Cardiff Lexington Corp
For the period ended Mar 31, 2024. Filed May 10, 2024.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
| 1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Organization and Nature of Operations
Cardiff Lexington Corporation (“Cardiff”) was originally incorporated on September 3, 1986 in Colorado as Cardiff International Inc. On November 10, 2005, Cardiff merged with Legacy Card Company, LLC and changed its name to Cardiff Lexington Corporation. On August 27, 2014, Cardiff redomiciled and became a corporation under the laws of Florida. On April 13, 2021, Cardiff redomiciled and became a corporation under the laws of Nevada.
Cardiff is an acquisition holding company focused on locating undervalued and undercapitalized companies, primarily in the healthcare industry, and providing them capitalization and leadership to maximize the value and potential of their private enterprises while also providing diversification and risk mitigation for stockholders. All of Cardiff’s operations are conducted through, and its income derived from, its various subsidiaries, which includes:
| · | Edge View Properties, Inc. (“Edge View”), which was acquired on July 16, 2014; |
| · | Platinum Tax Defenders (“Platinum Tax”), which was acquired on July 31, 2018 and sold on November 10, 2023; and |
| · | Nova Ortho and Spine, LLC (“Nova”), which was acquired on May 31, 2021. |
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cardiff and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Edge View, Platinum Tax and Nova (collectively, the “Company”). Subsidiaries shown as discontinued operations include Platinum Tax. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Subsidiaries discontinued are shown as discontinued operations.
Reverse Stock Split
On January 9, 2024, the Company effected a 1-for-75,000 reverse split of its outstanding common stock. All outstanding shares of common stock and warrant to purchase common stock were adjusted to reflect the 1-for-75,000 reverse split, with respective exercise prices of the warrants proportionately increased. The conversion prices of the outstanding convertible notes and certain series of preferred stock were adjusted to reflect a proportional decrease in the number of shares of common stock to be issued upon conversion.
All share and per share data throughout these consolidated financial statements have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split. The total number of authorized shares of common stock did not change. As a result of the reverse stock split, an amount equal to the decreased value of the common stock was reclassified from “common stock” to “additional paid-in capital.”
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Management uses its historical records and knowledge of its business in making estimates. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounts Receivable
The Company adopted ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.” In accordance with this standard, the Company recognizes an allowance for credit losses for its trade receivables to present the net amount expected to be collected as of the balance sheet date. This allowance is based on the credit losses expected to arise over the life of the asset and are based on Current Expected Credit Losses. Accounts receivable is reported on the balance sheet at the net amounts expected to be collected by the Company. Management closely monitors outstanding accounts receivable and recognized an additional allowance for credit losses in the amount of $122,190 and $270,000 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had net accounts receivable of $14,649,930 and $13,305,254, respectively. Accounts receivables are primarily generated from subsidiaries in their normal course of business.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are carried at cost. Expenditures for renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property, equipment or leasehold improvements are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes based on the following estimated useful lives:
| Schedule of estimated useful lives | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Useful Life |
| Equipment, furniture, and fixtures | 5 - 7 years |
| Medical equipment | 10 years |
| Leasehold improvements | 10 years or lease term, if shorter |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are not amortized but are evaluated for impairment annually or when indicators of a potential impairment are present. The Company’s impairment testing of goodwill is performed separately from its impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangibles. The Company reviews goodwill for impairment on a reporting unit basis annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. Goodwill is tested first for impairment based on qualitative factors on an annual basis or in between if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate the fair value may be below its carrying amount, otherwise known as a ‘triggering event’. An assessment is made of these qualitative factors as such to determine whether it is more likely than not the fair value is less than the carry amount, including goodwill. The annual evaluation for impairment of indefinite-lived intangibles and, if then needed after the first step, Goodwill, is based on valuation models that incorporate assumptions and internal projections of expected future cash flows and operating plans. The Company believes such assumptions are also comparable to those that would be used by other marketplace participants. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company didnot recognize any goodwill impairment. The Company based this decision on impairment testing of the underlying assets, expected cash flows, decreased asset value and other factors.
Valuation of Long-lived Assets
In accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 360-10-5, “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, all long-lived assets such as plant and equipment and construction in progress held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is evaluated by a comparison of the carrying amount of assets to estimated cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amounts of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s primary source of revenue is its healthcare subsidiary, which records revenues from providing licensed and/or certified orthopedic procedures. Revenue is recognized at a point in time in accordance with ASC 606. The Company’s healthcare subsidiary does not have contract liabilities or deferred revenue as there are no amounts prepaid for services. The Company applies the following five-step ASC 606 model to determine revenue recognition:
| · | Identification of a contract with a customer |
| · | Identification of the performance obligations in the contact |
| · | Determination of the transaction price |
| · | Allocation of the transaction price to the separate performance obligations |
| · | Recognition of revenue when performance obligations are satisfied. |
The Company applies the five-step model when it is probable that the Company will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the customer. At contract inception and once the contract is determined to be within the scope of ASC 606, the Company assesses services promised within each contract and determines those that are a performance obligation and assesses whether each promised service is distinct.
The Company’s contracts for both its contract and service fees each contain a single performance obligation (providing orthopedic services), as the promise to transfer the individual services is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and, therefore, not distinct, as a result, the entire transaction price is allocated to this single performance obligation.
Accordingly, the Company recognizes revenues (net) when the patient receives orthopedic care services. The Company’s patient service contracts generally have performance obligations which are satisfied at a point in time. The performance obligation is for onsite or off-site care provided. Patient service contracts are generally fixed-price, and the transaction price is in the contract. Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of the contract with the Company’s patients are satisfied; generally, at the time of patient care.
Established billing rates are not the same as actual amounts recovered for the Company’s healthcare subsidiary. They generally do not reflect what the Company is ultimately paid by the customer, insurance carriers and other payors, and therefore are not reported in the consolidated financial statements at that rate. The Company is typically paid amounts based on established charges per procedure with guidance from the annually updated Current Procedural Terminology (“CPT”) guidelines (a code set maintained by the American Medical Association through the CPT Editorial Panel), that designates relative value units and a suggested range of charges for each procedure which is then assigned a CPT code.
This fee is discounted to reflect the percentage paid to the Company “using a modifier” recognized by each insurance carrier for services, less deductible, co-pay, and contractual adjustments which are deducted from the calculated fee. The net revenue is recorded at the time the services are rendered.
Contract Fees (Non-PIP)
The Company has contract fees for amounts earned from its Non-Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) related procedures, typically car accidents, and are collected on a contingency basis. Historically, these cases were sold to a factor who bears the risk of economic benefit or loss. After selling patient cases to the factor, any additional funds collected by the Company were remitted to the factor.
Service Fees – Net (PIP)
The Company generates services fees from performing various procedures on the date the services are performed. These services primarily include slip and falls as well as smaller nominal Non-PIP services. Fees are collected primarily from third party insurance providers. These revenues are based on established insurance billing rates, less allowances for contractual adjustments and uncollectible amounts. These contractual adjustments vary by insurance company and self-pay patients. The Company computes these contractual adjustments and collection allowances based on its historical collection experience.
Completing the paperwork for each case and preparing it for billing takes approximately ten business days after a procedure is performed. The majority of claims are then filed electronically except for those remaining insurance carriers requiring paper filing. An initial response is usually received within four weeks from electronic filing and up to six weeks from paper filing. Responses may be a payment, a denial, or a request for additional information.
The Company’s healthcare revenues are generated from professional medical billings including facility and anesthesia services. With respect to facility and anesthesia services, the Company is the primary obligor as the facility and anesthesia services are considered part of one integrated performance obligation. Historically the Company receives 49% of collections from total gross billed. Accordingly, the Company recognized net healthcare service revenue as 49% of gross billed amounts. Historical collection rates are estimated using the most current prior 12-month historical payment and collection percentages.
Historically through April 2023, the Company’s healthcare subsidiary has had contractual medical receivable sales and purchase agreements with third party factors which result in approximately 54% reduction from the accounts receivables amounts when a receivable is sold to the factors. The Company evaluated the factored adjustments considering the actual factored amounts per patient on a quarterly interval, and the reductions from accounts receivable that were factored were recorded in finance charges as other expenses on the consolidated statement of operations.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs are included as a component of cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations and changes in stockholders’ equity. The Company recognized advertising and marketing expense of $82,051 and $83,223 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between (1) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs), and (2) an entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The fair value hierarchy consists of three broad levels, which gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
| Level 1 | Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the measurement date. |
| Level 2 | Inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, which are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with market data at the measurement date. |
| Level 3 | Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. |
Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity
The Company accounts for its series N senior convertible preferred stock, series R convertible preferred stock, and series X senior convertible preferred stock subject to possible redemption in accordance with ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity”. Conditionally redeemable preferred shares are classified as temporary equity within the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation in which the Company obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions under the recognition and measurement principles of the fair value recognition provisions of section 718-10-30 of the FASB ASC. Pursuant to paragraph 718-10-30-6 of the FASB ASC, all transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.
The measurement date used to determine the fair value of the equity instrument issued is the earlier of the date on which the performance is complete or the date on which it is probable that performance will occur.
Generally, all forms of share-based payments, including stock option grants, warrants and restricted stock grants and stock appreciation rights are measured at their fair value on the awards’ grant date, based on estimated number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest.
The expense resulting from share-based payments is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are determined in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes”. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Any effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
ASC 740 prescribes a comprehensive model for how companies should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in their financial statements uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Under ASC 740, tax positions must initially be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. Such tax positions must initially and subsequently be measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the tax authority assuming full knowledge of the position and relevant facts.
As of March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company didnot have any interest and penalties associated with tax positions and did not have any significant unrecognized uncertain tax positions.
