UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q10-Q/A
Amendment No. 1
| ☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022
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 001-34780000-55647
FOURTH WAVE ENERGY,EDGEMODE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 47-4046237 | |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer | |
| incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) | |
| 110 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 1700, Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 33301 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (707) 687-9093
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large accelerated filer ☐ | Accelerated filer ☐ | |
| Non-accelerated filer ☒ | Smaller reporting company ☒ | |
| Emerging growth company ☒ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark 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 ☒
There were shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of May 20, 2022.
Explanatory Note
EdgeMode, Inc. (Formerly Fourth Wave Energy, Inc.) ( the "Company") is filing this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10Q/A (the “Amended Report”) to amend its Quarterly Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, that was originally filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 23, 2022 (the “Original Report”), to restate the Company's unaudited consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2022. Consequently, the previously filed unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2022, should no longer be relied upon. On June 3, 2022 the Company changed its name from Fourth Wave Energy Inc. to Edgemode, Inc. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Amended Report to “the Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to the Company and its subsidiary, EdgeMode, a Wyoming corporation.
Background
On August 17, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors of the Company, after consideration of the relevant facts and circumstances and after consultation with management and M&K CPAS, PLLC, the Company’s independent auditors, concluded that the Company’s unaudited consolidated interim financial statements as of March 31, 2022 and for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 included in the Original Report should be restated, and that such financial statements previously filed with the SEC should no longer be relied upon as a result of the omission of issued options which resulted in the Company’s consolidated operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 being understated by approximately $17.8 million in the Original Report.
With this error being corrected in this Amended Report, net loss increased by $17.8 million. Additionally, the change impacted our basic and diluted net loss per common share calculations. See restated Note 3. Restatement to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Amended Report for the adjustments to the consolidated financial statements related to this misstatement. The Company has also made corresponding amendments to Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and applicable footnote disclosures.
Because these revisions are treated as corrections of errors to our prior period financial results, the revisions are considered to be a "restatement” under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”). Accordingly, the revised financial information included in this Amended Report has been identified as “As Restated.”
In connection with the restatement, the Company’s management concluded that as of March 31, 2022, the Company continued to have material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting as previously identified in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2021, and that its disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. For a discussion of management’s considerations of the Company’s disclosures controls and procedures, internal controls over financial reporting, and material weaknesses identified, refer to “Part I, Item 4. Controls and Procedures,” which remains unchanged from the Original Report.
Items Amended in this Amended Report
The following sections in the Original Report are revised in this Amended Report, solely as a result of, and to reflect, the restatement:
| · | Part I – Item 1. Financial Information | |
| · | Part I – Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | |
| · | Part II – Item 6. Exhibits and Signatures |
In addition, in accordance with SEC rules, Part II, Item 6 of the Original Report has been amended to include the currently-dated certifications from the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The certifications of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer are included in this Amended Report as Exhibits 31.1, 31.2, 32.1 and 32.2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Edgemode, Inc. (Formerly Fourth Wave Energy, Inc.)
Consolidated Balance SheetSheets
(Unaudited)
| March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||
| (As Restated) | ||||||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash | $ | 136,026 | $ | 23,942 | $ | 136,026 | $ | 23,942 | ||||||||
| Subscription receivable | 0 | 158,850 | 0 | 158,850 | ||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 28,990 | 22,373 | 28,990 | 22,373 | ||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets - related party | 271,543 | 0 | 271,543 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Prepaid hosting services | 1,586,297 | 1,586,297 | 1,586,297 | 1,586,297 | ||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 2,022,856 | 1,791,462 | 2,022,856 | 1,791,462 | ||||||||||||
| Intangible assets - cryptocurrencies | 422,280 | 303,199 | 422,280 | 303,199 | ||||||||||||
| Equipment, net | 3,577,536 | 3,520,443 | 3,577,536 | 3,520,443 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 6,022,672 | $ | 5,615,104 | $ | 6,022,672 | $ | 5,615,104 | ||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 412,610 | $ | 145,855 | $ | 412,610 | $ | 145,855 | ||||||||
| Accrued dividends | 0 | 42,843 | 0 | 42,843 | ||||||||||||
| Equipment notes payable | 932,663 | 932,273 | 932,663 | 932,273 | ||||||||||||
| Notes payable | 35,000 | 1,657,580 | 35,000 | 1,657,580 | ||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,380,273 | 2,778,551 | 1,380,273 | 2,778,551 | ||||||||||||
| Equipment notes payable, net of current | 138,536 | 359,925 | 138,536 | 359,925 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 1,518,809 | 3,138,476 | 1,518,809 | 3,138,476 | ||||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
| Preferred shares of EdgeMode | 0 | 341,730 | 0 | 341,730 | ||||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||||||||||
| Preferred shares, $par value, shares authorized; | ||||||||||||||||
| Series A Preferred stock, shares authorized, issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| Common shares, shares authorized, Par value $; and shares issued and outstanding, March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively | 383,808 | 292,179 | ||||||||||||||
| Preferred shares, $par value, shares authorized; | ||||||||||||||||
| Common shares, and shares authorized March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, Par value $; and shares issued and outstanding, March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively | 383,808 | 292,179 | ||||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 13,579,300 | 5,476,850 | 31,380,677 | 5,476,850 | ||||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (9,459,245 | ) | (3,634,131 | ) | (27,260,622 | ) | (3,634,131 | ) | ||||||||
| Stockholders' equity | 4,503,863 | 2,134,898 | 4,503,863 | 2,134,898 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 6,022,672 | $ | 5,615,104 | $ | 6,022,672 | $ | 5,615,104 | ||||||||
See accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements.
