Item 1. Business
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on June 12, 2008 as Silver Bay Resources Inc. and issued 55,000 shares of common stock on June 12, 2008 (after accounting for the forward and reverse splits detailed below) for cash of $20,000. On June 30, 2010 the Company changed its name to Takedown Entertainment Inc and forward split its issued shares on the basis of five new shares for one old share (5:1) on the same date.
On July 24, 2012 the Company changed its name to Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. and, on the same date, reverse split both its issued and outstanding shares of common stock on a two thousand old for one new basis (1:2,000). On June 2, 2005, the company completed a reverse split on its issued shares of common stock on the basis of two hundred old for one new basis (1:200).
During 2008 the Company staked one mineral claim located 100 km northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia and acquired a molybdenum property comprised of one mineral claim located approximately 35 kilometers north of Vancouver, British Columbia. We did not proceed with further exploration of the mineral claims due to a determination that the results of our initial geological program did not generate investor interest in the claims and we were unable to finance further exploration. Mineral property costs of $20,000 were expensed during 2009. Both properties have since been abandoned by the Company.
During the years 2009 to June 3, 2015 the Company was involved in the acquisition, production, licensing, marketing and distribution of mixed martial arts (MMA) content, programming and merchandising for North American and International markets. The Company was negotiating to transfer to the former President of the Company all of its rights to and interests in its mixed martial arts program (Takedown), including any and all Takedown assets, in return for the forgiveness of a liability of $29,812 owing to the former President of the Company.
On April 16, 2015, Wilderness Custom Exteriors Ltd., a construction company from Kelowna, British Columbia, specializing in the construction of marijuana growing operations, acquired the $189,150 Promissory Note from Mr. David Harris, and acquired the $145,000 Promissory Note from Zircon Ventures Inc.(hereinafter collectively referred to as the Notes.) On June 2, 2015, the Company received instructions from Wilderness Custom Exteriors Ltd. to accept as payment in full of the Notes including accrued interest, by issuing 30,000,000 shares of common stock. On June 3, 2015, the Company issued 15,000,000 shares of common stock to Wilderness Custom Exteriors Ltd. and 15,000,000 shares of common stock to Richard Powell, a businessman located in Kelowna, British Columbia.
On June 3, 2015, through the expertise of its new management, Mr. Rick Powell and Mr. Jim Loseth, we entered into the commercial indoor cultivation business specializing in the construction of cannabis growing facilities and the management thereof. Currently, we are planning to obtain contracts to build marijuana growing operations for third parties.
We build pre-fabricated buildings which meet new mandatory fire and energy codes with structural products that are fire, rot, mold, and termite resistant. Our, pre-fabricated Green Hygienics material render the electrical, mechanical and HVAC engineering and installation more efficiently than conventional construction methods. This cuts the initial set up cost and time. Utilizing a sterile growing environment increases the likelihood of meeting requisite quality assurance standards. We use a soilless, scalable, production system. This provides the low running costs and high yielding required to produce the both quality of product, but volume consistently, while maintaining the possible lowest carbon footprint.
We had $2,894 in cash reserves as at July 31, 2016. We anticipate that we will incur $50,000 for administrative expenses, including professional legal and accounting expenses associated with compliance with our periodic reporting requirements over the next twelve months, and approximately $100,000 per month ($1,200,000) to provide the funds necessary to bring to market our proprietary methods of facility construction and management.
We are contemplating raising additional capital to finance our business operations. No final decisions regarding financing have been made at this time. It is anticipated that funding for the Company will come from one or more of the following means: engaging in an offering of our stock; engaging in borrowing; locating a joint venture partner or partners.
BANKRUPTCY OR SIMILAR PROCEEDINGS
We have not been the subject of a bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceedings.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
During the years 2009 to June 3, 2015 the Company was involved in the acquisition, production, licensing, marketing and distribution of mixed martial arts (MMA) content, programming and merchandising for North American and International markets. The Company was never able to close asset acquisition agreements due to a lack of funding. As a result, we have no customers or consumers of our products, we have no principal suppliers or sources for materials. There is no need for government approval of our products and services.
