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 March 31,September 30, 2023

 

or

 

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

 

For the transition period from                            to                          

 

Commission File Number: 000-55689

 

US Lighting Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Florida 46-3556776

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

1148 East 222nd Street Euclid, Ohio 44117

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

 

(216) 896-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
N/A N/A N/A

 

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, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. There were 101,609,825102,786,188 shares of common stock outstanding on May 1,November 17, 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.1
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.11 
 
Forward-Looking Statements11
Forward-Looking Statements 
General Overview11
Overview 11
SubsequentRecent Events12
Company History 12
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2023, Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 20221213
Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 13
Liquidity and Capital Resources1314
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates13
 14
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.14
 15
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.1415
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures1415
Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting 15
Remediation Plan15
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting14
 15
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.15
 16
Item 1A. Risk Factors.15
 16
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.15
 16
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.15
 16
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.15
 16
Item 5. Other Information.15
 17
Item 6. Exhibits.1517

 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

US LIGHTING GROUP, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


  March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
 (Unaudited)    
ASSETS      
Current Assets:      
Cash $45,843  $124,529 
Accounts receivable  162,657   5,950 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  80,920   87,174 
Inventory $188,666  $200,162 
Total Current Assets  478,086   417,815 
         
Property and equipment, net  2,443,506   2,298,107 
Total Assets $2,921,592  $2,715,922 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)        
Current Liabilities:        
Accounts payable $661,309  $607,647 
Accrued expenses  61,735   111,223 
Accrued payroll to a former officer  125,167   125,167 
Convertible notes payable      
Loan payable– current portion  104,499   140,905 
Loans payable, related party  352,296   176,000 
Total Current Liabilities  1,305,006   1,160,942 
         
Loans payable, net of current portion  295,984   300,351 
Loans Payable, related party  6,878,333   7,004,629 
Total Liabilities $8,479,323  $8,465,922 
         
Commitments and Contingencies        
         
Shareholders’ Equity:        
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding      
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 101,609,825 shares issued and outstanding  10,376   10,209 
Additional paid-in-capital  19,938,444   19,771,111 
Accumulated deficit  (25,506,551)  (25,531,320)
Total Shareholders’ Equity  (5,557,731)  (5,750,000)
   

    
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $2,921,592  $2,715,922 

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


US LIGHTING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

  For the Three Months ended
March 31,
 
  2023   2022 
Sales $1,205,235  $76,000 
Cost of goods sold  701,319   68,000 
Gross profit  503,916   8,000 
         
Operating expenses:        
Selling, general and administrative expenses  472,349   266,000 
Product development costs      
Total operating expenses  472,349   266,000 
         
Income (loss) from operations  31,567   (258,000)
         
Other income (expense):        
Other income, net     15,000 
Unrealized loss     (157,000)
Realized gain     31,000 
Interest income  249   2,000 
Interest expense  (7,046)  (5,000)
Interest expense, related party     (4,000)
Total other expense  (6,797)  (118,000)
         
Net income (loss) from operations  24,769   (376,000)
Net income (loss) $24,769  $(376,000)
         
Basic income (loss) per share $0.00  $(0.00)
Diluted income (loss) per share $0.00  $(0.00)
         
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic  98,947,384   97,848,735 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted  98,947,384   97,848,735 
  September 30,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
ASSETS (Unaudited)    
Current Assets:      
Cash $4,116  $124,529 
Accounts receivable  116,017   5,950 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  87,602   87,174 
Inventory $118,574  $200,162 
         
Total Current Assets  326,309   417,815 
         
Property and equipment, net  2,677,255   2,298,107 
Total Assets $3,003,564  $2,715,922 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)        
Current Liabilities:        
Accounts payable $903,082  $607,647 
Accrued expenses  183,854   111,223 
Accrued payroll to a former officer  125,167   125,167 
Deferred revenue  79,498    
Loan payable– current portion  41,428   140,905 
Loans payable, related party  412,086   176,000 
Total Current Liabilities  1,745,115   1,160,942 
         
Loans payable, net of current portion  300,231   300,351 
Loans Payable, related party  7,171,904   7,004,629 
Total Liabilities $9,217,250  $8,465,922 
         
Commitments and Contingencies        
         
Shareholders’ Equity:        
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding      
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 102,786,188 shares issued and outstanding  10,494   10,209 
Additional paid-in-capital  20,098,247   19,771,111 
Accumulated deficit  (26,322,427)  (25,531,320)
Total Shareholders’ Equity  (6,213,686)  (5,750,000)
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $3,003,564  $2,715,922 

 

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


 

US LIGHTING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022

(Unaudited)

  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-In
  Accumulated  Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance, December 31, 2022    $   99,934,825  $10,209  $19,771,111  $(25,531,320) $(5,750,000)
Proceeds from sale of common stock        1,675,000   167   167,332       167,500 
Net Profit                 24,769   24,769 
Balance, March 31, 2023    $   101,609,825  $10,376  $19,938,443  $(25,506,551) $(5,557,731)

  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-In
  Accumulated  Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance, December 31, 2021    $   98,798,735  $10,000  $17,791,000  $(16,256,000) $1,545,000 
Net Loss                 (376,000)  (376,000)
Balance, March 31, 2022    $   97,848,735  $10,000  $17,791,000  $(69,632,000) $1,169,000 

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


US LIGHTING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSOPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

  

For the Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
  2023  2022 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities      
Net Profit (Loss) $24,769  $(376,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation  44,822   19,000 
Realized Gain from investments     (31,000)
Unrealized Gain from investments     157,5000 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (156,706)   
Inventory  11,496    
Prepaid expenses and other  6,254   3,000 
Accounts payable  39,758   (17,000)
Customer advanced payments      (5,000)
Accruals     (11,000)
Accrued interest on related party loans  (211,964)  4,000 
Accrued interest on loans  (49,488)   
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  (291,059)  (257,000)
         
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:        
Purchase of property and equipment  (190,221)  (1,000)
Proceeds trading securities     704,000 
Net cash used in investing activities  (190,221)  703,000 
         
