FORM 10-Q

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

☒  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THEFORM 10-Q

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20212022

 

OR

 

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ________ to ________

 

Commission file number 000-52102

LFTD PARTNERS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

LFTD PARTNERS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada

 

87-0479286

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

4227 Habana Avenue,14155 Pine Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL 3221732224

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(847) 915-2446

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Acquired Sales Corp. (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Act:

 

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

 

LSFPLIFD

 

None

Title of each class

Trading symbol(s)

 

Trading symbol(s)Name of exchange on which registered

Name of exchange on which registered

 

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


 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [x]     No [ ]

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer     [  ]

Accelerated filer                   [  ]

Non-accelerated filer       [ x ]Filer

Smaller reporting company

 

Emerging growth company   ☐

☐ 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐     No [x]

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

  

As of November 15, 2021,11, 2022, there were 14,002,57814,102,578 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.


 



LFTD PARTNERS INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ACQUIRED SALES CORP.) AND SUBSIDIARY LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Part I — Financial Information

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Item 1. Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets, September 30, 20212022 (Unaudited) and December 31, 20202021

 

F-1

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)

 

F-2

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)

 

F-3

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)

 

F-4

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

5

F-5

Item 2. Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations

64

3

Item 3. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

68

7

Item 4. Controls And Procedures

68

7

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

69

9

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

69

9

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

69

9

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

69

9

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

70

11

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

70

11

Item 5. Other Information.

70

11

Item 6. Exhibits

70

12

SIGNATURES

71

13

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Item 1. Financial Statements


LFTD PARTNERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

$4,350,959

 

 

$1,602,731

 

Dividend Receivable from Bendistillery, Inc.

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,495

 

Prepaid Expenses

 

 

1,946,318

 

 

 

4,262,237

 

Accounts Receivable, net of allowance of $128,589 in 2022 and $239,101 in 2021

 

 

1,967,391

 

 

 

3,461,499

 

Inventory

 

 

6,344,677

 

 

 

3,809,944

 

Other Current Assets

 

 

7,254

 

 

 

13,790

 

Total Current Assets

 

 

14,616,599

 

 

 

13,152,696

 

Goodwill

 

 

22,292,767

 

 

 

22,292,767

 

Investment in Ablis

 

 

399,200

 

 

 

399,200

 

Investment in Bendistillery and Bend Spirits

 

 

1,497,000

 

 

 

1,497,000

 

Net Deferred Tax Asset

 

 

666,852

 

 

 

331,551

 

Fixed Assets, less accumulated depreciation of $164,384 in 2022 and $77,967 in 2021

 

 

989,688

 

 

 

433,213

 

Intangible Assets, less accumulated amortization of $4,098 in 2022 and $3,058 in 2021

 

 

347

 

 

 

1,386

 

Security and State Licensing Deposits

 

 

25,600

 

 

 

6,900

 

Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, net of Right-of-Use Asset Amortization of $195,208 in 2022 and $252,876 in 2021

 

 

1,285,200

 

 

 

1,227,532

 

Operating Lease Right-of-Use Asset, net of Right-of-Use Asset Amortization of $71,554 in 2022 and $6,807 in 2021

 

 

525,942

 

 

 

76,412

 

Total Assets

 

$42,299,196

 

 

$39,418,657

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance Lease Liability

 

$(26,079)

 

$1,262,260

 

Operating Lease Liability

 

 

115,010

 

 

 

26,047

 

Deferred Revenue

 

 

784,047

 

 

 

2,174,393

 

Income Tax Payable

 

 

509,127

 

 

 

1,242,974

 

Management Bonuses Payable - Related Party

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Bonus Payable - Related Party - Payable to William C. Jacobs

 

 

-

 

 

 

500,000

 

Management Bonus Payable - Related Party - Payable to Gerard M. Jacobs

 

 

-

 

 

 

441,562

 

Management Bonuses Payable - Related Party

 

 

-

 

 

 

941,562

 

Company-Wide Management Bonus Pool

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,556,055

 

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

 

5,168,054

 

 

 

4,671,382

 

Accounts Payable - Related Party

 

 

16,101

 

 

 

4,607

 

Interest Payable - Related Party

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest - Payable to William C. Jacobs

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,000

 

Interest - Payable to Gerard M. Jacobs

 

 

-

 

 

 

9,269

 

Interest Payable - Related Party

 

 

-

 

 

 

13,269

 

Preferred Stock Dividends Payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Dividends Payable

 

 

5,838

 

 

 

11,926

 

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Dividends Payable

 

 

1,783

 

 

 

1,796

 

Preferred Stock Dividends Payable

 

 

7,621

 

 

 

13,722

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

$6,573,881

 

 

$11,906,270

 

Non-Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance Lease Liability

 

 

1,376,439

 

 

 

-

 

Operating Lease Liability

 

 

414,875

 

 

 

50,583

 

Net Deferred Tax Liability

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total Non-Current Liabilities

 

$1,791,314

 

 

$50,583

 

Total Liabilities

 

$8,365,195

 

 

$11,956,853

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 total shares authorized; out of which 400,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are authorized, and 4,500 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shares were issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022, and 5,750 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shares were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021; and out of which 5,000,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock are authorized, and 40,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shares were issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022, and 40,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shares were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021

 

 

45

 

 

 

46

 

Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 14,102,578 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022, and 14,027,578 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021

 

 

14,103

 

 

 

14,028

 

Additional Paid-in Capital

 

 

38,762,260

 

 

 

38,862,333

 

Accumulated Deficit

 

 

(4,842,407)

 

 

(11,414,602)

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

 

33,934,000

 

 

 

27,461,804

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

$42,299,196

 

 

$39,418,657

 

 



LFTD PARTNERS INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ACQUIRED SALES CORP.) AND SUBSIDIARY LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

2021 (Unaudited)

 

2020

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$

  4,304,580 

$

  439,080 

Dividend Receivable from Bendistillery, Inc.

 

  - 

 

  2,495 

Prepaid Expenses

 

  645,798 

 

  455,061 

Loan to SmplyLifted LLC

 

  387,500 

 

  293,750 

IL Income Tax Receivable

 

  - 

 

  2,715 

Interest Receivable

 

  436 

 

  2,112 

Note Receivable from CBD LION

 

  - 

 

  15,318 

Accounts Receivable, net of allowance of $60,900 in 2021 and $5,743 in 2020

 

  1,930,365 

 

  1,413,051 

Inventory

 

  2,097,406 

 

  641,195 

Other Current Assets

 

  313 

 

  - 

Total Current Assets

 

  9,366,397 

 

  3,264,777 

Goodwill

 

  22,292,767 

 

  22,292,767 

Investment in Ablis

 

  399,200 

 

  399,200 

Investment in Bendistillery and Bend Spirits

 

  1,497,000 

 

  1,497,000 

Deposit for Girish GPO Distribution Agreement

 

  - 

 

  30,000 

Investment in SmplyLifted LLC

 

  100,172 

 

  195,571 

Fixed Assets, less accumulated depreciation of $75,285 in 2021 and $14,361 in 2020

 

  356,800 

 

  135,391 

Intangible Assets, less accumulated amortization of $2,641 in 2021 and $1,390 in 2020

 

  1,803 

 

  3,054 

Security and State Licensing Deposits

 

  10,763 

 

  1,600 

Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, net of Right-of-Use Asset Amortization of $37,010 in 2021 and $0 in 2020

 

  1,443,397 

 

  - 

Operating Lease Right-of-Use Asset, net of Right-of-Use Asset Amortization of $43,356 in 2021 and $35,650 in 2020

 

  - 

 

  7,705 

Total Assets

$

  35,468,299 

$

  27,827,065 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'  EQUITY

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

Finance Lease Liability

 $

  21,904 

$

  - 

Operating Lease Liability

 

  - 

 

  7,670 

Deferred Revenue

 

  675,739 

 

  1,096,120 

Management Bonuses Payable - Related Party

 

 

 

 

    Management Bonus Payable - Related Party - Payable to William C. Jacobs

 

  100,000 

 

  100,000 

    Management Bonus Payable - Related Party - Payable to Gerard M. Jacobs

 

  191,562 

 

  250,000 

Management Bonuses Payable - Related Party

 

  291,562 

 

  350,000 

Company-Wide Management Bonus Pool

 

  1,559,335 

 

  - 

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

  1,465,281 

 

  639,479 

Accounts Payable - Related Party

 

  233 

 

  - 

Interest Payable - Related Party

 

 

 

 

    Interest - Payable to William C. Jacobs

 

  2,992 

 

  - 

    Interest - Payable to Gerard M. Jacobs

 

  7,043 

 

  - 

    Interest - Payable to Nicholas S. Warrender

 

  120,205 

 

  64,110 

Interest Payable - Related Party

 

  130,240 

 

  64,110 

Preferred Stock Dividends Payable

 

 

 

 

    Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Dividends Payable

 

  7,578 

 

  145,561 

    Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Dividends Payable

 

  1,784 

 

  5,782 

Preferred Stock Dividends Payable

 

  9,362 

 

  151,343 

Total Current Liabilities

 $

  4,153,654 

$

  2,308,722 

Non-Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

Paycheck Protection Program Loan

 

  - 

 

  149,623 

Finance Lease Liability

 

  1,446,525 

 

  - 

Notes Payable - Related Party

 

 

 

 

     Notes Payable - Payable to Nicholas S. Warrender

 

  3,750,000 

 

  3,750,000 

Total Non-Current Liabilities

 $

  5,196,525 

$

  3,899,623 

Total Liabilities

 $

  9,350,179 

$

  6,208,345 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

  - 

 

  - 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 total shares authorized; out of which 400,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are authorized, and 5,750 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shares were issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021, and 66,150 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shares were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020; and out of which 5,000,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock are authorized, and 40,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shares were issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021, and 100,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shares were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020

 

  46 

 

  166 

Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 14,002,576 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021, and 6,485,236 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020

 

  14,002 

 

  6,485 

Treasury Stock (Purchase of 72,000 shares of common stock at $0.95 per share in 2020)

 

  - 

 

  (34,200)

Additional Paid-in Capital

 

  38,862,107 

 

  38,787,444 

Accumulated Deficit

 

  (12,758,035)

 

  (17,141,175)

Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)

 

  26,118,120 

 

  21,618,720 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 $

  35,468,299 

$

  27,827,065 

Please see the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for more information.


 



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LFTD PARTNERS INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ACQUIRED SALES CORP.) AND SUBSIDIARY LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LFTD PARTNERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC.

LFTD PARTNERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net Sales

Net Sales

$

  8,820,952 

$

  1,509,437 

$

  18,869,366 

$

  3,147,802 

 

$11,237,277

 

$8,820,952

 

$46,102,656

 

$18,869,366

 

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of Goods Sold

 

  4,720,057 

 

  878,327 

 

  9,463,210 

 

  2,094,484 

 

 

10,423,533

 

 

 

4,720,057

 

 

 

29,241,016

 

 

 

9,463,210

 

Gross Profit

Gross Profit

 

  4,100,895 

 

  631,110 

 

  9,406,156 

 

  1,053,318 

 

813,744

 

4,100,895

 

16,861,640

 

9,406,156

 

Stock Compensation Expense

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

  1,393,648 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

  139,286 

 

  40,568 

 

  291,224 

 

  90,015 

Operating Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payroll, Consulting and Independent Contractor Expenses

 

1,482,455

 

803,796

 

5,148,284

 

1,902,320

 

Accrual for Company-Wide Management Bonus Pool

 

(2,121,532)

 

400,000

 

-

 

1,559,335

 

Professional Fees

 

143,180

 

139,526

 

463,809

 

366,452

 

Bank Charges and Merchant Fees

Bank Charges and Merchant Fees

 

  104,485 

 

  14,702 

 

  289,111 

 

  20,980 

 

106,845

 

104,485

 

372,351

 

289,111

 

Accrual for Company-Wide Management Bonus Pool

 

  400,000 

 

  - 

 

  1,559,335 

 

  - 

Management Bonuses Owed Under Compensation Agreement

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

  350,000 

Bad Debt

 

  61,449 

 

  94,251 

 

  81,621 

 

  121,887 

Payroll, Consulting and Independent Contractor Expenses

 

  803,796 

 

  275,149 

 

  1,902,320 

 

  598,115 

Professional Fees

 

  139,526 

 

  50,235 

 

  366,452 

 

  293,679 

Advertising and Marketing

Advertising and Marketing

 

  86,438 

 

  26,670 

 

  236,598 

 

  92,718 

 

334,215

 

86,438

 

550,612

 

236,598

 

Bad Debt (Income)/Expense

 

(11,898)

 

61,449

 

(75,107)

 

81,621

 

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and Amortization

 

  16,344 

 

  5,092 

 

  84,342 

 

  11,140 

 

7,793

 

16,344

 

17,202

 

84,342

 

Rent Expense

 

  4,600 

 

  6,747 

 

  1,617 

 

  14,585 

Warehouse & Lab Expenses (too small to capitalize)

 

  26,934 

 

  3,974 

 

  58,147 

 

  60,559 

Income/(Loss) From Operations

 

  2,318,037 

 

  113,722 

 

  4,535,392 

 

  (1,994,008)

Other Operating Expenses

 

 

377,416

 

 

 

170,820

 

 

 

1,288,486

 

 

 

350,985

 

Total Operating Expenses

 

 

318,474

 

 

 

1,782,858

 

 

 

7,765,637

 

 

 

4,870,764

 

Income From Operations

 

495,270

 

2,318,037

 

9,096,003

 

4,535,392

 

Other Income/(Expenses)

Other Income/(Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income/(Loss) From 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted LLC (FR3SH)

Income/(Loss) From 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted LLC (FR3SH)

 

  (44,858)

 

  - 

 

  (95,399)

 

  - 

 

-

 

(44,858)

 

-

 

(95,399)

Income from SmplyLifted for WCJ Labor

Income from SmplyLifted for WCJ Labor

 

  313 

 

  - 

 

  2,154 

 

  - 

 

-

 

313

 

-

 

2,154

 

Interest Expense

Interest Expense

 

  (35,368)

 

  (19,281)

 

  (107,113)

 

  (45,905)

 

(37,181)

 

(35,368)

 

(95,839)

 

(107,113)

Warehouse Buildout Credits

Warehouse Buildout Credits

 

  - 

 

  600 

 

  1,200 

 

  1,000 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,200

 

Penalties

Penalties

 

  (2,162)

 

  - 

 

  (2,612)

 

  - 

 

(4,461)

 

(2,162)

 

(6,191)

 

(2,612)

Gain on Forgiveness of Debt

Gain on Forgiveness of Debt

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

  151,147 

 

  10,000 

 

-

 

-

 

5,026

 

151,147

 

Refund of Merchant Account Fees

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

  34,429 

Settlement Costs

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

  (97,000)

Settlement Income/Gain on Settlement

 

-

 

-

 

108,570

 

-

 

Gain(Loss) on Disposal of Fixed Assets

Gain(Loss) on Disposal of Fixed Assets

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

  (4,750)

 

  - 

 

(8,243)

 

-

 

(8,243)

 

(4,750)

Loss on Deposit

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

  (30,000)

 

  - 

Loss on Deposits

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(30,000)

Interest Income

Interest Income

 

  217 

 

  782 

 

  671 

 

  7,365 

 

 

2,127

 

 

 

217

 

 

 

3,139

 

 

 

671

 

Total Other Income/(Expenses)

Total Other Income/(Expenses)

 

  (81,859)

 

  (17,899)

 

  (84,702)

 

  (90,111)

 

 

(47,758)

 

 

(81,859)

 

 

6,462

 

 

 

(84,702)

Income/(Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes

 

  2,236,178 

 

  95,823 

 

  4,450,690 

 

  (2,084,119)

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes

 

447,513

 

2,236,178

 

9,102,465

 

4,450,690

 

Provision for Income Taxes

Provision for Income Taxes

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

  - 

 

 

(24,027)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,514,726)

 

 

-

 

Net Income/(Loss) Attributable to LFTD Partners Inc. common stockholders

$

  2,236,178 

$

  95,823 

$

  4,450,690 

$

  (2,084,119)

Net Income Attributable to LFTD Partners Inc. common stockholders

 

$423,486

 

 

$2,236,178

 

 

$6,587,739

 

 

$4,450,690

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

$

  0.17 

$

  0.01 

$

  0.42 

$

  (0.36)

Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

$

  0.14 

$

  0.01 

$

  0.32 

$

  (0.36)

Basic Net Income per Common Share

 

$0.03

 

 

$0.17

 

 

$0.47

 

 

$0.42

 

Diluted Net Income per Common Share

 

$0.03

 

 

$0.14

 

 

$0.41

 

 

$0.32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

Basic

 

  13,015,717 

 

  6,460,236 

 

  10,525,461 

 

  5,747,569 

 

 

14,102,578

 

 

 

13,015,717

 

 

 

14,073,366

 

 

 

10,525,461

 

Diluted

Diluted

 

  16,257,915 

 

  6,460,236 

 

  13,767,659 

 

  5,747,569 

 

 

15,884,776

 

 

 

16,257,915

 

 

 

15,855,564

 

 

 

13,767,659

 

Please see the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for more information.


 



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LFTD PARTNERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC.

LFTD PARTNERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)

(UNAUDITED)

LFTD PARTNERS INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ACQUIRED SALES CORP.) AND SUBSIDIARY LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

Total

 

(UNAUDITED)

 

Preferred Stock

 

Common Stock

 

Treasury Stock

 

Paid-in

 

Accumulated

 

Shareholders'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Total

Preferred Stock

 

Common Stock

 

Treasury Stock

 

Paid-in

 

Accumulated

 

Shareholders'

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Capital

 

Deficit

 

Equity

Balance, December 31, 2019

    166,150

$

  166 

 

          2,726,669

$

  2,727 

 

 -

$

  - 

$

  21,691,128 

$

  (15,392,552)

$

  6,301,469 

Issuance of warrants to Gerard M. Jacobs upon execution of employment agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  733,499 

 

 

$

  733,499 

Issuance of warrants to William C. Jacobs upon execution of employment agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  660,149 

 

 

$

  660,149 

Issuance of common stock consideration as part of the acquisition of Lifted Liquids, Inc.

 

 

 

 

          3,900,455

$

  3,900 

 

 

 

 

$

  10,722,351 

 

 

$

  10,726,251 

Issuance of warrants to purchase shares of common stock as part of the acquisition of Lifted Liquids, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  4,980,150 

 

 

$

  4,980,150 

Series A Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  (34,179)

$

  (34,179)

Series B Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  (3,740)

$

  (3,740)

Net Loss

 

 

 

 

 -

 

  - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

  (1,760,627)

$

  (1,760,627)

Balance, March 31, 2020

    166,150

$

  166 

 

          6,627,124

$

  6,627 

 

 -

$

  - 

$

  38,787,277 

$

  (17,191,098)

$

  21,602,972 

Series A Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  (64,775)

$

  (64,775)

Series B Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  (3,740)

$

  (3,740)

Cancellation of shares of common stock

 

 

 

 

           (166,888)

$

  (167)

 

 

 

 

$

  167 

 

 

$

  - 

Net Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  (419,313)

$

  (419,313)

Balance, June 30, 2020

    166,150

$

  166 

 

          6,460,236

$

  6,460 

 

 -

$

  - 

$

  38,787,444 

$

  (17,678,926)

$

  21,115,144 

Series A Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  (50,020)

$

  (50,020)

Series B Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  (3,784)

$

  (3,784)

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  95,823 

$

  95,823 

Balance, September 30, 2020

    166,150

$

  166 

 

          6,460,236

$

  6,460 

 

 -

$

  - 

$

  38,787,444 

$

  (17,636,907)

$

  21,157,163 

                       

 

                

 

                              

 

                        

 

                            

 

                    

 

                                   

 

                                 

 

                                 

Balance, December 31, 2020

Balance, December 31, 2020

    166,150

$

  166 

 

          6,485,236

$

  6,485 

 

      36,000

$

  (34,200)

$

  38,787,444 

$

  (17,141,175)

$

  21,618,720 

 

 

166,150

 

 

$166

 

 

 

6,485,236

 

 

$6,485

 

 

 

36,000

 

 

$(34,200)

 

$38,787,444

 

 

$(17,141,175)

 

$21,618,720

 

Series A Preferred Stock dividend payable

Series A Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  (24,855)

$

  (24,855)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$(24,855)

 

$(24,855)

Series B Preferred Stock dividend payable

Series B Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  (3,316)

$

  (3,316)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$(3,316)

 

$(3,316)

AQSP's January 8, 2021 purchase of 36,000 shares of common stock at $0.95 per share, for a total of $34,200, from an unrelated shareholder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      36,000

$

  (34,200)

 

 

 

 

$

  (34,200)

LIFD's January 8, 2021 purchase of 36,000 shares of common stock at $0.95 per share, for a total of $34,200, from an unrelated shareholder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,000

 

$(34,200)

 

 

 

 

 

$(34,200)

Conversions of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to Common Stock

Conversions of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to Common Stock

    (32,900)

$

  (33)

 

          3,290,000

 

  3,290 

 

 

 

 

 

  (3,257)

 

 

$

  - 

 

(32,900)

 

$(33)

 

3,290,000

 

3,290

 

 

 

 

 

(3,257)

 

 

 

-

 

Conversions of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock to Common Stock

Conversions of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock to Common Stock

    (60,000)

$

  (60)

 

                60,000

 

  60 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  - 

 

(60,000)

 

$(60)

 

60,000

 

60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$-

 

Net Income

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

  618,359 

$

  618,359 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$618,359

 

 

$618,359

 

Balance, March 31, 2021

Balance, March 31, 2021

      73,250

$

  73 

 

          9,835,236

$

  9,835 

 

      72,000

$

  (68,400)

$

  38,784,187 

$

  (16,550,988)

$

  22,174,707 

 

 

73,250

 

 

$73

 

 

 

9,835,236

 

 

$9,835

 

 

 

72,000

 

 

$(68,400)

 

$38,784,187

 

 

$(16,550,988)

 

$22,174,708

 

Series A Preferred Stock dividend payable

Series A Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  (33,521)

 

  (33,521)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(33,521)

 

(33,521)

Series B Preferred Stock dividend payable

Series B Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  (1,496)

 

  (1,496)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,496)

 

(1,496)

Exercise of warrants

Exercise of warrants

 

 

 

 

             143,090

 

  143 

 

 

 

 

 

  6,878 

 

 

 

  7,021 

 

 

 

 

 

143,090

 

143

 

 

 

 

 

6,878

 

 

 

7,021

 

Conversions of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to Common Stock

Conversions of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to Common Stock

    (27,500)

 

  (28)

 

          2,750,000

 

  2,750 

 

 

 

 

 

  (2,723)

 

 

 

  - 

 

(27,500)

 

(28)

 

2,750,000

 

2,750

 

 

 

 

 

(2,723)

 

 

 

-

 

Net Income

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1,596,154 

 

  1,596,154 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,596,154

 

 

 

1,596,154

 

Balance, June 30, 2021

Balance, June 30, 2021

      45,750

$

  46 

 

       12,728,326

$

  12,728 

 

      72,000

$

  (68,400)

$

  38,788,342 

$

 (14,989,850)

$

  23,742,866 

 

 

45,750

 

 

$46

 

 

 

12,728,326

 

 

$12,728

 

 

 

72,000

 

 

$(68,400)

 

$38,788,342

 

 

$(14,989,850)

 

$23,742,866

 

Series A Preferred Stock dividend payable

Series A Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  (2,829)

 

  (2,829)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,829)

 

(2,829)

Series B Preferred Stock dividend payable

Series B Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  (1,533)

 

  (1,533)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,533)

 

(1,533)

Cancellation of Common Stock held in treasury

Cancellation of Common Stock held in treasury

 

 

 

 

             (72,000)

 

  (72)

 

    (72,000)

$

  68,400 

 

  (68,328)

 

 

 

  - 

 

 

 

 

 

(72,000)

 

(72)

 

(72,000)

 

$68,400

 

(68,328)

 

 

 

-

 

Exercise of warrants and options

Exercise of warrants and options

 

 

 

 

          1,346,250

 

  1,346 

 

 

 

 

 

  142,093 

 

 

 

  143,439 

 

 

 

 

 

1,346,250

 

1,346

 

 

 

 

 

142,093

 

 

 

143,439

 

Net Income

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  2,236,177.50 

 

  2,236,178 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,236,179

 

 

 

2,236,178

 

Balance, September 30, 2021

Balance, September 30, 2021

      45,750

$

  46 

 

       14,002,576

$

  14,002 

 

-   

$

  - 

$

  38,862,107 

$

 (12,758,035)

$

  26,118,120 

 

 

45,750

 

 

$46

 

 

 

14,002,576

 

 

$14,002

 

 

 

-

 

 

$-

 

 

$38,862,107

 

 

$(12,758,033)

 

$26,118,122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2021

 

 

45,750

 

 

$46

 

 

 

14,027,576

 

 

$14,028

 

 

 

-

 

 

$-

 

 

$38,862,333

 

 

$(11,414,602)

 

$27,461,804

 

Series A Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,253)

 

(4,253)

Series B Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,476)

 

(1,476)

Issuance of Common Stock Upon Exercise of Warrant

 

 

 

 

 

50,000

 

50

 

 

 

 

 

49,950

 

 

 

50,000

 

Repurchase and cancellation of Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(100,000)

 

(100)

 

 

 

 

 

(149,900)

 

 

 

(150,000)

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,944,793

 

 

 

2,944,793

 

Balance, March 31, 2022

 

 

45,750

 

 

$46

 

 

 

13,977,576

 

 

$13,978

 

 

 

-

 

 

$-

 

 

$38,762,383

 

 

$(8,475,539)

 

$30,300,868

 

Series A Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,403)

 

(3,403)

Series B Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,496)

 

(1,496)

Conversions of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to Common Stock

 

(1,250)

 

(1)

 

125,000

 

125

 

 

 

 

 

(124)

 

 

 

-

 

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,219,460

 

 

 

3,219,460

 

Balance, June 30, 2022

 

 

44,500

 

 

$45

 

 

 

14,102,576

 

 

$14,103

 

 

 

-

 

 

$-

 

 

$38,762,260

 

 

$(5,260,978)

 

$33,515,429

 

Series A Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,402)

 

(3,402)

Series B Preferred Stock dividend payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,512)

 

(1,512)

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

423,486

 

 

 

423,486

 

Balance, September 30, 2022

 

 

44,500

 

 

$45

 

 

 

14,102,576

 

 

$14,103

 

 

 

-

 

 

$-

 

 

$38,762,260

 

 

$(4,842,407)

 

$33,934,000

 

 

Please see the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for more information


 



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LFTD PARTNERS INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ACQUIRED SALES CORP.) AND SUBSIDIARY LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

 

2021

 

2020

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

Net Income/(Loss)

 $

  4,450,690 

$

  (2,084,119)

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

    Lifted Made's Portion of SmplyLifted's net loss in 2021

 

  95,399 

 

  - 

    Stock Compensation Expense

 

  - 

 

  1,393,648 

    Bad Debt Expense

 

  81,621 

 

  121,887 

    Depreciation and Amortization

 

  100,435 

 

  11,140 

    Gain on Forgiveness of Debt

 

  (151,147)

 

  - 

    Loss (Gain) on Disposal of Fixed Assets

 

  4,750 

 

  - 

    Loss on Deposit

 

  30,000 

 

  - 

    Spoiled and Written Off Inventory

 

  234,351 

 

  62,186 

Effect on Cash of Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities

 

 

 

 

    Accounts Receivable

 

  (598,935)

 

  (433,058)

    Prepaid Expenses

 

  (190,737)

 

  (7,050)

    Dividend Receivable from Bendistillery, Inc.

 

  2,495 

 

  - 

    Income Tax Receivable

 

  2,715 

 

  - 

    Interest Receivable

 

  1,676 

 

  (1,475)

    Inventory

 

  (1,690,562)

 

  (449,221)

    Other Current Assets

 

  (9,476)

 

  - 

    Loan to Shareholder

 

  - 

 

  9,000 

    Trade Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

  2,337,124 

 

  192,203 

    Accounts Payable and Interest Payable to Related Parties

 

  65,897 

 

  45,206 

    Change in ROU Asset

 

  - 

 

  13,641 

    Change in Finance & Operating Lease Liabilities

 

  4,442 

 

  (13,579)

    Deferred Revenue

 

  (420,381)

 

  18,283 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

 

  4,350,358 

 

  (1,121,308)

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Paid as Part of Lifted Liquids, Inc. Acquisition

 

  - 

 

  (3,130,610)

Reduction of CBD Lion Note Receivable

 

  15,318 

 

  123,409 

Net Purchase of Fixed Assets

 

  (288,332)

 

  (37,363)

Loans to SmplyLifted LLC

 

  (93,750)

 

  - 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

 

  (366,764)

 

  (3,044,564)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from Paycheck Protection Program Loan

 

  - 

 

  149,623 

Proceeds from Exercise of Warrants

 

  142,023 

 

  - 

Payments of Dividends to Series A Convertible Preferred Stockholders

 

  (199,188)

 

  (198,450)

Payments of Dividends to Series B Convertible Preferred Stockholders

 

  (10,344)

 

  (13,500)

Purchase of Shares Held in Treasury

 

  (34,200)

 

  - 

Repayment of Finance Lease Liability

 

  (16,386)

 

  - 

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

 

  (118,094)

 

  (62,327)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash

 

  3,865,500 

 

  (4,228,199)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

  439,080 

 

  4,384,929 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 $

  4,304,580 

$

  156,730 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

 

2021

 

2020

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

 

 

 

Cash Paid For Interest

 $

  -

$

  699

Cash Paid For Income Taxes

 $

  -

$

  -

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Cash Activities:

 

 

 

 

Right-of-Use assets acquired from inception of Finance Leases

 $

  1,480,408

$

  -

Conversion of Series A and Series B Preferred Stock to Common Stock

 $

  6,100

$

  -

Cashless exercise of Warrants

 $

  136

$

  -

Cancellation of Common Stock held in Treasury

 $

  68,400

$

  -

Reduction in bonus payable to Gerard M. Jacobs by the cost of exercising warrants

 $

  8,439

$

  -

LFTD PARTNERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

$6,587,739

 

 

$4,450,690

 

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Lifted Made's Portion of SmplyLifted's Net Loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

95,399

 

     Bad Debt (Income)/Expense

 

 

(75,107)

 

 

81,621

 

     Depreciation and Amortization

 

 

128,176

 

 

 

100,435

 

     Gain on Forgiveness of Debt

 

 

(5,026)

 

 

(151,147)

     Loss (Gain) on Disposal of Fixed Assets

 

 

8,243

 

 

 

4,750

 

     Loss on Deposits

 

 

-

 

 

 

30,000

 

     Spoiled and Written Off Inventory

 

 

3,279,262

 

 

 

234,351

 

     Sales Allowance

 

 

841,269

 

 

 

-

 

     Deferred Income Taxes

 

 

(335,301)

 

 

-

 

Effect on Cash of Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Accounts Receivable

 

 

727,946

 

 

 

(598,935)

     Prepaid Expenses

 

 

2,315,918

 

 

 

(190,737)

     Dividend Receivable from Bendistillery, Inc.

 

 

2,495

 

 

 

2,495

 

     Income Tax Receivable and Payable

 

 

(733,847)

 

 

2,715

 

     Management Bonuses Payable

 

 

(941,562)

 

 

(50,000)

     Company-wide Management Bonus Pool

 

 

(1,556,055)

 

 

1,559,335

 

     Interest Receivable

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,676

 

     Inventory

 

 

(5,813,995)

 

 

(1,690,562)

     Other Current Assets

 

 

(12,161)

 

 

(9,475)

     Trade Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

 

501,698

 

 

 

827,789

 

     Accounts Payable and Interest Payable to Related Parties

 

 

(1,774)

 

 

65,897

 

     Change in ROU Asset

 

 

(28,394)

 

 

-

 

     Change in Finance & Operating Lease Liabilities

 

 

37,418

 

 

 

4,442

 

     Deferred Revenue

 

 

(1,390,346)

 

 

(420,381)

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

 

3,536,595

 

 

 

4,350,358

 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reduction of CBD Lion Note Receivable

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,318

 

Net Purchase of Fixed Assets

 

 

(656,381)

 

 

(288,332)

Loans to SmplyLifted LLC

 

 

-

 

 

 

(93,750)

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

 

 

(656,381)

 

 

(366,764)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from Exercise of Warrants

 

 

-

 

 

 

142,024

 

Issuance of Common Stock

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

-

 

Payments of Dividends to Series A Convertible Preferred Stockholders

 

 

(17,147)

 

 

(199,188)

Payments of Dividends to Series B Convertible Preferred Stockholders

 

 

(4,500)

 

 

(10,344)

Financing Cost - Net Proceeds from Borrowing Under Notes Payable to Related Party - Nick Warrender

 

 

1,833,334

 

 

 

-

 

Financing Cost - Repayment of Borrowings Under Notes Payable to Related Party - Nick Warrender

 

 

(1,833,334)

 

 

-

 

Purchase of Shares of Common Stock

 

 

(150,000)

 

 

(34,200)

Repayment of Finance Lease Liability

 

 

(10,340)

 

 

(16,386)

Net Cash Used In Financing Activities

 

 

(131,987)

 

 

(118,094)

Net Increase in Cash

 

 

2,748,228

 

 

 

3,865,500

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

 

1,602,731

 

 

 

439,080

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

 

$4,350,959

 

 

$4,304,580

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Paid For Interest

 

$61,257

 

 

$-

 

Cash Paid for Interest - Related Party

 

$47,851

 

 

$-

 

Cash Paid For Income Taxes

 

$3,526,509

 

 

$-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Cash Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right-of-Use assets acquired from inception of Finance Leases

 

$-

 

 

$1,480,408

 

Right-of-Use assets acquired from inception of Operating Leases

 

$514,278

 

 

$-

 

Conversion of Series A and Series B Preferred Stock to Common Stock

 

$125

 

 

$6,100

 

Cashless exercise of Warrants

 

$-

 

 

$136

 

Cancellation of Common Stock held in Treasury

 

$-

 

 

$68,400

 

Reduction in bonus payable to Gerard M. Jacobs by the cost of exercising warrants

 

$-

 

 

$8,439

 

 

Please see the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for more information.


 



F-4

Table of Contents

LFTD Partners Inc. (formerly known as Acquired Sales Corp.)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – BASISDESCRIPTION OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESTHE BUSINESS OF LFTD PARTNERS INC.

 

BasisDescription of Presentation the Business of LFTD Partners Inc.

LFTD Partners Inc. (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “LFTD Partners”, the “Company”, “LSFP”“LIFD”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”, etc.) was organized under the laws of the State of Nevada on January 2, 1986. Shares of the Company’s common stock are traded on the OTCQB Venture Market under the trading symbol LSFP.LIFD.

 

On May 18, 2021, the Company amended its articles of incorporation with the State of Nevada to changechanged its name to LFTD Partners Inc. from Acquired Sales Corp. In connection with the name change to LFTD Partners Inc.,On March 15, 2022, the Company filed a required notification with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”), a self-regulatory organization that is involved with the coordination of the clearing, settling and processing of transactions in equity securities, including our common stock. The Company’s name change notification to FINRA included a request for a newchanged its stock trading symbol LSFP, from AQSP, which was granted.to LIFD.

 

OurAfter acquiring, operating and then selling businesses involved in the defense sector, our business is primarily focused uponcurrently involved in developing, manufacturing and selling a wide variety of branded products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids and non-hemp-derived psychedelic products. We are interested in acquiring rapidly growing, profitable companies that are also involved in manufacturing and selling branded products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids, and in acquiring companies that manufacture and sell branded products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids (e.g. delta-8-THC, delta-9-THC, delta-10-THC, THCV, THCO, CBDA, CBC, CBG, CBN,kratom, kava and CBD), e-liquids, disposable nicotine vapes, kratom and kavanon-hemp-derived psychedelic products (a “Canna-Infused Products Company”). Our business also involves selling and distributing products containing synthetic nicotine. During 2020, our business also involved selling and distributing hand sanitizer, but it is unlikely that this hand sanitizer business will continue going forward.

 

Management of the Company is open-minded to the concept of also acquiring operating businesses and/or assets involving products containing marijuana, distilled spirits, beer, wine, and real estate. In addition, management of the Company is open-minded to the concept of acquiring all or a portion of one or more operating businesses and/or assets that are considered to be “essential” businesses which are unlikely to be shut down by the government during pandemics such as COVID-19. We are currently engaged in discussions with potential acquisition targets, both within and outside the hemp-derived cannabinoid industry.

 

To date,On February 24, 2020, we have acquired 100% of the ownership interests in one Canna-Infused Products Company now called Lifted Liquids, Inc. d/b/a Lifted Made (formerly Warrender Enterprise Inc. d/b/a Lifted Liquids) (www.LiftedMade.com)(www.LiftedMade.com), Kenosha, Wisconsin (“Lifted Made” or “Lifted”).

On April 30, 2019, we also closed on the acquisition of 4.99% of the ownership interests in a second Canna-Infused Products Company calledcommon stock of each of CBD-infused beverages maker Ablis Holding Company ("Ablis"(“Ablis”) (www.AblisCBD.com), and 4.99% of the ownership interests in two other businesses that manufacture distilled spirits calledmanufacturers Bendistillery Inc. ("Bendistillery"(“Bendistillery”) and Bend Spirits, Inc. ("(“Bend Spirits"Spirits”), all located in Bend, Oregon.

 

Prior to February 9, 2022, Lifted Made hashad a 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted LLC, which sells tobacco-free nicotine pouches under the brand name FR3SH (www.GETFR3SH.com).

We have also terminated a planned acquisition of a Canna-Infused Products Company called CBD Lion LLC.

At this point in time, LSFP has also signed a letter of intent to acquire Savage Enterprises, owner of award-winning hemp-derived products brand Delta Extrax (www.DeltaExtrax.com) and CBD brand Savage CBD (www.SavageCBD.com), and to enter the California marijuana industry by purchasing Premier Greens LLC and MKRC Holdings, LLC, the closing of which transactions are subject to a number of contingencies. The letter of intent is described below.

LSFP has also signed a letter of intent to acquire Fresh Farms E-Liquid, LLC (www.FreshFarmsELiquid.com), whose portfolio includes the premium vapor products Fresh Farms and Fruitia, JUS tobacco-free nicotine vapor products, and HAPPI premium delta-8-THC and delta-10-THC products (www.HappiHemp.com), the closing of which transaction is subject to a number of contingencies. The letter of intent is described below.

We also are in discussions with certain other companies in our acquisition pipeline.

However, our cash on hand is currently limited, so in order to close future acquisitions, including Savage Enterprises and Fresh Farms E-Liquid, LLC, it will be necessary for us to raise substantial additional capital, and no guarantee or assurance can be made that such capital can be raised on acceptable terms, if at all.

We are currently exploring the possibility of raising approximately $50 million through some combination of debt and equity offerings in order to provide the cash portion of the merger considerations needed to acquire Savage Enterprises and Fresh Farm E-Liquid, LLC, to purchase the building located at 5511 95th Avenue, Kenosha, Wisconsin, that is currently being rented by Lifted, to pay off all other liabilities of LSFP and Lifted, and to pay transactional fees and expenses. On the debt side, we are currently in discussions with a commercial bank and other potential sources of institutional debt. On the equity side, we are




currently working with an investment banking firm regarding the potential for an equity capital raise, in conjunction with a potential listing of our common stock on a Canadian stock exchange. However, there can be no guarantee or assurance that any such debt and/or equity capital raise or listing will be completed on acceptable terms, if at all.

Letter of Intent relating to the proposed acquisition of Savage Enterprises, Premier Greens LLC and MKRC Holdings, LLC

On June 15, 2021, we, along with our Chairman and CEO Gerard M. Jacobs, our President and CFO William C. “Jake” Jacobs, and our Vice Chairman and COO Nicholas S. Warrender, entered into a Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) with Savage Enterprises, a Wyoming corporation (“Savage”), Premier Greens LLC, a California limited liability company (“Premier Greens”), MKRC Holdings, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (“MKRC”), Christopher G. Wheeler (“Wheeler”), and Matt Winters (“Winters”), in connection with our proposed acquisition of Savage, Premier Greens and MKRC as described below.

The terms of the proposed transactions (“Transactions”) must be set forth in a definitive agreement. There are no assurances that we will be successful in negotiating an acceptable definitive agreement, when or whether a definitive agreement will be reached between the parties, or that the proposed purchase will be consummated. Even if a definitive agreement is executed, the terms of the proposed purchase may change materially from the terms set forth in the Letter of Intent. There will be many conditions to closing, many of which are outside of the parties’ control and we cannot predict whether these conditions will be satisfied. There are no assurances when or if closing will occur, even if the parties successfully negotiate and sign a definitive agreement.

The Proposed Transactions

In the proposed Transactions: 

(a)We will acquire One Hundred Percent (100%) of the ownership interests in Savage in a reorganization (the “Merger”), for the following consideration (“Merger Consideration”): Fifteen Million Eight Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($15,840,000) in cash, plus Eight Million Six Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Eight (8,691,358) shares of unregistered common stock of LSFP (“LSFP Stock”) with a value of Twenty-Eight Million One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($28,160,000) based upon the closing trade price of LSFP Stock on the date of the LOI (the “Stock Consideration”); 

(b)We will purchase One Hundred Percent (100%) of the ownership interests in Premier Greens, for the following consideration: Nine Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($920,000) in cash; and 

(c)Using cash provided by us (in addition to the Merger Consideration), Savage will purchase from the other owners of MKRC (the “Other MKRC Owners”) the remaining Fifty-Four Percent (54%) of the ownership interests in MKRC that Savage does not currently own, for the following consideration: One Million Eighty Thousand Dollars ($1,080,000) in cash. 

Following the closing of the Transactions (the “Closing”), Savage will own: One Hundred Percent (100%) of the ownership interests in MKRC; Fifty-One Percent (51%) of the ownership interests in RJMC Brands, LLC (“RJMC”); Six Percent (6%) of the ownership interests in AAA Brands, LLC (“‘AAA”); and Thirty-Three Percent (33%) of Remediez, a corporation (“Remediez”).

Following the Closing, we will continue to own One Hundred Percent (100%) of the common stock of Lifted Liquids, Inc. d/b/aFebruary 9, 2022, Lifted Made an Illinois corporation (“Lifted Made”), Four Point Nine Percent (4.9%) of the common stock of each of Ablis Holding Company (“Ablis”), Bendistillery Inc. (“Bendistillery”), and Bend Spirits, Inc. (“Bend Spirits”), each an Oregon corporation, and Fifty Percent (50%) of the ownership interestssold its 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted LLC (“SmplyLifted”), a  Delaware limited liability company, and we will be the new ownerto Corner Vapory LLC, an affiliate of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the ownership interests in Premier Greens, and of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the ownership interests in Savage.

