U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended: September 30, 20212022

OR

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

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________

Commission file number: 000-55269

MOJO Organics, Inc.EQUATOR Beverage Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware26-0884348

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

185 Hudson Street,, Floor 25

Jersey City,, New Jersey

07302
(Address of principal executive offices)(Postal Code)

Registrant’s telephone number:929264 7944

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered

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

Yes ☒ No ☐

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

Yes ☒ No ☐

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

Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated Filer
Non-Accelerated FilerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

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

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

Yes No

On September 30, 2021,2022, there were 30,809,08015,917,115 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001, issued and outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

None.

 

 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 202020211
Condensed Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 20212022 and September 30, 202020212
Condensed Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and September 30, 202020213
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and September 30, 202020214
Condensed Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 202120225
Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements6
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS1211
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK1513
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES1513
PART II
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS1614
ITEM 1a. RISK FACTORS1614
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS1715
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES1715
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE1715
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES1715
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA1816
PART III
ITEM 7. Directors, Executive Officer and Corporate Governance1917
ITEM 8. Executive Compensation2118
ITEM 9. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters2220
PART IV
ITEM 10. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules2321
SIGNATURES2522

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

MOJO ORGANICS, INC.EQUATOR BEVERAGE COMPANY

Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

As of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021

 

September 30,

2021

 

December 31,

2020

  

September 30,

2022

  

December 31,

2021

 
ASSETS                
CURRENT ASSETS:                
Cash and cash equivalents $45,769  $50,233  $9,622  $46,481 
Accounts receivable, net  134,913   73,562   256,679   108,635 
Inventory  346,073   174,171   250,810   234,566 
Supplier deposits  16,000   24,000   29,850   28,000 
Prepaid expenses  12,829   15,104   32,266   11,702 
Security deposit  113   4,518   113   113 
Total Current Assets $555,697  $341,588  $579,340  $429,497 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
CURRENT LIABILITIES:                
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $168,453   56,167  $113,158  $58,944 
Accrued payroll to related parties  -   - 
Related party loans  275,000   - 
SBA Loans  -   35,508   -   - 
Total Current Liabilities  168,453   91,675   388,158   58,944 
                
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Common stock, 40,000,000 shares authorized at $0.001 par value, 30,809,080 and 30,610,240 shares issued and outstanding, at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively  30,809   30,610 
Additional paid in capital  23,694,781   23,649,640 
Common stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized at $0.001 par value, 15,917,115 and 15,548,790 shares issued and outstanding, at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively  15,917   15,549 
Additional paid-in capital  23,737,263   23,745,449 
Accumulated deficit  (23,338,346)  (23,430,337)  (23,561,999)  (23,390,445)
Total Stockholders’ Equity  387,244   249,913   191,182   370,553 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $555,697  $341,588  $579,340  $429,497 

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

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MOJO ORGANICS, INC.EQUATOR BEVERAGE COMPANY

Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021

 2021  2020  2022  2021 
Revenue $477,013  $572,620  $548,973  $477,013 
Cost of Revenue  255,266   302,817   380,864   255,266 
Gross Profit  221,747   269,803   168,109   221,747 
                
Operating Expenses                
Selling, general and administrative  223,571   226,798   198,122   223,571 
Income/(Loss) from Operations  (1,824)  43,005 
Other Income  -   - 
Income/(Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes  (1,824)  43,005 
Loss from Operations  (30,013)  (1,824)
Other Expense  (3,335)  - 
Loss Before Provision for Income Taxes  (33,348)  (1,824)
Benefit/(Provision) for Income Taxes  -   1,994   -   - 
Net Income/(Loss) $(1,824) $44,999 
Net Income/(Loss) per common share, basic and diluted $0.00  $0.00 
Net Loss $(33,348) $(1,824)
Net Loss per common share, basic and diluted $0.00  $0.00 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted  32,000,552   30,248,473   16,092,401   16,000,276 
        

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

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MOJO ORGANICS, INC.EQUATOR BEVERAGE COMPANY

Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021

 2021  2020  2022  2021 
Revenue $1,495,058  $1,450,587  $1,469,732  $1,495,058 
Cost of Revenue  793,234   749,278   966,207   793,234 
Gross Profit  701,824   701,309   503,525   701,824 
                
Operating Expenses                
Selling, general and administrative  645,341   710,432   667,918   645,341 
Income/(Loss) from Operations  56,483   (9,123)
Other Income  35,508   2,220 
Income/(Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes  91,991   (6,903)
Provision for Income Taxes  -   - 
Net Income/(Loss) $91,991  $(6,903)
Net Income/(Loss) per common share, basic and diluted $0.00  $0.00 
(Loss)/Income from Operations  (164,393)  56,483 
Other (Expense)/ Income  (7,161)  35,508 
(Loss)/ Income Before Provision for Income Taxes  (171,554)  91,991 
Benefit/(Provision) for Income Taxes  -   - 
Net (Loss)/Income $(171,554) $91,991 
Net (Loss)/Income per common share, basic and diluted $(0.01) $0.01 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted  31,078,770   29,877,895   15,732,060   15,593,385 

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

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MOJO ORGANICS, INC.

EQUATOR BEVERAGE COMPANY

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021

 2021  2020  2022  2021 
Cash flows from operating activities:                
Net income/(loss) $91,991  $(6,903) $(171,554) $91,991 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
Stock issued to directors and employees  147,656   140,936   159,923   147,656 
SBA Loan Forgiveness  (35,508)  -   -   (35,508)
Changes in assets and liabilities:                
Increase in accounts receivable  (61,351)  (102,060)  (148,044)  (61,351)
Increase in inventory  (171,902)  (42,934)  (16,244)  (171,902)
Decrease/(Increase) in supplier deposits  8,000   (461)
Decrease/(Increase) in prepaid expenses and security deposit  6,679   (3,005)
Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses  112,287   (43,271)
Increase/(Decrease) in accrued payroll to officers  -   3,128 
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities  97,852   (54,570)
Increase in supplier deposits  (1,850)  8,000 
(Increase)/Decrease in prepaid expenses and security deposit  (20,564)  6,679 
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses  54,214   112,287 
Increase in accrued payroll to officers  -   - 
Net cash used in operating activities  (144,119)  97,852 
Net cash provided by/ (used in) financing activities:        
Proceeds from related party loan  295,000   - 
Repayments of from related party loan  (20,000)  - 
Proceeds from options exercise  25,448   - 
Shares repurchased for cancellation  (193,817)  (102,316)
Net cash provided by financing activities  107,260   (102,316)
                
Net cash provided by/ (used in) financing activities:        
Proceeds from SBA Loan  -   35,508 
Shares repurchased for cancellation  (102,316)  (5,250)
Net cash provided by/ (used in) financing activities  (102,316)  30,258 
        
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents  (4,464)  (24,312)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (36,859)  (4,464)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  50,233   55,978   46,481   50,233 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periods $45,769  $31,666  $9,622  $45,769 

Summary of non-cash investing and financing activity: During the nine-month period ended September 30, 20212022 the Company issued a total of 929,6661,198,554 Restricted and Non-Trading shares with an implied value of $147,656$184,408 to directors and officers to settle obligations payable.

