivative liabilities on the balance sheet. The Company calculated the fair value of the compound embedded derivatives associated with the convertible debentures utilizing a lattice model.

 

The Company recorded interest expense pursuant to the stated interest rates on the convertible debentures in the amount of $121,434 and $4,501 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively related to convertible debts.

 

Note 11 – Short Term Debt

 

Short-term debt consists of the following at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively:

 

    March 31,
2018
    December 31,
2017
 
On March 23, 2018, the Company received proceeds of $17,000 in exchange for an unsecured promissory note due on demand, carrying a fixed interest amount of $750. The Company repaid $3,000 on March 29, 2018.   $ 14,000     $ -  
                 
On December 28, 2017, the Company received net proceeds of $80,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note that carries a 5% interest rate with a face value of $90,000 (“First RDP Note”), which matured on February 26, 2018. The Company is required to have fully paid all principal and accrued interest due and owing to SK L-58, LLC, the certain Promissory Note dated September 19, 2017 in the principal amount of $50,000, as shown below. The note carries an eighteen percent (18%) interest rate in the event of default. The Company paid total debt issuance cost of $10,000 that is being amortized over the life of the loan on the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest method. In addition, the Note Holder was awarded 10,000,000 warrants, exercisable at $0.03 per share over a period of four months, commencing on August 11, 2019. The warrants are cancellable in exchange for $1 if this note and the SK L-58, LLC note dated September 19, 2017 are repaid in full. This note is currently in default.     90,000       90,000  
                 
On September 19, 2017, the Company issued a $50,000 unsecured promissory note to SK L-58, LLC bearing interest at a rate of 5% per annum, with a maturity date of November 3, 2017. Upon an event of default, the Company is required to issue to lender warrants to acquire one million shares at an exercise price of $0.05 per share every 30 days the note is unpaid. Each warrant issued as a result of an Event of Default will become and remain exercisable for the four (4) complete calendar month period beginning on the first day of the thirty second (32 nd ) month following an Event of Default. This note is currently in default.     50,000       50,000  
                 

On November 21, 2016, the Company entered into a letter agreement with SK L-43, LLC providing for the making of loans by the SK L-43 to the Company, at SK L-43’s option (i) in the aggregate principal amount of $925,000 by December 15, 2016, and (ii) in the amounts of $1,500,000 each on or before each of April 1, 2017 and May 1, 2017. Advances under the letter agreement are unsecured; bear interest at a rate of 5% per annum, payable on December 31 st of each year; mature two years from the making of the applicable Advance; and are subject to acceleration upon customary events of default set forth in the promissory notes. To date, SK L-43 has advanced to the Company the following loans:

$125,000 – November 02, 2016 (including $25,000 assigned from PNTV Investors Note)

$267,000 – November 21, 2016

$267,000 – December 02, 2016

$266,000 – December 19, 2016

 

Pursuant to the advances above, SK L-43 was issued warrants to purchase up to 92,500,002 shares of the Company’s common stock as additional consideration for making the loans at various exercise prices of $0.03 and $0.06 per share. For each additional loan of $1,500,000 each on or before each of April 1, 2017 and May 1, 2017, SK L-43 will also be entitled to additional warrants to purchase 42,857,142 shares of the Company’s common stock. These additional warrants will have an exercise price equal to 125% of the average closing price of the Company’s common stock over the thirty trading days immediately preceding the date of the applicable additional loan; provided, however, that if during the 90 trading day period following the date of such additional loan, the average closing price of the Company’s common stock (the “Post-Advance Closing Average”) is equal to or less than 80% of the Pre-Advance Closing Average, the exercise price for such additional warrant will be equal to 125% of the Post-Advance Closing Average.

 

           
Each warrant vested four months following its date of issuance and is exercisable for a period of two years thereafter.     925,000       925,000  

 

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On various dates between January 11, 2016 and April 20, 2016, the Company received aggregate refundable advances of $143,000 as the Company and an investor developed terms to a potential partnership agreement with GLFH. On June 1, 2016, the Company issued a promissory note in exchange for those deposits. The unsecured promissory note bears interest at 4% per annum (“First ZG Note”), which matured on January 3, 2017, and awarded the lender options to acquire up to 5,000,000 shares of common stock, exercisable at $0.01 per share over a four (4) week period from the origination date, which expired on July 1, 2016, in addition to options to acquire up to another 3,000,000 shares of common stock, exercisable at $0.08 per share over a twenty four (24) month period from the origination date. The aggregate fair value of the options is $6,996 and is being amortized over the earlier of the life of the loan, or the life of the options, as a debt discount. The note is in default and carries a default rate of 10% and remains outstanding.     143,000       143,000  
                 
Total short term debt     1,222,000       1,208,000  
Less: unamortized debt discounts     (308,107 )     (432,190 )
Short term debt   $ 913,893     $ 775,810  

 

The Company recorded $114,083 and $114,225 of interest expense pursuant to the amortization of the note discounts during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

