Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS
Iconic Brands, Inc., formerly Paw Spa, Inc. (“Iconic Brands” or “Iconic”), was incorporated in the State of Nevada on October 21, 2005. Effective December 31, 2016, Iconic closed on a May 15, 2015 agreement to acquire a 51% interest in BiVi LLC (“BiVi”), the brand owner of “BiVi 100 percent Sicilian Vodka,” and closed on a December 13, 2016 agreement to acquire a 51% interest in Bellissima Spirits LLC (“Bellissima”), the brand owner of Bellissima sparkling wines. These transactions involved entities under common control of the Company’s chief executive officer and represented a change in reporting entity. The financial statements of the Company have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the operations at BiVi and Bellissima from their inception.
BiVi was organized in Nevada on May 4, 2015. Bellissima was organized in Nevada on November 23, 2015.
Reverse Stock Split
Effective January 18, 2019, the Company effectuated a 1 share for 250 shares reverse stock split which reduced the issued and outstanding shares of common stock at December 31, 2018 from 1,359,941,153 shares to 5,440,312 shares. The accompanying financial statements have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Iconic, its three 51% owned subsidiaries BiVi, Bellissima, and Green Grow Farms Inc. (“Green Grow”), and United Spirits, Inc., a variable interest entity of Iconic (see Note 5) (collectively, the “Company”). All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
(b) Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(c) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Generally accepted accounting principles require disclosing the fair value of financial instruments to the extent practicable for financial instruments which are recognized or unrecognized in the balance sheet. The fair value of the financial instruments disclosed herein is not necessarily representative of the amount that could be realized or settled, nor does the fair value amount consider the tax consequences of realization or settlement.
In assessing the fair value of financial instruments, the Company uses a variety of methods and assumptions, which are based on estimates of market conditions and risks existing at the time. For certain instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued expenses, it was estimated that the carrying amount approximated fair value because of the short maturities of these instruments. All debt is carried at face value less any unamortized debt discounts.
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all liquid investments purchased with original maturities of ninety days or less to be cash equivalents.
(e) Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company extends unsecured credit to customers in the ordinary course of business but mitigates risk by performing credit checks and by actively pursuing past due accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on customer historical experience and the aging of the related accounts receivable. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $18,168 and $0, respectively.
(f) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market, with due consideration given to obsolescence and to slow moving items. Inventory at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consists of cases of BiVi Vodka and cases of Bellissima sparkling wines purchased from our Italian suppliers.
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g
) Revenue Recognition
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606) which establishes revenue recognition standards. ASU 2014-19 was effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. We adopted ASU 2014-09 effective January 1, 2018. ASU 2014-09 has not had a significant effect on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
Revenue from product sales is recognized when all of the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) the price is fixed or determinable, (3) collectability is reasonably assured, and (4) delivery has occurred. Persuasive evidence of an arrangement and fixed price criteria are satisfied through purchase orders. Collectability criteria are satisfied through credit approvals. Delivery criteria are satisfied when the products are shipped to a customer and title and risk of loss passes to the customer in accordance with the terms of sale. The Company has no obligation to accept the return of products sold other than for replacement of damaged products. Other than quantity price discounts negotiated with customers prior to billing and delivery (which are reflected as a reduction in sales), the Company does not offer any sales incentives or other rebate arrangements to customers.
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h) Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs to deliver product to customers are reported as operating expenses in the accompanying statements of operations. Shipping and handling costs to purchase inventory are capitalized and expensed to cost of sales when revenue is recognized on the sale of product to customers.
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
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i
) Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation is accounted for at fair value in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, stock-based compensation was $775,700 and $23,250, respectively.
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j) Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the assets and liability method. Current income taxes are provided in accordance with the laws of the respective taxing authorities. Deferred income taxes are provided for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is not more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized.
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) Net Income (Loss) per Share
Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and to be issued to Escrow Agent (see Note 10) during the period of the financial statements.
Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares and to be issued to Escrow Agent (see Note 10) and dilutive securities (such as stock options, warrants, and convertible securities) outstanding. Dilutive securities having an anti-dilutive effect on diluted net income (loss) per share are excluded from the calculation.
(l) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-2 (Topic 842) which establishes a new lease accounting model for lessees. Under the new guidance, lessees are required to recognize right of use assets and liabilities for most leases having terms of 12 months or more. We adopted this new accounting guidance using the effective date transition method, which permits entities to apply the new lease standards using a modified retrospective transition approach at the date of adoption. As such, historical periods will continue to be measured and presented under the previous guidance while current and future periods are subject to this new accounting guidance. Upon adoption we recorded a $100,681 right-of-use asset related to our one operating lease (see Note 12 F) and a $100,681 lease liability.
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
On July 13, 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-11. Among other things, ASU 2017-11 provides guidance that eliminates the requirement to consider “down round” features when determining whether certain financial instruments or embedded features are indexed to an entity’s stock and need to be classified as liabilities. ASU 2017-11 provides for entities to recognize the effect of a down round feature only when it is triggered and then as a dividend and a reduction to income available to common stockholders in basic earnings per share. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018; early adoption is permitted. Accordingly, effective January 1, 2019, the Company has reflected a $2,261,039 reduction of the derivative liability on warrants (see Note 9) and a $2,261,039 cumulative effect adjustment reduction of accumulated deficit.
