UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

 

For the quarterly period ended MarchDecember 31, 2020

 

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from __________________ to __________________

 

Commission file number 000-55789

 

BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a Bantek, Inc.)

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware 30-0967943
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)

 

195 Paterson Avenue

Little Falls, NJ 07424

 07424
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code:(203) 220-2296

 

N/A

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically 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 ☒ No ☐

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer ☐Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐Smaller reporting company ☒
Emerging growth company ☒ 

 

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

 

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

 

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

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which
registered
 CommonBANTOTC

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:113,635,560 1,579,277,536 shares as of June 23, 2020.February 12, 2021.

 

 

 

 

BANTEC, INC (f/ka/a BANTEK USA, INC.)

Form 10-Q

MarchDecember 31, 2020

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 Page
 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATIONF-1
   
Item 1.Financial Statements1F-1
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - As of MarchDecember 31, 2020 (unaudited) and September 30, 201920201F-1
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)2F-2
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for the Three and Six Months Ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)3F-3
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the SixThree Months Ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)4F-4
 Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements5F-5
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations301
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk356
Item 4.Controls and Procedures356
   
 PART II - OTHER INFORMATIONII-1
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings36II-1
Item 1A.Risk Factors36II-1
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds37II-2
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities43II-4
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures43II-4
Item 5.Other Information43II-4
Item 6.Exhibits43II-4
   
Signatures44II-5

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BANTEC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 December 31, September 30, 
 March 31,
2020
  

September 30,

2019

  2020  2020 
 (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)   
ASSETS          
Current Assets          
Cash $192,925  $149,832  $138,770  $164,014 
Accounts receivable  309,099   791,728   116,336   349,389 
Inventory  471,846   118,558   39,003   44,599 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  4,500   4,547   9,817   35,403 
                
Total Current Assets  978,370   1,064,665   303,926   593,405 
                
Property and equipment, net  14,379   19,923   6,377   8,835 
Right of use lease asset  125,457   138,776 
        
Total non-current assets  131,834   147,611 
                
Total Assets $992,749  $1,084,588  $435,760  $741,016 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT                
Current Liabilities:                
Accounts payable $3,570,610  $3,163,443  $2,639,413  $2,832,790 
Accrued expenses and interest  2,807,580   1,906,478   3,908,191   3,595,428 
Convertible notes payable - net of discounts and premiums  7,821,488   7,827,730   7,969,641   8,310,950 
Note payable – seller  900,000   900,000 
Convertible note payable - related party affiliate  34,000   34,000 
Convertible note payable - related party officer  30,000   30,000 
Notes payable - related parties, including current portion of long-term notes  253,116   202,645 
Line of credit – bank  44,031   44,556 
Notes and loans payable  354,745   284,949 
Note payable - seller  900,000   900,000 
Line of credit - bank  38,648   41,609 
Current portion notes and loans payable – net of discounts  286,405   903,251 
Note payable – related party  50,000   - 
Settlements payable  42,850   174,574   42,850   42,850 
Derivative liabilities  128,628   128,628 
Lease liability – current portion  52,181   52,180 
Derivative Liabilities  

176,628

   128,628 
                
Total Current Liabilities  15,987,048   14,697,003   

16,063,957

   16,807,686 
                
Long-term Liabilities:                
Convertible note payable - related party affiliate  688,444   688,444 
Convertible note payable - related party officer  152,042   166,995 
Notes payable – related party officer, net of current portion  382,500   427,500 
Convertible note payable, net of premiums - related party  779,727   1,791,312 
Notes and loans payable – net of current portion  370,710   - 
Lease liability, less current portion  73,967   86,991 
                
Total Long-term Liabilities  1,222,986   1,282,939   1,224,404   1,878,303 
                
Total Liabilities  17,210,034   15,979,942   

17,288,361

   18,685,989 
                
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)                
                
Stockholders’ Deficit:                
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized,        
Series A preferred stock - no par value, 250 shares designated, issued and outstanding  -   - 
Common stock - $0.0001 par value, 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, 4,414,959 and 3,255,346 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively  442   326 
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, Series A preferred stock - no par value, 250 shares designated, issued and outstanding  -   - 
Common stock - $0.0001 par value, 6,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,010,278,196 and 491,032,439 shares issued and outstanding at December 31 and September 30, 2020, respectively  101,027   49,104 
Additional paid-in capital  12,049,787   11,850,771   14,100,595   13,080,692 
Accumulated deficit  (28,267,514)  (26,746,451)  (31,054,223)  (31,074,769)
                
Total Stockholders’ Deficit  (16,217,285)  (14,895,354)  (16,852,601)  (17,944,973)
                
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit $992,749  $1,084,588  $435,760  $741,016 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements 

F-1

BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

  For the Three Months Ended 
  December 31, 
  2020  2019 
       
Sales $747,008  $1,422,083 
         
Cost of Goods Sold  280,200   1,189,532 
         
Gross Profit  466,808   232,551 
         
Operating Expenses:        
Selling, general, and administrative expenses  788,306   711,454 
Amortization and depreciation  2,458   2,772 
         
Total Operating Expenses  790,764   714,226 
         
Loss from Operations  (323,956)  (481,675)
         
Other Income (Expenses):        
Gain on debt extinguishment  793,523   157,488 
Loss on change in fair market value of derivative  

(48,000

)  

-

 
Interest and financing costs  (401,021)  (342,656)
         
Total Other Income (Expenses)  344,502   (185,168)
         
Net Income (Loss) before Provision for Income Tax  20,546   (666,843)
         
Provision for Income Tax  -   - 
         
Net Income (Loss) $20,546  $(666,843)
         
Basic Income (Loss) Per Share $0.00  $(0.20)
         
Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share $0.00  $(0.20)
         
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:        
Basic  695,513,142   3,390,082 
Diluted  3,057,948,912   3,390,082 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

  For the Three Months Ended  For the Six Months Ended 
  March 31,  March 31, 
  2020  2019  2020  2019 
             
Sales $1,056,347  $2,659,917  $2,478,430  $6,412,375 
                 
Cost of Goods Sold  778,464   2,372,555   1,967,996   5,750,094 
                 
Gross Profit  277,883   287,362   510,434   662,281 
                 
Operating Expenses:                
Selling, general, and administrative expenses  736,870   811,703   1,448,324   1,680,641 
Depreciation and Amortization  2,772   69,377   5,544   137,691 
                 
Total Operating Expenses  739,642   881,080   1,453,868   1,818,332 
                 
Loss from Operations  (461,759)  (593,718)  (943,434)  (1,156,051)
                 
Other Income (Expenses):                
Derivative liability expense  -   (57,164)  -   (81,276)
Other income  -   -   11,113   12 
Gains on debt extinguishment  -   71,680   146,375   57,623 
Interest and financing costs  (392,461)  (437,668)  (735,117)  (902,720)
                 
Total Other Expenses  (392,461)  (423,152)  (577,629)  (926,361)
                 
Net Loss before Provision for Income Tax  (854,220)  (1,016,870)  (1,521,063)  (2,082,412)
                 
                 
Net Loss $(854,220) $(1,016,870) $(1,521,063) $(2,082,412)
                 
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share  (0.22)  (0.72)  (0.42)  (1.79)
                 
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:                
Basic and diluted  3,940,276   1,408,995   3,662,376   1,164,224 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCHDECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

(UNAUDITED) 

 

For the Six Months ended March 31, 2020

  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional Paid-in  Accumulated  Total Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance, September 30, 2019  250   -   3,255,346  $326  $11,850,771  $(26,746,451) $(14,895,354)
                             
Share-based compensation  -   -   -   -   132,599   -   132,599 
                             
Shares issued for services  -   -   263,948   26   23,350   -   23,376 
Shares issued for conversion of notes and reclassification of debt premiums  -   -   1,090,185   109   43,048   -   43,157 
Cancellation of shares issued for 3(a)(10) debt settlement  -   -   (194,520)  (19)  19   -   - 
Net loss for the six months ended March 31, 2020  -   -   -   -   -   (1,521,063)  (1,521,063)
Balance, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited)  250  $-   4,414,959  $442  $12,049,787  $(28,267,514) $(16,217,285)

For the Three Months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020

 

  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional Paid-in  Accumulated  Total Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance, December 31, 2019  250   -   3,670,112  $368  $11,974,849  $(27,413,294) $(15,438,077)
                             
Share-based compensation  -   -   -   -   66,097   -   66,097 
                             
Shares issued for services  -   -   23,948   2   1,874   -   1,876 
                             
Shares issued for conversion of notes and reclassification of debt premiums  -   -   720,899   72   6,967   -   7,039 
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2020  -   -   -   -   -   (854,220)  (854,220)
Balance, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited)  250  $-   4,414,959  $442  $12,049,787  $(28,267,514) $(16,217,285)
  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional Paid-in  Accumulated  Total Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance, September 30, 2020  250                  -   491,032,439  $49,104  $13,080,692  $(31,074,769) $(17,944,973)
                      ��      
Share-based compensation  -   -   -   -   39,435   -   39,435 
                             
Shares issued to employees  -   -   6,000,000   600   19,800   -   20,400 
                             
Shares issued for cash  -   -   322,550,196   32,253   532,208   -   564,461 
                             
Shares issued to non-employees for services  -   -   10,000,000   1,000   33,000   -   34,000 
                             
Shares issued for conversion of notes, including premiums reclassified  -   -   180,695,561   18,070   395,460   -   413,530 
                             
Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2020  -   -   -   -   -   20,546   20,546 
Balance, December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)  250  $-   1,010,278,196  $101,027  $14,100,595  $(31,054,223) $(16,852,601)

 

For the Six Months ended March 31, 2019

  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional Paid-in  Accumulated  Total Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance, September 30, 2018  250  $-   767,160  $77  $10,437,871  $(19,631,292) $(9,157,344)
                             
Stock option expense  -   -   -   -   132,193   -   132,193 
Shares issued for compensation  -   -   200   -   20   -   200 
                             
Shares issued for services  -   -   11,667   1   17,499   -   17,500 
Shares issued for cashless warrant exercise  -   -   148,133   15   138,415   -   138,430 
Shares issued for conversion of notes and reclassification of debt premiums  -   -   458,844   46   410,389   -   409,435 
Shares issued for 3(a)(10) debt settlement          465,214   46   (46)  -   - 
Reclassification of debt and premium to APIC for 3(a)(10) debt settlement  -   -   -   -   450,938   -   450,938 
Net loss for the six months ended March 31, 2019  -   -   -   -   -   (2,082,412)  (2,082,412)
Balance, March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)  250  $-   1,851,217  $185  $11,623,459  $(21,713,704) $(10,090,060)

For the Three Months ended MarchDecember 31, 2019

 

  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional Paid-in  Accumulated  Total Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance, December 31, 2018 (Unaudited)  250  $-   1,046,869,  $105  $10,986,687  $(20,696,834) $(9,709,862)
                             
Stock option expense  -   -   -   -   65,370   -   65,370 
Shares issued for compensation          200   -   200   -   200 
                             
Shares issued for services  -   -   11,667   1   17,499   -   17,500 
Shares issued for cashless warrant exercise  -   -   112,712   11   70,187   -   70,199 
Shares issued for conversion of notes and reclassification of debt premiums  -   -   214,555   21   108,382   -   108,403 
Shares issued for 3(a)(10) debt settlement  -   -   465,214   46,523   (46,523)  -   - 
Reclassification of debt and premium to APIC for 3(a)(10) debt settlement  -   -   -   -   375,000   -   375,000 
Net loss for the three months ended  March 31, 2019  -   -   -   -   -   (1,016,870)  (1,016,870)
Balance, March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)  250  $-   1,851,217  $185  $11,623,459  $(21,713,704) $(10,090,060)
  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional Paid-in  Accumulated  Total Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance, September 30, 2019  250  -   3,255,346  $326  $11,850,771  $(26,746,451) $(14,895,354)
                             
Share-based compensation  -   -   -   -   66,502   -   66,502 
                             
Shares issued for services  -   -   240,000   24   21,476   -   21,500 
Shares issued for conversion of notes and reclassification of debt premiums  -   -   369,286   37   36,081       36,118 
Cancellation of shares issued for 3(a)(10) debt settlement  -   -   (194,520)  (19)  19   -   - 
Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2019  -   -   -   -   -   (666,843)  (666,843)
Balance, December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)  250  $-   3,670,112  $368  $11,974,849  $(27,413,294) $(15,438,077)

 

See accompanying notes to these condensed unaudited financial statements.

 


F-3

 

BANTEC, INC. (F/K/A BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

  For the Six Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2020  2019 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:      
Net loss $(1,521,063) $(2,082,412)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Amortization and depreciation  5,544   137,690 
Amortization of debt discounts  88,956   68,217 
Accretion of premium on convertible note  157,055   429,013 
Share-based compensation expense  158,486   162,622 
Default penalty  31,500   - 
Derivative expense  -   81,276 
Fee notes issued  132,000   111,000 
(Gain) on debt extinguishment  (146,375)  (71,681)
Net loss (gain) on conversion of notes  (11,113)  14,057 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  482,629   613,321 
Inventory  (353,288)  412,229 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  47   101,895 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  1,329,625   (824,638)
Settlements payable  (131,724)  101,094 
         
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities  222,279   (746,317)
         
Cash Flows from Investing Activities        
     Demonstration Drones  -   (15,606)
         
Cash Used in Investing Activities  -   (15,606)
         
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:        
Net proceeds from convertible notes payable  -   105,000 
Net proceeds from note payable  -   - 
Net proceeds from note payable, related party  -   562,500 
Repayment of line of credit  (525)  (1,288)
Net proceeds from factoring notes  150,000     
Repayment of factoring notes  (313,708)  - 
Proceeds from line of credit - related parties  57,850   82,000 
Repayment of line of credit - related party  (72,803)  - 
         
Cash (Used) Provided by Financing Activities  (179,186)  748,212 
         
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash  43,093   (13,711)
         
Cash - beginning of period  149.832   108,446 
         
Cash - end of period $192,925  $94,735 
         
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:        
Cash paid for:        
Interest $84,895  $118,435 
         
Noncash financing and investing activities:        
Issuance of convertible note for settlement of accounts payable $-  $90,000 
Issuance of common stock to satisfy settlement payable $-  $- 
Reclassification of advisory fees and convertible note accrued interest to principal $-  $537,643 
Reclassification of accrued bonus to settlement payable $-  $112,435 
Issuance of convertible debt for deferred financing costs $-  $- 
Reclassification of debt premium upon settlement of 3(a)(10) liabilities $-  $450,938 
Common stock issued for exercise of warrants/ Issuance for debt issuance costs $-  $138,430 
Initial derivative liability $-  $78,471 
Issuance of common stock for conversion of convertible notes and accrued interest $24,370  $410,435 
Reclassification of debt premium upon conversion of convertible debt $16,276  $62,500 
Debt discounts recorded $58,500  $- 

  For the Three Months Ended 
  December 31, 
  2020  2019 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:      
Net income (loss) $20,546   (666,843)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used), provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation  2,458   2,772 
Amortization of debt discounts  58,580   49,254 
Accretion of premium on convertible note  132,666   40,810 
Share-based compensation expense  93,835   88,504 
Issuance of common stock for conversion fees  3,075   - 
Fee notes issued  10,000   69,000 
Gain on extinguishment of debt  (793,523)  (157,488)
Loss on derivative, change in fair market value  48,000   - 
Default penalty  -   31,500 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  233,053   202,046 
Inventory  5,596   (120,614)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  25,586   1,047 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  154,555   730,592 
Settlements payable  -   (131,724)
         
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities  (5,573)  138,856 
         
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:        
Repayments for bank line of credit  (2,961)  (207)
Net proceeds from note payable, related party  50,000   - 
Repayment of factoring notes  (120,171)  (123,520)
Repayment of loan payable  (50,000)  - 
Proceeds from sale of stock  564,461   - 
Proceeds from convertible notes issued  90,000   - 
Repayments of convertible notes payable  (18,000)  - 
Repayment of convertible notes payable, related party  (533,000)  - 
Proceeds from lines of credit - related parties  -   26,800 
Repayment of loan payable - related party  -   (29,053)
         
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities  (19,671)  (125,980)
         
Net (Decrease)/ Increase in Cash  (25,244)  12,876 
         
Cash - beginning of period  164,014   149,832 
         
Cash - end of period $138,770  $162,708 
         
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:        
Cash paid for:        
Interest $-  $7,082 
Taxes $-  $- 
         
Noncash financing and investing activities:        
Reclassification of debt premium upon conversion $177,462  $14,918 
Issuance of common stock for conversion of convertible notes and accrued interest $232,993  $20,700 
Debt discounts on notes $7,000  $- 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCHDECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 -NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

Bantec, Inc. is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (“UAV”)a product and related servicesservice company targeting the U.S. Government, state governments, municipalities, hospitals, universities, manufacturers and technology company that intends to engage in the distribution and integration of advanced low altitude UAV systems, services and products.other building owners. Bantec also provides product procurement, distribution, and logistics services through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Howco Distributing Co., (“Howco”) (collectively, the “Company”) to the United States Department of Defense and Defense Logistics Agency. The Company established Bantec Sanitizing which offers sanitizing products and equipment through its new online web store bantec.store. The Company has operations based in Little Falls, New Jersey and Vancouver, Washington. The Company continues to seek strategic acquisitions and partnerships with UAV firms that offer superior technologies in high-growth markets, as well as acquisitionsus an opportunity to grow sales and partnerships with firms that have complementary technologies and infrastructure.profit.

 

On April 24, 2018 the Company amended its articles of incorporation, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State, changing the Company name from Drone USA, Inc. to Bantek, Inc., which was accepted by FINRA on February 19, 2019. Bantek, Inc. filed a change of name to Bantec, Inc. and to effect a reverse stock split (of the common stock) of 1 for 1,000 on August 6, 2019, which became effective on February 10, 2020. All share and per share related amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been retroactively adjusted for all periods presented for the effect of the reverse split.

 

NOTE 2-SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND GOING CONCERN

 

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BantekBantec, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Drone USA, LLC (inactive), Bantec Construction LLC (inactive), and Howco. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information. Accordingly certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements in accordance with GAAP have been omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2020.2021. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended September 30, 20192020 and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 6, 2020.January 12, 2021. The consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 20192020 contained herein has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2019,2020, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.

 

Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the recoverability of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. For the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, the Company has incurred aearned net lossincome of $1,521,063$20,546 and providedused cash fromin operations of $222,279.$5,573. The working capital deficit, stockholders’ deficit and accumulated deficit was $15,008,678, $16,217,285$15,760,031, $16,852,601 and $28,267,514,$31,054,223, respectively, at MarchDecember 31, 2020. OnFurthermore, on September 6, 2019 the Company received a default notice on its payment obligations under the senior secured credit facility agreement (see Note 9), defaulted on its Note Payable – Seller in September 2017 and ashas since defaulted on other promissory notes. As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, the Company has received demands for payment of past due amounts from several consultants and service providers. On December 30, 2019, Redstart Holdings Corp, notified the Company of its default on Redstart’s February 27, 2019 convertible note payable and charged a default penalty of 50% of the then outstanding balance. Several other notes have reached their maturity date without being paid and are therefore in technical default. Some of the defaulted note have default interest rates between 18% and 24%. It is management’s opinion that these matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of twelve months from the issuance date of this report. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon management’s ability to further implement its business plan and raise additional capital as needed from the sales of stock or debt. The Company has been implementingcontinued to implement cost-cutting measures and restructuring or setting up payment plans with vendors and service providers and plans to raise equity through a private placement, and restructure or repay its secured obligations. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be required should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the allowance for bad debt on accounts receivable, reserves on inventory, valuation of goodwill and intangible assets for impairment analysis, valuation of stock basedthe lease liability and related right-of-use asset, valuation of stock-based compensation, the valuation of derivative liabilities and the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. 

 


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements

 

The Company follows the FASBFair Value Measurements standard, as they apply to its financial instruments. This standard defines fair value, outlines a framework for measuring fair value, and details the required disclosures about fair value measurements.

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The standard establishes a hierarchy in determining the fair value of an asset or liability. The fair value hierarchy has three levels of inputs, both observable and unobservable. Level 1 inputs include quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2 inputs are market data, other than Level 1, that are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted market prices in an inactive market, and other observable information that can be corroborated by market data. Level 3 inputs are unobservable and corroborated by little or no market data. The standard requires the utilization of the lowest possible level of input to determine fair value and carrying amounts of current liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. The Company accounts for certain instruments at fair value using level 3 valuation.

 

 At March 31, 2020  At September 30, 2019  At December 31, 2020  At September 30, 2020 
Description Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Derivative Liability     —     $128,628        $128,628   -   -  $176,628   -   -  $128,628 

 

A rollforwardroll-forward of the level 3 valuation financial instruments is as follows:

 

 Derivative
Liabilities
 
Balance at September 30, 2019$128,628 
    
Balance at March 31, 2020$128,628 
  Derivative
Liabilities
 
Balance at September 30, 2020 $128,628 
Changes in fair market value  during the three months ended December 31, 2020  48,000 
Balance at December 31, 2020 $176,628 

 

The warrants were issued to a convertible note holder in November and December 2017 and initially determined to be equity instruments and recorded as note discount and as additional paid in capital. On June 4, 2018 the anti-dilutive provision of the warrants took effect and based on the new conversion formula management determined the warrant became a derivative liability and reclassified the fair valueFair Value on June 4, 2018 from additional paid-in capital to derivative liability with fair market value changes recognized in operations for each reporting date. At March 31, 2020,The derivative liability associated with the fair market value of derivatives changed by an immaterial amountwarrants is $167,777 and therefore no adjustment was made to the derivative liability amount of $119,777. In addition therefor convertible notes is a balance of $8,851 related to a convertible note that has matured,at December 31, 2020. (See Notes 9 and therefore no longer evaluated for changes to fair market value.10).

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash equivalents consist of liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. There are no cash equivalents at the balance sheet dates.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

Accounts Receivable

 

Trade receivables are recorded at net realizable value consisting of the carrying amount less the allowance for doubtful accounts, as needed. Factors used to establish an allowance include the credit quality of the customer and whether the balance is significant. The Company may also use the direct write-off method to account for uncollectible accounts that are not received. Using the direct write-off method, trade receivable balances are written off to bad debt expense when an account balance is deemed to be uncollectible.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory consists of finished goods, most of which are purchased directly from manufacturers. The Company utilizes a just in time type of inventory system where products are ordered from the vendor only when the Company has received sales order from its customers. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value on a first-in, first-out basis.