On June 3, 2015, through the expertise of its new management, we entered into the commercial indoor cultivation industry. Currently, we are seeking contracts to build marijuana growing operations. In the cannabis agri-business in which the Company has entered, we face competition from other existing companies in all aspects of our business. Many of our competitors have substantially larger financial and other resources than we have. Factors that affect our ability to build and manage the indoor cultivation industry include available funds, lack of a direct history of providing these services, and our limited number of employees.
British Columbia has been a leader in indoor cultivation since the 1980s. There are three distinct methods of growing indoors:
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Peat based soil mixtures for roots are best for nurseries for flowers and shrubs;
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Hydroponics, where the root systems are immersed in water, are best for wet weight produce such as tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.
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Aeroponics, where the roots hang in the air (in a chamber) and are misted by way of high pressure pumps, are best for dry weight products such as leafy greens, herbs, and cannabis.
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All mediums for growing crops strive to deliver water, balance nutrients, and oxygen to their plant. Indoor systems offer the grower more control of the environment. Most cannabis growing operations have their root systems based either in soil or in water.
The reasons for this is that it is the capital expenditures to set up such systems indoors is far less expensive than building an aeroponics based system. Also the management skills required to manage such non-aeroponics based systems is minimal.
We are experts in using aeroponics. Unlike any other system, aeroponics provides a completely controlled environment. Our proprietary growing system provides direct feed to the aeroponics based root system, it provides an enclosed air system for the entire plant. A centralized monitoring system ensures optimal temperature and ideal nutrients are delivered continually and consistently to the plants. This results in optimal growing conditions, superior quality, and superior yields. Our management system is designed to train employees to monitor the system to ensure continued optimality.
Although aeroponic technology was developed in the 1930s, world-wide more and more large-scale urban crop production are now being cultivated through this technology. As the aeroponics provides a controlled environment which encompass the following:
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a consistent cannabis crop;
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intelligent growth lights and natural light;
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air filtration and circulation systems for controlling heat buildup (from the lights) and eliminate exhaust odors
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aeroponic designed to ensure both water, oxygen, and nutrient management systems; and a computer control systems to which provide ideal levels of nutrients, lights, air circulation, oxygen, and moisture requirements at all times.
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Advantages of the aeroponics systems are:
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Reduced risk of disease and pests
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Reduced water requirements.
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Less space and easier mobility of crops
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Crops easier to harvest.
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MARKETS AND CUSTOMERS
Our market and our potential customers are third party companies which wish to invest in cannabis growing operations. Currently, there are approximately 30 licensed growers of dried and fresh cannabis in Canada, each is a prospective client. In the United States, as of November 12, 2014, there were 22 states and the District of Columbia which allowed its residents to use medical marijuana. Additionally, voters in the states of Colorado, Alaska, Oregon and Washington approved ballot measures to legalize cannabis for adult use. The state laws are in conflict with the federal Controlled Substances Act, which makes marijuana use and possession illegal on a national level.
Regardless of this, according to a report obtained by The Huffington Post, legalized marijuana use is the fastest-growth industry in the United States and if the trend towards legalization spreads to all 50 states, marijuana could become larger than the organic food industry. Researchers from the ArcView Group, a cannabis industry investment and research firm based in Oakland, California, found that the U.S. market for legal cannabis grew 74% in 2014 to $2.7 billion, up from $1.5 billion in 2013.
The group surveyed hundreds of medical and recreational marijuana retailers in states where sales are legal, as well as ancillary business operators and independent cultivators of the plant, over the course of seven months during 2013 and 2014. ArcView also compiled data from state agencies, non-profit organizations and private companies for a more complete look at the marketplace. According to the executive summary of the third edition of the State of Legal Marijuana Markets, the CEO stated that “in the last year, the rise of the cannabis industry went from an interesting cocktail conversation to being taken seriously as the fastest growing industry in America. At this point, it’s hard to imagine that any serious businessperson who is paying attention hasn’t spent some time thinking about the possibilities in the market”.