Certain other accounting pronouncements have been issued by the FASB and other standard setting organizations which are not yet effective and have not yet been adopted by the Company. The impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations from adoption of these standards is not expected to be material.
(m) Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has sustained significant net losses which have resulted in an accumulated deficit at June 30, 2019 of $20,333,818 and has experienced periodic cash flow difficulties, all of which raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon obtaining additional working capital. The management of the Company has developed a strategy which it believes will accomplish this objective through additional equity investments which will enable the Company to continue operations for the coming year. However, there is no assurance that these objectives will be met. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
3. INVESTMENT IN BIVI LLC
On May 15, 2015, Iconic entered into a Securities Exchange Agreement by and among the members of BiVi LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“BiVi”), under which Iconic acquired a 51% majority interest in BiVi in exchange for the issuance of (a) 4,000 shares of restricted common stock and (b) 1,000 shares of newly created Series C Convertible Preferred Stock.
Prior to May 15, 2015, BiVi was beneficially owned and controlled by Richard DeCicco, the controlling shareholder and chief executive officer of Iconic Brands, Inc.
4. INVESTMENT IN BELLISSIMA SPIRITS LLC
On December 13, 2016, Iconic entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Bellissima Spirits LLC (“Bellissima”) and Bellissima’s members under which Iconic acquired a 51% majority interest
in Bellissima in exchange for the issuance of a total of 10 shares of newly designated Iconic Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share of Iconic Series D Convertible Preferred Stock was convertible into the equivalent of 5.1% of Iconic common stock issued and outstanding at the time of conversion.
Prior to December 13, 2016, Bellissima was controlled by Richard DeCicco, the controlling shareholder and chief executive officer of Iconic.
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
5. UNITED SPIRITS, INC.
United Spirits, Inc. (“United”) is owned and managed by Richard DeCicco, the controlling shareholder and chief executive officer of Iconic. United provides distribution services for BiVi and Bellissima (see Note 12)and is considered a variable interest entity (“VIE”) of Iconic. Since Iconic has been determined to be the primary beneficiary of United, we have included United’s assets, liabilities, and operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Iconic. Summarized financial information of United follows:
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June 30,
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December 31,
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2019
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2018
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Balance Sheets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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26,694
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$
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38,793
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Intercompany receivable from Iconic (A)
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133,394
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204,461
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Right-of-use asset
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78,387
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-
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Total assets
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$
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238,475
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$
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243,254
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Accounts payable and accrued expense
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$
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196,950
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$
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11,338
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Loans payable to officer and affiliated entity
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71,115
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71,037
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Intercompany payable to Bellissima (A)
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297,787
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335,257
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Intercompany payable to BiVi (A)
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66,876
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56,854
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Operating lease liability
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78,387
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-
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Total Liabilities
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711,115
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474,487
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Noncontrolling interest in VIE
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(472,640
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)
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(231,333
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)
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency
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$
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238,475
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$
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243,153
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Six months ended June 30,
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Statements of operations:
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2019
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2018
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Intercompany distribution income (A)
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$
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4,542
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$
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3,619
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Royalty expense
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127,500
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-
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Officers' compensation
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82,000
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-
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Other operating expenses- net
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36,450
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9,044
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Total operating expenses
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245,950
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9,044
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Net income (loss)
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$
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(241,408
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)
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$
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(5,425
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)
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(A) Eliminated in consolidation
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
6.
GOODWILL AND ACQUISITION OF 51% OF GREEN GROW FARMS, INC.
On May 9, 2019, Iconic closed on a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Green Grow Farms, Inc. (“Green Grow”) and NY Farms Group Inc. (“NY Farms”). Pursuant to the Agreement, Iconic acquired a 51% equity interest in Green Grow in exchange for (i) cash consideration of $200,000 (which was paid on July 24, 2019), and (ii) 2,000,000 shares of Company common stock. In addition, the Company has agreed to issue up to an additional 6,000,000 shares based upon gross revenues reached by Green Grow (at a rate of 120,000 shares per $1,000,000 of gross revenues up to a maximum of $50,000,000) within 36 months of the Closing. The $1,450,000 total consideration (i.e., the $200,000 note payable plus the $1,250,000 fair value of the 2,000,000 shares of Iconic common stock) of the acquisition over the $0 identifiable net assets of Green Grow at May 9, 2019 has been recognized as goodwill.
Green Grow was incorporated in New York on February 28, 2019 and has had no revenues since inception. On June 6, 2019, Green Grow was granted a license by New York State to grow hemp. On June 11, 2019, Green Grow signed a Sublease Agreement and Operating Agreement with Romanski Farms, Inc. to use certain real property in Baiting Hollow, New York to plant and grow hemp for CBD extraction. The lease has a term of one year and provides for monthly rent of $1,133 to be paid by Green Grow.
