UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017

 

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

 

For the transition period from _____________ to _____________

 

Commission File Number001-37808

 

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA CORP.

(Exact Name of Issuer as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware 47-2624098

(State or other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

116 Charlotte Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

116 Charlotte Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801
(Address of Principal Executive Office)

 

(855) 542-2832

(Issuer’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(855) 542-2832
(Issuer’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes [X] No [  ]

 

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

 

 Large accelerated filer [  ]Accelerated filer [  ]
 Non-accelerated filer [  ] (Do not check if smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company [X]
Emerging growth company [X]

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. [X]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes [  ] No [X]

 

As of November 10, 2016, 7,308,756May 12, 2017, 8,383,066 shares of common stock, par value $.0001 per share, were issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

 
 

 

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA CORP.

 

FORM 10-Q FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHSQUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016MARCH 31, 2017

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION31
Item 1. Financial Statements31
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2015201631
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016 and 201542
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 201753
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016 and 201564
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements75
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations2625
Item 4. Controls and Procedures3531
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION3633
Item 1. Legal Proceedings3633
Item 1A. Risk Factors36
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds36
Item 6. Exhibits3734
Signatures3835

 

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PART I1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.Statements

 

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

  As of 
  March 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
 (unaudited)    
ASSETS      
Current Assets:        
Cash $118,474  $1,249,550 
Accounts receivable, net  1,654,579   1,627,058 
Inventories, net  1,074,477   1,187,941 
Restricted cash  -   103,603 
Short term investments  1,602,655   2,389,521 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  304,020   91,072 
Total current assets  4,754,205   6,648,745 
         
Property and equipment, net  206,232   218,036 
Intangible assets  21,250   22,500 
Other assets  49,308   52,470 
Deferred financing costs  730,953   842,533 
Total assets $5,761,948  $7,784,284 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Current Liabilities:        
Accounts payable $702,826  $886,316 
Accrued expenses  803,381   911,843 
UBS Credit Line  -   1,280,275 
Current portion of automobile loans  8,467   11,446 
Current portion of equipment loan  42,049   39,979 
Total current liabilities  1,556,723   3,129,859 
         
Other liabilities  30,000   30,000 
Deferred rent  903   1,807 
Long term portion of automobile loans  15,431   17,580 
Long term portion of equipment loan  26,202   36,495 
Total liabilities  1,629,259   3,215,741 
         
Commitments and contingencies, Note 8        
         
Stockholders' Equity        
Preferred stock, par value $0.0001; authorized 1,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding  -   - 
Common stock, par value $0.0001; authorized 35,000,000 shares; 8,358,066 and 7,715,306 shares issued and outstanding,  as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively  836   772 
Additional paid-in capital  20,581,990   17,575,583 
Accumulated deficit  (16,432,088)  (12,977,566)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (18,049)  (30,246)
Total stockholders' equity  4,132,689   4,568,543 
         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $5,761,948  $7,784,284 

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

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSSTATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(unaudited)

 

  September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
  (unaudited)  
ASSETS        
Current Assets:        
Cash $359,613  $207,192 
Accounts receivable, net (including amounts due from related parties of$56,493 and $67,992, respectively)    1,469,666       363,096  
Inventories, net  978,159   712,558 
Restricted cash     127,580 
Short-term investments  2,507,302    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  87,654   48,237 
Total current assets  5,402,394   1,458,663 
         
Property and equipment, net  253,299   360,920 
Intangible assets  23,741   27,494 
Other assets  55,633   67,438 
Deferred financing costs  954,113   1,838,082 
Total assets $6,689,180  $3,752,597 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Current Liabilities:        
Accounts payable $886,601  $601,681 
Accrued expenses  1,347,420   458,938 
Current portion of automobile loans  12,643   19,231 
Current portion of equipment loan  38,996   36,627 
Total current liabilities  2,285,660   1,116,477 
         
Line of credit     1,091,571 
Other liabilities  30,000   30,000 
Deferred rent  2,710   4,648 
Long term portion of automobile loans  20,475   36,864 
Long term portion of equipment  loan  46,876   76,477 
Total liabilities  2,385,721   2,356,037 
         
Commitments and contingencies, Note 7        
         
Stockholders’ Equity        
Preferred stock, par value $0.0001; authorized 1,000,000 shares;no shares issued and outstanding     -       -   
Common stock, par value $0.0001; authorized 35,000,000 shares;7,168,621 and 4,635,783 shares issued and outstanding,as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively        717           463   
Additional paid-in capital  15,222,983   3,926,074 
Accumulated deficit  (10,920,241)  (2,529,977)
Total stockholders’ equity  4,303,459   1,396,560 
         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $6,689,180  $3,752,597 

  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2017  2016 
       
Net sales $1,113,337  $508,169 
         
Cost of goods sold  951,244   467,618 
Gross profit  162,093   40,551 
         
Operating expenses:        
General and administrative expenses  2,005,074   777,665 
Selling and marketing expenses  1,502,943   486,543 
Total operating expenses  3,508,017   1,264,208 
         
Operating loss  (3,345,924)  (1,223,657)
         
Other expenses:        
Other expense  (12,378)  - 
Interest expense, net  (96,220)  (193,413)
Total other expenses  (108,598)  (193,413)
         
Net loss $(3,454,522) $(1,417,070)
         
Unrealized gain on investments  12,197   - 
         
Comprehensive loss $(3,442,325) $(1,417,070)
         
Weighted average number of common sharesoutstanding – basic and diluted  8,073,559   4,720,929 
         
Basic and diluted net loss per share $(0.43) $(0.30)

 

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

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSSTATEMENT OF OPERATIONSCHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017

(unaudited)

 

  For the Three Months Ended   September  30, For the Nine Months Ended   September  30,
  2016 2015 2016 2015
         
Net sales $1,301,125  $456,787  $3,412,961  $1,397,244 
Cost of goods sold  1,196,790   392,606   3,253,278   1,104,723 
Gross profit  104,335   64,181   159,683   292,521 
                 
Operating expenses:                
General and administrative expenses  2,170,522   646,788   3,957,763   1,264,436 
Selling and marketing expenses  661,247   371,211   2,031,873   994,544 
Total operating expenses  2,831,769   1,017,999   5,989,636   2,258,980 
                 
Operating Loss  (2,727,434)  (953,818)  (5,829,953)  (1,966,459)
                 
Other expenses:                
Other income (expense)  4,070      4,070   (3,327)
Interest expense  (579,710)  (872)  (976,427)  (47,056)
Loss on inducement  (1,587,954)     (1,587,954)   
                 
Net loss $(4,891,028) $(954,690) $(8,390,264) $(2,016,842)
                 
Weighted average number of common shares                
outstanding – basic and diluted  6,514,295   4,470,639   5,407,036   3,450,625 
                 
Basic and diluted net loss per share $(0.75) $(0.21) $(1.55) $(0.58)

  Common Stock             
  Shares  Amount  Additional Paid-In Capital  Accumulated Deficit  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss  Total Stockholders' Equity 
                   
Balance at January 1, 2017  7,715,306  $772  $17,575,583  $(12,977,566) $(30,246) $4,568,543 
                         
Issuance of common stock in public offering, net of costs  376,340   38   1,429,702   -   -   1,429,740 
Issuance of common stock to the board of directors  41,965   4   174,996   -   -   175,000 
Issuance of common stock to consultants and vendors  204,455   20   771,481   -   -   771,501 
Stock based compensation - issuance of common stock to an executive officer  20,000   2   81,798   -   -   81,800 
Stock based compensation  -   -   548,430   -   -   548,430 
Unrealized gain on investments  -   -   -   -   12,197   12,197 
Net loss  -   -   -   (3,454,522)  -   (3,454,522)
                         
Balance at March 31, 2017  8,358,066  $836  $20,581,990  $(16,432,088) $(18,049) $4,132,689 

 

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

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(UNAUDITED)

  Common Stock Additional Paid-in Accumulated Total Stockholders’
  Shares Amount Capital Deficit Equity
           
Balance at January 1, 2016  4,635,783  $463  $3,926,074  $(2,529,977) $1,396,560 
                     
Issuance of common stock to consultants, employees, vendors, and customers     50,800       5       205,695       -        205,700  
Issuance of common stock and warrants, net of costs  230,475   23   861,767      861,790 
Issuance of warrants to placement agent  -      -      38,056      38,056 
Issuance of common stock to the Advisory Board and Board of Directors     65,824       7       239,993       -        240,000  
Issuance of common stock and warrants in the Public Offering, net of costs     1,270,156       127       5,867,090       -       -   5,867,217  
Issuance of common stock in exchange for principal and warrants on Brentwood line of credit     908,083       91       3,257,239       -       -   3,257,330  
Stock based compensation  7,500   1   770,819      770,820 
Disgorgement on short swing profit  -   -     56,250      56,250 
Net loss -   -     -     (8,390,264)  (8,390,264)
                     
Balance at  September 30, 2016  7,168,621  $717  $15,222,983  $(10,920,241) $4,303,459 

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LONG ISLAND ICED TEA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(unaudited)

 

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2016 2015
Cash Flows From Operating Activities        
Net loss $(8,390,264) $(2,016,842)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
   Bad debt expense  35,234   20,040 
Depreciation and amortization expense  120,871   80,331 
Deferred rent  (1,938)  (801)
Stock based compensation  1,010,820   207,949 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment  515   3,327 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  883,969    
Paid-in-kind interest  77,805    
Inducement expense  1,587,954    
Changes in assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (1,141,804)  (203,375)
Inventory  (265,601)  (452,577)
Restricted cash  127,580   -    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (39,417)  (22,782)
Other assets  11,805   (58,895)
Accounts payable  430,620   243,707 
Accrued expenses  986,023   276,068 
Other liabilities     (92,466)
Total adjustments  3,824,436   526 
         
Net cash used in operating activities  (4,565,828)  (2,016,316)
         
Cash Flows From Investing Activities        
Investment in short-term investments  (2,507,302)  -    
Purchases of property and equipment  (9,497)  (65,036)
         
Net cash used in investing activities  (2,516,799)  (65,036)
         
Cash Flows From Financing Activities        
  Repayment of automobile loans  (22,977)  (13,318)
  Repayment of equipment loans  (27,232)  -    
  Proceeds from line of credit  500,000   -    
  Proceeds from the reverse merger with Cullen Agricultural Holding Corporation     120,841 
  Proceeds from the sale of common stock, net of costs     568,468 
  Proceeds from the sale of common stock and warrants, net of costs  861,790   475,885 
  Proceeds from the Public Offering, net of costs  5,867,217   -    
  Proceeds from Bass Properties LLC loan     150,000 
  Proceeds from Cullen Agricultural Holding Corporation loan     250,000 
  Proceeds from Ivory Castle Limited loan     400,000 
  Proceeds from disgorgement of short swing profit  56,250   -    
Net cash provided by financing activities  7,235,048   1,951,876 
         
Net increase (decrease) in cash  152,421   (129,476)
         
Cash, beginning of period  207,192   398,164 
         
Cash, end of period $359,613  $268,688 
         
Cash paid for interest $19,898  $2,954 
         
Non-cash investing and financing activities:        
Issuance of common stock to consultants, vendors, employees, and customers $205,700  $ 
Net assets acquired in reverse merger $  $1,751,655 
Conversion of loans payable and accrued interest to stockholders’ equity $  $555,910 
Costs related to issuance of common stock and warrants included in accrued expenses $-  $109,769 
Purchase of a truck in exchange for accounts receivable $  $9,500 
Payment of accounts payable through the issuance of common stock $-    $134,270 
Issuance of common stock in exchange for Brentwood line of credit and related warrants $1,669,376  $ 

  For Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2017  2016 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities        
Net loss $(3,454,522) $(1,417,070)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Bad debt expense  257,787   8,693 
Depreciation and amortization expense  42,619   39,945 
Deferred rent  (904)  (518)
Loss on sale of securities  11,458   - 
Stock based compensation  630,230   181,354 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  111,580   158,656 
Paid-in-kind interest  -   36,359 
Changes in assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (285,308)  (38,360)
Inventory  113,464   231,080 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (80,888)  (86,785)
Other assets  3,162   (36,162)
Accounts payable  250,253   (199,752)
Accrued expenses  272,235   226,068 
Total adjustments  1,325,688   520,578 
         
Net cash used in operating activities  (2,128,834)  (896,492)
         
Cash Flows From Investing Activities        
Purchases of property and equipment  (29,564)  - 
Release of restricted cash  103,603   127,580 
Proceeds from short term investments  803,946   - 
Purchase of short term investments  (16,341)  - 
         
Net cash provided by investing activities  861,644   127,580 
         
Cash Flows From Financing Activities        
Repayment of automobile loans  (5,128)  (4,680)
Repayment of equipment loans  (8,223)  (9,153)
Repayment of line of credit  (1,280,275)  - 
Proceeds from line of credit, related party  -   250,000 
Payments of deferred offering costs  -   (53,383)
Proceeds from the public offering, net of costs  1,429,740   - 
Proceeds from the sale of common stock and warrants, net of costs  -   741,790 
         
Net cash provided by financing activities  136,114   924,574 
         
Net (decrease) increase in cash  (1,131,076)  155,662 
         
Cash, beginning of period  1,249,550   207,192 
         
Cash, end of period $118,474  $362,854 
         
Cash paid for interest $1,868  $3,643 
         
Non-cash investing and financing activities:        
Stock subscription receivable $-  $120,000 
Issuance of common stock to consultants, vendors and customers $771,501  $136,532 

 

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

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LONG ISLAND ICED TEA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 1 – BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT’S PLANS

Business Organization

 

Long Island Iced Tea Corp, a Delaware C-Corporationcorporation (“LIIT”), was formed on December 23, 2014. LIIT was formed in order to allow for the completion of mergers between Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp. (“Cullen”) and Long Island Brand Beverages LLC (“LIBB”). On December 31, 2014, LIIT entered into a merger agreement, as amended as of April 23, 2015, with Cullen, a public company, Cullen Merger Sub, Inc. (“Cullen Merger Sub”), LIBB Acquisition Sub, LLC (“LIBB Merger Sub”), Long Island Brand Beverages LLCLIBB and the founders of LIBB (“Founders”). Pursuant to the merger agreement, (a) Cullen Merger Sub was to be merged with and into Cullen, with Cullen surviving and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of LIIT and (b) LIBB Merger Sub was to be merged with and into LIBB, with LIBB surviving and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of LIIT (the “Mergers”). As a result of the mergerMergers which waswere consummated on May 27, 2015, LIIT consisted of its wholly owned subsidiaries, LIBB (its operating subsidiary) and Cullen and Cullen’s wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”).

 

Under the merger agreement, upon consummation of the Mergers, the former holders of the LIBB membership interests (the “LIBB members”) received 2,633,334 shares of common stock of LIIT (or approximately 63%).

For accounting purposes, the Mergers were treated as an acquisition of Cullen by LIBB and as a recapitalization of LIBB, as the former LIBB members holdheld a large percentpercentage of the LIIT’s shares and will exerciseexercised significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the consolidated entity and the CompanyCullen was a public shell company at the time of the transaction. Pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805-10-55-11 through 55-15, the merger or acquisition of a private operating company into a non-operating public shell with nominal assets is considered a capital transaction in substance rather than a business combination. As a result, the condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, and statements of cash flows of LIBB have been retroactively updated to reflect the recapitalization.

Additionally, the historical condensed consolidated financial statements of LIBB are now reflected as those of the Company.

Overview

The Company is a holding company operating through its wholly-owned subsidiary, LIBB. The Company is engaged in the production and distribution of premium Non-Alcoholic ready-to-drink (“NARTD”) iced tea in the beverage industry. The Company is currently organized around ourunder its flagship brand, Long Island Iced Tea, a premium NARTD tea made from a proprietary recipe and with quality components. The Company’s mission is to provide consumers with premium iced tea offered at an affordable price.

