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: JuneSeptember 30, 2021

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 No. 001-39500

Creatd, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada87-0645394
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

2050 Center Avenue Suite 640

Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024

(Address of principal executive offices)

(201) 258-3770

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001CRTDThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Common Stock Purchase WarrantsCRTDWThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).

Yes ☒   No ☐

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

Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller 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 Act).

Yes ☐   No ☒

As of August 13,November 15, 2021, the registrant had 13,848,05716,295,455 shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding.

 

 

 

 

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNESEPTEMBER 30, 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Other Information Contained in this Reportii
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements1
Item 1.2.Financial Statements1
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations42
37
Item 3.
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk53
43
Item 4.Controls and Procedures53
Item 4.Controls and Procedures43
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings54
Item 1.1A.Legal ProceedingsRisk Factors4454
Item 2.
Item 1A.Risk Factors44
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds54
44
Item 3.
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities55
45
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures55
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures45
Item 5.Other Information55
Item 5.Other Information45
Item 6.Exhibits55
Item 6.Exhibits46

  

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND
OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. You can find many (but not all) of these statements by looking for words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions in this Form 10-Q. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions; prospective products, applications, customers and technologies; future performance or results of anticipated products; anticipated expenses; and projected financial results. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

our ability to continue as a going concern;

our operating expenses exceed our revenues and will likely continue to do so for the foreseeable future;

our ability to obtain additional capital, which may be difficult to raise as a result of our limited operating history or any number of other reasons;

our ability to provide digital content that is useful to users;

our ability to retain existing users or add new users;

competition from traditional media companies;

general economic conditions and events and the impact they may have on us and our users; and

other factors discussed in this Form 10-Q.

We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements we make. We have included important factors in the cautionary statements included in this Form 10-Q, particularly in the “Risk Factors” section, that we believe could cause actual results or events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that we make. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments we may make or collaborations or strategic partnerships we may enter into.

You should read this Form 10-Q and the documents that we have filed as exhibits to this Form 10-Q completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires, the terms “Creatd,” “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” refer collectively to Creatd, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

Creatd, Inc.

September 30, 2021

June 30, 2021

Index to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

ContentsPage(s)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021 (unaudited) and December 31, 20202
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Three and SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the Three and SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)8
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)99


Creatd, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

  September 30,  2021  December 31,  2020 
  (Unaudited)    
Assets      
Current Assets      
Cash $1,508,528  $7,906,782 
Accounts receivable, net  393,291   90,355 
Inventory  88,061   - 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  561,031   23,856 
Total Current Assets  2,550,911   8,020,993 
         
Property and equipment, net  86,900   56,258 
Intangible assets  2,488,903   960,611 
Goodwill  1,978,793   1,035,795 
Deposits and other assets  84,721   191,836 
Marketable securities  -   62,733 
Minority investment in businesses  152,096   217,096 
Equity method investment  732,297   - 
Operating lease right of use asset  178,402   239,158 
Total Assets $8,253,023  $10,784,480 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit        
         
Current Liabilities        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $2,728,967  $2,638,688 
Derivative liabilities  -   42,231 
Convertible Notes, net of debt discount and issuance costs  154,037   897,516 
Current portion of operating lease payable  96,817   79,816 
Note payable - related party, net of debt discount  1,134,712   - 
Note payable, net of debt discount and issuance costs  1,072,190   1,221,539 
Deferred revenue  200,500   88,637 
Total Current Liabilities  5,387,223   4,968,427 
         
Non-current Liabilities:        
Note payable  18,959   213,037 
Convertible Notes  640,496   - 
Operating lease payable  79,214   157,820 
         
Total Non-current Liabilities  738,669   370,857 
Total Liabilities  6,125,892   5,339,284 
         
Commitments and contingencies        
         
Stockholders’ Equity        
Series E Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 1,088 and 7,738 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  1   8 
Common stock par value $0.001: 100,000,000 shares authorized; 14,033,197 issued and 14,023,847 outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and 8,736,378 issued and 8,727,028 outstanding as of December 31, 2020  14,032   8,737 
Additional paid in capital  98,264,091   77,505,013 
Subscription receivable  -   (40,000)
Less: Treasury stock, 5,657 and 5,657 shares, respectively  (62,406)  (62,406)
Accumulated deficit  (97,341,964)  (71,928,922)
Accumulated other comprehensive income  (53,533)  (37,234)
Total Creatd, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity  820,221   5,445,196 
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries  1,306,910   - 
   2,127,131   5,445,196 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $

8,253,023

  $10,784,480 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


Creatd, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited)

  For the Three Months
Ended
  For the Three Months
Ended
  For the
Nine Months
Ended
  For the
Nine Months
Ended
 
  September 30,
2021
  September 30,
2020
  September 30,
2021
  September 30,
2020
 
             
Net revenue $1,179,620  $424,814  $2,894,390  $1,040,496 
                 
Cost of revenue  1,418,213   731,309   4,160,743   1,863,148 
                 
Gross margin (loss)  (238,593)  (306,495)  (1,266,353)  (822,652)
                 
Operating expenses                
Research and development  322,946   158,528   708,396   329,803 
Marketing  1,812,400   540,555   8,049,579   1,396,119 
Stock based compensation  2,151,900   4,582,766   5,662,389   6,577,558 
General and administrative  2,385,135   1,435,520   5,551,049   3,258,933 
Total operating expenses  6,672,381   6,717,369   19,971,413   11,562,413 
                 
Loss from operations  (6,910,974)  (7,023,864)  (21,237,766)  (12,385,065)
                 
Other income (expenses)                
Other income  123,710   437,657   123,710   515,442 
Interest expense  (59,859)  (512,650)  (319,290)  (1,379,386)
Accretion of debt discount and issuance cost  (2,176,651)  (4,058,286)  (3,028,015)  (4,385,507)
Derivative expense  -   -   (100,502)  - 
Change in derivative liability  (833,456)  -   (1,096,287)  - 
Impairment of investment  -       (62,733)  - 
Settlement of vendor liabilities  -   -   92,909   (126,087)
Loss on marketable securities  -   (17,495)  -   (7,453)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt  137,109   (5,004,060)  423,118   (5,539,100)
Gain on forgiveness of debt  -   -   279,022   470 
Other expenses, net  (2,809,147)  (9,154,834)  (3,688,068)  (10,921,621)
                 
Loss before income tax provision and equity in net loss from unconsolidated investments  (9,720,121)  (16,178,698)  (24,925,834)  (23,306,686)
                 
Equity in net loss from equity method investment  (16,413)  -   (16,413)  - 
Income tax provision  -   -   -   - 
Net loss  (9,736,534)  (16,178,698)  (24,942,247)  (23,306,686)
                 
Non-controlling interest in net loss  (60,477)  -   (60,045)  - 
                 
Net Loss attributable to Creatd, Inc.  (9,797,011)  (16,178,698)  (25,002,292)  (23,306,686)
                 
Deemed dividend  -   (18,421)  (410,750)  (18,421)
                 
Net loss attributable to common shareholders $(9,797,011) $(16,197,119) $(25,413,042) $(23,325,107)
                 
Comprehensive loss                
                 
Net loss $(9,736,534) $(16,178,698) $(24,942,247) $(23,306,686)
                 
Currency translation gain (loss)  (8,436)  5,735   (16,299)  (22,795)
                 
Comprehensive loss $(9,744,970) $(16,172,963) $(24,958,546) $(23,329,481)
                 
Per-share data                
Basic and diluted loss per share $(0.71) $(3.81) $(2.20) $(6.65)
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding  13,710,111   4,254,300   11,563,150   3,506,393 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


Creatd, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

  Series E Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Treasury stock  

Additional

Paid In

  Accumulated  Non-Controlling  Other Comprehensive  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Interest  Income  Equity 
Balance, July 1, 2021  1,048  $1   11,857,675  $11,858   (5,657) $(62,406) $87,131,333  $(87,544,953) $56,433  $(45,097) $(452,831)
                                             
Stock based compensation  -   -   22,934   23   -   -   2,094,787   -   -   -   2,094,810 
                                             
Conversion of warrants to stock  -   -   954,568   955   -   -   4,198,442   -   -   -   4,199,397 
                                             
Shares issued for acquisition  -   -   224,503   224   -   -   893,297   -   -   -   893,521 
                                             
Cash received for common stock  -   -   87,500   87   -   -   248,613   -   -   -   248,700 
                                             
Common stock issued upon conversion of notes payable  -   -   779,706   779   -   -   3,697,725   -   -   -   3,698,504 
  ��                                          
Conversion of preferred series E to stock  (438)  -   106,311   106   -   -   (106)  -   -   -   - 
                                             
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (8,436)  (8,436)
                                             
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiary from acquisition  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   1,190,000   -   1,190,000 
                                             
Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2021  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (9,797,011)  60,477   -   (9,736,534)
Balance, September 30, 2021 610  $1   14,033,197  $14,032  (5,657) $(62,406) $98,264,091  $(97,341,964) $1,306,910  $(53,533) $2,127,131 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


Creatd, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

  Series E Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Treasury stock  Additional
Paid In
  Subscription  Accumulated  Non-
Controlling
  Other
Comprehensive
  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Receivable  Deficit  Interest  Income  Equity 
Balance, January 1, 2021  7,738  $8   8,736,378  $8,737   (5,657) $(62,406) $77,505,013  $(40,000) $(71,928,922) $-  $(37,234) $5,445,196 
                                                 
Stock based compensation  -   -   224,245   224   -   -   5,505,165   -   -   -   -   5,505,389 
                                                 
Shares issued for prepaid services  -   -   50,000   50   -   -   226,450   -   -   -   -   226,500 
                                                 
Shares issued to settle vendor liabilities  -   -   44,895   44   -   -   181,341   -   -   -   -   181,385 
                                                 
Common stock issued upon conversion of notes payable  -   -   900,665   901   -   -   4,014,424   -   -   -   -   4,015,325 
                                                 
Exercise of warrants to stock  -   -   1,275,261   1,275   -   -   5,470,793   -   -   -   -   5,472,068 
                                                 
Cash received for common  -   -   837,500   837   -   -   2,461,363   -   -   -   -   2,462,200 
                                                 
Cash received for preferred series E and warrants  40   -   -   -   -   -   (4,225)  40,000   -   -   -   35,775 
                                                 
Conversion of preferred series E to stock  (7,168)  (7)  1,739,750   1,739   -   -   (1,732)  -   -   -   -   - 
                                                 
Stock warrants issued with note payable  -   -   -   -   -   -   1,601,452   -   -   -   -   1,601,452 
                                                 
Shares issued for acquisition  -   -   224,503   225   -   -   893,297   -   -   -   -   893,522 
                                                 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (16,299)  (16,299)
                                                 
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiary from acquisition  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   1,246,865   -   1,246,865 
                                                 
Dividends  -   -   -   -   -   -   410,750   -   (410,750)  -   -   - 
                                                 
Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2021  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (25,002,292)  60,045   -   (24,942,247)
Balance, September 30, 2021  610  $1   14,033,197  $14,032   (5,657) $(62,406) $98,264,091  $-  $(97,341,964) $1,306,910  $(53,533) $2,127,131 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


 

 

Creatd, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

  June 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
 
  (Unaudited)    
Assets      
       
Current Assets      
Cash $2,124,656  $7,906,782 
Accounts receivable, net  284,419   90,355 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  888,788   23,856 
Total Current Assets  3,297,863   8,020,993 
         
Property and equipment, net  60,412   56,258 
Intangible assets  1,493,864   960,611 
Goodwill  1,037,992   1,035,795 
Deposits and other assets  148,450   191,836 
Marketable securities  -   62,733 
Minority investment in business  367,096   217,096 
Operating lease right of use asset  199,441   239,158 
         
Total Assets $6,605,118  $10,784,480 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit        
         
Current Liabilities        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $2,952,353  $2,638,688 
Derivative liabilities  436,295   42,231 
Convertible Notes, net of debt discount and issuance costs  67,048   897,516 
Current portion of operating lease payable  95,579   79,816 
Note payable - related party, net of debt discount  7,890   - 
Note payable, net of debt discount and issuance costs  1,054,600   1,221,539 
Deferred revenue  208,517   88,637 
Total Current Liabilities  4,822,282   4,968,427 
         
Non-current Liabilities:        
Note payable  34,036   213,037 
Convertible Notes  2,099,400   - 
Operating lease payable  102,231   157,820 
Total Non-current Liabilities  2,235,667   370,857 
         
Total Liabilities  7,057,949   5,339,284 
         
Commitments and contingencies        
         
Stockholders’ Equity        
Series E Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 1,048 and 7,738 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  1   8 
Common stock par value $0.001: 100,000,000 shares authorized; 11,857,675 issued and 11,852,018 outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and 8,736,378 issued and 8,727,028 outstanding as of December 31, 2020  11,858   8,737 
Additional paid in capital  87,131,333   77,505,013 
Subscription receivable  -   (40,000)
Less: Treasury stock, 5,657 and 5,657 shares, respectively  (62,406)  (62,406)
Accumulated deficit  (87,544,953)  (71,928,922)
Accumulated other comprehensive income  (45,097)  (37,234)
Total Creatd, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity  (509,264)  5,445,196 
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiary  56,433   - 
   (452,831)  5,445,196 
         
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $6,605,118  $10,784,480 
  Common Stock  Treasury stock  Additional
Paid In
  Accumulated  Other
Comprehensive
  Stockholders  
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Income  Equity 
Balance, July 1, 2020  3,327,398  $3,327   (7,461) $(60,162) $39,075,664  $(51,708,425) $(34,525) $(12,724,121)
                                 
Shares Issued with note payable  6,667   7   -   -   71,322   -   -   71,329 
                                 
Stock warrants issued with note payable  -   -   -   -   326,364   -   -   326,364 
                                 
Stock based compensation  91,167   91   -   -   4,582,674   -   -   4,582,765 
                                 
Recognition of intrinsic value of beneficial conversion features – convertible notes  -   -   -   -   5,109,680   -   -   5,109,680 
                               - 
Cash received for common stock and warrants  1,725,000   1,725   -   -   7,025,962   -   -   7,027,687 
                               - 
Purchase of treasury stock  -   -   (1,889)  (27,398)  -   -   -   (27,398)
                                 
Common stock and warrants issued upon conversion of notes payable  3,512,513   3,513   -   -   11,213,850   -   -   11,217,363 
                                 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   5,735   5,735 
                                 
Dividends  -   -   -   -   18,421   (18,421)  -   - 
                                 
Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2020  -   -   -   -   -   (16,178,698)  -   (16,178,698)
Balance, September 30, 2020  8,662,745  $8,663   (9,350) $(87,560) $67,423,937  $(67,905,544) $(28,790) $(589,294)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


 

 

Creatd, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited)

  For the
Three Months Ended
  For the
Three Months Ended
  For the
Six Months Ended
  For the
Six Months Ended
 
  June 30,
2021
  June 30,
2020
  June 30,
2021
  June 30,
2020
 
Net revenue $970,857  $322,540  $1,714,770  $615,682 
                 
Operating expenses                
Research and development  56,598   35,705   385,450   171,275 
Marketing  4,194,524   422,733   6,237,179   855,564 
Stock based compensation  1,940,250   1,602,649   3,510,489   1,994,792 
General and administrative  3,160,280   1,796,705   5,908,444   2,955,252 
                 
Total operating expenses  9,351,652   3,857,792   16,041,562   5,976,883 
                 
Loss from operations  (8,380,795)  (3,535,252)  (14,326,792)  (5,361,201)
                 
Other income (expenses)                
Other income  -   14,229   -   77,785 
Interest expense  (60,760)  (491,206)  (259,431)  (866,736)
Accretion of debt discount and issuance cost  (354,199)  (140,274)  (851,364)  (327,221)
Derivative expense  -   -   (100,502)  - 
Change In derivative liability  (65,442)  -   (262,831)  - 
Impairment of investment  (62,733)  -   (62,733)  - 
Gain (loss) on settlement of vendor liabilities  -   -   92,909   (126,087)
Gain on marketable securities  -   10,042   -   10,042 
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt  82,431   470   286,009   (534,570)
Gain on Forgiveness of debt  279,022   -   279,022   - 
                 
Other expenses, net  (181,681)  (606,739)  (878,921)  (1,766,787)
                 
Loss before income tax provision  (8,562,476)  (4,141,991)  (15,205,713)  (7,127,988)
                 
Income tax provision  -   -   -   - 
                 
Net loss $(8,562,476) $(4,141,991) $(15,205,713) $(7,127,988)
                 
Non-controlling interest in net loss  432   -   432   - 
                 
Net Loss attributable to Creatd, Inc.  (8,562,044)  (4,141,991)  (15,205,281)  (7,127,988)
                 
Deemed dividend  (410,750)  -   (410,750)  - 
                 
Net loss attributable to common shareholders  (8,972,794)  (4,141,991)  (15,616,031)  (7,127,988)
                 
Comprehensive loss                
                 
Net loss  (8,562,476)  (4,141,991)  (15,205,713)  (7,127,988)
                 
Currency translation gain (loss)  (552)  (19,291)  (7,863)  (28,530)
                 
Comprehensive loss $(8,563,028) $(4,161,282) $(15,213,576) $(7,156,518)
                 
Per-share data                
Basic and diluted loss per share $(0.81) $(1.30) $(1.49) $(2.28)
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding  11,081,354   3,194,321   10,465,815   3,122,926 
  Common Stock  Treasury stock  Additional
Paid In
  Accumulated  Other
Comprehensive
  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Income  Equity 
                         
Balance, Jan 1, 2019  3,059,646  $3,060   (53,283) $(367,174) $36,391,818  $(44,580,437) $(5,995) $(8,558,728)
                                 
Shares issued with notes payable  14,774   15   -   -   130,244   -   -   130,259 
                                 
Stock based compensation  141,167   141   -   -   5,167,633   -   -   5,167,774 
                                 
Shares issued for services  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
                                 
Shares issued to settle vendor liabilities  23,565   24   -   -   235,607   -   -   235,631 
                                 
Conversion of warrants to stock  7,239   7   -   -   (4,236)  -   -   (4,229)
                                 
Conversion of options to stock  229,491   229   -   -   1,405,436   -   -   1,405,665 
                                 
Stock warrants issued with note payable  -   -   -   -   1,078,501   -   -   1,078,501 
                                 
Cancellation of Treasury stock  (50,650)  (51)  50,650   349,030   (348,979)  -   -   - 
                                 
Purchase of treasury stock  -   -   (6,717)  (69,416)  -   -   -   (69,416)
                                 
Recognition of intrinsic value of beneficial conversion features – convertible notes  -   -   -   -   5,109,680   -   -   5,109,680 
                                 
Cash received for common stock and warrants  1,725,000   1,725   -   -   7,025,962   -   -   7,027,687 
                                 
Common stock and warrants issued upon conversion of notes payable  3,512,513   3,513   -   -   11,213,850   -   -   11,217,363 
                                 
Dividends  -   -   -   -   18,421   (18,421)  -   - 
                                 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   (22,795)  (22,795)
                                 
Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2020  -   -   -   -   -   (23,306,686)  -   (23,306,686)
Balance, September 30, 2020  8,662,745  $8,663   (9,350) $(87,560) $67,423,937  $(67,905,544) $(28,790) $(589,294)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


Creatd, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

  Series E              Additional     Non-  Other    
  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Treasury stock  Paid In  Accumulated  Controlling  Comprehensive  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Interest  Income  Equity 
Balance, April 1, 2021  1,088  $1   10,925,026  $10,925   5,657 $(62,406) $80,633,380  $(78,572,159) $-  $(44,545) $1,965,196 
                                             
Stock based compensation  -   -   89,050   89   -   -   2,064,575   -   -   -   2,064,664 
                                             
Conversion of warrants to stock  -   -   18,259   18   -   -   (18)  -   -   -   - 
                                             
Stock warrants issued with note payable  -   -   -   -   -   -   1,601,452   -   -   -   1,601,452 
                                             