7.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of:
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June 30,
2019
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December 31,
2018
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Accounts payable
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$
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81,822
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$
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175,405
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Accrued officers compensation
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1,018,750
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811,250
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Accrued royalties
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300,508
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174,985
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Other
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46,701
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149,835
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Total
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$
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1,447,781
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$
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1,311,475
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Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
8
. DEBT
Effective October 4, 2018, the then remaining debt and accrued interest thereon was satisfied through (1) the issuance of a total of 2,077,994 shares of our Series E convertible preferred stock (which are convertible into a total of 831,198 shares of common stock) plus warrants to acquire 831,198 shares of our common stock (for $519,499 debt and accrued interest), (2) the issuance of a total of 122,510 shares of our common stock (for $76,569 debt and accrued interest), and (3) cash (for $90,296 debt and accrued interest).
At June 30, 2019, notes payable consist of:
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Amount due New York Farms Group Inc. pursuant to Share Exchange Agreement dated April 17, 2019 (closed May 9, 2019) relating to the acquisition of 51% of Green Grow Farms, Inc. (paid July 24, 2019)
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$
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200,000
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Amount due to a former Bellissima consultant pursuant to a Settlement and Release Agreement dated February 7, 2019, due December 31, 2019
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50,000
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Total
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$
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250,000
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9
. DERIVATIVE LIABILITY ON CONVERTIBLE DEBT
In September 2018, the then Company entered into Securities Exchange Agreements and other agreements with holders of all convertible debt then outstanding to have such debt satisfied (which occurred effective October 4, 2018 – see Note 8). Accordingly, the Company reduced the then derivative liability from $255,294 at September 30, 2018 to $0.
10
. DERIVATIVE LIABILITY ON WARRANTS
From September 2017 to November 2017, in connection with the sale of a total of 480,000 shares of common stock (see Note 11), the Company issued a total of 480,000 Common Stock Purchase Warrants (the “Warrants”) to the respective investors. The Warrants were exercisable into ICNB common stock at a price of $2.50 per share, were to expire five years from date of issuance, and contained “down round” price protection.
Effective May 21, 2018, in connection with the sale of a total of 120,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock (see Note 11), the Company issued a total of 480,000 Warrants to four investors. These warrants were exercisable into ICNB common stock at a price of $2.50 per share, were to expire five years from date of issuance, and contained “down round” price protection.
The down round provision of the above Warrants required a reduction in the exercise price if there were future issuances of common stock equivalents at a lower price than the $2.50 exercise price of the Warrants. Accordingly, we recorded the $2,261,039 fair value of the Warrants at December 31, 2018 as a derivative liability. The $1,565,039 increase in the fair value of the derivative liability from $696,000 at December 31, 2017 to $2,261,039 at December 31, 2018 was charged to expense from derivative liability.
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
Assumptions used to calculate the fair value of the Warrants at December 31, 2018 include (1) stock price of $0.95 per share, (2) exercise prices from $0.625 to $2.50 per share, (3) terms ranging from 2.25 years to 4.5 years, (4) expected volatility of 148%, and (5) risk free interest rates range from 2.46% to 2.51%.
Effective January 1, 2019 (see Note 2), the Company adopted ASU 2017-11 and reduced the $2,261,039 derivative liability on warrants at December 31, 2018 to $0 and recognized a $2,261,039 cumulative effect adjustment reduction of accumulated deficit.
1
1
. CAPITAL ST
OCK
Preferred Stock
The one share of Series A Preferred Stock, which was issued to Richard DeCicco on June 10, 2009, entitles the holder to two votes for every share of Common Stock Deemed Outstanding and has no conversion or dividend rights.
The 1000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock, which were issued to Richard DeCicco on May 15, 2015 pursuant to the Securities Exchange Agreement (see Note 3) for the Company’s 51% investment in BiVi, entitled the holder in the event of a Sale (as defined) to receive out of the proceeds of such Sale (in whatever form, be it cash, securities, or other assets), a distribution from the Company equal to 76.93% of all such proceeds received by the Company prior to any distribution of such proceeds to all other classes of equity securities, including any series of preferred stock designated subsequent to this Series C Preferred Stock. Effective March 27, 2019, pursuant to a Preferred Stock Exchange Agreement, Mr. DeCicco exchanged the 1,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock for 1,000,000 shares of Company common stock.
The 10 shares of Series D Preferred Stock, which were issued to Richard DeCicco and Roseann Faltings (5 shares each) on December 13, 2016 pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement (See Note 4) for the Company’s 51% investment in Bellissima, entitled the holders to convert each share of Series D Preferred Stock to the equivalent of 5.1% of the common stock issued and outstanding at the time of conversion. Effective March 27, 2019, pursuant to a Preferred Stock Exchange Agreement, Mr. DeCicco and Ms. Faltings exchanged the 10 shares of Series D Preferred Stock for 1,000,000 shares of Company common stock (500,000 shares each).
Effective May 21, 2018, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with the four investors who purchased 480,000 shares of common stock pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated October 27, 2017. The Exchange Agreement provided for the exchange of the 480,000 shares of common stock for 1,200,000 shares of Series E Preferred stock. Each share of Series E Preferred Stock is convertible into 0.4 shares of common stock, is entitled to 0.4 votes on all matters to come before the common stockholders or shareholders generally, is entitled to dividends on an as-converted-to-common stock basis, is entitled to a distribution preference of $0.25 upon liquidation, and is not redeemable.