 

The Company aspires to be a market leader in the development of iced tea beverages that are convenient and appealing to consumers. There are two major target markets for Long Island Iced Tea: consumers“consumers on the gogo” and health“health conscious consumers. Consumers” “Consumers on the gogo” are families, employees, students and other consumers who lead a busy lifestyle. With increasingly hectic and demanding schedules, there is a need for products that are accessible and readily available. Health“Health conscious consumersconsumers” are individuals who are becoming more interested and better educated on what is included in their diets, causing them to shift away from the less healthy options, such as carbonated soft drinks, towards alternative beverages such as iced tea.

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

During the second quarter of 2016, theNOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 – BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT’S PLANS (CONTINUED)

Overview, continued

The Company began selling aloe juicesproduces a 100% brewed tea, using black tea leaves, purified water and commenced sellingnatural cane sugar or sucralose. Flavors change from time to time, and have included lemon, peach, raspberry, guava, mango, diet lemon, diet peach, sweet tea, green tea and honey, sweet tea and half tea and half lemonade. The Company also offers lower calorie iced tea in twelve (12) ounce bottles. The lower calorie flavor options include mango, raspberry and peach. The Company also sells its iced tea in gallon bottles with flavor options including lemon, peach, green tea and honey, sweet tea and mango. The company also sells a private label version of its iced tea product. Forproducts. In addition, in order to service certain vending contracts, the Company sells snacks and other beverage products on a limited basis.

The Company distributes an aloe vera derived juice beverage (“ALO Juice”). During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, the Company’s aloe juiceALO Juice product accounted for approximately 35% and 23%, respectively,36% of the Company’sits condensed consolidated net sales.

 

On March 14, 2017, the Company announced that it is expanding its brand to include lemonade. Lemonade will be offered in nine flavors and will be offered at retail in both single and 12-packs of 18oz bottles.

The Company sells its products to regional retail chains and to a mix of independent mid-to-large range distributors who in turn sell to retail outlets, such as big chain supermarkets, mass merchants, convenience stores, restaurants and hotels, principally in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania markets. During 2016, the Company has also begun expansion into other geographic markets, such aswith expanding distribution in Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Nevada, Rhode Island and parts of the Midwest. TheAs of March 31, 2017, the Company’s products are currently available in 1227 states that have a cumulative population of 100 million people. The Company has also begun to sell its products globallyand in regions such as South KoreaCanada and multiple Caribbean nations.Latin America.

 

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Asset Purchase Agreement

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 1 – BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT’S PLANS, continuedOn December 8, 2016, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with The Wilnah International, LLC (“Wilnah”). Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will acquire the intellectual property (“IP”) (trade names, formulas, recipes) for ALO Juice. Upon the closing, the Company will issue to Wilnah 5,000 shares of its common stock. The closing of the transaction is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2017. Separately, the Company has entered into an employment agreement with Julio X. Ponce, majority interest member of Wilnah, to expand the Company’s sales of ALO Juice products within the Southeast U.S. and Latin American regions.

 

Liquidity and Management’s Plan

 

The Company has been focused on the development of its brand and its infrastructure, as well as in the establishment of a network of distributors and qualified direct accounts. From inception, the Company has financed its operations through the issuance of debt and equity, and through utilizing trade credit with its vendors.

 

As of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, the Company hashad cash of $359,613$118,474 and short-termshort term investments of $2,507,302.$1,602,655. As of March 31, 2017, the Company had working capital of $3,197,482. The Company incurred net losses of $4,891,028$3,454,522 and $8,390,264$1,417,070 for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. At September 30, 2016,As of March 31, 2017, the Company’s stockholders’ equity was $4,303,459. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had working capital of $3,116,734.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company raised net proceeds of $6,729,007 through the sale of 1,500,631 shares of common stock and 230,475 warrants to purchase common stock.

On November 23, 2015, LIIT and LIBB entered into a Credit and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), by and among LIBB, as the borrower, LIIT and Brentwood LIIT Inc., as the lender. Brentwood LIIT Inc.’s interest in the Credit Agreement and the related agreements and instruments thereunder was subsequently transferred to Brentwood LIIT (NZ) Ltd. (the “Lender”). Brentwood LIIT Inc. and the Lender are controlled by a related party, Eric Watson, who beneficially owned approximately 16% of the Company on November 23, 2015 and 18.2% as of September 30, 2016. The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility in an initial amount of up to $1,000,000, subject to increases at the Lender’s discretion as provided in the Credit Agreement (the “Available Amount”), up to a maximum amount of $5,000,000 (which was subsequently reduced to $3,500,000 in connection with the closing of the Offering, as defined below) (the ” Facility Amount”). The Available Amount may be increased, in increments of $500,000, up to the Facility Amount, and LIBB may obtain further advances, subject to the approval of the Lender. On November 23, 2015 and December 10, 2015, LIBB obtained an aggregate of $1,000,000 in advances from the Lender, constituting the full Available Amount at such time. On March 17, 2016, LIIT, LIBB and the Lender agreed to increase the Available Amount by $500,000 to $1,500,000 and approved an additional $500,000 in advances. On March 24, 2016, LIBB obtained $250,000 of the approved advance from the Lender and during May 2016, LIBB obtained the other $250,000 of the approved advances from the Lender, as a result of which the Available Amount was borrowed in full.

On July 28 and 29, 2016, the Company sold 1,270,156 shares (the “Shares”) of common stock in a public offering (the “Offering”) at an offering price of $5.50 per share, pursuant to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-210669). The sale of the Shares generated gross proceeds of $6,985,858 and net proceeds of $5,867,217 after deducting commissions and other offering expenses. In connection with sale of the Shares, the Company’s common stock was approved for listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market under its current symbol, “LTEA.” The Offering was terminated on August 4, 2016. No further sales of shares were made in the Offering.

In connection with the sale of the Shares, the Company completed a recapitalization transaction (the “Recapitalization”) with the Lender. Pursuant to the Recapitalization, the Lender converted all of the outstanding principal and interest ($1,669,376) under the Credit Agreement into 421,972 shares of common stock and exchanged its warrant for 486,111 shares of common stock. As of September 30, 2016, the balance under the Credit Agreement was $0.

In connection with the consummation of the Offering, on July 29, 2016, the selling agents were issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 31,522 shares of common stock. These warrants will be exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis at an exercise price of $6.875 per share, commencing on January 14, 2017 and expiring on July 14, 2021. The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants are subject to adjustment for stock splits and similar adjustments. The warrants contain provisions for one demand registration of the sale of the underlying shares of common stock at the Company’s expense, an additional demand registration at the warrant holders’ expense, and unlimited “piggyback” registration rights at the Company’s expense until July 28, 2021.

On October 12, 2016, the Company filed a “shelf” registration statement on Form S-3/A Amendment No. 1, under which the Company may from time to time, sell any combination of debt or equity securities up to an aggregate initial offering price not to exceed $50,000,000. (See Note 10 – Subsequent Events)$4,132,689.

 

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NOTE 1 – BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT’S PLANS continued(CONTINUED)

 

Liquidity and Management’s Plan, continued

Pursuant to a Credit and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), the Company has a revolving credit facility in an amount up to $3,500,000, subject to approval by the lender (See Note 5).

On January 27, 2017, the Company sold 376,340 shares of the Company’s common stock in a public offering at an average price of $4.02 per share. Of the shares sold, 300,000 were sold to the public at an offering price of $4.00 while the remaining 76,340 shares were sold to officers and directors of the Company at a price of $4.10 per share. The sale of common stock generated gross proceeds of $1,513,000 and net proceeds of $1,429,740 after deducting commissions and other offering expenses.

 

The Company believes that as a result of the commitment for financing from certain members of management and a stockholder and its working capital as of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, its cash resources will be sufficient to fund the Company’s net cash requirements for the next twelve months from the date these condensed consolidated financial statements are issued.through May 15, 2018. However, in order to execute the Company’s long-term growth strategy, the Company may need to raise additional funds through private equity offerings, debt financings, or other means. On May 12, 2017, the Company received a commitment letter from certain members of management and a stockholder committing to fund any cash deficit required to sustain the operations of the Company through May 15, 2018. There are no assurances that the Company will be able to raise such funds on terms that would be acceptable to the Company.

In consideration for a prior commitment for financing the Company through March 31, 2018 from a stockholder, on March 29, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors issued to this stockholder a warrant to purchase 165,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $4.18 per share. This warrant has a term of one year and was fully vested upon issuance. The option had a grant date fair value of $172,526, which was fully charged to general and administrative expense during the three months ended March 31, 2017. The fair value of the warrant was determined utilizing the Black-Scholes option pricing model, based upon a common stock price of $4.00 per share, dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 70%, risk free interest rate of 1.00%, and an expected life in years of 1.00.

In consideration for the May 12, 2017 commitment for financing the Company through May 15, 2018 from a stockholder, on May 12, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors issued to this stockholder a warrant to purchase 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $4.90 per share. This warrant has a term of one year and was fully vested upon issuance. 

 

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the resultresults that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016.2017. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20152016 and related notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 22, 2016.30, 2017.

 

Reclassification

Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net loss.

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Principles of Consolidation

 

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.

eliminated in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

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 the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and also affect the amounts of revenues and expenses reported for each period. Actual results could differ from those which result from using such estimates. Management utilizes various other estimates, including but not limited to, assessing the collectability of accounts receivable, accrual of rebates to customers, the valuation of securities, the valuation of inventory, determining the estimated lives of long-lived assets, determining the potential impairment of intangibles, the fair value of warrants issued, the fair value of stock options, the fair value of a beneficial conversion feature and other legal claims and contingencies. The results of any changes in accounting estimates are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which the changes become evident. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period that they are determined to be necessary.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue is stated net of sales discounts and rebates paid to customers (see “Customer(See Customer Marketing Programs and Sales Incentives, below). Net sales are recognized when all of the following conditions are met: (1) the price is fixed and determinable; (2) evidence of a binding arrangement exists (generally, purchase orders); (3) products have been delivered and there is no future performance required; and (4) amounts are collectible under normal payment terms.

These conditions typically occur when the products are delivered to or picked up by the Company’s customers.

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(UNAUDITED) For sales where certain revenue recognition criteria have not been met at the date of delivery, the Company defers recognition of such revenue and accounts receivable until such recognition criteria are met.

 

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Customer Marketing Programs and Sales Incentives continued

The Company participates in various programs and arrangements with customers designed to increase the sale of its products. Among these programs are arrangements under which allowances can be earned by customers for various discounts to the end retailers or for participating in specific marketing programs. The Company believes that its participation in these programs is essential to ensuring volume and revenue growth in a competitive marketplace.

In addition, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued shares of common stock in the amounts of 0 and 3,400, respectively, at a fair value of $4.00 per share, to customers and the owners of customers. Included in the costs of these programs were costs associated with the fair value of shares issued, which totaled $0 and $26,221 for During the three months September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively and $45,165 and $54,919 forended March 31, 2017, an adjustment to these allowances resulted in an increase of $9,144 in net sales. During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2016, and 2015, respectively.

Additionally, the Company may be required to occasionally pay fees to its customers (“Placement Fees”)these allowances resulted in order to place its products in the customers’ stores. In some cases, the Placement Fees carry no further benefit or minimum revenue guarantee other than the right to place the Company’s product in the store of the customer. The Placement Fees are recorded as a reduction in net sales of revenue. If, at the time the Placement Fees are recognized in the statement of operations, the Company has cumulative negative revenue with that particular customer, such negative revenue is reclassified and recorded as a part of selling and marketing expense. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded $0 and $11,087, respectively, of Placement Fees to selling and marketing expense. No such Placement Fees were recorded in selling and marketing expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.$45,165.

 

Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and handling costs incurred to move finished goods from the Company’s sales distribution centers to customer locations are included in selling and marketing expenses onwithin the condensed consolidated statements of operations and totaled $117,998$25,290 and $27,563$40,152, for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively and $319,668 and $71,813 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Advertising

 

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expensecosts are included in selling and marketing expenses within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and totaled $84,433$51,642 and $29,130, respectively,$9,631 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015 and $114,980 and $155,623, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

respectively.

Research and Development

 

The Company expenses the costs of research and development as incurred. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, research and development expenseCosts related to new product initiatives incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were $0$176,862 and $400, respectively, and were included in selling and marketing expenses. Other research and development costs were $829 and $46,667 respectively. Thesefor the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively and were included in general and administrative expenses. The expenses incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2016 were incurred pursuant to a product development agreement which will require the Company to pay $40,000 in cash and $40,000 in common stock upon the completion of the arrangement. There were no research and development expenses incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. Research and development expenses are included within general and administrative expenses within the condensed consolidated statement of operations. As of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, $50,000 was included in accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet related to thisthe 2016 arrangement.

 

Operating LeasesShort-term Investment

 

The Company records rent relatedaccounts for securities in accordance with accounting standards for investments in debt and equity securities. Accounting standards require investments in debt and equity securities to its operating leases on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Cash and Cash Equivalentsbe classified as either “held to maturity”, “trading”, or “available-for-sale.”

 

The Company considers all highly liquid instrumentsholds investments in marketable securities, consisting of U.S. government securities and mutual funds. The Company’s available-for-sale securities are carried at estimated fair value with an original maturityany unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, included in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in stockholders’ equity when applicable. During the three months or lessended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the unrealized gain was $12,197 and $0, respectively. Unrealized losses are charged against interest and other income/(expense), net, when acquireda decline in fair value is determined to be cash equivalents.other-than-temporary. The Company has not recorded any such impairment charge in the periods presented. The Company determines realized gains or losses on sale of marketable securities on a specific identification method, and records such gains or losses as interest and other income/(expense), net.

 

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The following table sets forth the available-for-sale securities:

  As of 
  March 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
US Government Securities $-  $195,374 
Fixed income Mutual Funds  1,602,655   2,194,147 
  $1,602,655  $2,389,521 

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Restricted Cash(CONTINUED)

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement with Lender, the Company was required to utilize $150,000 of certain $1,000,000 in proceeds from the Credit Agreement for initiatives related to the development of an alcohol business. As of December 31, 2015, $127,580 of the Company’s cash on hand was restricted for use in the development of an alcohol business. On March 17, 2016, LIBB entered into an agreement with Lender whereby such restriction was lifted.Short-term Investment, (continued)

 

Short-term investments included the following securities with gross unrealized gains/losses included in other comprehensive loss:

  As of March 31, 2017 
  Amortized  Unrealized    
  Cost  Loss  Fair Value 
U. S. government securities $-  $-  $- 
Fixed income Mutual funds  1,620,704   (18,049)  1,602,655 
Total $1,620,704  $(18,049) $1,602,655 

  As of December 31, 2016 
  Amortized  Unrealized    
  Cost  Losses  Fair Value 
U. S. government securities $195,570  $(196) $195,374 
Fixed income Mutual funds  2,224,197   (30,050)  2,194,147 
Total $2,419,767  $(30,246) $2,389,521 

The following table classifies the US Government Securities by maturity:

  As of 
  March 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Within one year $-  $94,967 
Within one to five years  -   100,407 
  $-  $195,374 

Accounts Receivable

The Company sells products to distributors and in certain cases directly to retailers, and extends credit, generally without requiring collateral, based on its evaluation of the customer’s financial condition. While the Company has a concentration of credit risk in the retail sector, it believes this risk is mitigated due to the diverse nature of the customers it serves, including, but not limited to, its type, geographic location, size, and beverage channel. Potential losses on the Company’s receivables are dependent on each individual customer’s financial condition and sales adjustments granted after the balance sheet date. The Company carries its trade accounts receivable at net realizable value. Typically, accountsAccounts receivable have terms of netranging from 30 to 75 days and do not bear interest. The Company monitors its exposure to losses on receivables and maintains allowances for potential losses or adjustments. The Company determines these allowances by (1) evaluating the aging of its receivables; (2) analyzing its history of sales adjustments; and (3) reviewing its high-risk customers. Past due receivable balances are written off when the Company’s efforts have been unsuccessful in collecting the amount due. Accounts receivable are stated at the amounts management expects to collect.

