U.S. UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DCWashington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(mark one)

[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the quarterly period endedSeptember 30, 2017(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, 2019

[  ] Transition report under Section 13

or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the transition period from _______ to _______.

[  ]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___________ to ___________

 

Commission File No.file number 333-99393

 

Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc.

(NameExact name of Small Business Issuerregistrant as specified in Its Charter)its charter)

 

Florida 90-0226181

(State or Other Jurisdictionother jurisdiction of

Incorporationincorporation or Organization)organization

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

3001 NW 25th Avenue, Suite 1
Pompano Beach, Florida 33069
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)principal executive offices (Zip Code)code

 

(954) 462-5570
(Issuer’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(954) 462-5570

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not applicable

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report

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

 

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
(Former Name, if Changed Since Last Report)nonen/an/a

 

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

Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its Corporate Website, in 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, or an emerging growth 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 a smaller reporting company)[X]Smaller reporting company [X]
Emerging growth company [  ]

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmarkcheck mark if the registrant has elected not elected to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B)13(a) of the Securities Act:Exchange Act. [  ]

 

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

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. There were 86,710,793244,502,146 shares of common stock outstanding as ofat November 13, 2017.

18, 2019.

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.4
ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.24
ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.28
ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.28
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.29
ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS.29
ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.29
ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.30
ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.30
ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION.30
ITEM 6.EXHIBITS.30

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Various statements in this report contain or may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements were based on various factors and were derived from utilizing numerous assumptions and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Most of these factors are difficult to predict accurately and are generally beyond our control. You should consider the areas of risk described in connection with any forward-looking statements that may be made herein. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and readers should carefully review this report, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2019 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in their entirety. Except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the Federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements, to report events or to report the occurrence of unanticipated events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report, and you should not rely on these statements without also considering the risks and uncertainties associated with these statements and our business.

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Unless specifically set forth to the contrary, when used in this report the terms “Brownie’s”, “BWMG,” the “Company,” “we”, “us”, “our” and similar terms refer to Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc., a Florida corporation, and its subsidiaries. In addition, when used in this report, “third quarter of 2019” refers to the three months ended September 30, 2019, “third quarter of 2018” refers to the three months ended September 30, 2018, “2019” refers to the year ending December 31, 2019 and “2018” refers to the year ended December 31, 2018.

We maintain a corporate website atwww.browniesmarinegroup.com. Unless specifically set forth to the contrary, the information which appears on our website at www.browniesmarinegroup.com is not part of this report.

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PART I

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

Financial Information

BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016  September 30, 2019  December 31, 2018 
 (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)   
ASSETS               
Current assets        
        
Current Assets        
Cash $96,184  $191,749  $153,125  $78,784 
Accounts receivable, net of $22,713 and $18,000 allowance for doubtful accounts, respectively  53,567   1,026 
Accounts receivable - net  25,177   27,204 
Accounts receivable - related parties  54,989   68,239   55,325   78,423 
Inventory  706,643   672,520   794,237   723,170 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  251,122   84,336   71,237   58,520 
Total current assets  1,162,505   1,017,870   1,099,101   966,101 
                
Property and equipment, net  36,848   56,908 
        
Deferred tax asset, net - non-current  2,520   2,520 
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net  95,753   3,718 
Right-to-use lease assets  568,127   - 
Other assets  6,649   6,649   21,649   26,147 
                
Total assets $1,208,522  $1,083,947  $1,784,630  $995,966 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT        
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
        
Current liabilities                
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $386,108  $323,578  $330,359  $325,309 
Accounts payable - related parties  150,998   125,243 
Customer deposits and unearned revenue  20,086   31,577   286,709   245,907 
Royalties payable - related parties  -   64,240 
Other liabilities  139,429   176,614   234,499   142,142 
Operating lease liabilities  95,755   - 
Convertible debentures, net  312,743   312,743   110,000   110,000 
Notes payable - current portion  2,002   6,133 
Total current liabilities  860,368   914,885   1,208,320   948,601 
                
Total liabilities  860,368   914,885 
Long-term operating lease liabilities  472,372   - 
Total Liabilities  1,680,692   948,601 
                
Commitments and contingencies        
Commitments and contingent liabilities (See note 11)        
                
Stockholders’ deficit        
Preferred stock; $0.001 par value: 10,000,000 shares authorized; 425,000 issued and outstanding  425   425 
Common stock; $0.0001 par value;1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 81,493,402 and 68,906,212 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively  8,149   6,890 
Common stock payable; $0.0001 par value; 138,941 and 138,941 shares, respectively  14   14 
Stockholders’ equity        
Preferred stock; $0.001 par value: 10,000,000 shares authorized; 425,000 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively  425   425 
Common stock; $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 244,311,059 and 224,311,059 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2019 and 181,086,228 and 161,086,228 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018  22,431   16,109 
Common stock payable 138,481 shares and 138,481 shares, respectively as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018  14   14 
Additional paid-in capital  8,954,826   8,792,782   11,090,161   10,213,595 
Accumulated deficit  (8,615,260)  (8,631,049)  (11,009,093)  (10,182,778)
Total stockholders’ deficit  348,154   169,062 
Total stockholders’ equity  103,938   47,365 
                
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit $1,208,522  $1,083,947 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $1,784,630  $995,966 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

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BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

  Three Months Ended  Nine months ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
             
Net revenues                
Net revenues $574,684  $597,882  $1,149,690  $1,300,414 
Net revenues - related parties  220,586   240,102   585,972   574,862 
Total net revenues  795,270   837,984   1,735,662   1,875,276 
                 
Cost of net revenues                
Cost of net revenues  394,429   368,979   794,192   933,889 
Cost of net revenue-related parties  109,589   148,144   293,043   344,917 
Royalties expense - related parties  12,761   20,714   42,247   46,332 
Total cost of net revenues  516,788   537,837   1,129,482   1,325,138 
                 
Gross profit  278,482   300,147   606,180   550,138 
                 
Operating expenses                
Selling, general and administrative  225,194   161,929   555,561   474,944 
Research and development costs  12,730   10   13,935   1,425 
Total operating expenses  237,924   161,939   569,496   476,369 
                 
Income from operations  40,558   138,208   36,684   73,769 
                 
Other (income) expense, net                
Other (income) expense, net  (1,038)  (3,173)  (2,245)  (274,117)
Interest expense  7,750   7,734   23,140   23,251 
Interest expense - related parties  -   499   -   572 
Total other (income) expense, net  6,712   5,060   20,895   (250,294)
                 
Net income before provision for income taxes  33,846   133,148   15,789   324,063 
                 
Income tax  -   -   -   - 
                 
Net income $33,846  $133,148  $15,789  $324,063 
                 
Basic income per common share $0.00  $0.00  $0.00  $0.00 
Diluted income per common share $0.00  $0.00  $0.00  $0.00 
                 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding  78,710,793   58,773,434   74,243,470   69,481,418 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding  136,867,655   63,618,438   132,400,332   74,326,422 

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.(UNAUDITED)

 

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  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
Net revenues                
Net revenues $641,420  $674,011  $1,682,147  $1,542,531 
Net revenues - related parties  199,993   213,719   551,439   510,132 
Total net revenues  841,413   887,730   2,233,586   2,052,663 
                 
Cost of net revenues                
Cost of net revenues  488,738   464,473   1,391,459   1,275,541 
Cost of net revenues - related parties  111,433   175,286   283,920   254,201 
Royalties expense - related parties  14,207   19,137   38,324   42,532 
Total cost of revenues  614,378   658,896   1,713,703   1,572,274 
                 
Gross profit  227,035   228,834   519,883   480,389 
                 
Operating expenses                
Selling, general and administrative  534,354   239,986   1,263,499   743,695 
Research and development costs  12,629   32,346   76,873   75,522 
Total operating expenses  546,983   272,332   1,340,372   819,217 
                 
Loss from operations  (319,948)  (43,498)  (820,489)  (338,828)
                 
Other expense, net                
Interest expense  (2,016)  (6,294)  (5,826)  (38,107)
Total other expense  (2,016)  (6,294)  (5,826)  (38,107)
                 
Loss income before provision for income taxes  (321,964)  (49,792)  (826,315)  (376,935)
                 
Provision for income taxes     —-      —-      —-      —- 
                 
Net loss $(321,964) $(49,792) $(826,315) $(376,935)
                 
Basic loss per common share $(0.00) $(0.00) $(0.00) $(0.00)
Diluted loss per common share $(0.00) $(0.00) $(0.00) $(0.00)
                 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding  221,369,879   104,404,703   206,288,923   103,283,065 
                 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding  221,369,879   104,404,703   206,288,923   103,283,065 

 

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

BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)

For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 And 2019

        Common  Additional     Total 
  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Stock Payable  Paid-In  Accumulated  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
                            
Balance, June 30, 2018 (unaudited)  425,000  $425   103,903,691  $10,389   138,941  $14  $9,262,415  $(9,206,936) $             66,307 
                                     
Shares issued for services  -   -   921,162   92   -   -   20,874   -   20,966 
                                     
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (49,792)  (49,792)
                                     
Balance, September 30, 2018 (unaudited)  425,000  $425   104,824,853  $10,481   138,941  $14  $9,283,289  $(9,256,728) $37,481 
                                     
Balance, June 30, 2019 (unaudited)  425,000  $425   218,119,561  $21,812   138,941  $14  $10,856,775  $(10,687,129) $191,897 
                                     
Shares issued for services  -   -   3,691,498   369   -   -   102,875   -   103,244 
                                     
Unit offering  -   -   2,500,000   250   -   -   24,750   -   25,000 
                                     
Stock Option Expense  -   -   -   -   -   -   105,761   -   105,761 
                                     
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (321,964)  (321,964)
                                     
Balance, September 30, 2019 (unaudited)  425,000  $425   224,311,059  $22,431   138,941  $14  $11,090,161  $(11,009,093) $103,938 

For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 And 2019

        Common  Additional     Total 
  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Stock Payable  Paid-In  Accumulated  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
                            
Balance, December 31, 2017  425,000  $425   92,192,717  $9,819   138,941  $14  $9,170,198  $(8,879,793) $           300,663 
                                     
Shares issued for services  -   -   3,264,019   325   -   -   53,428   -   53,753 
                                     
Unit offering  -   -   2,608,695   261   -   -   29,739   -   30,000 
                                     
Shares issued for licensing fee  -   -   759,422   76   -   -   29,924   -   30,000 
                                     
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (376,935)  (376,935)
                                     
Balance, September 30, 2018 (unaudited)  425,000  $425   98,824,853  $10,481   138,941  $14  $9,283,289  $(9,256,728) $37,481 
                                     
Balance, December 31, 2018  425,000  $425   161,086,228  $16,109   138,941  $14  $10,213,595  $(10,182,778) $47,365 
                                     
Shares issued for services  -   -   10,724,831   1,072   -   -   251,055   -   252,127 
                                     
Unit offering  -   -   52,500,000   5,250   -   -   519,750   -   525,000 
                                     
Stock Option Expense  -   -   -   -   -   -   105,761   -   105,761 
                                     
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (826,315)  (826,315)
                                     
Balance, September 30, 2019 (unaudited)  425,000  $425   224,311,059  $22,431   138,941  $14  $11,090,161  $(11,009,093) $103,938 

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

BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

  Nine months ended September 30,
  2017  2016 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income $15,789  $324,063 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  20,060   27,157 
Debt settlement  -   (233,825)
Shares issued for interest expense  -   572 
Shares-based compensation  66,393   36,000 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Change in accounts receivable, net  (52,541)  49,506 
Change in accounts receivable - related parties  13,250   (14,002)
Change in inventory  (34,123)  41,993 
Change in prepaid expenses and other current assets  (133,179)  (40,014)
Change in other current assets - related parties     3,020 
Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities  62,530   11,693 
Change in customer deposits and unearned revenue  (11,491)  2,679 
Change in other liabilities  (37,185)  (22,135)
Change in royalties payable - related parties  (937)  323 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  (91,434)  187,030 
         
Cash flows from investing activities:  -     
Purchase of fixed assets      (7,586)
Net cash used in investing activities     (7,586)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Principal reduction on convertible debentures  -   (472)
Principal payments on notes and loans payable  (4,131)  (5,084)
Principal payments on note payable - related parties  -   (11,098)
Net cash used in financing activities  (4,131)  (16,654)
         
Net change in cash  (95,565)  162,790 
         
Cash, beginning of period  191,749   141,822 
         
Cash, end of period $96,184  $304,612 

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2019  2018 
Cash flows provided by operating activities:        
Net loss $(826,315) $(376,935)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  4,689   17,798 
Shares issued for services  252,127   53,753 
Stock option expense  105,761   - 
Shares issued for licensing fee  -   3,000 
Amortization of Operating right of use asset  67,486   - 
Amortization of debt discount  -   18,751 
Change in deferred tax asset, net  -   2,520 
Forgiveness of debenture debt  -   (2,744)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities        
Change in accounts receivable, net  2,027   (60,484)
Change in accounts receivable - related parties  23,098   3,602 
Change in inventory  (71,067)  (158,505)
Change in prepaid expenses and other current assets  (8,219)  203,428 
Change in other assets  -   (21,000)
Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities  5,050   249,594 
Change in customer deposits and unearned revenue  40,801   17,966 
Change in other liabilities  92,357   338 
Change in accounts payable - related parties  25,756   1,184 
Change in operating lease liabilities  (67,486)  - 
Net cash used in operating activities  (353,935)  (47,734)
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Purchase of fixed assets  (96,724)  - 
Net cash used in investing activities  (96,724)  - 
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
         
Proceeds from unit offering  525,000   30,000 
Net cash provided by financing activities  525,000   30,000 
         
Net change in cash  74,341   (17,734)
         
Cash, beginning of period  78,784   150,898 
Cash, end of period $153,125  $133,164 
         
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:        
Cash paid for interest $4,201  $- 
         
Cash paid for income taxes $-  $- 
         
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:        
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities $635,613  $- 
         
Receipt of prepaid fixed asset $-  $27,800 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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

BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

  Nine months ended September 30,
 2017  2016 
        
Cash paid for interest $   954 
         
Non-cash investing and financing activities:        
Conversion of related party royalty payable to stock $63,303  $ 
         
Conversion of accrued payroll to stock $  $36,000 
         
Conversion of accrued interest on note payable - related party to stock $  $572 
Prepaid share-based compensation $33,607  $- 

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE1.Description of business and summary of significant accounting policiesDESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Description of business –Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, “we”“Company,” or “BWMG”) designs, tests, manufactures and distributes recreational hookah diving, yacht based scuba air compressor and nitrox generation systems, and scuba and water safety products through its wholly owned subsidiary Trebor Industries, Inc. and manufactures and sells high pressure air and industrial gas compressor packages through its wholly owned subsidiary Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc. The Company sells its products both on a wholesale and retail basis, and does so from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Company does business as (dba) Brownie’s Third Lung, the dba name of Trebor Industries, Inc. Inand Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc. The Company’s common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets (Pink) under the symbol “BWMG”.