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

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MOJO ORGANICS, INC.EQUATOR BEVERAGE COMPANY

Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021

                     
  Common Stock  Additional Paid-In  Accumulated  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
Balance, December 31, 2020  30,610,240  $30,610  $23,649,640  $(23,430,337) $249,913 
Stock issued to Directors and employees  929,666   930   146,726   -   147,656 
Stock repurchased and returned to Treasury  (730,826)  (731)  (101,585)  -  (102,316)
Net Income  -   -   -   91,991   91,991 
Balance, September 30, 2021  30,809,080  $30,809  $23,694,781  $(23,338,346) $387,244 
  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
  Common Stock  

Additional

Paid-In

  Accumulated  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
Balance, December 31, 2021  15,548,903  $15,549  $23,745,449  $(23,390,445) $370,553 
Stock issued to Directors and employees  681,750   682   111,323   -   112,005 
Stock repurchased and returned to Treasury  (375,000)  (375)  (100,875)  -   (101,250)
Net loss  -   -   -   (135,379)  (135,379)
Balance, March 31, 2022  15,855,653   15,856   23,755,897   (23,525,824)  245,929 
Stock issued to Directors and employees  119,250   119   23,949   -   24,068 
Exercise of stock options  159,054   159   25,289       25,448 
Stock repurchased and returned to Treasury  (455,342)  (455)  (91,483)  -   (91,938)
Net Loss  -   -   -   (2,827)  (2,827)
Balance, June 30, 2022  15,678,615   15,679   23,713,652   (23,528,651)  200,680 
Stock issued to Directors and employees  238,500   239   23,611   -   23,850 
Net Loss  -   -   -   (33,348)  (33,348)
Balance, September 30, 2022  15,917,115  $15,918  $23,737,264  $(23,561,999) $191,182 

  Common Stock  

Additional

Paid-In

  Accumulated  Stockholders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
Balance, December 31, 2020  15,305,120  $15,305  $23,644,945  $(23,430,337) $229,913 
Stock issued to Directors and employees  147,375   147   50,028   -   50,175 
Net Income  -   -   -   12,643   12,643 
Balance, March 31, 2021  15,452,495   15,452   23,714,973   (23,417,694)  312,731 
Stock issued to Directors and employees  186,958   187   60,108   -   60,295 
Net Income  -   -   -   81,172   81,172 
Balance, June 30, 2021  15,639,453   15,639   23,775,081   (23,336,522)  454,198 
Stock issued to Directors and employees  130,500   131   37,105   -   37,235 
Stock repurchased and returned to Treasury  (365,413)  (367)  (101,950)  -   (102,316)
Net Loss  -   -   -   (1,824)  (1,824)
Balance, September 30, 2021  15,769,953  $15,403  $23,694,781  $(23,338,346) $387,244 

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

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MOJO ORGANICS, INC.EQUATOR BEVERAGE COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)

September 30, 20212022

NOTE 1 – BUSINESS

Overview

MOJO Organics, Inc. (“MOJO” or the “Company”) isEQUATOR Beverage Company, a Delaware Corporationcorporation is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ. The Company engages inEQUATOR’s business is new product development, beverage production, marketing, distribution, and sales & marketing of beverage brands thatits beverages. Our beverages are Non-GMO Project Verified, and USDA Organic. We produce both nonalcoholic and ready to drink alcoholic beverages. Equator also has a line of sparking energy beverages that are focused on the female consumer. Equator beverages are available in North America, the Caribbean and Bermuda. We package our beverages in 100% recyclable, eco-friendly packaging. The packaging has a low impact on the environment.

CURRENT OPERATIONS

Sales and Distribution

The Company’s flagship product is MOJO Coconut Water. In addition to Coconut Water, the Company produces Sparkling Coconut Water, Coconut Water + Mango Juice, Coconut Water + Pineapple Juice, and Organic Coconut Water. We seek to grow the market share of our products by expanding our hybrid distribution network through the relationships and efforts of our management and third-party partners and broker network, and new products and packaging. The company packages its beverages in 100% recyclable, Eco-Friendly packaging that can be recycled infinite times and is not made from carbon oil-based packaging. The packaging has a very low impact on the environment, and does not contribute to landfills and the pollution of our bodies of water.

CURRENT OPERATIONSProduction

Sales and Distribution

The Company’s flagship product is MOJO Coconut Water. In addition to Coconut Water, the Company produces Sparkling Coconut Water, Coconut Water + Mango Juice, Coconut Water + Pineapple Juice, and Organic Coconut Water. We seek to grow the market share of our products by expanding our hybrid distribution network through the relationships and efforts of our management and third-party partners and broker network, and new products and packaging. The company packages its beverages in 100% recyclable, Eco-Friendly packaging that can be recycled infinite times and is not made from carbon oil-based packaging. The packaging has a very low impact on the environment, and does not contribute to landfills and the pollution of our bodies of water.

Production

The Company has multiple sources for its production. The Company’s fruit sources are of high quality. The fruit is part of the overall taste and quality of our products. Currently, the Company has multiple production facilities that it could source products from, each of the facilities could supply our forecasted demand.

Competition

The beverage industry is competitive. Competitors in our market compete for brand recognition, ingredient sourcing, product shelf space, and e-commerce page rankings. Our competitors have similar distribution channels and retailers to deliver and sell their products.

Government Regulation

Within the United States, beverages are governed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”). As such, it is necessary for the Company to establish, maintain and make available for inspection records as well as to develop labels (including nutrition information) that meet FDA requirements. The Company’s production facilities are subject to FDA regulation.

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Employees

As of September 30, 2021,2022, the Company hashad two employees. The Company also uses the services of contractors, consultants and other third-parties. We contract with food brokers to represent our products to specific specialized sales channels. We utilize the services of direct sales and distribution companies that deliver and sell our products to their customers. We contract with manufacturing facilities to produce our products and outsource the storage and transportation of our products.

CORPORATE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT

The Company was incorporated in 2007 and began producing MOJO branded products in 2016. MOJO Organics IncEQUATOR Beverage Company is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey and our internet site is www.MojoOrganicsInc.com. MOJO’swww.EquatorBeverage.com. EQUATOR’s stock is traded on the OTC MarketsOTCQB under the symbol MOJO. On June 8, 2022, the Board of Directors and majority stockholder of the Company approved a change of name from MOJO Organics, Inc. to EQUATOR Beverage Company. This change of name was filed with the State of Delaware and became effective July 5, 2022.

Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q and article 10 of Regulation S-X and the related rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, the Company believes that the disclosures included in these financial statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The unaudited interim condensed financial statements included in this document have been prepared on the same basis as the annual audited financial statements, and in the Company’s opinion, reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation in accordance with GAAP and SEC regulations for interim financial statements. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that the Company will have for any subsequent period. These unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes to those statements for the year ended December 31, 20202021 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP.accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of 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 Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents include investment instruments and time deposits purchased with a maturity of three months or less. As of September 30, 2021,2022, and September 30, 2020,2021, the Company did 0tnot have any cash equivalents.

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Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are stated at the amount management expects to collect from outstanding balances. The Company provides for probable uncollectible amounts based upon its assessment of the current status of the individual receivables and after using reasonable collection efforts. The allowance for doubtful accounts as of September 30, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 was zero.zero.

Inventory

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Inventory

Inventory, consisting solely of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value (“NRV”). If necessary, the Company provides allowances to adjust the carrying value of its inventories to NRV when NRV is below cost. There were no such adjustments in 20212022 or 2020.2021.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue from sales of products is recognized when the related performance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligation is satisfied upon the shipment or delivery of products to customers. The Company’s products are sold on cash and credit terms which are established in accordance with standardized industry practices and typically require payment within 30 days of delivery. Costs incurred for sales incentives and discounts are accounted for as reductions in revenue.

Deductions from Revenue

Costs incurred for sales incentives and discounts are accounted for as reductions in revenue. These costs include payments to customers for performing merchandising activities on our behalf, including in store displays, promotions for new items and obtaining optimum shelf space.

Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and Handling Costs incurred to move finished goods from our distribution center to customer locations are included in the line Selling, General and Administrative Expenses in our Statements of Operations.

Net Income/(Loss) Per Common Share

The Company computes per share amounts in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 260, Earnings per Share”. ASC Topic 260 requires presentation of basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is computed by dividing the loss available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding during the periods.

The followingThere are no potentially dilutive securities that have been excluded from the computation of weighted average shares outstanding as they would have had an anti-dilutive impact on the Company’s net income/(loss) per common share:outstanding.

SCHEDULE OF ANTIDILUTIVE SECURITIES EXCLUDED FROM COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE

    Expiration Days to  Exercise  As of September 30 
  Issued To Date Expiration  Price  2021  2020 

Shares underlying options outstanding

 Glenn Simpson 4/6/2024  918  $0.16   318,108   505,608 

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Income Taxes

The Net Operating Loss Carryforwards for federal taxes was $3,695,829$3,754,634, at September 30, 20212022 and $3,695,829$3,754,634 for the State of New Jersey. The Deferred Tax Assets for federal taxes was $776,124$788,473 at September 30, 20212022 and $332,625$337,917 for the State of New Jersey. The total Deferred Tax Assets was $1,108,749$1,126,390 at September 30, 2021.2022. The Deferred Tax assets have been fully reserved by valuation allowances beyond that portion which is expected to offset current taxes. As of September 30, 2021,2022, the Company’s Federal income tax payable at the corporate tax rate of 21% would be $50,326and State Income Tax payable at 9% tax rate would be $21,568 if this had not been offset by the deferred tax assets.is zero.

The Company provides for income taxes using the asset and liability approach in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities and the tax rates in effect when these differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company did 0tnot have a deferred tax liability at September 30, 2021September30, 2022 and September 30, 2020.2021.

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As of September 30, 20212022, and September 30, 2020,2021, the Company had 0no accrued interest or penalties because there were none. The Company had no Federal or State tax examinations in the past nor does it have any at the current time.

SCHEDULE OF DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

  Tax Rate  2022  2021 
     Deferred Tax Asset as
of September 30,
 
  Tax Rate  2022  2021 
Federal  21% $788,473  $776,124 
State of New Jersey  9% $337,917  $332,625 
Total     $1,126,390  $1,108,749 

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for equity based transactions under the provisions of ASC Topic 718, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”. The ASC prescribes accounting and reporting standards for stock-based compensation plans, including employee stock options, restricted stock, employee stock purchase plans and stock appreciation rights. ASC Topic 718 requires employee compensation expense to be recorded using the fair value method.

Share based payment awards are measured at the month-end volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the equity instrument that an entity is obligated to issue when the service has been rendered and any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments have been satisfied.

Fair value of financial instruments

The carrying amounts of financial instruments, which include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expense, approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature.

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NOTE 3 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Employment AgreementsAgreement

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (“the Agreement”) dated April 6, 2017 date,and amended on September 1, 2022, Mr. Simpson is paid a salary of $5,000$8,000 per month in cash and the Company is obligated to grant 67,000 shares of non-trading, restricted Common Stock per month. Additionally, Stock.

Mr. Simpson is entitled toalso paid an annual bonus comprised of cash and non-trading, restricted Common Stock based on the achievement of performance goals established by the Board of Directors of the Company and set forth in the Agreement. The cash bonus is established at $44,400$44,400 per year. The stock bonus is set at 200,000 shares of non-trading, restricted Common Stock per year through March 31, 2025.2027.

ThePursuant to the Agreement, if Mr. Simpson’s employment is terminated without cause, the Company is obligated to pay him all amounts due under the contract for the remaining term of the Agreement is through April 1, 2025. In the event that the Agreement is terminated for good reason, the Company shall pay Mr. Simpson any accrued but unpaid salary for services rendered to the date of termination, and an amount equal to the salary at the time of termination, payable for the remainder of the current term. As ofcontract immediately. At September 30, 2021, there are 42 months remaining on2022, the Agreement. The Company’spotential liability on the remainder of the Agreement is $210,000 for the cash portion of Mr. Simpson’s salary,to EQUATOR Beverage Company was $432,000 and 2,814,0003,618,000 shares of non-trading, restricted Common Stock.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Mr. Simpson was issued 603,000 Restricted and Non-Trading shares of Common Stock under the terms of the Agreement for the stock portion of his compensation. Refer to Note 4 – Restricted Stock Issuances.

NOTE 4 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

On July 5, 2022, the State of Delaware approved the 1-for-2 reverse split and the decrease in Authorized shares from 40,000,000 to 20,000,000 shares.