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:        
Proceeds from sale of common stock  167,500    
Proceeds from loans payable      
Payment of loans payable  236,191   (16,000)
Payments on notes payable related party     (312,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  403,691   (328,000)
         
Net change in cash  (78,686)  118,000 
Cash beginning of period  124,529   286,000 
Cash end of period $45,843  $404,000 
         
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:        
Interest paid $6,300  $317,000 
Taxes paid $  $ 
         
Non-cash Financing Activities:        
Offset accounts receivable, related party with notes payable, related party $  $ 
  For the Three Months ended
September 30,
  For the Nine Months ended
September 30,
 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Sales $755,152  $516,000  $3,092,722  $641,000 
Cost of goods sold  688,585   528,000   2,210,820   754,000 
Gross profit (loss)  66,567   (12,000)  881,902   (113,000)
                 
Operating expenses:                
Selling, general and administrative expenses  652,467   526,000   1,602,009   1,134,000 
Product development      78,000       123,000 
Total operating expenses  652,467   604,000   1,602,009   1,257,000 
                 
Loss from operations  (585,900)  (616,000)  (720,107)  (1,370,000)
                 
Other income (expense):                
Other income (expense), net     (4,000)     60,000 
Unrealized gain (loss)     (32,000)     (288,000)
Realized Gain (loss)     18,000      (18,000)
Interest income  301   1,000   1,099   4,000 
Interest expense  (55,236)  (40,000)  (72,100)  (56,000)
Gain on disposal of fixed assets     10,000      23,000 
Total other income (expense)  (54,935)  (47,000)  (71,001)  (275,000)
                 
Net income (loss) $(640,835) $(663,000) $(791,108) $(1,645,000)
                 
Basic income (loss) per share $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.02)
Diluted income (loss) per share $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.02)
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic  99,063,716   97,848,735   99,063,716   97,982,618 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted  99,063,716   97,848,735   99,063,716   97,982,618 

 

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

 


 

 

US LIGHTING GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

(Unaudited)

  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-In
  Accumulated  Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
Balance, December 31, 2022        —  $      —   97,934,825  $10,209  $19,771,111  $(25,531,320) $(5,750,000)
Sale of Common Stocks        1,675,000   167   167,332      167,500 
Net Income (Loss)                 (154,729)  (154,729)
Balance, March 31, 2023        99,609,825   10,376   19,938,443   (25,686,049)  (5,737,230)
Sales of Common Stocks                     
Stock issued for services & compensations        56,250   6   5,619      5,625 
Net Loss                 4,456   4,456 
Balance, June 30, 2023    $   99,666,075  $10,382  $19,944,062  $(25,681,593) $(5,727,149)
Sales of Common Stocks        1,120,113   112   15,890      16,002 
Stock issued for services & compensation              12,000      12,000 
Forgiveness of accrued interest on shareholder loan              126,296      126,296 
Net Income (Loss)                 (640,835)  (640,835)
Balance, September 30, 2023          102,786,188   10,494   20,098,247   (26,322,428)  (6,213,686)

  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-In
  Accumulated  Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
Balance, December 31, 2021       —  $       —   97,848,735  $10,000  $17,678,000  $(16,423,000) $1,265,000 
Net Loss                 (582,000)  (582,000)
Balance, March 31, 2022        97,848,735   10,000   17,678,000   (17,005,000)  683,000 
Net Loss                 (400,000)  (400,000)
Balance, June 30, 2022    $   97,848,735  $10,000  $17,678,000  $(17,405,000) $283,000 
Sale of Common Stocks        800,000      80,000      80,000 
Forgiveness of related party debt              1,761,000      1,761,000 
Acquisition of Mig Marine                 (6,878,000)  (6,878,000)
Net Loss                 (663,000)  (663,000)
Balance September 30, 2022     $   98,648,735  $10,000  $19,519,000  $(24,946,000) $5,417,000 

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


US LIGHTING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2023  2022 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities      
Net Income (Loss) $(791,108) $(1,645,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:       
Depreciation  142,319   139,000 
Stock issued for services & compensation  17,625    
Realized Gain (loss) from investments     18,000 
Unrealized Gain (loss) from investments     288,000 
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:       
Accounts receivable  (110,067)  (32,000)
Inventory  81,588   (112,000)
Prepaid expenses and other assets  15,572   84,000 
Accounts payable  295,435   264,000 
Accrued expenses  72,633    
Customer advanced payments     (10,000)
Deferred revenue  79,498    
Accrued payroll to a former officer     (411,000)
Net cash used in (provided by) operating activities  (196,505)  (1,417,000)
       
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:       
Purchase of property and equipment  (521,467)  (308,000)
Sale of Fixed Assets  —    35,000 
Proceeds from investments     1,341,000 
Net cash used in investing activities  (521,467)  1,068,000 
       
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:       
Proceeds from sale of common stock  167,500   80,000 
Proceeds from loans payable  18,296    
Proceeds from notes payable, related party  548,670   561,000 
Payment of loans payable  (117,893)  (105,000)
Payments on notes payable related party  (19,014)  (411,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  597,559   125,000 
       
Net change in cash  (120,413)  (224,000)
Cash beginning of period  124,529   289,000 
Cash end of period $4,116  $65,000 
       
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:       
Interest paid $72,100  $430,000 
Taxes paid $  $ 
       
Non-cash Financing Activities:       
Proceeds from sale of common stock receivable $16,000  $ 
Forgiveness of accrued interest on shareholder loan $126,295  $ 

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


US LIGHTING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31,SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

 

US Lighting Group, Inc. (the “Company”"Company") is a parent company comprised of four subsidiaries - Cortes Campers, LLC, a brand of high-end molded fiberglass campers, Futuro Houses, LLC, which is focused on design and sales of molded fiberglass homes, Fusion X Marine, LLC, a high-performance boat designer, and MIG Marine Corporation, a composite manufacturing company that produces proprietary molded fiberglass products for our other business lines.

 

On January 11, 2021, we formed Cortes Campers to operate our new brand of innovative travel trailers. During the second part of 2021, we invested heavily in research and development as well as production planning for the 17-foot camper and began selling campers in early 2022.

