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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K/A

(Amendment No. 3)

 

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

 

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022

 

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from ______________ to ______________

 

Commission File No. 000-56338

 

FDCTECH, INC.

(Exact name of the small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

delaware   81-1265459

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

     
200 Spectrum Drive, Suite 300, Irvine, CA   92618
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(877) 445-6047

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common   FDCT   OTC Markets

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

 

  Title of each class  
  Common Stock, par value $0.0001  

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well- known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No

 

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 twelve (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 ☒ 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 during the preceding twelve (12) months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company    

 

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

 

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

 

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the closing price as of December 31, 2022, of $0.013 per share, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed fourth quarter, was approximately $2,746,582.

 

The number of shares of Common Stock, $0.0001 par value of the registrant outstanding at April 17, 2023, was 333,584,729.

 

 

 

   

 

 

Explanatory Note

 

This Amendment No.3 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A (this “Form 10-K/A”) amends Part II (Item 9 A of the Annual Report and Amendments thereof of FDCTech, Inc. (the “Company”) for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 17, May 3 and May 5, 2023, respectively, to revise our disclosure in such reports.

 

Items Amended in this Filing

 

For the convenience of the reader, this Form 10-K/A sets forth the Original Filing in its entirety; however, this Form 10-K/A amends and restates the following Item of the its Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 2 to the extent necessary to reflect the adjustments discussed above:

 

  - Part III. Item 9. Controls And Procedures.

 

In addition, pursuant to Rule 12b-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this Form 10-K/A also contains new certifications by the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer in Exhibits 31.1, 31.2, 32.1, and 32.2 as required by Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

Except as described above, no other changes have been made to the Original Filing or Amendments thereto. This Amendment No. 3 does not reflect subsequent events occurring after the original filing date of the Form 10-K, as amended by Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2, or otherwise modify or update in any way disclosures made in the Form 10-K, as amended by Amendment No. 1 and Amendment 2. This Amendment No. 3 should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-K and Amendments No. 1 and No. 2.

 

   

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I.  
ITEM 1 BUSINESS 4
ITEM 1 A. RISK FACTORS 8
ITEM 1 B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 8
ITEM 2 OPERATING LEASES 8
ITEM 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 8
ITEM 4 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 8
PART II.  
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 9
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 9
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 10
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 15
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 15
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 15
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 15
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION 15
PART III.  
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 16
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 20
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 21
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE 22
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES 22
PART IV.  
ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 23
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS 23
  SIGNATURES 24

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Annual Report on Form 10-K/A (“Form 10-K”) contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to, any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new products or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition, operations results, and any forward-looking statements are subject to change and inherent risks and uncertainties.

 

Forward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “could,” “will,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect,” “desire,” “goal,” “should,” “objective,” “seek,” “plan,” “strive” or “anticipate,” as well as variations of such words or similar expressions, or the negatives of these words. These forward-looking statements present our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this Form 10-K. Except for our ongoing obligation to disclose material information as required by federal securities laws, we do not intend and undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes will likely vary materially from those indicated.

 

 3 

 

 

PART I

 

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

 

Overview

 

Under Delaware laws, the founders incorporated the Company as Forex Development Corporation on January 21, 2016. On February 27, 2018, the Company changed its name to FDCTech, Inc. The name change reflects the Company’s commitment to expanding its products and services in the FX and cryptocurrency markets for OTC brokers. The Company provides innovative and cost-efficient financial technology (‘fintech’) and business solutions to OTC Online Brokerages and cryptocurrency businesses (“customers”).

 

The Company is building a diversified global financial services company driven by proprietary Condor trading technologies, complementary regulatory licenses, and a proven executive team. The Company plans to acquire, integrate, transform, and scale legacy financial service companies. The Company believes its proprietary technology and software development capabilities allow legacy financial services companies immediate exposure to –forex, stocks, ETFs, commodities, crypto, social/copy trading, and other high-growth fintech markets.

 

From December 2021 onwards, the Company expects to grow from its acquisition strategy, specializing in buying and integrating small to mid-size legacy financial services companies. The Company intends to build a diversified global software-driven financial services company. The Company plans to acquire, integrate, transform, and scale legacy financial service companies. The Company replaces conventional legacy software infrastructure with its regulatory-grade proprietary Condor trading technologies, intending to improve end-user experience, increase client retention, and realize cost synergies.

 

Currently, we have three primary business segments, (1) Wealth Management, (2) Technology and Software Development, and (3) Margin Brokerage Business. The Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the US Brokerage business pending regulatory approval.

 

Wealth Management – AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd.

 

On December 22, 2021, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) with AD Financial Services Pty Ltd ACN 628 331 117 of Level 38/71 Eagle St, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4000 (“ADFP” or “Target”). According to the Agreement, the Company acquired 51% of ADFP’s issued and outstanding shares of capital stock in exchange for 45,000,000 (the “Consideration”) newly issued “restricted” common shares. The operating and licensed entity of ADFP is AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd. ADFP owns one hundred percent (100%) equity interest in AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd (“ADS”). As a result, the Company is 51% owner of ADS. The Company closed the acquisition on December 22, 2021, and combined the financial statements of ADS in its annual report, 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 28, 2022.

 

AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd. (ADS) is an Australian-regulated wealth management company with 20 offices, 28 advisors, and $530+ million in funds under advice. ADS provides licensing solutions for financial advisers & accountants in Australia. ADS offers financial planners different licensing, compliance, and education solutions to meet their practice’s specific needs.

 

ADS’ revenues, cost of sales, and gross profits for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, were $5,827,732, $5,275,741, and $551,991, respectively.

 

Technology & Software Development – Condor Trading Technology

 

The Company secures and earns revenues by signing an agreement with its customers. The Company considers a signed agreement with its customers, a binding contract with the customer, or other similar documentation reflecting the terms and conditions under which the Company will provide products or services as persuasive evidence of an arrangement. Each agreement is specific to the customer and clearly defines each party’s fee schedule, duties and responsibilities, renewal and termination terms, confidentiality agreement, dispute resolution, and other clauses necessary for such a contract. The material terms of customer contracts depend on the nature of services and solutions. Each contract is specific to the customer and clearly defines each party’s fee schedule, duties and responsibilities, renewal and termination terms, confidentiality agreement, dispute resolution, and other clauses necessary for such contract.

 

The Company is a technology provider and software developer in the cryptocurrency or digital asset space. The Company does not mine any digital assets or trade or act as a counterparty in cryptocurrencies. Consequently, the Company does not intend to register as a custodian with state or federal regulators, including but not limited to obtaining a money service business or money transmitter license with Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and respective State’s money transmission laws. The Company also does not need to register under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as a national securities exchange, an alternative trading system, or a broker-dealer since the Company is not a broker-dealer nor does it intend to become a broker-dealer. Customers sometimes compensate us in Bitcoin through our custodian Gemini Trust Company, LLC (“Gemini”). Gemini is a licensed New York trust company that undergoes regular bank exams and is subject to cybersecurity audits conducted by the New York Department of Financial Services.

 

We are a development company in the financial technology sector with limited operations. The Company has prepared consolidated financial statements on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary business course.

 

The Company has no patents or trademarks on its proprietary technology solutions.

 

The Company has three sources of revenue.

 

 

Technology Solutions – The Company licenses its proprietary and sometimes resells third-party technologies to customers. Our proprietary technology includes but is not limited to Condor Risk Management Back Office (“Condor Risk Management”), Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform (previously known as Condor FX Pro Trading Terminal), Condor Pricing Engine, Crypto Web Trader Platform, and other cryptocurrency-related solutions.

     
  Customized Software Development – The Company develops software for Customers with unique requirements outlined in the Software Development Agreement (“Agreement”).
     
  Consulting Services – The Company’s turnkey business solutions - Start-Your-Own-Brokerage (“SYOB”), Start-Your-Own-Prime Brokerage (“SYOPB”), Start-Your-Own-Crypto Exchange (“SYOC”), FX/OTC liquidity solutions, and lead generations.

 

In the retail foreign exchange trading space, where individuals speculate on the exchange rate between different currencies, our customers are forex brokerages, prime of prime brokers, prime brokers, and banks. The Company generates revenues by licensing its trading technology infrastructure, including but not limited to the trading platform (desktop, web, mobile), back office, and CRM and banking integration technology.

 

The Company acts as an adviser/strategic consultant and reseller of its proprietary technologies in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. The Company expects to generate additional revenue from its crypto-related solutions. Such solutions include revenues from the development of a custom crypto exchange platform for customers, the sale of the non-exclusive source code of the crypto exchange platform to third parties, white-label fees of crypto exchange platforms, and the sale of aggregated cryptocurrency data price feed from various crypto exchanges to OTC brokers. The Company initially plans to develop the technology architecture of the crypto exchange platform for its customers. The initial capital required to produce such technologies comes from our customers as the Company takes on design-build software development projects for customers. The Company develops these projects to meet the customer’s design criteria and performance requirements.

 

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The Company has completed the Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform, previously known as the Condor FX Trading Platform. The Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform is a regulatory-grade trading platform targeted at day traders and retail investors. The industry characterized such platforms by their ease of use and helpful features, such as the simplified front-end (user interface/user experience), back-end (reporting system), news feeds, and charting system. The Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform includes risk management (dealing desk, alert system, margin calls, etc.), a pricing engine (best bid/ask), and connectivity to multiple liquidity providers or market makers. We have tailored the Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform to markets such as forex, stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and other financial products.

 

The Company released, marketed, and distributed its Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform in the second quarter of the fiscal year, December 31, 2019. The Company has developed the Condor Back Office API to integrate third-party CRM and banking systems into Condor Back Office.

 

The Company has ten (10) licensing agreements for its Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform. The Company continuously negotiates additional licensing agreements with several retail online brokers to use the Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform. Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform is available in desktop, web, and mobile versions.

 

The Company’s upgraded Condor Back Office (Risk Management) meets various jurisdictions’ regulatory requirements. Condor Back Office meets the directives under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II/MiFIR), legislation by European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) implemented across the European Union on January 3, 2018.

 

The Company is developing the Condor Investing & Trading App, a simplified trading platform for traders with varied experiences in trading stocks, ETFs, and other financial markets from their mobile phones. The Company expects to commercialize the Condor Investing & Trading App by the end of the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.

 

The Company had developed NFT Marketplace, a decentralized NFT marketplace, a multichain platform with a lazy minting option to reduce and limit unnecessary blockchain usage fees, also known as gas fees. The Company has no plans to commercialize the NFT Marketplace in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, as the market for NFT has slowed considerably.

 

The Company and its subsidiary, ADS, intend to develop a digital wealth management company, initially including a Robo Advice Platform catering to Australia’s wealth management industry. The Company expects to commercialize the Robo Advice Platform by the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.

 

The consolidated revenues, cost of sales, and gross profits for Technology and Software Development for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, were $626,000, $159,051, and $466,949, respectively.

 

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Margin Brokerage (Europe and the Middle East) – NSFX Ltd.

 

On December 31, 2022, the Company announced the sales purchase agreement (“Agreement”) under which the Company acquired a 50.10% equity interest in New Star Capital Trading Ltd., a British Virgin Island company (“New Star”) and its operating subsidiary NSFX Ltd (“NSFX”). NSFX is an online trading brokerage firm regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The Company will assume a business acquisition loan liability of $350,000 to purchase the controlling interest in NSFX. The Company amended the Agreement to February 28, 2023, to comply with the BVI Companies Act requirement for the change of ownership. The Company expects to consolidate the fair value of NSFX’s assets and liabilities on or after February 28, 2023 but no later than June 30, 2023.

 

NSFX has furnished the Company with its audited balance sheet for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2021, and 2020 (the “Balance Sheet Date”). NSFX provided the related audited statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the fiscal years ending November 30, 2021, and 2020. NSFX has no liabilities other than (i) liabilities reflected in the financial statements and (ii) liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business since the balance sheet date. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is the auditor of NSFX.

 

NSFX is authorized to deal with its account (market maker) as a Category 3 licensed entity by the MFSA, receive and transmit orders for retail and professional clients, and hold and control clients’ money and assets. NSFX trading platform services in the English, French, German, Italian, and Arabic-speaking markets, whereby customers can trade in currency, commodity, equity, and cryptocurrency-linked derivatives in real time.

 

US Brokerage – CIM Securities, LLC

 

On July 19, 2022, the Company signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire fifty-one percent (51%) equity interest in CIM Securities, LLC (“CIM Securities”), a FINRA and SIPC member firm. On September 30, 2022, the Company signed a definitive agreement pending regulatory approval, paid a $20,000 non-refundable deposit, and transferred $180,000 to the escrow account to complete the transaction. FINRA Rule 1017 requires the Company to file continuing membership applications (CMAs) as it plans to apply for changes in ownership, control, and business operations. The Company filed the CMA form with FINRA in February 2023 to effect the change of ownership of CIM Securities, LLC, where the Company interest shall be 51.00%.

 

Settlement of the FRH Group Note

 

Between February 22, 2016, and April 24, 2017, the Company borrowed $1,000,000 from FRH Group, a founder and principal shareholder (“FRH”). The Company executed Convertible Promissory Notes, due between February 28, 2018, and April 24, 2019. The Notes were convertible into common stock initially at $0.10 per share but discounted under certain circumstances. In no event will the conversion price be less than $0.05 per share with a maximum of 20,000,000 shares should FRH converts the entire note. On February 22, 2021, the Company entered into an Assignment of Debt Agreement (the “Agreement”) with FRH and FRH Group Corporation. The Company eliminated all four FRH Group convertible notes, including interest, of $1,256,908, in return for the issuance of 12,569,080 of unregistered common stock of the Company (the “Shares”) to FRH. Following the Agreement, FRH assigned the Shares to FRH Group Corporation, also owned by Mr. Hong.

 

Termination of Acquisition of Genesis Financial, Inc.

 

In line with the new strategic direction, on June 2, 2021, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Genesis Agreement”) with the Shareholders of Genesis Financial, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (“GFNL” or “Seller”). According to the Agreement, the Company plans to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of GNFL, including its wholly-owned subsidiaries and other variable interest entities, in consideration for 70,000,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock (the” “Securities”) valued at thirty-five Million U.S. Dollars ($35,000,000).

 

On August 24, 2021, FDCTech, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“FDCT” or the “Company” or “Buyer”), terminated the Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated June 2, 2021, with the Shareholders of Genesis Financial, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (“Genesis” or “Seller”). As of the termination date, the Company did not issue any Securities to the Seller. The Company could not complete nor qualify the Agreement as Genesis could not comply with several non-exhaustive material provisions, covenants, or conditions.

 

On June 9, 2021, and in connection with the previous description of the Genesis Agreement, dated June 2, 2021, the Company appointed Warwick Kerridge as Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. Effective August 24, 2021, the Company terminated the appointment of Warwick Kerridge as the Board of Directors. The Company terminated Mr. Kerridge’s engagement upon the consent of the majority of the stockholders representing at least 68.73% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company. The Company authorized the action according to Section 222 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Upon the termination of Mr. Kerridge, the Company currently had four Board of Directors. Mitchell M. Eaglstein shall be the acting Chairman of the Company.

 

Governmental Regulation

 

FDCTech is a publicly traded company subject to SEC and FINRA’s rules and regulations regarding public disclosure, financial reporting, internal controls, and corporate governance.

 

Our wealth management business, AD Advisory Services (ADS), is subject to enhanced regulatory scrutiny and is regulated by multiple regulators in Australia. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) administers a licensing regime for ‘financial services’ providers where ADS holds an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) and meets various compliance, conduct, and disclosure obligations.

 

NSFX is an online trading brokerage firm regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).

 

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Board of Directors

 

Effective January 1, 2021, Naim Abdullah resigned as the Director of the Company.

 

On June 9, 2021, and in connection with the previous description of the Genesis Agreement, dated June 2, 2021, the Company appointed Warwick Kerridge as Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. Effective August 24, 2021, the Company terminated the appointment of Warwick Kerridge as the Board of Directors. The Company terminated Mr. Kerridge’s engagement upon the consent of the majority of the stockholders representing at least 68.73% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company. The Company authorized the action according to Section 222 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Upon the termination of Mr. Kerridge, the Company currently had four Board of Directors. Mitchell M. Eaglstein shall be the acting Chairman of the Company.

 

On July 6, 2021, the Board of Directors of FDCTech, Inc. (the “Company”) increased from four to five directors and appointed Charles R. Provini, age 74, to the vacancy. Mr. Provini is considered independent under NYSE and NASDAQ listing standards. Mr. Provini has been the Chairman, CEO, and President of Natcore Technology Inc. since May 2009, a research and development company protected by 65 patents granted or pending. From November 1997 to October 2000, he was the President of Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management and a Director of Ladenburg Thalmann, Inc., one of the oldest New York Stock Exchange members. He served as President of Laidlaw Asset Management and Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Howe & Rusling, Laidlaw’s Portfolio Management Advisory Group, from November 1995 to September 1997. Mr. Provini served as Rodman & Renshaw’s Advisory Services President from February 1994 to August 1995. He was the President of LaSalle Street Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, from January 1983 to April 1985. Mr. Provini has been a leadership instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy, Chairman of the U.S. Naval Academy’s Honor Board, and is a former Marine Corp. officer. Mr. Provini holds an undergraduate Engineering degree from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and a post-graduate degree from the University of Oklahoma.

 

On November 30, 2021, Charles R. Provini, a member of the Board of Directors of FDCTech, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to voluntarily resign from the Company’s Board of Directors effective November 30, 2021. Mr. Provini did not advise the Company of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices. Upon the resignation of Mr. Provini, the Company currently has three Board of Directors.

 

On September 30, 2022, the Company appointed Gope S. Kundnani as the Director of the Company. Upon the appointment of Mr. Kundnani, the Company currently has four Board of Directors. Mr. Kundnani is a seasoned entrepreneur with several decades of experience building successful businesses in the United States, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. From May 2018 to the present, Mr. Kundnani was the founder and current Director of Alchemy Prime Markets, a financial brokerage services company regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). From December 2018 to the present, Mr. Kundnani founded and is the Director of Blackthorn Finance Limited, an authorized payments financial services company regulated by the FCA. From May 2004 to April 2008, Mr. Kundnani was the Director of Tristar Group, responsible for investing and acquiring small retail businesses in the Texas region. From February 1999 to the present, Mr. Kundnani has been a partner and CEO of Flexo Pack, a polyethylene product manufacturer with a global customer base. Mr. Kundnani holds an undergraduate business degree from Mulund College of Commerce, Mumbai, India.

 

Upon the termination of Mr. Kerridge and the resignation of Mr. Provini, the Company currently had four Board of Directors. Mitchell M. Eaglstein is the acting Chairman of the Company. Mitchell M. Eaglstein and Imran Firoz are the executive directors and officers of the Company. Gope S. Kundnani is considered an executive director by owning the Company’s stock of at least 10%. Jonathan Baumgart is an independent director under NYSE and NASDAQ listing standards.

 

Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant

 

On July 2, 2021, the Board of Directors of FDCTech, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Farber Hass Hurley LLP (“FHH”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The reports of FHH on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion. It was not qualified or modified for uncertainty audit scope or accounting principles.