Cash received for common stock  -   -   750,000   750   -   -   2,212,750   -   -   -   2,213,500 
                                             
Shares issued for prepaid services  -   -   10,000   10   -   -   34,490   -   -   -   34,500 
                                             
Common stock issued upon conversion of notes payable  -   -   55,631   56   -   -   173,964   -   -   -   174,020 
                                             
Conversion of preferred series E to stock  (40)  -   9,709   10   -   -   (10)  -   -   -   - 
                                             
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (552)  (552)
                                             
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiary from acquisition  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   56,865   -   56,865 
                                             
Dividends  -   -   -   -   -   -   410,750   (410,750)  -   -   - 
                                             
Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2021  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (8,562,044)  (432)  -   (8,562,476)
                                             
Balance, June 30, 2021 1,048  $1  11,857,675  $11,858  5,657 $(62,406) $87,131,333  $(87,544,953) $56,433  $(45,097) $(452,831)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


Creatd, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

  Series E        Additional        Non-  Other    
  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Treasury stock  Paid In  Subscription  Accumulated  Controlling  Comprehensive  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Receivable  Deficit  Interest  Income  Equity 
Balance, January 1, 2021  7,738  $8   8,736,378  $8,737   5,657 $(62,406) $77,505,013  $(40,000) $(71,928,922) $-  $(37,234) $5,445,196 
                                                 
Stock based compensation  -   -   201,311   201   -   -   3,410,380   -   -   -   -   3,410,581 
                                                 
Shares issued for prepaid services  -   -   50,000   50   -   -   226,450   -   -   -   -   226,500 
                                                 
Shares issued to settle vendor liabilities  -   -   44,895   45   -   -   181,341   -   -   -   -   181,386 
                                                 
Common stock issued upon conversion of notes payable  -   -   120,959   121   -   -   316,699   -   -   -   -   316,820 
                                                 
Exercise of warrants to stock  -   -   320,693   321   -   -   1,272,350   -   -   -   -   1,272,671 
                                                 
Cash received for common  -   -   750,000   750   -   -   2,212,750   -   -   -   -   2,213,500 
                                                 
Cash received for preferred series E and warrants  40   -   -   -   -   -   (4,225)  40,000   -   -   -   35,775 
                                                 
Conversion of preferred series E to stock  (6,730)  (7)  1,633,439   1,633   -   -   (1,626)  -   -   -   -   - 
                                                 
Stock warrants issued with note payable  -   -   -   -   -   -   1,601,451   -   -   -   -   1,601,451 
                                                 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (7,863)  (7,863)
                                                 
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiary from acquisition  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   56,865   -   56,865 
                                                 
Dividends  -   -   -   -   -   -   410,750   -   (410,750)  -   -   - 
                                                 
Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2021  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (15,205,281)  (432)  -   (15,205,713)
                                                 
Balance, June 30, 2021  1,048  $1   11,857,675  $11,858   5,657 $(62,406) $87,131,333  $-  $(87,544,953) $56,433  $(45,097) $(452,831)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


Creatd, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

              Additional     Other    
  Common Stock  Treasury stock  Paid In  Accumulated  Comprehensive  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Income  Equity 
Balance, April 1, 2020  3,140,894  $3,141   159,850 $(367,174) $37,754,638  $(47,566,434) $(15,234) $(10,191,063)
                                 
Shares Issued with note payable  5,424   5   -   -   27,292   -   -   27,297 
                                 
Coversion of warrants to stock  2,239   2   -   -   (10,002)  -   -   (10,000)
                                 
Conversion of options to stock  229,491   229   -   -   1,405,435   -   -   1,405,664 
                                 
Stock warrants issued with note payable  -   -   -   -   247,281   -   -   247,281 
                                
Cancellation of Treasury stock  (50,650)  (51)  (151,951)   349,030   (348,979)  -   -   - 
                                
Purchase of treasury stock  -   -   14,484  (42,018)  -   -   -   (42,018)
                                
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   (19,291)  (19,291)
                                
Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2020  -   -   -   -   -   (4,141,991)  -   (4,141,991)
                                
Balance, June 30, 2020  3,327,398  $3,326   22,383 $(60,162) $39,075,665  $(51,708,425) $(34,525) $(12,724,121)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


Creatd, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

              Additional     Other    
  Common Stock  Treasury stock  Paid In  Accumulated  Comprehensive  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Income  Equity 
Balance, Jan 1, 2019  3,059,646  $3,060   159,850 $(367,174) $36,391,818  $(44,580,437) $(5,995) $(8,558,728)
                                 
Shares issued with notes payable  8,107   8   -   -   58,928   -   -   58,936 
                                 
Shares issued for services  50,000   50   -   -   584,948   -   -   584,998 
                                 
Shares issued to settle vendor liabilities  23,565   24   -   -   235,611   -   -   235,635 
                                 
Conversion of warrants to stock  7,239   7   -   -   (4,235)  -   -   (4,228)
                                 
Conversion of options to stock  229,491   229   -   -   1,405,435   -   -   1,405,664 
                                 
Stock warrants issued with note payable  -   -   -   -   752,138   -   -   752,138 
                                 
Cancellation of Treasury stock  (50,650)  (51)  (151,951)   349,030   (348,979)  -   -   - 
                                 
Purchase of treasury stock  -   -   14,484  (42,018)  -   -   -   (42,018)
                                 
Foreign currency translation adjustments  -   -   -   -   -   -   (28,530)  (28,530)
                                 
Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2020  -   -   -   -   -   (7,127,988)  -   (7,127,988)
                                 
Balance, June 30, 2020  3,327,398  $3,327   22,383 $(60,162) $39,075,664  $(51,708,425) $(34,525) $(12,724,121)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


Creatd, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

  For the
Six Months Ended
  For the
Six Months Ended
 
  June 30,
2021
  June 30,
2020
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net loss $(15,205,713) $(7,127,988)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  91,042   76,939 
Impairment of investment  62,733   - 
Accretion of debt discount and issuance cost  851,364   327,221 
Share-based compensation  3,510,489   1,994,792 
Bad debt expense  -   34,737 
Gain on marketable securities  -   (10,042)
Gain on Forgiveness of debt  (279,022)  - 
(Gain) loss on settlement of vendor liabilities  (92,909)  126,087 
Change in fair value of derivative liability  262,831   - 
Derivative Expense  100,502   - 
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt  (286,009)  534,570 
Non cash lease expense  39,717   34,969 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Prepaid expenses  (742,565)  - 
Accounts receivable  (186,420)  (60,350)
Deposits and other assets  63,356   (2,137)
Deferred revenue  119,209   5,268 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  734,643   1,213,615 
Operating lease liability  (39,826)  (33,064)
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities  (10,996,578)  (2,885,383)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Cash paid for property and equipment  (25,650)  (6,339)
Deposits  (100,000)  (166,283)
Cash paid for minority investment in business  (150,000)  (30,000)
Cash consideration for acquisition, net  (469,768)  - 
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities  (745,418)  (202,622)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Proceeds from the exercise of warrant  1,312,672   - 
Net proceeds from issuance of notes  199,788   1,349,094 
Repayment of notes  (276,838)  (58,226)
Proceeds from issuance of demand loan  -   250,000 
Proceeds from issuance of convertible note  3,460,491   1,920,460 
Repayment of convertible notes  (941,880)  (75,000)
Proceeds from issuance of note payable - related party  -   152,989 
Repayment of note payable - related party  -   (327,773)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants  2,213,500   - 
Purchase of treasury stock and warrants  -   (62,018)
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities  5,967,733   3,149,526 
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  (7,863)  (28,530)
         
Net Change in Cash  (5,782,126)  32,991 
Cash - Beginning of Period  7,906,782   11,637 
Cash - End of period $2,124,656  $44,628 
         
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Cash Paid During the Period for:        
Income taxes $-  $- 
Interest $55,276  $55,859 
         
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Settlement of vendor liabilities $168,667  $109,548 
Warrants issued with debt $1,601,452  $752,136 
Shares issued with debt $-  $58,935 
Issuance of common stock for prepaid services $226,500  $585,000 
Cancellation of Treasury stock $-  $349,030 
Conversion of note payable and interest into convertible notes $-  $385,000 
Conversion of Demand loan into notes payable $-  $150,000 
Deferred offering costs $4,225  $- 
Common stock and warrants issued upon conversion of notes payable $316,820  $- 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


 

 

Creatd, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

  For the
Nine Months
Ended
  For the
Nine Months
Ended
 
  September 30,
2021
  September 30,
2020
 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net loss $(24,942,247) $(23,306,686)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  194,929   116,614 
Impairment of note receivable  62,733   - 
Impairment of intangible assets  93,791   - 
Accretion of debt discount and issuance cost  3,028,015   4,385,507 
Share-based compensation  5,662,389   6,577,558 
Bad debt expense  -   52,849 
Gain on marketable securities  -   7,453 
Gain on Forgiveness of debt  (279,022)  (470)
Settlement of vendor liabilities  (92,909)  126,087 
Change in fair value of derivative liability  1,096,287   - 
Derivative Expense  100,502   - 
Loss on extinguishment of debt  (423,118)  5,539,100 
Non cash lease expense  60,756   53,462 
Equity interest granted for other income  (123,710)  - 
Equity in net loss from unconsolidated investment  16,413   - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Prepaid expenses  (471,899)  - 
Inventory  (68,091)  - 
Accounts receivable  150,980   (92,319)
Deposits and other assets  107,115   (5,407)
Deferred revenue  111,192   (13,270)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  160,434   1,578,302 
Operating lease liability  (61,605)  (51,268)
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities  (15,617,065)  (5,032,488)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Cash paid for property and equipment  (65,971)  (19,460)
Deposits  

-

  (175,000)
Cash paid for minority investment in business  (325,000)  - 
Cash paid for equity method investment  (510,000)  - 
Cash paid for investments in marketable securities  -   (238,272)
Sale of marketable securities  -   36,048 
Cash acquired in business acquisition  31,807  - 
Cash consideration for acquisition  (444,750)  - 
Purchases of digital assets  (11,241)  - 
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities  (1,325,155)  (396,684)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Proceeds from the exercise of warrant  5,472,068   - 
Net proceeds from issuance of notes  321,229   1,396,649 
Repayment of notes  (403,843)  (447,024)
Proceeds from issuance of demand loan  -   440,000 
Repayment of demand Loan  -   (90,000)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible note  3,610,491   2,904,255 
Repayment of convertible notes  (941,880)  (1,658,001)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - related party  -   50,000 
Proceeds from issuance of note payable - related party  -   152,989 
Repayment of note payable - related party  -   (983,752)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants  2,502,200   6,662,015 
Purchase of treasury stock and warrants  -   (89,416)
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities  10,560,265   8,337,715 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  (16,299)  (22,795)
Net Change in Cash  (6,398,254)  2,885,748 
Cash – Beginning of Year  7,906,782   11,637 
Cash – End of period $1,508,528  $2,897,385 
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Cash Paid During the Year for:        
Income taxes $-  $- 
Interest $58,395  $175,626 
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Settlement of vendor liabilities $168,667  $475,220 
Beneficial conversion feature on convertible notes $-  $5,498,313 
Warrants issued with debt $1,601,452  $1,079,213 
Shares issued with debt $-  $130,264 
Issuance of common stock for prepaid services $226,500  $585,000 
Cancellation of Treasury stock $-  $349,030 
Conversion of note payable and interest into convertible notes $-  $385,000 
Conversion of Demand loan into notes payable $-  $150,000 
Deferred offering costs $4,225  $- 
Common stock and warrants issued upon conversion of notes payable $4,015,325  $11,217,362 
Shares issued for acquisition $

893,520

  $- 
Conversion of note payable and interest into convertible notes $-  $385,000 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 


Creatd, Inc.

JuneSeptember 30, 2021

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 1 – Organization and Operations

 

Creatd, Inc., formerly Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. (“we,” “us,” the “Company,” or “Creatd”), is a technology company focused on the development of digital communities, marketing branded digital content,providing economic opportunities for creators, which it accomplishes through its four main business pillars: Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and e-commerce opportunities.Creatd Studios. Creatd’s content distribution platform,flagship product, Vocal, delivers a robust long-form, digital publishing platform organized into highly engaged niche-communities capable of hosting all forms of rich media content. Through Creatd’s proprietary algorithm dynamics, Vocal enhances the visibility of content and maximizes viewership, providing advertisers access to target markets that most closely match their interests.

 

The Company was originally incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on December 30, 1999 under the name LILM, Inc. The Company changed its name on December 3, 2013 to Great Plains Holdings, Inc. as part of its plan to diversify its business.

 

On February 5, 2016 (the “Closing Date”), GTPH, GPH Merger Sub, Inc., a Nevada corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of GTPH (“Merger Sub”), and Jerrick Ventures, Inc., a privately-held Nevada corporation headquartered in New Jersey (“Jerrick”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger”) pursuant to which the Merger Sub was merged with and into Jerrick, with Jerrick surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of GTPH (the “Merger”). GTPH acquired, pursuant to the Merger, all of the outstanding capital stock of Jerrick in exchange for issuing Jerrick’s shareholders (the “Jerrick Shareholders”), pro-rata, a total of 475,000 shares of GTPH’s common stock. In connection therewith, GTPH acquired 33,415 shares of Jerrick’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Jerrick Series A Preferred”) and 8,064 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Jerrick Series B Preferred”).

 

In connection with the Merger, on the Closing Date, GTPH and Kent Campbell entered into a Spin-Off Agreement (the “Spin-Off Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Campbell purchased from GTPH (i) all of GTPH’s interest in Ashland Holdings, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, and (ii) all of GTPH’s interest in Lil Marc, Inc., a Utah corporation, in exchange for the cancellation of 39,091 shares of GTPH’s Common Stock held by Mr. Campbell. In addition, Mr. Campbell assumed all debts, obligations and liabilities of GTPH, including any existing prior to the Merger, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Spin-Off Agreement.

 

Upon closing of the Merger on February 5, 2016, the Company changed its business plan to that of Jerrick.

 

Effective February 28, 2016, GTPH entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Statutory Merger Agreement”) with Jerrick, pursuant to which GTPH became the parent company of Jerrick Ventures, LLC, a wholly-owned operating subsidiary of Jerrick (the “Statutory Merger”) and GTPH changed its name to Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. to better reflect its new business strategy.

 

On September 11, 2019, the Company acquired 100% of the membership interests of Seller’s Choice, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Seller’s Choice”). Seller’s Choice is a digital e-commerce agency based in New Jersey (see Note 4).Jersey.

 

On September 9, 2020, the Company filed a certificate of amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to change our name to “Creatd, Inc.”, which became effective on September 10, 2020. 

 

On June 4, 2021, the Company acquired 89% of the membership interests of Plant Camp, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Plant Camp”)., which the Company subsequently rebranded as Camp. Plant Camp is a CPG company thatdirect-to-consumer (DTC) food brand which creates healthy upgrades to kid-friendly foods.classic comfort food favorites. The results of Plant Camp’s operations have bene included since the date of acquisition in the Statements of Operations.

On July 20, 2021, the Company acquired 44% of the membership interests of WHE Agency, Inc,. WHE Agency, Inc, is a talent management and public relations agency based in New York. WHE Agency, Inc, has been consolidated due to the company’s ownership of 55% voting control, and the results of operations have been included since the date of acquisition in the Statements of Operations.

On August 16, 2021, the Company acquired 16% of the membership interests of Dune, Inc. bring our total membership interests to 21%. Dune, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer brand focused on promoting wellness through its range of health-oriented beverages. 

 

Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies and Practices

 

Management of the Company is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies and the appropriateness of accounting policies and their application. Critical accounting policies and practices are those that are both most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results and require management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. The Company’s significant and critical accounting policies and practices are disclosed below as required by the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 


 

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and following the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by U.S. GAAP can be condensed or omitted. These interim financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the Company’s annual financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial information. These interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021 or any other interim period or for any other future year. These unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2020, included in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2020 has been derived from audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.

 

Use of Estimates and Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.

 

These significant accounting estimates or assumptions bear the risk of change due to the fact that there are uncertainties attached to these estimates or assumptions, and certain estimates or assumptions are difficult to measure or value.

 

Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.

 

Management regularly evaluates the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience and reasonable assumptions. After such evaluations, if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly. The Company uses estimates in accounting for, among other items, revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, stock-based compensation, income tax provisions, excess and obsolete inventory reserve, and impairment of intellectual property.

 

Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Principles of consolidation

 

The Company consolidates all majority-owned subsidiaries, if any, in which the parent’s power to control exists.

 

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries and/or entities are as follows:

 

Name of combined affiliate State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization
 Company
Ownership
Interest
 
Jerrick Ventures LLC Delaware  100%
Abacus Tech Pty Ltd Australia  100%
Seller’s Choice, LLC New Jersey  100%
Recreatd, LLC Delaware  100%
Give, LLC Delaware  100%
Creatd Partners LLC Delaware  100%
Plant Camp LLC Delaware  89%
Sci-Fi Shop, LLC Delaware  100%
OG Collection LLC Delaware  100%
VMENA LLC Delaware  100%
Vocal For Brands, LLC Delaware  100%
Vocal Ventures LLC Delaware  100%
What to Buy, LLC Delaware  100%
WHE Agency, Inc.Delaware44%

All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 


 

 

All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The fair value measurement disclosures are grouped into three levels based on valuation factors:

 

 Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

 

 Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments and market corroborated inputs)

 

 Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including our own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The Company’s Level 1 assets/liabilities include cash, accounts receivable, marketable trading securities, accounts payable, prepaid and other current assets, line of credit and due to related parties. Management believes the estimated fair value of these accounts at JuneSeptember 30, 2021 approximate their carrying value as reflected in the balance sheets due to the short-term nature of these instruments or the use of market interest rates for debt instruments.

 

The Company’s Level 2 assets/liabilities include certain of the Company’s notes payable and capital lease obligations. Their carrying value approximates their fair values based upon a comparison of the interest rate and terms of such debt given the level of risk to the rates and terms of similar debt currently available to the Company in the marketplace.

 

The Company’s Level 3 assets/liabilities include goodwill, intangible assets, marketable debt securities, equity investments at cost, and derivative liabilities, when they are recorded at fair value due to an impairment charge.liabilities. Inputs to determine fair value are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are therefore determined using model-based techniques, including option pricing models and discounted cash flow models. Unobservable inputs used in the models are significant to the fair values of the assets and liabilities. 

 

The following table provides a summary of the relevant assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on recurring basis:

 

Fair Value Measurements as of

JuneSeptember 30, 2021

 

  Total  Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets or
Liabilities
(Level 1)
  Quoted
Prices for
Similar
Assets or
Liabilities
in Active
Markets
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:            
Marketable securities - debt securities $-  $      -  $      -  $- 
Total assets $-  $-  $-  $- 
                 
Liabilities:                
Derivative liabilities $436,295  $-  $-  $436,295 
Total Liabilities  436,295  $-  $-  $436,295 
TotalQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities
(Level 1)
Quoted Prices for Similar Assets or Liabilities in Active Markets
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
Marketable securities - debt securities$-$-$-$        -
Total assets$-$-$-$-
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities$-$-$-$-
Total Liabilities-$-$-$-

 


The following table shows the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021:

 

  Fair Value  Valuation Methodology  Unobservable Inputs 
Marketable securities - debt securities $-  Discounted cash flow analysis  Expected cash flows from the investment 
           
Derivative liabilities $436,295  Monte Carlo simulations and Binomial model  

Risk free rate

 

Expected volatility; Drift rate

 
Fair ValueValuation MethodologyUnobservable Inputs
Marketable securities - debt securities$       -Discounted cash flow analysisExpected cash flows from the investment
Derivative liabilities$-Monte Carlo simulations and Binomial modelRisk free rate   Expected volatility; Drift rate

 


The following table provides a summary of the relevant assets that are measured at fair value on non-recurring basis:

 

Fair Value Measurements as of

JuneSeptember 30, 2021

 

 Total  Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets or
Liabilities
(Level 1)
  Quoted
Prices for
Similar
Assets or
Liabilities
in Active Markets
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets or
Liabilities
(Level 1)
  Quoted
Prices for
Similar
Assets or
Liabilities
in Active Markets
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:                  
Equity investments, at cost $367,096  $      -  $      -  $367,096  $152,096  $         -  $           -  $152,096 
Total assets $367,096  $-  $-  $367,096  $152,096  $-  $-  $152,096 

 

The following table shows the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on non-recurring basis as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021:

 

  Fair Value  Valuation Methodology  Unobservable Inputs 
Equity investments, at cost $367,096  Qualitative assessment per ASC 321-10-35  Qualitative factors 
  Fair Value  Valuation Methodology Unobservable Inputs
Equity investments, at cost $152,096  Qualitative assessment per ASC 321-10-35 Qualitative factors

 

The Company valued the initial value of debt securities, which are investments in convertible notes receivable, by assessing the separate values of the debt and equity components for similar instruments convertible into private company equity (Level 3). The investment was initially measured at cost, which was determined to approximate fair value due to the lack of marketability of the conversion shares underlying these convertible instruments and the expected recoverability of the note principal. The key assumption affecting the level 3 fair values would be collectability ofobservable price changes to the notes.equity investments. The Company monitors for impairment indicators at each balance sheet date.