Conditions

The Closing will be subject to the following conditions:

Audits. As promptly as possible following the execution of the LOI: Savage, Premier Greens, MKRC, and RJMC shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause Remediez to prepare their respective financial statements for calendar years 2019 and 2020, and for the first and second quarters of calendar year 2021, including statements of income, balance sheets and cash flows (the “‘Financial Statements”). Savage, Premier Greens, MKRC, and RJMC shall, and Savage shall use commercially  




reasonable efforts to cause Remediez to engage our PCAOB-qualified independent firm of certified public accountants, Fruci & Associates II PLLC, Spokane, Washington (“Fruci”), to audit the Financial Statements (and, if necessary to comply with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations, to audit or review Savage’s, Premier Greens’, MKRC’s, RJMC’s and Remediez’s financial statements for subsequent calendar quarters) in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and to provide all opinion letters and other documents as shall be necessary to allow Savage and Premier Greens to be acquired by us in the Transactions pursuant to all applicable SEC and FASB rules and regulations, and to allow us to timely file all necessary securities filings with the SEC (collectively, the “Audit”). If the results of the Audit are not acceptable to us in our discretion, then the Transaction shall be abandoned. Fruci’s fees and expenses for conducting the Audit shall be paid one-half (50%) by us and one-half (50%) by Savage, regardless of whether or not the Transactions close or are abandoned for any reason.

Mutual “Due Diligence”. 

Savage, Premier Greens, MKRC, and RJMC shall allow us to conduct a confidential so-called “due diligence” investigation of Savage’s, Premier Greens’, MKRC’s, and RJMC’s business, permits, leases, contracts, books and records, financials, historical operations, business practices, computer systems, prospects, legal, taxes, and other matters. If the results of such “due diligence” investigation are not acceptable to us in our discretion, then the Transactions shall be abandoned. 

We shall allow Savage, Premier Greens and MKRC to conduct a confidential so-called “due diligence” investigation of our and Lifted Made’s business, permits, leases, contracts, books and records, financials, historical operations, business practices, computer systems, prospects, legal, taxes, and other matters. If the results of such “due diligence” investigation are not acceptable to Savage in its discretion, then the Transactions shall be abandoned. 

Closing Documentation. If the Audit and the “due diligence” investigation of Savage, Premier Greens, MKRC, RJMC, AAA and Remediez are acceptable to us, and if the Audit and the “due diligence” investigation of us and Lifted Made are acceptable to Savage, then the Parties shall enter into a merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) and a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) each containing representations, warranties, covenants, conditions, and indemnifications customary to transactions like the Transactions. The Closing shall be conditioned upon the execution and delivery by the Parties of mutually acceptable, legally binding, definitive Closing documentation (the “Definitive Documents”) including: 

(a)The Merger Agreement 

(b)The Purchase Agreement 

(c)Wheeler Employment Agreement: A five-year ‘“rolling’’ employment agreement between us and Wheeler, for Wheeler to serve as Savage’s and Premier Greens’ CEO and as our Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer, and to serve alongside Winters, Nicholas S. Warrender, Gerard M. Jacobs, William C. Jacobs as a member of our internal corporate steering committee called the Office of the President, with an annual base salary of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) and an annual bonus through the company-wide management bonus pool expected to be at least Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) subject to us/Lifted/Savage/Premier Greens meeting certain financial performance criteria (the “Wheeler Employment Agreement”); 

(d)Winters Employment Agreement: A five-year “rolling” employment agreement between us and Winters, for Winters to serve as Savage’s and Premier Greens’ President and CFO and as our Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer, and to serve alongside Wheeler, Nicholas S. Warrender, Gerard M. Jacobs, William C. Jacobs as a member of our internal corporate steering committee called the Office of the President, with an annual base salary of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) and an annual bonus through the company-wide management bonus pool expected to be at least Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) subject to us/Lifted/Savage/Premier Greens meeting certain financial performance criteria (the “Winters Employment Agreement”); 

(e)Amended Employment Agreements: Amendments to the existing employment agreements between us and Nicholas S. Warrender, Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. Jacobs, respectively, on terms and conditions as are mutually acceptable to the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors, Nicholas S. Warrender, Gerard M. Jacobs, William C. Jacobs, Wheeler and Winters, to be effective upon the Closing; 

(f)Shareholders Agreement: A shareholders agreement (the “Shareholders Agreement”) among Wheeler, Winters, Nicholas S. Warrender, Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. Jacobs (collectively the “Parties to the Shareholders Agreement”), it being understood that the Shareholders Agreement shall include, among other things, agreements by each of the Parties to the Shareholders Agreement: 




(1)to nominate, support and vote in favor of slates of nominees for the Boards of Directors of us, Lifted and Savage who are mutually acceptable to the Parties to the Shareholders Agreement; 

(2)to support and vote in favor of base salaries, a management bonus pool, and future stock options or warrants, for our key executives including Wheeler, Winters, Nicholas S. Warrender, Gerard M. Jacobs, William C. Jacobs, that are mutually acceptable to the Parties to the Shareholders Agreement; 

(3)to support and vote in favor of future acquisitions and divestitures, capital raises, and other lawful corporate transactions from time to time, that are mutually acceptable to the Parties to the Shareholders Agreement; and 

(4)not to directly or indirectly sell or transfer any of their LFTD Partners Inc. stock, options or warrants as part of an agreement, contract, plan or arrangement of any nature that is intended to result in a change of control of us, unless such agreement, contract, plan or arrangement is mutually acceptable to the Parties to the Shareholders Agreement and is approved by a majority of our Board of Directors; 

(g)Working Capital/Liquidity: Evidence, satisfactory to us in our discretion, that as of the Closing the aggregate value of Savage’s inventory, cash on hand, and accounts receivables exceed Savage’s accounts payable and other short-term liabilities by at least Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000), less any amounts contributed by Savage to MKRC to fund additional building commitments prior to the Closing; and 

(h)Payoff or Termination of Certain Obligations: Evidence, satisfactory to us in our discretion, that Savage, Premier Greens, MKRC, Wheeler and Winters have paid off or otherwise terminated certain obligations including but not limited to all obligations: (i) payable by Savage, Premier Greens, MKRC, Wheeler and/or Winters to former or current shareholders, directors, officers or employees of those entities; (ii) payable by Savage, Premier Greens, or MKRC to any banks or other sources of debt except certain specified equipment purchase debt obligations that are being paid off in installments, and except for that certain bank mortgage on the building in Palm Springs, California that is owned by MKRC; or (iii) payable by Savage, Premier Greens or MKRC to Wheeler, Winters or their respective relatives, or to trusts of which Wheeler, Winters or any of their respective relatives are the beneficiaries or are otherwise affiliated. 

Capital Raise. The Closing shall be conditioned upon the completion by us of a capital raise (the “Capital Raise”) involving the sale of at least Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000) worth of LSFP Stock on pricing and other terms and conditions acceptable to us in our discretion. 

Tax Opinion. The Closing shall be conditioned upon the receipt by Savage, Wheeler and Winters of a written opinion from Savage’s tax counsel that the Merger qualifies as a reorganization that is so-called “tax free” in regard to the Stock Consideration pursuant to the U.S. tax code and applicable Internal Revenue Service regulations promulgated thereunder (the “Tax Opinion”). 

Corporate Approvals. The Closing shall be conditioned upon approval of the Transactions by our Board of Directors, and, if necessary, by our shareholders. Savage, Premier Greens, MKRC, Wheeler and Winters have all approved the Transactions, subject only to (a) approval of the Definitive Documents by Wheeler, Winters, and Savage’s legal counsel, and (b) the receipt by Savage, Wheeler and Winters of the Tax Opinion from Savage’s tax counsel. 

Securities Filings and Governmental Approvals. The Closing shall be conditioned upon the completion of all necessary corporate and securities filings and the obtaining of any necessary approvals from the SEC and FINRA. 

Pre-Closing Agreements and Covenants

Exclusivity. During the period between the signing of the LOI and the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement or the termination of the LOI, Savage, Premier Greens, MKRC and RJMC, Wheeler and Winters shall not directly or indirectly enter into any discussion(s), negotiation(s), letter(s) of intent, merger(s), reorganization(s), stock sale(s), asset sale(s) (other than asset sales in the ordinary, normal, and customary course of those entities’ business), other transaction(s), loan agreement(s), financing agreement(s) or arrangement(s) of any type, other capital raise(s), or other contract(s) or arrangement(s) with any third party, or any other agreement(s), contract(s) or arrangement(s) outside the ordinary course of Savage’s, Premier Greens’, MKRC’s and RJMC’s business, that would or might delay or make more costly or difficult the Closing. The Merger Agreement and the Purchase Agreement shall include similar covenants regarding the period between signing the Merger Agreement and the Purchase Agreement and the Closing or termination of the Merger Agreement and the Purchase Agreement. 




Ordinary Course of Business. During the period between the signing of the LOI and the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement and the Purchase Agreement or the termination of the LOI, Wheeler and Winters shall use commercially reasonable efforts to operate Savage, Premier Greens, MKRC, RJMC, AAA and Remediez only in accordance with the ordinary, normal and customary course thereof consistent with past practices. The Merger Agreement and the Purchase Agreement shall include similar covenants regarding the period between signing the Merger Agreement and the Purchase Agreement and the Closing or termination of the Merger Agreement and the Purchase Agreement. 

Acquisitions. During the period between the signing of the LOI and the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement and the Purchase Agreement or the termination of the LOI, Nicholas S. Warrender, Gerard M. Jacobs, and William C. Jacobs shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause us to refrain from entering into any letters of intent or definitive agreements regarding future mergers and acquisitions, excepting only those that have been mutually agreed upon by Nicholas S. Warrender, Gerard M. Jacobs, William C. Jacobs, Wheeler and Winters. The Merger Agreement and the Purchase Agreement shall include similar covenants regarding the period between signing the Merger Agreement and the Purchase Agreement and the Closing or termination of the Merger Agreement and the Purchase Agreement. 

Commercially Reasonable Efforts. The Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Closing to occur as soon as practicable, subject to the fulfillment of all of the conditions described above. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Wheeler and Winters expressly agree and covenant to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause Savage, Premier Greens, MKRC, the Other MKRC Owners, RJMC, AAA and Remediez to fully cooperate with the Closing of the Transactions. 

Post-Closing Agreements and Covenants

Corporate Name and Ticker Symbol. Promptly following the Closing, the Parties to the Shareholders Agreement shall mutually agree upon a new name (the “New Corporate Name”) and ticker symbol (the “New Ticker Symbol”) for us/LFTD Partners Inc. which better reflects Savage, Premier Greens, MKRC, Wheeler and Winters partnering with us/LFTD Partners Inc., and the Parties to the Shareholders Agreement shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause our Board of Directors and shareholders to approve the New Corporate Name and the New Ticker Symbol as soon as practicable, subject to all necessary approvals and securities filings. 

Operation of Savage and Premier Greens. Savage and Premier Greens shall operate as our wholly-owned subsidiaries under the Savage and Premier Greens names and using Savage’s and Premier Greens’ brand names, respectively, led by Wheeler as Savage’s and Premier Greens’ CEO and Winters as Savage’s and Premier Greens’ President and CFO. 

Operation of LFTD Partners Inc. Wheeler and Winters shall serve alongside Nicholas S. Warrender, Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. Jacobs on our internal Office of the President, which shall conceptualize and articulate our go-forward operational, sales, distribution, advertising, organic growth and acquisitions strategies and initiatives that will be presented to our CEO and Board of Directors for approval. 

Termination of the LOI

Events of Termination. The LOI shall terminate, without any payment by or penalty due from any party; upon execution of the Merger Agreement or if: 

(a)The Audit shall not have been completed, or the results of the Audit shall have not been accepted by us, by an outside date of March 15, 2022; 

(b)We have not closed the Capital Raise by an outside date of March 15, 2022; 

(c)The Merger Agreement and the Purchase Agreement have not been signed by March 15, 2022 (the Merger Agreement and the Purchase Agreement, if executed, shall include an outside closing date of March 15, 2022, or such other date as mutually agreed by the parties); 

(d)We shall have delivered written notice to Savage that we are abandoning the Transactions due to a determination that the results of the “due diligence” investigation of Savage, Premier Greens, MKRC, RJMC, AAA and Remediez are not acceptable to us; 

(e)Savage shall have delivered written notice to Lifted that Savage is abandoning the Transactions due to a determination that the results of the “due diligence” investigation of us and Lifted Made are not acceptable to Savage; or 




(f)Any material provisions of the LOI shall be adjudged by a court or the SEC to be invalid or unenforceable, and thereafter the Parties to the LOI are unable to mutually agree upon how to proceed forward with the Transactions as impacted by such court or SEC action. 

Expenses

Except as expressly set forth in the LOI, each of the Parties shall bear its or his own fees and expenses in connection with the proposed Transactions. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each of the Parties to the LOI shall be solely responsible for the fees and expenses owed by it or him to any lawyers, accountants, financial advisors, investment bankers, brokers or finders employed by such party. 

Source of Funds for the Proposed Savage Transactions

We anticipate that the source of the cash portion of the acquisition consideration paid for Savage and its affiliates would be proceeds from contemplated future debt and/or equity capital raises by LFTD Partners Inc., and potentially some cash generated by the operations of Lifted. Fees and expenses in connection with the Transactions would be paid using cash on hand and/or from proceeds of the contemplated future debt and/or equity capital raises.

Letter of Intent relating to the proposed acquisition of Fresh Farms E-Liquid

On September 1, 2021, LFTD Partners Inc., a Nevada corporation (“LSFP”), Fresh Farms E-Liquid, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Fresh Farms”), Anthony J. Devincentis (“Devincentis”), Jakob M. Audino (“Audino”), Forrest F. Town (“Town”), John Z. Petti (“Petti”), Gerard M. Jacobs (“GJacobs”), Nicholas S. Warrender (“Warrender”) William C. Jacobs (“WJacobs”NWarrender”), Christopher G. Wheeler (“Wheeler”) and Matt Winters (“Winters”) (collectively the “Parties”) entered into a letterCEO of intent (“LOI”) in connection with LSFP’s proposed acquisition from Devincentis, Audino, Petti and Town of One Hundred Percent (100%Lifted, for $1, plus ninety-nine percent (99%) of any and all payments and other consideration received or owed to Corner Vapory LLC in regard to SmplyLifted’s existing inventory of FR3SH brand tobacco-free nicotine pouches. Lifted has the ownership interestsoption to re-purchase the 50% membership interest in Fresh Farms as described below.  

The terms of the proposed transaction (“Transaction”) must be set forthSmplyLifted LLC from Corner Vapory LLC for $1,000 in a definitive agreement. There are no assurances that we will be successful in negotiating an acceptable definitive agreement, whencash at any time on or whether a definitive agreement will be reached between the parties, or that the proposed purchase will be consummated. Even if a definitive agreement is executed, the terms of the proposed purchase may change materially from the terms set forth in the Letter of Intent. There will be many conditions to closing, many of which are outside of the parties’ control, and we cannot predict whether these conditions will be satisfied. There are no assurances when or if closing will occur, even if the parties successfully negotiate and sign a definitive agreement.before December 31, 2032.

 

The Proposed Transaction

In the proposed Transaction: 

LSFP will acquire from Devincentis, Audino, Petti and Town One Hundred Percent (100%) of the ownership interests in Fresh Farms in a reorganization (the “Merger”) wherein Fresh Farms would become a wholly owned subsidiary of LSFP, for the following consideration (“Merger Consideration”): Fourteen Million One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars ($14,166,666) in cash, plus Seven Million Eighty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Four (7,083,334) shares of unregistered common stock of LSFP (“LSFP Stock”), hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Stock Consideration”.

Following the Closing, if the Transaction occurs as proposed, LSFP will own:

·One Hundred Percent (100%) of the common stock of Lifted Liquids, Inc. d/b/a Lifted Made, an Illinois corporation (“Lifted Made”)  

·Four Point Nine Percent (4.9%) of the common stock of each of Ablis Holding Company (“Ablis”), Bendistillery Inc. (“Bendistillery”), and Bend Spirits, Inc. (“Bend Spirits”), each an Oregon corporation  

·Fifty Percent (50%) of the ownership interests in SmplyLifted LLC (“SmplyLifted”), a Delaware limited liability company.  

·Assuming the proposed Savage Enterprises transaction previously closes (See Form 8-K filed June 21, 2021), One Hundred Percent (100%) of the ownership interests in Savage Enterprises, a Wyoming corporation (“Savage”), which in turn will own: One Hundred Percent (100%) of the ownership interests in MKRC Holdings, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (“MKRC”); Fifty-One Percent (51%) of the ownership interests in RJMC Brands, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (“RJMC”); Six Percent (6%) of the ownership interests in AAA Brands, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (“AAA”); and Thirty-Three Percent (33%) of Remediez, a Wyoming corporation (“Remediez”).  




·Assuming the proposed Premier Greens, LLC transaction previously closes (See Form 8-K filed June 21, 2021), One Hundred Percent (100%) of the ownership interests in Premier Greens LLC, a California limited liability company (“Premier Greens”)  

·Assuming the Transaction closes, One Hundred Percent (100%) of the ownership interests in Fresh Farms, a California limited liability company, which in turn will own 80% of Lift Brands North America LLC, a California limited liability company (“Lift CBD”)   

ConditionsRelated Promissory Note

The Closing will be subject to the following conditions: 

Audits.As promptly as possible following the execution of the LOI: Fresh Farms shall prepare, and shall cause Lift CBD to prepare, its respective financial statements for calendar years 2019 and 2020, and for the first and second quarters of calendar year 2021, including statements of income, balance sheets and cash flows (collectively the “Financial Statements”). Fresh Farms shall engage, and shall cause Lift CBD to engage, LSFP’s PCAOB-qualified independent firm of certified public accountants, Fruci & Associates II PLLC, Spokane, Washington (“Fruci”), to audit the Financial Statements (and, if necessary to comply with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations, to audit or review Fresh Farms’ and Lift CBD’s financial statements for subsequent calendar quarters) in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and to provide all opinion letters and other documents as shall be necessary to allow Fresh Farms to be acquired by LSFP in the Transaction pursuant to all applicable SEC and FASB rules and regulations, and to allow LSFP to timely file all necessary securities filings with the SEC (collectively, the “Audit”). If the results of the Audit are not acceptable to LSFP in its discretion, then the Transaction shall be abandoned as provided herein. Fruci’s fees and expenses for conducting the Audit shall be paid one-half (50%) by LSFP and one-half (50%) by Fresh Farms, regardless of whether the Transaction closes or is abandoned for any reason

Mutual “Due Diligence”.

Fresh Farms shall allow LSFP to conduct a confidential so-called “due diligence” investigation of Fresh Farms’ business, permits, leases, contracts, books and records, financials, historical operations, business practices, computer systems, prospects, legal, taxes, and other matters. If the results of such “due diligence” investigation are not acceptable to LSFP in its discretion, then the Transaction shall be abandoned as provided herein.

LSFP shall allow Fresh Farms to conduct a confidential so-called “due diligence” investigation of LSFP’s business, permits, leases, contracts, books and records, financials, historical operations, business practices, computer systems, prospects, legal, taxes, and other matters. If the results of such “due diligence” investigation are not acceptable to Fresh Farms in its discretion, then the Transaction shall be abandoned, as provided herein.

Closing Documentation. If the Audit and the “due diligence” investigation of Fresh Farms is acceptable to LSFP, and if the Audit and the “due diligence” investigation of LSFP is acceptable to Fresh Farms, then the Parties shall enter into a merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) containing representations, warranties, covenants, conditions, and indemnifications customary to transactions like the Transaction. The Closing shall be conditioned upon the execution and delivery by the Parties of mutually acceptable, legally binding, definitive Closing documentation (the “Definitive Documents”) including:

(a)The Merger Agreement 

(b)Devincentis Employment Agreement: A five-year “rolling” employment agreement between LSFP and Devincentis, for Devincentis to serve as Fresh Farms’ CEO, and to serve as a member of LSFP’s internal corporate steering committee called the Office of the President, with an annual base salary of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) and an annual bonus through the company-wide management bonus pool expected to be at least Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) subject to LSFP/Lifted Made/Savage/Fresh Farms meeting certain financial performance criteria (the “Devincentis Employment Agreement”);  

(c)Audino Employment Agreement: A five-year “rolling” employment agreement between LSFP and Audino, for Audino to serve as Fresh Farms’ Sales Manager, with an annual base salary of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) and an annual bonus through the company-wide management bonus pool expected to be at least Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) subject to LSFP/Lifted Made/Savage/Fresh Farms meeting certain financial performance criteria (the “Audino Employment Agreement”).  

(d)Town Employment Agreement: A five-year “rolling” employment agreement between LSFP and Town, for Town to serve as Fresh Farms’ Director of Sales, with an annual base salary of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) and an annual bonus through the company-wide management bonus pool expected to be at least Four Hundred Thousand  




Dollars ($400,000) subject to LSFP/Lifted Made/Savage/Fresh Farms meeting certain financial performance criteria (the “Town Employment Agreement”). 

(e)Petti Agreement: A five-year agreement between LSFP and Petti, for Petti to serve as a member of Fresh Farms’ Board of Directors and as a consultant to Fresh Farms, with a monthly directorship and consulting fee of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) (the “Petti Agreement”).  

(f)Amended Employment Agreements: Amendments to the employment agreements between LSFP and Warrender, GJacobs, WJacobs, Wheeler and Winter, respectively, on terms and conditions as are mutually acceptable to the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of LSFP, Warrender, GJacobs, WJacobs, Wheeler, Winters and Devincentis, to be effective upon the Closing.  

(g)Shareholders Agreement: A shareholders agreement (the “Shareholders Agreement”) among Devincentis, Audino, Town, Petti, Wheeler, Winters, Warrender, GJacobs and WJacobs (collectively the “Parties to the Shareholders Agreement”), which Shareholders Agreement shall include, among other things, the following agreements:  

(1)Devincentis, Audino, Town and Petti shall agree to support and vote in favor of only slates of nominees for the Boards of Directors of LSFP, Lifted Made, Savage and Fresh Farms who are mutually acceptable to the Parties to the Shareholders Agreement.  

(2)Devincentis, Audino, Town and Petti shall participate in all future LSFP bonus pools, and in all future LSFP stock option and warrant packages, approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of LSFP for the benefit of any of the Parties to the Shareholders Agreement.  

(3)Devincentis, Audino, Town and Petti shall agree to support and vote in favor of only future acquisitions and divestitures, capital raises, and other lawful corporate transactions from time to time, that are mutually acceptable to the Parties to the Shareholders Agreement; and  

(4)Devincentis, Audino, Town and Petti shall agree not to directly or indirectly sell or transfer any of their LSFP stock, options or warrants as part of an agreement, contract, plan or arrangement of any nature that is intended to result in a takeover or other change of control of LSFP, unless such agreement, contract, plan or arrangement is mutually acceptable to the Parties to the Shareholders Agreement and is approved by a majority of the Board of Directors of LSFP;  

(h)Working Capital/Liquidity: Evidence, satisfactory to LSFP in its discretion, that as of the Closing the aggregate value of Fresh Farms’ inventory, cash on hand, and accounts receivables exceed Fresh Farms’ accounts payable and other short-term liabilities by at least Two Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,200,000); and  

(i)Payoff or Termination of Certain Obligations: Evidence, satisfactory to LSFP in its discretion, that Fresh Farms has paid off or otherwise terminated all obligations: (i) payable by Fresh Farms to former or current shareholders, directors, officers or employees of those entities (ii) payable by Fresh Farms to any banks or other sources of debt, excepting only Fresh Farms’ PPP loan; or (iii) payable by Fresh Farms to Devincentis, Audino, Town, Petti, or their respective relatives, or to trusts or other entities of which they or any of their respective relatives are the beneficiaries or are otherwise affiliated. 

Capital Raise. The Closing shall be conditioned upon the completion by LSFP of equity and/or debt capital raise or raises (collectively, the “Capital Raise”) totaling at least Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000), on pricing and other terms and conditions acceptable to LSFP in its discretion. 

Tax Opinion. The Closing shall be conditioned upon the receipt by Fresh Farms, Devincentis, Audino, Town and Petti of a written opinion from Fresh Farms’ tax counsel that the Merger qualifies as a reorganization that is so-called “tax free” in regard to the Stock Consideration pursuant to the U.S. tax code and applicable Internal Revenue Service regulations promulgated thereunder (the “Tax Opinion”). 

Corporate Approvals. The Closing shall be conditioned upon approval of the Transaction by the Board of Directors of LSFP, and, if necessary, by the shareholders of LSFP. Fresh Farms, Devincentis, Audino, Town and Petti have all approved the Transaction, subject only to (a) approval of the Definitive Documents by Devincentis, Audino, Town, Petti, and Fresh Farms’ legal counsel, and (b) the receipt by Devincentis, Audino, Town and Petti of the Tax Opinion from Fresh Farms’ tax counsel. 

Securities Filings and Governmental Approvals. The Closing shall be conditioned upon the completion of all necessary corporate and securities filings and the obtaining of any necessary approvals from the SEC and FINRA. 




Pre-Closing Agreements and Covenants

Exclusivity. During the period between the signing of the LOI and the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement or the termination of the LOI, Fresh Farms, Lift CBD, Devincentis, Audino, Town and Petti shall not directly or indirectly enter into any discussion(s), negotiation(s), letter(s) of intent, merger(s), reorganization(s), stock sale(s), asset sale(s) (other than asset sales in the ordinary, normal, and customary course of those entities’ business), other transaction(s), loan agreement(s), financing agreement(s) or arrangement(s) of any type, other capital raise(s), or other contract(s) or arrangement(s) with any third party, or any other agreement(s), contract(s) or arrangement(s) outside the ordinary course of Fresh Farms’ business, that would or might delay or make more costly or difficult the Closing. The Merger Agreement shall include similar covenants regarding the period between signing the Merger Agreement and the Closing or termination of the Merger Agreement. 

Ordinary Course of Business. During the period between the signing of the LOI and the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement or the termination of the LOI, Devincentis, Audino, Town and Petti shall use commercially reasonable efforts to operate Fresh Farms and Lift CBD only in accordance with the ordinary, normal, and customary course thereof consistent with past practices. The Merger Agreement shall include similar covenants regarding the period between signing the Merger Agreement and the Closing or termination of the Merger Agreement. 

Acquisitions. During the period between the signing of the LOI and the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement or the termination of the LOI, Wheeler, Winters, Warrender, GJacobs and WJacobs shall fully consult with Devincentis, Audino, Town and Petti before LSFP enters into any letters of intent or definitive agreements regarding mergers and acquisitions, excepting only the acquisition of Savage and related entities. The Merger Agreement shall include similar covenants regarding the period between signing the Merger Agreement and the Closing or termination of the Merger Agreement. 

Commercially Reasonable Efforts. The Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Closing to occur as soon as practicable, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions described above. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Devincentis, Audino, Town and Petti expressly agree and covenant to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause Fresh Farms to fully cooperate with the Closing of the Transaction. 

Post-Closing Agreements and Covenants

Operation of Fresh Farms. Fresh Farms shall operate as wholly-owned subsidiaries of LSFP under the Fresh Farms name and using Fresh Farms’ brand names (including but not limited to Fruitia, Happi and Jus) and websites (including but not limited to www.FreshFarmsEliquid.com and www.HappiHemp.com), led by Devincentis as Fresh Farms’ CEO. 

Operation of LSFP. Devincentis shall serve on LSFP’s internal Office of the President, which shall conceptualize and articulate LSPF’s go-forward operational, sales, distribution, advertising, organic growth and acquisitions strategies and initiatives that will be presented to LSFP's CEO and Board of Directors for approval. 

Termination of the LOI

Events of Termination. The LOI shall terminate, without any payment by or penalty due from any party, upon execution of the Merger Agreement or if: 

(a) The Audit shall not have been completed, or the results of the Audit shall have not been accepted by LSFP, by an outside date of May 25, 2022. 

(b) LSFP has not closed the Capital Raise by an outside date of May 25, 2022. 

(c) The Merger Agreement has not been signed by May 25, 2022 (the Merger Agreement, if executed, shall include an outside closing date of May 25, 2022, or such other date as mutually agreed by the parties). 

(d) LSFP shall have delivered written notice to Fresh Farms that LSFP is abandoning the Transaction due to a determination that the results of the “due diligence” investigation of Fresh Farms are not acceptable to LSFP. 

(e) Fresh Farms shall have delivered written notice to LSFP that Fresh Farms is abandoning the Transaction due to a determination that the results of the “due diligence” investigation of LSFP are not acceptable to Fresh Farms; or 

(f) Any material provisions of the LOI shall be adjudged by a court or the SEC to be invalid or unenforceable, and thereafter the Parties to the LOI are unable to mutually agree upon how to proceed forward with the Transaction as impacted by such court or SEC action. 




Expenses

Except as expressly set forth in the LOI, each of the Parties shall bear its or his own fees and expenses in connection with the proposed Transaction. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each of the Parties to the LOI shall be solely responsible for the fees and expenses owed by it or him to any lawyers, accountants, financial advisors, investment bankers, brokers or finders employed by such party. 

Source of Funds for the Proposed Fresh Farms Transaction

We anticipate that the source of the cash portion of the acquisition consideration paid for Fresh Farms would be proceeds from contemplated future debt and/or equity capital raises by LFTD Partners Inc., and potentially some cash generated by the operations of Lifted. Fees and expenses in connection with the Transaction would be paid using cash on hand and/or from proceeds of the contemplated future debt and/or equity capital raises.

Acquisition of 100% of Warrender Enterprise Inc. d/b/a Lifted Made (formerly d/b/a Lifted Liquids)

 

On February 24, 2020, we closed on the acquisition of 100%acquired Lifted as a wholly-owned subsidiary for cash and stock paid to Lifted’s then owner NWarrender. The $7,500,000 money component of the ownership of hemp-derived cannabinoid-infused products maker Warrender Enterprise Inc. d/b/a Lifted Made (formerly d/b/a Lifted Liquids), now in Kenosha, Wisconsin (the “Merger”), forpurchase consideration of (1) $3,750,000 in cash, (2) $3,750,000was paid to NWarrender in the form of $3,750,000 in cash at closing and a secured$3,750,000 promissory note (3) 3,900,455 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company (the "Stock Consideration"), (4) 645,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company that constitute deferred contingent compensation to be issued and delivered to certain persons specified by Nicholas S. Warrender in a schedule delivered by Nicholas S. Warrender to the Companyaccrued interest at the closingrate of the Merger (the "Deferred Contingent Stock"), and (5) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,820,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $5.002% per share that will be issued and delivered to certain persons specified by Nicholas S. Warrender in a schedule delivered by Nicholas S. Warrender to the Company at the closing of the Merger (the "Warrants"annum (“$3.75M Note”).

 

F-5

Pursuant to the Merger, Lifted Liquids, Inc. d/b/a Lifted Made, an Illinois corporation ("Lifted" or "Lifted Made"), is now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours, led by Nicholas S. Warrender as Lifted's CEO and also as our Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer.

Nicholas S. Warrender shall, subject to certain conditions, enjoy so-called “piggyback registration rights” and "demand registration rights" in regard to the Stock Consideration, pursuant to a Registration Rights Agreement.

Ownership of 4.99% of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits

On April 30, 2019, we closed on the acquisition of 4.99% of the common stock of each of CBD-infused beverages maker Ablis, and of distilled spirits manufacturers Bendistillery and Bend Spirits, all of Bend, Oregon.

Creation of Joint Ventures

On October 16, 2020, Lifted Made entered into a 50-50 joint venture with SMPLSTC called SmplyLifted LLC.

On April 22, 2021, Lifted Made entered into a 50-50 joint venture with Savage Enterprises called LftdXSvg LLC, which was dissolved before conducting any business.

Corporate Information

LFTD Partners Inc. is a Nevada corporation incorporated on January 2, 1986 that is focused upon acquiring rapidly growing companies that manufacture and sell branded products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids (e.g. delta-8-THC, delta-9-THC, delta-10-THC, THCV, THCO, CBDA, CBC, CBG, CBN, CBD), e-liquid, disposable nicotine vapes, kratom and kava products.

Our principal headquarters are located at 4227 Habana Ave., Jacksonville, Florida 32217. Our telephone number is (847) 915-2446. Our corporate website address is www.LFTDPartners.com. The information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this report on Form 10-Q, and you should not consider any information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website as part of this Form 10-Q or in deciding whether to purchase or sell our securities.

We, or our target acquisitions, have proprietary rights to a number of trademarks, service marks and trade names used in this Form 10-Q which are, or may become, important to our business. Solely for convenience, the trademarks, service marks and trade names in this Form 10-Q are referred to without the ® and TM symbols, but such references should not be construed as any indicator that their respective owners will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, their rights thereto. All other trademarks, trade names and service marks appearing in this Form 10-Q are the property of their respective owners.




The Lifted Made Business

Prior to acquiring 100% of Lifted on February 24, 2020, we did not own 100% of any other operating company, so the Lifted Merger was highly significant to our Company.

History

Lifted was originally incorporated in the state of Wisconsin on September 19, 2014. Lifted was created with a passion to build a culture-based organization focused upon quality products and a healthier lifestyle.

Products

Under its flagship, award-winning brand Urb Finest Flowers, Lifted manufactures and sells products made with hemp and hemp-derived cannabinoids including delta-8-THC, delta-9-THC, delta-10-THC, THCO, CBD, CBG, CBN, and other emerging cannabinoids. Lifted also manufactures and sells similar products to private label clients.

Officers and Employees

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The executives of Lifted have backgrounds in the vaping industry, sales, graphic design, distribution, marketing, accounting, and supply chain management, skills that have helped Lifted distinguish itself from the competition. Prior to and following the worst months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lifted team has occasionally attended trade shows throughout the USA to promote Lifted’s products. In recent months, Lifted has begun attending more hemp industry trade shows throughout the USA. The Company holds an option to purchase Nicholas S. Warrender's interests in certain vape shops which are partly owned by in Wisconsin and Illinois, for a nominal price.

Lifted currently has approximately 80 full time and part time employees and independent contractors who are engaged in product formulation, design and branding, website development, private label client management, sales, strategy, distribution, supply chain management, new business development, warehouse management and order fulfillment, operations management, accounting, new product development, trade shows and evaluation of potential acquisitions and joint ventures. Most of Lifted’s employees are based in Kenosha, WI, and the rest are located in Florida, Louisiana and California. Lifted’s independent contractors are located in California, Colorado and Florida. 

Description of Property

LFTD Partners Inc.’s CEO Gerard M. Jacobs and its President and CFO William C. Jacobs live in Florida, and LFTD Partners Inc.’s COO Nicholas S. Warrender lives in Wisconsin. The Company currently does not have a dedicated corporate office for LFTD Partners Inc. other than in the home office spaces provided by the Company’s CEO and President in Florida. The future location of LFTD Partners Inc.’s corporate office will depend upon a number of factors including where our CEO is living at the time.

Lifted does not own any physical properties.

Lease of Building Located at 5511 95th Ave, Kenosha, Wisconsin

On December 18, 2020, Lifted as tenantentered into a Lease Agreement (the “Lease) with 95th Holdings, LLC (“Landlord”) for office, laboratory and warehouse space in a building located at 5511 95th Avenue, in the City of Kenosha, State of Wisconsin (the “Premises”). The lease commencement date$3.75M Note was January 1, 2021, and lease termination date is January 1, 2026. 

Lifted constructed improvements including a clean room, and gradually moved into the Kenosha Premises over the course of the first quarter of 2021.

Under the terms of the “triple-net” Lease, starting on January 1, 2021, Lifted leased approximately 11,238 square feet at the Premises at $6.13 per square foot per year in base rent ($68,888.94 in 2021), which is subject to a 2% increase in base rent each year, plus certain operating expenses and taxes. The Lease will continue until midnight on the fifthanniversary date of the commencement date of the Lease. Lifted shall have the right to extend the original five year term of the Lease for one extension period of two years, commencing upon the expiration of the original term.  Lifted and Landlord are required to execute an “Amendment of Extension” prior to six months before the expiration of the original term.

Under the terms of the lease, the tenant, Lifted, has the option to purchase the property at any time prior to December 31, 2025, and in any event, Lifted is obligated to purchase the property on or before that date. Pursuant to the Lease, in all cases Lifted’s purchase price for the Premises shall be in an amount equal to the greater of: (1) the fair market value of the Premises at the time Lifted purchases the Premises; or (2) any remaining principal balance of any purchase-money mortgage for the Premises existing




at the time of the closing of Lifted’s purchase, plus the corresponding amount identified in the Additional Purchase Price Schedule attached as Exhibit B to the Lease, which is an additional amount ranging between $300,000 and $375,000 based on the number of years that have passed between the commencement of the Lease and the purchase of the Premises by Lifted.

Landlord is an entity owned by Nicholas S. Warrender, the Company’s Vice Chairman and COO, the CEO of Lifted, and the largest stockholder of the Company as beneficial owner of 3,900,455 common stock shares. Due to the potential conflict of interest, the terms and conditions of the Lease were negotiated on behalf of Lifted by Vincent J. Mesolella, the Lead Outside Director of the Company. Landlord and Lifted were represented by their own independent legal counsel in connection with the Lease. Under the terms of the Lease, Nicholas S. Warrender is able to benefit through his entity 95th Holdings, LLC by receiving rent and by eventually selling the Premises to Lifted.

Lease of Space in Zion, Illinois

From June 1, 2018 through June 1, 2021, Lifted rented 3,300 square feet of space located in Zion, Illinois, for manufacturing, warehousing and office space. Since June 1, 2021, Lifted has been leasing such space on a month-to-month basis. From May 2020 until April 1, 2021, Lifted also temporarily used additional space located adjacent to its rented space in Zion, Illinois, and made payments in lieu of rent therefor.

Lease of Space Located at 8920 58th Place, Suite 850, Kenosha, Wisconsin

On September 23, 2021, Lifted Made entered into a Lease Agreement (the “58th Lease”) with TI Investors of Kenosha LLC, (the “Landlord”) for office and warehouse space (the “58th Leased Premises”) located at 8920 58th Place, Suite 850, Kenosha, WI 53144 (the “Property”). The 58th Leased Premises serve as sales offices and raw materials storage for Lifted Made.

The term of the 58th Lease commenced on October 1, 2021 (the “Commencement Date”). The initial term of the Lease will extend approximately three years from the Commencement Date, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the 58th Lease. While extensions are not prohibited, Lifted Made does not have the right to unilaterally elect to extend the term of the 58th Lease for an additional term.

Under the terms of the 58th Lease, Lifted Made will lease approximately 5,000 square feet at the Property and pay a base square foot charge of $5.75 per square foot per annum, with a 3% increase in rent each year during the term. Lifted Made will also be responsible for paying its proportionate share of real estate taxes and other operating costs.

Rent Schedule

Date

Base Monthly Rent

10/01/2021 – 09/30/2022

$2,395.84

10/01/2022 – 09/30/2023

$2,467.72

10/01/2023 – 09/30/2024

$2,541.75

Third Party Facilities

From time to time, the Company maintains inventory at third party facilities around the United States.

SmplyLifted LLC

Lifted owns 50% of SmplyLifted LLC (“SmplyLifted”). The other 50% of SmplyLifted is owned by SMPLSTC LLC and its principals, who are located in Costa Mesa, California. SmplyLifted conducts its business at Lifted’s and SMPLSTC LLC’s offices, currently without any rent or other charges being payable by SmplyLifted. On a quarterly basis, SmplyLifted LLC reimburses Lifted for William C. Jacobs’ time as the Chief Financial Officer at William C. Jacobs’ hourly rate.

Sources of Supply

Lifted sources certain raw goods and products from independent suppliers. Lifted’s hemp and hemp-derived raw materials are third-party lab tested. In the past, Lifted also sourced gel and liquid sanitizer from various third parties.

Lifted acquires its disposable vape pens and cartridges from third party manufacturers and, in its clean room, adds Lifted’s proprietary vape solutions into the disposable vape pens and vape cartridges.

Lifted also acquires a variety of vape pens and cartridges, bottles, containers, boxes, labels, packaging and other items from third party manufacturers.




Lifted currently believes that it would be able to find replacement manufacturers with minimal negative impact on its business. However, Lifted's vape pens and cartridges are sourced exclusively from China, and much of Lifted's boxes, packaging and other items are sourced from China. COVID-19, Chinese holidays, backups at U.S. ports, and tariffs imposed on products sourced from China could make it difficult or impossible to source these products cost effectively, or at all, from China. COVID-19, Chinese holidays, backups at U.S. ports, and/or tariffs could make it difficult or impossible for Lifted to manufacture needed quantities of its products, if at all, and could drastically increase Lifted's product costs, all of which could have a serious detrimental impact on Lifted’s sales and profit margins.

SmplyLifted sources its inventory, packaging and marketing materials from independent suppliers.

Products

Lifted’s focus is manufacturing, sales and distribution of effective, quality products formulated in a clean room. In the past, Lifted has re-bottled and re-sold gel and liquid hand sanitizer. Such re-sales of hand sanitizer are unlikely to continue in the future. Lifted sources hemp-derived cannabinoids and other ingredients and products from many different suppliers. The ingredients are then incorporated into proprietary formulations in house.

Lifted sells an assortment of products such as vapes, dabs, cartridges and other products containing hemp-derived delta-8-THC, delta-9-THC, delta-10-THC, THCO, THCV, CBD and other cannabinoids, and synthetic nicotine. Please visit www.LiftedMade.com to see all of the products that Lifted Made has available for purchase.

Third party manufacturers make cannabinoid-infused edibles, dabs, saucy dmnds, bath bombs and lotion for Lifted in accordance with Lifted's specifications.

Lifted owns 50% of SmplyLifted LLC, which sells tobacco-free nicotine pouches under the brand name FR3SH (www.GETFR3SH.com).

Product Risks

Some of Lifted's and SmplyLifted’s products currently contain hemp-derived delta-8-THC, delta-9-THC, delta-10-THC, THCO, THCV, CBD and other cannabinoids, and synthetic nicotine. There is a risk that Lifted could be targeted by regulators or consumers with claims that its products are illegal and/or unsafe.

The market for cannabinoid-infused vapes and cartridges is currently subjected to prohibitions of certain products in certain jurisdictions in response to deaths and illnesses that have occurred and that are apparently associated with vaping. In addition, certain jurisdictions have prohibited the sale of smokable hemp and hemp-derived products, and delta-8-THC. These various prohibitions and regulations may have a material adverse effect on Lifted's financial condition, operating results, liquidity, cash flow and operational performance.

Intellectual Property

Lifted maintains proprietary formulations, other trade secrets, and a custom mold for its disposable vape. However, Lifted owns no registered patents and has no patent applications pending.

R&D expenditures

Lifted's research and development expenses consist primarily of compensation and related costs for personnel responsible for the research and development of new and existing products. Lifted spent less than $10,000 on research and development efforts over the past three years. Research and development costs are expensed as they are incurred.

Marketing

Lifted markets itself by networking throughout the industry through word of mouth, its website, and by attending trade shows. During 2020, Lifted also began public relations and search engine optimization efforts. There can be no guarantee or assurance that these efforts will be successful or result in any additional sales or profits for Lifted.

SmplyLifted markets itself by networking throughout the industry through word of mouth, its website and by attending trade shows.




Distribution

Lifted’s and SmplyLifted’s distribution is done internally and through third party distributors who distribute throughout the U.S. Lifted, SmplyLifted and these distributors distribute Lifted’s and SmplyLifted’s products to vape and smoke shops, convenience stores, grocery stores, gyms, natural food stores, wellness stores, and other locations. Lifted and SmplyLifted believe but cannot guarantee that in the event that they lost their relationship with one or more of their current distributors, that other replacement distributors could be found without significant disruption to Lifted’s and SmplyLifted’s business. However, the COVID-19 pandemic seriously disrupted Lifted’s distribution channels, although such disruption has begun to decrease.

Online Sales of Lifted Made Products

Lifted sells its Urb Finest Flowers brand of products and its private label clients’ products online primarily through www.LiftedMade.com.