 

On July 2, 2021, the Company appointed BF Borgers CPA PC (“BFB”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, to perform independent audit services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. BFB has been the auditor of the Company since July 2021.

 

Rounding Error

 

Due to rounding, numbers presented in the financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, and for December 31, 2021, and throughout the report may not add up precisely to the totals provided, and percentages may not exactly reflect the absolute figures.

 

Description of Company’s Securities to be Registered

 

Effective September 03, 2021, the Company incorporated by reference the description of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, to be registered hereunder contained under the heading “Description of Securities” in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333- 221726), as initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on November 22, 2017, as subsequently amended (the “Registration Statement”). Since the Registration Statement filing, the Company has made all required filings pursuant to Section 15(d) and has continued to file all reports voluntarily.

 

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Covid-19

 

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic throughout the United States. While the initial outbreak concentrated in China, it spread to several other countries, including Russia and Cyprus, and reported infections globally. Many countries worldwide, including the United States, have implemented significant governmental measures to control the spread of the virus, including temporary closure of businesses, severe restrictions on travel and the movement of people, and other material limitations on trade. These measures have resulted in work stoppages, absenteeism in the Company’s labor workforce, and other disruptions. The extent to which the coronavirus impacts our operations will depend on future developments. These developments are highly uncertain. We cannot predict them with confidence, including the duration and severity of the outbreak and the actions required to contain the coronavirus or treat its impact. In particular, the spread of the coronavirus globally could adversely impact our operations and workforce, including our marketing and sales activities and ability to raise additional capital, which could harm our business, financial condition, and operation results.

 

Ukraine-Russia Conflict

 

The geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe intensified on February 24, 2022, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The war between the two countries continues to evolve as military activity continues. The United States and certain European countries have imposed additional sanctions on Russia and specific individuals. By the end of August 2022, the Company closed its technical support and development office in Russia. We relocated our personnel to Turkey, currently considered a neutral zone. No individual associated with the Company is banned or under the Special Designated Nationals and Blocked Person list. If the military activities worsen and expand in Europe, we may relocate our office from Turkey to other neutral zones in Asia. It may impact our software development capabilities and the Company’s business plans if we cannot relocate our technical and development operations to a safer zone.

 

As of the date of this report, there has been no disruption in our operations.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Our Company is a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and is not required to provide the information required under this Item.

 

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

None.

 

ITEM 2. OPERATING LEASES

 

Effective October 29, 2019, the Company leased office space at 200 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92618. As per the Commitment Term of the lease (“Agreement”), this Agreement shall continue on a month-to-month basis (any term after the Commitment Term, also known as “Renewal Term”). The Commitment Term and all subsequent Renewal Terms shall constitute the “Term.” The Company may terminate this Agreement by delivering to the lessor Form (“Exit Form”) at least one (1) whole calendar month before the month in which the Company intends to terminate this Agreement (“Termination Effective Month”). The Company is entitled to use the office and conference space on a need basis. The new rent payment or membership fee for Irvine Office is $95 per month compared to the previous rent payment or membership fee for the New York Office of $890 per month as the General and administrative expenses.

 

From February 2019 to the present, the Company leased office space in Limassol District, Cyprus, from an unrelated party for a year. The office’s rent payment is $1,750 per month as the General and administrative expenses.

 

From February 2020, this agreement continues every year upon written request by the Company. The Company uses the office for sales and marketing in Europe and Asia. From April 2019 to August 2022, the Company leased office space in Chelyabinsk, Russia, from an unrelated party for an eleven (11) month term. The office’s rent payment is $500 per month, and the Company has included it in the General and administrative expenses. From March 2020, this agreement continues on a month-to-month basis until the Company, or the lessor chooses to terminate by the agreement’s terms by giving thirty (30) days’ notice. The Company uses the office for software development and technical support. Effective August 2022, the Company closed its offices in Russia and relocated its team to Turkey.

 

As all leases are either on a month-to-month basis or less than one (1) year term, the Company is not required to recognize assets and liabilities for our rental leases. The Company has included all rental expenses in the General and Administrative costs.

 

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

There is no material pending legal or governmental proceedings other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business. The Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party, or their property is the subject.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

 

Not applicable.

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Market Information

 

Effective October 24, 2019, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) pursuant to FINRA Rule 6432 and Rule 15c2-11 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, determined that Glendale Securities, Inc. (“Glendale”) demonstrated compliance with FINRA Rule 6432 and Glendale might initiate a priced quotation of the Company’s stock at $0.1500 Bid, $0.1600 Ask on OTC Link ATS for the Company under the trading symbol - FDCT. OTC Bulletin Board and OTC Link quote our stock under OTCQ: FDCT. The OTC Bulletin Board differs from national and regional stock exchanges in that it: (i) is not situated in a single location but operates through the communication of bids, offers, and confirmations between broker-dealers and (ii) securities admitted to the quotation are offered by one or more broker-dealers rather than the “specialist” common to stock exchanges.

 

Holders

 

Globex Transfer, LLC, our transfer agent, indicates that as of December 31, 2022, we had 223 record holders of our Common Stock. The Company distributed 45,000,000 shares issued to ADFS’ 60 shareholders based on their equity ownership in ADFS.

 

As of February 28, 2023, we had 333,584,729 shares of our Common Stock and 4,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding. Holders of Series A Preferred are entitled to fifty (50) non-cumulative votes per share on all matters presented to our stockholders for action. Holders of Series A Preferred have no right to convert into the Company’s common stock.

 

Dividends

 

The Company did not declare any cash dividends for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. Our Board of Directors (currently constituted by Mitchell Eaglstein, Imran Firoz, Jonathan Baumgart, and Gope S. Kundnani) does not intend to distribute any cash dividends in the near term. The Board of Directors decides the declaration, payment, timing, and amount of future dividends. The dividends will depend upon, among other things, the results of our operations, cash flows, financial condition, operating and capital requirements, and other factors as the Board of Directors consider relevant. There is no assurance that the Company shall pay any future dividends. If the Company decides to pay dividends, there is no assurance concerning dividends.

 

Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans

 

As of December 31, 2021, the Company has no equity compensation plans.

 

On February 17, 2022, the Company filed the Information Statement pursuant to Section 14C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and informed all holders of record on February 10, 2022 (the “Record Date”) of the common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), of the Company, in connection with the approval of the following actions taken by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) and by written consent of the holders of a majority of the voting power of Company’s issued and outstanding capital stock (the “Approving Stockholders”):

 

1. To amend our certificate of incorporation, as amended (the “Certificate”), to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 250,000,000 to 500,000,000 (the “Authorized Share Increase” and together with the 2022 Equity Plan, the “Corporate Action”), and

 

2. To approve the Company’s 2022 Equity Plan (the “2022 Equity Plan”)

 

On February 10, 2022, our Board unanimously approved the Corporate Actions. To eliminate the costs and management time for a special meeting and to effect the actions, the Company chose to obtain the written consent of a majority of the Company’s voting power to approve the actions described in the Information Statement following Sections 228 and 242 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) and per our bylaws. On February 10, 2022, the Approving Stockholders approved the Corporate Actions by written consent. The Approving Stockholders (common stock only) own 96,778,105 shares, representing 64.62% of the Company’s total issued and outstanding voting power.

 

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

 

All of the Company’s recent sales of unregistered securities within the past three years reported previously reported as required in Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form S1-A filed July 26, 2018.

 

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

The Company is a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and is not required to provide the information required under this Item.

 

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

This Annual Report Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those set forth due to general economic conditions and changes in the assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the audited financial statements and accompanying notes and the other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report. The analysis set forth below is provided pursuant to applicable Securities and Exchange Commission regulations and is not intended to serve as a basis for projections of future events.

 

The Company is building a diversified global financial services company driven by proprietary Condor trading technologies, complementary regulatory licenses, and a proven executive team. The Company plans to acquire, integrate, transform, and scale legacy financial service companies. The Company believes its proprietary technology and software development capabilities allow legacy financial services companies immediate exposure to –forex, stocks, ETFs, commodities, crypto, social/copy trading, and other high-growth fintech markets.

 

From December 2021 onwards, the Company expects to grow from its acquisition strategy, specializing in buying and integrating small to mid-size legacy financial services companies. The Company intends to build a diversified global software-driven financial services company. The Company plans to acquire, integrate, transform, and scale legacy financial service companies. The Company replaces conventional legacy software infrastructure with its regulatory-grade proprietary Condor trading technologies, intending to improve end-user experience, increase client retention, and realize cost synergies.

 

Currently, we have three primary business segments, (1) Wealth Management, (2) Technology and Software Development, and (3) Margin Brokerage Business. The Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the US Brokerage business pending regulatory approval.

 

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic that continues throughout the United States. While the outbreak was initially concentrated in China, it spread to several other countries, including Russia and Cyprus, and reported infections globally. Many countries worldwide, including the United States, have implemented significant governmental measures to control the spread of the virus, including temporary closure of businesses, severe restrictions on travel and the movement of people, and other material limitations on our business. These measures have resulted in work stoppages, absenteeism in the Company’s labor workforce, and other disruptions. The extent to which the coronavirus impacts our operations will depend on future developments. These developments are highly uncertain. We cannot predict them with confidence, including the duration and severity of the outbreak and the actions required to contain the coronavirus or treat its impact. In particular, the spread of the coronavirus globally could adversely impact our operations and workforce, including our marketing and sales activities and ability to raise additional capital, which could harm our business, financial condition, and operation results.

 

The geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe intensified on February 24, 2022, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The war between the two countries continues to evolve as military activity continues. The United States and certain European countries have imposed additional sanctions on Russia and specific individuals. By the end of August 2022, the Company closed its technical support and development office in Russia. We relocated our personnel to Turkey, currently considered a neutral zone. No individual associated with the Company is banned or under Special Designated Nationals and Blocked Person list. If the military activities worsen and expand in Europe, we may relocate our office from Turkey to other neutral zones in Asia. If we cannot relocate our technical and development operations to a safer zone, it may impact our software development capabilities and negatively impact the Company’s business plans.

 

As of the date of this report, there has been no disruption in our operations.

 

Wealth Management – AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd.

 

On December 22, 2021, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) with AD Financial Services Pty Ltd ACN 628 331 117 of Level 38/71 Eagle St, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4000 (“ADFP” or “Target”). According to the Agreement, the Company acquired 51% of ADFP’s issued and outstanding shares of capital stock in exchange for 45,000,000 (the “Consideration”) newly issued “restricted” common shares. The operating and licensed entity of ADFP is AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd. ADFP owns one hundred percent (100%) equity interest in AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd (“ADS”). As a result, the Company is 51% owner of ADS. Our wealth management business, AD Advisory Services (ADS), is subject to enhanced regulatory scrutiny and is regulated by multiple regulators in Australia. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) administers a licensing regime for financial services providers. ADS holds an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) and meets various compliance, conduct, and disclosure obligations.

 

AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd. (ADS) is an Australian-regulated wealth management company with 20 offices, 28 advisors, and $530+ million in funds under advice. ADS provides licensing solutions for financial advisers & accountants in Australia. ADS offers financial planners different licensing, compliance, and education solutions to meet their practice’s specific needs.

 

Wealth Management Revenue & Gross Margins:

 

  

Fiscal year ended

December 31, 2022

(Audited)

  

Fiscal year ended

December 31, 2021*

(Audited)

 
Revenue, $   5,827,732    156,013 
Cost of sales, $   5,275,741    140,922 
Gross Profit (loss), $   551,991    15,091 

 

* Includes prorate revenue from December 22, 2021, to December 31, 2021.

 

Technology & Software Development – Condor Trading Technology

 

The Company has three sources of revenue.

 

 

Technology Solutions – The Company licenses its proprietary and sometimes resells third-party technologies to customers. Our proprietary technology includes but is not limited to Condor Risk Management Back Office (“Condor Risk Management”), Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform (previously known as Condor FX Pro Trading Terminal), Condor Pricing Engine, Crypto Web Trader Platform, and other cryptocurrency-related solutions.

     
  Customized Software Development – The Company develops software for Customers with unique requirements outlined in the Software Development Agreement (“Agreement”).
     
  Consulting Services – The Company’s turnkey business solutions - Start-Your-Own-Brokerage (“SYOB”), Start-Your-Own-Prime Brokerage (“SYOPB”), Start-Your-Own-Crypto Exchange (“SYOC”), FX/OTC liquidity solutions, and lead generations.

 

The Company has completed the Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform, previously known as the Condor FX Trading Platform. The Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform is a regulatory-grade trading platform targeted at day traders and retail investors. The industry characterized such platforms by their ease of use and helpful features, such as the simplified front-end (user interface/user experience), back-end (reporting system), news feeds, and charting system. The Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform includes risk management (dealing desk, alert system, margin calls, etc.), a pricing engine (best bid/ask), and connectivity to multiple liquidity providers or market makers. We have tailored the Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform to markets such as forex, stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and other financial products.

 

The Company released, marketed, and distributed its Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform in the second quarter of the fiscal year, December 31, 2019. The Company has developed the Condor Back Office API to integrate third-party CRM and banking systems into Condor Back Office.

 

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The Company has ten (10) licensing agreements for its Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform. The Company continuously negotiates additional licensing agreements with several retail online brokers to use the Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform. Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform is available in desktop, web, and mobile versions.

 

The Company’s upgraded Condor Back Office (Risk Management) meets various jurisdictions’ regulatory requirements. Condor Back Office meets the directives under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II/MiFIR), legislation by European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) implemented across the European Union on January 3, 2018.

 

The Company is developing the Condor Investing & Trading App, a simplified trading platform for traders with varied experiences in trading stocks, ETFs, and other financial markets from their mobile phones. The Company expects to commercialize the Condor Investing & Trading App by the end of the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.

 

The Company had developed NFT Marketplace, a decentralized NFT marketplace, a multichain platform with a lazy minting option to reduce and limit unnecessary blockchain usage fees, also known as gas fees. The Company has no plans to commercialize the NFT Marketplace in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, as the market for NFT has slowed considerably.

 

The Company and its subsidiary, ADS, intend to develop a digital wealth management company, initially including a Robo Advice Platform catering to Australia’s wealth management industry. The Company expects to commercialize the Robo Advice Platform by the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.

 

Technology & Software Development Revenue & Gross Margins:

 

   

Fiscal year ended

December 31, 2022

(Audited)

   

Fiscal year ended

December 31, 2021

(Audited)

 
Revenue, $     626,000       301,648  
Cost of sales, $     159,051       274,462  
Gross Profit (loss), $     466,949       27,186  
Gross Margins, %     74.59 %     9.01 %

 

Margin Brokerage (Europe and the Middle East) – NSFX Ltd.

 

On December 31, 2022, the Company announced the sales purchase agreement (“Agreement”) under which the Company acquired a 50.10% equity interest in New Star Capital Trading Ltd., a British Virgin Island company (“New Star”) and its operating subsidiary NSFX Ltd (“NSFX”). NSFX is an online trading brokerage firm regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The Company will assume a business acquisition loan liability of $350,000 to purchase the controlling interest in NSFX. The Company amended the Agreement to February 28, 2023, to comply with the BVI Companies Act requirement for the change of ownership. The Company expects to consolidate the fair value of NSFX’s assets and liabilities on or after February 28, 2023 but no later than June 30, 2023.

 

NSFX is authorized to deal with its account (market maker) as a Category 3 licensed entity by the MFSA, receive and transmit orders for retail and professional clients, and hold and control clients’ money and assets. NSFX trading platform services in the English, French, German, Italian, and Arabic-speaking markets, whereby customers can trade in currency, commodity, equity, and cryptocurrency-linked derivatives in real time.

 

US Brokerage – CIM Securities, LLC

 

On July 19, 2022, the Company signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire fifty-one percent (51%) equity interest in CIM Securities, LLC (“CIM Securities”), a FINRA and SIPC member firm. On September 30, 2022, the Company signed a definitive agreement pending regulatory approval, paid a $20,000 non-refundable deposit, and transferred $180,000 to the escrow account to complete the transaction. The Company filed the CMA form with FINRA in February 2023. Once the Company receives approval from FINRA and pays the balance of $180,000, it will start consolidating income statements and balance sheets as it holds the controlling interest in CIM Securities.

 

Consolidated Financial Summary

 

The Company has prepared consolidated financial statements on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary business course. The Company generated $8,695,165 in revenues from January 21, 2016 (inception) to December 31, 2022. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company generated $6,453,732 and $457,661 in revenues, an increase of over 1,310%. At December 31, 2022, the Company had a cash balance of $264,829 and an accumulated deficit of $4,335,053.

 

Financial Condition at December 31, 2022

 

On December 31, 2022, the accumulated deficit, cash balance, and working capital deficit were $4,335,053, $264,829, and $541,359, respectively.

 

On January 27, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note (‘AJB Note’) with AJB Capital Investments, LLC (‘AJB Capital’), a Delaware limited liability company, for the principal amount of $550,000 with a maturity date of July 27, 2022, and a coupon of 10%. The parties extended the AJB Note maturity date by another six months till January 23, 2023. As part of the AJB Note, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement, where AJB Capital will receive equity equal to US $155,000 of the Company’s common stock. The Company issued 2,214,286 common stock valued at $71,521 upon issuance of the Note (the “Shares”) and 1,000,000 3-year cash warrants (‘Warrants’) priced at $0.30. The Warrants and the Shares, collectively known as the ‘Incentive Fee,’ are issued upon execution of the agreement.

 

The Company executed five “Purchase Notice Rights” under an Investment Agreement with White Lion and received a net of $72,420 after deducting financing costs associated with the Investment Agreement for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

 

On September 30, 2022, the Company issued 30,000,000 restricted common shares for cash valued at $300,000.

 

We do not believe that our cash balance is sufficient to fund our operations and growth; as a result, the Company plans to raise additional capital as disclosed in Subsequent Events. The Company intends to continue its efforts to enhance its revenue from its diversified portfolio of technological solutions, become cash flow positive, and raise funds through private placement offerings and debt financing. As the Company increases its customer base globally, it intends to acquire long-lived assets that will provide a future economic benefit beyond fiscal 2023.

 

Financial Condition at December 31, 2021

 

On December 31, 2021, the accumulated deficit, cash balance, and working capital deficit were $3,230,679, $93,546, and $199,132, respectively.

 

On December 31, 2021, the Company eliminated all four FRH Group convertible notes, including interest, of $1,256,908, in return for issuing 12,569,080 unregistered common stock of the Company (the “Shares”) to FRH. Therefore, no current or non-current portion of convertible notes payable and accrued interest existed.

 

The Company executed two “Purchase Notice Rights” under an Investment Agreement with White Lion and received a net of $23,551 after deducting financing costs associated with the Investment Agreement for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. The Company also received a net amount of $81,000 from the related parties to fund its operations. Our cash balance is $93,546 as of December 31, 2021. The Company did not receive additional funding from U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) or Cares Act Paycheck Protection Program during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. We do not believe our cash balance is sufficient to fund our operations.