 

The Company created a new wholly owned subsidiary called Fusion X Marine, LLC on April 12, 2021, domiciled in Wyoming, to sell boats and other related products to the recreational marine market. The subsidiary has had no sales as of the date of this report.

On January 12, 2022, we formed Futuro Houses, LLC, a Wyoming company, to design, market and distribute molded fiberglass homes. Throughout 2022, Futuro Houses engaged in engineering and development of our first “UFO”"UFO" themed home model inspired by the original Futuro house designed by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen.

 

On August 5, 2022, we acquired MIG Marine Corporation, a fiberglass manufacturing company founded in 2003. With the acquisition of Mig Marine, we were able to streamline our manufacturing processes, improve production cycles and scale to meet the demand of Cortes Campers generated order back-log.

 

We plan to expand our manufacturing footprint, enhance production techniques, and develop more products in the RV, marine, and composite housing sectors. Current R&D efforts are directed towards future tow-behind camper models under the Cortes Campers brand as well as prefabricated housing segment.

 

As of March 31,September 30, 2023, our revenue was driven by shipments of fiberglass campers marketed under the Cortes Campers brand and to a lesser extent from dealerships for the Futuro Housing brand.Campers.

 

The Company is a Florida corporation founded in 2003. We are locatedheadquartered in Euclid, Ohio.

 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which management believes are necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of and for the threenine month period ending March 31,September 30, 2023 and are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2023. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

 


 

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include the estimated useful lives of property and equipment. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

We maintain our cash in bank deposit accounts, the balances of which at times may exceed federally insured limits. We continually monitor our banking relationships and consequently have not experienced any losses in our accounts. We believe we are not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash.

 

Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. There was $45,843$0 and $124,529$0 of cash equivalents as of the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022, respectively, held in the Company’s investment account.

 

Basis of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Cortes Campers, LLC, Futuro Houses, LLC, Fusion X Marine, LLC, Futuro Houses, LLC and Mig Marine LLC.Corp. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue in accordanceRevenue is recognized as performance obligations under the terms of contracts with Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09. This standard provides authoritative guidance clarifying the principles for recognizing revenue and developing a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in the exchange for those goods or services.are satisfied.

 

Under this guidance,Unit Sales

The Company’s primary source of revenue is generated through the sale of molded fiberglass campers and homes (units). Unit sales are recognized at a point- in-time when the performance obligation is satisfied and control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the Company’s customers,customer, which generally occurs when the unit is shipped to or picked-up from our facility by the customer. Control refers to the ability of the customer to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of, the remaining benefits from the goods or services. Unit payment terms include deposits payable prior to delivery or on terms of 60 days or less post-delivery.

Net sales include shipping and handling charges billed directly to customers. Any shipping and handling costs that occur after the transfer of control are treated as fulfillment cost that are accrued when control is transferred. We also have made an accounting policy election to exclude from revenue sales and usage-based taxes collected.

Warranty obligations associated with the sale of a unit are assurance-type warranties that are a guarantee of the unit's intended functionality and, therefore, do not represent a distinct performance obligation within the context of the contract.

Dealer Arrangement Fees

Beginning in an amount that reflects the consideration2023, the Company expectsbegan to be entitled toenter into certain arrangements with dealers providing exclusive selling rights for geographic territories. The arrangements typically include provisions that in exchange for those goods or services. The Company reviews its sales transactionsthe territory rights, dealers pay an initial up-front one-time only fee. Subject to identify contractual rights, performance obligations, and transaction prices, includingmeeting minimum unit sale levels on an annual basis, the allocation of prices to separate performance obligations, if applicable. Revenue and costs of sales are recognized once product titles are transferred to the customer’s control and performance obligations are satisfied.arrangement automatically renews for an additional year with no additional fee.

 

Recent


The intellectual property subject to the exclusive territory rights is symbolic intellectual property as it does not have significant standalone functionality, and substantially all of the utility is derived from its association with the Company’s past or ongoing activities. The dealer arrangements are highly interrelated with the Company’s performance obligations to produce future units, further develop the brand and provide training and support to dealers and as such are considered to represent a single performance obligation.

The Company recognizes dealer territory fees over the expected term of the arrangement which includes estimated annual renewal periods. Changes in the estimate of renewal periods are accounted for prospectively from the period of the change in estimate by adjusting the remaining unrecognized revenue over the remaining estimated term. As these fees are typically received in cash at or near the execution of the arrangement, the cash received is initially recorded as a contract liability in deferred revenue until recognized as revenue over time.

Recently Accounting Pronouncements

 

The Company has implemented all new applicable accounting pronouncements that are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

 


NOTE 3 – LIQUIDITY

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

 

During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, the Company realizedrecognized a net incomeloss of $24,769$791,108 and cash used forin operating activities was $291,059, compared to cash used for operating activities of $1,2537,657 in$192,505. As the prior period. Based on current projections, we believe our available cash on-hand, our current efforts to market and sell ourCompany further develops its products and our abilitymarkets, the Company may need to significantly reduce expenses, will provideraise additional capital or borrow additional funds to support increasing levels of working capital until it is able to generate sufficient cash resources to satisfy our operational needs, for at least one year from the date these financial statements are issued.revenues.

 

At March 31, 2023, the Company had cash on handManagement plans to generate increasing revenues and as needed raise additional capital or borrow additional funds in the amountorder to provide liquidity and fund increasing levels of $45,843. Management estimates that the current cash funds and liquid investments of $432,243 and the continued increase in revenues, will be sufficientworking capital to continue operations through March 31, 2024.as a going concern. However, there is no assurance the Company will be successful in accomplishing its plans. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT IN TRADING SECURITIESSALE OF ASSETS

 

On May 17, 2020, the Company purchased $3,800,000 of various mutual fund assets from a broker. This investment meets the criteria of level one inputs for which quoted market prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. As of September 30, 2022, these assets had all been sold. The Company has adjusted the reported amounts for these investments to market value resulting in a realized loss and unrealized loss of $288,281$288,000 and $18,000, respectively, as offor the yearnine months ended December 31,September 30, 2022.

