Laser Photonics Corp
For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Apr 19, 2024.
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FY2023 · Filed Apr 19, 2024
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Notes to Financial Statements
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2022, and 2023
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Laser Photonics Corporation (the “Company”) was formed under the laws of Wyoming on November 8, 2019, and changed its domicile to Delaware on March 5, 2020. The Company is a vertically integrated manufacturing company for photonics based industrial products and solutions, primarily disruptive laser cleaning technologies. Its vertically integrated operations allow us to reduce development and advanced laser equipment manufacturing time, offer better prices, control quality, and protect our proprietary knowhow and technology compared to other laser cleaning companies and companies with competing technologies. There is substantial doubt about the ability to continue with sustained operating losses.
Going Concern
The Company has not earned sufficient revenue since inception and has sustained operating losses during the year ended December 31, 2023 mainly due to investments into sales and Marketing Infrastructure. The Company had enough working capital as of December 31, 2023. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent on its ability to generate additional cash flows from operations to meet its obligations and/or obtaining additional financing from its members or other sources, as may be required. There is a substantial doubt of the ability to continue is a going concern.
The Company’s accounting year end is December 31.
Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements
Upon reaudit of 2022 financial statement certain previously reported items have to be restated. Specifically, Revenue and AR previously reported were determined to not be recognizable according to provision ASC606. Additionally, Liability for stock to be issued was determined to not be a liability upon reaudit of financials.
Note 1. Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements
(In Millions)
| (In Millions) · Restatement | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Sheet · As Filed · Adjustments · As Restated | |||||
| Assets | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalent | $12,182 | $0 | $12,182 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,347 | $-926 | $421 | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Inventory | $1,693 | $-647 | $1,046 | ||
| Other Assets | $72 | $0 | $72 | ||
| Total current assets | $15,294 | $-1575 | $13,721 | ||
| PP&E | $1,091 | $0 | $1,091 | ||
| Intangible Assets Net | $2,939 | $0 | $2,939 | ||
| Operating Lease Right of Use Asset | $832 | $0 | $832 | ||
| Total assets | $20,156 | $-1575 | $18,583 | ||
| Liabilities | |||||
| Current Liabilities | |||||
| Accounts payable | $190 | $0 | $190 | ||
| Deferred revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Current Portion of Operating Lease | $345 | $0 | $345 | ||
| Accrued expenses | $351 | $78 | $429 | ||
| Total current liabilities | $886 | $78 | $964 | ||
| Long Term Liabilities | $ | $ | $0 | ||
| Lease Liability less current | $488 | $0 | $488 | ||
| Total Long Term liabilities | $488 | $0 | $488 | ||
| Total Liabilitiy | $1,374 | $78 | $1,452 | ||
| Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 0 | |||
| Preferred Stock | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Common Stock | $78 | $0 | $78 | ||
| Shares to be issued | $829 | $0 | $829 | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $18,141 | $0 | $18,141 | ||
| Retained Earnings | $-720 | $-1,197 | $-1,917 | ||
| Total stockholders’ equity | $18,328 | $-360 | $17,131 | ||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $19,702 | $-282 | $18,583 | ||
| Restatement | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (In Millions) | As Filed | Adjustments | As Restated |
| Statement of operations | |||
| Net Sales | $4,955 | $-1,061 | $3,894 |
| Other income | $ | $7 | $7 |
| Cost of Sales | $2,088 | $-134 | $1,954 |
| Gross Profit | $2,867 | $-920 | $1,947 |
| Operating Expenses: | $ | $ | $ |
| Sales & Marketing | $1,678 | $0 | $1,678 |
| General & Administrative | $1,823 | $-929 | $894 |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $345 | $94 | $438 |
| Payroll Expenses | $811 | $78 | $889 |
| Total other Income Expense | $18 | $ | $18 |
| Research & Development | $100 | $ | $100 |
| Total Operating Expenses | $4,775 | $-757 | $4,017 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | $-1,908 | $-163 | $-2,070 |
| Interest Expense | $-25 | $0 | $-25 |
| Income (Loss) Before Tax | $-1,933 | $-163 | $-2,095 |
| Onter income | $7 | $-7 | $0 |
| Net Income (Loss) | $-1,926 | $-170 | $-2,095 |
| Income (Loss) per Share | |||
| Basic | $-0.18 | $-0.17 | $-0.37 |
| Diluted | $-0.18 | $-0.09 | $-0.37 |
| Restatement | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (In Millions) | As Filed | Adjustments | As Restated |
| Statement of cash flows | |||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | $-997 | $-1,097 | $-2,094 |
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | $0 | 0 |
| Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities: | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shares to be issued as consideration for services | $0 | $829 | 829 |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $345 | $93 | 438 |