 

The Company intends to continue its efforts to enhance its revenue from its acquisition strategy and diversified portfolio of technological solutions, become cash flow positive, and raise funds through private placement offerings and debt financing. As the Company increases its customer base globally, it intends to acquire long-lived assets that will provide a future economic benefit beyond fiscal 2021.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, compared to the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021

 

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company had ten (10) and eight (8) active customers. Revenues generated from the top three (3) customers represented approximately 81.01% and 52.98% of total revenue for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The revenues generated for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021 were $6,453,732 and $457,661, respectively. During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company incurred a net profit and a net loss of $1,104,374 and $1,736,695.

 

The total revenue breakdown for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021 is below:

 

  

Fiscal year ended

December 31, 2022

(Audited)

  

Fiscal year ended

December 31, 2021

(Audited)

 
Wealth Management, $   5,827,732    301,648 
Technology & Software Development, $   626,000    156,013 
Total, $   6,453,732    457,661 
           

 

   

Fiscal year ended

December 31, 2022

(Audited)

   

Fiscal year ended

December 31, 2021

(Audited)

 
Wealth Management, %    

90.30

%     65.91 %
Technology & Software Development, %    

9.70

%    

34.09

%
Total, %     100.00 %     100.00 %

 

During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company incurred General and administrative costs (“G and A”) of $1,679,121 and $1,127,503, respectively. The increase in G and A costs for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, was mainly due to higher professional & consulting fees related to common stock issued for services. The G and A expenses were 26.02% and 246.36% of the fiscal revenue for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021. Amortization expenses were $159,051 and $274,462 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021 respectively, and the Company has included them in the Cost of sales expense. The decrease in amortization expense for the fiscal year ending December 2022 is due to the complete amortization of Condor Back Office, Condor Crypto Trading Platform, and Condor FX Trading Platform (Desktop).

 

The rental expenses were $25,438 and $29,705 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021. Effective October 29, 2019, the Company rents its servers, computers, and data center from an unrelated third party. Under the rent Agreement, the lessor provides furniture and fixtures and any leasehold improvements at 200 Spectrum Drive, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92618, as discussed in Note 2. Effective February 2019, the Company leases office space at Suite 205, Building 9, Potamos Germasogeia, 4047, Limassol District, Cyprus, from an unrelated party for a year. The Company uses the office for sales and marketing in Europe and Asia. The office’s monthly rent payment is $1,750, which is included in the General and administrative expenses. From February 2020, the Company extended the one-year agreement to $1,750 monthly. Effective April 2019, the Company leases office space at Suite 512, 83 Plan, Chelyabinsk, Russia, from an unrelated party for an eleven-month term. The office’s rent payment is $500 monthly, including the General and administrative expenses. From March 2020, this agreement continues month-to-month until the Company or the lessor chooses to terminate the agreement’s terms by giving thirty days’ notice. The Company uses the office for software development and technical support. Effective August 2022, the Company closed its offices in Russia and relocated its team to Turkey.

 

The Company incurred $382,864 and $648,833 in sales, marketing, and advertising costs (“sales and marketing”) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The sales and marketing costs increase due to increased stock-based compensation to certain marketing and branding consultants. The sales and marketing costs mainly included stock-based payment to marketing and branding consultants, travel costs for tradeshows, customer meetings, online marketing on industry websites, press releases, and public relations activities. The sales, marketing, and advertising expenses represented 5.93% and 141.77% of the sales for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

On December 31, 2022, and 2021, we had a cash balance of $264,829 and $93,546, respectively. At December 31, 2022, and 2021, the working capital surplus and deficit were $541,359 and $199,132, respectively. The increase in the working capital surplus was mainly due to the acquisition of NSFX, resulting in the increase of current assets over current liabilities as of December 31, 2022.

 

In the next twelve (12) months, the Company will continue investing in sales, marketing, product development, new technology solutions, and existing technology support to serve our customers. We expect capital expenditures to increase to $500,000 in the next twelve (12) months to support the growth, including working capital, software development, sales & marketing, and purchasing computers and servers.

 

We expect the combination of existing cash, cash equivalents, cash flows from operations, and access to private equity and capital markets to be sufficient for at least twelve (12) months. The availability of funds will fund our operating activities to meet the need for investing and financing, such as debt maturities and material capital expenditures. However, we may need additional funds to achieve a sustainable sales level to fund our ongoing operations out of revenues. There is no assurance that any additional financing will be available or, if available, on terms that will be acceptable to us.

 

Should we require additional capital, the Company’s operations are insufficient to fund its capital requirements. The Company may attempt to restructure Notes, refinance existing Notes with financial institutions, or raise capital by selling additional capital stock or debt issuance. The Company intends to continue growing its operations and raising funds through private equity and debt financing.

 

Between February 22, 2016, and April 24, 2017, the Company borrowed $1,000,000 from FRH Group, a founder and principal shareholder. Effective June 1, 2017, we raised $98,000 through our common stock’s private placement to our officers, directors, friends, relatives, and business associates. Between February 22, 2016, and April 24, 2017, the Company borrowed $1,000,000 from FRH Group, a founder and principal shareholder (“FRH”). The Company executed Convertible Promissory Notes, due between February 28, 2018, and April 24, 2019. The Notes were convertible into common stock initially at $0.10 per share but may be discounted under certain circumstances. In no event will the conversion price be less than $0.05 per share with a maximum of 20,000,000 shares.

 

From January 29, 2019, to February 15, 2019, the Company issued 33,000 registered shares under the Securities Act of 1933 for a cash amount of $4,950. The Company closed its offering effective February 26, 2019.

 

On February 22, 2021, the Company entered into an Assignment of Debt Agreement (the “Agreement”) with FRH and FRH Group Corporation. The Company eliminated all four FRH Group convertible notes, including interest, of $1,256,908, in return for the issuance of 12,569,080 of unregistered common stock of the Company (the “Shares”) to FRH. Following the Agreement, FRH assigned the Shares to FRH Group Corporation, also owned by Mr. Hong.

 

On May 01, 2020, the Company received proceeds of Fifty-Thousand Six Hundred and Thirty-Two ($50,632) from the Promissory Note (“PPP Note”) under the Paycheck Protection Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”).

 

On May 22, 2020, the Company received proceeds of one hundred and forty-four thousand nine hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($144,900.00).

 

On July 15, 2020, the Company engaged Kingswood Capital Markets, a Benchmark Investments division, Inc., as its exclusive general financial advisor for strategic corporate planning and investment banking services. On August 25, 2020, the Company and Broker-Dealer terminated all obligations other than maintaining confidentiality with no fees to the Broker-Dealer. The Broker-Dealer agreed to return the 2,745,053 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

On September 02, 2020, the Company engaged Garden State Securities Inc. (GSS) as its exclusive advisor for the private placement of debt or equity securities to fulfill the Company’s business plan and an offering of debt securities to assist in the Company’s acquisition strategy. On October 05, 2021, the Company and GSS terminated all obligations other than maintaining confidentiality, with no fees to the GSS. The Broker-Dealer agreed to return the 1,750,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

On September 27, 2021, the Company engaged EF Hutton, a division of Benchmark Investments, LLC (“EF Hutton”). EF Hutton will act as lead underwriter, deal manager, and investment banker for the proposed firm commitment public offering and uplisting (“Offering”) by the Company in connection with the offering of the Company’s equity, debt, or equity derivative instruments (the “Securities”). The Company engagement expired as of December 31, 2022.

 

On October 04, 2021, the Company filed a prospectus that relates to the resale of up to 22,670,000 shares of our Common Stock issued or issuable to selling shareholders for up to $2,200,000, including (i) up to 2,000,000 shares issued to AD Securities America, LLC, (ii) up to 20,000,000 issuable to White Lion Capital, LLC (“White Lion”), according to a “Purchase Notice Right” under an Investment Agreement and (iii) 670,000 shares issued to White Lion as a commitment fee associated with the Investment Agreement.

 

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On January 27, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note (‘AJB Note’) with AJB Capital Investments, LLC (‘AJB Capital’), a Delaware limited liability company, for the principal amount of $550,000 with a maturity date of July 27, 2022, and a coupon of 10%. The parties extended the AJB Note maturity date by another six months till January 23, 2023. As part of the AJB Note, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement, where AJB Capital will receive equity equal to US $155,000 of the Company’s common stock. The Company issued 2,214,286 common stock valued at $71,521 upon issuance of the Note (the “Shares”) and 1,000,000 3-year cash warrants (‘Warrants’) priced at $0.30. The Warrants and the Shares, collectively known as the ‘Incentive Fee,’ are issued upon execution of the agreement.

 

In April 2022, the Company engaged CIM Securities, LLC as its private placement agent to raise capital. The Company did not raise any funds.

 

The Company executed five “Purchase Notice Rights” under an Investment Agreement with White Lion and received a net of $72,420 after deducting financing costs associated with the Investment Agreement for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

 

On September 30, 2022, the Company issued 30,000,000 restricted common shares for cash valued at $300,000.

 

GOING CONCERN CONSIDERATION

 

We have generated revenues of $6,453,732 for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $4,335,053 and $3,230,679. Our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph in their report on the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, and the period from January 21, 2016 (inception) to December 31, 2016, regarding concerns about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements contain additional note disclosures describing the circumstances that lead to this disclosure by our independent auditors. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability or classification of asset-carrying amounts or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result in the Company being unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates

 

We have based our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and operations results on our financial statements, which we have prepared following the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing our financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Our actual results could differ from these estimates, and such differences could be material.

 

We have described significant accounting policies in Note 2 of our annual financial statements included in our 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2021. We evaluate our critical accounting estimates and judgments required by our policies on an ongoing basis and update them as appropriate based on changing conditions.

 

JOBS Act Accounting Election

 

We are an “emerging growth company,” defined in the JOBS Act. Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards after enacting the JOBS Act until those standards apply to private companies. We have applied for exemption as an emerging growth company; thus, the Company may delay adopting certain accounting standards until the standards would otherwise apply to private companies.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

 

We have not engaged in any off-balance sheet arrangements defined in Item 303(c) of the SEC’s Regulation S-B. We had no relationships with unconsolidated organizations or financial partnerships, such as structured finance or special purpose entities that would have been established to facilitate off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

The ASU amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods therein. Early adoption of the standard is permitted, including adoption in interim or annual periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. We have adopted ASC 606 - Revenue Recognition from January 1, 2019, and Amended ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 840) from January 1, 2020. The ASU is currently not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. We believe the accounting policies described in Note 2 are critical to the judgments and estimates used to prepare our financial statements. As a result, we have described significant accounting policies in more detail in Note 2 of our annual financial statements included in our 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2021.

 

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS.

 

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

All financial statements required by this Item are presented beginning on Page F-20, and are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

 

None.

 

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer (together, the “Certifying Officers”), we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based on the foregoing, our Certifying Officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period covered by this Report.

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Certifying Officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Management’s Report on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a- 15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act, as amended. Management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013 Framework). Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our consolidated financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of our company,

(2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors, and

(3) provide reasonable assurance regarding the prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect errors or misstatements in our consolidated financial statements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness in future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree or compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting on December 31, 2022. Based on our assessments, management determined that we did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, due to the material weakness in our internal controls due to inadequate segregation of duties within account processes due to limited personnel and insufficient written policies and procedures for accounting, IT, and financial reporting and record keeping.

 

Management intends to implement remediation steps to improve our internal controls due to inadequate segregation of duties within account processes due to limited personnel and insufficient written policies and procedures for accounting, IT, and financial reporting and record keeping. We plan to further improve this process by enhancing the size and composition of our board upon the closing of the business identifying third-party professionals with whom to consult regarding complex accounting applications and consideration of additional staff with the requisite experience and training to supplement existing accounting professionals and implemented additional layers of reviews in the internal controls and financial reporting process.

 

This Report does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm due to our status as an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to affect, our internal control over financial reporting materially.

 

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.

 

None.

 

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PART III.

 

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.

 

Name  Age  Position
Mitch Eaglstein  40  President/CEO/Director
Imran Firoz  51  CFO/Secretary/Director
Brian Platt  44  CTO
Jonathan Baumgart  40  Director
Gope S. Kundnani  66  Director

 

Directors serve until the next annual meeting; their successors are elected and qualified. Officers are appointed to serve for one year until the board of directors meeting following the stockholders’ annual meeting until the Directors’ successors have been elected and qualified.

 

Mitchell Eaglstein, Co-Founder, President, CEO, and Director

 

From January 2016 to date, Mr. Eaglstein has been the Company’s Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Director. Mr. Eaglstein is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Company’s long-term strategy, primarily focusing on enhancing shareholder value. Mr. Eaglstein ensures the Company has the necessary organizational and technology infrastructure and is responsible for deploying Capex and approving budgets.

 

Mr. Eaglstein has extensive executive-level experience managing FX brokerage and FinTech software companies. Further, Mr. Eaglstein has participated in several panel discussions as a distinguished industry expert in various forex-related conferences and tradeshows.

 

From June 2014 to February 2016, Mr. Eaglstein, a managing member of MMI Advisors LLC, worked as the Director, Business Development at Fortress Capital Investments, UAE (“Fortress”). He led Fortress to $20 million in trading revenue within one year from the start-up date. Under his leadership, Fortress achieved over $70 billion in monthly trading volume within one (1) year and reached the top twenty (20) forex brokers by volume. Mr. Eaglstein assembled and led a global team with offices in the Middle East, North America, Russia, and Asia to achieve positive cash flow results within two (2) months of product launch.

 

From June 2011 to May 2014, Mr. Eaglstein started his career as a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at Boston Technologies (“BT”). BT promoted him to Managing Director, a pioneer in MT4 bridge technology for the retail forex market. He was instrumental in increasing Boston Technologies’ revenue from five (5) million to twenty (20) million, making it the 143rd fastest-growing company in America by Inc. 500 ranking.

 

From March 2009 to May 2011, Mr. Eaglstein led FXCM Systems, LLC, as its Chief Information Officer. He successfully provided white label and software development solutions to FXCM and on behalf of FXCM, one of the largest forex broker-dealers in the world. From January 2007 to March 2011, he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer for Avalon Capital Holdings Corporation. He developed, marketed, and distributed high-performance proprietary trading software for financial companies engaged in online forex trading. From January 2007 to Feb 2009, Mr. Eaglstein was the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Traders Development COO Traders Development, LLC, a financial software company based in Irvine, California. Early in his career, Mr. Eaglstein co-founded Campus Universe, an online consignment shop for students to buy and sell textbooks from each other via a fully automated e-commerce website that won the Golden Web Award.

 

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Imran Firoz, Co-Founder, CFO, and Director

 

From January 2016 to date, Mr. Firoz has been the Company’s Co-Founder, Chief Financial Officer, and Director. Mr. Firoz is responsible for strategic planning and corporate development, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), financial restructuring, and risk management. He has guided due diligence efforts, implemented financial controls, practiced compliance guidelines, and planned disaster recovery strategies. From December 2011 to May 2015, Mr. Firoz was the CEO and Director of Scoobeez Global, Inc. (“Scoobeez”). From May 2015 to March 2017, Mr. Firoz worked as the CFO and Director of Scoobeez. He was instrumental in acquiring, developing, and growing Scoobeez, an on-demand messenger, delivery, and courier company. Scoobeez increased its revenue from under $500,000 to $27 million. From January 2019 to the present, Mr. Firoz has owned Spark Capital Investments, LLC, which assists small-sized private and public companies by providing management consulting services.

 

From February 2014 to December 2019, Mr. Firoz worked as the Managing Director of Match-Trade Technologies LLC, a financial technology company. From July 2007 to March 2017, Mr. Firoz was a Managing Partner of Marque 3 LLC, a management consulting company based in Pasadena, California. He has served as a management consultant/adviser to senior executives of several companies.

 

Mr. Firoz was the Chief Financial Officer of Master Capital Group Corp. from November 2004 until May 2007. He provided financial oversight to the accounting and finance department and advised the Board of Directors on the financial implications of business activities. In January 2002, Mr. Firoz served as Associate, Investment Banking for National Bank Financial, Canada (“NBF”) on numerous transactions, including a key M&A advisory team Franco-Nevada member on the $10 billion three-way mega gold merger of Newmont-Normandy-Franco-Nevada. During the same period, he was a member of NBF’s investment banking team that advised the Treasurer of Hydro One on the restructuring and selling of Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation debt of $2.9 billion in the Canadian public debt markets.

 

Mr. Firoz started his career as a Chemical Engineer with Tata Chemicals Limited from December 1994 until September 1997. He led several cross-functional teams to manage commissioning activities, plant operations, and other technical projects for Ammonia Plant. From October 1997 to July 1999, Mr. Firoz worked as a Senior Process Engineer with Saudi Methanol Company, a Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) subsidiary. He was responsible for technical services and improving plant safety management. Mr. Firoz received his MBA in April 2001 from the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, Canada. Mr. Firoz graduated in July 1993 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) from Aligarh University, India. Mr. Firoz has been a Certified Financial Risk Manager from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), New Jersey, since January 2003.

 

Brian Platt, Chief Technology Officer

 

Mr. Platt joined the Company in May 2016. Mr. Platt has over ten (10) years of experience in the forex industry, managing complex technology and business operations. His expertise includes advanced technical knowledge of databases, programming, product development lifecycles, and a clear understanding of business needs. Mr. Platt’s passion is combining this business and technological know-how to ensure the best products, client satisfaction, and optimization of human resources.

 

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Mr. Platt was the head of technology at the prime brokerage division of Fortress Capital Investments, UAE (“Fortress”), from June 2014 to January 2016. He was instrumental in starting a forex broker from the ground up, introducing the trading platform, connecting liquidity, add-on services such as money management PAMM systems, and compliance reporting.

 

From May 2011 to February 2014, Mr. Platt was the Director of Risk Management and Operations Research at Boston Technologies. His accomplishments include developing advanced procedures to eliminate trade risk, streamlining accounting operations, revamping client reporting, integrating new revenue streams, and providing comprehensive analytics.

 

Before joining Boston Technologies, Mr. Platt managed the Operations Research department at CMS Forex from March 2006 through May 2011. He coordinated all business intelligence efforts, identified and automated manual operations, and facilitated new business initiatives in this role. Mr. Platt organized the operational elements of CMS Forex’s sale to Gain Capital and revamped it to utilize existing resources as a profitable self-sufficient IB business. Mr. Platt holds a degree in Information Systems from Yeshiva University. He has computer science training from New York University and Oracle DBA training from Farleigh Dickenson University.

 

Jonathan Baumgart, Director

 

Mr. Baumgart has been a non-executive director of the Company since June 2021. Mr. Baumgart is considered independent under NYSE and NASDAQ listing standards. The Company compensates Mr. Baumgart for his services on the Board in cash and stock-based equity. He founded Atomiq Consulting (“Atomiq”) and has been its Chief Executive Officer since May 2014. Atomiq specializes in the retail forex industry and the trading of other high-growth financial assets. In February 2015, Mr. Baumgart co-founded Money Matter, a boutique financial investments services firm based in Krakow, Poland. Between September 2010 and March 2014, Mr. Baumgart was the Director of Training at Boston Technologies, a technology, market maker, high-frequency trading, and inter-broker broker-dealer in the retail forex, precious metals, and other over-the-counter financial securities. In 2004, Mr. Baumgart completed his International Affairs & Economics undergraduate degree from the Whittemore School of Business and Economics, University of New Hampshire, Durham.