 


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

Property & Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. When assets are retired or disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gains or losses are included in income in the year of disposition. The Company examines the possibility of decreases in the value of these assets when events or changes in circumstances reflect the fact that their recorded value may not be recoverable. The assets are fully operational drones used as demonstration units and each unit exceeds management’s threshold for capitalization of $2,000. The Company depreciates these demonstration units over a period of 3 years. Depreciation expense was $5,544$2,458 and $5,193,$2,772 for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

The Company’s goodwill and tradename assets are deemed to have indefinite lives and, accordingly, are not amortized, but are evaluated for impairment at least annually, but more often whenever changes in facts and circumstances occur which may indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The customer list was initially deemed to have a life of 4 years and was being amortized through September 2020.amortized. Goodwill and intangible assets were determined to be fully impaired and were charged to operations at September 30, 2019.

 

Long-Lived Assets

 

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment is determined by comparing the carrying value of the long-lived assets to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from use of the assets and their ultimate disposition. In instances where impairment is determined to exist, the Company writes down the asset to its fair value.value based on the present value of estimated future cash flows.

 

Deferred Financing Costs

 

All unamortized deferred financing costs related to the Company’s borrowings are presented in the consolidated balance sheets as a direct deduction from the related debt. Amortization of these costs is reported asinterest and financing costs included in the consolidated statement of operations.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

Revenue Recognition

 

Effective October 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue From Contracts With Customers, which is effective for public business entities with annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. This new revenue recognition standard (new guidance) has a five stepfive-step process: a) Determine whether a contract exists; b) Identify the performance obligations; c) Determine the transaction price; d) Allocate the transaction price; and e) Recognize revenue when (or as) performance obligations are satisfied. The Company’s initial application of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on its financial statements and disclosures and there was no cumulative effect of the adoption of ASC 606.

 

The Company sells a variety of products to U.S. government entities. The purchase orders received specifies each item and its manufacturer; the Company only needs to fulfill the performance obligation by shipping the specified items. No other performance obligations exist under the terms of the contracts. The Company recognizes revenue for the agreed upon sales price when the product is shipped to the customer, which satisfies the performance obligation.

 

The Company sells drones and related products manufactured by third parties to various parties. The Company also offers technical services related to drone utilization.utilization and performs other services. The Company began offering insulation jackets for commercial and government facilities to insulate and monitor heating and cooling equipment. Contracts for drone related products and services and insulating jacket related sales will be evaluated using the five stepfive-step process outline above. There hashave been no material sales for drone products andor other services for which full compliance with performance obligations has not been met. Sales of insulation jackets have not yet commenced. Upon significant sales for drone products and services and insulation jackets, the Company will disaggregate sales by these lines of business and within the lines of business to the extent that the product or service has different revenue recognition characteristics.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

Stock-based compensation

 

Stock-based compensation is accounted for based on the requirements of ASC 718 –“Compensation –Stock Compensation”, which requires recognition in the financial statements of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments over the period the employee or director is required to perform the services in exchange for the award (presumptively, the vesting period). The ASC also requires measurement of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The Company utilizes the Black-Sholes option pricing model and uses the simplified method to determine expected term because of lack of sufficient exercise history. Additionally, effective October 1, 2016, the Company adopted the Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09 (“ASU 2016-09”), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. Among other changes, ASU 2016-09 permits the election of an accounting policy for forfeitures of share-based payment awards, either to recognize forfeitures as they occur or estimate forfeitures over the vesting period of the award. The Company has elected to recognize forfeitures as they occur and the cumulative impact of this change did not have any effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

As of October 1, 2018, the Company has early adopted ASU 2018-7 Compensation-Stock Compensation which conforms the accounting for non-employees to the accounting treatment for employees. The new standard replaces using a fair value as of each reporting date with use of the calculated fair value as of the grant date. The implementation of the standard provides for the use of the fair market value as of the adoption date, rather than using the value as of the original grant date. Therefore, the values calculated and reported at September 30, 2018 become a proxy for the grant date value. The Company utilizes the Black-Sholes option pricing model and uses the simplified method to determine expected term because of lack of sufficient exercise history. There was no cumulative effect on the adoption date.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

Shipping and Handling Costs

 

The Company has included freight-out as a component of cost of sales, which amounted to $21,667$4,978 and $57,268, net of customer freight receipts$14,726 for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. 

 

Convertible Notes with Fixed Rate Conversion Options

 

The Company may enter into convertible notes, some of which contain, predominantly, fixed rate conversion features, whereby the outstanding principal and accrued interest may be converted by the holder, into common shares at a fixed discount to the market price of the common stock at the time of conversion. This results in a fair value of the convertible note being equal to a fixed monetary amount. The Company records the convertible note liability at its fixed monetary amount by measuring and recording a premium, as applicable, on the Note date with a charge to interest expense in accordance with ASC 480 - “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity”.

 

Derivative Liabilities

 

The Company has certain financial instruments that are derivatives or contain embedded derivatives. The Company evaluates all its financial instruments to determine if those contracts or any potential embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for in accordance with ASC 810-10-05-4 and 815-40. This accounting treatment requires that the carrying amount of any derivatives be recorded at fair value at issuance and marked-to-market at each balance sheet date. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, as is the case with the Company, the change in the fair value during the period is recorded as either other income or expense. Upon conversion, exercise or repayment, the respective derivative liability is marked to fair value at the conversion, repayment or exercise date and then the related fair value amount is reclassified to other income or expense as part of gain or loss on extinguishment.

 


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

Net Loss Per Share

Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that shared in the earnings (loss) of the Company. Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing the loss available to stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period and dilutive potential shares outstanding unless such dilutive potential shares would result in anti-dilution. As of March 31, 2020, 17,755 options were outstanding of which 12,917 were exercisable, 9,981,923 warrants were outstanding of which 9,981,923 were exercisable, and related party convertible debt and accrued interest totaling $1,100,058 was convertible into 46,555,768 shares of common stock. Additionally, as of March 31, 2020, the outstanding principal balance, including accrued interest of the third party convertible debt, totaled $7,010,951 and was convertible into 323,394,708 shares of common stock. As of March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019, potentially dilutive securities consisted of the following:

  March 31,
2020
  September 30,
2019
 
Stock options  17,755   17,775 
Warrants  9,981,923   1,198,271, 
Related party convertible debt and accrued interest  46,555,768   11,162,896 
Third party convertible debt (including senior debt)  323,394,708   83,780,049 
Total  379,449,654   96,158,991 

Segment Reporting

The Company uses “the management approach” in determining reportable operating segments. The management approach considers the internal organization and reporting used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source for determining the Company’s reportable segments. The Company’s chief operating decision maker is the chief executive officer of the Company, who reviews operating results to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance for the entire Company. As of March 31, 2020, the Company did not report any segment information since the Company only generated significant sales from its subsidiary, Howco.

Lease Accounting

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued a new accounting standard on leases. The new standard, among other changes, will require lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases. The lease liability will be measured at the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. The right-of-use asset will be measured at the lease liability amount, adjusted for lease prepayments, lease incentives received and the lessee’s initial direct costs (e.g. commissions). The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. The adoption will require a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest period presented. The Company adopted this standard effective October 1, 2019.

 

The CompanyCompany’s subsidiary has not entered into arenewed the lease covered byfor the new standard during the periods covered by this report. The warehouse and office facility in Vancouver, Washington lease was entered into in May 2017, and2020 effective June 1, 2020, which extends through May 30, 2020.2023, and is accounted for under ASC 842. The corporate office is an annual arrangement which provides for a single office in a shared office environment. The annualenvironment and is exempt from ASC 842 treatment. During the year ended September 30, 2020 the Company recognized a lease payments are not materialliability of $156,554 and the related right-of-use asset for applicationthe same amount and will amortize both over the life of the new standard.lease.

Income Taxes

The Company’s current provision for income taxes is based upon its estimated taxable income in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates, after considering the impact on taxable income of temporary differences resulting from different treatment of items for tax and financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and any operating loss or tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income in those periods in which temporary differences become deductible. Should management determine that it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets would be established in the period such determination was made. The Company follows the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes guidance, which clarifies the accounting and disclosures for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Company’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. It also provides guidance on derecognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.

The Company currently has no federal or state tax examinations in progress. As of December 31, 2020, the Company’s tax returns for the tax years 2020, 2019 and 2018 remain subject to audit, primarily by the Internal Revenue Service.

The Company did not have material unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31 and September 30, 2020 and does not expect this to change significantly over the next 12 months. The Company will evaluaterecognize interest and penalties accrued on any future leases or lease renewalsunrecognized tax benefits as a component of provision for income taxes.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

Earningt /Loss Per Share

Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the impactperiod. Diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of this new accounting standardcommon stock that shared in the earnings (loss) of the Company. Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing the loss available to stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period and dilutive potential shares outstanding unless such dilutive potential shares would result in anti-dilution. As of December 31, 2020, 17,673 options were outstanding of which 14,494 were exercisable, 63,040,556 warrants were outstanding and exercisable, and related party convertible debt and accrued interest totaling $782,986 was convertible into 755,547,966 shares of common stock. Additionally, as of December 31, 2020, the outstanding principal balance, including accrued interest of the third-party convertible debt, totaled $7,619,583 and was convertible into 4,024,723,923 shares of common stock. It should be noted that contractually the limitations on its consolidated financial positionthe third-party notes (and the related warrant) limit the number of shares converted to either 4.99% or 9.99% of the then outstanding shares. As of December 31, 2020, and resultsSeptember 30, 2020, potentially dilutive securities consisted of operations. The Company adopted this standard effective October 1, 2019.the following:

  December 31,
2020
  September 30,
2020
 
Stock options  17,673   17,755 
Warrants  63,040,556   25,484,484 
Related party convertible debt and accrued interest  755,547,966   526,400,307 
Third party convertible debt (including senior debt)  4,024,723,923   2,068,874,206 
Total  4,843,330,118   2,620,776,752 

Earnings Per Share

 

The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ending December 31, 2020:

  December 31,
2020
 
Numerator:   
Net income $20,546 
     
Denominator:    
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding  695,513,142 
Effect of dilutive securities  2,362,435,770 
Weighted-average diluted shares  3,057,948,912 
     
Basic earnings per share $0.00 
Diluted earnings per share $0.00 

The Company applies the treasury stock method to determine the dilutive effect of potentially dilutive securities. Potentially dilutive securities representing 17,755 shares of common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ending December 31, 2020 because their effect would have been antidilutive.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

Segment Reporting

The Company uses “the management approach” in determining reportable operating segments. The management approach considers the internal organization and reporting used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source for determining the Company’s reportable segments. The Company’s chief operating decision maker is the chief executive officer of the Company, who reviews operating results to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance for the entire Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company did not report any segment information since the Company only generates sales from its subsidiary, Howco.

Reclassifications

The Company reclassified $370,710 from short term loans at September 30, 2020 to long term loans at December 31, 2020. 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

On August 5, 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued accounting standards update (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).

The amendments in the ASU remove certain separation models for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock that require the separation of a convertible debt instrument into a debt component and an equity or derivative component. The ASU also amends the derivative scope exception guidance for contracts in an entity’s own equity. The amendments remove three settlement conditions that are required for equity contracts to qualify for the derivative scope exception.

In addition to the above, the ASU expands disclosure requirements for convertible instruments and simplifies areas of the guidance for diluted earnings-per-share calculations that are impacted by the amendments.

The ASU is effective for public business entities that meet the definition of a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filer, excluding smaller reporting companies as defined by the SEC, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption is permitted. The FASB noted that an entity should adopt the guidance as of the beginning of its annual fiscal year.

Entities may elect to adopt the amendments through either a modified retrospective method of transition or a fully retrospective method of transition. If an entity has convertible instruments that include a down round feature, early adoption of the ASU is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020.

 

The Company does not believe that any other recently issued but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

 

NOTE 3 -ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

The Company’s accounts receivable at MarchDecember 31, 2020 and September 30, 20192020 is as follows:

 

  March 31,
2020
  September 30,
2019
 
Accounts receivable $309,099  $791,728 
Reserve for doubtful accounts  -   - 
  $309,099  $791,728 

  December 31,
2020
  September 30,
2020
 
Accounts receivable $116,336  $349,389 
Reserve for doubtful accounts  -   - 
  $116,336  $349,389 

BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCHDECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 -INVENTORY

 

At MarchDecember 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019,2020, inventory consists of finished goods and was valued at $471,846$39,003 and $118,558,$44,599, respectively.

 

NOTE 5 -LINE OF CREDIT - BANK

 

The Company has a revolving line of credit with a financial institution, which balance is due on demand and principal payments are due monthly at 1/60th of the outstanding principal balance. This revolving line of credit is in the amount of $50,000, and is personally guaranteed by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). The line bears interest at a fluctuating rate equal to the prime rate plus 4.25%, which at MarchDecember 31, 2020 and September 30, 20192020 was 7.5% and 9.25%7.5%, respectively. As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, and September 30, 2019,2020, respectively, the balance of the line of credit was $44,031$38,648 and $44,556,$41,609, with $5,969,$11,352, available at MarchDecember 31, 2020.

 

NOTE 6 -SETTLEMENTS PAYABLE

 

On July 20, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with a collection agent for American Express relating to $127,056 of past due charges. The agreement provides for an initial payment of $12,706, thenthe monthly payments of $6,500 and a final payment on January 27, 2020 of $3,850. The amount due at MarchDecember 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019,2020, was $42,850, and $42,850, respectively. Under the terms of the stipulation and settlement agreement, this debt is in default.

 

On November 27, 2018 the Company reached an agreement and executed a related stipulation and payment terms agreement stemming from a legal action by the former Chief Strategy Officer for improper termination. The plaintiff agreed to accept $600,000 in payments. The first scheduled payment of $200,000 was made on December 20, 2018 in accordance with the settlement terms. Twelve monthly payments of approximately $33,333 are due starting on January 15, 2019 through December 15, 2019. The Company recorded $600,000 as accrued expense of which $500,000 was expensed during fiscal year 2018. The balance at March 31, 2020, and September 30, 2019, was $0, and $131,724, respectively. On February 27, 2020, $52,841, was paid for the liability for employer withholding and payroll taxes due. Following the payment all payments due on behalf of the plaintiff counsel have been made.

The total settlement payable balance of $42,850 as of March 31, 2020, reported on the balance sheet represents only the amount owed to American Express.


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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

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NOTE 7-NOTE PAYABLE – SELLER

 

In connection with the acquisition of Howco in September 2016, the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $900,000 to the sellers of Howco. The note matured on September 9, 2017 and bears interest at 5.50% per annum. The note requires payment of unpaid principal and interest upon maturity. The note is secured by all assets of Howco Distribution Co. and subordinated to the Senior Secured Credit Facility discussed below. The note is currently in default and the default interest rate is 8% per annum. At MarchDecember 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019,2020, accrued interest on this note amounted to $233,583$287,830 and $197,485,$269,682, respectively.

 

NOTE 8 -CONVERTIBLE AND OTHER NOTES PAYABLE – RELATED PARTIESPARTY OFFICER AND HIS AFFILIATES

 

Convertible Notes

The related party officer and his affiliates convertible notes balance consisted of the following at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020:

  December 31,  September 30, 
  2020  2020 
Principal $412,227  $945,227 
Premiums  367,500   846,085 
Total  779,727   1,791,312 
Current portion, including premiums  -   - 
Long term $779,727  $1,791,312 

There was one non-convertible related party note as of December 31, 2020, which was issued by Howco for $50,000.


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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

Most of the related party convertible notes included a cross-default clause which in event of a default on another note holder’s note causes a default on the related party notes. The CEO has amended those notes effective September 30, 2020 to remove the clauses.

 

The Company has ana $840,000 convertible note payable (“Note 1”) to a related party entity controlled by the Company’s CEO. Note 1 bearsbear’s interest at an annual rate of 7% with an original maturity date of June 11, 2017, which has been extended to June 11, 2022, at which time all unpaid principal and interest is due. The holder of Note 1 has the option to convert the outstanding principal and accrued interest, in whole or in part, into shares of common stock at a conversion price equal to the volume weighted average price per share of common stock for the 30-day period prior to conversion. As of March 31,

On April 15, 2020, and September 30, 2019,the Company amended the above Note 1 has not been convertedfirst issued to AIG and subsequently assigned to Pike Falls LLC (entities controlled by the Company’s CEO) in amount of $840,000, with a principal and accrued interest balance of $688,444, and $210,409, respectively at June 30, 2020. The amendment changes conversion terms, which now state the note principal and interest may be converted to common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price during thirty days prior to conversion, increases the interest rate to 10%, and has a maturity date of January 7, 2022. The change in conversion terms has been treated as a debt extinguishment and the modified note is treated stock settled debt under ASC 480, and a put premium of $688,444 was recognized with a charge to loss on debt extinguishment. As of December 31, 2020, Note 1 principal has been fully converted or paid in cash and accrued interest was $198,394,$224,370. $377,194 was recognized as a gain on extinguishment of debt during the three months ended December 31, 2020. The principal balance was $377,194 and $174,232, respectively. This note is considered a stock settled debt in accordance with ASC 480 and the fixed monetary amount is equal to the principal amount based on the conversion formula. (refer to Note 16)accrued interest was $221,232 at September 30, 2020. 

The Company has a convertible note payable (for an unspecified amount) with the Company’s CEO. This line of credit (“LoC”) bears interest at an annual rate of 7% with a maturity date of December 31, 2017, at which time all unpaid principal and interest was due. On December 15, 2017 the due date was extended to July 2, 2018 and then in July, 2018, the due date was extended to June 30, 2019, and on December 23, 2018 the maturity date of the LoC was extended to September 23, 2024. The holder of the LoC has the option to convert the outstanding principal and accrued interest, in whole or in part, into shares of common stock at a conversion price equal to the volume weighted average price per share of common stock for the 30-day period prior to conversion. During the six monthsyear ended March 31,September 30, 2020 the Company was advanced $57,850$64,940 and repaid $72,803,$132,803, on this LoC. As of MarchDecember 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019,2020, the LoC has not been converted, the balance was $152,042$44,727 and $166,995,$99,142, and accrued interest was $27,392$32,833 and $21,838,$31,260, respectively. This LoC is considered a stock settled debt in accordance with ASC 480 and the fixed monetary amount is equal to the principal amount based on the conversion formula.

On July 2, 2019, the Company issued a convertible note payable (“Note 2”) to an affiliate of the Company’s CEO for a $15,000, cash loan. The funds were paid directly to a vendor to the Company. The note matures onhad an original maturity of June 9, 2020, however the note was amended effective September 30, 2020 and new maturity is May 31, 2022. The note bears interest at 10% and may be converted to the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid in the 20 trading days prior to notification of conversion. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded debt premium $15,000 with a charge to interest expense for the note. The note principal was fully repaid during the three months ended December 31, 2020 and put premium wereof $15,000, and $15,000,was recognized as gain on debt extinguishment. Accrued interest was $2,159 at MarchDecember 31, 2020 and $1,843, at September 30, 2019. Accrued interest was $1,081, at March2020.


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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020.2020

(Unaudited)

 

On September 13, 2019, the Company issued a convertible note payable to an entity controlled by the Company’s CEO for a $17,000, cash loan. The note matures onhad an original maturity of June 9, 2020, however the note was amended effective September 30, 2020 and the new maturity is May 31, 2022. The note bears interest at 10% and may be converted to the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid in the 20 trading days prior to notification of conversion. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded debt premium of $17,000 with a charge to interest expense for the notes. The note principal was fully repaid and put premium wereof $17,000, and $17,000, at March 31,2020 and September 30, 2019.was recognized as gain on debt extinguishment during the three months ended December 31, 2020. Accrued interest was $935,$2,158 at MarchDecember 31, 2020.

Notes2020 and Other Loans$1,799, at September 30, 2020.

 

On December 20,30, 2018 the Company issued a promissory note to the CEO for a $400,000, cash loan. The note bears interest at 12% per annum, matures on January 7, 2024 and requiresrequired monthly payment of principal of $5,000 with a balloon payment at maturity.

On April 14, 2020, the Company amended the above note first issued to Michael Bannon (the Company’s CEO) on December 30, 2018, in amount of $400,000, with a principal and interest balance of $367,500, and $76,619, respectively at September 30, 2020. The amendment adds conversion terms, which state the note principal and interest may be converted to common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price during thirty days prior to conversion, and reduces the interest rate to 10%, and extends the maturity date to January 7, 2024. The change in conversion terms has been treated as a debt extinguishment and the new note is considered a stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium of $367,500 has been recognized with a charge to interest expense. The principal balance is $367,500 at December 31, and accruedSeptember 30, 2020. Accrued interest balances were $367,500 (of which $120,000 is classified as a current liability, due within the next 12 months)was $82,177 at December 31, and $57,019, as of March 31,$76,619 at September 30, 2020. (refer to Note 16)

 

On January 19, 2019 the Company issued a, promissory note to the CEO for a $200,000, cash loan. The note bears interest at 12% per annum, matures on September 23, 2021 and requires monthly payments of $2,500 principal.

On April 14, 2020, the Company amended the note first issued to Michael Bannon (the Company’s CEO) on January 19, 2019, in amount of $200,000, with a principal and interest balance of $195,000, and $17,947. The outstandingamendment adds conversion terms, which state the note principal and interest may be converted to common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price during thirty days prior to conversion, and reduces the note interest rate to 10%, and extends the maturity date to April 15, 2026. The change in conversion terms has been treated as a debt extinguishment and the new note is considered a stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium of $195,000 has been recognized with a charge to loss on debt extinguishment. During 2020, $14,250 was repaid and $180,750 was converted to common stock. The note principal balance of $195,000 has been fully extinguished at September 30, 2020 and accrued interest was $20,855 and $20,855 at December 31, 2020.