 


Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

 

At times, cash balances may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurable limits. The Company has never experienced any losses related to these balances. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, cash amounts in excess of $250,000 were not fully insured. The uninsured cash balance as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021 was approximately $1.9$1.3 million. The Company does not believe it is exposed to significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.

 

Long-lived Assets Including Goodwill and Other Acquired Intangibles Assets

 

We evaluate the recoverability of property and equipment and acquired finite-lived intangible assets for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. The evaluation is performed at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. Recoverability of these assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amounts to the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate from the use and eventual disposition. If such review indicates that the carrying amount of property and equipment and intangible assets is not recoverable, the carrying amount of such assets is reduced to fair value. We have not recorded any impairment charges for these type of assets duringDuring the sixthree and nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021.2021 the Company recorded an impairment charge of $93,791 for intangible assets.

 

Acquired finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. We routinely review the remaining estimated useful lives of property and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets. If we change the estimated useful life assumption for any asset, the remaining unamortized balance is amortized or depreciated over the revised estimated useful life.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2020 the Company completed its annual impairment test of goodwill. The Company performed the qualitative assessment as permitted by ASC 350-20 and determined that the fair value of the reporting unit wasunits are more likely than not equal or greater than the carrying value, including Goodwill. Based on completion of this annual impairment test, no impairment was indicated.

 


Investments

 

Marketable securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities and are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recognized in earnings. Debt securities not classified as held-to-maturity or as trading are classified as available-for-sale, and are carried at fair market value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, included in the determination of comprehensive income and reported in stockholders’ equity.

 

The Company accounts for its investments in available-for-sale debt securities, in accordance with sub-topic 320-10 of the FASB ASC (“Sub-Topic 320-10”). Accrued interest on these securities is included in fair value and amortized cost.

 


Pursuant to Paragraph 320-10-35, investments in debt securities that are classified as available for sale shall be measured subsequently at fair value in the statement of financial position. Unrealized holding gains and losses for available-for-sale securities (including those classified as current assets) shall be excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income until realized.

 

The Company follows FASB ASC 320-10-35 to assess whether an investment in debt securities is impaired in each reporting period. An investment in debt securities is impaired if the fair value of the investment is less than its amortized cost. If the Company intends to sell the debt security (that is, it has decided to sell the security), an other-than-temporary impairment shall be considered to have occurred. If the Company more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis or it otherwise does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security, an other-than-temporary impairment shall be considered to have occurred. The Company considers the expected cash flows from the investment based on reasonable and supportable forecasts as well as several other factors to estimate whether a credit loss exists. If the Company intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit loss, the other-than-temporary impairment shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date.

 

The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in marketable securities - available-for-sale debt securities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

 For the
three and
six months ended
June 30,
2021
  For the
nine months ended
September 30,
2021
 
 Total  Total 
Beginning of period $62,733  $62,733 
Purchase of marketable securities  -   - 
Interest due at maturity  -   - 
Other than temporary impairment  (62,733)  (62,733)
Conversion of marketable securities  -   - 
June 30, 2021 $- 
September 30, 2021 $- 

 

We invest in debt securities. Our investments in debt securities are subject to interest rate risk. To minimize the exposure due to an adverse shift in interest rates, we invest in securities with maturities of two years or less and maintain a weighted average maturity of one year or less. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, all of our investments had maturities between one and three years. The marketable debt security investments are evaluated for impairment if events or circumstances arise that indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. During the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 the Company recognized a $62,733 impairment of the debt security.

 

The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in equity investments, at cost that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis: 

 

 For the
three months ended
June 30,
2021
 For the
six months ended
June 30,
2021
  For the
three months ended
September 30,
2021
 For the
nine months ended
September 30,
2021
 
 Total  Total  Total  Total 
Beginning of period $317,096  $217,096  $367,096  $217,096 
Purchase of equity investments  50,000   150,000   -   150,000 
June 30, 2021 $367,096  $367,096 
Conversion to equity method investments  (215,000)  (215,000)
September 30, 2021 $152,096  $152,096 

  


The Company has elected to measure its equity securities without a readily determinable fair value at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. An election to measure an equity security in accordance with this paragraph shall be made for each investment separately.

 


The Company performed a qualitative assessment considering impairment indicators to evaluate whether these investments were impaired. Impairment indicators that the Company considered included the following: a) a significant deterioration in the earnings performance, credit rating, asset quality or business prospects of the investee; b) a significant adverse change in the regulatory, economic or technology environment of the investee; c) a significant adverse change in the general market condition of either the geographical area or the industry in which the investee operates; d) a bona fide offer to purchase or an offer by the investee to sell the investment; e) factors that raise significant concerns about the investee’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Equity Method Investments

Investments in unconsolidated entities over which we have significant influence are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method of accounting, the Company does not consolidate the investment’s financial statements within its consolidated financial statements. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost, then our proportional share of the underlying net income or loss is recorded as equity in net loss from equity method investments in our statement of operations, with a corresponding increase or decrease to the carrying value of the investment. Distributions received from the investee reduce our carrying value of the investment and are recorded in the consolidated statements of cash flows using the cumulative earnings approach. These investments are evaluated for impairment if events or circumstances arise that indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. There were no indicators of impairment related to our equity method investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Commitments and Contingencies

The Company follows subtopic 450-20 of the FASB ASC to report accounting for contingencies. Certain conditions may exist as of the date the condensed consolidated financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or un-asserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or un-asserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.

If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potential material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed.

Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.

Foreign Currency

Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at our Consolidated Balance Sheet dates. Results of operations and cash flows are translated using the average exchange rates throughout the periods. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of assets and liabilities is included as a component of stockholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, which are included in operating expenses, have not been significant in any period presented.

Derivative Liability

The Company evaluates its debt and equity issuances to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for in accordance with paragraph 815-10-05-4 and Section 815-40-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The result of this accounting treatment is that the fair value of the embedded derivative is marked-to-market each balance sheet date and recorded as either an asset or a liability. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, the change in fair value is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as other income or expense. Upon conversion, exercise or cancellation of a derivative instrument, the instrument is marked to fair value at the date of conversion, exercise or cancellation and then the related fair value is reclassified to equity.


 

In circumstances where the embedded conversion option in a convertible instrument is required to be bifurcated and there are also other embedded derivative instruments in the convertible instrument that are required to be bifurcated, the bifurcated derivative instruments are accounted for as a single, compound derivative instrument.  

 


The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. Equity instruments that are initially classified as equity that become subject to reclassification are reclassified to liability at the fair value of the instrument on the reclassification date. Derivative instrument liabilities will be classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument is expected within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

 

The Company adopted Section 815-40-15 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Section 815-40-15”) to determine whether an instrument (or an embedded feature) is indexed to the Company’s own stock. Section 815-40-15 provides that an entity should use a two-step approach to evaluate whether an equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to its own stock, including evaluating the instrument’s contingent exercise and settlement provisions. The Company changed its method of accounting for the debt and warrants through the early adoption of ASU 2017-11 during the three months ended December 31, 2017, on a retrospective basis.

 

The Company utilizes a Monte Carlo simulation model for the make whole feature and a binomial option model for convertible notes that have an option to convert at a variable number of shares to compute the fair value of the derivative and to mark to market the fair value of the derivative at each balance sheet date. The inputs utilized in the application of the Monte Carlo model included a starting stock price, an expected term of each debenture remaining from the valuation date to maturity, an estimated volatility, drift, and a risk-free rate. The inputs utilized in the application of the Binomial model included a stock price on valuation date, an expected term of each debenture remaining from the valuation date to maturity, an estimated volatility, and a risk-free rate. The Company records the change in the fair value of the derivative as other income or expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Under Topic 606, revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.

 

We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:

 

 identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer;

 

 identification of the performance obligations in the contract;

 

 determination of the transaction price. The transaction price for any given subscriber could decrease based on any payments made to that subscriber. A subscriber may be eligible for payment through one or more of the monetization features offered to Vocal creators, including earnings through reads (on a cost per mile basis) and cash prizes offered to Challenge winners;

 

 allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and

 

 recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.

 

Revenue disaggregated by revenue source for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and 2020 consists of the following:

 

  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
  June 30,  June 30, 
  2021  2020  2021  2020 
Agency (Managed Services + Branded Content) $488,836  $258,834  $917,136  $507,085 
Platform (Creator Subscriptions)  451,965   54,972   758,867   90,934 
Ecommerce  5,526   -   5,526   - 
Affiliate Sales  7,798   8,195   15,806   16,344 
Other Revenue  16,732   539   17,435   1,319 
  $970,857  $322,540  $1,714,770  $615,682 

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2021  2020  2021  2020 
Agency (Managed Services, Branded Content, & Talent Management Services) $555,766  $349,148  $1,472,902  $856,233 
Platform (Creator Subscriptions)  611,714   66,198   1,370,581   157,132 
Ecommerce  4,153   -   9,679   - 
Affiliate Sales  7,619   8,400   23,425   24,744 
Other Revenue  368   1,068   17,803   2,387 
  $1,179,620  $424,814  $2,894,390  $1,040,496 

 


 

 

The Company utilizes the output method to measures the results achieved and value transferred to a customers over time. Timing of revenue recognition for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and 2020 consists of the following:

 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,  June 30,  September 30,  September 30, 
 2021  2020  2021  2020  2021  2020  2021  2020 
Products and services transferred over time $940,801  $313,806  $1,676,003  $598,019  $1,167,480  $415,346  $2,843,483  $1,013,365 
Products transferred at a point in time  30,056   8,734   38,767   17,663 
Products and services transferred at a point in time  12,140   9,468   50,907   27,131 
 $970,857  $322,540  $1,714,770  $615,682  $1,179,620  $424,814  $2,894,390  $1,040,496 

 

Agency Revenue

 

Managed Services

The Company provides Studio/Agency Service offerings to business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) product and service brands which encompasses a full range of digital marketing and e-commerce solutions. The Company’s services include the setup and ongoing management of clients’ websites, Amazon and Shopify storefronts and listings, social media pages, search engine marketing, and other various tools and sales channels utilized by e-commerce sellers for sales and growth optimization. Contracts are broken into three categories: Partners, Monthly Services, and Projects. Contract amounts for Partner and Monthly Services clients range from approximately $500-$7,500 per month while Project amounts vary depending on the scope of work. Partner and Monthly clients are billed monthly for the work completed within that month. Partner Clients may or may not have an additional billing component referred to as Sales Performance Fee, which is a fee based upon a previously agreed upon percentage point of the client’s total sales for the month. Some Partners may also have projects within their contracts that get billed and recognized as agreed upon project milestones are achieved. Revenue is recognized over time as service obligations and milestones in the contract are met.

 

Branded Content

 

Branded content represents the revenue recognized from the Company’s obligation to create and publish branded articles for clients on the Vocal platform and promote said stories, tracking engagement for the client. The performance obligation is satisfied when the Company successfully publishes the articles on its platform and meets any required promotional milestones as per the contract. The revenue is recognized over time as the services are performed and any required milestones are met.

 

Below are the significant components of a typical agreement pertaining to branded content revenue:

 

 The Company collects fixed fees ranging from $10,000 to $110,000.
   
 The articles are created and published within three months of the signed agreement, or as previously negotiated with the client.
   
 The articles are promoted per the contract and engagement reports are provided to the client.
   
 Most billing for contracts occurs 50% at signing and 50% upon completion of the services, with net payment terms varying per client.
   
 Most contracts include provisions for clients to acquire content rights at the end of the campaign for a flat fee. 

 

Talent Management Services

Talent Management represents the revenue recognized by WHE Agency, Inc. (“WHE”) from the Company’s obligation to manage and oversee influencer-led campaigns from the contract negotiation stage through content creation and publication. WHE acts in an agent capacity for influencers and collects a management fee of 20% of the value of an influencer’s contract with a brand. Revenue is recognized net of the 80% of the contract that is collected by the influencer and is recognized when performance obligations of the contract are met. Performance obligations are complete when milestones and deliverables of contracts are delivered to the client. 

Below are the significant components of a typical agreement pertaining to talent management revenue:

Total gross contracts range from $500-$50,000.
The Company collects fixed fees in the amount of 20% of the gross contract amount, ranging from $100 to $10,000 in net revenue per contract.

The campaign is created and made live by the influencer within one month of the signed agreement, or as previously negotiated with the client.

Campaigns are promoted per the contract and the customer is provided a link to the live deliverables on the influencer’s social media channels.

Most billing for contracts occur 100% at execution of the performance obligation. Net payment terms vary by client.


Platform Revenue

 

Creator Subscriptions

 

Vocal+ is a premium subscription offering for Vocal creators. In addition to joining for free, Vocal creators now have the option to sign up for a Vocal+ membership for either $9.99 monthly or $99 annually, though these amounts are occasionally subject to promotional discounts.discounts and free trials. Vocal+ subscribers receive access to value-added features such as increased rate of cost per mille (thousand) (“CPM”) monetization, a decreased minimum withdrawal threshold, a discount on platform processing fees, member badges for their profiles, access to exclusive Vocal+ Challenges, and early access to new Vocal features. Subscription revenues stem from both monthly and annual subscriptions, the latter of which is amortized over a twelve-month period. Any customer payments received are recognized over the subscription period, with any payments received in advance being deferred until they are earned.

 

The transaction price for any given subscriber could decrease based on any payments made to that subscriber. A subscriber may be eligible for payment through one or more of the monetization features offered to Vocal creators, including earnings through reads (on a cost per mille basis) and cash prizes offered to Challenge winners. Estimates are utilized for payments made for earnings through reads, by establishing the lifetime a subscriber has had a Vocal account, determining the percentage of that lifetime that the subscriber has been a paying customer, and applying that percentage to payments for earnings through reads in the relevant reporting period.

 


Affiliate Sales Revenue

 

Affiliate sales represents the commission the Company receives when a purchase is made through affiliate links placed within content hosted on the Vocal platform. Affiliate revenue is earned on a “click through” basis, upon referring visitors, via said links, to an affiliate’s site and having them complete a specific outcome, most commonly a product purchase. The Company uses multiple affiliate platforms, such as Skimlinks, Amazon, and Tune, to form and maintain thousands of vendor relationships. Each vendor establishes their own commission percentage, which typically range from 2-20%. The revenue is recognized upon receipt as reliable estimates could not be made.

 

E-Commerce Revenue

The Company’s e-commerce businesses are housed under Creatd Ventures, and currently consists of two majority-owned e-commerce companies, Camp (previously Plant Camp) and Dune Glow Remedy (“Dune”).  The Company generates revenue through the sale of Camp and Dune’s consumer products through its e-commerce distribution channels. The Company satisfies its performance obligation upon receiptshipment of product by its customers.

 

Deferred Revenue

 

Deferred revenue consists of billings and payments from clients in advance of revenue recognition. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Company had deferred revenue of $208,517$200,500 and $88,637, respectively.

 

Accounts Receivable and Allowances

Accounts receivable are recorded and carried when the Company has performed the work in accordance with managed services, project, partner, consulting and branded content agreements. For example, we bill a managed service client monthly when we have updated their Amazon store, modified SEO or completed the other services listed in the agreement. For projects and branded content, we will bill the client and record the receivable once milestones are reached that are set in the agreement. We make estimates for the allowance for doubtful accounts and allowance for unbilled receivables based upon our assessment of various factors, including historical experience, the age of the accounts receivable balances, credit quality of our customers, current economic conditions, and other factors that may affect our ability to collect from customers. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company recorded $0 as a bad debt expense. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Company has an allowance for doubtful accounts of $76,340 and $80,509, respectively.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company recognizes compensation expense for all equity–based payments granted in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation”. Under fair value recognition provisions, the Company recognizes equity–based compensation net of an estimated forfeiture rate and recognizes compensation cost only for those shares expected to vest over the requisite service period of the award.

 


Restricted stock awards are granted at the discretion of the Company. These awards are restricted as to the transfer of ownership and generally vest over the requisite service periods.

 

The fair value of an option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black–Scholes option valuation model. The Black–Scholes option valuation model requires the development of assumptions that are inputs into the model. These assumptions are the value of the underlying share, the expected stock volatility, the risk–free interest rate, the expected life of the option, the dividend yield on the underlying stock and the expected forfeiture rate. Expected volatility is benchmarked against similar companies in a similar industry over the expected option life and other appropriate factors. Risk–free interest rates are calculated based on continuously compounded risk–free rates for the appropriate term. The dividend yield is assumed to be zero as the Company has never paid or declared any cash dividends on its Common stock and does not intend to pay dividends on its Common stock in the foreseeable future. The expected forfeiture rate is estimated based on management’s best estimate. 

 

Determining the appropriate fair value model and calculating the fair value of equity–based payment awards requires the input of the subjective assumptions described above. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of equity–based payment awards represent management’s best estimates, which involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. As a result, if factors change and the Company uses different assumptions, our equity–based compensation could be materially different in the future. The Company issues awards of equity instruments, such as stock options and restricted stock units, to employees and certain non-employee directors. Compensation expense related to these awards is based on the fair value of the underlying stock on the award date and is amortized over the service period, defined as the vesting period, using the cliff straight-line method. The vesting period is generally one to three years. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock units. Compensation expense is reduced for actual forfeitures as they occur.

 


Loss Per Share

 

Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is determined using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. In periods when losses are reported, which is the case for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and 2020 presented in these condensed consolidated financial statements, the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

 

The Company had the following common stock equivalents at JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and 2020:

 

 June 30,  September 30, 
 2021  2020  2021  2020 
Options  2,363,187   452,523   2,327,445   542,687 
Warrants  7,496,070   936,240   6,558,705   3,059,040 
Convertible notes - related party  -   5,574 
Convertible notes  1,008,798   1,562,138   228,334   - 
Totals  10,868,055   2,956,475   9,114,484   3,601,727 

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain prior year amounts in the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto have been reclassified where necessary to conform to the current year'syear’s presentation. These reclassifications did not affect the prior period'speriod’s total assets, total liabilities, stockholders’ deficit, net loss or net cash used in operating activities. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we adopted a change in presentation on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in order to present a gross profit line, the presentation of which is consistent with our peers. Under the new presentation, we began allocating payroll and related expenses, professional services and creator payouts. Prior periods have been revised to reflect this change in presentation.