We strongly believe that low cost, high quality producers of cannabis which utilize the aeroponics growing methods will be the ultimate winners and the only survivors as cannabis production, marketing, and consumption become mainstream over the next decade.
COMPETITION
Although the construction industry is highly competitive, there are no contractors experienced in building aeroponic facilities in the Pacific Northwest. We have over 25 years’ experience building and managing aeroponic based systems.
But the construction industry is highly competitive by nature, consequently, several facilities may be built using less than optimal plans. It is our belief that because these building are not built to the highest specifications that the underlying operations will fail. It is our belief that our proprietary designs utilizing aeroponics, will result in the highest quality, the greatest efficiency, and the least cost.
REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
With respect to our proposed entry to the cannabis growing industry, should the federal government legalize marijuana for medical use in the United States, it is possible that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would seek to regulate it under the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act of 1938. Additionally, the FDA may issue rules and regulations including CGMPs (certified good manufacturing practices) related to the growth, cultivation, harvesting and processing of medical marijuana. Clinical trials may be needed to verify efficacy and safety. It is also possible that the FDA would require that facilities where medical marijuana is grown be registered with the FDA and comply with certain federally prescribed regulations. In the event that some or all of these regulations are imposed, we do not know what the impact would be on the medical marijuana industry, what costs, requirements and possible prohibitions may be enforced. If we or our tenants are unable to comply with the regulations and or registration as prescribed by the FDA, we and/or our tenants may be unable to continue to operate their and our business in its current form or at all.
EMPLOYEES
The Company has two contractors its management team of Rick Powell and Jim Loseth.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES
We have not incurred any research or development expenditures since our incorporation.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
We do not own, either legally or beneficially, any patents or trademarks.
Reports to Securities Holders
We provide an annual report that includes audited financial information to our shareholders. We will make our financial information equally available to any interested parties or investors through compliance with the disclosure rules of Regulation S-K for a small business issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We are subject to disclosure filing requirements including filing a Form 10K annually and Forms 10Q quarterly. In addition, we will file a Form 8K and other proxy and information statements from time to time as required. We do not intend to voluntarily file the above reports in the event that our obligation to file such reports is suspended under the Exchange Act. The public may read and copy any materials that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, (“SEC”), at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH AN INVESTMENT IN OUR COMMON STOCK. BEFORE MAKING A DECISION CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF OUR SECURITIES, YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING FACTORS AND OTHER INFORMATION IN THIS ANNUAL REPORT WHEN YOU EVALUATE OUR BUSINESS.
Business Risks:
We are entering into a new business, the construction of cannabis growing facilities, and we expect to incur operating losses for the foreseeable future.
We were incorporated on June 12, 2008. We have no way to evaluate the likelihood that our business will be successful. We have earned minimal revenues as of the date of this annual report. Potential investors should be aware of the difficulties normally encountered by fledging construction companies and the high rate of failure of such enterprises. The likelihood of success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays encountered in connection with the regulatory hurdles required to obtain the permits to build cannabis growing facilities. These potential problems include, but are not limited to, unanticipated problems relating to obtaining permits; maintaining the regulatory standards required to manage and operate a cannabis growing facility; the recruiting, management, and retaining of suitable staff to conduct the horticulture activities; and additional costs and expenses that may exceed current estimates. Prior to completion of the construction of our facilities, we anticipate that we will incur increased operating expenses without any revenues. We expect to incur significant losses into the foreseeable future. We recognize that if there is no market for the cannabis, that we will not be able to continue business operations. There is no history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that we will prove successful, and it is doubtful that we will generate significant revenues to achieve profitable operations. If we are unsuccessful in addressing these risks, our business will most likely fail.
We have yet to earn significant revenue to achieve profitability and our ability to sustain our operations is dependent on our ability to raise additional financing to complete our program if warranted. As a result, our accountant believes there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We have accrued accumulated net losses of $40,715,740 as at July 31, 2016. Our future is dependent upon our ability to obtain financing and upon future profitable operations from the development of our business. These factors raise substantial doubt that we will be able to continue as a going concern. Our independent auditors, has expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. This opinion could materially limit our ability to raise additional funds by issuing new debt or equity securities or otherwise. If we fail to raise sufficient capital when needed, we will not be able to complete our business plan. As a result we may have to liquidate our business and you may lose your investment. You should consider our auditor's comments when determining if an investment in our company is suitable.