On April 15, 2020, the Company issued a convertible note payable to Michael Bannon (the Company’s CEO) in the principal amount of $69,391, in replacement for the amounts owed to an entity controlled by Mr. Bannon. The new note interest rate is 10%, and it matures on January 31, 2022. The new note principal and interest may be converted into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price in the thirty days preceding the conversion notice. This issuance is treated as a debt extinguishment of the old note and the new note conversion terms have been treated as stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium of $69,391 has been recognized with a charge to interest expense. The principal and accrued interest are $195,000 (of which $60,000 is classifiedwere $69,391 and $5,332 respectively as a current liability, due withinof September 30, 2020. At December 31, 2020 the next 12 months)principal was fully paid in cash and $17,920$69,391 was recognized as gain on extinguishment of debt. Accrued interest was $6,206 at MarchDecember 31, 2020. (refer to Note 16)

 

On July 1, 2019,A promissory note was issued to the Company entered into a purchase order financing agreements with an entity controlledCEO on December 22, 2020 by the Company’s CEO (“Pike Falls”)Howco for $50,000, for a cash advancesloan to Howco. The advances are to beHowco, having weekly payments of $2,580 for 100%twenty-five weeks, which include a total of the face value$14,500 of the purchase orders to be repaid with accounts receivable related to the sales of the products underlying the purchase orders. Pike Falls receives 4% of the purchase price for the first 45 days and .00086% per day thereafter on the unpaid balance. The principal and interest balance was $73,116, at March 31, 2020 and is included in notes payable – related parties on the balance sheet. Interest charges for the six months ended March 31, 2020, amounted to $10,861, of which ainterest. No weekly payments were made for $4,555, leaving an unpaid balanceand $580 of $3,725, which is included in the above balance. (refer to Note 16)interest was accrued as of December 31, 2020.

 


 

BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCHDECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 9 -CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AND ADVISORY FEE LIABILITIES

 

The senior secured credit facility note balance and convertible debt balances consisted of the following at December 31, and September 30, 2020: 

  December 31,  September 30, 
  2020  2020 
Principal $6,298,402  $6,473,702 
Premiums  1,681,675   1,846,471 
Unamortized discounts  (10,436)  (9,223)
  $7,969,641  $8,310,950 

For the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, amortization of debt discount on the above convertible notes amounted to $5,787 and $2,176, respectively.

Senior Secured Credit Facility Note - Default

 

On September 13, 2016, the Company entered into a senior secured credit facility note with an investment fund for the acquisition of Howco. The Company can borrow up to $6,500,000, subject to lender approval, with an initial convertible promissory note at closing of $3,500,000 (the “Note”). The Note bears interest at a rate of 18% per annum, required monthly payments of $52,500, which is interest only, starting on October 13, 2016 through February 13, 2017, and monthly payments, including interest and principal, of $298,341 starting on March 13, 2017 through maturity on March 13, 2018. In the event of default the Note balance will bear interest at 25% per annum. In connection with this Agreement, the Company was obligated to pay additional advisory fees of $850,000 payable in the form of cash or common stock in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. The Company was also required to reserve 7,000 shares of common stock related to this transaction. The reserved shares will be released upon the satisfaction of the loan.

 

As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, and September 30, 2019,2020, the Company had issued 539, shares of common stock in satisfaction of the $850,000 advisory fee in accordance with the terms of the agreement, such shares being issued in September 2016. The proceeds from the sale of the 539, shares were to be applied to the $850,000 advisory fee due. Based upon the value of the shares, at the time the lender sells the shares, the Company may be required to redeem unsold shares for the difference between the $850,000 and the lender’s sales proceeds. Accordingly, the $850,000 was reflected as a current liability through December 31, 2017. In January 2018, in connection with a settlement agreement (see below), the accrued advisory fee was reclassified to the principal balance of the replacement Convertible Note. Through the date of the settlement agreement and through September 30, 20192020 and MarchDecember 31, 2020, the lender had not reported any proceeds from the sale of these shares (see below). Prior to the settlement agreement in January 2018, notwithstanding anything contained in the Agreement to the contrary, in the event the Lender has not realized net proceeds from the sale of Advisory Fee Shares equal to at least the Advisory Fee by the earlier to occur of: (A) September 13, 2017; (B) the occurrence of an Event of Default; or (C) the Maturity Date, then at any time thereafter, the Lender shall have the right, upon written notice to the Borrower, to require that the Borrower redeem all Advisory Fee Shares then in Lender’s possession for cash equal to the Advisory Fee, less any cash proceeds received by the Lender from any previous sales of Advisory Fee Shares, if any within five (5) Business Days from the date the Lender delivers such redemption notice to the Borrower. 

 

The Note is only convertible upon default or mutual agreement by both parties at a conversion rate of 85% of the lowest of the daily volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock during the 5 business days immediately prior to the conversion date. At any time and from time to time while this Note is outstanding, but only upon: (i) the occurrence of an Event of Default under any of the Loan Documents; or (ii) mutual agreement between the Company and the Holder, this Note may be, at the sole option of the Holder, convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Note Upon liquidation by the Holder of Conversion Shares issued pursuant to a conversion notice, provided that the Holder realizes a net amount from such liquidation equal to less than the conversion amount specified in the relevant conversion notice, , the Company shall issue to the Holder additional shares of the Company’s common stock equal to: (i) the Conversion Amount specified in the relevant conversion notice;minus (ii) the realized amount, as evidenced by a reconciliation statement from the Holder (a “Sale Reconciliation”) showing the realized amount from the sale of the Conversion Shares;divided by(iii) the average volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock during the five business days immediately prior to the date upon which the Holder delivers notice (the “Make-Whole Notice”) to the Company that such additional shares are requested by the Holder.


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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

Once a default occurs, the Note and the $850,000 advisory fee payable will be accounted for as stock settled debt at its fixed monetary value. On March 13, 2017 the Company defaulted on the monthly principal and interest payment of $298,341. Due to this default, as of June 30, 2017, the Company has accounted for the embedded conversion option as stock settled debt and recorded a debt premium of $617,647 with a charge to interest expense, and the interest rate increased to 25% (default rate).

 

On March 28, 2017, the Company entered into an additional agreement with the above senior secured credit facility lender to receive a range of advisory services for a total of $1,200,000 with no definitive terms or length of service which was expensed in fiscal 2017 and had been recorded as an accrued liability – advisory fees through December 31, 2017. In connection with the settlement agreement discussed below, in January 2018, the advisory services fees payable were reclassified to the principal balance of the replacement Convertible Note.

 

On January 3, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) and replacement note agreements with the investment fund related to a senior secured credit facility note dated September 13, 2016. On the effective date of the Settlement Agreement, all amounts owed to the investment fund aggregated $5,788,642 and consisted of a convertible promissory note of $3,500,000, accrued interest payable of $238,642, and accrued advisory fees payable of $2,050,000. On the effective date of the Settlement Agreement, the amount due of $5,788,642 was split and apportioned into two separate replacement notes (“Replacement Note A” and Note B”). Replacement Note A had a principal amount of $1,000,000 and Replacement Note B had a principal balance of $4,788,642, both of which remained secured by the original security, , pledge and guarantee agreements; and other applicable loan documents, and bear interest at 18% per annum. The default was not waived by this settlement agreement. The Company originally recorded a premium on stock settled debt of $617,647 on the $3,500,000, and subsequent to the settlement agreement recorded an additional premium on stock settled debt of $403,878 on the additional $2,288,642 for accrued interest and advisory fees payable that were capitalized as note principal. The interest rate was amended to 12% effective June 12, 2018.


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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

The Credit Agreement was amended such that the maturity date was extended to January 13, 2019 (the “Extended Maturity Date”) for replacement Note B, while the Note A maturity date remained at March 13, 2018 but was due as of March 2017 due to the principal and interest payment default discussed above. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, all obligations owing by the Company and all other Credit Parties under the Credit Agreement, First Replacement Note B, and all other Loan Documents shall be paid in full by the Extended Maturity Date as follows: $52,500 per month from January 13, 2018 to December 13, 2018 and the remaining principal and accrued interest on January 13, 2019. Interest payments made since the amendment have totaled $323,440 and are therefore not in accord with that amendment. However, TCA has received payments under the 3(a)(10) settlement (below) totaling $308,100 during the year ended September 30, 2018, and another $270,320, during the year ended September 30, 2019. The principal balance was $4,788,642 at September 30, 2018.

 

On October 30, 2018, TCA the Company’s senior lender amended its credit facility which had been restructured in January 2018 when fees for advisory and other matters along with accrued but unpaid interest were capitalized and separated into two notes, Note A having $1,000,000 principal and Note B having $4,788,642 both having the same maturity terms, interest rates and conversion rights. Under the current amendment total amounts outstanding under the notes along with accrued interest of $537,643 has been capitalized with the principal amount due of $6,018,192, $5,326,285 for Note B and $691,907 for Note A. The restated note has the same conversion price discount and therefore continues to be stock settled debt under ASC 480, an additional $94,878 was charged to interest with a credit to debt premium. The restated note accrues interest on the principal balance at 12% per annum, includes amortization to the new maturity date of December 15, 2020. The amortization payments credited toward the principal amount and accrued interest vary and include payments made under the 3(a)(10) settlement agreement with a third party related to Note A. Economically the total principal and accrued interest outstanding remain unchanged as reported in the consolidated balance sheet. All other terms including conversion rights and a make-whole provision in the case of a conversion shortfall remain the same as stated in the footnotes above.

 

On September 6, 2019, the Company received a default notice on its payment obligations under the senior secured credit facility agreement from TCA. The Company has proposed a number of solutions including refinancing the debt with other parties. The default was declared due to non-payment of monthly scheduled amortization (principal and interest). TCA holds security interests in all assets of the Company including its subsidiary Howco. The Company is in negotiation with the receiver appointed by the court related to the senior secured creditor’s claim and has proposed a preliminary settlement.

 

At MarchDecember 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, the principal of the Note B portion was $5,326,285 and accrued interest was $779,672$1,259,037 and $1,099,250 respectively and the Note A principal subject to the 3(a)(10) court order was $421,587. During the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, the Company has not paid interest or principal and Livingston Asset Management (under the 3(a)(10) settlement) has not made any payments to TCA.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

On November 15, 2017, the Company executed a Liability Purchase Term Sheet with Livingston Asset Management (“Livingston”) under which Livingston agreed to purchase up to $10,000,000 that the Company owes to its creditors through direct purchase of the debts from the Company’s creditors in return for a convertible note issued by the Company in the principal amount of $50,000 bearing interest of 10% per year to cover certain legal fees and other expenses of Livingston. The note matures in six months and is convertible into shares of our common stock at a 30% reduction off the lowest closing bid price for 20 trading days prior to the date of conversion. Livingston has the right to retain 30% of any negotiated reduction off the face amount of the liability the Company owes to such creditors. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded a debt premium of $21,428 with a charge to interest expense. The note and accrued interest were fully converted as of September 30, 2018 for 18,163, common shares. Debt premium of $21,428 was charged to additional paid in capital.CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

On January 30, 2018 pursuant to the Liability Purchase Term Sheet, the TCA Replacement Note A in the principal amount of $1,000,000 was purchasedacquired by Livingston Asset Management LLC (“Livingston”) from the original lender. Principal of Replacement Note A is due to Livingston with all then accrued but unpaid interest due to the original lender. In accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the Court was advised of Company’s intention to rely upon the exception to registration set forth in Section 3(a)(l0) of the Securities Act to support the issuance of its common shares and the Court held a fairness hearing regarding the issuance on March 12, 2018. Following entry of an Order by the Court which occurred on March 12, 2018, in settlement of the claims, the Company shall issue and deliver to Livingston shares of its common stock (the “Settlement Shares”) in one or more tranches as necessary, and subject to adjustment and ownership limitations as set forth in the Settlement Agreement, sufficient to generate proceeds such that the aggregate Remittance Amount equals the Claim Amount. The Company will issue free trading shares of its common stock under section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act to Livingston in the amount of such judgment in a series of tranches so that Livingston will not own more than 9.99% of our outstanding shares per tranche. The parties reasonably estimate that the fair market value of the Settlement Shares to be received by Livingston is equal to approximately $1,666,667 which is based on a discount of 40%.

 

In the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, there were no 3(a)(10) issuances. As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, there have been seventeen issuances under section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act totaling 1,374,885 shares; 1,273,261, in 2019, and 101,624, in 2018, which have been recorded at par value with an equal charge to additional paid-in capital. On November 17, 2019, 194,520 of the shares issued under the 3(a)(10) were cancelled at the request of Livingston. The value originally recorded as a liability remains in the convertible note balance, until these shares have been sold and reported to the Company by the lender as part of the Make-Whole provision at which time the proceeds value of such shares are reclassified to additional paid-in capital. During the year ended September 30, 2019, proceeds of $270,320 were remitted to TCA by Livingston and applied to reduce the liability with corresponding credits to additional paid in capital. $180,618 of debt premium was credited to additional paid in capital in conjunction with the payments to TCA. At MarchDecember 31, 2020 the balance of $421,587 along with related debt premium of $281,054 are included in convertible notes payable on the balance sheet.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

On March 7, 2018 the Company entered into a placement agent and advisory agreement with Scottsdale Capital Advisors in connection with the Livingston liability purchase term sheet executed on November 15, 2017. The placement agent services fee amounted to $15,000 payable to Scottsdale Capital Advisors in the form of a convertible note. The note matures six months from the date of issuance and shall accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum. The $15,000 note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 30% of the low closing bid price for the twenty trading days prior to the conversion and is not subject to any registration rights. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded a debt premium of $6,429 with a charge to interest expense. The note has not been converted and the principal balance is $15,000, at both MarchDecember 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019,2020 with $3,541,$4,790, and $2,789,$4,293, of accrued interest, respectively. As the note has matured it is technically in default. Under the terms of the note no default interest or penalties accrue.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

Other Convertible Debt

In July 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-11 Earnings Per Share (Topic 260) Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) (“ASU 2017-11”), which changes the classification analysis of certain equity-linked financial instruments (or embedded features) with down round features. When determining whether certain financial instruments should be classified as liabilities or equity instruments, a down round feature no longer precludes equity classification when assessing whether the instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. ASU 2017-11 also clarifies existing disclosure requirements for equity-classified instruments. As a result, a freestanding equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded conversion option) no longer would be accounted for as a derivative liability at fair value as a result of the existence of a down round feature. For freestanding equity classified financial instruments, ASU 2017-11 requires entities that present earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with ASC Topic 260 to recognize the effect of the down round feature when it is triggered. That effect is treated as a dividend and as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic EPS. For the Company, ASU 2017-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company adopted this standard on October 1, 2017.

On June 1, 2018 the Company entered into a consulting and services arrangement with Livingston Asset Management which has no stipulated term. The arrangement provides for financial management services including accounting and related periodic reporting among other advisory services. Under the agreement the Company will issue to Livingston Asset Management Convertible Fee Notes having principal of $12,500, interest of 10% per annum, maturity of six or seven months. The notes are convertible into common shares at a discount of 50% to the lowest bid price in the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. The notes were charged to professional fees for each corresponding service month. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded a debt premium of $12,500 with a charge to interest expense for each note. As of December 31, 2020, the following notes had been issued and converted as indicated:

December 1, 2018, $12,500 principal, maturing May 31, 2019 – partially converted, principal balance $10,375 at September, 30, 2019 – assigned to Alpha Capital Anstalt;

January 1, 2019, $12,500 principal, maturing June 30, 2019 – assigned to Alpha Capital Anstalt;

February 1, 2019, $12,500 principal, maturing July 31, 2019– assigned to Alpha Capital Anstalt;

March 1, 2019, $12,500 principal, maturing August 31, 2019– assigned to Alpha Capital Anstalt;

April 1, 2019, $12,500 principal, maturing September 30, 2019– assigned to Alpha Capital Anstalt;

May 1, 2019, $12,500 principal, maturing October 31, 2019– assigned to Alpha Capital Anstalt; and

June 1, 2019, $12,500 principal, maturing November 30, 2019– assigned to Alpha Capital Anstalt.

The $85,375 of principal from the Livingston Asset Management LLC notes issued December 1, 2018 through June 1, 2019, along with $8,475 of accrued interest were sold and assigned to Alpha Capital Anstalt, on February 20, 2020. The assigned notes became convertible as of the date of the assignment by virtue of an agreement between the Company and the new note holder. The terms of the notes provide for conversion of principal and accrued interest at a 50% discount to the lowest closing bid price over the 20 days prior to conversion. The notes have been accounted for as stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium of $93,850 has been recognized with a charge to interest expense. During the year ended September 30, 2020, $2,200 of the principal was converted into common stock. The total accrued unpaid interest (also not converted) is $5,277 at September 30, 2020. The assigned notes are in default and there are cross-default terms in the original notes or the assignment documentation. Following a conversion during the current period the principal balance was $70,000 at December 31, 2020 and $91,300 as of September 30, 2020. Accrued interest was $7,488 and $5,277 at December 31 and September 30, 2020, respectively.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

Under the terms of the June 1, 2018 consulting and services agreement with Livingston Asset Management, LLC, as amended on July 1, 2019, Livingston is to receive $20,000, per month including $3,000 cash and $17,000 in promissory notes. The notes bear interest of 10% per annum and mature in six month. The promissory notes issued after February 28, 2020 are convertible into shares of common stock at a discount of 50% of the lowest closing bid price during the 30 trading days prior to conversion. The notes having a conversion feature are treated as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and a debt premium of $17,000 is recognized as interest expense on note issuance date. During the three months ended December 31, 2020, Livingston agreed to forgive seven months of service including the cash payments due which were recorded as accounts payable. A gain on debt extinguishment was recognized of $296,938 related to the principal, premiums and accrued interest during the three months ended December 31, 2020. The specific notes forgiven are indicated below

Convertible notes were issued to Livingston as follows:

January 1, 2020 - $17,000 non-convertible note amended to original conversion terms, in default;

March 1, 2020 - $17,000 note and accrued interest forgiven;

April 1, 2020 - $17,000 note and accrued interest forgiven;

May 1, 2020, $17,000 note and accrued interest forgiven;

June 1, 2020 - $17,000 note and accrued interest forgiven;

July 1, 2020 - $17,000 note and accrued interest forgiven; and

August 1, 2020 - $17,000, note and accrued interest forgiven.

$17,000 of principal, $17,000 of put premium and $1,637 of accrued interest were included in the balance sheet as of December 31, 2020. Livingston has given the Company forbearance on fees for six months beginning September 1, 2020 through February 1, 2021.

On August 29, 2018 the Company entered into an agreement with a legal firm to provide securities related and other legal services which has no stipulated term. Under the agreement the Company will issue convertible notes with varying principal amounts for services. The first note was issued on August 29, 2018, for $6,000, interest of 12%, and a maturity date of February 28, 2019. The conversion feature allows for conversion into common shares at the lesser of: a) 70% of the share price on the date of the note; or b) 50% of the lowest bid price during the 30 trading days preceding the date of the notice of conversion. In connection with the issuance of this Note, the Company determined that the terms of the Note contain a conversion formula that caused variations in the conversion price resulting in the treatment of the conversion option as a bifurcated derivative to be accounted for at fair value. Accordingly, under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic No. 815-40, “Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in an Entity’s Own Stock”, the embedded conversion option contained in the convertible instruments were accounted for as derivative liabilities at the date of issuance and shall be adjusted to fair value through earnings at each reporting date. The fair values of the embedded conversion option derivatives were determined using the Binomial valuation model. $10,435 was recognized as derivative liability with $6,000 charged to debt discount and $4,035 charged to derivative expense on issuance. The debt discount of $6,000 will be amortized to interest expense to the maturity date of the note. At March 31, 2019 the derivative fair value was determined to have decreased to $8,881. As the note reached its maturity date no further fair value adjustments will be recorded. For the year ended September 30, 2019, the $5,000, balance of the debt discount was charged to interest expense and debt discount balances was $0. The following notes have been issued to the law firm, each having six month term to maturity and 12% annual interest but a change in the conversion terms such that a fixed discount of 50% of the lowest bid price in the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. The notes have cross default provisions. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded debt premiums equal to the face value of the notes with a charge to interest expense. The note principal amount was charged to professional fees during the month the note was issued. All notes issued prior to June 30, 2020, have reached their maturity and therefore are in technical default have a default interest rate of 18%.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

April 18, 2019, $6,000 – in default, sold and assigned to Trillium Partners LP on May 28, 2020;

May 18, 2019, $6,000 – in default, sold and assigned to Trillium Partners LP on May 28, 2020;

June 18, 2019, $6,000 – in default, sold and assigned to Trillium Partners LP on May 28, 2020;

July 18, 2019, $6,000– repaid cash;

August 18, 2019, $6,000– repaid cash;

September 18, 2019, $6,000– repaid cash;

October 18, 2019, $6,000– in default;

November 18, 2019, $6,000– in default;

December 18, 2019, $6,000– in default;

January 18, 2020, $6,000– in default;

March 18, 2020, $6,000 – in default;

April 18, 2020, $6,000– in default;

May 18, 2020, $6,000– in default;

June 18, 2020, $6,000– in default;

July 18, 2020, $6,000;

August 18, 2020, $6,000; and

September 18, 2020, $6,000,

It is the Company’s intention to pay the monthly fee in cash, therefore it expected that no new notes will be issued in conjunction with the monthly attorney service fees.

The unconverted notes above totaling $72,000, were issued for legal services have total accrued interest due of $13,976 as of December 31, 2020, of which $3,507 is owed to Trillium Partners LP and $10,469, is owed to the attorney.

On November 13, 2018, the Company issued a convertible promissory note for $90,000 to a vendor in settlement of approximately $161,700 of past due amounts due for services. The note bears interest at 5%, matures on June 30, 2019 and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price during the 20 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. The note matured on June 30, 2019, there is no default penalty associated with the note, nor are there any cross-default provisions in the note. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded debt premium $90,000 with a charge to interest expense for the notes. The unconverted principal, premium and accrued interest were $90,000, $90,000, and $14,993 as of September 30, 2020. At December 31, 2020 the principal, premium and accrued interest were $90,000, $90,000, and $17,715.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

On November 9, 2017, the Company received a first tranche payment of $75,500 under the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement dated October 25, 2017, with Crown Bridge Partners, LLC (“Crown Bridge”) under which the Company issued to Crown Bridge a convertible note in the principal amount of $105,000 and a five-year warrant to purchase 100, shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $350, as a commitment fee which is equal to the product of one-third of the face value of each tranche divided by $350. Under the terms of the note Crown Bridge was to receive “right of first refusal” for any subsequent loans or notes to fund the Company. The Company violated this covenant when funding was received from other sources without offering Crown Bridge the opportunity to participate. On December 20, 2017 the Company cured this covenant violation by issuing 200 additional warrants which have the same exercise price and terms of the original warrants. The warrants have full ratchet price protection and cashless exercise rights.

