UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q/A

(Amendment No.1)

 

☒     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 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 number: 000-52419 

 

HERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

77-0643398

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

Incorporation or Organization)

Identification No.)

 

8 The Green Suite 4000, Dover, DE 19901

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (302) 538-4165

 

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

 

Title of Each Class

 

Trading Symbol(s)

 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered 

None

 

N/A

 

N/A

   

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (ss.232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

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

 

Large Accelerated Filer

Accelerated Filer

Non-accelerated Filer

Smaller reporting company

 

 

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 number of shares of Registrant’s Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding as of November 28, 2022 was 454,339,000  shares

 

 

 

 

HERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC

 

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

 

Page

 

PART I 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (unaudited):

 

4

 

Item 2.

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

 

17

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

25

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART II 

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

26

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

 

26

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

26

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

26

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

 

26

 

Item 5.

Other Information

 

26

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signatures

28

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2

 

 

Unless the context suggests otherwise, references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, or Quarterly Report, to “Hero Technologies,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Hero Technologies, Inc. and, where appropriate, its subsidiaries.

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Because of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this report may not transpire.

.”

 

Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this document. You should read this document with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

All trademarks, trade names and service marks appearing in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are the property of their respective owners.

 

 
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PART I – Financial Information

 

Item 1 – Financial Statements

 

HERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

September 30,

2022

 

 

December 31,

2021

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$128,629

 

 

$174,477

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

9,844

 

 

 

5,500

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

620

 

 

 

620

 

Total current assets

 

 

139,093

 

 

 

180,597

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation

 

 

4,827

 

 

 

6,313

 

Total Non-current assets

 

 

4,827

 

 

 

6,313

 

Total Assets

 

$143,920

 

 

$186,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$62,266

 

 

$32,904

 

Loans payable, current portion - related party

 

 

200,000

 

 

 

169,588

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

262,266

 

 

 

202,492

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

262,266

 

 

 

202,492

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000,000 preferred shares, par value $0.001 per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

950,000,000 common shares, par value $0.001 per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued and outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,000,000 preferred shares at September 30, 2022 (1,000,000 at 2021)

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

1,000

 

450,623,000 common shares at September 30, 2022 (442,977,000 at 2021)

 

 

450,623

 

 

 

442,977

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

38,801,893

 

 

 

38,461,909

 

Stock Payable

 

 

27,970

 

 

 

27,970

 

Non-controlling Interest

 

 

(108,221)

 

 

(93,328)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(39,291,611)

 

 

(38,856,110)

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

 

 

(118,346)

 

 

(15,582)

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

 

$143,920

 

 

$186,910

 

 

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

 

 
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HERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

September 30,

2022

 

 

September 30,

2021

 

 

September 30,

2022

 

 

September 30,

2021

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

 

$1,885

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,531

 

Gross Margin

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,646)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting

 

 

15,579

 

 

 

96,357

 

 

 

31,073

 

 

 

356,923

 

Compensation expense

 

 

93,830

 

 

 

63,000

 

 

 

247,630

 

 

 

309,340

 

Office, travel, and general

 

 

24,025

 

 

 

22,370

 

 

 

64,815

 

 

 

140,546

 

Professional Fees

 

 

33,300

 

 

 

16,837

 

 

 

67,660

 

 

 

156,103

 

Depreciation

 

 

495

 

 

 

560

 

 

 

1,487

 

 

 

1,516

 

    Total expenses

 

 

(167,229)

 

 

(199,124)

 

 

(412,665)

 

 

(964,428)

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Gain (loss) on share conversion

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,218,382)

Interest income

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

183

 

 

 

-

 

Interest expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

(416)

 

 

(37,912)

 

 

(9,051)

Total other income (expense)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(416)

 

 

(37,729)

 

 

2,227,433

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss

 

$(167,229)

 

$(198,708)

 

$(450,394)

 

$(3,195,507)

Non-controlling interest in (income) loss of consolidated subsidiaries

 

 

9,225

 

 

 

16,523

 

 

 

14,893

 

 

 

81,422

 

Net loss attributable to the company

 

$(158,004)

 

$(182,185)

 

$(435,501)

 

$(3,114,085)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Number of Basic and Diluted Common Shares Outstanding

 

 

447,127,087

 

 

 

440,561,751

 

 

 

446,338,201

 

 

 

425,760,299

 

Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share

 

$0.00

 

 

$0.00

 

 

$0.00

 

 

$0.01

 

 

 
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HERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

Common

Shares

 

 

Preferred

Shares

 

 

Additional Paid-In

 

 

Stock

 

 

Non-Controlling

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Income

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

 Capital

 

 

 Payable

 

 

 Interest

 

 

 (Loss)

 

 

 Deficit

 

 

(Deficit)

 

Balance, January 1, 2021

 

 

357,095,087

 

 

$357,095

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

$1,000

 

 

$33,206,878

 