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Edgemode, Inc. (Formerly Fourth Wave Energy, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
| For the three months ended | ||||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended | March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | (As Restated) | ||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 271,119 | $ | 68,376 | $ | 271,119 | $ | 68,376 | ||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 423,770 | 77,481 | 423,770 | 77,481 | ||||||||||||
| Gross margin | (152,651 | ) | (9,105 | ) | (152,651 | ) | (9,105 | ) | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 5,544,086 | 86,002 | 23,345,463 | 86,002 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 5,544,086 | 86,002 | 23,345,463 | 86,002 | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (5,696,737 | ) | (95,107 | ) | (23,498,114 | ) | (95,107 | ) | ||||||||
| Other expense: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (44,840 | ) | (18,199 | ) | (44,840 | ) | (18,199 | ) | ||||||||
| Gain (loss) on cryptocurrencies | (83,537 | ) | 5,568 | (83,537 | ) | 5,568 | ||||||||||
| Total other expense, net | (128,377 | ) | (12,631 | ) | (128,377 | ) | (12,631 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss before provision for income taxes | (5,825,114 | ) | (107,738 | ) | (23,626,491 | ) | (107,738 | ) | ||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Net loss | (5,825,114 | ) | (107,738 | ) | (23,626,491 | ) | (107,738 | ) | ||||||||
| Preferred Dividends | – | (7,650 | ) | – | (7,650 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net loss to common shareholders | $ | (5,825,114 | ) | $ | (115,388 | ) | $ | (23,626,491 | ) | $ | (115,388 | ) | ||||
| Loss per common share - basic | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||||
| Loss per common share - diluted | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 348,148,058 | 192,309,407 | 348,148,058 | 192,309,407 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 348,148,058 | 192,309,407 | 348,148,058 | 192,309,407 | ||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements.
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Edgemode, Inc. (Formerly Fourth Wave Energy, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
| Mezzanine Equity | Mezzanine Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred | Common | Additional | Total | Preferred | Common | Additional | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred | Stock | Common | Stock | Paid-In | Accumulated | Stockholders' | Preferred | Stock | Common | Stock | Paid-In | Accumulated | Stockholders' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Equity | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2021 | 127,207 | $ | 341,730 | 292,179,345 | $ | 292,179 | $ | 5,476,850 | $ | (3,634,131 | ) | $ | 2,134,898 | 127,207 | $ | 341,730 | 292,179,345 | $ | 292,179 | $ | 5,476,850 | $ | (3,634,131 | ) | $ | 2,134,898 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of preferred shares into common | (127,207 | ) | (341,730 | ) | 20,796,933 | 20,797 | 363,776 | – | 384,573 | (127,207 | ) | (341,730 | ) | 20,796,933 | 20,797 | 363,776 | – | 384,573 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares issued in exchange for cash | – | – | 1,495,756 | 1,495 | 503,519 | – | 505,014 | – | – | 1,495,756 | 1,495 | 503,519 | – | 505,014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common shares issued in exchange for cryptocurrency | – | – | 78,638 | 79 | 49,921 | – | 50,000 | – | – | 78,638 | 79 | 49,921 | – | 50,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recapitalization of reverse merger | – | – | 69,257,668 | 69,258 | 2,600,694 | – | 2,669,952 | – | – | 69,257,668 | 69,258 | 2,600,694 | – | 2,669,952 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | – | – | – | – | 4,584,540 | – | 4,584,540 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation (As Restated) | – | – | – | – | 22,385,917 | – | 22,385,917 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss | – | – | – | – | – | (5,825,114 | ) | (5,825,114 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss (As Restated) | – | – | – | – | – | (23,626,491 | ) | (23,626,491 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance March 31, 2022 | – | $ | – | 383,808,340 | $ | 383,808 | $ | 13,579,300 | $ | (9,459,245 | ) | $ | 4,503,863 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance March 31, 2022 (As Restated) | – | $ | – | 383,808,340 | $ | 383,808 | $ | 31,380,677 | $ | (27,260,622 | ) | $ | 4,503,863 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2020 | – | $ | – | 190,734,649 | $ | 190,735 | $ | 245,576 | $ | (75,376 | ) | $ | 360,935 | – | $ | – | 190,734,649 | $ | 190,735 | $ | 245,576 | $ | (75,376 | ) | $ | 360,935 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Shares issued in exchange for cash | – | – | 7,536,184 | 7,536 | 258,959 | – | 266,495 | – | – | 7,536,184 | 7,536 | 258,959 | – | 266,495 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Shares issued in exchange for cash | 125,001 | 334,980 | – | – | – | – | – | 125,001 | 334,980 | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contribution of Crytocurrency from related party | – | – | – | – | 29,547 | – | 29,547 | – | – | – | – | 29,547 | – | 29,547 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 2,206 | 6,750 | – | – | – | – | – | 2,206 | 6,750 | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred dividends | – | – | – | – | – | (7,650 | ) | (7,650 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | (7,650 | ) | (7,650 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | – | – | – | – | – | (107,738 | ) | (107,738 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | (107,738 | ) | (107,738 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance March 31, 2021 | 127,207 | $ | 341,730 | 198,270,833 | $ | 198,271 | $ | 534,082 | $ | (190,764 | ) | $ | 541,589 | 127,207 | $ | 341,730 | 198,270,833 | $ | 198,271 | $ | 534,082 | $ | (190,764 | ) | $ | 541,589 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements.