 

As a result of the Company’s purchase of mutual fund assets, the Company could have been deemed to be an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”). However, the Company did not intend to be an investment company and never intended to be engaged in the business of investing, reinvesting, owning, holding or trading in securities. Based on these facts, the Company relied on Rule 3a-2 under the Investment Company Act, which provides an exclusion from the definition of “investment company” for issuers meeting certain criteria. The Company endeavored to ensure that it was compliant with the conditions for relying on this rule within the time period permitted by Rule 3a-2. To comply with this exclusion, the Company has liquidated all of the mutual fund assets and no longer owns securities having a value exceeding 40% of the value of the Company’s total assets on an unconsolidated basis. This course of action was approved and authorized by the Company’s board of directors by unanimous written consent on August 17, 2021. As of December 31, 2022, and March 31,September 30, 2023, the Company did not own any securities.

 


NOTE 5 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment for continuing operations consistconsists of the following at March 31,on September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022:

 

  March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Building and improvements $664,183  $664,183 
Land  96,000   96,000 
Vehicles  146,893   146,893 
Office equipment  18,421   18,421 
Production molds and fixtures  1,095,758   1,095,758 
Tooling and fixtures  651,909   462,570 
Other equipment  72,059   72,059 
Furniture and fixtures  5,628   4,746 
Total property and equipment cost  2,750,851   2,560,630 
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization  (307,345)  (262,523)
Property and equipment, net $2,443,506  $2,298,107 

Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022 was $44,822 and $19,000, respectively.

 September 30,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Building and improvements $676,025  $664,183 
Land   96,000   96,000 
Vehicles   146,893   146,893 
Office equipment   18,421   18,421 
Production molds and fixtures   1,408,160   1,095,758 
Tooling and fixtures   686,553   462,570 
Other equipment   22,322   72,059 
Furniture and fixtures   5,628   4,746 
Construction in progress  21,475    
Total property and equipment cost   3,081,478   2,560,630 
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization  (404,223)  (262,523)
Property and equipment, net $2,677,255  $2,298,107 

 


NOTE 6 – ACCRUED PAYROLL TO OFFICER

 

Beginning in January 2018, the Company’s former CEO voluntarily elected to defer payment of his employment compensation. The balance of the compensation owed to the Company’s former CEO was $125,167 as of March 31,September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022. Deferral of wages ended on August 9, 2021, when the Company’s former CEO resigned from that position.

 

NOTE 7 – LOANS PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES

 

Loans payable to related parties consists of the following at March 31,September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

 2023  2022  2023  2022 
Loan payable to officers/shareholders (a) $7,230,629  $7,054,333  $7,583,989  $7,054,333 
Loan Payable to related party - past due (b)     126,296      126,296 
Total loans payable to related parties  7,230,629   7,180,629   7,583,989   7,180,629 
Loan payable to related party, current portion  (352,296)  (302,296)  (412,086)  (176,000)
Total loans payable to related parties  6,788,333   6,878,333 
Total loans payable to related parties, long-term  7,171,904   7,004,629 

 

a.

On August 5, 2022, the Company acquired MIGMig Marine and issued a 6.25% interest bearing note in the amount of $6,878,333; the note is payable to its majority shareholder, Paul Spivak. During the fourth quarter of 2022, there was a loan for $100,000 from Mr. Spivak and another for $76,000 from the Company’s current President & CEO; both these loans are non-interest-bearing loans.

To help address the Company’s capital needs to expand Cortes Campers production, Anthony R. Corpora, our chief executive officer, and Michal A. Coates, corporate controller, generously volunteered to take out personal loans and make those funds available to the Company. The Company entered into promissory notes with each of Messrs. Corpora and Coates reflecting these loans as follows:

On July 17, 2023, executed an unsecured promissory note with Anthony R. Corpora for $97,920 terms were for 84 months at 14.49%.

On July 17, 2023, executed an unsecured promissory note with Michael A. Coates for $50,000 terms were for 60 months at 11.42%.

On August 17, 2023, executed an unsecured promissory note with Anthony R. Corpora for $89,000 terms were for 48 months at 18.36%.

On August 29, 2023, executed an unsecured promissory note with Michael A. Coates for $75,000 terms were for 60 months at 13.35%.

On September 29, 2023, executed an unsecured promissory note with Michael A. Coates for $77,250 terms were for 84 months at 19.49%.

 


b.On August 5, 2022, we acquired Mig Marine from Paul Spivak, our former CEO and a significant shareholder.  We paid for Mig Marine with a deferred deposit and a $6,195,000 promissory note.  We failed to make required payments under the note in 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, and as a result were in default.  However, Mr. Spivak waivedforgave the default, waived all interest due on the note for 2022 and 2023, and agreed to defer all payments of the deposit and under the note to January 2024.  For more information, please see Note 12 — Subsequent Events.As Spivak is a related party and majority shareholder of the Company, $126,295 of interest accrued as of December 31, 2022, has been treated as an in-substance capital contribution in 2023.

 

Loan payments to related parties were made through a combination of direct payments to the noteholder and instructions from the noteholder to pay obligations to others on their behalf.

 

NOTE 8 – LOANS PAYABLE

 

Loans payable for continuing operations consisted of the following as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:following:

 

 March 31, December 31,  September 30, December 31, 
 2023  2022  2023  2022 
Real Estate loan (a) $258,657  $259,450  $257,062  $259,450 
Vehicle loans (b)  56,097   59,671   48,826   59,671 
Working capital (c)  85,728   122,135   35,771   122,135 
Total loans payable  400,483   426,000   341,659   441,256 
Loans payable, current portion  (104,499)  (140,905)  (41,428)  (140,905)
Loans payable, net of current portion $295,984  $280,000  $300,231  $300,351 

 

a.

On August 26, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Apex Commercial Capital Corp. in the principal amount of $265,339 with interest at 9.49% per annum and due on September 10, 2030. The loan requires one hundred nineteen (119) monthly payments of $2,322, with a final balloon payment on the one hundred twentieth (120) month, or September 10, 2030, of $224,835. The loan is guaranteed by the Company, the Company’s former CEO, and secured by the Company’s real estate. The loan balance on December 31, 2022, was $259,450. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company made principal payments of $3,084 leaving a total of $259,450 owed at March 31, 2023. 