Commissions on Sales

Lifted has agreed to pay 7% commissions on certain sales to certain individuals, some of whom are affiliated with the Company and some of whom are relatives of affiliates of the company.

Creation of SmplyLifted LLC

LFTD Partners Inc., Lifted Made and privately-held SMPLSTC, Costa Mesa, CA (www.SMPLSTCBD.com) have partnered to create an equally-owned new entity called SmplyLifted LLC, which has begun selling non-tobacco nicotine pouches in four flavors and four and six mg. nicotine strengths under the brand name FR3SH (www.GETFR3SH.com). The nicotine pouches are sold in plastic canisters containing 20 pouches. Lifted Made, SMPLSTC, and three individuals have a 50%, 20%, 10%, 10%, and 10% membership interest in SmplyLifted LLC, respectively.

Sales of SmplyLifted LLC Products

SmplyLifted LLC has sold its brand of nicotine pouches, FR3SH, to wholesalers and distributors. SmplyLifted LLC has also sold its nicotine pouches direct-to-consumer online through www.GETFR3SH.com. SmplyLifted LLC is attempting to migrate its sales to a master distributor that may have greater distribution capabilities than SmplyLifted LLC has been able to achieve by itself.

Costs and effects of compliance with environmental laws

To Lifted’s knowledge, Lifted does not currently use or generate any hazardous materials in its operations.

OLCC Review of New Directors of the Company

Due to our minority ownership interest in Bendistillery and Bend Spirits, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission ("OLCC") has jurisdiction over our directors, officers and significant shareholders. If the OLCC were to refuse to approve any of our directors, officers or significant shareholders, it could disrupt our management and corporate governance, which could materially adversely affect our Company and the trading price of our common stock.

Description of Certain Key Provisions of the Transaction Documents Relating to the Lifted Merger Agreement

Registration Rights Agreement

In connection with the Merger, the Company signed a Registration Rights Agreement granting Nicholas S. Warrender, or his assigns, “piggyback” and “demand” registration rights in regard to any and all Company registration statements filed with the SEC on or prior to a termination date set out in the agreement, in order to permit the registration of all 3,900,455 shares of Common Stock issued to Mr. Warrender as Stock Consideration in the Merger ("Registrable Shares"). The Registration Rights Agreement can be summarized as follows:

Subject to certain limitations, Mr. Warrender, or his assigns, may demand registration of all or any portion of the Registrable Shares at any time beginning on the 120th day following the closing of the Merger Agreement. The Company must then file a registration statement within ten days. The Company may postpone for up to 180 days the filing or effectiveness of a registration statement for a demand registration if the board of directors determines in its reasonable good faith judgment that such demand registration would (i) materially interfere with a significant acquisition, corporate organization, financing, securities offering or other similar transaction involving the Company; (ii) require premature disclosure of material information that the Company has a bona fide business purpose for preserving as confidential; or (iii) render the Company unable to comply with requirements under




the Securities Act or Exchange Act. The Company may delay a demand registration hereunder only once in any period of 12 consecutive months.

No demand registration shall be required where in the judgment of the Company, its legal counsel, and/or SEC guidance and comments the registration would be deemed a primary offering pursuant to Securities Act Rule 415, which is interpreted by the SEC staff to prohibit registrations of stock for resale where the seller is deemed to be engaged in a primary offering of behalf of the issuer. The registration rights agreement shall terminate when no Registrable Shares remain outstanding.

Secured Promissory Note

At the closing of the Merger, the Company executed a secured promissory note of $3,750,000 payable to Nicholas S. Warrender (the “Promissory Note”) which can be summarized as follows:

Interest on the Promissory Note shall be 2% per year. The maturity date of the Promissory Note is the earlier of (a) the date which is 30 days after the last day of the calendar quarter during which Lifted's aggregate EBITDA (aggregate earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ) since the Closing Date of the Merger exceeds $7.5 million, or (b) the date which is the fifth anniversary of the closing date of the Merger.

The Promissory Note shall have mandatory prepayments, subject to certain limitations, within five business days following the closing of any equity or debt capital raise by the Company or Lifted following the date of the Merger Agreement wherein Mr. Warrender is entitled to be paid at least 50% of the net proceeds of such capital raise toward a prepayment of the principal and accrued interest on the Promissory Note, excluding only the capital raise for the potential Wisconsin Acquisitions referred to in Section 5.23(a) of the Merger Agreement. See “Obligation to Pursue Two Opportunities” below. Lifted did not use any of the loan or grant money that Lifted has received from the SBA to make any payments on the Promissory Note payable jointly by the Company and Lifted to Nicholas S. Warrender.

The Promissory Note is secured by (a) a first lien security interest in all of the assets of the Company and Lifted; and (b) a pledge of: (i) all of the capital stock of Lifted; (ii) all of the common stock of Bendistillery, Bend Spirits and Ablis that is owned by the Company; and (iii) all of the capital stock of any other entity owned by the Company, Lifted or any of their subsidiaries, pursuant to a Collateral Stock Pledge Agreement between Mr. Warrender,NWarrender, as Secured Party, and the Company and Lifted, as Pledgors.

 

Stockholders AgreementOn December 30, 2021, the Company repaid all principal and interest due under the $3.75M Note.

 

At the closingNWarrender kept $1,000,000 of the Merger Agreement, our COO Nicholas S. Warrender, our CEO Gerard M. Jacobs, and our President and CFO William C. "Jake" Jacobs entered into a Stockholders Agreement which can be summarized as follows: each of them will vote all shares of our common stock now or hereafter owned or controlled by him as unanimously agreed upon by all three of them, including as to the following matters: election, removal and filling vacancies on our board of directors; our charter and bylaws; employment agreements, consulting agreements, fee agreements, base salaries, bonuses, management bonus pools amounts and calculations, management bonus pool allocations and payments, future stock options or warrants issuances, and any other direct or indirect compensation or benefits of any nature whatsoever; acquisitions; divestitures; and capital raises.

Executive Employment Agreements

At the closingrepayment of the Merger,$3.75M Note, plus accrued interest, and on January 3, 2022, reloaned $2,750,000 to LIFD and Lifted (collectively “Payors”) at the Company entered into employment agreements with Nicholas S. Warrender to serve as Co-Founder, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and as Chief Executive Officer of Lifted, with Gerard M. Jacobs, J.D., to serve as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of the Company, and with William C. "Jake" Jacobs, CPA to serve as President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company (collectively the “Executive Employment Agreements”), which can be summarized as follows:

Each of the Executive Employment Agreements is a "rolling" five year employment agreement wherein the executive's employment is effective and shall continue until the fifth anniversary of the commencement of such Executive Employment Agreement, unless terminated. Each of the Executive Employment Agreements shall be deemed to be automatically extended, upon the same terms and conditions, for additional periods of one year (extending the term of such Executive Employment Agreement to five years after each such extension date), unless either party provides written notice of such party’s intention not to extend the term of such Executive Employment Agreement at least 90 days’ prior to the applicable extension date.

During the employment term, each executive shall devote substantially all of his business time and attention to the performance of his duties under his Executive Employment Agreement and shall not engage in any other business, profession or occupation for compensation or otherwise which would conflict or interfere with the performance of such services either directly or indirectly without the prior written consent of the board of directors of the Company; provided, that such executive shall be permitted to continue to participate as an officer of any corporation that owns real estate as of the date of his Executive Employment Agreement with the Company and that is owned by a family trust of which such executive is a grantor or beneficiary, and




provided further that such executive, with the prior written consent of the board of directors of the Company shall be permitted to act as a director, trustee, committee member or principal of any type of business, civic or charitable organization and to purchase or own less than 5% of the publicly traded securities of any corporation provided, however, that such ownership represents a passive investment and that such executive is not a controlling person of, or a member of a group that controls, such corporation, and that such activities do not interfere with the performance of such executive's duties and responsibilities to the Company.

The annual rate of each executive's base salary under his Executive Employment Agreement is $100,000.

Each executive shall participate in the Company’s annual company-wide management bonus pool, which can be generally described as a cash set-aside for management bonuses of an amount equal to 33% of the amount (if any) by which the Company's actual annual consolidated EBITDA exceeds an annual consolidated EBITDA target amount that is mutually agreed upon between the Chairman of the Compensation Committee of the board of directors, on the one hand, and Nicholas S. Warrender, Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs, on the other hand, with the allocation of such management bonus pool to be determined by unanimous written agreement of such three executives.

2.5% (the “$2.75M Note”). The Company will provide to each executive an employee benefits package including fully paid Blue Cross/Blue Shield or equivalent family health, vision and dental insurance. The Company will also provide to each executive prompt reimbursement for all documented business-related expenses paid or incurred by such executive in connection with LFTD Partners, including but not limited to airfare, rail, taxi, rental cars, parking, tolls, gasoline for business trips, meals, entertainment, hotel, office supplies, mobile phone, internet, hotspot, and postage expenses.

Each executive's employment may be terminated by either the Company or such executive at any time and for any reason, provided that any termination of such executive's employment by the Company without cause will trigger significant payment obligations by the Company to such executive.

Impact of the Merger on Gerard M. Jacobs' and William C. "Jake" Jacobs' Compensation Agreement

The Company entered into a Compensation Agreement dated as of June 19, 2019, with our CEO Gerard M. Jacobs and our President and CFO William C. "Jake" Jacobs. The material terms of the Compensation Agreement, as amended on December 1, 2020, can be summarized as follows:

(1) Starting during June 2019 until the closing of the Lifted Merger on February 24, 2020, we paid Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs consulting fees of $7,500 and $5,000 per month, respectively. Upon the closing of the Lifted Merger, we entered into Executive Employment Agreements with Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs as described in the section above entitled "Executive Employment Agreements";

(2) The closing of the Lifted Merger triggered obligations of the Company to pay cash bonuses to the Company's CEO Gerard M. Jacobs and the to the Company's President and CFO William C. "Jake" Jacobs of $250,000 and $100,000, respectively, of which only $50,000 has been paid to date to Gerard M. Jacobs, and which are accruing 2% annual interest on and after January 1, 2021, and of which bonuses $8,438.50 of the bonuses currently due and payable by the Company to Gerard M. Jacobs were allocated and applied to pay for the aggregate cost of purchasing and exercising certain warrants on August 30, 2021 (see section below titled “Exercise of Warrants by Gerard M. Jacobs”);

(3) Upon demand by Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. Jacobs on or after January 1, 2021, or the first date when we have raised a total of at least $15 million after January 1, 2019, we will pay Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs cash bonuses of $250,000 and $100,000, respectively, plus 2% annual interest accruing on and after January 1, 2021;

(4) Upon the earlier of December 1, 2021, or the first date when we have raised a total of at least $25 million after January 1, 2019, we will pay Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs cash bonuses of $250,000 and $100,000, respectively;

(5) The terms of Gerard M. Jacobs' stock options granted by us to purchase shares of common stock of LFTD Partners Inc. which were set to expire (unless previously exercised) during November 2020 or during September 2021, respectively, have been extended so that all of such stock options may be exercised by Gerard M. Jacobs at any time on or before December 31, 2024;

(6) We granted to Gerard M. Jacobs and to William C. "Jake" Jacobs so-called "tag along" registration rights for all of our shares owned by Gerard M. Jacobs, by William C. "Jake" Jacobs, or by any of their respective affiliates, and for all of our shares issuable to Gerard M. Jacobs, to William C. "Jake" Jacobs, or to any of their respective affiliates upon the exercise of his or their options or warrants to purchase shares of common stock of LFTD Partners Inc.; and

(7) We issued to Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs five-year warrants containing a "cashless exercise" feature giving Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs (or his designee(s)) the right to purchase 250,000 and 225,000 shares, respectively, of common stock of LFTD Partners Inc. exercisable at $5.00 per share.




Obligation to Pursue Two Acquisitions in Wisconsin

The Merger Agreement imposes a legally binding obligation upon us to use good faith efforts to acquire two companies located in Wisconsin. These two companies are completely unrelated to, and are not affiliated in any way with, Nicholas S. Warrender. Since the Merger Agreement was entered into, we and Nicholas S. Warrender have mutually agreed to abandon all efforts to acquire the two companies located in Wisconsin, and no further time, efforts, or expense are being incurred in relation to these two companies located in Wisconsin.

Obligation to Pursue a Hemp Processing System Deal

The Merger Agreement imposes a legally binding obligation upon us to use good faith efforts to pursue an opportunity in the cannabinoid industry. Nicholas S. Warrender's father, Board member Robert T. Warrender II, has introduced us to a potential business opportunity to process CBD from hemp using a system that is currently undergoing proof of concept operational testing and that incorporates particular filtration and pump equipment and technology identified by Robert T. Warrender II.  Robert T. Warrender II believes that this advanced hemp processing system has the potential to allow significantly higher throughput, and lower per unit costs of production. We have agreed to analyze the results of the proof of concept's construction, operating costs, and operating results. If such analysis is favorable and is approved by our Board in its discretion, then we will use good faith efforts to attempt to proceed forward, in a joint venture or other arrangement involving Robert T. Warrender II, with a project(s) consisting of one or more of such hemp processing systems, subject to various conditions including a capital raise associated therewith, and any equity compensation received by Robert T. Warrender II from the financing, construction, operation, leasing and/or sale of such project(s) shall be structured in the form of shares of common stock of LFTD Partners Inc. valued at the then-current trading price per share of common stock of LFTD Partners Inc. but in no event at higher than $5.00 per share of common stock of LFTD Partners Inc.

Since the Company’s acquisition of Lifted Made in February 2020, there have been no material discussions among the Company, Lifted Made, and Robert T. Warrender II regarding the development or financing of any hemp processing system and to date no such project has proceeded forward. If the project proceeds, and there is no assurance that it will proceed, a company owned by Robert T. Warrender II could potentially supply certain pumps and other equipment for that project.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Currently, the Company’s only wholly-owned subsidiary, Lifted Made, is generating enough free cash flow to allow the Company and Lifted Made to fund their operations at their current levels and to grow Lifted Made’s business in a conservative, capital-constrained fashion. However, no guarantee or assurance can be given that Lifted Made’s current level of free cash flow will continue in the future, especially in light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, and U.S. federal, state and local laws, regulations and executive orders that are associated with the pandemic or that otherwise negatively impact the sales of hemp-derived products and nicotine products.

The Company and Lifted Made have aspirations to grow significantly faster than at their current levels, both organically and via acquisitions. But, to do so would require the Company to raise many millions of dollars of additional capital.

The $3,750,000 note$2.75M Note payable jointly by the Company and Lifted Made to Nicholas S. Warrender (the “Note”) isNWarrender was secured by a perfected first lien security interest (the “Security Interest”) that encumbers all of the assets of the Company and Lifted Made.

Lifted. The existence of the Note and the Security Interest make it extremely difficult for the Company and Lifted Made to raise capital via borrowing, since few if any potential lenders are interested in making loans to the Company and/or to Lifted Made that would be unsecured or that would be secured by a second lien that is subordinate to the Note and the Security Interest, except perhaps on terms that would be extremely expensive or otherwise unattractive to the Company.

And currently, management of the Company is reluctant to raise capital by selling equity securities of the Company (common stock and/or convertible preferred stock) at a significant discount to the current trading price of the Company’s common stock.

Even if the Company is able to raise additional capital via borrowing or the sale of equity securities of the Company: (1) the Company is contractually obligated to allocate and apply 50% of all such additional capital toward a partial or full repayment of the Note; and (2) the Company is currentlywas obligated to pay a total of $291,562 in management bonuses to Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. Jacobs, and there will also be a total of an additional $350,000 in management bonuses payable to Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. Jacobs upon demand by them anytime on or after January 1, 2021. Additional capital raised byoff the Company that is used to pay down the Note or that is used to pay accrued management bonuses to Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. Jacobs is collectively referred to as the “Allocated Capital”.




If, notwithstanding these impediments, the Company and/or Lifted Made is able to raise debt or equity capital that is in addition to the Allocated Capital (the “Growth Capital”), then the Growth Capital would likely be used first to assist Lifted Made’s organic growth. Lifted Made could expend $1,000,000 or moreprincipal of the Growth Capital$2.75M Note in five semi-annual payments to purchase additional raw materialsNWarrender of $458,333 and inventory,a sixth and final semi-annual payment to hire more sales people and production staff.NWarrender of $458,335, in each case plus accrued interest, starting on June 30, 2022.

 

Any additional Growth Capital available would likely be used in connection with potential acquisitions. Consummating the proposed acquisitions of Savage Enterprises and related companies will require additional Growth Capital of at least $17,840,000, and consummating the proposed acquisition of Fresh Farms E-Liquid, LLC will require additional Growth Capital of at least $14,166,666. It is unclear how much additional Growth Capital would be needed to fund additional future acquisitions. While the Company would prefer to engage in 100% stock-for-stock acquisitions, potential acquisition candidates frequently prefer that a significant portionOn June 7, 2022, LFTD Partners prepaid $916,666 of the acquisition consideration be in cash. Also, the process of conducting a due diligence investigation and audit of potential acquisition candidates can be very expensive and requires cash. Also, some potential acquisitions may only make sense if the Company is in a position to inject cash into the potential acquisition candidates simultaneously with the closingprincipal of the acquisitions, in order to pay off$2.75M Note, and $29,384 of related accrued liabilities or to provide needed growth capital.

There is no assuranceinterest through that the Company and Lifted Made will be able to obtain the additional Growth Capital needed to accelerate our growth beyond current levels. Our ability to obtain Growth Capital will dependdate, which left $1,833,334 remaining principal on the level of pandemic-related stress on Lifted Made’s distributors and customers, governmental prohibitions and regulations of hemp-derived cannabinoids such as delta-8-THC, delta-10-THC, investor demand, our performance and reputation, the price of the Company’s common stock, and other factors beyond our control.

Our inability to raise additional Growth Capital could result in the delay or indefinite postponement of our growth objectives, including but not limited to$2.75M Note. On July 5, 2022, we entered into an inability to consummate the proposed acquisitions of Savage Enterprises and related companies, and the acquisition of Fresh Farms E-Liquid, LLC.

There can be no assurance or guarantee that any additional Growth Capital will be available on acceptable terms and conditions, if at all. The lack of availability of additional Growth Capital could have a material adverse effect on our Company and the trading price of our common stock.

The Market

Delta-8-THC, delta-9-THC, delta-10-THC, THCO, THCV, CBD, CBG, CBN and other cannabinoids can be derived from hemp. On December 20, 2018, President Donald J. Trump signed the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, which is more commonly known as the “2018 Farm Bill”. The 2018 Farm Bill legalizes hemp cultivation and declassifies hemp as a Schedule I controlled substance. The US Food and Drug Administrationagreement (“FDA”Acceleration Agreement”) has stated that although hemp is no longer an illegal substance under federal law, the FDA continues to regulate cannabis products under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (“FD&C Act”) and Section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. In addition, several states have enacted laws and regulations that negatively impact the sale of hemp and hemp-derived products, especially hemp-derived products containing delta-8-THC.

Lifted’s product sales of hemp-derived products are typically made through distributors, with a limited but growing number of sales online or direct to retail outlets. Lifted’s product sales of synthetic nicotine products are made through distributors.

While Lifted is optimistic regarding the future of its business selling hemp-derived products, the manufacture and sale of Canna-Infused Products involve significant risks that have the potential to bankrupt Lifted and the Company.

Government Laws and Regulations

Lifted primarily sells hemp-derived products, including products containing delta-8-THC, delta-9-THC, delta-10-THC, THCO, THCV, CBD, CBG, CBN and other cannabinoids, and products that contain nicotine. Lifted’s sales are typically made through distributors, with a limited but growing number of sales online or direct to retail outlets. Lifted is attempting to only conduct business related to manufacturing and commercializing hemp-derived products to the extent permitted in jurisdictions where it may operate.

While Lifted is optimistic regarding the future of its business selling hemp-derived products and products that contain nicotine, the manufacture and sale of hemp-derived products and products that contain nicotine involves significant risks associated with federal, state and local laws and regulations, and regulatory agencies, that have the potential to bankrupt Lifted and the Company, or at least to negatively impact the trading price of our common stock.

In regard to the sale of hemp-derived products in the United States, despite cannabis having been legalized at the state level for medical use in many states and for adult recreational use in a number of states, cannabis, other than plants of the same genus that meet the definition of industrial hemp, continues to be categorized as a Schedule I controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”), and subject to the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (“CSIEA”). As of December




20, 2018, the 2018 Farm Bill, formally known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “Farm Bill”), has reclassified hemp for commercial use by removing it from its Schedule I Status under the CSA, and Lifted seeks to operate in compliance with the legislation. However:

(a) FDA: The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has stated that although hemp is no longer an illegal substance under the Farm Bill, the FDA continues to regulate cannabis products under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (“FD&C Act”) and Section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. The health and safety impacts of delta-8-THC, delta-10-THC, CBD, CBG, CBN and other cannabinoids have not yet been established via traditional scientific and/or clinical studies. The FDA appears to believe that CBD, delta-8-THC and other hemp-derived cannabinoids may or could have significant adverse health impacts upon human beings, especially in regard to potential liver toxicity or liver damage. Furthermore, the FDA sometimes appears to believe that certain cannabinoids are drugs, and that the sale of certain cannabinoid-infused products without FDA approval is illegal. In deference to the FDA’s position, various states and municipalities have similarly declared that the sale of certain hemp-derived cannabinoid-infused products such as delta-8-THC is illegal, or have imposed restrictions or prohibitions upon the sale of certain hemp-derived products. The FDA may in the future impose significant licensing or other requirements, regulations, restrictions and/or prohibitions on the sale of hemp-derived products, which could have a material adverse effect upon Lifted’s business and the trading price of our common stock;

(b) DEA: The US Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) has stated that although hemp is no longer an illegal substance under the Farm Bill, the FDA continues to pursue Schedule I controlled substances as well as certain synthetic substances. In particular:

(i) Hemp and hemp-derived cannabinoid-infused products which exceed a delta-9-THC concentration of 0.3% are illegal under the Farm Bill. Any failure to keep the delta-9-THC concentration in Lifted’s hemp-derived or cannabinoid-infused products below 0.3% could subject us to action by the DEA or other regulatory authorities and/or to lawsuits by consumers, which could have a material adverse effect upon our Company's business and the trading price of our common stock. In addition, certain hemp-derived products may, over time, gradually increase their delta-9-THC concentration, and this may ultimately cause such products to exceed the 0.3% delta-9-THC concentration level, making such products illegal in certain jurisdictions. If this happens, we could be subject to regulatory action that could have a material adverse effect upon our Company and the trading price of our common stock. In addition, the approval of medical and recreational marijuana by many states has created a situation in which it may be difficult or impossible for regulators and courts to determine whether the THC levels reflected in consumers’ blood tests are the result of legal hemp-derived products or marijuana-infused products. This may result in regulatory actions or lawsuits against the Company; and

(ii) The DEA has issued a statement that some have interpreted as making hemp-derived delta-8-THC illegal. In deference to the DEA, certain state and local governments have imposed restrictions or prohibitions upon the sale of certain products containing delta-8-THC. Lifted sells significant quantities of products containing hemp-derived delta-8-THC, and any crackdown by the DEA or other regulatory authorities on products containing delta-8-THC could have a material adverse effect upon Lifted’s business and the trading price of our common stock; and

(c) Amended PACT act: The recently amended federal PACT act may make the online sale of certain of Lifted’s products difficult or impossible. We are evaluating the amended federal PACT act, and the most appropriate course of action for Lifted to take in response thereto. The amended federal PACT act could have a material adverse effect upon Lifted’s business and the trading price of our common stock.

In regard to the sale of products containing nicotine, products containing nicotine are addictive and are subject to heavy regulation by U.S. federal, state and local governments. The legislative and regulatory landscape surrounding nicotine-containing products has created risks for Lifted’s business. Laws and regulations have been adopted that can impose significant liabilities upon companies operating in the nicotine industry, especially in regard to sales to minors. Existing and future laws and regulations affecting nicotine products could have a material adverse effect upon Lifted’s business and the trading price of our common stock.

Furthermore, the regulation of nicotine, hemp, hemp oil, hemp-derived cannabinoids, and cannabinoid-infused products is evolving. Lifted may become subject to new rules, regulations, moratoriums, prohibitions, or other restrictions or impediments upon nicotine and Canna-Infused Products Companies imposed by the U.S. President pursuant to executive orders, by the U.S. Congress in laws, by U.S. federal agencies such as the FDA and/or the DEA, and/or by state and local governments.

Competition

Lifted faces intense competition in the cannabinoid industry and in the nicotine products industry from both existing and emerging companies that offer similar products to Lifted. Some of Lifted's current and potential competitors may have longer operating histories, more innovative or popular products, greater financial, marketing and other resources and larger customer bases. Given the rapid changes affecting the cannabinoid industry nationally and locally, Lifted may not be able to create and maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Lifted’s success will depend on its ability to keep pace with any changes in local and national markets, especially in light of legal and regulatory changes. Lifted’s success will depend on its ability to respond to,




among other things, changes in the economy, market conditions and competitive pressures. Any failure to anticipate or respond adequately to such changes could have a material adverse effect on Lifted’s financial condition, operating results, liquidity, cash flow and operational performance.

Receipt of Loans under the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program and the Paycheck Protection Program

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) is making small business owners eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000 under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (the “EIDL”). This advance provides economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. This loan advance will not have to be repaid. Lifted applied for and received a $10,000 loan advance under the EIDL (“EIDL Advance”) on April 20, 2020. Lifted recognized a $10,000 gain on the forgiveness of the EIDL Advance on April 21, 2020.

Lifted also applied for and received a loan (the “PPP Loan”) under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which was enacted March 27, 2020. The PPP Loan was issued by BMO Harris Bank (the “Lender”) in the aggregate principal amount of $149,622.50 and evidenced by a promissory note (the “Note”), dated April 14, 2020 issued by Lifted to the Lender. The Note matures on April 14, 2022. The Note bears interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum, payable monthly commencing on November 14, 2020, following an initial deferral period as specified under the PPP. As of December 31, 2020, Lifted had an accrual of $1,074 for the interest on the PPP Loan. The Note may be prepaid by Lifted at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. Proceeds from the PPP Loan will be available to Lifted to fund designated expenses, including certain payroll costs and other permitted expenses, in accordance with the PPP.NWarrender. Under the terms of the PPP, upAcceleration Agreement, we were obligated to repay the entire amountremaining principal balance as follows: $1,374,999 on or before December 31, 2022, and $458,335 on or before December 31, 2024. Then, on July 8, 2022, we prepaid $916,666, along with accrued interest, and then, on July 25, 2022, we prepaid the remaining principal balance of principal$916,668 and accrued interest in full, and all collateral securing the $2.75M Note was released.

Obligation to Purchase Headquarters Building

Toward the end of 2020, NWarrender, through his assigned entity 95th Holdings, LLC, purchased a building located at 5511 95th Avenue in Kenosha, Wisconsin (“5511 Building”) that was immediately leased to us to conduct our expanded operations. The 5511 Building includes office, laboratory and warehouse space. As part of the PPP Loan may be forgivenlease agreement with 95th Holdings, LLC, the parties agreed that our wholly owned subsidiary Lifted would eventually purchase the 5511 Building. The purchase price for the 5511 Building was originally subject to variation based on a formula agreed upon by the parties. Pursuant to an agreement with Warrender on December 30, 2021, the parties agreed to set the purchase price for the 5511 Building at $1,375,000. Prior to the extent that at least 75%Acceleration Agreement, Lifted had an obligation to complete the purchase of the PPP Loan proceeds are used for qualifying expenses as described in5511 Building on or before December 31, 2022. Pursuant to the CARES Act and applicable implementing guidance issuedAcceleration Agreement, the deadline to purchase the 5511 Building has been extended by one year to December 31, 2023. In addition, the SBA underAcceleration Agreement contains a provision that if we raise $5,000,000 of debt or equity capital, then Lifted or our designee shall purchase the PPP. LFTD Partners Inc. believes that Lifted has used5511 Building from 95th Holdings, LLC at least 75% of the PPP Loan amount for designated qualifying expenses and Lifted applied for forgiveness of the PPP Loan in accordance with the terms of the PPP.agreed upon $1,375,000 purchase price within two days.

Sublease For Commuter Employees

 

On April 20, 2021,July 6, 2022, Lifted entered into a sublease for office space in Chicago, Illinois located at 2701-09 West Fulton PH, Chicago, Illinois 60612. The sublease costs $3,000 per month, plus supplemental lease related charges such as real estate taxes and common expenses of the entire PPP Loan ($149,622)property that we anticipate will be commercially typical costs. The sublease was retroactively effective as of June 1, 2022 and for a five-month term that ended on October 31, 2022. The purpose of the interest payablesublease is to make available office space for the members of Lifted’s sales team who live in Chicago. These salespeople were spending significant time in their cars commuting from Chicago to Kenosha.

The sublessor is one of our affiliates, Bill McLaughlin, Lifted’s Chief Strategy Officer. The sublease is structured so that Mr. McLaughlin's lease payment obligations to the landlord are passed on to Lifted on a dollar-for-dollar basis, such that Mr. McLaughlin does not realize a cashflow profit or loss from the PPP Loan ($1,525) was forgivensublease.

As described in “NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS”, the sublease is currently operating on a month-to-month basis. Management expects to extend the sublease once Mr. McLaughlin is presented a new lease from his landlord.

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Termination of Letter of Intent relating to the proposed acquisition by the SBA.Company of Savage Enterprises, Premier Greens LLC and MKRC Holdings, LLC

 

Acceptance of Subscriptions From Accredited Investors to Purchase Newly Issued Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”)

Between February 27, 2019 and May 13, 2019, the Company accepted subscriptions from accredited investors to purchase 66,150 shares of newly issued Series A Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $6,615,000 in cash. These 66,150 shares of Series A Preferred Stock are convertible at the option of the holders into 6,615,000 shares of newly issued common stock of the Company, or $1.00 per share of common stock of the Company. The Series A Preferred Stock will receive an annual 3% dividend, and will be subject to mandatory conversion, under terms and conditions set forth in the Certificate of Designation of the Series A Preferred Stock. On August 2, 2019, the Company filed a Form S-1 Registration Statement covering the shares of newly issued common stock of the Company into which the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock can be converted. On July 6, 2020, the Company filed with the SEC an amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted. On December 10, 2020, the Company filed with the SEC a second amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted. On June 2,15, 2021, the Company, filed with the SEC a third amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted. On July 2, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a fourth amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted. On July 26, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a fifth amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted. On August 19, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a sixth amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted. The Registration Statement was approved deemed effective by the SEC on August 26, 2021. As of October 15, 2021, 60,400 shares of Series A Preferred Stock have been converted into a total of 6,040,000 shares of common stock of the Company, which leaves 5,750 shares of Series A Preferred Stock currently outstanding.

Acceptance of Subscriptions From Accredited Investors to Purchase Newly Issued Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”)

Between July 24, 2019our Chairman and December 5, 2019, the Company accepted subscriptions from accredited investors to purchase 100,000 shares of newly issued Series B Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $500,000 in cash. These 100,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock are convertible at the option of the holder into 100,000 shares of newly issued common stock of the Company. The Series B Preferred Stock will receive an annual 3% dividend, and will be subject to mandatory conversion, under terms and conditions set forth in the Certificate of Designation of the Series B Preferred Stock. On August 2, 2019, the Company filed a Form S-1 Registration Statement covering the shares of newly issued common stock of the Company into which




the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock can be converted. On July 6, 2020, the Company filed with the SEC an amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock may be converted. On December 10, 2020, the Company filed with the SEC a second amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock may be converted. On June 2, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a third amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock may be converted. On July 2, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a fourth amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock may be converted. On July 26, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a fifth amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock may be converted. On August 19, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a sixth amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock may be converted. The Registration Statement was approved deemed effective by the SEC on August 26, 2021. As of October 15, 2021, 60,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock have been converted into a total of 60,000 shares of common stock of the Company, which leaves 40,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock currently outstanding.

Acquisition Process

The structure of the Company’s participation in business opportunities and ventures will continue to be situational.

The Company is likely to structure future acquisitions as a purchase of 19.99% or less, or 100%, of a target company’s equity ownership interest, or as a so-called tax-free reorganization. However, in particular situations, the Company is willing to consider alternative deal structures including joint ventures. For example, during 2020, the Company’s Lifted Made subsidiary entered into a 50-50 joint venture called SmplyLifted LLC, with the other 50% of SmplyLifted LLC being owned by SMPLSTC LLC and its principals. And during 2021, the Company’s Lifted Made subsidiary entered into a 50-50 joint venture called LftdXSvg LLC, with the other 50% of LftdXSvg LLC being owned by Savage Enterprises; LftdXSvg LLC was dissolved prior to conducting any business.

In deals that are structured as tax-free reorganizations, it is expected that the Company will issue a relatively large number of newly issued shares of the Company, and, as a result, substantial additional dilution to the percentage ownership of our current stockholders.

The Company’s present management and shareholders may not have control of a majority of our voting shares following a merger or purchase of stock. It is possible that the shareholders of the acquired entity or the persons who provide the capital to the Company to finance a merger or purchase of stock will gain control of the Company’s voting stock and the Company’s directors may resign and new directors may be appointed without any vote by the shareholders. Those directors are entitled to replace the Company’s officers without stockholder vote.

Closing such purchases of stock or so-called tax-free reorganizations will likely require the Company to raise millions of dollars of capital, in order to pay the cash portion of the transaction consideration. The Company can provide no assurance or guaranty whatsoever that it will be able to raise such millions of dollars of capital on acceptable terms and conditions, if at all.

An Investment Committee appointed by the Company’s Board of Directors, currently consisting of our CEO Gerard M. Jacobs JD, our Chief Operating Officer Nicholas S. Warrender, and(“GJacobs”), our President and CFO William C. "Jake"“Jake” Jacobs CPA, will review material furnished to it(“WJacobs”), and will vote whether or not the Investment Committee believes a potential acquisition is in the Company’s best interests and the interests of the Company’s shareholders. If the Investment Committee votes unanimously to approve a potential acquisition, then such acquisition will be presented to the Board of Directors of the Company for their review and a vote. The Company does not intend to proceed forward with a potential acquisition without the unanimous approval of the Investment Committee and approval by a majority of the Company’s Board of Directors.

The Company intends to source acquisition opportunities through Gerard M. Jacobs, Nicholas S. Warrender, William C. "Jake" Jacobs, and directors and their contacts, and in some cases through finders. These contacts include professional advisors such as attorneys and accountants, securities broker dealers, other members of the financial community, other businesses and others who may present solicited and unsolicited proposals. Management believes that business opportunities may become available to us due to a number of factors, including, among others: (1) the Company’s ownership of shares in Lifted and other Canna-Infused ProductsCompanies; (2) management’s historical experience building large public companies; (3) management’s contacts and acquaintances; and (4) the Company’s flexibility with respect to the manner in which the Company may be able to structure, finance, merge with or acquire any business opportunity.

The analysis of new business opportunities will be undertaken by or under the supervision of the Investment Committee appointed by our Board of Directors. Inasmuch as the Company will have limited funds available to search for business opportunities, the Company will not be able to expend significant funds on a complete and exhaustive investigation of such business or opportunity. The Company will, however, investigate, to the extent believed reasonable by the Investment Committee, such potential business opportunities by conducting a so-called “due diligence investigation”.




In a due diligence investigation, the Company intends to obtain and review materials regarding the business opportunity. Typically, such materials will include information regarding a target business’ products, services, contracts, management, ownership, and financial information. In addition, the Company intends to cause the Investment Committee to meet personally with management and key personnel of target businesses, ask questions regarding the target businesses’ prospects, tour facilities, and conduct other reasonable investigation of the target businesses to the extent of the Company’s limited financial resources and management and technical expertise.

There is no guarantee that the Company can obtain or maintain the funding needed for its operations, including the funds necessary to search for and investigate acquisition candidates, and to close an acquisition including paying the substantial costs of legal, accounting and other relevant professional services.

As of November 11, 2021, the consolidated cash on hand of LFTD Partners Inc and Lifted Made was a total of $5,359,162. To date, Lifted has also invested cash of $587,500into a company called SmplyLifted LLC, which SmplyLifted LLC has primarily used to purchase inventory of tobacco-free nicotine pouches. Lifted expects to invest additional cash into SmplyLifted LLC, also to be primarily used to purchase inventory of tobacco-free nicotine pouches. Lifted has a 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted LLC.

In prior years, LFTD Partners Inc.’s payables have been greater than its cash on hand. Historically, LFTD Partners Inc. has had inconsistent income generating ability and is therefore has been reliant on raising money from loans or stock sales.

Employees

Gerard M. Jacobs, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary, manages the Company’s operations with the assistance of William C. "Jake" Jacobs, our President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Nicholas S. Warrender, our Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, underCOO NWarrender, Savage Enterprises, a Wyoming corporation (“Savage”), Premier Greens LLC, a California limited liability company (“Premier Greens”), MKRC Holdings, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (“MKRC”), Christopher G. Wheeler (“Wheeler”), and Matt Winters (“Winters”), mutually stipulated to terminate the Executive Employment Agreements described above.Letter of Intent dated June 15, 2021 that set out the Company’s possible acquisition of Savage, Premier Greens and MKRC.

Termination of Letter of Intent relating to the proposed acquisition by the Company of Fresh Farms E-Liquid, LLC

On December 16, 2021, the Company, Fresh Farms E-Liquid, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Fresh Farms”), Anthony J. Devincentis (“Devincentis”), Jakob M. Audino (“Audino”), Forrest F. Town (“Town”), John Z. Petti (“Petti”), GJacobs, NWarrender, WJacobs, Wheeler and Winters mutually stipulated to terminate the Letter of Intent dated September 1, 2021 that set out the Company’s possible acquisition of Fresh Farms.

Capital Raise

Cash on hand is currently limited, so in order to close future acquisitions, and potentially also in order to pay other corporate obligations such as certain bonuses, our company-wide bonus pool, and/or income taxes, it may be necessary for us to raise substantial additional capital, and no guarantee or assurance can be made that such capital can be raised on acceptable terms, if at all.

 

We expect to continue to use consultants, attorneys, accountants, other professionalsare currently exploring the possibility of raising $5 million or more through some combination of debt and independent contractors as necessary.

Retirement of 72,000 Shares of Common Stock Heldequity offerings in Treasury

On August 31, 2021, the Company retired 72,000 shares of common stock held in treasury. The retirement of these shares was accounted for under the cost method of accounting.

Exercise of Warrants by Gerard M. Jacobs

On August 30, 2021, CEO Gerard M. Jacobs exercised, for an aggregate purchase price of $1, his rightorder to purchase a warrantfor $1.375 million the building located at 5511 95th Avenue, Kenosha, Wisconsin, that is currently being rented by Lifted, to purchase an aggregate of 750,000 shares of unregistered common stockpay off other liabilities of the Company atand Lifted such as certain bonuses, our company-wide bonus pool, and/or income taxes, and to pay transactional fees and expenses. If we proceed forward with an exercise priceequity raise, it may be in conjunction with a potential listing of $0.01 per share, which warrant he immediately exercised. Gerard M. Jacobs also exercised his right to purchase an aggregate of 31,250 shares of unregisteredour common stock on a stock exchange. However, there can be no guarantee or assurance that any such debt and/or equity capital raise or listing will be completed on acceptable terms, if at all.

NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Consolidated Financial Statements – The consolidated financial statements of the Company at an exercise price of $0.03 per share under separate warrants. Gerard M. Jacobs also demanded immediate payment of $8,438.50 ofshould be read in conjunction with the bonuses which are currently dueCompany’s consolidated financial statements and payable byrelated notes that appear in the Company to Gerard M. Jacobs,annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Gerard M. Jacobs allocated and applied such $8,438.50 to pay for the aggregate cost of purchasing and exercising the above warrants.

Exercise of Warrants by Vincent J. Mesolella

On September 13, 2021, lead outside director Vincent J. Mesolella exercised, for an aggregate purchase price of $1.00, his right to purchase a warrant to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, which warrant he immediately exercised and paid for, and he also exercised an option to purchase 5,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, which he paid.

Exercise of Option by Joshua A. Bloom

On September 22, 2021, director Joshua A. Bloom exercised an option to purchase 5,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, which he paid.

Exercise of Option by Richard E. Morrissy

On September 15, 2021, director Richard E. Morrissy exercised an option to purchase 5,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, which he paid.




Exercise of Option by a Non-Affiliated Shareholder

On September 26, 2021, a non-affiliated shareholder of the Company exercised an option to purchase 50,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, which she paid.

Consolidated Financial StatementsExchange Commission on March 31, 2022. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and consist of only normal recurring adjustments, except as disclosed herein. As part of the consolidation, all significant intercompany transactions are eliminated, and on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, certain expense categories less than $10,000expenses are consolidated into the Selling, General and AdministrativeOther Operating Expenses category.

 

Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) typically requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management’s estimates and assumptions. Key estimates in these financial statements include the allowance for doubtful accounts, sales allowance, estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, valuation allowance on deferred income tax assets and the fair value of stock options and warrants.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 included cash on-hand. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity date within 90 days to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are carried at cost. The Company maintains its cash balance at a credit-worthy financial institution that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000. Deposits with these banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits; however, these deposits typically may be redeemed upon demand and, therefore, bear minimal risk.  

 

Notes Receivable – Notes receivable are classified on the balance sheet based on their maturity date.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments – The historical carrying amount of the financial instruments, which principally include cash, trade receivables, historical accounts payable and accrued expenses, approximates fair value due to the relative short maturity of such instruments.

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Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under ASC 820 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The standard describes a fair-value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value as follows:

 

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

 

SmplyLifted LLC, Ablis Holding Company, Bendistillery Inc. and Bend Spirits, Inc. are not publicly traded, and as such their financial instruments are Level 3 unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

 

Accounts Receivable – The Company evaluates the collectability of its trade accounts receivable based on a number of factors. In circumstances where the Company becomes aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to the Company, a specific reserve for bad debts is estimated and recorded (the “Allowance for Doubtful Accounts”), which reduces the recognized receivable to the estimated amount the Company believes will ultimately be collected. In addition to specific customer identification of potential bad debts, bad debt charges are recorded based on the Company’s recent loss history and an overall assessment of past due trade accounts receivable outstanding. An allowanceAs of December 31, 2021, the Company implemented a new policy regarding allowances for bad debtdoubtful accounts, which is that all accounts receivable older than 90 days at quarter end are accrued for in allowances for doubtful accounts. Allowances for doubtful accounts of $60,900$128,589 and $5,743, respectively was$239,101 were recorded at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020. As described in “Description of Certain Key Provisions of the Transaction Documents Relating to the Lifted Merger Agreement”, the Promissory Note is secured by (a) a first lien security interest in all of the assets of the Company and Lifted; and (b) a pledge of: (i) all of the capital stock of Lifted; (ii) all of the common stock of Bendistillery, Bend Spirits and Ablis that is owned by the Company; and (iii) all of the capital stock of any other entity owned by the Company, Lifted or any of their subsidiaries, pursuant to a Collateral Stock Pledge Agreement between Mr. Warrender, as Secured Party, and the Company and Lifted, as Pledgors.2021, respectively.