Because of the unique difficulties and uncertainties inherent in cannabis growing facility construction and management industry, we face a high risk of business failure.
You should be aware that the cannabis growing industry is a new industry. Consequently, the likelihood that there will be a high rate of failure of such enterprises. The likelihood of success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays encountered in connection with the regulatory environment in which we must adhere to. These potential problems include, but are not limited to, unanticipated problems relating to obtaining a building permits, licenses to grow cannabis, the ability to market the cannabis grown. If the results of our program do not reveal viable commercialization options, we may decide to abandon our venture into the cannabis growing industry. Our ability to continue in the cannabis growing industry will be dependent upon our possessing adequate capital resources when needed. If no funding is available, we may be forced to abandon our operations.
Because of the inherent dangers involved in cannabis growing construction industry and the management of the facilities, there is a risk that we may incur liability or damages as we conduct our business.
The growing of cannabis involves numerous hazards. As a result, we may become subject to liability for such hazards, which we cannot insure or against which we may elect not to insure. At the present time we have no insurance to cover against these hazards. The payment of such liabilities may result in our inability to complete our planned program and/or obtain additional financing to fund our program.
As we undertake the construction of cannabis growing facilities, we will be subject to compliance with government regulation that may increase the anticipated cost of our program.
There are several governmental regulations that could materially increase the costs of managing the facilities. We will be subject to regulations and laws as we carry out our program. We will require licences to grow and develop the cannabis in the United States and Canada. We will construct secured facilities to conduct the growing operations. Regulations will control all aspects of the movement of the cannabis and security of the premises. There is a risk that new regulations could increase our costs of doing business and prevent us from carrying out our growing operations.
Because we have no operating history in the cannabis industry, we may not succeed.
While our management team, Mr. Rick Powell and Mr. Jim Loseth, has experience in construction of like facilities, and the related horticulture activities, we have no specific operating history or experience in procuring, building out or leasing real estate for agricultural purposes, specifically marijuana grow facilities, or with respect to any other activity in the cannabis industry. Moreover, we are subject to all risks inherent in a developing a new business enterprise. Our likelihood of success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications, and delays frequently encountered in connection with establishing a new business and the competitive and regulatory environment in which we operate. For example, the medical marijuana industry is new and may not succeed, particularly should the federal government change course and decide to prosecute those dealing in medical marijuana. If that happens there may not be an adequate market for our properties or other activities we propose to engage in.
You should further consider, among other factors, our prospects for success in light of the risks and uncertainties encountered by companies that, like us, are in their early stages. For example, unanticipated expenses, delays and or complications with build outs, zoning issues, legal disputes with neighbors, local governments, communities and or tenants. We may not successfully address these risks and uncertainties or successfully implement our operating strategies. If we fail to do so, it could materially harm our business to the point of having to cease operations and could impair the value of our common stock to the point investors may lose their entire investment.
Because our business is dependent upon continued market acceptance by consumers, any negative trends will adversely affect our business operations.
We are substantially dependent on continued market acceptance and proliferation of consumers of medical marijuana. We believe that as marijuana becomes more accepted the stigma associated with marijuana use will diminish and as a result consumer demand will continue to grow. And while we believe that the market and opportunity in the marijuana space continues to grow, we cannot predict the future growth rate and size of the market. Any negative outlook on the cannabis industry will adversely affect our business operations.
Because marijuana is illegal under federal law, we could be subject to criminal and civil sanctions for engaging in activities that violate those laws.
The U.S. Government classifies marijuana as a schedule-I controlled substance. As a result, marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law. Even in those jurisdictions in which the use of medical marijuana has been legalized at the state level, its prescription is a violation of federal law. The United States Supreme Court has ruled in
United States v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Coop
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Gonzales v. Raich
that it is the federal government that has the right to regulate and criminalize cannabis, even for medical purposes. Therefore, federal law criminalizing the use of marijuana pre-empts state laws that legalizes its use for medicinal purposes.