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Edgemode, Inc. (Formerly Fourth Wave Energy, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
| For the three months ended | ||||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended | March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | (As Restated) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating Activities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (5,825,114 | ) | $ | (107,738 | ) | $ | (23,626,491 | ) | $ | (107,738 | ) | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 313,883 | 37,105 | 313,883 | 37,105 | ||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 4,584,540 | 6,750 | 22,385,917 | 6,750 | ||||||||||||
| Cryptocurrency used for officer compensation | 91,898 | 0 | 91,898 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Loss on cryptocurrency transactions | 83,537 | 20,708 | 83,537 | 20,708 | ||||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (128,580 | ) | (35,140 | ) | (128,580 | ) | (35,140 | ) | ||||||||
| Cryptocurrencies - mining | (271,119 | ) | (68,376 | ) | (271,119 | ) | (68,376 | ) | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 41,034 | 95,894 | 41,034 | 95,894 | ||||||||||||
| Lease liabilities | – | (7,990 | ) | – | (7,990 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (1,109,921 | ) | (58,787 | ) | (1,109,921 | ) | (58,787 | ) | ||||||||
| Investing Activities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash acquired in acquisition | 743,513 | 0 | 743,513 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Purchase of equipment | (370,976 | ) | (334,305 | ) | (370,976 | ) | (334,305 | ) | ||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of cryptocurrencies | 26,603 | 48,169 | 26,603 | 48,169 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 399,140 | (286,136 | ) | 399,140 | (286,136 | ) | ||||||||||
| Financing Activities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of offering costs | 505,014 | 266,495 | 505,014 | 266,495 | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from subscription receivable | 158,850 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from subscription receivables | 158,850 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of preferred shares, net of offering costs | 0 | 334,980 | 0 | 334,980 | ||||||||||||
| Payments on equipment notes payable | (220,999 | ) | (214,361 | ) | (220,999 | ) | (214,361 | ) | ||||||||
| Proceeds from notes payable | 380,000 | 0 | 380,000 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 822,865 | 601,475 | 822,865 | 601,475 | ||||||||||||
| Net change in cash | 112,084 | 256,552 | 112,084 | 256,552 | ||||||||||||
| Cash - beginning of period | 23,942 | 0 | 23,942 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Cash - end of period | $ | 136,026 | $ | 256,552 | $ | 136,026 | $ | 256,552 | ||||||||
| Supplemental Disclosures: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest paid | $ | 44,840 | $ | 18,199 | $ | 44,840 | $ | 18,199 | ||||||||
| Income taxes paid | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||
| Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Financing Information: | ||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued for cryptocurrency assets | $ | 50,000 | $ | 0 | $ | 50,000 | $ | 0 | ||||||||
| Equipment financed with notes payable | $ | 0 | $ | 871,519 | $ | 0 | $ | 871,519 | ||||||||
| Conversion of preferred shares into common shares | $ | 384,573 | $ | 0 | $ | 384,573 | $ | 0 | ||||||||
| Accrued dividends | $ | 0 | $ | 7,650 | $ | 0 | $ | 7,650 | ||||||||
| Cryptocurrency assets contributed by related party | $ | 0 | $ | 29,547 | $ | 0 | $ | 29,547 | ||||||||
See accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements.
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Edgemode, Inc. (Formerly Fourth Wave Energy, Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2022
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements of Fourth Wave Energy, Inc. (“we”, “our”, “Fourth Wave” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K and the annual financial statements of Edgemode filed with the SEC on Form 8-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for our interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the financial statements that would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited financial statements for fiscal 2021, as reported in the Form 10-K and Form 8-K of the Company, have been omitted.
On March 20, 2020, shareholders owning a majority of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock amended the Company's Articles of Incorporation to change the name of the Company from Pierre Corp. to Fourth Wave Energy, Inc.
In connection with the acquisition of FWI in March 2020, the Company entered into consulting agreements with certain founders of FWI. The consulting agreements require the Company to collectively pay $379,850 in consulting fees during the terms of the consulting agreements. In March 2021 the Company agreed to sell the FWI technologies and its business plan to GeoSolar Technologies, Inc. a Colorado corporation (“GST”) in exchange for 10,000,000 shares of GST common stock (the “GST Shares”), such GST Shares distributable to the Company’s shareholders. As a part of this transaction, the consultants agreed to release the Company from any liability for any consulting fees owed to them by the Company and return a portion of the Company’s common stock held by such consultants. During the year ended December 31, 2021, shares of the Company's common stock were returned to the Company and cancelled. The technology granted to GST was carried on our balance sheet at zero value and the shares received were also recorded at no value. FWI was voluntarily dissolved on December 8, 2021. The ex-dividend date, record date and distribution date for the registered distribution of the GST Shares to the Company's shareholders, subject to FINRA clearance, is the following:
Ex-Dividend Date: 12/06/2021
Record Date: 12/07/2021
Distribution Date: 12/14/2021
Effective January 31, 2022 (the “Effective Time”), the Company, FWAV Acquisition Corp., a Wyoming corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Acquisition Subsidiary”) and EdgeMode, a Wyoming corporation (“EdgeMode”) closed on the previously disclosed Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated December 2, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”). In accordance with the Merger Agreement, Acquisition Subsidiary merged with and into EdgeMode (the “Merger” or “Transaction”), with EdgeMode remaining as the surviving entity after the Merger and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. In the Merger, the shares of common stock, no par value per share, of EdgeMode issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, represent 80% of the Company’s outstanding common stock on a fully diluted basis (or 313,950,672 shares of common stock). Furthermore, pursuant to the terms of the Merger the Company’s sole shareholder of the Company’s preferred stock converted such shares into shares of common stock.