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Accounts Receivable, continued

Accounts receivable, net, is as follows:

 

 As of As of 
 September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 
Accounts receivable, gross $1,545,061  $405,096  $2,144,878  $1,859,474 
Allowance for doubtful accounts  (75,395)  (42,000)  (490,299)  (232,416)
Accounts receivable, net $1,469,666  $363,096  $1,654,579  $1,627,058 

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash on deposit with financial institutions, short-term investments and accounts receivable. At times, the Company’s cash in banks is in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”)FDIC insurance limit. The Company has not experienced any loss as a result of these cash deposits. These cash balances are maintained with one bank.two banks. As of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, the Company was exposed to concentrations of credit risk through short-term investments. As of September 30, 2016, three customersinvestments held with two financial institutions. One customer accounted for 25%, 11%47% and 11%46% of the Company’s trade receivables respectively. Asas of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2015, two customers accounted for 14% and 30% of the Company’s trade receivables.2016, respectively. The Company does not generally require collateral or other security to support customer receivables.

On March 14, 2017, a distributor that represented 47% of the Company’s trade receivables as of March 31, 2017 issued to the Company a note in the amount of $467,444 due on June 12, 2017. Such note provides credit enhancement and bears interest commencing on the 45th day from the date of execution based on the Wall Street Journal’s prime rate at (4% per annum at March 31, 2017) for a period of 45 days and then adjusted to 15% per annum, thereafter. The obligations of the distributor under the note are personally guaranteed by its former part owner, who, on January 1, 2017, became the Company’s employee.

The Company monitors its exposure for credit losses and maintains allowances for anticipated losses, as required.

Inventories

 

Inventories

The Company’s inventory includes raw materials such as bottles, sweeteners, labels, flavors and packaging. Finished goods inventory consists primarily of bottled iced tea.tea and ALO Juice. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, included in inventory was finished goods inventory with a cost of approximately $206,000 and $320,000, respectively, that was delivered to a distributor, and is held in inventory until certain revenue recognition criteria are met.

 

The Company values its inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value,market, net of reserves. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. As of September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2015,2016, the Company recorded a reservereserves of $28,615$59,113 and $41,790,$45,078, respectively, to reduce the cost of certain products to estimated net realizable value. The following table summarizes inventories as of the dates presented:

 

  As of
  September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
Finished goods, net $543,755  $565,624 
Raw materials and supplies, net  434,404   146,934 
Total inventories $978,159  $712,558 
  As of 
  March 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Finished goods $627,970  $905,642 
Raw materials and supplies  446,507   282,299 
Total inventories $1,074,477  $1,187,941 

 

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Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment is recorded at cost. Major property additions, replacements, and betterments are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs that do not extend the useful lives of an asset or add new functionality are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the respective estimated useful lives of theCompany’s assets.

The estimated useful lives typically are 3 years for cold-drink containers, such as reusable fridges, wood racks, vending machines, barrels, and coolers, and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each group of equipment, as determined using the group-life method. Under this method, the Company does not recognize gains or losses on the disposal of individual units of equipment when the disposal occurs in the normal course of business. The Company capitalizes the costs of refurbishing its cold-drink containers and depreciates those costs over the estimated period until the next scheduled refurbishment or until the equipment is retired. The estimated useful lives are typically 3 to 5 years for office furniture and equipment and are depreciated on a straight-line basis. The estimated useful lives for trucks and automobiles are typically 3 to 5 years and are depreciated on a straight line basis. For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, depreciation expense was $39,420$41,369 and $27,043,$38,694, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, depreciation expense was $117,118 and $76,578, respectively. The Company disposed of one of its vehicles on July 18, 2016. In connection with the disposal, the Company recognized a loss of $515.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually or when circumstances indicate that there could be an impairment. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis.

Intangibles assets with indefinite useful lives consist of the cost to purchase an internet domain name for $20,000. The domain name is considered to have a perpetual life and as such, is not amortized. Insignificant costs incurred associated with renewing this asset are expensed as incurred.

 

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over their expected useful life. Intangible assets with useful lives are tested for impairment when circumstances indicate that there could be an impairment. Intangible assets with finite useful lives include website development costs of $3,741$1,250 and $7,494$2,500 as of September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. The estimated useful life of the capitalized costs of the Company’s website is 3 years and is depreciated on a straight line basis. As of September 30,March 31, 2017, the cost of the website development was $15,000 and the accumulated amortization was $13,750. As of December 31, 2016, the cost of the website development was $15,000 and the accumulated amortization was $11,259. As of December 31, 2015, the cost of the website development was $15,000 and the accumulated amortization was $7,506. Amortization expense was $1,251 and $1,251 for$12,500. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, amortization expense was $1,250 and 2015, respectively and $3,753 and $3,753$1,251, respectively. Expected future amortization of website development costs is $1,250 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.December 31, 2017.

 

Deferred Offering Costs

The Company capitalizes the costs related to proposed offerings of its equity instruments as deferred offering costs and records the deferred offering costs as an offset to additional paid in capital upon the completion of the associated capital raising activity.

Income Taxes

The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement, and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company estimates the degree to which tax assets and credit carry forwards will result in a benefit based on expected profitability by tax jurisdiction.

 

In its interim financial statements, the Company follows the guidance in ASC 270, “Interim Reporting” and ASC 740 “Income Taxes”, whereby the Company utilizes the expected annual effective tax rate in determining its income tax provisions for the interim periods. That rate differs from U.S. statutory rates primarily as a result of valuation allowance related to the Company’s net operating loss carryforward as a result of the historical losses of the Company.

 

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Income Taxes, continued

Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liabilities. In management’s opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all years. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary. The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 - “Income—“Income Taxes”. No uncertain tax provisions have been identified. The Company accrues interest and penalties, if incurred, on unrecognized tax benefits as components of the income tax provision in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Our primary tax jurisdictions are our federal, various state, and local taxes.

Generally, Federal, State and Local authorities may examine the Company’s tax returns for three years from the date of filing.

 

In accordance with ASC 740, the Company evaluates whether a valuation allowance should be established against the net deferred tax assets based upon the consideration of all available evidence and using a “more likely than not” standard. Significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. The determination to record a valuation allowance is based on the recent history of cumulative losses and current operating performance. In conducting the analysis, the Company utilizes an approach, which considers the current year loss, including an assessment of the degree to which any losses are driven by items that are unusual in nature and incurred to improve future profitability. In addition, the Company reviews changes in near-term market conditions and any other factors arising during the period, which may impact its future operating results.

 

EarningsLoss per share

Basic net earningsloss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflect, in periods in which they have a dilutive effect, the impact of common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options, warrants and warrants.the conversion. The computation of diluted earnings per share excludes those dilutive securities with an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the Company’s common shares during the periods presented. The computation of diluted earnings per share excludes outstanding options, warrants and other dilutive instruments in periods where the exerciseinclusion of such optionsinstruments would be antidilutive.antidilutive, as provided below:

  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2017  2016 
Options to purchase common stock  862,964   425,411 
Warrants to purchase common stock  635,570   470,570 
Total potentially dilutive securities  1,498,534   895,981 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Potentially dilutive securities outlined in

The carrying amounts of cash, short term investments, accounts receivable, accrued expenses, automobile and equipment loans and the table below have been excluded fromUBS Credit Line (See Note 4 below) approximate fair value due to the computationshort-term nature of diluted net loss per share becausethese instruments. In addition, for notes payable, the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

  For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2016 2015
Options to purchase common stock  465,411   194,667 
Warrants to purchase common stock  470,570   -    
Total potentially dilutive securities  935,981   194,667 

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Company believes that interest rates approximate prevailing rates.

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Fair ValuesValue of Financial Instruments, continued

The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, notes payable and other current liabilities, approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” provides the framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements).

 

Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received upon the sale of an asset or payment to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. A three-tier fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the inputs in measuring fair value as follows:

 

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

 

Level 2 Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly.

 

Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by market data.

 

Fair values for short-term money market investments are determined from quotequoted prices in active markets for these money market funds, and are considered to be Level 1.

 

The carrying value of financial instruments in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows:

 

  Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities (Level 1)  Quoted Prices for Similar Assets or Liabilities in Active Markets (Level 2)  Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) 
 Short-term investments at September 30, 2016 $2,507,302  $-  $- 
             
 Short-term investments at December 31, 2015 $-  $-  $- 

  Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities (Level 1)  Quoted Prices for
Similar Assets or
Liabilities in
Active Markets
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Short-term investments at March 31, 2017 $1,602,655  $-  $- 
             
Short-term investments at December 31, 2016 $2,389,521  $-  $- 

Seasonality

The Company’s business is seasonal with the summer months in the second and third quarter of the fiscal year typically generating the largest net sales.

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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued(CONTINUED)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In January 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”),FASB, issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-01, “Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” which amends the guidance in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles on the classification and measurement of financial instruments. Changes to the current guidance primarily affect the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. In addition, the ASU clarifies guidance related to the valuation allowance assessment when recognizing deferred tax assets resulting from unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities. The new standard is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and are to be adopted by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet at the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. Early adoption is not permitted except for the provision to record fair value changes for financial liabilities under the fair value option resulting from instrument-specific credit risk in other comprehensive income.The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued new lease accounting guidance (ASU No. 2016-02,Leases). Under the new guidance, at the commencement date, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. The new guidance is not applicable for leases with a term of 12 months or less. Lessor accounting is largely unchanged. Public business entities should apply the amendments in ASU 2016-02 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted upon issuance. Lessees (for capital and operating leases) and lessors (for sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases) must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees and lessors may not apply a full retrospective transition approach.The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

On March 30, 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718)”. This update requires that all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies arising from share-based payment awards should be recognized as income tax expense or benefit on the income statement. The amendment also states that excess tax benefits should be classified along with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity. In addition, an entity can make an entity-wide accounting policy election to either estimate the number of awards expected to vest or account for forfeitures as they occur. The provisions of this update are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption ofadopted this standard willeffective December 31, 2016. The adoption did not have a material effect on itsthe Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In April 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ASU No. 2016-10 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”, “Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” (“ASU 2016-10”). ASU 2016-10 clarifies the following two aspects of Topic 606: identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related principles for those areas. The provisions of this update are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early application permitted. The Company is currently evaluatingcontinuing to evaluate the expected impact the adoption of this standard will havenew revenue guidance. The Company is currently preparing its assessment of the full financial impact of the new revenue recognition guidance, including the method of adoption, and intends to adopt the guidance when it becomes effective for the Company on its condensed consolidated financial statements.January 1, 2018.

 

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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements, continued

In May 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ASU No. 2016-12 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”, “Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients” (“ASU 2016-12”). The core principal of ASU 2016-12 is the recognition of revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The provisions of this update are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early application permitted. The Company is currently evaluatingcontinuing to evaluate the expected impact the adoption of this standard will havenew revenue guidance. The Company is currently preparing its assessment of the full financial impact of the new revenue recognition guidance, including the method of adoption, and intends to adopt the guidance when it becomes effective for the Company on its condensed consolidated financial statements.January 1, 2018.

 

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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued

Recent Accounting Pronouncements, continued

In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ASU No. 2016-15 “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230)”, “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments” (“ASU 2016-15”). The amendments for this update provide guidance on the eight specific cash flows: debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, distributions received from equity method investees, beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. The provisions of this update are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early application permitted. The Company adopted this standard effective December 31, 2016. The adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-01, “Clarifying the Definition of a Business” (“ASU 2017-01”), which provides guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. ASU 2017-01 requires entities to use a screen test to determine when an integrated set of assets and activities is not a business or if the integrated set of assets and activities needs to be further evaluated against the framework. ASU 2017-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.statements.

 

Management’s Evaluation of Subsequent Events

 

The Company evaluates events that have occurred after the balance sheet date but before the condensed consolidated financial statements are issued. Based upon the review, other than as presented withindescribed in Note 10,1 –Business Organization, Liquidity, and Management’s Plans, Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies and Note 11 – Subsequent Events, the Company did not identify any recognized or non-recognized subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 3 – EQUIPMENT LOAN

 

On November 23, 2015, the Company entered into a reimbursement agreement with Magnum Vending Corp. (“Magnum”), an entity managed by Philip Thomas, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company, and certain of his family members. In exchange for the exclusive right to stock vending machines owned by Magnum, the Company agreed to reimburse Magnum for the cost of products to stock the machines and the costs that Magnum incurred to acquire the machines including machines which were purchased with an equipment loan. The total principal amount of the payments underlying the agreement upon inception was $117,917. The reimbursements will be made in 35 monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $3,819 with an interest rate of 10%. Upon completion of these payments in October 2018, Magnum will transfer ownership of the vending machines to the Company. In addition, in exchange for the right to stock certain other vending machines that the Company has the right to use, the Company agreed to purchase the products required to be displayed in those vending machines from Magnum, at a price equal to Magnum’s cost for such products.products (See Note 10). The Company may terminate the agreement and all obligations to make future payments on ten days’ written notice to Magnum. As of September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2015,2016, the outstanding balance on the equipment loan was $85,872$68,251 and $113,104,$76,474, respectively.

 

NOTE 4 – UBS CREDIT LINE OF CREDIT

 

On November 23, 2015 and December 10, 2015, LIBB obtained an aggregate of $1,000,000 in advances fromOctober 27, 2016, the Lender, constitutingCompany entered into a credit line with UBS (The “UBS Credit Line”). The UBS Credit Line has a borrowing capacity determined by the full Available Amount at such time. On March 17, 2016, LIIT, LIBB and the Lender agreed to increase the Available Amount by $500,000 to $1,500,000 and approved an additional $500,000 in advances. On March 24, 2016, LIBB obtained $250,000level of the approved advance fromcollateral pledged and bears interest at a floating rate, depending on the Lendertime requested for the borrowing. The interest is based on the ICE Swap Rate plus a margin of between 0.40% and during May 2016, LIBB obtained an additional $250,0000.70%. As of March 31, 2017, the interest rate on the UBS Credit Line was 3.483 %. The UBS Credit Line, when drawn, is collateralized by certain of the approved advances from the Lender, as a result of which as of May 20, 2016 the Available Amount was borrowed in full.

Company’s short-term investments. As of September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2015,2016, the outstanding balance on the line of credit was $0 and $1,091,571,$1,280,275, respectively.

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(UNAUDITED) As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company’s borrowing capacity under the UBS Credit line was $521,587 and $19,725, respectively.

 

NOTE 45 – LINE OF CREDIT continued– RELATED PARTIES

Brentwood LIIT Corp.

 

The credit facility bears interest at a rate equal to the prime rate (3.5% at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016) plus 7.5%, compounded monthly, and matures onOn November 23, 2018. Effective January 10, 2016,2015, LIIT and LIBB entered into a Credit and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), by and among LIBB, as the Credit Agreement was amended such that interest was compounded onborrower, LIIT and LIIT (NZ) Ltd. (the “Lender”). The Lender is controlled by a quarterly basis. Uponrelated party, Eric Watson, who beneficially owned approximately 17.4% of the occurrenceCompany as of an event of default, theMarch 31, 2017. The Credit Agreement provides for an additional 8% interest pursuant to the terms of the agreement. The outstanding principal and interest under thea revolving credit facility are payable in cash onan amount of up to $3,500,000, subject to approval by the maturity date.lender. The Company also paid the Lender a one-time facility fee equalAvailable Amount may be increased, in increments of $500,000, up to 1.75% of the Facility Amount, which was capitalized and addedLIBB may obtain further advances, subject to the principal amountapproval of the loan, and will pay the Lender $30,000 for its expenses at the maturity date. The compounded interest and capitalized fees are excluded when determining whether the Available Amount has been exceeded. The credit facility is secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of LIIT and LIBB, including the membership interests in LIBB held by LIIT. LIIT also has guaranteed the repayment of LIBB’s obligations under the credit facility. In addition, the credit facility will be guaranteed by Philip Thomas, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company, in certain limited circumstances up to a maximum amount of $200,000.Lender.