Income (Loss) per Share
FASB ASC Subtopic 260, “Earnings Per Share,” provides for the calculation of “Basic” and “Diluted” earnings per share. Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period increased to include the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive securities had been issued. Potentially dilutive securities include outstanding stock options, warrants, and debts convertible into common stock. The dilutive effect of stock options and warrants are reflected in diluted earnings per common share by application of the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, an increase in the fair market value of the Company’s common stock can result in a greater dilutive effect from potentially dilutive securities. The diluted effect of debt convertibles is reflected utilizing the if converted method.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company had sustained recurring operating losses since its inception and has an accumulated deficit of $69,118,853 as of March 31, 2024. These factors raise a substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not reflect any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that might result if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern and the appropriateness of using the going concern basis is dependent upon, among other things, additional cash infusions. Management is in continuous discussions with prospective investors and believes the raising of capital will allow the Company to fund its cash flow shortfalls and pursue new acquisitions. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain sufficient capital from debt or equity transactions or from operations in the necessary time frame or on terms acceptable to it. Should the Company be unable to raise sufficient funds, it may be required to curtail its operating plans. In addition, increases in expenses may require cost reductions. No assurance can be given that the Company will be able to operate profitably on a consistent basis, or at all, in the future. Should the Company not be able to raise sufficient funds, it may cause cessation of operations.
Recent Accounting Standards
The FASB issued ASU 2023-07 on November 27, 2023. The amendments “improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses.” In addition, the amendments enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements. The purpose of the amendments is to enable “investors to better understand an entity’s overall performance” and assess “potential future cash flows.” The Management is evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-07 on the consolidated financial statements and does not expect there to be any changes or impact to the financial statements.
| 2. | RESTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
During the preparation of the year ended December 31, 2023 financial statements, the Company identified and corrected its classification and accounting treatment for its series R convertible preferred stock and the related dividend accrual. Pursuant to ASC 250, “Accounting changes and error corrections” issued by FASB and SAB 99 “Materiality” issued by Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company determined the impact of the error was immaterial. The impact of the error correction is reflected in a $274,982 increase to the mezzanine equity and offsetting decrease to the series R convertible preferred stock and subject to possible redemption mezzanine equity line item on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2023. In addition, the impact of the unpaid dividend accrual is reflected in $8,136 increase to mezzanine equity and offsetting decrease to the accumulated deficits as of March 31, 2023. The impact of the error correction is also reflected $1 decrease of earnings (loss) per share on the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
During the preparation of the three months ended March 31, 2024 financial statements, the Company identified and corrected its classification for its all outstanding common stock amount per par value of $0.001 with additional paid-in-capital related with a 1-for-75,000 reverse split executed on January 9, 2024. The impact of this adjustment decreased $1,804,774 to common stock and offsetting increase to additional paid-in-capital as of December 31, 2023.
On November 10, 2023, the Company sold Platinum Tax, which was a full-service tax resolution firm located in Los Angeles, California. The Company presented in prior periods operating loss as loss from discontinued operations in the amount of $45,490 on the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
The following table summarizes the impact of the corrections on the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023:
i. Balance sheet
| Schedule of restated financial information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact of correction of error | |||
| March 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | As previously reported | Adjustments | As restated |
| Total assets | $14,284,585 | $(8,673) | $14,275,912 |
| Total liabilities | 10,745,097 | (8,673) | 10,736,424 |
| Mezzanine equity | 5,171,861 | 283,118 | 5,454,979 |
| Total stockholders' equity | $(1,632,373) | $(283,118) | $(1,915,491) |
ii. Statement of operations
| Impact of correction of error | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Three months ended March 31, 2023 (Unaudited) | As previously reported | Adjustments | As restated |
| Revenue | $2,860,798 | $(154,399) | $2,706,399 |
| Cost of sales | 983,124 | (26,829) | 956,295 |
| Gross profit | 1,877,674 | (127,570) | 1,750,104 |
| Operating expense | 1,164,113 | (171,557) | 992,556 |
| Income from operations | $713,561 | $43,987 | $757,548 |
| Other income (expense), net | (729,552) | 1,503 | (728,049) |
| Net loss before discontinued operations | (15,991) | 45,490 | 29,499 |
| Loss from discontinued operations | – | (45,490) | (45,490) |
| Net loss for the period | $(15,991) | $– | $(15,991) |
| Preferred stock dividends | $(336,811) | $(8,136) | $(344,947) |
| Net loss attributable to common shareholders | $(352,802) | $(8,136) | $(360,938) |
| Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for continuing operations | $(30) | $(1) | $(31) |
| 3. | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES |
| Schedule of accounts payable and accrued expenses | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
| Accounts payable | $632,045 | $720,774 |
| Accrued credit cards | 9,884 | 26,645 |
| Accrued liability for collections of previously factored receivables | 1,385,084 | 1,247,772 |
| Accrued property taxes | 5,346 | 5,346 |
| Accrued professional fees | 29,122 | 29,122 |
| Accrued payroll | 42,628 | 17,472 |
| Total | $2,104,109 | $2,047,131 |
The Company is delinquent paying certain property taxes. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the balance for these property taxes, was $5,346.
| 4. | PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET |
Property and equipment as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:
| Schedule of property and equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
| Medical equipment | $96,532 | $96,532 |
| Computer Equipment | 9,189 | 9,189 |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 15,079 | 15,079 |
| Leasehold Improvement | 15,950 | 15,950 |
| Total | 136,750 | 136,750 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (105,454) | (102,089) |
| Property and equipment, net | $31,296 | $34,661 |
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, depreciation expense was $3,365 and $4,635, respectively.
| 5. | LAND |
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had 27 acres of land of approximately $540,000. The land is currently vacant and is expected to be developed into a residential community.
| 6. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
In connection with the acquisition of Edge View on July 16, 2014, the Company assumed amounts due to previous owners who are current managers of Edge View. These amounts are due on demand and do not bear interest. The balance of these amounts are $4,979 due from the previous owners as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The Company obtained short-term advances from the Chairman of the Board that are non-interest bearing and due on demand. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company owed the Chairman $45,844 and $120,997, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company paid $75,153 to the Chairman.
See also Note 8 and the disclosure regarding Note payable 41.
See also Note 13 for compensation paid to employees of the Company.
| 7. | NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE |
Notes payable at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are summarized as follows:
| Schedule of notes payable | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
| Notes and loans payable | $3,743,856 | $2,280,743 |
| Less current portion | (3,599,345) | (2,136,077) |
| Long-term portion | $144,511 | $144,666 |
Long-term debt matures as follows:
| Schedule of maturities of long-term debt | |
|---|---|
| Amount | |
| 2024 (remainder of year) | $3,599,345 |
| 2025 | 4,983 |
| 2026 | 4,983 |
| 2027 | 4,983 |
| 2028 | 4,983 |
| Thereafter | 124,579 |
| Total | $3,743,856 |
Loans and Notes Payable – Unrelated Party
On March 12, 2009, the Company issued a debenture in the principal amount of $20,000. The debenture bore interest at 12% per year and matured on September 12, 2009. The balance of the debenture was $10,989 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The accrued interest of the debenture was $7,876 and $7,547 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company assigned all of its receivables from consumer activations of the rewards program as collateral on this debenture.
Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Loans
On June 2, 2020, the Company obtained an SBA loan in the principal amount of $150,000 with an interest rate of 3.75% and a maturity date of June 2, 2050. The principal balance and accrued interest at March 31, 2024 was $149,494 and $0, respectively, and principal and accrued interest at December 31, 2023 was $149,655 and $956, respectively.
Line of Credit
On September 29, 2023, the Company and Nova entered into a two-year revolving purchase and security agreement with DML HC Series, LLC to sell, with recourse, Nova’s accounts receivables for a revolving financing up to a maximum advance amount of $4.5 million. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $3,583,373 and $2,120,100, respectively, outstanding balance against the revolving receivable line of credit. The revolving purchase and security agreement includes discounts recorded as interest expense on each funding and matures on September 29, 2025.
| 8. | CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE |
As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had convertible debt outstanding net of amortized debt discount of $3,820,545 and $3,807,030, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company did not receive any proceeds from convertible notes and repaid $50,000 of accrued interest to convertible noteholder. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company received net proceeds of $240,000 from convertible notes. There are debt discounts associated with the convertible debt of $11,305 and $24,820 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded amortization of debt discounts of $13,515 and $17,983, respectively.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company converted $680 in accrued interest and $1,000 in conversion cost into 1,222 shares of common stock. The Company recognized $1,679 of additional paid-in capital to adjust fair value for the debt settlement during the three months ended March 31, 2024. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company converted $58,800 of convertible debt, $5,873 in accrued interest and $2,000 in penalties and fees into 1,583 shares of common stock.