 




Inventory – Inventory is valued at the lower of average cost or market value (net realizable value). Inventory consisted of the following at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020:2021:

 

September 30, 2021

December 31, 2020

Raw Goods

$1,530,436

$500,657

Finished Goods

$566,970

$140,538

Total Inventory

$2,097,406

$641,195

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Raw Goods

 

$3,213,772

 

 

$2,927,727

 

Finished Goods

 

$3,130,905

 

 

$882,217

 

Total Inventory

 

$6,344,677

 

 

$3,809,944

 

 

Monthly overhead costs such as payments for rent, utilities, insurance, and indirect labor are allocated to finished goods based on the estimated percentage cost toward the finished goods. Depreciation expense related to certain machinery and equipment is also allocated to finished goods.

 

DuringAt September 30, 2022, $112,507 of overhead costs were allocated to finished goods. In comparison, during the quarter ended September 30, 2021, $36,457 of overhead costs were allocated to finished goods.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, $3,279,262 of obsolete and spoiled inventory was written off; this is compared to $234,351 of obsolete and spoiled inventory written off during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Of the $3,279,262 of obsolete inventory that was written off during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, $2,479,798 of it was recognized during the quarter ended September 30, 2020, $10,3942022. This write-off primarily related to $2,313,902 worth of overhead costscertain 2 mL disposable vapes written off due to clogging issues (the “Clogged Vapes”). Management believes that the clogging was caused by the summer heat wave (the third hottest summer on record in the USA). The heat caused the oil in the Clogged Vapes to lose viscosity, so more oil solidified in the coils as they were allocatedbrought to finished goods.

Duringroom temperature. Because these Clogged Vapes did not have preheat or variable voltage settings, the quarter ended June 30, 2021, $24,979 of overhead costs were allocated to finished goods. Duringoil could not be unclogged from the quarter ended June 30, 2020, $14,560 of overhead costs were allocated to finished goods.

Duringcoils. Management discontinued the quarter ended March 31, 2021, $16,472 of overhead costs were allocated to finished goods. During the quarter ended March 31, 2020, $8,313 of overhead costs were allocated to finished goods.

As described in “Description of Certain Key Provisionssale of the Transaction Documents RelatingClogged Vapes during the third quarter. Lifted’s 2 mL disposable vapes have now been superseded by 3 mL disposable vapes that do have preheat and variable voltage settings, so management expects that this write off of Clogged Vapes should be a one-time occurrence. Management is attempting to negotiate an agreement pursuant to which the manufacturer of the Clogged Vapes will subsidize or share, in some fashion, in the losses that have been sustained by Lifted due to the Lifted Merger Agreement”, the Promissory Note is secured by (a) a first lien security interestClogged Vapes; however, there can be no guarantees or assurances whatsoever that such an agreement to subsidize or share in all of the assets of the Company and Lifted; and (b) a pledge of: (i) all of the capital stock of Lifted; (ii) all of the common stock of Bendistillery, Bend Spirits and Ablis that is owned by the Company; and (iii) all of the capital stock of any other entity owned by the Company, Lifted or any of their subsidiaries, pursuant to a Collateral Stock Pledge Agreement between Mr. Warrender, as Secured Party, and the Company and Lifted, as Pledgors.

Historically, at each quarter end, the Company has typically written off as obsolete inventory various packaging, raw goods and discontinued finished goods. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, the Company wrote off $3,910 worth of raw goods.such losses can be successfully negotiated.

 

The process of determining obsolete inventory during the quarter involves:

1)Identifying raw goods (including packaging) that would no longer be used in the manufacture of finished goods; 

2)Identifying finished goods that would no longer be sold; and 

3)Valuing and expensing raw and finished goods that would no longer be sold. involved:

 

1)

Identifying raw goods that would no longer be used in the manufacture of finished goods;

2)

Identifying finished goods that would no longer be sold or that are slow moving; and

3)

Valuing and expensing raw and finished goods that would no longer be sold.

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Fixed Assets– Fixed assets are recorded and stated at cost. Fixed assets that cost less than $2,500 are expensed, and fixed assets that cost $2,500 or more are capitalized. Depreciation of machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, and leasehold improvements, and computer equipment, is based on the asset’s estimated useful life and is calculated using the straight-line method. Normal repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Expenditures that materially increase values or extend useful lives are capitalized. The related costs and accumulated depreciation of disposed assets are eliminated and any resulting gain or loss on disposition is included in net income.

 

Management regularly reviews property and equipment and other long-lived assets for possible impairment. This review occurs annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If there is indication of impairment, management then prepares an estimate of future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If these cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized to write down the asset to its estimated fair value. The fair value is estimated using the present value of the future cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with management’s estimates of the business risks.

 

Preparation of estimated expected future cash flows is inherently subjective and is based on management’s best estimate of assumptions concerning expected future conditions. Long-lived assets held for sale are recorded at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

 

Security DepositDeposits The Company has paid a security deposit to its lessor for the Company’s current office, manufacturing and warehouse space in Zion, IL, that is rented on a month-to-month basis. The Company has not paid a security deposit for its leased facility located at 5511 95th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144. 53144 for the Company’s current office, manufacturing and warehouse space.

The Company has paid a security depositdeposits for its leased facilityfacilities located at 8920 58th Place, Suite 850, Kenosha, WI 53144.    53144, 8910 58th Place, Suites 600 and 700, Kenosha, WI 53144, 9560 58th Place, Suite 360, Kenosha, WI 53144 and 2701-09 West Fulton PH, Chicago, Illinois 60612.

 

The Company had paid a security deposit to its lessor for the Company’s former office, manufacturing and warehouse space in Zion, IL, that was rented on a month-to-month basis from June 1, 2021 through November 2021. The security deposit was written off at December 31, 2021.

State Licensing Deposits – The Company is required to pay deposits for certain licenses in various states.

 




InvestmentsRevenue – The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 606.

 

The majority of the Company’s sales are of branded products goods to distributors, wholesalers, and end consumers. A minority of the Company’s sales are of raw goods to manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. The majority of the Company’s sales are to distributors, followed by the Company’s sales to wholesalers, and then the Company’s sales to end consumers. Distributors primarily sell Lifted’s products to vape and smoke shops, stores specializing in cannabinoid-infused products, convenience stores, gas stations, health food stores, and other outlets.

Typically, the Company’s revenue is recognized when it satisfies a single performance obligation by transferring control of its products to a customer. Control is generally transferred when the Company’s products are either shipped or delivered based on the terms contained within the underlying contracts or agreements. If the shipping terms on a sale are FOB destination, the revenue is deferred until the product reaches its destination.

The Company excludes from revenues all taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are imposed on the sale of its products and collected from customers.

Discounts and rebates to customers are recorded as a reduction to gross sales.

Management believes that adequate provision has been made for cash discounts, returns and spoilage based on the Company’s historical experience.

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Described below are some of the reasons why a customer may want to return an ordered item, and how the Company responds in each situation:

1)

The ordered item breaks, melts, clogs, leaks or separates in transit to the customer. In this case, the Company will replace the broken, melted or separated item at no cost to the customer.

2)

The Company sent the wrong item to the customer. In this case, the Company will allow the customer to keep, at no cost to the customer, the item that was mistakenly sent to the customer. The Company will also send the correct product to the customer, at no cost to the customer.

3)

The customer ordered the wrong product. In this case, the customer, at his/her own expense, must mail the mistakenly ordered product back to the Company, and the Company will mail the correct product to the customer.

4)

The ordered item is recalled. In a situation where product is recalled, the Company will offer a replacement, credit, or refund.

As described above in the section “Inventory”, during the quarter ended September 30, 2022, some of Lifted’s customers returned certain Clogged Vapes. In total for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded a sales allowance of $841,269 for estimated future discounts/refunds and product returns, primarily associated with the Clogged Vapes. Please refer to the description in “Inventory” for more information regarding the Clogged Vapes.

Disaggregation of Revenue

During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, approximately 99% of the Company’s sales occurred inside of the United States of America. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, approximately 99% of the Company’s sales occurred inside of the United States of America as well.

The Company has considered providing disaggregation of revenue by information regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker for evaluating the financial performance of operating segments, such as type of good, geographical region, market or type of customer, type of contract, contract duration, timing of transfer of goods, and sales channels. Due to the rapidly evolving nature of our industry, the Company is constantly launching new products to stay ahead of trends, finding new sales channels, initiating new distribution networks and modifying the prices of its products.

Shown below is a table showing the approximate disaggregation of historical revenue:

Type of Sale

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2022

 

 

% of Net Sales

 

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2021

 

 

% of Net Sales

 

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022

 

 

% of Net Sales

 

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021

 

 

% of Net Sales

 

Net sales of raw materials to customers

 

$21,707

 

 

 

0.2%

 

$105,960

 

 

 

1.2%

 

$40,339

 

 

 

0.1%

 

$155,695

 

 

 

0.8%

Net sales of products to private label clients

 

 

766,129

 

 

 

6.8%

 

$663,968

 

 

 

7.5%

 

$850,271

 

 

 

1.8%

 

$2,692,091

 

 

 

14.3%

Net sales of products to wholesalers

 

 

1,404,590

 

 

 

12.5%

 

$1,255,947

 

 

 

14.2%

 

$5,825,584

 

 

 

12.6%

 

$2,842,714

 

 

 

15.1%

Net sales of products to distributors

 

 

8,653,948

 

 

 

77.0%

 

$6,273,836

 

 

 

71.1%

 

$36,393,678

 

 

 

78.9%

 

$12,060,313

 

 

 

63.9%

Net sales of products to end consumers

 

 

390,903

 

 

 

3.5%

 

$521,242

 

 

 

5.9%

 

$2,992,784

 

 

 

6.5%

 

$1,118,554

 

 

 

5.9%

Net Sales

 

$11,237,277

 

 

 

100.0%

 

$8,820,952

 

 

 

100.0%

 

$46,102,656

 

 

 

100.0%

 

$18,869,366

 

 

 

100.0%

Deferred Revenue

Amounts received from a customer before the purchased product is shipped to the customer is treated as deferred revenue. If cash is not received, an accounts receivable is recognized for the invoiced order, but revenue is not recognized until the order is fully shipped. Accounts receivable includes amounts associated with partially shipped orders, for which the unshipped portion is a contract asset. Contract assets represent invoiced but unfulfilled performance obligations.

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The table shown below represents the composition of deferred revenue between contract assets (invoiced but unfulfilled performance obligations) and deposits from customers from unfulfilled orders as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Contract Assets (invoiced but unfulfilled performance obligations)

 

$784,047

 

 

$1,650,258

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits from customers for unfulfilled orders

 

$-

 

 

$524,135

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Deferred Revenue

 

$784,047

 

 

$2,174,393

 

Cost of Goods Sold – Cost of goods sold consists of the costs of raw materials utilized in the manufacture of products, direct labor, co-packing fees, repacking fees, freight and shipping charges, warehouse expenses incurred prior to the manufacture of Lifted’s finished products and certain quality control costs. Finished goods that are sold account for the largest portion of cost of sales. Raw materials include ingredients, product components and packaging materials. $3,279,262 and $234,351 of cost of goods sold relates to spoiled and obsolete inventory written off during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively.

Operating Expenses– Operating expenses include payroll, consulting and independent contractor expenses, the accrual for the company-wide management bonus pool, professional fees, bank charges and merchant fees, advertising and marketing, bad debt expense, and depreciation and amortization. Total operating expenses decreased to $318,474 for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, down from $1,782,858 during the quarter ended September 30, 2021, primarily as a result of the complete elimination of the company-wide bonus pool accrual of $2,121,532, which had been accrued through June 30, 2022. Moreover, no company-wide management bonus pool accrual was booked for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

Income Taxes – Provisions for income taxes are based on taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred income taxes. Deferred income taxes are provided on differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements and on tax carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are included in the financial statements at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred income tax assets when it is not more likely than not that the deferred income tax assets will be realized.

Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share – Basic earnings (loss) per common share is determined by dividing earnings (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing earnings (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding during the period. When dilutive, the incremental potential common shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and warrants are determined by the treasury stock method. The following table summarizes the calculations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net Income/(Loss)

 

$423,486

 

 

$2,236,178

 

 

$6,587,739

 

 

$4,450,690

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

14,102,578

 

 

 

13,015,717

 

 

 

14,073,366

 

 

 

10,525,461

 

Diluted

 

 

15,884,776

 

 

 

16,257,915

 

 

 

15,855,564

 

 

 

13,767,659

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

 

$0.03

 

 

$0.17

 

 

$0.47

 

 

$0.42

 

Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

 

$0.03

 

 

$0.14

 

 

$0.41

 

 

$0.32

 

As of September 30, 2022, in addition to our outstanding common stock, we have issued (a) options to purchase 1,076,698 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share, (b) warrants to purchase 155,500 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share, (c) rights to purchase warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at $1.85 per share, and (d) warrants to purchase 2,295,000 shares of common stock at $5.00 per share.

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Regarding the aforementioned warrants to purchase 2,295,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share: of the total, warrants to purchase 1,550,000 shares of our common stock are vested, while the remaining warrants to purchase 745,000 shares of our common stock are not vested and are subject to certain conditions and requirements.

At September 30, 2022, the Company had Series A Preferred Stock outstanding convertible into 450,000 shares of common stock; these are included in the diluted earnings calculation. Also at September 30, 2022, the Company had Series B Preferred Stock outstanding convertible into 40,000 shares of common stock; these are not included in the diluted earnings calculation because the exercise price ($5.00/share) was higher than the stock closing price at September 30, 2022 (3.40/share).

In comparison, as of September 30, 2021, in addition to our outstanding common stock, we have issued (a) options to purchase 1,086,698 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share, (b) warrants to purchase 205,500 shares of common stock at $1 per share, (c) rights to purchase warrants to purchase 1,375,000 shares of common stock at between $0.01 and $1.85 per share, and (d) warrants to purchase 2,295,000 shares of common stock at $5.00 per share.

Regarding the aforementioned rights to purchase warrants to purchase 1,375,000 shares of common stock at between $0.01 and $1.85 per share as of September 30, 2021: exercise rights to purchase 1.25 million shares of our common stock by exercise of the foregoing warrants are not vested and are not exercisable until a performance contingency is met.

Regarding the aforementioned warrants to purchase 2,295,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share as of September 30, 2021: of the total, warrants to purchase 1,650,000 shares of our common stock are vested, while the remaining warrants to purchase 645,000 shares of our common stock are not vested and are subject to certain conditions and requirements.

Also outstanding at September 30, 2021, the Company had Series A Preferred Stock outstanding convertible into 575,000 shares of common stock; these are included in the diluted earnings calculation. At September 30, 2021, the Company also had Series B Preferred Stock outstanding convertible into 40,000 shares of common stock; these are not included in the diluted earnings calculation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements – In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (codified as Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 326). ASC 326 adds to US GAAP the current expected credit loss model, a measurement model based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. Under this new guidance, an entity recognizes its estimate of expected credit losses as an allowance, which the FASB believes will result in more timely recognition of such losses. ASU 2016-13 and its amendments will be effective for the Company for interim and annual periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, though early adoption is permitted. The Company believes the adoption will modify the way the Company analyzes financial instruments. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-13 on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”), which simplifies the accounting for income taxes, eliminates certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and clarifies certain aspects of the current guidance to improve consistent application among reporting entities. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021 and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, though early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2019-12 on its consolidated financial statements.

On August 5, 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging— Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40), which simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity. The ASU is effective for public business entities that meet the definition of a SEC filer, excluding smaller reporting companies as defined by the SEC, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The FASB noted that an entity should adopt the guidance as of the beginning of its annual fiscal year. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-06 on its consolidated financial statements.

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The Company is researching what other pronouncements may be applicable to the Company’s accounting and whether or not any other pronouncements should be adopted.

Advertising and Marketing Expenses – Advertising and marketing costs are expensed as incurred. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company incurred $334,215 and $550,612, respectively, in advertising and marketing expenses, which related to trade shows, marketing, promotional products and public relations. In comparison, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company incurred $86,438 and $236,598 in advertising and marketing expenses, of which were related to trade shows, public relations and digital marketing. 

Compensated Absences – During the year ended December 31, 2021, paid time off (“PTO”) was provided to employees who obtained approval for it from NWarrender. Any approved PTO was granted at NWarrender’s discretion, and mandatory PTO was zero days, thus no accrual was necessary at December 31, 2021. Effective January 1, 2022, certain PTO policies have been adopted by Lifted, and a PTO accrual of $13,912 was recognized at September 30, 2022.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements – The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Reclassifications – Some items from the prior period have been reclassified within the financial statements to conform with the current presentation.

NOTE 3 – RECEIPT OF LOANS UNDER THE ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM AND THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM

Lifted also applied for and received a loan (the “PPP Loan”) under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which was enacted March 27, 2020. The PPP Loan was issued by BMO Harris Bank (the “Lender”) in the aggregate principal amount of $149,622.50 and evidenced by a promissory note (the “Note”), dated April 14, 2020 issued by Lifted to the Lender. On April 20, 2021, the entire PPP Loan ($149,622) and the interest payable on the PPP Loan ($1,525) was forgiven by the SBA, and a related gain on forgiveness of debt in the amount of $151,147 was recorded. In accordance with its terms, the Note was originally scheduled to mature on April 14, 2022 and bore interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum, payable monthly commencing on November 14, 2020, following an initial deferral period as specified under the PPP. In addition, the Note could be prepaid by Lifted at any time prior to its original maturity with no prepayment penalties. Proceeds from the PPP Loan were available to Lifted to fund designated expenses, including certain payroll costs and other permitted expenses, in accordance with the PPP. Under the terms of the PPP, up to the entire amount of principal and accrued interest of the PPP Loan could be forgiven to the extent that at least 75% of the PPP Loan proceeds are used for qualifying expenses as described in the CARES Act and applicable implementing guidance issued by the SBA under the PPP. As of March 31, 2021, Lifted had an accrual of $1,443 for the interest on the PPP Loan. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, interest of $82 was accrued prior to the forgiveness of the Loan.

NOTE 4 - RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Going Concern – Prior to the acquisition of Lifted on February 24, 2020, the Company had no sources of revenue, and the Company had a history of recurring losses, which has resulted in an accumulated deficit of $4,842,407 as of September 30, 2022. Bankruptcy of the Company at some point in the future is a possibility. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. Management plans to sustain the Company as a going concern by taking the following actions: (1) acquiring and/or developing profitable businesses that will create positive income from operations; and/or (2) completing private placements of the Company’s common stock and/or preferred stock. Management believes that by taking these actions, the Company will be provided with sufficient future operations and cash flow to continue asa going concern. However, there can be no assurances or guarantees whatsoever that the Company will be successful in consummating such actions on acceptable terms, if at all. Moreover, any such actions can be expected to result in substantial dilution to the existing shareholders of the Company.

The Company’s investments in Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits made the Company a minority owner of these companies. As a minority owner, the Company is not able to recognize any portion of Ablis’, Bendistillery’s or Bend Spirits’ revenues or earnings in the Company’s financial statements. The Company monitors its investments in Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits, and from time to time and will evaluate whether there has been a potential impairment of value.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its ramifications, combined with the expenses and potential liabilities associated with litigation involving Lifted, combined with the regulatory risks and uncertainties associated with the cannabinoid-infused products, vaping and nicotine products industries, combined with the risks associated with internet hacking or sabotage, combined with the risks of employee and/or independent contractor disloyalty or theft of Company information and opportunities, have created significant adverse risks to the Company, which have caused substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

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Prior to the Acceleration Agreement, Lifted had an obligation to complete the purchase of the 5511 Building on or before December 31, 2022. Pursuant to the Acceleration Agreement, the deadline to purchase the 5511 Building has been extended by one year to December 31, 2023. In addition, the Acceleration Agreement contains a provision that if we raise $5,000,000 of debt or equity capital, then Lifted or our designee shall purchase the Property from 95th Holdings, LLC at the agreed upon $1,375,000 purchase price within two days.

The Company is also accruing 3% annual dividends on its Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.

Also, on February 14, 2022, NWarrender, GJacobs and WJacobs (together the “Parties”) and LFTD Partners, entered into an agreement (the “Amended Omnibus Agreement”) that amends in part the Agreement dated as of December 30, 2021 entered into by and among LFTD Partners Inc., the Parties, Lifted Liquids, Inc. d/b/a Lifted Made and 95th Holdings, LLC (the “Omnibus Agreement”). The Amended Omnibus Agreement (1) terminates the right for the Parties to receive bonus compensation in regard to 2021 that is in excess of the Modified 2021 Bonus Pool Amount of $1,556,055 set out in the Omnibus Agreement; (2) places a cap on the 2022 company-wide bonus pool such that the 2022 company-wide bonus pool shall not be allowed to be accrued or paid by LIFD if and to the extent that doing so would decrease LIFD’s 2022 diluted earnings per share of common stock below $0.56 per share; and (3) the $500,000 of additional bonus set out in the Omnibus Agreement, is now allocated and defined as a retention bonus of $166,667 to each of NWarrender, GJacobs and WJacobs to be paid at the end of 2022 so long as each respective executive has not earlier resigned from LFTD Partners (the “2022 Retention Bonuses”).

Moreover, LFTD Partners agrees and covenants that the Chairman of the Compensation Committee is authorized to negotiate and agree on behalf of LFTD Partners in regard to a 2023 supplemental retention bonus for NWarrender, GJacobs and WJacobs (in addition to the company-wide Bonus Pool) (the “2023 Retention Bonuses”), and if and only if the amounts of the 2023 Retention Bonuses are mutually agreed upon in writing among the Chairman of the Compensation Committee, NWarrender, GJacobs and WJacobs, then one-third of the 2023 Retention Bonuses shall be paid by LFTD Partners to each of NWarrender, GJacobs and WJacobs on or before March 15, 2024, provided that such officer shall not have earlier resigned as an officer of LFTD Partners.

During 2022, Lifted for the first time hired an outside laboratory to conduct research and development on a potential new, non-hemp-derived, synthetic psychedelic product (the “New Psychedelic Product”) for a total of $19,800. Such research and development of the New Psychedelic Product has been put on indefinite hold, as Lifted has recently successfully purchased from third parties a natural equivalent of the New Psychedelic Product.

In addition, factors that could materially affect future operating results include, but are not limited to, changes to laws and regulations, especially any future changes to the so-called “Farm Bill” at the federal level, and any other federal or state laws and regulations related to hemp-derived cannabinoids, nicotine products, kratom, psychedelic products and/or vaping. The company is also subject to vendor concentration risk, customer concentration risk, customer credit risk, and counterparty risk.

The Company maintains levels of cash bank accounts that, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and it believes that it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash.

No assurance or guarantee whatsoever can be given that the net income of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Lifted will be sufficient to allow the Company to pay all of its operating expenses, the dividends accruing on the Company’s preferred stock, the company-wide bonus pool, and the 2022 Retention Bonuses and the 2023 Retention Bonuses. As a result, there is substantial doubt that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern. Bankruptcy of the Company at some point in the future is a possibility. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

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The Company currently has one revenue-generating subsidiary, Lifted. If and to the extent that the revenue generated by Lifted is not adequate to pay the Company’s operating expenses and the dividends accruing on its preferred stock, then Company management plans to sustain the Company as a going concern by taking the following actions: (1) acquiring and/or developing additional profitable businesses that will create positive income from operations; and/or (2) completing private placements of the Company’s common stock and/or preferred stock. Management believes that by taking these actions, the Company will be provided with sufficient future operations and cash flow to continue as a going concern. However, there can be no assurances or guarantees whatsoever that the Company will be successful in consummating such actions on acceptable terms, if at all. Moreover, any such actions can be expected to result in substantial dilution to the existing shareholders of the Company.

Customer Concentration Risk – During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, twelve customers made up approximately 50% of Lifted Made’s sales. In comparison, during the quarter ended September 30, 2021, eight customers made up approximately 50% of Lifted Made’s sales. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, 15 customers made up approximately 50% of Lifted Made’s sales. In comparison, during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, five customers made up approximately 50% of Lifted Made’s sales.

Vendor Dependence – Regarding the purchases of raw goods and finished goods (“Inventory”), during the quarter ended September 30, 2022, approximately 88% of the Inventory that Lifted purchased were from five vendors. In comparison, regarding the purchases of Inventory during the quarter ended September 30, 2021, approximately 70% of the Inventory purchases were from six vendors. Regarding the purchases of Inventory during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, approximately 73% of the Inventory purchases were from five vendors. In comparison, regarding the purchases of Inventory during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, approximately 62% of the Inventory purchases were from five vendors.

The loss of Lifted’s relationships with these customers and vendors could have a material adverse effect on Lifted’s business.

NOTE 5 – THE COMPANY’S INVESTMENTS

The Company’s Investments in Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits

 

On April 30, 2019, the Company purchased 4.99% of the common stock of each of Ablis Holding Company, Bendistillery Inc., and Bend Spirits, Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of $1,896,200.

 

Under US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), the Company uses the cost method to account for our minority equity ownership interests in businesses in which the Company owns less than 20% of equity ownership, and have no substantial influence over the management of the businesses. Under the cost method of accounting, the Company reports the historical costs of the investments as assets on its balance sheet. However, US GAAP does not permit the consolidation of its financial statements with the financial statements of companies in which the Company owns minority equity ownership interests.

 

As such, the Company’s investments in Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits made the Company a minority owner of these companies. As a minority owner, the Company will not be able to recognize any portion of Ablis’, Bendistillery’s or Bend Spirits’ revenues or earnings in the Company’s financial statements.

US GAAP also requires the Company to record these types of investments at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. As such, the Company will not be allowed to consolidate into its financial statements any portion of the revenues, earnings or assets of companies in which it owns minority equity ownership interests such as Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits. Moreover, even if there is evidence that the fair market values of the investments have increased above their historical costs, US GAAP does not allow increasing the recorded values of the investments. Under US GAAP, the only adjustments that may be made to the historical costs of the investments are write downs of the values of the investments, which must be made if there is evidence that the fair market values of the investments have declined to below the recorded historical costs.

 

At each reporting period, the Company makes a qualitative assessment considering impairment indicators to evaluate whether its investments are impaired. Factors that the Company would consider indicators of impairment include: (1) a significant deterioration in the earnings performance, credit rating, asset quality, or business prospects of the investee, (2) a significant adverse change in the regulatory, economic, or technological environment of the investee,, (3) a significant adverse change in the general market condition of either the geographical area or the industry in which the investee operates, (4) a bona fide offer to purchase, an offer by the investee to sell, or a completed auction process for the same or similar investment for an amount less than the carrying amount of that investment, and (5) factors that raise significant concerns about the investee’s ability to continue as a going concern, such as negative cash flows from operations, working capital deficiencies, or noncompliance with statutory capital requirements or debt covenants. Up to the date of this report on Form 10-Q, none of the above the above factors have been applicable to the Company’s investments.

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The qualitative assessments at the end of quarters one, two and three are done via conference or video calls with the management teams of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits. The qualitative assessment at the end of quarter four relating to these entities also includes review of their respective financial statements that have been reviewed by a third party accounting firm. At that time, the Company performs an annual impairment assessment. The reviewed financial statements of these companies are not audited, and the Company is not active in the management of these companies, and except for these companies’ quarterly meetings with the management of the Company, the Company’s assessment of these companies is inherently limited to infrequent and relatively brief conversations with officers of these companies and to reviews of those reviewed financial statements.

 

On October 20, 2021,19, 2022, a telephonicvideo conference meeting of the board of directors and management of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits, and GJacobs and WJacobs was held. During this meeting, the management of those companies reviewedAblis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits discussed the performance of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits during quarterthe three months ended September 30, 2021.2022. Based upon the financial and non-financial information that was shared with LFTD Partners Inc. during that conference call, the management of LFTD Partners Inc. believes that no impairment of the value of Bendistillery, Bend Spirits or Ablis is warranted at this point in time. The information that was shared by the management of Ablis included, among other things: Bendistillery’s two-year annual sales average is up 8.36% per year with net profit nearly tripling; Ablis’ sales during the third quarter of 2021 are up 14% over sales during the second quarter of 2021,new product launches and up 20% over sales during the third quarter of 2020; and Ablis’ third quarter net income is up, compared to a loss in the third quarter of 2020.

On July 15, 2021, a telephonic meeting of the board of directors of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits was held. During this meeting, the management of those companies reviewed the performance of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits during quarter ended June 30, 2021. Based upon the financial and non-financial information that was shared with LFTD Partners Inc. during that conference call, the management of LFTD Partners Inc. believes that no impairment of the value of Bendistillery, Bend Spirits or Ablis is warranted at this point in time.expansion into more stores. The information that was shared by the management of Ablis included, among other things: sales of Ablis are up from the second half of 2020 to the first half of 2021; Ablis “on premise” sales (in restaurants and bars) are improving as restaurants have re-opened; Ablis distributors are ordering again (and more frequently); and Ablis online sales in the first half of 2021 are up compared to in the first half of 2020. The information that was shared by the management of




Bendistillery and Bend Spirits included, among other things: combined revenue forincreased on-premise sales are up from the first halfthird quarter of 2021, is down just 2.3% from the first half of 2020 (when there was lots of panic buying), but the two year annualized sales average is up 12.7%, with a five year annualized average growth of 9.1%. Also: Bendistillery is closer to the release of a new “Ready-to-Drink” beverage; Bend Spirits has new clients in the pipeline; direct-to-consumer channels are gaining traction; and Bendistillery’s in-house sales team is making gains in key markets.

On February 17, 2021,up for the loss of revenue from third party distributors who have fired their own sales people as a telephonic meetingresult of the board of directors of Ablis, Bendistillerypandemic, and Bend Spirits was held. During this meeting,existing markets and new markets opening up. It is our understanding that the management of those companies reviewed the performance of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits during calendar year 2020. Based upon the financial and non-financial information that was shared with Acquired Sales Corp. during that conference call, the management of LFTD Partners Inc. believes that no impairment of the value of Bendistillery, Bend Spiritsperiodically receives inquiries regarding from large competitors about potentially investing in or Ablis is warranted at this point in time. The information that was shared by the management of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits included, among other things: a 17% increase in sales in 2020 compared to 2019 at Bendistillery, expansion of Bendistillery’s business from restaurants and bars to liquor stores, positive employee morale since none of Bendistillery’s sales team was laid off during the pandemic, new clients of Bend Spirits expected to come online in 2021, and positive sales trends during recent months at Ablis including more direct-to-consumer sales. Moreover, in Oregon, bars and restaurants opened up to 25% capacity on February 12, 2021; historically, most of Ablis’ sales have come from bars and restaurants. Also, a new 17,000 square foot building is being built at Bendistillery’s headquarters, and pasteurization, canning and packaging are expected to be brought in house once the building is operational later in 2021; by bringing pasteurization, canning and packaging in house, management expects to save manufacturing time and costs and to internalize the profits from those functions. Also, Ablis’ management finished re-branding the brand this year, has cut operational costs, is in the process of launching new functional beverages, and is in discussions with some multi-state distributors to distribute Ablis beverages.acquiring Bendistillery.

 

The Company’s Investment in SmplyLifted LLC

Lifted owns 50% of SmplyLifted LLC (“SmplyLifted”). The other 50% of SmplyLifted is owned by SMPLSTC LLC and its principals, who are located in Costa Mesa, California. Under US GAAP, the Company uses the equity method to account for its 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted. Under the equity method of accounting, the Company records its share (50%) of SmplyLifted’s earnings (or losses) as income (or losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company recorded its initial investment in SmplyLifted, which was $200,000, as an asset at historical cost. Under the equity method, the investment’s value is periodically adjusted to reflect the changes in value due to Lifted’s share in SmplyLifted’s income or losses.

LftdXSvg LLC

As we announced on April 27, 2021, Lifted and privately-held Savage Enterprises, Irvine, California, have partnered to create an equally-owned new entity called LftdXSvg LLC to make and sell products containing hemp-derived THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin). LftdXSvg LLC was never funded and the managers of LftdXSvg LLC unanimously decided to dissolve LftdXSvg LLC on June 23, 2021. However, both entities are making and selling products containing hemp-derived THCV under a collaborative brand called “Urb Extrax”. The name Urb Extrax is a combination of Lifted Made’s Urb Finest Flowers brand, and Savage Enterprises’ Delta Extrax brand.  

GoodwillMade

 

Goodwill represents the future economic benefit arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The goodwill arising from the Company’s acquisitions is attributable to the value of the potential expanded market opportunity with new customers.

 

Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to annual impairment testing unless circumstances dictate more frequent assessments. The Company performs an annual impairment assessment for goodwill during the fourth quarter of each year and more frequently whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of the asset may be less than the carrying amount. Goodwill impairment testing is a two-step process performed at the reporting unit level. Step one compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount. The fair value of the reporting unit is determined by considering both the income approach and market approaches. The fair values calculated under the income approach and market approaches are weighted based on circumstances surrounding the reporting unit. Under the income approach, the Company determines fair value based on estimated future cash flows of the reporting unit, which are discounted to the present value using discount factors that consider the timing and risk of cash flows. For the discount rate, the Company relies on the capital asset pricing model approach, which includes an assessment of the risk-free interest rate, the rate of return from publicly traded stocks, the Company’s risk relative to the overall market, the Company’s size and industry and other Company-specific risks. Other significant assumptions used in the income approach include the terminal value, growth rates, future capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements. The market approaches use key multiples from guideline businesses that are comparable and are traded on a public market. If the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no impairment. If the reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, then the second step must be completed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. Step two calculates the implied fair value of goodwill by deducting the fair value of all tangible and intangible net assets of the reporting unit from the




fair value of the reporting unit as calculated in step one. In this step, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the reporting unit’s assets and liabilities in a hypothetical purchase price allocation as if the reporting unit had been acquired on that date. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.

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Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including revenue growth rates, strategic plans, and future market conditions, among others. There can be no assurance that the Company’s estimates and assumptions made for purposes of the goodwill impairment testing will prove to be accurate predictions of the future. Changes in assumptions and estimates could cause the Company to perform an impairment test prior to scheduled annual impairment tests. The Company performed its annual fair value assessment at December 31, 2020 on the goodwill recognized as part of the acquisition of Lifted, and determined that no impairment was necessary. Please refer to “NOTE 4 – THE COMPANY’S INVESTMENTS”, below, for more information.

Revenue

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606.

Revenue Recognition on the Sale of Raw Materials to Customers

Historically, the Company has sold hemp flower, hemp-derived products and other raw materials (“Raw Materials”) to various customers. The Company does not offer terms to customers buying Raw Materials. In the majority of sales of Raw Materials to customers, customers are required to pay the full price before receiving the Raw Materials. In some cases, with the sale of large quantities of Raw Materials to customers with whom the Company has established relationships, the Company may allow the customer to pay 50% of the purchase up front, and then, after delivery of the product, the customer is required to pay the remaining 50% of the purchase price.    

Revenue Recognition on the Sale of Products to Private Label Clients

Typically, private label clients are required to pay up front for the goods that they order; some private label clients have been given terms in the past. If the private label client orders more than ten stock keeping units (“SKUs”) in an order, the Company will collect a down payment of at least 50% of the total purchase order, and then will collect the remaining amount upon delivery of the purchased goods.

Revenue Recognition on the Sale of Urb Finest Flowers Products to Wholesalers, Distributors and End Users

The Company sells its Urb Finest Flowers brand of products to distributors, which then sell Lifted’s products to vape and smoke shops, CBD stores, convenience stores, health food stores, and other outlets. The Company also sells its own branded products to wholesalers and directly to consumers online.

Typically, the Company’s revenue is recognized when it satisfies a single performance obligation by transferring control of its products to a customer. Control is generally transferred when the Company’s products are either shipped or delivered based on the terms contained within the underlying contracts or agreements. If the shipping terms on a sale are FOB destination, the revenue is deferred until the product reaches its destination.

The Company excludes from revenues all taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are imposed on the sale of its products and collected from customers.

Promotional and other allowances (variable consideration) recorded as a reduction to gross sales, primarily include consideration given to the Company’s distributors or retail customers including, but not limited to, discounted products.  

Management believes that adequate provision has been made for cash discounts, returns and spoilage based on the Company’s historical experience.

Described below are some of the reasons why a customer may want to return an ordered item, and how the Company responds in each situation:

1)The ordered item breaks, melts, or separates in transit to the customer. In this case, the Company will replace the broken, melted or separated item at no cost to the customer. 

2)The Company sent the wrong item to the customer. In this case, the Company will allow the customer to keep, at no cost to the customer, the item that was mistakenly sent to the customer. The Company will also send the correct product to the customer, at no cost to the customer. 




3)The customer ordered the wrong product. In this case, the customer, at his/her own expense, must mail the mistakenly ordered product back to the Company, and the Company will mail the correct product to the customer. 

4)The ordered item is recalled. In a situation where product is recalled, the Company will offer a replacement, credit, or refund. 

Historically, the scenarios described above have occurred infrequently, and occurrences have been immaterial. However, during the third quarter of 2020, the Company provided many replacements, and issued refunds or credits to many customers who purchased delta-8-THC gummies that melted in transit, and delta-8-THC nano drops that had separation issues.

Disaggregation of Revenue

During the quarters ended September 30, 2021, December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, approximately 99% of the Company’s sales occurred inside of the United States of America.

The Company has considered providing disaggregation of revenue by information regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker for evaluating the financial performance of operating segments, such as type of good, geographical region, market or type of customer, type of contract, contract duration, timing of transfer of goods, and sales channels. Due to the rapidly evolving nature of our industry, the Company is constantly launching new products to stay ahead of trends, finding new sales channels, initiating new distribution networks and modifying the prices of its products.

Shown below is a table showing the approximate disaggregation of historical revenue:

 

February 24, 2020 (Closing on Lifted)-March 31, 2020

% of Net Sales During February 24, 2020 (Closing on Lifted)-March 31, 2020

February 24, 2020 (Closing on Lifted)-December 31, 2020

% of Net Sales During February 24, 2020 (Closing on Lifted)-December 31, 2020

For the three months ended March 31, 2021

% of Net Sales During the three months ended March 31, 2021

For the three months ended June 30, 2021

% of Net Sales During the three months ended June 30, 2021

For the three months ended September 30, 2021

% of Net Sales During the three months ended September 30, 2021

Net sales of raw materials to customers

 $ 788

0.21% 

 $ 694,707

13% 

 $ 10,696

 0.32%

 $ 40,761

 0.58%

 $ 105,960.42

 1%

Net sales of products to private label clients

 $ 8,349

2% 

 $ 1,443,687

27% 

 $ 758,140

 23%

 $ 1,326,016

 19%

 $ 663,967.61

 8%

Net sales of products to wholesalers

 $ 170,414

46% 

 $ 1,096,199

21% 

 $ 612,041

 18%

 $ 1,017,732

 15%

 $ 1,255,946.51

 14%

Net sales of products to distributors

 $ 184,274

50% 

 $ 1,982,810

37% 

 $ 1,728,794

 52%

 $ 4,236,712

 61%

 $ 6,273,835.57

 71%

Net sales of products to end users

 $ 6,599

2% 

 $ 126,917

2% 

 $ 243,598

 7%

 $ 369,320

 5%

 $ 521,241.89

 6%

Net Sales 

 $ 370,424

100% 

 $ 5,344,320

100% 

 $ 3,353,270

 100%

 $ 6,990,541

 100%

 $ 8,820,952

 100%

                                                                        

                                    

                        

                                    

                        

                                    

                        

                                    

                        

                                    

                        

Contract Liabilities

Amounts received from a customer before the purchased product is shipped to the customer is treated as deferred revenue. If cash is not received, an accounts receivable is recognized, but revenue is not recognized until an order is fully shipped. Deferred revenue of $675,739, $1,096,120 and $82,979 was recognized at September 30, 2021, December 31, 2020, and September 30, 2020, respectively.  

Cost of Goods Sold – Cost of goods sold consists of the costs of raw materials utilized in the manufacture of products, direct labor, co-packing fees, repacking fees, freight and shipping charges, warehouse expenses incurred prior to the manufacture of Lifted’s finished products and certain quality control costs. Raw materials account for the largest portion of cost of sales. Raw materials include ingredients, product components and packaging materials.$3,910 of the cost of goods sold during the three months ended September 30, 2021 relates to obsolete inventory written off. In comparison, during the quarter ended September 30, 2020, $62,186 of cost of goods sold relates to spoiled and obsolete inventory written off.

Operating Expenses– Operating expenses include stock compensation expense, selling, general and administrative expenses, bank charges and merchant fees, management bonuses, bad debt, payroll, consulting and independent contractor expenses, professional fees, advertising and marketing, depreciation and amortization, and warehouse and lab expenses.

Income Taxes – Provisions for income taxes are based on taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred income taxes. Deferred income taxes are provided on differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements and on tax carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are included in the financial statements at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision




for income taxes. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred income tax assets when it is not more likely than not that the deferred income tax assets will be realized. The Company is currently evaluating its deferred tax allowance. Once the Company has achieved six consecutive profitable quarters, management plans to evaluate if a tax provision is necessary.

Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share – Basic earnings (loss) per common share is determined by dividing earnings (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing earnings (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding during the period. When dilutive, the incremental potential common shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and warrants are determined by the treasury stock method. The following table summarizes the calculations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

2021

 

2020

 

 

 

2021

 

2020

Net Income/(Loss)

 

$                 2,236,178

 

$           95,823

 

Net Income/(Loss)

 

$         4,450,690

 

$     (2,084,119)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

                 13,015,717

 

        6,460,236

 

Basic

 

         10,525,461

 

         5,747,569

Diluted

 

                 16,257,915

 

        6,460,236

 

Diluted

 

         13,767,659

 

         5,747,569

                                                  

 

                                     

 

                          

 

                                             

 

                             

 

                           

Basic Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

 

$                          0.17

 

$               0.01

 

Basic Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

 

$                  0.42

 

$              (0.36)

Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

 

$                          0.14

 

$               0.01

 

Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

 

$                  0.32

 

$              (0.36)

As of September 30, 2021, in addition to our outstanding common stock, we have issued (a) options to purchase 1,086,698 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share, (b) warrants to purchase 205,500 shares of common stock at $1 per share, (d) rights to purchase warrants to purchase 1,375,000 shares of common stock at between $0.01 and $1.85 per share, and (e) warrants to purchase 2,295,000 shares of common stock at $5.00 per share.

Regarding the aforementioned rights to purchase warrants to purchase 1,375,000 shares of common stock at between $0.01 and $1.85 per share: of these, rights to purchase warrants to purchase 1.25 million shares of our common stock are not vested and are not exercisable until a performance contingency is met.

Regarding the aforementioned warrants to purchase 2,295,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share: of the total, warrants to purchase 1,650,000 shares of our common stock are vested, while the remaining warrants to purchase 645,000 shares of our common stock are not vested and are subject to certain conditions and requirements.