The Company recorded interest expense pursuant to the stated interest rate on the above promissory notes in the amount of $15,485 and $12,994 at March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

The following presents components of interest expense by instrument type at March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively:

 

    March 31,
2018
    March 31,
2017
 
Interest on convertible debentures   $ 21,434     $ 4,501  
Amortization of debt discounts     562,198       130,038  
Interest on short term debt     15,485       12,994  
Accounts payable related finance charges     268       1,002  
    $ 599,385     $ 148,535  

 

Note 12 – Derivative Liabilities

 

As discussed in Note 10 under Convertible Debentures, the Company issued convertible notes payable that provide for the issuance of convertible notes with variable conversion provisions. The conversion terms of the convertible notes are variable based on certain factors, such as the future price of the Company’s common stock. The number of shares of common stock to be issued is based on the future price of the Company’s common stock. The number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the promissory note is indeterminate. Due to the fact that the number of shares of common stock issuable could exceed the Company’s authorized share limit, the equity environment is tainted and all additional convertible debentures and warrants are included in the value of the derivative. Pursuant to ASC 815-15 Embedded Derivatives, the fair values of the variable conversion option and warrants and shares to be issued were recorded as derivative liabilities on the issuance date.

 

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The fair values of the Company’s derivative liabilities were estimated at the issuance date and are revalued at each subsequent reporting date, using a lattice model. The Company recognized current derivative liabilities of $3,672,320 and $9,530,296 at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The change in fair value of the derivative liabilities resulted in a gain of $5,701,802 and a loss of $99,855 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, which has been reported as other expense in the statements of operations. The gain of $5,701,802 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 consisted of a gain of $5,685 attributable to the value in excess of discounts on new warrants, a gain of $5,688,314 attributable to the fair value of warrants and a net gain in market value of $13,488 on the convertible notes. The loss of $99,855 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 consisted of a gain of $121,076 attributable to the fair value of warrants and a net loss in market value of $21,221 on the convertible notes.

 

The following presents the derivative liability value by instrument type at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively:

 

    March 31,
2018
    December 31,
2017
 
         
Convertible debentures   $ 869,417     $ 1,033,644  
Common stock warrants     2,802,903       8,496,652  
    $ 3,672,320     $ 9,530,296  

 

The following is a summary of changes in the fair market value of the derivative liability during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017, respectively:

 

    Derivative  
    Liability  
    Total  
Balance, December 31, 2016   $ 482,674  
Increase in derivative value attributable to issuance of convertible notes     956,320  
Increase in derivative value attributable to issuance of warrants     4,321,045  
Change in fair market value of derivative liabilities due to the mark to market adjustment     4,221,728  
Debt conversions and redemptions     (451,471 )
Balance, December 31, 2017   $ 9,530,296  
Increase in derivative value attributable to issuance of convertible notes     204,585  
Increase in derivative value attributable to issuance of warrants     5,685  
Change in fair market value of derivative liabilities due to the mark to market adjustment     (5,701,802 )
Debt conversions and redemptions     (366,444 )
Balance, March 31, 2018   $ 3,672,320  

 

Key inputs and assumptions used to value the convertible debentures and warrants issued during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017:

 

  Stock prices on all measurement dates were based on the fair market value and would fluctuate with projected volatility.
  The warrant exercise prices ranged from $0.03 to $0.24, exercisable over 2 to 10 year periods from the grant date.
  The holders of the securities would convert monthly to the ownership limit starting at 4.99% increasing by 10% per month.
  The monthly trading volume would average below $7,289,348 to $3,988,115 in the period and would increase at 1% per month.
  The holder would automatically convert the notes at maturity at the greater of 2 times the conversion price or stock price if the registration was effective and the Company was not in default.
  An event of default for the convertible note would occur 0% of the time, increasing to 1% per month to a maximum of 5%.
  Alternative financing for the convertible note would be initially available to redeem the note 0% of the time and increase monthly by 5% to a maximum of 50%.
  The computed volatility was projected based on historical volatility.

 

Note 13 – Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

 

Convertible Preferred Stock

 

The Board, from the authorized capital of 50,000,000 preferred shares, has authorized and designated 2,000,000 shares of series A preferred stock (“Series A”) and 12,000,0000 shares of series C preferred stock (“Series C”), of which 2,000,000 shares and 12,000,000 shares are issued and outstanding, respectively. A total of 36,000,000 shares remained undesignated.

 

The Series A shares carry 25:1 preferential voting rights, and are convertible into shares of common stock on a 1:1 basis.

 

The Series C shares carry 50:1 preferential voting rights, and are convertible into shares of common stock on a 1:1 basis

 

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Common Stock Authorized

 

The Company has authorized 1,200,000,000 shares of common stock, of which 594,334,619 shares were issued and outstanding and 289,971,171 shares were reserved as of the date of this filing.

 

Common Stock Sales

 

On March 12, 2018, the Company sold 333,333 units at $0.15 per unit, consisting of 333,333 shares of common stock and 666,700 warrants exercisable at $0.15 per share over the following 3 years to an individual investor for proceeds of $50,000. The shares have not yet been issued.