 

The convertible note (the “Note”) issued to Crown Bridge in the principal amount of $105,000, has an original issue discount of $10,500 and issue costs of $19,000 both of which are recorded as debt discount along with the warrant relative fair value of $12,507 for the original 100, warrants and $31,529 for the penalty warrants to be amortized over the twelve month term of this tranche, bears interest of 10% (12% default rate) per annum, and has a maturity date of 12 months from the date of each tranche of payments under the Note with future tranches being at the discretion of Crown Bridge. The conversion rate for any conversion of unpaid principal and interest under the Notes is at a 35% discount to the lowest market price of the shares of the Company’s common stock within a 20 day trading period prior to the date of conversion to which an additional 10% discount will be added if the conversion price of the Company’s common stock is less than $50, per share and no shares of the Company’s common stock can be issued to the extent Crown Bridge would own more than 4.99% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock and the conversion shares contain piggy-back registration rights. The Note is subject to customary default provisions including an event of default if the bid price of the Company’s common stock is less than its par value of $.0001 per share. The Company is entitled to prepay the Note between 30 days after its issuance until 180 days from its issuance at amounts that increase from 112% of the prepayment amount to 137% of the prepayment amount depending on the length of time when prepayments are made. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded a debt premium of $56,538 with a charge to interest expense. As of September 30, 2018 the note holder fully converted principal and accrued interest into common shares. The debt premium on stock settled debt was fully recognized as additional paid in capital.

 

On March 1, 2019, the Company received a second tranche advance under the Crown Bridge Partners, LLC, master note dated October 25, 2017, for principal amount of $35,000, including covered fees and original issue discount totaling $5,000. Under the conversion terms of the above note, the holder is entitled to a 35% discount plus an additional 10% discount based on the conversion rights of certain other note holders. Therefore a discount of 45% is assumed for any conversions of this note tranche. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded a debt premium of $28,636 with a charge to interest expense. The original issue discount and fees charged were treated as debt discount and will be amortized to financing expenses over the term of the note. Following a conversion on October 29, 2019, for 155,000, shares of common stockconversions during the year ended September 30, 2020 the principal balance and debt premium balances were reduced by $5,700, and $6,840, respectively and the unamortized debt discount was $0, at March 31, 2020,September 30, 2020. The principal was $29,300,increased by charges of $17,500 for technical default effective during the year ended September 30, 2020 and accrued interestan additional put premium was $4,401.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

On August 29, 2018 the Company entered into an agreement with a legal firmcalculated to provide securities related and other legal services. Under the agreement the Company will issue convertible notes with varying principal amounts for services.be $26,250. The first note was issued on August 29, 2018, for $6,000, interest of 12%, and a maturity date of February 28, 2018. The conversion feature allows for conversion into common shares at the lesser of: a) 70%cross-default provisions of the share pricenote include defaults on the date of the note; or b) 50% of the lowest bid price during the 30 trading days preceding the date of the notice of conversion. In connection withany notes issued to third parties including any issued subsequent to the issuance of this Note,note. The default charge and the Company determined that the terms of the Note contain a conversion formula that caused variations in the conversion price resulting in the treatment of the conversion option as a bifurcated derivative to be accounted for at fair value. Accordingly, under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic No. 815-40, “Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in an Entity’s Own Stock”, the embedded conversion option contained in the convertible instrumentsput premium were accounted for as derivative liabilities at the date of issuance and shall be adjusted to fair value through earnings at each reporting date. The fair values of the embedded conversion option derivatives were determined using the Binomial valuation model. $10,435 was recognized as derivative liability with $6,000 charged to debt discount and $4,035 charged to derivative expense on issuance. The debt discount of $6,000 will be amortized to interest expense to the maturity date of the note. At March 31, 2019 the derivative fair value was determined to have decreased to $8,881. As the note reached its maturity date no further fair value adjustments will be recorded. For the nine months ended June 30, 2019, the $5,000, balance of the debt discount was charged to interest expense and debtof June 30, 2020. The conversion discount balances was $0. The following notes have been issuedincreased to the law firm, each having six month term to maturity and 12% annual interest but60% as a change in the conversion terms such that a fixed discount of 50%result of the lowest bid price in the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion.default. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded debt premiums equal to the face value of the notes with a charge to interest expense. The note principal amount was charged to professional fees during the month the note was issued. All notes issued prior to September 30, 2019, have reached their maturity and therefore are in technical default have a default interest rate of 18%.

September 4, 2018, $10,000 – Sold and assigned to Trillium Partners LP;

September 18, 2018, $6000– Sold and assigned to Trillium Partners LP, as of March 31, 2020, $ 697 of principal has been converted leaving a balance of $5,303;

October 18, 2018, $6,000 – Sold and assigned to Trillium Partners LP;

November 18, 2018, $6,000 – Sold and assigned to Trillium Partners LP;

December 18, 2018, $6,000 – Sold and assigned to Trillium Partners LP;

January 18, 2019, $6,000;

February 18, 2019, $6,000;

March 18, 2019, $6,000;

April 18, 2019, $6,000;

May 18, 2019, $6,000;

June 18, 2019, $6,000;

July 18, 2019, $6,000;

August 18, 2019, $6,000;

September 18, 2019, $6,000;

October 18, 2019, $6,000;

November 18, 2019, $6,000;

December 18, 2019, $6,000;

January 18, 2020, $6,000; and 

March 18, 2020, $6,000.

With the exception of the note issued on September 18, 2018 (as described above) none of the other notes issued for legal services have been converted and the total accrued interest due is $12,598 at March 31, 2020, of which $4,818 is owed to Trillium Partners LP and $7,780, is owed to the attorney.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

On November 13, 2018, the Company issued a convertible promissory note for $90,000 to a vendor in settlement of approximately $161,700 of past due amounts due for services. The note bears interest at 5%, matures on June 30, 2019 and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price during the 20 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. The note matured on June 30, 2019, there is no default penalty associated with the note. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded debt premium $90,000 with a charge to interest expense for the notes. The unconverted principal, premium and accrued interest were $90,000, $90,000,$2,766 and $9,503 as of March 31, 2020.

On March 4, 2019, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Redstart Holdings Corporation in the amount of $78,000. The note bears interest$6,257, respectively at 10%, matures on December 31, 2019, includes legal fees of $3,000 and is convertible at 35% discount to the average of the lowest two prices observed in the 15 days prior to the issuance of a conversion notice. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded debt premium $42,000 with a charge to interest expense for the notes. The fees charged were treated as debt discount and will be amortized to financing expenses over the term of the note. During the three months ended December 31, 2019, Redstart converted principal totaling $15,000, into 214,286, shares of common stock. On December 31, 2019, the Company received a default notice and demand for payment of the amounts due under this convertible note. The Company recognized the default penalty of $31,500, as additional principal along with the calculated put premium of $22,810, with charges to interest expense. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, Redstart converted principal of $1,600, into 158,416, shares of common stock. The principal, premium and accrued interest balances were $92,900, $56,071, and $9,014, and debt discount was fully amortized, at March 31, 2020.

On July 12, 2019, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Trillium Partners LP for cash in the amount of $10,000. The note bears interest at 10%, matures on January 11, 2020 and is convertible into the Company’s common stock$2,766 and $6,187 at 50% of the lowest closing bid price on the 20 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded debt premium $10,000 with a charge to interest expense for the notes. The note balance and premium were $10,000 and accrued interest was $830, at March 31, 2020. (refer to amendments below)

Note Amendments, Assignments and Restatements 

Livingston Asset Management LLC – Fee Notes 

On June 1, 2018 the Company entered into a consulting and services arrangement with Livingston Asset Management. The arrangement provided for financial management services including accounting and related periodic reporting among other advisory services. Under the agreement the Company issued to Livingston Asset Management convertible fee notes having principal of $12,500, interest of 10% per annum, maturity of six or seven months. The notes were convertible into common shares at a discount of 50% to the lowest bid price in the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. The Company accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded a debt premium of $12,500 with a charge to interest expense for each note. The note principal was charged to professional fees for each corresponding service month. The consulting and services arrangement with Livingston Asset Management was amended on July 1, 2019. The amendment increased the monthly fee to be $20,000, with $17,000, as monthly convertible note and $3,000, of cash due on the first of each month.

On November 1, 2019, Livingston Asset Management LLC, amended the terms of the monthly fee notes issued between December 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, totaling $136,375, in principal such that the notes are no longer convertible into common stock. The principal balance of $136,375 was reclassified to notes and loans payable and the related put premiums totaling $136,375 were recognized as gains on debt extinguishment on the date of the amendment. (Refer to Note 16)

The $85,375 of principal from the Livingston Asset Management LLC notes issued December 1, 2018 through June 1, 2019, along with $8,475 of accrued interest were sold and assigned to Alpha Capital Anstalt, on February 20, 2020. The assigned notes became convertible as of the date of the assignment by virtue of an agreement between the Company and the new note holder. The terms of the notes provide for conversion of principal and accrued interest at a 50% discount to the lowest closing bid price over the 20 days prior to conversion. The notes have been accounted for as stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium of $93,850 has been recognized with a charge to interest expense.

Trillium Partners LP – Convertible Note

 

On July 12, 2019, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Trillium Partners LP for cash in the amount of $10,000. The note bears interest at 10%, matures on January 11, 2020, and was convertible into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price on the 20 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. The Company accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded debt premium $10,000 with a charge to interest expense for the notes.

 


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

On November 1, 2019, Trillium Partners LP amended the terms of the notes issued July 12, 2019, such that the note is no longer convertible into common stock. The principal balance of $10,000 was reclassified to notes and loans payable and the related put premium totaling $10,000 was recognized as gainsa gain on debt extinguishment on the date of the amendment.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

The note issued to Trillium Partners LP, on July 12, 2019 was sold and assigned to Alpha Capital Anstalt on February 20, 2020. The assigned note became convertible as of the date of the assignment by virtue of an agreement between the Company and the new note holder. The terms of the note provide for conversion of principal and accrued interest at a 50% discount to the lowest closing bid price over the 20 days prior to conversion. The note matured on January 11, 2020 and therefore the default interest rate is 24%. There are no cross-default provisions in the note. The note has been accounted for as stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium of $10,395 was recognized with a charge to interest expense.

The senior secured credit facility note balance and convertible debt balances consisted of the followingpremium were $10,745 and $10,395, at MarchDecember 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019: 

  March 31,
2020
  September 30,
2019
 
Principal $6,203,639  $6,207,266 
Premiums  1,617,849   1,623,445 
Unamortized discounts  -   (2,981)
  $7,821,488  $7,827,730 

For the six months ended March2020, respectively. Accrued interest was $2,229 and $1,854, at December 31, 2020 and 2019, amortizationSeptember 30, 2020.

On April 20, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings for $60,000, for $57,000, cash and fees of $3,000 (treated as OID to be amortized over the life of the note) having a 10% annual interest rate, maturity of April 20, 2021, and conversion right to a 42% discount to the lowest traded price in the 20 days prior to delivery of a conversion notice. The cross-default terms in the note only include defaults on notes issued to related parties of the note holder. The Company treated the convertible note in accordance with ASC 480 Stock Settled Debt, and recognized the put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note. Principal, put premium and accrued interest were $60,000, $43,448 and $2,630, respectively at September 30, 2020. The note and accrued interest were fully converted during the three months ended December 31, 2020.

On May 14, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note for $35,000 issued to Tri-Bridge Ventures LLC for a cash loan of $35,000. The note has a one year maturity, 8% annual interest and can be converted to common stock at the contracted price of 60% of the lowest daily traded price during the 10 days prior to delivery of a conversion notice. There are no cross-default provisions in the note. The Company has treated the convertible note in accordance with ASC 480 Stock Settled Debt, and recognized the put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note. The note principal put premium and accrued interest in $35,000, $23,333 and $836, respectively at September 30, 2020. The note and accrued interest were fully converted during the three months ended December 31, 2020.

On June 9, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the amount of $53,000 to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings Inc. The Company received $50,000, in cash on June 10, 2020 with $3,000, being retained for legal and underwriting fees which will be treated as OID and be amortized to interest expense over the term of the note. The note matures on June 10, 2021, bears interest at 10%, with a 22% default interest rate and may be converted at 58% of the lowest closing bid price in the 20 days preceding a conversion. The cross-default terms in the note only include defaults on notes issued to related parties of the note holder. The Company treated the convertible note in accordance with ASC 480 Stock Settled Debt, recognizing $38,379 of put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note. The principal and accrued interest balances were, $53,000 and $1,597 at September 30, 2020, respectively. The note and accrued interest were fully converted during the three months ended December 31, 2020.

On July 10, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with Geneva Roth Remark Holdings Inc. to issue a convertible promissory note in the amount of $53,000. The Company received $50,000, in cash on July 15, 2020 with $3,000, being retained for legal and underwriting fees which will be treated as debt discount and be amortized to interest expense over the term of the note. The note matures on July 10, 2021, bears interest at 10%, with a 22% default interest rate and may be converted at 58% of the abovelowest closing bid price in the 20 days preceding a conversion. The cross-default terms in the note only include defaults on notes issued to related parties of the note holder. The Company treated the convertible note in accordance with ASC 480 Stock Settled Debt, recognizing $38,379 as put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note. The principal and accrued interest balances were, $53,000 and $2,454 at December 31, 2020, respectively. Accrued interest was $1,118 at September 30, 2020.

On August 28, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the amount of $104,000 to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings Inc. The Company received $100,500, in cash on August 28, 2020 with $3,500, being retained for legal and underwriting fees which will be treated as OID and be amortized to interest expense over the term of the note. The note matures on August 28, 2021, bears interest at 10%, with a 22% default interest rate and may be converted at 58% of the lowest closing bid price in the 20 days preceding a conversion. The cross-default terms in the note only include defaults on notes amountedissued to $2,981related parties of the note holder. The Company treated the convertible note in accordance with ASC 480 Stock Settled Debt, recognizing $75,310 of put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note. The principal, premium and $5,717, respectively.accrued interest were $104,000, $75,310 and $4,293 respectively at December 31, 2020. Accrued interest was $826 at September 30, 2020.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

On November 2, 2020, the Company executed a convertible promissory note issued to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings for $53,500, having a 10% annual interest rate, with a 22% default interest rate, maturity of November 2, 2021, and conversion right to a 40% discount to the lowest traded price in the 20 days prior to delivery of a conversion notice. The note was funded for $50,000, with $3,500, disbursed for legal and execution fees. The cross-default terms in the note only include defaults on notes issued to related parties of the note holder. The Company treated the convertible note in accordance with ASC 480 Stock Settled Debt, recognizing $35,666 of put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note. The principal, premium and accrued interest were $53,500, $35,666 and $548 respectively at December 31, 2020.

On December 15, 2020, the Company executed a convertible promissory note issued to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings for $43,500, having a 10% annual interest rate, with a 22% default interest rate, maturity of December 15, 2021, and conversion right to a 40% discount to the lowest traded price in the 20 days prior to delivery of a conversion notice. The note was funded for $40,000, with $3,500, disbursed for legal and execution fees. The cross-default terms in the note only include defaults on notes issued to related parties of the note holder. The Company treated the convertible note in accordance with ASC 480 Stock Settled Debt, recognizing $29,000 of put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note. The principal, premium and accrued interest were $43,500, $29,000 and $227 respectively at December 31, 2020.

 

NOTE 10 - PROMISSORY NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE

 

On July 12, 2019, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Trillium Partners LP for cash in the amount of $10,000. The note bears interest at 10%, matures on January 11, 2020, and was convertible into the Company’s common stock. On November 1, 2019, Trillium Partners LP, amended the termsnotes balance consisted of the notes, such that the note is no longer convertible into common stock. The principal balance of $10,000 was reclassified to notesfollowing at December 31, and loans payable. As of March 31, 2020 the note balance was $10,000 and accrued interest was $830 and was sold, assigned and restated to Alpha Capital Anstalt on February 20, 2020.September 30, 2020:

 

(Refer to Note 9)

On August 15, 2019, the Company entered into a lending arrangement with Fora Business Loans, LLC for financing at Howco with Bantec as co-borrower, with a principal amount of $210,000. Howco received $146,250, in cash, $3,750 was charged to expenses and $60,000 was charged to original issue discount to be amortized over the life of the arrangement. Under the terms of the agreement Fora receives 245 payments of $854, for each business day followed by a final payment of $853. The lending agreement includes security interests in Howco assets and a personal guarantee from the CEO of the Company. The principal balance is $78,536, at March 31, 2020.

On September 18, 2019, the Company entered into a sale of future revenues arrangement with PIRS Capital, LLC for Howco with a purchase amount of $195,840. Howco received $149,541, as the purchase price in cash, $3,459 was charged to expenses and $42,840 was recorded as original issue discount to be amortized over the life of the arrangement. Under the terms of the agreement PIRS receives 172 payments of $1,139, for each business day to be repaid from the accounts receivable related to the future revenues: The lending agreement includes security interests in Howco assets and a personal guarantee from the CEO of the Company. This sale of future revenues is treated as debt and the principal balance is $45,545, at March 31, 2020.

  December 31,
2020
  September 30,
2020
 
Principal loans and notes $695,132  $990,305 
Discounts  (38,017)  (87,054)
Total  657,115   903,251 
Less Current portion  (286,405)  903,251 
Non-current $370,710  $- 

 

On June 1, 2018 the Company entered into a consulting and services arrangement with Livingston Asset Management. The arrangement provides for financial management services including accounting and related periodic reporting among other advisory services. The agreement was amended on July 1, 2019 regard payment terms. Under the amended agreement the Company will issue to Livingston Asset Management Convertible Fee Notes having principal of $12,500,$17,000, interest of 10% per annum, maturity of six or seven months. The notes are convertible into common shares at a discount of 50% to the lowest bid priceCompany will also pay $3,000 in the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded a debt premium of $12,500 with a charge to interest expense for each note. The $85,375 of principal from the Livingston Asset Management LLC notes issued December 1, 2018 through June 1, 2019, along with $8,475 of accrued interest were sold and assigned to Alpha Capital Anstalt, on February 20, 2020.. Following the assignment the principal balance of the amended notes issued to Livingston was $51,000.(Refer to Note 9)


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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

The consulting and services arrangement with Livingston Asset Management was amended on July 1, 2019. The amendment increased the monthly fee to be $20,000, with $17,000, as monthly convertible note and $3,000, of cash due on the first of each month. Following the assignments during fiscal year 2020, to Alpha Capital Anstalt and TBV LLC, the principal and accrued interest of the promissory notes described below, held by Livingston totaled, $85,000 and $6,760, respectively at September 30, 2020.

 

Livingston Asset Management’s amended note received on September 30, 2019, inDuring the amount of $51,000, had $2,571 ofthree months ended December 31, 2020, the conversion terms associated with the October, November and December notes below were reinstated and the notes and accrued interest at March 31, 2020. (Refer to Note 16)

On November 1, 2019, Livingston Asset Management LLC, amended the terms of the monthly fee notes issued between December 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, totaling $136,375, in principal such that the notes are no longer convertible$5,493, were converted into shares of common stock. (ReferThe February note was forgiven by Livingston as of December 31, 2020; the January note was amended to include conversion terms and is included in Note 16)9 above. Following conversions, forgiveness and reclassification, the principal balance was $0, as of December 31, 2020.

 

On October 1, 2019, the Company issued a promissory note to Livingston Asset Management LLC, for $17,000, under the terms of the agreement above. The note is now in default and there are no cross-default provisions in the note. The principal amount was charged to professional fees on the issuance date. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months. At March 31,September 30, 2020, accrued interest was $785.$1,637. Conversion terms were reinstated and the note and accrued interest of $1,924 were fully converted into common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2020. $17,000 was charged to loss on debt extinguishment due to reinstatement of conversion feature treated as stock settled debt in accordance with ASC 480.

 

On November 1, 2019, the Company issued a promissory note to Livingston Asset Management LLC, for $17,000, under the terms of the agreement above. The note is now in default and there are no cross-default provisions in the note. The principal amount was charged to professional fees on the issuance date. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months. At March 31,September 30, 2020, accrued interest was $643.$1,495. Conversion terms were reinstated and the note and accrued interest of $1,799 were fully converted into common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2020. $17,000 was charged to loss on debt extinguishment due to reinstatement of conversion feature treated as stock settled debt in accordance with ASC 480.

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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

On December 1, 2019, the Company issued a promissory note to Livingston Asset Management LLC, for $17,000, under the terms of the agreement above. The note is now in default and there are no cross-default provisions in the note. The principal amount was charged to professional fees on the issuance date. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months. At March 31,September 30, 2020, accrued interest was $501.$1,353. Conversion terms were reinstated and the note and accrued interest of $1,770 were fully converted into common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2020. $17,000 was charged to loss on debt extinguishment due to reinstatement of conversion feature treated as stock settled debt in accordance with ASC 480.

 

On January 1, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note to Livingston Asset Management LLC, for $17,000, under the terms of the agreement above. The note is now in default and there are no cross-default provisions in the note. The principal amount was charged to professional fees on the issuance date. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months. At MarchThe note principal balance was $17,000 at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020. Accrued interest was$1,636 and $1,209 at December 31 and September 30, 2020.

On February 1, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note to Livingston Asset Management LLC, for $17,000, under the terms of the agreement above. The note is now in default and there are no cross-default provisions in the note. The principal amount was charged to professional fees on the issuance date. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months The note principal of $17,000 and accrued interest of$1,491 were forgiven at December 31, 2020 and a gain on debt extinguishment was $356.recognized for $18,491.

 

On January 28, 2020, the Company’s subsidiary Howco entered into a Payment Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement financing with EBF Partners, LLC, (merchant cash advance or “MCA”) with a principal amount of $208,500. Howco received $147,355, in cash, net of original issue discount of $58,500, and legal and other fees totaling $2,645, which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the financing. The CEO is a personal guarantor for the MCA. Howco will make payments each business day by way of an ACH withdrawal of $1,489, for 140 payments. The loan is secured by receipts from future revenue transactions. The principal balance was $142,971fully repaid as of March 31,September 30, 2020.

 

On FebruaryApril 7, 2020, the Company through Howco, entered into a bank loan which is guaranteed by the Small Business Administration under the Paycheck Protection Plan for $220,709. The loan has a maturity of 24 months and an interest rate of .98%, which starts accruing on April 7, 2020. The loan will be forgiven provided the terms of forgiveness upon submission of a valid application for loan forgiveness when approved by the agent bank. The terms call for Howco to use 75% of the funded amount for payroll costs. Howco has put in place controls designed to ensure compliance with the terms of forgiveness. The amount forgiven will be recognized as gain on debt extinguishment when approved. Any amount that is not forgiven is to be paid over the 18 months following the 6 month deferral period. The application for forgiveness has been submitted; however the principal of $220,709 remained outstanding at December 31, 2020. See Note 16.