Convertible notes as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are summarized as follows:
| Schedule of convertible notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
| Convertible notes payable | $3,831,850 | $3,831,850 |
| Discounts on convertible notes payable | (11,305) | (24,820) |
| Total convertible debt less debt discount | 3,820,545 | 3,807,030 |
| Current portion | 3,820,545 | 3,807,030 |
| Long-term portion | $– | $– |
The following is a schedule of convertible notes payable as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
| Schedule of convertible notes payable | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note # | Issuance | Maturity | Principal Balance 12/31/23 | New Loan | Principal Conversions | Cash Paydown | Shares Issued Upon Conversion | Principal Balance 03/31/24 | Accrued Interest on Convertible Debt at 12/31/23 | Interest Expense On Convertible Debt For the Period Ended 03/31/24 | Accrued Interest on Convertible Debt at 03/31/24 | Unamortized Debt Discount At 03/31/24 |
| 9 | 09/12/2016 | 09/12/2017 | $50,080 | – | – | – | 1,222 | $50,080 | $5,581 | $2,496 | 7,399 | – |
| 10 | 01/24/2017 | 01/24/2018 | 55,000 | – | – | – | – | 55,000 | 80,875 | 2,742 | 83,618 | – |
| 10-1 | 02/10/2023 | 02/10/2024 | 50,000 | – | – | – | – | 50,000 | 6,658 | 1,870 | 8,527 | – |
| 10-2 | 03/30/2023 | 03/30/2024 | 25,000 | – | – | – | – | 25,000 | 2,836 | 935 | 3,771 | – |
| 10-3 | 08/11/2023 | 08/11/2024 | 25,000 | – | – | – | – | 25,000 | 1,469 | 935 | 2,404 | – |
| 29-2 | 11/08/2019 | 11/08/2020 | 36,604 | – | – | – | – | 36,604 | 10,109 | 2,190 | 12,299 | – |
| 31 | 08/28/2019 | 08/28/2020 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 8,385 | – | – | – |
| 37-1 | 09/03/2020 | 06/30/2021 | 113,667 | – | – | – | – | 113,667 | 64,929 | 5,101 | 70,030 | – |
| 37-2 | 11/02/2020 | 08/31/2021 | 113,167 | – | – | – | – | 113,167 | 63,594 | 5,079 | 68,673 | – |
| 37-3 | 12/29/2020 | 09/30/2021 | 113,166 | – | – | – | – | 113,166 | 62,558 | 5,079 | 67,637 | – |
| 40-1 | 09/22/2022 | 09/22/2024 | 2,600,000 | – | – | – | – | 2,600,000 | 252,665 | 64,821 | 267,488 | – |
| 40-2 | 11/04/2022 | 09/22/2024 | 68,667 | – | – | – | – | 68,667 | 7,939 | 1,712 | 9,651 | – |
| 40-3 | 11/28/2022 | 09/22/2024 | 68,667 | – | – | – | – | 68,667 | 7,506 | 1,712 | 9,217 | – |
| 40-4 | 12/21/2022 | 09/22/2024 | 68,667 | – | – | – | – | 68,667 | 7,054 | 1,712 | 8,766 | – |
| 40-5 | 01/24/2023 | 03/21/2024 | 90,166 | – | – | – | – | 90,166 | 8,284 | 2,248 | 10,531 | – |
| 40-6 | 03/21/2023 | 09/22/2024 | 139,166 | – | – | – | – | 139,166 | 10,671 | 3,470 | 14,141 | – |
| 40-7 | 06/05/2023 | 06/05/2024 | 139,166 | – | – | – | – | 139,166 | 7,826 | 3,470 | 11,295 | 6,530 |
| 40-8 | 06/13/2023 | 06/13/2024 | 21,167 | – | – | – | – | 21,167 | 1,127 | 528 | 1,654 | 1,032 |
| 40-9 | 07/19/2023 | 07/19/2024 | 35,500 | – | – | – | – | 35,500 | 1,605 | 885 | 2,490 | 2,650 |
| 40-10 | 07/24/2023 | 07/24/2024 | 14,000 | – | – | – | – | 14,000 | 614 | 349 | 963 | 1,093 |
| 41 | 08/25/2023 | 08/25/2024 | 5,000 | – | – | – | – | 5,000 | 175 | 125 | 300 | |
| $3,831,850 | $– | $– | $– | 1,222 | $3,831,850 | $612,460 | $107,459 | $660,854 | $11,305 | |||
Note 9
On September 12, 2016, the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal of $80,000 for services rendered, which matured on September 12, 2017. Note 9 is currently in default and accrues at a default interest rate of 20% per annum.
Note 10, 10-1, 10-2 and 10-3
On January 24, 2017, the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $80,000 for services rendered, which matured on January 24, 2018. Note 10 is currently in default and accrues interest at a default interest rate of 20% per annum. On February 10, 2023, the Company executed a second tranche under this note in the principal amount of $50,000 (Note 10-1). On March 30, 2023, the Company executed a third tranche under this note in the principal amount of $25,000 (Note 10-2). On August 11, 2023, the Company executed a fourth tranche under this note in the principal amount of $25,000 (Note 10-3). Notes 10-1 and 10-2 are currently in default and accrue interest at a default interest rate of 20% per annum. Note 10-3 accrues interest at a rate of 15% per annum.
Note 29-2
On May 10, 2019, the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $150,000. On November 8, 2019, this note (Note 29) was purchased by and assigned to an unrelated party. The amount assigned was the existing principal amount of $150,000 and accrued interest of $5,918, which was issued as Note 29-1, plus a new convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $62,367, which was issued as Note 29-2. Note 29-2 is currently in default and accrues interest at a default interest rate of 24% per annum.
Notes 37-1, 37-2 and 37-3
On September 3, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $200,000, with an original issue discount of $50,000, which could be drawn in several tranches. On September 3, 2020, the Company executed the first tranche in the principal amount of $67,000, less an original issue discount of $17,000, which matured on June 30, 2021 (Note 37-1). On November 2, 2020, the Company executed the second tranche in the principal amount of $66,500, less an original issue discount of $16,500, which matured on August 31, 2021 (Note 37-2). On December 29, 2020, the Company executed the third tranche in the principal amount of $66,500, less an original issue discount of $16,500, which matured on September 30, 2021 (Note 37-3). Notes 37-1, 37-2 and 27-3 are currently in default and accrue interest at a default interest rate of 18% per annum.
Notes 40-1, 40-2, 40-3, 40-4, 40-5, 40-6, 40-7, 40-8, 40-9 and 40-10
On September 22, 2022, the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $2,600,000 in exchange for total of $4,791,099 of defaulted promissory notes balances (Note 40-1). On November 4, 2022, the Company executed a second tranche under this note in the principal amount of $68,667, less an original issue discount and fee of $18,667 (Note 40-2). On November 28, 2022, the Company executed the third tranche under this note in the principal amount of $68,667, less an original issue discount and fee of $18,667 (Note 40-3). On December 21, 2022, the Company executed a fourth tranche under this note in the principal amount of $68,667, less an original issue discount and fee of $18,667 (Note 40-4). On January 24, 2023, the Company executed a fifth tranche under this note in the principal amount of $90,166, less an original issue discount and fee of $25,166 (Note 40-5). On March 21, 2023, the Company executed a sixth tranche under this note in the principal amount of $136,666, less an original issue discount and fee of $39,166 (Note 40-6). On June 5, 2023, the Company executed a seventh tranche under this note in the principal amount of $136,667, less original issue discount and fee of $39,167 (Note 40-7). On June 13, 2023, the Company executed an eighth tranche under this note in the principal amount of $21,167, less original issue discount and fee of $5,167 (Note 40-8). On July 19, 2023, the Company executed a ninth tranche under this note in the principal amount of $35,500, less an original issue discount and fee of $8,875 (Note 40-9). On July 24, 2023, the Company executed a tenth tranche under this note in the principal amount of $14,000, less an original issue discount and fee of $3,500 (Note 40-10). On December 1, 2023, the Company executed amendment on Notes series 40 consolidated senior secured convertible promissory note to extend the expired tranche note 40-1 through 40-5’ due date to September 20, 2024. All of the Note 40 tranches mature in one year from the note issuance date and accrue interest at a rate of 10% per annum.
Note 41
On August 25, 2023, the Company issued a twelve-month convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $5,000 to the Company’s CEO for the Company’s operating expenses. The rate of interest is 10% per annum.
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Preferred Stock
The Company has designated multiple series of preferred stock, including 2 shares of series A preferred stock,3,000,000 shares of series B preferred stock,500 shares of series C preferred stock,1,000,000 shares of series E preferred stock,50,000 shares of series F-1 preferred stock,15,000,000 shares of series I preferred stock,2,000,000 shares of series J preferred stock,400,000 shares of series L preferred stock,3,000,000 shares of series N senior convertible preferred stock,5,000 shares of series R convertible preferred stock and 5,000,000 shares of series X senior convertible preferred stock.
The following is a description of the rights and preferences of each series of preferred stock.
Redeemable Preferred Stock
The Company recognized the series N senior convertible preferred stock, series R convertible preferred stock and series X senior convertible preferred stock as mezzanine equity in accordance with ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity”.
Series N Senior Convertible Preferred Stock
*Ranking.*The series N senior convertible preferred stock ranks, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common stock and each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series N senior convertible preferred stock; (ii) on parity with each class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series N senior convertible preferred stock; and (iii) junior to all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company and each class or series that is expressly made senior to the series N senior convertible preferred stock.
Dividend Rights. Holders of series N senior convertible preferred stock are entitled to dividends at a rate per annum of 12.0% of the stated value ($4.00 per share); provided that upon an event of default (as defined in the certificate of designation for the series N senior convertible preferred stock), such rate shall increase by 8% per annum. Dividends shall accrue from day to day, whether or not declared, and shall be cumulative. Dividends shall be payable quarterly in arrears on each dividend payment date in cash or common stock at the Company’s discretion. Dividends payable in common stock shall be calculated based on a price equal to eighty percent (80%) of the volume weighted average price for the common stock on the Company’s principal trading market (the “VWAP”) during the five (5) trading days immediately prior to the applicable dividend payment date. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, cumulative dividends on Series N Preferred Stock were $871,462 and $766,437, respectively.
*Liquidation Rights.*Subject to the rights of creditors and the holders of any senior securities or parity securities (in each case, as defined in the certificate of designation), upon any liquidation of the Company or its subsidiaries, before any payment or distribution of the assets of the Company (whether capital or surplus) shall be made to or set apart for the holders of junior securities (as defined in the certificate of designation), including the common stock, each holder of outstanding series N senior convertible preferred stock shall be entitled to receive an amount of cash equal to 115% of the stated value of $4.00 per share, plus an amount of cash equal to all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends thereon (whether or not declared) to, but not including the date of final distribution to such holders.
Voting Rights. Holders of series N senior convertible preferred stock do not have any voting rights; provided that, so long as any shares of series N senior convertible preferred stock are outstanding, the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of the series N senior convertible preferred stock, which majority must include SILAC Insurance Company so long as it holds any shares of series N senior convertible preferred stock, voting as a separate class, shall be necessary for approving, effecting or validating any amendment, alteration or repeal of any of the provisions of the certificate of designation or prior to the Company’s (or Nova’s) creation or issuance of any parity securities or new indebtedness (as defined in the certificate of designation); provided that the foregoing shall not apply to any financing transaction the use of proceeds of which will be used to redeem the series N senior convertible preferred stock and the warrants issued in connection therewith. In addition, the affirmative vote of holders of 66% of the series N senior convertible preferred stock, voting as a separate class, is required prior to the Company’s (or Nova’s) creation or issuance of any senior securities.