 


Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

 

In December 2019, the FASB issued authoritative guidance intended to simplify the accounting for income taxes (ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes”). This guidance eliminates certain exceptions to the general approach to the income tax accounting model and adds new guidance to reduce the complexity in accounting for income taxes. This guidance is effective for annual periods after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those annual periods. The updated guidance, which became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU-2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 affects loans, debt securities, trade receivables, and any other financial assets that have the contractual right to receive cash. The ASU requires an entity to recognize expected credit losses rather than incurred losses for financial assets. ASU 2016-13 is effective for the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within that fiscal year. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 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): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. This ASU amends the guidance on convertible instruments and the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity, and also improves and amends the related EPS guidance for both Subtopics. The ASU will be effective for annual reporting periods after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within those annual periods and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2021, the FASB issued authoritative guidance intended to clarify and reduce diversity in an issuer’s accounting for modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options that remain equity classified after modification or exchange. (ASU 2021-04), “Derivatives and Hedging Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Topic 815). This guidance amendments provide measurement, recognition, and disclosure guidance for an issuer’s accounting for modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options that remain equity classified after modification or exchange. This guidance is effective for annual periods after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In July 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-05, Lessors—Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments (Topic 842), Which requires a lessor to classify a lease with variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or rate (hereafter referred to as “variable payments”) as an operating lease on the commencement date of the lease if specified criteria are met. ASU 2021-05 is effective for the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within that fiscal year. The Company expects that there would be no material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements upon the adoption of this ASU.

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, Business Combinations — Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (Topic 805), Which aims to improve the accounting for acquired revenue contracts with customers in a business combination by addressing diversity in recognition and payment terms that effect subsequent revenue recognition. ASU 2021-08 is effective for the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within that fiscal year. The Company expects that there would be no material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements upon the adoption of this ASU.

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, when adopted, will have a material effect on the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.


 

Note 3 – Going Concern

 

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that it will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.

As reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $87.5$97.3 million, a net loss of $15.2$25.0 million and net cash used in operating activities of $11$15.6 million for the reporting period then ended. The Company is in default on debentures as of the date of this filing. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the issuance of these financial statements.

 

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 novel coronavirus outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” and on March 10, 2020, declared it to be a pandemic. Actions taken around the world to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus include restrictions on travel, and quarantines in certain areas, and forced closures for certain types of public places and businesses. The COVID-19 coronavirus and actions taken to mitigate it have had and are expected to continue to have an adverse impact on the economies and financial markets of many countries, including the geographical area in which the Company operates. While it is unknown how long these conditions will last and what the complete financial impact will be to the Company, capital raising efforts and our operations may be negatively affected.

 


The Company is attempting to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues; however, its cash position may not be sufficient to support its daily operations. While the Company believes in the viability of its strategy to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues and in its ability to raise additional funds by way of a public or private offering of its debt or equity securities, there can be no assurance that it will be able to do so on reasonable terms, or at all. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues and its ability to raise additional funds by way of a public or private offering. 

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Note 4 – Inventory

Inventory was comprised of the following at September 30, 2021:

  

September 30,

2021

 
Raw Materials $75,585 
Packaging  769 
Finished goods  11,707 
  $88,061 

 

Note 45 – Equity investments, at cost

 

The Company has elected to measure its equity securities without a readily determinable fair value at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. An election to measure an equity security in accordance with this paragraph shall be made for each investment separately.

 

The Company performed a qualitative assessment considering impairment indicators to evaluate whether these investments were impaired. Impairment indicators that the Company considered included the following: a) a significant deterioration in the earnings performance, credit rating, asset quality or business prospects of the investee; b) a significant adverse change in the regulatory, economic or technology environment of the investee; c) a significant adverse change in the general market condition of either the geographical area or the industry in which the investee operates; d) a bona fide offer to purchase or an offer by the investee to sell the investment; e) factors that raise significant concerns about the investee’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

On October 2, 2020, the Company converted $102,096 of its marketable debt security into 119,355 shares of preferred stock or a 1.3% equity investment in a private company.

 

On October 23, 2020, the Company entered into an equity interest purchase agreement whereas the Company purchased 3.8% ownership of a private company for $115,000. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company acquired additional equity interests that resulted in the Company achieving significant influence over this investee, therefore the investments were reclassified as an equity method investment (see Note 6).

On February 17, 2021, the Company entered into a membership interest purchase agreement whereas the Company purchased another 3.3% ownership of a private company for $100,000. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company acquired additional equity interests that resulted in the Company achieving significant influence over this investee, therefore the investments were reclassified as an equity method investment (see Note 6).

On May 21, 2021, the Company entered into a common stock purchase agreement whereas the Company purchased 10.0% ownership of a private company for $50,000.

Note 6 – Equity Method Investments

On May 27,During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we invested $410,000 in cash into Dune, Inc., and received equity interest for services that were recorded to other income on the Company made a depositStatement of $110,000 towards futureOperations. Our investment in Dune, Inc., is accounted for under the equity method and is included within Equity method investment in our consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2021. Our ownership percentage in a private company.Dune, Inc. which is recorded under the equity method investment, is 21%. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded $16,413 of losses from this investment as equity in net loss from equity method investment within our consolidated statements of operations. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, had no voting control nor equity in the private company related to this deposit.our Equity method investment total $732,297.


 

 

Note 57 – Notes Payable

 

Notes payable as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is as follows:

 Outstanding Principal as of       Outstanding Principal as of     
 June 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
  Interest
Rate
  Maturity
Date
  September 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
  Interest
Rate
  Maturity
Date
Seller’s Choice Note $660,000  $660,000   30% September 2020  $660,000  $660,000   30% September 2020
The May 2020 PPP Loan Agreement  252,432   412,500   1% April 2022   232,432   412,500   1% April 2022
The April 2020 PPP Loan Agreement  -   282,432   1% May 2022   -   282,432   1% May 2022
The October 2020 Loan Agreement  56,796   55,928   14% July 21   54,412   55,928   14% July 2021
The November 2020 Loan Agreement  -   23,716   14% May 2021   -   23,716   14% May 2021
The February 2021 Loan Agreement  85,372   -   14% July 21   81,789   -   14% July 2021
The April 2021 Loan Agreement  41,585   -   10% October 22 
The July 2021 Loan Agreement  72,204   -   10% October 2022
  1,096,185   1,434,576          1,100,837   1,434,576       
Less: Debt Discount  (7,549)  -               (9,688)  -       
Less: Debt Issuance Costs  -   -          -   -       
  1,088,636   1,434,576          1,091,149   1,434,576       
Less: Current Debt  (1,054,600)  (1,221,539)         (1,072,190)  (1,221,539)      
Total Long-Term Debt $34,036  $213,037         $18,959  $213,037       

 

Seller’s Choice Note

 

On September 11, 2019, the Company entered into Seller’s Choice Purchase Agreement with Home Revolution LLC (see Note 4).LLC. As a part of the consideration provided pursuant to the Seller’s Choice Acquisition, the Company issued the Seller’s Choice Note to the Seller in the principal amount of $660,000. The Seller’s Choice Note bears interest at a rate of 9.5% per annum and is payable on March 11, 2020 (the “Seller’s Choice Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts become due. Upon maturity the Company utilized an automatic extension up to 6 months. This resulted in a 5% increase in the interest rate every month the Seller’s Choice Note is outstanding. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company is in default on the Seller’s Choice note.

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company accrued interest of $98,186.$148,093.

 

The April 2020 PPP Loan Agreement

 

On April 30, 2020, the Company was granted a loan with a principal amount of $282,432 (the “Loan”), pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under Division A, Title I of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which was enacted on March 27, 2020. The Loan, which was in the form of a Note dated April 30, 2020, matures on April 30, 2022, and bears interest at a fixed rate of 1.00% per annum, payable monthly commencing on October 30, 2020. The Note may be prepaid by the Company at any time prior to maturity without payment of any premium. Funds from the Loan may only be used to retain workers and maintain payroll or make mortgage payments, lease payments and utility payments.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company accrued interest of $1,145.$1,395.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company repaid $30,000$50,000 in principal.

 

The Company is in the process of returning the funds received from the Loan.

 


When the applications for PPP first opened up, there was limited available funding and much confusion surrounding the application process. The Company initially submitted its application for the May 2020 PPP Loan in early April but received no response in the aftermath of submitting the application. After consulting multiple advisors, the Company made the decision to apply elsewhere, due to the rampant media coverage of institutions running out of funding and the Company’s need for the capital and belief that if 2 separate loans were approved, the remaining application could simply be withdrawn.

 


Therefore, in late April, the company proceeded with applying for the April 2020 PPP Loan. After some conflicting communications regarding acceptance, the Company attempted to contact the lender to clarify but got no response. After continued attempts to follow up with both lenders, the Company received approval for the May 2020 PPP Loan and funding for the April 2020 PPP Loan on the same day, followed the next day by the funding of the May 2020 PPP Loan. The Company immediately separated the funds for the April 2020 PPP Loan into a separate reserved bank account with the intention of returning the funds. However, after several attempts to contact the lender with no response, the Company was faced with difficulty raising funds in the early-Covid economy and made the decision to utilize the funds for operations and pursue an installment repayment plan when they were able to reach the lender. As of the date of this filing, the Company has begun making repayments on the loan, absent a formal installment agreement due to difficulties reaching the lender. The Company intends to complete repayment before the end of 2021.

 

As each company is only permitted one loan under the CARES Act, there is a possibility the loan may be called by the SBA and the Company would have to repay the loan in full at such time.

 

The May 2020 PPP Loan Agreement

 

On May 4, 2020, Jerrick Ventures, LLC (“Jerrick Ventures”), the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, was granted a loan from PNC Bank, N.A. with a principal amount of $412,500, pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”). The Loan, which was in the form of a Note dated May 4, 2020, matures on May 4, 2022, and bears interest at a fixed rate of 1.00% per annum, payable monthly commencing on November 4, 2020. The Note may be prepaid by Jerrick Ventures at any time prior to maturity without payment of any premium. Funds from the Loan may only be used to retain workers and maintain payroll or make mortgage payments, lease payments and utility payments. Jerrick Ventures intends to use the entire Loan amount for qualifying expenses. Under the terms of the PPP, certain amounts of the Loan may be forgiven if they are used for qualifying expenses as described in the CARES Act. 

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company accrued interest of $1,017. 

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company repaid $136,597 in principal and was forgiven $275,903 of principal and $3,119 of accrued interest.

 

The October 2020 Loan Agreement

 

On October 6, 2020, the Company entered into a secured loan agreement (the “October 2020 Loan Agreement”) with a lender (the “October 2020 Lender”), whereby the October 2020 Lender issued the Company a secured promissory note of A$74,300$74,300 AUD or $56,796$54,412 United States Dollars (the “October 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the October 2020 Loan Agreement, the October 2020 Note has an effective interest rate of 14%. The maturity date of the October 2020 Note is September 30, 2021 (the “October 2020 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the October 2020 Loan Agreement are due. The loan is secured by the Australian research & development credit.

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company accrued A$5,158$7,780 AUD in interest. 

 

The November 2020 Loan Agreement

 

On November 24, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “November 2020 Loan Agreement”) with a lender (the “November 2020 Lender”) whereby the November 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $34,000 (the “November 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the November 2020 Loan Agreement, the November 2020 Note has an effective interest rate of 14%. The maturity date of the November 2020 Note is May 25, 2021 (the “November 2020 Maturity Date”), at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the November 2020 Note are due.

 


During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company repaid $23,716 in principal and $4,736 of accrued interest.

 


The February 2021 Loan Agreement

 

On February 24, 2021, the Company entered into a secured loan agreement (the “February 2021 Loan Agreement”) with a lender (the “February 2021 Lender”), whereby the February 2021 Lender issued the Company a secured promissory note of A$111,683$111,683 AUD or $85,372$81,789 United States Dollars (the “February 2021 Note”). Pursuant to the February 2021 Loan Agreement, the February 2021 Note has an effective interest rate of 14%. The maturity date of the February 2021 Note is July 31, 2021 (the “February 2021 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the February 2021 Loan Agreement are due. The loan is secured by the Australian research & development credit.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company accrued A$ 5,398$9,339 AUD in interest. 

 

The April 2021 Loan Agreement

 

On April 9, 2021, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “April 2021 Loan Agreement”) with a lender (the “April 2021 Lender”) whereby the April 2021 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $128,110 (the “April 2021 Note”). Pursuant to the April 2021 Loan Agreement, the April 2021 Note has an effective interest rate of 11%. The maturity date of the April 2021 Note is October 8, 2022 (the “April 2021 Maturity Date”), at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the April 2021 Note are due.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company repaid $86,525$92,140 in principal and converted $35,970 into the July 2021 Loan Agreement. As part of the conversion the Company recorded $8,341 as extinguishment expense.

The July 2021 Loan Agreement

On July 2, 2021, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “July 2021 Loan Agreement”) with a lender (the “July 2021 Lender”) whereby the July 2021 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $137,625 (the “July 2021 Note”). Pursuant to the July 2021 Loan Agreement, the July 2021 Note has an effective interest rate of 10%. The maturity date of the July 2021 Note is December 31, 2022 (the “July 2021 Maturity Date”), at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the July 2021 Note are due.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company repaid $65,421 in principal.

 

Note 68 – Convertible Note Payable

 

Convertible notes payable as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, is as follows:

 

  Outstanding Principal as of          Warrants granted 
  

June 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

  

Interest

Rate

  

Conversion

Price

  

Maturity

Date

 

Quantity

  

Exercise

Price

 
The September 2020 convertible Loan Agreement $-  $341,880   12%        -(*)  September-21  85,555         5 
The First December 2020 convertible Loan Agreement  -   600,000   12%  -(*)  December-21  -   - 
The October 2020 convertible Loan Agreement  -   169,400   6%  -(*)  October-21  -   - 
The Second December 2020 convertible Loan Agreement  169,400   169,400   6%  -(*)  December-21  -   - 
The May 2021 Loan  4,666,669   -   -%  5.00(*)  November-22  1,090,908   4.500 
   4,836,069   1,280,680                   
Less: Debt Discount  (2,174,294)  (309,637)                  
Less: Debt Issuance Costs  (495,327)  (73,527)                  
   2,166,448   897,516                   
Less: Current Debt  (67,048)  (897,516)                  
Total Long-Term Debt $2,099,400  $-                   

  Outstanding Principal as of            Warrants granted 
  

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

  

Interest

Rate

  

Conversion

Price

    

Maturity

Date

 Quantity  

Exercise

Price

 
The September 2020 convertible Loan Agreement $-  $341,880   12%  - (*)   September-21  85,555   5 
The First December 2020 convertible Loan Agreement  -   600,000   12%  - (*)   December-21  -   - 
The October 2020 convertible Loan Agreement  -   169,400   6%  - (*)   October-21  -   - 
The Second December 2020 convertible Loan Agreement  500   169,400   6%  - (*)   December-21  -   - 
The May 2021 Loan  1,141,669   -   -%  5.00 (*)   November-22  1,090,908   4.50 
The July 2021 Loan  168,850   -   6%  - (*)   July - 22        
   1,311,019   1,280,680                     
Less: Debt Discount  (430,026)  (309,637)                    
Less: Debt Issuance Costs  (86,460)  (73,527)                    
   794,533   897,516                     
Less: Current Debt  (154,037)  (897,516)                    
Total Long-Term Debt $640,496  $-                     

 

(*)As subject to adjustment as further outlined in the notes

  


 

 

The First July 2020 Convertible Loan Agreement

 

On July 01, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “First July 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “First July 2020 Lender”), whereby the First July 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $68,000 (the “First July 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the First July 2020 Loan Agreement, the First July 2020 Note has interest of ten percent (10%). The First July 2020 Note matures on June 29, 2021.

 

Upon default or 180 days after issuance the First July 2020 Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) equal to 61% multiplied by the lowest trade of the common stock during the twenty (15) consecutive trading day period immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.tconversion.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the First July 2020 Note became convertible. Due to the fact that these convertible notes have an option to convert at a variable amount, they are subject to derivative liability treatment. The Company has applied ASC 815, due to the potential for settlement in a variable quantity of shares. The conversion feature has been measured at fair value using a Binomial model at the conversion date and the period end. The conversion feature of First July 2020 Note gave rise to a derivative liability of $112,743. The Company recorded $68,000 as a debt discount and $44,743 was recorded to derivative expense. The debt discount is charged to accretion of debt discount over the remaining term of the convertible note.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company converted $68,000 in principal and $3,400 in interest into 35,469 shares of the Company’s common stock. 

 

The August 2020 Convertible Loan Agreement

 

On August 17, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “August 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “August 2020 Lender”), whereby the August 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $68,000 (the “August 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the August 2020 Loan Agreement, the August 2020 Note has interest of twelve percent (12%). The August 2020 Note matures on August 17, 2021.

 

Upon default or 180 days after issuance the August 2020 Convertible Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) equal to 61% multiplied by the lowest trade of the common stock during the twenty (15) consecutive trading day period immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.

 

The Company recorded a $3,000 debt discount relating to original issue discount associated with this note. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.t

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the August 2020 Note became convertible. Due to the fact that these convertible notes have an option to convert at a variable amount, they are subject to derivative liability treatment. The Company has applied ASC 815, due to the potential for settlement in a variable quantity of shares. The conversion feature has been measured at fair value using a Binomial model at the conversion date and the period end. The conversion feature of August 2020 Note gave rise to a derivative liability of $120,759. The Company recorded $65,000 was recorded as a debt discount and $55,759 was recorded to derivative expense. The debt discount is charged to accretion of debt discount over the remaining term of the convertible note.

 


During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 the Company converted $68,000 in principal and $3,400 in interest into 29,859 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

The September 2020 Convertible Loan Agreement

 

On September 23, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “September 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “September 2020 Lender”), whereby the September 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $385,000 (the “September 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the September 2020 Loan Agreement, the September 2020 Note has interest of twelve percent (12%). The September 2020 Note matures on September 23, 2021. 

 


Upon default or 180 days after issuance the Second July 2020 Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share equal to the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.

 

The Company recorded a $68,255 debt discount relating to original issue discount associated with this note. The Company recorded a $146,393 debt discount relating to 85,555 warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost. 

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 the Company repaid $341,880 in principal and $46,200 in interest.

 

The October 2020 Convertible Loan Agreement

 

On October 2, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “October 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “October 2020 Lender”), whereby the October 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $169,400 (the “October 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the October 2020 Loan Agreement, the October 2020 Note has interest of six percent (6%). The October 2020 Note matures on the first (12th) month anniversary of its issuance date.

 

Upon default or 180 days after issuance the October 2020 Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) equal to 75% of average the lowest three trading prices of the Company’s common stock on the fifteen-trading day immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.

 

The Company recorded a $19,400 debt discount relating to original issue discount associated with this note. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Second July 2020 Note became convertible. Due to the fact that these convertible notes have an option to convert at a variable amount, they are subject to derivative liability treatment. The Company has applied ASC 815, due to the potential for settlement in a variable quantity of shares. The conversion feature has been measured at fair value using a Binomial model at the conversion date and the period end. The conversion feature of Second July 2020 Note gave rise to a derivative liability of $74,860. The Company recorded this as a debt discount. The debt discount is charged to accretion of debt discount over the remaining term of the convertible note.

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company converted $169,400 in principal and $4,620 in interest into 55,631 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 


The First December 2020 convertible Loan Agreement

 

On December 9, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “First December 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “First December 2020 Lender”), whereby the First December 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $600,000 (the “First December 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the First December 2020 Loan Agreement, the First December 2020 Note has interest of twelve percent (12%). As additional consideration for entering in the First December 2020 convertible Loan Agreement, the Company issued 45,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The First December 2020 Note matures on the first (12th) month anniversary of its issuance date. 

 

Upon default the First December 2020 Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) equal to the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.

 

The Company recorded a $110,300 debt discount relating to original issue discount associated with this note. The Company recorded a $113,481 debt discount relating to 45,000 shares issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 the Company repaid $600,000 in principal and $4,340 in interest.

 


The Second December 2020 Convertible Loan Agreement

 

On December 30, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “Second December 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “Second December 2020 Lender”), whereby the Second December 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $169,400 (the “Second December 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the Second December 2020 Loan Agreement, the Second December 2020 Note has interest of six percent (6%). The Second December 2020 Note matures on the first (12th) month anniversary of its issuance date. 