The proceeds of the credit facility may be used for purposes disclosed in writing to the Lender in connection with each advance.

In connection with the establishment of the credit facility, the Company issued a warrant to the Lender. The warrant entitled the holder to purchase 1,111,111 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $4.50 and included a cashless exercise provision. Also, as part of the Recapitalization, the warrant was exchanged for 486,111 shares of the Company’s common stock. (SeeInduced Conversion below for the accounting of the Recapitalization).

The Lender will have certain “piggyback” registration rights, on customary terms, with respect to the shares of the Company’s common stock issued or issuable upon conversion of the credit facility and upon exchange of the warrant.

The proceeds of the credit facility may be used for purposes disclosed in writing to the Lender in connection with each advance.

The Lender may accelerate the credit facility upon the occurrence of certain events of default, including a failure to make a payment under the credit facility when due, a violation of the covenants contained in the Credit Agreement and related documents, a filing of a bankruptcy petition or a similar event with respect to LIBB or the Company or the occurrence of an event of default under other material indebtedness of LIBB or the Company. The Company and LIBB also made certain customary representations, warranties and covenants, including negative covenants with respect to the incurrence of indebtedness. As of September 30, 2016, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

Deferred financing costs related to the Credit Agreement, which are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet, are amortized over the three year term of the line of credit agreement. As of September 30, 2016, the net carrying amount of deferred financing costs was $954,113. As of December 31, 2015, the gross carrying amount of deferred financing costs were $1,903,879 with accumulated amortization of $65,797.

During April 2016, the Company entered into an amendment to the agreement with the Lender, which provided for the Recapitalization. Upon a capital raise of at least $5,000,000, the Lender agreed to convert all of the outstanding principal and interest under the Credit Facility into 421,972 shares of common stock (assuming all approved advances are completed and there are no further advances by the Lender) at the closing of the Offering. In addition, the Lender agreed to exchange its 1,111,111 warrants for 486,111 shares of common stock at such time. The Credit Facility would remain outstanding except that the Facility Amount would be reduced to $3,500,000. In connection with the reduction in the capacity of the Credit Facility, the Company recorded a charge of $408,000 to interest expense to reduce proportionally the unamortized deferred financing costs. Any amounts drawn from the Facility Amount require lender approval. The Recapitalization was effectuated upon the closing of the Offering.

In addition, the Company and LIBB entered into an Amendment No. 1 (the “Registration Rights Amendment”) to the Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), dated as of December 3, 2015, by and among LIBB, the Company and the Lender. The Registration Rights Amendment amended the Registration Rights Agreement, effective as of the closing of a Qualified Public Offering, so that the “piggyback” registration rights granted to the Lender thereunder will apply to the shares issuable in the Recapitalization.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 4 – LINE OF CREDIT, continued

Induced conversion of the credit facility and the related warrants

As disclosed above, on July 29, 2016, as part of the Recapitalization, the outstanding balance and accrued interest on the credit facility and the Lender’s warrant to purchase 1,111,111 shares of the Company’s common stock was converted into a total of 908,083 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company accounted for this transaction as an “induced conversion” in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 470-20-40-16. The transaction qualifies as an inducement as the Company effectively lowered the exercise price of the warrant in order to induce the holder to convert the debt and warrants to shares of common stock. The Company’s purpose for the inducement was to improve the Company’s balance sheet and capitalization ahead of its proposed public offering.

ASC 470-20-40-16 prescribes that, upon an induced conversion of convertible debt, the Company should recognize in earnings the difference between (a) the fair value of the securities issued upon conversion and (b) the fair value of the securities that would have been issued in accordance with the original conversion terms. The Company determined that during April 2016, the Company’s common stock had a fair value of $5.50 per share. During April 2016, the Company determined that its common stock did not have sufficient trading volume for the market based trading price to be relied upon as a reliable measure of fair value. As such, the Company needed to utilize another measure in order to determine fair value. The Company determined that the best measure of fair value was the $5.50 price of shares issued upon the consummation of the Offering, which closed in July 2016. This fair value was consistent with the range of pricing established with the Company’s bankers ahead of the Offering, and aligned with the fact that the inducement transaction would only be effected upon the closing of the Offering.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $1,587,954 related to the “induced conversion”, which is recorded on the Statement of Operations as loss on induced conversion of line of credit and warrants. The induced conversion charge was measured as of April 2016, the date the agreement was reached, and recorded on July 29, 2016, the date the conversion was consummated. The charge was calculated as follows:

  For the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2016
   
Fair value of securities to be issued upon original conversion terms:    
Line of credit ($1,669,372 converted at $4.00 per share into 417,344 shares of common stock, which had a fair value of $5.50 per share) $2,295,392 
Warrants (1,111,111 shares of common stock at a fair value of $5.50 per share, less $5,000,000 in exercise proceeds)  1,111,111 
Total fair value of securities issued upon conversion $3,406,503 
     
Fair value of securities issued upon conversion:    
Shares of common stock  908,083 
Fair value per share $5.50 
Aggregate fair value of common stock to be issued upon original conversion terms $4,994,457 
     
Loss on induced conversion of line of credit and warrants $(1,587,954)

 

NOTE 56 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

From2017 Issuances

On January 1, 2016 to March 14, 2016,3, 2017, the Company sold 171,725 unitsissued 1,790 shares to investors at $4.00 per unit for gross proceedsa product broker. The shares had a fair value of $686,900. Each unit consists of one share$7,500.

On January 17, 2017, the Company issued 41,965 shares of common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock. The Company incurred costs of $60,110 related to these sales resulting in net proceeds of $626,790. As part of these sales 25,000 units were sold to Thomas Cardella, who subsequently became a memberdirectors of the Company’s Board of Directors, and 7,500Company. The shares were sold to Paul Vassilakos,issued in satisfaction of accrued director fees and had a memberfair value of the Board of Directors. The sales were part of a private placement of up to $3,000,000 of units (the “Second Offering”) conducted by the Company on a “best efforts” basis through a placement agent (the “Placement Agent”) that commenced on November 24, 2015. The Offering terminated on March 14, 2016.

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NOTE 56 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY continued

The Placement Agent for the Second Offering was paid a commission equal to 10% of the aggregate purchase price from the Units sold to investors introduced to the Company by the Placement Agent. The Company also paid the Placement Agent a non-accountable expense allowance equal to 3% of the aggregate purchase price from the Units sold to (i) investors introduced to the Company by the Placement Agent and (ii) investors not introduced to the Company by the Placement Agent who purchase less than $500,000 of Units in the aggregate (together, the “Covered Investors”). From March 1, 2016 through March 14, 2016, the Placement Agent was only entitled to a 3% non-accountable allowance for investors introduced by our Company to the Placement Agent. In addition, the Placement Agent received warrants to purchase a number of shares of common stock equal to 10% of the total shares of common stock included in the Units sold in the Second Offering to the Covered Investors, with an exercise price of $4.50 per share.

Each warrant issued pursuant to the Second Offering entitles the holder to purchase one share of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per share, commencing immediately and expiring on November 30, 2018. The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable on exercise of the warrants are subject to standard anti-dilution provisions. The Company, at its option, may call the warrants for redemption, in whole and not in part, at a price of $0.01 per warrant, if (i) the closing price per share of the common stock is at least $10.00 for 30 consecutive trading days ending on the third business day prior to the notice of redemption or (ii) the common stock is listed for trading on a national securities exchange and the closing price per share of common stock on the first day of trading on such exchange is at least $7.50. The right to exercise will be forfeited unless the warrants are exercised prior to the date specified in the notice of redemption. On and after the redemption date, a record holder of a warrant will have no further rights except to receive the redemption price for such holder’s warrant upon surrender of such warrant.

During the year ended December 31, 2015 and through March 14, 2016, the Company sold 345,725 units through the Placement Agent. As a result, on March 29, 2016, 34,573 warrants were issued to the Placement Agent. The warrants have an exercise price of $4.50 per share and expire on October 30, 2020.

On March 29, 2016 and March 31, 2016, the Company entered into subscription agreements for the sale of 58,750 units for gross proceeds of $235,000 at $4.00 per unit, including 2,500 units sold to family members of Philip Thomas, CEO and a member of the Board of Directors and 2,500 to a relative of Thomas Panza, a greater than 10% owner of the Company (the “March Sales”). Each unit consists of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock. Such subscriptions were closed and funded during April 2016.

Each warrant issued in the March Sales entitles the holder to purchase one share of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per share, commencing immediately and expiring on March 29, 2019. The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable on exercise of the warrants are subject to standard anti-dilution provisions. The Company, at its option, may call the warrants for redemption, in whole and not in part, at a price of $0.01 per warrant, if (i) the closing price per share of the common stock is at least $10.00 for 30 consecutive trading days ending on the third business day prior to the notice of redemption or (ii) the common stock is listed for trading on a national securities exchange and the closing price per share of common stock on the first day of trading on such exchange is at least $7.50. The right to exercise will be forfeited unless the warrants are exercised prior to the date specified in the notice of redemption. On and after the redemption date, a record holder of a warrant will have no further rights except to receive the redemption price for such holder’s warrant upon surrender of such warrant.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company entered into agreements with four members of its Advisory Board. Upon signing the agreement, each Advisory Board Member was entitled to receive 7,500 shares of common stock. These shares were issued on January 26, 2016.

On January 26, 2016, 35,824 shares of common stock were issued to the non-employee members of the Board of Directors as compensation for their services during the year ended December 31, 2015.

On March 31, 2016, the Company issued 3,400 shares of common stock to customers of the Company. As a result, for the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company recorded $13,600 as a reduction to net sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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(UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 5 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY,2017 Issuances, continued

On March 31, 2016,January 30, 2017, the Company issued 1,20061,208 shares of common stock to suppliers of the Company. As a result, for the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company recorded $4,800 in cost of goods sold in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

On March 31, 2016, the Company issued 2,000 shares of common stock to brokers of the Company. As a result, for the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company recorded $8,000 in selling and marketing expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

On March 31, 2016, the Company issued 6,700 shares ofCompany’s common stock to consultants of the Company.Company in satisfaction of accrued obligations. The shares were valued based upon the value of such services. The fair value was $213,550. As a result, for the threeof March 31, 2017, $104,690 is included within prepaid expenses and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded $0 and $26,800, respectively, in general and administrative expensesother current assets in the condensed consolidated statementsbalance sheets.

On March 27, 2017, the Company’s Board of operations.Directors approved the issuance of 5,000 and 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to directors and consultants, respectively, in consideration of services provided. The fair value of these shares was $112,853.

 

On March 31, 2016,27, 2017, the Company issued 5,000Company’s Board of Directors approved the issuance of 111,457 shares of the Company’s common stock to a consultant pursuant to a consulting services agreement. The termsconsultants of the agreement require the consultant to performCompany in consideration of services for the Company through February 23, 2017. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded $5,455 and $10,909provided. The fair value of market research expense (reflected in selling and marketing expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations) and as a result, $9,091these shares was included in prepaid expenses in the accompanying balance sheet as of September 30, 2016.$437,598.

On March 31, 2016, the Company issued 15,833 shares of common stock to a consultant, who also became a member of the Company’s Advisory Board on March 31, 2016. The shares were issued pursuant to a consulting agreement for future services. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded $0 and $63,332 of market research expense and as a result, $0, was included in prepaid expenses in the accompanying balance sheet as of September 30, 2016. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the consulting agreement, the Company was required to make an advance payment of $20,000 which was made during April 2016. In addition the consultant will be paid an additional $30,000 in cash upon completion of the consultant’s services.

On March 31, 2016, the Company issued 7,500 shares of common stock to an employee of the Company. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, $0 and $30,000 was included in selling and marketing expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations related to this issuance.

On April 6, 2016, $56,250 of proceeds was received from a shareholder who had purchased shares in September 2015 representing the disgorgement of a short swing profit on the shareholder’s September 2015 sale of the Company’s stock.

On July 29, 2016, the Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock to its Chief Financial Officer pursuant to his employment agreement. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, $40,000 and $40,000 was included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations related to this issuance.

On July 29, 2016, the Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock to a consultant in exchange for services. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, $20,000 and $20,000 was included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations related to this issuance.

On July 29, 2016, the Company issued 1,667 shares of common stock to a consultant pursuant to a consulting services agreement. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, $9,169 and $9,169 was included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations related to this issuance.

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NOTE 67 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

 

Stock Options

On May 27, 2015, the Company’s board of directors adopted the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Equity Plan (“2015 Stock Option Plan”). The 2015 Stock Option Plan provides for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and other stock-based awards to, among others, the officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company. The total number of shares of common stock reserved under the Plan are 466,667.

On May 27, 2015, as part of their employment agreements but not underDuring January 2017, the 2015 Stock Option Plan was amended to increase the aggregate number of shares authorized for issuance by 283,333 shares to 750,000 shares.

On January 5, 2017, the Company granted theissued to various officers, of the Companydirectors, and Mr. Panza,employees options to purchase 194,667an aggregate of 220,867 shares atof the Company’s common stock. The options expire five years from the date of grant, have an exercise price of $3.75 which are exercisable until May 26, 2020. These$5.00, and vest quarterly over two years, beginning on April 5, 2017. The options vest onhave a quarterly basis over the two year period from the datefair value of issuance.$440,698.

 

On August 18, 2016, as part ofJanuary 30, 2017, pursuant to his consulting agreement, but not under the 2015 Stock Option Plan,Mr. Davidson, the Company’s board of directorsExecutive Chairman, was granted to Julian Davidson, an option to purchase 286,74471,686 shares of the Company’s common stock at(See Note 8). The option expires four and a half years from the date of grant, has an exercise price of $5.50 per share which expires$4.09, and vests in three equal installments on July 28, 2021. This option vested one third immediately, and then will vest one third onJanuary 30, 2017, July 28, 2017, and the remainder on July 28, 2018. The option has a fair value of $131,240.

 

On March 10, 2017, in connection with his amended and restated employment agreement, Mr. Thomas, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), was granted an option to purchase 75,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The option expires five years from the date of grant and has an exercise price of $4.50 per share. The option will vest in three annual installments beginning on the date of grant. The option has a fair value of $128,062.

On March 27, 2017, as compensation, the Company issued to a director an option to purchase 70,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The option will expire five years from the date of grant, has an exercise price of $4.50 per share, and vests in three annual installments beginning on the date of grant. The option has a fair value of $130,266.

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NOTE 7 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (CONTINUED)

Stock Options, continued

The Company determined the fair value of stock options granted based upon the assumptions as provided below.

For the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017
Stock price$ 3.88-$4.32
Exercise price$ 4.09-$5.00
Dividend yield0%
Expected volatility72-75%
Risk-Free interest rate, per annum1.43% – 1.57%
Expected life (in years)2.58 - 3.06

The following table summarizes the stock option activity of the Company:

 

 Shares Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
 Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
  Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value 
Outstanding at January 1, 2016  194,667  $3.75  $6.22         
Outstanding at January 1, 2017  425,411  $4.93  $3.85         
                    
Granted  286,744  $5.50  $2.71           437,553   4.69   1.90         
Exercised  -  $-  $-           -   -   -         
Expired, forfeited or cancelled  (16,000) $3.75  $6.22           -   -   -         
Outstanding at September 30, 2016  465,411  $4.83  $4.06   4.4  $123,280 
Exercisable at September 30, 2016  207,248  $4.56  $4.60   4.4  $77,050 
                    
Outstanding at March 31, 2017  862,964  $4.81  $2.86   4.4  $20,800 
Exercisable at March 31, 2017  289,144  $4.48  $3.95   3.9  $18,200 

 

The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying stock options and the fair value of the Company’s common stock on September 30, 2016.stock.

 

As of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, there was a total of $867,517$1,048,036 of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options. TheThis cost is expected to be recognized through 20182019 over a weighted average period of 1.371.33 years.