 

 

149,647

 

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

 

$(35,436,489 )

 

$(1,721,869 )

Investment Units issued for cash at $.024 per unit

 

 

11,267,424

 

 

 

11,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

258,732

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

270,000

 

Issued for services

 

 

850,000

 

 

 

850

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

53,250

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

54,100

 

Common Stock – Related party compensation

 

 

4,928,775

 

 

 

4,929

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

314,116

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

319,045

 

Common Stock – debt conversion, related party

 

 

65,285,714

 

 

 

65,285

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,449,981

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,515,266

 

Shares issued as inducement for borrowing $0.0667 per unit

 

 

750,000

 

 

 

750

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

60,075

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

60,825

 

Shares to be issued for acquisition

 

 

2,800,000

 

 

 

2,800

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

118,977

 

 

 

(121,677) )

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Non-Controlling Interest

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(93,328 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(93,328 )

Net Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,419,621 )

 

 

(3,419,621 )

Balance, December 31, 2021

 

 

442,977,000

 

 

 

442,977

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

38,461,909

 

 

 

27,970

 

 

 

(93,328 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

(38,856,110 )

 

 

(15,582 )

Investment units issued for cash at $0.05 per unit

 

 

2,000,000

 

 

 

2,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

98,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100,000

 

Issued for services

 

 

930,000

 

 

 

930

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

48,870

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49,800

 

Common Stock – related party compensation

 

 

4,716,000

 

 

 

4,716

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

193,114

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

197,830

 

Non-Controlling Interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(14,893 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14,893 )

Net Loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(435,501 )

 

 

(435,501 )

Balance, September 30, 2022

 

 

450,623,000

 

 

 

450,623

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

38,801,893

 

 

 

27,970

 

 

 

(108,221 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

(39,291,611)

 

 

(118,346)

 

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

 

 
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HERO TECHNOLOGY, INC. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

 

 

 

 Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to Hero Technologies Inc.

 

$(435,501)

 

$(3,114,085)

Non-controlling interest in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries

 

$(14,893)

 

$(81,422)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued for services

 

 

247,630

 

 

 

299,295

 

Interest expense

 

 

37,729

 

 

 

-

 

Loss from conversion of debt to common stock

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,227,433

 

Depreciation expense

 

 

1,486

 

 

 

1,516

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

(4,344)

 

 

45,626

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

22,045

 

 

 

(111)

Accounts receivable

 

 

-

 

 

 

(980)

Inventory

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,531

 

Cash used in operating activities

 

 

(145,848 )

 

 

(617,197 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of common stock

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

270,000

 

Cash provided by financing activities

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

270,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH

 

 

(45,848)

 

 

(347,197)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

 

174,477

 

 

 

437,126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH, END OF PERIOD

 

$128,629

 

 

$89,929

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities settled with common stock, related party, investments

 

$-

 

 

 

2,287,833

 

Shares issued from stock payable

 

$-

 

 

 

121,677

 

 

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

 

 
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HERO TECHNOLOGIES INC. 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

Hero Technologies Inc. (the “Company”), was incorporated in the State of Nevada on May 14, 2004. The Company plans to be a vertically-integrated cannabis company with cultivation, processing and dispensary operations. The Company’s business plan includes cannabis genetics engineering, farmland for both medical and recreational cannabis cultivation, production licenses, distribution licenses, consumer packaging and retail operations, and dispensaries that make the company a Multi-State Operator (MSO).

 

The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP”) which contemplates the realization of assets and discharge of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has not generated sufficient operating revenues and has funded its operations through the issuance of capital stock and third party loans.

 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

These consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with US GAAP, and are expressed in United States dollars. These statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries First Endeavor Holdings, Inc. (“FEH”), Veteran Hemp Co (“Veteran”), and its majority owned subsidiary Blackbox Technologies and Systems (“Blackbox”). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments, all of which are of a normal recurring nature, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable consist of trade receivables and are carried at their estimated collectible amounts.

 

The Company provides credit to its clients in the form of payment terms. The Company limits its credit risk by performing credit evaluations of its clients and maintaining a reserve, if deemed necessary, for potential credit losses. Such evaluations include the review of a client’s outstanding balances with consideration towards such client’s historical collection experience, as well as prevailing economic and market conditions and other factors. Based on such evaluations, the Company determined there was no need for a reserve at the end of September 30, 2022. The total accounts receivable was $620 at September 30, 2022 and $620 as of December 31, 2021

 

 

 
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Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed using the straight- line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from three to seven years. The cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization of property and equipment sold or otherwise disposed of are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reported as current period income or expense. The costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. The total value of property and equipment at September 30, 2022 is $4,827. and $6,313 at December 31, 2021

 

 

 

Asset Purchase Price

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation

 

Furniture and Fixtures 5-7 Years

 

$6,030

 

 

$(2,110 )

Computer Equipment and Software 3-5 Years

 

 

2,331

 

 

 

(1,424 )

  

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes sales when merchandise is shipped from a warehouse directly to wholesale customers (except in the case of a consignment sale). For consignment sales, the Company recognizes sales upon the consignee’s shipment to the customer. Postage and handling charges billed to customers are also recognized as sales upon shipment of the related merchandise. Shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point, and title passes to the customer at the time and place of shipment or purchase by customers at a retail location. For consignment sales, title passes to the consignee concurrent with the consignee’s shipment to the customer. The customer has no cancellation privileges after shipment or upon purchase at retail locations, other than customary rights of return. The Company excludes sales tax collected and remitted to various states from sales and cost of sales.