Many state laws are in conflict with the federal Controlled Substances Act, which makes marijuana use and possession illegal on a national level. Federal government administration has effectively stated that it is not an efficient use of resources to direct law federal law enforcement agencies to prosecute those lawfully abiding by state-designated laws allowing the use and distribution of medical marijuana. However, there is no guarantee that the administration will not change its stated policy regarding the low-priority enforcement of federal laws. Additionally, any new administration that follows could change this policy and decide to enforce the federal laws strongly. Any such change in the federal government's enforcement of current federal laws could cause significant financial damage to us and our shareholders.
We will require medical marijuana for our research facilities. Consequently we will be required to follow the strict guidelines required by regulation for the management of our facilities.
Laws and regulations affecting the regulated marijuana industry are constantly changing, which could detrimentally affect our proposed operations, and we cannot predict the impact that future regulations may have on us.
Local, state and federal medical marijuana laws and regulations are broad in scope and subject to evolving interpretations, which could require us to incur substantial costs associated with compliance or alter our business plan. In addition, violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt our business and result in a material adverse effect on its operations. In addition, it is possible that regulations may be enacted in the future that will be directly applicable to our proposed business. We cannot predict the nature of any future laws, regulations, interpretations or applications, nor can we determine what effect additional governmental regulations or administrative policies and procedures, when and if promulgated, could have on our business.
FDA regulation of marijuana and the possible registration of facilities where medical marijuana is grown could negatively affect the cannabis industry which would directly affect our financial condition.
Should the federal government legalize marijuana for medical use, it is possible that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would seek to regulate it under the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act of 1938. Additionally, the FDA may issue rules and regulations including CGMPs (certified good manufacturing practices) related to the growth, cultivation, harvesting and processing of medical marijuana. Clinical trials may be needed to verify efficacy and safety. It is also possible that the FDA would require that facilities where medical marijuana is grown be registered with the FDA and comply with certain federally prescribed regulations. In the event that some or all of these regulations are imposed, we do not know what the impact would be on the medical marijuana industry, what costs, requirements and possible prohibitions may be enforced. If we or our tenants are unable to comply with the regulations and or registration as prescribed by the FDA, we and/or our tenants may be unable to continue to operate their and our business in its current form or at all.
Because our business model depends upon the availability of private financing, any change in our ability to raise money will adversely affect our financial condition.
Our ability to operate, engage in the business activities that we have planned and achieve positive financial performance depends, in large measure, on our ability to obtain financing in amounts and on terms that are favorable. The capital markets in the United States have recently undergone a turbulent period in which lending was severely restricted. Although there appears to be signs that financial institutions are resuming lending, the market has not yet returned to its pre-2008 state. Obtaining favorable financing in the current environment remains challenging.
Because we are liable for hazardous substances on our properties, environmental liabilities are possible and can be costly.
Federal, state and local laws impose liability on a landowner for releases or the otherwise improper presence on the premises of hazardous substances. This liability is without regard to fault for, or knowledge of, the presence of such substances. A landowner may be held liable for hazardous materials brought onto a property before it acquired title and for hazardous materials that are not discovered until after it sells the property. Similar liability may occur under applicable state law. Sellers of properties may make only limited representations as to the absence of hazardous substances. If any hazardous materials are found within our properties in violation of law at any time, we may be liable for all cleanup costs, fines, penalties and other costs. This potential liability will continue after we sell the properties and may apply to hazardous materials present within the properties before we acquire the properties. If losses arise from hazardous substance contamination which cannot be recovered from a responsible party, the financial viability of the properties may be adversely affected. It is possible that we will purchase properties with known or unknown environmental problems which may require material expenditures for remediation.
If we are found non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will be subject to significant liabilities.
If any of our properties are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (the “ADA”), we may be required to pay for any required improvements. Under the ADA, public accommodations must meet certain federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. The ADA requirements could require significant expenditures and could result in the imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants. We cannot assure that ADA violations do not or will not exist at any of our properties.