 

Common Stock Issuances for Debt Conversions

 

On March 22, 2018, the Company issued 1,116,584 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $52,479, consisting of $50,000 of outstanding principal and $2,479 of unpaid interest, on the Second Gemini Note. The note was converted in accordance with the conversion terms; therefore no gain or loss has been recognized.

 

On March 14, 2018, the Company issued 851,064 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $40,000 of outstanding principal on the First Gemini Note. The note was converted in accordance with the conversion terms; therefore no gain or loss has been recognized.

 

On March 14, 2018, the Company issued 529,246 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $24,875, consisting of $13,250 of outstanding principal and $11,625 of unpaid interest, on the First Black Mountain Note. The note was converted in accordance with the conversion terms; therefore no gain or loss has been recognized, and the note has been paid off in full.

 

On February 20, 2018, the Company issued 801,603 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $40,000 of outstanding principal on the First Gemini Note. The note was converted in accordance with the conversion terms; therefore no gain or loss has been recognized.

 

On February 7, 2018, the Company issued 809,716 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $40,000 of outstanding principal on the First Black Mountain Note. The note was converted in accordance with the conversion terms; therefore no gain or loss has been recognized.

 

On February 5, 2018, the Company issued 1,009,489 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $50,000 of outstanding principal on the Second Group 10 Note. The note was converted in accordance with the conversion terms; therefore no gain or loss has been recognized.

 

On January 22, 2018, the Company issued 806,452 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $40,000 of outstanding principal on the First Gemini Note. The note was converted in accordance with the conversion terms; therefore no gain or loss has been recognized.

 

On January 22, 2018, the Company issued 806,452 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $40,000 of outstanding principal on the First Black Mountain Note. The note was converted in accordance with the conversion terms; therefore no gain or loss has been recognized.

 

On January 16, 2018, the Company issued 955,474 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $50,000 of outstanding principal on the Second Group 10 Note. The note was converted in accordance with the conversion terms; therefore no gain or loss has been recognized.

 

On January 8, 2018, the Company issued 806,452 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $40,000 of outstanding principal on the First Black Mountain Note. The note was converted in accordance with the conversion terms; therefore no gain or loss has been recognized.

 

On January 2, 2018, the Company issued 784,929 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $50,000 of outstanding principal on the Second Group 10 Note. The note was converted in accordance with the conversion terms; therefore no gain or loss has been recognized.

 

Exercise of Warrants

 

On March 28, 2018, a warrant holder exercised warrants to purchase 3,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.04 per share for proceeds of $120,000. The shares have not yet been issued.

 

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Players Network

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Common Stock Awarded for Services

 

On March 12, 2018, the Company issued a total of 350,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $25,550 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The shares have not yet been issued.

 

On January 1, 2018, pursuant to the CFO’s employment agreement, Mr. Lawrence earned $12,960 of compensation to be paid with the issuance of 100,077 shares of common stock based on the closing stock price. The shares have not yet been issued.

 

Note 14 – Options and Warrants

 

Warrants Granted

 

On March 12, 2018, the Company sold 333,333 units at $0.15 per unit, consisting of 333,333 shares of common stock and 666,700 warrants exercisable at $0.15 per share over the following 3 years to an individual investor for proceeds of $50,000. The shares have not yet been issued.

 

Warrants Exercised

 

On March 28, 2018, a warrant holder exercised warrants to purchase 3,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.04 per share for proceeds of $120,000. The shares have not yet been issued.

 

Options Expired

 

On February 20, 2018, a total of 8,000,000 warrants with a strike price of $0.04 per share expired.

 

Note 15 – Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB ASC 740-10, which requires use of the liability method. FASB ASC 740-10-25 provides that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes, referred to as temporary differences.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company incurred a net operating loss and, accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been recorded. In addition, no benefit for income taxes has been recorded due to the uncertainty of the realization of any tax assets. At March 31, 2018, the Company had approximately $36,686,000 of federal net operating losses. The net operating loss carry forwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire in 2025.

 

The components of the Company’s deferred tax asset are as follows:

 

    March 31,
2018
    December 31,
2017
 
         
Deferred tax assets:                
Net operating loss carry forwards   $ 11,436,000     $ 9,328,900  
                 
Net deferred tax assets before valuation allowance     11,436,000       9,328,900  
Less: Valuation allowance     (11,436,000 )     (9,328,900 )
Net deferred tax assets   $ -     $ -  

 

Based on the available objective evidence, including the Company’s history of its loss, management believes it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets will not be fully realizable. Accordingly, the Company provided for a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

 

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Players Network

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

A reconciliation between the amounts of income tax benefit determined by applying the applicable U.S. and State statutory income tax rate to pre-tax loss is as follows:

 

    March 31,
2018
    December 31,
2017
 
             
Federal and state statutory rate     21 %     35 %
Change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets     (21 ) %     (35 ) %

 

In accordance with FASB ASC 740, the Company has evaluated its tax positions and determined there are no uncertain tax positions.