 

 
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Cash, Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. Cash totaled $128,629 and $174,477 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The Company is exposed to a concentration of credit risk with respect to its cash deposits. The Company places cash deposits with highly rated financial institutions in the United States. At times, cash balances held in financial institutions may be in excess of insured limits. The Company believes the financial institutions are financially strong and the risk of loss is minimal. The Company has not experienced any losses with respect to the related risks and does not believe its exposure to such risks is more than normal.

 

 

 

 
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Stock Based Compensation

 

The Company records compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements for share based payments using the fair value method. The fair value of stock options granted to directors and employees is determined using the Black-Scholes option valuation model at the time of grant. Fair value for common shares issued for goods or services rendered by non-employees is measured based on the fair value of the goods and services received. Share-based compensation is expensed with a corresponding increase to share capital. Upon the exercise of the stock options, the consideration paid is recorded as an increase in share capital.

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

The Company presents both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the consolidated statements of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period including convertible debt, stock options, and warrants, using the treasury stock method. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. Diluted EPS figures are equal to those of Basic EPS for each period since the Company had no securities outstanding during periods in which the Company generated net income that were potentially dilutive.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

The Company does not believe the adoption of any recent accounting pronouncements will have any material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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3.  ACQUISITIONS

 

The Company formed Blackbox Technologies and Systems LLC in September 10, 2020. Blackbox Technologies and Systems LLC has been renamed Blackbox Systems and Technologies LLC. The Company acquired all of Marc Kasabasic and Hank Pielack’s aeroponic system process, procedures, and all associated intellectual property and know how. The Blackbox project consists of environmental growth chambers for the cultivation of large cannabis flowering plants based on aeroponic technology. The Company has a 51% equity interest in Blackbox Technologies and Systems. LLC. The address of Blackbox Technologies and Systems is 8 The Green Suite 4000, Dover, DE 19901. Blackbox Technologies and Systems can be contacted at info@blackboxsystemsllc.com.

 

The Company also purchased a website and business currently selling CBD topicals and rubs under the name “Highly Relaxing”. Hero Technologies will retain the owner on a consulting basis to create and continue the manufacture of the topical rub for the Company and to continue operations. In exchange, the seller will receive 100,000 common shares for these services and $2.00 per topical can of rub sold. This is currently recorded as a stock payable at fair value of $4,350  at a stock price of $0.0435 on the agreement date.

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

 Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Initial shares. $0.0435

 

 

2,500,000

 

 

 

108,750

 

Earnout shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Belize contract

 

 

1,400,000

 

 

 

2,713

 

 Online payment system

 

 

300,000

 

 

 

12,927

 

 EBITDA

 

 

800,000

 

 

 

20,907

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total consideration

 

 

 

 

 

 

145,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets Acquired:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Inventory

 

 

 

 

 

 

72,686

 

 Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,030

 

 Trademarks

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,700

 

 Customer base

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,000

 

 Goodwill

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,881

 

 Total assets acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

145,297

 

 

The Company impaired $5,881 of goodwill associated to Veteran Hemp Co. in 2021 since it was determined that the emphasis is on current and future growth under Hero Technologies Inc.

 

 
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4.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Interest to related parties was $15,000 at September 30, 2022 compared to $7,500 at December 31, 2021

 

On February 15, 2021, the Company issued 875,000 shares of restricted common stock to Topline Holdings Inc in consideration for advisor and managerial services. The shares were priced at $0.074. at a fair value of $64,750.

 

On February 22, 2021, the debt of $2,245,000 including interest of $42,833.33 owed to P2B Capital LLC was paid in full with 65,285,714 shares of common stock resulting in a loss on conversion of $2,218,382.  The value at the end of the quarter was $4,515,266.

  

On February 22, 2021, the Company engaged James Bradley as an advisor for managerial services and issued Mr. Bradley 2,337,228 shares of common stock. at a fair value of $129,716 at a stock price of $0.0555.

 

On September 15, 2021, the Company issued Topline Holdings Inc 875,000 shares of restricted common stock for the remaining 6 months of advisor and managerial services for 2021 at a fair value of $63,000 at a stock price of $0.072.

