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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

Commission File Number 0-12346

IRONSTONE GROUP, INC.

(Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

909 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California 94133

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(415) 551-8600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

None

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes ☐  No ☒No☒

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes ☐No ☒  No☒

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 ☐No☐

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of the Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☒

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

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reportingshell company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company”(as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.Act)  Yes ☐  No☒

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 ☒

As of June 17,August 18, 2021 2,191,689 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value, were outstanding.

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Exhibit Index

1. BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Business Activities

Ironstone Group, Inc. and subsidiaries have no operations but arepurchases business interests where the Company has a relationship and influence; examples include being a current or prior board of director member, providing seed level capital, and serving in an advisory capacity. Currently Ironstone Group, Inc. is seeking appropriate business combination opportunities. Ironstone Group, Inc, (“Ironstone” or the “Company”) a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in 1972.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ironstone Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, AcadiEnergy, Inc., Belt Perry Associates, Inc., DeMoss Corporation, and TaxNet, Inc. (collectively the “Company”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the results of its operations for the three month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020 and six months ending June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020 and its cash flows for the threesix month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of those that may be expected for the full year. The condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein have been prepared by management, without audit by independent auditors who do not express an opinion thereon and does not include all disclosures required for annual periods. The last audited annual report on Form 10-K10-K was for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.

There have been no significant changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies from those were disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.

Going Concern

These financial statements contemplate the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Ironstone Group has incurred losses and negative cash flows from operations over the last ten years and had an stockholders' deficit as of March 31, 2021 of $27,309. years. The Company has operated in the past principally with the assistance of loans from private institutions and related party individuals. The on-going accrual of unpaid interest on external and related party debt, excluding the LOC, continues to increase the financial risk to the Company as a going concern. Conversion of a material portion of the outstanding debt to equity will help alleviate such financial pressure. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Marketable and Non-Marketable Securities

Marketable and non-marketable securities have been classified by management as available for sale in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 320, marketable securities are recorded at fair value and any unrealized gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity until realized. The fair value of the Company’s marketable securities and investments at March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are based on quoted market prices. For the purpose of computing realized gains and losses, cost is identified on a specific identification basis. For marketable securities for which there is an other-than-temporary impairment, an impairment loss is recognized as a realized loss, and related adjustments are not made for recovery in value. The Company has not realized any such impairment losses to date.

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1. BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Securities determined to be non-marketable by the Company do not have readily determinable fair values. The Company estimates the fair value of these instruments using various pricing models and the information available to the Company that it deems most relevant. Among the factors considered by the Company in determining the fair value of financial instruments are discounted anticipated cash flows, the cost, terms and liquidity of the instrument, the financial condition, operating results and credit ratings of the issuer or underlying company, the quoted market price of publicly traded securities with similar duration and yield, the Black-Scholes Options Valuation methodology adjusted for active market, the share price of recent round of financings by an outsider, and other considerations on a case-by-case basis and other factors generally pertinent to the valuation of financial instruments.

Use of Estimates

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 date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates made in the financial statements relate to the valuation of the Company’s non-marketable investments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Income Taxes

The Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of transactions reported in the financial statements and consist of taxes currently due plus deferred income taxes. Deferred income taxes are recognized for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. Deferred income taxes are also recognized for net operating loss carryforwards that are available to offset future taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. As of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, a full valuation allowance has been recorded to offset loss carryforwards as, in management’s opinion, there is uncertainty as to whether or not the Company will be able to generate taxable income in the future.

The Company follows the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Company to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. For tax positions meeting the more likely than not threshold, the tax amount recognized in the financial statements is reduced by the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant taxing authority. The Company has determined that there is no effect on the financial statements from this authoritative guidance.

The Company files tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by federal, state, local, and foreign jurisdictions, where applicable. As of March 31,June 30, 2021, the tax years that remain subject to examination by the major tax jurisdictions under the statute of limitations is from the year 2017 forward for Federal and 2016 forward for California (with limited exceptions).

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized $2,925 in interest penalties to the State of Delaware for franchise taxes in arrears for each period respectively. The Company owes Delaware franchise taxes in arrears totaling an estimated $65,000 through December 31, 2020. Total estimated interest penalties are $38,025 for March 31, 2021 and $35,100 for December 31, 2020.

Stock-Based Compensation

Ironstone recognizes the fair value of stock options granted on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the option grant, which is the standard vesting term of fourthree years. All stock options granted through the reporting period have expired unexercised.

The full impact of stock-based compensation in the future is dependent upon, among other things, the total number of stock options granted, the fair value of the stock options at the time of grant and the tax benefit that Ironstone may or may not receive from stock-based expenses. Additionally, stock-based compensation requires the use of an option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock option awards. This determination of fair value is affected by Ironstone’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include but are not limited to Ironstone’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards.