  


b.The Company purchases vehicles for employees and research and development activities. Generally, vehicles are sold or traded in at the end of the vehicle loan period. The aggregate vehicle loan balance on two vehicles was $59,671 aton December 31, 2022, with an original loan period of 72 to 144 months, and interest rates of zero percent to 10.99%. The loan balance on March 31,September 30, 2023, was $56,097.$48,826.

 

c.

On November 7, 2022, the Company entered into a $150,000 term loan with Fresh Funding related to the working capital for the production of campers. The loan requires weekly payments of $3,981 over the term of 12 months, has an interest rate of 38% per annum, and is guaranteed by both the Company’s former CEO and the current CEO. The loan balance on December 31, 2022, was $122,135. DuringAnd as of September 30, 2023 the year ended December 31,2022, the Company made principal payments of $23,369, and interest payments of $61,497. During the three months ended March 31,balance was $19,379.

On May 26, 2023, the Company entered into a $17,200 term loan with North Star Leasing Company for the purchase of a router. The loan requires monthly payment of $475 over the term of 60 months and has an interest rate of 14.58%. The loan balance as of September 30, 2023, was $16,392.

Additional loan was made principal paymentsas follows:

On May 19, 2023, a loan was made with Lending Point in the amount of $26,381, and interest payments$30,000 proceeds used for working capital, terms were for 60 months at the rate of $10,025 leaving a total of $85,728 owed at March 31, 2023.13.49% per annum.

 


NOTE 9 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Common Shares Issued for Cash

 

During the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2023, the Company 120,113 shares of common stock for professional services received, proceedsat an average price of $167,500 on the private placement$0.10 per share and of 1,675,000 shares1,000,000 share of common stock at an average price of $0.10.$0.02 per share.

 

Summary of Warrants

 

There were no warrants granted or exercised during the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2023. Warrants for the period ended March 31,September 30, 2023, are $0.

 

NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2021, the Company had available Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards to reduce future taxable income. The amounts available were approximately$1,500,000 for Federal and state purposes. The carryforwards expire in various amounts through 2041. Given the Company’s history of net operating losses, management has determined that it is more likely than not that the Company will not be able to realize the tax benefit of the carryforwards. Accordingly, the Company has not recognized a deferred tax assets for this benefit. Section 382 generally limits the use of NOLs and credits following an ownership change, which occurs when one or more 5 percent shareholders increase their ownership, in aggregate, by more than 50 percentage points over the lowest percentage of stock owned by such shareholders at any time during the “testing period” (generally three years).

 


Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB guidelines that address the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under this guidance, we may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. This guidance also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. At the date of adoption, and as of March 31,September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company did not have a liability for unrecognized tax benefits, and no adjustment was required at adoption.

 

The Company’s policy is to record interest and penalties on uncertain tax provisions as income tax expense. As of March 31,September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company has not accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. Additionally, tax years 2018 through 2022 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject.

 

Upon the attainment of taxable income by the Company, management will assess the likelihood of realizing the tax benefit associated with the use of the carryforwards and will recognize the appropriate deferred tax asset at that time.

 

NOTE 11 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

There were no reportable legal proceedings initiated or material developments in previously reported legal proceedings forduring the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2023.

 

NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On August 5, 2022, the Company acquired Mig Marine from Paul Spivak, our former CEO and a significant shareholder, for $6,833,333 pursuant to a stock purchase agreement between Mr. Spivak and USLG. The Mig Marine purchase price was completely financed by Mr. Spivak: pursuant to the purchase agreement a 10% deposit of $638,333 was deferred for one year interest free and was due August 5, 2023; and USLG issued Mr. Spivak a promissory note in the amount of $6,195,000 for the remainder. The note bears interest at the rate of 6.25% per year and had a five-year term with monthly installments of principal and interest due beginning on September 5, 2022, with the final payment on August 5, 2027. As we ramped up our camper business and reinvested revenues in the company, we failed to make any payments under the note, and as a result were in default. Reflecting his faith in USLG and in order to support the operations and continued growth of the company, Mr. Spivak waived the default, waived all interest due on the note for 2022 and 2023, and agreed to defer all payments of the deposit and under the note to January 2024, with the final note payment due December 1, 2028. Mr. Spivak provided the waiver and payment deferral on May 1, 2023, effective retroactively.

On April 18,November 3, 2023, the Company secured a $30,000 loan$120,750 note from 1800 Diagonal Lending PointLLC, to use for inventory purchasing. The loannote bears ana one-time interest charge and ongoing interest rate of 13.49% and requirestwelve (12%). Nine monthly payments of $690$15,027 commence on December 15, 2023, with no pre-payment penalty.eight (8) subsequent payments each month thereafter.

 


 

 

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

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This quarterly report contains statements that are forward-looking within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical facts, including, without limitation, statements that are identified by words like “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “predict,” “estimate,” “target,” “project,” “intend,” or similar expressions. These statements include, among others, statements regarding our current expectations, estimates and projections about future events and financial trends affecting the financial condition and operations of our business. These statements are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed. You should not rely solely on these forward-looking statements and should consider all uncertainties and risks throughout this document. Forward-looking statements are only predictions and not guarantees of performance and speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement in light of new information or future events.

 

Although we believe that the expectations, estimates and projections reflected in the forward-looking statements in this report are based on reasonable assumptions when they were made, we cannot assure you that these expectations, estimates and projections will be achieved. We believe the forward-looking statements in this report are reasonable; however, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement, as they are based on current expectations. Future events and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are discussed Risk Factors beginning on page 64 of our Annual Reportprospectus dated September 18, 2023 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.that date.