Joseph Isaacs, the Company’s sole officer and director resigned as an executive officer and director. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Mr. Isaacs will provide services to the Company in a consultancy capacity at a fee of $11,500 per month and has been issued a stock option grant to purchase up to shares of the Company’s common stock, vesting in 90 days, at an exercise price of $ per share. The consulting agreement may be terminated by the Company without cause after three months. In addition, Mr. Isaacs received a $250,000 cash bonus and the Company entered into a contract with a company owed by Joe Isaacs to perform services for total value of $240,000. Charlie Faulkner and Simon Wajcenberg, the principals of EdgeMode, were appointed as directors and executive officers.
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Simultaneously with the Merger, approximately $4,574,132 of principal and interest of outstanding notes previously issued by the Company automatically converted into an aggregate of shares of the Company’s common stock issued to 31 former noteholders. In addition, the Company has repaid approximately $988,000 of principal amount of notes. At the Effective Time the Company has nominal liabilities, excluding the debt and liabilities of EdgeMode.
The merger was accounted for as a reverse merger, whereby EdgeMode was considered the accounting acquirer and became our wholly-owned subsidiary. In accordance with the accounting treatment for a “reverse merger”, the Company’s historical financial statements prior to the reverse merger has been replaced with the historical financial statements of EdgeMode prior to the reverse merger. The financial statements after completion of the reverse merger include the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the combined company from and after the closing date of the reverse merger, with only certain aspects of pre-consummation stockholders’ equity remaining in the consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 2 – Summary of significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes thereto. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates. It is reasonably possible that changes in estimates will occur in the near term.
Principals of consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Fourth Wave Energy, Inc. and the accounts of its 100% owned subsidiary, EdgeMode. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fair Value Measurements
Generally accepted accounting principles define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price) and such principles also establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value using the following definitions (from highest to lowest priority):
| · | Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. |
| · | Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including 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; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. |
| · | Level 3 – Prices or valuation techniques requiring inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable. |
The Company has no assets or liabilities valued using level 1, level 2, or level 3 inputs as of March 31, 2022.
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Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This standard provides a single comprehensive model to be used in the accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The standard’s stated core principle is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this core principle, ASC 606 includes provisions within a five-step model that includes identifying the contract with a customer, identifying the performance obligations in the contract, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations, and recognizing revenue when, or as, an entity satisfies a performance obligation.
The Company has entered into digital asset mining pools by executing contracts, as amended from time to time, with the mining pool operators to provide computing power to the mining pool. The contracts are terminable at any time by either party and the Company’s enforceable right to compensation only begins when the Company provides computing power to the mining pool operator. In exchange for providing computing power, the Company is entitled to a fractional share of the fixed cryptocurrency award the mining pool operator receives (less digital asset transaction fees to the mining pool operator which are recorded as a component of cost of revenues), for successfully adding a block to the blockchain. The terms of the agreement provides that neither party can dispute settlement terms after thirty-five days following settlement. The Company’s fractional share is based on the proportion of computing power the Company contributed to the mining pool operator to the total computing power contributed by all mining pool participants in solving the current algorithm.
Providing computing power in digital asset transaction verification services is an output of the Company’s ordinary activities. The provision of providing such computing power is the only performance obligation in the Company’s contracts with mining pool operators. The transaction consideration the Company receives, if any, is noncash consideration, which the Company measures at fair value on the date received, which is not materially different than the fair value at contract inception or the time the Company has earned the award from the pools. The consideration is all variable. Because it is not probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will not occur, the consideration is constrained until the mining pool operator successfully places a block (by being the first to solve an algorithm) and the Company receives confirmation of the consideration it will receive, at which time revenue is recognized. There is no significant financing component in these transactions.
Fair value of the cryptocurrency award received is determined using the closing price of the related cryptocurrency on the day of receipt. There is currently no specific definitive guidance under GAAP or alternative accounting framework for the accounting for cryptocurrencies recognized as revenue or held, and management has exercised significant judgment in determining the appropriate accounting treatment. In the event authoritative guidance is enacted by the FASB, the Company may be required to change its policies, which could have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results from operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company does not believe that any recently issued effective pronouncements, or pronouncements issued but not yet effective, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
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NOTE 3 -– Restatement
Subsequent to the issuance of the March 31, 2022 consolidated financial statements, management determined that there was an error in the number of options issued and outstanding and the related stock-based compensation, and for the three months ended March 31, 2022. As such, the Company is restating its consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Impact of Restatement
The following tables reflect the impact of the restatement adjustments to the specific line items presented in the Company’s previously reported consolidated financial statements as of, and for the three months ended March 31, 2022:
Restated financial information
| Consolidated Balance Sheet | ||||||||||||
| March 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| As Previously Reported | Adjustments | As Restated | ||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 13,579,300 | 17,801,377 | 31,380,677 | |||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (9,459,245 | ) | (17,801,377 | ) | (27,260,622 | ) | ||||||
| Stockholders' equity | 4,503,863 | 0 | 4,503,863 | |||||||||
| Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss | ||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| As Previously Reported | Adjustments | As Restated | ||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 5,544,086 | 17,801,377 | 23,345,463 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 5,544,086 | 17,801,377 | 23,345,463 | |||||||||
| Loss from operations | (5,696,737 | ) | (17,801,377 | ) | (23,498,114 | ) | ||||||
| Loss before provision for income taxes | (5,825,114 | ) | (17,801,377 | ) | (23,626,491 | ) | ||||||
| Net loss | (5,825,114 | ) | (17,801,377 | ) | (23,626,491 | ) | ||||||
| Loss per common share - basic and diluted | ) | ) | ||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted | ||||||||||||
| Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Deficit | ||||||||||||
| March 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| As Previously Reported | Adjustments | As Restated | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 4,584,540 | 17,801,377 | 22,385,917 | |||||||||
| Net loss | (5,825,114 | ) | (17,801,377 | ) | (23,626,491 | ) | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 13,579,300 | 17,801,377 | 31,380,677 | |||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (9,459,245 | ) | (17,801,377 | ) | (27,260,622 | ) | ||||||
| Total stockholders' deficit | 4,503,863 | 0 | 4,503,863 | |||||||||
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | ||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| As Previously Reported | Adjustments | As Restated | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||||
| Net loss | (5,825,114 | ) | (17,801,377 | ) | (23,626,491 | ) | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 4,584,540 | 17,801,377 | 22,385,917 | �� | ||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (1,109,921 | ) | 0 | (1,109,921 | ) | |||||||
NOTE 4 – Going Concern
These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis. The Company began operations in 2020 and incurred a cumulative loss since inception. The Company’s ability to continue is dependent upon management’s plan to raise additional funds and achieve profitable operations. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is not able to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 45 – Reverse Merger Transaction
Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, and in exchange for all 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of EdgeMode, EdgeMode received 313,950,672 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share of the Company.