Also effective May 21, 2018, the Company sold a total of 1,200,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock and 480,000 warrants to the four investors referred to in the preceding paragraph for $300,000 cash pursuant to an Amendment No. 1 to Securities Purchase Agreement.
Effective October 4, 2018, the Company closed on the first tranche of the Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 27, 2018 with nine (9) accredited investors for the sale of an aggregate of 4,650,000 shares of our Series E convertible preferred stock and warrants to acquire 1,860,000 shares of our common stock (at an exercise price of $1.25 per share for a period of five years) for gross proceeds of $1,162,500. The first tranche sale was for 1,550,000 shares of our Series E Preferred stock and warrants to acquire 620,000 shares of our common stock for gross proceeds of $387,500.
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
As a condition to the closing at the first tranche, the Company entered into Securities Exchange Agreements with holders of convertible notes totaling $519,499 who exchanged their convertible notes for an aggregate of 2,077,994 shares of our Series E Preferred stock plus warrants to acquire 831,198 shares of our common stock. Also, holders of convertible notes totaling $76,569 exchanged their notes for an aggregate of 122,510 shares of our common stock and holders of convertible notes totaling $90,296 were paid off with cash.
On November 30, 2018 and December 20, 2018, the Company received two payments of $71,875 and $71,875 respectively (totaling $143,750) in exchange for 287,500 and 287,500 shares of Series E Preferred Stock (totaling 575,000 shares) respectively at $0.25 per share. These payments represented advance payments in connection with the second tranche of the Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 27, 2018 which closed February 7, 2019.
Effective February 7, 2019, the Company closed on the second tranche of the Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 27, 2018. The Company received the remaining $243,750 (of the $387,500 total second tranche proceeds) and issued the investors the remaining total of 975,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock (of the 1,550,000 total second tranche shares) and warrants to acquire 620,000 shares of our common stock.
On February 12, 2019 and March 18, 2019, the Company received two payments of $71,880 and $25,000 respectively (totaling $96,880) in exchange for 287,520 and 100,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock (totaling 387,520 shares) respectively at $0.25 per share. These payments represent advance payments in connection with the third tranche of the Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 27, 2018. The third tranche of $387,500 is expected to occur when certain closing conditions are satisfied.
On April 25, 2019 and June 4, 2019, the Company received payments of $71,875 and $96,875 respectively (totaling $168,750) in exchange for 287,500 and 387,500 shares of Series E Preferred Stock (totaling 675,000 shares) respectively at $0.25 per share. These payments represent advance payments in connection with the third tranche of the Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 27, 2018. The third tranche of $387,500 is expected to occur when certain closing conditions are satisfied.
On April 23, 2019, a stockholder converted 673,398 shares of Series E Preferred Stock into 269,359 shares of Iconic common stock.
On May 17, 2019, a stockholder converted 800,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock into 320,000 shares of Iconic common stock.
Common Stock
On March 28, 2017, the Company executed a Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Settlement Agreement”) with 4 holders of convertible notes payable. Notes payable and accrued interest totaling $892,721 were satisfied through the Company’s agreement to irrevocably reserve a total of 1,931,707 shares of its common stock and to deliver such shares in separate tranches to the Escrow Agent upon receipt of a conversion notice delivered by the Escrow Agent to the Company.
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
On May 5, 2017, the Company executed an Amended Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Amended Settlement Agreement”) replacing the Settlement Agreement and Release dated March 28, 2017 (see preceding paragraph). The Amended Settlement Agreement is with 5 holders of convertible notes payable (the 4 holders who were parties to the Settlement Agreement and Release dated March 28, 2017 and one additional holder) and provided for the satisfaction of notes payable and accrued interest totaling $1,099,094 (a $206,373 increase from the $892,721 amount per the Settlement Agreement and Release dated March 28, 2017) through the Company’s agreement to irrevocably reserve a total of 2,452,000 shares of its common stock (a 520,293 shares increase from the 1,931,707 shares per the Settlement Agreement and Release dated March 28, 2017) and deliver such shares in separate tranches to the Escrow Agent upon receipt of a conversion notice delivered by the Escrow Agent to the Company.
In the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 284,777 shares of its common stock to the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Amended Settlement Agreement. In the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 253,333 shares of its common stock to the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Amended Settlement Agreement.
From September 2017 to November 2017, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated October 27, 2017 (the “SPA”), the Company issued a total of 480,000 shares of its common stock and 480,000 warrants to four investors for a total of $300,000 cash. The Warrants are exercisable into ICNB common stock at a price of $2.50 per share, expire five years from date of issuance, and contain “down round” price protection (see Note 10).
On January 2, 2018, the Company issued 103,447 shares of its common stock to the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Amended Settlement Agreement.
On January 19, 2018, the Company issued 216,127 shares of its common stock to the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Amended Settlement Agreement.
On March 14, 2018, the Company issued 126,667 shares of its common stock to the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Amended Settlement Agreement.