 

Note 16 – Non-Controlling Interest

 

Non-controlling interest represents a minority interest in GLFH of 15.6% held by ten individuals. The net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest totaled $39,003 and $27,463 during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The net loss attributable to the parent was and $228,139 and $148,585 during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

Note 17 – Subsequent Events

 

Convertible Debt Financing

 

On May 8, 2018, the Company issued a $108,000 unsecured promissory note to JSJ Investments, Inc., bearing interest at a rate of 8% per annum, with a maturity date of May 8, 2019 in exchange for net proceeds of $103,000. The note is convertible at 70% of the lowest VWAP during the ten (10) trading days prior to the conversion request date.

 

On May 1, 2018, the Company issued a (i) $240,000 unsecured promissory note to SBI Investments, LLC, bearing interest at a rate of 5% per annum, with a maturity date of February 1, 2019, and (ii) a Warrant exercisable until May 1, 2021 to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common at a price of $0.10 per share, in exchange for net proceeds of $225,000. The note is convertible at 70% of the lowest VWAP during the fifteen (15) trading days prior to the conversion request date.

 

On April 17, 2018, the Company issued a $38,500 unsecured promissory note to Jefferson Street Capital, LLC, bearing interest at a rate of 8% per annum, with a maturity date of January 19, 2019 in exchange for net proceeds of $35,000. The note is convertible at 70% of the average of the three lowest closing traded prices during the ten (10) trading days prior to the conversion request date.

 

On April 17, 2018, the Company issued a $136,500 unsecured promissory note to BlueHawk Capital, LLC, bearing interest at a rate of 8% per annum, with a maturity date of January 19, 2019 in exchange for net proceeds of $125,000. The note is convertible at 70% of the average of the three lowest closing traded prices during the ten (10) trading days prior to the conversion request date.

 

Common Stock Issued on Subscriptions Payable

 

On April 30, 2018, a total of 333,333 shares were issued on Subscriptions Payable for shares awarded pursuant to stock sales in the prior period valued at an aggregate $50,000.

 

On April 30, 2018, a total of 3,000,000 shares were issued on Subscriptions Payable for shares awarded pursuant to the exercise of warrants in the prior period valued at an aggregate $120,000.

 

On April 30, 2018, a total of 300,000 shares were issued on Subscriptions Payable for shares awarded for services in the prior period valued at $21,900.

 

Common Stock Issuances for Debt Conversions

 

On April 17, 2018, the Company issued 707,156 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $24,998, consisting of $13,250 of outstanding principal and $11,748 of unpaid interest, on the First Gemini Note. The note was converted in accordance with the conversion terms; therefore no gain or loss has been recognized.

 

Common Stock Awarded for Services

 

On April 1, 2018, pursuant to the CFO’s employment agreement, Mr. Lawrence earned $12,960 of compensation to be paid with the issuance of 227,368 shares of common stock based on the closing stock price. The shares have not yet been issued.

 

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

 

Overview and Outlook

 

Players Network is actively pursuing the cultivation and processing of medical and recreational marijuana in North Las Vegas pursuant to two medical marijuana establishments (MME) licenses that were granted by the city of North Las Vegas for cultivation and production to its majority-owned subsidiary, Green Leaf Farms Holdings LLC, in which the Company holds an 85.4% interest. We also distribute content relating to the cannabis industry at WeedTV.com.

 

Green Leaf Cannabis Business

 

Green Leaf was granted two Medical Marijuana Establishment (MME) licenses by the City of North Las Vegas and State of Nevada; one for cultivation, and one for production of extracts, along with cultivation and production licenses for recreational cannabis that went into effect on July 1, 2017.

 

The cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing markets in the America, and Nevada is uniquely positioned to become one of, if not the largest market in the country. The sale of cannabis in Nevada for medical purposes has been legal since 2015, and on July 1, 2017, the recreational use of cannabis became legal in the State of Nevada.

 

It is estimated that there is 43,000 Nevada State issued medical marijuana cardholders. Nevada also offers reciprocity to Out-of-State medical cannabis cardholders. With nearly one million medical marijuana cardholders residing in states adjacent to Nevada, and more than 52 million annual visitors to Nevada, the market for medical marijuana is substantial, and with the recent passage of recreational marijuana laws that were implemented in the summer of 2017, Nevada is expected to generate $1.8 billion in revenue from cannabis in 2018. As large as the medical marijuana market is, it is dwarfed by Nevada’s adult recreational marijuana market.

 

Green Leaf offers the following products and services:

 

  Premium organic medical cannabis sold wholesale to licensed retailers
  Recreational marijuana cannabis products sold wholesale to distributors and retailers
  Extraction products such as oils and waxes derived from in-house cannabis production
  Processing and extraction services for licensed medical cannabis cultivators in Nevada
  High quality cannabis strains in the form of vegetative cuttings for sale to licensed medical cannabis cultivators in Nevada

 

Media Content Distribution; Weed TV

 

Historically, we have distributed video and other media content over cable television channels and a wide variety of internet enabled devices, focusing primarily on the gaming industry and Las Vegas lifestyle. Our current media operations are focused on our recently launched Web site, WeedTV.com, and its related social media presence.