 

Upon default the Second December 2020 Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) equal to 75% of average the lowest three trading prices of the Company’s common stock on the fifteen-trading day immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.

 

The Company recorded a $18,900 debt discount relating to original issue discount associated with this note. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Second December 2020 Note became convertible. Due to the fact that these convertible notes have an option to convert at a variable amount, they are subject to derivative liability treatment. The Company has applied ASC 815, due to the potential for settlement in a variable quantity of shares. The conversion feature has been measured at fair value using a Binomial model at the conversion date and the period end. The conversion feature of Second December 2020 Note gave rise to a derivative liability of $108,880. The Company recorded this as a debt discount. The debt discount is charged to accretion of debt discount over the remaining term of the convertible note.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company converted $168,900 in principal and $4,605 in interest into 74,706 shares of the Company’s common stock.


The May 2021 Convertible Note Offering

 

On May 14, 2021, the Company conducted multiple closings of a private placement offering to accredited investors (the “May 2021 Convertible Note Offering”) of units of the Company’s securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the “May 2021 Investors”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,690,491. The May 2021 convertible notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share at a conversion price of $5.00 per share. As additional consideration for entering in the May 2021 Convertible Note Offering, the Company issued 1,090,908 warrants of the Company’s common stock. The May 2021 Convertible Note matures on November 14, 2022. 

 

The Company recorded a $1,601,452 debt discount relating to 1,090,908 warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of these notes to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

 

The Company recorded a $666,669 debt discount relating to an original issue discount and $539,509 of debt issuance costs related to fees paid to vendors relating to the offering. The debt discount and debt issuance costs are being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company converted $3,525,000 in principal into 705,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

The July 2021 Convertible Loan Agreement

On July 6, 2021, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “July 2021 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “July 2021 Lender”), whereby the July 2021 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $168,850 (the “July 2021 Note”). Pursuant to the July 2021 Loan Agreement, the July 2021 Note has interest of six percent (6%). The July 2021 Note matures on the first (12th) month anniversary of its issuance date. 

Upon default or 180 days after issuance the July 2021 Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) equal to 75% of average the lowest three trading prices of the Company’s common stock on the fifteen-trading day immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.

The Company recorded a $15,850 debt discount relating to an original issue discount and $3,000 of debt issuance costs related to fees paid to vendors relating to the offering. The debt discount and debt issuance costs are being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company accrued 2,387 in interest.

 

Note 79 – Related Party

 

Notes payable

 

Notes payable – related party as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

  Outstanding Principal as of       Warrants granted 
  June 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
  Interest
Rate
  Maturity
Date
 Quantity  Exercise
Price
 
The September 2020 Goldberg Loan Agreement  16,705   16,705         7% September 2022        -         - 
The September 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement  3,295   3,295   7% September 2022  -   - 
   20,000   20,000               
Less: Debt Discount  (12,110)  (17,068)              
Less: Debt Issuance Costs  -   -               
   7,890   2,932               
Less: Current Debt  (7,890)  (2,932)              
  $-  $-               

  Outstanding Principal as of       Warrants granted 
  September 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
  Interest
Rate
  Maturity
Date
 Quantity  Exercise
Price
 
The September 2020 Goldberg Loan Agreement  188,574   16,705   7% September 2022  -   - 
The September 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement  955,727   3,295   7% September 2022  -   - 
   1,144,301   20,000               
Less: Debt Discount  (9,589)  (17,068)              
   1,134,712   2,932               
Less: Current Debt  (1,134,712)  (2,932)              
  $-  $-               


 

The September 2020 Goldberg Loan Agreement

 

On September 15, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “September 2020 Goldberg Loan Agreement”) with Goldberg whereby the Company issued a promissory note of $16,705 (the “September 2020 Goldberg Note”). Pursuant to the September 2020 Goldberg Loan Agreement, the September 2020 Goldberg Note has an interest rate of 7%. The maturity date of the September 2020 Goldberg Note is September 15, 2022 (the “September 2020 Goldberg Maturity Date”), at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under note are due. The September 2020 Goldberg Loan is secured by the tangible and intangible property of the Company.

 


Since the September 2020 Goldberg Note has a make-whole provision if the shares of the Company’s common stock issued to the lender in accordance with the Lender’s Exchange Agreement (see note 11)10) have a value equal to or less than $6,463,363 determined by using the lowest VWAP of the last 30 days prior to September 14, 2021. The principal amount of the September 2020 Goldberg Note shall increase by 200% of the difference between the initial consideration and the September 14, 2021, value. The Company has applied ASC 815, due to the potential for settlement in a variable quantity of shares. The make-whole feature gave rise to a derivative liability of $2,557,275, of which $2,540,570 was recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt and $16,705 as a debt discount. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost. The derivative liability isthat has been marked to market as of Juneduring the 3 and 9 months ended September 30, 2021, and the change in derivative liability is recorded on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss. See note 8.10.

On September 15, 2021, the make-whole provision was triggered, causing an increase in principal of the September 2020 Goldberg Note by $939,022.

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company accrued interest of $580.$3,576.

Subsequent to September 30, 2021, the Company agreed to a settlement of the amount owed under the September 2020 Goldberg Note in the amount of $350,000, payable as $200,000 in cash and $150,000 in shares of Common Stock. 

The September 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement

On September 15, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “September 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement”) with Rosen whereby the Company issued a promissory note of $3,295 (the “September 2020 Rosen Note”). Pursuant to the September 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement, the September 2020 Rosen Note has an interest rate of 7%. The maturity date of the September 2020 Rosen Note is September 15, 2022 (the “September 2020 Rosen Maturity Date”), at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the note are due. The September 2020 Rosen Loan is secured by the tangible and intangible property of the Company.

Since the September 2020 Rosen Note has a make-whole provision if the shares of the Company’s common stock issued to the lender in accordance with the Lender’s Exchange Agreement (see note 11)10) have a value equal to or less than $1,274,553 determined by using the lowest VWAP of the last 30 days prior to September 14, 2021. The principal amount of the September 2020 Rosen Note shall increase by 200% of the difference the initial consideration and the September 14, 2021 value. The Company has applied ASC 815, due to the potential for settlement in a variable quantity of shares. The make-whole feature of gave rise to a derivative liability of $504,413, of which $501,118 was recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt and $3,295 as a debt discount. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost. The derivative liability isthat has been marked to market as of Juneduring the 3 and 9 months ended September 30, 2021, and the change in derivative liability is recorded on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss. See note 8.10.

On September 15, 2021 the make-whole provision was triggered, causing an increase in principal of the September 2020 Rosen Note by $185,279.

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company accrued interest of $114.$706.

Subsequent to September 30, 2021, the Company repaid all outstanding principal and interest on this Note.

Officer compensation

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company paid $72,328$72,690 for living expenses for officers of the Company.


Note 810 – Derivative Liabilities

The Company has identified derivative instruments arising from a make-whole feature in the Company’s notes payable at Juneduring the nine months ended September 30, 2021. For the terms of the make-whole features see the September 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement and the September 2020 Goldberg Loan Agreement in Note 7.9. The Company has also identified derivative instruments arising from convertible notes that have an option to convert at a variable number of shares in the Company’s convertible notes payable at Juneduring the nine months ended September 30, 2021. For the terms of the conversion features see Note 7.9. The Company had no derivative assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021.

 


The Company utilizes a Monte Carlo simulation model for the make whole feature and a binomial option model for convertible notes that have an option to convert at a variable number of shares to compute the fair value of the derivative and to mark to market the fair value of the derivative at each balance sheet date. The inputs utilized in the application of the Monte Carlo model included a starting stock price, an expected term of each debenture remaining from the valuation date to maturity, an estimated volatility, drift, and a risk-free rate. The inputs utilized in the application of the Binomial model included a stock price on valuation date, an expected term of each debenture remaining from the valuation date to maturity, an estimated volatility, and a risk-free rate. The Company records the change in the fair value of the derivative as other income or expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Risk-free interest rate: The Company uses the risk-free interest rate of a U.S. Treasury Note adjusted to be on a continuous return basis to align with the Monte Carlo simulation model and binomial model.

 

Dividend yield: The Company uses a 0% expected dividend yield as the Company has not paid dividends to date and does not anticipate declaring dividends in the near future.

 

Volatility: The Company calculates the expected volatility based on the company’s historical stock prices with a look back period commensurate with the period to maturity.

 

Expected term: The Company’s remaining term is based on the remaining contractual maturity of the convertible notes.

 

The following are the changes in the derivative liabilities during the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021.

 

 Three Months Ended June 30, 2021  Three Months Ended
September 30, 2021
 
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Derivative liabilities as April 1, 2021 $      -  $      -  $344,404 
Derivative liabilities as July 1, 2021 $-  $-  $436,294 
Addition  -   -   108,880   -   -   - 
Extinguishment          (82,431)          (145,449)
Conversion to Note payable - related party          (1,124,301)
Changes in fair value  -   -   65,442   -   -   833,456 
Derivative liabilities as June 30, 2021 $-  $-  $436,295 
Derivative liabilities as September 30, 2021 $-  $-  $- 

  Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Derivative liabilities as January 1, 2021 $      -  $      -  $42,231 
Addition  -   -   417,241 
Extinguishment          (286,009)
Changes in fair value  -   -   262,831 
Derivative liabilities as June 30, 2021 $-  $-  $436,295 

 

  Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021
 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Derivative liabilities as January 1, 2021 $-  $-  $42,231 
Addition  -   -   417,241 
Extinguishment          (431,458)
Conversion to Note payable - related party          (1,124,301)
Changes in fair value  -   -   1,096,287 
Derivative liabilities as September 30, 2021 $-  $-  $- 


  

Note 911 – Stockholders’ Equity

 

Shares Authorized

 

Prior to July 13, 2020, the Company was authorized to issue up to thirty-five million (35,000,000) shares of capital stock, of which fifteen million (15,000,000) shares are designated as common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and twenty million (20,000,000) are designated as “blank check” preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. The designations, rights, and preferences of such preferred stock are to be determined by the Company’s board of directors.

 


On July 13, 2020, the Company filed the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, which authorize the issuance of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, and 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock.

On August 17, 2020, following board of directorsdirector’s approval, the Company filed a Certificate of Change to its Articles of Incorporation (the “Amendment”), with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to effectuate a one-for-twenty (1:3) reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share, without any change to its par value. The Amendment became effective on August 17, 2020. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split as all fractional shares were “rounded up” to the next whole share. As a result, all share information in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements has been adjusted as if the reverse stock split happened on the earliest date presented.

 

Preferred Stock

 

Series E Convertible Preferred Stock

 

On December 29, 2020, the Company entered into securities purchase agreements with thirty-three accredited investors whereby the Investors have agreed to purchase from the Company an aggregate of 7,778 shares of the Company’s Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share and 2,831,715 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share. The Series E Preferred Stock is convertible into a total of 1,887,810 shares of Common Stock. The combined purchase price of one Conversion Share and one and a half warrant was $4.12. The aggregate purchase price for the Series E Preferred Stock and warrants was $7,777,777. The Company has recorded $817,353 to stock issuance costs, which are part of Additional Paid-in Capital.

 

The warrants are exercisable for a term of five-years from the date of issuance, at an exercise price of $4.50 per share. The warrants provide for cashless exercise to the extent that there is no registration statement available for the underlying shares of Common Stock.

 

The placement agent for the transaction and received cash compensation equal to 10% of the aggregate purchase price and warrants to purchase 471,953 shares of the Company’s common stock, at an exercise price of $5.15 per share (the “PA Warrants”). The PA Warrants are exercisable for a term of five-years from the date of issuance.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company received the $40,000 of the subscription receivable for the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company has recorded $4,225 to stock issuance costs, which are part of Additional Paid-in Capital.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, investors converted 6,7307,168 shares of the Company’s Series E Convertible Preferred Stock into 1,633,4391,739,750 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

Common Stock

 

On January 14, 2021, the Company issued 30,000 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $133,200.

 

On January 20, 2021, the Company issued 40,000 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for a year of services at a fair value of $192,000. On May 24, 2021, the Company amended the contract and issued and additional 10,000 shares of its restricted common stock. these shares had a fair value of $34,500. The shares issued to the consultant were recorded as common stock issued for prepaid services and will be expensed over the life of the consulting contract to share based payments. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company recorded $99,908 to stock-based compensation expense related to these shares.

 

On February 1, 2021, the Company issued 50,000 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $196,000.

 

On February 3, 2021, the Company issued 1,929 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $8,198.

 


 

 

On February 8, 2021, the Company entered into a consulting agreement whereas the Company issued a total of 2,092 shares of common stock in exchange for services at a fair value of $7,502.

 

On February 18, 2021, the Company issued 10,000 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $48,000.

 

On February 18, 2021, the Company issued 10,417 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $50,002.

 

On February 26, 2021, the Company issued 291 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $1,499.

 

On March 17, 2021, the Company issued 9,624 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $49,371.

 

On March 28, 2021, the Company issued 31,782 shares of its restricted common stock to settle outstanding vendor liabilities of $125,000.

 

On March 31, 2021, the Company issued 13,113 shares of its restricted common stock to settle outstanding vendor liabilities of $43,667. In connection with this transaction the Company also recorded a loss on settlement of vendor liabilities of $12,719.

 

On April 10, 2021, the Company issued 16,275 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $69,332.

 

On April 21, 2021, the Company entered into a consulting agreement whereas the Company issued a total of 1,048 shares of common stock in exchange for services at a fair value of $3,587.

 

On June 17, 2021, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement with The Benchmark Company LLC, pursuant to which we agreed to sell to the Underwriter in a firm commitment underwritten public offering an aggregate of 750,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, at a public offering price of $3.40 per share. The Company also granted the Underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 112,500 shares of Common Stock to cover over-allotments, if any. The Offering closed on June 21, 2021. The net proceeds to the Company from the equity raise was $2,213,500. As part of the underwriting agreement the Company issued 46,667 warrants of the Company’s common stock to Benchmark. The warrants have an exercise price $5.40 and a term of five years. On July 9, 2021, the Representative exercised the over-allotment option to purchase an additional 954,568 shares of Common Stock.

On July 20, 2021, the Company issued 2,154 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $8,570.

On July 15, 2021, the Company issued 715 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $2,500.

On August 15, 2021, the Company issued 820 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $2,500.

On September 15, 2021, the Company issued 793 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $2,500.

 

Stock Options

 

The Company applied fair value accounting for all share-based payments awards. The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. 

 


The assumptions used for options granted during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, are as follows:

 

JuneSeptember 30,
2021
 
Exercise price$2.55 – 14.10 
Expected dividends0% 0%
Expected volatility223.15 – 242.98% 194.39% – 242.98%
Risk free interest rate0.46 – 0.98%0.98%
Expected life of option5 - 7 years 

  


The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option activity:

 

 Options  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in years)
  Options  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in years)
 
Balance – December 31, 2020 – outstanding  541,021   12.75   3.27   541,021   12.75   3.27 
Granted  1,825,500   6.37   6.21   1,850,588   6.32   6.20 
Exercised  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Forfeited/Cancelled  (3,334)  15.00   -   (64,164)  13.06   - 
Balance – June 30, 2021 – outstanding and exercisable  2,363,187   7.82   5.13 
Balance – September 30, 2021 – outstanding  2,327,445   7.63   4.29 
Balance – September 30, 2021 – exercisable  608,524   12.75   3.75 

 

Option OutstandingOption Outstanding  Option Exercisable Option Outstanding  Option Exercisable 
Exercise priceExercise price  Number
Outstanding
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in years)
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Number
Exercisable
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in years)
 Exercise price  Number
Outstanding
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in years)
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Number
Exercisable
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in years)
 
$7.82   2,363,187   5.13   12.73   537,687   3.82 7.63   2,327,445   4.92   12.75   608,524   3.75 

 

During the ended December 31, 2018 the Company granted options of 11,667 to consultants that has a fair value of $57,123. As of the date of this filing the company has not issued these options and they are recorded as an accrued liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

Stock-based compensation for stock options has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and totaled $2,552,855,$4,100,729, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021.

 

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, there was $ 6,122,329$4,472,344 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested employee options granted under the Company’s share-based compensation plans that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.231.06 year.

 

Warrants

 

The Company applied fair value accounting for all share-based payments awards. The fair value of each warrant granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

 

The assumptions used for warrants granted during the six months ended June 30, 2020 are as follows:

  June 30,
2021
 
Exercise price $4.50 
Expected dividends  0%
Expected volatility  237.14%
Risk free interest rate  0.82%
Expected life of warrant  5 years 


 

 

The assumptions used for warrants granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 are as follows:

September 30,
2021
Exercise price$  4.50 – 4.95
Expected dividends0%
Expected volatility  237.14% - 237.68%
Risk free interest rate  0.82% - 0.86%
Expected life of warrant  5 years

Warrant Activities

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s warrant activity:

 

 Warrant  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Warrant  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Balance – December 31, 2020 – outstanding  6,130,948   4.96   6,130,948   4.96 
Granted  1,751,892   5.68   1,881,267   5.63 
Exercised  (376,214)  4.67   (1,438,788)  4.59 
Forfeited/Cancelled  (10,556)  24.00   (14,722)  24.00 
Balance – June 30, 2021 – outstanding  7,496,070   4.88 
Balance – June 30, 2021 – exercisable  7,496,070  $4.88 
Balance – September 30, 2021 – outstanding  6,558,705   4.92 
Balance – September 30, 2021 – exercisable  6,558,705  $4.92 

 

Warrants OutstandingWarrants Outstanding Warrants Exercisable Warrants Outstanding  Warrants Exercisable 
Exercise priceExercise price  Number
Outstanding
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in years)
  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 Number
Exercisable
 Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 Exercise price  Number
Outstanding
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in years)
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Number
Exercisable
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
$4.88   7,496,070   4.33   4.88  7,496,070  4.33 4.92   6,558,705   4.06   4.92   6,558,705   4.06 

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company issued 320,6931,275,261 shares of common stock to a certain warrant holder upon the cashless exercise of a warrant to purchase 376,2141,438,788 shares of common stock. The Company received $1,272,672$5,472,068 in connection with the exercise of the warrant.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, a total of 486,516 warrants were issued in connection with the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock raise.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, a total of 1,090,908 warrants were issued with convertible notes (See Note 68 above). The warrants have a grant date fair value of $3,067,617 using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the above assumptions.

 

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, some of the Company’s warrants had a reset provision triggered that also resulted in an additional 127,801 warrants to be issued. A deemed dividend of $410,750 was recorded to the Statements of Comprehensive Loss.

On June 17, 2021, the Company issued 46,667 warrants in connection with the underwriting agreement.

 

Stock-based compensation for stock warrants has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and totaled $480,863, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021


Share-based awards, restricted stock award (“RSAs”)

 

On February 4, 2021 the Board resolved that, the Company shall pay each member of the Board, for each calendar quarter during which such member continues to serve on the Board, compensation as a group amounts to $62,500 per quarter. The shares vest one year after issuance.

 


A summary of the activity related to RSUs for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 is presented below:

 

Restricted stock units (RSUs)Total
shares
Grant date
fair value
RSAs non-vested at January 1, 2021-$-$-
RSAs granted88,086$2.71 – 4.32
RSAs vested-$-
RSAs forfeited69,635(13,927)$3.75 – 4.32
RSAs vested-$-
RSAs forfeited-$-
RSAs non-vested JuneSeptember 30, 202169,63574,159$3752.71 – 4.32

  

Stock-based compensation for RSA’s has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and totaled $291,035,$341,035, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021.

