Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains not only statements that are historical facts, but also statements that are forward-looking (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Forward-looking statements are, by their very nature, uncertain and risky. These risks and uncertainties include international, national and local general economic and market conditions; demographic changes; our ability to sustain, manage, or forecast growth; our ability to successfully make and integrate acquisitions; existing government regulations and changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations; adverse publicity; competition; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results; changes in business strategy or development plans; business disruptions; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability to protect technology; and other risks that might be detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Although the forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by them. Consequently, and because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, the actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports as we attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and prospects.
Summary Overview
Bitzio, Inc. ("Bitzio" or the "Company") is a leading mobile media and app development company focused on connecting fans of large entertainment and sports properties with the players, celebrities and teams they love. What makes Bitzio really different is our approach. Most app companies build first and hope the audience will come. Bitzio licenses media rights of sports and entertainment properties that already have millions of existing fans. We then leverage these rights to create mobile apps and web experiences for these existing fan bases.
The mobile applications market is growing rapidly - experts predict 100% annual growth driving revenue from $10.2 billion in 2010 to $100 billion in 2015. Bitzio is uniquely positioned to address this growth market by offering superior quality apps for existing communities of fans. By leveraging media rights to deliver relevant experiences we allow fans to deepen their engagement with their favorite clubs and star players. We allow fans to get in the game with the stars they love, while we collect powerful analytical information for targeted cross selling, which is extremely attractive to advertisers and sponsors.
We believe that the combination of those tangible assets, our approach and our experienced management team increases our likelihood of execution and we aim to be responsible for the download of 1 billion apps by 2014.
Acquisitions
On July 27, 2011, we acquired Bitzio Corp., a developer of mobile applications for smartphones, which is now operated as Bitzio Mobile Apps, Inc. Bitzio Mobile Apps has developed over 140 mobile applications with over 650,000 downloads in total and is in the process of developing 4,000 additional mobile applications. The company was founded by Amish Shah in November 2010 and generated application download revenue in its first month of operation.
On November 9, 2011, we acquired Thinking Drone, Inc., a developer of iPhone and Android apps under the “Free the Apps” brand. Founded in 2009, Free the Apps has created many highly successful apps, including "Top 10" overall apps featured in iTunes App Store. Their success is not only creating top revenue generating apps but also using that acumen to help other developers get the visibility their apps need in the crowded mobile apps space. Using proven strategies, Free the Apps provides developers with social and online solutions to get their apps in a “top” list and extend their reach to extensive customer base. With almost 40 million downloads and counting, some of Free the Apps highly successful free apps includes Convert Units for Free and Crop for Free.
On January 10, 2012, we acquired DigiSpace Solutions, LLC, an online performance-based advertising company offering a variety of services to assist in the development of a company’s online presence, marketing, tracking and customer management. It provides proprietary web technologies to power online strategies and solutions.
On May 23, 2012, the Company and Motion Pixel Corporation Holdings entered into a share purchase agreement pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding member’s equity in exchange for 6,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock valued at $2,145,000.
On June 4, 2012, the Company and ACT Smartware GmbH entered into a share purchase agreement pursuant to which the Company Bitzio, Inc. acquired all of the issued and outstanding member’s equity in exchange for 3,300,000 Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred shares of the Company valued at $2,084,231.
On August 31, 2012, Bitzio, Inc. entered into a sale agreement wherein Bitzio, Inc. disposed of the assets and liabilities related to its information productions division. The accounting loss on disposal was $558,287 (see Note 6).