On April 5, 2018, the Company issued 172,000 shares of its common stock to the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Amended Settlement Agreement.
On April 9, 2018, the Company issued 280,296 shares of its common stock to the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Amended Settlement Agreement.
On April 12, 2018, the Company issued 481,151 shares of its common stock to the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Amended Settlement Agreement.
On August 14, 2018, the Company issued 51,938 shares of its common stock in settlement of convertible notes payable and accrued interest payable totaling $32,461.
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
On September 7, 2018, the Company issued 70,572 shares of its common stock in settlement of convertible notes payable and accrued interest payable totaling $44,108.
Effective May 21, 2018, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with the four investors who purchased 480,000 shares of common stock pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated October 27, 2017. The Exchange Agreement provided for the exchange of the 480,000 shares of common stock for 1,200,000 shares of Series E Preferred stock. Each share of Series E Preferred Stock is convertible into 0.4 shares of common stock, is entitled to 0.4 votes on all matters to come before the common stockholders or shareholders generally, is entitled to dividends on an as-converted-to-common stock basis, is entitled to a distribution preference of $0.25 upon liquidation, and is not redeemable.
On January 16, 2019, the Company issued 436,125 shares of its common stock to the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Amended Settlement Agreement.
On January 24, 2019, the Company issued 98,078 shares of its common stock to the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Amended Settlement Agreement. This issuance completed the Company’s obligation to deliver shares of our common stock to the Escrow Agent.
On February 7, 2019, the Company agreed to issue 120,000 shares of its common stock (issued April 18, 2019) and a $50,000 note payable due December 31, 2019 to a former Bellissima consultant pursuant to a Settlement and Release Agreement. The $141,200 total fair value of the note ($50,000) and the 120,000 shares of common stock ($91,200) was expensed as consulting fees in the three months ended June 30, 2019.
On March 15, 2019, the Company agreed to issue 150,000 shares of its common stock (issued April 8, 2019) to a consulting firm entity pursuant to a Business Development Agreement. The $199,500 fair value of the 150,000 shares of common stock was expensed as consulting fees in the three months ended June 30, 2019.
On March 27, 2019, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock to Chief Executive Officer Richard DeCicco in exchange for the surrender of the 1,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock owned by Mr. DeCicco.
On March 27, 2019, the Company issued a total of 1,000,000 shares of its common stock (500,000 shares to Chief Executive Officer Richard DeCicco; 500,000 shares to Vice President Roseann Faltings) in exchange for the surrender of the 5 shares each of Series D Preferred Stock owned by Mr. DeCicco and Ms. Faltings.
Effective April 15, 2019 the Company issued 50,000 shares of its common stock to a consulting firm entity pursuant to a Consulting Agreement. The $95,000 fair value of the 50,000 shares of Iconic common stock was expensed as consulting fees in the three months ended June 30, 2019.
On April 23, 2019, a stockholder converted 673,398 shares of Series E Preferred Stock into 269,359 shares of Iconic common stock.
On May 8, 2019, Iconic executed Warrant Exercise Agreements with four holders of Company warrants. The holders exercised a total of 960,000 warrants at an agreed price of $0.32 per share and paid the Company a total of $307,200. Pursuant to the Warrant Exercise Agreements, the holders were issued a total of 1,920,000 New Warrants which are exercisable into Company common stock at a price of $2.25 per share for a period of five years.
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
On May 9, 2019, Iconic closed on a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Green Grow Farms, Inc. (“Green Grow”) and NY Farms Group Inc. (“NY Farms”). Pursuant to the Agreement, Iconic acquired a 51% equity interest in Green Grow in exchange for (i) cash consideration of $200,000 (which was paid on July 24, 2019), and (ii) 2,000,000 shares of Company common stock. In addition, the Company has agreed to issue up to an additional 6,000,000 shares based upon gross revenues reached by Green Grow (at a rate of 120,000 shares per $1,000,000 of gross revenues up to a maximum of $50,000,000) within 36 months of the Closing. The $1,450,000 total consideration (i.e., the $200,000 note payable plus the $1,250,000 fair value of the 2,000,000 shares of Iconic common stock) of the acquisition over the $0 identifiable net assets of Green Grow at May9, 2019 has been recognized as goodwill (see Note 6).
On May 17, 2019, a stockholder converted 800,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock into 320,000 shares of Iconic common stock.
Effective May 23, 2019, the Company issued 250,000 shares of its common stock to a consulting firm entity pursuant to a Consulting Agreement. The $390,000 fair value of the 250,000 shares of Iconic common stock was expensed as consulting fees in the three months ended June 30, 2019.