 

Note 1012 – Commitments and Contingencies

 

The CARES Act lifts certain deduction limitations originally imposed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“2017 Tax Act”). Corporate taxpayers may carry back net operating losses (NOLs) originating between 2018 and 2020 for up to five years, which was not previously allowed under the 2017 Tax Act. The CARES Act also eliminates the 80% of taxable income limitations by allowing corporate entities to fully utilize NOL carryforwards to offset taxable income in 2018, 2019 or 2020. Taxpayers may generally deduct interest up to the sum of 50% of adjusted taxable income plus business interest income (30% limit under the 2017 Tax Act) for 2019 and 2020. The CARES Act allows taxpayers with alternative minimum tax credits to claim a refund in 2020 for the entire amount of the credits instead of recovering the credits through refunds over a period of years, as originally enacted by the 2017 Tax Act.

 

In addition, the CARES Act raises the corporate charitable deduction limit to 25% of taxable income and makes qualified improvement property generally eligible for 15-year cost-recovery and 100% bonus depreciation. The enactment of the CARES Act did not result in any material adjustments to our income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

On March 26, 2020 and April 30, 2020, the Company received 2 separate loans pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under Division A, Title I of the CARES Act.

 

When the applications for PPP first opened up, there was limited available funding and much confusion surrounding the application process. The Company initially submitted its application for the May 2020 PPP Loan in early April but received no response in the aftermath of submitting the application. After consulting multiple advisors, the Company made the decision to apply elsewhere, due to the rampant media coverage of institutions running out of funding and the Company’s need for the capital and belief that if 2 separate loans were approved, the remaining application could simply be withdrawn.

 

Therefore, in late April, the company proceeded with applying for the April 2020 PPP Loan. After some conflicting communications regarding acceptance, the Company attempted to contact the lender to clarify but got no response. After continued attempts to follow up with both lenders, the Company received approval for the May 2020 PPP Loan and funding for the April 2020 PPP Loan on the same day, followed the next day by the funding of the May 2020 PPP Loan. The Company immediately separated the funds for the April 2020 PPP Loan into a separate reserved bank account with the intention of returning the funds. However, after several attempts to contact the lender with no response, the Company was faced with difficulty raising funds in the early-Covid economy and made the decision to utilize the funds for operations and pursue an installment repayment plan when they were able to reach the lender. As of the date of this filing, the Company has begun making repayments on the loan, absent a formal installment agreement due to difficulties reaching the lender. The Company intends to complete repayment before the end of 2021.

 


As each company is only permitted one loan under the CARES Act, there is a possibility the loan may be called by the SBA and the Company would have to repay the loan in full at such time.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the May 2020 PPP Loan is no longer outstanding, as during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company repaid $136,597 in principal and was forgiven $275,903 of principal and $3,119 of accrued interest. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021 there was $255,426$232,432 in principal outstanding on the April 2020 PPP Loan.

Subsequent to September 30, 2021, the Company made a payment of $33,855 towards repayment of this Loan.


 

Litigation

Litigation

On or about June 25, 2020, Home Revolution, LLC (“Home Revolution”) filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Home Revolution, LLC, et al. v. Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. et al., Case No. 2:20-cv-07775-JMV-MF. The Complaint alleges, among other things, that Creatd, Inc. breached the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, as modified, and ancillary transaction documents in connection with the acquisition of Seller’s Choice, LLC, from Home Revolution in September 2019. The Complaint additionally alleges violation of the New Jersey Uniform Securities Law, violations of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, fraud, equitable accounting, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion and unjust enrichment. After filing the Complaint but prior to our Answer date, Home Revolution moved by order to show cause to have a receiver appointed by the Court to take over Creatd’s operations. 

We submitted an opposition, and after oral arguments on August 13, 2020, the Court denied the receiver request in its entirety. We then filed a Motion to Dismiss on August 14, 2020 on a number of grounds, the most significant of which is that this is a simple (alleged) breach of Promissory Note case. Creatd is current on all payments under the Note, and because both parties are New Jersey entities a mere breach of contract and/or collection-based case is not appropriately venued in federal court. Upon receipt of our Motion to Dismiss, Home Revolution submitted an Amended Complaint, presumably in an effort to cure the problems with the Complaint which we identified in the Motion to Dismiss. Home Revolution has subsequently initiated a series of atypical procedures and, as a result, has (without following the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure) moved for both default and to submit yet another newly Amended Complaint (the one precludes the other and vice versa). 

After we submitted a motion to clear up the above, the Court reinstated the matter to the docket and permitted Plaintiff to file the Second Amended Complaint (we had no objection). We have filed a motion to dismiss the Second Amended Complaint. That will take some time to be decided. We expect no major event to occur for the next 12 months. Finally, we believe the lawsuit lacks merit and will vigorously challenge the action.

Lease Agreements

On May 5, 2018, the Company signed a 5-year lease for approximately 2,300 square feet of office space at 2050 Center Avenue Suite 640, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024. Commencement date of the lease is June 1, 2018. The total amount due under this lease is $411,150.

On April 1, 2019, the Company signed a 4-year lease for approximately 796 square feet of office space at 2050 Center Avenue Suite 660, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024. Commencement date of the lease is April 1, 2019. The total amount due under this lease is $108,229.

On July 28, 2021, the Company signed a 3-year lease for approximately 1,364 square feet of office space at 1674 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. The office space is currently under construction and the Company’s commencement date is expected to be before December 1, 2021. The total amount due under this lease is $181,300.


The components of lease expense were as follows:

 

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
2021
  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2021
 
Operating lease cost $20,117  $26,934 
Short term lease cost  3,714   3,714 
Total net lease cost $23,831  $30,648 

 

 Six Months Ended
June 30,
2021
  Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2021
 
Operating lease cost $39,826  $80,803 
Short term lease cost  7,428   11,142 
Total net lease cost $47,254  $91,945 

  

Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases was as follows:

SixNine Months
Ended
JuneSeptember 30,
2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating lease payments53,97781,309
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):2.01.7
Weighted average discount rate:13%


Total future minimum payments required under the lease as of December 31, 2020 are as follows:

Twelve Months Ending December 31,      
2021 $55,348  $27,674 
2022 114,627   114,627 
2023  53,094   53,094 
Total $223,069  $195,394 

Rent expense for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and 2020 was $53,869$ 121,266 and $59,168,$80,803, respectively. 

Note 1113 – Acquisition

Plant Camp LLC

On June 1, 2021, the Company, entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “MIPA”) with Angela Hein (“Hein”) and Heidi Brown (“Brown”, and together with Hein, the “Sellers”), pursuant to which the Purchaser acquired 490,863 common units (the “Membership Interests”) of Plant Camp LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Plant Camp”) from the Sellers, resulting in the Purchaser owning 33% of the issued and outstanding equity of Plant Camp. The Membership Interests were purchased for $175,000.

 


On June 4, 2021, the Company, entered into a MIPA with Sellers, pursuant to which the Purchaser acquired 841,005 common units of Plant Camp from the Sellers, resulting in the Purchaser owning a total of 89% of the issued and outstanding equity of Plant Camp. The additional Membership Interests were purchased for $300,000.

  

The following sets forth the components of the purchase price:

Purchase price:   
Cash paid to seller $300,000 
Fair value of equity investment purchased on June 1, 2021  175,000 
Total purchase price  475,000 
     
Assets acquired:    
Cash  5,232 
Accounts Receivable  7,645 
Inventory  19,970 
Total assets acquired  32,847 
     
Liabilities assumed:    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  5,309 
Deferred Revenue  671 
Loan Payable  100,000 
Total liabilities assumed  105,980 
     
Net assets acquired  (73,133)
     
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiary  56,865 
     
Excess purchase price $604,998 

The excess purchase price amounts are provisional and may be adjusted during the one-year measurement period as required by U.S. GAAP. The following table provides a summary of the preliminary allocation of the excess purchase price.

Goodwill $2,198 
Trade Names & Trademarks  105,500 
Know-How and Intellectual Property  422,000 
Website  51,300 
Customer Relationships  24,000 
     
Excess purchase price $604,998 

WHE Agency, Inc.

On July 20, 2021, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement to purchase 44% ownership and 55% of voting power of the issued and outstanding shares of WHE Agency, Inc., (“WHE”). The aggregate closing consideration was $1,038,271, which consists of a combination of $144,750 in cash and $893,521 in the form of 224,503 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock at a price of $3.98 per share. Based on the purchase price of $1,038,271 for 44% ownership, the fair value of the non-controlling interest was estimated to be $1,190,000.

WHE is a talent management and public relations agency dedicated to the representation and management of family- and lifestyle-focused influencers and digital creators. The transaction leverages the existing synergies between Creatd and WHE, specifically enabling WHE to utilize the Vocal platform and technology to further expand its creator network, introduce new verticals, and deepen existing brand ties. At the same time, the addition of WHE has enabled Creatd to expand its existing agency offerings, specifically within the scope of influencer marketing. With WHE in its portfolio, Creatd has expanded the pool of talent available to partner with its brand clients. Finally, the integration of WHE and its influencer network into Creatd’s existing business has provided Creatd the benefit of a significantly expanded customer base.

 


 

The following sets forth the components of the purchase price:

Purchase price:   
Cash paid to seller $144,750 
Shares granted to seller  893,521 
Total purchase price  1,038,271 
     
Assets acquired:    
Cash  26,575 
Accounts Receivable  446,272 
Total assets acquired  472,847 
     
Liabilities assumed:    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  353,017 
Total liabilities assumed  353,017 
     
Net assets acquired  119,830 
     
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiary  1,190,000 
     
Excess purchase price $2,108,442 

The excess purchase price amounts were recorded to goodwill and is provisional and may be adjusted during the one-year measurement period as required by U.S. GAAP. The following table provides a summary of the preliminary allocation of the excess purchase price.

Goodwill $940,800 
Trade Names & Trademarks  152,663 
Non-Compete Agreements  71,926 
Influencers / Customers  943,053 
     
Excess purchase price $2,108,442 


Note 14 – Segment Information

We operate in 3 reportable segments: Creatd Labs, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Partners. Our segments were determined based on the economic characteristics of our products and services, our internal organizational structure, the manner in which our operations are managed and the criteria used by our Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) to evaluate performance, which is generally the segment’s operating losses.

Operations of:Products and services provided:
Creatd Labs

Creatd Labs is the segment focused on development initiatives. Creatd Labs houses the Company’s proprietary technology, including its flagship platform, Vocal, as well as oversees the Company’s content creation framework, and management of its  digital communities. Creatd Labs derives revenues from Vocal creator subscriptions, platform processing fees and technology licensing fees.

Creatd Ventures

Creatd Ventures builds, develops, and scales e-commerce brands. This segment generates revenues through product sales of its two majority-owned direct-to-consumer brands, Camp and Dune Glow Remedy.

Creatd PartnersCreatd Partners fosters relationships between brands and creators through its suite of agency services, including content marketing (Vocal for Brands), performance marketing (Seller’s Choice), and influencer marketing (WHE Agency). Creatd Partners derives revenues in the form of brand fees and talent management commissions.

The following tables present certain financial information related to our reportable segments and Corporate:

  As of September 30, 2021 
  Creatd Labs  Creatd Ventures  Creatd Partners  Corporate  Total 
                
Accounts receivable, net $-  $4,320  $388,971  $-  $393,291 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  324,927   -   -   236,104   561,031 
Intangible assets  -   571,502   1,906,160   11,241   2,488,903 
Goodwill  -   2,198   1,976,595   -   1,978,793 
Inventory  -   88,061   -   -   88,061 
All other assets  -   -   -   2,742,944   2,742,944 
Total Assets $324,927  $666,081  $4,271,726  $2,990,289  $8,253,023 
                     
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $34,807  $42,021  $83,964  $2,568,175  $2,728,967 
Note payable, net of debt discount and issuance costs  136,201   -   -   935,989   1,072,190 
Deferred revenue  -   -   200,500   -   200,500 
All other Liabilities  -   -   -   2,124,235   2,124,235 
Total Liabilities $171,008  $42,021  $284,464  $5,628,399  $6,125,892 

  As of December 31, 2020 
  Creatd Labs  Creatd Partners  Corporate  Total 
             
Accounts receivable, net $3,800  $86,555  $-  $90,355 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  19,631   -   4,225   23,856 
Intangible assets  -   960,611   -   960,611 
Goodwill  -   1,035,795   -   1,035,795 
All other assets  -   -   8,673,863   8,673,863 
Total Assets $23,431  $2,082,961  $8,678,088  $10,784,480 
                 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $6,221  $83,964  $2,548,503  $2,638,688 
Note payable, net of debt discount and issuance costs  55,928   -   1,165,611   1,221,539 
Deferred revenue  -   88,637   -   88,637 
All other Liabilities  -   -   1,390,420   1,390,420 
Total Liabilities $62,149  $172,601  $5,104,534  $5,339,284 


  For the three months ended September 30, 2021 
  Creatd Labs  Creatd Ventures  Creatd Partners  Corporate  Total 
                
Net revenue $565,852  $3,919  $609,849  $-  $1,179,620 
Cost of revenue  849,079   174,438   394,696   -   1,418,213 
                     
Gross margin  (283,227)  (170,519)  215,153   -   (238,593)
                     
Research and development  250,474   60   72,412   -   322,946 
Marketing  1,540,540   -   181,240   90,620   1,812,400 
Stock based compensation  337,026   -   332,531   1,179,579   2,151,900 
General and administrative  386,844   302,764   293,296   1,672,176   2,385,135 
Total operating expenses 2,514,884  32,819  879,479) 2,942,375  6,672,381 
                     

Loss before income tax provision and equity in net loss from unconsolidated investments

 $(2,802,443) $(506,162) $(664,326) $(5,747,190) $(9,720,121)

  For the three months ended September 30, 2020 
  Creatd Labs    Creatd Partners  Corporate  Total 
             
Net revenue $82,746  $342,068  $-  $424,814 
Cost of revenue  501,026   230,283   -   731,309 
Gross margin  (418,280)  111,785   -   (306,495)
                 
Research and development  126,822   31,706   -   158,528 
Marketing  459,472   54,056   27,027   540,555 
Stock based compensation  93,360   120,034   4,369,372   4,582,766 
General and administrative  252,263   82,891   1,100,366   1,435,520 
Total operating expenses 931,917  288,687  5,496,765  6,717,369 
                 

Loss before income tax provision and equity in net loss from unconsolidated investments

 $(1,354,529) $(176,902) $(14,647,267) $(16,178,698)

  For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 
  Creatd Labs  Creatd Ventures  Creatd Partners  Corporate  Total 
                
Net revenue $1,388,411  $9,616  $1,496,363  $-  $2,894,390 
Cost of revenue  2,482,848   497,194   1,180,701   -   4,160,743 
Gross margin  (1,094,437)  (487,578)  315,662   -   (1,266,353)
                     
Research and development  549,426   131   158,839   -   708,396 
Marketing  6,842,142   -  804,958   402,479   8,049,579 
Stock based compensation  886,832   796,676   875,004   3,103,877   5,662,389 
General and administrative  900,323   76,381   682,602   3,891,743   5,551,049 
Total operating expenses $9,178,723  $873,188  $2,521,403  $7,398,099  $19,971,413 
                     

Loss before income tax provision and equity in net loss from unconsolidated investments

 $(10,286,156) $(1,360,766) $(2,205,741) $(11,073,171) $(24,925,834)

  For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 
   Creatd Labs  Creatd Partners  Corporate  Total 
             
Net revenue $202,669  $837,827  $-  $1,040,496 
Cost of revenue  1,239,892   623,256   -   1,863,148 
Gross margin  (1,037,223)  214,571   -   (822,652)
                 
Research and development  263,842   65,961   -   329,803 
Marketing  1,186,701   139,612   69,806   1,396,119 
Stock based compensation  133,998   172,283   6,271,277   6,577,558 
General and administrative  572,690   188,181   2,498,062   3,258,933 
Total operating expenses $2,157,231  $566,037  $8,839,145  $11,562,413 
                 

Loss before income tax provision and equity in net loss from unconsolidated investments

 $(3,207,450) $(351,466) $(19,747,770) $(23,306,686)


Note 1215 – Subsequent Events

Dune Transaction

 

On July 20,October 3, 2021, the Companywe, through Creatd Partners, LLC (“Buyer”), entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Dune Agreement”) with Standard Holdings, Inc. (“SHI”) and Mark De Luca (“De Luca”) (SHI and De Luca, collectively the “Dune Sellers”), and Stephanie Roy Dufault, whereby Buyer purchased a majority stake in Dune, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Dune”). Pursuant to purchase 44% ownership and 55%the Dune Agreement, which closed on October 4, 2021, Buyer acquired a total of voting power3,905,634 shares of the issued and outstanding sharescommon stock of WHE Agency, Inc., (“WHE”Dune (the “Purchased Shares”). The aggregate closing consideration was $935,000, which consists of a combination of $144,750 in cash and $790,250 in the form of 224,503Company issued 163,344 restricted shares of the Company’s restricted common stock atto the Dune Sellers.

In addition, pursuant to the Dune Agreement, $50,000 worth of the Company’s common stock issuable to the Dune Sellers on a price of $3.52 per share. pro rata basis, priced in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Dune Agreement (the “Indemnification Escrow Amount”), shall be held in escrow and reserved in each Dune Seller’s name by the Company’s transfer agent until such time as release is authorized under the Agreement.

Based on the purchase price of $935,000$1,173,405 for 44%50.41% ownership, the fair value of the non-controlling interest would be approximately $1,190,000.$1,154,780.

WHE is a talent management and public relations agency dedicated to the representation and management of family- and lifestyle-focused influencers and digital creators. The transaction leverages the existing synergies between Creatd and WHE, specifically enabling WHE to utilize the Vocal platform and technology to further expand its creator network, introduce new verticals, and deepen existing brand ties. At the same time, the addition of WHE enables Creatd to expand its existing agency offerings, specifically within the scope of influencer marketing. With WHE in its portfolio, Creatd has expanded the pool of talent available to partner with its brand clients. Additionally, the transaction created immense opportunity for Creatd in terms of both human capital and market expansion. First, the transaction enables Creatd to enhance its own talent pool; gaining access to WHE’s highly skilled talent managers and brand liaisons fuels new capacity for innovation and growth. Second, WHE’s influencers work with a large set of brand partners, all of whom stand to benefit by working with Creatd Partners on Vocal for Brands marketing campaigns. Integrating WHE and its influencer network into Creatd provides Creatd the benefit of a significantly expanded customer base.

 

The required separate audited financials and pro forma condensed interim statements will be completed and filed as soon as practicable, and in any event not later than October 3, 2021.Warrant Exercises

 

Subsequent to JuneSeptember 30, 2021, a total of 1,062,574975,430 warrants were exercised, resulting in the cancellation of 1,062,574975,430 warrants, the issuance of 954,568975,430 shares of common stock, and gross proceeds of $4,199,396$4,389,435 to the Company.

 

Note Conversions

Subsequent to JuneSeptember 30, 2021, a total of $3,525,000$1,141,669 in principal of convertible notes converted into shares of common stock at $5.00 per share, resulting in the issuance of 705,000228,334 shares of common stock.

 

Series E Preferred Conversions

Subsequent to JuneSeptember 30, 2021, 438110 shares of Series E Preferred Stock converted into common stock, resulting in the issuance of 106,31126,744 shares of common stock.

 

On July 8, 2021, the Company made a deposit of $100,000 towards future ownership in a private company related to the Memorandum of Understanding announced on August 2, 2021, below. At this time, the Company has no voting control nor equity in the private company related to this deposit.Registered Direct Offering

 

On July 28,October 25, 2021, the Company entered into a non-binding Memorandumsecurities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with institutional investors (collectively, the “Purchasers”) resulting in the raise of Understanding$3,825,000 in gross proceeds to purchase a majority stake in direct-to-consumer company, Wobble Wedge®. Wobble Wedges®, sold through both direct-to-consumer (DTC) and wholesale avenues, are an interlocking modular system of tapered shims that are adaptable to hundreds of uses.the Company. Pursuant to the MOU, Creatd intendsterms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to acquiresell, in a 55% equity stake in Wobble Wedge, in exchange forregistered direct offering, an aggregate of 850,000 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), at a combinationpurchase price of cash and stock consideration totaling $500,000.$4.50 per Share (the “Offering”). The Company expects to execute definitive agreements in early fourth quarterOffering closed on October 27, 2021, and to close shortly thereafter, subject to the completion of due diligence and other closing conditions.