Conversion Rights. Each shares of series N senior convertible preferred stock, plus all accrued and unpaid dividends thereon, shall be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time and from time to time, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock determined by dividing the stated value ($4.00 per share), plus the value of the accrued, but unpaid, dividends thereon, by a conversion price of $900 per share (subject to standard adjustments in the event of any stock splits, stock combinations, stock reclassifications, dividends paid in common stock, sales of substantially all assets, mergers, consolidations or similar transactions); provided that in no event shall the holder of any series N senior convertible preferred stock be entitled to convert any number of shares that upon conversion the sum of (i) the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by the holder and its affiliates and (ii) the number of shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of the series N senior convertible preferred stock with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the holder and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the then outstanding common stock. This limitation may be waived (up to a maximum of 9.99%) by the holder and in its sole discretion, upon not less than sixty-one (61) days’ prior notice to the Company.
Redemption Rights. The Company may redeem the series N senior convertible preferred stock at any time by paying in cash therefore a sum equal to 115% of the stated value of $4.00 per share, plus the amount of accrued and unpaid dividends and any other amounts due pursuant to the terms of the certificate of designation. In addition, any holder may require the Company to redeem some or all of its shares of series N senior convertible preferred stock on the same terms after a period of twelve months from the date of issuance; provided, however, that such redemption right shall only be exercisable if the Company raises at least $5,000,000 or the common stock is trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market or the New York Stock Exchange.
Series R Convertible Preferred Stock
*Ranking.*The series R convertible preferred stock ranks, with respect to the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common stock, series A preferred stock, series B preferred stock, series C preferred stock, series E preferred stock, series F-1 preferred stock, series I preferred stock, series J preferred stock, series L preferred stock and to each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series R convertible preferred stock; (ii) on parity with each class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series R convertible preferred stock; and (iii) junior to the series N senior convertible preferred stock, series X senior convertible preferred stock and to each other series of preferred stock and each class or series that is expressly made senior to the series R convertible preferred stock, as well as to all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company.
Dividend Rights. The holders of series R convertible preferred stock are entitled to receive cumulative dividends in the amount of twelve percent (12%) per annum, payable quarterly. In addition, holders of series R convertible preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends equal (on an as converted to common stock basis) to and in the same form as dividends actually paid on shares of common stock when, as and if such dividends are paid on shares of common stock. Any dividends that are not paid when due shall continue to accrue and shall entail a late fee, which must be paid in cash, at the rate of 18% per annum or the lesser rate permitted by applicable law which shall accrue and compound daily from the missed payment date through and including the date of actual payment in full. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, cumulative dividends on Series R Preferred Stock were $119,194 and $109,980, respectively.
Liquidation Rights. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of series R convertible preferred stock shall be entitled to receive out of the assets, whether capital or surplus, of the Company an amount equal to the stated value ($1,200), plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon and any other fees or liquidated damages then due and owing, for each share of series R convertible preferred stock before any distribution or payment shall be made to the holders of any junior securities.
Voting Rights. The holders of series R convertible preferred stock will vote together with the common stock on an as-converted basis. However, as long as any shares of series R convertible preferred stock are outstanding, the Company shall not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares of the series R convertible preferred stock, directly and/or indirectly (i) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights given to the series R convertible preferred stock or alter or amend the certificate of designation, (ii) authorize or create any class of stock ranking as to redemption or distribution of assets upon a liquidation senior to, or otherwisepari passu with, the series R convertible preferred stock, or authorize or create any class of stock ranking as to dividends senior to, or otherwisepari passu with, the series R convertible preferred stock, (iii) amend its articles of incorporation or other charter documents in any manner that adversely affects any rights of the holders of the series R convertible preferred stock, (iv) increase the number of authorized shares of series R convertible preferred stock, or (v) enter into any agreement with respect to any of the foregoing.
Conversion Rights. Each shares of series R convertible preferred stock shall be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time and from time to time, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock determined by dividing the stated value ($1,200 per share) by a conversion price equal to the lower of (i) $75.0 and (ii) the lowest daily VWAP during the twenty (20) trading days immediately prior to the applicable conversion date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not effect any conversion of the series R convertible preferred stock, and a holder shall not have the right to convert any portion of the series R convertible preferred stock, to the extent that, after giving effect to the conversion, such holder (together with such holder’s affiliates, and any persons acting as a group together with such holder or any of such holder’s affiliates) would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the then outstanding common stock. The conversion price is subject to adjustment for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or similar transaction that proportionately decreases or increases the common stock, as well as for mergers, business combinations and certain other fundamental transactions. In addition, subject to certain exceptions, upon any issuance by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of common stock or common stock equivalents for cash consideration, indebtedness or a combination of units thereof (a “Subsequent Financing”), the holder may elect, in its sole discretion, to exchange (in lieu of conversion), if applicable, all or some of the shares of series R convertible preferred stock then held for any securities or units issued in a Subsequent Financing on a $1.00 for $1.00 basis.
Participation Rights. Subject to certain exceptions, upon a Subsequent Financing, a holder of at least 100 shares of series R convertible preferred stock shall have the right to participate in up to an amount of the Subsequent Financing equal to 100% of the Subsequent Financing on the same terms, conditions and price provided for in the Subsequent Financing.
Company Redemption Rights. The Company has the right to redeem all (but not less than all), shares of the series R convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding at any time upon three (3) business days’ notice, at a redemption price per share equal to the product of (i) the Premium Rate multiplied by (ii) the sum of (x) the stated value ($1,200), (y) all accrued but unpaid dividends, and (z) all other amounts due to the holder. “Premium Rate” means (a) 1.1 if all of the series R convertible preferred stock is redeemed within ninety (90) calendar days from the issuance date thereof; (b) 1.2 if all of the series R convertible preferred stock is redeemed after ninety (90) calendar days and within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the issuance date thereof; (c) 1.3 if all of the series R convertible preferred stock is redeemed after one hundred twenty (120) calendar days and within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the issuance date thereof; and (iv) 1.0 if all of the series R convertible preferred stock is redeemed after one hundred eighty (180) calendar days.
Redemption Upon Triggering Events. Upon the occurrence of a Triggering Event (as defined below), each holder of series R convertible preferred stock shall (in addition to all other rights it may have) have the right, exercisable at the sole option of such holder, to require the Company to (A) redeem all of the series R convertible preferred stock then held by such holder for a redemption price, in cash, equal to the Triggering Redemption Amount (as defined below), or (B) at the option of each holder either (i) redeem all of the series R convertible preferred stock then held by such holder though the issuance to such holder of such number of shares of common stock equal to the quotient of (x) the Triggering Redemption Amount, divided by (y) the lowest of (1) the conversion price, and (2) 75% of the average of the 10 VWAPs immediately prior to the date of election, or (ii) increase the dividend rate on all of the outstanding series R convertible preferred stock held by such holder retroactively to the initial issuance date to 18% per annum thereafter. “Triggering Redemption Amount” means, for each share of series R convertible preferred stock, the sum of (a) the greater of (i) 130% of the stated value and (ii) the product of (y) the VWAP on the trading day immediately preceding the date of the Triggering Event, multiplied by (z) the stated value divided by the then applicable conversion price, (b) all accrued but unpaid dividends thereon and (c) all liquidated damages, late fees and other costs, expenses or amounts due in respect of the series R convertible preferred stock including, but not limited to legal fees and expenses of legal counsel to the holder in connection with, related to and/or arising out of a Triggering Event. A “Triggering Event” means any of the following events (whatever the reason for such event and whether such event shall be voluntary or involuntary or effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court, or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body):
| · | the Company shall fail to deliver the shares of common stock issuable upon a conversion prior to the fifth (5th) trading day after such shares are required to be delivered, or the Company shall provide written notice to any holder, including by way of public announcement, at any time, of its intention not to comply with requests for conversion of any shares of series R convertible preferred stock in accordance with the terms of the certificate of designation; |
| · | the Company shall fail for any reason to pay in full the amount of cash due pursuant to a Buy-In (as defined in the certificate of designation) within five (5) trading days after notice therefor is delivered; |
| · | the Company shall fail to have available a sufficient number of authorized and unreserved shares of common stock to issue to such holder upon a conversion; |
| · | unless specifically addressed elsewhere in the certificate of designation as a Triggering Event, the Company shall fail to observe or perform any other covenant, agreement or warranty contained in, or otherwise commit any breach of the Transaction Documents (as defined in the certificate of designation), and such failure or breach shall not, if subject to the possibility of a cure by the Company, have been cured within five (5) calendar days after the date on which written notice of such failure or breach shall have been delivered; |
| · | the Company shall redeem junior securities or pari passu securities; |
| · | the Company shall be party to a Change of Control Transaction (as defined in the certificate of designation); |
| · | there shall have occurred a Bankruptcy Event (as defined in the certificate of designation); |
| · | any monetary judgment, writ or similar final process shall be entered or filed against the Company, any subsidiary or any of their respective property or other assets for more than $50,000 (provided that amounts covered by the Company’s insurance policies are not counted toward this $50,000 threshold), and such judgment, writ or similar final process shall remain unvacated, unbonded or unstayed for a period of thirty (30) trading days; |
| · | the electronic transfer by the Company of shares of common stock through the Depository Trust Company or another established clearing corporation once established subsequent to the date of the certificate of designation is no longer available or is subject to a ‘freeze” and/or “chill;” or |
| · | any “Event of Default,” as defined in the Purchase Agreement (as defined in the certificate of designation). |
Series X Senior Convertible Preferred Stock
*Ranking.*The series X senior convertible preferred stock ranks, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common stock and each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series X senior convertible preferred stock; (ii) on parity with each class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series X senior convertible preferred stock; and (iii) junior to the series N senior convertible preferred stock, all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company and each class or series that is expressly made senior to the series X senior convertible preferred stock.