| Lease liability - less current | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| Operating lease right-of-use | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| Net Change, Right-of-Use Asset & Liabilities | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| Change in Operating Assets & Liabilities: | $ | $0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | $1,263 | $-1,574 | -311 |
| Inventory | $97 | $648 | 745 |
| Prepaids & Other Current Assets | $77 | $-132 | -55 |
| Stock Account | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| Accounts Payable | $77 | $8 | 85 |
| Accrued Expenses | $1,181 | $-790 | 391 |
| 21030 Deferred Revenue | $0 | $-92 | -92 |
| 24240 Lease liability Current Portion | $0 | $173 | 173 |
| Net Cash From (Used In) Operating Activities | $-737 | $673 | -64 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| Purchase of Equipment | $0 | $-689 | -689 |
| Leashold improvments | $-17 | $17 | 0 |
| Affiliate companies | $0 | $-4 | -4 |
| Purchase of R&D Equipment | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| Demonstration Equipment | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| Purchase of Intangible Assets | $-1 | $1 | 0 |
| Net Cash From (Used In) Investing Activities | $-46 | $-647 | -693 |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Proceeds from (Repayment of) Notes | $-262 | $0 | -262 |
| Proceeds from (Repayment of) PPP Loan | $-317 | $0 | -317 |
| Dividends Paid | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| Proceeds from Sale of Common Stock | $12,927 | $-30 | 12,897 |
| Net Cash From (Used In) Financing Activities | $12,348 | $-782 | 11,566 |
| Net Cash Flow for Period | $11,566 | $0 | 11,566 |
| Cash - Beginning of Period | $616 | $0 | 616 |
| Cash - End of Period | $12,182 | $0 | 12,182 |
| NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| Shares issued on conversion of debt | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| Shares issued as consideration for services | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| Share issued for purchase of license | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| Cash Received / Paid During the Period for: | $0 | $0 | 0 |
| Income Taxes | $0 | $-109 | -109 |
| Interest | $0 | $-24 | -24 |
Reclassification of Prior Year Presentation
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations.
Basis of Presentation
These financial statements are presented in United States dollars and have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Our significant estimates and assumptions include depreciation and the fair value of our stock, stock-based compensation, debt discount and the valuation allowance relating to the Company’s deferred tax assets.
Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. Company has $6,000,000 in flexible CD account with Bank of America. The terms on this CD if flexible, having a term of 9 months that automatically renews, Full balance and interest can be withdrawn prior to maturity. A penalty of 7 days interest will be imposed for early withdrawals within the first 6 days of the account term.
As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company had $6,201,137 and $12,181,799 of cash, respectively. We do have bank accounts with exposure $5,951,137 over FDIC insurability of $250,000 as of year-end 2023 and $11,931,799 as of year-end 2022.
Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable are recorded net of allowance for expected uncollectible accounts. The Company extends credit to its customers in the normal course of business and performs on-going credit evaluations of its customers. All accounts, or portions thereof, that are deemed uncollectible are written off to bad debt expense, as incurred. As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company’s ledger had $816,364 and $421,362, respectively as a balance for collectible accounts. Allowance and amount recognized as bad debt for 2022 is $18,397 for 2023 is $216,083. In 2023 The Company implemented processes to be in compliance with ASC326. (See Note 2 – Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements). Bad debt amounts are included as other expenses on the statement of operations.
For the reporting periods of year ending December 31 2022 2 customers totaling (90%) were greater than 10% of open AR. For year ending December 31 2023 3 customers totaling (66%) were greater than 10% of the total amount of AR.
Advertising Expenses
Marketing, advertising and promotion expenditures are expensed in the annual period in which the expenditure is incurred.
Research & Development Expenses
Research & Development expenditures are expensed in the annual period in which the expenditure is incurred.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based payments in accordance with the provision of ASC 718, which requires that all share-based payments issued to acquire goods or services, including grants of employee stock options, be recognized in the statement of operations based on their fair values, net of estimated forfeitures. ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Compensation expense related to share-based awards is recognized over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period.