 

Stock Warrants

From January 1, 2016 through March 14, 2016,The Company accounts for all stock based compensation as an expense in connection with the Second Offering,financial statements and associated costs are measured at the Company issued warrants to purchase 171,725 sharesfair value of the Company’s common stock to investors at an exercise price of $6.00 per share. These warrants were fully vested upon issuance and expire on November 30, 2018.

From January 1, 2016 through March 14, 2016, in connection withaward or the Second Offering, the Company issued warrants to purchase 34,573 sharesfair value of the Company’s common stock to the placement agent at an exercise price of $4.50 per share. These warrants were fully vested upon issuance and expire on October 30, 2020.

On March 29, 2016 and March 31, 2016 in connection with the March Sales, the Company issued warrants to purchase 58,750 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per share. These warrants were fully vested upon issuance and expire on March 29, 2019.

On July 29, 2016, in connection with the consummation of the Offering, the Company issued warrants to purchase 31,522 shares of the Company’s common stock. These warrants will be exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis at an exercise price of $6.875 per share, commencing on January 14, 2017 and expiring on July 14, 2021.

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NOTE 67 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION continued(CONTINUED)

Stock Warrants

 

The following table summarizes the common stock warrant activity of the Company:

 

  Number of shares  Weighted average exercise price  Weighted average contractual life (years) 
Outstanding - January 1, 2016  1,285,111  $4.70   - 
Issued  296,570  $5.92     
Expired  -  $-     
Exchanged (See Note 4)  (1,111,111) $4.50     
Outstanding September 30, 2016  470,570  $5.95   2.46 
Exercisable at September 30, 2016  470,570  $5.95   2.46 

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

  Number of shares  Weighted average exercise price  Weighted average contractual life (years) 
Outstanding - January 1, 2017  470,570  $5.95   - 
Issued  165,000  $4.18   - 
Expired  -  $-   - 
Outstanding March 31, 2017  635,570  $5.49   1.7 
Exercisable at March 31, 2017  635,570  $5.49   1.7 

 

The following tables summarize total stock-based compensation costs recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and 2015:2016:

 

 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
 2016 2015 2016 2015  2017 2016 
Stock options $438,113  $151,354  $740,820  $207,949  $375,904  $151,354 
Warrants  -   -   30,000   -   172,526   - 
Common Stock  -   -   240,000   -   81,800   30,000 
Total $438,113  $151,354  $1,010,820  $207,949  $630,230  $181,354 

 

The total amount of stock-based compensation was reflected within the statements of operations and comprehensive loss as:

 

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2016  2015  2016  2015 
General and administrative $412,439   105,740  $853,859  $145,279 
Sales and marketing  25,674   45,614   156,961   62,670 
Total $438,113  $151,354  $1,010,820  $207,949 

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  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2017  2016 
General and administrative $421,817  $135,740 
Sales and marketing  208,413   45,614 
Total $630,230  $181,354 

 

NOTE 78 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings

 

The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising from time to time in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters in the ordinary course of business will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Legal costs related to these matters are expensed as they are incurred.

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Legal Proceedings, continued

On August 1, 2014, an action was filed by LIBB in the Supreme Court in the State of New York entitled Long Island Brand Beverages LLC v. Revolution Marketing, LLC (“Revolution”) and Ascent Talent, Model Promotion Ltd. LIBB is seeking damages of $10,000,000 for several claims including breach of contract and fraud occurring during 2014. Revolution has filed a counterclaim for breach of contract and related causes of action, claiming damages in the sum of $310,880, and seeking punitive damages of $5,000,000. Ascent has filed a pre-answer motion to dismiss LIBB’s complaint. LIBB filed papers in opposition toand the motion to dismiss.was submitted by March 9, 2015. In addition, Revolution has filed a motion to amend its answer to include cross-claims against Ascent which were not asserted in its original answer of record. On February 5, 2016, the Court rendered a decision, denying thedecision. The motion to dismiss was denied with the exception of two claims which the Court dismissed. In the same decision, the Court granted a separate motion filed by Revolution seeking to amend its answer to include cross claimscross-claims against Ascent. The Company’s management and legal counsel believebelieves it is too early to determine the probable outcome of this matter.

 

Brokerage Arrangements

 

The Company maintains arrangements with sales brokers who help with bringing new distributors and retail outlets to the Company. These sales brokers receive a commission for these services. CommissionsFor the three months ended March 31, 2017, commissions to these brokers currently rangeranged from 2-5% of sales. In addition, the Company sells its products through alternative vending channels. Commissions resulting from sales through these channels are currentlywere 42%. and 42% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

Employment Agreements

 

On February 1, 2016, the Company entered into an agreement with an employee. The employee is to be paid a base salary of $120,000 per annum through December 31, 2018. In addition, the employee was awarded 7,500 shares of common stock at the inception of the agreement (See Note 5). In addition, at December 31, 2016, the employee will be paid a bonus between 20% and 40% of the employee’s base salary, with the amount above 20% to be determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

On June 6,9, 2016, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Richard AllenJulio X. Ponce to serve as Vice President of Southeast and Latin American Sales of the Company. Until December 31, 2016, Mr. Ponce was an owner of one of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.distributors. Mr. Ponce’s primary duties shall be to advance the sales of ALO Juice. The agreement has a term of three years,employment agreement is from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 and automatically renews for one year periods thereafter unless either party provides noticecan be extended by written mutual agreement of its decision not to renew.the parties. Mr. AllenPonce will receive a base salary of $170,000$90,000 and an incentive bonus of up to 50% of his base salary at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The Company granted Mr. Allen 8,333 shares of its common stock on May 31, 2017. The Company will grant to Mr. Allen that additional number of62,500 shares of the Company’s common stock which shall have fair market values equalbased on the introduction or procurement of sales and/or distributors of the Company’s products outside of the Southeast United States and an additional performance bonus of up to $50,000905,769 shares of the Company’s common stock based on eachsales of Maythe Company’s iced tea and ALO Juice product by Mr. Ponce to approved customers reaching target thresholds in 2017. The target thresholds are between $2.5 million and $5.5 million for ALO Juice and between $2.0 million and $4.0 million for the Company’s iced tea products. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such sales in 2018 do not reach at least 60% of their 2017 levels, the performance bonus will not be payable.

On March 10, 2017, the Company entered into an amended and restated employment agreement with Mr. Thomas. The amended employment agreement has a term that runs until December 31, 20182019. Mr. Thomas will receive a base salary of $250,000, was paid $83,000 upon the signing of the agreement, and 2019.is eligible for paid incentive bonuses from the Company. Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Thomas was also granted an option to purchase 75,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (See Note 7).

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NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)

Consulting Agreements

On June 6, 2016, the Company entered into an amendment to the consulting agreement with Julian Davidson which provides for him to serve as the Company’s Executive Chairman. Either Mr. Davidson or the Company may terminate the consulting agreement with 30 days’ prior written notice. Pursuant to the consulting agreement, as in effect prior to its amendment and restatement as described below, the Company (a) paid to Mr. Davidson $10,000 per month, and (b) granted to Mr. Davidson 1,667 shares of common stock per month (an aggregate of 4,302 shares). The consulting agreement, as amended, contains provisions for protection of the Company’s intellectual property and confidentiality and non-competition restrictions for Mr. Davidson (generally imposing restrictions during the term of the consulting agreement, on (i) ownership or management of, or employment or consultation with, competing companies, (ii) soliciting employees to terminate their employment (iii) soliciting business from the Company’s customers, and (iv) soliciting prospective acquisition and investment candidates for purposes of acquiring or investing in such entity).

 

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NOTE 7 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, continued

Consulting Agreements, continued

On August 18, 2016, the Company entered into a second amendment to the consulting agreement with Julian Davidson. The amendment modified the condition that was required to be satisfied for certain changes in the compensation payable to Mr. Davidson under the consulting agreement to take effect. After the amendment, upon the Company completing an equity raise with gross proceeds of at least $6,900,000, the monthly cash fee to Mr. Davidson increases to $20,000 per month, the monthly stock grant to Mr. Davidson is eliminated and Mr. Davidson receives a one-time cash bonus of $95,000 and a one-time grant of 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The amendment also modified the compensation that will be payable to Mr. Davidson under his agreement. Mr. Davidson is entitled to receive an option to purchase 4% of the fully diluted common stock outstanding immediately after the Offering, or 286,744 shares of the Company’s common stock. On August 18, 2016, the Company granted to Mr. Davidson andan option to purchase 286,744 shares of common stock. (See Note 6 – Stock Based Compensation)

 

On October 5, 2016, the Company entered into an amended and restated consulting agreement with Julian Davidson (“Davidson Amendment”), effective as of September 29, 2016, which provides for him to continue to serve as the Company’s Executive Chairman. Mr. Davidson was entitled to enter

On March 1, 2017, the Company entered into the Davidson Amendment pursuant to the terms of his previously existinga consulting agreement as described above.

Underwith an investor relations and communications firm. The agreement commenced on March 1, 2017 for an initial term of two months. The agreement was renewed for the Davidson Amendment, (a) startingmonth of May 2017 and may be renewed on September 29, 2016,a monthly basis by the Company will pay to Mr. Davidson an annual fee of $250,000, payable $20,833 per month, (b) the Company will pay Mr. Davidson an incentive of $75,000 onCompany. The agreement shall terminate in 180 days from the date of the agreement. In consideration for services, the Company shall pay (a) $15,000 in cash on the signing of the contract and $15,000 on the 5thday of each month thereafter, (b) up to $135,000 in ancillary budget (at the Company’s discretion) due each month for the balance of the contract, (c) issue 10,000 shares of common stock upon the execution of the agreement and will pay to him $165,000issue a 10,000 shares of common stock on the first anniversary5th day of such date, (c) on September 29, 2016,each month of the agreement until termination or renewal of this agreement, and (d) the reimbursements of pre-approved travel or other expenses monthly.

Distribution Agreements

On March 14, 2017, the Company granted Mr. Davidson 15,000 sharesentered into a long-term strategic distribution agreement with Big Geyser, a large independent non-alcoholic beverage distributor in metro New York. Big Geyser will be the exclusive distributor of the Company’s common stock, (d) Mr. Davidsoniced tea and lemonade 18oz bottle products. The agreement became effective on April 24, 2017 and covers retail locations in the New York City metro region, including the five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, Westchester and Putnam County. This distribution coverage will be eligibleprovide the potential to receive annually an additional fee of up to 50% of his annual fee based on Consultant’s performance over each calendar year,significantly increase the distribution footprint and (e) uponallow the Company completing an offering or offerings that raises gross proceedsto streamline the business and bring additional focus to building the Company’s brand. As part of at least $3,000,000 from the sale of its equity securities, thendistribution agreement, the Company willhas also agreed to issue warrants to Mr. Davidson 20,000 shares ofBig Geyser in the second quarter as compensation for achieving certain performance targets.

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NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)

Leases

On June 6, 2014, the Company entered into a lease agreement. The lease commenced on July 1, 2014 and extends through June 30, 2017 and includes a two year extension option.

Rent expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $11,458 and $10,074, respectively.

Future minimum payments under the Company’s common stock and an option to purchase a 71,686 shares ofleases for the Company’s common stock with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the common stock as of such date. Unless such option is granted under a existing long-term incentive equity plan ofthree months ended June 30, 2017 are $13,261.

In addition, the Company utilizes public warehouse space for its inventory. Public storage expense for the option will not be exercisable with respect to any of the underlying shares prior to obtaining shareholder approval for it.

Either Mr. Davidson or the Company may terminate the consulting agreement with 30 days’ prior written notice. The consulting agreement contains provisions for protection of the Company’s intellectual propertythree months ended March 31, 2017 and confidentiality2016 was $9,421 and non-competition restrictions for Mr. Davidson (generally imposing restrictions during the term of the consulting agreement, on (i) ownership or management of, or employment or consultation with, competing companies, (ii) soliciting employees to terminate their employment (iii) soliciting business from the Company’s customers, and (iv) soliciting prospective acquisition and investment candidates for purposes of acquiring or investing in such entity).$20,610, respectively.

 

NOTE 89 – MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND VENDORS

 

For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, threetwo customers accounted for 22%35% and 10%, 11%or 45% in the aggregate, and 11% of net sales. For the three months ended September 30, 2015, one customer accounted for 10% of net sales.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, threetwo customers accounted for 13%,16% and 12%, and 10%or 28% in the aggregate, of the Company’s net sales. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, no customers accounted for more than 10% of net sales.sales, respectively

 

For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, two vendors accounted for 31% and September 30, 2015,22%, or 53% in the largestaggregate, and four vendors represented approximately 78% (five vendors)accounted for 19%, 18%, 18% and 80% (three vendors)16%, or 71% in the aggregate, of purchases, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the largest vendors represented approximately 69% (four vendors) and 82% (four vendors) of purchases, respectively. As of September 30, 2016 two suppliers accounted for 18% and 13% of accounts payable, respectively. As of September 30, 2015 15% of accounts payable was with one vendor.

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NOTE 910 - RELATED PARTIES

 

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company entered into the Credit Agreement with the Lender, a related party (see Note 4).

The Company recorded revenue related to sales to two entities, whose owners became employees of the Company during 2014. For the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, sales to these related parties were $7,628 and $3,945, respectively and $7,936 and $35,140, respectively for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. As of September 30, 2016, accounts receivable from these customers were $11,554. As of December 31, 2015, accounts receivable from these customers were $15,513.

The Company recorded revenue related to sales to an entity, CFG Distributors LLC, whose owner became an employee of the Company during 2015. For the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, sales to this related party were $25 and $742, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, sales to this related party were $463 and $11,716, respectively. As of September 30, 2016, the amount due from this customer was $44,939. As of December 31, 2015, accounts receivable from this customer were $51,961, which was included in accounts receivable.

In addition, the Company recorded revenue related to sales to an entity owned by an immediate family member of Philip Thomas, CEO, stockholder, and member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Thomas is also an employee of this entity. For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, sales to this related party were $426$269 and $1,512, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, sales to this related party were $3,063 and $1,653,$1,158, respectively. As of September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2015,2016, there was $0$269 and $518,$0, respectively, due from this related party which was included in accounts receivable in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company also purchases product at cost, from this entity to supplement certain vending sales from this entity.sales. For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company purchased $0$3,342 and $17,514,$8,258, respectively, of product from this vendor.entity. As of September 30,March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance due to this entity included in accounts payable was $0. As of December 31, 2015, the outstanding balance due to this entity included in accounts payable was $3,242.$4,042 and $10,043, respectively.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,On March 27, 2017, the Company accrued $77,250 and $232,250, respectively, in expenses relatedissued an option to fees payable topurchase 70,000 shares of the Company’s Board of Directors which were included in general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The non-employee members of the Board of Directors will each receive common stock withto a fair value of $35,000 and $30,000 in cash, for their services through 2016.

A stockholder and a company owned by member of the Board of Directors ofin connection with services provided to the Company has paid certain expenses on behalfbeyond the Board of the Company.Director duties of this Director. As of September 30, 2016, the accounts payableMarch 31, 2017 and accrued expenses due to these parties were $0. As of December 31, 20152016 accounts payable and accrued expenses to these partiesa company wholly owned by this director’s company were $87,258.$9,375 and $4,032, respectively.

 

NOTE 1011 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan

Filing of registration statement

 

On October 12, 2016,April 14, 2017, the Company filed a “shelf” registration statement on Form S-3/A amendment No. 1, which became effective on October 14, 2016.Company’s board of directors adopted the 2017 Long-Term Incentive Equity Plan (“2017 Stock Option Plan”). The “shelf” registration statement allows2017 Stock Option Plan provides for the Company from timegrant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and other stock-based awards to, time to sell any combinationamong others, the officers, directors, employees and consultants of debt or equity securities described in the registration statement up to aggregate initial offering price not to exceed $50,000,000.Company. The total number of shares reserved under the 2017 Stock Option Plan is 850,000.

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NOTE 11 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)

Option Issuance

 

Financing ArrangementOn April 14, 2017, the Company’s issued options to purchase 127,500 shares of the Company’s common stock under the 2015 Stock Option Plan and 187,647 shares of the Company’s common stock under the 2017 Stock Option Plan to various employees.