In comparison, at September 30, 2020, there were outstanding options and warrants to purchase 1,586,619 shares of common stock exercisable at between $0.001 and $5.00 per share, (b) rights to purchase $1.00 warrants to purchase 2,625,000 shares of common stock exercisable at between $0.01 and $1.85 per share, (c) financing warrants to purchase 31,250 shares of common stock exercisable at $0.03 per share, (d) warrants to purchase 475,000 shares of common stock at $5.00 per share, and (e) warrants to purchase 1,820,000 shares of common stock at $5.00 per share. As of the date of this report, none of these outstanding options, rights to purchase warrants or financing warrants have been exercised into shares of common stock, except for an option to purchase 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.001 that was exercised by a director of the Company on October 27, 2020. However, all of them may be exercised at any time in the sole discretion of the holder except for certain rights to purchase warrants to purchase 1.25 million shares of our common stock, which are not exercisable until a performance contingency is met, and except for 745,000 of the 1,820,000 warrants exercisable at $5.00 per share which are not yet vested and subject to certain performance contingencies. Also outstanding at September 30, 2020 was Series A Preferred Stock outstanding convertible into 6,615,000 shares of common stock. In addition, the Company has accepted subscriptions from four accredited investors to purchase 100,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $500,000 in cash, convertible at the option of the holder into 100,000 shares of newly issued common stock of the Company, or $5.00 per share of common stock of the Company. None of these are including in the diluted earnings per share calculation, given that they are considered antidilutive.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements – In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (codified as Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 326). ASC 326 adds to US GAAP the current expected credit loss model, a measurement model based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. Under this new guidance, an entity recognizes its estimate of expected credit losses as an allowance, which the FASB believes will result in more timely recognition of such losses. ASU 2016-13 and its amendments will be effective for the Company for interim and annual periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, though early




adoption is permitted. The Company believes the adoption will modify the way the Company analyzes financial instruments. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-13 on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal Use Software (Subtopic 250-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract” (“ASU 2018-15”). ASU 2018-15 aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs for internal-use software. The accounting for any hosting contract is unchanged. ASU 2018-15 is effective on January 1, 2020 with early adoption permitted, including adoption in any interim period. Because the Company does not currently have any cloud computing arrangements that include a software license, fees associated with any hosting element are expensed as incurred.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”), which simplifies the accounting for income taxes, eliminates certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and clarifies certain aspects of the current guidance to improve consistent application among reporting entities. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021 and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, though early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2019-12 on its consolidated financial statements.

On August 5, 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging— Contracts in Entitys Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40), which simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity. The ASU is effective for public business entities that meet the definition of a SEC filer, excluding smaller reporting companies as defined by the SEC, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The FASB noted that an entity should adopt the guidance as of the beginning of its annual fiscal year. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-06 on its consolidated financial statements.

Advertising and Marketing Expenses – Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company incurred $86,438 and $236,598 in advertising and marketing expenses, of which were primarily trade shows, public relations, press releases and promotional products. In comparison, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company incurred $26,670 and $92,718 in advertising and marketing expenses, of which were primarily public relations and digital marketing.

Compensated Absences – Paid time off (“PTO”) is provided to employees and subcontractors who obtain approval for it from Nicholas S. Warrender, CEO of Lifted. Any approved PTO is granted at Mr. Warrender’s discretion, and mandatory PTO is zero days, thus no accrual is necessary.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements – The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Reclassifications – Some items from the prior period have been reclassified within the financial statements to conform with the current presentation.

Business Combinations and Consolidated Results of Operations and Outlook The Company accounts for its acquisitions under ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations and Reorganizations (“ASC Topic 805”). ASC Topic 805 provides guidance on how the acquirer recognizes and measures the consideration transferred, identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, non-controlling interests, and goodwill acquired in a business combination. ASC Topic 805 also expands required disclosures surrounding the nature and financial effects of business combinations. Acquisition costs are expensed as incurred. 

When the Company acquires a business, we allocate the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction at their respective estimated fair values. We record any premium over the fair value of net assets acquired as goodwill. The allocation of the purchase price involves judgments and estimates both in characterizing the assets and in determining their fair value. We use all available information to make these fair value determinations and engage independent valuation specialists to assist in the fair value determination of the acquired long-lived assets.

During 2020, the acquisition of Lifted added approximately $4,444 in purchased intangible assets and $22,292,767 in goodwill to the consolidated balance sheet.

January 1, 2019 - February 24, 2020

(Acquisition Date) (1)

February 24, 2020

(Acquisition Date) –

December 31, 2020 (2)




Net Sales

$

4,450,339

$

5,344,320

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings

$

549,999

$

461,913

Shown above are Lifted’s net sales and net earnings for the following two periods:

(1)January 1, 2019 through February 24, 2020 (acquisition date) 

(2)February 24, 2020 (acquisition date) to December 31, 2020 

The foregoing disclosures of net sales and net earnings during those periods solely reflects Lifted’s financial results. Prior to its acquisition of Lifted on February 24, 2020, LFTD Partners Inc. had no sources of revenue, so the acquisition of Lifted was significant for LFTD Partners Inc.




NOTE 2 – SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

LFTD PARTNERS INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ACQUIRED SALES CORP.) AND SUBSIDIARY LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

September, 30

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

 

2020

 

2019

 

2020

 

2019

Net Sales

$ 8,820,952 

 

$ 1,509,437 

 

$ 6,695,144 

 

$ 1,267,942 

 

$ 3,353,270 

 

$ 370,424 

 

$ 2,196,518 

 

$ - 

 

$ 1,509,437 

 

$ - 

Cost of Goods Sold

 4,720,057 

 

 878,327 

 

 3,035,630 

 

 1,018,047 

 

 1,707,523 

 

 198,109 

 

 1,312,946 

 

 - 

 

 878,327 

 

 - 

Gross Profit

 4,100,895 

 

 631,110 

 

 3,659,515 

 

 249,895 

 

 1,645,747 

 

 172,315 

 

 883,572 

 

 - 

 

 631,110 

 

 - 

Stock Compensation Expense

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 1,393,648 

 

 - 

 

 2,007 

 

 0 

 

 37,961 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 139,286 

 

 40,568 

 

 95,474 

 

 35,786 

 

 56,464 

 

 23,743 

 

 43,081 

 

 13,325 

 

 40,568 

 

 12,825 

Bank Charges and Merchant Fees

 104,485 

 

 14,702 

 

 118,055 

 

 - 

 

 66,570 

 

 - 

 

 27,824 

 

 30 

 

 14,702 

 

 90 

Accrual for Company-Wide Management Bonus Pool

 400,000 

 

 - 

 

 816,388 

 

 - 

 

 342,947 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

Management Bonuses Owed Under Compensation Agreement

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 350,000 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

Bad Debt

 61,449 

 

 94,251 

 

 19,196 

 

 24,904 

 

 977 

 

 728 

 

 2,915 

 

 - 

 

 94,251 

 

 - 

Payroll, Consulting and Independent Contractor Expenses

 803,796 

 

 275,149 

 

 791,000 

 

 239,749 

 

 307,524 

 

 83,217 

 

 211,851 

 

 30,000 

 

 275,149 

 

 45,000 

Professional Fees

 139,526 

 

 50,235 

 

 133,892 

 

 176,890 

 

 93,033 

 

 66,554 

 

 80,810 

 

 114,431 

 

 50,235 

 

 52,142 

Advertising and Marketing

 86,438 

 

 26,670 

 

 98,133 

 

 53,922 

 

 52,027 

 

 10,286 

 

 22,384 

 

 960 

 

 26,670 

 

 3,782 

Depreciation and Amortization

 16,344 

 

 5,092 

 

 26,215 

 

 4,171 

 

 41,783 

 

 1,877 

 

 5,245 

 

 - 

 

 5,092 

 

 - 

Rent Expense

 4,600 

 

 6,747 

 

 (8,413)

 

 6,878 

 

 5,430 

 

 960 

 

 8,388 

 

 - 

 

 6,747 

 

 - 

Warehouse & Lab Expenses (too small to capitalize)

 26,934 

 

 3,974 

 

 12,712 

 

 56,625 

 

 18,500 

 

 - 

 

 5,433 

 

 - 

 

 3,974 

 

 - 

Income/(Loss) From Operations

 2,318,037 

 

 113,722 

 

 1,556,863 

 

 (349,030)

 

 660,493 

 

 (1,758,698)

 

 475,641 

 

 (160,753)

 

 113,722 

 

 (151,800)

Other Income/(Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income/(Loss) From 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted LLC (FR3SH)

 (44,858)

 

 - 

 

 (43,330)

 

 - 

 

 (7,211)

 

 - 

 

 (4,429)

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

Income from SmplyLifted for WCJ Labor

 313 

 

 - 

 

 769 

 

 - 

 

 1,072 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

Settlement Income/Gain on Settlement

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 12,500 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

Settlement Costs

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 (97,000)

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

Interest Expense

 (35,368)

 

 (19,281)

 

 (35,398)

 

 (19,019)

 

 (36,347)

 

 (7,605)

 

 (19,281)

 

 - 

 

 (19,281)

 

 - 

Dividend Income

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 2,495 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

Warehouse Buildout Credits

 - 

 

 600 

 

 600 

 

 400 

 

 600 

 

 - 

 

 600 

 

 - 

 

 600 

 

 - 

Penalties

 (2,162)

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 (450)

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 

 

 - 

Gain on Forgiveness of Debt

 - 

 

 - 

 

 151,147 

 

 10,000 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 81,272 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

Refund of Merchant Account Fees

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 34,429 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

Gain(Loss) on Disposal of Fixed Assets

 - 

 

 - 

 

 (4,750)

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

Loss on Deposit

 - 

 

 - 

 

 (30,000)

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

Interest Income

 217 

 

 782 

 

 253 

 

 907 

 

 202 

 

 5,676 

 

 733 

 

 12,369 

 

 782 

 

 5,334 

Total Other Income/(Expenses)

 (81,859)

 

 (17,899)

 

 39,292 

 

 (70,283)

 

 (42,134)

 

 (1,929)

 

 73,890 

 

 12,369 

 

 (17,899)

 

 5,334 

Income/(Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes

 2,236,178 

 

 95,823 

 

 1,596,154 

 

 (419,313)

 

 618,359 

 

 (1,760,627)

 

 549,531 

 

 (148,384)

 

 95,823 

 

 (146,466)

Provision for Income Taxes

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

 

 - 

Net Income/(Loss) Attributable to LFTD Partners Inc. common stockholders

 2,236,178 

 

$ 95,823 

 

 1,596,154 

 

$ (419,313)

 

$ 618,359 

 

$ (1,760,627)

 

$ 549,531 

 

$ (148,384)

 

$ 95,823 

 

$ (146,466)

 

                             

 

                             

 

                             

 

                             

 

                             

 

                             

 

                             

 

                             

 

                             

 

                             

Earnings/(Loss) Per Common Share Attributable to LFTD Partners Inc. common shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Basic

$ 0.17

 

$ 0.01

 

$ 0.14

 

$ (0.06)

 

$ 0.08

 

$ (0.41)

 

$ 0.06

 

$ (0.11)

 

$ 0.01

 

$ (0.06)

    Diluted

$ 0.14

 

$ 0.01

 

$ 0.11

 

$ (0.06)

 

$ 0.04

 

$ (0.41)

 

$ 0.02

 

$ (0.11)

 

$ 0.01

 

$ (0.06)

                                                                        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Basic

 13,015,717

 

 6,460,236

 

 11,042,657

 

 6,462,070 

 

 7,456,925

 

 4,312,568 

 

 6,463,301

 

 2,726,669 

 

 6,460,236

 

 2,597,302 

    Diluted

 16,257,915

 

 6,460,236

 

 14,381,105

 

 6,462,070 

 

 16,084,794

 

 4,312,568 

 

 16,040,170

 

 2,726,669 

 

 6,460,236

 

 2,597,302 




NOTE 3 – RECEIPT OF LOANS UNDER THE ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM AND THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) is making small business owners eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000 under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (the “EIDL”). This advance provides economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. This loan advance will not have to be repaid. Lifted applied for and received a $10,000 loan advance under the EIDL (“EIDL Advance”) on April 20, 2020. Lifted recognized a $10,000 gain on the forgiveness of the EIDL Advance on April 21, 2020.

Lifted also applied for and received a loan (the “PPP Loan”) under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which was enacted March 27, 2020. The PPP Loan was issued by BMO Harris Bank (the “Lender”) in the aggregate principal amount of $149,622.50 and evidenced by a promissory note (the “Note”), dated April 14, 2020 issued by Lifted to the Lender. On April 20, 2021, the entire PPP Loan ($149,622) and the interest payable on the PPP Loan ($1,525) was forgiven by the SBA, and a related gain on forgiveness of debt in the amount of $151,147 was recorded. In accordance with its terms, the Note was originally scheduled to mature on April 14, 2022 and bore interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum, payable monthly commencing on November 14, 2020, following an initial deferral period as specified under the PPP. In addition, the Note could be prepaid by Lifted at any time prior to its original maturity with no prepayment penalties. Proceeds from the PPP Loan were available to Lifted to fund designated expenses, including certain payroll costs and other permitted expenses, in accordance with the PPP. Under the terms of the PPP, up to the entire amount of principal and accrued interest of the PPP Loan could be forgiven to the extent that at least 75% of the PPP Loan proceeds are used for qualifying expenses as described in the CARES Act and applicable implementing guidance issued by the SBA under the PPP. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, Lifted had an accrual of $1,443 and $1,074, respectively, for the interest on the PPP Loan. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, interest of $82 was accrued prior to the forgiveness of the Loan.  

NOTE 4 - RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Going Concern – The Company has a history of recurring losses which have resulted in an accumulated deficit of$12,758,035as of September 30, 2021. Bankruptcy of the Company at some point in the future is a possibility. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. Management plans to sustain the Company as a going concern by taking the following actions: (1) acquiring and/or developing profitable businesses that will create positive income from operations; and/or (2) completing private placements of the Company’s common stock and/or preferred stock. Management believes that by taking these actions, the Company will be provided with sufficient future operations and cash flow to continue asa going concern. However, there can be no assurances or guarantees whatsoever that the Company will be successful in consummating such actions on acceptable terms, if at all. Moreover, any such actions can be expected to result in substantial dilution to the existing shareholders of the Company.

The Company’s investments in Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits made the Company a minority owner of these companies. As a minority owner, the Company is not able to recognize any portion of Ablis’, Bendistillery’s or Bend Spirits’ revenues or earnings in the Company’s financial statements. The Company monitors its investments in Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits, and from time to time and will evaluate whether there has been a potential impairment of value.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its ramifications, combined with the expenses and potential liabilities associated with litigation involving Lifted, combined with the regulatory risks and uncertainties associated with the cannabinoid-infused products, vaping and nicotine products industries, combined with the risks associated with internet hacking or sabotage, combined with the risks of employee and/or independent contractor disloyalty or theft of Company information and opportunities, have created significant adverse risks to the Company, which have caused substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Also, the Company has Preferred Stock outstanding that is currently accruing dividends at the rate of 3% per year. Also, the Company has not yet paid an aggregate of $291,562 of bonuses owed to its CEO Gerard M. Jacobs, and William C. “Jake” Jacobs, President and CFO, because it currently does not have the funds to do so without adversely affecting Lifted Made’s working capital, and an additional aggregate of $350,000 of bonuses owed to them have been deferred until on or after January 1, 2021. These aggregate of $641,562 of bonuses are due and payable upon demand. In addition, factors that could materially affect future operating results include, but are not limited to, changes to laws and regulations, especially those related to hemp-derived CBD, CBG, CBN, delta-8-THC, delta-9-THC, delta-10-THC and other cannabinoids, nicotine products, vaping, vendor concentration risk, customer concentration risk, customer credit risk, and counterparty risk. The Company maintains levels of cash in a bank deposit account that, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such account and it believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash.

No assurance or guarantee whatsoever can be given that the net income of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Lifted Made will be sufficient to allow the Company to pay all of its operating expenses and the dividends accruing on the Company’s




preferred stock. As a result, there is substantial doubt that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern. Bankruptcy of the Company at some point in the future is a possibility. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

The Company currently has one revenue-generating subsidiary, Lifted Made. If and to the extent that the revenue generated by Lifted Made is not adequate to pay the Company’s operating expenses and the dividends accruing on its preferred stock, then Company management plans to sustain the Company as a going concern by taking the following actions: (1) acquiring and/or developing additional profitable businesses that will create positive income from operations; and/or (2) completing private placements of the Company’s common stock and/or preferred stock. Management believes that by taking these actions, the Company will be provided with sufficient future operations and cash flow to continue as a going concern. However, there can be no assurances or guarantees whatsoever that the Company will be successful in consummating such actions on acceptable terms, if at all. Moreover, any such actions can be expected to result in substantial dilution to the existing shareholders of the Company.

Concentration of Credit Risks – During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, eight customers made up approximately 50% of Lifted Made’s sales. Regarding the purchases of raw and finished goods ("Supplies") during the quarter ended September 30, 2021, approximately 70% of the Supplies were from six vendors.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2020, four customers made up approximately 50% of Lifted Made’s sales. During the period February 24, 2020 through December 31, 2020, five customers made up approximately 57% of Lifted’s sales.

Regarding the purchases of Supplies, during the quarter ended December 31, 2020, approximately 75% of the Supplies that Lifted purchased were from seven vendors. During the period February 24, 2020 through December 31, 2020, approximately 61% of the Supplies that Lifted purchased were from five vendors. The loss of Lifted’s relationships with these vendors and customers could have a material adverse effect on Lifted’s business.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2020, one customer made up approximately 34% of Lifted Made’s sales. During the period February 24, 2020 through September 30, 2020, two customers made up approximately 35% of Lifted’s sales. Regarding the purchases of Supplies, during the quarter ended September 30, 2020, approximately 74% of the Supplies that Lifted purchased were from four vendors. During the period February 24, 2020 through September 30, 2020, approximately 51% of the Supplies that Lifted purchased were from two vendors. The loss of Lifted’s relationships with these vendors and customers could have a material adverse effect on Lifted’s business.

NOTE 5 – THE COMPANY’S INVESTMENTS

The Company’s Investments in Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits

On April 30, 2019, the Company purchased 4.99% of the common stock of each of Ablis Holding Company, Bendistillery Inc., and Bend Spirits, Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of $1,896,200.

Under US GAAP, the Company uses the cost method to account for our minority equity ownership interests in businesses in which the Company owns less than 20% of equity ownership, and have no substantial influence over the management of the businesses. Under the cost method of accounting, the Company reports the historical costs of the investments as assets on its balance sheet. However, US GAAP does not permit the consolidation of its financial statements with the financial statements of companies in which the Company owns minority equity ownership interests.

As such, the Company’s investments in Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits made the Company a minority owner of these companies. As a minority owner, the Company will not be able to recognize any portion of Ablis’, Bendistillery’s or Bend Spirits’ revenues or earnings in the Company’s financial statements.

US GAAP also requires the Company to record these types of investments at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. As such, the Company will not be allowed to consolidate into its financial statements any portion of the revenues, earnings or assets of companies in which it owns minority equity ownership interests such as Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits. Moreover, even if there is evidence that the fair market values of the investments have increased above their historical costs, US GAAP does not allow increasing the recorded values of the investments. Under US GAAP, the only adjustments that may be made to the historical costs of the investments are write downs of the values of the investments, which must be made if there is evidence that the fair market values of the investments have declined to below the recorded historical costs.

At each reporting period, the Company makes a qualitative assessment considering impairment indicators to evaluate whether its investments are impaired. Factors that the Company would consider indicators of impairment include: (1) a significant deterioration in the earnings performance, credit rating, asset quality, or business prospects of the investee, (2) a significant




adverse change in the regulatory, economic, or technological environment of the investee, (3) a significant adverse change in the general market condition of either the geographical area or the industry in which the investee operates, (4) a bona fide offer to purchase, an offer by the investee to sell, or a completed auction process for the same or similar investment for an amount less than the carrying amount of that investment, and (5) factors that raise significant concerns about the investee’s ability to continue as a going concern, such as negative cash flows from operations, working capital deficiencies, or noncompliance with statutory capital requirements or debt covenants. Up to the date of this report on Form 10-Q, none of the above the above factors have been applicable to the Company’s investments.

The qualitative assessments at the end of quarters one, two and three are done via conference calls with the management teams of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits. The qualitative assessment at the end of quarter four relating to these entities also includes review of their respective financial statements that have been reviewed by a third party accounting firm. At that time, the Company performs an annual impairment assessment. The reviewed financial statements of these companies are not audited, and the Company is not active in the management of these companies, and except for these companies’ quarterly meetings with the management of the Company, the Company’s assessment of these companies is inherently limited to infrequent and relatively brief conversations with officers of these companies and to reviews of those reviewed financial statements.

On October 20, 2021, a telephonic meeting of the board of directors of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits was held. During this meeting, the management of those companies reviewed the performance of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits during quarter ended September 30, 2021. Based upon the financial and non-financial information that was shared with LFTD Partners Inc. during that conference call, the management of LFTD Partners Inc. believes that no impairment of the value of Bendistillery, Bend Spirits or Ablis is warranted at this point in time. The information that was shared by the management of Ablis included, among other things: Bendistillery’s two-year annual sales average is up 8.36% per year with net profit nearly tripling; Ablis’ sales during the third quarter of 2021 are up 14% over sales during the second quarter of 2021, and up 20% over sales during the third quarter of 2020; and Ablis’ third quarter net income is up, compared to a loss in the third quarter of 2020.

On July 15, 2021, a telephonic meeting of the board of directors of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits was held. During this meeting, the management of those companies reviewed the performance of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits during quarter ended June 30, 2021. Based upon the financial and non-financial information that was shared with Acquired Sales Corp. during that conference call, the management of Acquired Sales Corp. believes that no impairment of the value of Bendistillery, Bend Spirits or Ablis is warranted at this point in time. The information that was shared by the management of Ablis included, among other things: sales of Ablis are up from the second half of 2020 to the first half of 2021; Ablis “on premise” sales (in restaurants and bars) are improving as restaurants have re-opened; Ablis distributors are ordering again (and more frequently); and Ablis online sales in the first half of 2021 are up compared to in the first half of 2020. The information that was shared by the management of Bendistillery and Bend Spirits included, among other things: combined revenue for the first half of 2021 is down just 2.3% from the first half of 2020 (when there was lots of panic buying), but the two year annualized sales average is up 12.7%, with a five year annualized average growth of 9.1%. Also: Bendistillery is closer to the release of a new “Ready-to-Drink” beverage; Bend Spirits has new clients in the pipeline; direct-to-consumer channels are gaining traction; and Bendistillery’s sales team is making gains in key markets.

On February 17, 2021, a telephonic meeting of the board of directors of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits was held. During this meeting, the management of those companies reviewed the performance of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits during calendar year 2020. Based upon the financial and non-financial information that was shared with Acquired Sales Corp. during that conference call, the management of Acquired Sales Corp. believes that no impairment of the value of Bendistillery, Bend Spirits or Ablis is warranted at this point in time. The information that was shared by the management of Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits included, among other things: a 17% increase in sales in 2020 compared to 2019 at Bendistillery, expansion of Bendistillery’s business from restaurants and bars to liquor stores, positive employee morale since none of Bendistillery’s sales team was laid off during the pandemic, new clients of Bend Spirits expected to come online in 2021, and positive sales trends during recent months at Ablis including more direct-to-consumer sales. Moreover, in Oregon, bars and restaurants opened up to 25% capacity on February 12, 2021; historically, most of Ablis’ sales have come from bars and restaurants. Also, a new 17,000 square foot building is being built at Bendistillery’s headquarters, and pasteurization, canning and packaging are expected to be brought in house once the building is operational later in 2021; by bringing pasteurization, canning and packaging in house, management expects to save manufacturing time and costs and to internalize the profits from those functions. Also, Ablis’ management finished re-branding the brand this year, has cut operational costs, is in the process of launching new functional beverages, and is in discussions with some multi-state distributors to distribute Ablis beverages.

The Company’s Investment in Lifted Made

 

The Company performed its annual fair value assessment at December 31, 20202021 on the goodwill recognized as part of the acquisition of Lifted, and determined that no impairment was necessary. The factors that led the Company to this conclusion include, among other things: continued growth in sales and profitability quarter-over-quarter,year-over-year, the launch of first-to-market, ground-breaking new products, the addition of more and more wholesalers and distributors nationwide, increased sales to wholesalers and end consumers, the continued growth of Lifted’s flagship brand Urb Finest Flowers, and continued positive publicity of Lifted. Lifted has also been limited in its production capacity due to the size of its facility in Zion, Illinois. With




Lifted’s recent move into a much larger facility located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Lifted should be able to produce a greater quantity of products to meet demand.

 

The Company’s Investment in SmplyLifted LLC

 

On September 22, 2020, LFTD Partners Inc. and Lifted Made and privately-held SMPLSTC, Costa Mesa, CA (www.SMPLSTCBD.com) have createdformed an equally-owned new entity called SmplyLifted LLC, which has begun sellingsold tobacco-free nicotine pouches in several flavors and nicotine strengths under the brand name FR3SH (www.GETFR3SH.com)(www.GETFR3SH.com).

 

On September 22, 2020, SmplyLifted LLC was formed. Lifted hashad a 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted LLC. The other 50% of SmplyLifted is owned by SMPLSTC LLC and its principals, who are located in Costa Mesa, California. Under US GAAP, the Company usesused the equity method to account for its 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted. Under the equity method of accounting, the Company recordsrecorded its share (50%) of SmplyLifted’s earnings (or losses) as income (or losses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company recorded its initial investment in SmplyLifted, which was $200,000, as an asset at historical cost. Under the equity method, the investment’s value iswas periodically adjusted to reflect the changes in value due to Lifted’s share in SmplyLifted’s income or losses.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized a loss of $4,429 from its 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted, and wrote down the value of its investment in SmplyLifted to $195,571. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized a loss of $195,571 from its 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted. At December 31, 2021, Lifted Made wrote off its receivables from SmplyLifted, and its loans to SmplyLifted, which totaled $388,727.

On February 9, 2022, Lifted Made signed an Agreement to sell its 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted LLC to Corner Vapory LLC, an affiliate of NWarrender, CEO of Lifted, for $1, plus ninety-nine percent (99%) of any and all payments and other consideration received or owed to Corner Vapory LLC in regard to SmplyLifted’s existing inventory of FR3SH brand tobacco-free nicotine pouches. Lifted has the option to re-purchase the 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted LLC from Corner Vapory LLC for $1,000 in cash at any time on or before December 31, 2032.

NOTE 6 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

Property and Equipment consist of the following:

 

Asset Class

 

 

September 30, 2021

 

 

December 31, 2020

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Machinery & Equipment

 

$

198,539

 

$

103,084

 

$593,208

 

$258,533

 

Leasehold Improvements - Zion

 

$

20,089

 

$

42,381

Leasehold Improvements - Kenosha

 

$

137,385

 

$

-   

Leasehold Improvements

 

$385,220

 

$152,985

 

Trade Show Booths

 

$

23,488

 

$

-   

 

$10,000

 

$23,488

 

Vehicles

 

$

22,309

 

$

-   

 

$75,047

 

$22,309

 

Computer Equipment

 

$

7,312

 

$

-   

 

$7,312

 

$7,312

 

Furniture & Fixtures - Kenosha

 

$

22,963

 

$

4,288

Furniture & Fixtures

 

$83,286

 

 

$46,553

 

Sub-total:

 

$

432,085

 

$

149,753

 

$1,154,073

 

$511,180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

$

(75,285)

 

$

(14,361)

 

$(164,384)

 

$(77,967)

 

$

356,800

 

$

135,392

 

$989,688

 

 

$433,213

 

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The useful lives of the Company’s fixed assets by asset class are as follows:

 

Asset Class

Estimated Useful Life

Machinery & Equipment

 

60 months

Leasehold Improvements

 

60 months

Trade Show BoothBooths

 

36 months

Vehicles

60 months

Computer Equipment

 

60 months

Computer EquipmentFurniture & Fixtures

 

60 months

Furniture & Fixtures

60 months

 

Leasehold Improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the length of the lease or the estimated useful life. Depreciation expense of $18,279 and $49,854 was recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. In comparison, depreciation expense of $10,992 and $53,483 was recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.

 

In comparison, depreciation expense of $4,675 was recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2020. Depreciation expense of $10,167 was recognized during the period February 24, 2020 through September 30, 2020.

As described in “Description of Certain Key Provisions of the Transaction Documents Relating to the Lifted Merger Agreement”, the Promissory Note is secured by (a) a first lien security interest in all of the assets of the Company and Lifted; and (b) a pledge of: (i) all of the capital stock of Lifted; (ii) all of the common stock of Bendistillery, Bend Spirits and Ablis that is owned by the Company; and (iii) all of the capital stock of any other entity owned by the Company, Lifted or any of their subsidiaries, pursuant to a Collateral Stock Pledge Agreement between Mr. Warrender, as Secured Party, and the Company and Lifted, as Pledgors.




NOTE 7 – NOTES RECEIVABLE

 

SmplyLifted LLC

 

At September 30,March 31, 2021, the Company had made shortfall loans to SmplyLifted LLC totaling $387,500, used primarily for the purchase of inventory. As of September 30,March 31, 2021, imputed interest receivable on the loans totaled $436.$149.

 

CBD Lion LLC

On August 8, 2019,At December 31, 2021, the Company had made an unsecured $300,000 loaninterest-free loans to Lion (the “Loan”) evidenced by a promissory note (the “Note”) in connection withSmplyLifted LLC totaling $387,500, used primarily for the proposed Merger Agreement with Lion. Per the termspurchase of the Note, if the Transaction did not close and the merger agreement were terminated, then the Loan was to be repaid by Lion to the Company in six equal monthly installments of principal, together with accrued interest at the rate of 6% per year, with the first such installment due and payable by Lion to the Company on the first day of the first calendar month following the termination of the merger agreement. The Merger Agreement was terminated by the Company on November 14, 2019 and the Note became payable. During December 2019, the principal of the Note was repaid by Lion down to $200,000, and Lion also paid the accrued interest on the Note of $6,945.

Due to termination of the Merger Agreement, and per Section 5.15(b) of the Merger Agreement, asinventory. As of December 31, 2019 the Company owed CBD Lion $31,500 for reimbursement of professional fees related to the audit of CBD Lion.

This left Lion with a net balance owed to the Company of $168,500 as of December 31, 2019. On March 2, 2020, Lion and the Company agreed that the repayment of such $168,500 will be made in eleven equal monthly installments of principal due and payable by Lion to the Company on the first day of each calendar month starting on April 1, 2020, and that no additional interest will accrue. All such eleven payments have been made by Lion through February 1, 2021. During the quarter ended March 31, 2020, The Company wrote off as bad debt interest of $2,006 that was receivable from the CBD Lion for the period January 1, 2020 through March 1, 2020. The Company calculated2021, imputed interest receivable of $2,112 from CBD Lion foron the period March 2, 2020 throughloans totaled $580. As described above, at December 31, 2020.2021, these notes and related interest receivable were written off. 

 

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The Foundation, a non-profit Massachusetts corporation, has received a provisional registration from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to own and operate a medical marijuana cultivation facility in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and a medical marijuana dispensary in Dennis, Massachusetts. Jane W. Heatley (“Heatley”) is the founder and a member of the board of directors of the Foundation.

Teaming Agreement – The Company believes it is highly likely that the board of directors of the Foundation will only approve contracts that have been negotiated and approved by Heatley. Consequently, on July 8, 2014, the Company entered into a Teaming Agreement (the "Teaming Agreement") with Heatley, in which, among other things: (1) the Company and Heatley agreed to use their respective best efforts, working exclusively together as a team, and not as a partnership or other entity, in order to consummate transactions, agreements, contracts or other arrangements pursuant to which the Company will provide capital and expertise to the Foundation; and (2) Heatley agreed that Heatley shall not, and shall not permit the Foundation to, discuss or negotiate for debt or equity financing, or consulting services or other expertise, from any third party. The Company claims that Heatley violated the Teaming Agreement by discussing and negotiating for debt or equity financing, or consulting services or other expertise, from at least one third party. Heatley claims that the Company violated the Teaming Agreement alleging that the Company failed to lend funds to the Foundation in accordance with the Teaming Agreement. The Company believes Heatley's claim to be baseless. No assurances whatsoever can be made that Heatley will comply with the terms of the Teaming Agreement, nor that the Company will be able to adequately enforce the terms of the Teaming Agreement if it is ever the subject of litigation.

Promissory Note – On July 14, 2014, the Foundation signed and delivered to the Company a Secured Promissory Note (the "Note") which is in the stated loan amount of $1,500,000, and is secured by a Security Agreement of even date therewith (the “Security Agreement”). The Note provides that the $1,500,000 loan may be advanced in one or more installments as the Foundation and the Company may mutually agree upon. The Foundation and the Company mutually agreed that the first installment of this loan would be $602,500. Pursuant to instructions from the Foundation, on July 14, 2014, the Company paid $2,500 owed by the Foundation to one of its consultants, and the Company advanced $600,000 directly to the Foundation. The amount and timing of subsequent loan installments under the Note, which could have totaled $897,500, had not yet been mutually agreed upon between the Foundation and the Company as of the date of the Note.

Between April and July 2015, the Company loaned an additional $135,350 to the Foundation, evidenced by the Note and secured by the Security Agreement. Following such additional loans, the principal of the loan from the Company to the Foundation, evidenced by the Note and secured by the Security Agreement, is now $737,850. The principal balance outstanding under the Note bore interest at the rate of 12.5% per annum, compounded monthly. It was contemplated that the first payment of accrued




interest by the Foundation under the Note would be made as soon after the Foundation commences operations of the Plymouth Cultivation Facility and the Dennis Dispensary as the Foundation's cash flows shall reasonably permit, but in any event no later than one year after the Foundation commences operations. The principal of the Note would be payable in eight consecutive equal quarterly installments, commencing on the last day of the calendar quarter in which the Foundation commences operations. Principal on the Note and related accrued interest would be considered past due if the aforementioned payments were not received by their due dates.

Uncollectable Note and Interest Receivable – The Company assessed the collectability of the Note based on the adequacy of the Foundation’s collateral and the Foundation’s capability of repaying the Note according to its terms. Based on this assessment, on September 1, 2015, the Company concluded that Note and interest receivable would not be collectible. As such, the Company wrote off the Note totaling $737,850 and interest receivable totaling $97,427 as bad debt expense on September 1, 2015.

NOTE 8 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

 

www.LiftedMade.com Website

 

The cost of developing Lifted’s website, www.LiftedMade.com,, is being amortized over 32 months, and $347 and $1,040 in amortization related to the website was recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. In comparison, $417 and $1,251 in amortization related to the website was recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. 

NOTE 9 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Sublease For Commuter Employees 

On July 6, 2022, our wholly owned subsidiary Lifted entered into a sublease for office space in Chicago, Illinois located at 2701-09 West Fulton PH, Chicago, Illinois 60612. The sublease costs $3,000 per month, plus supplemental lease related charges such as real estate taxes and common expenses of the property that we anticipate will be commercially typical costs. The sublease was retroactively effective as of June 1, 2022 and for a five-month term that ended on October 31, 2022. The purpose of the sublease is to make available office space for the members of Lifted Made's sales team who live in Chicago. These salespeople were spending significant time in their cars commuting from Chicago to Kenosha.

The sublessor is one of our affiliates, Bill McLaughlin, Lifted’s Chief Strategy Officer. The sublease is structured so that Mr. McLaughlin's lease payment obligations to the landlord are passed on to Lifted on a dollar-for-dollar basis, such that Mr. McLaughlin does not realize a cashflow profit or loss from the sublease.

As described in “NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS”, the sublease is currently operating on a month-to-month basis. Management expects to extend the sublease once Mr. McLaughlin is presented a new lease from his landlord. 

Shipping Costs

Lifted has shared a shipping account with a company operated by NWarrender’s father, Robert T. Warrender II, who is also an employee of Lifted and a member of the board of directors of LFTD Partners Inc. Lifted did this in an effort to reduce shipping costs, as the shipper gave a price discount based on volume. Lifted reimbursed Robert T. Warrender II’s company for the cost of shipping. During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, Lifted did not reimburse Robert T. Warrender II for any shipping costs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, Robert T. Warrender II’s company refunded Lifted a net amount of $7,377. During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, also, Lifted bought a manual fork lift from Robert T. Warrender II’s company for a price that we believe reflected its fair market value. In comparison, $973during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, Lifted reimbursed Robert T. Warrender II $75,838 and $150,266 in amortizationshipping costs, respectively.

Robert T. Warrender II

In January 2022, Lifted hired Robert T. Warrender II, NWarrender’s father, as an employee. Robert T. Warrender II is also a Director of LFTD Partners Inc. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, $16,154 and $39,231 in wages were paid to Robert T. Warrender II. As of September 30, 2022, $4,977 in expense reimbursements were owed to Robert T. Warrender II.  

Robert T. Warrender III

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, $0 and $54,384 in sales commissions were paid to Robert T. Warrender III, who is NWarrender’s brother, and Director Robert T. Warrender II’s son.

In comparison, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, $26,196 and $43,678 in sales commissions were paid to Robert T. Warrender III.

Vincent J. Mesolella

During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, Lead Outside Director Vincent J. Mesolella was paid $40,000 of the Modified 2021 Bonus Pool Amount.

During each of the first, second and third quarters of 2022, Mr. Mesolella also received his $4,000 quarterly director fee.

There were no quarterly director fees or other compensation paid to Mr. Mesolella during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Joshua A. Bloom

During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, Dr. Joshua A. Bloom, Director, was paid $20,000 of the Modified 2021 Bonus Pool Amount.

During each of the first, second and third quarters of 2022, Dr. Bloom also received his $4,000 quarterly director fee.

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Richard E. Morrissy

During each of the first, second and third quarters of 2022, Richard E. Morrissy, Director, received his $4,000 quarterly director fee.

James S. Jacobs

During each of the first, second and third quarters of 2022, Dr. James S. Jacobs, Director, received his $4,000 quarterly director fee.

Kevin J. Rocio

During each of the first, second and third quarters of 2022, Kevin J. Rocio, Director, received his $4,000 quarterly director fee.

Gerard M. Jacobs

The Compensation Agreement contemplated an aggregate of $350,000 being paid by the Company to GJacobs and WJacobs upon the closing of the Company’s acquisition of Lifted and an aggregate of $350,000 being paid by the Company to GJacobs and WJacobs upon December 1, 2020, but such payments were not timely made, and pursuant to the Amendment No. 1 such aggregate of $700,000 of compensation was deferred and made due and payable by the Company to GJacobs and WJacobs together with interest accrued at the rate of 2% annually commencing January 1, 2021, upon demand by GJacobs and WJacobs, and through the date of the Omnibus Agreement only $58,439 of such deferred compensation had been paid to GJacobs (the remaining unpaid deferred compensation together with accrued interest is hereby referred to as the “Deferred Compensation”). Pursuant to the Omnibus Agreement, the Deferred Compensation was paid by the Company to GJacobs and WJacobs in January 2022. During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, GJacobs was also paid $143,713 of the Modified 2021 Bonus Pool Amount.

On April 29, 2021, the Company paid GJacobs a portion ($50,000) of the bonus payable to GJacobs in regard to the closing of the acquisition of Lifted.

On August 30, 2021, GJacobs exercised, for an aggregate purchase price of $1, his right to purchase a warrant to purchase an aggregate of 750,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, which warrant he immediately exercised. GJacobs also exercised his right to purchase an aggregate of 31,250 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.03 per share under separate warrants. GJacobs also demanded immediate payment of $8,438.50 of the bonuses which are currently due and payable by the Company to GJacobs, and GJacobs allocated and applied such $8,438.50 to pay for the aggregate cost of purchasing and exercising the above warrants.

As of September 30, 2021, there was total interest of $7,043 payable to GJacobs related to the websiteDeferred Compensation.  

William C. “Jake” Jacobs

As described above, the Compensation Agreement contemplated an aggregate of $350,000 being paid by the Company to GJacobs and WJacobs upon the closing of the Company’s acquisition of Lifted and an aggregate of $350,000 being paid by the Company to GJacobs and WJacobs upon December 1, 2020, but such payments were not timely made, and pursuant to the Amendment No. 1 such aggregate of $700,000 of compensation was recognized betweendeferred and made due and payable by the Company to GJacobs and WJacobs together with interest accrued at the rate of 2% annually commencing January 1, 2021, upon demand by GJacobs and WJacobs, and through the date of the Omnibus Agreement only $58,439 of such deferred compensation had been paid to GJacobs (the remaining unpaid deferred compensation together with accrued interest is hereby referred to as the “Deferred Compensation”). Pursuant to the Omnibus Agreement, the Deferred Compensation was paid by the Company to GJacobs and WJacobs in January 2022. Moreover, pursuant to the Omnibus Agreement and simultaneously with such payment of the Deferred Compensation as set out above, the Company paid WJacobs a bonus of $300,000 in January 2022. During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, WJacobs was also paid $152,341 of the Modified 2021 Bonus Pool Amount.

As of September 30, 2021, there was total interest of $2,992 payable to WJacobs related to the Deferred Compensation. Also as of September 30, 2021, there were $233 in travel expense reimbursements owed to WJacobs.

$2,681 in income tax previously erroneously paid by WJacobs to the Illinois Department of Revenue during the year ended December 31, 2021, and refunded back to Lifted by the Illinois Department of Revenue in January 2021, was repaid to WJacobs during the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

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Nicholas S. Warrender

On February 24, 2020 (the datewe closed on the acquisition of the Merger) through September 30, 2020.

The Lifted Made Merger

The terms of the Lifted Merger were as follows:

·The Company acquired 100% of the ownership of CBD-infused products maker Warrender Enterprise Inc. d/b/a Lifted Made (formerly d/b/a Lifted Liquids) of Zion, Illinois (the “Merger”), for consideration of (1) $3,750,000 in cash, plus(2) $3,750,000 in the form of a secured promissory note considerationaccruing interest of 2% per year (the "Promissory Note"“$3.75M Note”) of $3,750,000, plus, (3) 3,900,455 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company (the "Stock Consideration"“Stock Consideration”), plus(4) 645,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company that will constitute deferred contingent compensation to be issued and delivered to certain persons specified by Nicholas S. WarrenderNWarrender in a schedule delivered by Nicholas S. WarrenderNWarrender to the Company at the closing of the Merger (the "Deferred“Deferred Contingent Stock"Stock”), plusand (5) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,820,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $5.00 per share that will be issued and delivered to certain persons specified by Nicholas S. WarrenderNWarrender in a schedule delivered by Nicholas S. WarrenderNWarrender to the CorporationCompany at the closing of the Merger (the "Warrants"“Warrants”).

 

·The PromissoryOn December 30, 2021, LIFD repaid all principal and interest due under the $3.75M Note between NWarrender and LIFD dated February 24, 2020 that was a portion of the Merger Consideration paid by LIFD to NWarrender under the Merger Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of that promissory note, the unpaid balance of the note accrued interest at the rate of 2% per annum.

On December 30, 2021, NWarrender kept $1,000,000 of the repayment, plus accrued interest, and on January 3, 2022, reloaned $2,750,000 back to LIFD at the rate of 2.5% (the “$2.75M Note”).

Prior to July 25, 2022 the $2.75M Note payable jointly by the Company and Lifted to Nicholas S. Warrender, is in the principal amount of $3,750,000. The Promissory Note isNWarrender was secured by a perfected first lien security interest (the “Security Interest”) that encumbered all of the assets of the Company and Lifted, and by a pledge of allLifted. The Company was obligated to pay off the principal of the common stock$2.75M Note in five semi-annual payments to NWarrender of Lifted, Ablis, Bendistillery$458,333 and Bend Spirits that are owned by the Company. The Promissory Note accruesa sixth and final semi-annual payment to NWarrender of $458,335, in each case plus accrued interest, at the rate of 2% annually, and has a term of five years, subject to mandatory partial prepayment using 50% of all capital raised by the Company other than capital raised in connection with two potential acquisitions in Wisconsin, and subject to mandatory full prepayment if and when Lifted achieves an aggregate post-Closing EBITDA of $7,500,000. Lifted will not be using anystarting on June 30, 2022. 