 

Gope S. Kundnani, Director

 

On September 30, 2022, the Company appointed Gope S. Kundnani as the Director of the Company. Upon the appointment of Mr. Kundnani, the Company currently has four Board of Directors. Mr. Kundnani is a seasoned entrepreneur with several decades of experience building successful businesses in the United States, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. From May 2018 to the present, Mr. Kundnani was the founder and current Director of Alchemy Prime Markets, a financial brokerage services company regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). From December 2018 to the present, Mr. Kundnani founded and is the Director of Blackthorn Finance Limited, an authorized payments financial services company regulated by the FCA. From May 2004 to April 2008, Mr. Kundnani was the Director of Tristar Group, responsible for investing and acquiring small retail businesses in the Texas region. From February 1999 to the present, Mr. Kundnani has been a partner and CEO of Flexo Pack, a polyethylene product manufacturer with a global customer base. Mr. Kundnani holds an undergraduate business degree from Mulund College of Commerce, Mumbai, India.

 

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Term of Office

 

All directors serve until the next annual meeting; their successors are elected and qualified. Officers are appointed to serve for one year until the board of directors’ meeting following the stockholders’ annual meeting until the Directors’ successors have been elected and qualified.

 

Director of Independence

 

Our board of directors is currently composed of four (4) members, out of which three (3) directors are executive directors and who do not qualify as independent directors by the published listing requirements of the NASDAQ Global Market (the Company has no plans to list on the NASDAQ Global Market). The third non-executive director is an independent director. The NASDAQ independence definition includes a series of objective tests, such as that the director is not, and has not been for at least three (3) years, one of our employees and that neither the director nor any of his family members have engaged in various types of business dealings with us. Also, our board of directors has not made a subjective determination as to our director that no relationships exist, which, in the opinion of our board of directors, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. However, the NASDAQ rules require such subjective determination. Had our board of directors made these determinations, they would have reviewed and discussed the information provided by directors and us concerning our director’s business and personal activities and relationships as they may relate to us and our management.

 

Audit Committee and Conflicts of Interest

 

Since we do not have an audit or compensation committee comprised of independent directors, the functions that such committees would have performed are performed by our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has not established an audit committee and does not have an audit committee financial expert, nor has the Board of Directors established a nominating committee. The Board believes such committees are unnecessary since the Company is an early start-up company with only three (3) directors. To date, such directors have been performing the functions of such committees. Thus, there is a potential conflict of interest in that our three (3) directors and officers have the authority to determine issues concerning management compensation, nominations, and audit issues that may affect management decisions.

 

There are no family relationships among our directors or officers other than as described above. We are unaware of any other conflicts of interest with our executive officers or directors.

 

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

 

No director, person nominated to become a director, executive officer, promoter, or control person of our Company has, during the last ten (10) years: (i) been convicted in or is currently subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses); (ii) been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of the such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to any federal or state securities or banking or commodities laws including, without limitation, in any way limiting involvement in any business activity, or finding any violation to such law, nor (iii) any bankruptcy petition been filed by or against the business of which such person was an executive officer or a general partner, whether at the time of the bankruptcy or for the two (2) years prior thereto.

 

Stockholder Communications with the Board Of Directors

 

We have not implemented a formal policy or procedure by which our stockholders can communicate directly with our board of directors. Nevertheless, every effort will be made to ensure that the board hears the views of stockholders of directors and that the appropriate responses are provided to stockholders promptly. Our board of directors will continue to monitor whether it would be appropriate to adopt such a process during the upcoming year.

 

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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

The following table sets forth all compensation for the last two fiscal years awarded to, earned by, or paid to our chief executive officer and our only other compensated executive officer serving in the previous completed fiscal year (collectively, the “Named Executives”):

 

                Stock     Option    

Non-Equity

Incentive

Plan

   

Nonqualified

Deferred

    All Other      

Name and

Principal Position

  Year    

Salary(3)

($)

   

Bonus

($)

   

Awards

($)

   

Awards

($)

   

Compensation

($)

   

Compensation

($)

   

Compensation

($)

   

Total

($)

 
Mitch Eaglstein, CEO (1)   2022       144,000       -0-       83,000       -0-                   -0-                    -0-                    -0-       227,000  
    2021       144,000       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       144,000  
Imran Firoz, CFO (2)   2022       144,000       -0-       83,000       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       227,000  
    2021       144,000       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       144,000  
Brian Platt, CTO (3)   2022       60,000       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       60,000  
    2021       60,000       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       -0-       60,000  

 

(1) Appointed CEO, President, and Director on January 21, 2016. The Company issued 30,000,000 common stock on January 21, 2016, and 2,600,000 preferred stock on March 24, 2017, at par value as the founder in consideration of services rendered to the Company.

 

(2) Appointed Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Director on January 21, 2016. The Company issued 5,310,000 common stock on January 21, 2016, and 400,000 preferred stock on March 24, 2017, at par value as the founder in consideration of services rendered to the Company.

 

(3) On March 15, 2016, the Company issued 500,000 restricted common shares to Platt for services valued at $25,000.

 

The Company gave all salary compensation to key executives as independent contractors, where Eaglstein, Firoz, and Platt commit one hundred percent (100%) of their time to the Company. The Company has not formalized performance bonuses and other incentive plans. Each executive is paid every month at the beginning of the month. From September 2018 to September 30, 2020, the Company is paying a monthly compensation of $5,000 to its CEO and CFO, respectively, with increases each succeeding year should the agreement be approved annually. Effective October 1, 2020, the Company pays $12,000 monthly to its CEO and CFO.

 

Messrs: Eaglstein, Firoz, and Platt are independent contractors performing as the CEO, CFO, CTO, and COO, respectively. The Company intends to convert all such officers to employee status during the second quarter of 2021. The Company has not issued any bonuses or option awards to its officers. The Company intends to provide these incentives to meet specific sales criteria, reviewed quarterly and annually.

 

On December 12, 2022, the Board of Directors issued 10,000,000 common stock valued at $83,000 each to Eaglstein and Firoz for services rendered concerning the acquisition of NSFX Ltd and integration of AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd.

 

Stock Option Grants

 

We had no outstanding equity awards as of the end of the fiscal period ended December 31, 2022, or through the date of filing this report.

 

Employment Agreements

 

The Company is not a party to any employment agreement and has no compensation agreement with any officer or director.

 

Director Compensation

 

The Company issued Jonathan Baumgart, non-executive director, 100,000 common stock valued at $21,000 in June 2021 upon his appointment to the Board.

 

The Company issued Gope S. Kundnani, director, 5,000,000 common stock valued at $60,000 in September 2022 upon his appointment to the Board.

 

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ITEM 12: SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

The following table lists, as of December 31, 2022, the number of shares of common and Series A Preferred Stock of our Company that are beneficially owned by (i) each person or entity is known to our Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding common stock; (ii) each officer and director of our Company; and (iii) all sole officer and director as a group. Information relating to beneficial ownership of the common stock by our principal shareholders and management is based upon each person’s information using “beneficial ownership” concepts under the Securities and Exchange Commission rules. Under these rules, a person is deemed to be a beneficial owner of a security if that person has or shares voting power, which includes the power to vote or direct the voting of the security, or investment power, which consists of the power to vote or direct the voting of the security. The person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any security of which that person has a right to acquire beneficial ownership within sixty (60) days. Under the Securities and Exchange Commission rules, more than one person may be deemed a beneficial owner of the same securities, and a person may be deemed a beneficial owner of securities as to which they may not have any beneficial financial interest. Except as noted below, each person has sole voting and investment power.

 

The percentages below are calculated based on 211,275,550 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding for the fiscal year of December 31, 2022.

 

Name and Address(1) 

Title of

Class

  

Number of Shares

Beneficially Owned

  

Percent of

Class

 
Mitch Eaglstein   Common    30,768,105    14.56%
Imran Firoz   Common    24,310,000    11.50%
Brian Platt   Common    500,000    0.24%
Jonathan Baumgart   Common    100,000    0.05%
Gope S. Kundnani (2)   Common    35,000,000    16.57%
FRH Group Corporation (3)   Common    33,600,000    15.90%
Officers and Directors as a group (4 persons)   Common    35,678,105    16.89%

 

Name and Address(1) 

Title of

Class (4)

 

Number of Shares

Beneficially Owned

  

Percent of

Class

 
Mitch Eaglstein  Series A Preferred   2,600,000    65.00%
Imran Firoz  Series A Preferred   400,000    10.00%
Felix R. Hong (3)  Series A Preferred   1,000,000    25.00%
Officers and Directors as a group (2 persons)  Series A Preferred   3,000,000    75.00%

 

In the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, the Company collectively issued 30,000,000 and 5,310,000 common shares at par value to Mitchell Eaglstein and Imran Firoz, respectively, as the founders in consideration of services rendered to the Company. Further, the Company agreed to issue 2,600,000, 400,000, and 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock to Mitchell Eaglstein, Imran Firoz, and FRH Group, respectively, as the founders in consideration of services rendered to the Company.

 

(1) Addresses for all officers and directors are 200 Spectrum Drive, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92618.

 

(2) Gope S. Kundnani owns 35,000,000 common stock of the Company personally and through Alchemy Prime Limited.

 

(3) On February 22, 2021, the Company entered into an Assignment of Debt Agreement (the “Agreement”) with FRH and FRH Group Corporation. The Company eliminated all four FRH Group convertible notes, including interest, of $1,256,908, in return for the issuance of 12,569,080 of unregistered common stock of the Company (the “Shares”) to FRH. Following the Agreement, FRH assigned the Shares to FRH Group Corporation, also owned by Mr. Hong.

 

(4) Series A Preferred stock is entitled to fifty (50) non-cumulative votes per share on all matters presented to stockholders for action. As a result, 4,000,000 Series A Preferred Shares represent a 48.63% voting percentage on a fully diluted vote per share basis.

 

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

In April 2016, the Company established its wholly-owned subsidiary – FRH Prime Ltd. (“FRH Prime”), incorporated under section 14 of Bermuda’s Companies Act 1981. In January 2017, FRH Prime established its wholly-owned subsidiary – FXClients Limited (“FXClients”), under the United Kingdom Companies Act. The Company established FRH Prime and FXClients to conduct financial technology service activities. The Company established FRH Prime and FXClients to conduct financial technology service activities. At present, both companies have ceased to exist.

 

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, FRH Prime has generated volume rebates of $0 and $1,861 from the Condor Risk Management Back Office Platform. The Company has included rebates in revenue in the consolidated income statements.

 

Between February 22, 2016, and April 24, 2017, the Company borrowed $1,000,000 from FRH Group, a founder and principal shareholder (“FRH Group”). The Company executed Convertible Promissory Notes due between April 24, 2019, and June 30, 2019. The Notes are convertible into common stock initially at $0.10 per share but may be discounted under certain circumstances, but in no event will the conversion price be less than $0.05 per share. The Notes carry an interest rate of 6% per annum, which is due and payable at maturity.

 

Between March 15 and 21, 2017, subject to the terms and conditions of the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares to Susan Eaglstein and 400,000 shares to Brent Eaglstein at $0.05 per share, a cumulative cash amount of $70,000. Ms. Eaglstein and Mr. Eaglstein are the Mother and Brother, respectively, of Mitchell Eaglstein, the Company’s CEO and Director.

 

On February 22, 2021, the Company entered into an Assignment of Debt Agreement (the “Agreement”) with FRH and FRH Group Corporation. The Company eliminated all four FRH Group convertible notes, including interest, of $1,256,908, in return for the issuance of 12,569,080 of unregistered common stock of the Company (the “Shares”) to FRH. Following the Agreement, FRH assigned the Shares to FRH Group Corporation, also owned by Mr. Hong.

 

In September 2022, the Company issued 30,000,000 common stock for cash consideration of $300,000 for Alchemy Prime Limited (APL) and appointed Gope S. Kundnani as the director of the Company. As director’s compensation, the Company issued 5,000,000 valued at $60,000. Mr. Kundnani is the director and owner of APL.

 

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

 

Farber Hass Hurley LLP (‘FHH’) was our registered independent public registered accounting firm until July 2021. There have not been any changes in or disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure or any other matter. In July 2021, the Company appointed BF Borgers CPA PC (“BFB”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, to perform independent audit services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. BFB has been conducting our quarterly reviews and annual audit for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022.

 

Audit Fees

 

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company paid $1,000 and $34,250, respectively, to FHH.

 

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company paid $100,700 and $10,800, respectively, to BFB. The payment for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, includes $35,000 for auditing the financial statements of ADS for the period ending June 30, 2021, and 2020.

 

The fees include auditing our annual financial statements for 2022 and 2021 and reviewing Forms 10-Q, or services generally provided by the accountant concerning statutory and regulatory filings for the fiscal year.

 

Board of Directors Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

Our Board of Directors’ policy is to pre-approve all our independent registered public accounting firm’s services. For fiscal 2021, our Board of Directors pre-approved 100% of our independent registered public accounting firm’s services. These services include audit services. Our independent registered public accounting firm must periodically report to our Board of Directors regarding the extent of services offered by our independent registered public accounting firm by this pre-approval policy. Our Board of Directors may also delegate pre-approval authority to one or more members. Such member(s) must report any pre-approval to our Board of Directors at the next meeting.

 

Audit-Related Fees

 

We incurred neither fees nor expenses for 2022 for professional services rendered by FHH and BFB for audit-related fees other than those disclosed above under the caption “Audit Fees.”

 

Tax Fees

 

We incurred neither fees nor expenses for 2021 for professional services rendered by FHH and BFB for tax compliance, tax advice, or tax planning other than the fees disclosed above under the caption “Audit Fees.”

 

Other Fees

 

We incurred no other fees or expenses for 2021 for any other products or professional services rendered by FHH and BFB other than as described above.

 

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PART IV

 

ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

 

(a) Financial Statements

 

  Pages
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB: ID 5041) F-2
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 F-3
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 F-4
   
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 F-5
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 F-6
   
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements F-7

 

ITEM 16. EXHIBITS.

 

Exhibit   Item
     
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
101.INS*   Inline XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
     
101.CAL*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
     
101.DEF*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
     
101.LAB*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
     
101.PRE*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
     
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  FDCTECH, INC.
   
Date: May 5, 2023 /s/ Mitchell Eaglstein
 

Mitchell Eaglstein, President and CEO

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

Date: May 5, 2023 /s/ Imran Firoz
 

Imran Firoz, CFO

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

SIGNATURE   TITLE   DATE
         
/s/ Mitchell Eaglstein   President, Chief Executive Officer (Principal   May 5, 2023
Mitchell Eaglstein   Executive Officer)    
         
/s/ Imran Firoz   Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and   May 5, 2023
Imran Firoz   Accounting Officer)    

 

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FDCTECH, INC.

 

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

  Pages
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 5041) F-2
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 F-3
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 F-4
   
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 F-5
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 F-6
   
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements F-7

 

 F-1

 

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the shareholders and the board of directors of FDCTech, Inc.

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of FDCTech, Inc. as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

 

Substantial Doubt about the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a significant accumulated deficit. In addition, the Company continues to experience negative cash flows from operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 3. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

/S/ BF Borgers CPA PC

 

BF Borgers CPA PC (PCAOB ID 5041)

 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2021

Lakewood, CO

April 17, 2023

 

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FDCTECH, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

  

December 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
Assets          
Current assets:          
Cash  $264,829   $93,546 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $137,371 and $117,487, respectively   65,583    21,153 
Other current assets   435,814    494,470 
OID promissory note   55,000    - 
Total Current assets   821,226    609,169 
Capitalized software, net   761,642    650,862 
Acquired tangible assets   38,059    46,024 
Acquired intangible assets   2,646,615    2,559,739 
Other assets – non-current   -    22,500 
Total assets  $4,267,542   $3,888,293 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $429,500   $445,215 
Line of credit   47,369    39,246 
Payroll tax payable   204,828    165,108 
Related-party advances   -    81,000 
Promissory note   550,000    - 
Cares act- paycheck protection program advance   40,139    46,393 
Other current liabilities   99,488    31,339 
Total Current liabilities   1,371,324    808,301 
SBA loan – non-current   131,194    139,699 
Cares act- paycheck protection program advance – non-current   -    4,239 
Accrued interest – non-current   14,704    9,224 
Total liabilities   1,517,222    961,464 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)   -    - 
Stockholders’ Deficit:          
Preferred stock, par value $0.0001, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 4,000,000 issued and outstanding, as of December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021   400    400 
Common stock, par value $0.0001, 250,000,000 shares authorized; 211,275,550 and 141,811,264 shares issued and outstanding, as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021   21,127    14,181 
Additional paid-in capital   5,725,530    4,841,545 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   (6,169)   - 
Accumulated deficit   (4,335,053)   (3,230,679)
Total FDCTech, Inc. stockholders’ equity (deficit)   1,405,835    1,625,448 
Noncontrolling interest   1,344,485    1,301,382 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit  $4,267,542   $3,888,293 

 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements.

 

 F-3

 

 

FDCTECH, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

         
   Year Ended 
  

December 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
Revenues          
Technology & software   626,000    301,648 
Wealth management   5,827,732    156,013 
Total revenue  $6,453,732   $457,661 
Cost of sales          
Technology & software   159,051    274,462 
Wealth management   5,275,741    140,922 
Total cost of sales   5,434,792    419,884 
Gross Profit  $1,018,940    42,277)
Operating expenses:          
General and administrative   1,679,121    1,127,503 
Sales and marketing   382,864    648,833 
Total operating expenses   2,061,985    1,776,337 
Operating loss   (1,043,045)   (1,734,059)
Other income (expense):          
Other interest expense   (61,533)   (11,564)
Other income (expense)   204    8,929 
Total other income (expense)   (61,329)   (2,635)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes   (1,104,374)   (1,736,695)
Provision for income taxes   -    - 
Net loss  $(1,104,374)  $(1,736,695)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   (1,360)   3,202 
Net income attributable to FDCTech’s shareholders   (1,103,014)   (1,739,897)
Net loss per common share, basic and diluted  $0.01   $(0.02)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding basic and diluted   158,048,019    86,063,490 

 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements.