Employment Agreement

On October 27, 2016,April 18, 2017, the Company entered into a credit line (the “UBS Credit Line”)an employment agreement with UBS Bank USA (“UBS”). The UBS Credit Line has a borrowing capacity of $1,300,000 and bears interest at a floating rate, depending onVirginia Morris to serve as the time requestedCompany’s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. Ms. Morris’s primary responsibilities will be driving the growth agenda for the borrowing. The interest is based onCompany’s entire portfolio of brands and overseeing key sales and marketing functions including brand management, channel strategy development and execution, and product innovation. Pursuant to the ICE Swap Rate plus a margin of between 0.40% and 0.70%. As of November 11, 2016, the interest rate on the UBS Credit Lineemployment agreement, Ms. Morris was 3.089%. The UBS Credit Line is collateralized by certainawarded an option to purchase 27,500 shares of the Company’s short-term investments. Ascommon stock under the 2015 Stock Option Plan, and an additional option to purchase 42,500 shares of November 11, 2016, $400,000 was outstandingthe Company’s common stock under the 2017 Stock Option Plan. The options have an exercise price of $4.50 and vest annually in three equal installments beginning on the UBS Credit Line.

date of grant. Ms. Morris was also awarded 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock prior to the execution of her employment agreement for services provided to the Company.

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

 

References in this quarterly report to “we,” “us”, or “our” or to “our company” or “the Company” refer to Long Island Iced Tea Corp., a holding company, and its wholly owned subsidiaries, including Long Island Brand Beverages LLC (“LIBB”) and Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp. (“Cullen”).

 

The information disclosed in this quarterly report, and the information incorporated by reference herein, include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our management’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.

 

The forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this quarterly report are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us and speak only as of the date of such statement. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described in this Item 2 of Part I of this quarterly report and in Item 1A of Part III of this quarterly report.our annual report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 2017. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated interim financial statements and footnotes thereto contained in this quarterly report.

 

Overview

 

We are a holding company operating through our wholly-owned subsidiary, LIBB. We are engaged in the production and distribution of premium Non-Alcoholic ready-to-drink (“NARTD”) iced tea in the beverage industry. We are currently organized around ourunder its flagship brand, Long Island Iced Tea, a premium NARTD tea made from a proprietary recipe and with quality components. Long Island Iced Tea is sold in 12 states across the United States, primarily on the East Coast, through a network of national and regional retail chains and distributors. Our mission is to provide consumers with premium iced tea offered at an affordable price.

 

We aspire to be a market leader in the development of iced tea beverages that are convenient and appealing to consumers. There are two major target markets for Long Island Iced Tea:our beverages: “consumers on the go” and “health conscious consumers.” “Consumers on the go” are families, employees, students and other consumers who lead a busy lifestyle. With increasingly hectic and demanding schedules, there is a need for products that are accessible and readily available. “Health conscious consumers” are individuals who are becoming more interested and better educated on what is included in their diets, causing them to shift away from the less healthy options, such as carbonated soft drinks, towards alternative beverages such as iced tea.

We produce a 100% brewed tea, using black tea leaves, purified water and natural cane sugar or sucralose. Flavors change from time to time, and have included lemon, peach, raspberry, guava, mango, diet lemon, diet peach, sweet tea, green tea and honey, sweet tea and half tea and half lemonade. We also offer lower calorie iced tea in twelve (12) ounce bottles. The lower calorie flavor options include mango, raspberry and peach. We also sell the iced tea in gallon bottles with flavor options including lemon, peach, green tea and honey, sweet tea and mango. We also sell a private label version of its iced tea products. In addition, in order to service certain vending contracts, we sell snacks and other beverage products on a limited basis.

We distribute an aloe vera derived juice beverage (“ALO Juice”). During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the ALO Juice product accounted for approximately 36% of our condensed consolidated net sales.

On March 14, 2017, we announced that we are expanding our brand to include lemonade. Lemonade will be available in nine flavors and will be offered at retail in both single and 12-packs of 18oz bottles.

We aspire to be a market leader in the development of beverages that are convenient and appealing to consumers. There are two major target markets for our beverages: consumers on the go and health conscious consumers. Consumers on the go are families, employees, students and other consumers who lead a busy lifestyle. With increasingly hectic and demanding schedules, there is a need for products that are accessible and readily available. Health conscious consumers are individuals who are becoming more interested and better educated on what is included in their diets, causing them to shift away from theoptions perceived as less healthy options, such as carbonated soft drinks “CSD” towards alternative beverages such as iced tea.

In addition,We also continually seek to better develop emerging markets, as well as expand our overall geographic footprint. We entered into new business arrangements involving international specialists contracted to (i) identify new market opportunities and (ii) assist in the overall management of our international expansion efforts. During 2016, the Company announced new distributorships in Columbia, Honduras, Dominican Republic, St Martin and Bermuda to whom we have begun exploring global export opportunities, with product now distributedshipped productduring the second quarter of 2017. We also worked alongside existing distributor partnerships in Puerto Rico, Canada and South Korea to further expand distribution points throughout their respective markets. Additional new developments include new retail partnerships opened with supermarket chains such as Pueblos and many Caribbean nations. We have just announced a partnership with a Canadian distributor, who will help us to distribute our products through Canada.Supermax in Puerto Rico and Loblaws in Canada, and multiple reorders received from the South Korean distributor.

 

We were incorporated on December 23, 2014 in the State of Delaware. Our corporate offices are located at 116 Charlotte Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801 and our telephone number at that location is (855) 542-2832.

 

Recent Developments

PublicJanuary 2017 Offering

 

On July 28 and 29, 2016,January 30, 2017, we sold 1,270,156 sharesconsummated a public offering (the “Shares”“January 2017 Offering”) of an aggregate of 376,340 shares of our common stock, through Alexander Capital, L.P., as placement agent, pursuant to the terms of a selling agent agreement, dated January 25, 2017, with the placement agent and subscription agreements with each of the investors in the offering. Of the aggregate number of shares sold, 300,000 shares were sold to the public at a price of $5.50$4.00 per share through Network I Financial Services, Inc. acting asand 76,340 of the shares were sold to our officers and directors at a sellingprice of $4.10 per share, the most recent closing bid price of the common stock at the time the officers and directors executed their subscription agreements. The offering generated gross proceeds of $1,513,000 and net proceeds of $1,429,740, after payment of the placement agent on a “best efforts” basis,fees and other offering expenses.

The offering was made pursuant to the Company’sour existing shelf registration statement on Form S-1S-3 (File No. 333-210669) (the “Offering”).

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The sale of the shares generated gross proceeds of $6,985,858 and net proceeds of $5,867,217 after deducting commissions and offering expenses. In connection333-213874), which was filed with the sale ofSecurities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 30, 2016 and declared effective by the shares, the common stock was approved for listingSEC on the NASDAQ Capital Market under its current symbol, “LTEA.” On August 4,October 14, 2016, the Offering was terminated. No further sale of shares were madeand is described in the Offering.

As part of our selling agent’s compensation for the sale of the Shares, the Company issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 31,522 shares of common stock. The warrants will be exercisable for cash or onmore detail in a cashless basis at an exercise price of $6.875 per share, commencing onprospectus supplement dated January 14,27, 2017 and expiring on Julythe accompanying base prospectus dated October 14, 2021. The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants may be adjusted in certain circumstances including in the event of a stock dividend, stock split or the Company’s recapitalization, reorganization, merger or consolidation. The warrants contain provisions for one demand registration of the sale of the underlying shares of common stock at the Company’s expense, an additional demand registration at the warrant holders’ expense, and unlimited “piggyback” registration rights at the Company’s expense until July 28, 2021.2016.

 

Credit Agreement

We are party to a Credit and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with LIBB, our wholly owned subsidiary, as the borrower, and Brentwood LIIT (NZ) Ltd. (as successor in interest to Brentwood LIIT Inc.), as the lender (the “Lender” or “Brentwood”). The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”). The loans made by Brentwood under the credit facility are evidenced by a secured convertible promissory note (the “Lender Note”). In addition, in connection with the establishment of the credit facility, the Company issued to Brentwood a warrant (the “Lender Warrant”) to purchase 1,111,111 shares of common stock, at an exercise price of $4.50 per share, expiring on November 23, 2018. The amount available to be advanced under the Credit Facility (the “Available Amount”) may be increased from time to time, in increments of $500,000, up to a specified maximum (the “Facility Amount”), and we may obtain advances under the Credit Facility, subject to the approval of Brentwood. As of immediately prior to the closing of the Offering, the principal amount of loans outstanding, including capitalized interest and fees (both of which are excluded when determining whether the Available Amount has been reached), was $1,669,376.

Upon the closing of the Offering, the Company completed a recapitalization transaction (the “Recapitalization”) with the Lender. Pursuant to the Recapitalization, all of the outstanding principal and interest under the Lender Note was converted into 421,972 shares of common stock and the Lender Warrant was exchanged for 486,111 shares of common stock. The Company may continue to request advances under the credit facility subject to the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement, except that the Facility Amount was reduced from $5,000,000 to $3,500,000. Brentwood is owned by Eric Watson, who as of November 11, 2016 beneficially owned approximately 18.2% of our outstanding common stock, and KA#2 Ltd., which as of November 11, 2016 beneficially owned approximately 4.8% of our outstanding common stock.

UBS Credit LineNassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

 

On October 27, 2016,February 16, 2017, we formed an alliance with Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment to become the Company entered intoofficial iced tea of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum presented by New York Community Bank. We will have the exclusive iced tea serving rights in the venue including all concession stands and luxury suites. The alliance also includes high profile interior and exterior light-emitting diode (“LED”) branding, as well as digital and retail promotional opportunities. After a credit line (the “UBS Credit Line”) with UBS Bank USA (“UBS”). The UBS Credit Line has a borrowing capacity of $1,300,000 and bears interest at a floating rate, dependingcomplete refurbishment, the venue reopened on the time requested for the borrowing. The interest is based on the ICE Swap Rate plus a margin of between 0.40% and 0.70%. As of November 11, 2016, the interest rate on the UBS Credit Line was 3.089%. The UBS Credit Line is collateralized by certain of the Company’s short-term investments. As of November 10, 2016, $400,000 was outstanding on the UBS Credit Line.April 5, 2017.

Private Issuances

Simultaneously with the closing of the Offering, the Company issued 1,667 shares of common stock to Julian Davidson, the Company’s Executive Chairman, 10,000 shares of common stock to Richard Allen, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, and 5,000 shares of common stock to John Carson, a member of the Company’s advisory board, as compensation for services to the Company.

Intellectual PropertyLemonade

 

On April 19, 2016,March 14, 2017, we announced the United States Patentexpansion of our brand to include lemonade. The Original Long Island Brand™ Lemonade range consists of nine real-fruit flavors, and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) registeredis available at retail in both single and 12-packs of 18oz bottles. This premium lemonade is intended to be differentiated from other lemonade beverages in the US market. It is made with 100% raw cane sugar and non-GMO ingredients that incorporate the “better-for-you” attributes that are prominent within our mark “Longiced tea brand, and will complement Long Island Iced Tea” (Registration No. 4,943,056 onTea®. We expect that this product will be available in select markets during the supplemental register). Registration on the supplemental register allows the usesecond quarter of the ® symbol, blocks later filed applications for confusingly similar marks,2017. It is our objective to grow market share and allows us to sue infringers in federal court, which has well-settled case law and standards. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the supplemental register does not provide all the protection of a registration on the principal register. As with any other registered mark, we may be open to claims of others contesting the trademark.offer this product alongside our iced tea products.

 

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Board of Directors andBig Geyser Strategic Advisory BoardDistribution Partnership

 

On March 14, 2017, we entered into a long-term strategic distribution agreement with Big Geyser, a large independent non-alcoholic beverage distributor in metro New York. Big Geyser will be the exclusive distributor of our iced tea and lemonade 18oz bottle products. The Company has established a Strategic Advisory Boardagreement became effective on April 24, 2017 and covers retail locations in the New York City metro region, including the five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, Westchester and Putnam County. This distribution coverage will provide the potential to significantly increase our distribution footprint and allow us to streamline our business and industry professionalsbrings additional focus to help guide the Company’s business and market development. On March 31, 2016, the Company added Bert Moore to its Advisory Board.

On April 1, 2016, the board of directors (the “Board”)building our brand. As part of the Company adopted a resolution expandingdistribution agreement, we have also agreed to issue warrants to Big Geyser in the size of the Board from five to six directors and appointed Tom Cardellasecond quarter as a Class 2 director (with a term expiring in 2017) to fill the newly created directorship.

compensation for achieving certain performance targets.

Highlights

 

We generate income through the sale of our beverage products. The following are highlights of our operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016:March 31, 2017:

 

Net sales. During the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, we had net sales of $1,301,125,$1,113,337, an increase of $844,338$605,168 over the three months ended September 30, 2015. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we had net sales of $3,412,961, an increase of $2,015,717 over the nine months ended September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016. The increase is due to a combination of brand momentum and an increase in distribution, including $795,733an increase of $374,177 in sales of our new aloe products.ALO Juice. The increase was also bolstered by an increase of $801,180$163,475 in the sale of the Company’s iced tea in 20oz bottles and an increase of $101,740 in the sale of iced tea in gallon sized containers.

Margin. Our gross margin decreasedpercentage increased by 6%7% and our gross profit dollars increased by $121,542 for the three months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015. Our margin decreased by 16% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to an increase in the fact that, from May 2015 through January 2016, we introduced fivesale of our flavorsALO Juice products, which earned a margin of 19% and a gross profit of approximately $77,322 in gallon containers. Sales of our gallon containers have2017 and continue to be sold below their costs. As a result, our marginsfor which ALO Juice sales were minimal during the three months ended September 30, 2016 as comparedfirst quarter of 2016. The increase was also attributable to the three months ended September 30, 2015 were negatively impactedimprovements in our 20 oz. iced tea product, for which our gross profit percentage increased by $18,667 (approximately 1% of net sales)8% and our gross profit increased by the inclusion of gallon container sales into our sales mix. In addition, as of September 30, 2016, the Company recorded a charge of $28,615 to reduce the cost of certain products to estimated net realizable value. These negative factors were partially offset by sales through vending machines which typically carry higher margins.$47,571.

Operating expenses. During the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, our operating expenses were $2,831,769,$3,508,017, representing an increase of $1,813,770$2,243,809 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, our operating expenses were $5,989,636, representing anMarch 31, 2016. The increase of $3,730,656 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The increases in operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 related primarily to increased payroll (including stock based compensation), increases in Advisory Board and Board of Directors fees, increases in legalprofessional fees and consulting expensesservices, and an increase in printing and filing fees due to being a public company.product development.

 

Historically, our cash generated from operations has not been sufficient to meet our expenses. Accordingly,During 2017, we have historicallyprincipally financed our business through the sale of equity interests or through the issuance of promissory notes and we have a commitment of financing from a stockholder.interests. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, our cash flows used in operating activities were $4,565,828,$2,128,834, our net cash used inprovided by investing activities was $2,516,799$861,644 and our net cash provided by financing activities was $7,235,048.$136,114. We had a working capital of $3,116,734$3,197,482 as of September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017.

 

In order to execute our long-term growth strategy, we may needexpect to continue to raise additional funds through private equity offerings, debt financings, or other means. There are no assurances that we will be able to raise such funds on acceptable terms or at all.

 

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Uncertainties and Trends in Our Business

 

We believe that the key uncertainties and trends in our business are as follows:

 

We believe that using various marketing tools, which may includeresult in significant advertising expenses, will be necessary in order to increase product awareness in order to compete with our competitors, including large and well established brands with access to significant capital resources.

Customer trends and tastes can change for a variety of reasons including health consciousness, government regulations and variation in demographics. We will need to be able to adapt to changing preferences in the future.