 

General Overview

 

Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this report to “USLG,” the “company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to US Lighting Group, Inc. is a holding company with four operating subsidiaries — Cortes Campers, LLC, a brand of high-end molded fiberglass recreational campers, Futuro Houses, LLC, focused on design and sales of molded fiberglass homes, Fusion X Marine, LLC, a high-performance boat designer, and MIG Marine Corporation, a composite manufacturing company that produces proprietary molded fiberglass products for our other business lines.its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

 

We are an innovative composite manufacturer utilizing advanced fiberglass technologies in growth sectors such as high-end recreational vehicles (RVs), prefabricated off-grid houses, and high-performance powerboats. We derive expertise and inspiration from the marine industry, where the harshest conditions are expected and must be met with superior engineering and the latest in composite technology. We apply these standards to the products we manufacture and supply to the recreational vehicle (RV) market and, more recently, to the prefabricated housing segment.

Molded fiberglass products are exceptionally strong, lightweight and durable. Composite materials are also corrosion resistant and provide efficient insulation, making them attractive for both outdoor enthusiasts and residential housing needs. Molded construction also allows for the creation of irregular, unusual or circular objects, which permits the innovative shapes and features of our products.

Our vision is to promote innovation and challenge manufacturing practices in industries that rely on labor-intensive, outdated and wasteful processes, while providing consumers with superior products designed to last for generations.

On January 11, 2021, we formed Cortes Campers to operate our new brand of innovative travel trailers. During the second part of 2021, we invested heavily in research and development as well as production planning for the 17-foot camper and began selling campers in early 2022. As of March 31,September 30, 2023, our revenue was driven by shipments of fiberglass campers marketed under the Cortes Campers brand and financial results for the first quarter of 2023 reflect revenue of $905,235 generated by Cortes Campers.brand.

 

Cortes Campers currently builds onedesigns and manufactures high-end molded fiberglass 17-footRV travel trailer model, which is unique to the industry due to innovative construction techniques such as an axle-less suspension, floor plan that allowstrailers and campers designed for an eight cubic foot refrigeratorcomfort, style and full-size wet bath, marine gradedurability. We utilize superior quality materials and ruggedfiberglass construction unmatchedresulting in significantly stronger, more durable and lighter weight products. Cortes Campers’ first product is the industry.Cortes 17, a 17-foot long single axle tow-behind molded fiberglass camper. In the second quarter of 2023, we introduced a new floorplan, Cortes 16, which has expanded sleeping capacity with a king size bed. We use marine grade exterior gel coats, which provide our campers with brightare currently developing additional models, including a larger, family-oriented all composite 22-foot travel trailer. Cortes Campers has established a network of professional RV dealerships to market and fade-resistant colors, also unmatcheddistribute its products. As of September 30, 2023, Cortes Campers are available through 38 dealer locations in the industry.US and Canada.

 

Our campers are distributed through a chain of regional distributors and are currently available for purchase in US and Canada. Other molded fiberglass RV manufacturers don’t have a dealer network, which provides Cortes Campers with competitive advantage when approaching dealers.


 

 

On January 12, 2022,Recognizing that we formedcould utilize many of the same technologies and manufacturing processes we have perfected for the Cortes Campers line of RVs to make small, prefabricated homes, we began exploring the market in early 2022. The international tiny-house movement has gained new relevance in the recent years as the quest for off-grid, rugged, prefabricated homes has entered the mainstream and was further fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. We named our modular housing line Futuro Houses LLC to design, marketing and distribute prefabricated molded fiberglass homes. Throughout 2022,after the Futuro Houses engaged in engineering and development of our first “UFO” themed home model inspired byPod, the original Futuro houseiconic “UFO house” designed by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen.Suuronen, of which fewer than one hundred were built during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Our first home design is an update of the original Futuro utilizing modular construction and fiberglass for structural integrity and energy efficiency and designed to address modern residential requirements in a 600-square-foot living space. The Futuro can also serve as a commercial structure as it is currently available as a “shell kit” to be outfitted by consumers to meet their needs. We exhibited the Futuro house at the Cleveland Home & Remodeling Expo in March 2023, signed our first distributor in New York, and sold our first home in May 2023. During the third quarter, we developed and built the first prototype was finishedof our FH-200 model, a fiberglass tiny home with 200 square feet of living space. We are currently exploring market opportunities for the FH-200 with various municipal governments seeking to provide housing for disadvantaged communities.

In early 2021, we formed Fusion X Marine to design, manufacture and distribute high-performance speed boats utilizing advanced fiberglass composites. Our first boat model is the X-15, a miniature speed boat designed for rental sites and excursions, as well as to serve as an entry-level boat for first time buyers. Tooling and molds have been developed for this model and the X-15 is expected to go into production in Januarythe fourth quarter of 2023. The similarly styled X-27 is a 27-foot fiberglass V-hull speedboat and is designed for speed and superior maneuverability. The tooling and molds for the X-27 are currently under development and the model is not yet available for pre-orders. As of September 30, 2023, and as of March 31, 2023 Futuro had reported revenues of $300,000.Fusion X Marine has not generated revenue for us.

 

We plan to expand our manufacturing footprint, enhance production techniques, and develop more products in the RV, marine and composite housing sectors. CurrentOur current R&D efforts are directed towardsfocused on future tow-behind camper models under Cortes Campers brand as well as prefabricated housing segment.

 

In 2022 Cortes Campers obtained RVIA industry certification (RVIAOur headquarters, manufacturing and research and development facilities are located at 1148 East 222nd Street, Euclid, Ohio, 44117. Our website is a voluntary association of recreational vehicle manufacturers which promulgates recreational vehicle safety standards in the U.S.) and was listed on J.D. Power registry, which allowed end-consumers simplified access to financing as well as provided dealers with confidence in our manufacturing techniques and product values. Throughout 2022, and continuing in 2023, we developed relationships with several financial institutions to provide credit to our dealers under floor planning programs. Those arrangements significantly improved dealer acceptance of Cortes Campers as a new manufacturer, which has resulted in increased sales and revenue.

On August 5, 2022, we acquired MIG Marine Corporation (“Mig Marine”) from Paul Spivak, our former CEO and a significant shareholder. The Mig Marine acquisition has been determined to be a combination of entities under common control that resulted in a change in the reporting entity. Accordingly, our financial results have been recast to include the financial results of Mig Marine in the current and prior periods as if Mig Marine had always been consolidated with USLG. The assets and liabilities of Mig Marine have been recorded in our consolidated statements of financial condition at the seller’s historical carrying value.www.USLightingGroup.com.