 

On March 15, 2022, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to Topline Holdings Inc in consideration for advisor and managerial services. The shares were priced at $0.052. at a fair value of $104,000.

  

On September 9, 2022, the Company issued Topline Holdings Inc 2,000,000 shares of restricted common stock in consideration for advisor and managerial services at a fair value of $66,000 at a stock price of $0.033.

 

5.  CAPITAL STOCK

 

Preferred Stock

 

On May 1, 2020, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its Series A preferred stock to Magenta Value Holdings, LLC resulting in a change in management of the entity.  The Series A preferred shares have the right to cast 90% of the total votes with respect to any and all matters presented to the stockholders of the Company for their action or consideration. The Series A preferred shares are not entitled to any dividends or liquidation preferences and are not convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

 
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Common Stock

 

On July 20, 2020, the Company changed its name from Holloman Energy Corporation to Hero Technologies Inc. and increased its authorized capitalization to 950,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001.

 

On January 7, 2021, the Company sold 2,920,896 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled $70,000. The entire $70,000 was paid in cash.

 

On January 18, 2021, the Company issued 2,800,000 shares of common stock to Patriot Shield National LLC in reference to the purchase of Veteran Hemp Co. that was recorded as a stock payable at December 31, 2020.

 

On January 19, 2021, the Company sold 1,252,479 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled $30,000. The entire $30,000 was paid in cash.

 

On January 23, 2021, the Company issued the second tranche of 250,000 shares of common stock to Chesapeake Group Inc. at fair value of $13,750 at a stock price of $0.055.

 

On January 29, 2021, the Company sold 6,259,063 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled $150,000. The entire $150,000 was paid in cash.

 

On February 12, 2021, the Company sold 834,986 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled $20,000. The entire $20,000 was paid in cash.

 

On February 15, 2021, the Company issued 875,000 shares of restricted common stock to Topline Holdings Inc in consideration for advisor and managerial services. The shares were priced at $0.074. at a fair value of $64,750.

 

On February 22, 2021, the Company engaged Konkler Enterprises for managerial services and issued Konkler Enterprises 208,635 shares of common stock.  at a fair value of $11,579 at a stock price of $0.0555.

 

On February 22, 2021, the debt of $2,245,000 including interest of $42,833.33 owed to P2B Capital LLC was paid in full with 65,285,714 shares of common stock. The number of shares issued resulted in a loss on conversion of $2,218,382.

 

On February 22, 2021, the Company engaged James Bradley as an Advisor for managerial services and issued Mr. Bradley 2,337,228 shares of common stock. at a fair value of $129,716 at a stock price of $0.0555.

 

On April  1, 2021, the Company issued the last tranche of 300,000 shares of common stock owed to Chesapeake Group Inc. at fair value of $16,500 at a stock price of $0.055.

 

On September 15, 2021, the Company issued Topline Holdings Inc 875,000 shares of common stock for the remaining 6 months of advisor and managerial services for 2021 at a fair value of $63,000 at a stock price of $0.072.

 

On October 1, 2021 the Company entered into a note to borrow $200,000 over a 6 month period with interest of $15,000 and issuance of 750,000 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The common shares were at fair value at a stock price of $0.081 per share and were issued as an inducement to provide the note. This has been treated as a discount and amortized over the life of the note.

 

On October 11, 2021, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock owed to Chesapeake Group Inc. at fair value of $23,550 at a stock price of $0.079.

 

 
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On October 13, 2021 the Company engaged North Equities for three months of consulting services to assist with Social Media and Client Outreach. In consideration for these services the company issued 632,912 shares of common stock at a fair value of $50,000 at a stock price of $0.079.

 

On December 14, 2021, the Company entered into an Advisor Agreement with Henry Leo Staples Jr to provide managerial services. In consideration for these services Mr. Staples will receive 500,000 common shares on a quarterly basis in 2022. The first installment of four equal issuances of 125,000 will be on March 31, 2022.

 

On January 19, 2022, the Company issued 330,000 shares of restricted common stock to Juddah Holdings LLC in consideration for consulting services. The shares were priced at $0.05. at a fair value of $19,800.

 

On February 5, 2022, the Company issued 600,000 shares of restricted common stock to Jack Becker in consideration for consulting services. The shares were priced at $0.052. at a fair value of $30,000.

 

On March 15, 2022, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to Topline Holdings Inc in consideration for advisor and managerial services. The shares were priced at $0.052. at a fair value of $104,000.

 

On June 27, 2022, the Company sold 2,000,000 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.05 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled $100,000. The entire $100,000 was paid in cash.

 

On September 09, 2022, the Company issued Topline Holdings Inc 2,000,000 shares of restricted common stock in consideration for advisor and managerial services at a fair value of $66,000 at a stock price of $0.033.

 

On September 5, 2022, the Company issued 550,000 shares of restricted common stock to Jack Becker in consideration for consulting services. The shares were priced at $0.034. at a fair value of $18,700.