 

 F-4

 

 

FDCTECH, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

                             
   Preferred stock   Common stock   Paid-in   Accumulated   Total Stockholders’ 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit   Deficit 
December 31, 2020   4,000,000   $400    141,811,264   $6,887   $448,653   $(1,493,984)  $(1,038,044)
December 31, 2021                  -                
Common shares issued for services valued at $0.27 per share   -    -    2,300,000    230    620,770    -    621,000 
                                    
Common shares issued for FRH Group note conversion at $0.10 per share   -    -    12,569,080    1,257    1,255,651    -    1,256,908 
Common shares issued for services valued at $0.20 per share   -    -    1,750,000    175    349,825    -    350,000 
                                    
Common shares issued for services valued at $0.25 per share   -    -    1,750,000    175    437,325    -    437,500 
Common shares issued for services valued at $0.21 per share   -    -    100,000    10    20,990    -    21,000 
Common shares issued for services valued at $0.22 per share   -    -    100,000    10    21,990    -    22,000 
Common shares issued for services valued at $0.18 per share   -    -    545,852    55    98,198    -    98,253 
Common shares issued for cash valued at $0.10 per share   -    -    2,000,000    200    199,800    -    200,000 
Common shares issued for financing cost valued at $0.12 per share   -    -    670,000    67    80,333    -    80,400 
Common shares cancelled for services valued at $0.25 per share   -    -    (1,750,000)   (175)   (437,325)   -    (437,500)
Common shares issued for services valued at $0.11 per share   -    -    1,500,000    150    164,100    -    164,250 
Common shares issued for cash valued at $0.10 per share   -    -    250,000    25    25,275    -    25,300 
Common shares issued for cash valued at $0.07 per share   -    -    500,000    50    37,025    -    37,075 
Common shares issued for acquisition valued at $0.03 per share   -    -    45,000,000    4,500    1,350,000    -    1,354,500 
Common shares issued for services valued at $0.03 per share   -    -    5,650,000    565    168,935    -    169,500 
Net loss   -    -    -    -    -    (1,736,695)   (1,736,695)
Balance, December 31, 2021   4,000,000   $400    141,811,264   $14,181   $4,841,546   $(3,230,679)  $1,625,448 
Common shares issued for cash valued at $0.0625 per share   -    -    500,000    50    31,200    -    31,250 
Common shares issued for services valued at $0.0625 per share   -    -    1,500,000    150    93,600    -    93,750 
Common shares issued for cash valued at $0.05 per share   -    -    500,000    50    24,950    -    25,000 
Common shares issued for cash valued at $0.0408 per share   -    -    500,000    50    20,335    -    20,385 
Common shares issued for financing cost valued at $0.0323 per share   -    -    2,214,286    221    71,300    -    71,521 
Common shares issued for cash valued at $0.0356 per share   -    -    500,000    50    17,750    -    17,800 
Common shares issued for cash valued at $0.0395 per share   -    -    500,000    50    19,700    -    19,750 
Common shares issued for services valued at $0.0379 per share   -    -    250,000    25    9,450    -    9,475 
Forex gain (loss) on consolidation   -    -    -    -    -    (6,169)   (6,169)
Common shares issued for cash valued at $0.010 per share   -    -    30,000,000    3,000    297,000    -    300,000 
Common shares issued for services valued at $0.012 per share   -    -    5,000,000    500    59,500    -    60,000 
Common shares issued for services valued at $0.0083 per share   -    -    20,000,000    2,000   164,000    -    166,000 
Common shares issued for services valued at $0.0095 per share   -    -    8,000,000    800    75,200    -    76,000 
Net loss   -    -    -    -    -    (1,104,374)   (1,104,374)
Balance, December 31, 2022   4,000,000   $400    211,275,550   $21,127   $5,725,530   $(4,335,053)  $1,405,835 

 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements

 

 F-5

 

 

FDCTECH, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

         
   Year Ended 
  

December 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
Net income (loss)  $(1,104,374)  $(1,736,695)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Software depreciation and amortization   159,051    274,462 
Common stock issued for services   476,746    1,526,404 
Accounts receivable allowance   19,884    21,526 
Subscription receivable   -    (200,000)
Acquired tangible assets   7,965   (46,024)
Acquired intangible assets   (86,876)   (2,559,739)
Change in assets and liabilities:          
Gross accounts receivable   (64,314)   (26,138)
Accounts payable   (15,715)   328,715 
OID of the promissory note   (55,000)   - 
Other current liabilities   68,149    31,339 
Other current assets   81,156   (289,092)
Accrued interest   5,480    5,368 
Increase in accrued payroll tax   39,720    39,721 
Net cash used in operating activities  $(468,129)  $(2,630,152)
Investing Activities:          
Capitalized software   (269,831)   (293,000)
Stock issued for acquisition   -    1,354,500 
Net cash used in investing activities  $(269,831)  $1,061,500 
Financing Activities:          
Borrowing from (payments to) line of credit   8,123    175 
Proceeds from promissory note   550,000    - 
Net proceeds from SBA and PPP loan   (18,999)   (5,201)
Net proceeds from common stock   414,185    262,374 
Related party advances   (81,000)   81,000 
Noncontrolling interest   43,103    1,301,382 
Forex gain (loss) on consolidation   (6,169)   - 
Net cash provided by financing activities  $909,243   $1,639,731 
Net increase in cash   171,283    71,079 
Cash at beginning of the period   93,546    22,467 
Cash at end of the period  $264,829   $93,546 
Cash paid for income taxes  $-   $- 
Cash paid for interest  $-   $- 

 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements.

 

 F-6

 

 

FDCTECH, INC. – NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

Under Delaware laws, the founders incorporated the Company as Forex Development Corporation on January 21, 2016. On February 27, 2018, the Company changed its name to FDCTech, Inc. The name change reflects the Company’s commitment to expanding its products and services in the FX and cryptocurrency markets for OTC brokers. The Company provides innovative and cost-efficient financial technology (‘fintech’) and business solutions to OTC Online Brokerages and cryptocurrency businesses (“customers”).

 

The Company intends to build a diversified global financial services company driven by proprietary Condor trading technologies, complementary regulatory licenses, and a proven executive team. The Company plans to acquire, integrate, transform, and scale legacy financial service companies. The Company believes its proprietary technology and software development capabilities allow legacy financial services companies immediate exposure to –forex, stocks, ETFs, commodities, crypto, social/copy trading, and other high-growth fintech markets.

 

From December 2021 onwards, the Company expects to grow from its acquisition strategy, specializing in buying and integrating small to mid-size legacy financial services companies. The Company intends to build a diversified global software-driven financial services company. The Company plans to acquire, integrate, transform, and scale legacy financial service companies. The Company replaces conventional legacy software infrastructure with its regulatory-grade proprietary Condor trading technologies, intending to improve end-user experience, increase client retention, and realize cost synergies.

 

On December 22, 2021, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) with AD Financial Services Pty Ltd ACN 628 331 117 of Level 38/71 Eagle St, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4000 (“ADFP” or “Target”). According to the Agreement, the Company acquired 51% of ADFP’s issued and outstanding shares of capital stock in exchange for 45,000,000 (the “Consideration”) newly issued “restricted” common shares. The operating and licensed entity of ADFP is AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd. ADFP owns one hundred percent (100%) equity interest in AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd (“ADS”). As a result, the Company is 51% owner of ADS. The Company closed the acquisition on December 22, 2021, and combined the financial statements of ADS in its annual report, 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 28, 2022.

 

On December 31, 2022, the Company announced the sales purchase agreement (“Agreement”) under which the Company acquired a 50.10% equity interest in New Star Capital Trading Ltd., a British Virgin Island company (“New Star”) and its operating subsidiary NSFX Ltd (“NSFX”). NSFX is an online trading brokerage firm regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The Company will assume a business acquisition loan liability of $350,000 to purchase the controlling interest in NSFX. The Company amended the Agreement to February 28, 2023, to comply with the BVI Companies Act requirement for the change of ownership. The Company expects to consolidate the fair value of NSFX’s assets and liabilities on or after February 28, 2023 but no later than June 30, 2023.

 

NSFX is authorized to deal with its account (market maker) as a Category 3 licensed entity by the MFSA, receive and transmit orders for retail and professional clients, and hold and control clients’ money and assets. NSFX trading platform services in the English, French, German, Italian, and Arabic-speaking markets, whereby customers can trade in currency, commodity, equity, and cryptocurrency-linked derivatives in real time.

 

On July 19, 2022, the Company signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire fifty-one percent (51%) equity interest in CIM Securities, LLC (“CIM Securities”), a FINRA and SIPC member firm. On September 30, 2022, the Company signed a definitive agreement pending regulatory approval, paid a $20,000 non-refundable deposit, and transferred $180,000 to the escrow account to complete the transaction. The Company filed the CMA form with FINRA in February 2023. Once the Company receives approval from FINRA and pays the balance of $180,000, it will start consolidating income statements and balance sheets as it holds the controlling interest in CIM Securities.

 

Currently, we have three primary business segments, (1) Wealth Management, (2) Technology and Software Development, and (3) Margin Brokerage Business. The Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the US Brokerage business pending regulatory approval.

 

Wealth Management – AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd.

 

AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd. (ADS) is an Australian-regulated wealth management company with 20 offices, 28 advisors, and $530+ million in funds under advice. ADS provides licensing solutions for financial advisers & accountants in Australia. ADS offers financial planners different licensing, compliance, and education solutions to meet their practice’s specific needs. ADS’ revenues, cost of sales, and gross profits for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, were $5,827,732, $5,275,741, and $551,991, respectively.

 

 F-7

 

 

Technology & Software Development – Condor Trading Technology

 

The Company has three sources of revenue.

 

 

Technology Solutions – The Company licenses its proprietary and sometimes resells third-party technologies to customers. Our proprietary technology includes but is not limited to Condor Risk Management Back Office (“Condor Risk Management”), Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform (previously known as Condor FX Pro Trading Terminal), Condor Pricing Engine, Crypto Web Trader Platform, and other cryptocurrency-related solutions.

 

  Customized Software Development – The Company develops software for Customers with unique requirements outlined in the Software Development Agreement (“Agreement”).
     
  Consulting Services – The Company’s turnkey business solutions - Start-Your-Own-Brokerage (“SYOB”), Start-Your-Own-Prime Brokerage (“SYOPB”), Start-Your-Own-Crypto Exchange (“SYOC”), FX/OTC liquidity solutions, and lead generations.

 

The Company has completed the Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform, previously known as the Condor FX Trading Platform. The Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform is a regulatory-grade trading platform targeted at day traders and retail investors. The industry characterized such platforms by their ease of use and helpful features, such as the simplified front-end (user interface/user experience), back-end (reporting system), news feeds, and charting system. The Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform includes risk management (dealing desk, alert system, margin calls, etc.), a pricing engine (best bid/ask), and connectivity to multiple liquidity providers or market makers. We have tailored the Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform to markets such as forex, stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and other financial products.

 

The Company released, marketed, and distributed its Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform in the second quarter of the fiscal year, December 31, 2019. The Company has developed the Condor Back Office API to integrate third-party CRM and banking systems into Condor Back Office.

 

The Company has ten (10) licensing agreements for its Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform. The Company continuously negotiates additional licensing agreements with several retail online brokers to use the Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform. Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform is available in desktop, web, and mobile versions.

 

The Company’s upgraded Condor Back Office (Risk Management) meets various jurisdictions’ regulatory requirements. Condor Back Office meets the directives under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II/MiFIR), legislation by European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) implemented across the European Union on January 3, 2018.

 

 F-8

 

 

The Company is developing the Condor Investing & Trading App, a simplified trading platform for traders with varied experiences in trading stocks, ETFs, and other financial markets from their mobile phones. The Company expects to commercialize the Condor Investing & Trading App by the end of the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.

 

The Company had developed NFT Marketplace, a decentralized NFT marketplace, a multichain platform with a lazy minting option to reduce and limit unnecessary blockchain usage fees, also known as gas fees. The Company has no plans to commercialize the NFT Marketplace in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, as the market for NFT has slowed considerably.

 

The Company and its subsidiary, ADS, intend to develop a digital wealth management company, initially including a Robo Advice Platform catering to Australia’s wealth management industry. The Company expects to commercialize the Robo Advice Platform by the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.

 

The consolidated revenues, cost of sales, and gross profits for Technology and Software Development for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, were $626,000, $159,051, and $466,949, respectively.

 

Subsidiaries of the Company

 

ADS is an Australian-regulated wealth management company with 20 offices, 28 advisors, and $530+ million funds under advice.

 

On December 31, 2022, the Company announced the sales purchase agreement (“Agreement”) under which the Company acquired a 50.10% equity interest in New Star Capital Trading Ltd., a British Virgin Island company (“New Star”) and its operating subsidiary NSFX Ltd (“NSFX”). NSFX is an online trading brokerage firm regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The Company amended the Agreement to February 28, 2023, to comply with the BVI Companies Act requirement for the change of ownership. The Company expects to consolidate the fair value of NSFX’s assets and liabilities on or after February 28, 2023 but no later than June 30, 2023.

 

On July 19, 2022, the Company signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire fifty-one percent (51%) equity interest in CIM Securities, LLC (“CIM Securities”), a FINRA and SIPC member firm. On September 30, 2022, the Company signed a definitive agreement pending regulatory approval, paid a $20,000 non-refundable deposit, and transferred $180,000 to the escrow account to complete the transaction. The Company filed the CMA form with FINRA in February 2023. Once the Company receives approval from FINRA and pays the balance of $180,000, it will start consolidating income statements and balance sheets as it holds the controlling interest in CIM Securities.

 

Settlement of the FRH Group Note

 

Between February 22, 2016, and April 24, 2017, the Company borrowed $1,000,000 from FRH Group, a founder and principal shareholder (“FRH”). The Company executed Convertible Promissory Notes, due between February 28, 2018, and April 24, 2019. The Notes were convertible into common stock initially at $0.10 per share but may be discounted under certain circumstances. In no event will the conversion price be less than $0.05 per share with a maximum of 20,000,000 shares issued to FRH. On February 22, 2021, the Company entered into an Assignment of Debt Agreement (the “Agreement”) with FRH and FRH Group Corporation. The Company eliminated all four FRH Group convertible notes, including interest, of $1,256,908, in return for the issuance of 12,569,080 of unregistered common stock of the Company (the “Shares”) to FRH. Following the Agreement, FRH assigned the Shares to FRH Group Corporation, which Mr. Hong also owned.

 

 F-9

 

 

Termination of Acquisition of Genesis Financial, Inc.

 

In line with the new strategic direction, on June 2, 2021, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Genesis Agreement”) with the Shareholders of Genesis Financial, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (“GFNL” or “Seller”). According to the Agreement, the Company plans to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of GNFL, including its wholly-owned subsidiaries and other variable interest entities, in consideration for 70,000,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock (the” “Securities”) valued at thirty-five Million U.S. Dollars ($35,000,000).

 

On August 24, 2021, FDCTech, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“FDCT” or the “Company” or “Buyer”), terminated the Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated June 2, 2021, with the Shareholders of Genesis Financial, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (“Genesis” or “Seller”). As of the termination date, the Company did not issue any Securities to the Seller. The Company could not complete nor qualify the Agreement as Genesis could not comply with several non-exhaustive material provisions, covenants, or conditions.

 

On June 9, 2021, and in connection with the previous description of the Genesis Agreement, dated June 2, 2021, the Company appointed Warwick Kerridge as Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. Effective August 24, 2021, the Company terminated the appointment of Warwick Kerridge as the Board of Directors. The Company approved the termination upon the consent of the majority of the stockholders representing at least 68.73% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company. The Company authorized the action according to Section 222 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Upon termination of Mr. Kerridge, the Company currently has four Board of Directors. Mitchell M. Eaglstein shall be the acting Chairman of the Company.

 

Equity Line of Credit

 

On October 04, 2021, the Company filed a prospectus that relates to the resale of up to 22,670,000 shares of our Common Stock issued or issuable to selling shareholders for up to $2,200,000, including (i) up to 2,000,000 shares issued to AD Securities America, LLC, (ii) up to 20,000,000 issuable to White Lion Capital, LLC (“White Lion”), according to a “Purchase Notice Right” under an Investment Agreement and (iii) 670,000 shares issued to White Lion as a commitment fee associated with the Investment Agreement. The Company executed two “Purchase Notice Right” under an Investment Agreement with White Lion and received a net of $23,551 after deducting financing costs associated with the Investment Agreement for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. The Company also received a net amount of $81,000 from the related parties to fund its operations. Our cash balance is $93,546 as of December 31, 2021. The Company did not receive additional funding from U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) or Cares Act Paycheck Protection Program during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021.

 

Promissory Note

 

On January 27, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note (‘AJB Note’) with AJB Capital Investments, LLC (‘AJB Capital’), a Delaware limited liability company, for the principal amount of $550,000 with a maturity date of July 27, 2022, and a coupon of 10%. As part of the AJB Note, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement, where AJB Capital will receive equity equal to US $155,000 of the Company’s common stock. The Company issued 2,214,286 common stock priced at $.07 per share upon issuance of the Note (the “Shares”) and 1,000,000 3-year cash warrants (‘Warrants’) priced at $0.30. The Warrants and the Shares, collectively known as the ‘Incentive Fee,’ are issued upon execution of the agreement.

 

Governmental Regulation

 

FDCTech is a publicly-traded company subject to SEC and FINRA’s rules and regulations regarding public disclosure, financial reporting, internal controls, and corporate governance.

 

Our wealth management business, AD Advisory Services (ADS), is subject to enhanced regulatory scrutiny and is regulated by multiple regulators in Australia. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) administers a licensing regime for ‘financial services’ providers where ADS holds an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) and meets various compliance, conduct, and disclosure obligations.

 

NSFX is an online trading brokerage firm regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).

 

Board of Directors

 

Effective January 1, 2021, Naim Abdullah resigned as the Director of the Company.

 

On July 6, 2021, the Board of Directors of FDCTech, Inc. (the “Company”) increased from four to five directors and appointed Charles R. Provini, age 74, to the vacancy. Mr. Provini is considered independent under NYSE and NASDAQ listing standards. Mr. Provini has been the Chairman, CEO, and President of Natcore Technology Inc. since May 2009, a research and development company protected by 65 patents granted or pending. From November 1997 to October 2000, he was the President of Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management and a Director of Ladenburg Thalmann, Inc., one of the oldest New York Stock Exchange members. He served as President of Laidlaw Asset Management and Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Howe & Rusling, Laidlaw’s Portfolio Management Advisory Group, from November 1995 to September 1997. Mr. Provini served as Rodman & Renshaw’s Advisory Services President from February 1994 to August 1995. He was the President of LaSalle Street Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, from January 1983 to April 1985. Mr. Provini has been a leadership instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy, Chairman of the U.S. Naval Academy’s Honor Board, and is a former Marine Corp. officer. Mr. Provini holds an undergraduate Engineering degree from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and a post-graduate degree from the University of Oklahoma.

 

 F-10

 

 

On June 9, 2021, and in connection with the previous description of the Genesis Agreement, dated June 2, 2021, the Company appointed Warwick Kerridge as Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. Effective August 24, 2021, the Company terminated the appointment of Warwick Kerridge as the Board of Directors. The Company terminated Mr. Kerridge’s engagement upon the consent of the majority of the stockholders representing at least 68.73% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company. The Company authorized the action according to Section 222 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Upon the termination of Mr. Kerridge, the Company currently had four Board of Directors. Mitchell M. Eaglstein shall be the acting Chairman of the Company.

 

On November 30, 2021, Charles R. Provini, a member of the Board of Directors of FDCTech, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to voluntarily resign from the Company’s Board of Directors effective November 30, 2021. Mr. Provini did not advise the Company of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices. Upon the resignation of Mr. Provini, the Company currently has three Board of Directors.