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1. BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (concluded)

Basic and Diluted Loss per Share

Basic loss per share (“EPS”) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares actually outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the dilution from potentially dilutive securities, except where inclusion of such potentially dilutive securities would have an anti-dilutive effect, using the average stock price during the period in the computation and because of the net loss for the periods presented.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15,2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”2014-15”). ASU 2014-152014-15 introduces an explicit requirement for management to assess and provide certain disclosures if there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. ASU 2014-152014-15 is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016. The Company has adopted ASU 2014-15.2014-15.

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2018-13,2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820)820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement”. ASU 2018-132018-13 removes certain disclosures, modifies others and introduces additional disclosure requirements for entities. The amendments in ASU 2018-132018-13 for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Amendments on changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty should be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in the initial fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective date. The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2020. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

2. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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

Level 1–Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Valuation adjustments and block discounts are not applied to Level 1 instruments. Since

valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these products does not entail a significant degree of judgment.

Level 2–Valuations based on one or more quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3–Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

In all cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

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2. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

The Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include cash, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and interest payable given their short-term nature. Furthermore, the fair value of the Company’s notes payable are initially measured at fair value given that they are estimated based on current rates that would be available for debt of similar terms.

The following tables provide information about the Company’s financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 by the fair value hierarchy:

The following tables presents the Company’s investments measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)3), including the valuation technique and unobservable inputs used to measure the fair value of those financial instruments:

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2. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (concluded)

The following table presents additional information about Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020. Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair value of positions that the Company has classified within the Level 3 category. As a result, unrealized gains or (losses) during the period for assets and liabilities within the Level 3 category presented in the tables below may include changes in fair value during the period that were attributable to both observable and unobservable inputs.

3. INVESTMENTS

TangoMe, Inc.

On March 30, 2012, the Company purchased 468,121 shares of Series A Preferred stock from related party William R. Hambrecht at $2.14 per share, resulting in a total investment of $1,000,000. For the year ended December 31, 2020 there was no0 valuation gain or loss for TangoMe, Inc., remaining at a valuation of $2,574,666. There was no0 change in value as of March 31,June 30, 2021, with the valuation remaining at $2,574,666. The investment fair value is based on using an average company valuation for TangoMe Inc. as determined by the “MESE” big data analysis system and SPAC inquiries for TangoMe, Inc. These are the primary significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investment. 

Salon Media Group,Arcimoto, Inc.

TheDuring fiscal year 2014 the Company owned 1,926,857purchased 37,000 shares of Common Stock of Salon MediaArcimoto, Inc. series A-1 preferred stock for $100,011.

The A-1 preferred stock was converted to common stock during 2017 prior to Arcimoto filing for its initial public offering. During 2017, prior to the initial public offering, there was a 2 for one stock split, increasing the shares held to 74,000. On October 2, 2015 the Ironstone Group, Inc. On March 6, 2019 Salon Media Group, Inc. entered intowas granted 2,500 Arcimoto options, strike price $4.121 per share, expiration October 2, 2025. Following the two for one stock split, the options held increased to 5,000 with a sale of all of its assets at an amount of less than $0.01$2.0605 strike price per share. Ironstone received no measurable valueOn September 17, 2017, Arcimoto listed on Nasdaq. The closing price on December 31, 2020 $13.23 per share, resulting in a stock holdings valuation of $979,020 and in-the-money options valuation of $55,848. On June 30, 2021 the closing price was $17.19 per share, resulting in a common stock valuation of $1,272,060 resulting in a gain of $293,040, and options in-the-money valuation of $75,648, resulting in a gain of $19,801 for its investment and wrote the investment off.quarter ended June 30, 2021.

FlexiInternational Software,Buoy Health, Inc.

TheOn March 17, 2021 the Company owned 78,000 shares of Flexi International Software stock. The investment inpurchased 11,233 common shares of Flexithe private company Buoy Health, Inc. at $15.92 per share. The total value of the investment was sold in entirety during 2015 for approximately $10,000 to cover operating costs.

Truett-Hurst, Inc.

The company owned 10,000 shares of Truett-Hurst common stock. The Company sold its investment in Truett-Hurst, Inc. during 2015 for approximately $30,000 to cover operating costs.$178,824 at June 30, 2021.

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3. INVESTMENTS (concluded)

Arcimoto, Inc.