On June 8, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a prospective amendment to the Fourth Article of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to decrease the authorized common stock from 40,000,000 shares, par value $0.001, to 20,000,000 shares, par value $0.001. On June 8, 2022, the majority stockholders approved the decrease in authorized shares amendment by written consent, in lieu of a special meeting of the stockholders. On June 8, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the prospective amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to effect a 1-for-2 reverse split of the Company’s Common Stock. On June 8, 2022, stockholders of the Company owning a majority of the Company’s outstanding voting stock approved the reverse stock split by written consent, in lieu of a special meeting of the stockholders. The decrease in authorized shares and reverse stock split was approved by FINRA on July 19, 2022 and effective July 20, 2022. All share and per share data has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.

In June 2021, the Company decreased its Authorized Shares from 190,000,000 to 40,000,000 shares. Currently,This was a reduction of 150,000,000 in Authorized Shares. As of September 30, 2022 there are 30,809,080 15,917,115 shares outstanding and no other classes of stock. This was a reduction of 150,000,000 in Authorized Shares.

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Restricted Stock Issuances

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, 929,666 2022, 1,211,054 shares of Restricted and Non-Trading Common Stock were issued to Directors and Officers of the Company. These shares have full voting rights but are restricted for sale and transfer.

The CEOOn June 1, 2022, Mr. Simpson exercised his options to purchase 187,500159,054 shares of Restricted and Non-Trading shares at $0.16$0.16 per share for ashare. The total exercise pricevalue was $25,449.

On February 4, 2022, the board of $30,000 which reducedDirectors approved the accrued salary payableissuance of 525,000 shares of Restricted and Non-Trading Common Stock to Mr. Simpson, Mr. Devlin and Ms. Cudia for their continued service to the CEO by the same amount.Company. Mr. Simpson was issued 350,000 shares of Restricted and Non-Trading Common Stock. Mr. Devlin and Ms. Cudia were each issued 87,500 shares of Restricted and Non-Trading Common Stock. The value of these shares was recorded as a component of compensation expense.

The CEOAdditionally, Mr. Simpson was also issued 603,000402,000 shares of Restricted and Non-Trading Common Stock for the stock portion of his annual salary. Mr. Devlin was issued 75,000 shares of Restricted and Non-Trading Common Stock as for continuing to serve as a Director of the Company. Ms. Cudia was issued 37,500 shares of Restricted and Non-Trading Common Stock for her annual stock bonus. The value of these shares was recorded as a component of compensation expense.

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Stock Purchased for Cancellation

Advisory Services

On October 3, 2013,During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 the Company entered into an agreement for strategic business advisory services, public relations services and investor relations services with Ian Thompsonpurchased 830,342 shares of its Restricted Common Stock from Carricklee House, Strabane, Northern Ireland.shareholders at a cost of $194,018.

In connection with this agreement,During the year ended December 31, 2021 the Company issued 167,204purchased 382,913 shares of restrictedits Restricted Common Stock and recorded consulting feesfrom shareholders at a cost of $501,612 during 2013, which was the fair market value of the stock on the date of issue.$765,826. The stock is vested; however, it is restricted from trading. Ian Thompson was also issued 200,000shares of restricted Common Stock, which was to vest quarterly based upon the Company reaching certain market capitalization and revenue goals, in addition to providing the above services, with the last tranche vesting on June 30, 2014. Consulting fees amounting to $105,000 and $280,000were recorded in 2014 and 2013, respectively, related to the 200,000 shares of Common Stock. Throughout the term of the agreement, the Company requested that Ian Thompson to render performance under the agreement and to provide evidence of same. Ian Thompson failed to perform in all material respects under the terms of the agreement and refused to provide evidence.cancelled.

On June 27, 2014, the Company terminated the agreement. Empire Stock Transfer, Inc, the Company’s transfer agent was directed to process cancellation requests regarding the certificates listed below. The Board of Directors approved the Company’s irrevocable agreement to indemnify the Transfer Agent for all loss, liability or expense in carrying out the authority and direction contained on the terms of the Unanimous Written Consent to terminate the Thompson Agreement. The Transfer Agent shall maintain the right to uphold the transfer in the event of forgery. (Ian Thompson has not complied with the Company’s demand to have the physical certificates returned.)

SCHEDULE OF CANCELLATION OF SHARES

Certificates  Registered To No. of Shares  Status 
 605  Ian Thompson  50,000   Cancelled 
 606  Ian Thompson  50,000   Cancelled 
 607  Ian Thompson  50,000   Cancelled 
 608  Ian Thompson  50,000   Cancelled 
 610  Ian Thompson  167,204   Cancelled 

NOTE 5 – STOCK OPTIONS

Stock Option ActivityOn June 1, 2022, Mr. Simpson exercised options to purchase 159,054 shares of Restricted and Non-Trading shares at $0.16 per share. The total exercise value was $25,449.

On February 4, 2022, the Company adjusted the exercise price of the options granted to Mr. Simpson from $0.32 per share to $0.16 per share.

On September 24, 2021, the Company extended the expiration date of the options granted to Mr. Glenn Simpson from April 6, 2022 to April 6, 2024.

On May 19,During the year ended December 31, 2021, Mr. Simpson exercised options to purchase 93,750 shares of Restricted and Non-tradingNon-Trading shares at $0.16$0.32 per share. The total exercise value was $15,000$30,000 and this reduced the accrued salary payable to the CEO by the same amount.

On March 24, 2021, Mr. Simpson exercised options to purchase 93,750 Restricted and Non-trading shares at $0.16 per share. The total exercise value was $15,000 and this reduced the accrued salary payable to the CEO by the same amount.$0.

The following table summarizes stock option activity under the Plans:activity:

SCHEDULE OF STOCK OPTIONS ACTIVITY

  Issued To 

Expiration

Date

 Days to Expiration  Exercise Price  Options 
Outstanding, December 31, 2020 Glenn Simpson 4/6/2024  918  $0.16   505,608 
Exercised Glenn Simpson 4/6/2024  918  $0.16   (187,500)
Exercisable, September 30, 2021 Glenn Simpson 4/6/2024  918  $0.16   318,108 
  Issued To Expiration
Date
 Days to
Expiration
  Exercise
Price
  Options 
Outstanding, December 31, 2021 Glenn Simpson 4/6/2024  827  $0.16   159,054 
Exercised, September 30, 2022 Glenn Simpson 4/6/2024     $0.16   (159,054)
Outstanding, September 30, 2022 Glenn Simpson 4/6/2024     $0.16   - 

During the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, compensation expense related to stock options was $0.$0. As of September 30, 2021,2022, there was 0no unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options.

 

NOTE 6 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, Mr. Simpson lent funds to the Company. As of September 30, 2022, the loan payable to Mr. Simpson was $275,000.

On May 19, 2021 the CEO of the CompanyJune 1, 2022, Mr. Simpson exercised 93,750159,054 stock options at an exercise price of $0.16.$0.16. The Company issued 159,054 Restricted and Non-Trading shares of Common Stock in exchange for the total exercise price of $25,449.