On August 2, 2021, the Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire a majority equity stake in Dune, Inc., a direct-to-consumer brand focused on promoting wellness through its range of health-oriented beverages. Pursuant to the MOU, Creatd intends to acquire a 50.4% equity stake in Dune in exchange for a combination of cash and stock. The Company expects to execute definitive agreements early in the fourth quarter 2021 and to close shortly thereafter, subject to the completion of due diligence and othercustomary closing conditions.


 

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

This Form 10-Q and other reports filed by Creatd, Inc. (the “Company”), from time to time with the SEC (collectively, the “Filings”) contain or may contain forward-looking statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, the Company’s management as well as estimates and assumptions made by Company’s management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. When used in the Filings, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or the Company’s management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, including the risks relating to the Company’s business, industry, and the Company’s operations and results of operations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Our financial statements would be affected to the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require management’s judgment in its application. There are also areas in which management’s judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce a materially different result. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

We intend for this discussion to provide information that will assist in understanding our financial statements, the changes in certain key items in those financial statements, and the primary factors that accounted for those changes, as well as how certain accounting principles affect our financial statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2020, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K that was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2021.

Overview

Creatd, Inc. (“CRTD,” “the Company,” or “Creatd”) is a technologyholding company focused on providing economic opportunities for creators. We accomplish this through four main business pillars: Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Studios. Together, Creatd's pillars work together to create multiple flywheel effects and growth drivers, supporting our core vision of creating a viable ecosystem for all stakeholders in the creator economy. 

 

Creatd Labs, our first pillar, is dedicated to building a home base for creators of all kinds. Creatd Labs houses our proprietary technology platforms, including Creatd’s flagship product, Vocal and its 3940 niche communities. Vocal is an all-in-one platform where creators can share their stories, build an audience, and earn money. To date, over 11.2 million freemium creators, including 100,000 Vocal+ (premium) creators now call Vocal their home, from bloggers to podcasters, makers, musicians, photographers, and more.


 

Creatd Partners, Creatd’s second pillar, fosters relationships between creators and brands. This pillar houses Creatd’s three primary agency businesses: Vocal for Brands (content marketing), Seller’s Choice (performance marketing), and WHE Agency (influencer marketing). Creatd Partners leverages its network of brands and influencers, along with resources from across Creatd, to help direct-to-consumer brands achieve conversions and reach their target audiences, while driving success for all of Creatd’s stakeholders.

 

Creatd Ventures, our third pillar, invests in creatorsis focused on building, developing, and helps them evolve into entrepreneurs,scaling e-commerce brands, by providing needed capital, operational resources,support, marketing expertise, and marketing expertise. This pillarother resources. Creatd Ventures houses Creatd's portfolio of e-commerce businesses, both majority and minority-owned, including Plant Camp, Dune Glow Remedy, and Untamed Photographer, with additional potential transactions still in progress.under review. The ideal candidate for a Creatd Ventures partnership is an individual that shares in our mission of serving the creator economy and are accretive to our pillars.


Creatd Studios is our fourth pillar focusedand focuses on identifying opportunities to leverage Creatd’s stories–including those from Vocal creators and from our owned IP library–for transmedia production and adaptation to print, podcasts, TV, film, digital video, games, comics, and more. Housed under Creatd Studios is Creatd’s intellectual property and legacy media assets, including acquired artwork, photographs and media memorabilia. Creatd Studios represents an initiative by Creatd to revitalize and transform this content, by partnering with the entertainment and publishing industries on bespoke productions, while utilizing Vocal’s technology, data, and marketing capabilities for optimal distribution. 

Creatd Labs

Creatd Labs is building the home base for creators.

 

Vocal

Vocal, Creatd’s flagship product, is a robust, proprietary technology platform that provides best-in-class tools, safe and curated communities, and monetization opportunities that enable creators to find a receptive audience and get rewarded. Creators of all types call Vocal their home, from bloggers to podcasters, makers, musicians, photographers, and more.

Vocal+ is Creatd’s premium subscription membership program. Vocal+ members pay a membership fee for premium features, including receiving increaseda higher rate of earnings for their content,per read, reduced platform processing fees for Tipson tips received, a Vocal+ badge on their creator page, eligibility to participate in exclusive Vocal+ Challenges, access to Vocal’s ‘Quick Edit’ feature for published stories, and more. Creators may sign up for a Vocal+ membership when they create an account, or they can upgrade an existing Vocal Free account to a Vocal+ account at any time. The current cost of a Vocal+ membership is either $9.99 per month or $99 annually. From time to time, the Company offers Vocal+ subscriptions at a discount for a predetermined number of months as a promotion for new subscribers.

Since its initial launch in 2016, Vocal has grown to be one of the fastest growing communities for content creators of all shapes and sizes. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, Vocal had reached over 11.1 million freemium creators and over 30,000 Vocal+ paid subscribers across its 39 owned and operated niche communities. Subsequent to the secondclose of the third quarter 2021, the CompanyCreatd had announced that Vocalit reached a new high with over 1.11.2 million freemium creators.creators and over 100,000 Vocal+ paid subscribers, and additionally launched its 40th owned and operated niche community.

 

Vocal provides a broad stage for creators to connect with fans and find new audiences. In addition to enabling access to millions of unique monthly visitors, the platform provides creators with a full suite of tools and services for content creation, discovery, distribution, and monetization.


 

Why Over 1 Million Creators Choose Vocal:

 Easy-to-use, Open-Canvas Content Creation Editor: Vocal’s storytelling tools enable creators to produce beautiful and engaging stories in a simple, user-friendly interface, and incorporate rich-media content of all kinds, including streaming content, photos, videos, podcasts, product links, written text, and more. Vocal’s open canvas content creation editor makes it easy to create high-quality and engaging stories and is a cost-effective alternative to managing a blog content management system (CMS).

 Numerous Monetization Features: Both of Vocal’s membership tiers–Vocal freemium and the Vocal+ premium tier – provide multiple monetization opportunities for creators. Creators can earn money i) every time their story is read, ii) by competing in Challenges, iii) by receiving Bonuses, iv) by collaborating on branded content campaigns through the company’s in-house agency, Vocal for Brands, v) through ‘Subscribe,’ which enables creators to receive payment directly from their audience via monthly subscriptions and one-off microtransactions. vi) through the Vocal Ambassador Program, which enables creators to receive additional rewards whenever they refer a new Vocal+ member. For freemium members, content ‘reads’ are monetized at a rate of $3.80 per 1,000 reads (calculated based on time on page, scrolling behavior, and other internal metrics), whereas Vocal+ members monetize at $6.00 per 1,000 reads. These rates are subject to change based on market trends or the introduction of additional features and plan tiers.

Brand-safe advertising platform: Vocal was designed to target consumers in an authentic, non-interruptive way. Brand partnerships and collaborations allow companies tap into the power of Vocal through campaign-optimized stories, authored by real Vocal creators, that build brand affinity, trust, and drive sales.

Transparent Performance Data: Creators can view their “Stats” at any time to view their individual performance data, such as how many Reads a given story received, how much money they have earned, and how many Tips, Bonuses, or ‘Likes,’ they received. Additionally, Vocal users have the ability to view key metrics such as community-specific data and Vocal+ membership data.

Valuable Audience: The nature of Vocal’s genre-specific (niche) community structure is such that it generates a positively selected audience, a quality which makes Vocal an attractive prospect for creators and brands alike. In a niche community, audiences are inherently more likely to be interested in the particular content housed in that community.   Vocal Moderation and Compliance   One of the key differentiating factors between Vocal and most other user-generated content platforms is the fact that each story submitted to Vocal is run through the Company’s proprietary moderation process before it goes live on the platform. The decision to implement moderation into the submission process was in direct response to the rise of misinformation and bad actors on many social platforms. In response to these inherent pitfalls within the content landscape, Vocal’s proprietary moderation system combines the algorithmic detection of copyrighted material, hate speech, graphic violence, and nudity, and human-led curation to ensure the quality and safety of each story published on Vocal, thus fostering a safe and trustworthy environment for creators, audiences, and brands. Moderation and compliance are more important than ever in a world where ambiguity can systematically damage value. Vocal’s enforcement of community guidelines and emphasis on content moderation protects the platform, its creators, and Creatd shareholders.   Trust and safety are paramount to the Vocal ecosystem. We follow best practices when handling personally identifiable information, with guidance from the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).   Platform Compliance Policies include:

Human-led, technology assisted moderation of every story submitted;
Algorithmic detection of hate speech, nudity, and copyright infringement;
Brand, creator, and audience safety enforced through community watch; and
The rejection of what we consider toxic content, with the understanding that diverse opinions are encouraged.


 

Creatd Partners

 

Creatd Partners fosters relationships between brands and creators through its agency services, which encompass content marketing, performance marketing, and influencer marketing.

 

Vocal for Brands

 

All brands have a story to tell, and our creator community helps them tell it. Vocal for Brands, Creatd's internal content marketing studio, specializes in pairing leading brands with authentic Vocal creators to produce marketing campaigns that are non-interruptive, engaging, and direct-response driven.

Authentic Storytelling: Our internal data group partners brands with real Vocal creators to tell their brand’s story in a way that is both engaging and trustworthy. In addition, brands can opt to sponsor a Challenge, which effectively yieldyields a collection of crowdsourced branded content for brands and helphelps them reach a wider audience.

Valuable Audience: Vocal’s first-party data provides an opportunity to create highly targeted and segmented audiences to promote branded content. Most importantly, Vocal’s technology helps brands target the right audience by utilizing and applying that first-party data.

Transparent Analytics: For every campaign we produce, our brand clients have access to story performance data, engagement data, behavioral data, and interest data. Brands can apply this data to further increase awareness and optimize audience targeting.

Vocal’s first-party data enables our team to create highly targeted and segmented audiences for Vocal for Brands campaigns, and help the brand reach their ideal audience. Brands can access story performance data, engagement data, behavioral data, and sentiment data, all of which is used to further optimize the campaign’s success. The combination of Vocal’s hyper-engaged audiences, user-generated communities, and brand-safe environment help brands achieve maximum ROAS (return on ad spend).

Vocal for Brands typically collects fixed fees ranging from $30,000 to $50,000, depending on campaign duration and specific client objectives.

Additionally, brands can collaborate with Vocal on a sponsored Challenge, prompting the creation of high-quality stories that are centered around the brand’s mission and further disseminated through creators’ respective social channels and promotional outlets.

Seller’s Choice

In addition to Vocal for Brands, Creatd supports brands by providing managed and performance marketing services through Seller’s Choice. an in-house marketing agency for DTC (direct-to-consumer) and e-commerce clients. Acquired by Creatd in September 2019, Seller’s Choice provides direct-to-consumer brands with design, development, strategy, and sales optimization services. Its status as an Amazon Solution Provider and its weighty operational structure made it an ideal candidate for acquisition in late 2019. Creatd’s business model is built to absorb distressed operational infrastructures, integrate the few best components, and shed the non-essential costs.


WHE Agency

 

The WHE Agency (“WHE”), acquired by Creatd in 2021, was founded by Tracy Willis with the goal of supporting top creators and influencers, by connecting them with leading family and lifestyle brands and global audiences. Today, WHE represents a roster of overapproximately  60 family and lifestyle-focused creators, that collectively reach an audience of over 55nearly 70 million.

 

Creatd Ventures

 

Creatd Ventures houses Creatd's portfolio of e-commerce businesses, both majority and minority-owned as well as associated e-commerce technology and infrastructure. The Company supports founders by providing capital, as well as a host of services including design and development, marketing and distribution, and go-to-market strategy. Currently, the Creatd Ventures portfolio includes: 

Camp, previously Plant Camp, a direct-to-consumer (DTC) food brand which creates healthy upgrades to classic comfort food favorites. Each of classic kid-friendly foods, combiningCamp’s products are created with hidden servings of vegetables and contain Vitamins A, C, D, E, B1 + B6. In the deliciousfourth quarter of 2021,Camp added two new products to its expanding line of healthy, veggie-based, family-friendly foods. Currently, Camp has four flavors kids loveavailable for purchase: Classic Cheddar Mac 'N' Cheese, White Cheddar Mac 'N' Cheese, Vegan Cheezy Mac, and the hidden veggies and nutrients that parents want.Twist Veggie Pasta. Camp, which first launched in 2020, represents the first investment inwithin the Creatd Ventures portfolio.

Launched in second quarter 2021, Untamed Photographer is an online art marketplace that couples limited-edition, hand-selected wildlife photography, with the compelling stories behind each shot. Untamed Photographer has cultivated a network of international environmental artists who preserve the beauty of the planet through their art, donating a portion of profits back to environmental causes.

In the third quarter 2021, the Company announced its intent to purchase a controlling stake in Wobble Wedge. Originally a Creatd Partners client, Wobble Wedge has disrupted the home improvement category with its multi-patented product: an innovative system of tapered shims that have become a staple tool for home improvement, restaurant owners, plumbers, artists, hobbyists, and more.
Additionally in third quarter 2021, the Company announced its intent to purchase a controlling stake in Dune Glow Remedy.Remedy (“Dune”). The Company subsequently announced the completion of its purchase of a 50.4% majority stake in the fourth quarter of 2021. Brought to market in 2021, Dune Glow Remedy is a beverage brand focused on promoting wellness and beauty from within. Each beverage in itsDune’s product line is meticulously crafted with functional ingredients that nourish skin from the inside out and enhance one's natural glow.


Opportunistic Acquisition Strategy

Creatd’s extensive brand and founder network creates a positively-selected pool of potential targets for opportunistic e-commerce ventures. The ideal candidate is one that shares in our mission of serving the creator economy and that is aligned with our pillars.

Investment framework:

Revenues accretive immediately, or soon thereafter

Flexible cap structure

Strong management team

Lean operations & outsourced business model

Cash & stock structured transactions

CreatdCreatd Studios

 

The goal of Creatd Studios is to elevate creators’ stories to TV, film, books, podcasts, video, and more. 

Transmedia AssetsAssets:

With millions of compelling stories in its midst, Creatd’s technology surfaces the best candidates for transmedia adaptations, through community and creator data insights. Then, Creatd Studios helps creators tell their existing stories in new ways, by partnering them with entertainment and publishing studios to create unique content experiences that accelerate earnings, discoverability, and open doors.

OG Gallery: Acquired by Creatd's founders, the OG Collection is an extensive library of original artwork and imagery from the archives of some of the most iconic magazines of the 20th century. OG Gallery is an exploratory initiative aimed at identifying opportunities to propel the OG Collection into a new technological sphere: the NFT marketplace.

Acquisition Strategy

Creatd’s hybrid finance and design culture is key to its acquisition strategy. Acquisition targets are companies that meet a set of opportunistic or financial standards or that are part of specific digital environments that are accretive and can seamlessly integrate into Creatd’s existing revenue lines. Creatd will continue to make strategic acquisitions when presented with opportunities that are in the interest of shareholder value.


Recent Developments 

Board of Directors and Management

Mark Patterson resigned from the Board effective July 31, 2021. Such resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

On August 13, 2021, the Board approved the restructuring of the Company’s senior management team to be comprised of two Co-Chief Executive Officers and appointed Jeremy Frommer and Laurie Weisberg to such positions (the “Restructuring”).  Additionally, Justin Maury was appointed Chief Operating Officer and retains his position as President. Prior to the Restructuring, Mr. Frommer served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Ms. Weisberg served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Frommer and Ms. Weisberg continue to serve as members of the Board.  The Restructuring did not impact the role or functions of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Chelsea Pullano.

On October 27, 2021, the Board, upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Board, approved and authorized certain compensation arrangements with Jeremy Frommer, Co-Chief Executive Officer; Laurie Weisberg, Co-Chief Executive Officer; Justin Maury, President; and Chelsea Pullano, Chief Financial Officer (collectively, the “Compensation Arrangements”).

The Compensation Arrangements consist of both base salary and option awards as follows:

 

OG Galleryfor Mr. Frommer: (i) annual base salary of $500,000, effective retroactive to October 1, 2021; (ii) 121,000 options, having a strike price of $5.00 per share, vesting immediately; and (iii) 121,000 options, having a strike price of $5.00 per share, to vest upon the achievement of certain metrics during the course of the 2022 fiscal year, to be set by the Board by not later than December 31, 2021;

for Ms. Weisberg: (i) annual base salary of $475,000, effective retroactive to October 1, 2021; (ii) 121,000 options, having a strike price of $5.00 per share, vesting immediately; and (iii) 121,000 options, having a strike price of $5.00 per share, to vest upon the achievement of certain metrics during the course of the 2022 fiscal year, to be set by the Board by not later than December 31, 2021;

for Mr. Maury: (i) annual base salary of $475,000, effective retroactive to October 1, 2021; (ii) 81,000 options, having a strike price of $5.00 per share, vesting immediately; and (iii) 81,000 options, having a strike price of $5.00 per share, to vest upon the achievement of certain metrics during the course of the 2022 fiscal year, to be set by the Board by not later than December 31, 2021; and

for Ms. Pullano: (i) annual base salary of $250,000, effective retroactive to October 1, 2021; (ii) 37,000 options, having a strike price of $5.00 per share, vesting immediately; and (iii) 37,000 options, having a strike price of $5.00 per share, to vest upon the achievement of certain metrics during the course of the 2022 fiscal year, to be set by the Board by not later than December 31, 2021.

 

Acquired by Creatd's founders,WHE Agency Transaction

On July 20, 2021, the OG Collection is an extensive library of original artwork and imageryCompany entered into, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Creatd Partners, LLC (“Creatd Partners”), a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with individuals named therein (collectively, the “Sellers”), pursuant to which Creatd Partners acquired from the archives of someSellers, subject to the terms and conditions of the most iconic magazinesPurchase Agreement and other related agreements (the “Transaction Documents”) 1,158,000 shares of common stock of WHE Agency, Inc. (“WHE Agency”), a talent management and public relations agency that primarily focuses on representation and management of family and lifestyle-focused influencers and digital creators. The equity interest acquired in the Transaction (as defined below) along with the Voting Agreements described below equals fifty-five (55%) of the 20th century. OG Galleryvoting power and forty-four (44%) of the ownership of WHE Agency’s issued and outstanding shares, determined on a fully diluted basis post-transaction.


Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Sellers sold, transferred, assigned, conveyed and delivered to Creatd Partners their respective issued and outstanding shares of common stock in WHE Agency (the “Transaction”).  The aggregate closing consideration of the Transaction is $1,038,271, which consists of a combination of cash, in the amount of $144,750 (“Cash Consideration”), and the remaining $893,521 issued to the Sellers in the form of 224,503 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock (“Closing Share Consideration”).

The Transaction closed on July 23, 2021 (the “Closing”). At the Closing, Sellers received their respective portion of the aggregate closing consideration in the form of a combination of Cash Consideration and Closing Share Consideration, except for 5% of the total Closing Share Consideration that will be subject to a twelve (12) month Indemnification Holdback Period.

The 224,503 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), were issued as part of the Closing Share Consideration (the “Shares”) to the Sellers are “restricted securities,” as defined in Rule 144(a)(3) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), and accordingly the Shares may not be resold by the Sellers without registration under the Act or an exploratory initiative aimed at identifying opportunitiesavailable exemption from registration. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Company will be obligated to propelfile with the OG CollectionSecurities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) within ten business days after the Closing, a registration statement on Form S-1 or Form S-3 registering the resale of the Shares by the Sellers under the Act to cover the resale of the Shares issued to the Sellers.

The Purchase Agreement contain representations and warranties made by and to the parties thereto as of specific dates.  The Purchase Agreement includes customary representations, warranties and covenants of the Company, Sellers and WHE Agency. The representations and warranties made by each party were made solely for the benefit of the other parties and (i) were not intended to be treated as categorical statements of fact, but rather as a way of allocating the risk between the parties to the Purchase Agreement if those statements prove to be inaccurate; (ii) may have been qualified in the Purchase Agreement by disclosures that were made to the other party in disclosure schedules to the Purchase Agreement, and (iii) were made only as of the date of the Purchase Agreement or such other date or dates as may be specified in the Purchase Agreement.