 

Weed TV is a source of informational entertainment, products and services for people who relate to the marijuana lifestyle and social community. Weed TV content is currently available at www.weedtv.com. We plan to continuously add features and content to Weed TV, including a directory of businesses that cater to the marijuana business, such as dispensaries, smoke shops, doctors, financial institutions, manufacturers and more.

 

Future Outlook

 

Green Leaf plans to focus on developing high quality products and to employ a strong branding strategy to sell its custom cannabis strains. The quality and consistency of our branded products would help build consumer loyalty. The growing facility, with modular construction would allow us to scale efficiency from both a cost and operational standpoint.

 

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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017:

 

    For the Three Months Ended        
    March 31,     Increase /  
    2018     2017     (Decrease)  
             
Revenues   $ 191,862     $ 91     $ 191,771  
Cost of goods sold     205,176       -       205,176  
Gross profit (loss)     (13,314 )     91       (13,405 )
                         
Direct operating costs     111,563       21,202       90,361  
General and administrative     484,395       418,436       65,959  
Officer salaries     68,950       78,350       (9,400 )
Depreciation and amortization     30,550       2,774       27,776  
                         
Total Operating Expenses     695,458       520,762       174,696  
                         
Operating Loss     (708,772 )     (520,671 )     188,101  
                         
Total other income (expense)     5,116,245       (248,390 )     5,364,635  
                         
Net Loss   $ (4,407,473 )   $ (769,061 )   $ 5,176,534  

 

Revenues:

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, we received revenues from the sale of cannabis products, in-home media, advertising fees and the recognition of deferred revenues on content development. Our sales primarily consisted of the resale of raw materials that we previously purchased from other licensed production and cultivation facilities and resold to licensed dispensaries as we progressed in the development of our facility. Aggregate revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2018 were $191,771, compared to revenues of $91 during the three months ended March 31, 2017, an increase in revenues of $191,771, or 210,737%.

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

Cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2018 were $205,176, compared to $-0- during the three months ended March 31, 2017, an increase of $205,176. Cost of sales consists primarily of labor, depreciation and maintenance on cultivation and production equipment, in addition to raw materials sold and consumed in our cultivation and production operations. The increased cost of sales in the current period was due to the commencement of operations in the current year.

 

Direct Operating Costs:

 

Direct operating costs were $111,563 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $21,202 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, an increase of $90,361, or 426%. Our direct operating costs increased primarily due to increased focus on WeedTV and our cannabis cultivation operations during the three months ended March 31, 2018.

 

General and Administrative:

 

General and administrative expenses were $484,395 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $418,436 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, an increase of $65,959, or 16%. General and administrative expense increased primarily due to increased overhead as we began to operate our cannabis facility during the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

Officer Salaries:

 

Officer salaries expense totaled $68,950 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $78,350, for the three months ended March 31, 2017, a decrease of $9,400, or 12%. Our officer salaries decreased due to stock-based compensation bonuses paid during the three months ended March 31, 2017 that were not paid during the three months ended March 31, 2018.

 

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Depreciation and Amortization:

 

Depreciation and amortization expense was $30,550 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $2,774 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, an increase of $27,776, or 1,001%. Depreciation increased primarily due to placing our leasehold improvements and other equipment purchases into service for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

Operating Loss:

 

Operating loss for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $708,772 or ($0.00) per share, compared to an operating loss of $520,671 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, or ($0.00) per share, an increase of $188,101 or 36%. Operating loss increased primarily due to increased operating costs and depreciation as we significantly ramped up efforts to get our cannabis facility operational during the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

Other Income (Expense):

 

Other income, on a net basis, was $5,116,245 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to other expenses of $248,390 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, an increased net income of $5,364,635, or 2,160%. Other income increased on a net basis primarily due to the increased gain on derivative liability of $5,801,657, or 5,810%, and by an increased gain on debt extinguishment of $13,771, as diminished by an increased interest expense on debt financing of $450,850, or 304% during the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

Net Loss:

 

The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $4,407,473, or $0.01 per share, compared to a net loss of $741,598, or ($0.00) per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2017, an increased net income of $5,176,534, or 673%. Net income increased primarily due to an increased gain on our derivative liabilities, during the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The following table summarizes total assets, accumulated deficit, stockholders’ equity and working capital at March 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017.