Recent Events
Compromise and Settlement Agreement
On August 15, 2012, the Company entered into a Compromise and Settlement Agreement and General Release (the "Settlement Agreement"), by and among the Company, Amish Shah ("Shah") and Dvaraka Marketing, LLC, a California limited liability company ("Dvaraka", and together with Shah, the "Shah Parties") pursuant to which the Company and the Shah Parties agreed to settle all past, present and future claims against each other related to certain disputes (the "Disputes") which had arisen in connection with the terms, conditions, and performance of that certain Consulting Agreement, dated December 1, 2011, by and between Dvaraka and the Company (the "Consulting Agreement") and the acquisition (the "Digispace Acquisition") of all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Digispace Solutions, LLC ("Digispace") by the Company. As set forth in the Settlement Agreement, the Company and the Shah Parties agreed to release and discharge each other from all claims, actions, suits, obligations, indemnitees and liabilities of any kind or nature, except with respect to the representations, warranties and obligations under the Settlement Agreement (the "Release").
In addition to the Release, the Company and the Shah Parties also agreed to (1) terminate the Consulting Agreement; (2) terminate that certain Option Agreement, dated September 30, 2011, by and between the Company and Shah, executed in connection with the Digispace Acquisition pursuant to which Shah was granted an option to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock of the Company; (3) consummate the transactions contemplated by that certain (i) Agreement, dated August 31, 2012, by and among the Company and the Shah Parties (the "Shah Agreement"); (ii) Asset Purchase Agreement, dated August 31, 2012, between the Company and Dvaraka (the "TAC Purchase Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell and Dvaraka agreed to acquire certain assets of the Company related to the informational product identified as "The App Code" and a platform that allows users to create mobile applications (the "TAC Business"); and (iii) Asset Purchase Agreement, dated August 31, 2012, among Digital Solutions, Inc., a California corporation ("Digital Solutions"), the Company and Dvaraka (the "Digital Solutions Purchase Agreement") pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell and Dvaraka agreed to acquire all of the Company's right, title and interest in certain assets, including but not limited to, the intellectual property rights, trade names, marks, domain names, websites and related goodwill owned and used by the Company in connection with the operation of Digispace (the "Digispace Business"), and assume certain liabilities of the Company. The Shah Agreement, TAC Purchase Agreement and Digital Solutions Purchase Agreement are each specifically described below. Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, Shah resigned as an officer and director of the Company and any subsidiary of the Company.
Shah Agreement
In connection with the terms and conditions of the Shah Agreement, (1) Shah (or a designee) acquired certain assets and liabilities of the Company associated with the Digispace Business, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Digital Solutions Purchase Agreement; (2) Shah (or a designee) acquired certain assets related to the TAC Business pursuant to the terms and conditions of the TAC Purchase Agreement; (3) the Company and the Shah Parties waived any legal actions each may have against the other in connection with representations as to the liabilities of the Company under the purchase agreement related to the Digispace Acquisition and the Option Agreement; (4) the Company granted Shah a perpetual, non-resellable, non-transferrable, non-sublicensable, royalty free-license to use the Company's Apwall and Adwall; and (5) the Consulting Agreement was terminated.
TAC Purchase Agreement
In consideration for the consummation of the transactions set forth in the Shah Agreement and the Settlement Agreement, and pursuant to the terms and conditions of the TAC Purchase Agreement, Dvaraka acquired all of the Company's right, title and interest in the intellectual property rights, trade names, marks, domain names, websites and related goodwill owned and used by the Company in connection with the TAC Business (the "TAC Business Assets"). The TAC Business Assets were acquired free and clear of all liabilities and any collections, payments or reimbursements received by Dvaraka after the closing of the sale of the TAC Business Assets in connection with sales or orders placed prior to the closing of the transactions set forth in the TAC Purchase Agreement and related to the TAC Business are required to be delivered to the Company, promptly following receipt by Dvaraka. Any collections, payments or reimbursements received by Dvaraka after the closing of the sale of the TAC Business Assets in connection with sales or orders placed following the closing of the sale of the TAC Business Assets and related to the TAC Business shall be retained by Dvaraka.