 

SubsequentRecent Events

 

Cortes Campers participated in the 2023 RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania in partnership with its dealer, Liberty RV of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The event, aptly titled “America’s Largest RV Show,” included nearly 1,500 vehicles from approximately 35 manufacturers and ran from September 13-17, 2023 at the Giant Center in Hershey; thousands of customers, dealers, and interested parties visited the show. We then exhibited products at the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House from September 25-27 in Elkhart, Indiana. This event, dubbed the “Largest RV Dealer Show on Earth,” showcased our Cortes Campers RVs for distributors from across North America.

Company History

The company was originally incorporated in the State of Florida on October 17, 2003, under the name Luxurious Travel Corp. Initially the company developed hotel booking software, but subsequently exited that business. On August 5, 2022,July 13, 2016, we acquired Mig Marine from Paul Spivak,a company named US Lighting Group, Inc. (founded in 2013) and changed our former CEO and a significant shareholder, for $6,833,333 pursuantcorporate name to a stock purchase agreement between Mr. Spivak and USLG. The Mig Marine purchase price was completely financed by Mr. Spivak: pursuant to the purchase agreement a 10% deposit of $638,333 was deferred for one year interest free and was due August 5, 2023; and USLG issued Mr. Spivak a promissory note in the amount of $6,195,000 for the remainder. The note bears interest at the rate of 6.25% per year and had a five-year term with monthly installments of principal and interest due beginning on September 5, 2022, with the final paymentUS Lighting Group, Inc. on August 5, 2027. As we ramped up our camper business and reinvested revenues in9, 2016. At the time, the company designed and manufactured commercial LED lighting. Ultimately, we faileddecided to make any payments underexit the note,LED lighting market, which was being negatively impacted by inexpensive import products, and as a result were in default. Reflecting his faith in USLG and in order to support the operations and continued growth of the company, Mr. Spivak waived the default, waived all interest dueenter new business lines focused on the note for 2022 and 2023, and agreed to defer all payments of the deposit and under the note to January 2024, with the final note payment due December 1, 2028. Mr. Spivak provided the waiver and payment deferral on May 1, 2023, effective retroactively.recreational products manufactured from advanced composite materials.


 

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2023, Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2022

 

Sales

 

Total unit sales from continuing operations for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2023 were $1,205,235,$705,152, compared to $76,000516,000 in the firstthird quarter of 2022, an increase of $1,129,235,000. The increase$189,122. We believe that the decrease in expected sales is attributedthe result of the overall general decline for the RV industry as a whole. Results for the RV Industry Association’s September 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,700 units, a decrease of 12.9% compared to $905,235the 28,363 units shipped in September 2022. Year to date, RV shipments are down 42.8% with 238,121 units. The introduction of recreational vehicles (RV) and related components sales through our latest model, the Cortes Campers subsidiary and $300,00016, in July, required general production adjustments that also impacted our unit production rate. Our R&D focus is currently on the next Cortes model, the Cortes 22, which has an anticipated release date of revenue from the sale of a Futuro Houses dealership.late 2023.


 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

Cost of goods sold from continuing operations for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2023, were $701,319,$688,585, compared to $68,00$528,000 for the firstthird quarter of 2022. The increased cost of goods sold relates to the year over year increases in camper sales by Cortes Campers.

Operating Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $652,467 for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, compared to $526,000 for the third quarter of 2022, an increase of $126,467, or 24%. The increase over the prior year can be attributed to increased personnel costs associated with Cortes Campers and the cost of being a public company.

We had no product development costs for the quarters ended September 30, 2023, compared to $78,000 as of September 30, 2022.

Other Income/Expense

During the quarter ended September 30, 2023, we had total other expense of $54,936, compared to $47,000 for the third quarter of 2022.

Net Loss

As a result of the factors discussed above, we had a net loss of $640,835 for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net loss of $663,000 for the third quarter of 2022.

Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022

Sales

Total unit sales from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, were $2,972,220, compared to $641,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $2,331,220. The increase in sales is attributed to new Cortes Campers sales. For year-to-date, sales also includes $120,502 from Futuro dealer licensing fees.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold for the nine months ended the September 30, 2023, were $2,210,820, compared to $754,000 for the nine months ended the September 30, 2022. The cost of goods sold for 2023 relates to increased camper sales from the Company’sby Cortes Campers subsidiary.Campers.


 

Operating Expenses

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) from continuing operations were $472,349$1,602,009 for the quarternine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, compared to $266,000$1,134,000 for the first quarternine months of 2022, an increase of $206,349,$468,009, or 77.6%41%. The increase over the prior year can be attributed to increased personnel costs associated with the Company’sexpanded Cortes Campers Subsidiary.and higher professional fees related to reporting as a public company.

 

We had no product development costs of $123,000 for the quarternine months ended March 31, 2023, compared to $0 for the first quarter ofSeptember 30, 2022. The Company continues its focus to the RV, marine, composite housing, and electronics sectors.

 

Other Income/Expense

 

During the quarternine months ended March 31, 2022,September 30, 2023, we had total other expense of $6,797. Total other expense from$71,002, all relating to interest expenseexpense. This compares to $275,000 for the first quarternine months of 2022, was $118,000.which included, unrealized loss of $288,000, realized loss from investments of $18,000, interest income of $4,000, interest expenses of $56,000 and gain on disposal of fixed assets of $23,000.