 

    March 31,
2018
    December 31,
2017
    Increase /
(Decrease)
 
                   
Total Assets   $ 1,100,110     $ 1,209,773     $ (109,663 )
                         
Total Liabilities   $ 6,307,238     $ 11,860,997     $ (5,553,759 )
                         
Accumulated (Deficit)   $ (40,150,925 )   $ (44,597,401 )   $ (4,446,476 )
                         
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)   $ (5,207,128 )   $ (10,651,224 )   $ (5,444,096 )
                         
Working Capital (Deficit)   $ (6,098,131 )   $ (11,456,491 )   $ (5,358,360 )

 

Our principal source of operating capital has been provided from equity investments and debt financings. At March 31, 2018, we had a negative working capital position of $6,098,131.

 

Debt Financing

 

On March 23, 2018, the Company received proceeds of $17,000 in exchange for an unsecured promissory note due on demand, carrying a fixed interest amount of $750. The Company repaid $3,000 of principal on March 29, 2018.

 

On February 13, 2018, the Company received net proceeds of $120,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note that carries a 10% interest rate with a face value of $122,400 (“Fifth Group Ten Note”), which matures on February 13, 2019. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to seventy percent (70%) of the average of the two lowest closing traded prices of the Company’s common stock over the fifteen (15) trading days preceding the conversion date.

 

On January 16, 2018, the Company received net proceeds of $120,000 in exchange for an unsecured convertible promissory note that carries a 10% interest rate with a face value of $122,400 (“Fourth Group Ten Note”), which matures on January 16, 2019. The principal and interest is convertible into shares of common stock at the discretion of the note holder at a price equal to seventy percent (70%) of the average of the two lowest closing traded prices of the Company’s common stock over the fifteen (15) trading days preceding the conversion date.

 

Common Stock Sales

 

On March 12, 2018, the Company sold 333,333 units at $0.15 per unit, consisting of 333,333 shares of common stock and 666,700 warrants exercisable at $0.15 per share over the following 3 years to an individual investor for proceeds of $50,000.

 

We have utilized these funds to comply with our regulatory reporting requirements, and to fund our subsidiary’s cannabis business during the quarter. Although our revenues are expected to grow as we expand our operations, our revenues are not expected to exceed our investment and operating costs in the next twelve months, and we do not have funds sufficient to fund our operations at their current level for the next twelve months. Our prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in their early stage of operations. To address these risks, we must, among other things, seek growth opportunities through investment and acquisitions in our industry, effectively monitor and manage our claims for payments that are owed to us, implement and successfully execute our business strategy, respond to competitive developments, and attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel. We cannot assure that we will be successful in addressing such risks, and the failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

 

To conserve on the Company’s capital requirements, the Company has issued shares in lieu of cash payments to outside consultants, and the Company expects to continue this practice. In the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company granted a total of $38,510 of stock-based compensation, consisting of 450,077 unissued shares of common stock valued at $38,510, including 100,077 shares valued at $12,960 owed to our CFO, compared to a total of $138,400 stock-based compensation, consisting of 2,000,000 shares of common stock valued at $34,600 as a bonus to our CEO, as well as an aggregate 5,000,000 shares of common stock valued at $86,500 to our Directors and an aggregate 1,000,000 shares valued at $17,300 to other service providers. The Company is not now in a position to determine an approximate number of shares that the Company may issue for the preceding purpose in the remainder of 2018.

 

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As of May 18, 2018, we had thirteen convertible notes outstanding with a cumulative outstanding principal balance of $1,489,000. Repayment of the notes must be done at a premium to the then-outstanding balance, resulting in the need for approximately $2,000,000 in liquid capital. If, rather than repay these notes, we allow them to convert into our common stock, which conversions would be done at a discount to the market price of our common stock, all of which could be sold into the open market at the time of conversion. The potential dilutive effects of these conversions at various conversion prices below our most recent market price of $0.05 per share is as follows:

 

      100%     75%     50%     25%
Potential conversion prices   $ 0.05     $ 0.0375     $ 0.025     $ 0.0125  
                                 
Potential dilutive shares     29,780,000       39,706,667       59,560,000       119,120,000  

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of March 31, 2018, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

 

Going Concern

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.

 

The Company has had recurring net losses, an accumulated deficit, and a working capital deficiency. These conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management plans to try to increase sales and improve operating results through the expansion of the distribution channels of our programming with a view to increasing advertising and sponsorship revenues. Management believes that funds generated from operations will not be sufficient to cover cash needs in the foreseeable future, and we will continue to rely on expected increased revenues and private equity to cover our cash needs, although there can be no assurance in this regard. In the event sales do not materialize at the expected rates, management would seek additional financing or would conserve cash by further reducing expenses. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in achieving these objectives, becoming profitable or continuing our business without either a temporary interruption or a permanent cessation.

 

The unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

We have identified the following policies below as critical to our business and results of operations. Our reported results are impacted by the application of the following accounting policies, certain of which require management to make subjective or complex judgments. These judgments involve making estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may significantly impact quarterly or annual results of operations. For all of these policies, management cautions that future events rarely develop exactly as expected, and the best estimates routinely require adjustment. Specific risks associated with these critical accounting policies are described in the following paragraphs.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the following entities, all of which are under common control and ownership:

 

    State of       Abbreviated
Name of Entity   Incorporation   Relationship   Reference
             
Players Network (1)   Nevada   Parent   PNTV
Green Leaf Farms Holdings, LLC (2)   Nevada   Subsidiary   GLFH

 

(1) Players Network entity is in the form of a corporation.