Dividend Rights. Holders of series X senior convertible preferred stock are entitled to dividends at a rate per annum of 10.0% of the stated value ($4.00 per share); provided that upon an event of default (as defined in the certificate of designation for the series X senior convertible preferred stock), such rate shall increase by 5% per annum. Dividends shall accrue from day to day, whether or not declared, and shall be cumulative. Dividends shall be payable quarterly in arrears on each dividend payment date. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, cumulative dividends on Series X Preferred Stock were $228,082 and $190,685, respectively.
*Liquidation Rights.*Subject to the rights of creditors and the holders of any senior securities, including the series N senior convertible preferred stock, or parity securities (in each case, as defined in the certificate of designation), upon any liquidation of the Company or its subsidiaries, before any payment or distribution of the assets of the Company (whether capital or surplus) shall be made to or set apart for the holders of junior securities (as defined in the certificate of designation), including the common stock, each holder of outstanding series N senior convertible preferred stock shall be entitled to receive an amount of cash equal to 100% of the stated value of $4.00 per share, plus an amount of cash equal to all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends thereon (whether or not declared) to, but not including the date of final distribution to such holders.
Voting Rights. Holders of series X senior convertible preferred stock do not have any voting rights; provided that, so long as any shares of series X senior convertible preferred stock are outstanding, the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of the series X senior convertible preferred stock, which majority must include Leonite Capital LLC so long as it holds any shares of series X senior convertible preferred stock, voting as a separate class, shall be necessary for approving, effecting or validating any amendment, alteration or repeal of any of the provisions of the certificate of designation or prior to the creation or issuance of any parity securities or new indebtedness (as defined in the certificate of designation); provided that the foregoing shall not apply to any financing transaction the use of proceeds of which will be used to redeem the series X senior convertible preferred stock and the warrants issued in connection therewith. In addition, the affirmative vote of holders of 66% of the series X senior convertible preferred stock, voting as a separate class, is required prior to the creation or issuance of any senior securities.
Conversion Rights. Each shares of series X senior convertible preferred stock, plus all accrued and unpaid dividends thereon, shall be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time and from time to time, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock determined by dividing the stated value ($4.00 per share), plus the value of the accrued, but unpaid, dividends thereon, by a conversion price equal to the lower of (i) the lowest VWAP during the five (5) trading days immediately prior to the applicable conversion date and (ii) the price per share paid in any subsequent financing (the “Fixed Price”). The Fixed Price is subject to standard adjustments in the event of any stock splits, stock combinations, stock reclassifications, dividends paid in common stock, sales of substantially all assets, mergers, consolidations or similar transactions, as well as a price based antidilution adjustment, pursuant to which, subject to certain exceptions, if the Company issues common stock at a price lower than the Fixed Price, the Fixed Price shall decrease to such lower price. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the holder of any series X senior convertible preferred stock be entitled to convert any number of shares that upon conversion the sum of (i) the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by the holder and its affiliates and (ii) the number of shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of the series X senior convertible preferred stock with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the holder and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the then outstanding common stock. This limitation may be waived (up to a maximum of 9.99%) by the holder and in its sole discretion, upon not less than sixty-one (61) days’ prior notice to the Company.
Redemption Rights. Commencing on September 22, 2023, any holder may require the Company to redeem its shares by the payment in cash therefore of a sum equal to 100% of the stated value of $4.00 per share, plus the amount of accrued and unpaid dividends and any other amounts due pursuant to the terms of the certificate of designation; provided however, that in the event that the Company completes a public offering prior to the redemption date, then any holder may only cause the Company to redeem any outstanding series X senior convertible preferred stock by paying such redemption price in twelve (12) equal monthly installments with the first such payment due on the date that is six (6) months following the date that the Company completes such public offering.
Non-redeemable Preferred Stock
Series A Preferred Stock
*Ranking.*The series A preferred stock ranks, with respect to the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common stock and each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series A preferred stock; (ii) on parity with each class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series A preferred stock; and (iii) junior to the series B preferred stock, series C preferred stock, series E preferred stock, series F-1 preferred stock, series I preferred stock, series J preferred stock, series L preferred stock, series N senior convertible preferred stock, series R convertible preferred stock, series X senior convertible preferred stock and each other series of preferred stock and each class or series that is expressly made senior to the series A preferred stock, as well as to all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company.
Dividend Rights. The series A preferred stock is not entitled to participate in any distributions or payments to the holders of common stock or any other class of stock and shall have no economic interest in the Company.
Liquidation Rights. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, either voluntarily or involuntarily, a merger or consolidation of the Company wherein the Company is not the surviving entity, or a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, the holders of each share of series A preferred stock shall be entitled to receive from any distribution of any of the assets or surplus funds of the Company, before and in preference of any holder of shares of common stock, an amount equal to the stated value of $250. Once the holders receive the foregoing from any such liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders shall not participate with the common stock or any other class of stock.
Voting Rights. Each share of series A preferred stock shall have a number of votes at any time equal to (i) 25% of the number of votes then held or entitled to be made by all other equity securities of the Company, including, without limitation, the common stock, plus (ii) one (1). The series A preferred stock shall vote on any matter submitted to the holders of the common stock, or any other class of voting securities, for a vote, and shall vote together with the common stock, or any class of voting securities, as applicable, on such matter for as long as the shares of series A preferred stock are issued and outstanding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the series A preferred stock shall not have the right to vote on any matter as to which solely another series of preferred stock is entitled to vote pursuant to the Company’s amended and restated articles of incorporation or a certificate of designation of such other series of preferred stock.
Transfer. Upon transfer of any share of series A preferred stock, except for a transfer by the holder to an affiliate, whether such transfer is voluntary or involuntary, such share of series A preferred stock shall automatically, and without any action being required by the Company or the holder, be converted into one (1) share of common stock.
Other Rights. Holders of series A preferred stock do not have any conversion (except as set forth above) or redemption rights.
Series B Preferred Stock
*Ranking.*The series B preferred stock ranks, with respect to the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common stock, series A preferred stock and to each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series B preferred stock; (ii) on parity with the series C preferred stock, series E preferred stock, series F-1 preferred stock, series J preferred stock, series L preferred stock and each other class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series B preferred stock; and (iii) junior to the series I preferred stock, series N senior convertible preferred stock, series R convertible preferred stock, series X senior convertible preferred stock and to each other series of preferred stock and each class or series that is expressly made senior to the series B preferred stock, as well as to all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company.
Dividend Rights. The holders of series B preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends equal (on an as converted to common stock basis) to and in the same form as dividends actually paid on shares of common stock when, as and if such dividends are paid on shares of common stock. No other dividends shall be paid on shares of series B preferred stock.
Liquidation Rights. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of series B preferred stock shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company the same amount that a holder of common stock would receive if the shares of series B preferred stock were fully converted to common stock immediately prior to such liquidation, which amount shall be paid to the holders of series B preferred stockpari passu with all holders of parity securities and in preference to the holders of junior securities.
Voting Rights. On any matter presented to stockholders for their action or consideration, each holder of series B preferred stock shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote per share of series B preferred stock held. Except as provided by law, the holders of series B preferred stock shall vote together with the holders of shares of common stock as a single class. However, as long as any shares of series B preferred stock are outstanding, the Company shall not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of outstanding series B preferred stock, (a) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights given to the series B preferred stock or alter or amend the certificate of designation for the series B preferred stock, or (b) amend the Company’s amended and restated articles of incorporation or other charter documents in any manner that adversely affects any rights of the holders of series B preferred stock.
Conversion Rights. Each share of series B preferred stock is convertible, at any time and from time to time at the option of the holder thereof, into such number of shares of common stock as is determined as follows: (i) if the closing market price of the common stock on the principal trading market on which the common stock is then traded or quoted is less than $4.00 per share, then each share of series B preferred stock shall be convertible into a number of shares of common stock equal to two (2) times the stated value ($4.00 per share), divided by such closing market price on the date of conversion; or (ii) if such closing market price is equal to or greater than $4.00 per share, then each share of series B preferred stock shall be convertible into two (2) shares of common stock. In addition, upon the earlier to occur of: (a) the closing of the sale of shares of common stock to the public at a price of at least $3.00 per share in a public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement or offering statement under the Securities Act resulting in at least $3,000,000 of gross proceeds to the Company, (b) the date on which the shares of common stock of the Company are listed on a national stock exchange, including without limitation the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American or the Nasdaq Stock Market (any tier), or (c) the date and time, or the occurrence of an event, specified by vote or written consent of the holders of at least 67% of the then outstanding shares of series B preferred stock, voting together as a single class, each share of series B preferred stock shall be automatically converted into such number of shares of common stock as is determined in accordance with the provisions above. Such conversion price is subject to standard adjustments in the event of any stock dividends, stock reclassifications and similar events (but not for reverse stock splits).
Redemption Rights. Holders of series B preferred stock do not have any redemption rights.
Series C Preferred Stock
*Ranking.*The series C preferred stock ranks, with respect to the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common stock, series A preferred stock and to each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series C preferred stock; (ii) on parity with the series B preferred stock, series E preferred stock, series F-1 preferred stock, series J preferred stock, series L preferred stock and each other class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series C preferred stock; and (iii) junior to the series I preferred stock, series N senior convertible preferred stock, series R convertible preferred stock, series X senior convertible preferred stock and to each other series of preferred stock and each class or series that is expressly made senior to the series C preferred stock, as well as to all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company.
Dividend Rights. The holders of series C preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends equal (on an as converted to common stock basis) to and in the same form as dividends actually paid on shares of common stock when, as and if such dividends are paid on shares of common stock. No other dividends shall be paid on shares of series C preferred stock.
Liquidation Rights. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of series C preferred stock shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company the same amount that a holder of common stock would receive if the shares of series C preferred stock were fully converted to common stock immediately prior to such liquidation, which amount shall be paid to the holders of series C preferred stockpari passu with all holders of parity securities and in preference to the holders of junior securities.