Prior to the Merger, EdgeMode was authorized to issue 300,000 shares of preferred stock with no par value per share, of which 261,438 were designated as Series Seed Preferred Stock (“Series Seed Preferred”) which were accounted for as mezzanine equity. Immediately prior to the Merger, the holders of the Series Seed Preferred stock converted the shares and accrued dividends into 127,207 shares of EdgeMode common stock.
As a result of the Reverse Merger, the Company has acquired the following assets and liabilities which were recorded at the pre-combination carrying basis. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed are as follows:
| Schedule of assets acquired and liabilities | ||||
| January 31, 2022 | ||||
| Cash | $ | 743,513 | ||
| Prepaids | 149,580 | |||
| Note receivable - EdgeMode | 2,040,447 | |||
| Accounts payable | (7,774 | ) | ||
| Other accrued expenses | (196,500 | ) | ||
| Accrued interest | (24,313 | ) | ||
| Notes payable | (35,000 | ) | ||
| Total identified net assets | $ | 2,669,952 | ||
NOTE 56 – Related Party Transactions (as restated)
Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Mr. Isaacs will provide services to the Company in a consultancy capacity at a fee of $11,500 per month and has been issued a stock option grant to purchase up to shares of the Company’s common stock, vesting in 90 days, at an exercise price of $0.40 per share. The consulting agreement may be terminated by the Company without cause after three months. In addition, Mr. Isaacs received a $250,000$250,000 cash bonus and the Company entered into a contract with a company owed by Joe Isaacs to perform services for total value of $240,000.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company granted options to the officers and a consultant of the Company to purchase up to shares of the Company’s stock, vesting immediately, at an exercise price of $0.40 per share.
NOTE 67 - Prepaid Hosting Services
Prepaid hosting services are amounts paid to secure the use of data hosting services at a future date or continuously over one or more future periods. When the prepaid hosting services are eventually consumed, they are charged to expense. As of March 31, 2022 the company has prepaid a total of $1,586,297 which the company expects to begin using during the third quarter of 2022.
Prior to the merger, the Company entered into additional service contracts with Mr. Isaacs, which as of March 31, 2022 had a value of $31,543 to be expense over the remaining service period.
NOTE 78 – Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. When retired or otherwise disposed, the carrying value and accumulated depreciation of the fixed asset is removed from its respective accounts and the net difference less any amount realized from disposition, is reflected in earnings. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs which do not extend the useful lives of the related assets are expensed as incurred.
As of March 31, 2022 and 2021 fixed assets were made up of the following:
| Schedule of fixed assets | ||||||||||
| Estimated | ||||||||||
| Useful | ||||||||||
| Life | March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
| (years) | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||
| Cryptomining equipment | 2-5 years | $ | 2,615,721 | $ | 2,615,721 | |||||
| Cryptomining equipment - not in service | 2,108,162 | 1,737,186 | ||||||||
| 4,723,883 | 4,352,907 | |||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation | (1,146,347 | ) | (832,464 | ) | ||||||
| Net book value | $ | 3,577,536 | $ | 3,520,443 | ||||||
Total depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, was $313,883 and $37,105 respectively.
As of March 31, 2022 the company had $2,108,162 of equipment that is not yet in service. The company expects to place the equipment into service beginning in September 2022.
NOTE 89 – Equity (Restated)
The Company has authorized shares of common stock, par value of $, and as of March 31, 2022 has issued shares of common stock. All of the common shares have the same voting rights and liquidation preferences.
Preferred shares
We are authorized to issue shares of preferred stock. Shares of preferred stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series as may be determined by our Board. The voting powers and preferences, the relative rights of each such series and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions of each series will be established by the Board. Our directors may issue preferred stock with multiple votes per share and dividend rights which would have priority over any dividends paid with respect to the holders of our common stock. In connection with the Transaction, the only outstanding preferred stock was converted into common stock. As of the date of this report, there are no outstanding shares of preferred stock.