The loss of any of our key personnel may affect our ability to implement our business plan and cause our stock to decline in value
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We are dependent on Rick Powell and Jim Loseth, the Company’s new management, to implement our business plan. The loss of their services may have a negative effect on our ability to timely and successfully implement our business plan. We do not have an employment agreement with Mr. Powell or Mr. Loseth and we have not obtained key man insurance over them.
Investment Risks
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Our issuance of additional shares may have the effect of diluting the interest of shareholders; our common stock shareholders do not have pre-emptive rights
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Any additional issuances of common stock by us from our authorized but unissued shares may have the effect of diluting the percentage interest of existing shareholders. The securities issued to raise funds may have rights, preferences or privileges that are senior to those of the holders of our other securities, including our common stock. The board of directors has the power to issue such shares without shareholder approval. We fully intend to issue additional common shares in order to raise capital to fund our business operations and growth objectives.
We do not anticipate paying dividends to our common stockholders in the foreseeable future, which makes investment in our stock speculative and risky
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We have not paid dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. The board of directors has sole authority to declare dividends payable to our stockholders. The fact that we have not paid and do not plan to pay dividends indicates that we must use all of our funds we generate for reinvestment in our business activities. Investors also must evaluate an investment in the Company solely on the basis of anticipated capital gains.
Limited liability of our executive officers and directors may discourage shareholders from bringing a lawsuit against them
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Our Memorandum and Articles of Incorporation contain provisions that limit the liability of our directors for monetary damages and provide for indemnification of officers and directors. These provisions may discourage shareholders from bringing a lawsuit against officers and directors for breaches of fiduciary duty and may reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation against officers and directors even though such action, if successful, might otherwise have benefited the shareholders. In addition, a shareholder's investment in the Company may be adversely affected to the extent that we pay costs of settlement and damage awards against officers or directors pursuant to the indemnification provisions of the bylaw. The impact on a shareholder's investment in terms of the cost of defending a lawsuit may deter the shareholder from bringing suit against any of our officers or directors. We have been advised that the SEC takes the position that these article and bylaw provisions do not affect the liability of any director under applicable federal and state securities laws.
We are a development stage company and we expect to incur operating losses for the foreseeable future.
We were incorporated on June 12, 2008 and our business to date has been principally organizational activities. We have no way to evaluate the likelihood that our business will be successful. Potential investors should be aware of the difficulties normally encountered by start-up companies and the high rate of failure of such enterprises. The likelihood of success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays encountered in connection with the business that we plan to undertake. These potential problems include, but are not limited to, additional costs and expenses that may exceed current estimates. We anticipate that we will incur increased operating expenses without realizing any revenues. We recognize that if business revenues are not forthcoming, we will not be able to continue business operations. There is no history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that we will prove successful, and if we are unsuccessful in addressing these risks, our business will most likely fail.
We have yet to earn continuous or sufficient revenue and our ability to sustain our operations is dependent on our ability to raise additional financing. As a result there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We have accumulated net losses of $40,715,740 for the period from inception June 12, 2008 to July 31, 2016 and have insufficient revenues to date. Our future is dependent upon our ability to obtain financing and upon future profitable operations from the development of our business. These factors raise substantial doubt that we will be able to continue as a going concern. Our independent auditor has expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. This opinion could materially limit our ability to raise additional funds by issuing new debt or equity securities or otherwise. If we fail to raise sufficient capital when needed, we will not be able to complete our business plan. As a result we may have to liquidate our business and you may lose your investment. You should consider our auditor's comments when determining if an investment in our company is suitable.
Because our current officers and directors have other business interests, they may not be able or willing to devote a sufficient amount of time to our business operations, causing our business to fail.
Mr. Rick Powell and Mr. Jim Loseth, our management currently devote approximately 10% of their attention to providing services to the Company. While they presently possesses adequate time to attend to our interest, it is possible that the demands on them from other obligations could increase, with the result that they would no longer be able to devote sufficient time to the management of our business. This could negatively impact our business development.