During fiscal year 2014 the Company purchased 37,000 shares of Arcimoto, Inc. series A-1 preferred stock for $100,011. The A-1 preferred stock was converted to common stock during 2017 prior to Arcimoto filing for its initial public offering. On October 2, 2015 the Ironstone Group, Inc. was granted 2,500 Arcimoto options, strike price $4.121 per share, expiration October 2, 2025. During 2017, there was a 2 for 1 stock split, increasing the options held to 5,000 with a $2.0605 strike price per share. On September 17, 2017, Arcimoto listed on Nasdaq. The closing price on December 31, 2020 was $13.23 per share, resulting in a stock holdings valuation of $489,510 and in-the-money options valuation of $55,848. On March 31, 2021 the closing price was also $13.23 per share, maintaining the stock holding valuation of $489,510 and options in-the-money valuation of $55,848, resulting in no gain or loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.

Buoy Health, Inc.4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

On March 17, 2021 the Company purchased 11,233 common shares of the private company Buoy Health, Inc. at $15.92 per share. The total value of the investment was $178,824 at March 31, 2021.

4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

On December 31, 2014 the Company combined all the various notes payable, which were issued at various times to Mr. William R. Hambrecht, to one note for $182,000 at 7.75% interest, withinterest. The note payable carried a principal balance of $182,000 as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2015 maturity.2020 with additional accrued interest of $115,850 and $108,855 respectively. The loan maturity has been extended to December 31, 2025.

From the time period January 2016 through March 2021, the interest on the Letter of CreditA loan was paidmade to Ironstone Group by William R. Hambrecht resulting in a loan to Ironstone Group from William R. Hambrecht. Hambrecht paying the interest on the Bank Letter of Credit from the time period January 2016 through March 2021. The loan from William R. Hambrecht interest rate is 7.75%. The loan balances at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were $142,313 and March 31, 2021 were $135,625 and $142,313 respectively. Accrued interest at June 30, 2021 was $37,139 and December 31, 2020 was $30,437 and March 31, 2021 was $33,716.$30,437. Maturity of the note is March 31, 2026.

On March 10, 2021 William R. Hambrecht loaned Ironstone Group, Inc. $300,000 at 6%6.0% interest rate with a March 11, 2026 maturity. Interest payable at June 30, 2021 was $5,578.

5. NOTE PAYABLE

On March 31, 2012, the Company received $1,000,000 from a third party and issued a related promissory note. The note carries an 8% interest rate, per annum, and has a maturity date of March 31, 2017. Interest accrues on the balance and converts to separate notes payable on a quarterly basis. The total amounts due under this agreement, including the notes related to accrued interest, are due in full at the end of the term. The note is secured by all of the assets of the Company through an accompanying security agreement. If the Company defaults on the note or security agreement, interest would accrue at 10% per annum. The company was unable to meet its payment obligation by the prescribed deadline, therefore the interest rate stepped up to 10% and interest has been accrued using at the stepped up rate starting April 1, 2017. The gross amounts payable under the agreement as of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2014 were $2,161,881 and $1,910,916 respectively.

Furthermore, the Company has a note payable agreement with a related party, William R. Hambrecht. This note carries a 7.75% interest rate per annum and had a maturity date of December 31, 2015. The note payable carried a principal balance of $182,000 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 with additional accrued interest of $112,333were $2,216,372 and $108,855$2,109,857 respectively. The loan maturity has been extended to December 31, 2025.

A loan was made to Ironstone Group by William R. Hambrecht resulting from William R. Hambrecht paying the interest on the Bank Letter of Credit. The loan from William R. Hambrecht interest rate is 7.75%. The loan balances at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were $142,313 and $135,625 respectively. Accrued interest at March 31, 2021 was $33,716 and December 31, 2020 was $30,437. Maturity of the note is March 31, 2026.

On March 10, 2021 William R. Hambrecht loaned Ironstone Group, Inc. $300,000 at 6.0% interest rate with a March 11, 2026 maturity. Interest payable at March 31, 2021 was $1,085.

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The scheduled maturities of notes and LOC payable outstanding as of March 31,June 30, 2021 are as follows:

6. LINE OF CREDIT ARRANGEMENT

The Company has a line of credit arrangement with First Republic Bank (the “lender”) with a borrowing limit of $350,000 with interest based upon the lender’s prime rate plus 4.5% and is payable monthly. At March 31,June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2020, interest was being paid at a rate of 7.75%. The line is guaranteed by both William R. Hambrecht, Director and Chief Executive Officer, and Robert H. Hambrecht, Director. The line of credit is due on demand and is secured by all of the Company’s business assets. As of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the outstanding balance under the line was $350,000. The total recorded interest expense on this note for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and quarter ended December 31, 2020 was $6,688$6,814 and $6,637 respectively, and$6,837 respectively. Interest from January 2016 through March 2021 was paid by William R. Hambrecht. The line of credit is still pending renewal.

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Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Comprehensive earnings include Operating earnings (loss) above, and securities and options investments held mark-to-market gains (loss).