On March 26, 2020, the Company designated 1,000 shares of its original 5,000,000 authorized shares of Preferred Stock as Series A Preferred Stock (“Series A”) with a $0.001 par value. Each Series A Preferred share entitles the holder to vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the Company’s shareholders or with respect to actions that may be taken by written consent. The 1,000 shares of Series A shares have the voting power of 250% of the outstanding common shares at the time of any vote. The holders of the Series A shares are entitled to receive, when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available, annual dividends payable in cash on the 31st day of December in each year, commencing on December 31, 2020 at the rate of $0.10 per share per year. As part of the recapitalization, the 1,000 shares were converted into common shares.
On March 30, 2022, the Company reduced its authorized preferred shares from 5,000,000 to 4,999,000 shares and removed the 1,000 shares of Series A from the designation.
Common shares
On March 30, 2022 the Company increased its authorized common shares from 500,000,000 to .
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company issued 1,574,394 common shares for cash and cryptocurrency proceeds of $555,014. In connection with the stock purchases, the Company issued warrants to purchase shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.50, which expire five years from the date of grant.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company received $158,850 in cash proceeds from the sale of common shares that were classified as subscription receivables as of December 31, 2021.
On November 1, 2021, the Company entered into a four month consulting agreement for investor relation services. Upon signing the agreement, the Company agreed to pay the consultant 250,000 shares of common stock. The shares were valued at $0.36 the closing price of the Company’s stock on date of issuance for a total of $90,000, which was recorded in additional paid in capital. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recognized the remaining $ of expense according to the service period of the consulting agreement.
Stock Options
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company issued a stock option grantgrants to purchase up to shares of the Company’s common stock, vesting immediately and in 90 days, at an exercise price of $0.40 per share. The Company used the black-scholes option pricing model to value the options and determined a fair value of $6,809,498$24,219,306 and expensed $ during the three months ended March 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, the Company has $849,996 of value remaining which is being disputed as discussed in Note 11 and $2,269,8331,878,264 of remaining amortization to be expensed pursuant to the vesting terms.
The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2022:
| Schedule of option activity | ||||||||||||||||
| Options | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share | Options | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding, December 31, 2021 | 137,473 | $ | 0.00 | 137,473 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||||||
| Granted | 19,987,095 | 0.40 | 85,907,990 | 0.40 | ||||||||||||
| Exercised | 0 | – | 0 | – | ||||||||||||
| Forfeited | 0 | – | 0 | – | ||||||||||||
| Expired | 0 | – | 0 | – | ||||||||||||
| Outstanding, March 31, 2022 | 20,124,568 | $ | 0.39 | 86,045,463 | $ | 0.40 | ||||||||||
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had stock options that were exercisable and 137,473 that are in dispute. The weighted average remaining life of all outstanding stock options was years as of March 31, 2021.2022. Aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying stock option and the fair value of the Company’s common stock for stock options that were in-the-money at period end. As of March 31, 2022, the intrinsic value for the options vested and outstanding was $ and $, respectively.
Stock Warrants
In connection with the convertible promissory notes issued prior to the merger, the Company issued warrants to purchase 1,230,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.50, which expire five years from the date of grant.
The following table summarizes the stock warrant activity for the three months ended March 31, 2022:
| Schedule of warrant activity | Warrants | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share | ||||||
| Outstanding, December 31, 2021 | 9,442,857 | $ | 0.44 | |||||
| Granted | 1,230,000 | 0.50 | ||||||
| Exercised | 0 | – | ||||||
| Forfeited | 0 | – | ||||||
| Expired | 0 | – | ||||||
| Outstanding, March 31, 2022 | 10,672,857 | $ | 0.45 | |||||
NOTE9NOTE 10 - Notes Payable
Notes Payable
Pursuant to the merger agreement, the Company acquire outstanding note payables in the amount of $35,000. These loans were advanced as due on demand and no communication has been received from the original lenders.
Simultaneously with the Merger, approximately $4,574,132 of principal and interest of outstanding notes previously issued by the Company automatically converted into an aggregate of shares of the Company’s common stock issued to 31 former noteholders. The conversion and issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock is presented as part of the recapitalization on the equity statement
Equipment Notes Payable
In February 2021, the Company entered into a financing agreement whereby the company agreed to purchase assets related to its crypto mining operations. The financing agreement required a down payment of $199,800 and 24 equal monthly payments of $32,760. The Company used a 15% discount rate to determine the net present value of the loan value of $871,519. The balance of the loan as of March 31, 2022 is $336,266.
In May 2021, the Company entered into a financing agreement whereby the Company agreed to purchase assets related to its crypto mining operations. The financing agreement required a down payment of $299,808, the first month payment of $79,056 and 23 equal monthly payments of $39,528. The Company used a 15% discount rate to determine the net present value of the loan value of $1,148,237. The balance of the loan as of December 31, 2021 is $507,663.
In July 2021, the Company entered into a financing agreement whereby the company agreed to purchase assets related to its crypto mining operations. The financing agreement required a down payment of $100,800 and 24 equal monthly payments of $15,660. The Company used a 15% discount rate to determine the net present value of the loan value of $421,835. The balance of the loan as of December 31, 2021 is $227,270.