Voting Rights. On any matter presented to stockholders for their action or consideration, each holder of series C preferred stock shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote per share of series C preferred stock held. Except as provided by law, the holders of series C preferred stock shall vote together with the holders of shares of common stock as a single class. However, as long as any shares of series C preferred stock are outstanding, the Company shall not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of outstanding series C preferred stock, (a) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights given to the series C preferred stock or alter or amend the certificate of designation for the series C preferred stock, or (b) amend the Company’s amended and restated articles of incorporation or other charter documents in any manner that adversely affects any rights of the holders of series C preferred stock.
Conversion Rights. Each share of series C preferred stock is convertible, at any time and from time to time at the option of the holder thereof, into such number of shares of common stock as is determined by dividing the stated value ($4.00 per share) by a conversion price of $0.00004. In addition, on the date on which the shares of common stock are listed on a national stock exchange, including without limitation the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American or the Nasdaq Stock Market (any tier) (a “Listing Event”), all outstanding shares of series C preferred stock shall be automatically converted into such number of shares of common stock as is determined by dividing $50,000 by the highest traded or closing price on such date, which such shares of common stock shall be issued pro rata among the holders of the outstanding series C preferred stock. Finally, upon the earlier to occur of: (a) the closing of the sale of shares of common stock to the public at a price of at least $3.00 per share (subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of any stock dividend, stock split, combination or other similar recapitalization with respect to the common stock) in a public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement or offering statement under the Securities Act resulting in at least $3,000,000 of gross proceeds to the Company or (b) the date and time, or the occurrence of an event, specified by vote or written consent of the holders of at least 67% of the then outstanding shares of series C preferred stock, voting together as a single class, each share of series C preferred stock shall be automatically converted into such number of shares of common stock as is determined by dividing the stated value ($4.00 per share) by a conversion price of $0.00004. Such conversion price is subject to standard adjustments in the event of any stock dividends, stock reclassifications and similar events (but not for reverse stock splits).
Redemption Rights. If there is a Listing Event, the Company shall have the right (but not the obligation) to redeem shares of series C preferred stock at a price per share of $50,000.
Series E Preferred Stock
*Ranking.*The series E preferred stock ranks, with respect to the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common stock, series A preferred stock and to each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series E preferred stock; (ii) on parity with the series B preferred stock, series C preferred stock, series F-1 preferred stock, series J preferred stock, series L preferred stock and each other class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series E preferred stock; and (iii) junior to the series I preferred stock, series N senior convertible preferred stock, series R convertible preferred stock, series X senior convertible preferred stock and to each other series of preferred stock and each class or series that is expressly made senior to the series E preferred stock, as well as to all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company.
Dividend Rights. The holders of series E preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends equal (on an as converted to common stock basis) to and in the same form as dividends actually paid on shares of common stock when, as and if such dividends are paid on shares of common stock. No other dividends shall be paid on shares of series E preferred stock.
Liquidation Rights. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of series E preferred stock shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company the same amount that a holder of common stock would receive if the shares of series E preferred stock were fully converted to common stock immediately prior to such liquidation, which amount shall be paid to the holders of series E preferred stockpari passu with all holders of parity securities and in preference to the holders of junior securities.
Voting Rights. On any matter presented to stockholders for their action or consideration, each holder of series E preferred stock shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote per share of series E preferred stock held. Except as provided by law, the holders of series E preferred stock shall vote together with the holders of shares of common stock as a single class. However, as long as any shares of series E preferred stock are outstanding, the Company shall not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of outstanding series E preferred stock, (a) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights given to the series E preferred stock or alter or amend the certificate of designation for the series E preferred stock, or (b) amend the Company’s amended and restated articles of incorporation or other charter documents in any manner that adversely affects any rights of the holders of series E preferred stock.
Conversion Rights. Each share of series E preferred stock is convertible, at any time and from time to time at the option of the holder thereof, into such number of shares of common stock as is determined as follows: (i) if the closing market price of the common stock on the principal trading market on which the common stock is then traded or quoted is less than $4.00 per share, then each share of series E preferred stock shall be convertible into a number of shares of common stock equal to two (2) times the stated value ($4.00 per share), divided by such closing market price on the date of conversion; or (ii) if such closing market price is equal to or greater than $4.00 per share, then each share of series E preferred stock shall be convertible into two (2) shares of common stock. In addition, upon the earlier to occur of: (a) the closing of the sale of shares of common stock to the public at a price of at least $3.00 per share in a public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement or offering statement under the Securities Act resulting in at least $3,000,000 of gross proceeds to the Company, (b) the date on which the shares of common stock of the Company are listed on a national stock exchange, including without limitation the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American or the Nasdaq Stock Market (any tier), or (c) the date and time, or the occurrence of an event, specified by vote or written consent of the holders of at least 67% of the then outstanding shares of series E preferred stock, voting together as a single class, each share of series E preferred stock shall be automatically converted into such number of shares of common stock as is determined in accordance with the provisions above. Such conversion price is subject to standard adjustments in the event of any stock dividends, stock reclassifications and similar events (but not for reverse stock splits).
Series F-1 Preferred Stock
*Ranking.*The series F-1 preferred stock ranks, with respect to the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common stock, series A preferred stock and to each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series F-1 preferred stock; (ii) on parity with the series B preferred stock, series C preferred stock, series E preferred stock, series J preferred stock, series L preferred stock and each other class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series F-1 preferred stock; and (iii) junior to the series I preferred stock, series N senior convertible preferred stock, series R convertible preferred stock, series X senior convertible preferred stock and to each other series of preferred stock and each class or series that is expressly made senior to the series F-1 preferred stock, as well as to all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company.
Dividend Rights. The holders of series F-1 preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends equal (on an as converted to common stock basis) to and in the same form as dividends actually paid on shares of common stock when, as and if such dividends are paid on shares of common stock. No other dividends shall be paid on shares of series F-1 preferred stock.
Liquidation Rights. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of series F-1 preferred stock shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company the same amount that a holder of common stock would receive if the shares of series F-1 preferred stock were fully converted to common stock immediately prior to such liquidation, which amount shall be paid to the holders of series F-1 preferred stockpari passu with all holders of parity securities and in preference to the holders of junior securities.
Voting Rights. Except as provided by law, the holders of series F-1 preferred stock shall have no voting rights. However, as long as any shares of series F-1 preferred stock are outstanding, the Company shall not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of outstanding series F-1 preferred stock, (a) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights given to the series F-1 preferred stock or alter or amend the certificate of designation for the series F-1 preferred stock, or (b) amend the Company’s amended and restated articles of incorporation or other charter documents in any manner that adversely affects any rights of the holders of series F-1 preferred stock.
Conversion Rights. Each share of series F-1 preferred stock is convertible, at any time and from time to time at the option of the holder thereof, into such number of shares of common stock as is determined as follows: (i) if the closing market price of the common stock on the principal trading market on which the common stock is then traded or quoted is less than $4.00 per share, then each share of series F-1 preferred stock shall be convertible into a number of shares of common stock equal to two (2) times the stated value ($4.00 per share), divided by such closing market price on the date of conversion; or (ii) if such closing market price is equal to or greater than $4.00 per share, then each share of series F-1 preferred stock shall be convertible into two (2) shares of common stock. In addition, upon the earlier to occur of: (a) the closing of the sale of shares of common stock to the public at a price of at least $3.00 per share in a public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement or offering statement under the Securities Act resulting in at least $3,000,000 of gross proceeds to the Company, (b) the date on which the shares of common stock of the Company are listed on a national stock exchange, including without limitation the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American or the Nasdaq Stock Market (any tier), or (c) the date and time, or the occurrence of an event, specified by vote or written consent of the holders of at least 67% of the then outstanding shares of series F-1 preferred stock, voting together as a single class, each share of series F-1 preferred stock shall be automatically converted into such number of shares of common stock as is determined in accordance with the provisions above. Such conversion price is subject to standard adjustments in the event of any stock dividends, stock reclassifications and similar events (but not for reverse stock splits).
Redemption Rights. Holders of series F-1 preferred stock do not have any redemption rights.
Series I Preferred Stock
*Ranking.*The series I preferred stock ranks, with respect to the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common stock, series A preferred stock, series B preferred stock, series C preferred stock, series E preferred stock, series F-1 preferred stock, series J preferred stock, series L preferred stock and to each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series I preferred stock; (ii) on parity with each class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series I preferred stock; and (iii) junior to the series N senior convertible preferred stock, series R convertible preferred stock, series X senior convertible preferred stock and to each other series of preferred stock and each class or series that is expressly made senior to the series I preferred stock, as well as to all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company.
Dividend Rights. The holders of series I preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends equal (on an as converted to common stock basis) to and in the same form as dividends actually paid on shares of common stock when, as and if such dividends are paid on shares of common stock. No other dividends shall be paid on shares of series I preferred stock.
Liquidation Rights. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of series I preferred stock shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company the same amount that a holder of common stock would receive if the shares of series I preferred stock were fully converted to common stock immediately prior to such liquidation, which amount shall be paid to the holders of series I preferred stockpari passu with all holders of parity securities and in preference to the holders of junior securities.
Voting Rights. On any matter presented to stockholders for their action or consideration, each holder of series I preferred stock shall be entitled to cast five (5) votes per share of series I preferred stock held. Except as provided by law, the holders of series I preferred stock shall vote together with the holders of shares of common stock as a single class. However, as long as any shares of series I preferred stock are outstanding, the Company shall not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of outstanding series I preferred stock, (a) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights given to the series I preferred stock or alter or amend the certificate of designation for the series I preferred stock, or (b) amend the Company’s amended and restated articles of incorporation or other charter documents in any manner that adversely affects any rights of the holders of series I preferred stock.