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation awards issued to non-employees for services, as prescribed by ASC 718-10, at either the fair value of the services rendered or the instruments issued in exchange for such services, whichever is more readily determinable. The Company issues compensatory shares for services including, but not limited to, executive, management, accounting, operations, corporate communication, financial and administrative consulting services.
Lease Accounting
The Company leases office space and the production facility under operating lease agreements. The lease term begins on the date of initial possession of the leased property for purposes of recognizing lease expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease renewal periods are considered on a lease-by-lease basis and are generally not included in the initial lease term.
Inventory
Inventories are stated at a lower cost or net realizable value using the first-in first-out (FIFO) method. The Company has four principal categories of inventory:
Sales demonstration inventory-Sales demonstration inventory represents completed product used to support the Company’s sales force for demonstrations and held for sale. Sales demonstration inventory is held in the Company’s demo facilities or by its sales representatives for up to three years, at which time it would be refurbished and transferred to finished goods as used equipment, stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The Company expects these refurbished units to remain in finished goods inventory and sold within 12 months at prices that produce reduced gross margins.
Equipment parts inventory- This inventory represents components and raw materials that are currently in the process of being converted to a certifiable lot of saleable products through the manufacturing and/or equipment assembly process. Inventories include parts and components that may be specialized in nature and subject to rapid obsolescence. The Company periodically reviews the quantities and carrying values of inventories to assess whether the inventories are recoverable. Because of the Company’s vertical integration, a significant or sudden decrease in sales activity could result in a significant change in the estimates of excess or obsolete inventory valuation. The costs associated with provisions for excess quantities, technological obsolescence, or component rejections are charged to cost of sales as incurred.
Work in process inventory*-***Work in process inventory consists of inventory that is partially manufactured or not fully assembled as of the date of these financial statements. This equipment, machines, parts, frames, lasers and assemblies are items not ready for use or resale. Costs are accumulated as work in process until sales ready items are compete when it is moved to finished goods inventory. Amounts in this account represent items at various stages of completion at the Registration date. Types of costs allocated to WIP include only cost of materials and finished goods inventory used to manufacture specific product.
Finished goods inventory- Finished goods inventory consists of purchased inventory that was fully manufactured, assembled or in salable condition. Finished goods inventory is comprised of items that are complete and ready for commercial application without further cost other than delivery and setup. Finished goods inventory includes demo and other equipment, lasers, software, machines, parts or assemblies.
On December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively, the Company’s inventory consisted of the following:
| Inventory | Dec 31, 23 | Dec 31, 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Parts Inventory | $862,941 | $759,930 |
| Finished Goods Inventory | 1,033,104 | 254,656 |
| Sales Demo Inventory | 162,958 | 0 |
| Work in process Inventory | 243,029 | 31,434 |
| Inventory Reserve | $(24,216) | $ |
| Total Inventory | $2,277,816 | $1,046,020 |
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market value. Inventory includes parts and components that may be specialized in nature and subject to rapid obsolescence. Company maintains a reserve for excess or obsolete inventory items. Inventories are written off and charged to the cost of goods sold when identified as excess or obsolete. If future sales differ from these forecasts, the valuation of excess and obsolete inventory may change, and additional inventory provisions may be required. Because of our vertical integration, a significant or sudden decrease in sales could result in a significant change in the estimates of excess or obsolete inventory valuation.
On December 31, 2023, the Company recorded $24,216 in inventory obsolescence reserve in comparison to a markdown of $101,698 in the prior year. It was determined there was no further reserve required for the year ended December 31 2022.
Fixed Assets- Plant Machinery and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for major additions and improvements are capitalized and minor replacements, maintenance, and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in the results of operations for the respective period.