During the year ended December 31, 2021, Mr. Simpson exercised 93,750 stock options at an exercise price of $0.32. The Company issued 93,750 Restricted and Non-Trading shares of Common Stock, and the accrued payroll owed to him was reduced by $15,000.$30,000.

On March 24, 2021 the CEO of the Company exercised 93,750 stock options at an exercise price of $0.16. The Company issued 93,750 Restricted and Non-Trading shares of Common Stock, and the accrued payroll owed to him was reduced by $15,000.

NOTE 7 – SBA LOANS “CARES ACT”

On May 5, 2020,In January 2021, the Company received loan proceeds in the amount of $35,508 under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). On December 18, 2020, the Company applied for the loan forgiveness for the loan proceeds amounting $35,508 under the Paycheck Protection Program. The Company received the loan forgiveness decision from the SBA in January 2021.for the loan proceeds under the Paycheck Protection Program. The full amount of the loan proceeds amounting $35,508$35,508 was forgiven.forgiven in January 2021.

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

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is provided in addition to the accompanying financial statements and notes to assist readers in understanding our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. MD&A is organized as follows:

Significant Accounting Policies — Accounting policies that we believe are important to understanding the assumptions and judgments incorporated in our reported financial results and forecasts.
Results of Operations — Analysis of our financial results comparing the quarter ended September 30, 20212022 to 2020.2021.
Liquidity and Capital Resources — Analysis of changes in our cash flows, and discussion of our financial condition and potential sources of liquidity.

This report includes a number of forward lookingforward-looking statements that reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Forward looking statements are often identified by words like: believe, expect, estimate, anticipate, intend, project and similar expressions, or words which, by their nature, refer to future events. You should not place undue certainty on these forward lookingforward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this annual report. These forward lookingforward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or our predictions.

Significant Accounting Policies

We have prepared our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which requires management to make significant judgments and estimates 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 expenses during the reporting period. We base these significant judgments and estimates on historical experience and other applicable assumptions we believe to be reasonable based upon information presently available. These estimates may change as new events occur, as additional information is obtained and as our operating environment changes. These changes have historically been minor and have been included in the financial statements as soon as they became known. Actual results could materially differ from our estimates under different assumptions, judgments or conditions.

All of our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to our financial statements, included elsewhere in this Annual Report. We have identified the following as our critical accounting policies and estimates, which are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, are the most pervasive and important to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions, judgments or conditions.

We believe the following critical accounting policies reflect our more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our financial statements:

Use of Estimates — The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of 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.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments — Our short-term financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other liabilities, consist primarily of instruments without extended maturities. We believe that the fair values of our current assets and current liabilities approximate their reported carrying amounts.

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

MOJO Organics, Inc. (“MOJO” or the “Company”) isEQUATOR Beverage Company, a Delaware corporation is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ. The Company engages inEQUATOR’s business is new product development, beverage production, marketing, distribution, and sales & marketing of beverage brands thatits beverages. Our beverages are natural, Non-GMO Project verified,Verified, and USDA Organic. The Company’s flagship product is MOJO Coconut Water. In additionWe produce both nonalcoholic and ready to Coconut Water,drink alcoholic beverages. Equator also has a line of sparking energy beverages that are focused on the Company produces Sparkling Coconut Water, Coconut Water + Mango Juice, Coconut Water + Pineapple Juicefemale consumer. Equator beverages are available in North America, the Caribbean and Organic Coconut Water.Bermuda. We seek to grow the market share ofpackage our products by expanding our hybrid distribution network through the relationships and efforts of our management and third-party partners and improved broker network, and new products and packaging in 2021. The company predominantly packages its beverages in 100% recyclable, Eco-Friendly packaging that can be recycled infinite times and is not made from carbon oil-basedeco-friendly packaging. The packaging has a very low impact on the environment and does not contribute to landfills and the pollution of our bodies of water.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021

Revenue

For the three months ended September 30, 2021,2022, the Company reported revenue of $477,013 a decrease of $95,607$548,973 an increase from revenue of $572,620$477,013 for the three months ended September 30, 2020.2021. The decrease15% increase in revenue was primarily due to an increase in cases sold for the lower sales of the MOJO branded productsquarter ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period last year.

Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue includes finished goods purchase costs, production costs, raw material costs and freight in costs. Also included in cost of revenue are adjustments made to inventory carrying amounts, including markdowns to market.

For the three months ended September 30, 2022, cost of revenue was $380,64 or 69% of revenue. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, cost of revenue was $255,266 or 54% of revenue. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, cost of revenue was $302,817 or 53% of revenue. The 1%15% increase in cost of revenue was primarily due to higher costs of product, ocean freight and warehousing costs compared to the same period last year.

Operating Expenses

For the three months ended September 30, 2021,2022, selling, general and administrative expenses was $223,571$198,122 a decrease of $3,227$25,449 from the three months ended September 30, 20202021 of $226,798.$223,571.

This decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to lower office expenses coupled withAmazon selling fees and also from a decrease in professional fees and marketing expenses. This decrease is offset by an increase instock compensation expense. OfficeAmazon selling fees decreased by $20,505 while compensation expenses decreased by $7,366 and professional fees decreased by $2,233$10,567 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the same period last year. Marketing expenses also decreased by $3,374

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021

Revenue

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company reported revenue of $1,469,732 a decrease of $25,326 from revenue of $1,495,058 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The decrease in revenue was due to fewer cases of MOJO flavored products sold in 2022 compared to the same period last year. Compensation expense forSome of the three months ended September 30, 2021 increasedCompany’s products were affected by $9,140 forproduction and shipping challenges during the three months ended September 30, 2020.

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

Revenue

For thefirst nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company reported revenue of $1,495,058 an increase from revenue2022 because of $1,450,587 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in revenue was primarilyclosures due to COVID-19 and congestions at the strong sales for the MOJO Organic Coconut Water 1Liter product.ports.

Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue includes finished goods purchase costs, production costs, raw material costs and freight in costs. Also included in cost of revenue are adjustments made to inventory carrying amounts, including markdowns to market.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, cost of revenue was $966,207 or 66% of revenue. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cost of revenue was $793,234 or 53% of revenue. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, cost of revenue was $749,278 or 52% of revenue. The 1%13% increase in cost of revenue was due to higher costs of product, ocean freight and warehousing costs compared to the same period last year.

Operating Expenses

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, selling, general and administrative expenses was $645,341 a decrease$667,918 an increase of $65,091$22,577 from the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 of $710,432.$645,341.