Conversion Rights. Each share of series I preferred stock is convertible, at any time and from time to time at the option of the holder thereof, into such number of shares of common stock as is determined as follows: (i) if the closing market price of the common stock on the principal trading market on which the common stock is then traded or quoted is less than $4.00 per share, then each share of series I preferred stock shall be convertible into a number of shares of common stock equal to two (2) times the stated value ($4.00 per share), divided by such closing market price on the date of conversion; or (ii) if such closing market price is equal to or greater than $4.00 per share, then each share of series I preferred stock shall be convertible into two (2) shares of common stock. In addition, upon the earlier to occur of: (a) the closing of the sale of shares of common stock to the public at a price of at least $3.00 per share in a public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement or offering statement under the Securities Act resulting in at least $10,000,000 of gross proceeds to the Company, (b) the date on which the shares of common stock of the Company are listed on a national stock exchange, including without limitation the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American or the Nasdaq Stock Market (any tier), or (c) the date and time, or the occurrence of an event, specified by vote or written consent of the holders of at least 67% of the then outstanding shares of series I preferred stock, voting together as a single class, each share of series I preferred stock shall be automatically converted into such number of shares of common stock as is determined in accordance with the provisions above. Such conversion price is subject to standard adjustments in the event of any stock dividends, stock reclassifications and similar events (but not for reverse stock splits).
Redemption Rights. Holders of series I preferred stock do not have any redemption rights.
Series J Preferred Stock
*Ranking.*The series J preferred stock ranks, with respect to the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common stock, series A preferred stock and to each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series J preferred stock; (ii) on parity with the series B preferred stock, series C preferred stock, series E preferred stock, series F-1 preferred stock, series L preferred stock and each other class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series J preferred stock; and (iii) junior to the series I preferred stock, series N senior convertible preferred stock, series R convertible preferred stock, series X senior convertible preferred stock and to each other series of preferred stock and each class or series that is expressly made senior to the series J preferred stock, as well as to all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company.
Dividend Rights. The holders of series J preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends equal (on an as converted to common stock basis) to and in the same form as dividends actually paid on shares of common stock when, as and if such dividends are paid on shares of common stock. No other dividends shall be paid on shares of series J preferred stock.
Liquidation Rights. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of series J preferred stock shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company the same amount that a holder of common stock would receive if the shares of series J preferred stock were fully converted to common stock immediately prior to such liquidation, which amount shall be paid to the holders of series J preferred stockpari passu with all holders of parity securities and in preference to the holders of junior securities.
Voting Rights. On any matter presented to stockholders for their action or consideration, each holder of series J preferred stock shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote per share of series J preferred stock held. Except as provided by law, the holders of series J preferred stock shall vote together with the holders of shares of common stock as a single class. However, as long as any shares of series J preferred stock are outstanding, the Company shall not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of outstanding series J preferred stock, (a) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights given to the series J preferred stock or alter or amend the certificate of designation for the series J preferred stock, or (b) amend the Company’s amended and restated articles of incorporation or other charter documents in any manner that adversely affects any rights of the holders of series J preferred stock.
Conversion Rights. Each share of series J preferred stock is convertible, at any time and from time to time at the option of the holder thereof, into such number of shares of common stock as is determined as follows: (i) if the closing market price of the common stock on the principal trading market on which the common stock is then traded or quoted is less than $4.00 per share, then each share of series J preferred stock shall be convertible into a number of shares of common stock equal to two (2) times the stated value ($4.00 per share), divided by such closing market price on the date of conversion; or (ii) if such closing market price is equal to or greater than $4.00 per share, then each share of series J preferred stock shall be convertible into two (2) shares of common stock. In addition, upon the earlier to occur of: (a) the closing of the sale of shares of common stock to the public at a price of at least $3.00 per share in a public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement or offering statement under the Securities Act resulting in at least $3,000,000 of gross proceeds to the Company, (b) the date on which the shares of common stock of the Company are listed on a national stock exchange, including without limitation the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American or the Nasdaq Stock Market (any tier), or (c) the date and time, or the occurrence of an event, specified by vote or written consent of the holders of at least 67% of the then outstanding shares of series J preferred stock, voting together as a single class, each share of series J preferred stock shall be automatically converted into such number of shares of common stock as is determined in accordance with the provisions above. Such conversion price is subject to standard adjustments in the event of any stock dividends, stock reclassifications and similar events (but not for reverse stock splits).
Redemption Rights. Holders of series J preferred stock do not have any redemption rights.
Series L Preferred Stock
*Ranking.*The series L preferred stock ranks, with respect to the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common stock, series A preferred stock and to each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series L preferred stock; (ii) on parity with the series B preferred stock, series C preferred stock, series E preferred stock, series F-1 preferred stock, series J preferred stock and each other class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series L preferred stock; and (iii) junior to the series I preferred stock, series N senior convertible preferred stock, series R convertible preferred stock, series X senior convertible preferred stock and to each other series of preferred stock and each class or series that is expressly made senior to the series L preferred stock, as well as to all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company.
Dividend Rights. The holders of series L preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends equal (on an as converted to common stock basis) to and in the same form as dividends actually paid on shares of common stock when, as and if such dividends are paid on shares of common stock. No other dividends shall be paid on shares of series L preferred stock.
Liquidation Rights. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of series L preferred stock shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company the same amount that a holder of common stock would receive if the shares of series L preferred stock were fully converted to common stock immediately prior to such liquidation, which amount shall be paid to the holders of series L preferred stockpari passu with all holders of parity securities and in preference to the holders of junior securities.
Voting Rights. On any matter presented to stockholders for their action or consideration, each holder of series L preferred stock shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote per share of series L preferred stock held. Except as provided by law, the holders of series L preferred stock shall vote together with the holders of shares of common stock as a single class. However, as long as any shares of series L preferred stock are outstanding, the Company shall not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of outstanding series L preferred stock, (a) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights given to the series J preferred stock or alter or amend the certificate of designation for the series L preferred stock, or (b) amend the Company’s amended and restated articles of incorporation or other charter documents in any manner that adversely affects any rights of the holders of series L preferred stock.
Conversion Rights. Each share of series L preferred stock is convertible, at any time and from time to time at the option of the holder thereof, into such number of shares of common stock as is determined as follows: (i) if the closing market price of the common stock on the principal trading market on which the common stock is then traded or quoted is less than $4.00 per share, then each share of series L preferred stock shall be convertible into a number of shares of common stock equal to two (2) times the stated value ($4.00 per share), divided by such closing market price on the date of conversion; or (ii) if such closing market price is equal to or greater than $4.00 per share, then each share of series L preferred stock shall be convertible into two (2) shares of common stock. In addition, upon the earlier to occur of: (a) the closing of the sale of shares of common stock to the public at a price of at least $3.00 per share in a public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement or offering statement under the Securities Act resulting in at least $3,000,000 of gross proceeds to the Company, (b) the date on which the shares of common stock of the Company are listed on a national stock exchange, including without limitation the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American or the Nasdaq Stock Market (any tier), or (c) the date and time, or the occurrence of an event, specified by vote or written consent of the holders of at least 67% of the then outstanding shares of series L preferred stock, voting together as a single class, each share of series L preferred stock shall be automatically converted into such number of shares of common stock as is determined in accordance with the provisions above. Such conversion price is subject to standard adjustments in the event of any stock dividends, stock reclassifications and similar events (but not for reverse stock splits).
Redemption Rights. Holders of series L preferred stock do not have any redemption rights.
Preferred Stock Transactions
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company executed the following transactions:
| · | On January 19, 2024, the Company issued 62,500 shares of series I preferred stock to each of Daniel R. Thompson, the Chairman of the Board, and Alex Cunningham, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, for $250,000 bonus compensation for the fiscal year of 2023, at the fair value of $4.48 per share. |
| · | On January 31, 2024, the Company issued 5,000 shares of series I preferred stock to Matthrew Shafer, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, for $20,000, at the fair value of $4.48 per share. |
| · | On January 31, 2024, the Company issued 2,500 shares of series I preferred stock to Zia Choe, the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, for $10,000, at the fair value of $4.48 per share. |
In connection with these aforementioned shares issuances on January 19, 2024 and January 31, 2024, the Company engaged a valuation specialist to perform a business valuation monte carlo simulation for the series I preferred stock resulting in those indicated fair values.
| · | During the three months ended March 31, 2024, an aggregate of 778,799 shares of series B preferred stock were converted into an aggregate of 1,557,598 shares of common stock. |
| · | During the three months ended March 31, 2024, an aggregate of 22 shares of series C preferred stock were converted into an aggregate of 220,000 shares of common stock. |
| · | During the three months ended March 31, 2024, an aggregate of 2,928,500 shares of series I preferred stock were converted into an aggregate of 5,857,000 shares of common stock. |
| · | During the three months ended March 31, 2024, an aggregate of 1,542,225 shares of series J preferred stock were converted into an aggregate of 3,084,450 shares of common stock. |
| · | During the three months ended March 31, 2024, 2 shares of series C preferred stock were cancelled, which were issued erroneously. |
The Company had no preferred stock transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Common Stock
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company executed the following transactions:
| · | During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued 1,222 shares of common stock upon conversion of certain convertible notes. |
| · | During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,557,598 shares of common stock upon the conversion of an aggregate of 778,799 shares of series B preferred stock. |
| · | During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 220,000 shares of common stock upon the conversion of an aggregate of 22 shares of series C preferred stock. |
| · | During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 5,857,000 shares of common stock upon the conversion of an aggregate of 2,928,500 shares of series I preferred stock. |
| · | During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 3,084,450 shares of common stock upon the conversion of an aggregate of 1,542,225 shares of series J preferred stock. |
| · | On March 5, 2024, the Company issued 7,500 shares of common stock to an investor relation service provider. The Company recognized the fair value for the issuance of the 7,500 shares at $1.55 per share on the closing market price of March 5, 2024 and recorded selling, general and administrative expense of $11,617 in the consolidated statement of operations. |
| · | On March 26, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 30,000 shares of common stock to three board members. The Company recognized the fair value for the issuance of 30,500 shares at $6.50 per share on the closing market price of March 26, 2024 and recorded share based compensation expense of $195,000 in the consolidated statement of operations. |
| · | In February 2024, as part of the Red Rock settlement executed in July 2022, the Company issued an aggregate of 37,104 shares of common stock to six previous owners. The Company recognized the fair value for the issuance of 37,104 shares at $3 per share on the closing market price of February 4 through February 6, 2024, and recorded share loss from discontinued operations of $111,312 in the consolidated statement of operations. |
| · | During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued 1,583 shares of common stock upon conversion of certain convertible notes. |
| 10. | WARRANTS |
The table below sets forth warrant activity during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
| Schedule of warrant activity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Warrants | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
| Balance at January 1, 2024 | 3,140 | $0.015 |
| Granted | – | – |
| Exercised | – | – |
| Expired | – | – |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | 3,140 | 0.015 |
| Warrants Exercisable at March 31, 2024 | 3,140 | $0.015 |
| Number of Warrants | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 1, 2023 | 3,141 | $0.015 |
| Granted | – | – |
| Exercised | – | – |
| Expired | (1) | – |
| Balance at March 31, 2023 | 3,140 | 0.015 |
| Warrants Exercisable at March 31, 2023 | 3,140 | $0.015 |
| 11. | DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
On November 10, 2023, the Company sold Platinum Tax, which was a full-service tax resolution firm located in Los Angeles, California. Through this subsidiary the Company provided fee-based tax resolution services to individuals and companies that have federal and state tax liabilities by assisting clients to settle outstanding tax debts. As part of the Asset Purchase Agreement between the Company and the purchaser, the assets that were purchased included substantially all assets, rights, interests, and licenses except for banks accounts in place prior to the sale for the purchase consideration of 15% of cash collected by the purchaser within one year following the sale date.