 

On September 27, 2022, the Company issued 166,000 shares of restricted common stock to Richard Bowersock in consideration for consulting services. The shares were priced at $0.055. at a fair value of $9,130.

 

6.  NON-CONTROLLLING INTEREST

 

Non-controlling interest in loss of consolidated subsidiaries was $9,225 and $14,983 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 respectively. The Company has a 51% equity interest in Blackbox Technologies and Systems. LLC.

 

7.  INCOME TAXES

 

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) (Tax Legislation) was signed into law, which resulted in significant changes to U.S. federal income tax law. We expect that these changes will positively impact future after-tax earnings in the U.S., primarily due to the lower federal statutory tax rate of 21% compared to 35%. The impact of the Tax Legislation may differ from the statements above due to, among other things, changes in interpretations and assumptions we have made and actions we may take as a result of the Tax Legislation. Additionally, guidance issued by the relevant regulatory authorities regarding the Tax Legislation may materially impact our financial statements. As additional guidance to the Tax Legislation is published in the form of Treasury Regulations and other IRS communications, we will monitor, assess, and determine the impact of these communications on our consolidated financial statements and operations. In addition to the Tax Legislation, we are continuing to monitor proposed regulations regarding the 163(j) Limitation on Deduction for Business Interest Expense. The Company expects the impact to its results of operations to be immaterial.

 

Due to its history of losses, the Company is not subject to federal or state income taxes.

 

 
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8. PREPAIDS

 

Prepaids consisted primarily of OTC annual fees totaling $9,844 and $5,500 for September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 respectively.

 

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Legal Proceedings 

 

The Company may be subject to legal proceedings and claims arising from contracts or other matters from time to time in the ordinary course of business. Management is not aware of any pending or threatened litigation where the ultimate disposition or resolution could have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity. 

 

10.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On November 2, 2022, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to David Graham in consideration for consulting services. The shares were priced at $0.02. at a fair value of $20,000.

 

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

 

Overview

 

We are an early stage cannabis company. The company has a majority stake in BlackBox Systems and Technologies LLC. BlackBox is an aeroponic cannabis cultivation system that provides optimal conditions to enhance photosynthesis and cultivation of large flowering plants, creating increased efficiencies. The BlackBox project consists of environmental growth chambers for the cultivation of large flowering plants based on aeroponic technology. We own and operates HighlyRelaxing.com under Highly Relaxing LLC. The Company also operates VeteranHempCo.com after the acquisition of V Brokers LLC assets.

 

Our flagship project, Blackbox has applied to the state of Michigan for marijuana licenses which, if granted, will allow Blackbox to cultivate cannabis for sale in the state of Michigan. Blackbox is currently seeking two Michigan marijuana licenses, one for adult use and one for medicinal use. The current status of Blackbox’s marijuana license may be summarized as follows:

 

Our flagship project, Blackbox has applied to the state of Michigan for marijuana licenses which, if granted, will allow Blackbox to cultivate cannabis for sale in the state of Michigan. Blackbox is currently seeking two Michigan marijuana licenses, one for adult use and one for medicinal use. The current status of Blackbox’s marijuana license may be summarized as follows:

 

 

·

Blackbox is in the process of pursuing a Class C license, which would permit them to cultivate up to 2,000 marijuana plants for adult use and 1,500 plants for medicinal use.

 

·

To date, Blackbox has spent approximately $190,577 in pursuit of a marijuana license.

 

·

Per the MRA, Blackbox is required to pay an initial fee of $40,000 for each license.

 

·

Blackbox is required to pay a renewal fee for every year that they wish to retain their license. The fee for renewing a marijuana license can range from $30,000 to $50,000, depending on the total weight of the marijuana plants that were cultivated for the preceding year.

 

·

These licenses will allow Blackbox to cultivate cannabis, within the state of Michigan, for adult use and medicinal use.

 

·

Blackbox has already completed Step 1 in the application process. However, before Blackbox can submit an application for Step 2, Blackbox is required to complete construction of its greenhouse facilities.

 

·

Once the facilities are complete, Blackbox may proceed with a Step 2 application, which entails having the newly constructed facility inspected by the Bureau of Fire Services within 60 days after the Step 2 application is submitted.

 

·

Failure to pass an inspection by the BFS within 60 days may result in the denial of the license.

 

·

Blackbox is also required, by the MRA, to disclose the sources and total amount of capitalization that is required to operate and maintain a proposed marijuana facility. For a Class C license, Blackbox is required to show that they have $500,000 available to operate and maintain the facility.

 

·

Completing the Step 2 process will allow the company to proceed with the cultivation of cannabis in Michigan.