This decreaseincrease in operating expenses was primarily due to lowerhigher compensation expenses offset by a decrease in selling expenses. Employee and director compensation expenses and professional fees. Office expenses and marketing fees also decreasedincreased by $52,355 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period last year. Selling expenses which consists of Amazon fees, freight delivery expenses and commissions decreased by $20,759 compared while professional fees decreased by $16,533$35,446 compared to the quarter endedsame period last year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2020. Office expenses amounted to $17,2302022, the Company had working capital of $191,182. Net cash used in operating activities was $144,119 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $26,486 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Marketing fees decreased by $6,002 compared to the same period last year.

Net Income

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the net income was $91,991, a $98,894 improvement from a net loss of ($6,903) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2021, the Company had working capital of $387,244. Net cash provided by operating activities was $97,852 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, compared to net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 of $54,570.$42,879. Net cash used inprovided by financing activities was $102,316$107,260 for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $30,258zero for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.2021. Net cash was provided by financing activities of a related party loan and proceeds from the exercise of stock options, offset by cash used in financing activities to repurchase MOJOEQUATOR Restricted Common Stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022.

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Working Capital Needs

Our working capital requirements increase as demand grows for our products. During 2021 and 2020,the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company did not require additional funding. Ifhad net borrowings of $275,000. This was the direct result of supply chain delays in manufacturing and ocean transport times. In 2021, borrowings were zero. Should the Company requiresrequire additional working capital during the next twelve months,

it may seek to raise additional funds. Financing transactions may include the issuance of equity, debt securities and obtaining credit facilities.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

None

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISKS

Not applicable

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. It should be noted that the design of any system of controls 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, regardless of how remote.

Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s senior management, consisting of the Company’s principal executive and financial officer and the Company’s principal accounting officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on this evaluation, the Company’s principal executive and financial officer concluded, as of the Evaluation Date, that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The management of MOJO Organics, Inc.EQUATOR Beverage Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f)) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.

Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives. In evaluating the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, our management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on this evaluation, our officers concluded that, during the period covered by this annual report, our internal controls over financial reporting were not operating effectively.

As previously reported, the Company does not have an audit committee and is not currently obligated to have one. Management does not believe that the lack of an audit committee is a material weakness.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 20212022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are not a party to any legal or administrative proceedings and are not aware of any pending or threatened legal or administrative proceedings against the Company in all material aspects. We could from time to time become a party to various legal or administrative proceedings arising in the course of our business.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should consider the following factors, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations in future periods. The risks described below are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations in future periods.

If we are unable to expand our operations in the marketplace, our growth rate could be negatively affected.

Our success depends in part on our ability to grow our business. We have adopted and implemented a strategic plan to increase awareness of our products, secure additional distribution channels, and foster and strengthen our supply, manufacturing and distribution relationships. Our strategic plan includes addressing changes in the market. There can be no assurance that we will achieve the growth necessary to achieve our objectives.

We could need additional capital in the future to expand our operations and execute our business objectives.

Should we need additional capital to expand our operations, financing transactions may include the issuance of equity, debt securities, and credit facilities.

The challenges of competing with other beverage companies could result in reductions to our revenue and operating margins.

The nonalcoholic beverage segment of the beverage industry is competitive. We compete with numerous beverage companies, including those marketing similar products. All beveragesbeverages’ companies are competing for stomach share on a daily basis which is approximately 64 oz. of fluid per day, per person. Our success depends on our ability to secure distribution channels for our products, our ability to make consumers aware of our products and the appeal of our products to consumers.

Disruption of supply, increases in costs or shortages of ingredients could affect our operating results.

Availability of supply and the prices charged by the producers of production inputs used in our products can be affected by a variety of factors, including the general demand by other buyers for the same fruits used by us in our products, and country politics and country economics in the area in which our fruit is grown.

The quality of fruit we seek trades on a negotiated basis, depending on supply and demand at the time of the purchase. An increase in the price of any fruit that we use in our products will have a negative effect on our margins should we be unable to increase our sales price. Higher energy costs may increase the cost of transporting our supplies. Changes in emission rules for maritime vessels will likely increase costs of shipping our products. Conversely, lower fruit prices and lower energy prices will have a positive result on transport and packaging costs.

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We use independent bottlers for the filling of our products and, as such, are subject to the bottler’s production and quality control.

We use independent bottlers for the production of our products. Accordingly, we are dependent on the bottlers and their ability to meet production demands and to achieve product quality. We play an active role in the production of our beverages, which includes but is not limited to developing our formulations, maintaining control over the labeling and packaging of our beverages, independent Underwriters Laboratories testing of our products for safety, and packaging and function of our packaging and correct FDA labeling. We also review and monitor the safety certifications of the factories including their status with the United States Food and Drug Administration. We also inspect the warehouses that our products are stored in, and monitor the trucking companies that deliver our goods.

Litigation and publicity concerning food quality, health claims, and other issues could expose us to significant liabilities.

The packaged food industry can be adversely affected by litigation and complaints from customers and government authorities resulting from product quality, health claims, allergens, illness, and injury. Adverse publicity about these allegations may negatively affect the Company, regardless of whether the allegations are true. In addition, the food industry has been subject to a number of claims based on the nutritional content of food products they sell, and disclosure and advertising practices. Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation and regulatory proceedings, we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of any such proceedings. An unfavorable outcome will have an adverse impact on our business. In addition, any litigation or regulatory proceedings may result in substantial costs.

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

None

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

Not applicable

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The Company’s Common Stock is currently quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol MOJO.

For the period January 1, 20202021 to September 30, 2021,2022, the following table sets forth the high and low closing bid prices by quarter, based upon information obtained from inter-dealer quotations without retail markup, markdown, or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions:

 High  Low  VWAP*  Shares Traded 
Third Quarter 2021 $0.18  $0.10  $0.15   133,304 
Second Quarter 2021 $0.21  $0.13  $0.16   500,436 
First Quarter 2021 $1.00  $0.07  $0.21   1,465,729 
                 
Fourth Quarter 2020 $0.19  $0.07  $0.10   518,513 
Third Quarter 2020 $0.17  $0.06  $0.10   484,154 
Second Quarter 2020 $0.20  $0.07  $0.12   471,884 
First Quarter 2020 $0.29  $0.06  $0.19   133,688 

 

 High  Low  VWAP*  Shares
Traded
 
Third Quarter 2022 $0.51  $0.06  $0.12   1,065,864 
Second Quarter 2022 $0.22  $0.14  $0.16   132,619 
First Quarter 2022 $0.30  $0.16  $0.20   66,677 
                 
Fourth Quarter 2021 $0.36  $0.12  $0.22   213,837 
Third Quarter 2021 $0.36  $0.20  $0.30   66,652 
Second Quarter 2021 $0.42  $0.26  $0.32   250,218 
First Quarter 2021 $2.00  $0.14  $0.42   732,864 

*Volume weighted average sharesprice

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Holders

As of September 30, 2021,2022, there were 30,809,08015,917,115 shares issued and outstanding. There were 948907 shareholders of record.