On August 7, 2017, Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc. entered into an Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Lenhardt & Wagner GmbH (“L&W”), a German-based company engaged in the Company organizeddevelopment, manufacturing and sales of high pressure air and industrial gas compressor packages. Under the terms of the Exclusive Distribution Agreement, we were appointed the exclusive distributor of L&W’s complete product line in North America and South America, including the Caribbean (the “Territory”). Pursuant to an intercompany assignment, Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc., aour wholly-owned subsidiary (“BHP”BHPCS”)., is party to the agreement. Through BHPBHPCS we expect to establishconduct business and build the brand name “L&W Americas/LWA”, establishing sales, distribution and service centers for high pressure air and industrial gas systems in the dive, fire, CNG, military, scientific, recreational and aerospace industries. The Company’s common stock is quoted onOur goal will be to build a network of jobbers, dealers, installers and high-pressure compressor distributors throughout the OTC Markets (Pink) under the symbol “BWMG”.Territory by leveraging our know-how, brand awareness, complimentary products and creating sustainable distribution and core product OEM integration relationships.

 

In December 2017, the Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary BLU3, Inc. The Company was formed to develop and market an innovation electric shallow dive system that is completely portable to the user. As of September, 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 the company has had limited operations.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-K. Accordingly, they do not include all of America (“GAAP”).the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of a normal and recurring adjustmentsnature considered necessary to givefor a fair presentation of operatinghave been included. Operating results for the periods presented have been included.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2017 and for the three and nine month periodsNine-month period ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of September 30, 2017, and the results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and the statements of cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. The condensed consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 are2019 may not necessarily be indicative of the results tothat may be expected for the entire year. The consolidated balance sheet as ofyear ending December 31, 2016 has been derived from2019.

For further information, refer to the Company’s auditedconsolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. While management of the Company believes that the disclosures presented are adequate to make the information not misleading, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and the footnotes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of the Company’s Form 10-K which was filed on April 17, 2017.2018.

 

Definition of fiscal year – The Company’s fiscal year end is December 31.

 

Principles of Consolidation -The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BWMG and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Trebor Industries, Inc., Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc. and BLU3, Inc. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and equivalents – Only highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less are classified as cash and equivalents. These investments are stated at cost, which approximates market value.

 

Reclassifications– Certain reclassifications may have been made to the 2016 financial statement amounts and disclosures to conform to the 2017 financial statement presentation.

Going Concern – The accompanying condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business for the twelve-month period following the date of these consolidated financial statements.

Although the Company had We incurred net incomelosses for the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152018 of $826,315 and 2014, we have otherwise incurred annual losses since 2009, and expect we may have more losses in future periods.$376,935, respectively. The Company had an accumulated deficit as of September 30, 2019 of $11,009,093.

 

CashBecause the Company believes that existing operational cash flow may not be sufficient to fund presently anticipated operations, this raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, the Company will continue to raise additional funds as needed and equivalents – Only highly liquid investments with original maturitiesis currently exploring alternative sources of 90 daysfinancing. The Company has issued a number of common shares and convertible debentures as an interim measure to finance working capital needs and may continue to raise additional capital through sale of restricted common stock or less are classified as cash and equivalents. These investments are stated at cost, which approximates market value.other securities or obtaining short term loans.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSIf BWMG fails to raise additional funds when needed, or does not have sufficient cash flows from sales, it may be required to scale back or cease operations, liquidate assets and possibly seek bankruptcy protection. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

 

Accounts receivable – Accounts receivable consist of amounts due from the sale of all of our products to wholesale and retail customers. The allowance for doubtful accounts isare estimated based on historical customer experience and industry knowledge, as ofknowledge. The allowances for doubtful accounts totaled $8,346 and $9,200 at September 30, 2017, the allowance for bad debts is $22,713.2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

 

Inventory– Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is principally determined by using the average cost method that approximates the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method of accounting for inventory. Inventory consists of raw materials as well as finished goods held for sale. The Company’s management monitors the inventory for excess and obsolete items and makes necessary valuation adjustments when indicated.

 

Property and equipment and leasehold improvements – Property and equipment and leasehold improvements areimprovement is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation or amortization. Depreciation and amortization is provided principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or term of the lease, which are primarily 3 to 5 years. The cost of repairs and maintenance is charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for property betterments and renewals are capitalized. Upon sale or other disposition of a depreciable asset, cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in other income (expense).

 

The Company periodically evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful lives of fixed assets or whether the remaining balance of fixed assets should be evaluated for possible impairment. The Company uses an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the fixed assets in measuring their recoverability.

 

Revenue recognitionRecognition

On January 1, 2018, we adopted the new accounting standard ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” and all the related amendments. This standards core principle is that a company should recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to receive. The new revenue standard was applied using the modified retrospective method. As a result of the adoption of this standard, there was no impact on the prior year financial statements.

We recognize the sale of products under single performance obligations upon shipment of the units as that is when ownership is transferred and our performance is completed. Revenues from product sales arerepair and maintenance activities is recognized when the Company’s productsrepairs are shipped or when service is rendered. Revenues from fixed-price contracts are recognized oncompleted and the percentage-of-completion method, when applicable, measured by the percentage of cost incurred to date to estimated total cost of each contract. This method is used because management considers the percentage of cost incurred to date to estimated total cost to be the best available measure of progress on the contracts. As of September 30, 2017, there were no ongoing contracts being accounted for using the percentage of completion method.units have been shipped.

Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs, and depreciation costs. General and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Change in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Revenue and costs incurred for time and material projects are recognized as the work is performed.

Product development costs – Product development expenditures are charged to expenses as incurred.

Advertising and marketing costs – The Company expenses the costs of producing advertisements and marketing material at the time production occurs, and expenses the costs of communicating advertisements and participating in trade shows in the period in which they occur. Advertising and trade show expense incurred for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, totaled $760 and $313, respectively.Advertising and trade show expense incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016, was $12,730September 30, 2018, totaled $8,856, $28,853, $12,179 and $3,550,$57,816, respectively.

 

Research and development costs– The Company accounts for research and development costs in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 730-10,Research and Development (“ASC 730-10”). Under ASC 730-10, all research and development costs must be charged to expense as incurred. Accordingly, internal research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Third-party research and developments costs are expensed when the contracted work has been performed or as milestone results have been achieved. Company-sponsored research and development costs related to both present and future products are expensed in the period incurred. During the three month periods endingand nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016September 30, 2018 the Company incurred $12,730 and $10, respectively, of expenses related to research and development costs. During the nine month periods ending September 30, 2017costs of $12,629, $32,346, $76,873 and 2016 the Company incurred $13,935 and $1,425, respectively, of expenses related to research and development costs.$75,522, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Customer deposits and unearned revenue and returns policy – The Company typically takes a minimum 50% deposit against custom and large tankfill systems prior to ordering and/or building the systems. The remaining balance due is payable upon delivery, shipment, or installation of the system. There is no provision for cancellation of custom orders once the deposit is accepted, nor return of the custom ordered product. Additionally, returns of all other merchandise are subject to a 15% restocking fee as stated on each sales invoice. Customer deposits and unearned revenue totaled $286,709 and $245,907 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Warranty policy – Under the provisions of FASB ASC 460, Guarantor’s Guarantees, the Company accrues a liability for estimated warranty policy costs based on historical information and experience. The Company provides our customers with an industry standard one year warranty on systems sold. Historically,sold and recognizes a warranty reserve based on gross sales multiplied by the historical warranty expense return rate The warranty reserve at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was charged to cost of ournet revenues and is included in accrued expenses and is deemed sufficient to absorb any material or labor costs that might be incurred on sales recorded during the period. The Company recognized a reserve for warranty policy has been immaterial, and nowork in 2018 of $8,834. During the Nine months ended September 30, 2019 the Company increased the reserve has been established.by $1,709 to a total of $10,543.

 

Income taxes – The Company accounts for its income taxes under the assets and liabilities method, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements 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 effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent the Company believes these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax assets that do not meet the criteria for recognition. In the event the Company were to determine that it would be able to realize deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, they would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

 

The Company follows the accounting guidance which provides that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. Income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized initially and in subsequent periods. Also included is guidance on measurement, derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

 

Comprehensive income – The Company has no components of other comprehensive income. Accordingly, net income equals comprehensive income for all periods presented.

Stock-based compensation – The Company accounts for all compensation related to stock, options or warrants using a fair value based method whereby compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to calculate the fair value of options and warrants issued to both employees and non-employees.

Stock issued for compensation is valued on the effective date of the agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which includes determination of the fair value of the share-based transaction. The fair value is determined through use of the quoted stock price.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company recognized share based compensation with a fair value of $209,005, $20,966, $357,888 and $53,753 respectively.

Beneficial conversion features on convertible debentures A beneficial conversion feature arises when the conversion price of a convertible instrument is below the per share value of the underlying stock into which it is convertible. The fair value of the stock upon which to base the beneficial conversion feature (BCF) computations, as applicable, wascomputation has been determined through use of the quoted stock price.

 

Fair value of financial instruments – Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. An entity is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.

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Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

 

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

 

Inputs are used in applying the various valuation techniques and broadly refer to the assumptions that market participants use to make valuation decisions, including assumptions about risk. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. However, the determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment by the Company. Management considers observable data to be market data which is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, provided by multiple, independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market. The categorization of an investment within the hierarchy is based upon the pricing transparency of the investment and does not necessarily correspond to the Company’s perceived risk of that investment.

 

At September 30, 2017,2019 and December 31, 2016,2018, the carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, accounts receivable – related parties, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, customer deposits and unearned revenue, royalties payable – related parties, other liabilities, notes payable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesconvertible debentures, approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

 

Earnings per common share – Basic earnings per share excludeexcludes any dilutive effects of options, warrants and convertible securities. Basic earnings per share areis computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding common shares during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive and common stock equivalent shares if any, outstanding during the period. Common stock equivalent shares are excluded from the computation if their effect is antidilutive.Potentially At September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, 103,812,893 and 33,778,441, respectively, potentially dilutive shares are included in dilutive earnings per share totaled 58,156,862 forwere not recognized as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. These shares reflect shares potentially issuable under convertible note agreements, outstanding warrants, outstanding stock options and the nine months ended September 30, 2017.conversion of preferred stock.

New accounting pronouncements

 

New accounting pronouncementsIn April 2016,June 2018, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU No. 2016-15,“Classification2018-7, “Compensation – Stock Compensation” (Topic 718) amending the scope of Certain Cash ReceiptsTopic 718 to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and Cash Payments”services from nonemployees. The amendments specify that Topic 718 applies to all share-based payment transactions in which a grantor acquires goods or services to be used or consumed in a grantor’s own operations by issuing share-based payment awards. The amendments specify that nonemployee share-based payments are measured at grant-date fair value with the grant date being defined when the parties reach a mutual understanding of the key terms and conditions of the share-based award. ASU 2016- provides guidance regarding the classification of certain items within the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-152018-07 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. We do not believe this ASU will have an impact on our results of operation, cash flows, other than presentation, or financial condition.

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016–10Revenue from Contract with Customers (Topic 606): identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing. The amendments in this Update do not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606. Rather, the amendments in this Update clarify the following two aspects of Topic 606: identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related principles for those areas. Topic 606 includes implementation guidance on (a) contracts with customers to transfer goods and services in exchange for consideration and (b) determining whether an entity’s promise to grant a license provides a customer with either a right to use the entity’s intellectual property (which is satisfied at a point in time) or a right to access the entity’s intellectual property (which is satisfied over time). The amendments in this Update are intended to render more detailed implementation guidance with the expectation to reduce the degree of judgement necessary to comply with Topic 606. We are currently reviewing the provisions of this ASU to determine if there will be any impact on our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09,Compensation – Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which relates to the accounting for employee share-based payments. This standard addresses several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment award transactions, including: (a) income tax consequences; (b) classification of awards as either equity or liabilities; and (c) classification on the statement of cash flows. This standard will be effectivepublic entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016,2018, including interim periods within thosethat fiscal years.year. The adoption of ASU 2016-092018—07 did not have a material effectan impact on our condensed consolidatedoperations, cash flows or financial statements.condition.