Machinery and Equipment
Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the related assets using the straight-line method for financial statement purposes. The Company will use other depreciation methods (generally accelerated) for tax purposes where appropriate. The estimated useful lives for significant property and equipment categories are as follows:
| Category | EconomicUseful Life |
|---|---|
| Office furniture and fixtures | 3-5 years |
| Machinery and equipment | 5-7 years |
| Intangible Assets | 15 years |
| 31-Dec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | 2023 | 2022 |
| Accumulated Depreciation | $(729,956) | $(483,800) |
| Machinery & Equipment | 796,783 | 797,695 |
| Office Furniture & Computer Equipment | 77,487 | 80,909 |
| Vehicles | 90,959 | 9,989 |
| R&D Equipment | 37,973 | 37,973 |
| Leasehold improvments | 31,775 | - |
| Demostration equipment | $647,790 | $647,790 |
| Total Fixed Assets | $952,811 | $1,090,556 |
As of December 31, 2023, the Company recorded $952,811 of capital assets net of depreciation in comparison to $1,090,556 recorded on December 31, 2022. Accordingly, depreciation in 2023 was recorded at $267,381 in comparison to $204,733 in 2022. Updating table for 15 years, Depreciation expense coming from team
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist primarily of capitalized equipment design documentation, software costs for equipment manufactured for sale, research, and development, as well as certain patent, trademark and license costs. Capitalized software and equipment design documentation development costs are recorded in accordance with Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 985 “Software” with costs amortized using the straight-line method over a ten-year period. Patent, trademark and license costs are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 15 years. On an ongoing basis, management reviews the valuation of intangible assets to determine if there has been impairment by comparing the related assets’ carrying value to the undiscounted estimated future cash flows and/or operating income from related operations.
The Company’s intangible assets are deemed to have indefinite lives and, accordingly, are not amortized, but are evaluated for impairment at least annually, but more often whenever changes in facts and circumstances occur which may indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
The Company employs various core technologies across many different product families and applications in an effort to maximize the impact of our research and development costs and increase economies of scale and to leverage its technology-specific expertise across multiple product platforms. The technologies inherent in its laser equipment products include application documentation, proprietary and custom software developed for operation of its equipment, specific knowledge of supply chain and, mostly important, equipment design documentation, consisting of 3D engineering drawings, bills of materials, wiring diagrams, parts AutoCad drawings, software architecture documentation, etc. Intangible assets were received from a related party, ICT Investments, and therefore transferred and booked by Laser Photonics Corp. at their historical cost.
As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company had $4,279,986 and $2,939,041, respectively of intangible property. Amortization expense for the year ended December 31 2022 was $233,099 and for the year ended December 31 2023 was $255,999.
| December 31st | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible Assets · 2023 · 2022 | |||
| Accumulated Amortization | $(725,228) | $(469,229) | |
| Customer Relationships | 211,000 | 211,000 | |
| Equipment Design Documentation | 2,675,000 | 2,675,000 | |
| Operational Software & Website | 339,539 | 305,470 | |
| Trademarks | 216,800 | 216,800 | |
| License & Patents | $1,562,875 | $ | - |
| Total Intangible Assets | $4,279,986 | $2,939,041 | |
Long- Lived Assets
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment is measured by comparing the carrying value of the long-lived assets to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from use of the assets and their ultimate disposition. In instances where impairment is determined to exist, the Company writes down the asset to its fair value based on the present value of estimated future cash flows.
Sales Tax Liability
Sales tax liability is created when the Company sells equipment and services to another entity located in the State of Florida. Currently the sales tax rate in the Company’s County of business is 6.5%. As of December 31, 2023, we had $106 sales tax liability as compared to $0 recorded on December 31, 2022.
Accounts Payable
Accounts payable consist of short-term liability to our vendors and sub-contractors, who extend credit terms to the Company or deliver goods or services with delayed payment terms. As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, our accounts payable were recorded at $223,040 and $190,387, respectively.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred Revenue is primarily comprised of products that have been made available to key distributors that has not been sold. As of December 31, 2023 the Company had $701,234, and December 31, 2022 the Company’s deferred revenue liabilities were recorded at zero.
As of December 31, 2023, there were no loan balances owed by the Company.
Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment is measured by comparing the carrying value of the long-lived assets to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from use of the assets and their ultimate disposition. In instances where impairment is determined to exist, the Company writes down the asset to its fair value based on the present value of estimated future cash flows.
Earnings/(Loss) per Share
Basic earnings/(loss) per share is calculated by dividing the earnings/(loss) attributable to stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that shared in the earnings/(loss) of the Company. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share is computed by dividing the earnings/(loss) available to stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period and dilutive potential shares outstanding unless such dilutive potential shares would result in anti-dilution. There were 180,000 warrants for shares available to potentially issued at the end of 2023 and 25,000 options on December 31 of 2022.