On June 7, 2022, LFTD Partners prepaid $916,666 of the loan or grant moneyprincipal of the $2.75M Note, and $29,384 of related accrued interest through that Lifted has received from the SBA to make any paymentsdate, which left $1,833,334 remaining principal on the Promissory Note payable jointly by$2.75M Note. On July 5, 2022, we entered into an agreement (“Acceleration Agreement”) with NWarrender. Under the Company and Lifted to Nicholas S. Warrender. 

·The purposeterms of the 645,000 shares of unregistered common stock of Acquired Sales that constitutes the Deferred Contingent Stock is to incentivize certain persons whom Nicholas S. Warrender considers necessary to allow Lifted and the Company to succeed going forward. Among other persons, Nicholas S. Warrender designated as recipients of shares of the Deferred Contingent Stock certain employees of Lifted and William C. "Jake" Jacobs, the Company's President and CFO. The vesting of certain shares of the Deferred Contingent Stock is subject to certain terms and conditions, and if any of such terms and conditions are not met then any unvested Deferred Contingent Stock will be issued and delivered to Nicholas S. Warrender as additional Merger consideration, unless Nicholas S. Warrender agrees to an alternative allocation of such unvested Deferred Contingent Stock. 

·The purpose of the Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,820,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $5.00 per share is to incentivize certain persons whom Nicholas S. Warrender considers necessary to allow Lifted and the Company to succeed going forward. Among other persons, Nicholas S. Warrender designated as recipients of Warrants certain employees, officers and directors of Lifted and the Company. The vesting of certain of the Warrants will be subject to certain terms and conditions, and if any of such terms and conditions are not met then any unvested Warrants will be terminated or alternatively allocated to other employees of Lifted. 

·Nicholas S. Warrender was granted certain registration rights for the 3,900,455 shares of the Company’s unregistered common stock that he received in the Merger, pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Registration Rights Agreement. 




·Nicholas S. Warrender, the Company's President and CFO William C. “Jake” Jacobs, and the Company's Chairman and CEO Gerard M. Jacobs, who together as a group have stockholder and managerial control of the Company, entered into a StockholdersAcceleration Agreement, to vote in concert regarding the election of directors of the Company and on certain other matters.   

·The Company has entered into a long-term employment agreements with Nicholas S. Warrender, William C. "Jake" Jacobs, and Gerard M. Jacobs, pursuant to which each of them is entitled to $100,000 in base salary and an annual bonus stemming from the Company’s cash management bonus pool. 

·The effects of the Merger are that all assets, property, rights, privileges, immunities, powers, franchises, licenses, and authority of Warrender Enterprise Inc. d/b/a Lifted Made (formerly d/b/a Lifted Liquids) and Lifted have vested in Lifted as the surviving entity in the Merger, and all debts, liabilities, obligations, restrictions, and duties of Warrender Enterprise Inc. d/b/a Lifted Made (formerly d/b/a Lifted Liquids) have become the debts, liabilities, obligations, restrictions, and duties of Lifted as the surviving entity in the Merger. Lifted is operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. 

·The articles of incorporation of Lifted are the articles of incorporation of the surviving entity in the Merger, and the by-laws of Lifted are the by-laws of the surviving entity of the Merger. 

·Upon the Closing of the Merger, the authorized number of directors of the Corporation was increased from seven to nine. The Corporation’s directors currently consist of eight persons following the election of a new board of directors and the subsequent resignation of Michael D. McCaffrey: Gerard M. Jacobs, JD (Chairman), Nicholas S. Warrender (Vice Chairman), Vincent J. Mesolella (Lead Outside Director), Joshua A. Bloom, MD, James S. Jacobs, MD, Richard E. Morrissy, Kevin J. Rocio, and Robert T. Warrender II.  

·Upon the Closing of the Merger, the officers of the Corporation are as follows, each to hold office until his successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation, or removal in accordance with applicable Law: Gerard M. Jacobs, JD - Chairman, CEO and Secretary; William C. "Jake" Jacobs, CPA - President, CFO and Treasurer; and Nicholas S. Warrender - Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. 

Source of Funds for the Lifted Merger

The source of funds for the $3,750,000 cash component of the acquisition of Lifted was proceeds from previous sales of LFTDD Partners Inc.’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (convertible at $1 per share of common stock of the Company) and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (convertible at $5 per share of common stock of the Company). We anticipate that the source of fundswe were obligated to repay the $3,750,000 Promissory Note componentremaining principal balance as follows: $1,374,999 on or before December 31, 2022, and $458,335 on or before December 31, 2024. Then, on July 8, 2022, we prepaid $916,666, along with accrued interest, and then, on July 25, 2022, we prepaid the remaining principal balance of the acquisition of Lifted will be proceeds from future sales of Acquired Sales Corp.’s equity securities,$916,668 and revenue from Lifted's business. Professional costs in connection with the Merger were paid using cash on hand that was sourced from previous sales of LFTD Partners Inc.’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.

Post-Merger Shareholder Rights and Accounting Treatment of the Merger

There are no material differences in the rights of the Company’s shareholders as a result of the Merger, as the nature of the shares of common stock of the Company has not changed due to the Merger. However, there has been stockholder dilution with additional shares and warrants outstanding.

As of the date of acquisition (February 24, 2020), the Merger was considered a business combination. The accounting treatment of the Merger is that the Company is deemed to be the accounting acquirer of Lifted, and Lifted is deemed to be the accounting acquiree, under the acquisition method of accounting.

The Application of Accounting Guidance to the Merger

Quoted below are the accounting standards codification guidance relating to the accounting treatment of the Company’s acquisition of Lifted as of the date of Merger, followed by the Company’s comments regarding the application of that guidance to the Merger:

Guidance: “Other pertinent facts and circumstances also shall be considered in identifying the acquirer in a business combination effected by exchanging equity interests, including the following:

1. a. The relative voting rights in the combined entity after the business combination. The acquirer usually is the combining entity whose owners as a group retain or receive the largest portion of the voting rights in the combined entity. In




determining which group of owners retains or receives the largest portion of the voting rights, an entity shall consider the existence of any unusual or special voting arrangements and options, warrants, or convertible securities.”

The Company’s Comments: In evaluating which entity whose owners as a group retain or receive the largest portion of the voting rights in the combined entity, the Company observes that: (1) the voting rights held by the Company’s outstanding common stock, options and warrants, and convertible securities represented a total of 13,684,538 shares on a fully diluted basis; and (2) the voting rights held by the Company’s outstanding common stock, options and warrants, convertible securities, 3,900,455 shares of common stock issued to Nicholas S. Warrender, 645,000 shares of deferred contingent common stock issued in the merger, and the 1,820,000 warrants granted in the merger, represented a total of 20,049,993 shares on a fully diluted basis. Consequently, the existing shareholders of the Company owned 68% of the merged entity on a fully diluted basis. Note: many of the 645,000 shares of deferred contingent stock and many of the 1,820,000 warrants granted in the transaction were issued to current officers and directors of the Company, and, pursuant to the Compensation Agreement dated June 19, 2019, as a result of the Company’s closing of the acquisition of Lifted, Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. Jacobs were awarded warrants to purchase 250,000 and 225,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $5.00 per share, respectively, so the existing shareholders of the Company actually owned more than 68% of the combined entity on a fully diluted basis. The foregoing analysis of the relative voting rights of the combined entity suggests that the Company should be considered to be the accounting acquirer in the Merger.

Guidance: 2. b. The existence of a large minority votingaccrued interest in full, and all collateral securing the combined entity if no other owner or organized group of owners has a significant voting interest. The acquirer usually is the combining entity whose single owner or organized group of owners holds the largest minority voting interest in the combined entity.”

The Company’s Comments: The stockholders agreement entered into between Nicholas S. Warrender, Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. Jacobs effectively prevents Nicholas S. Warrender from exercising any control over the combined entity that is not approved by the Company’s current management team of Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. Jacobs. This effect of the stockholders agreement suggests that the Company should be considered the accounting acquirer in the Merger.$2.75M Note was released.

 

Guidance:Bonus3. c. The composition of the governing body of the combined entity. The acquirer usually is the combining entity whose owners have the ability to elect or appoint or to remove a majority of the members of the governing body of the combined entity.”

 

The Companys Comments:The pre-closing directors of the Company had seven seats on the Board of Directors of the combined entity, and Nicholas S. Warrender and his nominee Kevin J. Rocio received only two seats. In addition, the stockholders agreement between Nicholas S. Warrender, Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. Jacobs effectively prevents Nicholas S. Warrender from taking control over the Board of Directors of the combined entity post-closing. The foregoing analysis suggests that the Company should be considered the accounting acquirer in the Merger.  

Guidance: 4. d. The composition of the senior management of the combined entity. The acquirer usually is the combining entity whose former management dominates the management of the combined entity.”

The Companys Comments:The pre-closing officers of the Company continue to serve as the Company’s Chairman, CEO, President, CFO, Treasurer and Secretary. The only additional officer role is that of Nicholas S. Warrender, who now serves as the Company’s Vice Chairman and COO. The foregoing analysis suggests that the Company should be considered the accounting acquirer in the Merger.  

Guidance: 5. e. The terms of the exchange of equity interests. The acquirer usually is the combining entity that pays a premium over the precombination fair value of the equity interests of the other combining entity or entities.”

The Companys Comments: It is very difficult to say with any certainty whether or not the Company paid a premium over the precombination fair value of Lifted. Most of the companies in the cannabis industry are losing money and nevertheless are enjoying market capitalizations that are massively higher than the consideration that the Company paid to acquire Lifted. However, Lifted has historically been involved in the vaping and e-liquids industry, and it is unclear what discount to fair value should be attributed to that involvement. The foregoing analysis does not assist us in reaching any conclusion as to which entity should be considered the accounting acquirer in the Merger.

Guidance: “55-13 The acquirer usually is the combining entity whose relative size (measured in, for example, assets, revenues, or earnings) is significantly larger than that of the other combining entity or entities.”

The Companys Comments:In terms of assets, prior to the closing, the Company’s cash on hand of over $4 million significantly exceeded Lifted’s assets. On the other hand, Lifted’s revenues and earnings significantly exceed the Company’s revenue and earnings. This analysis does not assist us in reaching any conclusion as to which entity should be considered the accounting acquirer in the Merger.




Guidance: 55-14 In a business combination involving more than two entities, determining the acquirer shall include a consideration of, among other things, which of the combining entities initiated the combination, as well as the relative size of the combining entities, as discussed in the preceding paragraph.”

The Companys Comments:This consideration is not applicable as the Merger of the Company and Lifted did not involve more than two entities.

Guidance: 55-15 A new entity formed to effect a business combination is not necessarily the acquirer. If a new entity is formed to issue equity interests to effect a business combination, one of the combining entities that existed before the business combination shall be identified as the acquirer by applying the guidance in paragraphs 805-10-55-10 through 55-14. In contrast, a new entity that transfers cash or other assets or incurs liabilities as consideration may be the acquirer.”

The Companys Comments:This consideration is not applicable as the Company and Lifted are not structuring a business combination.

Conclusion

Based on the foregoing analysis of the facts surrounding the Company’s acquisition of Lifted, it is the Company’s position that the Company is the accounting acquirer of Lifted in the Merger, and Lifted is the accounting acquiree in the Merger, under the acquisition method of accounting.

As such, as of February 24, 2020 (the acquisition date), the Company recognized, separately from goodwill, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in the Merger.

The federal income tax consequences of the Merger are as follows: the transaction is expected to be booked as a tax-free exchange of stock pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 368, resulting in no federal income tax consequences of the stock portion of the transaction.

Purchase Price Allocation

The following table presents the purchase price allocation:

Consideration:

Cash and cash equivalents

$3,750,000

Note consideration

$3,750,000

3,900,455 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company valued as of January 7, 2020 (date of entering into the Agreement and Plan of Merger)

$10,726,251

Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,820,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $5.00 per share

$4,980,150

Total merger consideration

$23,206,401

Assets acquired:

Cash and cash equivalents

$619,390

Accounts Receivable

$341,387

Inventory

$267,474

Loan to Shareholder

$9,000

Fixed Assets

$80,003

Intangible Assets

$4,444

Security Deposit

$1,600

Operating Lease Right-of-Use Asset, net of Right-of-Use Asset Amortization of $20,010 in 2020 and $17,336 in 2019

$23,346

Goodwill

$22,292,767

Total assets acquired

$23,639,411

Liabilities assumed:

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

$345,075

Operating Lease Liability

$15,569




Deferred Revenue

$64,696

Non-Current Operating Lease Liability

$7,670

Total Liabilities assumed

$433,010

Net Assets LFTD Partners Inc.:

$23,206,401

Net Assets Acquired (Excluding Goodwill):

$913,634

Determination of the Fair Value of the Shares of Common Stock and Warrants Issued as Part of the Merger Consideration

The Company determined the fair value of the shares of common stock issued on February 24, 2020 as part of the Merger Consideration by multiplying the stock closing price on January 7, 2020 ($2.75) by the number of common stock shares issued (3,900,455) in the Merger. January 7, 2020 was the date of entering into the Agreement and Plan of Merger.

The Company determined the fair value of the warrants issued on February 24, 2020 as part of the Merger Consideration by using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which incorporated the following assumptions: expected future stock volatility 362%; risk-free interest rate of 1.55%; dividend yield of 0% and an expected term of 2.57 years. The expected future stock volatility was based on the historical volatility of Acquired Sales Corp.’s common stock price per share. The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Federal treasury rate for instruments due over the expected term of the warrants. The expected term of each warrant was based on the midpoint between the date the warrant vested and the contractual term of the warrant. The values of the warrants were considered part of the Merger consideration.

Allocation of Purchase Price to Goodwill

The Company’s primary motivation for acquiring Lifted was to secure the exclusive services of Nicholas S. Warrender. Mr. Warrender founded Lifted in 2014 with $900, and since its inception has done a masterful job staying ahead of industry trends, navigating industry challenges and launching innovative, advanced branded products before competitors launched their branded products. Mr. Warrender is focused and relentless, and attracts many people who like his energy and creativeness and want to do business with him. In the Company’s opinion, Lifted’s customers do business with Lifted primarily because of Mr. Warrender; and, at the time of the Merger, Mr. Warrender was the only full time employee handling sales for Lifted. There were no other material identifiable intangible assets that were considered appropriate for recognition at the time of close. In a very significant sense, Lifted is Mr. Warrender, and Mr. Warrender is Lifted. This is why the Company recognized $22,292,767 of the total acquisition consideration paid in the Merger as being goodwill.

Annual Fair Value Assessment on the Goodwill Recognized as Part of the Acquisition of Lifted

The Company performed its annual fair value assessment at December 31, 2020 on the goodwill recognized as part of the acquisition of Lifted, and determined that no impairment was necessary. The factors that led the Company to this conclusion include, among other things: continued growth in sales and profitability quarter-over-quarter, the launch of first-to-market, ground-breaking new products, the addition of more and more wholesalers and distributors nationwide, and continued positive publicity of Lifted. Lifted was also limited in its production capacity due to the size of its facility in Zion, Illinois. With Lifted’s move into a much larger facility located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Lifted has been able to produce a greater quantity of products to meet demand.

NOTE 9 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Commissions Paid

Vincent J. Mesolella

Neither LFTD Partners Inc. nor Lifted paid any commissions paid to Vincent J. Mesolella, LFTD Partners Inc.’s lead outside director, duringDuring the quarter ended March 31, 2021. During2022, NWarrender was also paid $680,000 of the year ended December 31, 2020, Lifted paid Vincent J. Mesolella commissions totaling $172, in connection with the sale of Lifted product arranged by him.Modified 2021 Bonus Pool Amount.

 

Robert T. Warrender IIIObligation to Purchase Headquarters Building

 

Toward the end of 2020, NWarrender, through his assigned entity 95th Holdings, LLC, purchased a building located at 5511 95th Avenue in Kenosha, Wisconsin (“5511 Building”) that was immediately leased to us to conduct our expanded operations. The 5511 Building includes office, laboratory and warehouse space. As part of the lease agreement with 95th Holdings, LLC, the parties agreed that our wholly owned subsidiary Lifted would eventually purchase the 5511 Building. The purchase price for the 5511 Building was originally subject to variation based on a formula agreed upon by the parties. Pursuant to an agreement with Warrender on December 30, 2021, the parties agreed to set the purchase price for the 5511 Building at $1,375,000. Prior to the Acceleration Agreement, Lifted had an obligation to complete the purchase of the 5511 Building on or before December 31, 2022. Pursuant to the Acceleration Agreement, the deadline to purchase the 5511 Building has been extended by one year to December 31, 2023. In addition, the Acceleration Agreement contains a provision that if we raise $5,000,000 of debt or equity capital, then Lifted or our designee shall purchase the 5511 Building from 95th Holdings, LLC at the agreed upon $1,375,000 purchase price within two days.

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SmplyLifted LLC

On a quarterly basis, SmplyLifted LLC reimbursed Lifted for WJacobs’ time as the Chief Financial Officer at WJacobs’ hourly rate. As of September 30, 2021, SmplyLifted LLC owed $313 to Lifted as reimbursement for WJacobs’ time as the Chief Financial Officer.

On February 2, 2021, Lifted owed SmplyLifted $450; on February 10, 2021, Lifted paid SmplyLifted the $450.

As of March 31, 2021, Lifted owed SmplyLifted $9,719. Between April 1, 2021 and April 5, 2021, Lifted paid SmplyLifted the $9,719.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, SMPLSTC, one of Lifted’s partners in SmplyLifted, wrote a check to Lifted for $19,992 on behalf of SmplyLifted LLC, to cover two third-party accounting-related invoices of SmplyLifted. SMPLSTC’s check was short of the total of the two invoices by $146. Lifted paid the remaining $146 that SmplyLifted owed one of the third party accounting firms and wrote off the corresponding receivable from SmplyLifted, due to the lack of collectability from SmplyLifted because of SmplyLifted’s insolvency.  

Corner Vapory LLC

NWarrender is a 50% owner in Corner Vapory LLC. Corner Vapory LLC owns a vape shop (called Corner Vapory), and Canna Vita, a CBD shop, both located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The other owners of Corner Vapory LLC consist of Lifted’s Director of Operations and his wife. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, $26,1962022, Corner Vapory LLC purchased $9,306 and $43,678 in compensation was paid to Robert T. Warrender III, who is Nicholas S. Warrender’s brother,$40,410, respectively, worth of products from Lifted, and who is also a salesman for Lifted Made. During the nine months endedwrote off its receivable of $17,260 from Corner Vapory as of September 30, 2020, $3,777 in commissions were paid to Robert T. Warrender III.2022.   

 

Shipping Costs




Lifted shares a shipping account with a company operated by Nicholas S. Warrender’s father, Robert T. Warrender II, who is also a member of the board of directors of LFTD Partners Inc. Lifted does this in an effort to reduce shipping costs, as the shipper gives a price discount based on volume. Lifted reimburses Robert T. Warrender II’s company for the cost of shipping. DuringIn comparison, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, Corner Vapory purchased $21,842 and $34,032, respectively, worth of products from Lifted, reimbursed Robert T. Warrender II $75,838 and $150,266 in shipping costs, respectively. During the three and nine months endedLifted recorded a receivable of $9,070 from Corner Vapory as of September 30, 2020, Lifted reimbursed Robert T. Warrender II $11,937 and $21,070 in shipping costs, respectively.2021.

 

Transactions with 95th95th Holdings, LLC

 

In Zion, Illinois,From June 1, 2018 through June 1, 2021, Lifted rented 3,300 square feet of space under a lease that terminated onlocated in Zion, Illinois, for manufacturing, warehousing and office space. From June 1, 2021. Since June 2,2021 through November 2021, Lifted has been renting theleased such space on a month-to-month basis. UpFrom May 2020 until April 1, 2021, Lifted also temporarily used additional space located adjacent to its rented space in Zion, Illinois, and made payments in lieu of rent therefor.

 

Lifted’s rented space in Zion, Illinois, was not adequate in light of various issues including zoning uncertainties, lack of air conditioning, and small size. As such, on December 18, 2020, Lifted as tenant entered into a Lease Agreement (the “Lease) with 95th95th Holdings, LLC (“Landlord”) for office, laboratory and warehouse space in a building located at 5511 95th Avenue, in the City of Kenosha, State of Wisconsin (the “Premises”). The lease commencement date was January 1, 2021, and lease termination date is January 1, 2026. 

 

Lifted constructed improvements including a clean room, and gradually moved into the Kenosha Premises over the course of the first quarter of 2021. Under the terms of the “triple-net” Lease, starting on January 1, 2021, Lifted leased approximately 11,238 square feet at the Premises at $6.13 per square foot per year in base rent ($68,888.94 in 2021), which is subject to a 2% increase in base rent each year, plus certain operating expenses and taxes. The Lease will continue until midnight on the fifthanniversary date of the commencement date of the Lease. Lifted shall have the right to extend the original five year term of the Lease for one extension period of two years, commencing upon the expiration of the original term. Lifted and Landlord are required to execute an “Amendment of Extension” prior to six months before the expiration of the original term.

 

Under the terms of the lease, the tenant, Lifted, has the option to purchase the property at any time prior to December 31, 2025, and in any event, Lifted is obligated to purchase the property on or before that date. Pursuant to the Lease, in all cases Lifted’s purchase price for the Premises shall be in an amount equal to the greater of: (1) the fair market value of the Premises at the time Lifted purchases the Premises; or (2) any remaining principal balance of any purchase-money mortgage for the Premises existing at the time of the closing of Lifted’s purchase, plus the corresponding amount identified in the Additional Purchase Price Schedule attached as Exhibit B to the Lease, which is an additional amount ranging between $300,000 and $375,000 based on the number of years that have passed between the commencement of the Lease and the purchase of the Premises by Lifted.

 

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Landlord is an entity owned by Nicholas S. Warrender,NWarrender, the Company’s Vice Chairman and COO, the CEO of Lifted, and the largest stockholder of the Company as beneficial owner of 3,900,455 common stock shares. Due to the potential conflict of interest, the terms and conditions of the Lease were negotiated on behalf of Lifted by Vincent J. Mesolella, the Lead Outside Director of the Company. Landlord and Lifted were represented by their own independent legal counsel in connection with the Lease. Under the terms of the Lease, Mr. WarrenderNWarrender is able to benefit through his entity 95th95th Holdings, LLC by receiving rent and by eventually selling the Premises to Lifted.

 

During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, Lifted paid $17,567 in rent to 95th Holdings, LLC. In comparison, during the three months ended September 30, 2021, Lifted paid $17,219 in rent to 95th Holdings, LLC, and owed $3.25 in September 2021 rent at September 30, 2021 to 95th Holdings, LLC.

During the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, Lifted paid $17,222 in rent to 95th Holdings, LLC; Lifted also paid property taxes of $2,383 via 95th Holdings, LLC.

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, Lifted paid a total of $17,222$52,700 and $51,663, respectively, in rent to 95th Holdings, LLC.

 

Transaction with SmplyLifted LLC

On February 2, 2021, Lifted owed SmplyLifted $450; on February 10, 2021, Lifted paid SmplyLiftedUnder the $450.

Amounts Owed to Related Parties

Amounts Owed to Lifted

On a quarterly basis, SmplyLifted LLC reimburses Lifted for William C. Jacobs’ time as the Chief Financial Officer at William C. Jacobs’ hourly rate. As of September 30, 2021, SmplyLifted LLC owed $313 to Lifted as reimbursement for William C. Jacobs’ time as the Chief Financial Officer. At September 30, 2020, there was a management bonus payable of $100,000 owed to William C. “Jake” Jacobs; there were no other payables owed to William C. “Jake” Jacobs.




Amounts Owed to SmplyLifted LLC

As of March 31, 2021, Lifted owed SmplyLifted $9,719. Between April 1, 2021 and April 5, 2021, Lifted paid SmplyLifted the $9,719.

Amounts Owed to Gerard M. Jacobs

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and for other reasons, the Company was not in a position to pay Gerard M. Jacobs, CEO, the $250,000 bonus that was to be paid to him on December 1, 2020, pursuant to the Compensation Agreement dated as of June 19, 2019, without adversely impacting Lifted’s working capital. In recognition of this reality, the Company and Gerard M. Jacobs agreed that in lieu of such payment, upon the earlierterms of the date when Gerard M. Jacobs deliversOmnibus Agreement, Lifted is obligated to purchase the Company written demand for payment which may not be sooner than January 1, 2021, or the first date when the Company has raised a total of at least $15 million after January 1, 2019, the Company shall pay Gerard M. Jacobs a cash bonus in the amount of $250,000 (the “Delayed December 1, 2020 Cash Bonus to Gerard M. Jacobs”); provided that (i) commencing on January 1, 2021, the cash bonus of $250,000 that was due and payable by the Company to Gerard M. Jacobs upon the closing of the Company’s acquisition of Lifted, which has not yet been paid and is payable upon demand by Gerard M. Jacobs, shall accrue interest until paid in full at the rate of 2% per year, and (ii) commencing on January 1, 2021, the Delayed December 1, 2020 Cash Bonus to Gerard M. Jacobs, which has not yet been paid and is payable upon demand by Gerard M. JacobsPremises from Landlord on or after January 1, 2021, shall accrue interest until paid in full at the rate of 2% per year.

On April 29, 2021, the Company paid Gerard M. Jacobsbefore December 31, 2022 for a portion ($50,000) of the bonus payable to Gerard M. Jacobs in regard to the closing of the acquisition of Lifted.

On August 30, 2021, CEO Gerard M. Jacobs exercised, for an aggregatefixed purchase price of $1, his right$1,375,000. Pursuant to purchase a warrant to purchase an aggregate of 750,000 shares of unregistered common stockthe terms of the Company at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, which warrant he immediately exercised. Gerard M. Jacobs also exercised his right toAcceleration Agreement, the purchase an aggregate of 31,250 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.03 per share under separate warrants. Gerard M. Jacobs also demanded immediate payment of $8,438.50 of the bonuses which are currently due and payable by the Company to Gerard M. Jacobs, and Gerard M. Jacobs hereby allocated and applied such $8,438.50 to pay for the aggregate cost of purchasing and exercising the above warrants.date has been delayed until on or before December 31, 2023.

 

As of September 30, 2021, there was total interest of $7,043payable to Gerard M. Jacobs related to the Delayed December 1, 2020 Cash Bonus to Gerard M. Jacobs and the bonus payable for closing on the Company’s acquisition of Lifted.   Liquid Event Marketing

 

At December 31, 2020, there was a management bonus payable of $250,000 owed to the Company's CEO Gerard M. Jacobs; there were no other payables owed to Gerard M. Jacobs.

At September 30, 2020, there was a management bonus payable of $250,000 owed to the Company's CEO Gerard M. Jacobs; there were no other payables owed to Gerard M. Jacobs.

Amounts Owed to William C. “Jake” Jacobs

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and for other reasons, the Company was not in a position to pay William C. “Jake” Jacobs, President and CFO, the $100,000 bonus that was to be paid to him on December 1, 2020, pursuant to the Compensation Agreement dated as of June 19, 2019 without adversely impacting Lifted’s working capital. In recognition of this reality, the Company and William C. “Jake” Jacobs agreed that in lieu of such payment, upon the earlier of the date when William C. “Jake” Jacobs delivers to the Company written demand for payment which may not be sooner than January 1, 2021, or the first date when the Company has raised a total of at least $15 million after January 1, 2019, the Company shall pay William C. “Jake” Jacobs a cash bonus in the amount of $100,000 (the “Delayed December 1, 2020 Cash Bonus to William C. “Jake” Jacobs”); provided that (i) commencing on January 1, 2021, the cash bonus of $100,000 that was due and payable by the Company to William C. “Jake” Jacobs upon the closing of the Company’s acquisition of Lifted, which has not yet been paid and is payable upon demand by William C. “Jake” Jacobs, shall accrue interest until paid in full at the rate of 2% per year, and (ii) commencing on January 1, 2021, the Delayed December 1, 2020 Cash Bonus to William C. “Jake” Jacobs, which has not yet been paid and is payable upon demand by William C. “Jake” Jacobs on or after January 1, 2021, shall accrue interest until paid in full at the rate of 2% per year.

As of September 30, 2021, there was total interest of$2,992payable to William C. “Jake” Jacobs related to the Delayed December 1, 2020 Cash Bonus to William C. “Jake” Jacobs and the bonus payable for closing on the Company’s acquisition of Lifted. Also as of September 30, 2021, there were $233 in travel expense reimbursements owed to William C. “Jake” Jacobs.




$2,681 in income tax previously erroneously paid by William C. Jacobs to the Illinois Department of Revenue during the year ended December 31, 2021, and refunded back to Lifted by the Illinois Department of Revenue in January 2021, was repaid to William C. Jacobs during the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

At December 31, 2020, there was a management bonus payable of $100,000 owed by the Company to William C. “Jake” Jacobs. William C. Jacobs is the son of Gerard M. Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and the nephew of director James S. Jacobs. Also at December 31, 2020, there was $12 in expense reimbursements owed by SmplyLifted LLC to William C. “Jake” Jacobs.

At September 30, 2020, there was a management bonus payable of $100,000 owed to William C. “Jake” Jacobs; there were no other payables owed to William C. “Jake” Jacobs.

Amounts Owed to Nicholas S. Warrender

On February 24, 2020 we closed on the acquisition of 100% of the ownership of CBD-infused products maker Warrender Enterprise Inc. d/b/a Lifted Made (formerly d/b/a Lifted Liquids) of Zion, Illinois (the “Merger”), for consideration of (1) $3,750,000 in cash, (2) $3,750,000 in the form of a secured promissory note, (3) 3,900,455 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company (the "Stock Consideration"), (4) 645,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company that constitute deferred contingent compensation to be issued and delivered to certain persons specified by Nicholas S. Warrender in a schedule delivered by Nicholas S. Warrender to the Company at the closing of the Merger (the "Deferred Contingent Stock"), and (5) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,820,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $5.00 per share that will be issued and delivered to certain persons specified by Nicholas S. Warrender in a schedule delivered by Nicholas S. Warrender to the Company at the closing of the Merger (the "Warrants").

As such, as of September 30, 2021, in addition to the Promissory Note of $3,750,000 owed to Nicholas S. Warrender, there was also related interest payable of $120,205 owed to Nicholas S. Warrender. In comparison, as of December 31, 2020, in addition to the Promissory Note of $3,750,000 owed to Nicholas S. Warrender, there was also related interest payable of $64,110 owed to Nicholas S. Warrender. Interest on the Promissory Note shall be 2% per year. The maturity date of the Promissory Note is the earlier of (a) the date which is 30 days after the last day of the calendar quarter during which Lifted's aggregate EBITDA (aggregate earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) since the Closing Date of the Merger exceeds $7.5 million, or (b) the date which is the fifth anniversary of the closing date of the Merger.

The Promissory Note shall have mandatory prepayments, subject to certain limitations, within five business days following the closing of any equity or debt capital raise by the Company or Lifted following the date of the Merger Agreement wherein Mr. Warrender is entitled to be paid at least 50% of the net proceeds of such capital raise toward a prepayment of the principal and accrued interest on the Promissory Note, excluding only the capital raise for the potential Wisconsin Acquisitions referred to in Section 5.23(a) of the Merger Agreement. See “Obligation to Pursue Two Opportunities” below. Lifted did not use any of the loan or grant money that Lifted has received from the SBA to make any payments on the Promissory Note payable jointly by the Company and Lifted to Nicholas S. Warrender.  

The Promissory Note is secured by (a) a first lien security interest in all of the assets of the Company and Lifted; and (b) a pledge of: (i) all of the capital stock of Lifted; (ii) all of the common stock of Bendistillery, Bend Spirits and Ablis that is owned by the Company; and (iii) all of the capital stock of any other entity owned by the Company, Lifted or any of their subsidiaries, pursuant to a Collateral Stock Pledge Agreement between Mr. Warrender, as Secured Party, and the Company and Lifted, as Pledgors.

As of September 30, 2020, in addition to the Promissory Note of $3,750,000 owed to Nicholas S. Warrender, there was also related interest payable of $45,206 owed to Nicholas S. Warrender.

Transactions with Related Parties

Transactions with Corner Vapory

Nicholas S. Warrender is a 50% owner in Corner Vapory, a vape shop, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, Corner Vapory purchased $8,330 and $10,231, respectively, worth of products from Lifted, and Lifted recorded a receivable of $0 from Corner Vapory as of September 30, 2021.

In comparison, during the year ended December 31, 2020, Corner Vapory purchased $10,264 worth of products from Lifted. Corner Vapory is provided distributor pricing, similar to many other individual vape shops that are customers of Lifted.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, Corner Vapory purchased $6,266 and $9,139, respectively, worth of products from Lifted, and Lifted recorded a receivable of $1,003 from Corner Vapory as of September 30, 2020.




Transactions with Canna Vita

Nicholas S. Warrender is a 50% owner in Canna Vita, a CBD shop, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, Canna Vita purchased $13,512 and $23,801, respectively, worth of products from Lifted, and Lifted recorded a receivable of $9,070 from Canna Vita as of September 30, 2021. In comparison, during the year ended December 31, 2020, Canna Vita purchased $8,939 worth of products from Lifted, and Lifted recorded a receivable of $1,839 from Canna Vita as of December 31, 2020. Canna Vita is provided distributor pricing, similar to many other individual vape shops that are customers of Lifted.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, Canna Vita purchased $0 and $7,659, respectively, worth of products from Lifted, and Lifted recorded a receivable of $7,659 from Canna Vita as of September 30, 2020.

Transactions with Squeez Juice Bar

Squeez Juice Bar, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, subleases space from Corner Vapory (a vape shop; 50% of which is owned by Nicholas S. Warrender; discussed above) and pays Corner Vapory a percentage of Squeez Juice Bar’s monthly revenue. Squeez Juice Bar sells certain of Lifted’s products; along with many other brands’ hemp-derived products. Lifted provides Squeez Juice Bar with distributor pricing, similar to many other individual shops that are customers of Lifted.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, Squeez Juice Bar purchased $1,238 and $11,359, respectively, worth of products from Lifted, and Lifted recorded a receivable of $0 from Squeez Juice Bar as of September 30, 2021. In comparison, during the quarter ended March 31, 2021, Squeez Juice Bar purchased $5,363 worth of products from Lifted.  Squeez Juice Bar purchased $182 worth of products from Lifted in 2020, all of which were purchased during the three months ended September 30, 2020.

Transactions with Liquid Event Marketing

Liquid Event Marketing is a company owned by Lifted’s Director of Operations, who was hired by Lifted on March 29, 2021. During the quarter and nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021,2022, Lifted paidpurchased $0 and $6,470 of services from Liquid Event Marketing, $54,829 for the purchaseand $2,262 was payable to Liquid Event Marketing as of fixed assets, the installationSeptember 30, 2022. There were also $8,862 in expense reimbursements owed to Lifted’s Director of fixed assets, and other services.Operations as of September 30, 2022.

 

DuringIn comparison, during the quarter ended September 30, 2021, Lifted paid $26,465 to Liquid Event Marketing for labor and consulting, and Lifted recognized a payable to Liquid Event Marketing for $19,965 at September 30, 2021.

There was a payable of $26,465 owed by Lifted to Liquid Event Marketing at June 30, 2021. As of June 30, 2021, there were also expense reimbursements totaling $7,966 owed by Lifted to Lifted’s Director of Operations. During the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2021, Lifted paid Liquid Event Marketing $118,612$54,829 for the purchase of fixed assets, the installation of fixed assets, and other services. There was no payable owed by Lifted to Liquid Event Marketing at March 31, 2021.

Financing Warrants – On July 13, 2018, the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and full Board of Directors of LSFP approved by unanimous written consent borrowings by LSFP on the following terms: (1) proceeds of the borrowings will be used to pay professional fees owed to our outside auditors, our stock transfer agent, and our securities counsel, and to pay other obligations of LSFP; (2) the borrowings will be evidenced by promissory notes of LSFP, accruing interest at the rate of 15% annually; (3) the notes will be jointly secured by a first lien security interest in all of the assets of LSFP, pursuant to a security agreement signed by LSFP in favor of the lenders, UCC filings in favor of the lenders, and a pledge to the lenders of the note payable by the William Noyes Webster Foundation Inc. to LSFP; (4) the notes shall be due and payable upon demand by the lenders delivered to LSFP; and (5) for each $1,000 loaned by LSFP on these terms, the lender of such $1,000 shall receive warrants to purchase 1,250 shares of common stock of LSFP, at an exercise price of $0.03 per share, exercisable at the discretion of such lender any time on or before July 16, 2023.

As of December 31, 2018, a total of $30,791 had been borrowed by LSFP on such terms, and warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock of LSFP had been issued to Joshua A. Bloom and warrants to purchase 12,500 shares of common stock of LSFP had been issued to Gerard M. Jacobs. As of December 31, 2018, there was also a total of $1,381 in interest payable to Joshua A. Bloom and Gerard M. Jacobs, related to these borrowings.

 

The warrants to purchase common stock that were issued to Joshua A. Bloom and Gerard M. Jacobs on July 16, 2018 and July 18, 2018 were valued using the Black-Scholes valuation model as of the date they were issued. The values of these warrants were fully expensed because the notes were payable upon demand. The expense recognized related to the issuance of the warrants to Joshua A. Bloom on July 16, 2018 was $3,250. Gerard M. Jacobs’ warrants were issued to him on July 18, 2018, and the expense recognized related to the issuance of these warrants was $1,300.




The warrants to purchase common stock that were issued to Gerard M. Jacobs on November 8, 2018, and to Joshua A. Bloom on November 12, 2018, were valued using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which incorporated the following assumptions: expected future stock volatility 465%; risk-free interest rates of 2.98% and 2.94%, respectively; dividend yield of 0% and an expected terms of 2.38 years and 2.37 years, respectively. The expected future stock volatility was based on the volatility of Acquired Sales Corp.’s historical stock prices. The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Federal treasury rate for instruments due over the expected term of the warrants. The expected term of each warrant was based on the midpoint between the date the warrant vests and the contractual term of the warrant. The values of the warrants were fully expensed as of the date of issuance because they are payable upon demand. The expense recognized related to the issuance of the warrants to Gerard M. Jacobs on November 8, 2018 was $11,250. The expense recognized related to the issuance of the warrants to Joshua A. Bloom on November 12, 2018 was $21,874.

On January 7, 2019, Gerard M. Jacobs loaned to the Company $5,968. In exchange, a warrant to purchase 7,500 shares of common stock of LSFP was issued to Gerard M. Jacobs. This warrant was valued using the Black-Scholes valuation model as of the date it was issued. The value of this warrant was fully expensed because the loan was payable upon demand. The expense recognized related to the issuance of the warrant to Gerard M. Jacobs on January 7, 2019 was $10,949.

On January 21, 2019, Gerard M. Jacobs loaned to the Company $804. In exchange, a warrant to purchase 1,250 shares of common stock of LSFP was issued to Gerard M. Jacobs. This warrant was valued using the Black-Scholes valuation model as of the date it was issued. The value of this warrant was fully expensed because the loan was payable upon demand. The expense recognized related to the issuance of the warrant to Gerard M. Jacobs on January 21, 2019 was $1,825.

On February 6, 2019, Gerard M. Jacobs loaned to the Company $8,000. In exchange, a warrant to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock of LSFP was issued to Gerard M. Jacobs. This warrant was valued using the Black-Scholes valuation model as of the date it was issued. The value of this warrant was fully expensed because the loan was payable upon demand. The expense recognized related to the issuance of the warrant to Gerard M. Jacobs on February 6, 2019 was $13,999.

On March 13, 2019, all of these borrowings and the related interest payable to Joshua A. Bloom and Gerard M. Jacobs was repaid. In total, $21,540 was paid to Joshua A. Bloom, and $26,628 was paid to Gerard M. Jacobs.

On August 30, 2021, CEO Gerard M. Jacobs exercised, for an aggregate purchase price of $1, his right to purchase a warrant to purchase an aggregate of 750,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, which warrant he immediately exercised. Gerard M. Jacobs also exercised his right to purchase an aggregate of 31,250 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.03 per share under separate warrants. Gerard M. Jacobs also demanded immediate payment of $8,438.50 of the bonuses which are currently due and payable by the Company to Gerard M. Jacobs, and Gerard M. Jacobs hereby allocated and applied such $8,438.50 to pay for the aggregate cost of purchasing and exercising the above warrants.

NOTE 10 – DISTRIBUTIONS TO NICHOLAS S. WARRENDERSHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Distributions to Nicholas S. Warrender to Cover the Income Taxes Owed by Nicholas S. Warrender in Regard to the Net Income of Lifted Prior to February 24, 2020

Pursuant to Section 5.11 of the Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among the Company, Lifted, Gerard M. Jacobs, William C. Jacobs, Warrender Enterprise Inc. and Nicholas S. Warrender dated January 7, 2020, certain Estimated Tax Distributions were to be made to Nicholas S. Warrender to cover estimated income tax obligations of Nicholas S. Warrender in regard to the net income of Warrender Enterprise Inc. during 2019 and during the short taxable year commencing on January 1, 2020 and ending on February 23, 2020, the date before the closing date of the Merger. The parties orally agreed that these Estimated Tax Distributions would be made to Nicholas S. Warrender as promptly as feasible following the closing date. On March 6, 2020, Lifted distributed a total of $193,767 of Estimated Tax Distributions based upon good faith estimates of such federal and state income tax obligations of Nicholas S. Warrender calculated by a third party tax preparation firm.

NOTE 11 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Stock Buy-back Transactions with a Non-Affiliate Stockholder

On November 24, 2020, LFTD Partners Inc. purchased 36,000 shares of common stock of the Company from a non-affiliate stockholder in a private transaction for $0.95 per share for a total of $34,200. These shares are held in treasury.

On January 8, 2021, LFTD Partners Inc. purchased 36,000 shares of common stock of the Company from a non-affiliate stockholder in a private transaction for $0.95 per share for a total of $34,200. These shares are held in treasury.




Cancellation of Shares of Common Stock – Several years ago, pursuant to a fully signed settlement agreement (the "Settlement Agreement"), the Company purchased for $50,000 (the "Purchase") all of the shares of the Company’s common stock (the "Shares") owned by Matthew Ghourdjian ("Ghourdjian") and by the Deborah Sue Ghourdjian Separate Property Trust ("Ghourdjian Trust").

Prior to the closing of the Purchase, Ghourdjian and the Ghourdjian Trust orally expressed uncertainty as to whether or not certain of the Shares totaling 166,888 shares (the "166,888 Shares") had already been orally sold by Ghourdjian and the Ghourdjian Trust to a third party. With Ghourdjian and the Ghourdjian Trust being unable to find any evidence of such a sale of the 166,888 Shares but also being unable to locate the physical stock certificates evidencing the 166,888 Shares, the Settlement Agreement was written so that the Company purchased from Ghourdjian and the Ghourdjian Trust all of the Shares owned by Ghourdjian or by the Ghourdjian Trust, and stipulated that the aggregate number of the Shares without the 166,888 Shares was a minimum of 690,796 shares (the "690,796 Shares").

At the closing of the Purchase, the Company paid $50,000 for the Shares and Ghourdjian and the Ghourdjian Trust delivered to the Company certificates evidencing the 690,796 Shares.

The 166,888 Shares continued to be shown on the books of Colonial Stock Transfer ("Colonial") as being owned by Ghourdjian and the Ghourdjian Trust. On April 2, 2020 the 166,888 Shares were cancelled.

Issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock – 

The Company has authorized 400,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock may be converted into 100 shares of common stock. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock accrues dividends at the rate of 3% annually. The accrued Series A Convertible Preferred Stock dividends are cumulative. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock dividends shall cease to accrue at such time as the Company’s Common Stock has closed at $3.00 per share or higher for 20 consecutive trading days after the first date that the Series A Registration Statement is effective, and there have been, on average, at least 25,000 shares traded on each of those 20 consecutive trading days. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock have no voting rights. The holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shall have voluntary conversion rights. Shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are subject to mandatory conversion (in the discretion of the Company) at such time as the Company’s common stock has closed at $5.00 per share or higher for 20 consecutive trading days after the first date that the Series A Registration Statement is effective, and there have been, on average, at least 50,000 shares traded on each of those 20 consecutive trading days.

 

Between February 27, 2019 and May 13, 2019, the Company accepted subscriptions from accredited investors to purchase 66,150 shares of newly issued Series A Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $6,615,000 in cash. These 66,150 shares of Series A Preferred Stock are convertible at the option of the holders into 6,615,000 shares of newly issued common stock of the Company, or $1.00 per share of common stock of the Company. The Series A Preferred Stock will receive an annual 3% dividend, and will be subject to mandatory conversion, under terms and conditions set forth in the Certificate of Designation of the Series A Preferred Stock. On August 2, 2019, the Company filed a Form S-1 Registration Statement covering the shares of newly issued common stock of the Company into which the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock can be converted. On July 6, 2020, the Company filed with the SEC an amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted. On December 10, 2020, the Company filed with the SEC a second amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted. On June 2, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a third amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted. On July 2, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a fourth amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted. On July 26, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a fifth amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted. On August 19, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a sixth amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted. The Registration Statement was approved deemed effective by the SEC on August 26, 2021. As of October 15, 2021, 60,400September 30, 2022, 61,650 shares of Series A Preferred Stock have been converted into a total of 6,040,0006,165,000 shares of common stock of the Company, which leaves 5,7504,500 shares of Series A Preferred Stock currently outstanding.outstanding, convertible into 450,000 shares of common stock of the Company. 

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As of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company has accrued a liability of $7,578$5,838 and $145,561,$11,926, respectively, as dividends payable to holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company fully intends on paying the annual dividends to the holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, and as such, the Company has accrued the liability on the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020,2022, a total of $0 and $0,$17,147, respectively, of cash dividends were paid to the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock holders. DuringIn comparison, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020, a total of $199,187$0 and $198,450,$199,187, respectively, of cash dividends were paid to the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock holders.

 

All of the issuances of securities described above were restricted share issuances and deemed to be exempt from registration in reliance on Rule 506 of Regulation D and/or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. Each investor represented that they were accredited investors, as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D and, there was no general solicitation or general advertising used to market the securities. We made available to each investor disclosure of all aspects of our business, including providing the investor with press releases, access to our auditors, and other financial, business, and corporate information. All securities issued were restricted with an appropriate restrictive legend on certificates for notes and warrants issued stating that the securities (and underlying shares) have not been registered under the Securities Act and cannot be sold or otherwise transferred without an effective registration or an exemption therefrom.

Issuance of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock – 

The Company has authorized 5,000,000 shares of its Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock may be converted into one shares of common stock. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock accrues dividends at the rate of 3% annually. The accrued Series B Convertible Preferred Stock dividends are cumulative. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock dividends shall cease to accrue at such time as the Company’s Common Stock has closed at $7.00 per share or higher for 20 consecutive trading days after the first date that the Series B Registration Statement is effective, and there have been, on average, at least 25,000 shares traded on each of those 20 consecutive trading days. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock have no voting rights. The holders of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shall have voluntary conversion rights. Shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock are subject to mandatory conversion (in the discretion of the Company) at such time as the Company’s common stock has closed at $9.00 per share or higher for 20 consecutive trading days after the first date that the Series B Registration Statement is effective, and there have been, on average, at least 50,000 shares traded on each of those 20 consecutive trading days.

 

Between July 24, 2019 and December 5, 2019, the Company accepted subscriptions from accredited investors to purchase 100,000 shares of newly issued Series B Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $500,000 in cash. These 100,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock are convertible at the option of the holder into 100,000 shares of newly issued common stock of the Company. The Series B Preferred Stock will receive an annual 3% dividend, and will be subject to mandatory conversion, under terms and conditions set forth in the Certificate of Designation of the Series B Preferred Stock. On August 2, 2019, the Company filed a Form S-1 Registration Statement covering the shares of newly issued common stock of the Company into which the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock can be converted. On July 6, 2020, the Company filed with the SEC an amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock may be converted. On December 10, 2020, the Company filed with the SEC a second amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock may be converted. On June 2, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a third amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock may be converted. On July 2, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a fourth amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock may be converted. On July 26, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a fifth amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock may be converted. . On August 19, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a sixth amended Registration Statement on Form S-1/A covering 30% of the common stock shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock may be converted. The Registration Statement was approved deemed effective by the SEC on August 26, 2021. As of October 15, 2021,September 30, 2022, 60,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock have been converted into a total of 60,000 shares of common stock of the Company, which leaves 40,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock currently outstanding.outstanding, convertible into 40,000 shares of common stock of the Company. 

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As of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company has accrued a liability of $1,784$1,783 and $5,782,$1,796, respectively as dividends payable to holders of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company fully intends on paying the annual dividends to the holders of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, and as such, the Company has accrued the liability on the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020,2022, a total of $4,500 and $13,500$4,500, respectively, of cash dividends were paid to the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock holders. DuringIn comparison, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020, a total of $10,344$4,500 and $13,500,$10,344, respectively, of cash dividends were paid to the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock holders.

 

All of the issuances of securities described above were restricted share issuances and deemed to be exempt from registration in reliance on Rule 506 of Regulation D and/or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. Each investor represented that they were accredited investors, as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D and, there was no general solicitation or general advertising used to market the securities. We made available to each investor disclosure of all aspects of our business, including providing the investor with press releases, access to our auditors, and other financial, business, and corporate information. All securities issued were restricted with an appropriate restrictive legend on certificates for notes and warrants issued stating that the securities (and underlying shares) have not been registered under the Securities Act and cannot be sold or otherwise transferred without an effective registration or an exemption therefrom.

Share-Based Compensation – During

No share-based compensation expense was recognized during the three andor nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company did not recognize any share-based compensation.2022 or September 30, 2021.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized $733,499 in share-based compensation related to the issuance of warrants to Gerard M. Jacobs. The Company also recognized $660,149 in share-based compensation related to the issuance of warrants to William C. “Jake” Jacobs. These warrants were issued to Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. “Jake” Jacobs pursuant to the June 19, 2019 Compensation Agreement, which authorized the issuance of certain warrants to Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. “Jake” Jacobs upon the execution of employment agreements, which were signed on February 24, 2020 upon the closing of the acquisition of Lifted. The five-year warrants give Gerard M. Jacobs the right to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock of LSFP exercisable at $5.00 per share. The five-year warrants give William C. “Jake” Jacobs the right to purchase 225,000 shares of common stock of LSFP exercisable at $5.00 per share. The warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes valuation model as of the date of issuance, assuming an estimated life of 2.5 years and estimated future volatility of 361.49%.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recognized $733,530 in share-based compensation related to the issuance of warrants to Gerard M. Jacobs. The Company also recognized $660,177 in share-based compensation related to the issuance of warrants to William C. “Jake” Jacobs. These warrants were issued to Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. “Jake” Jacobs pursuant to the June 19, 2019 Compensation Agreement, which authorized the issuance of certain warrants to Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. “Jake” Jacobs upon the execution of employment agreements, which were signed on February 24, 2020 upon the closing of the acquisition of Lifted. The five-year warrants give Gerard M. Jacobs the right to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock of LSFP exercisable at $5.00 per share. The five-year warrants give William C. “Jake” Jacobs the right to purchase 225,000 shares of common stock of LSFP exercisable at $5.00 per share. The warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes valuation model as of the date of issuance, assuming an estimated life of 2.5 years and estimated future volatility of 361.49%.




Stock Option and Warrant Activity The following is a summary of share-based compensation, stock option and warrant activity as of September 30, 20212022 and changes during the periodquarter then ended:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-Average

Aggregate

 

 

 

 

Weighted-Average

Remaining Contractual

Intrinsic

 

 

Shares

 

Exercise Price

Term (Years)

Value

Exercisable Options, Rights to Purchase Warrants to Purchase Common Stock and Financing Warrants Outstanding, April 1, 2021

 

4,517,869

 

$                     2.37

3.69

$   23,198,015

Warrants Exercised During Q2 2021

 

143,092

 

                               

 

                        

Warrants Forfeited During Q2 2021

 

61,329

 

 

 

 

Warrants Exercised During Q3 2021

 

1,281,250

 

 

 

 

Options Exercised During Q3 2021

 

65,000

 

 

 

 

Exercisable Options, Rights to Purchase Warrants to Purchase Common Stock and Financing Warrants Outstanding, September 30, 2021

 

2,967,198

 

$                     3.48

3.83

$     5,099,647

Outstanding Options, Rights to Purchase Warrants to Purchase Common Stock and Financing Warrants, September 30, 2021

 

4,962,198

 

$                     3.30

3.62

$     7,787,147

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-Average

 

 

 Aggregate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-Average

 

 

Remaining Contractual

 

 

Intrinsic

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Exercise Price

 

 

Term (Years)

 

 

Value

 

Exercisable Options, Warrants, Rights to Purchase Warrants to Purchase Common Stock and Financing Warrants Outstanding, July 1, 2022

 

 

2,882,198

 

 

$3.55

 

 

 

2.55

 

 

$2,834,897

 

Exercisable Options, Warrants, Rights to Purchase Warrants to Purchase Common Stock and Financing Warrants Outstanding, September 30, 2022

 

 

2,882,198

 

 

$3.55

 

 

 

2.30

 

 

$2,035,579

 

Outstanding Options, Warrants, Rights to Purchase Warrants to Purchase Common Stock and Financing Warrants, September 30, 2022

 

 

3,627,198

 

 

$3.85

 

 

 

2.32

 

 

$2,035,579

 

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Upon the execution of Gerard M. Jacobs’ employment agreement on February 24, 2020, the terms of Gerard M. Jacobs’ stock options granted by the Company to purchase shares of common stock of the Company which were set to expire on November 4, 2020Stock Buy-back Transactions with a Non-Affiliate Stockholder and September 29, 2021 were extended so that all of such stock options may be exercised by Gerard M. Jacobs at any time on or before December 31, 2024. Gerard M. Jacobs owns 471,698 options that were originally set to expire on November 4, 2020, and 605,000 options that were originally to expire on September 29, 2021; the expiration dates for all of these options were extended to December 31, 2024.

Retirement of 72,000 Shares of Common Stock Held in Treasury

 

On August 31, 2021, the Company retired 72,000November 24, 2020, LFTD Partners purchased 36,000 shares of common stock of the Company from a non-affiliate stockholder in a private transaction for $0.95 per share for a total of $34,200. These shares were held in treasury.treasury until August 31, 2021, which is when the Company retired them. The retirement of these shares was accounted for under the cost method of accounting.

 

Exercise of Warrants by Gerard M. Jacobs

On August 30,January 8, 2021, CEO Gerard M. Jacobs exercised, for an aggregate purchase price of $1, his right to purchase a warrant to purchase an aggregate of 750,000LFTD Partners Inc. purchased 36,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.01from a non-affiliate stockholder in a private transaction for $0.95 per share for a total of $34,200. These shares were held in treasury until August 31, 2021, which warrant he immediately exercised. Gerard M. Jacobs also exercised his right to purchase an aggregate of 31,250 shares of unregistered common stock ofis when the Company at an exercise priceretired them. The retirement of $0.03 per sharethese shares was accounted for under separate warrants. Gerard M. Jacobs also demanded immediate paymentthe cost method of $8,438.50 of the bonuses which are currently due and payable by the Company to Gerard M. Jacobs, and Gerard M. Jacobs hereby allocated and applied such $8,438.50 to pay for the aggregate cost of purchasing and exercising the above warrants.accounting.

 

Exercise of WarrantsWarrant by Vincent J. Mesolellaa Non-Affiliated Entity

 

On September 13, 2021, lead outside director Vincent J. Mesolella exercised, forFebruary 19, 2022, an aggregate purchase price of $1.00, his right to purchase a warrant to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, which warrant he immediately exercised and paid for, and he also exercised an option to purchase 5,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, which he paid.

Exercise of Option by Joshua A. Bloom

On September 22, 2021, director Joshua A. Bloom exercised an option to purchase 5,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, which he paid.

Exercise of Option by Richard E. Morrissy

On September 15, 2021, director Richard E. Morrissy exercised an option to purchase 5,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, which he paid.

Exercise of Option by a Non-Affiliated Shareholder

On September 26, 2021, aentity non-affiliated shareholder ofwith the Company exercised an option to purchase 50,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.00$1.00 per share, which shethe entity paid.

 

Stock Buy-back Transactions with a Non-Affiliate Stockholder Stock and Retirement of 100,000 Shares of Common Stock

On March 1, 2022, LFTD Partners signed an agreement to purchase a total of 100,000 shares of common stock of the Company from a non-affiliate stockholder in a private transaction for $1.50 per share for a total purchase price of $150,000. On March 8, 2022, all 100,000 shares were transferred to the Company and immediately cancelled.

Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock by a Non-Affiliated Shareholder

On April 1, 2022, a non-affiliated shareholder of the Company converted his 1,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock into 100,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company.

Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock by a Non-Affiliated Shareholder

On April 14, 2022, a non-affiliated shareholder of the Company converted 250 shares of his Series A Preferred Stock into 25,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company.

NOTE 1211 – CONTINGENT CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS

 

Operating and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Assets – In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases” (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”). The amended guidance, which is effective for the Company on




January 1, 2019, requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for those leases with terms in excess of 12 months and currently classified as operating leases. Leases with an initial term of one year or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; lease expense for these types of leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Options to extend or terminate a lease are not included in the determination of the right-of-use asset or lease liability unless it is reasonably certain to be exercised. Lifted adopted ASU 2016-02 using the modified retrospective approach, electing the package of practical expedients.

 

Lifted does not own any physical properties.

 

Lease of Building Located at 5511 95th95th Ave, Kenosha, Wisconsin

 

On December 18, 2020, Lifted as tenantentered into a Lease Agreement (the “Lease) with 95th Holdings, LLC (“Landlord”) for office, laboratory and warehouse space in a building located at 5511 95th Avenue, in the City of Kenosha, State of Wisconsin (the “Premises”). The lease commencement date was January 1, 2021, and lease termination date is January 1, 2026. 

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Landlord is an entity owned directly or indirectly by NWarrender, the Company’s Vice Chairman and COO, the CEO of Lifted, and the largest stockholder of the Company as the beneficial owner of 3,900,455 shares of common stock of the Company. Due to the potential conflict of interest, the terms and conditions of the Lease were negotiated on behalf of Lifted by Vincent J. Mesolella, the Lead Outside Director of the Company. Landlord and Lifted were represented by their own independent legal counsel in connection with the Lease. Under the terms of the Lease, NWarrender is able to benefit through his ownership of Landlord by Landlord’s receiving rent and eventually selling the Premises to Lifted.

 

Lifted constructed improvements to the Premises including a clean room, and gradually moved into the Kenosha Premises over the course of the first quarter of 2021.

 

Under the terms of the “triple-net” Lease, starting on January 1, 2021, Lifted leased approximately 11,238 square feet at the Premises at $6.13 per square foot per year in base rent ($68,888.94 in 2021), which is subject to a 2% increase in base rent each year, plus certain operating expenses and taxes. The Lease will continue until midnight on the fifthanniversary date of the commencement date of the Lease. Lifted shall have the right to extend the original five year term of the Lease for one extension period of two years, commencing upon the expiration of the original term. Lifted and Landlord are required to execute an “Amendment of Extension” prior to six months before the expiration of the original term.

 

Under the terms of the lease, the tenant,Omnibus Agreement, Lifted has the option to purchase the property at any time prior to December 31, 2025, and in any event, Lifted iswas obligated to purchase the propertyPremises from Landlord on or before December 31, 2022 for a fixed purchase price of $1,375,000. As a result, as of December 31, 2021, the Company modified its methodology for accounting of this finance lease (the “Modification Date”), such that date. the only liability recognized as of December 31, 2021 was a current (within one year) liability, and there was no long-term liability recognized. An immaterial loss on lease modification of $1,446 was also recognized as of the Modification Date. The Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset value was reduced to reflect the fixed purchase price agreed to under the Omnibus Agreement.

Pursuant to the Acceleration Agreement, Lifted’s obligation to purchase the Premises from Landlord was delayed to on or before December 31, 2023.  

Prior to the signing of the Acceleration Agreement, the Finance Lease in all cases Lifted’sRight-of-Use Asset was to be amortized over its useful life (39 years) on a prospective basis from the Modification Date. That is, the Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset was previously amortized over the lease term, but given mandatory purchase priceby December 31, 2022, the Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset will be amortized over 39 years starting on the Modification Date. As a result of the signing of the Acceleration Agreement, the accounting for the Premises shallFinance Lease Right-of-Use Asset will be in an amount equal to the greater of: (1) the fair market valueadjusted accordingly.

Lease of Space Located at 8920 58th Place, Suite 850, Kenosha, Wisconsin

On September 23, 2021, Lifted entered into a Lease Agreement (the “58th Lease”) with TI Investors of Kenosha LLC, (“TI”) for office and warehouse space (the “58th Suite 850”) located at 8920 58th Place, Suite 850, Kenosha, WI 53144. The 58th Suite 850 serve as sales offices and finished goods storage for Lifted.

The term of the Premises at the time Lifted purchases the Premises; or (2) any remaining principal balance of any purchase-money mortgage for the Premises existing at the time of the closing of Lifted’s purchase, plus the corresponding amount identified in the Additional Purchase Price Schedule attached as Exhibit B to the58th Lease which is an additional amount ranging between $300,000 and $375,000 basedcommenced on the number of years that have passed between the commencementOctober 1, 2021. The initial term of the Lease and the purchase of the Premises by Lifted.

Landlord is an entity owned by Nicholas S. Warrender, the Company’s Vice Chairman and COO, the CEO of Lifted, and the largest stockholder of the Company as beneficial owner of 3,900,455 common stock shares. Due to the potential conflict of interest,will extend approximately three year, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Lease were negotiated on behalf of58th Lease. While extensions are not prohibited, Lifted by Vincent J. Mesolella,does not have the Lead Outside Directorright to unilaterally elect to extend the term of the Company. Landlord and Lifted were represented by their own independent legal counsel in connection with the Lease. 58th Lease for an additional term.

Under the terms of the 58thLease, Nicholas S. Warrender is able to benefit through his entity 95th Holdings, LLC by receiving rent and by eventually selling the Premises to Lifted.

As the Company's lease does not provide an implicit rate, the Company used the same incremental borrowing rate used by the purchaserLifted leases approximately 5,000 square feet of the building58th Suite 850 and pays a base square foot charge of $5.75 per square foot per annum, with a 3% increase in determiningrent each year during the present value of lease payments. The discount rate used in the computations was 3.6%. Under the terms of the lease, the tenant, Lifted, has the option to purchase the property at any time prior to December 31, 2025, and in any event,term. Lifted is obligated to purchase the property on or before that date.also be responsible for paying its proportionate share of real estate taxes and other operating costs. This lease is accounted for as an operating lease.

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Rent Schedule

Date

 

Base

Monthly

 Rent

 

10/01/2021 – 09/30/2022

 

$

2,395.84

 

10/01/2022 – 09/30/2023

 

$

2,467.72

 

10/01/2023 – 09/30/2024

 

$

2,541.75

 

Lease of Space Located at 8910 58th Place, Suites 600 and 700, Kenosha, Wisconsin

On November 17, 2021, Lifted entered into a financelease agreement with TI for office and warehouse space located at 8910 58th Place, Suites 600 & 700, Kenosha, WI 53144 (the “Second 58th Lease”). The Second 58th Lease is used for raw goods storage.

The term of the Second 58th Lease commenced on January 1, 2022. The initial term of the Second 58th Lease will extend approximately five years, unless extended or earlier terminated in accordance with the Second 58th Lease. While extensions are not prohibited, Lifted does not have the right to unilaterally elect to extend the term of the Second 58th Lease for an additional term.

Under the terms of the Second 58th Lease, Lifted leases approximately 8,000 square feet at 8910 58th Place, Suites 600 & 700, Kenosha, WI and pay a base square foot charge of $6.00 per square foot per annum, with increases in rent each year during the term as set out in the table titled “Rent Schedule” below. Lifted is also responsible for paying its proportionate share of real estate taxes and other operating costs. This lease is accounted for as an operating lease.

Rent Schedule

Date

 

Base

Monthly

Rent

 

01/01/2022 – 12/31/2022

 

$4,000.00

 

01/01/2023 – 12/31/2023

 

$4,120.00

 

01/01/2024 – 12/31/2024

 

$4,243.60

 

01/01/2025 – 12/31/2025

 

$4,370.91

 

01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026

 

$4,502.34

 

Lease of Space Located at 9560 58th Place Suite 360, Kenosha, Wisconsin

On May 31, 2022, Lifted entered into another lease agreement with TI for office and warehouse space located at 9560 58th Place, Suite 360, Kenosha, WI 53144 (the “Third 58th Lease”). The Third 58th Lease is expected to be used for gummy manufacturing, as well as provide additional needed office space.

The term of the Third 58th Lease commenced on July 1, 2022 (the “Commencement Date”). The initial term of the Third 58th Lease will extend approximately five years from the Commencement Date and ending June 30, 2027, unless extended or earlier terminated in accordance with the Lease. While extensions are not prohibited, Lifted does not have the right to unilaterally elect to extend the term of the Third 58th Lease for an additional term.

Under the terms of the Third 58th Lease, Lifted leases approximately 6,132 square feet at 9560 58th Place, Suite 360, Kenosha, WI 53144 and pay an initial base square foot charge of $10.75 per square foot per annum, with increases in rent each year during the term as set out in the table titled “Rent Schedule” below. Lifted is also responsible for paying its proportionate share of real estate taxes and other operating cost. This lease is accounted for as an operating lease.

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Rent Schedule

Date

 

Base Monthly Rent

 

07/01/2022 – 06/30/2023

 

$5,493.25

 

07/01/2023 – 06/30/2024

 

$5,630.58

 

07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025

 

$5,771.35

 

07/01/2025 – 06/30/2026

 

$5,915.63

 

07/01/2026 – 06/30/2027

 

$6,063.52

 

Sublease of Space Located at 2701-09 West Fulton PH, Chicago, Illinois 60612

On July 6, 2022, Lifted entered into a sublease for office space in Chicago, Illinois located at 2701-09 West Fulton PH, Chicago, Illinois 60612. The sublease costs $3,000 per month, plus supplemental lease related charges such as real estate taxes and common expenses of the property that we anticipate will be commercially typical costs. The sublease was retroactively effective as of June 1, 2022 and for a five-month term that ended on October 31, 2022. The purpose of the sublease is to make available office space for the members of Lifted’s sales team who live in Chicago. These salespeople were spending significant time in their cars commuting from Chicago to Kenosha.

The sublessor is one of our affiliates, Bill McLaughlin, Lifted’s Chief Strategy Officer. The sublease is structured so that Mr. McLaughlin's lease payment obligations to the landlord are passed on to Lifted on a dollar-for-dollar basis, such that Mr. McLaughlin does not realize a cashflow profit or loss from the sublease.

 

As described in “NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS”, the Company'ssublease is currently operating on a month-to-month basis. Management expects to extend the sublease once Mr. McLaughlin is presented a new lease does not provide an implicit rate, the Company used an incremental borrowing rate based on the information provided by a banker in determining the present value of lease payments. The discount rate used in the computations was 5.5%.from his landlord.

     

Lease of Space in Zion, Illinois

 

From June 1, 2018 through June 1, 2021, Lifted rented 3,300 square feet of space located in Zion, Illinois, for manufacturing, warehousing and office space. SinceFrom June 2,1, 2021 through November 2021, Lifted has been leasingleased such space on a month-to-month basis. From May 2020 until April 1, 2021, Lifted also temporarily used additional space located adjacent to its rented space in Zion, Illinois, and made payments in lieu of rent therefor.

 

Lease of Space Located at 8920 58th Place, Suite 850, Kenosha, Wisconsin

On September 23, 2021, Lifted Made entered into a Lease Agreement (the “58th Lease”) with TI Investors of Kenosha LLC, (the “Landlord”) for office and warehouse space (the “58th Leased Premises”) located at 8920 58th Place, Suite 850, Kenosha, WI 53144 (the “Property”). The 58th Leased Premises serve as sales offices and raw materials storage for Lifted Made.




The term of the 58th Lease commenced on October 1, 2021 (the “Commencement Date”). The initial term of the Lease will extend approximately three years from the Commencement Date, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the 58th Lease. While extensions are not prohibited, Lifted Made does not have the right to unilaterally elect to extend the term of the 58th Lease for an additional term.

Under the terms of the 58th Lease, Lifted Made will lease approximately 5,000 square feet at the Property and pay a base square foot charge of $5.75 per square foot per annum, with a 3% increase in rent each year during the term. Lifted Made will also be responsible for paying its proportionate share of real estate taxes and other operating costs.

Rent Schedule

Date

Base Monthly Rent

10/01/2021 – 09/30/2022

$2,395.84

10/01/2022 – 09/30/2023

$2,467.72

10/01/2023 – 09/30/2024

$2,541.75

Third Party Facilities

 

From time to time, the Company maintains inventory at third party manufacturer or copacker facilities around the USA.

 

Balance Sheet Classification of Operating Lease Assets and Liabilities

 

Asset

 

Balance Sheet Line

 

September 30, 2022

 

Operating Lease Right-of-Use Asset, net of Right-of-Use Asset Amortization of $71,554 in 2022

 

Non-Current Assets

 

$525,942

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liability

 

Balance Sheet Line

 

September 30, 2022

 

Operating Lease Liabilities

 

Current Liabilities

 

$115,010

 

 

 

Non-Current Liabilities

 

$414,875

 

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Asset

Balance Sheet Line

September 30, 2021

Operating Lease Right-of-Use Asset, netTable of Right-of-Use Asset Amortization of $43,356 in 2021 and $35,650 in 2020

Non-Current Assets

$                      -   

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Liability

Balance Sheet Line

September 30, 2021

Current Operating Lease Liability

Current Liabilities

$                      -   

  

Balance Sheet Classification of Finance Lease Assets and Liabilities

 

Asset

Balance Sheet Line

September 30, 2021

Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, net of Right-of-Use Asset Amortization of $37,010 in 2021 and $0 in 2020

Non-Current Assets

$       1,443,397

Liability

Balance Sheet Line

September 30, 2021

Current Finance Lease Liability and Non-Current

Current Liabilities

$             21,904

Finance Lease Liability

Non-Current Liabilities

$       1,446,525

Asset

 

Balance Sheet Line

 

September 30, 2022

 

Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, net of Right-of-Use Asset Amortization of $195,208 in 2022

 

Non-Current Assets

 

$1,285,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liability

 

Balance Sheet Line

 

September 30, 2022

 

Finance Lease Liabilities

 

Current Liabilities

 

$(26,079)

Finance Lease Liabilities

 

Non-Current Liabilities

 

$1,376,439

 

 

Lease Costs

 

The tabletables below summarizes the components of lease costs for the following periods:three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022:

 

 

 

Three Months
September 30, 2021

 

Nine Months
September 30, 2021

 

Year Ended December 31, 2020

Lease Cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of Right-of-Use Assets

 

 

$             12,337

 

$             37,010

 

$                      -   

 

Interest on lease liabilities

 

 

13,188

 

               39,673

 

                        -   

 

Operating Lease Expense

 

 

                         -   

 

                 8,000

 

               19,200

 

Total

 

 

$             25,525

 

$             84,683

 

$             19,200

Lease Cost:

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2022

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021

 

Finance lease expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of Right-of-Use Assets

 

$10,800

 

 

$12,337

 

Interest on lease liabilities

 

 

23,924

 

 

 

13,188

 

Operating lease expense

 

 

20,147

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$54,871

 

 

$25,525

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Cost:

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

 

Finance lease expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of Right-of-Use Assets

 

$35,473

 

 

$37,010

 

Interest on lease liabilities

 

 

46,445

 

 

 

39,673

 

Operating lease expense

 

 

60,442

 

 

 

8,000

 

Total

 

$142,360

 

 

$84,683

 

 

As described in Note 3,1, a portion of monthly overhead costs such as this lease expense are allocated to finished goods. For example, monthly overhead costs such as payments for rent, utilities, insurance, and indirect labor are allocated to finished goods based on the estimated percentage cost toward the finished goods. Depreciation expense related to certain machinery and equipment is also allocated to finished goods.

 


Maturity Analysis as of September 30, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance

 

 

Operating

 

2022

 

$35,133

 

 

$55,070

 

2023

 

 

1,445,970

 

 

 

146,018

 

2024

 

 

-

 

 

 

142,211

 

2025

 

 

-

 

 

 

122,573

 

2026

 

 

-

 

 

 

125,903

 

Thereafter

 

 

-

 

 

 

36,381

 

Total

 

 

1,481,103

 

 

 

628,156

 

Less: Present value discount

 

 

(138,730)

 

 

(98,271)

Lease liability

 

$1,342,373

 

 

$529,885

 

 



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Future maturities of Finance and Operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2021 are as follows:

Maturities Analysis as of September 30, 2021:

 

 

 

 

Finance

 

Operating

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

$             21,618

 

$                      -   

 

2022

 

 

 

 

 

               70,267

 

                        -   

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

               71,672

 

                        -   

 

2024

 

 

 

 

 

               73,106

 

                        -   

 

2035

 

 

 

 

 

               74,568

 

                        -   

 

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

         1,375,000

 

                        -   

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

$       1,686,231

 

$                      -   

 

 

Less: Present value discount

 

 

 

          (217,802)

 

                        -   

 

 

Lease Liability

 

 

 

 

$       1,468,429

 

$                      -   

Payment of Finders’ Fees Related to Ablis

The Company has agreed to pay finders’ fees to two finders in regard to the potential purchase of an additional 15% of the stock of Ablis. The Company has agreed to pay those two finders additional warrants to purchase shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $1 per share exercisable at any time on or before April 30, 2024; in the event that the Company closes on the purchase of up to an additional 15% of the common stock of Ablis, then the total amount of such warrants will be 2,814 unregistered shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $1 per share for each additional one percent of Ablis’ common stock so purchased (a maximum issuance of warrants to purchase an aggregate of 42,210 unregistered shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $1 per share).

Previously, on April 30, 2019, the Company issued warrants to purchase 14,042 unregistered shares of common stock of the Company, issued to the two finders (7,021 warrants were issued to each finder) in regard to the purchase of 4.99% of the stock of Ablis. Using the Black-Scholes valuation model, these warrants were valued and expensed as being worth $40,708.

Payment of Brokers’ Fees Related to the Sale of Preferred Stock

The Company has committed to pay brokers’ fees in regard to the capital being raised for the Company by such brokers in the Company’s private placements of preferred stock, such fee to consist of warrants to purchase unregistered shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price equal to the conversion price per share of such preferred stock, exercisable at any time during a five year period; the number of such shares will be calculated as six percent of the aggregate capital raised by such brokers in the private placement of preferred stock divided by the conversion price per share of such preferred stock.

In 2019, warrants to purchase 402,900 unregistered shares of common stock of the Company were issued to these brokers. Using the Black-Scholes valuation model, these warrants were valued and expensed as being worth $833,446.

Potential Issuance of Warrants to Purchase Shares of Common Stock of the Company

 

The Compensation Committee of the Company'sCompany’s Board of Directors may, from time to time, recommend that certain warrants to purchase shares of common stock of the Company should be issued to new or current members of the Company’s Board of Directors, to officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, or to members of any advisory board or consultants to the Company.

 

Amounts PayableBonus to Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. JacobsLifted’s Chief Strategy Officer

 

Gerard M. JacobsLifted’s Chief Strategy Officer hired on July 1, 2021 has not historically received cash compensation,developed and historically,implemented certain important strategies which have assisted Lifted’s efforts to increase its production, fulfillment and sales capabilities. This employee’s two-year agreement with Lifted entitles such Chief Strategy Officer to be paid an annual salary of $180,000 plus a bonus equal to 5% of total net sales for Lifted in excess of $6,000,000 per quarter.

At September 30, 2022, the Company’s Presidentbonus payable to the Chief Strategy Officer totaled $261,864. This bonus is accrued for in the Accounts Payable and CFO William C. “Jake” Jacobs has workedAccrued Expenses liability account on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Company-Wide Management Bonus Pool

Please refer to “NOTE 13 – COMPANY-WIDE MANAGEMENT BONUS POOL” for $5,000 per month.more information about the company-wide management bonus pool.

NOTE 12 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The Company entered into a Compensation Agreement dated asmay be involved in certain legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of June 19, 2019, with our CEO Gerard M. Jacobsits business. Except for income tax contingencies, the Company records accruals for contingencies to the extent that management concludes that the occurrence is probable and our President and CFO William C. "Jake" Jacobs. The material termsthat the related amounts of the Compensation Agreement, as amended,loss can be summarized as follows:

(1)Starting during June 2019 until the closing of the Lifted Merger on February 24, 2020, we paid Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs consulting fees of $7,500 and $5,000 per month, respectively. Upon the closing of the Lifted Merger, we entered into Executive Employment Agreements with Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs as described in the section above entitled "Executive Employment Agreements"; 

(2)The closing of the Lifted Merger triggered obligations of the Company to pay cash bonuses to the Company's CEO Gerard M. Jacobs and the to the Company's President and CFO William C. "Jake" Jacobs of $250,000 and $100,000, respectively, of which bonuses only $50,000 has been paid to date to Gerard M. Jacobs, and which are accruing 2%  




annual interest on and after January 1, 2021, and of which bonuses $8,438.50 of the bonuses currently due and payable by the Company to Gerard M. Jacobs were allocated and applied to pay for the aggregate cost of purchasing and exercising certain warrants on August 30, 2021 (see section above titled “Exercise of Warrants by Gerard M. Jacobs”).

(3)Upon demand by Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. Jacobs on or after January 1, 2021, or the first date when we have raised a total of at least $15 million after January 1, 2019, we will pay Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs cash bonuses of $250,000 and $100,000, respectively; 

(4)Upon the earlier of December 1, 2021, or the first date when we have raised a total of at least $25 million after January 1, 2019, we will pay Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs cash bonuses of $250,000 and $100,000, respectively; 

(5)The terms of Gerard M. Jacobs' stock options granted by us to purchase shares of common stock of LSFP which were set to expire (unless previously exercised) during November 2020 or during September 2021, respectively, have been extended so that all of such stock options may be exercised by Gerard M. Jacobs at any time on or before December 31, 2024; 

(6)We granted to Gerard M. Jacobs and to William C. "Jake" Jacobs so-called "tag along" registration rights for all of our shares owned by Gerard M. Jacobs, by William C. "Jake" Jacobs, or by any of their respective affiliates, and for all of our shares issuable to Gerard M. Jacobs, to William C. "Jake" Jacobs, or to any of their respective affiliates upon the exercise of his or their options or warrants to purchase shares of common stock of LFTD Partners Inc.; and 

(7)We issued to Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs five-year warrants containing a "cashless exercise" feature giving Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs (or his designee(s)) the right to purchase 250,000 and 225,000 shares, respectively, of common stock of LFTD Partners Inc. exercisable at $5.00 per share.  

Commissions on Sales

Lifted has agreed to pay up to 7% commissions to certain individuals, some of whom are affiliatedreasonably estimated. Legal expenses associated with the Company and some of whomcontingency are relatives of affiliates of the Company, in connection with certain sales of Lifted’s products. Commissions are based upon the total purchase prices paid by the referrers’ customers, excluding shipping costs and any governmentally imposed taxes and fees, all of which must be paid by the referrers’ customers. Some of these agreements extend through December 31, 2040, and one extends through December 31, 2025. Commissions are paid on each purchase order of Lifted products received from and paid for by the referrers’ customers. In the Consolidated Statements of Operations, these commissions are included in the “Payroll, Consulting and Independent Contractor” totals.

As mentioned in NOTE 9 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, $26,196 and $43,678, respectively, in compensation was paid to Robert T. Warrender III, who is Nicholas S. Warrender’s brother and also a salesman for Lifted.

As mentioned in NOTE 9 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, during the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, $172 in commissions were paid to Vincent J. Mesolella, LFTD Partners Inc.’s lead outside director.

NOTE 13 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGSexpensed as incurred.

 

The Companymay be involved in certain legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of its business. Except for income tax contingencies, the Company records accruals for contingencies to the extent that management concludes that the occurrence is probable and that the related amounts of loss can be reasonably estimated. Legal expenses associated with the contingency are expensed as incurred.

 

Lifted currently is involved in onethree pending lawsuit,lawsuits, as the plaintiff:

(1)Lifted Liquids, Inc. v Girish GPO, Inc., Girish Ray, and the Law Offices of Saul Roffe – The Company has filed an action in a case styled “Lifted Liquids, Inc. v Girish GPO, Inc., Girish Ray, and the Law Offices of Saul Roffe” seeking to recover $30,000 that was to be held in escrow. The Company is also requesting approximately $14,569 in damages resulting from Girish GPO’s failure to pay for product it ordered and that the Company delivered. The matter was recently filed and the Company intends to pursue the action and recover its damages. 

(1)

Lifted Liquids, Inc. v. Girish GPO, Inc., Girish Ray, and the Law Offices of Saul Roffe – The Company has filed an action in a case styled “Lifted Liquids, Inc. v. Girish GPO, Inc., Girish Ray, and the Law Offices of Saul Roffe” seeking to recover $30,000 that was to be held in escrow. The Company is also requesting approximately $14,569 in damages resulting from Girish GPO’s failure to pay for product it ordered and that the Company delivered. The matter is in the discovery phase and the Company intends to continue pursuing the action and recover its damages.

(2)

Lifted Liquids, Inc. v. Asad Awawdeh and Habib Cash and Carry SD, Inc. – The Company has filed an action seeking to recover approximately $98,000 in damages resulting from Defendants’ failure to pay for product they ordered. The matter has been filed in California and the Company intends to pursue the action and recover its damages.

(3)

Lifted Liquids, Inc. v. DEV Distribution, LLC, No, DC-22-15080– In October 2022, Lifted filed an action against Dev Distribution LLC,  a vendor who failed to deliver certain products that Lifted has purchased and paid $263,938 for. The case is pending in the State of Texas 14th Civil District Court of Dallas County and is in its early stages. Lifted is seeking an injunction requiring the vendor to provide to Lifted the products that Lifted has purchased and paid for. Lifted is considering amending the complaint to seek the return of its molds and its packaging materials. The Company will also seek to recover any damages as a result of the vendor's actions.

 

Lifted currently is involved in one pending lawsuit, as the defendant:

(1)

(1)

Martha, Edgar v. Lifted Liquids – Edgar Martha, who worked as an independent contractor in Lifted’s production facility, has sued Lifted in regard to an alleged chemical burn. Mr. Martha has expressed to Lifted’s attorney that Mr. Martha is inclined to settle the case for $5,000. However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the case can be settled for $5,000, as the medical bills in the case are significant and Mr. Martha’s medical insurance carrier has refused coverage.

On February 1, 2022, Lifted entered into a settlement agreement that was mutually acceptable to the parties which has resolved the following lawsuit: 

(1)

Lifted Liquids, Inc. v. Monkey Bones Distribution LLC (United States Circuit Court for Kenosha County of the State of Wisconsin; Civil Case No. 2021 CV 001196).

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In December 2021, our wholly-owned subsidiary Lifted sued distributor Monkey Bones Distribution, LLC for breach of contract for its failure to pay funds due under the agreement between the parties. In February 2022, the parties settled the litigation and agreed to mutual releases and dismissal of the lawsuit in exchange for $36,100.28 paid by Monkey Bones to Lifted Liquids Edgar Martha, who worked as an independent contractor in Lifted’s production facility, has suedand 15,000 custom gray scale empty disposable devices delivered to Monkey Bones by Lifted in regard to an alleged chemical burn. Mr. Martha has expressed to Lifted’s attorney that Mr. Martha is inclined to settleLiquids. The parties performed the case for $5,000. However, there can be no assurance or guarantee thatsettlement agreement and the case can be  




settled for $5,000, as the medical bills in the case are significant and Mr. Martha’s medical insurance carrier has refused coverage.matter was dismissed on February 3, 2022.

 

Lifted is also in the process of preparing a complaint against a distributor for the non-payment of product. 

NOTE 1413 – COMPANY-WIDE MANAGEMENT BONUS POOL

 

Pursuant to the employment agreements entered into between the Company and its three principal executives Gerard M. Jacobs, William C. “Jake” Jacobs,GJacobs, WJacobs and Nicholas S. Warrender (individually,NWarrender(individually, “Executive”), the Company is obligated to compensate management of the Company via a management bonus pool.

 

For each fiscal year during the Employment Term, the Executive shall be eligible to be considered for an annual bonus (the "Annual Bonus"“Annual Bonus”) as part of a Company-wide management bonus pool arrangement. During the fourth quarter of each year, the Chairman of the Compensation Committee of the Board (the "Compensation Committee"“Compensation Committee”) shall recommend in writing a consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"(“EBITDA”) target (each, a "Target"“Target”) for the following year (the "Target Year"“Target Year”), which Target must be approved in writing by each of the following for as long as he remains employed by the Company: Gerard M. Jacobs, William C. Jacobs,GJacobs, WJacobs, and Nicholas S. WarrenderNWarrender (collectively, and with respect to each for only as long as he is an employee of the Company, the "Executive“Executive Management Group"Group”). If the Chairman of the Compensation Committee does not recommend in writing a Target for a Target Year that is approved in writing by all of the members of the Executive Management Group prior to the commencement of the Target Year, then the Target for the Target Year shall be equal to the actual consolidated EBITDA of the Company and its subsidiaries during the then-current year (i.e., the year preceding the Target Year) as certified in writing by the Company'sCompany’s outside firm of independent certified public accountants. If the actual consolidated EBITDA of the Company and its subsidiaries during the Target Year as certified in writing by the Company'sCompany’s outside firm of independent certified public accountants exceeds the Target (the amount by which the actual consolidated EBITDA of the Company and its subsidiaries during the Target Year as certified in writing by the Company'sCompany’s outside firm of independent certified public accountants exceeds the Target, the "Excess Amount"“Excess Amount”), then cash equal to 33% of the Excess Amount shall be set aside by the Company as a cash management bonus pool (the "Bonus Pool"“Bonus Pool”), and the amount of the Bonus Pool shall be allocated and paid out by the Company as bonuses or fees to the officers of the Company and its subsidiaries (and potentially, to directors or third parties who have significantly helped the Company and its subsidiaries during the Target Year), with the amount to be paid to each payee, including the amount of any Annual Bonus to be paid to the Executive, to be determined by unanimous written agreement of the Executive Management Group, in their sole discretion. The Executive expressly agrees and acknowledges that the amount of the Annual Bonus (if any) allocated and paid to the Executive as so determined by unanimous written agreement of the Executive Management Group shall be final, non-appealable, and binding upon the Executive, regardless of whether the Executive receives any Annual Bonus, and regardless of whether any Annual Bonus received by the Executive is higher or lower than any other person'sperson’s bonus, under any and all circumstances whatsoever. The Company shall pay the Executive the Annual Bonus, if any, no later than March 15th15th of the year following the applicable Target Year.) In the event that there is funding for the Bonus Pool but the Executive Management Group does not reach a unanimous decision on Bonus allocations, then no annual bonus shall be paid. The Annual Bonus Pool would then be placed in escrow and the Executive Management Group would mediate.