 

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In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,Leases,, which will amend current lease accounting to require lessees to recognize (i) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis, and (ii) 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. ASU 2016-02 does not significantly change lease accounting requirements applicable to lessors; however, certain changes were made to align, where necessary, lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model. This standard will beis effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently reviewing the provisions

The recognition of this ASU to determine if there will be anyright of use assets and real estate operating lease liabilities had a material impact on our resultsconsolidated balance sheet presentation. Adoption of operations, cash flows or financial condition.

In July 2015,this standard resulted in additional right of use assets and additional liabilities of approximately $635,613 based on the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-11,Inventory (Topic 330),Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory. ASU No. 2015-11 does not apply to inventory measurement using the last-in, last-out (LIFO) or retail methods. ASU No. 2015-11 applies to all other inventory measurement methods, which includes first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost. Previously, inventory valuation was at the lower of cost orpresent fair market value. This ASU changes the valuation to lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of the business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. ASU 2015-11 should be applied prospectively with earlier application permitted. The Company opted for early adoption of ASU 2015-11 this period with no impact to financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company updated its consolidated financial statements to reflect inventory valuation at the lower of cost or net realizable value.remaining minimum rental payments under our current real property lease obligations. See Note 11.

 

The Company believes there was no other new accounting guidance adopted, but not yet effective that either has not already been disclosed in prior reporting periods or is relevant to the readers of our consolidated financial statements.

 

10NOTE2.INVENTORY

 

  September 30, 2019
(unaudited)
  December 31, 2018 
       
Raw materials $509,610  $353,619 
Finished goods  428,224   513,148 
Allowance for obsolete inventory  (143,597)  (143,597)
  $794,237  $723,170 

 

BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized an additional reserve for obsolete or slow moving inventory of approximately $100,000. No additional reserve for obsolete or slowing moving inventory during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

 

2.NOTE3.INVENTORYPREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

 

InventoryPrepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following:

  September 30, 2019
(unaudited)
  December 31, 2018 
       
Prepaid inventory $68,012  $39,260 
Prepaid insurance  -   4,615 
Prepaid other current assets  3,225   14,645 
  $71,237  $58,520 

NOTE 4.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property, equipment and leasehold improvements consists of the following as of:

 

  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
       
Raw materials $558,339  $402,407 
Work in process      
Finished goods  148,304   270,113 
  $706,643  $672,520 

3.PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

  September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
     
Prepaid inventory $108,383  $30,076 
Prepaid insurance     6,968 
Prepaid other current assets  142,739   47,292 
  $251,122  $84,336 

4.PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property and equipment consists of the following as of:     
      September 30, 2019
(unaudited)
 December 31, 2018 
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016      
     
Factory and office equipment $125,832  $121,782 
Tooling and equipment $235,356  $138,632 
Computer equipment and software 27,469 31,519   27,469   27,469 
Vehicles 44,161 44,160   44,160   44,160 
Leasehold improvements  43,779  43,779   43,779   43,779 
  241,241  241,240   350,764   254,040 
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization  (204,393)  (184,332)  (255,011)  (250,322)
 $36,848 $56,908  $95,753  $3,718 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $2,219$4,689 and $20,060$17,798 for the three and nine month periods endingmonths ended September 30, 2017,2019 and $9,197 and $27,157 for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2016,2018, respectively.

 

NOTE5.OTHER ASSETS

 

Other assets of $6,649 at September 30, 20172019 of $21,649 consisted of refundable deposits $6,649 and an unamortized license fee of $15,000. Other assets at December 31, 2016, respectively,2018 of $26,147 consisted solely of refundable deposits.deposits $6,649 and an unamortized license fee of $19,498.

 

NOTE6.CUSTOMER CREDIT CONCENTRATIONS

 

The Company sells to three (3) entities owned by the brother of Robert Carmichael, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and three (3) companies owned or controlled by the Chief Executive Officer as further discussed in Note 7.7 - RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS. Combined sales to these six (6) entities for the three monthsnine month periods ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016,2018, represented 27.76%24.69% and 28.64% respectively, of total net revenues. Combined sales to these six (6) entities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, represented 33.76% and 30.65%24.85% respectively, of total net revenues.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSIn excess of 90% of our total net revenues are made up of product sales to customers within the state of Florida.

 

NOTE7.RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS

 

Net revenues and accounts receivable – related parties – The Company sells products to Brownie’s Southport Divers, Inc., Brownie’s Palm Beach Divers, Inc., and Brownie’s Yacht Toys, Inc., owned by the brother of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Terms of sale are no more favorable than those extended to any of the Company’s other customers with similar sales volume.volumes. Combined net revenues from these entities for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, was $220,363 and $234,368, respectively. Combined net revenues from these entities for nine months ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016, was $582,6832018, totaled $197,982, $213,719, $548,100 and $567,196$510,132, respectively. Accounts receivable from Brownie’s SouthportSouthPort Diver’s, Inc., Brownie’s Palm Beach Divers and Brownie’s Yacht Toys, totaled $51,700 at September 30, 20172019, was $33,734, $3,441 and $58,420,$16,277 respectively. Accounts receivable from Brownie’s SouthPort Diver’s, Brownie’s Palm Beach Divers, and Brownie’s Yacht Toys at December 31, 2016, 

2018, was $49,443, $7,731, and $8,646, respectively.

The Company sells products to Brownie’s Global Logistics, LLC. (“BGL”), 3D Buoy (“3D”) and 940 Associates, Inc. (“940A”), affiliated withentities wholly owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Terms of sale are more favorable than those extended to BWMG’sthe Company’s regular customers, but no more favorable than those extended to Brownie’sthe Company’s strategic partners. Terms of sale to BGL approximate cost or include a nominal margin. These terms are consistent with those extended to Brownie’s strategic partners. Strategic partner terms on a per order basis include promotion of BWMG’sthe Company’s technologies and “Brownie’s” brand, offered only on productproducts or services not offered for resale, and must provide for reciprocal terms or arrangements to BWMGthe Company on strategic partners’ product or services. BGL is fulfilling the strategic partner terms by providing exposure for BWMG’sthe Company’s technologies and “Brownie’s” brand in the yachting and exploration community world-wide through its operations. Combined net revenues from these two entities for three months ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, were $223 and $5,734, respectively. Combined net revenues from these entities for nine months ended September 30, 2017,2019 and 2016,2018, were $3,289$2,011, $0, $3,339 and $7,666, respectively. Accounts receivable from these three entities at September 30, 2016 was $2,146. Accounts receivable from BGL, 3D Buoy and 940 Associates, Inc. at September 30, 2017 was $3,289,$0, respectively. Accounts receivable from BGL, 3D Buoy and 940 Associates, Inc.940A totaled $1,873 (net of credit memo of $15,000 for 940A) and $12,603 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Accounts payable – related parties – The Company had accounts payable to related parties of $150,998 and $125,243 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The balance payable at December 31, 20162018 was $9,819.due to BGL and 940A. The balance payable at September 30, 2019 was due to Brownies Southport, BGL, 940A and directly to our CEO.

 

Royalties expense – related parties –The Company has an Exclusive License AgreementAgreements with 940 Associates, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “940A”),940A, an entity owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, to license the trademark “Brownies Third Lung”, “Tankfill”, “Brownies Public Safety” and various other related trademarks as listed in the agreement. This license agreement calls forrequires the Company to pay 940A 2.5% of gross revenues per quarter. Total royalty expense for the above agreements for the three and nine months and ended September 30, 20172019 and 2016, is2018 as disclosed on the face of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations totaled $12,761$14,207, $19,137, $38,324 and $20,714, respectively, and$42,532, respectively.

In December 2018, the Company issued 20,000,000 shares of common stock to its Chief Executive Officer as an incentive bonus. As the shares are subject to continued employment by the CEO through January 2, 2020, the Company has treated the shares as issued but not as yet outstanding. Expense for the issuance is being recognized over the full vesting period, and accordingly, the Company recognized stock compensation expense of $10,576 as of December 31, 2018. During the three and nine months and ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 totaled $42,247 and $46,332, respectively. In November 2016,2019 the Company entered intorecognized additional stock compensation expense of $47,998 and $138,781, respectively. The Total amount of expense recorded as of September 30, 2019 is $149,357.

On August 1, 2017, Mr. Mikkel Pitzner was appointed by the Company’s board of directors to serve on the Company’s board of directors, filling a conversion agreement under whichvacancy on the board. Mr. Pitzner shall serve on the board of directors and shall hold office until the next election of directors by stockholders and until his successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation or removal. The Company has agreed to pay Mr. Pitzner an annual fee of $6,000 and has issued 10,000,000Mr. Pitzner 3,333,333 shares of restricted common stock valued at $31,250 under a consulting agreement expiring in satisfactionJanuary 2019. In December 2018, Mr. Pitzner was issued 708,287 common shares in payment of $88,850 past due and payable to 940A. As ofaccrued director fees through December 31, 2018. The shares were valued at $0.0195 per share, totaling $13,812, the fair value on the date of grant. During the conversion agreement,nine months ended September 30, 2019 the Company was more than 31 months in arrears on its royalty payments totaling approximately $151,000. In addition, 940A agreedrecorded $31,250 of stock compensation pursuant to forebear on any default under the License Agreement due to the Company’s remaining past due amount for a period of three months from the effective date of the conversionthis agreement. The shares issued were valued at $0.008885 per share, the closing price of the stock on the effective date of the conversion agreement. No default notice had been received prior to the conversion agreement.

 

On March 1, 2017, the Company and 940A entered into a second conversion agreement. Under the agreementIn January 2018, the Company issued 940A 4,587,1902,000,000 shares of restricted common stock in satisfactionto Mr. Dana Allan for his services for serving on our board of $63,303, which represented all past due and payable amounts to 940A under the Exclusive License Agreement as of March 1, 2017. Asdirectors. The grant date fair value of the shares issued was $50,200 and were expensed during the year ended December 31, 2018. Mr. Allan also received 552,742 shares for his services on our board of directors with a grant date fair value of $10,778 and were expensed during the agreement the Company was more than 3 months in arrears on royalty payments due under the Exclusive License Agreement. The shares were issued atyear ended December 31, 2018. Mr. Allen resigned as a price per share of $0.0138, which exceeded the closing price of the Company’s common stock as reported on the OTC Markets on the date immediately preceding the closing.director effective March 31, 2019.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Stock options outstanding from patent purchase – Effective March 3, 2009, the Company entered into a Patent Purchase Agreement with Robert M. Carmichael, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Company purchased several patents it had previously been paying royalties on and several related unissued patents. In exchange for the Intellectual Property, (“IP), the Company issued Mr. Carmichael 234297 stock options at a $1,350 exercise price expiring ten years from the effective date of grant, orgrant. The options expired on March 2, 2019. None2019 without being exercised.

Commencing in February 2019, the Company began paying Mr. Pitzner $9,300 per month, inclusive of a $1,300 auto allowance, for consulting services. These payments are not covered by a written agreement. In August, 2019 the agreement with Mr. Pitzner was terminated.

Effective July 29, 2019 the Company issued options to purchase up to an aggregate of 22,838,094 shares of common stock to two service providers, including Mikkel Pitzner, a member of the Company’s board of directors, and Blake Carmichael, an employee of the Company and son of our CEO. The options were issued pursuant to a stock option grant agreement and are exercisable at $0.018 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance, subject to vesting over a period of six months. The fair value of the options have been exercised to-date.totaled $95,862 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: i) risk free interest rate of 2.10%, ii) expected life of 5 years, iii) dividend yield of 0%, iv) expected volatility of 172%. In August, 2019 8,304,761 options belonging to Mikkel Pitzner were cancelled. Stock option expense recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $46,873.

Effective July 29, 2019 the Company has agreed to pay the members of the Company’s board of directors an annual fee of $18,000 for serving on the Company’s board of directors for the year ending December 31, 2019. As of September 30, 2019 the Company has accrued $40,500 in board of directors fees.

Effective July 29, 2019 the Company issued its chief executive officer options to purchase up to 20,761,904 shares of common stock. The options were issued pursuant to a Grant Agreement and are exercisable at $0.018 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance, subject to vesting over a period of six months. The fair value of the options totaled $87,147 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: i) risk free interest rate of 2.10%, ii) expected life of 5 years, iii) dividend yield of 0%, iv) expected volatility of 172%. Stock option expense recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $58,888.

 

NOTE8.ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consists of the following as of:

 

 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016  September 30, 2019
(unaudited)
 December 31, 2018 
          
Accounts payable trade and other $142,275  $110,020  $235,972  $249,833 
Accrued payroll & fringe benefits 24,589 20,416   61,616   48,065 
Accrued Warranty Expense  10,543   8,834 
Accrued payroll taxes & withholding 19,417 16,400   7,191   8,415 
Accrued interest  199,827  176,742   15,037   10,162 
 $386,108 $323,578  $330,359  $325,309 

 

Balances due certain vendors are in arrears to varying degrees. The Company is handling all delinquent accounts on a case-by-case basis.