Our sales growth is dependent upon maintaining our relationships with existing and future customers who may generate substantial portions of our revenue, which includesrevenue. These include sales to retailers where there may be concentrations.

Our sales are subject to seasonality. Our sales are typically the strongest in the summer months in the northeastern United States.months.

We are currently involved in litigation. Please refer to Item 1 of Part II of this quarterly report.Form 10-Q. There are no assurances that there will be successful outcomes to these matters.

We developedOur portfolio includes a gallon iced tea product line featuring fivesix of our existing flavors. The Company’s gallon iced tea product line has previously been sold below cost. There are no assurances we will be successful in increasing the margins on this product line.
We operate in highly competitive markets.
We are exploring potential opportunities to expand our business to include alcoholic beverages. This expansion may require a substantial investment of resources and management time, and there are no assurances that our efforts will be successful.
Costs for our raw materials may increase substantially.
Our intellectual property rights could be infringed upon or we could infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
Adverse events regarding licensed intellectual property, including termination of distribution rights, could harm our business.
We have experienced cash losses from operations and our ability to grow and compete in the future will be adversely affected if adequate capital is not available to us.
We have a limited operating history.

 

Please refer to risks factors described in Item 1A of Part III of our quarterlyannual report on Form 10-Q10-K filed on May 9, 2016.March 31, 2017.

 

Accounting Policies

 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in these consolidated financial statements. We believe that, of our significant accounting policies (see Note 2 of the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report), the following policies are the most critical.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue is stated net of sales discounts, and rebates paid to customers.customers and returns. Net sales are recognized when all of the following conditions are met: (1) the price is fixed and determined; (2) evidence of a binding arrangement exists (generally, purchase orders); (3) products have been delivered and there is no future performance required; and (4) amounts are collectible under normal payment terms. These conditions typically occur when the products are delivered to or picked up by the Company’s customers. For sales where certain revenue recognition criteria have not been met at the date of delivery, the Company defers recognition of such revenue until such recognition criteria are met.

 

Customer Marketing Programs and Sales Incentives

 

The Company participates in various programs and arrangements with customers designed to increase the sale of its products. Among these programs are arrangements under which allowances can be earned by customers for attaining agreed upon sales levels or for participating in specific marketing programs. The Company believes that its participation in these programs is essential to ensuring volume and revenue growth in a competitive marketplace. The costs of all these various programs are recorded as a reduction of sales in the financial statements.

 

Additionally, the Company may be required to occasionally pay fees to its customers (“Placement Fees”) in order to place its products in the customers’ stores. In most cases, the Placement Fees carry no further benefit or minimum revenue guarantee other than the right to place the Company’s product in the customers’ stores. The Placement Fees are recorded as a reduction of sales. If, at the time the Placement Fees are recognized in the statement of operations, the Company has cumulative negative sales with that particular customer, such negative sales are reclassified and recorded as a part of selling and marketing expense.

 

Accounts Receivable

The Company sells products to distributors and directly to retailers, and extends credit, generally without requiring collateral, based on its evaluation of the customer’s financial condition. Potential losses on the Company’s receivables are dependent on each individual customer’s financial condition and sales adjustments granted after the balance sheet date. The Company carries its trade accounts receivable at net realizable value. Typically, accounts receivable have terms of net 30 days and do not bear interest. The Company monitors its exposure to losses on receivables and maintains allowances for potential losses or adjustments. The Company determines these allowances by (1) evaluating the aging of its receivables; (2) analyzing its history of sales adjustments; and (3) reviewing its high-risk customers. Past due receivable balances are written off when the Company’s efforts have been unsuccessful in collecting the amount due. Accounts receivable are stated at the amounts management expects to collect. For sales where certain revenue recognition criteria have not been met at the date of delivery, the Company defers recognition of such accounts receivable until such recognition criteria are met.

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Inventories

The Company’s inventory includes raw materials such as bottles, sweeteners, labels, flavors and packaging. Finished goods inventory consists of bottled and packaged iced tea and ALO Juice. The Company values its inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Included in inventory at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, was finished goods inventory with a cost of approximately $207,000 and $320,000, respectively that was delivered to a distributor, and is held in inventory until revenue recognition criteria are met.

Results of Operations

 

  For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  2016 2015 2016 2015
Net sales $1,301,125  $456,787  $3,412,961  $1,397,244 
Cost of goods sold  1,196,790   392,606   3,253,278   1,104,723 
Gross profit  104,335   64,181   159,683   292,521 
Operating expenses:                
General and administrative expenses  2,170,522   646,788   3,957,763   1,264,436 
Selling and marketing expenses  661,247   371,211   2,031,873   994,544 
Total operating expenses  2,831,769   1,017,999   5,989,636   2,258,980 
Operating Loss  (2,727,434)  (953,818)  (5,829,953)  (1,966,459)
Other expenses:                
Other income (expense)  4,070   -      4,070   (3,327)
Interest expense  (579,710)  (872)  (976,427)  (47,056)
Loss on induced conversion of credit facility and warrants  (1,587,954)  -      (1,587,954)  -    
Net loss $(4,891,028) $(954,690) $(8,390,264) $(2,016,842)

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  For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2017  2016 
Net sales $1,113,337  $508,169 
Cost of goods sold  951,244   467,618 
Gross profit  162,093   40,551 
Operating expenses:        
General and administrative expenses  2,005,074   777,665 
Selling and marketing expenses  1,502,943   486,543 
Total operating expenses  3,508,017   1,264,208 
Operating Loss  (3,345,924)  (1,223,657)
Other expenses:        
Other expense  (12,378)  - 
Interest expense, net  (96,220)  (193,413)
Net loss $(3,454,522) $(1,417,070)

 

Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2017 and 2016 and September 30, 2015

 

Net Sales and Gross Profit

 

Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 increased by $844,338,$605,168, or 184.84%119%, to $1,301,125$1,113,337 as compared to $456,787$508,169 for the three months ended September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016. The increase is due to a combination of iced tea brand momentum and an increase in distribution. The increase was also bolstered by the sale of the Company’s ALO Juice product line in gallon containers and the Company’s aloe juice product.line. Net sales of our ALO Juice product in gallons during the three months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 increased by $281,885$374,177 and were $368,165$398,294 as compared to $86,280$24,117 for the three months ended September 30, 2015. WeMarch 31, 2016. The increase was also began selling certain aloe juice productsbolstered by an increase of $163,475 in the first quartersale of 2016. Salesthe Company’s iced tea in 20oz bottles and an increase of these products were $464,114 during$101,740 in the three months ended September 30, 2016.sale of iced tea in gallon sized containers.

 

Gross profit increased by $121,542, or 300%, to $162,093 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 increased by $40,154, or 63%, to $104,335 as compared to $64,181March 31, 2017 from $40,551 for the three months ended September 30, 2015. GrossMarch 31, 2016. Our gross profit percentage decreased by 6%increased to approximately 15% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to approximately 8% for the three months ended September 30, 2016 from 14% for the three months ended September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016. The decreaseincrease in gross marginprofit percentage was due to (a) selling our gallon containers at or below costs to certain distributorsincreased pricing for iced tea sold in order to acquire more shelf space at certain retailers;both gallons and in 20oz bottles, (b) an increasea decrease in costs to produce certain new package offerings for our 20 ounce product line;20oz bottles and labels, (c) introductory pricing given to new customersfewer rebates on our 20 ouncethe gallon product line, duringand (d) margin earned on the three months ended September 30,sale of the ALO Juice product line, which is essentially a new product for 2017, as compared to 2016.

 

General and administrative expenses

 

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 increased by $1,523,734,$1,227,409, or 236%158%, to $2,170,522$2,005,074 as compared to $646,788$777,665 for the three months ended September 30, 2015. DuringMarch 31, 2016. This increase was principally the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company’s generalresult of our efforts to build out our management and administrative salariessupport team to support our growth and enhance our corporate governance. Specifically, our personnel costs increased by $336,608 as compared toapproximately $76,830 in connection with the three months ended September 30, 2015. In addition, the Companyhiring our executive chairman, chief financial officer and other supporting personnel. We incurred $882,267an increase of approximately $327,188 in stock-based compensation expense that was allocated to general and administrative expense during the three months ended September 30, 2016,costs, an increase of $776,527 overapproximately $13,250 in costs in connection with the $105,740 forcompensation of our Board of Directors and Advisory Board, an increase in bad debt of approximately $249,094 and an increase of approximately $352,448 in the three months ended September 30, 2015. This was primarily the resultcosts of officers’ salaries including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer,being a public company, consisting principally of legal, accounting, filing and Chief Accounting Officerrelated costs. The remainder of the Company. The remaining increasecost increases are primarily related to costs incurred in general and administrative expenses was caused primarily bysupport of the expansion of the business, including increases in rent and storage fees, insurance costs, website and other administrativeinternet costs.

 

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Selling and marketing expenses

 

Selling and marketing expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 increased by $290,036,$1,016,400, or 78%209%, to $661,247$1,502,943 as compared to $371,211$486,543 for the three months ended September 30, 2015. SellingMarch 31, 2016. The increase was principally the result of key management hires to expand the capabilities of the sales and marketing expenses increased largely due to an increaseorganization, strategic spending in costssupport of $91,698 forbrand and investor awareness and increases in freight out and other costs consistent with the increase in units sold as compared to the prior period. There was also an increase in selling salaries of $79,557 during the three months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015 due to an increase in efforts to sell the Company’s products. The Company also incurred $68,672revenue growth. Specifically, our personnel cost increased by approximately $332,314 in connection with the in-store deploymenthiring of pointadditional sales and marketing. We incurred an increase of sale marketing materials during the three months ended September 30, 2016.$162,800 in stock-based compensation costs. Our investor and public relations costs increased by $250,976. We incurred an increase of approximately $176,462 in connection with our new product initiatives and ALO Juice development.

 

Interest expense, net

 

Interest expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2017 decreased by $97,193, or 50%, to $96,220 as compared to $193,413 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2016 increased by $578,838, or 66,381%, to $579,710 as compared to $872 for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The increase was primarily the resultMarch 31, 2017, principally consisted of the Credit Facility with Brentwood interest through July 28, 2016 and the related amortization of deferred financing costs associated with the agreement. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded interest expense of $408,000 to reduce the deferred financing costs proportionally with the reduction of the credit facility.

Loss on induced conversion of credit facility and warrants

During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $1,587,954 for an induced conversion of its credit facility and related warrants. No such charge was recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2015.

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Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015

Net Sales and Gross Profit

Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased by $2,015,717, or 144%, to $3,412,961 as compared to $1,397,244 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The increase is due to a combination of brand momentum and an increase in distribution. The increase was also bolstered by the sale of the Company’s product line in gallon containers and the Company’s aloe juice product. Net sales of our product in gallons during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased by $801,180 and were $957,398 as compared to $156,218 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. In addition, the Company purchased vending machines in the fourth quarter of 2015. Sales of our iced tea products in vending machines as well as other products purchased from vendors were $149,933 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. We also began selling certain aloe juice products in the first quarter of 2016. Sales of these products were $795,733 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Gross profit decreased by $132,838, or 45%, to $159,683 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 from $292,521 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Our gross profit percentage decreased by 16% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The decrease in gross margin was due to (a) selling our gallon containers at or below costs to certain distributors in order to acquire more shelf space at certain retailers; (b) an increase in costs to produce certain new package offerings for our 20 ounce product line; and (c) introductory pricing given to new customers on our 20 ounce product line during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.


General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased by $2,693,327, or 213%, to $3,957,763 as compared to $1,264,436 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company’s general and administrative salaries and stock-based compensation increased by $1,416,936 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. This was primarily the result of the increase in the Chief Executive Officer’s salary, which took place on May 27, 2015 in connection with the consummation of the business combination between us, LIBB and Cullen. Legal and professional fees increased by $283,101 which included increased accounting and legal costs related to our SEC report filings. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company incurred $46,667 related to the costs of its alcohol development contract. The remainder of the cost increases primarily related to rent and storage fees, insurance costs, website and internet costs, press release costs and filing fees related to becoming a public company on May 27, 2015, and increases in depreciation expense related to the purchase of vending machines in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Selling and marketing expenses

Selling and marketing expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased by $1,037,329, or 104%, to $2,031,873 as compared to $994,544 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Selling and marketing expenses increased largely due to increased selling salaries of approximately $348,497 primarily related to the hiring of new employees, including a national vice president. Included in this amount was $30,000 of stock based compensation to this employee. In addition, stock based compensation allocated to selling and marketing expenses related to stock options increased by $84,231. Additionally sales commissions paid to brokers increased by approximately $54,436 due to the increase in commissions related to our sales through vending machines. Freight out increased by $247,855 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015 due to increased volume as well as increased freight rates resulting from shipments from a storage facility located in Georgia. The remainder of the increase was caused by various other marketing expenses.

Interest expense

$111,580. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increasedwas offset by $929,371, or 1,975%, to $976,427 as compared to $47,056 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The increase was primarily the resultinterest and dividend income on investments of the Credit Facility with Brentwood and the related amortization of deferred financing costs associated with the agreement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded interest expense of $408,000 to reduce the deferred financing costs proportionally with the reduction of the credit facility.$17,135.

 

Loss on induced conversion of credit facility and warrants

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $1,587,954 for an induced conversion of its credit facility and related warrants. No such charge was recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Sources of Liquidity

 

The Company has historically beenWe have most significantly financed by debt from its stockholders and unrelated third parties. In addition, the Company has also been financed byour business through the sale of equity interests. We had working capital of $3,116,734$3,197,482 as of September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. We believe that, as a result of proceeds from the Offering,our recent common stock offerings, the commitment offor financing from certain members of management and a stockholder and our working capital as of September 30, 2016, weMarch 31, 2017, that our cash resources will havebe sufficient cash resources to fund our net cash requirements through November 14, 2017.May 15, 2018.

 

We also rely on debt to finance our business. The following istable provides an overview of our borrowingsborrowing agreements as of September 30, 2016:March 31, 2017:

 

 Description of Debt Holder Interest Rate  Balance at September 30, 2016 
Automobile Loans Various  3.59% to 10.74% $33,118 
Equipment Loans Magnum Vending Corp.  10% $85,872 
Line of Credit * Brentwood LIIT Inc.  Prime plus 7.5% $- 
Description of Debt Holder Interest Rate  Balance at
March 31, 2017
 
Line of Credit Brentwood LIIT Inc. Prime Plus 7.5% $- 
UBS Credit Line UBS Bank USA LIBOR plus 2.5% $- 
Automobile loans Various 3.59% to 10.74% $23,898 
Equipment Loan Reimbursement Agreement Magnum Vending Corp. 10.0% $68,251 

 

* On July 29, 2016, all outstanding principal and interest under the line of credit was converted into 421,972 shares of common stock in connection with closing of the Offering. No further draws have been made under the line of credit.

Below is a summary of our financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. In order to execute our long-term growth strategy, which could includeincluding the expansion of the business to include alcoholic beverages, we may need to continue to raise additional funds through private equity offerings, debt financings, or other means. There are no assurances that we will be able to raise such funds on acceptable terms or at all.

 

2016 Financing ActivityLine of Credit

Commencing on November 24, 2015 and ending on March 14, 2016, we conducted a private placementBrentwood LIIT Corp-Line of up to $3,000,000 of units (the “November Offering”) on a “best efforts” basis through a placement agent (the “Placement Agent”). From January 1, 2016 to March 14, 2016, we raised gross proceeds of $686,900, through the sale of 171,725 units at $4.00 per unit. In a separate private offering, we also raised gross proceeds of $235,000, through the sale of 58,750 units at $4.00 per units, during March 2016 (the “March Sales”). Each unit issued in the November Offering and in the March Sales consists of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock. Included in the proceeds for the March Sales were subscriptions receivable of $120,000, which were collected during April 2016.