 

Once Blackbox receives a Class C marijuana license for adult use, they will be subject to various provisions and obligations, including the following:

 

 

·

Under rule 420.102(1), one who holds a Class C marijuana license for adult use is permitted to grow 2,000 marijuana plants

 

·

According to rule 420.102(4) of the MRA, A marijuana grower license authorizes a marijuana grower to transfer marijuana without using a marijuana secure transporter to a marijuana processor or marijuana retailer if both of the following are met:

 

 

o

 

(a) The marijuana processor or marijuana retailer occupies the same location as the marijuana grower and the marijuana is transferred using only private real property without accessing public roadways.

 

o

(b) The marijuana grower enters each transfer into the statewide monitoring system.

 

 
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·

Pursuant to rule 420.102(5), A marijuana grower license authorizes sale of marijuana, other than seeds, seedlings, tissue cultures, immature plants, and cuttings, to a marijuana processor or marijuana retailer.

 

·

Under rule 420.102(7), A marijuana grower must enter all transactions, current inventory, and other information into the statewide monitoring system, known as METRC, as required in these rules. Under the METRC system:

 

 

·

a serialized tag must be attached to every plant,

 

·

and labels must be attached to wholesale packages

 

 

·

According to rule 420.102(8), A marijuana grower license does not authorize the marijuana grower to operate in an area unless the area is zoned for industrial or agricultural use. At present, the Company is in compliance with this rule, as we intend to operate in an area that has been zoned for industrial and agricultural use.

 

·

Under 420.102(9), A marijuana grower may accept the transfer of marijuana seeds, tissue cultures, and clones that do not meet the definition of marijuana plant in these rules at any time from another grower licensed under the acts, these rules, or both. Marijuana.

 

·

Per rule 420.102(11), A marijuana grower licensee is required to comply with the requirements of the Michigan regulation and taxation of marijuana act and these rules.

 

With regard to a Class C marijuana license for medicinal use, the MRA imposes very similar provisions and obligations to those state above. According to rule R 420.108 of the MRA, one who possess a Class C marijuana license for medical use is subject to the following obligations:

 

 

 

 

·

Under rule 420.108(1), one who holds a Class C marijuana license for medicinal use is only permitted to grow marijuana 1,500 marijuana plants, as opposed to the 2,000 plants authorized for those who obtain an adult-use license

 

·

Similar to the rule governing an adult-use license, marijuana under rule 420.108(3), a medicinal-use license authorizes a grower to transfer marijuana without using a secure transporter to a processor or provisioning center if both of the following are met:

 

 

o

(a) The processor or provisioning center occupies the same location as the grower and the marijuana is transferred using only private real property without accessing public roadways.

 

o

(b) The grower enters each transfer into the statewide monitoring system.

 

 

·

According to rule 420.108(4), a grower license authorizes sale of marijuana, other than seeds, seedlings, tissue cultures, and cuttings, to a processor or a provisioning center.

 

·

To be eligible for a grower license, the applicant and each investor in the grower must not have an interest in a secure transporter or safety compliance facility.

 

·

Under rule 420.108(7), a medicinal-use license, like an adult-use license, requires a grower to enter all transactions, current inventory, and other information into the statewide monitoring system, known as METRC

 

·

Similar to the rule for an adult-use license, under rule 420.108(8), a medicinal-use license does not authorize the grower to operate in an area unless the area is zoned for industrial or agricultural use. As mentioned, the Company is in compliance with this rule, as we intend to operate in an area that has been zoned for industrial and agricultural use.

 

Our goal is to become a low-cost national or internationally branded cannabis company. Through cost measurement methods unused elsewhere by the industry, we will be able to measure costs of production by pound. With this information, we will target production costs of $150 to $350 per pound, and estimate selling cannabis at wholesale prices between $2,400 and $3,200. The end goal is to become a Multi-State Operator (MSO) that is fully integrated from seed to sale

 

 
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Since our inception, we have devoted the majority of our resources to acquiring assets and subsidiaries, organizing and staffing our company, business planning and execution, and raising capital.

  

As of September 30, 2022, only Veteran Hemp Co. has generated any revenue.

 

Results of Operations

 

Material changes in our Statement of Operations for the periods shown below compared to the prior periods are discussed below: 

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2022

 

Item

 

Increase (I) or

Decrease (D)

 

Reason

Consulting Expense

 

D

 

Decreased activity in cannabis licensing

Compensation Expense

 

D

 

Decreased due to a decline in the issuance of stock-based compensation

Office, Travel and General

 

D

 

Decreased activity due to a decline in travel

Professional Fees

 

D

 

Decreased activity due to a decline in cannabis licensing

 

Factors that will most significantly affect future operating results will be:

 

 

·

Funding for construction of greenhouses in Michigan under Blackbox

 

·

Timing related to construction and actual production of cannabis

 

·

Wholesale cannabis prices in Michigan

 

Other than the foregoing we do not know of any trends, events or uncertainties that have had, or are reasonably expected to have, a material impact on our revenues or expenses.