In February 2024, as part of the Red Rock settlement executed in July 2022, the Company issued an aggregate of 37,104 shares of common stock to six previous owners. The Company recognized the fair value for the issuance of 37,104 shares at $3 per share on the closing market price of February 4 through February 6, 2024, and recorded share loss from discontinued operations of $111,312 in the consolidated statement of operations.
| Schedule of discontinued operations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Net liabilities of discontinued operations | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
| Cash | $342 | $342 |
| Accounts receivable | 300 | 300 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 238,285 | 238,285 |
| Net liabilities of discontinued operations | $(237,643) | $(237,643) |
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gain (Loss) from discontinued operations | 2024 | 2023 |
| Revenue | $– | $154,399 |
| Cost of sales | – | (26,829) |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | – | (171,557) |
| Interest expense | – | (1,503) |
| Settlement loss | (111,312) | – |
| Loss from discontinued operations | $(111,312) | $(45,490) |
| 12. | GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET |
The Company reviews goodwill for impairment on a reporting unit basis annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company determined there to beno impairment.
| 13. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
Leases
ASC 842, “Leases”, requires that a lessee recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from operating leases, A lessee should recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. In transaction, lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at either the effective date (the “effective date method”) or the beginning of the earliest period presented (the “comparative method”) using a modified retrospective approach. Under the effective date method, the Company’s comparative period reporting is unchanged. In contrast, under the comparative method, the Company’s date of initial application is the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented, and the Topic 842 transition guidance is then applied to all comparative periods presented. Further, under either transition method, the standard includes certain practical expedients intended to ease the burden of adoption. The Company adopted ASC 842, January 1, 2020, using the effective date method and elected certain practical expedients allowing the Company not to reassess:
| · | whether expired or existing contracts contain leases under the new definition of a lease; |
| · | lease classification for expired or existing leases; and |
| · | whether previously capitalized initial direct costs would qualify for capitalization under Topic 842. |
The Company also made the accounting policy decision not to recognize lease assets and liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less.
The Company leases eleven medical facilities and one vehicle as operating leases as of March 31, 2024. The Company recorded operating lease expenses of $100,362 and $77,852 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The Company has operating leases with future commitments as follows:
| Schedule of operating leases | |
|---|---|
| Amount | |
| 2024 (remainder of year) | $195,934 |
| 2025 | 153,096 |
| 2026 | 60,862 |
| Total | $409,892 |
The following table summarizes supplemental information about the Company’s leases:
| Schedule of supplemental information about leases | |
|---|---|
| Weighted-average remaining lease term | 2.2 years |
| Weighted-average discount rate | 4.49 % |
Employees
The Company agreed to pay $360,000 per year and $200,000 of targeted annual incentives to the Chief Executive Officer based on his employment agreement since July 1, 2020, of which currently 50% is paid in cash and 50% is accrued. The total outstanding accrued compensation as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $2,365,500.
The Company agreed to pay $360,000 per year and $200,000 of targeted annual incentives to the Chairman of the Board based on his employment agreement since July 1, 2020, of which currently 50% is paid in cash and 50% is accrued. The total outstanding accrued compensation as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $2,440,500 and $2,350,500, respectively.
The Company agreed to pay $228,000 per year to the Chief Finance Officer based on his employment agreement effective as of January 2, 2024. There wasno outstanding accrued compensation as of March 31, 2024.
The Company agreed to pay $210,000 per year to the Chief Accounting Officer based on her employment agreement effective as of January 2, 2024. There wasno outstanding accrued compensation as of March 31, 2024.
The Company agreed to pay $156,000 per year to the previous Chief Financial Officer based on his amended employment agreement executed on May 15, 2021. The total outstanding accrued compensation as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $17,057.
The Company entered into a management agreement effective May 31, 2021 for compensation to the principals of Nova in the form of an annual base salaries of $372,000 to one of the three doctors, $450,000 to the second, and $372,000 to the third doctor. Collectively, as a group, such principals will receive an annual cash bonus and stock equity set forth below, which will be conditioned upon the Company achieving 100% of the annual objectives of financial performance goals as set forth below.
| Schedule of annual objectives of financial performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Minimum Annual Nova EBITDA | Cash Annual Bonus | Series J Preferred Stock |
| 2021 | $2.0M | $120,000 | 120,000 Shares |
| 2022 | $2.4M | $150,000 | 135,000 Shares |
| 2023 | $3.7M | $210,000 | 150,000 Shares |
| 2024 | $5.5M | $300,000 | 180,000 Shares |
| 2025 | $8.0M | $420,000 | 210,000 Shares |
| 14. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm the Company’s business. Management is not currently aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that it believes will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, or operating results.
| 15. | INCOME TAXES |
At March 31, 2024, the Company had federal and state net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $24 million that expire in various years through the year 2039. Due to carryforwards of past net operating losses, there is no provision for current federal or state income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amount used for federal and state income tax purposes. The Company has a deferred tax asset that consists of net operating loss carry forwards calculated using federal and state effective tax rates. Because of the Company’s lack of past earnings history, the deferred tax asset has been fully offset by a valuation allowance.
| 16. | SEGMENT REPORTING |
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had two reportable operating segments as determined by management using the “management approach” as defined by the authoritative guidance onDisclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information.
| (1) | Healthcare (Nova) |
| (2) | Real Estate (Edge View) |
These segments are a result of differences in the nature of the products and services sold. Corporate administration costs, which include, but are not limited to, general accounting, human resources, legal and credit and collections, are partially allocated to the three operating segments. Other revenue consists of nonrecurring items.
The healthcare segment provides a full range of diagnostic and surgical services for injuries and disorders of the skeletal system and associated bones, joints, tendons, muscles, ligaments, and nerves.
The real estate segment consists of Edge View, a real estate company that owns five (5) acres zoned medium density residential (MDR) with 12 lots already platted, six (6) acres zoned high-density residential (HDR) that can be platted in various configurations to meet current housing needs, and twelve (12) acres zoned in Lemhi County as Agriculture that is available for further annexation into the City of Salmon for development, as well as a common area for landowners to view wildlife, provide access to the Salmon River and fishing in a two (2) acre pond.
Management uses numerous tools and methods to evaluate and measure of its subsidiaries’ success. To help succeed, management retains the prior owners of the subsidiaries and allow them to do what they do best is run the business. Additionally, management monitors key metrics primarily revenues and net income from operations.
| Schedule of revenues and net income from operations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Asset: | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
| Healthcare | $20,227,446 | $18,955,991 |
| Real Estate | 586,582 | 587,456 |
| Others | 1,791,282 | 1,202,364 |
| Consolidated assets | $22,605,310 | $20,745,811 |
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Revenues: | ||
| Healthcare | $2,661,966 | $2,706,399 |
| Real Estate | – | – |
| Consolidated revenues | $2,661,966 | $2,706,399 |
| Cost of sales: | ||
| Healthcare | $948,154 | $956,295 |
| Real Estate | – | – |
| Consolidated cost of sales | $948,154 | $956,295 |
| Income from operations from subsidiaries | ||
| Healthcare | $1,151,284 | $1,278,239 |
| Real Estate | (874) | (97) |
| Income from operations from subsidiaries | $1,150,410 | $1,278,142 |
| Loss from operations from Cardiff Lexington | $(931,418) | $(520,594) |
| Total income from operations | $218,992 | $757,548 |
| Income before taxes | ||
| Healthcare | $1,151,284 | $817,098 |
| Real Estate | (874) | (97) |
| Corporate, administration and other non-operating expenses | (1,322,202) | (787,502) |
| Consolidated income (loss) before taxes | $(171,792) | $29,499 |
| 17. | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
The Company has evaluated its operations subsequent to March 31, 2024 to the date these consolidated financial statements were available to be issued and determined the following subsequent events and transactions required disclosure in these consolidated financial statements.
On May 8, 2024, the Company filed the amendment of Articles of Incorporation. The total amended authorized shares are 350,000,000 shares of capital stock, consisting of 300,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share.
Subsequent to March 31, 2024, an aggregate of 264,750 shares of series B preferred stock were converted into an aggregate of 529,500 shares of common stock.
Subsequent to March 31, 2024, an aggregate of 29 shares of series C preferred stock were converted into an aggregate of 290,000 shares of common stock.
Subsequent to March 31, 2024, an aggregate of 80,375 shares of series E preferred stock were converted into an aggregate of 160,750 shares of common stock.
Subsequent to March 31, 2024, an aggregate of 438,500 shares of series I preferred stock were converted into an aggregate of 877,000 shares of common stock.
Subsequent to March 31, 2024, an aggregate of 171,359 shares of series J preferred stock were converted into an aggregate of 342,718 shares of common stock.
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