Warrants
A summary of warrants activity for the period January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019 follows:
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Common shares Equivalen
t
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|
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Balance, January 1, 2017
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|
|
-
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|
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Issued in year ended December 31, 2017
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|
|
534,000
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2017
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|
|
534,000
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|
|
Issued in year ended December 31, 2018
|
|
|
2,361,198
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2018
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|
|
2,895,198
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|
|
Issued in the three months ended March 31, 2019
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|
|
620,000
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, March 31, 2019
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,515,198
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|
|
Exercise of warrants in connection with Warrant
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise Agreements dated May 8, 2019
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|
|
(960,000
|
)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of New Warrants in connection with
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrant Exercise Agreements dated May 8, 2019
|
|
|
1,920,000
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, June 30, 2019
|
|
|
4,475,198
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|
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
Issued and outstanding warrants at June 30, 2019 consist of:
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Year Granted
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Number Common Shares Equivalent
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Exercise Price
Per Share
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Consist of Expiration Date
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|
2017
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|
|
54,000
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|
|
$
|
2.50
|
|
|
June 22, 2022 to June 30, 2022
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
400,000
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|
|
$
|
0.625
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|
|
March 28, 2021
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|
|
2018
|
|
|
30,000
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|
|
$
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2.50
|
|
|
May 21, 2023
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|
|
2018
|
|
|
831,198
|
|
|
$
|
1.25
|
|
|
September 20, 2023
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
620,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.25
|
|
|
September 20, 2023
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
620,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.25
|
|
|
February 7, 2024
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
1,920,000
|
|
|
$
|
2.25
|
|
|
May 8,2024
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
4,475,198
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* - Substantially all of the warrants will be repriced to $0.625 per share as a result of the Series F Preferred Stock financing, which closed on August 2, 2019 (see Note 14).
In connection with the Company’s issuance of a total of $135,019 convertible notes payable in the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Company issued a total of 54,000 Common Stock Purchase Warrants (the ‘Warrants”) to the respective lenders. The Warrants are exercisable into ICNB common stock at a price of $2.50 per share and expire at dates ranging from June 22, 2022 to June 30, 2022.
As discussed in Note 9, the Company issued a total of 480,000 warrants to four investors from September 2017 to November 2017. The Warrants were exercisable into ICNB common stock at a price of $2.50 per share and were to expire five years from date of issuance.
Effective March 28, 2018, the Company issued 400,000 warrants to a lawyer for services rendered. The warrants are exercisable into ICNB common stock at a price of $0.625 per share and expire three years from date of issuance. The $250,000 fair value of the warrants was expensed in the three months ended June 30, 2018.
Effective May 21, 2018, the Company issued 30,000 warrants to a law firm for services rendered. The warrants are exercisable into ICNB common stock at a price of $2.50 per share and expire five years from date of issuance. The $23,250 fair value of the warrants was expensed in the three months ended June 30, 2018.
As discussed in Preferred Stock above, the Company issued a total of 480,000 warrants to four investors effective May 21, 2018 in connection with the sale of 1,200,000 shares of Series E Preferred stock for $300,000 cash. These warrants were exercisable into ICNB common stock at a price of $2.50 per share and were to expire five years from date of issuance.
Effective October 4, 2018, the remaining debt (see Note 8) and accrued interest thereon was satisfied through (1) the issuance of a total of 2,077,994 shares of our Series E convertible preferred stock (which are convertible into a total of 831,198 shares of common stock) plus warrants to acquire 831,198 shares of our common stock (for $519,499 debt and accrued interest), (2) the issuance of a total of 122,510 shares of our common stock (for $76,569 debt and accrued interest), and (3) cash (for $90,296 debt and accrued interest).
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
Effective October 4, 2018, the Company closed on the first tranche of the Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 27, 2018 with nine (9) accredited investors for the sale of an aggregate of 4,650,000 shares of our Series E convertible preferred stock and warrants to acquire 1,860,000 shares of our common stock (at an exercise price of $1.25 per share for a period of five years) for gross proceeds of $1,162,500. The first tranche sale was for 1,550,000 shares of our Series E convertible preferred stock and warrants to acquire 620,000 shares of our common stock for gross proceeds of $387,500. The second tranche of $387,500 closed on February 7, 2019 and also was for 1,550,000 shares of our Series E convertible preferred stock and warrants to acquire 620,000 shares of our common stock.
On May 8, 2019, Iconic executed Warrant Exercise Agreements with four holders of Company warrants. The holders exercised a total of 960,000 warrants (which were acquired from September 2017 to November 2017 and on May 21, 2018) at an agreed price of $0.32 per share and paid the Company a total of $307,200. Pursuant to the Warrant Exercise Agreements, the holders were issued a total of 1,920,000 New Warrants which are exercisable into Company common stock at a price of $2.25 per share for a period of five years.
1
2
. INCOME TAXES
No income taxes were recorded in the periods presented since the Company had taxable losses in these periods.
The provision for (benefit from) income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory United States federal income tax rate of 21% for the periods presented to income (loss) before income taxes. The sources of the difference are as follows:
|
|
|
Six months ended
June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
Expected tax at 21%
|
|
$
|
(369,992
|
)
|
|
$
|
(163,413
|
)
|
|
Nondeductible stock-based compensation
|
|
|
162,897
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Nondeductible expense (nontaxable income) from derivative liability
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(85,228
|
)
|
|
Nondeductible amortization of debt discount
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
21,359
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance
|
|
|
207,095
|
|
|
|
227,282
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax provision
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
Significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets are as follows:
|
|
|
June 30,
2019
|
|
|
December 31,
2018
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating loss carry forward
|
|
$
|
3,965,503
|
|
|
$
|
3,758,408
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less valuation allowance
|
|
|
(3,965,503
|
)
|
|
|
(3,758,408
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income tax assets - net
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Based on management’s present assessment, the Company has not yet determined that a deferred tax asset attributable to the future utilization of the net operating loss carryforward as of June 30, 2019 will be realized. Accordingly, the Company has maintained a 100% valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset in the financial statements at June 30, 2019. The Company will continue to review this valuation allowance and make adjustments as appropriate.