 

(2) Majority-owned subsidiary formed on July 8, 2014, in which PNTV retained 84% ownership, with the remaining 16% held by key experts and advisors. An additional 1.6% was sold to an investor on December 8, 2014 and 3% was transferred back from a founding member on December 2, 2015, giving PNTV 85.4% ownership and minority interests ownership of 14.6%. The form of the entity was changed from a corporation to a limited liability company on May 9, 2017 at which time the name was changed from Green Leaf Farms Holdings, Inc. to Green Leaf Farms Holdings, LLC.

 

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The consolidated financial statements herein contain the operations of the subsidiary listed above. All significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in the preparation of these financial statements. The parent company, PNTV and subsidiary, GLFH will be collectively referred to herein as the “Company”, “Players Network” or “PNTV”. The Company’s headquarters are located in Las Vegas, Nevada and substantially all of its customers are within the United States.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC 606 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Under ASC 606, the Company recognizes revenue from the commercial sales of products, licensing agreements and contracts to perform pilot studies by applying the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. For the comparative periods, revenue has not been adjusted and continues to be reported under ASC 605 — Revenue Recognition. Under ASC 605, revenue is recognized when the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) the performance of service has been rendered to a customer or delivery has occurred; (3) the amount of fee to be paid by a customer is fixed and determinable; and (4) the collectability of the fee is reasonably assured.

 

There was no impact on the Company’s financial statements as a result of adopting Topic 606 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, or the twelve months ended December 31, 2017.

 

The Company recognizes revenue from its internet television platform from internally generated products and from partnered merchants when the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred; the selling price is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured. These criteria are met when the customers purchase a product or access a web-based video, the product or web-based video has been electronically delivered to the purchaser and payment has been received. At that time, the Company’s obligations to the customer is substantially complete. The Company records the net amount it retains from the sale of items from its internet television platform after paying any agreed upon percentage of the purchase price to the featured advertising merchant excluding any applicable taxes. Revenue is recorded on a net basis because the Company is acting as an agent of the partnered merchant in the transaction. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated returns and allowances, and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. The Company defers any revenue for which the product has not been delivered or is subject to refund until such time that the Company and the customer jointly determine that the product has been delivered or no refund will be required.

 

Network revenue consists of monthly network broadcast subscription revenue, which is recognized over the period in which the subscription service is available. Broadcast television advertising revenue is recognized when advertisements are aired. Video production revenue is recognized as digital video film is completed and accepted by the customer and collection is reasonably assured.

 

Revenue from the distribution of domestic television series is recognized as earned using the following criteria:

 

  Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;
  The show/episode is complete, and in accordance with the terms of the arrangement, has been delivered or is available for immediate and unconditional delivery;
  The license period has begun and the customer can begin its exploitation, exhibition or sale;
  The price to the customer is fixed and determinable; and
  Collectability is reasonably assured.

 

Due to practical limitations applicable to operating relationships with On-Demand networks, the Company has not considered collectability of advertising or television license revenues to be reasonably assured, and accordingly, the Company has not recognize such revenue unless payment has been received.

 

Audio/Video content licensing revenues were recognized when the underlying royalties from the sales of the related products were earned. The Company recognized minimum revenue guarantees, if any, ratably over the term of the license or as earned royalties based on actual sales of the related products, if greater.

 

Revenue from the sale of our cannabis products is recognized by our subsidiary at the point of sale, at which time payment is received. Management estimates an allowance for sales returns.

 

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Derivative Liability

 

The Company evaluates its convertible instruments, options, warrants or other contracts to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for under ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” The result of this accounting treatment is that the fair value of the derivative is marked-to-market each balance sheet date and recorded as a liability. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, the change in fair value is recorded in the statement of operations as other income (expense). Upon conversion or exercise of a derivative instrument, the instrument is marked to fair value at the conversion date and then that fair value is reclassified to equity. Equity instruments that are initially classified as equity that become subject to reclassification under ASC Topic 815 are reclassified to liabilities at the fair value of the instrument on the reclassification date. We analyzed the derivative financial instruments (the Convertible Note and tainted Warrant), in accordance with ASC 815. The objective is to provide guidance for determining whether an equity-linked financial instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. This determination is needed for a scope exception which would enable a derivative instrument to be accounted for under the accrual method. The classification of a non-derivative instrument that falls within the scope of ASC 815-40-05 “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock” also hinges on whether the instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. A non-derivative instrument that is not indexed to an entity’s own stock cannot be classified as equity and must be accounted for as a liability. There is a two-step approach in determining whether an instrument or embedded feature is indexed to an entity’s own stock. First, the instrument’s contingent exercise provisions, if any, must be evaluated, followed by an evaluation of the instrument’s settlement provisions. The Company utilized multinomial lattice models that value the derivative liability within the notes based on a probability weighted discounted cash flow model. The Company utilized the fair value standard set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, defined as the amount at which the assets (or liability) could be bought (or incurred) or sold (or settled) in a current transaction between willing parties, that is, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We carried out an evaluation as of March 31, 2018, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a–15(f) and 15d–15(e)). Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered in this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to lawsuits and other claims and proceedings that arise from litigation matters or regulatory audits, including with respect to convertible securities we issue from time to time to fund our operations. Such matters are subject to uncertainty and outcomes are often not predictable with assurance. Our management does not presently expect that such matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. There were no material developments in the quarter ended March 31, 2018 with respect to the legal proceedings in which we are subject.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 

