iQSTEL Inc
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 14, 2024.
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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 14, 2024
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-14.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-14.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are projections of events, revenues, income, future economic performance or management’s plans and objectives for our future operations. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and the risks set out below, any of which may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks include, by way of example and not in limitation:
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This list is not an exhaustive list of the factors that may affect any of our forward-looking statements. These and other factors should be considered carefully, including those contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under “Risk Factors” for the year ended December 31, 2023, and readers should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made, and we undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
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When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023:
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Cost of Revenues
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When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023:
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Gross Profit
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The gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased to $2,019,919 from $1,028,521 for the same period of year 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 the gross profit increased to $5,608,725 from $3,029,723 for the same period of year 2023.
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It is important to remark on the evolution of the Gross Profit expressed as a percentage of Revenue. It went up to 3.72% for the three months ended September 2024 from 2.58% for the same period of 2023, but also from 2.75% for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
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Operating expenses increased to $2,076,472 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $957,768 for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
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Operating expenses increased to $6,144,677 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $3,529,218 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The details by major category for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is reflected in the table below:
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The main reasons for the overall increase in operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period of 2023 is due to the increase in salaries, wages and benefits; technology; the professional fees; office, facilities and other.
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As it can be seen in the table below, where operating expenses are shown by subsidiary, 56% of the total increase in operating expenses is due to the inclusion of QXTEL, which was not part of the group of companies in year 2023.
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When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023:
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We had other expenses of $2,646,275 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared with other income of $224,938 for the same period ended 2023. The difference between the compared periods is primarily in due to a change in fair value of derivative liabilities of $(1,063,789); and Interest Expense of $(1,533,820).
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Net Income/Loss
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Our operating activities used $2,526,651 in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared with $434,701 used in operating activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Removed paragraphs (17)
Previous report
Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believes,” “project,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe-harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects on a consolidated basis include, but are not limited to: changes in economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, availability of capital, interest rates, competition, and generally accepted accounting principles. These risks and uncertainties should also be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Further information concerning our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included herein and in our other filings with the SEC.
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When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023:
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The increase in revenue is due to an increment in the commercial efforts and the result of commercial synergies amongst all companies. The organic growth during the three-months ended June 30, 2024 was 60% of the total revenue for that period, while the newly acquired company QXTEL Limited contributed with 40% of the total revenue.
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When looking at the figures for the six months ended June 30, 2024, the organic growth was 76%, while QXTEL Limited contributed 24%.
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We consider organic growth the revenues reported by our existing subsidiaries; including Etelix, SwissLink, QGlobal, IoT Labs, Smartbiz and Whisl.
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Cost of Revenue
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When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023:
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Gross Margin
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The Consolidated Gross Margin for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was 2.75%, which compared to 2.39% for the three months ended June 30, 2023 represents an increase in our consolidated Gross Margin of 15.13%.
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The Consolidated Gross Margin for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was 2.72%, which compared to 3.48% for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
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The decrease in the Gross Margin is due to the decrease in the margins of voice services, which is an expected trend in the industry. To offset this trend, the Company has implemented a plan to modify the composition of the product portfolio by increasing SMS businesses that have increasing margins. As an example, we can indicate that for the six months ended on June 30, 2024, the contribution to the margin of the SMS business with respect to the total was 24% compared to only 8% for the same period in 2023. With the incorporation of QXTEL and the increase in the QGlobal SMS business, the gross margin of our SMS services portfolio increased by 297% when comparing the figures of June 2024 vs. June 2023.
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Operating expenses, consisting entirely of general and administrative expenses, increased to $2,505,727 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $1,037,184 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Operating expenses, consisting entirely of general and administrative expenses, increased to $4,068,205 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $2,571,450 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The detail by major category for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 is reflected in the table below.
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When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023:
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During the three months ended June 30, 2024 we were consolidating QXTEL from April 1 to June 30. This new subsidiary was not present before the mentioned period which explains 44% of the total $1,496,755 expense increase in the total consolidated figures for 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
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We had other expenses of $1,556,509 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, as compared with other income of $91,074 for the same period ended 2023. We had other expenses of $1,953,273 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared with other income of $249,782 for the same period ended 2023. The increase in other expenses is mainly due to the change in the fair value of derivative liabilities, and the interest expenses incurred. Both concept are related to the financing structure put in place for the acquisition of QXTEL Limited, which has had a positive impact in the revenues and operating income of the Telecom Division, and also a positive impact in our balance sheet.