  

 
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Our Energy and Exploration Legacy and Transition to Cannabis

 

The Company underwent significant changes from the year 2019 to 2020, which caused fluctuations in the various operating costs. Before its name change in 2020, the Company was incorporated in the state of Nevada under the name “Holloman Energy Corporation.” The Company had previously focused on oil and gas exploration in Australia’s Cooper Basin. However, during 2019, the Company sold its remaining oil and gas assets and discontinued operations in the energy industry. On May 1, 2020, Holloman Energy Corporation Series A Preferred Shares were purchased by Magenta Value Holdings LLC. On July 20, 2020, the Company changed its name to Hero Technologies Inc. with the state of Nevada. After which, the Company begun making the transition into the cannabis industry.

 

On September 10, 2020, the Company formed Blackbox Technologies and Systems LLC and entered into an operating agreement. The name was subsequently changed to Blackbox Systems and Technologies LLC. The Blackbox project consists of environmental growth chambers for the cultivation of large flowering plants based on aeroponic technology. On November 3, 2020, the Company purchased Veteran Hemp Co., which operates an international retail and wholesale online store selling cannabis and cannabidiol. On November 4, 2020, the Company purchased a www.highlrelaxing.com and began selling CBD topicals and rubs under the name “Highly Relaxing”. We plan to be a cannabis company with a vertically integrated business model and plan that includes cannabis genetic engineering, farmland for medical and recreational cannabis cultivation, production licenses, distribution licenses, consumer packaging, retail operations and dispensaries. The Company’s business model includes cultivation, licensing operations, processing operations, processing facilities, sale of products, brand creation, and technology development.

 

Capital Resources and Liquidity

 

Overview

 

Since our inception, we have recognized limited revenue from our core cannabis operations and have incurred operating losses and negative cash flows from our operations. We have not yet commercialized any product from our planned aeroponic cultivation of cannabis, and we do not expect to generate revenue until completion of greenhouse buildouts. Since our inception through September 30, 2022, we have funded our operations through proceeds from the sale of stock, borrowings on debt, and shares issued for service. We expect our existing cash and cash equivalents, together with the anticipated net proceeds from this offering, to enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for the foreseeable future.

 

 
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Our sources and (uses) of cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 are shown below:

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 $

 

 

 $

 

Cash provided by (used in) operations

 

 

(145,848 )

 

 

(617,197)

Cash received upon sale of subsidiary

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,409,510

 

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

270,000

 

Changes in exchange rates

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

Our material capital commitments for the year ending September 30, 2023 are:

 

Description

 

Amount

 

(Cannabis licensing, pre-acquisition development, land acquisition, and construction of grow facilities)

 

$

9,000,000

 

      

Other than as disclosed above, we do not know of any trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will result in, or that are reasonably likely to result in, our liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way.

 

Other than as disclosed above, we do not know of any significant changes in our expected sources and uses of cash.

 

We do not have any commitments or arrangements from any person to provide us with any equity capital.

 

Our current losses, working capital deficit, and accumulated deficit raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Our current operations are being funded by capital that has been raised through the issuance of capital stock. Additionally, we may decide to raise more capital in the future through private offerings, public offerings, and/or debt offerings.

 

 
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Funding Requirements

 

Our primary use of cash is to fund operating expenses, primarily consisting of compensation, consulting and professional fees and general administrative expenses.

 

Our future funding requirements will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to:

 

 

·

Regulatory and statutory developments regarding the legalization and commercialization of the marijuana industry in the United States

 

 

 

 

·

Compensation expenses related to our growing platform

 

 

 

 

·

Business development opportunities in the form of targeted acquisitions of subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

·

Investment activities related to the construction and deployment of aeroponic growth technology.

 

We currently have no credit facility or committed sources of capital. Because of the numerous risks and uncertainties associated with the cannabis industry and our core businesses, we are unable to estimate the amounts of capital expenditures and operating expenditures.

 

Until such time, if ever, as we can generate substantial product revenue, we expect to finance our operations through a combination of equity offerings and/or debt financings. To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the ownership of our shareholders will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of common stockholders. Debt financing and preferred equity financing, if available, may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, making acquisitions or capital expenditures or declaring dividends. If we are unable to raise additional funds through equity or debt financings or other arrangements when needed, we may be required to delay, limit, reduce or terminate the implementation of our business plans.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The following represents a summary of our critical accounting policies, defined as those policies that we believe are the most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and that require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain.

 

See Note 2 to the September 30, 2022 Financial Statements included as part of this report for a summary of our significant accounting policies. 

 

 
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Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. It is possible that accounting estimates and assumptions may be material to the Company due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment involved.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

The Company grants credit to customers under credit terms that it believes are customary in the industry and does not require collateral to support customer receivables. The Company currently does not provide an allowance for doubtful collections, which is based upon a review of outstanding receivables, historical collection information, and existing economic conditions. Normal receivable terms vary from 30-90 days after the issuance of the invoice and typically would be considered past due when the term expires. Delinquent receivables are written off based on individual credit evaluation and specific circumstances of the customer.