Current United States income tax laws limit the amount of loss available to be offset against future taxable income when a substantial change in ownership occurs. Therefore, the amount available to offset future taxable income may be limited.
All tax years remain subject to examination by major taxing jurisdictions.
1
3
. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
a
.
Iconic Guarantees
On May 26, 2015, BiVi LLC (“BiVi”) entered into a License Agreement with Neighborhood Licensing, LLC (the “BiVi Licensor”), an entity owned by Chazz Palminteri (“Palminteri”), to use Palminteri’s endorsement, signature and other intellectual property owned by the BiVi Licensor. Iconic has agreed to guarantee and act as surety for BiVi’s obligations under certain sections of the License Agreement and to indemnify the BiVi Licensor and Palminteri against third party claims.
On November 12, 2015, Bellissima Spirits LLC (“Bellissima”) entered into a License Agreement with Christie Brinkley, Inc. (the “Bellissima Licensor”), an entity owned by Christie Brinkley (“Brinkley”), to use Brinkley’s endorsement, signature, and other intellectual property owned by the Bellissima Licensor. Iconic has agreed to guarantee and act as surety for Bellissima’s obligations under certain sections of the License Agreement and to indemnify the Bellissima Licensor and Brinkley against third party claims. Also, Brinkley was granted a 24 month option to purchase 1% of the outstanding shares of Iconic common stock on a fully diluted basis (as of the date of Brinkley’s exercise of the option) at an exercise price of $0.001 per share.
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
b
.
Royalty Obligations of BiVi and Bellissima
Pursuant to the License Agreement with the Bivi Licensor (see Note 13a. above), BiVi is obligated to pay the BiVi Licensor a Royalty Fee equal to 5% of monthly gross sales of BiVi Brand products payable monthly subject to an annual Minimum Royalty Fee of $100,000 in year 1, $150,000 in year 2, $165,000 in year 3, $181,500 in year 4, $199,650 in year 5, and $219,615 in year 6 and each subsequent year.
Pursuant to the License Agreement and Amendment No. 1 to the License Agreement effective June 30, 2017 with the Bellissima Licensor (see Note 13a. above), Bellissima is obligated to pay the Bellissima Licensor a Royalty Fee equal to 10% of monthly gross sales (12.5% for sales in excess of defined Case Break Points) of Bellissima Brand products payable monthly. The Bellissima Licensor has the right to terminate the endorsement if Bellissima fails to sell 10,000 cases of Bellissima Brand products in year 1, 15,000 cases in year 2, or 20,000 cases in year 3 and each subsequent year.
c. Brand Licensing Agreement relating to Hooters Marks
On July 23, 2018, United Spirits, Inc. (“United”) executed a Brand Licensing Agreement (the “Agreement”) with HI Limited Partnership (“the Licensor”). The Agreement provides United a license to use certain “Hooters” Marks to manufacture, market, distribute, and sell alcoholic products.
The Initial Term of the Agreement is from July 23, 2018 through December 31, 2020. Provided that United is not in breach of any terms of the Agreement, United may extend the Term for an additional 3 years through December 31, 2023.
The Agreement provides for United’s payment of Royalty Fees (payable quarterly) to the Licensor equal to 6% of the net sales of the licensed products subject to a minimum royalty fee of $65,000 for Agreement year 1 (ending December 31, 2018), $255,000 for Agreement year 2, $315,000 for Agreement year 3 and 4, $360,000 for Agreement year 5, and $420,000 for Agreement year 6.
The Agreement also provided for United’s payment of an advance payment of $30,000 to the Licensor to be credited towards royalty fees payable to Licensor. On September 6, 2018, the $30,000 advance payment was paid to the Licensor. The Agreement also provides for United’s payment of a marketing contribution equal to 2% of the prior year’s net sales of the Licensed Products. If United fails to spend the required marketing contribution in any calendar year, the deficiency will be paid to Licensor.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, royalties expense under this Agreement was $63,750 and $127,500, respectively (equal to 25% and 50%, respectively, of the year 2019 minimum royalty fee).
d. Distribution Agreement
s
On May 1, 2015, BiVi entered into a Distribution Agreement with United Spirits, Inc. (“United”) for United to distribute and wholesale BiVi’s product and to act as the licensed importer and wholesaler. The Distribution Agreement provides United the exclusive right for a term of ten years to sell BiVi’s product for an agreed distribution fee equal to $1.00 per case of product sold. United is owned and managed by Richard DeCicco, the controlling shareholder and chief executive officer of Iconic.