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Net Loss
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Our operating activities used $3,151,688 in the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared with $721,400 used in operating activities in the six months ended June 30, 2023. Our negative operating cash flow for both periods is a result of our net loss and changes in operating assets and liabilities.
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iQSTEL Inc. (www.iqstel.com) is a technology company with a presence in 20 countries and over 100 employees that is offering leading-edge services through its four business divisions.
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iQSTEL Inc. (www.iqstel.com) is a technology company with a presence in 20 countries and over 100 employees that offers leading-edge services through its four business divisions in the telecommunications, electric vehicle (EV), fintech, and AI-enhanced metaverse industries. Our presence is global, with offices in Miami, Venezuela, Argentina, UK, Switzerland, Turkey, and Dubai, we target diverse and high-growth markets. We maintain more than 400 high value network interconnections around the world, delivering international voice, SMS, and connectivity services that form the core of our business. The company’s strategy focuses on leveraging synergies between its 11 subsidiaries to drive innovation and capture emerging opportunities.
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Our metaverse leverages advanced AI to introduce Non-Player Characters (NPCs) that significantly enhance user engagement and functionality within virtual environments. These NPCs are not mere static elements; rather, they are powered by OpenAI's latest language models, enabling dynamic interaction with users. This AI-driven interaction allows NPCs to serve as sales and brand assistants, guiding users through immersive experiences that can extend to purchasing products from external websites. Furthermore, these intelligent agents can control access to gated spaces within the metaverse based on user interactions, showcasing a personalized approach to user experience.
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Our developing metaverse leverages advanced AI to introduce Non-Player Characters (NPCs) that significantly enhance user engagement and functionality within virtual environments. These NPCs are not mere static elements; rather, they are powered by OpenAI's latest language models, enabling dynamic interaction with users. This AI-driven interaction allows NPCs to serve as sales and brand assistants, guiding users through immersive experiences that can extend to purchasing products from external websites. Furthermore, these intelligent agents can control access to gated spaces within the metaverse based on user interactions, showcasing a personalized approach to user experience.
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Our total revenue reported for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $78,635,764, compared with $32,824,829 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. These numbers reflect an increase of 139.56% quarter over quarter on our consolidated revenues. Our total revenue reported for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $130,050,642, compared with $57,491,358 for the six months ended June 30, 2023; an increase of 126.21%.
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Our total revenue reported for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $54,249,614, compared with $39,757,203 for the three months ended September 30, 2023. These numbers reflect an increase of 36.45% quarter over quarter on our consolidated revenues. Our total revenue reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $184,346,412, compared with $97,248,561 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. These numbers reflect an increase of 89.56% year over year on our consolidated revenues.
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The continued growth of our revenue is the result of the development of our business strategy, which includes the strengthening of our commercial and operating activities and new acquisitions.
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The continued growth of our revenue is the result of the development of our business strategy, which includes the strengthening of our commercial and operating activities and the synergies among all our subsidiaries.
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Our total cost of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024 increased to $76,472,140, compared with $32,040,363 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Our total cost of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 increased to $126,507,992, compared with $55,490,156 for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
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Our total cost of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased to $52,229,695, compared with $38,728,682 for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Our total cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased to $178,737,687, compared with $94,218,838 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
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Our cost of revenue consists of direct charges from vendors that the Company incurs to deliver services to its customers. These costs primarily consist of usage charges for calls and SMS terminated in vendor’s network.
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Our cost of revenues consists of direct charges from vendors that the Company incurs to deliver services to its customers. These costs primarily consist of usage charges for calls and SMS terminated in vendor’s network.