 

NOTE9.OTHER LIABILITIES

 

Other liabilities consist of the following as of:of:

 

 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016  September 30, 2019
(unaudited)
 December 31, 2018 
          
Short-term loans $139,429  $160,782  $126,572(*) $126,572(*)
Asset purchase agreement payable  12,857   12,857   12,857 
Other accrued liabilities  6,791   - 
Accrued royalties’ expense  8,357   2,027 
Accrued vendor settlement  39,422   - 
Accrued Board of Director Fees  40,500   - 
On-line training liability    2,975   -   686 
 $139,429 $176,614  $234,499  $142,142 

 

(*) Initial balance of $200,000 non-convertible note dated July 7, 2013. The note carries a 0% interest rate and is due on demand.

NOTE10.NOTES PAYABLECONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

 

Notes payable consistsConvertible debentures consist of the following as of September 30, 2017 andat December 31, 2016:2018:

 

  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Promissory note payable, secured by vehicle underlying loan having carrying value of $2,002 and $6,133 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, bearing interest at 1.9% per annum, due in monthly principal and interest payments of $523, maturing on December 5, 2017 $2,002  $6,133 
         
Less amounts due within one year  (2,002)  (6,133)
         
Long-term portion of notes payable $  $ 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of September 30, 2017, principal payments on the notes payable are as follows:

2017 $2,002  $6,133 
2018      
2019      
2020      
2021      
Thereafter      
         
  $2,002  $6,133 

11.CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
Origination
Date
 Maturity
Date
 Interest
Rate
  Origination
Principal
Balance
  Original
Discount
Balance
  Period
End
Principal
Balance
  Period
End
Discount
Balance
  Period
End
Balance,
Net
  Accrued
Interest
Balance
  Reg. 
8/31/2011 8/31/2013  5%  10,000   (4,286)  10,000      10,000   3,694   (1)
12/01/17 12/01/19  6%  50,000   (12,500)  50,000      50,000   3,250   (2)
12/05/17 12/04/19  6%  50,000   (12,500)  50,000      50,000   3,218   (3)
                $110,000  $  $110,000  $10,162     

 

Convertible debentures consist of the following at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:2019:

 

Origination Date Maturity Date Interest Rate  Origination Principal  Origination Discount  September 30, 2017 Debenture Balance  September 30, 2017 Accrued Interest  December 31, 2016 Debenture Balance  December 31, 2016 Accrued Interest  Ref. 
5/3/2011 5/5/2012  5%  300,000   (206,832)  300,000   177,500   300,000   170,000   (1)
8/31/2011 8/31/2013  5%  10,000   (4,286)  10,000   2,813   10,000   2,687   (2)
2/10/2012 2/10/2014  10%  39,724      2,743   4,124   2,743   4,055   (3)
                $312,743  $199,827  $312,743  $176,742     

Reference numbers in right hand column of table entitled Ref. refer to paragraphs with corresponding numbers that immediately follow this paragraph.

Origination
Date
 Maturity
Date
 Interest
Rate
  Origination
Principal
Balance
  Original
Discount
Balance
  Period
End
Principal
Balance
  Period
End
Discount
Balance
  Period
End
Balance,
Net
  Accrued
Interest
Balance
  Reg. 
8/31/2011 8/31/2013  5%  10,000   (4,286)  10,000      10,000   4,069   (1)
12/01/17 12/01/19  6%  50,000   (12,500)  50,000      50,000   5,500   (2)
12/05/17 12/04/19  6%  50,000   (12,500)  50,000      50,000   5,467   (3)
                $110,000  $  $110,000  $15,036     

 

(1) On May 3, 2011, the Company borrowed $300,000 in exchange for a convertible debenture. The Debenture bears 10% interest per annum. The lender may at any time convert any portion of the debenture to common shares at a 30% discount of the “Market Price” of the stock based on the average of the previous ten (10) days weighted average closing prices on the date prior to the notice of conversion. The Company may prepay the debenture plus accrued interest at any time before maturity. In addition, as further inducement for loaning the Company the funds, the Company granted the lender 300,000 and 600,000 warrants at $337.50 and $472.50 per share (after restatement for 1 for -1,350- reverse stock split), respectively. As a result, the Company allocated the fair market value (“FMV”) to both the BCF and to the warrants, or $206,832, which was recorded as a discount against the debenture. The Company accreted the discount to the convertible debenture through maturity and will accrue interest expense until paid in full or converted. Before the discount, the Company determined the FMV of the warrants as $45,000 using the Black-Scholes valuation model.

(2) The Company borrowed $10,000 in exchange for a convertible debenture. The lender at their option may convert all or part of the note plus accrued interest into common stock at a price of thirty percent (30%) discount as determined from the average four (4) highest closing bid prices over the preceding five (5) trading days. The Company valued the BCFbeneficial conversion feature of the convertible debenture at $4,286, which was accreted to interest expense.expense over the period of the note. The discount has been fully amortized as of December 31, 2018. The company has not received any demand of payment or a notice of default from the lender.

 

(3)(2) The Company entered into three new debenture agreements upon sale or assignmenta 6% Secured Convertible Promissory Note, due December 1, 2018, subject to extension. The Note is secured with such assets of the Company equal to the principal and accrued interest, and is guaranteed by the original lender. BecauseCompany’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Trebor Industries, Inc. and Brownie’s High Pressor Compressor Services, Inc. and the stated termspersonal guarantee of Robert M. Carmichael, the new debenture agreement and principal amounts were significantly different from the original debenture, including analysis of the value of the beneficial conversion feature at the assignment or purchase date, the transactions are treated as extinguishment of the old debentures and recorded as new for accounting purposes. As of September 30, 2017, the principle amount was $2,743.

Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The conversion price under the debentures is $0.37125 andNote range from $0.02 per share if converted in the first year to $0.125 if converted in year five. The lender may convert at any time until the debenture plus accrued interest is paid in full. Various other fees and penalties apply if payments or conversions are not done timely by the Company. The lender will be limited to maximum conversion of 4.99%9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company at any one time. The Note was extended subsequent to year end December 31, 2018 for one additional year with a reduction in the conversion price to $0.01 per share. The Company recorded a debt discount initially of $12,500 which was fully amortized as of December 31, 2018.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(3) The Company entered into a 6% Secured Convertible Promissory Note, due December 4, 2018, subject to extension. The Note is secured with such assets of the Company equal to the principal and accrued interest, and is guaranteed by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Trebor Industries, Inc. and Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc. and the personal guarantee of Robert M. Carmichael, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The conversion price under the Note range from $0.02 per share if converted in the first year to $0.125 if converted in year five. The lender may convert at any time until the debenture plus accrued interest is paid in full. Various other fees and penalties apply if payments or conversions are not done timely by the Company. The lender will be limited to maximum conversion of 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company at any one time. The Note was extended subsequent to year end December 31, 2018 for one additional year with a reduction in the conversion price to $0.01 per share. The Company recorded a debt discount initially of $12,500 which was fully amortized as of December 31, 2018.

 

12.NOTE 11.AUTHORIZATION OF PREFERRED STOCKCOMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time the Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including matters relating to product liability claims. Such product liability claims sometimes involving wrongful death or injury have historically been covered by product liability insurance, which provided coverage for each claim up to $1,000,000. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company did not renew its product liability insurance since the renewal policy amount was cost prohibitive. As of August 15, 2017, the Company has obtained Product Liability Insurance, although prior claims are not covered under the new policy. The initial term of the policy was through August 14, 2018 and was renewed through August 14, 2019. The policy was renewed through August 14, 2020.

In addition, as previously disclosed, the Company, Trebor and other third parties, are each named as a co-defendants under actions initially filed in March 2015 in the Circuit Court of Broward County under Case No. CACE-15-03238 and CACE -16-0000242 by the Estate of Ernesto Rodriguez, claiming wrongful death and products liability resulting in the decedent’s drowning death while using a Brownie’s Third Lung product. This claim falls outside the Company’s period of insurance coverage. Plaintiff has claims damages exceeding $1,000,000. A default judgment was entered against Trebor in 2015 due to its failure to timely respond to the complaint. On November 2, 2016, the court granted plaintiff’s motion for sanctions against our company for frivolous litigation relating to our attempt to have the matter dismissed and granted the plaintiff’s motion to strike our motion for summary judgment due to our initial default. The Company believes the claim to be a Workers Compensation claim relating exclusively against other non-affiliated defendants and without merit, and will aggressively defend this action and to appeal the default judgment. In the event Trebor is unable to overturn the default judgment and the defendants are determined to be at fault, we would seek to allocate damages among all of the other parties, including the plaintiff. At this time, the amount of any loss, or range of loss, cannot be reasonably estimated due to the undetermined validity of any claim or claims made by plaintiff and the mitigating factors among the parties. Therefore, the Company has not recorded reserves and contingent liabilities related to this matter. However, in the future, as the case progresses, the Company may be required to record a contingent liability or reserve for these matters.

In April 2019, the Company reached a settlement agreement with a customer regarding returned merchandise agreeing to refund $65,000. The Company determined the returned merchandise had little or no value and the adjustment was charged to Cost of Revenues at December 31, 2018. In addition, the Company recognized $1,500 in related legal fees in this matter as of December 31, 2018.

On August 14, 2014, the Company entered into a new lease commitment. Terms of the new lease include thirty-seven-month term commencing on September 1, 2014; payment of $5,367 security deposit; base rent of approximately $4,000 per month over the term of the lease plus sales tax; and payment of 10.76% of annual operating expenses (i.e. common areas maintenance), which is approximately $2,000 per month subject to periodic adjustment. On December 1, 2016, we entered into an amendment to the initial lease agreement, commencing on October 1, 2017, extending the term for an additional eighty-four months, expiring September 30, 2024. The base rent was increased to $4,626 per month with a 3% annual escalation throughout the amended term.

On November 11, 2018, the Company entered a new lease agreement for approximately 8,025 square feet adjoining its existing facility in Pompano Beach, Florida. Terms of the new lease include a sixty-nine month term commencing on January 1, 2019, or the date the Company takes possession of the premises, if earlier; a $6,527 security deposit; initial base rent of approximately $4,848 per month escalating at 3% per year during the term of the lease plus Florida state sales tax and payment of 10.11% of the buildings annual operating expenses (i.e. common area maintenance) which is approximately $1,679 per month subject to adjustment as provided in the lease.

We believe that the facilities are suitable for their intended purpose, are being efficiently utilized and provide adequate capacity to meet demand for the foreseeable future.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

Operating Leases Classification September 30, 2019 
Right-of-use assets Operating right of use assets $568,127 
       
Current lease liabilities Current operating lease liabilities $95,755 
Non-current lease liabilities Long-term operating lease liabilities  472,372 
Total lease liabilities   $568,127 

Lease term and discount rate were as follows:

September 30, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)5.18
Weighted average discount rate5.91%

The component of lease costs were as follows:

  Three months ended
September 30, 2019
 
Operating lease cost $50,939 
     
Variable lease cost  - 
     
Total lease costs $50,939 

The component of lease costs were as follows:

  Nine months ended
September 30, 2019
 
Operating lease cost $92,813 
     
Variable lease cost  - 
     
Total lease costs $92,813 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information related to leases were as follows:

  September 30, 2019 
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities $67,486 
Operating right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities $635,613 

Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows as of September 30, 2019:

  Trebor
Industries
Office Lease
  BMG Office
Lease
  Copier  Total lease
payments
 
Remainder of 2019 $14,510  $14,546  $2,097  $31,153 
2020  59,339   59,927   8,388   127,654 
2021  61,119   61,725   8,388   131,232 
2022  62,953   63,576   8,388   134,917 
2023 and thereafter  114,559   116,070   2,796   233,425 
Total  312,480   315,844   30,057   658,831 
Less: Imputed interest  (43,263)  (43,961)  (3,031)  (90,254)
Present value of lease liabilities $269,217  $271,833  $27,028  $568,127 

On August 7, 2017 the Company entered into an Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Lenhardt & Wagner GmbH (“L&W”), a German-based company engaged in the development, manufacturing and sales of high pressure air and industrial gas compressor packages. Under the terms of the Exclusive Distribution Agreement, we were appointed the exclusive distributor of L&W’s complete product line in North America and South America, including the Caribbean (the “Territory”). Pursuant to an intercompany assignment, Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc., our wholly-owned subsidiary (“BHPCS”), is party to the agreement. Through BHPCS we conduct business under the brand name “LW Americas/LWA”, establishing sales, distribution and service centers for high pressure air and industrial gas systems in the dive, fire, CNG, military, scientific, recreational and aerospace industries. Under the terms of the agreement, we were granted a non-exclusive, non-transferrable and irrevocable right to use certain of L&W’s trademarks in connection with the marketing, use, sale and service of the products in the Territory. The agreement is for an initial term of five years, and will automatically renew for one additional five year term unless terminated by either party upon one year written notice prior to the expiration of the then current term. Either party may terminate the agreement without cause upon one year prior written notice to the other party. In addition, L&W may terminate the agreement for cause upon 120 days prior notice to us, subject to certain cure periods.

In May 2018 the Company entered into an agreement with an employee to pay him $28 an hour in cash and $10 per hour in common stock not to exceed 40 hours a week. The stock price is determined at the end of each month using the 10-day weighted average of the stock price. In September 2019, the Company issued 1,122,751 shares of common stock valued at $14,446 an average of ($0.013) per share for accrued consulting fees of $14.446. As of September 30, 2019, the Company has not issued all of the common stock to the employee and has recorded a liability of $1,520.