On December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a $0.45 diluted loss per share, as compared to a $0.37 diluted loss per share on December 31, 2022.
Relationship with distributors:
All orders received on a revolving basis in accordance with LPC standard Terms and Conditions of Sale. Orders are not cancelable. Orders typically consist of multiple units. Payment terms ate typically Net 120 days from transferring the ownership of equipment to Distributor. Revenue recognized on a “piece by piece” equipment bases after appropriate transfer equipment ownership to Distributor. Payments are made by Distributor to The Company when Distributor collects funds from their regional customers, or then they have funds availability to reduce the outstanding balance. The company allocates payments in accordance with LPC Accounting practices. Detailed aging is accounted in MRP system – DBA Manufacturing keeping records of all equipment units ever manufactured with coordinating serial numbers. Higher level account related data with payment history is recorded in the Company’s Quick Books Accounting software.
Distributor Discounts
Distributors and representatives earn various rebates and discounts based on purchase volume commitments and the achievement of certain performance KPIs. The company estimates the number of discounts based on historical volumes, geographical market, end customer buying potential, and the ordered equipment amount. The company also utilizes various programs to offer volume cash discounts, first customer discounts, or reimburse distributors for certain expenses, mainly associated with warranty, transportation costs, and inventory interest costs incurred by the distributor for limited periods of time, generally up to eighteen months.
Revenue Recognition Policy
Under Topic 606, an entity recognizes revenue when its customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that an entity determines are within the scope of Topic 606, the entity performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the customer. At contract inception, once the contract is determined to be within the scope of Topic 606, we assess the goods or services promised within each contract and determine those that are performance obligations and assess whether each promised good or service is distinct. The Company then recognizes as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligation is generally settled with transfer of control to the customer.
Revenue is then recognized for the transaction price allocated to each respective performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied. For our products, revenue is generally recognized upon shipment or pickup by the customer. At this stage, the title on the manufactured equipment is transferred to the customer, and the customer is responsible for transportation expenses, insurance, and any transport-related damage to the equipment in transit. We do not hold any obligation to deliver beyond the collection warehouse
For the year ending December 31 2022 there two customers 2 customers totaling 21% whose revenue was more than 10% and for the year ending December 31 2023 reporting period there were no customers whose revenue was more than 10% of the total revenue.
Payments received as deposits for specific purchase orders or future laser equipment sales to customers are recognized as customer deposits and included in liabilities on the balance sheet. Customer deposits are recognized as revenue when control over the ordered equipment is transferred to the customer.
Refunds and returns, which are minimal, are recorded as a reduction of revenue. Payments received from customers before satisfying the above criteria are recorded as unearned income on the balance sheet.
All revenues are reported in net of any sales discounts or taxes.
Other Distributor related Revenue Recognition Matters
Distributors generally have no right to return unsold equipment. However, in limited circumstances, if the company determines that distributor stock is morally aging beyond the company's new model releases, it may accept returns and provide the distributor with credit against their trading account at the company's discretion under its warranty policy. This revenue is recognized on a consignment basis and transfer of control is when item is sold to end customer at which time the company recognizes revenue.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company applies the accounting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements”, as well as certain related FASB staff positions. This guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact business and considers assumptions that marketplace participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of nonperformance.
The guidance also establishes a fair value hierarchy for measurements of fair value as follows:
| ☐ | Level 1 - | quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
|---|---|---|
| ☐ | Level 2 - | inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. |
| ☐ | Level 3 - | unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. |
The carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments approximates their fair value as of December 31, 2022 and 2023, due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
Income Taxes.
Under ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.
Provisions for income taxes are based on taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred income taxes. Deferred income taxes are provided on differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements and on tax carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are included in the financial statements at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred income tax assets when it is not more likely than not that the deferred income tax assets will be realized.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Valuation allowances are established when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As of December 31, 2023 there were no deferred taxes due to the uncertainty of the realization of net operating loss or carry forward prior to expiration.
The provision for income taxes is calculated at a US corporate tax rate of approximately 21% (2022: 21%) as follows:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | |
| Expected income tax (expense) recovery from net (income) loss | 790,846 | 439,754 |
| Tax effect of expenses not deductible for income tax: | ||
| Annual effect of book/tax differences | 3,765,932 | 2,094,064 |
| Change in the valuation allowance | (4,586,841) | (2,533,818) |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by FASB or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date.