Dividends

The Company has not declared a cash dividend with respect to its Common Stock. Future payment of dividends is within the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other relevant factors.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities, Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities

There were no sales of unregistered securities during the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

During the quarter ended September 30, 2021,2022, the Company repurchased 730,826830,342 shares of MOJOEQUATOR Restricted Common Stock from shareholders at a total cost of $102,316.$193,187. The shares were cancelled.

During the quarteryear ended December 31, 2020,2021, the Company repurchased 100,000382,913 shares of MOJOEQUATOR Restricted Common Stock from shareholders at a total cost of $9,800.$107,215. The shares were cancelled.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2020, the Company repurchased 25,000 shares of MOJO Restricted Common Stock from shareholders at a cost of $5,250. The shares were cancelled.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Not applicable

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PART III

ITEM 7. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Executive Officer and Directors

Below are the names and certain information regarding our current executive officer and directors:

NameAgeTitleAppointed
Glenn Simpson6970Chairman and CEOOctober 27, 2011
Jeffrey Devlin7475DirectorJanuary 27, 2012

Directors are elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified. Biographical information of each current officer and director is set forth below.

Glenn Simpson is Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Simpson joined the Company in October 2011. He has extensive experience in the beverage industry. Mr. Simpson was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Coca-Cola Bottlers, Inc. in Uzbekistan from 1995 to 2000. His primary responsibilities included corporate strategy, supervision of bottling and distribution operations and facilities construction. His accomplishments included growing revenues from a base at $4 million to over $160 million annually. The company was awarded “Bottler of the Year” by The Coca-Cola Company for two consecutive years under his leadership based upon product quality and revenue growth. From 2009 to 2011, Mr. Simpson was engaged in beverage projects on a consulting basis in Russia and Afghanistan. Mr. Simpson is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an MBA from Columbia University School of Business.

Jeffrey Devlin has served on the Board of Directors of the Company since January 2012. Mr. Devlin has over 35 years of advertising and business development experience. Mr. Devlin currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer – Government, Advertising and Commerce at Deloitte Consulting LLP. He has held various other executive and creative positions over the course of his advertising career, including launching the introduction of Diet Coke for The Coca-Cola Company. Mr. Devlin currently serves on the board of directors of a number of private organizations, as well as on the board of directors of Location Based Technologies, Inc., a publicly traded company. Mr. Devlin received a Bachelor’s degree from Bethel University.

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Board Committees

The Company has not established any committees of the Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors may designate from among its members an executive committee and one or more other committees in the future. We do not have a nominating committee or a nominating committee charter. Further, we do not have a policy with regard to the consideration of any director candidates recommended by security holders. To date, no security holders have made any such recommendations. Our two directors perform all functions that would otherwise be performed by committees. Given the present size of our board it is not practical for us to have committees. If we are able to grow our business and increase our operations, we intend to expand the size of our board and allocate responsibilities accordingly.

Shareholder Communications

Currently, we do not have a policy with regard to the consideration of any director candidates recommended by security holders. To date, no security holders have made any such recommendations.

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Code of Ethics

We have adopted a written code of ethics (the “Code of Ethics”) that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, and persons performing similar functions. We believe that the Code of Ethics is reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and promote honest and ethical conduct; provide full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in public reports; comply with applicable laws; ensure prompt internal reporting of code violations; and provide accountability for adherence to the code. To request a copy of the Code of Ethics, please make written request to our Company at 185 Hudson Street, Floor 25, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, all executive officers, directors, and each person who is the beneficial owner of more than 10% of the common stock of a company that files reports pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act of 1934, are required to report the ownership of such common stock, options, and stock appreciation rights (other than certain cash only rights) and any changes in that ownership with the SEC. To our knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to us and written representations that no other reports were required, during the ninethree months ended September 30, 20212022 all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to our officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners were complied with.

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ITEM 8. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following table sets forth information concerning the total compensation paid or earned by each of our named executive officers (as defined under SEC rules).

Name and Principal Position 

Jan 1 to

Sept 30

  Salary  Jan 1 to
Jun 30
  Salary 
Glenn Simpson, Chairman & CEO  2021  $142,552(1)  2022  $106,022(1)
  2020  $129,755(1)  2021  $142,552(2)

(1)Pursuant to his employment agreement (the “Amended Simpson Agreement”) amended September 1, 2022, Mr. Simpson is paid a salary of $8,000 per month in cash and the Company is obligated to grant Mr. Simpson 67,000 shares of non-trading, restricted Common Stock per month. Pursuant to this agreement, Mr. Simpson is also entitled to an annual bonus comprised of cash and non-trading, restricted Common shares based on performance goals established by the Board of Directors of the Company. The cash bonus is established at $44,400 per year. The stock bonus is set at 100,000 shares of non-trading, restricted Common Stock per year through March 31, 2027.

(2)Pursuant to his employment agreement (the “Simpson Agreement”), Mr. Simpson is paid a salary of $5,000 per month in cash and the Company is obligated to grant Mr. Simpson 33,500 shares of non-trading, restricted Common Stock per month. Pursuant to this agreement, Mr. Simpson is also entitled to an annual bonus comprised of cash and non-trading, restricted Common shares based on performance goals established by the Board of Directors of the Company. The cash bonus is established at $44,400 per year. The stock bonus is set at 100,000 shares of non-trading, restricted Common Stock per year through March 31, 2025.

The Summary Compensation Table omits columns for Option Awards, Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation, Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings and All Other Compensation as no such amounts were paid to the named executive officers duringDuring the nine months ended September 30, 2021 or 2020.

(1) Pursuant his employment agreement (the “Simpson Agreement”),2022, 402,000 shares of Non-trading, Restricted Common Stock were issued to Mr. Simpson is paid a salaryfor the stock portion of $5,000 per month in cash and the Company is obligated to granthis compensation. Mr. Simpson 67,000was also issued 350,000 shares of non-trading, restrictedNon-Trading Restricted Common Stock per month. Pursuant to this agreement, Mr. Simpson is also entitled to an annual bonus comprised of cash and non-trading, restricted Common shares based on performance goals established by the Board of Directors of the Company. The cash bonus is established at $44,400 per year. Theas a one-time stock bonus is set at 200,000 shares of non-trading, restricted Common Stock per year through March 31, 2025.award.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, 603,000201,000 shares of Non-trading, Restricted Common Stock were issued to the CEOMr. Simpson for the stock portion of his compensation. During the first quarter ofyear 2021, Mr. Simpson exercised stock options to purchase 93,750 non-trading, restricted shares at $0.16 per share and thefor a total exercise price of $15,000$30,000. This reduced the accrued salary owed to him. During the second quarter of 2021, Mr. Simpson exercised stock options to purchase 93,750 non-trading, restricted shares at $0.16 per share and the total exercise price of $15,000 reduced the accrued salary owed to him.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, 603,000 shares of Non-trading, Restricted Common Stock were issued to the CEO for the stock portion of his compensation. During the first nine months of 2020, Mr. Simpson exercised stock options to purchase 156,250 non-trading, restricted shares at $0.16 per share and the total exercise price of $25,000 reduced the accrued salary owed to him.