Under the patent license agreement, the Company paid an initial license fee in April 2018 through the issuance of 759,422 shares of common stock with a fair value of $30,000 which is being amortized on a straight line basis over its five year term which resulted in the Company amortizing $10,500 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The patent license agreement further provides for royalties to be paid based on annual net revenues achieved

NOTE12.EQUITY AND EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

Common Stock

The Company had 224,311,059 and 161,086,228 common shares outstanding at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

In December 2018, the Company issued 20,000,000 shares of common stock to our CEO as an incentive bonus. As the shares are subject to continued employment by the CEO through January 2, 2020, the Company has treated the shares as issued but not as yet outstanding. Expense for the issuance is being recognized over the full vesting period, and accordingly, the Company recognized stock compensation expense of $10,576 as of December 31, 2018. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 the Company recognized additional stock compensation expense of $47,998 and $138,781, respectively. The Total amount of expense recorded as of September 30, 2019 is $149,357.

On August 1, 2017, Mr. Mikkel Pitzner was appointed by the Company’s board of directors to serve on the Company’s board of directors, filling a vacancy on the board. Mr. Pitzner shall serve on the board of directors and shall hold office until the next election of directors by stockholders and until his successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation or removal. The Company has agreed to pay Mr. Pitzner an annual fee of $6,000 and has issued Mr. Pitzner 3,333,333 shares of restricted common stock valued at $31,250 under a consulting agreement expiring in January 2019. In December 2018, Mr. Pitzner was issued 708,287 common shares in payment of accrued director fees through December 31, 2018. The shares were valued at $0.0195 per share, totaling $13,812, the fair value on the date of grant. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 the Company recorded $0 and $31,250, respectively of stock compensation pursuant to this agreement. In August 2019 the agreement was cancelled.

In January 2019, the Company entered into an investment banking and corporate advisory agreement. The term of the agreement is for one year and provided for compensation of 2,700,000 common shares with a fair value of $29,700 plus related expenses. The shares were issued in February and March 2019. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 the Company expenses $7,425 and $22,275, respectively in stock compensation.

In January 2019, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares with a fair value of $12,500 to a consultant for general administrative advisory services for the period from December 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019, of which $0 and $10,000 was expensed during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.

In March 2019 we issued an accredited investor, a unit of the securities of the Company, with the unit consisting of 50,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share and 50,000,000 eighteen month common stock purchase warrants exercisable at $0.01 per share in consideration of $500,000. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale for product research and development and working capital purposes. The Company did not pay any fees or commissions in connection with the sale of the unit.

In May 2019, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares with a fair value of $16,000 to a consultant for general administrative advisory services, of which $8,000 and $10,000 was expensed during the three and nine months ended September30, 2019, respectively. In addition the Company agreed to pay the consultant $1,500 per month. If the Company acquires / merges with Mako the consultant is entitled to a $10,000 fee payable in common stock. If the Company acquires / merges with SNUBA the consultant is entitled to a $25,000 fee payable in common stock. The agreement expires on December 31, 2019.

On July 17, 2019 the Company sold 2,500,000 shares of common stock for proceeds of $25,000 ($0.01 per share).

In September 2019 the Company issued 1,250,000 shares of common stock valued at $20,375 ($0.016 per share) fair market value, pursuant to an investor relations agreement, and agreed to pay $2,500 and an additional $2,500 after 45 days for a variety of services, including investor and public relations assessment, marketing surveys, investor support, and strategic business planning. The agreement is for six months and may renew for an additional 6 months on the same terms unless either party notifies the other of non-renewal prior to the renewal date.

In August 2019 the Company issued 318,747 common shares with a fair value of $5,000 to a consultant for general administrative advisory services, of which $5,000 and $5,000 was expensed during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.

In September the Company issued 1,122,751 shares of common stock valued at $14,446 an average of ($0.013) per share for accrued consulting fees of $14,446.

Preferred Stock

 

During the second quarter of 2010, the holder of the majority of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock approved an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation authorizing the issuance of 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The preferred stock as authorized has such voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations, restrictions and relative rights as may be determined by our Board of Directors of the Company from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Business Corporation Act. Before modification, the existing Articles of Incorporation did not authorize the issuance of shares of preferred stock. The Company authorized the preferred stock for the purpose of added flexibility in seeking capital and potential acquisition targets. The amendment authorizing the issuance of shares of preferred stock grants the Board authority, without further action by our stockholders, to designate and issue preferred stock in one or more series and to designate certain rights, preferences and restrictions of each series, any or all of which may be greater than the rights of the common stock. As of September 30, 2017,2019 and December 31, 2016,2018, the 425,000 shares of preferred stock are owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The preferred shares have 250 to 1 voting rights over the common stock, and are convertible into 31,481 shares of common stock. The preferred stock votes with the Company’s common stock, except as otherwise required under Florida law. Accordingly, Mr. Carmichael will have approximately 55% of the combined voting power of the Common Stock and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, voting as a single class and will control the outcome of any corporate transaction or other matter submitted to the shareholders for approval, including mergers, consolidations and the sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and also the power to prevent or cause a change in control.

Equity Incentive Plan

13.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time the Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including matters relating to product liability claims. Such product liability claims sometimes involving wrongful death or injury have historically been covered by product liability insurance, which provided coverage for each claim up to $1,000,000. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company did not renew its product liability insurance since the renewal policy amount was cost prohibitive. The Company is currently seeking a new insurance carrier or alternative means to satisfy this potential liability exposure, as well as to fulfill the sales terms of some of our customers, which require the insurance coverage. As of August 15, 2017, the Company has obtained Product Liability Insurance, although prior claims are not covered under the new policy. The policy is already prepaid and will remain in effect until its renewal date of August 14, 2018.

As previously disclosed, the Company and Trebor were co-defendants under an action filed by an individual in September 2013 in the Circuit Court of Broward County claiming personal injury resulting from use of a Brownie’s Third Lung. Plaintiff claimed damages in excess of $1,000,000. This matter was settled during the three months ended September 30, 2016 by the Company’s insurance carrier at no additional cost to the Company.

In addition, as previously disclosed, the Company, Trebor and other third parties, are each named as co-defendants under an action filed in March 2015 in the Circuit Court of Broward County under Case No. CACE15-03238 by the Estate of Ernesto Rodriguez, claiming wrongful death and products liability resulting in the decedent’s drowning death while using a Brownie’s Third Lung product. This claim falls outside the Company’s period of insurance coverage. Plaintiff has claimed damages exceeding $1,000,000. A default judgment was entered against Trebor in 2015 due to its failure to timely respond to the complaint. The Company has obtained different legal representation in this matter and attempted to have the default set aside. On November 2, 2016, the court granted plaintiff’s motion for sanctions against our company for frivolous litigation relating to our attempt to have the matter dismissed and granted the plaintiff’s motion to strike our motion for summary judgment due to our initial default. The Company believes the claim to be a Workers Compensation claim relating exclusively against other non-affiliated defendants and without merit, and will aggressively defend this action and to appeal the default judgment. In the event Trebor is unable to overturn the default judgment and the defendants are determined to be at fault, we would seek to allocate damages among all of the other parties, including the plaintiff. At this time, the amount of any loss, or range of loss, cannot be reasonably estimated due to the undetermined validity of any claim or claims made by plaintiff and the mitigating factors among the parties. Therefore, the Company has not recorded reserves and contingent liabilities related to this matter. However, in the future, as the case progress, the Company may be required to record a contingent liability or reserve for these matters.

On August 14, 2014, the Company entered into a new lease commitment. Terms of the new lease include thirty-seven-month term commencing on September 1, 2014; payment of $5,367 security deposit; base rent of approximately $4,000 per month over the term of the lease plus sales tax; and payment of 10.76% of annual operating expenses (i.e. common areas maintenance), which is approximately $2,000 per month subject to periodic adjustment. On December 1, 2016, we entered into an amendment to the initial lease agreement, commencing on October 1, 2017, extending the term for an additional eighty-four months, expiring September 30, 2024. The base rent was increased to $4,626 per month with a 3% annual escalation throughout the amended term. We believe that the facilities are suitable for their intended purpose, are being efficiently utilized and provide adequate capacity to meet demand for the foreseeable future.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Base rent expense attributable to the Company’s headquarters facility totaled approximately $30,000 and $12,000 for the three-month periods ending September 30, 2017 and 2016 and $54,000 and $36,000 for the nine-month periods ending September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The following is an estimate of future minimum rental payments required under our lease agreement on August 14, 2014 and as amended December 1, 2016 :

  Operating lease 
year 1 $24,239 
year 2  49,931 
year 3  51,429 
year 4  52,972 
year 5 and thereafter  96,710 
  $275,281 

14.EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

On August 22, 2007, the Company adopted an Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). Under the Plan, Stock Options may be granted to employees, directors, and consultants in the form of Incentive Stock Options or Non-statutory Stock Options. Stock Purchase Rights, time vested and/performance invested Restricted Stock, and Stock Appreciation Rights and Unrestricted Shares may also be granted under the Plan. The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan was 297 shares, and no more than 75 Shares of Common Stock may be granted to any one Participant with respect to Options, Stock Purchase Rights and Stock Appreciation Rights during any one calendar year period. Common Stock to be issued under the Plan may be either authorized and unissued or shares held in treasury by the Company. The term of the Plan was ten years. The Plan expired on August 22, 2017. All 297 options issued under the Plan remain outstanding.had expired as of March 31, 2019.

 

Equity Compensation Plan Information as of December 31, 2018.

  Number of securities
to be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(a)
  Weighted – average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(b)
  Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuances
under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column
(a) (c)
 
Equity Compensation Plans Approved by Security Holders  297  $1,350    
Equity Compensation Plans Not Approved by Security Holders         
Total  297  $1,350    

Equity Compensation Plan Information as of September 30, 2019.

15.EQUITY BASED INCENTIVE/RETENTION BONUSESNumber of securities
to be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(a)
Weighted – average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(b)
Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuances
under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column
(a) (c)
Equity Compensation Plans Approved by Security Holders$    —
Equity Compensation Plans Not Approved by Security Holders
Total$

 

On November 2, 2012, the Board of Directors consented to grant equity based bonuses to certain key employees and consultants as an incentive to retain their services. Stock incentive bonuses were to vest, and be paid out on May 2, 2013, contingent upon continued employment or service. The stock bonus price per share was calculated based on last closing price as reported on per the OTCBB prior to the grant date for a total of $75,100. Shares were set aside and reserved for this transaction. The Company accrued operating expense ratably from the time of the awards through May 2, 2013, when vested. Of the 61,852 vested shares, only 5,185 were issued. On April 29, 2016, the Board of Directors determined it was not in the best interest of either the Company or the recipients to pay bonuses based on the current and foreseeable share price and cancelled the bonuses payable.Options

 

On August 1, 2017, Mikkel Pitzner, was appointed by the Company’s board of directors to serve on the Company’s board of directors, filling a vacancy on the board. Mr. Pitzner shall serve on the board of directors and shall hold office until the next election of directors by stockholders and until his successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation or removal. The Company has agreed to pay Mr. Pitzner an annual fee of $6,000 and has issued Mr. Pitzner 2,000,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $25,000. 

On August 1, 2017 the Company entered into six month advisory agreement with Wesley P. Siebenthal to provide certain advisory services to the Company and serve as its Chief Technology Advisor. As compensation for the services,Effective July 29, 2019 the Company issued him 2,000,000 sharesoptions to purchase up to an aggregate of its common stock valued at $25,000.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

On August 1, 2017, the Company entered into a six month employment agreement with Blake Carmichael, the son of the Company’s chief executive officer and an electrical engineer, to serve as the Company’s products development manager, electrical engineer and marketing team member. Under the terms of the employment agreement, in addition to a monthly salary of $3,600, the Company issued Mr. Carmichael 2,000,00022,838,094 shares of common stock valued at $25,000. Mr. Carmichael is also entitled to performance bonuses at the discretion of the board of directors.

Effective August 1, 2017, the board of directors issued Mr. Robert Carmichael, the Company’s chief executive officer, chief financial officer andtwo service providers, including Mikkel Pitzner, a member of the Company’s board of directors, 2,000,000and Blake Carmichael, an employee of the Company and son of our CEO. The options were issued pursuant to a stock option grant agreement and are exercisable at $0.018 per share for a period of five years from the date of issuance, subject to vesting over a period of six months. The fair value of the options totaled $95,862 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: i) risk free interest rate of 2.10%, ii) expected life of 5 years, iii) dividend yield of 0%, iv) expected volatility of 172%. In August 2019 8,304,761 options belonging to Mikkel Pitzner were cancelled. Stock option expense recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $46,873.

Options

Effective July 29, 2019 the Company issued its chief executive officer options to purchase up to 20,761,904 shares of restricted common stock valuedstock. The options were issued pursuant to a Grant Agreement and are exercisable at $25,000 in consideration$0.018 per share for a period of serving onfive years from the date of issuance, subject to vesting over a period of six months. The fair value of the options totaled $87,147 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: i) risk free interest rate of 2.01%, ii) expected life of 5 years, iii) dividend yield of 0%, iv) expected volatility of 172%.

Stock option expense recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $58,888.

A summary of the Company’s board of directors.