 

On September 30, 2022, the Company appointed Gope S. Kundnani as the Director of the Company. Upon the appointment of Mr. Kundnani, the Company currently has four Board of Directors. Mr. Kundnani is a seasoned entrepreneur with several decades of experience building successful businesses in the United States, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. From May 2018 to the present, Mr. Kundnani was the founder and current Director of Alchemy Prime Markets, a financial brokerage services company regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). From December 2018 to the present, Mr. Kundnani founded and is the Director of Blackthorn Finance Limited, an authorized payments financial services company regulated by the FCA. From May 2004 to April 2008, Mr. Kundnani was the Director of Tristar Group, responsible for investing and acquiring small retail businesses in the Texas region. From February 1999 to the present, Mr. Kundnani has been a partner and CEO of Flexo Pack, a polyethylene product manufacturer with a global customer base. Mr. Kundnani holds an undergraduate business degree from Mulund College of Commerce, Mumbai, India.

 

Upon the termination of Mr. Kerridge and the resignation of Mr. Provini, the Company currently had four Board of Directors. Mitchell M. Eaglstein is the acting Chairman of the Company. Mitchell M. Eaglstein and Imran Firoz are the executive directors and officers of the Company. Gope S. Kundnani is considered an executive director by owning the Company’s stock of at least 10%. Jonathan Baumgart is an independent director under NYSE and NASDAQ listing standards.

 

Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant

 

On July 2, 2021, the Board of Directors of FDCTech, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Farber Hass Hurley LLP (“FHH”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The reports of FHH on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2020, and 2019 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion. It was not qualified or modified for uncertainty audit scope or accounting principles.

 

On July 2, 2021, the Company appointed BF Borgers CPA PC (“BFB”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, to perform independent audit services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022 and 2021.

 

Description of Company’s Securities to be Registered

 

Effective September 03, 2021, the Company incorporated by reference the description of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, to be registered hereunder contained under the heading “Description of Securities” in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333- 221726), as initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on November 22, 2017, as subsequently amended (the “Registration Statement”). Since the Registration Statement filing, the Company has made all required filings pursuant to Section 15(d) and has continued to file all reports voluntarily.

 

Covid-19

 

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic throughout the United States. While the initial outbreak concentrated in China, it spread to several other countries, including Russia and Cyprus, and reported infections globally. Many countries worldwide, including the United States, have implemented significant governmental measures to control the spread of the virus, including temporary closure of businesses, severe restrictions on travel and the movement of people, and other material limitations on trade. These measures have resulted in work stoppages, absenteeism in the Company’s labor workforce, and other disruptions. The extent to which the coronavirus impacts our operations will depend on future developments. These developments are highly uncertain. We cannot predict them with confidence, including the duration and severity of the outbreak and the actions required to contain the coronavirus or treat its impact. In particular, the spread of the coronavirus globally could adversely impact our operations and workforce, including our marketing and sales activities and ability to raise additional capital, which could harm our business, financial condition, and operation results.

 

Ukraine-Russia Conflict

 

The geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe intensified on February 24, 2022, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The war between the two countries continues to evolve as military activity continues. The United States and certain European countries have imposed additional sanctions on Russia and specific individuals. By the end of August 2022, the Company closed its technical support and development office in Russia. We relocated our personnel to Turkey, currently considered a neutral zone. No individual associated with the Company is banned or under Special Designated Nationals and Blocked Person list. If the military activities worsen and expand in Europe, we may relocate our office from Turkey to other neutral zones in Asia. If we cannot relocate our technical and development operations to a safer zone, it may impact our software development capabilities and negatively impact the Company’s business plans.

 

As of the date of this report, there has been no disruption in our operations.

 

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of FDCTech, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary. We have eliminated all intercompany balances and transactions. The Company has prepared the consolidated financial statements consistent with the Company’s accounting policies in its financial statements. The Company has measured and presented the Company’s consolidated financial statements in US Dollars, which is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates (also known as its functional currency).

 

Consolidated Financial Statement Preparation and Use of Estimates

 

The Company prepared the consolidated financial statements according to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosures at the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Estimates include revenue recognition, the allowance for doubtful accounts, website and internal-use software development costs, recoverability of intangible assets with finite lives, and other long-lived assets. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, bank deposits, and other short-term, highly liquid investments with three months or less of original maturities. The Company maintains its cash balances at a single financial institution. The balances do not exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) limits as of December 31, 2022. On December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company had $264,829 and $93,546 cash and cash equivalent held at the financial institution.

 

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Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts Receivable primarily represents the amount due from ten (10) customers. In some cases, the customer receivables are due immediately on demand; however, in most cases, the Company offers net 30 terms or n/30, where the payment is due in full 30 days after the invoice’s date. The Company has based the allowance for doubtful accounts on its assessment of the collectability of customer accounts. The Company regularly reviews the allowance by considering historical experience, credit quality, the accounts receivable balances’ age, and economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay and expected default frequency rates. Trade receivables are written off at the point when they are considered uncollectible.

 

At December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Management determined that the allowance for doubtful accounts was $137,371 and $117,487, respectively. The fiscal year’s bad debt expense ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 was $19,884 and $21,526, respectively.

 

Sales, Marketing, and Advertising

 

The Company recognizes sales, marketing, and advertising expenses when incurred.

 

The Company incurred $382,864 and $648,833 in sales, marketing, and advertising costs (“sales and marketing”) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021 respectively. The sales and marketing cost mainly included travel costs for stock-based compensation for marketing consultants, tradeshows, customer meet and greet, online marketing on industry websites, press releases, and public relations activities. The sales, marketing, and advertising expenses represented 5.93% and 141.77% of the fiscal year’s sales ended December 31, 2022, and 2021.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Most of the Company’s revenues come from two contracts – IT support and maintenance (‘IT Agreement’) and software development (‘Second Amendment’) that fall within the scope of ASC 606.

 

The Company recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services as per the contract with the customer. As a result, the Company accounts for revenue contracts with customers by applying the requirements of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which includes the following steps:

 

  Identify the contract or contracts and subsequent amendments with the customer.
  Identify all the performance obligations in the contract and subsequent amendments.
  Determine the transaction price for completing performance obligations.
  Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.
  Recognize the revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies a performance obligation.

 

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

The Company adopted ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method applied to all contracts not completed as of January 1, 2019. The Company presents results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2019, under ASC 606, while prior period amounts are reported following legacy GAAP. In addition to the above guidelines, the Company also considers implementation guidance on warranties, customer options, licensing, and other topics. The Company considers revenue collectability, methods for measuring progress toward complete satisfaction of a performance obligation, warranties, customer options for additional goods or services, nonrefundable upfront fees, licensing, customer acceptance, and other relevant categories.

 

The Company accounts for a contract when it and the customer (‘parties’) have approved the agreement and are committed to fulfilling their obligations. Each party can identify its rights, obligations, and payment terms; the contract has commercial substance. The Company will probably collect all of the consideration. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations are satisfied by transferring control of the promised service to a customer. The Company fixes the transaction price for goods and services at contract inception. The Company’s standard payment terms are generally net 30 days and, in some cases, due upon receipt of the invoice.

 

The Company considers the change in scope, price, or both as contract modifications. The parties describe contract modification as a change order, a variation, or an amendment. A contract modification exists when the parties approve a modification that either creates new or changes existing enforceable rights and obligations. The Company assumes a contract modification by oral agreement or implied by the customer’s customary business practice when agreed in writing. If the parties to the contract have not approved a contract modification, the Company continues to apply the existing contract’s guidance until the contract modification is approved. The Company recognizes contract modification in various forms –partial termination, an extension of the contract term with a corresponding price increase, adding new goods or services to the contract, with or without a corresponding price change, and reducing the contract price without a change in goods/services promised.

 

At contract inception, the Company assesses the solutions or services, or bundles of solutions and services, obligated in the contract with a customer to identify each performance obligation within the contract and then evaluate whether the performance obligations are capable of being distinct and distinct within the context of the agreement. Solutions and services incapable of being distinct and distinct within the contract context are combined and treated as a single performance obligation in determining the allocation and recognition of revenue. For multi-element transactions, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation on a relative stand-alone selling price basis. The Company determines the stand-alone selling price for each item at the transaction’s inception involving these multiple elements.

 

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Since January 21, 2016 (‘Inception’), the Company has derived its revenues mainly from consulting services, technology solutions, and customized software development. The Company recognizes revenue when it has satisfied a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or delivering a service to a customer. We measure revenue based on the consideration outlined in an arrangement or contract with a customer.

 

The Company’s typical performance obligations include the following:

 

Performance Obligation   Types of Deliverables   When Performance Obligation is Typically Satisfied
Consulting Services   Consulting related to Start-Your-Own-Brokerage (“SYOB”), Start-Your-Own-Prime Brokerage (“SYOPB”), Start-Your-Own-Crypto Exchange (“SYOC”), FX/OTC liquidity solutions and lead generations.   The Company recognizes the consulting revenues when the customer receives services over the contract length. If the customer pays the Company in advance for these services, the Company records such payment as deferred revenue until the Company completes the services.
         
Technology Services   Licensing of Condor Risk Management Back Office (“Condor Risk Management”), Condor FX Pro Trading Terminal, Condor Pricing Engine, Crypto Trading Platform (“Crypto Web Trader Platform”), and other cryptocurrency-related solutions.   The Company recognizes ratably over the contractual period that the services are delivered, beginning on the date such service is made available to the customer. Licensing agreements are typically one year in length with an option to cancel by giving notice; customers have the right to terminate their agreements if the Company materially breaches its obligations under the agreement. Licensing agreements do not provide customers the right to take possession of the software. The Company charges the customers a set-up fee for installing the platform, and implementation activities are insignificant and not subject to a separate fee.
         
Software Development   Design and build development software projects for customers, where the Company develops the project to meet the design criteria and performance requirements as specified in the contract.   The Company recognizes the software development revenues when the Customer obtains control of the deliverables as stated in the Statement-of-Work contract.

 

The Company assumes that the goods or services promised in the existing contract will be transferred to the customer to determine the transaction price. The Company believes that the contract will not be canceled, renewed, or modified; therefore, the transaction price includes only those amounts to which the Company has rights under the present contract. For example, if the Company enters into a contract with a customer with an original term of one year and expects the customer to renew for a second year, the Company would determine the transaction price based on the initial one-year period. When choosing the transaction price, the company first identifies the fixed consideration, including non-refundable upfront payment amounts.

 

To allocate the transaction price, the Company gives an amount that best represents the consideration that the entity expects to receive for transferring each promised good or service to the customer. The Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation identified in the contract on a relative standalone selling price basis to meet the allocation objective. In determining the standalone selling price, the Company uses the best evidence of the stand-alone selling price that the Company charges to similar customers in similar circumstances. The Company sometimes uses the adjusted market assessment approach to determine the standalone selling price. It evaluates the market in which it sells the goods or services and estimates the price that customers in that market would pay for those goods or services when sold separately.

 

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The Company recognizes revenue when or as it transfers the promised goods or services in the contract. The Company considers the “transfers” the promised goods or services when the customer obtains control of the goods or services. The Company believes a customer “obtains control” of an asset when it can directly use and substantially obtain all the remaining benefits from an asset. The Company recognizes deferred revenue related to services it will deliver within one year as a current liability. The Company presents deferred revenue related to services that the Company will provide more than one year into the future as a non-current liability.

 

For the period ending December 31, 2019, the Company’s two primary revenue streams accounted for under ASC 606 follows:

 

The Company entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement on July 19, 2017, to sell the code, installation, and future development for two hundred and fifty thousand ($250,000) dollars. The first part was the sale of source code and installation. The second part consisted of the future development of the Platform, which is not essential to the functionality of the Platform, as third parties or customer(s) themselves can perform these services. By December 31, 2017, the Company has received two installments totaling one hundred and sixty thousand ($160,000) dollars for the source code and successful platform installation. The Company has recognized revenue of $160,000 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. On December 31, 2019, the Company wrote off a software development revenue equaling $18,675 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, for accounts receivable, over ninety days. However, in August 2018, the Company signed the second amendment to the asset purchase agreement. The purchaser issued to the Company seventeen thousand, seven hundred and fifty dollars ($17,750) as a complete and final settlement of all past delivered services. The Company received the funds in September 2018. On September 4, 2018, the Company signed the Second Amendment Agreement (‘Second Amendment’) to continue the asset purchase agreement. The Company signed the First Amendment Agreement signed on July 19, 2017, and August 1, 2017, between the Company and the Purchaser. Under the Second Amendment, the Company received $80,000 as the second part sold source code in four equal installments of $20,000 each. The Company received payments by May 5, 2019.

 

According to the Second Amendment, the Company identifies two primary ongoing performance obligations in the contract for the following development services of the Platform:

 

a) Customized developments, and

b) Software updates.

 

The Company receives $75 per hour for the first 100 hours/month of approved development services and $45 per hour for all services over 100 hours per month. The Company invoices the Customer for all development services rendered, and any cash received for the development services is non-refundable.

 

On February 5, 2018 (‘Effective Date’), the Company signed an IT support and maintenance agreement (‘IT Agreement’) with an FX/OTC broker (‘FX Broker’) regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority. The Company earns a recurring monthly payment from the FX Broker for delivering IT support and maintenance services (‘Services’) to FX Broker’s legacy technology infrastructure. The term of this Agreement commenced on the Effective Date and shall continue until terminated by either party either for cause, bankruptcy, and other default clauses. The Company completes and satisfies its performance obligation upon accomplishing all support and maintenance activities every month. The Company invoices the FX Broker at the beginning of the month for services performed, delivered, and accepted for the prior month. At the time of the invoice, the Company renders all Services, and any cash received for Services is non-refundable.

 

According to the contract’s terms and conditions, the Company invoices the customer at the beginning of the month for the month’s services. The invoice amount is due upon receipt. The Company recognizes the revenue at the end of each month, equal to the invoice amount.

 

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

Cash

 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, bank deposits, and other short-term, highly liquid investments with three months or less of original maturities. The Company maintains its cash balances at a single financial institution. The balances do not exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) limits as of December 31, 2021. On December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company had $264,829 and $93,546 cash and cash equivalent held at the financial institution.

 

Revenues

 

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company had ten (10) and eight (8) active customers. Revenues generated from the top three (3) customers represented approximately 81.01% and 52.98% of total revenue for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021 respectively.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

At December 31, 2022, and 2021, the company’s top four (4) customers comprise roughly 89.85% and 100.00% of total A/R, respectively. The loss of any of the top four (4) customers would significantly impact the Company’s operations.

 

Research and Development (R and D) Cost

 

The Company acknowledges that future benefits from research and development (R and D) are uncertain and cannot capitalize on the R and D expenditures. The GAAP accounting standards require us to expense all research and development expenditures as incurred. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company incurred $1,800 and $0 R and D costs. In the consolidated income statements, we have included the R and D costs in the General and Administrative expenses.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

The Company discloses a loss contingency if there is at least a reasonable possibility that a material loss has been incurred. The Company records its best estimate of loss related to pending legal proceedings when the loss is probable, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The Company can reasonably estimate a range of losses with no best estimate in the range; the Company records the minimum estimated liability. As additional information becomes available, the Company assesses the potential liability related to pending legal proceedings, revises its estimates, and updates its disclosures accordingly. The Company’s legal costs associated with defending itself are recorded as expenses when incurred. The Company is currently not involved in any litigation.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment following FASB ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment. We test long-lived assets for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. An impairment charge is recognized if and when the asset’s carrying value exceeds the fair value. There are no impairment charges for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021.

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes is determined using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on the temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates applicable yearly.

 

The Company utilizes a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions (“tax contingencies”). The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount, more than 50%, is likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company considers many factors when evaluating and estimating its tax positions and benefits, requiring periodic adjustments, which may not accurately forecast actual outcomes. The Company includes interest and penalties for tax contingencies in providing income taxes in the operations’ consolidated statements. The Company’s management does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly in the next twelve (12) months.

 

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Software Development Costs

 

By ASC 985-20, Software development costs, including costs to develop software sold, leased, or otherwise marketed, are capitalized after establishing technological feasibility, if significant. The Company amortizes the capitalized software development costs using the straight-line amortization method over the application software’s estimated useful life. By the end of February 2016, the Company completed the technical feasibility of the Condor FX Back Office, Condor Pro Multi-Asset Trading Platform Version, and Condor Pricing Engine. The Company established the technical feasibility of the Crypto Web Trader Platform in February 2018. The Company completed the technical feasibility of the Condor Investing and Trading App in January 2021.

 

The Company estimates the useful life of the software to be three (3) years.

 

Amortization expenses were $159,051 and $274,462 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021 respectively, and the Company classifies such cost as the Cost of Sales.

 

The Company is developing the Condor Investing and Trading App and NFT Marketplace. The Company is currently capitalizing on the costs associated with the development. The R and D costs in the period ending September 30, 2022, were due to evaluating the technological feasibility costs of the Robo Advice Platform. The R and D costs in the period ending December 31, 2022, were due to evaluating the technological feasibility costs of the Condor Investing and Trading App.

 

The Company capitalizes major costs incurred during the application development stage for internal-use software.

 

Convertible Debentures

 

The cash conversion guidance in ASC 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options, is considered when evaluating the accounting for convertible debt instruments (this includes certain convertible preferred stock that is classified as a liability) to determine whether the conversion feature should be recognized as a separate component of equity. The cash conversion guidance applies to all convertible debt instruments that, upon conversion, may be settled entirely or partially in cash or other assets where the conversion option is not bifurcated and separately accounted for pursuant to ASC 815.

 

If the conversion features of conventional convertible debt provide a conversion rate below market value, this feature is characterized as a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The Company records BCF as a debt discount pursuant to ASC Topic 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options. In those circumstances, the convertible debt is recorded net of the discount related to the BCF. The Company amortizes the discount to interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method.

 

As of December 31, 2020, the conversion features of conventional FRH Group convertible notes dated February 22, 2016, May 16, 2016, November 17, 2016, and April 24, 2017 (See Note 8) provide for a rate of conversion where the conversion price is below the market value. As a result, the conversion feature on all FRH Group convertible notes has a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”) to the extent of the price difference.

 

As the Company and FRH Group extended the maturity date of the four (4) tranches of convertible notes to June 30, 2021, Management analyzed the fair value of the BCF on these tranches. The Company noted that the value of the BCF for each note was insignificant; thus, it did not record debt discounts as of December 31, 2020.

 

For FRH Group convertible note dated April 24, 2017, the stock’s value at the issuance date was above the floor conversion price; this feature is characterized as a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The Company records a BCF as a debt discount pursuant to ASC Topic 470-20, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options.” As a result, the convertible debt is recorded net of the discount related to the BCF. As of December 31, 2017, the Company has amortized the discount of $97,996 to interest expense at the issuance date because the debt is convertible.

 

The $97,996 amount is equal to the intrinsic value, and the Company allocated it to additional paid-in capital in 2017.