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

 

The following issuances of equity securities by the Company were exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder, during the three month period ended March 31, 2018:

 

Common Stock Issuances for Debt Conversions

 

On March 22, 2018, the Company issued 1,116,584 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $52,479, consisting of $50,000 of outstanding principal and $2,479 of unpaid interest, on the Second Gemini Note.

 

On March 14, 2018, the Company issued 851,064 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $40,000 of outstanding principal on the First Gemini Note.

 

On March 14, 2018, the Company issued 529,246 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $24,875, consisting of $13,250 of outstanding principal and $11,625 of unpaid interest, on the First Black Mountain Note.

 

On February 20, 2018, the Company issued 801,603 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $40,000 of outstanding principal on the First Gemini Note.

 

On February 7, 2018, the Company issued 809,716 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $40,000 of outstanding principal on the First Black Mountain Note.

 

On February 5, 2018, the Company issued 1,009,489 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $50,000 of outstanding principal on the Second Group 10 Note.

 

On January 22, 2018, the Company issued 806,452 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $40,000 of outstanding principal on the First Gemini Note.

 

On January 22, 2018, the Company issued 806,452 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $40,000 of outstanding principal on the First Black Mountain Note.

 

On January 16, 2018, the Company issued 955,474 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $50,000 of outstanding principal on the Second Group 10 Note.

 

On January 8, 2018, the Company issued 806,452 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $40,000 of outstanding principal on the First Black Mountain Note. The note was converted in accordance with the conversion terms; therefore no gain or loss has been recognized.

 

On January 2, 2018, the Company issued 784,929 shares of common stock pursuant to the conversion of $50,000 of outstanding principal on the Second Group 10 Note.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

On February 26, 2017, the First RDP Acquisitions Note in the principal amount of $90,000 became due and payable and went into default. As of May 21, 2018, a total of $103,112, consisting of $90,000 of principal and $1,312 of interest, was outstanding under this Note.

 

On March 14, 2018, the Second Black Mountain Note in the principal amount of $158,000 that originated on October 27, 2018 went into default. The note is convertible into common stock, and the note holder has not yet demanded payment, or elected to convert the debt into stock. As of May 21, 2018, a total of $168,703, consisting of $158,000 of principal and $10,703 of interest, was outstanding under this Note.

 

On March 14, 2018, the Second Gemini Note in the principal amount of $158,000 that originated on October 27, 2018 went into default. The note is convertible into common stock, and the note holder has not yet demanded payment, or elected to convert the debt into stock. As of May 21, 2018, a total of $58,000 of principal was outstanding under this Note.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

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Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

3.1 March 26, 1998 – Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.(A)(1) of the Form 10-SB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Players Network on February 7, 2000)
   
3.2 March 26, 1998 – Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.(A)(2) of the Form 10-SB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Players Network on February 7, 2000)
   
3.3 June 9, 1994 – Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation adopting name change to Players Network filed with the Nevada Secretary of State (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Players Network on September 13, 2004)
   
3.4 June 4, 2007 – Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation Increasing the Authorized Stock filed with the Nevada Secretary of State (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Players Network on June 8, 2007)
   
3.5 May 6, 2013 – Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation Increasing the Authorized Stock filed with the Nevada Secretary of State (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 of the Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Players Network on May 13, 2013)
   
3.6 July 8, 2014 - Articles of Incorporation for Green Leaf Farms Holdings, Inc. filed with the Nevada Secretary of State (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Players Network on November 18, 2014)
   
3.7 July 18, 2014 - Articles of Organization for Green Leaf Medical, LLC. filed with the Nevada Secretary of State (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 of the Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Players Network on November 18, 2014)
   
31.1* Certification of Mark Bradley, CEO and Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
   
31.2* Certification of Geoffrey Lawrence, CFO and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
   
32.1* Certification of Mark Bradley, CEO and Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
   
32.2* Certification of Geoffrey Lawrence, CFO and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
   
101.INS* XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH* XBRL Schema Document
   
101.CAL* XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF* XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB* XBRL Labels Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE* XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

* Filed herewith

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Date: May 21, 2018  
   
  Players Network
   
  /s/ Mark Bradley
  Mark Bradley
  Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
   
  /s/ Geoffrey Lawrence
  Geoffrey Lawrence
  Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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