As of September 30, 2017, a total of $66,393 share-based compensation was recorded. The share-based compensation of $50,000 was for the two directors, Robert Carmichael and Mikkel Pitzner. The remaining $16,393 share-based compensation was for two service contracts with an employee and an advisor. Since the Company has six months agreements with each share recipient, a prepaid compensation of $33,607 was recordedstock option as of September 30, 2017.

2019, and changes during the nine-month period then ended is presented below:

 

16.INTEREST EXPENSE NON-RELATED PARTIES AND OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET
  

Number of

Options

  

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

 
Options outstanding at December 31, 2018  -  $- 
Options granted  43,599,998   0.018 
Options exercised      
Options cancelled  (8,304,761)  0.018 
Options expired  -   - 
Options at end of period  35,295,237  $0.018 
Options exercisable at September 30, 2019  14,533,333  $0.018 

 

For the three months endedAt September 30, 2017, non-related parties interest expense2019 the intrinsic value of $7,750the options outstanding is comprised of interest on convertible debentures. For$243,337 and options exercisable is $100,280.Changes in the three months ended September 30, 2016, non-related parties interest expense of $7,734 is comprised of $7,695 interest on convertible debentures and $39 interest on notes payable and other interest. 

ForCompany’s non-vested options for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, non-related parties interest expense of $23,140 is comprised of interest on convertible debentures. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, non-related parties interest expense of $23,251 is comprised of $23,093 interest on convertible debentures and $158 interest on notes payable and other interest.2019 are summarized as follows:

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2019

 
  

Number of

Options

  

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

 
Nonvested options at December 31, 2018  -  $- 
Granted  43,599,998   0.018 
Vested  (14,533,333)  0.018 
Cancelled  (8,304,761)  0.018 
Nonvested options at September 30, 2019  20,761,904  $0.018 

  Options Outstanding  Options Exercisable 
Range of
Exercise Price
 Number Outstanding  Remaining Average Contractual Life (In Years)  Weighted Average Exercise Price  Number Exercisable  Weighted Average Exercise Price 
$0.0123 -$0.012  35,295,237   4.83  $0.018   14,533,333  $0.018 
Totals  35,295,237   4.83  $0.018   14,533,333  $0.018 

Warrants

 

ForIn March 2019 we issued an accredited investor, a unit of the three months ended September 30, 2017, $6,712 other expense, net is comprised primarilysecurities of $7,750 of interest expense, and $1,038 of other income. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, $3,173 other income, net is comprised primarily of $2,273 from the expiration of online training liability certificates and no other individually significant items

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, $20,895 other expense, net is comprised primarily of $23,140 of interest expense, and $2,245 of other income. For the nine month ended September 30, 2016, is comprised primarily of $23,823 of interest expense, and $274,117 of other income.

17.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to the third quarter of 2017, the Company, received gross proceeds of $60,000 pursuant towith the sale of 1,304,348 Units at $0.046 per Unit, each Unitunit consisting of four50,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share and one two year50,000,000 eighteen month common stock purchase warrantwarrants exercisable at $0.0115$0.01 per share.share in consideration of $500,000.

 

A summary of the Company’s warrants as of September 30, 2019, and changes during the nine-month period then ended is presented below:

  

Number of

Warrants

  

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

 
Warrants outstanding at December 31, 2018  6,783,551  $0.0115 
Warrants granted  50,000,000   0.01 
Warrants exercised      
Warrants cancelled      
Warrants expired      
Warrants at end of period  56,783,551  $0.01 
Warrants exercisable at September 30, 2019  56,783,551  $0.01 

  Warrants Outstanding  Warrants Exercisable 

Range of

Exercise Price

 Number Outstanding  Remaining Average Contractual Life (In Years)  Weighted Average Exercise Price  Number Exercisable  Weighted Average Exercise Price 
$0.01 -$0.0115  56,783,551   1.73  $0.01   56,783,551  $0.01 
Totals  56,783,551   1.73  $0.01   56,783,551  $0.01 

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NOTE 13 – SEGMENTS

We had three operating segments as described below;

1. Legacy SSA Products, which sells recreational hookah diving systems.

2. High Pressure Gas Systems, which sells high pressure air and industrial gas compressor packages.

3. Ultra Dive Systems, which sells next generation electric surface supply air diving systems and electric shallow dive system that are battery operated and completely portable to the user.

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
Revenues:                
Legacy SSA Products $683,043  $737,578  $1,762,523  $1,678,328 
High Pressure Gas Systems  158,370   150,152   

471,063

   374,335 
Ultra Dive Systems  -   -   -   - 
Total revenues $841,413  $887,730  $2,233,586  $2,052,663 
                 
Cost of goods sold:                
Legacy SSA Products $555,818  $589,647  $1,375,036  $1,307,655 
High Pressure Gas Systems  

58,560

   69,249   338,667   264,619 
Ultra Dive Systems  -   -   -   - 
Total cost of goods sold $614,378  $658,896  $1,713,703  $1,572,274 
                 
Gross Profit:                
Legacy SSA Products $127,225  $147,931  $

387,487

  $370,673 
High Pressure Gas Systems  

99,810

   80,903   

132,396

   109,716 
Ultra Dive Systems  -      -   - 
Total Gross Profit $

227,035

  $228,834  $519,883  $480,389 
                 
Segment Depreciation:                
Legacy SSA Products $3,563  $9,342  $

4,689

  $17,798 
High Pressure Gas Systems  -   -   -   - 
Ultra Dive Systems  -   -   -   - 
Total Segment Depreciation $3,563  $9,342  $4,689  $17,798 

Segment income / (Loss) from Operations:            
Legacy SSA Products $(246,475) $(42,386) $(458,213) $(237,099)
High Pressure Gas Systems  3,680   3,548   (115,172)  (97,069)
Ultra Dive Systems  (77,153)  (4,660)  (247,104)  (4,660)
Total Segment (Loss) from Operations $(319,948) $(43,498) $(820,489) $(338,828)

  September 30, 2019  September 30, 2018 
Segment assets:        
Legacy SSA Products $1,415,903  $1,077,439 
High Pressure Gas Systems  176,855   264,809 
Ultra Dive Systems  191,872   1,872 
Total Assets $1,784,630  $1,344,120 

NOTE 14.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 2019, the Company issued 191,087 shares of common stock valued at $4,395 as compensation to a consultant.

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

Introductory Statements

Information included or incorporated by reference in this filing may contain forward-looking statements. This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology.

 

Overview

 

Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc., a Florida corporation (referred to herein as “BWMG”, “the Company”, “we” or “Brownie’s”), does business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Trebor Industries, Inc., d/b/a Brownie’s Third Lung, a Florida corporation and Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc., a Florida corporation. The CompanyBWMG designs, tests, manufactures and distributes recreational hookah diving, yacht based scuba air compressor and nitrox generation systems, and scuba and water safety products. BWMG sells its products both on a wholesaleWe also manufacture and retail basis, and does so from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Pompano Beach, Florida.

On August 7, 2017 the Company entered into an Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Lenhardt & Wagner GmbH (“L&W”), a German-based company engaged in the development, manufacturing and sales ofsell high pressure air and industrial gas compressor packages. Under the terms of the Exclusive Distribution Agreement, we were appointed the exclusive distributor of L&W’s completeOur product line in North America and South America, including the Caribbean (the “Territory”). Pursuant to an intercompany assignment, Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc., our newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary (“BHP”), is party to the agreement. Through BHP we expect to conduct business and build the brand name “L&W Americas/LWA”, establishing sales, distribution and service centers for high pressure air and industrial gas systems in the dive, fire, CNG, military, scientific, recreational and aerospace industries. Our goal will be to build a network of jobbers, dealers, installers and high-pressure compressor distributors throughout the Territory by leveraging our know-how, brand awareness, complimentary products and creating sustainable distribution and core product OEM integration relationships.lines include:

 

The Company’s common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets (Pink) under the symbol “BWMG”. The Company’s website iswww.browniesmarinegroup.com. Information contained on the website is not part of this report.

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Legacy SSA Products

This segment represents our surface supplied air (SSA) product line. We began our business making hookah diving systems in the late 1960s. Our Brownie’s Third Lung hookah systems have long been a dominant figure in gasoline powered, high-performance, and feature rich hookah systems. Taking full advantage of the proprietary compressor system, a complete series of traditional “fixed speed” electric compressors were developed for the built-in-boat market in 2005. After years of inventing, testing and development, in 2010 we introduced our variable-speed battery powered hookah system which provides divers with gasoline-free all day shallow diving experiences. We believe that these systems provide performance and runtimes as great as 300% better than the best devices previously on the market by utilizing a variable speed technology that controls battery consumption based on diver demand.

High Pressure Gas Systems

Through this segment, we design, manufacture, sell and install SCUBA tank fill systems for on-board yacht use under the brand “Yacht-Pro™”. Our systems provide complete diving packages and dive training solutions for yachts, includes Nitrox systems which allow yacht owners to fill tanks with oxygen enriched air on board. The Yacht-Pro™ compressor systems offer a completely marine-prepared, VFD (variable frequency drive)-driven, automated alternative to other compressors on the market. We also design complete dive lockers, mixed gas production and distribution systems, and the unique Nitrox Maker™. Nitrox is oxygen-enriched air, which reduces the effects of nitrogen on divers; it is the industry standard for dive professionals. The Nitrox Maker™ continuously generates the oxygen rich breathing gas directly from low-pressure air; no stored oxygen or other gases are required onboard. We believe a parallel product analogy to this device is the fresh water-maker that swept through the yachting industry over the last two-decades. While less yacht owners may opt for diving systems than fresh water-makers, there is a broad market potential for yacht owners that will want to have an uninterrupted supply of the premium breathing gas. In addition to the traditional yacht-based NitroxMaker™ systems we introduced the NMCS series, a full line of commercial products.
In August 2017, we entered into an Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Lenhardt & Wagner GmbH (“L&W”), a German-based company engaged in the development, manufacturing and sales of high pressure air and industrial gas compressor packages. Under the terms of the Exclusive Distribution Agreement, we were appointed the exclusive distributor of L&W’s complete product line in North America and South America, including the Caribbean. Pursuant to an intercompany assignment, Brownie’s High Pressure Compressor Services, Inc., our wholly-owned subsidiary (“BHPCS”), is now party to the agreement. Through BHPCS we expect to conduct business and build the brand name “L&W Americas/LWA”, establishing sales, distribution and service centers for high pressure air and industrial gas systems in the dive, fire, CNG, military, scientific, recreational and aerospace industries. Our goal will be to build a network of jobbers, dealers, installers and high-pressure compressor distributors throughout the Territory by leveraging our know-how, brand awareness, complimentary products and creating sustainable distribution and core product OEM integration relationships.

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Mr. Robert Carmichael, our Chief Executive Officer, has operated Trebor as its President since 1986. Since April 16, 2004, Mr.Carmichael has served as President, Acting Principal Accounting Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the Company. From March 23, 2004 to April 16, 2004, Mr. Carmichael served as the Company’s Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer. The Company was organized under the laws of the State of Nevada and effective October 22, 2015, the Company reincorporated to the State of Florida pursuant to a plan of conversion, effective October 22, 2015.

The Company’s diving and marine based products are generally marketed under the Brownie’s Third Lung, Brownie’s Tankfill, and Brownie’s Public Safety trade names.

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Ultra Dive Systems

In the continued expansion of our business, in December 2017, we formed a wholly-owned subsidiary BLU3, to develop and market a next generation electric surface supplied air diving systems electric shallow dive system that is completely portable to the user. The BLU3 line currently consists of three models targeting specific performance levels and price points – NEMO, NOMAD and NEPTUNE. In November 2018, we announced that our crowdfunding Kickstarter program for the NEMO was successfully concluded, preselling approximately 350 units. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, BLU3 was in the organizational phase of its operations, during which it incurred operating expenses as well as research and development expenses. In the fourth quarter of 2019 we began shipping the NEMO and expect to report revenues in this segment during the three months ending December 31, 2019. Currently, NOMAD is a functional design prototype and NEPTUNE is a multi-diver system still in conceptual stage.

 

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017, as Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

NetRevenues, Costs of Sales and Gross Profit

Beginning with the third quarter of 2019 we began reporting our revenues, costs of goods sold and gross profit in three segments based upon these product lines. The following tables provide revenues, costs of goods sold and gross profit margins for our segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

Revenues. For

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

  

%

 
  2019  2018  change 
  (unaudited)  (unaudited)    
          
Legacy SSA Products $683,043  $737,578   (7.3)%
High Pressure Gas Systems  158,370   150,152   5.5%
Ultra Dive Systems  -   -   - 
Total revenue $841,413  $887,730   (5.2)%

Revenues

  Nine Months Ended September 30,  

%

 
  2019  2018  change 
  (unaudited)  (unaudited)    
          
Legacy SSA Products $1,762,523  $1,678,328   5.0%
High Pressure Gas Systems  471,063   374,335   25.8%
Ultra Dive Systems  -   -   - 
Total revenue $2,233,586  $2,052,663   8.8%

Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited) 
             
Legacy SSA Products  81.4%  79.9%  78.0%  77.9%
High Pressure Gas Systems  37.4%  46.1%  71.9%  70.7%
Ultra Dive Systems  -   -   -   - 

Gross profit margins 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited) 
             
Legacy SSA Products  

18.6

%  20.1%  22.0%  22.1%
High Pressure Gas Systems  62.6%  53.9%  28.1%  29.3%
Ultra Dive Systems  -   -   -   - 

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Legacy SSA Products segment

The decline in revenues from this segment for the third quarter of 2019 from the comparable three month period in 2018 is attributable to discounts provided to retailers during the quarter. The overall increase in revenues from this segment for the first nine months of 2019 from the comparable period in 2018, however, is due to signing on of new wholesalers and dealers.