 

Foreign Currency Translation and Re-measurement

 

The Company translates its foreign operations to US dollars following ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters.”

 

We have translated the local currency of ADS and NSFX in the Australian Dollar (“AUD”) and Euro Dollar (“EUR”), respectively, into US$1.00 at the following exchange rates for the respective dates:

 

The exchange rate at the reporting end date:

 

   December 31, 2022 
USD: AUD  $1.4670 
USD:EUR  $0.932

 

Average exchange rate for the period:

 

 

   Q1 2022   Q2 2022   Q3 2022   Q4 2022 
USD: AUD  $1.382    1.391    1.436    1.522 

 

The Company ADS’ functional currency is AUD, and the reporting currency is the US dollar. The Company NSFX’s functional currency is EUR, and its reporting currency is the US dollar.

 

The Company translates its records into USD as follows:

 

  Assets and liabilities at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date
  Equities at the historical rate
  Revenue and expense items at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period

 

Fair Value

 

The Company uses current market values to recognize certain assets and liabilities at a fair value. The fair value is the estimated price at which the Company can sell the asset or settle a liability in an orderly transaction to a third party under current market conditions. The Company uses the following methods and valuation techniques for deriving fair values:

 

Market Approach – The market approach uses the prices associated with actual market transactions for similar or identical assets and liabilities to derive a fair value.

 

Income Approach – The income approach uses estimated future cash flows or earnings, adjusted by a discount rate representing the time value of money and the risk of cash flows not being achieved to derive a discounted present value.

 

Cost Approach – The cost approach uses the estimated cost to replace an asset adjusted for the obsolescence of the existing asset.

 

The Company ranks the fair value hierarchy of information sources from Level 1 (best) to Level 3 (worst). The Company uses these three levels to select inputs to valuation techniques:

 

Level I   Level 2   Level 3
Level 1 is a quoted price for an identical item in an active market on the measurement date. Level 1 is the most reliable evidence of fair value and is used whenever this information is available.   Level 2 is directly or indirectly observable inputs other than quoted prices. An example of a Level 2 input is a valuation multiple for a business unit based on comparable companies’ sales, EBITDA, or net income.   Level 3 is an unobservable input. It may include the company’s data, adjusted for other reasonably available information. Examples of a Level 3 input are an internally-generated financial forecast.

 

Basic and Diluted Loss per Share

 

The Company follows ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, to account for earnings per share. Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) calculations are determined by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share calculations are determined by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding. As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company had 158,048,019 and 86,063,490 weighted average basic and dilutive shares issued and outstanding, respectively. On December 31, 2020, the Company had 20,000,000 million potentially dilutive shares related to four (4) outstanding FRH Group convertible notes, which were excluded from the diluted net loss per share as the effects would have been anti-dilutive.

 

During the period ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, common stock equivalents were anti-dilutive due to a net loss. Hence they are not considered in the computation.

 

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain prior period amounts were reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. None of these classifications impacted reported operating or net loss for any presented period.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, including most industry-specific requirements. ASU 2014-09 establishes a five-step revenue recognition process; an entity will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows from customers’ contracts. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one (1) year. The Company adopted ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method applied to all contracts not completed as of January 1, 2019. The Company presents results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2019, under ASC 606, while prior period amounts are reported following legacy GAAP. Refer to Note 2, Revenue from Major Contracts with Customers, for further discussion on the Company’s accounting policies for revenue sources within the scope of ASC 606.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 840) to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments to this standard are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption of the amendments in this standard is permitted for all entities. The Company must recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company adopted this policy as of January 1, 2020, and there is no material affect on its financial reporting.

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.” The amendments modify the disclosure requirements in Topic 820 to add disclosures regarding changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty. The amendments removed and modified certain disclosure requirements in Topic 820. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Certain amendments are to be applied prospectively, while others are to be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted.

 

The Company adopted the ASU 2018-13 as of January 1, 2020. The Company used the Level 1 Fair Market Measurement to record, at cost, ADS’ intangible assets’ valued at $2,646,615. We evaluate acquired intangible assets for impairment at least annually to confirm if the carrying amount of acquired intangible assets exceeds their fair value. The acquired intangible assets primarily consist of assets under management, wealth management license, and our technology. We use various qualitative or quantitative methods for these impairment tests to estimate the fair value of our acquired intangible assets. We will recognize an impairment charge for the difference if the fair value is less than its carrying value. The Company did not record impairment for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

 

ASU 2020-06, “Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity”, issued in August 2020 simplifies the accounting for convertible debt and convertible preferred stock by removing the requirements to present certain conversion features in equity separately. In addition, the amendments also simplify the guidance in ASC Subtopic 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging: Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity, by removing certain criteria that must be satisfied to classify a contract as equity, which is expected to decrease the number of freestanding instruments and embedded derivatives accounted for as assets or liabilities. Finally, the amendments revise the guidance on calculating earnings per share, requiring the use of the if-converted method for all convertible instruments and rescinding an entity’s ability to rebut the presumption of share settlement for instruments that may be settled in cash or other assets. The amendments are effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. The guidance must be adopted as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company does not expect this ASU 2020-06 to impact its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force) and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTE 3. MANAGEMENT’S PLANS

 

The Company has prepared consolidated financial statements on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the ordinary business course. At December 31, 2022, and 2021, the accumulated deficit was $4,335,053 and $3,230,679, respectively. At December 31, 2022, and 2021, the working capital surplus and the deficit were $541,359 and $199,132, respectively. The increase in the working capital surplus was mainly due to the acquisition of NSFX, resulting in the increase of current assets over current liabilities as of December 31, 2022.

 

During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company incurred a net profit and a net loss of $1,104,374 and $1,736,695.

 

Since its inception, the Company has sustained recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $264,829 cash. The Management believes that future cash flows may not be sufficient for the Company to meet its debt obligations as they become due in the ordinary course of business for twelve (12) months following December 31, 2022. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company has earned increased revenues year-over-year and decreased operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue. As a result, the Company continues to experience limited cash flows from operations and the ongoing requirement for substantial additional capital investment to develop its financial technologies. The Management expects that it will need to raise significant additional capital to accomplish its growth plan over the next twelve (12) months. The Management expects to seek to obtain additional funding through private equity or public markets. However, there can be no assurance about the availability or terms such as financing and capital might be available.

 

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern may depend on the Management’s plans discussed below. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company cannot continue as a going concern.

 

To the extent the Company’s operations are insufficient to fund the Company’s capital requirements, the Management may attempt to enter into a revolving loan agreement with financial institutions or raise capital through the sale of additional capital stock or issuance of debt.

 

The Management intends to continue its efforts to enhance its revenue from its diversified portfolio of technological solutions, become cash flow positive, and raise funds through private placement offerings and debt financing. See Note 8 for Notes Payable. As the Company increases its customer base globally, it intends to acquire long-lived assets that will provide a future economic benefit beyond fiscal 2022.

 

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NOTE 4. CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE COSTS

 

During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, the estimated remaining weighted-average useful life of the Company’s capitalized software was three (3) years. The Company recognizes amortization expenses for capitalized software on a straight-line basis.

 

At December 31, 2022, and 2021, the gross capitalized software asset was $1,586,989 and $1,317,158, respectively. At the end of December 31, 2022, and 2021, the accumulated software depreciation and amortization expenses were $825,347 and $666,296, respectively. As a result, the unamortized balance of capitalized software on December 31, 2022, and 2021, was $761,642 and $650,862.

 

The Company has estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five (5) succeeding fiscal years based on the estimated software asset’s lifespan of three (3) years.

 

Estimated Amortization Expense:

 

      
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2023  $22,503 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2024  $0 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2025  $0 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2026  $0 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2027  $0 

 

NOTE 5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

In April 2016, the Company established its wholly-owned subsidiary – FRH Prime Ltd. (“FRH Prime”), incorporated under section 14 of Bermuda’s Companies Act 1981. In January 2017, FRH Prime established its wholly-owned subsidiary – FXClients Limited (“FXClients”), under the United Kingdom Companies Act. The Company established FRH Prime and FXClients to conduct financial technology service activities. The Company established FRH Prime and FXClients to conduct financial technology service activities. At present, both companies have ceased to exist.

 

Between February 22, 2016, and April 24, 2017, the Company borrowed $1,000,000 from FRH Group, a founder and principal shareholder (“FRH Group”). The Company executed Convertible Promissory Notes due between April 24, 2019, and June 30, 2019. The Notes are convertible into common stock initially at $0.10 per share but may be discounted under certain circumstances, but in no event will the conversion price be less than $0.05 per share. The Notes carry an interest rate of 6% per annum, which is due and payable at maturity.

 

Between March 15 and 21, 2017, subject to the terms and conditions of the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares to Susan Eaglstein and 400,000 shares to Brent Eaglstein at $0.05 per share, a cumulative cash amount of $70,000. Ms. Eaglstein and Mr. Eaglstein are the Mother and Brother, respectively, of Mitchell Eaglstein, the Company’s CEO and Director.

 

On February 22, 2021, the Company entered into an Assignment of Debt Agreement (the “Agreement”) with FRH and FRH Group Corporation. The Company eliminated all four FRH Group convertible notes, including interest, of $1,256,908, in return for the issuance of 12,569,080 of unregistered common stock of the Company (the “Shares”) to FRH. Following the Agreement, FRH assigned the Shares to FRH Group Corporation, also owned by Mr. Hong.

 

In September 2022, the Company issued 30,000,000 common stock for cash consideration of $300,000 for Alchemy Prime Limited (APL) and appointed Gope S. Kundnani as the director of the Company. As director’s compensation, the Company issued 5,000,000 valued at $60,000. Mr. Kundnani is the director and owner of APL.

 

The Company paid off all the outstanding related parties’ liabilities as of January 31, 2022.

 

NOTE 6. LINE OF CREDIT

 

From June 24, 2016, the Company obtained an unsecured revolving line of credit of $40,000 from Bank of America to fund various purchases and travel expenses. The line of credit has an average interest rate for purchases at the close of business on December 31, 2022, and cash is drawn at 12% and 25%, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, the Company complies with the credit line’s terms and conditions. At December 31, 2022, and 2021, the outstanding balance was $47,369 and $39,246, respectively.

 

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NOTE 7. NOTES PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY

 

Convertible Notes Payable

 

Between February 22, 2016, and April 24, 2017, the Company borrowed $1,000,000 from FRH Group, a founder and principal shareholder. The Company executed Convertible Promissory Notes, due between April 24, 2019, and June 30, 2019. The Notes are convertible into common stock initially at $0.10 per share but may be discounted under certain circumstances, but in no event will the conversion price be less than $0.05 per share. The Notes carry an interest rate of 6% per annum, which is due and payable at maturity. The parties have extended the Notes’ maturity date to June 30, 2021.

 

At December 31, 2020, the current portion of convertible notes payable and accrued interest was $1,000,000 and $256,908, respectively. There was no non-current portion of convertible notes payable and accrued interest.

 

At December 31, 2019, the current portion of convertible notes payable and accrued interest was $1,000,000 and $196,908, respectively. There was no non-current portion of convertible notes payable and accrued interest.

 

At December 31, 2020, there was no non-current portion of the Notes payable and accrued interest.

 

The Company will pay the Notes’ outstanding principal amount, together with interest at 6% per annum, in cash on the Maturity Date to this Note’s registered holder. In the event the Company does not make, when due, any payment, when due, of principal or interest required to be made, the Company will pay, on demand, interest on the amount of any overdue payment of principal or interest for the period following the due date of such payment, at a rate of ten percent (10%) per annum.

 

On February 22, 2016, the Company issued and promised to pay a convertible note to FRH Group for the principal sum of One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($100,000) on February 28, 2018 (the “Original Maturity Date”). The initial conversion rate will be $0.10 per share or 1,000,000 shares if FRH Group converts the entire Note, subject to adjustments in certain events as set forth below. For example, the Company’s common stock’s fair market value is less than $0.10 per share. In that case, the conversion price shall be discounted by 30%, but in no event will the conversion price be less than $0.05 per share with a maximum of 2,000,000 shares if FRH Group converts the entire Note subject to adjustments in certain events. No fractional Share or scrip representing a fractional Share will be issued upon conversion of the Notes.

 

On May 16, 2016, the Company issued and promised to pay a convertible note to FRH Group for the principal sum of Four Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($400,000) on May 31, 2018 (the “Original Maturity Date”). The initial conversion rate will be $0.10 per share or 4,000,000 shares if FRH Group converts the entire Note, subject to adjustments in certain events as set forth below. For example, the Company’s common stock’s fair market value is less than $0.10 per share. In that case, the conversion price shall be discounted by 30%, but in no event will the conversion price be less than $0.05 per share with a maximum of 8,000,000 shares if FRH Group converts the entire Note, subject to adjustments in certain events. No fractional Share or scrip representing a fractional Share will be issued upon conversion of the Notes.

 

On November 17, 2016, the Company issued and promised to pay a convertible note to FRH Group for the principal sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($250,000) on November 30, 2018 (the “Original Maturity Date”). The initial conversion rate would be $0.10 per share or 2,500,000 shares if the entire Note were converted, subject to adjustments in certain events as set forth below. For example, the Company’s common stock’s fair market value is less than $0.10 per share. In that case, the conversion price shall be discounted by 30%, but in no event will the conversion price be less than $0.05 per share with a maximum of 5,000,000 shares if FRH Group converts the entire Note, subject to adjustments in certain events. No fractional Share or scrip representing a fractional Share will be issued upon conversion of the Notes.

 

On April 24, 2017, the Company issued and promised to pay a convertible note to FRH Group for the principal sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($250,000) on April 24, 2019 (the “Original Maturity Date”). The initial conversion rate will be $0.10 per share or 2,500,000 shares if FRH Group converts the entire Note, subject to adjustments in certain events as set forth below. For example, the Company’s common stock’s fair market value is less than $0.10 per share. In that case, the conversion price shall be discounted by 30%, but in no event will the conversion price be less than $0.05 per share with a maximum of 5,000,000 shares if the entire Note was converted, subject to adjustments in certain events. No fractional Share or scrip representing a fractional Share will be issued upon conversion of the Notes.

 

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NOTE 7. Notes Payable – Related Party (continued)

 

Convertible Notes Payable (continued)

 

FRH Group Note Summary

 

Date of Note:  2/22/2016   5/16/2016   11/17/2016   4/24/2017 
Original Amount of Note:  $100,000   $400,000   $250,000   $250,000 
Outstanding Principal Balance:  $-   $-   $-   $- 
Conversion Date (1):   02/22/2021    02/22/2021    02/22/2021    02/22/2021 
Interest Rate:   6%   6%   6%   6%
Date to which interest has been paid:   Accrued    Accrued    Accrued    Accrued 
Conversion Rate on February 22, 2021:  $0.10   $0.10   $0.10   $0.10 
Floor Conversion Price:  $0.05   $0.05   $0.05   $0.05 
Number Shares Converted for Original Note:   1,000,000    4,000,000    2,500,000    2,500,000 
Number Shares Converted for Interest:   29,117    111,000    61,792    55,000 

 

(1) Note Extension – On February 22, 2021, the Company entered into an Assignment of Debt Agreement (the “Agreement”) with FRH and FRH Group Corporation. The Company eliminated all four FRH Group convertible notes, including interest, of $1,256,908, in return for the issuance of 12,569,080 of unregistered common stock of the Company (the “Shares”) to FRH. Following the Agreement, FRH assigned the Shares to FRH Group Corporation, an entity also owned by Mr. Hong.

 

Cares Act – Paycheck Protection Program (PPP Note)

 

On May 01, 2020, the Company received proceeds of Fifty-Thousand Six Hundred and Thirty-Two ($50,632) from the Promissory Note (“PPP Note”) under the Paycheck Protection Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The funding of the PPP Note is conditioned upon approval of the Company’s application by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Bank of America (“Bank”), receiving confirmation from the SBA that the Bank may proceed with the PPP Note. Suppose the SBA does not confirm the PPP Note’s forgiveness, or only partly confirms forgiveness of the PPP Note, or the Company fails to apply for PPP Note forgiveness. In that case, the Company will be obligated to repay the Bank the total outstanding balance remaining due under the PPP Note, including principal and interest (the “PPP Note Balance”). In such case, Bank will establish the terms for repayment of the PPP Note Balance in a separate letter to be provided to the Company, which letter will set forth the PPP Note Balance, the amount of each monthly payment, the interest rate (not above a fixed rate of one percent (1.00%) per annum), the term of the PPP Note, and the maturity date of two (2) years from the funding date of the PPP Note. No principal or interest payments will be due before the Deferment Period, which is ten months from the end of the covered period. The Company plans to apply for PPP Note forgiveness. The PPP Note outstanding balance is $40,139.

 

SBA Loan

 

On May 22, 2020, the Company received hundred and forty-four thousand nine hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($144,900). The installment payments will include the principal and interest of $707 monthly and begin Twelve (12) months from the promissory note date. The principal and interest balance will be payable Thirty (30) years from the promissory Note date. Interest will accrue at 3.75% per annum and only on $144,900 funds advanced from May 22, 2020, the advance date. The SBA loan outstanding balance is $131,194 as of December 31, 2022.

 

AJB Note

 

On January 27, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note (‘AJB Note’) with AJB Capital Investments, LLC (‘AJB Capital’), a Delaware limited liability company, for the principal amount of $550,000 with a maturity date of July 27, 2022, and a coupon of 10%. The parties extended the AJB Note maturity date by another six months till January 23, 2023. As part of the AJB Note, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement, where AJB Capital will receive equity equal to US $155,000 of the Company’s common stock. The Company issued 2,214,286 common stock valued at $71,521 upon issuance of the Note (the “Shares”) and 1,000,000 3-year cash warrants (‘Warrants’) priced at $0.30. The Warrants and the Shares, collectively known as the ‘Incentive Fee,’ are issued upon execution of the agreement.

 

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

 

The Small Business Administration offers the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. The CARES Act changed the program to provide an emergency grant of up to $10,000 per business, which is forgivable like the PPP Note. The Company doesn’t have to repay the grant. On May 14, 2020, the Company received $4,000 in EIDL grants. The Company has recorded it as other income since the EIDL grant is forgivable.

 

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NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Office Facility and Other Operating Leases

 

The rental expense was $25,438 and $29,705 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

 

Effective October 29, 2019, the Company leased office space at 200 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92618. As per the Commitment Term of the lease (“Agreement”), this Agreement shall continue on a month-to-month basis (any term after the Commitment Term, also known as “Renewal Term”). The Commitment Term and all subsequent Renewal Terms shall constitute the “Term.” The Company may terminate this Agreement by delivering to the lessor Form (“Exit Form”) at least one (1) whole calendar month before the month in which the Company intends to terminate this Agreement (“Termination Effective Month”). The Company is entitled to use the office and conference space on a need basis. The new rent payment or membership fee for Irvine Office is $95 per month compared to the previous rent payment or membership fee for the New York Office of $890 per month as the General and administrative expenses.