ASU 2016-13 Current Expected Credit Loss (ASC326)
In December 2021, the FASB issued an update to ASU No. 2016-13 the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) standard (ASC 326), which is designed to provide greater transparency and understanding of credit risk by incorporating estimated, forward-looking data when measuring lifetime Estimated Credit Losses (ECL) and requires enhanced financial statement disclosures. This guidance was adopted on January 1, 2023, As s a result Allowance and amount recorded for the year 2022 and 2023 is $18,397 and $216,083 accordingly.
The Company evaluates all Accounting Standard Updates (“ASUs”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) for consideration of their applicability. ASUs not included in our disclosures were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.
NOTE 3 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS –
ICT Investments owns 4,688,695 shares of the Company’s common stock. Prior to the closing of the Company’s IPO on October 4, 2022, this represented 96.1% of the total shares outstanding. As of December 31, 2022, ICT Investments owns 59.5% of the total shares outstanding. Dmitriy Nikitin is the Managing Partner of ICT Investments and has controlled the Company since its inception. As of the end of 2023 the % is 58.7.%
Since the date of incorporation on November 8, 2019, the Company has engaged in the following transactions with our directors, executive officers, holders of more than 5% of its voting securities, and affiliates or immediately family members of its directors, executive officers, and holders of more than 5% of our voting securities, and its co-founders. The Company believes that all these transactions were on terms as favorable as could have been obtained from unrelated third parties.
In October 2020, the Company issued a promissory note 2 to ICT Investments in the principal amount of $745,438 bearing 6% annual interest with a maturity date of December 31, 2023. This Note was paid in full as of December 31, 2022.
In September 2022, the Company issued a promissory note to ICT Investments in the principal amount of $100,000 bearing 10% annual interest with a maturity date of September 29, 2023. This note was paid in full as of December 31, 2022.
In April 2023, company issued former CFO 25,000 shares upon departure from the Company.
In October 2023 were issued and transferred 1,000,000 shares to Fonon Technologies Incorporated. In addition, PPE including a Printer, working van, and computer and furniture of $254,327.84 and $900,000 of services were transferred to Fonon in support of this transaction. The total amount of $1,210,000 was distributed in the Equity statement.
During the years ending December 31, 2023, and 2022, the Company paid $108,268 and $133,212, respectively, to Dmitriy Nikitin for advisory fees and allowances. During the years ending December 31, 2023, and 2022, the Company paid $92,526 and $86,914 to ICT Investments for accounting services and SEC filing related work, accordingly. Assets transferred to Fonon include a printer, a van, and computer and furniture to support the agreement.
During the year ending December 31, 2022, the Company paid $86,460 to ICT Investments for product components and raw materials.
NOTE 4 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY/DEFICIT
General
The following description of our securities and certain provisions of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws are summaries and are qualified by reference to the amended and restated certificate of incorporation and our bylaws that will be in effect on the closing of this offering. Copies of these documents have been filed with the SEC as exhibits to our registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part. The descriptions of the Shares, and preferred stock reflect changes to our capital structure that will be in effect on the closing of this offering.
Preferred Stock
| ● | Par value: $0.001 |
| ● | Authorized: 10,000,000 |
| ● | Issued: There were no preferred shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and 2023 |
Common Stock
| ● | Par value: $0.001 |
| ● | Authorized: 100,000,000 |
| ● | Issued: 7,878,417 shares are outstanding as at December 31, 2022 and 9,253,417 as of December 31, 2023 |
On February 2 nd 2024 17,000 Shares of Common stock were issued to Jade Barnwell, the former Laser Photonics CFO, under the terms of employment.
Warrants
As of December 31 2023 there were 180,000 Warrants Outstanding
Preferred Stock
Shares of preferred stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series as may be determined by the board of directors. The board of directors may fix the designation, powers, preferences, and rights of the shares of each such series and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof without any further vote or action by the stockholders of the Company, except that no holder of preferred stock shall have pre-emptive rights. Any shares of preferred stock so issued would typically have priority over the common stock concerning dividend or liquidation rights. The board of directors does not at present intend to seek stockholder approval prior to any issuance of currently authorized stock unless otherwise required by law.