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

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain of the statements in this document that are not historical facts, including, without limitation, statements of future expectations, projections of financial condition and results of operations, statements of future economic performance and other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. In addition to the specific matters referred to herein, important factors which may cause actual results to differ from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements include (i) the results of the Company’s efforts to implement its business strategy; (ii) actions of the Company’s competitors and the Company’s ability to respond to such actions; (iii) changes in governmental regulation, tax rates and similar matters; and (iv) other risks detailed in the Company’s other filings with the SEC

USE OF ESTIMATES AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and related disclosure. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to non-marketable securities. We base our estimates on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates due to actual outcomes being different from those on which we based our assumptions. These estimates and judgments are reviewed by management on an ongoing basis and by our board of directors at the end of each quarter prior to the public release of our financial results.

As of the date of the filing of this quarterly report, we believe there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the three ended March 31,June 30, 2021 compared to those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 as filed with the SEC. Additional information about these critical accounting policies may be found in the "Management's Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020

Operating expenses for three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 totaled $9,918$54,579, an increase of $4,034$51,329 or 68.6%1,579.3% as compared to the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily due to $42,600 in compensation charges relating to the officers and directors stock options plan, and an increase in professional fees of $2,374, and state taxes of $1,699.$8,729. Other expenses for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 totaled $69,480,$75,663 an increase of $6,209$10,882 or 9.8%16.8% as compared to $63,271$64,781 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. This increase was due to higher interest expense accruals.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Net cash used in operating activities was $10,748$239,911 and $23,708$277,386 for the quarterssix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company has a line of credit arrangement with First Republic Bank with a borrowing limit of $350,000 with interest based upon the lender’s prime rate plus 4.5%. Interest is currently payable monthly at 7.75%. The line is guaranteed by William R. Hambrecht, Chief Executive Officer, Director. The line of credit is due on demand and is secured by all of the Company’s business assets. At March 31, 2021 the outstanding balance under the line was $350,000.

At March 31,June 30, 2021, the outstanding balance the Company borrowed from related party Mr. William R. Hambrecht was $324,313 with interest at 7.75% per annum and $300,000 at 6.0% per annum. As of March 31, 2021, the total notes payable to the third party was $2,161,881.$2,216,372.

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The Company may obtain additional equity or working capital through additional bank borrowings, debt conversion to common stock, and public or private sales of equity securities. The Company may also borrow additional funds from Mr. William R. Hambrecht. There can be no assurance, however, that such additional financing will be available on terms favorable to the Company, or at all.

While the Company explores new business opportunities, the primary capital resource of the Company relates to the 37,00074,000 shares held of Arcimoto valued at $489,510$1,272,060 and Arcimoto options that are $75,648 in the money for both the three months ended March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.June 30, 2021. The 468,121 shares of non-marketable investment TangoMe, Inc. is also a primary capital resource. The investment in TangoMe, Inc. shares is valued at $2,574,666 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively.June 30, 2021. Given that the investment in TangoMe, Inc. does not have a readily determinable fair value, the Company exerts significant judgment in estimating the fair value using various pricing models and the information available to the Company that it deems most relevant.

Trends and Uncertainties

Termination of Historical Business Lines

Since winding down the Company’s traditional lines of business, Management and the Board of Directors have been seeking appropriate business opportunities for the Company. The Company’s cash assets are invested in corporate securities and demand deposit accounts. If the Company does not find an operating entity to combine with, and if its assets are not invested in certain types of securities (primarily government securities), it may be deemed to be an investment company under the terms of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are a Smaller Reporting Company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) as of March 31,June 30, 2021 in connection with the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10K. Based on that evaluation our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31,June 30, 2021, in light of the material weakness described below, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in rules and forms of the SEC and is accumulated and communicated to our management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Notwithstanding the material weakness, our company’s financial statements in this Form 10Q fairly present in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of our company as of and for the periods presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting for the three-months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Management’s Report on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to our management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

All internal controls over financial reporting, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of controls. Therefore, even effective internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Further, because of changes in conditions, the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting may vary over time.

Our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of March 31,June 30, 2021. In making its assessment of internal control over financial reporting, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework. Based on our evaluation, management concluded that, as of March 31,June 30, 2021, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective based on those criteria, because of the existence of the following material weaknesses:

These absences constitute material weaknesses in the Company’s corporate governance structure.

This quarterly report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting because the Company is a smaller reporting company.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The Company’s main assets are investments in non-marketable securities of TangoMe Inc., and Buoy Health, Inc., and marketable securities of Arcimoto Inc. There can be no assurance that a market will continue to exist for these investments.

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

None

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

101.INS Inline XBRL Instance

101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation

101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition

101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels

101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.