 

From February 2019 to the present, the Company leased office space in Limassol District, Cyprus, from an unrelated party for a year. The office’s rent payment is $1,750 per month as the General and administrative expenses.

 

From February 2020, this agreement continues every year upon written request by the Company. The Company uses the office for sales and marketing in Europe and Asia. From April 2019 to August 2022, the Company leased office space in Chelyabinsk, Russia, from an unrelated party for an eleven (11) month term. The office’s rent payment is $500 per month, and the Company has included it in the General and administrative expenses. From March 2020, this agreement continues on a month-to-month basis until the Company or the lessor chooses to terminate by the agreement’s terms by giving thirty (30) days’ notice. The Company uses the office for software development and technical support. Effective August 2022, the Company closed its offices in Russia and relocated its team to Turkey.

 

As all leases are either on a month-to-month basis or less than one (1) year term, the Company is not required to recognize assets and liabilities for our rental leases. The Company has included all rental expenses in the General and Administrative costs.

 

Employment Agreement

 

The Company gave all salary compensation to key executives as independent contractors, where Eaglstein, Firoz, and Platt commit one hundred percent (100%) of their time to the Company. The Company has not formalized performance bonuses and other incentive plans. Each executive is paid every month at the beginning of the month. From September 2018 to September 30, 2020, the Company is paying a monthly compensation of $5,000 per month to its CEO and CFO, respectively, with increases each succeeding year should the agreement be approved annually. Effective October 1, 2020, the Company expenses $12,000 monthly to its CEO and CFO.

 

Accrued Interest

 

At December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the cumulative accrued interest for SBA and other loans defined as an accrued non-current was $14,703 and $9,224, respectively.

 

Pending Litigation

 

Management is unaware of any actions, suits, investigations, or proceedings (public or private) pending or threatened against or affecting any of the assets or any affiliate of the Company.

 

Tax Compliance Matters

 

The Company has estimated payroll tax liabilities based on its officers’ reclassification from independent contractors to employees from the fiscal ended December 31, 2017, to 2022. As of December 31, 2022, the Company has assessed federal and state payroll tax payments in the aggregate amount of $204,828, and we have included it in the General and administrative expenses.

 

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NOTE 10. STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

Authorized Shares

 

On February 12, 2021, the Company filed the Certificate of Amendment with the Secretary of State of Delaware to change authorized shares. As per the Amendment, the Company shall have the authority to issue 260,000,000 shares, consisting of 250,000,000 shares of Common Stock having a par value of $.0001 per share and 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock having a par value of $.0001 per share.

 

On February 17, 2022, the Company filed the Information Statement pursuant to Section 14C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and informed all holders of record on February 10, 2022 (the “Record Date”) of the common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), of the Company, in connection with the approval of the following actions taken by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) and by written consent of the holders of a majority of the voting power of Company’s issued and outstanding capital stock (the “Approving Stockholders”):

 

1. To amend our certificate of incorporation, as amended (the “Certificate”), to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 250,000,000 to 500,000,000 (the “Authorized Share Increase” and together with the 2022 Equity Plan, the “Corporate Action”), and
   
2. To approve the Company’s 2022 Equity Plan (the “2022 Equity Plan”)

 

On February 10, 2022, our Board unanimously approved the Corporate Actions. To eliminate the costs and management time for a special meeting and to effect the actions, the Company chose to obtain the written consent of a majority of the Company’s voting power to approve the actions described in the Information Statement following Sections 228 and 242 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) and per our bylaws. On February 10, 2022, the Approving Stockholders approved the Corporate Actions by written consent. The Approving Stockholders (common stock only) own 96,778,105 shares, representing 64.62% of the Company’s total issued and outstanding voting power.

 

As of December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company’s authorized capital stock consists of 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, a par value of $0.0001 per share, and 250,000,000 shares of common stock, a par value of $0.0001 per share.

 

As of December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company had 211,275,550 and 141,811,264, respectively, common shares issued and outstanding and 4,000,000 preferred shares issued and outstanding.

 

The preferred stock has fifty votes for each share of preferred shares owned. The preferred shares have no other rights, privileges, and higher claims on the Company’s assets and earnings than common stock.

 

Preferred Stock

 

On December 12, 2016, the Board agreed to issue 2,600,000, 400,000, and 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock to Mitchell Eaglstein, Imran Firoz, and Felix R. Hong, respectively, as the founders in consideration of services rendered to the Company. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had 4,000,000 preferred shares issued and outstanding.

 

Common Stock

 

On January 21, 2016, the Company collectively issued 30,000,000 and 5,310,000 common shares at par value to Mitchell Eaglstein and Imran Firoz, respectively, as the founders in consideration of services rendered to the Company.

 

On December 12, 2016, the Company issued 28,600,000 common shares to the remaining two (2) founding members of the Company.

 

On March 15, 2017, the Company issued 1,000,000 restricted common shares for platform development valued at $50,000. The Company issued the securities with a restrictive legend.

 

On March 15, 2017, the Company issued 1,500,000 restricted common shares for professional services to three (3) individuals valued at $75,000. The Company issued the securities with a restrictive legend.

 

On March 17, 2017, subject to the terms and conditions of the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares to Susan Eaglstein for a cash amount of $50,000. The Company issued the securities with a restrictive legend.

 

On March 21, 2017, subject to the terms and conditions of the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 400,000 shares to Bret Eaglstein for a cash amount of $20,000. The Company issued the securities with a restrictive legend.

 

Ms. Eaglstein and Mr. Eaglstein are the Mother and Brother, respectively, of Mitchell Eaglstein, the CEO and Director of the Company.

 

From July 1, 2017, to October 03, 2017, the Company has issued 653,332 units for a cash amount of $98,000 under its offering Memorandum, where the unit consists of one (1) share of common stock and one Class A warrant (See Note 11).

 

On October 31, 2017, the Company issued 70,000 restricted common shares to management consultants valued at $10,500. The Company issued the securities with a restrictive legend.

 

On January 15, 2019, the Company issued 60,000 restricted common shares for professional services to eight (8) consultants valued at $9,000.

 

From January 29, 2019 to February 15, 2019, the Company issued 33,000 registered shares under the Securities Act of 1933 for a cash amount of $4,950. On February 26, 2019, the Company filed the Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 (the “Amendment”) related to the Registration Statement on Form S-1and its amendments thereto, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 22, 2017 and declared effective on August 7, 2018 (Registration No. 333-221726) (the “Registration Statement”) of FDCTech, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Registrant”), amended the Registration Statement to remove from registration all shares of common stock that were offered for sale by the Registrant but were not sold prior to the termination of the offering made pursuant to the Registration Statement. At the termination of the offering made pursuant to the Registration Statement, 2,967,000 shares of common stock that were offered for sale by the Registrant were not sold or issued.

 

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Effective June 3, 2020, the Company issued 2,745,053 shares to Benchmark Investments, Inc. (“Broker-Dealer” or “Kingswood Capital Markets”) of common stock at $0.25 per share for a total value of $686,263. The Broker-Dealer is retained to provide general financial advisory to the Company for the next twelve months. The Company has expensed the prepaid compensation through the income statement following a regular straight-line amortization schedule over the contract’s life, which is for twelve months—when Kingswood Capital Markets presumably will produce benefits for the Company. On August 25, 2020, the Company and Broker-Dealer terminated all obligations other than maintaining confidentiality, with no fees due by the Company to the Broker-Dealer. The Broker-Dealer returned the 2,745,053 shares of the Company’s common stock as of December 31, 2020.

 

On October 1, 2020, the Company issued 250,000 restricted common shares to a digital marketing consultant valued at $30,000. The Company issued the securities with a restrictive legend.

 

On January 31, 2021, the Company issued 2,300,000 restricted common shares for professional services to two (2) consultants valued at $621,000.

 

On February 22, 2021, the Company entered into an Assignment of Debt Agreement (the “Agreement”) with FRH and FRH Group Corporation. The Company eliminated all four FRH Group convertible notes, including interest, of $1,256,908, in return for the issuance of 12,569,080 of unregistered common stock of the Company (the “Shares”) to FRH. Following the Agreement, FRH assigned the Shares to FRH Group Corporation, an entity also owned by Mr. Hong.

 

On May 19, 2021, the Company issued 1,750,000 restricted common shares for professional services to a consultant valued at $350,000.

 

On June 02, 2021, the Company issued 1,750,000 restricted common shares for Genesis Agreement to a consultant valued at $437,500. As the Genesis Agreement did not materialize, the Consultant returned the shares to the treasury.

 

On June 15, 2021, the Company issued 100,000 restricted common shares to a board member for services to a consultant valued at $21,000.

 

On July 06, 2021, the Company issued 100,000 restricted common shares to a board member for services to a consultant valued at $22,000.

 

On July 20, 2021, the Company issued 545,852 restricted common shares for professional services to a consultant valued at $98,253.

 

On October 04, 2021, the Company filed a prospectus related to the resale of shares to White Lion and AD Securities America, LLC. The Company issued 2,000,000 shares to AD Securities America, LLC for $200,000. The Company has not received the cash as of the date of the report. The Company issued 670,000 registered shares to White Lion as consideration shares valued at $80,400.

 

On October 5, 2021, the Company issued 1,500,000 restricted common shares for professional services to a consultant valued at $164,250.

 

In November 2021, the Company issued 750,000 registered shares to White Lion for a gross cash amount of $62,375.

 

On December 22, 2021, the Company issued 45,000,000 restricted common shares to ADFP to acquire a 51.00% controlling interest in AD Advisory Service Pty Ltd, Australia’s regulated wealth management company.

 

In December 2021, the Company issued 5,650,000 restricted common shares to two board members, a consultant, and two officers, for services and software development valued at $169,500.

 

On January 4, 2022, the Company issued 1,500,000 restricted common shares for professional services to a consultant valued at $93,750.

 

From January 4, 2022, to February 10, 2022, the Company issued 2,500,000 registered shares to White Lion for a gross cash amount of $114,185.

 

On January 27, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note (‘AJB Note’) with AJB Capital Investments, LLC (‘AJB Capital’). The Company issued 2,214,286 common stock valued at $71,521 upon issuance of the Note (the “Shares”) and 1,000,000 3-year cash warrants (‘AJB Warrants’) priced at $0.30 as consideration fees for AJB Note. The AJB Warrants and the Shares, collectively known as the ‘Incentive Fee,’ are issued upon execution of the agreement. As of September 30, 2022, all AJB Warrants are out-of-money and not exercised.

 

On July 31, 2022, the Company issued 250,000 restricted common shares for professional services to a consultant valued at $9,475.

 

On September 30, 2022, the Company issued 30,000,000 restricted common shares for cash valued at $300,000.

 

On September 30, 2022, the Company issued 5,000,000 restricted common shares to Gope S. Kundnani for services valued at $60,000.

 

On December 12, 2022, the Company issued 20,000,000 restricted common shares to two officers for services valued at $166,000.

 

On December 15, 2022, the Company issued 8,000,000 restricted common shares to two officers for services valued at $76,000.

 

NOTE 11. WARRANTS

 

Effective June 1, 2017, the Company is raising $600,000 through a Private Placement Memorandum (the “Memorandum”) of up to 4,000,000 Units. Each unit (a “Unit”) consists of one (1) share of Common Stock, par value $.0001 per share (the “Common Stock), and one (1) redeemable Class A Warrant (the “Class A Warrant(s)”) of the Company. The Company closed the private placement effective December 15, 2017.

 

Each Class A Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one (1) share of Common Stock for $0.30 per share until April 30, 2019 (‘Expiration Date’). The Company issued the securities with a restrictive legend.

 

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NOTE 11. WARRANTS (continued)

 

Information About the Warrants Outstanding During Fiscal 2019 Follows

 

Original Number of Warrants Issued  Exercise Price per Common Share   Exercisable
at December 31, 2017
   Became Exercisable   Exercised   Terminated / Canceled / Expired   Exercisable
at December 31, 2019
   Expiration Date
653,332  $0.30    653,332    -    -    653,332    -   April 2019

 

The Warrants are redeemable by the Company, upon thirty (30) day notice, at $.05 per Warrant, provided the average of the closing bid price of the Common Stock, as reported by the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (“NASDAQ”) System (or the average of the last sale price if the Common Stock is then listed on the NASDAQ National Market System or a securities exchange), shall equal or exceed $1.00 per share (subject to adjustment) for ten (10) consecutive trading days before the date on which the Company gives notice of redemption. The holders of Warrants called for redemption have exercised rights until the close of business on the date fixed for redemption.

 

The exercise price and the number of shares of Common Stock or other securities issuable on the exercise of the Warrants are subject to adjustment in certain circumstances, including stock dividend, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, or consolidation of the Company. However, no Warrant is subject to adjustment for issuances of Common Stock at a price below the exercise price of that Warrant.

 

As of this report’s date, no Class A Warrants have been exercised, and all have expired.

 

The Company issued 2,214,286 common stock valued at $71,521 upon issuance of the Note (the “Shares”) and 1,000,000 3-year cash warrants (‘AJB Warrants’) priced at $0.30 as consideration fees for AJB Note. The AJB Warrants and the Shares, collectively known as the ‘Incentive Fee,’ are issued upon execution of the agreement. As of September 30, 2022, all AJB Warrants are out-of-money and not exercised.

 

Note 12. Income Taxes

 

The Company calculates income taxes using the asset and liability method of accounting. We compute Deferred income taxes by multiplying statutory rates applicable to estimated future-year differences between the consolidated financial statement and tax basis carrying amounts of assets and liabilities.

 

The income tax provision is summarized as follows:

 

Income Tax  Deferred Tax Assets/Liability 
   December 31, 2022   December 31, 2021 
    

Book value

    

Tax value

    

Book value

    

Tax value

 
Income (Loss) per Books                    
M-1 Differences:   (1,104,374)   (231,919)   (1,736,695)   (364,706)
Stock/options issued for services   476,746    100,117    1,526,404    320,545 
Depreciation and amortization   159,051    33,401    -    - 
Tax income (loss)   (468,577)   (98,401)   (210,291)   (44,161)
                     
Prior Year NOL (exclude effect of state tax)   (888,734)   (186,634)   (678,443)   (142,473)
Cumulative NOL   (1,357,311)   (285,035)   (888,734)   (186,634)

 

 

   December 31, 2022   December 31, 2021 
Net operating loss carry forwards   285,035   186,634 
Stock/options issued for services   100,117    320,545 
Depreciation and amortization   33,401    - 
Goodwill impairment   -    - 
Tax rate change   -    - 
Valuation allowance   (418,553)   (507,179)
Total   -    - 
           
Tax at statutory rate (21%)   (231,919)   (364,706)
State tax benefit, net of federal tax effect   -    - 
Change in valuation allowance   231,919   364,706 
Total   -    - 

 

In 2022 and 2021, the Company had pre-tax income and losses of $1,104,374 and $1,736,695, respectively, available for carry-forward to offset future taxable income. The Management has determined to provide full valuation allowances for our net deferred tax assets at the end of 2022 and 2021, including Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryforwards generated during the years. We could realize our deferred tax assets based on its evaluation of positive and negative evidence, including our history of operating losses and the uncertainty of generating future taxable income.

 

On December 22, 2017, the United States President signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”). The Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify individual and business policies, credits, and deductions. The Act reduces the corporate federal tax rate from a maximum of 35% to a 21% rate for corporations. The rate reduction will take effect on January 1, 2018. Therefore, we have applied the tax rate of 21% to the ending balance of federal deferred tax assets. As we provided a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets, we have not recorded any tax impact due to the tax rate change.

 

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Note 12. Income Taxes (continued)

 

In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of the deferred tax assets depends on generating future taxable income when those temporary differences become deductible. The Company believes it is unlikely to realize the benefits of NOL carryforward. In recognition of this risk, we have provided a valuation allowance of $231,919 on the deferred tax assets related to these NOL carryforwards. Suppose our assumptions change, and we determine that we can realize these NOLs. In that case, the tax benefits related to any reversal of the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2022, will be accounted for as follows: the Company will recognize approximately $231,919 as an increased income tax expense and record $231,919 as a decrease in equity.

 

Based on the available objective evidence, management believes it is likely that the net deferred tax assets will not be fully realizable on December 31, 2022. Accordingly, management maintained a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets on December 31, 2022. The net change in the total valuation allowance for the twelve (12) months ending December 31, 2022, decreased by $142,473. On December 31, 2022, and 2021, we had federal and state net operating income and loss carry-forwards of approximately $4,335,053 and $3,230,679, respectively, expiring in 2037 for the federal and 2037 for the state.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company analyzed its ASC 740 position and had not identified any uncertain tax positions defined under ASC 740. Should such a position be identified in the future, and if the Company owes interest and penalties, these would be recognized as interest expense and other expense, respectively, in the consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company has identified the United States Federal tax returns as its “major” tax jurisdiction. The Company has submitted and received acceptance of the United States Federal return for 2022 and 2021. The Company was not subject to tax examination by authorities in the United States before 2016. The State Franchise Tax return for 2022 and 2021 has been submitted and accepted by Delaware State Franchise Tax Board. Currently, the Company does not have any ongoing tax examinations.

 

As of December 31, 2022, the Company has assessed federal and state payroll tax payments in the aggregate amount of $204,828, and we have included it in the General and administrative expenses. The Company has no foreign tax expenses and liabilities as of December 31, 2022, and 2021.

 

NOTE 13. OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements affecting our liquidity, capital resources, market risk support, credit risk support, or other benefits.

 

NOTE 14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company had evaluated subsequent events through April 17, 2023, when these financial statements were available to be issued.

 

In January 2023, the Company issued 5,309,179 common shares valued at $60,525 and $60,000 in six equal installments of $10,000 each from February 2023 to July 2023 to settle the difference in consideration shares issued with the AJB Note.

 

FINRA Rule 1017 requires the Company to file continuing membership applications (CMAs) as it plans to apply for changes in ownership, control, and business operations. The Company filed the CMA form with FINRA in February 2023 to effect the change of ownership of CIM Securities, LLC, where the Company interest shall be 51.00%.

 

In February 2023, the Company paid off all the outstanding balance of $550,000 and any accrued interest related to the AJB Note.

 

In February 2023, the Company issued 115,000,000 shares to Alchemy Prime Ltd for $550,000. The Company used the funds to pay off the outstanding AJB Note.

 

On December 31, 2022, the Company announced the sales purchase agreement (“Agreement”) under which the Company acquired a 50.10% equity interest in New Star Capital Trading Ltd., a British Virgin Island company (“New Star”) and its operating subsidiary NSFX Ltd (“NSFX”). NSFX is an online trading brokerage firm regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The Company will assume a business acquisition loan liability of $350,000 to purchase the controlling interest in NSFX. The Company amended the Agreement to February 28, 2023, to comply with the BVI Companies Act requirement for the change of ownership. The Company expects to consolidate the fair value of NSFX’s assets and liabilities on or after February 28, 2023 but no later than June 30, 2023..

 

In March 2023, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares for $20,000 cash.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit   Item
     
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
101.INS*   Inline XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
     
101.CAL*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
     
101.DEF*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
     
101.LAB*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
     
101.PRE*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
     
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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