On June 2, 2020, the Company entered into a financing arrangement through its subsidiary Howco with Fora Financial Business Loans, LLC. Howco received $150,000, net of discounts totaling $60,000 and less legal and underwriting fees of $3,750 and prior loan payoff amount of $40,975. A total of $210,000 will be paid by direct debit of Howco’s bank account of $854, for 245 daily installments payments. The Company will recognize a principal amount of $210,000 with debt discounts of $63,750, and liquidate the principal balance and related discounts from the 2019 financing. The Company’s CEO is a personal guarantor on financing facility. At September 30, 2020, the principal balance was $140,854, with unamortized debt discount of $28,944, having a net balance of $111,910. As of December 31, 2020, the principal balance is $87,927, with unamortized debt discount of $11,473, having a net balance of $76,454

On June 17, 2020, the Company through Howco, entered into a loan directly with the Small Business Administration for $150,000. The loan term is thirty years and begins amortization one year from the date of promissory note to be issued upon funding. Amortization payments are $731 per month and include interest and principal of 3.75% from the date of funding. The loan is secured by the assets of Howco. As of December 31, and September 30, 2020, the principal balance is $150,000.

On August 25, 2020, the Company entered into a financing arrangement through its subsidiary Howco with IOU. Howco received $199,405 less fees of $595 and Original Issue Discount of $22,000 and deferred finance charges of $47,606, for a total of $70,201 to be amortized over the term of the note. A total of $269,606 will be paid by direct debit of Howco’s bank account of $5,173, for 52 weekly payments and 1 payment of $620. The Company recognized a principal amount of $269,606 with debt discounts of $70,201. The Company’s CEO is a personal guarantor on financing facility. At September 30, 2020, the principal balance was $243,742, with unamortized debt discount of $58,110 having a net balance of $185,632. As of December 31, 2020 the principal balance is $176,495, with unamortized debt discount of $26,544 having a net balance of $149,951.

On September 11, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $150,000 to Livingston Asset Management LLC, for $17,000, underTrillium Partners LP and received the termsfully amount of the agreement above.note in cash. The note includes cross-default provisions. The note matures on March 31, 2021 and bears interest of 2%. The principal amountbalance was charged$150,000 at September 30, 2020. During the three months ended December the Company repaid $50,000 of note principal, and Trillium forgave $50,000 bringing the balance to professional fees on the issuance date. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months. At March 31, 2020,$50,000 with accrued interest was $214.of $538.

 

On March 1,During the three months ended December 31, 2020, the Company issued four notes payable totaling $10,000. The notes were issued for monthly fees for a promissory note to Livingston Asset Management LLC, for $17,000, underservice vendor and are issued the termsfirst day of the agreement above. The principal amount was charged to professional fees on the issuance date. The note bears interest at 10%month and matures in six months. At March 31, 2020, accrued interest was $72.

each has one year maturity and does not bear interest.


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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCHDECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 11 -STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

Preferred Stock

 

As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, the Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of $0.0001 par value preferred stock, with designations, voting, and other rights and preferences to be determined by the Board of Directors of which 4,999,750 remain available for designation and issuance.

 

As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, and September 30, 2019,2020, the Company has designated 250 shares of $0.0001 par value Series A preferred stock, of which 250 shares are issued and outstanding. These preferred shares have voting rights per shareholder equal to the total number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock divided by 0.99.

 

Common Stock

 

On January 30, 2019 the Company’s shareholders approved an increase in authorized common stock to 6,000,000,000 from 1,500,000,000, which became effective February 24, 2019. On August 6, 2019, the Company filed amendments with the Secretary of the State of Delaware, amending its articles of incorporation to execute a reverse stock split of 1 share for every 1,000 shares outstanding, and changing its name to Bantec, Inc. The name change and the stock split became effective in February 2020, and the transfer agent adjusted the outstanding shares for the reverse split on February 10, 2020. All share and per share related amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been retroactively adjusted for all periods presented to recognize the reverse split. As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, and September 30, 20192020 there were 4,414,959,1,010,278,196, and 3,255,346,491,032,439, shares outstanding, respectively.

 

Stock Incentive Plan

 

The Company established its 2016 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) that permits the granting of incentive stock options and other common stock awards. The maximum number of shares available under the Plan is 100,000 shares. The Plan is open to all employees, officers, directors, and non-employees of the Company. Options granted under the Plan will terminate and may no longer be exercised (i) immediately upon termination of an employee or consultant for cause or (ii) one year after termination of employment, but not later than the remaining term of the option. As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, 82,24582,327 awards remain available for grant under the Plan.

 

Shares Issued for non-employee ServicesS-1 Offering and Issuances Under Subscription

 

On December 31, 2019,July 20, 2020, the Company approvedsubmitted an amendment to its registration statement filed on Form S-1 in response to comments on its original filing on June 8, 2020. The Company requested accelerated status and the registration statement became effective on July 23, 2020. The offering provides for the issuance of 120,000 restrictedup to 1,500,000,000 shares of common sharesstock at a price of $.00175, under subscriptions. The Company will use the proceeds for working capital and may seek to Tysadco Partners forexpand the prior three months investor relation services. The shares were valued at $12,000, and charged to professional fees.business through investment.

 

OnSubscription Under S-1 Offering

Between October 7 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company approvedissued 322,550,196 shares of common stock to Trillium Partners LP for $564,461 of cash under the issuanceterms of 45,000 restricted common shares to an individualthe S-1A offering statement.

Common Stock Issued for the prior four months of technology support services. The shares were valued at $4,500, and charged to professional fees.Employee Compensation

  

On October 7, 2019, the Company entered into a one year agreement for professional services for a one-time fee to be paid with 50,000 common shares of restricted stock. The services relate mostly to technology and related internet media and website improvement. The shares were valued at $.05 per share based on the value of the services to be received for total expense of $2,500, charged to professional fees.

On October 7, 2019, the Company entered into a one year agreement for professional services for a one-time fee to be paid with 25,000 common shares of restricted stock the services relate mostly to investor relations through internet media. The shares were valued at $.10 per share based on the value of the services to be received for total expense of $2,500, charged to professional fees.

On February 21,22, 2020, the Company issued 23,948granted 1,000,000 shares of common stock to an attorney in settlementemployee, which were valued at $0.0034, based on the stock price on the date of amounts owedthe grant. The cost of $456.$3,400 was charged to compensation expense.

 

AllOn October 22, 2020, the Company granted 5,000,000 shares issuedof common stock to employees and non-employees arean employee, which were valued at $0.0034, based on the greaterstock price on the date of the valuegrant. The cost of $17,000 was charged to compensation expense.

Shares Issued for non-employee Services

On October 22, 2020, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for services rendered, which were valued at $0.0034, based on the stock price on the date of the services (as evidenced by invoices or contractual obligations) or the quoted trading prices on the respective grant dates.grant. The cost of $34,000 was charged to consulting expense.

 


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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCHDECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

Shares of Common Stock Issued forin Conversion of Convertible Notes Payable 

 

OnBetween October 22, 2019, the Company issued 142,857, shares of common stock to Redstart Holding Corporation, as it26 – 30, 2020, Geneva Roth Remark Holdings Inc. converted principal of $10,000, on$60,000 and accrued interest of $3,000 from its convertible note dated March 4, 2019, at the contractual rate of $.00007 per share. The balance of principal following the conversion was $68,000.

On October 29, 2019, the Company issued 155,000, shares of common stock to Crown Bridge Partners, as it converted principal of $5,700, and $500, in fees on its convertible note dated March 1, 2019, at the contractual rate of $.00004 per share. The balance of principal following the conversion was $29,300.

On November 19, 2019, the Company issued 71,429, shares of common stock to Redstart Holding Corporation, as it converted principal of $5,000, on its convertible note dated March 4, 2019, at the contractual rate of $.00007 per share. The balance of principal following the conversion was $63,000.

On February 14,April 20, 2020 Redstart Holdings, converted $1,600, of principal from their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 158,416,into 36,006,192 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the contracted priceconversions, the balance of $.0101.principal and accrued interest was $0.

 

On February 25,November 24, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, holder through assignmentLivingston Asset Management LLC converted principal of the September 8, 2018, fee note issued to an attorney for services was issued 322,875,$17,000, accrued interest of $1,924 and fees of $1,025 into 16,623,800 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the contracted priceconversion, the October 1, 2019 fee note principal and accrued interest were $0.

On December 1, 2020, Livingston Asset Management LLC converted principal of $.008 per share. Principal of $247,$17,000, accrued interest of $1,331,$1,799 and conversion fees of $1,005, were converted.

On March 11, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, holder through assignment of the September 8, 2018, fee note issued to an attorney for services was issued 239,608,$1,025 into 16,503,483 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the contracted priceconversion, the November 1, 2019 fee note principal and accrued interest were $0.

On December 11, 2020, Tri-Bridge Ventures LLC converted principal of $.00625 per share. Principal of $450,$35,000 and accrued interest of $43,$1,550 into 29,007,611 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the conversion, the May 14, 2020 note principal and conversionaccrued interest were $0.

On December 15, 2020, Livingston Asset Management LLC converted principal of $17,000, accrued interest of $1,770 and fees of $1,005,$1,025 into 19,794,860 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the conversion, the December 1, 2019 fee note principal and accrued interest were converted.$0.

 

Debt premiumsOn December 16, 2020, Alpha Capital Anstalt converted principal of $16,277, were reclassified to additional paid in capital in conjunction with$21,300, into 16,384,615 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the conversion, the February 20, 2020 securities purchase agreement note principal was $70,000.

Between December 15 – 16, 2020, Geneva Roth Remark Holdings Inc. converted principal of $53,000 and accrued interest of $2,650 from its convertible note dated June 9, 2020 into 46,375,000 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the conversions, above. the balance of principal and accrued interest was $0.

 

Stock Options

 

The Company recognizes compensation cost for unvested stock-based incentive awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.

 

There were no options granted under the 2016 Stock Incentive Plan for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020.2020 and 2019.

 

For the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019,year ended September, the Company recorded $132,599,$39,435 and $132,393,$103,793 of compensation and consulting expense related to stock options, respectively. Total unrecognized compensation and consulting expense related to unvested stock options at MarchDecember 31, 2020 amounted to $220,345.$209,470. The weighted average period over which share-based compensation expense related to these options will be recognized is approximately 1 year.2 years.

 

For the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and year ended September, 2019,2020, a summary of the Company’s stock options activity is as follows:

 

  Number of
Options
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
  Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding at September 30, 2018  18,505   220.00   8.46             -              - 
Forfeited  (750)  -   -   -   - 
Outstanding at September 30, 2019  17,755   220.00   7.18   -   - 
Outstanding at March 31, 2020  17,755   -   6.14   -   - 
Exercisable at March 31, 2020  12,917  $220.00   2.76  $-  $- 
  Number of
Options
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
  Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding at September 30, 2019  17,755   220.00   7.18   -   - 
Outstanding at September 30, 2020  17,755   220.00   5.29   -   - 
Outstanding at December 31, 2020  17,673   -   -   -   - 
Exercisable at December 31, 2020  14,494   220.00   1.54   -   - 

 

All options were issued at an options price equal to the market price of the shares on the date of the grant.

 


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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCHDECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

Warrants

 

On September 9, 2016, 500 5-year warrants exercisable at $10, per share were issued as part of the consideration for the Howco acquisition. These warrants were valued at aggregate of $180,000.$180,000, and have no intrinsic value.

 

On November 9, 2017, the Company received a first tranche payment of $75,500 under the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement dated October 25, 2017, with Crown Bridge under which the Company issued to Crown Bridge a convertible note in the principal amount of $105,000 and a five-year warrant to purchase 100 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $350 as a commitment fee which is equal to the product of one-third of the face value of each tranche divided by $350.$0.35. On December 20, 2017 an additional 200 warrants were issued as a penalty and in order to entice Crown Bridge to waive its right of first refusal to provide additional financing under the terms of their convertible note. A debt discount of $44,036 was recorded for the relative fair market value of the total 300 warrants and amortized to interest expense as of September 30, 2018. The warrants have full ratchet price protection and cashless exercise rights (See Note 9). The warrant includes an anti-dilution clause that was triggered on June 4, 2018. On June 4, 2018 an unrelated convertible note holder became entitled to convert their note into common shares at a 60% discount to the stock’s market price. The anti-dilution provision trigger in the warrant agreement entitled Crown Bridge to exercise its warrants under a formula that increased the number of common shares to 31,250 at a price of $3.60 per share. Due to the fact that the number of shares and exercise price can change due to market changes in the price of the common stock the Company has concluded to treat the warrants as derivatives and to revalue that derivative at each reporting date. Therefore, a derivative liability of $261,484 with a charge to additional paid in capital was recorded on June 4, 2018. As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, the warrant value was evaluatedrevalued and the warrant holder is entitled to exercise its warrants for 9,981,42363,040,556 common shares and the related derivative liability is $119,777.$167,777. 

 

For the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, a summary of the Company’s warrant activity is as follows:

 

  Number of
Warrants
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
  Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2019  1,198,270  $.40   4.1  $            -  $71,867 
Anti-dilution adjustment  8,783,653                 
Outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2020  9,981,923  $.0053   2.61   -  $245,555 
  Number of
Warrants
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
  Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2020  25,484,484  $.0019   2.11  $-  $71,866 
Anti-dilution adjustment  37,556,082                 
Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2020  63,040,556  $.00076   1.86   -  $167,047 

 

NOTE 12 -DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

 

In August 2016, the CompanyBantec established a qualified 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer matching provision. All employees who are at least twenty-one years of age and no minimum service requirement are eligible to participate in the plan. The plan allows participants to defer up to 90% of their annual compensation, up to statutory limits. Employer contributions charged to operations for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, was $0 and $0, respectively.

 

The Company’s subsidiary, Howco, is the sponsor of a qualified 401(k) plan with a safe harbor provision. All employees are eligible to enter the plan within one year of the commencement of employment. Employer contributions charged to expense for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, was $4,575$2,971 and $26,113,$2,326, respectively.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 13 -RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

On October 1, 2016, the Company entered into employment agreements with two of its officers. The employment agreement with the company’s President and CEO provides for annual base compensation of $370,000 for a period of three years, which can, at the Company’s election, be paid in cash or Common Stock or deferred if insufficient cash is available, and provides for other benefits, including a discretionary bonus and equity provision for the equivalent of 12 months’ base salary, and an additional one-time severance payment of $2,500,000 upon termination under certain circumstances, as defined in the agreement. The employment agreement with the Company’s Treasurer and CFO provides for annual base compensation of $250,000 for a period of three years, which can, at the Company’s election, be paid in cash or Company Common Stock or deferred if insufficient cash is available, and provides for other benefits, including a discretionary bonus and equity grants, provision for the equivalent of 12 months’ base salary and an additional one-time severance payment of $1,500,000 upon termination under certain circumstances, as defined in the agreement. On July 10, 2017, the CFO of the Company who was also a member of the Board resigned. Pursuant to the employment agreement, this employee is not eligible for the one-time severance payment of $1,500,000 and accordingly, the final balance of accrued wages due to this former CFO as of July 10, 2017 of approximately $93,000 is included in accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019.

On September 16, 2019, theMr. Bannon’d employment agreement with the President/CEO and discussed above was modified to provide an annual salary of $624,000,$624,000. The Company recognized expenses of $156,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and an annual bonus of 3% of net income. At2019 for the Company’s discretion, salary and bonus may be paid in cash or stock and payment may be deferred.CEO’s base compensation.


 

During 2016, Company entered into an employment agreement with the Company’s former Chief Strategy Officer which provided for annual base compensation of $400,000 for BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a period of three years and provided for other additional benefits as defined in the agreement including a signing bonus of $100,000 payable during the first year of employment. On July 7, 2017, the former Chief Strategy Officer and member of the Board was terminated. His 7,500, options were subsequently forfeited. On December 20, 2018 a settlement agreement was put in place which accounted for all amounts owed under the terms of the employment agreement. (see Note 14)BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

On March 28, 2017, the CompanyBantec entered into an at-will employment agreement with Matthew Wiles as General Manager of Howco. Under the terms of the employment agreement, Mr. Wiles’ compensation is $140,000 per annum and he also will be eligible for a bonus of 10% of Howco’s gross profits over $1.25 million to be paid in cash after the annual financial statements have been completed and, if applicable, audited for filing with the SEC. Mr. Wiles will also receive options to acquire 250,000250 shares of the Company’sBantec’s common stock, vesting over five years in equal amounts on the anniversary date of his Employment Agreement. On September 16, 2019, Mr. Wiles’ employment agreement was modified to provide salary of $275,000, and an annual bonus of 2% of net income. At the Company’s discretion, salary and bonus may be paid in cash or stock and payment may be deferred. The difference between the amended agreement and salary paid by Howco is recorded in the accounts of the parent company. $33,500 was recognized as expense in the parent company’s accounts for each of the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. $173,928 and $38,678 were recorded as accrued salaries expense as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 respectively.

 

The Company has certain convertible notes and non-convertibleother promissory notes payable to related parties (see Note 8).


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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

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NOTE 14 -COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Contingencies

 

Legal Matters 

 

On February 6, 2018 the Company sent a letter to the previous owners of Howco Distributing Co. (“Howco”) alleging that they made certain financial misrepresentations under the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement by which the Company acquired control of Howco during 2016. The Company claimed that the previous owners took excessive amounts of cash from the business prior to the close of the merger. On March 13, 2018 the Company filed a lawsuit against the previous owners by issuing a summons. On April 12, 2018, the Company received the Defendants’ answer. On July 22, 2019, the Company was granted a dismissal without prejudice of the lawsuit filed against the previous owners of Howco. The Company and the previous owners are in discussion to settle the matter as of MarchDecember 31, 2020.( See Note 16)

 

In connection with the merger in fiscal 2016, with Texas Wyoming Drilling, Inc., a vendor has a claim for unpaid bills of approximately $75,000 against the Company. The Company and its legal counsel believe the Company is not liable for the claim pursuant to its indemnification clause in the merger agreement.

 

On February 11, 2019, the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a summons to the former CFO of the Company, to appear before the court to answer the Company’s complaint seeking payment under a personal guarantee of the defendant to provide half of any compensation paid to the former Chief Strategy Officer. The Company is seeking $300,000 from the defendant relating to the November 27, 2018 settlement agreement with the former Chief Strategy Office for $600,000. The former CFO has responded to the suit and has filed a motion to dismiss the Company’s suit during August of 2019. The judge presiding ruled to dismiss the plaintiff’s motiondefendant’s motion. Currently, the Company is in discussion with the former CFO’s legal counsel to resolve the matter. We are in discussions with the former CFO’s attorney and has called for a pre-trial conference on July 16, 2020.are hopeful we will reach an agreement.

 

On April 10, 2019, a former service provider filed a complaint with three charges with the Superior Court Judicial District of New Haven, CT seeking payment for professional services. The Company has previously recognized expenses of $218,637, which remain unpaid in accounts payable. The Company has retained an attorney who is currently working to address the complaint. On August 9, 2019 the Company filed a motion to dismiss the charge of unjust enrichment, which has been overturned by the court inenrichment. The judge granted the Company’s favor.motion to dismiss. The Company’s legal counsel has presentedCompany, through its attorney, is working to negotiate a settlement offer to the plaintiff’s legal counsel which is under review at March 31, 2020. settlement.

 

During the year ended September 30, 2019, two vendors (The Equity Group and Toppan Vintage) have asserted claims for past due amounts of approximately $59,000, arising from services provided. The Company has fully recognized in accounts payable the amounts associated with these claims and expects to resolve the matters to satisfaction of all parties. 

 

The Impact of COVID-19

The Company is a wholesale vendor to the Department of Defense through its wholly owned subsidiary, Howco and is involved in distribution and integration of advanced low altitude UAV systems, services and products. Both the wholesale vendor and the integration/distribution aspects of the Company’s business have been significantly affected due to the COVID-19 social distancing requirements mandated by the federal, state and local governments where the Company’s operations occur.  For some businesses, like the Company’s, much of the integration and distribution of its core products and delivery of its core services cannot always be done through “virtual” means, and even when this is possible, it requires significant capital and time to achieve. Sales and shipments at Howco have continued at a lower rate than during the three months endedOn December 31, 2019. Due to the higher impact of the COVID-19 being expected to be realized during the quarter ending June 30, 2020, the Company cannot yet fully assess the financial impactPetersen Machinery Co., sued Howco for a total of the related restrictions.$316,642. This amount consists of $276,430 of principal and $40,212 of interests. We are currently in talks with their attorney and we hopeful that we reach a settle agreement with Peterson Machinery Co.

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Settlements

 

On January 29, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement and mutual release with a vendor who had provided public relations and other consulting services whereby the Company shall pay to this vendor an aggregate amount of $60,000 of which $30,000 was paid on February 2, 2018. The Company was to have paid ten monthly payments of $3,000 per month beginning on February 29, 2018. The vendor is to return 400 common shares of the Company’s common stock which will be cancelled upon satisfaction of the liability. The liability is recorded at $21,000 as of March 31,September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019. The Company is in discussion withdefault of the vendor to address the past due amounts.settlement.

 

On November 13, 2018 the Company and a vendor agreed to settle $161,700 in past due professional fees for a convertible note in the amount of $90,000. The note bears interest at 5% and matures in July 2019, and has a fixed discount conversion feature. The note is now past due and remains unconverted at MarchDecember 31, 2020,2020; however there is no default interest of penalty associated with the default..default. The accrued balance as accounts payable of $71,700 was recognized as a gain on debt extinguishment upon receipt of the waiver and release from the vendor.

 

During 2016,On December 30, 2020, a Howco vendor filed a lawsuit seeking payment of past due invoices totaling $276,430 and finance charges of $40,212. The Company has recorded the liability for the invoices in the normal course of business. $40,212 has been recognized as expense for the finance charges and the accounts payable balance is $416,642 as of December 31, 2020. Management at Howco as well as a consultant are in negotiation with the vendor and their legal counsel and have arrived at a likely settlement to the matter.

On January 13, 2021 Howco entered into an employmentpayment arrangement (promissory note) with Pacific Power LLC. The principal amount owed to this supplier is $279,323.11 with an accumulated interest of $60,437.68. Howco will pay Pacific Power LLC $5,000 a month. The monthly payments commenced on February 1st 2021. The outstanding balance will accrue at 12% per annum rate on the outstanding balance. On December 31, 2022, Howco, per the promissory note, is required to pay the entire remaining outstanding balance.