In connection with entering into the Purchase Agreement, Creatd Partners entered into a new technological sphere:certain Voting Agreement and Proxy (the “Voting Agreement”) with certain beneficial owners that collectively own 11% percent of WHE Agency’s issued and outstanding restricted common stock (“Restricted Stockholders”). Through the NFT marketplace.Voting Agreements entered into with the Restricted Stockholders, Creatd Partners effectively controls 55% of the total voting power of the Company in the aggregate. The Voting Agreements generally require that the stockholders who are party to the Voting Agreements vote or cause to be voted their WHE Agency shares, and execute and deliver written consents and otherwise exercise all voting and other rights with respect to the WHE Agency shares at the direction of Creatd Partners. In addition, in connection with the Voting Agreements, the Restricted Stockholders delivered irrevocable proxies to Creatd Partners. The Voting Agreements terminate upon the twenty-year anniversary of executing the Voting Agreements.

Dune Transaction

On October 3, 2021, we, through Creatd Partners, LLC (“Buyer”), entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Dune Agreement”) with Standard Holdings, Inc. (“SHI”) and Mark De Luca (“De Luca”) (SHI and De Luca, collectively the “Dune Sellers”), and Stephanie Roy Dufault, whereby Buyer purchased a majority stake in Dune, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Dune”). Pursuant to the Dune Agreement, which closed on October 4, 2021, Buyer acquired a total of 3,905,634 shares of the common stock of Dune (the “Purchased Shares”). The Company issued 163,344 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock to the Dune Sellers.

In addition, pursuant to the Dune Agreement, $50,000 worth of the Company’s common stock issuable to the Dun Sellers on a pro rata basis, priced in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Dune Agreement (the “Indemnification Escrow Amount”), shall be held in escrow and reserved in each Dune Seller’s name by the Company’s transfer agent until such time as release is authorized under the Agreement.


Each of the Dune Sellers and Buyer have made customary representations and warranties, and covenants in the Agreement.

In connection with the Dune Agreement, Dune, Creatd Partners, Mark De Luca and SHI entered into a Stockholders Agreement dated October 3, 2021, providing for the purchase of the Purchased Shares representing a majority stake in Dune. The Stockholders Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, and covenants.

Registered Direct Offering

On October 25, 2021, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with institutional investors (collectively, the “Purchasers”) resulting in the raise of $3,825,000 in gross proceeds to the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to sell, in a registered direct offering, an aggregate of 850,000 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), at a purchase price of $4.50 per Share (the “Offering”). The Offering closed on October 27, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, each of the Purchasers was granted the right to participate in a subsequent financing in an amount up to 25% of such subsequent financing. Additionally, under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company and its subsidiaries are prohibited from issuing Common Stock or common stock equivalents for a period of 30 days from the date of the closing of the Purchase Agreement, other than with respect to Exempt Issuances (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) and the Company shall not undertake a reverse or forward stock split or reclassification of the Common Stock without the prior written consent of the Purchasers holding a majority in interest of the Shares, except as may be required in connection with the satisfaction of the minimum bid price requirement of the principal Trading Market.

The Benchmark Company, LLC acted as exclusive placement agent (the “Placement Agent”) for the Company in connection with the Offering. Pursuant to that certain Placement Agency Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2021, between the Company and the Placement Agent (the “Placement Agency Agreement”), the Placement Agent is entitled to a cash fee equal to $267,750, which represents seven percent (7.0%) of the aggregate gross proceeds raised in the Offering, the reimbursement of certain of the Placement Agent’s expenses, and warrants to purchase up to 42,500 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $5.40 per share, which represents five percent (5.0%) of the aggregate number of Shares sold in the Offering (the “Placement Agent Warrants”). The Placement Agent Warrants will not be exercisable for a period of six months following the date of the closing and thereafter are exercisable for a period of five years.

The Company estimates that net proceeds to the Company from the Offering will be approximately $3,407,250 after deducting the Placement Agent fees and estimated expenses payable by the Company.

The Shares were issued to the Purchasers in a registered direct offering pursuant to which the Shares will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to a prospectus supplement to the Company’s currently effective registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-250982), which was initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on November 25, 2020, as amended on April 9, 2021, and was declared effective on April 23, 2021 (the “Shelf Registration Statement”). A Prospectus Supplement for the closing dated October 25, 2021 was filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Results of Operations

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table summarizes total current assets, liabilities and working capital at JuneSeptember 30, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020:

 

 June 30,
2021
  December 31,
2020
  Increase /
(Decrease)
  September 30,
2021
 December 31,
2020
 Increase /
(Decrease)
 
Current Assets $3,297,863  $8,020,993  $(4,723,130) $2,550,911 $8,020,993 $(5,470,082)
Current Liabilities $4,822,282  $4,968,427  $(146,145) $5,387,223 $4,968,427 $418,796 
Working Capital (Deficit) $(1,524,419) $3,052,566  $(4,576,985) $(2,836,312) $3,052,566 $(5,888,878)

At JuneSeptember 30, 2021, we had a working capital (deficit) of $(1,524,419)$(2,836,312) as compared to a working capital of $3,052,566 at December 31, 2020, a decrease in working capital of $4,576,985.$5,888,878. The decrease is primarily attributable to a reduction in cash and an increase in derivative liability, deferred revenue and notes payable. This was offset by an increase in prepaid expense and a decrease in accounts payable and convertible notes payable.

Net Cash


Net Cash

Net cash used in operating activities for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, and 2020, was $10,996,578$15,617,065 and $2,885,383,$5,032,488, respectively. The net loss for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, and 2020 was $15,205,713$24,942,247 and $7,127,988,$23,306,686, respectively. This change is primarily attributable to the net loss for the current period offset by share-based payments in the amount of $3,510,488$5,662,389 to employees and consultants for services rendered, the accretion of debt discount and debt issuance costs of $851,365$3,028,015 due to the incentives given with debentures, and a gain on extinguishmentChange in fair value of debtderivative liability of $279,022 in addition to$1,096,287, as well as a change in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $734,643.$160,434.

The increased net cash used in 2021 reflected an extraordinary cash outlay for marketing, which went toward generating a lower creator acquisition cost for paid Vocal subscribers, and an increase in general and administrative expenses.

 

Net cash used in investing activities for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, was $745,418.$1,325,155. This is primarily attributable to the purchase of Plant Camp, WHE Agency, property and equipment, deposits on investments related to the Memorandum of Understanding with Dune, Inc., and cash paid for the purchase of investments.

    


Net cash provided by financing activities for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, and 2020 was $5,967,733$10,560,265 and $3,149,526.$8,337,715, respectively. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company’s operations were predominantly financed by net proceeds of $1,312,672$5,472,068 from the exercise of warrants, the proceeds from loans and notes of $3,660,279,$3,931,720, and proceeds from the issuance of stock and warrants, to fund operations, the proceeds of which were partially offset by the repayment of notes and loans of $1,218,718.$1,345,723. Similarly, the Company’s financing activity for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, generated $3,269,554$4,893,893 from loans and notes,note issuances, the proceeds of which were partially offset fromby repayment of notes of $460,999.$3,178,777.

Summary of Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, and 2020:

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2021  2020  2021  2020 
Revenue $970,857  $322,540  $1,179,620  $424,814 
Operating Expenses $(9,351,652) $(3,857,792)
Cost of revenue $1,418,213  $731,309 
Operating expenses $(6,672,381) $(6,717,369)
Loss from operations $(8,380,795) $(3,535,252) $(6,910,974) $(7,023,864)
Other Expenses $(181,681) $(606,739)
Other expenses $(2,809,147) $(9,154,834)
Net loss $(8,562,476) $(4,141,991) $(9,736,534) $(16,178,698)
Loss per common share – basic and diluted $(0.81) $(1.30) $(0.71) $(3.81)

Revenue

Revenue was $970,857totaled $1,179,620 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, as compared to $322,540$424,814 for the comparable three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, an increase of $648,317.$754,806. The year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue is attributable to the steady growth of Vocal+ memberships as well as the acquisition of WHE and its contribution to growth in the Company’s agency businesses, Vocal for Brands and Seller’s Choice, which have experienced an acceleration in revenues.businesses.


Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2021, were $1,418,213 as compared to $731,309 for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The increase of $686,904 in cost of revenue is mainly related to R&D efforts and other overhead required to continue to increase Vocal+ memberships as well as the acquisition of WHE and its contribution to growth in the Company’s agency businesses. The Company expects the gross margin to improve over time as it continues to grow and improve upon a self-sustaining, organically driven revenue model across its business segments.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, were $9,351,652$6,672,381 as compared to $3,857,792$6,717,369 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020. The increasedecrease of $5,493,860$44,988 in operating expenses is mainly related to an by a $3.8 milliondecrease in stock-based compensation, offset by an increase in marketing expenditure. The vast majority of the over $4 million in marketing went toward significantand research and development and experimentation utilizing our internal data to generate a lower creator acquisition cost, resulting in significant Vocal+ membership growth, with the Company ending the quarter having achieved a new milestone of over 30,000 Vocal+ members.expenditure. We expect marketing expenditure to significantly decrease in futureremain approximately the same over coming quarters beginning in Q3 2021, as the Company moves from a researchcontinues to execute on its new organic subscriber growth strategies and development phase into an execution phase with its newly refined marketing strategy.works to reduce reliance on third party social media platforms.

 

Additionally, the increased operating expenses during the quarter are partially attributable to a $1.3 million increase in compensation, including a $338,000 increase in stock-based compensation to consultants, directors, and employees. Given the Company’s current cash level and its near completion of its current acquisition pipeline, the Company should see a significant reduction in its financing-related expenditures and other transaction-related fees in upcoming quarters. 

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, was $8,380,795$6,910,974 as compared to $3,535,252$7,023,864 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020. The increasedecrease in the loss from operations this quarter primarily reflects an increase in marketing and redundancies in new staff members and outsourced costs that will be eliminated over time.continued revenue growth coupled with increased operating expenses compared to the prior year. Going forward, the Company expects the loss from operations to continue to decrease as revenues continue to levels that reflect these eliminations, as well as a reduction in marketing expenditures.grow and expenses remain consistent.

Other Income and Expenses

Other expenses for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, was $181,681were $2,809,147 as compared to $606,739$9,154,834 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020. The decrease in secondthird quarter 2021 other expenses was predominantly due to aan increased gain on forgivenessextinguishment of debt of $279,022 related to the forgiveness of the May 2020 PPP Loan, and a reductiondecrease in interest expense. This was offset by an increase in derivative expense, change in fair value of derivative liability, and accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

Net Loss

Net loss attributable to common shareholders for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, was $8,972,794,$9,797,011, or loss per share of $0.81,$0.71, as compared to a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $4,141,991,$16,197,119, or loss per share of $1.30,$3.81, for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020.


Summary of Statements of Operations for the SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, and 2020:

 Six Months Ended
June 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2021  2020  2021 2020 
Revenue $1,714,770  $615,682  $2,894,390 $1,040,496 
Operating Expenses $(16,041,562) $(5,976,883)
Cost of revenue $

4,160,743

 $1,863,148 
Operating expenses $(19,971,413) $(11,562,413)
Loss from operations $(14,326,792) $(5,361,201) $(21,237,766) $(12,385,065)
Other Expenses $(878,921) $(1,766,787)
Other expenses $(3,688,068) $(10,921,621)
Net loss $(15,205,713) $(7,127,988) $(24,942,247) $(23,306,686)
Loss per common share – basic and diluted $(1.49) $(2.28) $(2.20) $(6.65)

Revenue

Revenue was $1,714,770$2,894,390 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, as compared to $615,682$1,040,496 for the comparable sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020, an increase of $1,099,088.$1,853,894. The year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue is attributable to the steady growth of Vocal+ memberships as well as consistent growth in the Company’s agency businesses, Vocal for Brands and Seller’s Choice, which have experienced an acceleration in revenues.businesses.


Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2021, were $4,160,743 as compared to $1,863,148 for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The increase of $2,297,595 in cost of revenue is mainly related to an increase in Vocal+ memberships as well as the acquisition of WHE and its contribution to growth in the Company’s agency businesses.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, were $16,041,562$19,971,413 as compared to $5,976,883$11,562,413 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020. The increase of $10,064,679$8,409,000 in operating expenses is mainly related to a $5.4$6.7 million increase in marketing expenditure. The increasedexpenditure and $2.2 million increase in general and administrative expenses. Much of the increase in marketing expenditure went towardoccurred during the company’s second quarter 2021 as it focused significant research, development, andresources on tactical experimentation utilizing our internal data to generate a lower creator acquisition cost, resulting in significant Vocal+ membership growth, with the Company ending the second quarter 2021 having achieved a new milestone of over 30,000 Vocal+ members. We expect marketing expenditureThe Company went on to significantly decreasereduce marketing spend in third quarter, 2021 and expects future quarters, beginning in Q3 2021, as the Company moves from a research and development phase into an execution phasequarterly spend to reflect levels consistent with its newly refined marketing strategy.third quarter. 

 

Additionally, the increased operating expenses during this six-month period are partially attributable to and a $3.9 million increase in compensation, including a $2 million increase in stock-based compensation to consultants, directors, and employees. Given the Company’s current cash level and its near completion of its current acquisition pipeline, the Company should see a significant reduction in its financing-related expenditures and other transaction-related fees in upcoming quarters.

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, was $14,326,792$21,237,766 as compared to $5,361,201$12,385,065 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020. The increase in theoperating loss from operations this quarterincrease primarily reflects an increase inadded marketing expenses during the first half of 2021 as the company launched a comprehensive marketing campaign and redundancies inthe need for duplicate expenditures during transition period as new staff members andhires are trained by the outsourced costs thatthird-party service providers whom they will be replacing. The majority of these additional costs have been eliminated over time.during third quarter 2021. Going forward, the Company expects the loss from operations to decrease as revenues continue to levels that reflect these eliminations, as well as a reduction in marketing expenditures.increase and expenses remain relatively constant.

Other Income and Expenses

Other expenses for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, was $878,921$3,688,068 as compared to $1,766,787$10,921,621 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020. The decrease in other expenses was predominantly due to a gain on forgiveness of debt of $279,022, gain onthe change in extinguishment of debt of $286,009 and a reduction in interest expense. This was offset by an increase in derivative expense, change in fair value of derivative liability, and accretionthe impairment of debt discount and issuance cost.investments.

Net Loss

Net loss attributable to common shareholders for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, was $15,616,031,$25,413,042, or loss per share of $1.49,$2.20, as compared to a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $7,127,988,$23,325,107, or loss per share of $2.28,$6.65, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Significant Accounting Policies

Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 of the Financial Statements. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, we were not required to make any material estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and related disclosures of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. However, ifIf we complete an acquisition, we will be required to make estimates and assumptions typical of other companies. For example, we will be required to make critical accounting estimates related to valuation and accounting for business combinations. The estimates will require us to rely upon assumptions that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimates are made, and changes in them are reasonably likely to occur from period to period. Changes in estimates used in these and other items could have a material impact on our financial statements in the future. Our estimates will be based on our experience and our interpretation of economic, political, regulatory, and other factors that affect our business prospects. Actual results may differ significantly from our estimates. For detailed information regarding our critical accounting policies and estimates, see our financial statements and notes thereto included in this Report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from those disclosed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.


Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

There have been no material changes in our exposures to market risk since December 31, 2020. For details on the Company’s interest rate, foreign currency exchange, and credit risks, see “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Information About Market Risks” in our 2020 Annual Report.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are not effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. However, during second quarterthroughout 2021, the Company continued the complete review of all of its financial procedures and controls that was requisitioned and begun during 2020 and is continuing the process of updating and optimizing its infrastructure around these controls. Over the past year, the Company has hired additional finance and accounting personnel, significantly improving the segregation of duties within that department and providing additional bandwidth for management to focus on improving controls and procedures. This review is ongoing, and the Company believes that this process will continue to positively affect our internal control over financial reporting in the future.


 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business.

On June 25, 2020, Home Revolution, LLC (“Home Revolution”) filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (the “Court”), entitled Home Revolution, LLC, et al v. Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. et al, Case No. 2:20-cv-07775-JMV-MF (the “Action”). The complaint for the lawsuit alleges, among other things, that the Company breached the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, as modified, and ancillary transaction documents in connection with the acquisition of Seller’s Choice, LLC, from Home Revolution in September 2019. The complaint additionally alleges violation of the New Jersey Uniform Securities Law, violations of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, fraud, equitable accounting, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion and unjust enrichment. After filing the Complaint but prior to our Answer date, Home Revolution moved by order to show cause to have a receiver appointed by the Court to take over Creatd’s operations.

We submitted an opposition, and after oral arguments on August 13, 2020, the Court denied the receiver request in its entirety. We then filed a Motion to Dismiss on August 14, 2020, on a number of grounds, the most significant of which is that this is a simple (alleged) breach of Promissory Note case. Creatd is current on all payments under the Note, and because both parties are New Jersey entities a mere breach of contract and/or collection-based case is not appropriately venued in federal court. Upon receipt of our Motion to Dismiss, Home Revolution submitted an Amended Complaint, presumably in an effort to cure the problems with the Complaint which we identified in the Motion to Dismiss. Home Revolution has subsequently initiated a series of atypical procedures and, as a result, has (without following the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure) moved for both default and to submit yet another newly Amended Complaint (the one precludes the other and vice versa). 

 

After we submitted a motion to clear up the above, the Court reinstated the matter to the docket and permitted Plaintiff to file the Second Amended Complaint (we had no objection). We have filed a motion to dismiss the Second Amended Complaint. That will take some time to be decided. We expect no major event to occur for the next 12 months. Finally, we believe the lawsuit lacks merit and will vigorously challenge the action.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows may be impacted by a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, including those set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, the occurrence of any one of which could have a material adverse effect on our actual results.

There have been no material changes to the Risk Factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

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

During the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, we issued securities that were not registered under the Securities Act and were not previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as listed below. All of the securities discussed in this Item 2 were issued in reliance on the exemption under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

Board Issuances

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company issued 69,635 shares of common stock and options to purchase 352,500 shares of common stock to members of the board of directors under the Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. The options have an exercise price ranging from $2.55 - $14.10, vest on the one yearone-year anniversary and expire 5 years from the date of vesting.

Consultant Shares

During the three monthsmonths ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, the Company issued 29,415 shares of Common Stock to consultants and employees.

Debt Conversion

During the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021, a lender converted $169,400$168,900 in promissory notes into 55,63174,706 shares of Common Stock.


 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

There has been no default in the payment of principal, interest, sinking or purchase fund installment, or any other material default, with respect to any indebtedness of the Company.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

There is no other information required to be disclosed under this item which was not previously disclosed.


Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit No.Description
4.1Form of Underwriter Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 17, 2021).
10.1Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2017, by and among, Creatd Partners, LLC, Angela Hein and Heidi Brown (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 10, 2021).
10.2Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Plant Camp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 10, 2021).
10.3Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 20, 2021, by and among, Creatd Partners, LLC, WHE Agency, Inc., and individuals named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 26, 2021).
10.2
10.4Voting Agreement and Proxy, dated as of July 19, 2021, by and among, Creatd Partners, LLC, and individuals named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 26, 2021).
17.1Letter of resignation of Mark Patterson (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 22, 2021).
31.1*Certification by the Principal Executive Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)).
31.2*Certification by the Principal Financial Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)).
32.1#Certification by the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2#Certification by the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
101.INS Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF* Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB* Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE101.PRE** Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
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#This certification is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.


 

SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES

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

CREATD, INC.
Date: August 13,November 15, 2021By:/s/ Jeremy Frommer
Name:Jeremy Frommer
Title:ChiefCo-Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: August 13,November 15, 2021By:/s/ Chelsea Pullano
Name:Chelsea Pullano
Title:Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

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