 

Net Loss

 

WeAs a result of the factors discussed above, we had a net income from continuing operationsloss of $24,769$791,108 for the quarternine months ended March 31, 2022,September 30, 2023, compared to a net loss of $376,000$1,645,000 for the first quarternine months of 2022. Our overall net income increasedloss decreased mainly due to the sales of Cortes Campers RVs and related components and new distributorships for Futuro Houses.increased revenues.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Changes in Cash Flows

Net cash used in operating activities for the quarternine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, was $257,000,$196,505, compared to net cash provided byused in operating activities of $218,559$1,417,000 for the first quarternine months of 2022.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $190,221$521,467 for the quarternine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, compared to $703,000$1,068,000 provided by investing activities for the first quarternine months of 2022. The difference is primarily due to a very small investment inthe sale of fixed assets of $35,000 for the first quarternine months of 2022 and proceeds of $704,000$1,341,000 received from the sale of trading securities as compared with a much larger investment in fixed assets for the first quarter of 2023.securities.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities for the quarternine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, was $403,691,$597,559, which included proceeds of $167,500 received from the sale of common stocksstock and the repaymentproceeds of $236,191 of$566,966 from loans payable.payable and related party loans. Total loan payments were $136,907. Net cash used inprovided by financing activities for the firstthird quarter of 2022 was $328,000,$125,000, which was all forincluded proceeds of $80,000 from the repaymentsale of common stock, $561,000 from proceeds of notes payable to related parties, $105,000 as payment of loans payable.payable and $411,000 for payments on notes payable to related parties.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 for a full discussion of our critical accounting policies. The Company has amended and replaced its previously disclosed accounting policy for revenue recognition with that in Note 1 to the accompanying footnotes to the financial statements.

 


 

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Because USLG is a “smaller reporting company” as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission we are not required to provide additional market risk disclosure.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

OurDisclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in company reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, team, withincluding our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As required by Rules 13(a)-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the participationExchange Act, at the time the Original Quarterly Report was filed, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out evaluations of our chief executive officer, Anthony Corpora, and chief financial officer, Donald O. Retreage, Jr., evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of USLG’sour disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2023, and concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. After filing the March 31, 2023 Form 10-Q, while preparing this report, the Company identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting as described below. As a result, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have re-evaluated the disclosure controls and procedures and concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13(a)-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act) as of March 31, 2023. Based upon this evaluation, Messrs. Corpora and Retreage concluded that the company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31,September 30, 2023, due to the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting as described below.

Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Management identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2023 that prevented us appropriately determining the required revenue recognition accounting treatment for fees received from Futuro Houses dealer territory agreements, which was a new type of transaction for the Company beginning in 2023.

Remediation Plan

With oversight from the Board of Directors and input from management, the Company has begun designing and implementing changes in processes and controls to remediate the material weakness described above and to enhance our internal control over financial reporting, including a control to review types of transactions we are encountering for the first time and more extensively evaluating the applicable accounting guidance including where applicable seeking outside advisory services to assist us in that evaluation.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Our senior management team is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, defined under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by our board, senior management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. We continue to review our internal control over financial reporting and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and to ensure that our systems evolve with our business.

There wereOther than described above, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection withduring the evaluation required by the Securities Exchange Act that occurred during our first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controlcontrols over financial reporting.reporting.

 


 

 

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

There were no reportable legal proceedings initiated, or material developmentsevents in previously reported legal proceedings, during the firstthird quarter.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

Please refer to the risk factors listed under “Item 1A: Risk Factors” inFactors beginning on page 4 of our Annual Reportprospectus dated September 18, 2023 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022that date for information relating to certain risk factors applicable to USLG.

 

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

 

During the quarter end of March 31,In July 2023, we offeredissued 120,113 unregistered shares of our common stock invalued at an average of approximately $0.10 a private placementshare to investorsour corporate law firm for legal services provided to fund our working capital needs. DuringUSLG during the quarter we sold to four investors 1,675,000 shares for an aggregate amountfirst half of $167,500.the year. The issuance of shares in the private placementto our law firm was exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities ActAct.

On July 14, 2023, we entered into a common stock purchase agreement with Alumni Capital LP establishing an equity line pursuant to which Alumni agreed to purchase up to $1.0 million of our common stock. As required by the purchase agreement, on September 1, 2023 we filed a registration statement to register the resale of any shares we sell to Alumni. The registration statement was declared effective on September 15, and Rule 506(b)on September 28 we sold Alumni 1.0 million shares of common stock for $0.016 a share, or $16,000 in the aggregate. We used the sale proceeds for general working capital purposes. The per share purchase price that Alumni paid for our shares pursuant to the purchase agreement is based on the trading price of our shares and is equal to 80% of the lowest traded price of our stock during the six business days prior to the date the sale of the shares closes. Because we were required to deliver the shares to Alumni before Alumni paid for them, Alumni sold shares in the market during the pricing period, driving down the price that they were then required to pay for the shares. Based on Alumni’s handling of the first closing, we do not currently plan to draw on the equity line again and sell any additional shares to Alumni. The issuances of shares to Alumni was exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. We discontinued the Rule 506(b) private placement at the end of March.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

On August 5, 2022, we acquired Mig Marine for $6,833,333 from Paul Spivak, our former CEO and a significant shareholder. We paid for Mig MarineDuring the quarter ended September 30, 2023, USLG was not in material default with a deferred deposit and $6,195,000 promissory note. As we ramped up our camper business and reinvested revenues in the company, we failedrespect to make any payments under the note in 2022 or the first quarter of 2023, and as a result were in default. Reflecting his faith in USLG and in order to support the operations and continued growth of the company, Mr. Spivak waived the default, waived all interest due on the note for 2022 and 2023, and agreed to defer all payments of the deposit and under the note to January 2024, with the final note payment due December 1, 2028. Mr. Spivak provided the waiver and payment deferral on May 1, 2023, effective retroactively. For more information, please turn to Subsequent Events on page 12.its material indebtedness.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

We are not engaged in mining operations.

 


Item 5. Other Information.

 

We have disclosed on Form 8-K all reportable events that occurred in the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2023.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS 
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH 
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL 
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF 
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB 
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE 
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104 
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 


 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

   US Lighting Group, Inc.
  
May 15,November 21, 2023/s/ Anthony Corpora
 

By Anthony Corpora, Chief Executive Officer


(Principal Executive Officer)

  
May 15,November 21, 2023/s/ Donald O. Retreage, Jr.
 

By Donald O. Retreage, Jr., Chief Financial Officer


(Principal Financial Officer)

  
May 15,November 21, 2023/s/ Michael A. Coates
 

By Michael A. Coates, Corporate Controller


(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

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