On February 8, 2021 Howco entered into a settlement agreement with the Company’s former Chief Strategy Officer which provided for annual base compensation of $400,000 for a period of three years and provided for other additional benefits as defined in the agreement including a signing bonus of $100,000 payable during the first year of employment. During November 2018 the Company reached an agreement and executed a related stipulation and payment terms agreement stemming from the legal action by the former Chief Strategy Officer for improper termination. The plaintiffCummins Inc. Howco agreed to accept $600,000 in payments. The first scheduled paymentpay $43,358 plus interest to Cummins Inc. over the next two years. Howco will make six monthly installments of $200,000 was made on December 20, 2018 in accordance withnot less than $1,500 a month for the settlement terms. Twelve monthly payments of approximately $33,333 are due starting on January 15, through December 15, 2019. As of December 31,following six months and September 30, 2019, unpaid balance related to the settlement was $54,000 and $131,724, respectively. The amount owed under the settlement was approximately $54,000, at December 31, 2019, which was paid on February 27, 2020, to the US Department of Treasury for taxes and other Federal obligations withheld along with employer payroll taxes.$2,000 a month thereafter until liquidated. 

 

As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, the Company has received demand for payment of past due amounts for services by several consultants and service providers.

 

CommitmentsThe Impact of COVID-19

 

The Company is a wholesale vendor to the Department of Defense through its wholly owned subsidiary, Howco and is directly involved in distribution and integration of advanced low altitude UAV systems, services and products. Both the wholesale vendor and the integration/distribution aspects of the Company’s business have been affected due to the COVID-19 social distancing requirements mandated by the federal, state and local governments where the Company’s operations occur. For some businesses, like the Company’s, much of the integration and distribution of its core products and delivery of its core services cannot always be done through “virtual” means, and even when this is possible, it requires significant capital and time to achieve. During the year ended December 31, 2020 sales and shipments at Howco have continued at a lower rate than during the three months ended December 31, 2019.


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Commitments

Lease Obligations

 

The Company entered into an agreement with a manufacturer in Pismo Beach, California. The agreement provides for certain services to be provided by the manufacturer as needed by the Company. The agreement has an initial term of three years with one year renewals. In connection with this agreement, the Company has agreed to sublease space based in San Luis Obispo, California from the manufacturer for the purposes of the development and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles. The lease provides for base monthly rent of approximately $15,000 for the initial term to be increased to $16,500 per month upon extension. The lease term begins February 1, 2017 and expires January 31, 2019 with the option to extend the term an additional 24 months. However, the Company never took possession of the premises and in July 2017, the Company made a decision to not take possession of the premises. The Company is in default of the rent payments and had received oral demand for payments. As of March 31,September 30, 2020, the Company has not made any of the required monthly rent payments in connection with this agreement. During fiscal 2017, the Company had expensed and accrued into accounts payable the remaining amounts due under the term of the lease for a total accrual of $360,000 pursuant to ASC 420-10-30. This balance remains accrued as of MarchDecember 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019.2020.

 

In May 2017,On April 16, 2020 the Company extended Howco’sCompany’s subsidiary Howco renewed its office and warehouse lease in Vancouver, WA for a term commencing on June 1, 2020 extending through May 30, 2020.June 1, 2023 at an initial monthly rent of approximately $5,154. The lease requires monthly payments including base rent plus CAM with annual increases. 

The Company recognized a right-of-use asset of and a lease liability of $156,554, which represents the fair value of the lease payments calculated as present value of the minimum lease payments using a discount rate of 10% on date of the lease renewal in accordance with ASC 842. The asset and liability will be amortized as monthly payments are made and lease expense will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Right of use asset (ROU) is summarized below:

  December 31,
2020
 
Operating lease at inception - June 2, 2020 $156,554 
Less accumulated reduction  (31,097)
Balance ROU asset as of December 31, 2020 $125,457 

Operating lease liability related to the ROU asset is summarized below:

Operating lease liabilities at inception - June 2, 2020 $156,554 
Reduction of lease liabilities  (30,406)
Total lease liabilities - December 31, 2020 $126,148 
Less: current portion  (52,181)
Lease liabilities, non-current $73,967 

Non-cancellable operating lease total future payments at December 31, 2020 are summarized below:

Total minimum operating lease payments $153,020 
Less discount to fair value  (26,873)
Total lease liability at December 31, 2020 $126,147 


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Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelablenon-cancellable operating leases at MarchDecember 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

Years ending September 30, Amount  Amount 
2020  10,185 
2021 $46,722 
2022  63,369 
2023  42,929 
Total minimum non-cancelable operating lease payments $10,185  $153,020 

 

For the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, rent expense for all leases amounted to $30,552$16,962 and $29,426,$15,276, respectively.

 

In December 2019, the Company relocated its primary office to 195 Paterson Avenue, Little Falls, New Jersey, under a one-year lease with a renewal option having monthly payments of $500.

 

Profit Sharing Plan (for Howco)

 

On April 13, 2018, Howco announced to its employees a Company-wide profit sharingprofit-sharing program. The employee profit share is equal to their annual salary divided by the Company’s total annual payroll and multiplied by 10% of net income for the fiscal year. During the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019 the employees earned approximately $0 and $6,000,$0, under this plan.

 


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Notice of Default

 

On September 6, 2019, the Company received a notice of default under its senior secured credit facility with TCA, for non-payment of amounts due among other matters. Left uncured the default remedies include seizure of operating assets such as the Company’s subsidiary. Additionally, the default may trigger cross default provisions under other agreements with other creditors.

  

On DecemberDuring the year ended September 30, 2019,2020, Crown Bridge Partners notified the Company failedof a default on their convertible note dated March 1, 2019. The principal was increased by charges of $17,500 for technical default effective June 30, 2020 and an additional put premium was calculated to paybe $26,250. Management believes that following conversions to common stock during fiscal year 2020, the principal and accrued interest on its February 27, 2019, convertible note payable to Redstart Holdings Corp upon its maturity. Legal counsel for the note holder submitted a demand notice for payment for 150% of the remaining principal balance of $63,000, amounting to $94,500, plus accrued interest. The Company recorded the default penalty with a charge to interest expense and increased the principal of the noteowed totaled approximately $8,900 as of December 30, 2019. The Company also recognized the additional put premium of $22,810, related to the increased principal as interest expense for stock settled debt.31, 2020.

 

Directors’ & Officers’ Insurance Policy Expiration

 

On October 11, 2019, the Company’s insurance policy covering directors and officers expired and the carrier declined to renew the policy. The Company is working with its broker and other carriers to obtain coverage. This lapse of insurance coverage exposes the Company to the risk associated with its indemnification of its officers against legal actions by third parties as outlined in the officers’ employment agreements as amended on September 16, 2019.


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NOTE 15 -CONCENTRATIONS

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company maintains its cash in bank and financial institution deposits that at times may exceed federally insured limits. At MarchDecember 31, 2020, cash in bank did not exceed the federally insured limits of $250,000. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts through MarchDecember 31, 2020.

 

Economic Concentrations 

Most all inventory purchases, sales and accounts receivable are recorded in the books of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Howco, therefore the following disclosure related to economic concentrations is taken from Howco’s records and reflect only that information in relative terms.

 

With respect to customer concentration, one customertwo customers accounted for approximately 82.2%,53% and 38% of total sales for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020. Two customersOne customer accounted for approximately 52.5% and 15.5%87% of total sales for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2019.2019, (it should be noted this customer represents multiple locations formerly invoiced separately).

 

With respect to accounts receivable concentration, two customers accounted for 66%54% and 19.4%48% of total accounts receivable at MarchDecember 31, 2020. Two customers accounted for 37.4%approximately 75% and 37.1% %21% of total accounts receivable at September 30, 2019.2020.

 

With respect to supplier concentration, two suppliers accounted for approximately 34.4%24% and 21%14% of total purchases for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020. Two suppliersOne vendor accounted for approximately 22% and 18% %49% of total purchases, for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2019.

 

ForeignWith respect to accounts payable concentration, three suppliers accounted for approximately 15%, 13% and 11% of total accounts payable at December 31, 2020. Three suppliers accounted for, 14%, and 13% and 10% of total accounts payable at September 30, 2020.

With respect to foreign sales, totaled approximately $5,200$0 for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020. Foreign sales totaled approximately $22,181$1,632 for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2019.


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NOTE 16 -SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On April 16, 2020Legal Matters

The company is currently in talks with the Company’s subsidiaryprevious owners of Howco renewed its office and warehouse lease in Vancouver, WAto settle an outstanding note. Currently we have an oral agreement to pay the previous owners $3,000 a month until a written settlement can be reached. In January 2021 the company issued a check for a term extending through June 1, 2023 at an initial monthly rent of approximately $5,154.$3,000.

 

Shares of Common Stock Issued

Shares Issued for Conversion of Convertible Notes PayableSubscription

On April 3, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8, 2018, fee note issued to an attorney for services was issued 367,385, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.005 per share. Principal of $370, accrued interest of $94,Between January 1 and conversion fees of $1,005, were converted.

On April 15, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8, 2018, fee note issued to an attorney for services was issued 1,623,103, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.00155 per share. Principal of $1,350, accrued interest of $31, and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted.

On April 16, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $5,300, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 963,636, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0055

On April 22, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $5,300, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 963,636, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0055.

On April 22, 2020, Tri-Bridge converted $10,041, of the Livingston Asset Management LLC note issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 which was assigned to Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC on April 9, 2020, into 2,008,093, shares of common stock, at $0.005, per share.

On April 23, 2020, Alpha Capital Anstalt converted $2,200, of the Livingston Asset Management LLC, of the notes purchased on November 9, 2019, for 400,000, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $.0055.

On April 29, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $5,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,054,454, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0055.

On May 1, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8, 2018, fee note issued to an attorney for services was issued 860,377, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.003 per share. Principal of $1,450, accrued interest of $26, and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted.

On May 5, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8, 2018, fee note issued to an attorney for services was issued 643,232, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.0023 per share. Principal of $500, accrued interest of $3, and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted.

On May 5, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $3,600, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,058,824, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0034.

On May 7, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $3,100, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,033,333, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.003.

On May 12, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $3,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,055,556, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0036.

On May 13, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8 & 18, 2018, fee notes issued to an attorney for services was issued 2,959,973, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.0025 per share. Principal of $4,958, accrued interest of $597, and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted.

On May 14, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $4,300, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,482,759, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0029.

On May 14, 2020,February 10, 2021, the Company issued 1,450,000,434,553,000 shares of common stock to Crown BridgeTrillium Partners as it converted principalLP for $760,468 of $1,588, and $500, in fees on its convertible note dated March 1, 2019, atcash under the contractual rateterms of $.00144 per share.

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Shares Issued for Conversions of Convertible Notes

On May 18, 2020, Tri-Bridge converted $6,752, ofJanuary 2, 2021 the Livingston Asset Management LLC noteCompany issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 which was assigned to Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC on April 9, 2020, into 3,650,843,19,720,340 shares of common stock to Livingston Asset Management in conversion of $17,000 of principal, $1,695 of accrued interest and fees of $1,025, the contracted price per share of $0.001. The note and accrued interest were fully liquidated.

Between January 13 and February 12, 2021 the Company issued 65,587,859 shares of common stock to Alpha Capital Anstalt in conversion of $70,000, of principal and $8,038, of accrued interest from the convertible notes first issued to Livingston Asset Management LLP and sold and assigned to Alpha. The shares were issued for the contract price of $0.0012. The principal and accrued interest balances were $0 at $0.00018, per share.February 10, 2021.

 

On May 18, 2020, Trillium Partners LP,January 19, 2021 the holder through assignment of the September 8 and 18, 2018, fee notesCompany issued to an attorney for services was issued 2,966,527,42,807,692 shares of common stock to Geneva Roth Remark in conversion of $53,000 of principal and $2,650 of accrued interest for their note issued on July 10, 2020 at the contracted price. The principal and accrued interest balances were $0 following the conversion.

On February 12, 2021 the Company issued 6,330,449 shares of common stock to Alpha Capital Anstalt in conversion of $10,747, of principal and $967 of accrued interest from the convertible note first issued to Trillium LP and sold and assigned to Alpha. The shares were issued at the contracted price of $0.0015 per share. Principal of $1,170,$0.00185 The principal and accrued interest were fully converted leaving a balance of $2,175,$0.

Note Repayments

Since December 31, 2020, the Company has repaid $20,000 of principal to Trillium LP on its promissory note dated September 11, 2020, bringing the unpaid principal balance to $30,000.

Since December 31, 2020 the Company has repaid $460,000 of the related party principal and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted.accrued interest related to convertible promissory notes as amended issued to the CEO. The principal balance on the notes is $0.

Convertible Notes Issued

 

On May 18, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $3,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,461,538, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0026.

On May 19, 2020,January 12, 2021, the Company issued 1,800,000, shares of common stock to Crown Bridge Partners, as it converted principal of $2,092, and $500, in fees on its convertible note dated March 1, 2019, at the contractual rate of $.00144 per share.

On May 20, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $3,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,461,538, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0026.

On May 21, 2020, Tri-Bridge converted $7,595, of the Livingston Asset Management LLC note issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 which was assigned to Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC on April 9, 2020, into 4,340,119, shares of common stock, at $0.000175, per share.

On May 21, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $3,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,461,538, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0026.

On May 22, 2020, the Company issued 2,100,000, shares of common stock to Crown Bridge Partners, as it converted principal of $2,440, and $500, in fees on its convertible note dated March 1, 2019, at the contractual rate of $.00144 per share.

On May 25, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $3,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,461,538, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0024.

On May 26, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $3,500, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,461,333, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0024.

On May 26, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8 & 18, 2018, fee notes issued to an attorney for services was issued 2,961,147, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.0015 per share. Principal of $3,315, accrued interest of $22, and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted.

On May 27, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $6,600, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 2,869,565, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0023.

On May 29, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $6,600, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 2,869,565, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0023.

On May 29, 2020, Tri-Bridge converted $9,413, of the Livingston Asset Management LLC note issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 which was assigned to Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC on April 9, 2020, into 5,705,136, shares of common stock, at $0.000165, per share.

On June 1, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $6,600, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 2,869,565, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0023.

On June 3, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $6,600, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 2,869,565, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0023.

On June 3, 2020, Tri-Bridge converted $12,235, of the Livingston Asset Management LLC note issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 which was assigned to Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC on April 9, 2020, into 7,415,359, shares of common stock, at $0.000165, per share.

On June 5, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $6,300, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 2,863,636, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0022.

On June 8, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $8,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 4,000,000,000, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0022.


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On June 10, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $5,300, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, along with accrued interest of $2,500, for 3,545,455, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0022.

On June 10, 2020, the Company issued 3,800,000, shares of common stock to Crown Bridge Partners, as it converted principal of $4,136, and $500, in fees on its convertible note dated March 1, 2019, at the contractual rate of $.00144 per share.

On June 11, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted $1,400, of accrued interest from their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 636,364, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0022. The note principal and all accrued interest has now been fully liquidated.

On June 11, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8 and 18, 2018, fee notes issued to an attorney for services was issued 2,202,427, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.0015 per share. Principal of $2,190, accrued interest of $9, and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted. The assigned notes dated September 8 and 18, 2018 were fully converted following the issuance.

On June 16, 2020, Tri-Bridge converted $7,647, of the Livingston Asset Management LLC note issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 which was assigned to Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC on April 9, 2020, into 5,882,100, shares of common stock, at $0.00013 per share. The assigned note was fully converted following the issuance.

On June 18, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the October 18, November 18 and December 18, 2018, fee notes issued to an attorney for services was issued 5,055,829, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.0017 per share. Principal of $6,000, accrued interest of $1,590, and conversion fees of $1,005, were converted.

Convertible and Non-Convertible Notes Issued

On April 1, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note for $17,000 to Livingston Asset Management under the services agreement mentioned above. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months.

On April 18, 2020, the Company issuedexecuted a convertible promissory note issued to an attorneyGeneva Roth Remark Holdings for services$53,500, having a 10% annual interest rate, with a 22% default interest rate, maturity of December 15, 2021, and conversion right to a 35% discount to the lowest traded price in the amount20 days prior to delivery of $6,000.a conversion notice. The note bears interest at 12%was funded for $50,000, with $3,500, disbursed for legal and is convertible intoexecution fees. The cross-default terms in the Company’s common stock at 50%note only include defaults on notes issued to related parties of the lowest closing bid price on the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion.note holder. The Company will treat the convertible note in accordance with ASC 48480 Stock Settled Debt, recognizing the$28,807 of put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note.

 

On April 20, 2020,February 15, 2021, the Company executed a convertible promissory note issued to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings for $60,000, for $57,000, cash and fees of $3,000 (treated as OID to be amortized over the life of the note)$53,500, having a 10% annual interest rate, with a 22% default interest rate, maturity of April 20, 2021,February 15, 2022, and conversion right to a 42%35% discount to the lowest traded price in the 20 days prior to delivery of a conversion notice. The note was funded for $50,000, with $3,500, disbursed for legal and execution fees. The cross-default terms in the note only include defaults on notes issued to related parties of the note holder. The Company will treat the convertible note in accordance with ASC 48480 Stock Settled Debt, recognizing the$28,807 of put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note.

 

Debt Forgiveness

On May 1, 2020,January 20, 2021 the Company issued a promissory note for $17,000 to Livingston Asset Management underwas notified by its bank that the services agreement mentioned above. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months. 

On May 14, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note for $35,000 issued to Tri-Bridge Ventures LLC for a cash loanSmall Business Administration authorized full forgiveness of $35,000. The note has a one year maturity, 8% annual interest and can be converted to common stock at the contracted price of 60% of the lowest daily traded price during the 10 days prior to delivery of a conversion notice. The Company will treat the convertible note in accordance with ASC 48 Stock Settled Debt, recognizing the put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note.

On May 18, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to an attorney for servicesits Paycheck Protection Program Loan in the amount of $6,000.$220,710. The note bears interest at 12%forgiveness of debt will be recognized as a gain on debt extinguishment for the amount forgiven.

A third party is in discussion to acquire the outstanding convertible notes payable held by the attorney providing monthly services in exchange for convertible notes. The principal of notes totals $72,000, with a derivative liability of $8,851, and isput premiums of $66,000. Additionally, there are three convertible into the Company’s common stock at 50%notes which have been assigned to a third party having total principal $18,000 and put premiums of $18,000 which are also part of the lowest closing bid price on the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion.discussion. The Company will treat the convertible note in accordance with ASC 48 Stock Settled Debt, recognizing the put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the dateis seeking forgiveness of the issuancedebt including accrued interest in consideration of the convertible promissory note.

On June 1, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note for $17,000 to Livingston Asset Management under the services agreement mentioned above. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months.

On June 2, 2020, the Company entered into a financing arrangement through its subsidiary Howco with Fora Financial Business Loans, LLC. Howcofor common stock. Once the arrangement is to receive $150,000 less legal and underwriting fees of $3,750 and prior loan payoff amount of $40,975. A total of $210,000 will be paid by direct debit of Howco’s bank account of $854, for 245daily installments payments. Theconsummated the Company will recognize a principal amountgain on debt extinguishment of $210,000 withapproximately $190,000, as well as any debt discounts of $63,750, and liquidateor equity investment by the principal balance and related discounts from the 2019 financing. The Company’s CEO is a personal guarantor on financing facility.

third party.


BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

On June 9, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with Geneva Roth Remark Holdings Inc. to issue a convertible promissory note in the amount of $53,000. The Company is to receive $50,000, cash with $3,000, being retained for legal and underwriting fees which will be treated as OID and be amortized to interest expense over the term of the note. The note matures on June 9, 2021, bears interest at 10%, with a 22% default interest rate and may be converted at 58% of the lowest closing bid price in the 20 days preceding a conversion. The $ The Company will treat the convertible note in accordance with ASC 48 Stock Settled Debt, recognizing the put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note.

On June 17, 2020, the Company through Howco, entered into a loan directly with the Small Business Administration for $150,000. The loan term is thirty years and begins amortization one year from the date of promissory note to be issued upon funding. Amortization payments are $731 per month and include interest and principal of 3.75% from the date of funding. The loan is secured by the assets of Howco.

On June 18, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to an attorney for services in the amount of $6,000. The note bears interest at 12% and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price on the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. The Company will treat the convertible note in accordance with ASC 48 Stock Settled Debt, recognizing the put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note.

Amendments to Related Party Notes and New Related Party Note

On April 14, 2020, the Company amended the note first issued to Michael Bannon (the Company’s CEO) on January 19, 2019, in amount of $200,000, with a principal and interest balance of $195,000, and $17,947, respectively at March 31, 2020. The amendment adds conversion terms, which state the note principal and interest may be converted to common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price during thirty days prior to conversion, and reduces the note interest rate to 10%, and extends the maturity date to September 23, 2021. The change in conversion terms will be treated as stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium will be recognized with a charge to interest expense. Following the partial conversion on April 14, 2020, the note principal balance is $171,750.

On April 14, 2020, the Company amended the note first issued to Michael Bannon (the Company’s CEO) on December 18, 2018, in amount of $400,000, with a principal and interest balance of $367,500, and $57,019, respectively at March 31, 2020. The amendment adds conversion terms, which state the note principal and interest may be converted to common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price during thirty days prior to conversion, and reduces the interest rate to 10%, and extends the maturity date to January 7, 2024. The change in conversion terms will be treated as stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium will be recognized with a charge to interest expense.

On April 15, 2020, the Company amended the note first issued to AIG and subsequently assigned to Pike Falls LLC (entities controlled by the Company’s CEO) in amount of $840,000, with a principal and interest balance of $688,444, and $198,384, respectively at March 31, 2020. The amendment changes conversion terms, which now state the note principal and interest may be converted to common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price during thirty days prior to conversion, increases the interest rate to 10%, and has a maturity date of January 7, 2022. The change in conversion terms will be treated as stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium will be recognized with a charge to interest expense.

On April 15, 2020, the Company issued a convertible note payable to Michael Bannon (the Company’s CEO) in the principal amount of $69,391, in exchange for the amounts owed to an entity controlled by Mr. Bannon. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Howco, had borrowed a total of $69,391, under the terms of a purchase order financing agreement with Pike Falls. The note interest rate is 10%, and it matures on January 31, 2022. Following the issuance of the new note, Bantec, Inc will have a direct liability to Mr. Bannon in the amount of $69,391, and Howco will have fixed liability to the parent company of the same amount. The new note principal and interest may be converted into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price in the thirty days preceding the conversion notice. The conversion terms will be treated as stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium will be recognized with a charge to interest expense.