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The Company had an operating loss for the three months ended June 30, 2024 of $342,103 compared with an operating loss of $252,718 for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
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The Company had an operating loss of $56,553 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared with operating income of $70,753 for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
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The Company had an operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024 of $525,555 compared with an operating loss of $570,248 for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
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The Company had an operating loss of $535,952 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared with an operating loss of $499,495 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023
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Our Telecom Division, the division presently generating revenue, has operating income when presented separately from the rest of our Company. The expenses of our pre-revenue companies are set at the minimum required to finish the development of the product/services prior to market launch. When comparing the tables below, we can see a tremendous evolution of our telecom division comparing the revenues, gross profit and operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 versus the same periods of year 2023. As we have indicated on several occasions, our strategy is to strengthen our telecommunications division so that it can serve as a lever for the development of new lines of business.
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Our Telecom Division, the division presently generating revenue, has positive operating income when presented separately from the rest of our Company. The expenses of our pre-revenue companies are set at the minimum required to finish the development of the product/services prior to market launch. When comparing the tables below, we can see a tremendous evolution of our telecom division comparing the revenues, gross profit and operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 versus the same periods of year 2023. As we have indicated on several occasions, our strategy is to strengthen our telecommunications division so that it can serve as a lever for the development of new lines of business.
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We finished the three months ended June 30, 2024 with a loss of $1,963,887, as compared to a loss of $161,644 during the three months ended June 30, 2023. We finished the six months ended June 30, 2024 with a loss of $2,544,103, as compared to a loss of $320,466 during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
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The Company finished the three months ended September 30, 2024 with a net loss of $773,004, as compared to a net income $45,909 during the three months ended September 30, 2023. The Company finished the nine months ended September 30, 2024 with a loss of $3,317,107, as compared to a loss of $274,557 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
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As of June 30, 2024, we had total current assets of $17,220,260 and current liabilities of $22,200,638, resulting in a negative working capital of $4,980,378. This negative working capital is driven largely by the $3,555,006 of current convertible notes, derivative liabilities of $976,187 and contingent liability for the acquisition of QXTEL of $1,000,000.
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As of September 30, 2024, we had total current assets of $19,664,986 and current liabilities of $24,066,234, resulting in a negative working capital of $4,401,248. This compares with a positive working capital of $1,878,228 at December 31, 2023.
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Investing activities used $2,720,197 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $279,086 used during the same period of year 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 the use of funds in investing activities consisted primarily of the acquisition of QXTEL Limited.
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Investing activities used $2,950,367 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared with $340,583 used in investing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Use of funds in investing activities were primarily for the acquisition of subsidiary (QXTEL) for $2,730,121.
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Financing activities provided $5,306,444 in the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared with $790,994 provided in the six months ended June 30, 2023. Our positive financing cash flow in 2024 is mainly the result of proceeds from loans, and proceeds from convertible notes.
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Financing activities provided $6,239,489 in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared with $1,454,756 provided in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Our positive financing cash flow in 2024 was largely the result of the proceeds from convertible notes of $3,997,500, funds used in the acquisition of QXTEL.
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We intend to fund operations through increased sales and debt and/or equity financing arrangements to strengthen our liquidity and capital resources. We also plan to seek additional financing in public and private equity offering to secure funding for operations. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising additional funding. If we are not able to secure additional funding, the implementation of our business plan will be impaired. There can be no assurance that such additional financing will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all.
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We intend to fund operations through increased sales and debt and/or equity financing arrangements to strengthen our liquidity and capital resources. We also plan to seek additional financing in a private equity offering to secure funding for operations. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising additional funding. If we are not able to secure additional funding, the implementation of our business plan will be impaired. There can be no assurance that such additional financing will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all.
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Although our operations are influenced by general economic conditions, we do not believe that inflation had a material effect on our results of operations during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.
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Although our operations are influenced by general economic conditions, we do not believe that inflation had a material effect on our results of operations during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024.
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Our accounting policies are discussed in detail in the footnotes to our financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2024; however, we consider our critical accounting policies to be those related to allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of long-lived assets, and income taxes. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. See the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report for a complete discussion of our significant accounting policies.
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Our accounting policies are discussed in detail in the footnotes to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in the footnotes to our financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. We consider our critical accounting policies to be those related to warrant accounting and complex debt instruments, allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of long-lived assets, and income taxes. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. See the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report for a complete discussion of our significant accounting policies.