The following table presents the future maturities and principal payments of all notes payable listed above for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
| Schedule of future maturities and principal payments | ||||
| Year | Principal Amount | |||
| 2022 | $ | 711,275 | ||
| 2023 | 359,924 | |||
| 2024 | 0 | |||
| 2025 | 0 | |||
| 2026 | 0 | |||
| Remaining | 0 | |||
| Total | $ | 1,071,199 | ||
NOTE 1011 – Cryptocurrency Assets
The Company began cryptocurrency mining activities during the year ended December 31, 2021. In addition to mining activities, the Company conducts other business activities using its cryptocurrency assets as compensation. The below table represents the cryptocurrency activities during the three months ended March 31, 2022:
| Schedule of cryptocurrency activities | ||||
| Cryptocurrency at December 31, 2021 | $ | 303,199 | ||
| Revenue recognized from cryptocurrency mined | 271,119 | |||
| Additions of cryptocurrency - sale of common stock | 50,000 | |||
| Proceeds from sale of cryptocurrencies | (26,603 | ) | ||
| Cryptocurrency used for officer compensation | (91,898 | ) | ||
| Realized gain on sale/exchange of cryptocurrencies | (83,537 | ) | ||
| Cryptocurrency at March 31, 2022 | $ | 422,280 |
NOTE 1112 – Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Contingencies
On February 8, 2022, the Company was notified of a potential lawsuit related to the termination of our Advisory Panel Membership agreement with Taylor Black Wealth, Ltd. (“Taylor”). The Company engaged Taylor for assistance with capital raises and was to be partially compensated with stock options, subject to vesting. Taylor claims that the Company terminated the agreement unlawfully and therefore are still entitled to the remaining unvested options which the Company believes to be cancelled. The total number of stock options being contested is 137,473.
NOTE 1213 - Subsequent Events
On May 17, 2022 the Company sold 50,000 shares of restricted common stock to an accredited investor at a purchase price of $0.50 per share for gross proceeds of $25,000 under an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company did not pay any fees or commissions. The proceeds shall be used for working capital.
| ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and the notes thereto, and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and the annual financial statements of Edgemode filed with the SEC on Form 8-K. The following discussion and analysis compares our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (the “2022 Quarter”) with those for the three months ended March 31, 2021 (the “2021 Quarter”). Additionally, the twelve months ending December 31, 2022 are referred to as “Fiscal 2022.”
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains “forward-looking statements”, as such term is used within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, among other things, statements regarding expanding our business and our liquidity as well as other statements regarding our future operations, financial condition and prospects, and business strategies. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, our ability to raise capital to buy the machines we have commitments to purchase and those discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and those discussed in other documents we file with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Business Overview
We are an early-stage cryptocurrency mining. Although Edgemode, our new wholly-owned subsidiary, has historically mined Ethereum, we are now focused on expanding the operations by mining Bitcoin which we anticipate to begin mining Bitcoin in the second half of 2022.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We discuss the material accounting policies that are critical in making the estimates and judgments in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates”. There has been no material change in critical accounting policies or estimates during the period covered by this report.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For information on recent accounting pronouncements and impacts, see Note 1 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2022 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021
Our revenues for the 2022 Quarter was $271,119 compared to $68,376 for the 2021 Quarter. The reason for the increase was the Company began operations in March of 2021 for one month of initial operations versus having a full quarter of operations for the 2022 quarter.
Our cost of revenues for the 2022 Quarter was $423,770 compared to $77,481 for the 2021 Quarter. The reason for the increase was the Company began operations in March of 2021 for one month of initial operations versus having a full quarter of operations for the 2022 quarter.
Our operating expenses for the 2022 Quarter was $5,544,086$23,345,463 compared to $86,002 for the 2021 Quarter. The reason for the increase was the company began operations in March of 2021 for one month of initial operations versus having a full quarter of operations for the 2022 Quarter. In the 2022 Quarter, the Company incurred stock-based compensation expense of $4,584,540$22,385,917 compared to $6,750 for the 2021 Quarter.
Our other expenses for the 2022 Quarter was $128,377 compared to $12,631 for the 2021 Quarter. The reason for the increase was an increase in interest expense from additional loans as well as an increased loss on cryptocurrencies due to increased transactions and changes in market prices.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of May 16, 2022, the Company had approximately $150,000 of cash. Our liquidity is primarily derived from selling the crypto that we mine, and debt and equity investments from accredited investors. To grow the business and help fund operations for the next 12 months, the Company is seeking to raise $60 million in equity capital through private placements. The Company has signed a non-binding term sheet for a $400 million debt facility which it hopes to complete by the end of the second quarter ending June 30, 2022. We can provide no assurances that any such financings will be successful, nor will they be on terms that we can agree on.
The Company has signed $300 million in hardware purchase orders. Completion on the $400 million debt facility is required in order to make payment on these purchase orders. We can provide no assurance to investors that we will have access to such a large amount of capital and if so that it will be available on terms that we would accept. In such event, the Company may incur significant and/or shareholders will suffer large dilution.
If we fail to raise sufficient additional funds when needed or do not have sufficient cash flows from mining, we may be required to scale back our plan of operations.
The Company has approximately $2.3 million of debt for equipment that the Company is currently mining of which approximately $1.4 million is due in 2022 and $850,000 is due in 2023. Additionally, we have a significant amount funds committed to the purchase of new Bitcoin miners. We can provide no assurance that we will have the ability to meet these payment requirements or that we will be successful raising capital to meet our working capital requirements.
Summary of cash flows
| March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||
| Net cash (used) in operating activities | $ | (1,109,924 | ) | $ | (58,787 | ) | $ | (1,109,921 | ) | $ | (58,787 | ) | ||||
| Net cash (used) in investing activities | $ | 399,140 | $ | (286,136 | ) | $ | 399,140 | $ | (286,136 | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | $ | 822,865 | $ | 601,475 | $ | 822,865 | $ | 601,475 | ||||||||
During the 2022 Quarter and 2021 Quarter, our sources and uses of cash were as follows:
Operating Activities
During the 2022 Quarter, cash used in operating activities of $1,109,921 primarily resulted from its net loss of $5,797,205,$23,626,491, offset by stock-based compensation of $4,584,540$22,385,917 and loss on cryptocurrency transactions of $124,529.