Our costs of sales as a percentage of revenues in this segment increased for three months ended September 30, 2017, we had net revenues of $795,2702019 as compared to netthe comparable period in 2018. We lost our momentum during the second half of August and all of September 2019 due to hurricane and adverse weather predictions. The overall reduction in our revenues from this segment in the third quarter of $837,9842019 adversely impacted our margins as a result of certain fixed costs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 our cost of sales as a percentage of revenues remains fairly consistent with the comparable period in 2018.

High Pressure Gas Systems segment

The increase in revenues from this segment for the third quarter of 2019 from the comparable three month period in 2018 is attributable to the timing of certain product sales during the 2018 period. The overall increase in revenues from this segment for the first nine months of 2019 from the comparable period in 2018, however, reflects penetration in the breathing air market in the diving industry. We believe that recognition and acceptance of the L&W brand is growing steadily and we expect sales to increase steadily as our exposure increases.

Our costs of sales as a percentage of revenues in this segment declined 8.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2016,2019 from the comparable period in 2018 as a decreaseresult of $42,714 or 5%.retail sales price increase, thereby improving our margins in this segment. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 our cost of sales as a percentage of revenues increased 1.2% from the comparable period in 2018 as a result of selling to more wholesalers/ dealers to increase our exposure which adversely impacted our gross profit margins in 2019.

Revenues from related parties

As described in Note 7 to the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) appearing earlier in this report, we sell various of our products to related products. The small decrease is primarilyfollowing table provides information on the amount of revenues per reporting segments which are attributable to a decrease in sales of our hookah systems and related products to non-related parties. Tankfill and Nitrox sales to these related parties hadparties.

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited) 
             
Legacy SSA Products  98.1%  100%  94.3%  96.6%
High Pressure Gas Systems  1.9%  -%  5.7%  3.4%

Operating expenses

Operating expenses, consisting of selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development costs, and are reported on a slight decreaseconsolidated basis for our operating segments. Overall, our operating expenses increased 100% for the third quarter of 8%2019 from the comparable period in 2018, and 63.6% for the first nine months of 2019 as compared to the first nine months of 2018.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 122.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016. This change in sales and customer mix is not believed to be attributable to any particular sales trend or competitive pressures but rather normal fluctuations in market demand.

Cost of net revenues. Cost of net revenues remained relatively constant during the third quarter 2017 compared to the third quarter 2016 representing, 65% of total net revenues compared to 64% for the prior year.

Gross profit. For2019 from the three months ended September 30, 2017, we had a gross profit of $278,482 as compared to gross profit of $300,147 for the three months ended September 30, 2016, a decrease of 7% totaling $21,665. This decrease resulted from the 5% decrease in total net revenues.

Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased 47% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same period of the preceding year due to an increase in selling, general2018, and administrative expenses increase of $63,265 or 39%. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense is mainly due to increase in payroll cost related to the hire of additional employees and stock based compensation cost.

Other (income) expense, net. Other expense, net totaled $6,712 and $5,060 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Other (income) expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was comprised of $1,038 in other income and $7,750 in interest expense. Other (income) expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was comprised of $3,173 in other income and $8,233 in interest expense.

Net Income. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, we had net income of $33,846 as compared to net income of $133,148 for the three months ended September 30, 2016. It should be noted that the net income for the three months of 2016 was attributable to the settlement of a convertible note and related accrued interest. Absent this settlement transaction, we would have had a net loss during the third quarter 2016 of $36,070.

Results of Operations for the Nine months Ended September 30, 2017, as Compared to the Nine months Ended September 30, 2016

Net revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we had net revenues of $1,735,662 as compared to net revenues of $1,875,27669.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a small decrease of $139,614 or 7%. The decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease of 18% in sales of our hookah systems and related products to non-related parties. This decrease was partially offset by Tankfill and Nitrox sales to related parties which had an increase of 2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 2016. This change in sales and customer mix is not believed to be attributable to any particular sales trend or competitive pressures but rather normal fluctuations in market demand.

Cost of net revenues.Cost of net revenues decreased during the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 20162018. The increase in 2019 periods is primarily attributable to non-cash compensation expenses of $357,888 representing 65% of total net revenues comparedgrants to 71% for the prior year. This decrease reflects the company’s cost cutting efforts implementedmanagement, together with increases in 2016 includingemployee compensation costs and offset by a decrease in direct factory labor costs and modified raw materials purchasing procedures further reducing direct manufacturing costs.advertising expenses.

 

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Gross profit.ForResearch and development costs declined 61% for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2017, we had2019 from the comparable period in 2018 as a gross profitresult of $606,180 as compared to gross profit of $550,138a reduction in R&D costs associated with the Ultra Dive Systems segment. Research and development costs increased 1.8% for the first nine months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of 10%. This increase resulted2019 from the approximately 6% decrease in costfirst nine months of revenues over total2018 which reflects costs associated with our Ultra Dive Systems segment.

Other expense, net revenues as described above.

 

Operating expenses. Operating expenses increased by 20% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the same periodOther expense, net, which represents interest expense, decreased during both of the preceding year due to an increase in Selling, general and administrative expenses of 17%. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense is mainly due to an increase in payroll cost during the third quarter related to the hire of additional employees and stock based compensation cost.

Other (income) expense, net. Other (income) expense, net totaled $20,895 in expense and ($250,294) in income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Other (income) expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was comprised of $2,245 in other income and $23,140 in interest expense. Other (income) for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was comprised of transactions that are generally of a non-recurring nature resulting2019 periods from the settlementcomparable periods in 2018 as a result of a convertible debenture, and associated interest and an insurance audit adjustment.

Net Income. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we had net incomeelimination of $15,789 as compared to net incomeamortization of $324,063 fordebt discounts which were recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2016. It should be noted that the net income for the nine months of 2016 was attributable to the settlement of a convertible note and related accrued interest. Absent this settlement transaction, we would have had a net loss during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 of $212,301.2018 period.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

AsLiquidity is the ability of a company to generate sufficient cash to satisfy its needs for cash. The following table summarized total current assets, total current liabilities and working capital (deficit) at September 30, 2017, the Company had cash and2019 as compared to December 31, 2018.

  

September 30, 2019

(unaudited)

  December 31, 2018  

%

change

 
Total current assets $1,099,101  $966,101   13.8%
Total current liabilities $1,208,320  $948,601   27.4%
Working capital (deficit) $(109,219) $17,500   (724.1)%

The increase in our current assets (primarily consisting of inventory) of $1,162,505at September 30, 2019 from December 31, 2018 principally reflects increases in cash, inventory and current liabilities of $860,368 orprepaid expenses, offset by a current ratio of 1.35 to 1. This represents a working capital surplus of $302,137. This comparesdecrease in accounts receivable – related parties. These changes are primarily attributable to working capital raised during the period and an increase in the inventory at our Ultra Dive Systems segment. The increase in our total current liabilities the periods presented principally reflects increases in accounts payable – related parties, customer deposits and unearned income, other liabilities which is primarily attributable to accrued vendor settlement and accrued fees for members of $102,985 at December 31, 2016.our board of directors, and operating lease liabilities.

 

The deposits had increased in early part of 2019 due to the Crowdfunding Campaign of our new product “NEMO”. We have started the production and our goal is to first deliver to the customers who pledged funds to our Crowdfunding campaign. We have already shipped more than 130 units to date and we expect the complete shipping of 380unites pledged by mid-January 2020. These deposits will be recognized as revenues as the units are shipped thus increasing the revenues in this segment.

Summary cash flows

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
  2019  2018 
  (unaudited)  (unaudited) 
       
Net cash (used) by operating activities $(353,935) $(47,734)
Net cash (used) by investing activities $(96,724) $- 
Net cash provided by financing activities $525,000  $30,000 

Net cash used in operating activities totaled $91,434 compared to cash provided by operating activities of $187,030 for the nine months ended September 30, 20172019 was primarily the result of a net loss of $826,315 and 2016, respectively. increase in our inventory, prepaid expenses and other current assets and operating leases liabilities offset by decreases in accounts receivable, including accounts receivable – related party, and increase in customer deposits, unearned revenue and other liabilities.

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Net cash used in operatinginvesting activities duringin the nine months ended September 30, 2017 included an increase2019 period reflects the purchase of molds in prepaid and other assets of $133,179, inventory of $34,123, an increase in depreciation of $20,060, a decrease in current liabilities of $37,185, a decrease in royalty payable of $937, a decrease in customer deposit of $11,491 and an increase in accounts receivable of $52,541 which was partially offsetour Ultra Dive Systems segment.

Net cash provided by an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $62,530, an decrease in accounts receivable – related parties of $13,250 and shares issued for service totaling $66,393. The Company used $4,131 in financing activities for principal payments on notesin the 2019 period reflects proceeds from the sale of our securities.

Going concern and loan payables during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

management’s liquid plans

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared assuming the Companywe will continue as a going concern, which contemplates realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business for the twelve-month12-month period following the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements. Although we had net incomeWe incurred losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172019 $321,964 and the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we have otherwise incurred annual losses since 2009, and expect we may have more losses in future periods.

Subsequent to the third quarter of 2017, the Company received gross proceeds of $60,000 pursuant to the sale of 1,304,348 Units at $0.046 per Unit, each Unit consisting of four shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share and one two year common stock purchase warrant exercisable at $0.0115 per share.

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Certain Business Risks

The Company is subject to various risks, which may materially harm its business, financial condition and results of operations. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information in this report before deciding to purchase the Company’s common stock. These are not the only risks and uncertainties that the Company faces. If any of these risks or uncertainties actually occurs, the Company’s business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed. In that case, the trading price of the Company’s common stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment.

Our ability to continue as a going concern is in substantial doubt absent obtaining adequate new debt or equity financing and achieving sufficient sales levels.

Although$826,315, respectively. At September 30, 2019 we had a working capital deficit of $109,219 and an accumulated deficit of $11,009,093.

Our cash flow is not sufficient to fund our operations and our growth plans. We estimate that we need to raise approximately $500,000 in additional working capital over the next 12 months, however, we do not presently have any binding commitments for such funds. We are continuing to engage in discussions with potential sources for this required additional capital, however, our ability to raise capital is somewhat limited based upon our revenue levels, net incomelosses and limited market for the nine month period ended September 30, 2017,our common stock. If we anticipate that losses may occur in the foreseeable future. Additionally, the Company has negativefail to raise additional funds when needed, or if we do not have sufficient cash flows from operations, is behind on payments due for matured convertible debentures.,. The Company is working out all matters of delinquency on a case by case basis. However, there can be no assurance that cooperation the Company has received thus far will continue.. Our continued existence is dependent upon generating working capital and obtaining adequate new debt or equity financing. Because of our historical operational losses, we may not have working capital to permit us to remain in business during the twelve month period following the date of the financial statements included herein, without improvements in our cash flow from operations or new financing. Working capital limitations continue to impinge on our day-to-day operations, thus contributing to continued operating losses.

The optional conversion features of a series of convertible debentures issued by the Company could require the Company to issue a substantial number of shares of common stock, which will cause dilution to the Company’s stockholders and a potentially negative effect on our stock price.

Since October 4, 2010 the Company has issued convertible debentures to several lenders and other third parties. At September 30, 2017, the outstanding principal balance of these debentures was $312,743. The debentures convert under various conversion formulas, many of which may be at a significant discount to market price of our common stock. The conversion of any of the debentures will result in the issuance of a significant number of shares of our common stock, which will cause dilution to our existing shareholders. Furthermore, the conversion at a significant discount to the market price of our common stock may have a negative effect on our stock price.

Our common stock may be affected by limited trading volume and may fluctuate significantly.

Our common stock is traded on the Over-the-Counter Markets. There is a limited public market for our common stock and there can be no assurance that an active trading market for our common stock will develop. As a result, this could adversely affect our shareholders’ ability to sell our common stock in short time periods, or possibly at all. Thinly traded common stock can be more volatile than common stock traded in an active public market. Our common stock has experienced, and is likely to experience in the future, significant price and volume fluctuations, which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock without regard to our operating performance. In addition, we believe that factors such as quarterly fluctuations in our financial results and changes in the overall economy or the condition of the financial markets could cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially.

Our company is a voluntary filer with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in the event that we cease reporting under the Exchange Act, investors would have limited information available to them about the company.

While we are subject to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act, we do not have a class of securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act. To the extent that our duty to file Exchange Act reports has automatically suspended under Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act, as a voluntary filer, we may elect to cease reporting under the Exchange Act at such time, which would limit the information available to investors and shareholders about the company.

Our common stock is deemed to be “penny stock,” which may make it more difficult for investors to sell their shares due to suitability requirements

Our common stock is deemed to be “penny stock” as that term is defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). Our common stock is covered by an SEC rule that imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors, which are generally institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000, or individuals with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with their spouse.