Amendments to Other Notes

On April 9, 2020, the Livingston Asset Management LLC note issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 was assigned to and assumed by Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC along with accrued interest of $2,682. The assigned note became convertible as of the date of the assignment by virtue of an agreement between the Company and the new note holder. The terms of the note provide for conversion of principal and accrued interest at a 50% discount to the lowest closing bid price over the 20 days prior to conversion. The assigned note will be accounted for as stock settled debt under ASC 480, and the put premium previously charge to interest expense, will remain unchanged.


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

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Factors That May Affect Future Results

 

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements regarding our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) encourages companies to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand a company’s future prospects and make informed investment decisions. This quarterly report on Form 10-Q and other written and oral statements that we make from time to time contain such forward-looking statements that set out anticipated results based on management’s plans and assumptions regarding future events or performance. We have tried, wherever possible, to identify such statements by using words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “will” and similar expressions in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, future performance or results of current and anticipated sales efforts, expenses, the outcome of contingencies, such as legal proceedings, and financial results. Factors that could cause our actual results of operations and financial condition to differ materially are set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019,2020, as filed with the SEC on February 6, 2020.January 12, 2021.

 

We caution that these factors could cause our actual results of operations and financial condition to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements we make and that investors should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of such factors. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each such factor on our results of operations or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

 

Overview

 

Bantec, Inc. is a UAVdistributor, construction, environmental and related services and technology company that intends to engage in , testing and distribution, of advanced low altitude UAV systems, services and products.drone company. Through Howco Distributing Co, Bantec Inc. also provides product procurement, distribution, and logistics services, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Howco Distributing Co., to the United States Department of Defense and Defense Logistics Agency. The Company has operations based in Little Falls, New Jersey and Vancouver, Washington. The Company continues to seek strategic acquisitions and partnerships with UAVdistributor, construction, environmental and drone firms that offer superior technologiesgrowth opportunities in high-growthwell established markets, as well as acquisitions and partnerships with firms that have complementary technologies, services, products and infrastructure.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, we had $978,370$303,926 in current assets, including $192,925$138,770 in cash, compared to $1,064,665$593,405 in current assets, including $149,832$164,014 in cash, at September 30, 2019.2020. Current liabilities at MarchDecember 31, 2020, totaled $15,987,048,$16,063,957, compared to $14,697,003,$16,807,686, at September 30, 2019.2020. The decrease in current assets from September 30, 20192020 to MarchDecember 31, 2020 is primarily due to decreases inin: accounts receivable of approximately $482,600 partially offset by an increase in$233,053, inventory of approximately $353,300$5,596, prepaid expenses $25,586 and an increase in cash of approximately $43,093.$25,244. The increasedecrease in current liabilities from September 30, 20192020 to MarchDecember 31, 2020, of $1,290,045,approximately $744,000, is primarily due to the increasesdecreases in: accountsconvertible notes payable of $407,167,approximately $341,000 and accrued expensesother notes payable of $901,102.approximately $403,000. While we have revenues from UAV sales as of this date, no significant UAV revenues are anticipated until we have implemented our full plan of operations, specifically, initiating sales campaigns for our UAV internet and social media platforms. We must raise cash to implement our strategy to grow and expand per our business plan. We anticipate over the next 12 months the cost of being a reporting public company will be approximately $250,000.

 

If we cannotWe are currently issuing shares under the S-1 offering but expect to raise additional proceeds via a private placement of our equity orwith debt securities, and/or secure more loans, however if sufficient funding is not available, we would be required to cease business operations. As a result, investors would lose all of their investment. Under the terms of our credit agreement with TCA, all potential new investments must first be reviewed and approved by TCA, which may constrain our options for new fundraising. However, we have been in contact with the receiver for the TCA management companies and funds and do not expect any such objections over investment opportunities. We are currently in discussion to undertake a second S1 offering.


We anticipate our short-term liquidity needs to be approximately $6 million$5,000,000 which will be used to settlesatisfy certain of our existing current liabilities and we expect annual gross profits of approximately $1,000,000. To meet these needs, we intend to complete our equity financing and refinance or restructure certain existing liabilities. Once this is completed, and we implement our sales and marketing plan to sell UAV products, we anticipate minimal long-term liquidity needs which we expect to meet through equity financing or short-term borrowings.

 

Additionally, we will have to meet all the financial disclosure and reporting requirements associated with being a publicly reporting company. Our management will have to spend additional time on policies and procedures to make sure it is compliant with various regulatory requirements, especially that of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. This additional corporate governance time required of management could limit the amount of time management has to implement the business plan and may impede the speed of its operations.

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s cash flows provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities:

 

  Six Months Ended
March 31,
2020
  Six Months Ended
March 31,
2019
 
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities $222,279  $(746,317)
Net Cash Used in Investing  -   (15,606)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities $(179,186) $748,212 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash $43,093  $(13,711)
  

Three Months Ended

December 31,
2020

  

Three Months Ended

December 31,
2019

 
Net Cash (Used) Provided in Operating Activities $(5,573) $138,856
Net Cash (Used) Provided by Financing Activities $(19,671) $(125,980)
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash $(25,244) $12,876 

 

Results of Operations

 

Three months Ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019

 

We generated sales of $1,056,347$747,008 and $2,659,917$1,422,083 for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, a decrease of $1,603,570,$675,075, or 60%47%. For the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, we reported cost of goods sold of $778,464$280,200 and $2,372,555,$1,189,532, respectively, a decrease of $1,597,091,$909,332, or 67%76%. The decrease in sales and cost of goods sold for the 2020 period as compared to the 2019 period is due to lower sales in current period due to liquidity issuesconstraints and to lesser extent by our efforts to increase gross margins by reducing sales of lower margin products. While management’s focus on increasing grossGross margins has impacted sales levels, we believe thatimproved from 16% during the Company is situatedthree months ended December 31, 2019 to capture greater sales without incurring significant fixed costs through three initiatives. Efforts are underway to market an expanded suite of Howco product lines on the east coast. We are expanding product offerings with high tech tactical gear to regular federal government entities (Howco lines of business), adding the high tech tactical gear to our traditional drone assemblies along with newer more rapidly deployed drones focused on municipalities and lastly we are adding constructioncontracting services.62% in same period in 2020.

 

For the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, we reported selling, general, and administrative expenses of $736,870$788,306 as compared to $811,703, a decrease$711,454, an increase of $74,833,$76,852, or 9.2%11%. For the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, selling, general, and administrative expenses consisted of the following:

 

  For the Three
Months ended
  For the Three
Months ended
 
  March 31,
2020
  March 31,
2019
 
Compensation and related benefits $432,121  $380,871 
Professional fees  225,591   321,414 
Other selling, general and administrative expenses  79,158   109,418 
Total selling, general and administrative expenses $736,870  $811,703 

  For the Three
Months ended
  For the Three
Months ended
 
  December 31,
2020
  December 31,
2019
 
Compensation and related benefits $482,630  $446,520 
Professional fees  239,104   215,613 
Other selling, general and administrative expenses  66,572   49,321 
Total selling, general and administrative expenses $788,306  $711,454 

The decreaseincrease in selling, general, and administrative costs for the 2020 period as compared to the 2019 period was due to the decreasean increase in professional fees and in other selling, general and administrative partially offset by higher compensation related costs due to increases in officer compensation.the increased reliance on professional services as we explore new businesses.

In the three months ended December 31, 2020, and 2019, depreciation expense was $2,458 and $2,772, respectively.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, amortization and depreciation expense amounted to $2,772 and $69,377, respectively, and related to the depreciation of demonstration drones in the 2020, period and amortization of intangible assets during the 2019, period.

For the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, other income (expense) amounted to ($392,461)$344,502, and ($423,152)185,168), respectively, a decrease of $30,691, or 7.3%.$529,670. The decrease was attributable to a decrease in interest and financing costs of $45,207, or 10.3%, due to the lower amortization of related discounts and accretion of premiums. A decrease in debt extinguishment gains of $71,680 partially offset the decrease in the 2020 period costs. Derivative expenses decreased $57,164 in the 2020 period.

As a result, we reported net losses of $854,220, or $0.22 per common share, and $1,016,870, or $0.72 per common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.


Six months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

We generated sales of $2,478,430 and $6,412,375 for the six months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, a decrease of $3,933,945, or 61%. For the six months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we reported cost of goods sold of $1,967,996 and $5,750,094, respectively, a decrease of $3,782,098, or 65.8 %. The decrease in sales and cost of goods sold for the 2020 period as compared to the 2019 period is due to liquidity issues and ceasing our sales of certain products from certain vendors. While management’s focus on increasing gross margins has impacted sales levels, we believe that the Company is situated to recapture sales without incurring significant fixed costs through three initiatives. Efforts are underway to market an expanded suite of Howco product lines on the east coast. We are expanding product offerings with high tech tactical gear to regular federal government entities (Howco lines of business), adding the high tech tactical gear to our traditional drone assemblies along with newer more rapidly deployed drones focused on municipalities and lastly we are adding construction contracting. 

For the six months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we reported selling, general, and administrative expenses of $1,448,324 as compared to $1,680,641, a decrease of $232,317, or 13.8%. For the six months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, selling, general, and administrative expenses consisted of the following:

  For the Six
Months ended
  For the Six
Months ended
 
  March 31, 2020  March 31, 2019 
Compensation and related benefits $878,641  $756,448 
Professional fees  440,799   674,678 
Other selling, general and administrative expenses  128,884   249,515 
Total selling, general and administrative expenses $1,448,324  $1,680,641 

The decrease in selling, general, and administrative costs for the 2020 period as compared to the 2019 period was due to a decrease in professional fees and other selling, general and administrative expenses of approximately $233,880 and $120,600, with a partially offset due to an increase in compensation costs due to officer compensation agreement amendments. 

For the six months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, depreciation and amortization expense amounted to $5,544 and $137,691, respectively, and related to only depreciation expensegains on liability extinguishment which were recognized in the 2020current period and amortization of intangible assets, during 2019 period.

For the six months ended March 31, 2020, other income (expense) amounted to ($577,629) and ($926,361), respectively, a decrease of $348,732 or 37.6%. The decrease was attributable to lower interest and financing costs of approximately $167,600, or 18.6%, primarily due to higher initial financing costtotaling $793,523, compared $157,488 recognized in the 2019 period including the amortization of related discounts and accretion of premiums, a decrease in derivative expenses of approximately $81,300 The lower costs were also due to higher gains related to debt extinguishment and other gains of almost $100,000.prior year period.

 

As a result, we reported a net lossincome (loss) of $1,521,063$20,546, or $0.42$0.00 per common share, and $2,082,412,($666,843), or $1.79($.20) per common share, for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 


Going Concern

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the recoverability of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. For the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, the Company has incurred aearned net lossincome of $1,521,063$20,546 and providedused cash in operations of $222,279.$5,573. The working capital deficit, stockholders’ deficit and accumulated deficit was $15,008,678, $16,217,285$15,760,031, $16,852,601 and $28,267,514,$31,054,223, respectively, at MarchDecember 31, 2020. OnFurthermore, on September 6, 2019 the Company received a default notice on its payment obligations under the senior secured credit facility agreement (see Note 10), defaulted on its Note Payable – Seller in September 2017 and ashas since defaulted on other promissory notes. As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, the Company has received demands for payment of past due amounts from several consultants and service providers. On December 30, 2019, Redstart Holdings Corp, notified the Company of its default on Redstart’s February 27, 2019, convertible note payable and charged a default penalty of 50% of the then outstanding balance. Several other notes have reached their maturity date without being paid and are therefore in technical default. Some of the defaulted note have default interest rates between 18% and 24%. It is management’s opinion that these matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of twelve months from the issuance date of this report. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon management’s ability to further implement its business plan and raise additional capital as needed from the sales of stock or debt. The Company has been implementingcontinued to implement cost-cutting measures and restructuring or setting up payment plans with vendors and service providers and plans to raise equity through a private placement, and restructure or repay its secured obligations. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be required should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.

 

We regularly evaluate the accounting policies and estimates that we use to prepare our consolidated financial statements. In general, management’s estimates are based on historical experience, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the facts and circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates made by management. These estimates are based on Management’s historical industry experience and not the company’s historical experience.

 


Accounts Receivable

 

Trade receivables are recorded at net realizable value consisting of the carrying amount less the allowance for doubtful accounts, as needed. Factors used to establish an allowance include the credit quality of the customer and whether the balance is significant. The Company may also use the direct write-off method to account for uncollectible accounts that are not received. Using the direct write-off method, trade receivable balances are written off to bad debt expense when an account balance is deemed to be uncollectible.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory consists of finished goods, which are purchased directly from manufacturers. The Company utilizes a just in time type of inventory system where products are ordered from the vendervendor only when the Company has received sales order from its customers. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value on a first-in, first-out basis.

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

The Company’s goodwill and tradename assets are deemed to have indefinite lives and, accordingly, are not amortized, but are evaluated for impairment at least annually, but more often whenever changes in facts and circumstances occur which may indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company determined the book valueconducted its goodwill and its intangible assets impairment test as of all intangibles was fully impaired at September 30, 2019 and determined that an impairment existed as certain asset values are unsupported by the current and projected net income and cash flows of the component holding the goodwill and intangible assets, the Company’s subsidiary, Howco. Accordingly, an impairment charge of $3,420,624 was charged against the full value to operations.Goodwill, Tradename and Customer List assets and has been recognized as of September 30, 2019.

 

Long-Lived Assets

 

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment is measured by comparing the carrying value of the long-lived assets to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from use of the assets and their ultimate disposition. In instances where impairment is determined to exist, the Company writes down the asset to its fair value based on the present value of estimated future cash flows.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue from sales is recognized whenThe Company sells a variety of products to government entities. The purchase orders received specifies each item and its manufacturer; the Company only needs to fulfill the performance obligation by shipping the specified items. No other performance obligations have been satisfied whichexist under the terms of the contracts. The Company recognizes revenue for the agreed upon sales price when the product is generally upon shipment of productshipped to the customer. Provisionscustomer, which satisfies the performance obligation.

The Company sells drones and related products manufactured by third parties to various parties. The Company also offers technical services related to drone utilization. The Company began offering insulation jackets for returnscommercial and allowances are recordedgovernment facilities to insulate and monitor heating and cooling equipment. Contracts for drone related products and services and insulating jacket related sales will be evaluated using the process proscribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. There has been no material sales for drone products and services for which full compliance with performance obligations has not been met. Sales of insulation jackets have not yet commenced. Upon significant sales for drone products and services and insulation jackets, the Company will disaggregate sales by these lines of business and within the lines of business to the extent that the product or service has different revenue recognition characteristics.


Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation is accounted for based on the requirements of ASC 718 – “Compensation –Stock Compensation”, which requires recognition in the financial statements of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments over the period the sales occur. Payments received from customers prioremployee or director is required to shipmentperform the services in exchange for the award (presumptively, the vesting period). The ASC also requires measurement of the productcost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The Company utilizes the Black-Sholes option pricing model and uses the simplified method to them, are recordeddetermine expected term because of lack of sufficient exercise history. Additionally, effective October 1, 2016, the Company adopted the Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09 (“ASU 2016-09”), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. Among other changes, ASU 2016-09 permits the election of an accounting policy for forfeitures of share-based payment awards, either to recognize forfeitures as customer deposit liabilities.  they occur or estimate forfeitures over the vesting period of the award. The Company has elected to recognize forfeitures as they occur and the cumulative impact of this change did not have any effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 


Stock-BasedAs of October 1, 2018, the Company has early adopted ASU 2018-7 Compensation-Stock Compensation which conforms the accounting for non-employees to the accounting treatment for employees. The new standard replaces using a fair value as of each reporting date with use of the calculated fair value as of the grant date. The implementation of the standard provides for the use of the fair market value as of the adoption date, rather than using the value as of the original grant date. Therefore, the values calculated and reported at September 30, 2018 become a proxy for the grant date value. The Company utilizes the Black-Sholes option pricing model and uses the simplified method to determine expected term because of lack of sufficient exercise history. There was no cumulative effect on the adoption date.

Derivative Liabilities

 

The costCompany has certain financial instruments that are derivatives or contain embedded derivatives. The Company evaluates all its financial instruments to determine if those contracts or any potential embedded components of all share-based paymentsthose contracts qualify as derivatives to employeesbe separately accounted for in accordance with ASC 810-10-05-4 and non-employees, including grants815-40. This accounting treatment requires that the carrying amount of restricted stockany derivatives be recorded at fair value at issuance and stock options,marked-to-market at each balance sheet date. In the event that the fair value is recognizedrecorded as a liability, as is the case with the Company, the change in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair values measuredvalue during the period is recorded as either other income or expense. Upon conversion, exercise or repayment, the respective derivative liability is marked to fair value at the grantconversion, repayment or exercise date and then the related fair value amount is reclassified to other income or the dateexpense as part of any later modification, over the requisite service period. The Company recognizes compensation cost for unvested stock awardsgain or loss on a straight-line basis over the requisite vesting period.extinguishment. 

 

Convertible Notes with Fixed Rate Conversion Options

 

We may enter into convertible notes, some of which contain, predominantly, fixed rate conversion features, whereby the outstanding principal and accrued interest may be converted by the holder, into common shares at a fixed discount to the market price of the common stock at the time of conversion. This results in a fair value of the convertible note being equal to a fixed monetary amount. We record the convertible note liability at its fixed monetary amount by measuring and recording a premium, as applicable, on the Note date with a charge to interest expense in accordance with ASC 480 - “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity”.

 

Derivative Liabilities

The Company has certain financial instruments that contain embedded derivatives. The Company evaluates all its financial instruments to determine if those contracts or any potential embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for in accordance with ASC 810-10-05-4 and 815-40.  This accounting treatment requires that the carrying amount of any embedded derivatives be recorded at fair value at issuance and marked-to-market at each balance sheet date. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, as is the case with the Company, the change in the fair value during the period is recorded as either income or expense. Upon conversion, exercise or repayment, the respective derivative liability is marked to fair value at the conversion, repayment or exercise date and then the related fair value amount is reclassified to income or expense as part of gain or loss on extinguishment. 

Net Loss Per Share

 

Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that shared in the earnings (loss) of the Company. Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing the loss available to stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period and dilutive potential shares outstanding unless such dilutive potential shares would result in anti-dilution. Pursuant to ASB 260, contingent shares issued under a Securities purchase agreement are not considered outstanding and are not included in basic net loss per shares or as potentially dilutive shares in calculating the diluted EPS.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to our stockholders.


ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not applicable.

  

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Disclosure controls and procedures

 

We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e), promulgated by the SEC pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management, with the participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that as of MarchDecember 31, 2020, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.

 

The ineffectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures was due to the following material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. Currently there is no staff with knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures on site at Howco. The current procedures and controls need to be improved for inventory accounting cut-off, timeliness of period end financial closing and account analysis. Since the resignation of our former CFO in July 2017, we have not had a qualified in-house financial accounting expert to maintain our parent company and consolidation level books and records. To remediate this situation, we have engaged outsourced accountants.

  

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

In connection with the merger with Texas Wyoming Drilling, Inc., a vendor has a claim for unpaid bills of approximately $75,000 against the company. The Company and its legal counsel believe the Company is not liable for the claim pursuant to its indemnification clause in the merger agreement.

In response to the Complaint we filed July 12, 2017 against the former Chief Strategy Officer (“CSO”) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (Case No. 2:17-cv-05124) seeking damages and injunctive relief for alleged violations of the Federal Trade Secrets Act and the California Trade Secrets Act, breach of his employment agreement, breach of his duty of good faith and fair dealing and violation of the California Business and Professional Code, the CSO filed an answer and counterclaim on July 31, 2017 seeking damages in the amount of $900,000 based on allegations of breach of his employment agreement by Bantec as well as additional amounts based on alleged libel and a demand for punitive damages. We entered into a settlement agreement with the CSO whereby the Company made payments of approximately $546,000, since December 20, 2018. The amount owed under the settlement was approximately $54,000, at December 31, 2019, which was paid on February 27, 2020, to the US Department of Treasury for taxes and other Federal obligations withheld along with employer payroll taxes. 

  

On February 6, 2018 the Company sent a letter to the previous owners of Howco Distributing Co. (“Howco”) alleging that they made certain financial misrepresentations under the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement by which the Company acquired control of Howco during 2016. The Company claimed that the previous owners took excessive amounts of cash from the business prior to the close of the merger. On March 13, 2018 the Company filed a lawsuit against the previous owners by issuing a summons. On April 12, 2018, the Company received the Defendants’ answer. On July 22, 2019, the Company was granted a dismissal without prejudice of the lawsuit filed against the previous owners of Howco. The Company and the previous owners are in discussion to settle the matter as of MarchDecember 31, 2020. An oral agreement has been made whereby the Company will pay the previous owners $3,000 per month.

 

On February 11, 2019, the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a summons to the former CFO of the Company, to appear before the court to answer the Company’s complaint seeking payment under a personal guarantee of the defendant to provide half of any compensation paid to the former Chief Strategy Officer. The Company is seeking $300,000 from the defendant relating to the November 27, 2018 settlement agreement with the former Chief Strategy Office for $600,000. The former CFO has responded to the suit and has filed a motion to dismiss the Company’s suit during August of 2019. The judge presiding ruled to dismiss the plaintiff’s motion and has called for a pre-trial conference on July 16, 2020.defendant’s motion. Currently, the Company is in discussion with the former CFO’s legal counsel to resolve the matter.

 

On April 10, 2019, a former service provider filed a complaint with three charges with the Superior Court Judicial District of New Haven, CT seeking payment for professional services. The Company has previously recognized expenses of $218,637, which remain unpaid in accounts payable. The Company has retained an attorney who is currently working to address the complaint. On August 9, 2019 the Company filed a motion to dismiss the charge of unjust enrichment, whichenrichment. The judge granted the Company’s motion to dismiss. The Company, through its attorney, is pending adjudication at March 31, 2020.working to negotiate a settlement.

 

During the year ended September 30, 2019, two vendors (The Equity Group and Toppan Vintage) have asserted claims for past due amounts of approximately $59,000, arising from services provided. The Company has fully recognized in accounts payable the amounts associated with these claims and expects to resolve the matters to satisfaction of all parties,parties. 