During the 2021 Quarter, cash used in operating activities of $58,787 primarily resulted from its net loss of $107,738 offset by stock-based compensation of $6,750 and loss on cryptocurrency transactions of $20,708.
Investing Activities
Cash provided by investing activities in the 2022 Quarter of $399,140 resulted from the $743,513 cash acquired from the reverse merger acquisition and the proceeds of $26,603 from sale of cryptocurrency assets, offset by the purchase of equipment of $370,976.
Cash used in investing activities in the 2021 Quarter of $286,136 resulted from proceeds of $26,603 from the sale of cryptocurrency assets, offset by the purchase of equipment of $334,305
Financing Activities
In the 2022 Quarter, cash used in financing activities of $822,865 consisted of $663,864 in net proceeds from the issuance of common shares, $380,000 in proceeds from the issuance of notes payable, offset by payments on equipment notes payable of $220,999.
In the 2021 Quarter, cash used in financing activities of $601,475 consisted of $266,495 in net proceeds from the sale of common shares, $334,980 in net proceeds from the sale of preferred shares, offset by payments on equipment notes payable of $214,361.
| ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
Not applicable.
| ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We are required to maintain “disclosure controls and procedures” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that the information relating to our company, required to be disclosed in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure as a result of material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting for the following reasons:
| · | Due to our small number of employees and limited resources, we have limited segregation of duties, as a result of which there is insufficient independent review of duties performed. |
| · | As a result of a lack of qualified accounting personnel, we rely on outside consultants for the preparation of our financial reports, including financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis, which could lead to overlooking items requiring disclosure. |
| · | Difficulty applying complex accounting principles. |
We will continue to monitor our internal control over financial reporting on an ongoing basis and are committed to taking further action and implementing additional enhancements or improvements, as necessary and as funds allow. We do not, however, expect that the material weaknesses in our disclosure controls will be remediated until such time as we have added additional personnel, including additional accounting and administrative staff, allowing improved internal control over financial reporting.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and Rule 15d-15(f) 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.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
| ITEM 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
From time to time, the Company may become a party to legal actions or proceedings in the ordinary course of its business. At March 31, 2022, there were no such actions or proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, that, if decided adversely to the Company’s interests, the Company believes would be material to its operation or cash flow.
| ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS |
While we attempt to identify, manage, and mitigate risks and uncertainties associated with our business to the extent practical under the circumstances, some level of risk and uncertainty will always be present. Our “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 describes some of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business, which we strongly encourage you to review. These risks and uncertainties have the potential to materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, projected results, and future prospects. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
| ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
There were no unregistered sales of the Company’s equity securities during the 2022 Quarter that were not previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K.
| ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
None.
| ITEM 4. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES |
Not Applicable.
| ITEM 5. | OTHER INFORMATION |
None.
| ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS |
The exhibits listed in the accompanying “Index to Exhibits” are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Form 10-Q.10-Q/A.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: May 23,August 22, 2022
| (Formerly Fourth Wave Energy, Inc.) | |
By: /s/ Charlie Faulkner Charlie Faulkner Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/Simon Wajcenberg Simon Wajcenberg Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Incorporated by Reference | ||||||
| Exhibit No. | Exhibit Description | Form | Date | Number | Filed or Furnished Herewith | |
| 2.1 | Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization+ | 8-K | 12/8/2021 | 2.1 | ||
| 3.1 | Certificate of Incorporation, as Amended and Restated | 10-K | 4/12/2022 | 3.1 | ||
| 3.2 | Bylaws | 8-K | 2/7/2022 | 3.1 | ||
| 3.3 | Amendment No. 1 to the Bylaws | 8-K | 4/15/2022 | 3.3 | ||
| 10.1 | Form of Executive Employment Agreement+ | 8-K | 2/7/2022 | 10.1 | ||
| 10.2 | Consulting Agreement – Isaacs | 8-K | 2/7/2022 | 10.2 | ||
| 10.3 | Form of Option Agreement | 8-K | 2/7/2022 | 10.3 | ||
| 10.4 | Form of Note Conversion | 8-K | 2/7/2022 | 10.4 | ||
| 10.5 | Compute North Master Agreement | 8-K | 2/7/2022 | 10.5 | ||
| 10.6 | Trinity Mining Technologies | 8-K | 2/7/2022 | 10.6 | ||
| 10.7 | 2CRSI Agreements | 8-K | 2/7/2022 | 10.7 | ||
| 31.1 | CEO Certification (302) | Filed | ||||
| 31.2 | CFO Certification (302) | Filed | ||||
| 32.1 | CEO Certification (906) | Furnished | ||||
| 32.2 | CFO Certification (906) | Furnished | ||||
| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document | Filed | ||||
| 101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | Filed | ||||
| 101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | Filed | ||||
| 101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | Filed | ||||
| 101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | Filed | ||||
| 101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | Filed | ||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101)( | |||||
+ Certain schedules, appendices and exhibits to this agreement have been omitted in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K. A copy of any omitted schedule and/or exhibit will be furnished supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff upon request.
Copies of this filing (including the financial statements) and any of the exhibits referred to above will be furnished at no cost to our shareholders who make a written request to Fourth Wave Energy, Inc.; 110 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 1700, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301; Attention: Corporate Secretary.