We may be unable to obtain additional capital that we may require to implement our business plan. This would restrict our ability to grow.
The proceeds from our financing efforts to date have provided us with a limited amount of working capital not sufficient to fund our proposed operations. We will require additional capital to continue to operate our business and our proposed operations. We may be unable to obtain additional capital as and when required.
Future acquisitions and future development, production and marketing activities, as well as our administrative requirements (such as salaries, insurance expenses and general overhead expenses, as well as legal compliance costs and accounting expenses) will require a substantial amount of additional capital and cash flow.
We may not be successful in locating suitable financing transactions in the time period required or at all, and we may not obtain the capital we require by other means. If we do not succeed in raising additional capital, the capital we have received to date is not sufficient to fund our operations going forward without obtaining additional capital financing.
Any additional capital raised through the sale of equity may dilute your ownership percentage. This could result in a decrease in the fair market value of our equity securities because our assets would be owned by a larger pool of outstanding equity. The terms of securities we issue in future may be more favorable to our new investors, and may include preferences, superior voting rights and the issuance of warrants or other derivative securities, and issuances of incentive awards under equity employee incentive plans, which may have a further dilutive effect.
Our ability to obtain needed financing may be impaired by such factors as the capital markets generally, our status as a new enterprise without a demonstrated operating history or the retention or loss of key management. If the amount of capital we are able to raise from financing activities is not sufficient to satisfy our capital needs, we may be required to cease our operations.
We may incur substantial costs in pursuing future capital financing, including investment banking fees, legal fees, accounting fees, securities law compliance fees, printing and distribution expenses and other costs. We may also be required to recognize non-cash expenses in connection with certain securities we may issue, such as convertible notes and warrants, which may adversely impact our financial condition.
The limited trading of our common stock may impair your ability to sell your shares.
There has been no trading market for our common stock since our inception. The lack of trading of our common stock and the low volume of any future trading may impair your ability to sell your shares at the time you wish to sell them or at a price that you consider reasonable. Such factors may also impair our ability to raise capital by selling shares of capital stock and may impair our ability to acquire other companies or technologies by using common stock as consideration.
The market price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile and subject to wide fluctuations.
Assuming we are able to establish an active trading market for our common stock, the market price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile and could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to a number of factors that are beyond our control, including:
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dilution caused by our issuance of additional shares of common stock and other forms of equity securities, which we expect to make in connection with future capital financings to fund our operations and growth, to attract and retain valuable personnel and in connection with future strategic partnerships with other companies;
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announcements of acquisitions or other business initiatives by our competitors;
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market changes in the demand for products and services;
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quarterly variations in our revenues and operating expenses;
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changes in the valuation of similarly situated companies, both in our industry and in other industries;
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changes in analysts' estimates affecting us, our competitors or our industry;
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additions and departures of key personnel;
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fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of capital in the capital markets;
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These and other factors are largely beyond our control, and the impact of these risks, singly or in the aggregate, may result in material adverse changes to the market price of our common stock and our results of operations and financial condition.
Our operating results may fluctuate significantly, and these fluctuations may cause our stock price to decline.
Our operating results will likely vary in the future primarily as the result of fluctuations in our revenues and operating expenses, costs that we incur, and other factors. If our results of operations do not meet the expectations of current or potential investors, the price of our common stock may decline.
Applicable SEC rules governing the trading of "penny stocks" will limit the trading and liquidity of our common stock, which may affect the trading price of our common stock.
Our common stock is presently considered to be a "penny stock" and is subject to SEC rules and regulations which impose limitations upon the manner in which such shares may be publicly traded and which regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in "penny stocks." Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the FINRA system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer must also provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. In addition, the penny stock rules generally require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock, the broker-dealer make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to the penny stock rules which may increase the difficulty investors may experience in attempting to liquidate such securities.
Forward-looking statements
This Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. We use words such as anticipate, believe, will, plan, expect, future, intend and similar expressions to identify such forward-looking statements. You should not place too much reliance on these forward-looking statements. Our actual results are likely to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements for many reasons.