On December 30, 2020, a Howco vendor filed a lawsuit seeking payment of past due invoices totaling $276,430 and finance charges of $40,212. The Company has recorded the liability for the invoices in the normal course of business. Management at March 31, 2020 Howco as well as a consultant are in negotiation with the vendor and their legal counsel and expect to settlement the matter.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

 


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ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Issuance of Unregistered Securities  

 

Through the issuance date of this Form 10QSince September 30, 2020, the Company issued the following unregistered securities:

 

Common Stock Issued for Employee Compensation

On October 22, 2020, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock to an employee, which were valued at $0.0034, based on the stock price on the date of the grant. The cost was charged to compensation expense.

On October 22, 2020, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock to an employee, which were valued at $0.0034, based on the stock price on the date of the grant. The cost was charged to compensation expense.

Shares Issued for non-employee Services

On October 22, 2020, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for services, which were valued at $0.0034, based on the stock price on the date of the grant. The cost was charged to consulting expense

Shares Issued for Conversion of Convertible Notes

Between October 26 – 30, 2020, Geneva Roth Remark Holdings Inc. converted principal of $60,000 and accrued interest of $3,000 from its convertible note dated April 20, 2020 into 36,006,192 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the conversions, the balance of principal and accrued interest was $0.

 

On November 24, 2020, Livingston Asset Management LLC converted principal of $17,000, accrued interest of $1,924 and fees of $1,025 into 16,623,800 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the conversion, the October 22,1, 2019 fee note principal and accrued interest were $0.

On December 1, 2020, Livingston Asset Management LLC converted principal of $17,000, accrued interest of $1,799 and fees of $1,025 into 16,503,483 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the conversion, the November 1, 2019 fee note principal and accrued interest were $0.

On December 11, 2020, Tri-Bridge Ventures LLC converted principal of $35,000 and accrued interest of $1,550 into 29,007,611 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the conversion, the May 14, 2020 note principal and accrued interest were $0.

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On December 15, 2020, Livingston Asset Management LLC converted principal of $17,000, accrued interest of $1,770 and fees of $1,025 into 19,794,860 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the conversion, the December 1, 2019 fee note principal and accrued interest were $0.

On December 16, 2020, Alpha Capital Anstalt converted principal of $21,300, into 16,384,615 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the conversion, the February 20, 2020 securities purchase agreement note principal was $70,000.

Between December 15 – 16, 2020, Geneva Roth Remark Holdings Inc. converted principal of $53,000 and accrued interest of $2,650 from its convertible note dated June 9, 2020 into 46,375,000 shares of common stock at contracted prices. Following the conversions, the balance of principal and accrued interest was $0.

On January 2, 2021 the Company issued 142,857,19,720,340 shares of common stock to Redstart Holding Corporation, as it converted principalLivingston Asset Management in conversion of $10,000, on its convertible note dated March 4, 2019, at the contractual rate of $.00007 per share. The balance$17,000 of principal, following$ 1,695 of accrued interest and fees of $1,025, the conversion was $68,000.contracted price per share of $0.001. The note and accrued interest were fully liquidated.

 

On October 29, 2019,Between January 13 and February 12, 2021 the Company issued 155,000,65,587,859 shares of common stock to Crown Bridge Partners, as it converted principalAlpha Capital Anstalt in conversion of $5,700, on its convertible note dated March 1, 2019, at the contractual rate of $.00004 per share. The balance$70,000, of principal followingand $8,038, of accrued interest from the conversion was $29,300.convertible notes first issued to Livingston Asset Management LLP and sold and assigned to Alpha. The shares were issued for the contract price of $0.0012. The principal and accrued interest balances were $0 at February 10, 2021.

 

On NovemberJanuary 19, 2019,2021 the Company issued 71,429,42,807,692 shares of common stock to Redstart Holding Corporation, as it convertedGeneva Roth Remark in conversion of $53,000 of principal and $2,650 of $5,000,accrued interest for their note issued on its convertible note dated March 4, 2019,July 10, 2020 at the contractual rate of $.00007 per share.contracted price. The balance of principal and accrued interest balances were $0 following the conversion was $63,000.conversion.

 

On February 14, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $1,600, of their note12, 2021 the Company issued on March 2, 2019, for 158,416,6,330,449 shares of common stock to Alpha Capital Anstalt in conversion of $10,747, of principal and $967 of accrued interest from the convertible note first issued to Trillium LP and sold and assigned to Alpha. The shares were issued at the contracted price of $.0101.$0.00185 The principal and accrued interest were fully converted leaving a balance of $0 at February 10, 2021.

Convertible Notes Issued

 

On February 25,November 2, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8, 2018, feeCompany executed a convertible promissory note issued to an attorneyGeneva Roth Remark Holdings for services was issued 322,875, shares$53,500, having a 10% annual interest rate, maturity of common stock at the contracted price of $.008 per share. Principal of $247, accrued interest of $1,331,November 2, 2021, and conversion feesright to a 40% discount to the lowest traded price in the 20 days prior to delivery of $1,005, were converted.

On March 11, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8, 2018, fee note issued to an attorney for services was issued 239,608, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $.008 per share. Principal of $450, accrued interest of $43, anda conversion fees of $1,005, were converted.

On April 3, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8, 2018, fee note issued to an attorney for services was issued 367,385, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.005 per share. Principal of $370, accrued interest of $94, and conversion fees of $1,005, were converted.

On April 15, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8, 2018, fee note issued to an attorney for services was issued 1,623,103, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.00155 per share. Principal of $1,350, accrued interest of $31, and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted.

On April 16, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $5,300, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 963,636, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0055

On April 22, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $5,300, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 963,636, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0055.

On April 22, 2020, Tri-Bridge converted $10,041, of the Livingston Asset Management LLC note issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 which was assigned to Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC on April 9, 2020, into 2,008,093, shares of common stock, at $0.005, per share.

On April 23, 2020, Alpha Capital Anstalt converted $2,200, of the Livingston Asset Management LLC, of the notes purchased on November 9, 2019, for 400,000, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $.0055.

On April 29, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $5,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,054,454, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0055.

On May 1, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8, 2018, fee note issued to an attorney for services was issued 860,377, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.003 per share. Principal of $1,450, accrued interest of $26, and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted.

On May 5, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8, 2018, fee note issued to an attorney for services was issued 643,232, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.0023 per share. Principal of $500, accrued interest of $3, and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted.

On May 5, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $3,600, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,058,824, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0034.


On May 7, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $3,100, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,033,333, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.003.

On May 12, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $3,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,055,556, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0036.

On May 13, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8 & 18, 2018, fee notes issued to an attorney for services was issued 2,959,973, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.0025 per share. Principal of $4,958, accrued interest of $597, and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted.

On May 14, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $4,300, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,482,759, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0029.

On May 14, 2020, the Company issued 1,450,000, shares of common stock to Crown Bridge Partners, as it converted principal of $1,588, and $500, in fees on its convertible note dated March 1, 2019, at the contractual rate of $.00144 per share.

On May 18, 2020, Tri-Bridge converted $6,752, of the Livingston Asset Management LLC note issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 which was assigned to Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC on April 9, 2020, into 3,650,843, shares of common stock, at $0.00018, per share.

On May 18, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8 & 18, 2018, fee notes issued to an attorney for services was issued 2,966,527, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.0015 per share. Principal of $1,170, accrued interest of $2,175, and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted.

On May 18, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $3,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,461,538, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0026.

On May 19, 2020, the Company issued 1,800,000, shares of common stock to Crown Bridge Partners, as it converted principal of $2,092, and $500, in fees on its convertible note dated March 1, 2019, at the contractual rate of $.00144 per share.

On May 20, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $3,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,461,538, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0026.

On May 21, 2020, Tri-Bridge converted $7,595, of the Livingston Asset Management LLC note issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 which was assigned to Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC on April 9, 2020, into 4,340,119, shares of common stock, at $0.000175, per share.

On May 21, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $3,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,461,538, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0026.

On May 22, 2020, the Company issued 2,100,000, shares of common stock to Crown Bridge Partners, as it converted principal of $2,440, and $500, in fees on its convertible note dated March 1, 2019, at the contractual rate of $.00144 per share.

On May 25, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $3,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,461,538, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0024.

On May 26, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $3,500, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 1,461,333, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0024.

On May 26, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8 & 18, 2018, fee notes issued to an attorney for services was issued 2,961,147, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.0015 per share. Principal of $3,315, accrued interest of $22, and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted.

On May 27, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $6,600, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 2,869,565, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0023.

On May 29, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $6,600, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 2,869,565, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0023.

On May 29, 2020, Tri-Bridge converted $9,413, of the Livingston Asset Management LLC note issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 which was assigned to Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC on April 9, 2020, into 5,705,136, shares of common stock, at $0.000165, per share.

On June 1, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $6,600, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 2,869,565, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0023.


On June 3, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $6,600, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 2,869,565, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0023.

On June 3, 2020, Tri-Bridge converted $12,235, of the Livingston Asset Management LLC note issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 which was assigned to Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC on April 9, 2020, into 7,415,359, shares of common stock, at $0.000165, per share.

On June 5, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $6,300, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 2,863,636, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0022.

On June 8, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $8,800, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 4,000,000,000, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0022.

On June 10, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $5,300, of their note issued on March 2, 2019, along with accrued interest of $2,500, for 3,545,455, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0022.

On June 10, 2020, the Company issued 3,800,000, shares of common stock to Crown Bridge Partners, as it converted principal of $4,136, and $500, in fees on its convertible note dated March 1, 2019, at the contractual rate of $.00144 per share.

On June 11, 2020, Redstart Holdings, converted a $1,400, of accrued interest from their note issued on March 2, 2019, for 636,364, shares of common stock, at the contracted price of $0.0022.notice. The note principalwas funded for $50,000, with $3,500, disbursed for legal and all accrued interest has now been fully liquidated.

On June 11, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the September 8 and 18, 2018, fee notes issued to an attorney for services was issued 2,202,427, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.0015 per share. Principal of $2,190, accrued interest of $9, and conversion fees of $1,105, were converted. The assigned notes dated September 8 and 18, 2018 were fully converted following the issuance.

On June 16, 2020, Tri-Bridge converted $7,647, of the Livingston Asset Management LLC note issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 which was assigned to Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC on April 9, 2020, into 5,882,100, shares of common stock, at $0.00013 per share. The assigned note was fully converted following the issuance.

On June 18, 2020, Trillium Partners LP, the holder through assignment of the October 18, November 18 and December 18, 2018, fee notes issued to an attorney for services was issued 5,055,829, shares of common stock at the contracted price of $0.0017 per share. Principal of $6,000, accrued interest of $1,590, and conversion fees of $1,005, were converted.

Shares Issued for non-employee Services

On October 7, 2019, the Company entered into a one year agreement for professional services for a one-time fee to be paid with 50,000 common shares of restricted stock. The services relate mostly to technology and related internet media and website improvement. The shares were valued at $.05, per share based on the value of the services to be received for total expense of $2,500, charged to professional fees.

On October 7, 2019, the Company entered into a one year agreement for professional services for a one-time fee to be paid with 25,000 common shares of restricted stock the services relate mostly to investor relations through internet media. The shares were valued at $.10, per share based on the value of the services to be received for total expense of $2,500, charged to professionalexecution fees.

 

On December 31, 2019, 120,000, shares15, 2020, the Company executed a convertible promissory note issued to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings for $43,500, having a 10% annual interest rate, maturity of restricted common stock were approvedDecember 15, 2021, and conversion right to a 40% discount to the lowest traded price in the 20 days prior to delivery of a conversion notice. The note was funded for issuance to Tysadco$40,000, with $3,500, disbursed for three months of investor relation services invoiced at $12,000. The shares were valued at $0.10.legal and execution fees.

 

On January 12, 2021, the Company executed a convertible promissory note issued to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings for $53,500, having a 10% annual interest rate, with a 22% default interest rate, maturity of December 31, 2019, 45,000 shares15, 2021, and conversion right to a 35% discount to the lowest traded price in the 20 days prior to delivery of restricted common stock were approveda conversion notice. The note was funded for issuance to an individual$50,000, with $3,500, disbursed for three months of IT support services invoiced at $4,500. The shares were valued at $0.10.legal and execution fees.

 

On February 21, 2020,15, 2021, the Company executed a convertible promissory note issued 23,948 sharesto Geneva Roth Remark Holdings for $53,500, having a 10% annual interest rate, with a 22% default interest rate, maturity of common stockFebruary 15, 2022, and conversion right to an attorneya 35% discount to the lowest traded price in settlementthe 20 days prior to delivery of amounts oweda conversion notice. The note was funded for $50,000, with $3,500, disbursed for legal and execution fees.

Related Party Note Issued by Howco

A promissory note was issued to the CEO on December 22, 2020 by Howco for $50,000, for a cash loan to Howco, having weekly payments of $455.$2,580 for twenty-five weeks, which include a total of $14,500 of interest.

 

The issuances of the above securities were made in reliance upon exemptions from registration available under Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act, among others, as transactions not involving a public offering. This exemption was claimed on the basis that these transactions did not involve any public offering and the purchasers in each offering were accredited or sophisticated and had sufficient access to the kind of information registration would provide. In each case, appropriate investment representations were obtained and certificates representing the securities were issued with restrictive legends.

 


Convertible Debentures Issued Since September 30, 2019

On October 18, 2019 the Company issued a convertible promissory note to an attorney for services in the amount of $6,000. The note bears interest at 12%, matures in six months and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price on the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded debt premium $6,000 with a charge to interest expense for the notes. The note was charged to professional fees during the month the note was issued.

On November 18, 2019 the Company issued a convertible promissory note to an attorney for services in the amount of $6,000. The note bears interest at 12% and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price on the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded debt premium $6,000 with a charge to interest expense for the notes. The note was charged to professional fees during the month the note was issued.

On December 19, 2019 the Company issued a convertible promissory note to an attorney for services in the amount of $6,000. The note bears interest at 12% and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price on the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. The Company has accounted for the convertible promissory note as stock settled debt under ASC 480 and recorded debt premium $6,000 with a charge to interest expense for the notes. The note was charged to professional fees during the month the note was issued.

On January 18, 2020 the Company issued a convertible promissory note to an attorney for services in the amount of $6,000. The note bears interest at 12%, matures in six months and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price on the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion.

On March 18, 2020 the Company issued a convertible promissory note to an attorney for services in the amount of $6,000. The note bears interest at 12%, matures in six months and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price on the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. 

On April 18, 2020 the Company issued a convertible promissory note to an attorney for services in the amount of $6,000. The note bears interest at 12%, matures in six months and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price on the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. 

On April 20, 2020, the Company executed a convertible promissory note issued to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings for $60,000, having a 10% annual interest rate, maturity of April 20, 2021, and conversion right to a 42% discount to the lowest traded price in the 20 days prior to delivery of a conversion notice. The note was funded for $57,000, on April 23, 2020, with $3,000, disbursed for legal and execution fees.

On May 15, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note for $35,000 issued to Tri-Bridge Ventures LLC for a cash loan of $35,000. The note has a one year maturity, 8% annual interest and can be converted to common stock at the contracted price of 60% of the lowest daily traded price during the 10 days prior to delivery of a conversion notice.

On May 18, 2020 the Company issued a convertible promissory note to an attorney for services in the amount of $6,000. The note bears interest at 12%, matures in six months and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price on the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion.

On June 9, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with Geneva Roth Remark Holdings Inc. to issue a convertible promissory note in the amount of $53,000. The Company is to receive $50,000, cash with $3,000, being retained for legal and underwriting fees which will be treated as OID and be amortized to interest expense over the term of the note. The note matures on June 9, 2021, bears interest at 10%, with a 22% default interest rate and may be converted at 58% of the lowest closing bid price in the 20 days preceding a conversion. The $ The Company will treat the convertible note in accordance with ASC 48 Stock Settled Debt, recognizing the put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note.

On June 18, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to an attorney for services in the amount of $6,000. The note bears interest at 12% and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price on the 30 trading days immediately preceding the notice of conversion. The Company will treat the convertible note in accordance with ASC 48 Stock Settled Debt, recognizing the put premium for the stock price discount as a liability with a charge to interest expense at the date of the issuance of the convertible promissory note.


Promissory Notes Issued

On October 1, 2019 the Company issued a promissory note for $17,000 to Livingston Asset Management under the services agreement mentioned above. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months.

On November 1, 2019 the Company issued a promissory note for $17,000 to Livingston Asset Management under the services agreement mentioned above. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months.

On December 1, 2019 the Company issued a promissory note for $17,000 to Livingston Asset Management under the services agreement mentioned above. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months.

On January 1, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note for $17,000 to Livingston Asset Management under the services agreement mentioned above. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months.

 On January 28, 2020, the Company’s subsidiary Howco entered into a Payment Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement financing with EBF Partners, LLC, (merchant cash advance or “MCA”) with a principal amount of $208,500. Howco received $147,355, in cash, net of original issue discount of $58,500, and legal and other fees totaling $2,645, which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the financing. The CEO is a personal guarantor for the MCA. Howco will make payments each business day by way of an ACH withdrawal of $1,489, for 140 payments. The loan is secured by receipts from future revenue transactions.

On February 1, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note for $17,000 to Livingston Asset Management under the services agreement mentioned above. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months.

On March 1, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note for $17,000 to Livingston Asset Management under the services agreement mentioned above. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months.

On April 1, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note for $17,000 to Livingston Asset Management under the services agreement mentioned above. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months.

On May 1, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note for $17,000 to Livingston Asset Management under the services agreement mentioned above. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months.

On June 1, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note for $17,000 to Livingston Asset Management under the services agreement mentioned above. The note bears interest at 10% and matures in six months.

On June 2, 2020, the Company entered into a financing arrangement through its subsidiary Howco with Fora Financial Business Loans, LLC. Howco is to receive $150,000 less legal and underwriting fees of $3,750 and prior loan payoff amount of $40,975. A total of $210,000 will be paid by direct debit of Howco’s bank account of $854, for 245daily installments payments. The Company will recognize a principal amount of $210,000 with debt discounts of $63,750, and liquidate the principal balance and related discounts from the 2019 financing. The Company’s CEO is a personal guarantor on financing facility.

On June 17, 2020, the Company through Howco, entered into a loan directly with the Small Business Administration for $150,000. The loan term is thirty years and begins amortization one year from the date of promissory note to be issued upon funding. Amortization payments are $731 per month and include interest and principal of 3.75% from the date of funding. The loan is secured by the assets of Howco.

Note Amendments, Assignments and Restatements 

On November 1, 2019, Livingston Asset Management amended the convertible notes payable received under the Company’s advisory agreement with Livingston to relinquish the conversion of feature of the notes held by Livingston with immediate effect. The Company recognized $136,375 from a gain on debt extinguishment as premiums recorded for stock settled debt (charged as interest expense at the date of note origination) are reclassified. The principal of the Livingston notes issued December 1, 2018 through June 1, 2019, along with $8,475 of accrued interest were sold and assigned to Alpha Capital Anstalt, on February 20, 2020.

On November 1, 2019, Trillium Partners LP, amended the convertible notes payable issued by the Company for cash loan on July 12, 2019, to relinquish the conversion of feature of the note held by Trillium. The Company recognizee $10,000 from a gain on debt extinguishment as premiums recorded for stock settled debt (charged as interest expense at the date of note origination) are reclassified. The note was sold and assigned to Alpha Capital Anstalt on February 20, 2020.

On April 9, 2020, the Livingston Asset Management LLC note issued on September 30, 2019, for $51,000 was assigned to and assumed by Tri-Bridge Ventures, LLC along with accrued interest of $2,682. On April 22, 2020, Tri-Bridge converted $10,041, into 2,008,093, shares of common stock, at $0.005, per share.

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Amendments to Related Party Notes and New Related Party Note

On April 14, 2020, the Company amended the note first issued to Michael Bannon (the Company’s CEO) on January 19, 2019, in amount of $200,000, with a principal and interest balance of $195,000, and $17,947, respectively at March 31, 2020. The amendment adds conversion terms, which state the note principal and interest may be converted to common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price during thirty days prior to conversion, and reduces the note interest rate to 10%, and extends the maturity date to September 23, 2021. The change in conversion terms will be treated as stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium will be recognized with a charge to interest expense. Following the partial conversion on April 14, 2020, the note principal balance is $171,750.

On April 14, 2020, the Company amended the note first issued to Michael Bannon (the Company’s CEO) on December 18, 2018, in amount of $400,000, with a principal and interest balance of $367,500, and $57,019, respectively at March 31, 2020. The amendment adds conversion terms, which state the note principal and interest may be converted to common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price during thirty days prior to conversion, and reduces the interest rate to 10%, and extends the maturity date to January 7, 2024. The change in conversion terms will be treated as stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium will be recognized with a charge to interest expense.

On April 15, 2020, the Company amended the note first issued to AIG and subsequently assigned to Pike Falls LLC (entities controlled by the Company’s CEO) in amount of $840,000, with a principal and interest balance of $688,444, and $198,348, respectively at March 31, 2020. The amendment changes conversion terms, which now state the note principal and interest may be converted to common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price during thirty days prior to conversion, increases the interest rate to 10%, and extends the maturity date to January 7, 2022. The change in conversion terms will be treated as stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium will be recognized with a charge to interest expense. 

On April 15, 2020, the Company issued a convertible note payable to Michael Bannon (the Company’s CEO) in the principal amount of $69,391, in exchange for the amounts owed to an entity controlled by Mr. Bannon. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Howco, had borrowed a total of $69,391, under the terms of a purchase order financing agreement with Pike Falls. The note interest rate is 10%, and it matures on January 31, 2022. Following the issuance of the new note, Bantec, Inc will have a direct liability to Mr. Bannon in the amount of $69,391, and Howco will have fixed liability to the parent company of the same amount. The new note principal and interest may be converted into the Company’s common stock at 50% of the lowest closing bid price in the thirty days preceding the conversion notice. The conversion terms will be treated as stock settled debt under ASC 480, and put premium will be recognized with a charge to interest expense.


ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

On September 6, 2019, the Company received a default notice on its payment obligations under the senior secured credit facility agreement from TCA.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6.ITEM6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
   
31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting 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.SCH* XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA
   
101.CAL* XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION CALCULATION LINKBASE
   
101.DEF* XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION DEFINITION LINKBASE
   
101.LAB* XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE
   
101.PRE* XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE

  

*
*Filed herewith.

 


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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 BANTEC, INC. (f/k/a BANTEK, INC.)
   
Dated: June 26,February 17, 2020By:/s/Michael Bannon
  Michael Bannon
  

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

   
  /s/ Michael Bannon
  Michael Bannon
  

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

  

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