 

DuringThe company-wide Bonus Pool for 2021 was $1,559,334 (the “Modified 2021 Bonus Pool Amount”), which was the aggregate amount that was accrued for in LIFD’s financial statements covering the period from January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. The Modified 2021 Bonus Pool Amount was distributed during the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Pursuant to the Amended Omnibus Agreement, the 2022 company-wide bonus pool shall not be allowed to be accrued or paid by LIFD if and to the extent that doing so would decrease LIFD’s 2022 diluted earnings per share of common stock below $0.56 per share. As of September 30, 2022, the Company did not meet the diluted earnings per share of common stock requirement of $0.42 per share ($0.56 x 3/4), and as a result, the Company eliminated the company-wide bonus pool accrual of $2,121,532, which had been accrued through June 30, 2022. Moreover, no company-wide management bonus pool accrual was booked for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. In comparison, as of December 31, 2021, the Company accrued $400,000reported a company-wide bonus pool accrual of $1,556,055.

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NOTE 14 – INCOME TAXES

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act reduced the U.S. federal statutory tax rate, broadened the corporate tax base through the elimination or reduction of deductions, exclusions, and credits, limited the ability of U.S. corporations to deduct interest expense, and transitioned to a territorial tax system which allows for the Annual Bonus. Asrepatriation of foreign earnings to the U.S. with a 100% federal dividends received deduction prospectively. In addition, the Tax Act required a one-time transitional tax on foreign cash equivalents and previously unremitted earnings. Several of the new provisions enacted as part of the Tax Act require clarification and guidance from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and Treasury Department. These or other changes in U.S. tax laws could impact our profits, effective tax rate, and cash flows.

Significant components on the Company’s income tax provision (benefit) for continuing operations is as follows:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 September 30,

 

 

 September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic-Federal

 

$584,994

 

 

$-

 

 

$1,970,372

 

 

$-

 

Domestic-State

 

 

165,096

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

822,289

 

 

 

-

 

Texas Franchise Tax

 

 

838

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

57,366

 

 

 

-

 

Foreign

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

750,929

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,850,027

 

 

 

-

 

Deferred

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic-Federal

 

$(555,760)

 

$-

 

 

 

(253,605)

 

 

-

 

Domestic-State

 

 

(171,142)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(81,696)

 

 

-

 

Foreign

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

(726,902)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(335,301)

 

 

-

 

Total Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

 

$24,027

 

 

$-

 

 

$2,514,726

 

 

$-

 

The Company currently believes that all significant filing positions are highly certain and that all of its significant income tax filing positions and deductions would be sustained upon audit. Therefore, the Company has no significant reserves for uncertain tax positions and no adjustments to such reserves were required by generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s policy is to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. The Company’s tax returns are subject to examination for the years ended December 31, 2016 through 2021. A reconciliation of the amount of tax provision (benefit) computed using the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the provision (benefit) for income taxes on continuing operations is as follows:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 September 30,

 

 

 September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic-Federal

 

$103,010

 

 

$469,597

 

 

$1,911,512

 

 

$934,645

 

State tax benefit, net of federal benefit

 

 

(38,623)

 

 

135,138

 

 

$582,681

 

 

 

268,966

 

Non-deductible expenses

 

 

13,941

 

 

 

2,334

 

 

$20,522

 

 

 

7,825

 

Texas franchise tax

 

 

838

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

57,366

 

 

 

-

 

Revision of prior years' provision to return filing

 

 

(72,471)

 

 

-

 

 

$(72,471)

 

 

-

 

Change in estimated future income tax rates

 

 

94,839

 

 

 

-

 

 

$(37,079)

 

 

-

 

Change in valuation allowance

 

 

(79,303)

 

 

(607,069)

 

$38,257

 

 

 

(1,211,436)

Other

 

 

1,796

 

 

 

-

 

 

$13,939

 

 

 

-

 

Total Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

 

$24,027

 

 

$-

 

 

$2,514,726

 

 

$-

 

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Deferred tax assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 the total accrual for the Annual Bonus was $1,559,335.were as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Deferred Tax Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

$2,752,667

 

 

$2,714,410

 

Sales Allowances

 

 

230,519

 

 

 

-

 

Spoiled and Written-Off Inventory

 

 

634,040

 

 

 

-

 

Accrued Related Party Expenses

 

 

4,412

 

 

 

259,463

 

Impairment of SmplyLifted Note and Other Receivables

 

 

-

 

 

 

105,124

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

 

40,838

 

 

 

64,661

 

Other

 

 

17,867

 

 

 

8,725

 

Less: Valuation allowance

 

 

(2,752,667)

 

 

(2,714,410)

Total Deferred Tax Assets

 

 

927,676

 

 

 

437,973

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation & Amortization

 

 

(260,824)

 

 

(105,143)

Other

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,279)

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

 

 

(260,824)

 

 

(106,422)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Deferred Tax Assets

 

$666,852

 

 

$331,551

 

NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management of the Company has evaluated the events that have occurred through the date of the filing of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and has noted the following subsequent events for disclosure purposes:

Lifted Liquids, Inc. v. DEV Distribution, LLC, No, DC-22-15080

In October 2022, Lifted filed an action against Dev Distribution LLC,  a vendor who failed to deliver certain products that Lifted has purchased and paid $263,938 for. The case is pending in the State of Texas 14th Civil District Court of Dallas County and is in its early stages. Lifted is seeking an injunction requiring the vendor to provide to Lifted the products that Lifted has purchased and paid for. Lifted is considering amending the complaint to seek the return of its molds and its packaging materials. The Company will also seek to recover any damages as a result of the vendor's actions.  

2701-09 West Fulton PH, Chicago, Illinois 60612

On July 6, 2022, our wholly owned subsidiary Lifted entered into a sublease for office space in Chicago, Illinois located at 2701-09 West Fulton PH, Chicago, Illinois 60612. The sublease costs $3,000 per month, plus supplemental lease related charges such as real estate taxes and common expenses of the property that we anticipate will be commercially typical costs. The sublease was retroactively effective as of June 1, 2022 and for a five-month term that ended on October 31, 2022. The purpose of the sublease is to make available office space for the members of Lifted Made's sales team who live in Chicago. These salespeople were spending significant time in their cars commuting from Chicago to Kenosha.

 

The Company has evaluated subsequent events throughNovember 15,2021, whichsublessor is one of our affiliates, Bill McLaughlin, Lifted’s Chief Strategy Officer. The sublease is structured so that Mr. McLaughlin's lease payment obligations to the date through whichlandlord are passed on to Lifted on a dollar-for-dollar basis, such that Mr. McLaughlin does not realize a cashflow profit or loss from the financial statements were available to be issued.sublease.




 

The sublease is currently operating on a month-to-month basis. Management expects to extend the sublease once Mr. McLaughlin is presented a new lease from his landlord. 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

As used in this Form 10-Q, references to the “Company,” “LFTD Partners,” “LSFP,“LIFD,” “we,” “our” or “us” refer to LFTD Partners Inc. and Lifted, unless the context otherwise indicates.

 

Prior to the acquisition of Lifted on February 24, 2020, LFTD Partners Inc., formerly known as Acquired Sales Corp., had no sources of revenue, and LFTD Partners Inc. had a history of recurring losses, which has resulted in an accumulated deficit of $12,758,035$4,842,407 as of September 30, 2021.2022. LFTD Partners Inc. has Preferred Stock outstanding that is currently accruing dividends at the rate of 3% per year, and the Company is obligated to pay managementhas certain bonuses that it does not currently have sufficient money to pay.being accrued. These matters raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) section discusses our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition and certain factors that may affect our future results. You should read this MD&A in conjunction with our financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this report.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains statements that are considered forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give the Company'sCompany’s current expectations and forecasts of future events. All statements other than statements of current or historical fact contained in this quarterly report, including statements regarding the Company'sCompany’s future financial position, business strategy, budgets, projected costs and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the Company'sCompany’s current plans, and the Company'sCompany’s actual future activities and results of operations may be materially different from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. Any or all of the forward-looking statements in this annual report may turn out to be inaccurate. The Company has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that it believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. The forward-looking statements can be affected by inaccurate assumptions or by known or unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events occurring after the date hereof. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this quarterly report.

 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes that appear in our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 31, 2021.2022. In addition to historical consolidated financial information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Certain information included herein contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements, such as statements relating to our anticipated revenues and operating results, future performance and operations, plans for future expansion, capital spending, sources of liquidity and financing sources. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future, and accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made herein. These risks and uncertainties include the “Risk Factors” included herein and in our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2020,31, 2022, that can be read at www.sec.gov.

 

Overview

 

Please refer to “NOTENOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS OF LFTD PARTNERS INC.” for information.


 



Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The following table summarizes our current assets, current liabilities and working capital as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, as well as cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021.

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Current Assets

 

$14,616,599

 

 

$13,152,696

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

6,573,881

 

 

 

11,906,270

 

Working Capital

 

 

8,042,718

 

 

 

1,246,426

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

$3,536,595

 

 

$4,350,358

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

 

$(656,381)

 

$(366,764)

Net Cash Used In Financing Activities

 

$(131,987)

 

$(118,094)

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Current Assets

$9,366,397

$3,264,777

Current Liabilities

4,153,654

2,308,722

Working Capital

5,212,743

956,055

  

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

September 30,

 

2021

 

2020

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

$4,350,358  

 

$(1,121,308) 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

$(366,764) 

 

$(3,044,564) 

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

$(118,094) 

 

$(62,327) 

Comparison of September 30, 2021 to September 30, 2020

At September 30, 2021, we had consolidated cash and cash equivalents of $4,304,580. In comparison,the balance sheet at September 30, 2020, we had consolidated cash and cash equivalents of $156,730.2022 to December 31, 2021

 

ConsolidatedTotal current assets of $9,366,397 at September 30, 20212022 of $14,616,599 were adequate for us to fund current operations; total current assets primarily consisted of inventory of $6,344,677, cash and cash equivalentson hand of $4,304,580,$4,350,959, net accounts receivable of $1,930,365,$1,967,391, and prepaid expenses of $645,798, loan to SmplyLifted of $387,500 and inventory of $2,097,406. The consolidated current assets are adequate to fund current operations and to fulfill corporate obligations or to fund growth and potential acquisitions.$1,946,318. In comparison, consolidated current assets of $1,558,496$13,152,696 at September 30, 2020December 31, 2021 primarily consisted of prepaid expenses of $16,633, interest receivable$4,262,237, inventory of $1,475, note receivable from CBD Lion of $76,591, and$3,809,944, net accounts receivable of $652,558.$3,461,499, and cash on hand of $1,602,731.

 

ConsolidatedThe buildup of our inventory to the level of $10,049,245 as of June 30, 2022 reflected our strategy to have enough of our current liabilities asproduct lineup on hand to meet anticipated customer demand, but also to try to schedule our production so that a significant portion of our lab and production staff, then in the third quarter, could be allocated toward the production of certain new products that were under research and development for months. However, this research and development took longer than expected. In addition, we experienced delays in the supply of certain raw materials from China. Also, we experienced slower sales in the second and third quarters of 2022, which we believe is attributable, at least in part, to the seasonality of certain products.

As a result of all these factors, Lifted Made furloughed 69 of its lab and production workers from August 15 through September 2, 2022, to allow our supply chain to catch up.  Following the completion of this furlough, certain of Lifted Made’s employees did not return to employment by Lifted Made, and certain of Lifted Made’s employees were terminated for cause during the third quarter of 2022. As of September 30, 2022, Lifted Made’s employee and independent contractor headcount was approximately 117.

As of September 30, 2022, inventory was valued at $6,344,677; this is after the write off of $2,313,902 of certain Clogged Vapes which were determined to be obsolete after random sampling of our inventory convinced us that the vast majority of the Clogged Vapes were clogged and unsellable. Please refer to the description in “Inventory” under NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES for more information regarding the Clogged Vapes. In comparison, as of December 31, 2021, inventory was valued at $3,809,944.

At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our other assets primarily included goodwill of $4,153,654$22,292,767 related to the acquisition of Lifted on February 24, 2020. Also, at both September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our other assets included our investments in Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits, which total $1,896,200. At September 30, 2022, we also reported a net finance lease right-of-use asset of $1,285,200, net fixed assets of $989,688, and a net operating lease right-of-use asset of $525,942. In comparison, at December 31, 2021, we reported a net finance lease right-of-use asset of $1,227,532, net fixed assets of $433,213, and a net operating lease right-of-use asset of $76,412.

At September 30, 2022, current liabilities of $6,573,881 primarily consisted of accounts payable and accrued expenses of $1,465,281, the company-wide management bonus pool of $1,559,335,$5,168,054, deferred revenue of $675,739, $291,562$784,047 and income tax payable of $509,127. In comparison, current liabilities as of December 31, 2021 of $11,906,270 primarily consisted of accounts payable and accrued expenses of $4,671,382, deferred revenue of $2,174,393, a company-wide bonus accrual of $1,556,055, current finance lease liability of $1,262,260, income tax payable of $1,242,974, and $941,562 in accrued management bonuses payable to Gerard M. JacobsGJacobs and William C. Jacobs, total interest payable of $130,240 payable to Gerard M. Jacobs, William C. Jacobs and Nicholas S. Warrender, and dividends payable of $7,578 to the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock holders, and dividends payable of $1,784 payable to the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock holders.WJacobs.

 

In comparison, consolidated current liabilitiesThe Company had an accumulated deficit of $4,842,407 and $11,414,602 as of September 30, 2020 totaled $815,325. At September 30, 2020, primarily driving the current liabilities was $350,000 in accrued management bonuses payable to Gerard M. Jacobs2022 and William C. “Jake” Jacobs, dividends payable of $95,541 to the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock holders, dividends payable of $3,501 payable to the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock holders, interest of $45,206 payable to Nicholas S. Warrender, and deferred revenue of $82,979.December 31, 2021, respectively.

 

Comparison of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 to September 30, 2021

On February 24, 2020, we acquired 100% of the ownership interests of Lifted. All of our sales are generated by our wholly-owned subsidiary Lifted; LFTD Partners as an entity by itself generates no sales. We also do not recognize any revenue or earnings from our investments in Bendistillery, Ablis or Bend Spirits.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, LFTD Partners recognized2022, net sales increased to $11,237,277 and $46,102,656, respectively. As described above in the section “Inventory” under NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, during the quarter ended September 30, 2022, some of $8,820,952Lifted’s customers returned certain Clogged Vapes. In total for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded a sales allowance of $841,269 for estimated future discounts/refunds and $18,869,366, respectively. product returns, primarily associated with the Clogged Vapes. Please refer to the description in “Inventory” for more information regarding the Clogged Vapes.

In comparison, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, LFTD Partners2021, Lifted recognized net sales of $1,509,437$8,820,952 and $3,147,802,$18,869,366, respectively.

LFTD Partners recognized a company-wide management bonus pool expense of $400,000 and $1,559,335 Gross profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $813,744 and $16,861,640, respectively. In comparison, gross profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 respectively.

LFTD Partners recognized $0 in stock compensation expense three months ended September 30, 2021was $4,100,895 and September 30, 2020,$9,406,156, respectively.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2020, LSFP recognized $0 in stock compensation expense. During2022, hemp-derived products and non-hemp-derived psychedelic products made up approximately 98% and 2% of Lifted’s sales, respectively. Similarly, during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, LFTD Partners recognized a total2022, hemp-derived products and non-hemp-derived psychedelic products made up approximately 98% and 2% of $1,393,648 in stock compensation expense. Of the total, $733,499 came from the issuance of warrants to Gerard M. Jacobs. The Company also recognized $660,149 in stock compensation expense related to the issuance of warrants to William C. “Jake” Jacobs. These warrants were issued to Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. “Jake” Jacobs pursuant to the June 19, 2019 Compensation Agreement, which authorized the issuance of certain warrants to Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. “Jake” Jacobs upon the execution of employment agreements, which were signed on February 24, 2020.




AlsoLifted’s sales, respectively. In comparison, during the three months ended March 31, 2020, LFTD Partners recognized a total of $350,000 in management bonus expense. Pursuant to Gerard M. Jacobs’ and William C. “Jake” Jacobs’ employment agreements, Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. “Jake” Jacobs were to be paid $250,000 and $100,000, respectively, upon the closing of LFTD Partners’ acquisition of Lifted. These management bonuses are accrued for on the balance sheet as of March 31, 2020, and still today, LSFP has not yet paid $291,562 of these bonuses. These bonuses are payable upon demand. Also, Lifted applied for and received a $10,000 loan advance under the EIDL (“EIDL Advance”) on April 20, 2020. Lifted recognized a $10,000 gain on the forgiveness of this EIDL Advance on April 21, 2020. During the three months ended June 30, 2020, Lifted was refunded $34,429 of merchant account fees, and the Illinois Department of Revenue refunded Lifted $43,817 of sales tax.

During the three months ended September 30, 2021, approximately 99% and 1% of sales were generated from the sale of hemp and hemp-derived products and e-liquid and disposable e-cigarettes, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, approximately 96% and 4% of sales were generated from the sale of hemp and hemp-derived products and e-liquid and disposable e-cigarettes, respectively.

 

In comparison, duringDuring the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 55%, 9%,2022, the Company expensed $1,482,455 and 36% of sales were generated$5,148,284, respectively, related to payroll, consulting and independent contractor expenses; this is up from the sale of hemp$803,796 and hemp-derived products, e-liquid$1,902,320, respectively, in payroll, consulting and disposable e-cigarettes, and hand sanitizer, respectively. During the period February 24, 2020 (date of the Merger) through September 30, 2020, approximately 31%, 30%, and 39% of sales were generated from the sale of hemp and hemp-derived products, e-liquid and disposable e-cigarettes, and hand sanitizer, respectively. Sanitizer sales were COVID-specific and future revenues from this product line may be minimal.

Duringindependent contractor expenses during the three and nine months ended September 31, 2020, there30, 2021. Year-over-year, Lifted has increased the size of its workforce, including production, fulfillment and sales people, and in conjunction with these increases, Lifted’s payroll, consulting and independent contractor expenses have increased significantly. In addition, Lifted’s Chief Strategy Officer, who was $3,910hired on July 1, 2021, has developed and implemented certain important strategies which have assisted Lifted’s efforts to increase its production, fulfillment and sales capabilities. The Chief Strategy Officer’s two-year agreement with Lifted entitles such employee to be paid an annual salary of raw goods expensed because they were spoiled.$180,000 plus a bonus equal to 5% of total net sales for Lifted in excess of $6,000,000 per quarter. At September 30, 2022, the bonus payable to the Chief Strategy Officer totaled $261,864.

Pursuant to the Amended Omnibus Agreement, the 2022 company-wide bonus pool shall not be allowed to be accrued or paid by the Company if and to the extent that doing so would decrease LIFD’s 2022 diluted earnings per share of common stock below $0.56 per share. As of September 30, 2022, the Company did not meet the diluted earnings per share of common stock requirement of $0.42 per share ($0.56 x 3/4), and as a result, the Company eliminated the company-wide bonus pool accrual of $2,121,532, which had been accrued through June 30, 2022. Moreover, no company-wide management bonus pool accrual was booked for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

 

In comparison, duringthe Company recognized a company-wide management bonus pool expense of $400,000 and $1,559,335 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2020, $6,900 worth of melted CBD-infused hard candies was expensed,2021, respectively.

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Driven by increased sales, bank charges and $9,383 worth of other finished goods were expensed (primarily e-liquids),merchant fees increased to $106,845 and $45,546 worth of raw goods (primarily related to e-liquid manufacturing) was expensed. The CBD-infused hard candies were expensed because they had melted together$372,351 during the three and were no longer sellable as individual units. The e-liquid-related raw goodsnine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, up from $104,485 and finished goods were expensed because Lifted discontinued$289,111 during the sale of certain e-liquid products in earlythree and nine months ended September 2020.30, 2021, respectively.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we2022, the Company incurred selling, general$334,215 and administrative$550,612, respectively, in advertising and marketing expenses, of $139,286which related to trade shows, marketing, promotional products and $291,224, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily consisted of utilities, lab testing expenses, heath/dental/vision expenses, travel, meals and entertainment, SEC filing fees, office supplies, postage, state filing fees, and phone and internet and hotspot expenses.

Duringpublic relations. In comparison, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we2021, the Company incurred selling, general$86,438 and administrative$236,598 in advertising and marketing expenses, of $40,568which were related to trade shows, public relations and $90,015,digital marketing.

Bad debt expense reflects a net benefit of $11,898 and $75,107 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, compared to a net expense of $61,449 and $81,621 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. Selling, generalAs of December 31, 2021, the Company implemented a new, conservative accounting policy regarding allowances for doubtful accounts, which is that all accounts receivable older than 90 days at quarter end are accrued for in allowances for doubtful accounts. The benefit recognized for bad debt expense in the third quarter of 2022 of $11,898 is due to improved collections in the quarter and administrativean improved receivables aging at the end of the quarter.

Other operating expenses increased to $377,416 and $1,288,486 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, from $170,820 and $350,985 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. Other operating expenses include, for example, lease expenses, office expenses, insurance expenses, health expenses, software expenses, excise taxes, lobbying, lab testing, lab supplies, dues and subscriptions, meals and entertainment, repairs and maintenance, and state license & filing fees.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, total, non-operating net Other Expenses of $47,758 primarily consisted of rent, utilities, lab testing expenses, heath/dental/vision expenses, travel, mealsinterest expense of $37,181, loss on disposal of fixed assets of $8,243 and entertainment, SEC filing fees, marketing (press releases), OTC Markets-related expenses, office supplies, postage, state filing fees,penalties of $4,461. In comparison, during the quarter ended September 30, 2021, total, non-operating net Other Expenses of $81,859 primarily consisted of the loss from Lifted Made’s 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted of $44,858 and phone and internet and hotspot expenses.interest expense of $35,368.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, total, non-operating net Other Income of $6,462 primarily consisted of interest expense of $95,839 offset by settlement income of $108,570. In comparison, during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, total, non-operating net cashOther Expenses of $4,350,358 was$84,702 primarily consisted of interest of $107,113, the loss from Lifted Made’s 50% membership interest in SmplyLifted of $95,399 and loss on deposits of $30,000, offset by gain on forgiveness of debt of $151,147.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized net income of $423,486. In comparison, during the quarter ended September 30, 2021, the Company recognized net income of $2,236,178.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized net income of $6,587,739. In comparison, during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recognized net income of $4,450,690.

Net cash provided by operating activities. Cashactivities was $3,536,595 and $4,350,358  for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and September 30, 2021, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily generated from net income of $6,587,739; cash was primarily used for the purchase of inventory. Net cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was primarily generated from net income of $4,450,690; cash during this period was also primarily used for prepaid expenses, inventory, and payroll. During the same period, $366,764 netpurchase of inventory.

Net cash was used in investing activities was $656,381 and $366,764 during the majoritynine months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively. Net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 related to the net purchase of which was used to purchase fixed assets. Net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 also primarily related to the purchases of fixed assets.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net cash used in financing activities was $131,987. On December 30, 2021, the Company repaid all principal and interest due under the $3.75M Note.

NWarrender kept $1,000,000 of the repayment of the $3.75M Note, plus accrued interest, and on January 3, 2022, reloaned $2,750,000 to LIFD and Lifted (collectively “Payors”) at the rate of 2.5% (the “$2.75M Note”). The $2.75M Note payable jointly by the Company and Lifted to NWarrender was secured by a perfected first lien security interest (the “Security Interest”) that encumbers all of the assets of the Company and Lifted. The Company was obligated to pay off the principal of the $2.75M Note in five semi-annual payments to NWarrender of $458,333 and a sixth and final semi-annual payment to NWarrender of $458,335, in each case plus accrued interest, starting on June 30, 2022.

On June 7, 2022, LFTD Partners prepaid $916,666 of the principal of the $2.75M Note, and $29,384 of related accrued interest through that date, which left $1,833,334 remaining principal on the $2.75M Note. On July 5, 2022, we entered into an agreement (“Acceleration Agreement”) with NWarrender. Under the terms of the Acceleration Agreement, we were obligated to repay the remaining principal balance as follows: $1,374,999 on or before December 31, 2022, and $458,335 on or before December 31, 2024. Then, on July 8, 2022, we prepaid $916,666, along with accrued interest, and then, on July 25, 2022, we prepaid the remaining principal balance of $916,668 and accrued interest in full, and all collateral securing the $2.75M Note was released.

Also, net cash used in financing activities was driven by the purchase of $150,000 worth of common stock, and payments of dividends to the holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock totaling $21,647, offset by $50,000 received from the exercise of a warrant. In comparison, during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, $118,094 net cash was used in financing activities, primarily to make dividend payments of $199,188 and $10,344totaling $209,532 to holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, respectively; also, during the quarter ended March 31, 201, $34,200 was usedand to purchase shares 36,000$34,200 worth of shares of common stock, bringingoffset by $142,024 in proceeds from the total sharesexercise of common stock held in treasury to 72,000 shares as of March 31, 2021. All 72,000 shares of common stock held in treasury were cancelled during the quarter ended September 30, 2021.warrants.

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2020,2022, net cash of $1,121,308 was usedincreased by $2,748,228, and we had $4,350,959 in operations, primarily for payroll and the purchase of inventory. During the same period, $3,044,564 netunrestricted cash was used in investing activities, the majority of which was cash paid as part of the Lifted acquisition, and remainder used to purchase fixed assets. During the nine months endedat September 30, 2020, $62,327 net cash was used in financing activities, which consisted of $149,623 of proceeds from the PPP Loan offset by $198,450 in payments of dividends to holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and $13,500 in payments of dividends to holders of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.

During2022. In comparison, during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cash increased by $3,865,500, and we had $4,304,580 in unrestricted cash at September 30, 2021.

 

In comparison, duringPrior to the nine months ended September 30,acquisition of Lifted on February 24, 2020, cash decreasedthe Company had a history of losses as evidenced by $4,228,199, and we had $156,730 in unrestricted cashthe accumulated deficit at September 30, 2020.




Source2022 of Revenue

The Company currently has one revenue-generating subsidiary, Lifted Made. If and to the extent that the revenue generated by Lifted Made is not adequate to pay the Company’s operating expenses, the dividends accruing on its preferred stock, and the interest payable to Nicholas S. Warrender, then Management plans$4,842,407.We plan to sustain the Company as a going concern by taking the following actions: (1) continuing to operate Lifted; (2) acquiring and/or developing additional profitable businesses that will create positive income from operations; and/or (2)(3) completing private placements of the Company’sour common stock and/or preferred stock. Management believesWe believe that by taking these actions, the Companywe will be provided with sufficient future operations and cash flow to continue as a going concern. However, there can be no assurances or guarantees whatsoeverassurance that the Companywe will be successful in consummating such actions on acceptable terms, if at all. Moreover, anymany of such actions can be expected to result in substantial dilution to the existing shareholders of the Company.

 

Our investments in Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits made us a minority owner of these companies. As a minority owner, we will not be able to recognize any portion of Ablis’, Bendistillery’s or Bend Spirits’ revenues or earnings in our financial statements. We may, at some point, receive commissions for helping sell Ablis' and Bendistillery's products online or offline. Our investments in Ablis, Bendistillery and Bend Spirits will be tested for potential impairment of value on a quarterly basis.

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Critical accounting policies are discussed in “NOTE 1NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.POLICIES.

 

SmplyLifted LLC

 

Please refer to Note 7NOTE 8Notes Receivable.NOTES RECEIVABLE”.

 

CBD Lion LLCTax Provision

 

Please refer to Note 7NOTE 15Notes Receivable.INCOME TAXES” for more information about the Company’s quarterly tax provision.

 

The William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc.

Please refer to Note 7 – Notes Receivable.

Acquisition of Real Estate in Rhode Island

As discussed in our prior public filings, we have attempted to acquire one or more of the Mesolella/Jacobs Properties. The Mesolella/Jacobs Properties are parcels of real estate in Rhode Island that are owned by entities affiliated with Vincent J. Mesolella and his son Derek V. Mesolella, formerly an independent contractor to LFTD Partners. One of the Mesolella/Jacobs Properties was also partly owned by an affiliate of our Chief Executive Officer, Gerard M. Jacobs.

Discussions among Messrs. Mesolella and Jacobs and our independent directors have made it highly likely that we will never purchase any of the Mesolella/Jacobs Properties.

Simultaneous with Vincent J. Mesolella’s agreement to negotiate in good faith regarding the possibility of us acquiring the Mesolella/Jacobs Properties, in November 2014, the officers and directors of the Company were awarded the right to purchase, directly or using a designee, for an aggregate price of $2 per director: (a) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1.35 million shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.01 per share; and (b) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1.35 million shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $1.85 per share, 100,000 of which warrants are vested, and 1.25 million of which warrants are subject to the condition that the Company shall have acquired at least one of the Mesolella/Jacobs Properties.   

Tax Provision

The Company is currently evaluating its deferred tax allowance. Once the Company has achieved six consecutive profitable quarters, management plans to evaluate if a tax provision is necessary.

Other Matters

 

We may be subject to other legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business in addition to the matters discussed above in “NOTE 13 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS”. We intend to vigorously pursue and defend vigorously against any such claims.




litigation. Although the outcome of these other matters is currently not determinable, our management does not expect that the ultimate costs to resolve these matters will have a material adverse effect on itsour Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

Impact of COVID-19 on Our Business

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted, and may continue to result, in significant economic disruption despite progress made in recent months in the development and distribution of vaccines. It has already disrupted Lifted’s operations, global travel and supply chains, and adversely impacted global commercial activity. Considerable uncertainty still surrounds COVID-19, the evolution and future impact of its variants, its potential long-term economic effects, as well as the effectiveness of any responses taken by government authorities and businesses and of various efforts to inoculate the global population. The travel restrictions, limits on hours of operations and/or closures of non-essential businesses, and other efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 have significantly disrupted business activity globally and there is uncertainty as to if and when these disruptions will fully subside.

 

Significant uncertainty continues to exist concerning the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Lifted’s, our customers’ and prospects’target companies’ business and operations in future periods. Although our total revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 were not materially impacted by COVID- 19,COVID-19, we believe that our revenues may be negatively impacted in future periods until the effects of the pandemic have fully subsided and the current macroeconomic environment has substantially recovered. The uncertainty related to COVID-19 may also result in increased volatility in the financial projections we use as the basis for estimates and assumptions used in our financial statements. We have adaptedmade some efforts to try to adapt our operations to meet the challenges of this uncertain and rapidly evolving situation, including expanding operations in areas where we perceive government restrictions on business operations are relatively less burdensome.burdensome, and focusing some of our new product development in areas where we perceive government restrictions and prohibitions on hemp-derived cannabinoid products are relatively less likely. The COVID-19 pandemic and its ramifications, including Illinois Governor Pritzker'sPritzker’s Executive Order in response to the pandemic, have materially damaged Lifted'sLifted’s business, among other things by disrupting Lifted'sLifted’s access to its employees, suppliers, packaging, distributors and customers. That is why Lifted applied for and received funding under the federal Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and the federal Paycheck Protection Program.

 

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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that may negatively impact our business in future periods include, but are not limited to: disruptions of Lifted’s workforce; limitations on the ability of our customers to conduct their business, purchase our products, , and make timely payments; curtailed consumer spending; deferred purchasing decisions; supply chain problems and delays, and changes in demand from retail customers. We will continue to actively monitor the nature and extent of the impact to our business, operating results, and financial condition.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

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

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our chief executive officer and chief financial officerChief Financial Officer, WJacobs, evaluated the effectiveness of ourthe Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. The term “disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in RuleRules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In designing and evaluating the disclosuremeans controls and other procedures our management recognizedof a company that any controls and procedures, no matter how wellare designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the factto ensure that there are resource constraints and that management isinformation required to apply its judgmentbe disclosed by a company in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and there can be no assurancereports, such as this report, that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2021, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we fileit files or submitsubmits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in Securitiesthe SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Commission rules, regulations and forms, and that such informationAct is accumulated and communicated to ourthe company’s management, including our chiefits principal executive officer and chiefprincipal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on that evaluation, WJacobs concluded that because of the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting described below, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2022.

 

As indicated in our Form 10-K(b) Management’s annual report on internal control over financial reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the year ended December 31, 2020,Company. “Internal Control Over Financial Reporting” is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a -15(f) and 15d - 5(f) as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, an issuer’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by an issuer’s board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. It includes those policies and procedures that:

(1)

Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and disposition of an issuer;

(2)

Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the issuer are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the issuer; and

(3)

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the issuer’s assets that could have a material adverse effect on the financial statements.

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During September 2022, management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2022 based on the framework set forth in the report entitled Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on the evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2022 was not effective. Management’s assessmentManagement identified the following material weaknesses as of September 30, 2022:

(1)

There existed a lack of segregation of duties in regard to the Company’s financial reporting, procedures for depositing of funds, procedures for cash disbursements, procedures for checkbook entries, period close procedures, and procedures for financial statement preparation.

Management has determined that the Company should seek to enhance its internal controls over financial reporting has not changed at September 30, 2021. There existedby maintaining the following steps first commenced in 2010:

(1)

During November 2010, the Company increased its Board of Directors to six members by adding another independent member, Vincent J. Mesolella. Mr. Mesolella is the Chairman of the Narragansett Bay Commission, Providence, Rhode Island. Mr. Mesolella is also the Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of MVJ Realty, LLC, a real estate development company. Mr. Mesolella has previously served as the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of a publicly traded company.

Beginning in March 2010, the Company began emailing or mailing to Vincent J. Mesolella a lackcopy of segregationeach monthly statement from its bank summarizing all activity in the Company’s checking account, for review and questioning as appropriate. The purpose of dutiesMr. Mesolella’s involvement is to provide monitoring, oversight and assistance to GJacobs, Chief Executive Officer, in regard tothe preparation and reporting of the Company’s financial reporting, procedures for depositingstatements.

In December 2021, the Company engaged a third party consulting firm that specializes in the implementation of funds, procedures for cash disbursements, procedures for checkbook entries, period close procedures,the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, to assist management with the implementation of internal controls and procedures forpursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This implementation is progressing, but it has not yet been completed, and additional work is required. This implementation is imposing and will, on an on-going basis, impose substantial costs on the Company.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal controls over financial statement preparationreporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that resultcontrols may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.

Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

Management is unaware of any material weaknessesinaccuracies or errors in the Company’s financial statements as of September 30, 2022.

(c) Changes in internal control over financial reporting.




Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reportingreporting

 

Our chief executive officerChief Executive Officer and chief financial officerChief Financial Officer have concluded that there were no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that hashave materially affected, or isare reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ItemITEM 1. Legal Proceedings.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

 

Description of Legal Proceedings

 

Lifted currently is involved in onefour pending lawsuit,lawsuits, three as the plaintiff:

(1)Lifted Liquids, Inc. v Girish GPO, Inc., Girish Ray,plaintiff, and one as the Law Offices of Saul Roffedefendant. Please refer to NOTE 12The Company has filed an action in a case styled “Lifted Liquids, Inc. v Girish GPO, Inc., Girish Ray, and the Law Offices of Saul Roffe” seeking to recover $30,000 that was to be held in escrow. The Company is also requesting approximately $14,569 in damages resulting from Girish GPO’s failure to payLEGAL PROCEEDINGS above for product it ordered and that the Company delivered. The matter was recently filed and the Company intends to pursue the action and recover its damages. more information.

 

Lifted currently is involved in one pending lawsuit, as the defendant:

(1)Martha, Edgar v. Lifted Liquids – Edgar Martha, who worked as an independent contractor in Lifted’s production facility, has sued Lifted in regard to an alleged chemical burn. Mr. Martha has expressed to Lifted’s attorney that Mr. Martha is inclined to settle the case for $5,000. However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the case can be settled for $5,000, as the medical bills in the case are significant and Mr. Martha’s medical insurance carrier has refused coverage. 

During 2020, Lifted entered into settlement agreements that were mutually acceptable to the parties which have resolved the following four lawsuits:

(1)Mile High Labs, Inc., Plaintiff, v. Warrender Enterprise, Inc. d/b/a Lifted Liquids, Defendant (United States District Court for the District of Colorado; Civil Case No. 1:19-cv-02495-NYW); and 

(2)Accelerated Analytical, Inc., et al. v. Lifted Liquids, Inc. d/b/a Lifted Made, et al., Case No. 3:20-cv-442-wmc (United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin) 

(3)Lifted Liquids, Inc., Plaintiff, v. Luxvoni LLC d/b/a Luxvoni Marketing Solutions; Does I through X, inclusive; and Roe Business Entities I through X, inclusive, Defendants (United States District Court for Clark County, Nevada; Civil Case No. A-20-817416-C). 

(4)Warrender Enterprise, Inc. d/b/a Lifted Liquids, a Wisconsin corporation, Plaintiff, v. Merkabah Labs, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; Merkabah Technologies, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; Ryan Puddy, an individual; and Ralph L. Taylor III, an individual, Defendants (United States District Court for the District of Colorado; Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-00155-SKC)

Lifted is also in the process of preparing a complaint against a distributor for the non-payment of product. 

ItemITEM 1A. Risk Factors.RISK FACTORS.

 

The Risk Factors identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 continue to represent the most significant risks to the Company’s future results of operations and financial conditions, without further modification or amendment.

 

ItemITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

 

We claimed exemption from registration under the Securities Act for the sales and issuances of securities in the following transactions under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulations D and S promulgated thereunder, in that such sales and issuances (i) did not involve a public offering, or (ii) were made to non-U.S. Persons and otherwise complied with Rule 903 promulgated under the Securities Act, or (iii) were made pursuant to Rule 701 promulgated under the Securities Act, in that they were offered and sold either pursuant to written compensatory plans or pursuant to a written contract relating to compensation, as provided by Rule 701. All of the purchasers of unregistered securities for which we relied on Section 4(a)(2) and/or Regulation D represented that they were accredited investors as defined under the Securities Act. We claimed such exemption on the basis that (a) the purchasers in each case represented that they intended to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view to the distribution thereof and that they either received adequate information about the registrant or had access, through employment or other relationships, to such information and (b) appropriate legends were affixed to the stock certificates issued in such transactions.


 



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Stock Buy-back Transactions with a Non-Affiliate Stockholder and Retirement of 72,000 Shares of Common Stock Held in Treasury

On November 24, 2020, LFTD Partners purchased 36,000 shares of common stock of the Company from a non-affiliate stockholder in a private transaction for $0.95 per share for a total of $34,200. These shares were held in treasury until August 31, 2021, which is when the Company retired them. The retirement of these shares was accounted for under the cost method of accounting.

On January 8, 2021, LFTD Partners Inc. purchased 36,000 shares of common stock of the Company from a non-affiliate stockholder in a private transaction for $0.95 per share for a total of $34,200. These shares were held in treasury until August 31, 2021, which is when the Company retired them. The retirement of these shares was accounted for under the cost method of accounting.

Exercise of Warrant by a Non-Affiliated Entity

On February 19, 2022, an entity non-affiliated with the Company exercised an option to purchase 50,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, which the entity paid.

Stock Buy-back Transaction with a Non-Affiliate Stockholder and Retirement of 100,000 Shares of Common Stock

On March 1, 2022, LFTD Partners signed an agreement to purchase a total of 100,000 shares of common stock of the Company from a non-affiliate stockholder in a private transaction for $1.50 per share for a total purchase price of $150,000. On March 8, 2022, all 100,000 shares were transferred to the Company and immediately cancelled.

Exercise of Warrants by Gerard M. Jacobs

On August 30, 2021, CEO Gerard M. Jacobs exercised, for an aggregate purchase price of $1, his right to purchase a warrant to purchase an aggregate of 750,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, which warrant he immediately exercised. Gerard M. Jacobs also exercised his right to purchase an aggregate of 31,250 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.03 per share under separate warrants. Gerard M. Jacobs also demanded immediate payment of $8,438.50$8,439 of the bonuses which are currently due and payable by the Company to Gerard M. Jacobs, and Gerard M. Jacobs hereby allocated and applied such $8,438.50$8,439 to pay for the aggregate cost of purchasing and exercising the above warrants.

Exercise of Warrants by Vincent J. Mesolella

 

On September 13, 2021, lead outside director Vincent J. Mesolella exercised, for an aggregate purchase price of $1.00, his right to purchase a warrant to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, which warrant he immediately exercised and paid for, and he also exercised an option to purchase 5,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, which he paid.

 

Exercise of Option by Joshua A. Bloom

On September 22, 2021, director Joshua A. Bloom exercised an option to purchase 5,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, which he paid.

 

Exercise of Option by Richard E. Morrissy

On September 15, 2021, director Richard E. Morrissy exercised an option to purchase 5,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, which he paid.

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Exercise of Option by a Non-Affiliated Shareholder

 

On September 26, 2021, a non-affiliated shareholder of the Company exercised an option to purchase 50,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, which she paid.

 

ItemExercise of Option by a Non-Affiliated Shareholder

On December 7, 2021, a non-affiliated shareholder of the Company exercised a warrant to purchase 25,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, which he paid.

Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock by a Non-Affiliated Shareholder

On April 1, 2022, a non-affiliated shareholder of the Company converted his 1,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock into 100,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company.

Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock by a Non-Affiliated Shareholder

On April 14, 2022, a non-affiliated shareholder of the Company converted 250 shares of his Series A Preferred Stock into 25,000 shares of unregistered common stock of the Company.

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

 

None; not applicable.

 

ItemITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

 

None; not applicable.

 

ItemITEM 5. Other Information.OTHER INFORMATION.

 

Trading Symbol ChangeNone; not applicable.

 

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On September 13, 2021, our stock trading symbol was changed to LSFP from AQSP.

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ItemITEM 6. Exhibits.EXHIBITS.

 

The following Exhibits have been previously filed in the below referenced filings or have been attached hereto, and in any case, as is stated on the cover of this Report, all of the below Exhibits are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Form 8-K10.53

June 21, 2021

10.59

Letter of Intent relating to the proposed acquisition of Savage Enterprises, Premier Greens LLC and MKRC Holdings, LLC

 

Form 8-K

September 2, 2021Compensation Agreement between Acquired Sales Corp., Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. "Jake" Jacobs dated as of June 19, 2019

10.6010.61

Letter of Intent relating to the proposed acquisition of Fresh Farms

 

Form 8-K

October 13, 2021Lease Agreement

10.6110.62

Lease Agreement

10.67

Omnibus Agreement dated December 30, 2021 between LFTD Partners Inc. Nicholas S. Warrender, 95th Holdings, LLC, Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. “Jake” Jacobs

10.68

Agreement dated February 14, 2022 between LFTD Partners Inc. Nicholas S. Warrender, Gerard M. Jacobs and William C. “Jake” Jacobs 

10.69

Lease Agreement

10.70

Acceleration Agreement

10.71

Commercial Sublease


 



This Form 10-Q

 

31.199.1

Press Release (earnings)

31.1

Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.2002.

31.2

Certification of principal accounting officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.2002.

32.1

Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2

Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

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SIGNATURESSIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: November 15, 2021

LFTD Partners Inc.

 

 

 

 

LFTD Partners Inc.

 

Dated: November 11, 2022

By:

/s/ Gerard M. Jacobs

 

 

Gerard M. Jacobs

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 


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