In November 2015, Bellissima and United agreed to have United distribute and wholesale Bellissima’s Products under the same terms contained in the Distribution Agreement with BiVi described in the preceding paragraph.
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
e. Compensation Arrangements
Effective April 1, 2018, the Company executed Employment Agreements with its Chief Executive Officer Richard DeCicco (“DeCicco”) and its Vice President of Sales and Marketing Roseann Faltings (“Faltings”). Both agreements have a term of 24 months (to June 30, 2020). The DeCicco Employment Agreement provides for a base salary at the rate of $265,000 per annum and a compensation stock award of 300,000 shares of Iconic common stock issuable upon the effective date of the planned reverse stock split. The Faltings Employment Agreement provides for a base salary at the rate of $150,000 per annum and a compensation stock award of 100,000 shares of Iconic common stock issuable upon the effective date of the planned reverse stock split. For the year ended December 31, 2018, we accrued a total of $311,250 officers compensation pursuant to these two Employment Agreements. In 2018, the accrued compensation was allocated 50% to Iconic ($155,625), 40% to Bellissima ($124,500), and 10% to BiVi ($31,125). For the six months ended June 30, 2019, we accrued a total of $207,500 officers compensation pursuant to these two Employment Agreements which was allocated 50% to Iconic ($103,750), 40% to Bellissima ($83,000), and 10% to BiVi ($20,750).
Prior to April 1, 2018, the Company used the services of its chief executive officer Richard DeCicco and its assistant secretary Roseann Faltings under informal compensation arrangements (without any employment agreements).
As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, accrued officers compensation was $1,018,750 and $811,250, respectively.
f. Lease Agreement
s
On March 27, 2018, United Spirits, Inc. executed a lease extension for the Company’s office and warehouse space in North Amityville New York. The extension has a term of three years from February 1, 2018 to January 31, 2021 and provides for monthly rent of $4,478.
At June 30, 2019, the future minimum lease payments under this non-cancellable operating lease were:
|
Year ending December 31, 2019
|
|
$
|
26,868
|
|
|
Year ending December 31, 2020
|
|
|
53,736
|
|
|
Year ending December 31, 2021
|
|
|
4,478
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
85,082
|
|
The operating lease liability of $78,387 at June 30, 2019 as presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet represents the discounted (at our 10% estimated incremental borrowing rate) value of the future lease payments of $85,082 at June 30, 2019.
Green Grow signed a Sublease Agreement and Operating Agreement with Romanski Farms, Inc. to use certain real property in Baiting Hollow, New York to plant and grow hemp for CBD extraction. The lease has a term of one year and provides for monthly rent of $1,133 to be paid by Green Grow.
g. Major customers
.
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, three customers accounted for 21%, 21% and 14%, respectively of sales.
Iconic Brands, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
1
4
. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July 18, 2019, Iconic entered into Securities Purchase Agreements with certain accredited investors (the “Investors”) for the sale of an aggregate of 3,125 shares of newly designated Series F Convertible Preferred Stock plus 5,000,000 warrants at a price of $1,000 per share of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock or for a total of $3,125,000 (which was collected in full from July 18, 2019 to August 2, 2019). On August 2, 2019, Iconic paid $322,500 in commissions and expenses to the placement agent of this offering. Each share of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000, is convertible into 1,600 shares of common stock (subject to adjustment under certain circumstances), has no voting rights, is entitled to dividends on an as-converted-to common stock basis, is entitled to a distribution preference of $1,000 upon liquidation, and is not redeemable. Each warrant is exercisable into one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.625 per share (subject to adjustment under certain circumstances) for a period of five years from the date of issuance.
We also entered into separate Registration Rights Agreements with the Investors, pursuant to which the Company agreed to undertake to file a registration statement to register the resale of the shares underlying the Series F Convertible Preferred Stock and Warrants within thirty (30) days following the closing date (the “Filing Date”), to cause such registration statement to be declared effective within 60 days following the earlier of (i) the date that the registration statement is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and (ii) the Filing Date, and to maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement until all of such shares of Common Stock have been sold or are otherwise able to be sold pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, without any restrictions. If we fail to file the registration statement or have it declared effective by the dates set forth above, among other things, the Company is obligated to pay the Investors liquidated damages in the amount of 1% of their subscription amount, per month, until such events are satisfied.
Concurrently with the closing of the financing transaction described above, we entered into Securities Exchange Agreements with certain holders of our Series E Convertible Preferred Stock to exchange their Series E Convertible Preferred Stock for an aggregate of 1,090 shares of our Series F Convertible Preferred Stock. After the exchanges, 1,125,000 shares of our Series E Convertible Preferred Stock will be outstanding.
On July 26, 2019, our 51% owned subsidiary Green Grow Farms Inc (“Green Grow”) entered into a Sublease Agreement and a Contract Farming Agreement with a third party entity (the “Farmer”) to use 5 acres of property located in Riverhead, New York to plant and grow hemp for CBD Extraction. The lease has a term of five months and provides for monthly rent of $3,000 to be paid by Green Grow. The Contract Farming Agreement has a term ending December 31, 2019 and provides for Green Grow payments to the Farmer of per acre fees based on the potency of the crop yield.