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Outstanding Option Awards at SeptemberJune 30

The following table sets forth information regarding stock options held by executive officers at September 30.

   

Common stock

underlying

  Option awards      Option awards 
Name Year 

exercisable options

  Expiration date Exercise price  Year Common
Stock
underlying
exercisable
options
  Expiration
date
 Exercise
price
 
Glenn Simpson 2021  318,108  4/6/2024 $0.16   2022  -  -  - 
 2020  505,608  4/6/2024 $0.16   2021  159,054   4/6/2024 $0.16 

On February 4, 2022, the Company adjusted the exercise price of the options granted to Mr. Simpson from $0.32 per share to $0.16 per share.

On September 24, 2021, the Company extended the expiration date of the options granted to Mr. Glenn Simpson from expiring an April 6, 2022 to April 6, 2024.

Option Exercises in 20212022 and 20202021

On June 1, 2022, Mr. Simpson exercised options to purchase 159,054 Restricted and Non-Trading shares at $0.16 per share. The total exercise value was $25,449.

On May 19, 2021, Mr. Simpson exercised options to purchase 93,75046,875 Restricted and Non-Trading shares at $0.16$0.32 per share. The total exercise value was $15,000 and this reduced the accrued salary payable to the CEOMr. Simpson to $0.

On March 24, 2021, Mr. Simpson exercised options to purchase 93,75046,875 Restricted and Non-Trading shares at $0.16$0.32 per share. The total exercise value was $15,000 and this reduced the accrued salary payable to the CEOMr. Simpson to $0.

On March 6, 2020, Mr. Simpson exercised options to purchase 62,500 Restricted and Non-Trading shares at $0.16 per share. The total exercise value was $10,000 and this reduced the accrued salary payable to the CEO to $0.

On January 14, 2020, Mr. Simpson exercised options to purchase 93,750 Restricted and Non-trading shares at $0.16 per share. The total exercise value was $15,000 and this reduced the accrued salary payable to the CEO by the same amount.

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Director Compensation

The non-employee directorsdirector did not receive cash compensation for serving as such, for serving on committees (if any) of the Board of Directors or for special assignments. Board members are not reimbursed for expenses incurred in connection with attending meetings. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, there were no arrangements that resulted in our making payments to any of our non-employee directors for any services provided to us by them as directors.

ITEM 9. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The following table sets forth information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our Common Stock known by us as of September 30, 20212022 by:

each director;
each named executive officer; and
all directors and executive officers as a group.

Except as otherwise indicated, the persons listed below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of our Common Stock owned by them, except to the extent such power may be shared with a spouse.

Name Shares  Options  Strike Price  Expiration Date Percent of Common Stock and Options (1)  Shares  

Percent of

Common Stock(1)

 
Glenn Simpson  12,578,676             41%   7,300,892   46%
Glenn Simpson      318,108  $0.16  4/6/2024  1% 
Total – Glenn Simpson  12,578,676   318,108         42% 
Chairman and CEO                         
Diane Cudia  490,833             2%   416,667   3%
Corporate Controller                         
Jeffrey Devlin  531,286             2%   443,143   3%
Director                         
All Officers and Directors as a group (3 persons)  13,600,795   318,108         46%   8,160,702   51%

(1)Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of Common Stock subject to options currently exercisable or convertible, or exercisable or convertible within 60 days of September 30, 20212022 are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such option but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person.

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PART IV

ITEM 10. EXHIBITS

Financial Statement Schedules

The financial statements of MOJO Organics, Inc.EQUATOR Beverage Company are listed on the Index to Financial Statements on this quarterly report on Form 10-Q beginning on page F-1.

The following Exhibits are being filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q:

Exhibit

No.

 SEC Report Reference Number Description
3.1 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of MOJO Shopping, Inc. (3)
3.2 3.1 Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of MOJO Ventures, Inc. (4)
3.3 3.1 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of MOJO Ventures, Inc. (5)
3.4 3.4 Articles of Merger (1)
3.5 3.1 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of MOJO Organics, Inc. (9)
3.6 3.1 Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (11)
3.7 3.1 Amended and Restated Bylaws of MOJO Ventures, Inc. (6)
3.8 3.8 Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Bylaws of MOJO Organics, Inc. (13)
3.9 3.1 Certificate of Amendment
16.1 16.1 Letter from MSPC Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, P.C. (16)
31.1 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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Exhibit No. SEC Report Reference Number Description
3.1 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of MOJO Shopping, Inc. (2)
3.2 3.1 Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of MOJO Ventures, Inc. (3)
3.3 3.1 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of MOJO Ventures, Inc. (4)
3.4 3.4 Articles of Merger (1)
3.5 3.1 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of MOJO Organics, Inc. (6)
3.6 3.1 Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (7)
3.7 3.1 Amended and Restated Bylaws of MOJO Ventures, Inc. (5)
3.8 3.8 Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Bylaws of MOJO Organics, Inc. (8)
3.9 3.1 Certificate of Amendment (10)
3.10 3.1 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of MOJO Organics, Inc.(11)
16.1 16.1 Letter from MSPC Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, P.C. (9)
31.1 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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(1)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 18, 2011.
(2)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on November 2, 2011.
(3)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on December 19, 2007.
(4)(3)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on May 4, 2011.
(5)(4)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on January 4, 2012.
(6)(5)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on October 31, 2011.
(7)(6)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on August 12, 2011.
(8)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on June 8, 2011.
(9)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on April 2, 2013.
(10)(7)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on June 25, 2013.
(11)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on February 1, 2013.
(12)(8)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on February 7, 2013. Portions of the exhibit and/or related schedules or exhibits thereto have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment, which has been granted by the Commission.
(13)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 10-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on September 24, 2013.
(14)(9)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on April 16, 2014.
(15)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-Q as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on October 2, 2014.
(16)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on October 23, 2015.
(17)(10)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on December 9, 2015.July 1, 2021.
(18)(11)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on December 15, 2015.
(19)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, filed with the SEC on April 19, 2016.July 20, 2022.

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

MOJO ORGANICS, INC.EQUATOR BEVERAGE COMPANY
Dated: November 15, 2021October 11, 2022By:/s/ Glenn Simpson

Glenn Simpson

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

(Principal Executive and Principal Financial Officer)

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