 

Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. ASC 360 requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the long-lived assets. Loss on long-lived assets to be disposed of is determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost of disposal.

 

Revenue Recognition

  

The Company recognizes sales when merchandise is shipped from a warehouse directly to wholesale customers (except in the case of a consignment sale). For consignment sales, the Company recognizes sales upon the consignee’s shipment to the customer. Postage and handling charges billed to customers are also recognized as sales upon shipment of the related merchandise. Shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point, and title passes to the customer at the time and place of shipment or purchase by customers at a retail location. For consignment sales, title passes to the consignee concurrent with the consignee’s shipment to the customer. The customer has no cancellation privileges after shipment or upon purchase at retail locations, other than customary rights of return. The Company excludes sales tax collected and remitted to various states from sales and cost of sales

 

 
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Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. FASB ASC Topic 718 requires companies to measure compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation at fair value at the grant date and recognize the expense over the employee’s requisite service period. The Company recognizes in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation issued to employees and non-employees.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not maintain any off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have a material current or future effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

 

Going Concern

 

Our net losses through September 30, 2022 raise some or substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

The Company does not believe the adoption of any recent accounting pronouncements will have any material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

Competition

 

We face extreme competition from both larger, better-financed national brands as well as an ever-increasing number of boutique service providers in the cannabis industry. We currently track a large number of such providers in this space and are continually monitoring their progress and presence in the industry. We also track a large number of public companies that are either directly in or loosely involved in the cannabis industry.

 

Regulatory Considerations

 

Marijuana is a Schedule-I controlled substance and is illegal under federal law. Even in those states in which the use of marijuana has been legalized, its use remains a violation of federal laws.

 

As of the date of this report, 36 states and the District of Columbia allow its citizens to use Medical Marijuana. Additionally, 21 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for recreational use by adults. The state laws are in conflict with the Federal Controlled Substances Act, which makes marijuana use and possession illegal on a national level. The Biden Administration, if it follows Obama Administration policies, is not likely to 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.

 

 
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The Department of Justice has stated that it will continue to enforce the Controlled Substance Act with respect to marijuana to prevent:

 

 

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the distribution of marijuana to minors;

 

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criminal enterprises, gangs and cartels receiving revenue from the sale of marijuana;

 

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the diversion of marijuana from states where it is legal under state law to other states;

 

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state-authorized marijuana activity from being used as a cover or pretext for the trafficking of other illegal drugs or other illegal activity;

 

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violence and the use of firearms in the cultivation and distribution of marijuana;

 

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driving while impaired and the exacerbation of other adverse public health consequences associated with marijuana use;

 

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the growing of marijuana on public lands; and

 

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marijuana possession or use on federal property.

 

Laws and regulations affecting the medical marijuana industry are constantly changing, which could detrimentally affect our proposed operations. 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 its 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. It is also possible that regulations may be enacted in the future that will be directly applicable to our business. These ever-changing regulations could even affect federal tax policies that may make it difficult to claim tax deductions on our returns. 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 its business.

 

Since the use of marijuana is illegal under federal law, most banks will not accept, for deposit, funds from businesses involved with marijuana. Consequently, businesses involved in the marijuana industry often have trouble finding a bank willing to accept their business. The inability to open bank accounts may make it difficult for us to operate.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

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

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

 

We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits 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 by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Under the direction and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive and Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2022. Based on that evaluation, our Principal Executive and Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of September 30, 2022.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2022 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 
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PART II

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

As a “smaller reporting company,” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 

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

  

On September 09, 2022, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares to Topline Holdings Inc at $0.033 per share.

 

On September 5, 2022, the Company issued 550,000 shares to Jack Becker at $0.034 per share.

 

On September 27, 2022, the Company issued 166,000 shares to Richard Bowersock at $0.055 per share.

 

The Company relied upon the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 in connection with sale of these securities. The persons who acquired these securities were sophisticated investors and were provided full information regarding the Company’s operations. There was no general solicitation in connection with the sale of these securities. The persons who acquired these securities acquired them for their own accounts. The securities cannot be sold except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from registration. No commission was paid in connection with the sale of these securities.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

Not applicable.

 

 
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Item 6. Exhibits.

 

The following exhibits are filed with or incorporated by referenced in this report:

  

Item No.

 

Description

3.1

 

Articles of Incorporation, as amended *

3.2

 

Bylaws *

10.2

 

Advisory and Consulting Agreement with Gina Serkasevich *

21.1

 

Subsidiaries *

31.1

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2

 

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

 

Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

101.LAB

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document.

101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

__________________

* Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File # 333-261062)

 

 
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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

HERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

DATED: November 30, 2022

By:

/s/ Gina Serkasevich

 

 

 

Gina Serkasevich, Principal Executive,

 

 

 

Financial and Accounting Officer

 

 

 
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