On March 17, 2016, Brentwood approved an increase of $500,000 in the Available Amount under the Credit Agreement and approved advances in the same amount. On March 24, 2016, an advance of $250,000 was received by the Company, and an additional advance of $250,000 was received during May 2016. In connection with the closing of the Offering, we completed the Recapitalization with Brentwood. Pursuant to the Recapitalization, all of the outstanding principal and interest under the Brentwood Note was converted into 421,972 shares of common stock. As of September 30, 2016, the principal amount of loans outstanding was $0.

On July 28 and 29, 2016, we sold 1,270,156 Shares in the Offering. The sale of the Shares generated gross proceeds of $6,985,858 and net proceeds of $5,867,217 after deducting commissions and other offering expenses. On August 4, 2016, the Offering was terminated. No further sales of shares were made in the Offering.

2015 Borrowing Activity

On November 23, 2015, we entered into the Credit Agreement.and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with LIBB and Brentwood LIIT, Inc (“Brentwood”). Brentwood is controlled by a related party, Eric Watson, who beneficially owns approximately 17.4% of our outstanding common stock as of March 31, 2017. The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving Credit Facility. The Available Amountcredit facility in an amount of up to $3,500,000, with funding subject to approval by Brentwood. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there was no amount outstanding under the Credit Facility may be increased from time to time, in incrementsAgreement.

UBS Line of $500,000, up toCredit

On October 27, 2016, we entered into a maximum Facility Amount of $3,500,000, and we may obtain further advances, subject to the approval of Brentwood.credit line with UBS (The “UBS Credit Line”). The loans under theUBS Credit Agreement are evidencedLine has a borrowing capacity determined by the Lender Note. The proceedslevel of the Credit Facility are to be usedcollateral pledged and bears interest at a floating rate, depending on the time requested for the purposes disclosed in writing to Brentwood in connection with each advance. Brentwood had approved an Available Amountborrowing. The interest is based on the ICE Swap Rate plus a margin of $1,000,000between 0.40% and had made advances to us in0.70%. As of March 31, 2017, the same amount asinterest rate on the UBS Credit Line was 3.483 %. The UBS Credit Line, when drawn, is collateralized by certain of our short-term investments. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2015. As of December 31, 2015,2016, the outstanding balance on the line of the loanscredit was $0 and $1,280,275, respectively. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, our borrowing capacity under the UBS Credit Facility, including capitalized interestline was $521,587 and fees as described below (both of which are excluded when determining whether the Available Amount has been reached), was $1,091,571.$19,725, respectively.

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The Credit Facility bears interest at rate equal to the prime rate plus 7.5% (11% at September 30, 2016), compounded quarterly, and matures on November 23, 2018. The outstanding principal and interest under the Credit Facility are payable in cash on the maturity date. We also paid Brentwood a one-time facility fee equal to 1.75% of the Facility Amount, which was capitalized and added to the principal amount of the loan, and will pay Brentwood $30,000 for its expenses at the maturity date. The Credit Facility is secured by a first priority security interest in all of our property, including the membership interests in LIBB held by us. We also have guaranteed the repayment of LIBB’s obligations under the Credit Facility. In addition, LIBB’s obligations are guaranteed by Philip Thomas, our Chief Executive Officer, in certain limited circumstances, up to a maximum of $200,000.

Brentwood may accelerate the amounts due under the Credit Facility upon the occurrence of certain events of default, including a failure to make a payment under the credit facility when due, a violation of the covenants contained in the Credit Agreement and related documents, a filing of a bankruptcy petition or a similar event with respect to us or the occurrence of an event of default under other material indebtedness of ours. The Company and LIBB also made certain customary representations and warranties and covenants, including negative covenants with respect to the incurrence of indebtedness.

Brentwood may elect to convert the outstanding principal and interest under the Lender Note into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $4.00 per share. The conversion price and the shares of common stock or other property issuable upon conversion of the principal and interest are subject to adjustment in the event of any stock split, stock combination, stock dividend or reclassification of our common stock, or in the event of a fundamental transaction.

In addition, in connection with the establishment of the Credit Facility, we issued the Lender Warrant to Brentwood. The Lender Warrant entitled the holder to purchase 1,111,111 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $4.50 and includes a cashless exercise provision. Upon the closing of the Offering, pursuant to the Recapitalization, the Lender Warrant was exchanged for 486,111 shares of common stock.

Brentwood will have certain “piggyback” registration rights, on customary terms, with respect to the shares of our common stock issued or issuable upon conversion of the Lender Note and upon exchange of the Brentwood Warrant.

On November 23, 2015, the Companywe entered into a reimbursement agreement with Magnum Vending Corp. (“Magnum”), or “Magnum,” an entity managed by Philip Thomas, the Company’sour Chief Executive Officer and a directorone of the Company,our directors, and certain of his family members. In exchange for the exclusive right to stock vending machines owned by Magnum, the Companywe agreed to reimburse Magnum for certainthe cost of products to stock the machines and the costs that Magnum incurred to acquire the machines including machines which were purchased with an equipment loan. The total principal amount of the payments underlying the agreement upon the inception of the agreement was $117,917. The reimbursements will be made in 35 monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $3,819 with an interest rate of 10%. Upon completion of these payments in October 2018, Magnum will transfer ownership of the vending machines to the Company.us. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2015, the total principal amount2016, $68,251 and $76,474, respectively, of the payments underlying the agreement was $117,917 and we had made principal and interest payments of $6,463were outstanding under the agreement.

 

On April 28, 2015, LIBB received $150,000 as proceeds from a loan from Bass Properties, LLC, or “Bass Properties,” which was at the time a stockholder of Cullen and member of LIBB. On May 4, 2015, LIBB received $400,000 as proceeds from a loan with Ivory Castle Limited, or “Ivory Castle,” which was at the time a member of LIBB. These notes bore interest at 6% per annum and were to mature on July 31, 2016. On June 30, 2015, these loans, together with accrued interest, a total of $555,910 were converted into 138,979 shares of the Company’s common stock.

On March 26, 2015, LIBB received $250,000 as proceeds from an additional loan from Cullen, bearing interest at 6% per annum with principal and interest due and payable on March 15, 2016. This loan was eliminated when consolidating the financial statements.

2015 Private Placements

On JuneJanuary 30, 2015,2017, we received net proceedsconsummated the public offering (the “January 2017 Offering”) of $468,468 through the issuancean aggregate of 117,636376,340 shares of our common stock, at an average pricethrough Alexander Capital, L.P., as placement agent, pursuant to the terms of approximately $4.00 per share.

On July 8, 2015, we received proceedsa selling agent agreement, dated January 25, 2017, with the placement agent and subscription agreements with each of $100,000 through the issuanceinvestors in the offering. Of the aggregate number of 25,000 shares of common stocksold, 300,000 shares were sold to the public at a price of $4.00 per share.

Commencing on August 10, 2015share and ending on October 30, 2015, we conducted a private placement76,340 of upthe shares were sold to $3,000,000 of units (the “August Offering”),our officers and directors at a price of $4.00$4.10 per unit, through a placement agent. Duringshare, the private placement, we sold an aggregatemost recent closing bid price of 155,750 units for total gross proceeds of $623,000. The units consisted of one share of common stock (or an aggregate of 155,750 shares) and one warrant (or an aggregate of 155,750 warrants). Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per share, expiring on September 17, 2018.

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On November 24, 2015, we commenced the November Offering of up to $3,000,000 of units, at a price of $4.00 per unit, through a placement agent. As of December 31, 2015, we had sold an aggregate of 18,250 units fortime the officers and directors executed their subscription agreements. The offering generated total gross proceeds of $73,000 in the private placement. The units consisted of one share of common stock (for an aggregate of 18,250 shares) and one warrant (for an aggregate of 18,250 warrants). Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per share, expiring on November 30, 2018. We made additional sales in the November Offering after December 31, 2015, as described above under “2016 Financing Activity”.

Netnet proceeds, after all direct costs related to the August Offering and the November Offering, including the valuepayment of warrants issued to the placement agent in the offerings, were $540,946 for the year ended December 31, 2015.fees and other offering expenses, of approximately $1,429,740.

 

2015 Business CombinationCash flows

 

On May 27, 2015, we completed the business combination contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of December 31, 2014, as amended, by and among us, Cullen, Cullen Merger Sub, Inc., LIIT Acquisition Sub, LLC, LIBB, and Phil Thomas and Thomas Panza. Prior to the closing of the business combination, we were a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cullen formed solely for the purpose of consummating the business combination, LIBB was a private operating company and Cullen was a public company seeking alternative strategic opportunities in all industries and regions in an effort to maximize stockholder value. Upon the closing of the business combination, we became the new public company and Cullen and LIBB became wholly-owned subsidiaries of ours. As a result of the consummation of the business combination, we gained access to the cash held by Cullen of $120,841. Under the agreement, upon consummation of the business combination, the holders of the LIBB membership interests received 2,633,334 shares of our common stock, subject to adjustment based on LIBB’s and Cullen’s net working capital at the closing. On July 16, 2015, the payment of the net working capital adjustment under the agreement was waived by the parties.

Cash flows

Net cash used in operating activities

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $4,565,828$2,128,834 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $2,016,316$896,492 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016. Cash used in operating activities for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 was primarily the result of a net loss of $3,454,522. The net loss was offset primarily by non-cash charges of $1,052,770, consisting principally of $630,230 of stock based compensation and $111,580 of amortization of deferred financing costs. The cash used in operating activities also increased on account of a $250,253 and $272,235 increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses, respectively, and an increase of $285,308 in accounts receivable. Cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was primarily the result of the net loss of $8,390,264 offset by non-cash charges of $3,715,230. Cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was primarily the result of the net loss of $2,016,842.$1,417,070.

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

Net cash used inprovided by investing activities was $2,516,799 and $65,036$861,644 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.March 31, 2017 as compared to $127,580 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Net cash used in investing activities for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016 was primarily due to our purchaseMarch 31, 2017 consisted principally of athe proceeds from the sales of short-term investment securitysecurities of $2,507,302.$803,946. Cash used inprovided by investing activities for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2015 was primarily due toMarch 31, 2016 resulted from the purchaserelease of display items, trucks and automobiles.restricted cash of $127,580.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $7,235,048$136,114 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 as compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $1,951,876$924,574 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016. Cash flows from financing activities were primarily the result of $500,000 in proceeds under the Credit Agreement with Brentwood, $861,790 from the sale of common stock and warrants, net of costs, and $5,867,217$1,429,740 representing the proceeds from theour January 2017 Public Offering, net of costs. Net cash used in financing activities consisted of repayments of automobile loansthe UBS Line of $22,977, and repaymentsCredit of equipment loans of $27,232. During$1,280,275. Cash provided by financing activities for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2015, and priorMarch 31, 2016, was primarily due to the Business Combination, we received proceeds of $250,000 from a loan from Cullen. Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, we received $120,841$741,790 in cash from Cullen. In addition, we received loans totaling $550,000 from two of our stockholders, Bass Properties LLC and Ivory Castle Limited. These loans, together with accrued interest, were converted into 138,979 shares of Company common stock. In addition, the Company received net proceeds of $568,468 through the issuance of 142,636 shares of common stock. In addition, the Company received net proceeds of $475,885 through the issuance of common stock and warrants.from an equity offering.

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that the 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 under the rules and forms of the SEC. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. As required by paragraph (b) of Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive) and Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer) carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in paragraph (e) of Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act) were not effective as of September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 due to a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as described below

below.

A material weakness is defined within the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Auditing Standard No. 5, as 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 the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. We determined that our internal control ofover financial reporting had the following material weakness:

 

Due to the small size of the Company, the Company does not maintain sufficient segregation of duties to ensure the processing, review and authorization of all transactions including non-routine transactions.

Our processes lacked timely and complete reviews and analysis of information used to prepare our financial statements and disclosures in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Because disclosure controls and procedures include those components of internal control over financial reporting that provide reasonable assurances that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, management determined that its disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as a result of the foregoing material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting. The Company is evaluating this weakness to determine the appropriate remedy.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

On September 19, 2016, James Meehan resigned asDuring the Chief Accounting Officer and Secretary of Long Island Iced Tea Corp. Richard B. Allen,quarter ended March 31, 2017, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, assumed the dutiesfull-time Controller has instituted additional procedures that provide for enhanced reviews and analysis of the Company’s principal accounting officer.

financial schedules used to prepare financial statements and disclosures. There have been no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the current fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

We are involved in various claims and legal actions arising from time to time in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of our management, the ultimate disposition of these matters in the ordinary course of business will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

In addition, we are involved in the following legal action:

 

Revolution Marketing, LLC. On August 1, 2014, an action was filed by LIBB in the Supreme Court in the State of New York entitled Long Island Brand Beverages LLC v. Revolution Marketing, LLC and Ascent Talent, Model Promotion Ltd. LIBB is seeking damages of $10,000,000 for several claims including breach of contract and fraud occurring during 2014. Revolution has filed a counterclaim for breach of contract and related causes of action, claiming damages in the sum of $310,880, and seeking punitive damages of $5,000,000. Ascent has filed a pre-answer motion to dismiss LIBB’s complaint. LIBB filed papers in opposition to the motion to dismiss. In addition, Revolution has filed a motion to amend its answer to include cross-claims against Ascent which were not asserted in its original answer of record. On February 5, 2016, the Court rendered a decision, denying the motion to dismiss with the exception of two claims which the Court dismissed. In the same decision, the Court granted a separate motion filed by Revolution seeking to amend its answer to include cross claims against Ascent. Our management and legal counsel believe it is too early to determine the probable outcome of this matter.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Not applicable.

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

On October 4, 2016, we issued 36,135 shares of our common stock and, on October 7, 2016, we issued 5,000 shares of our common stock, in each case to consultants of ours as compensation for services provided to us. The shares were issued on a private placement basis pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for the offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

(a)Exhibits:

(a)Exhibits:

 

Exhibit No. Description
   
2.1Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of December 31, 2014, by and among, Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp., Long Island Iced Tea Corp., Cullen Merger Sub, Inc., LIIT Acquisition Sub, LLC, Long Island Brand Beverages LLC, Phil Thomas and Thomas Panza (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 6, 2015).
2.2Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of April 23, 2015, by and among, Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp., Long Island Iced Tea Corp., Cullen Merger Sub, Inc., LIIT Acquisition Sub, LLC, Long Island Brand Beverages LLC, Philip Thomas and Thomas Panza, and Philip Thomas, in his capacity as the “LIBB Representative” under the Merger Agreement on behalf of the other members of LIBB party to the Merger Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2015).
10.1 ConsultingForm of Amended Employment Agreement dated as of September 29, 2016 between Long Island Iced Tea Corp. and Julian Davidson (incorporated from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 5, 2016).Philip Thomas.
   
31.1 Section 302 Certification by Chief Executive Officer.
   
31.2 Section 302 Certification by Chief Accounting Officer.
   
32 Section 906 Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer.
   
101 Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, formatted in XBRL: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, as blocks of text and in detail.
   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Dated: November 14, 2016May 12, 2017

 

 LONG ISLAND ICED TEA CORP.
  
 By:/s/ Richard Allen
 Name:Richard Allen
 Title:Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.Description
2.1Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of December 31, 2014, by and among, Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp., Long Island Iced Tea Corp., Cullen Merger Sub, Inc., LIIT Acquisition Sub, LLC, Long Island Brand Beverages LLC, Phil Thomas and Thomas Panza (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 6, 2015).
2.2Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of April 23, 2015, by and among, Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp., Long Island Iced Tea Corp., Cullen Merger Sub, Inc., LIIT Acquisition Sub, LLC, Long Island Brand Beverages LLC, Philip Thomas and Thomas Panza, and Philip Thomas, in his capacity as the “LIBB Representative” under the Merger Agreement on behalf of the other members of LIBB party to the Merger Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2015).
10.1Consulting Agreement dated as of September 29, 2016 between Long Island Iced Tea Corp. and Julian Davidson (incorporated from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 5, 2016).
31.1Section 302 Certification by Chief Executive Officer.
31.2Section 302 Certification by Chief Accounting Officer.
32Section 906 Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer.
101Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, formatted in XBRL: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, as blocks of text and in detail.
101.INSXBRL Instance Document.
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

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