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Broker/dealers dealing in penny stocks are required to provide potential investors with a document disclosing the risks of penny stocks. Moreover, broker/dealers are required to determine whether an investment in a penny stock is a suitable investment for a prospective investor. These requirements may reduce the potential market for our common stock by reducing the number of potential investors. This may make it more difficult for investors in our common stock to sell shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of them. This could cause our stock price to decline.

We depend on the services of our Chief Executive Officer

Our success largely depends on the efforts and abilities of Robert M. Carmichael, our President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Carmichael has been instrumental in securing our existing financing arrangements. Mr. Carmichael is primarily responsible for the development of our technology and the design of our products. The loss of the services of Mr. Carmichael could materially harm our business because of the cost and time necessary to recruit and train a replacement. Such a loss would also divert management attention away from operational issues. We do not presently maintain a key-man life insurance policy on Mr. Carmichael.

We require additional personnel and could fail to attract or retain key personnel

We are currently utilizing the services of professional consultants in the absence of a Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer. The loss of the services of these consultants prior to our ability to attract and retain a Chief Financial Officer or Chief Operations Officer may have a material adverse effect upon us. Also, there can be no assurance that we will be able to retain our existing personnel or attract additional qualified associates in the future.

Our failure to obtain intellectual property and enforce protection would have a material adverse effect on our business

Our success depends in part on our ability, and the ability of our patent and trademark licensors, entities owned and controlled by Robert M. Carmichael, our President and Chief Executive Officer, to obtain and defend our intellectual property, including patent protection for our products and processes, preserve our trade secrets, defend and enforce our rights against infringement and operate without infringing the proprietary rights of third parties, both in the United States and in other countries. Despite our efforts to protect our intellectual proprietary rights, existing copyright, trademark and trade secret laws afford only limited protection.

Our industry is characterized by frequent intellectual property litigation based on allegations of infringement of intellectual property rights. Although we are not aware of any intellectual property claims against us, we may be a partyrequired to litigation in the future.

We may be unable to manage growth

Successful implementationscale back or cease certain of our business strategy requires us to manage our growth. Growth could place an increasing strain on our management and financial resources. If we fail to manage our growth effectively, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed, and our stock price may decline.

Reliance on vendors and manufacturers

We deal with suppliers on an order-by order basis and have no long-term purchase contracts or other contractual assurances of continued supply or pricing. In addition, we have no long-term contracts with our manufacturing sources and compete with other companies for production facility capacity. Historically, we have purchased enough inventories of products or their substitutes to satisfy demand. However, unanticipated failure of any manufacturer or supplier to meet our requirements or our inability to build or obtain substitutes could force us to curtail or cease operations.

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Dependence on consumer spending

The success of the our business depends largely upon a number of factors related to consumer spending, including current and future economic conditions affecting disposable consumer income such as employment, business conditions, tax rates, and interest rates. In times of economic uncertainty, consumers tend to defer expenditures for discretionary items, which affect demand for our products. Any significant deterioration in overall economic conditions that diminishes consumer confidence or discretionary income can reduce our sales and adversely affect our financial results. The impact of weakening consumer credit markets; layoffs; corporate restructurings; higher fuel prices; declines in the value of investments and residential real estate; and increases in federal and state taxation can all negatively affect our results. There can be no assurance that in this type of environment consumer spending will not decline beyond current levels, thereby adversely affecting our growth, net sales and profitability or that our business will not be adversely affected by continuing or future downturns in the economy, boating industry, or dive industry. If declines in consumer spending on recreational marine accessories and dive gear are other than temporary, we could be forced to curtail operations.

Government regulations may impact us

The SCUBA industry is self-regulating; therefore, Brownie’s is not subject to government industry specific regulation. Nevertheless, Brownie’s strives to be a leader in promoting safe diving practices within the industry and is at the forefront of self-regulation through responsible diving practices. Brownie’s is subject to all regulations applicable to “for profit” companies as well as all trade and general commerce governmental regulation. All required federal and state permits, licenses, and bonds to operate its facility have been obtained. There can be no assurance that our operations will not be subject to more restrictive regulations in the future, which could force us to curtail or cease operations.

Bad weather conditions could have an adverse effect on operating results

Our business is significantly impacted by weather patterns. Unseasonably cool weather, extraordinary amounts of rainfall, or unseasonably rough surf, may decrease boat use and diving, thereby decreasing sales. Accordingly, our results of operations for any prior period may not be indicative of results of any future period.

Investors should not rely on an investment in our stock for the payment of cash dividends

We have not paid any cash dividends on our capital stock and we do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the future. Investors should not make an investment in our common stock if they require dividend income. Any return on an investment in our common stock will be as a result of any appreciation, if any, in our stock price.

The manufacture and distribution of recreational diving equipment could result in product liability claims

We, like any other retailer, distributor and manufacturer of products that are designed for recreational sporting purposes, face an inherent risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that the use of our products results in injury. Such claims may include, among other things, that our products are designed and/or manufactured improperly or fail to include adequate instructions as to proper use and/or side effects, if any. We do not anticipate obtaining contractual indemnification from parties-supplying raw materials, manufacturing our products or marketing our products. In any event, any such indemnification if obtained will be limited by our terms and, as a practical matter, to the credit worthiness of the indemnifying party. While we currently have product liability insurance, we are a defendant in a wrongful death lawsuit which is not covered by the current insurance policy. See Part II, Item 1 to this report below. In the event that we do not have adequate insurance or contractual indemnification, product liabilities relating to defective products could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial conditions, which could force us to curtail or cease our business operations.

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If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results. As a result, current and potential shareholders could lose confidence in our financial reporting, which would harm our business and the trading price of our stock.

Our management has previously determined that we did not maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting. For a detailed description of these material weaknesses and our remediation efforts and plans, see “Part II — Item 9A — Controls and Procedures.” If the result of our remediation of the identified material weaknesses is not successful, or if additional material weaknesses are identified in our internal control over financial reporting, our management will be unable to report favorably as to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and/or our disclosure controls and procedures, and we could be required to further implement expensive and time-consuming remedial measures and potentially lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports which could have an adverse effect on our stock price and potentially subject us to litigation.

We currently have no independent directors, which poses a risk for us from a corporate governance perspective.

Robert Carmichael, our only executive officer, also serves as our only director. Our director and executive officer is required to make interested party decisions, such as the approval of related party transactions, his level of his compensation, and oversight of our accounting function. Our director and executive officer also exercise substantial control over all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the nomination of directors and the approval of significant corporate transactions. Due to our lack of independent directors, we have not implemented various corporate governance measures, the absence of which may cause stockholders to have more limited protections against transactions implemented by our board of directors, conflicts of interest and similar matters. Stockholders should bear in mind our current lack of corporate governance measures in formulating their investment decisions.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Not Applicable to Smaller Reporting Company.applicable.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) that are designed to be effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of Robert Carmichael, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer who also serves as our principal financial and Chief Financial (and principal accounting) Officer,accounting officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2017.2019. Based upon that evaluation and the identification of thecontinuing material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as described below under “Management’sin Item 9A. of our Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting,”Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 as filed with the SEC on June 7, 2019, the Chief Executive Officer who also serves as our principal financial and Chief Financial Officeraccounting officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Management’s We have failed to timely file certain reports with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management is responsibleForm 10-K for establishingthe year ended December 31, 2018 and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting ofour Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Company. Management, withperiod ended March 31, 2019. We do not expect that the participation ofweaknesses in our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluateddisclosure controls will be remediated until such time as we remediate the effectiveness ofmaterial weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2017, based on the criteria established in 2013 Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2017, our internal control over financial reporting is not effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles because of the Company’s limited resources and limited number of employees. To mitigate the current limited resources and limited employees, we rely heavily on direct management oversight of transactions, along with the use of legal and accounting professionals. As we grow, we expect to increase our number of employees, which will enable us to implement adequate segregation of duties within the internal control framework.

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Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls and Procedures

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include, but are not limited to, the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.reporting.

 

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the period covered by this report 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

 

In addition, asFrom time to time the Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including matters relating to product liability claims. Such product liability claims sometimes involving wrongful death or injury have historically been covered by product liability insurance, which provided coverage for each claim up to $1,000,000. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company did not renew its product liability insurance since the renewal policy amount was cost prohibitive. As of August 15, 2017, the Company has obtained Product Liability Insurance, although prior claims are not covered under the new policy. The policy was renewed and is prepaid through its term and will remain in effect until its renewal date of August 14, 2020.

As previously disclosed, the Company, Trebor and other third parties, are each named as a co-defendants under an actionactions initially filed in March 2015 in the Circuit Court of Broward County under Case No. CACE15-03238 and CACE-16-0000242 by the Estate of Ernesto Rodriguez, claiming wrongful death and products liability resulting in the decedent’s drowning death while using a Brownie’s Third Lung product. This claim falls outside the Company’s period of insurance coverage. Plaintiff has claimsclaimed damages exceeding $1,000,000. A default judgment was entered against Trebor in 2015 due to its failure to timely respond to the complaint. The Company has obtained different legal representation in this matter and attempted to have the default set aside. On November 2, 2016, the court granted plaintiff’s motion for sanctions against our company for frivolous litigation relating to our attempt to have the matter dismissed and granted the plaintiff’s motion to strike our motion for summary judgment due to our initial default. The Company believes the claim to be a Workers Compensationworkers compensation claim relating exclusively against other non-affiliated defendants and without merit, and will aggressively defend this action and to appeal the default judgment. In the event Trebor is unable to overturn the default judgment and the defendants are determined to be at fault, we would seek to allocate damages among all of the other parties, including the plaintiff. At this time, the amount of any loss, or range of loss, cannot be reasonably estimated due to the undetermined validity of any claim or claims made by plaintiff and the mitigating factors among the parties. Therefore, the Company has not recorded reserves and contingent liabilities related to this matter. However, in the future, as the case progress,progresses, the Company may be required to record a contingent liability or reserve for these matters.

 

Item1a.Risk Factors

 

Not Applicable to Smaller Reporting Company.We incorporate by reference the risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

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Item 2. Unregistered sales of equity securities and use of proceeds

 

In addition to the equity securitiestransactions previously disclosed under Form 8-K,reported, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and through November 18, 2019, the Company recently soldhas issued the equityfollowing securities below withoutin transactions which were exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.amended (the “Securities Act”).

In May 2019, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares valued at $16,000 as compensation to a consultant for general administrative advisory services. The securities were issuedrecipient was an accredited or otherwise sophisticated investor with access to business and financial information concerning the Company. The issuance was exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on an exemption from registration provided underby Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. No fees or commissions were paid by the Company.that act.

 

From October 23, 2017 through November 1, 2017In July 2019, the Company received gross proceeds of $60,000 pursuant to the sale of Units at $0.046 per Unit, each Unit consisting of foursold 2,500,000 shares of common stock par value $0.0001 per share and one two yearfor proceeds of $25,000 to an accredited investor. The issuance was exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on an exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of that act.

In September 2019, the Company issued 1,250,000 shares of common stock purchase warrant exercisablevalued at $0.0115 per share.$20,375 as compensation pursuant to the terms of an investor relations agreement. The Units were soldrecipient was an accredited or otherwise sophisticated investor with access to 3business and financial information concerning the Company. The issuance was exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on an exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of that act.

In August 2019, the Company issued an aggregate of 318,747 common shares valued at $5,000 as compensation to a consultant for general administrative advisory services. The recipient was an accredited investors.or otherwise sophisticated investor with access to business and financial information concerning the Company. The issuance was exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on an exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of that act.

In September 2019, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,122,751 shares of common stock valued at $14,446 as compensation to a consultant for accrued consulting fees. The recipient was an accredited or otherwise sophisticated investor with access to business and financial information concerning the Company. The issuance was exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on an exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of that act.

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In October 2019, the Company issued 191,087 shares of common stock valued at $4,395 as compensation to a consultant. The recipient was an accredited or otherwise sophisticated investor with access to business and financial information concerning the Company. The issuance was exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on an exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of that act.

As of November 18, 2019, there are 244,502,640 shares of the Company’s common stock and 425,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety DisclosureMINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

 

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.DescriptionLocation
31.1Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)Provided herewith.
31.2Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)Provided herewith.
32.1Certification Pursuant to Section 1350Provided herewith.
32.2Certification Pursuant to Section 1350Provided herewith.
101XBRL Interactive Data File *
    Incorporated by Reference Filedor
No. Exhibit Description Form Date Filed Exhibit Number 

Furnished

Herewith

2.4 Plan of Conversion 8-K 10/28/15 2.1  
           
3.1 Articles of Conversion (Nevada) 8-K 10/28/15 3.1  
           
3.2 Certificate of Conversion (Florida) 8-K 10/28/15 3.2  
           
3.3 Articles of Incorporation (Florida) 8-K 10/28/15 3.3  
           
3.5 Articles of Amendment 8-K 12/16/15 3.5  
           
3.6 Bylaws 8-K 10/28/15 3.4  
           
31.1 Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)       Filed
           
31.2 Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)       Filed
           
32.1 Certification Pursuant to Section 1350       Filed
           
101 XBRL Interactive Data File       Filed

 

* Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following financial statements from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, formatted in XBRL (extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) related notes to these financial statements tagged as blocks of text.

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: November 13, 201721, 2019Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc.
   
 By:/s/ Robert M. Carmichael
  Robert M. Carmichael
  President, Chief Executive Officer,
  Chief Financial Officer/
Principal Accounting Officerfinancial and accounting officer

 

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