Common Stock
Holders of shares of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share on all matters to be voted on by the stockholders. Holders of common stock do not have cumulative voting rights.
Subject to preferences that may be applicable to any outstanding shares of preferred stock, the holders of common stock are entitled to share ratable in dividends, if any, as may be declared from time to time by the board of directors in its discretion from funds legally available therefore.
Holders of common stock have no pre-emptive rights to purchase the Company’s common stock. There are no conversion or redemption rights or sinking fund provisions with respect to the common stock. The Company may issue additional shares of common stock which could dilute its current shareholder’s share value.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued 350,000 shares of common stock were issued as compensation for services to TraDigital. These were recorded at a fair value based on the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of the agreement.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued 25,000 shares of common stock were issued as compensation for services to Company former Vice President of Finance Tim Schick. These were recorded at a fair value based on the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of the agreement.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2023, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock as consideration of the license agreement granted by Fonon Technologies, Inc. These were recorded at a fair value based on the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of the agreement.
On October 4, 2022, we entered into a marketing agreement with TraDigital Marketing Group. In accordance with the contract we will issue to TraDigital in 2023350,000 shares of our common stock in full satisfaction of the balance due on our agreement, reflected in Accrued Expenses at December 31, 2022 in the amount of $829,500 ($2.37 per share, the company’s closing stock price on the contract date).
During the quarter ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 3,000,000 shares of common stock as a public float resalted from Company IPO. These were recorded as a paid in capital of the Company’s stock on the date of IPO..
As of December 31, 2023, and 2022, Stockholders’ Equity was $13,481,492 and $17,131,488, respectively.
Treasury Stock repurchase
In October 2023 there were 24,937 shares of treasury stock repurchased totaling $33,560 for the stocks with an additional service charge expense of $250 for a total cost of $33,810
Warrants
On December 12, 2022:180,000 warrants were issued to the following members of Alexander Capital, the Underwriter of the IPO. The warrants are exercisable at $6.00 per share, between March 28, 2023, and September 29, 2027:
| Execution price | Amount | Total value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrants as at December 31, 2022 | $6 | 180,000 | 1,080,000 |
| Issued | - | ||
| Expired | - | ||
| Warrants as at December 31, 2023 | $6 | 180,000 | 1,080,000 |
There has been no activity as of the end of December 31, 2023
Options
Set forth below is information regarding shares of common stock issued, and options granted, from January 1, 2022, to March 15, 2024:On July 24, 2022:25,000 Incentive Stock Options (‘ISOs’) were issued to Tim Schick, CFA. The options vest over four (4) years and are exercisable at $5.00 per share. These options were cancelled when Tim Schick was terminated as our CFO on March 27, 2023.
NOTE 5 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In October 2021, a lease on 18,000 SF facility was signed with the landlord for three years, terminating on October 31, 2024. The monthly rent for this facility is currently $15,109. The Company entered into a lease for additional 8000 SF of office space adjacent to the original facility for an additional $10,000/ month in October 2023. The combined expense monthly expense is $25,109
In December 2022, we entered into an agreement with 2701 Maitland Building Associates to rent 8,000 sf of additional office space nearby the main facility, for our growing sales and marketing program. The monthly rent for this space is currently $14,805.
As of January 1, 2020, we adopted ASU 2016-02 employing the cumulative-effect adjustment transition method, resulting in the recognition on our balance sheet of $597,143 as a right-of-use asset for operating leases, $434,153 as a current operating lease liability, and $162,990 as a lease liability less the current portion.
The lease term begins on the date of initial possession of the leased property for purposes of recognizing lease expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The weighted average discount rate used for these leases was 6%. imputed interest on the leasing transactions was less immaterial and the remaining cash payments approximate the recorded liabilities due to the short term nature of the remaining lease term and nature of base rent increases
The maturity amounts of our lease liabilities are as follows:
| Year ending December 31, | Operating Leases |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $434,153 |
| 2025 | $162,990 |
| Total | $597,143 |
NOTE 6 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company’s management has evaluated subsequent events up to April 15, 2024, the date the financial statements were issued, pursuant to the requirements of ASC 855 and has the following events to report.
On February 2 nd 202417,000 Shares of Common stock were issued to Jade Barnwell, the former Laser Photonics CFO, under the terms of employment.
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