Digital Solutions Purchase Agreement
As additional consideration for the consummation of the transactions set forth in the Shah Agreement and the Settlement Agreement and pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Digital Solutions Purchase Agreement, Dvaraka acquired the Company's right, title and interest in certain intellectual property rights, trade names, marks, domain names, websites and related goodwill owned and used by the Company and certain existing contracts and relationships of the Company with vendors, dealers, buyers and customers in connection with the Digispace Business and assumed certain specified liabilities related to the Digispace Business.
Going Concern
As a result of our financial condition, our auditors have indicated in a footnote to our financial statements of September 30, 2012 describing the uncertainty as to our ability to continue as a going concern. In order to continue as a going concern we must effectively balance many factors and begin to generate revenue so that we can fund our operations from our sales and revenues. If we are not able to do this we may not be able to continue as an operating company. At our current revenue and burn rate, our cash on hand will last approximately seven months. However, there is no assurance that our existing cash flow will be adequate to satisfy our existing operating expenses and capital requirements.
Nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
Results of Continuing Operations
Introduction
Our revenues from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were $519,591, compared to 3,104 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. We had very little operations in the first nine months of fiscal 2011, and thus comparisons between 2012 and 2011 are dramatic. In the three months ended December 31, 2011, our revenues were $154,579.
Revenues and Net Operating Income (Loss)
Our revenues, operating expenses, and net loss from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
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| | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | (Decrease) | |
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Revenue | | $ | 519,591 | | | $ | 3,104 | | | $ | 16,639 | % |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Professional fees | | | 3,329,505 | | | | 62,422 | | | | 5,234 | % |
Executive compensation | | | 127,500 | | | | 1,141,576 | | | | (89 | )% |
General and administrative | | | 418,151 | | | | 4,591,474 | | | | (91 | )% |
Impairment of goodwill | | | (3,981,508 | ) | | | (2,350,800 | ) | | | 69 | % |
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Total operating expenses | | | 7,856,664 | | | | 8,146,272 | | | | (33 | )% |
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Loss from continuing operations | | | (7,337,073 | ) | | | (8,143,168 | ) | | | (42 | )% |
Other expense | | | (293,719 | ) | | | (746 | ) | | | 39,273 | % |
Taxes | | | - | | | | - | | | | N/A | |
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Net loss from continuing operations | | | (7,630,792 | ) | | | (8,143,914 | ) | | | (6 | )% |
Loss on disposal of subsidiary | | | (558,287 | ) | | | - | | | | N/A | |
Discontinued operations | | | (591,236 | ) | | | - | | | | N/A | |
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Net loss | | $ | (8,780,315 | ) | | $ | (8,143,914 | ) | | | 8 | % |
Revenues
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we had revenues of $519,591 from continuing operations, compared to $3,104 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in revenues is a result of the four completed corporate acquisitions starting in July 2011. Our revenues are derived from the sale of software and mobile applications.
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses from continuing operations consisted of professional fees of $3,329,505, executive compensation of $127,500, and general and administrative expenses of $418,151. At the end of June 2012, certain executives agreed to waive $540,000 of earned and unpaid compensation for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. In addition, certain executives agreed to forfeit 6,553,846 stock options that were previously charged to operations at a valuation of $2,576,727.
In order to manage our cashflow, the Company uses its common stock as consideration in certain transactions. Professional fees include $925,685 (2011 - $5,298,046) of non-cash stock option compensation. In order to attract and retain highly skilled staff for a start-up company in the highly competitive mobile applications industry, we offered stock options at a level necessary to ensure that key skilled resources were retained to meet early development milestones. As we achieve milestones and profitability, it is expected that use of equity incentives will decrease significantly. Certain professional fees totaling $1,442,768 were paid through the issuance of common stock of the Company.
Impairment of Goodwill
During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, our goodwill impairment test indicated write-downs would be required for our two latest acquisitions. Goodwill impairment is calculated as the difference between the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, including the carrying value of its goodwill, to the reporting unit’s fair value, measured by an income approach utilizing projected discounted cash flows.
MPC was a recently incorporated company formed by executives with a variety of experience in the entertainment and technology industries. We acquired MPC for its high-end media and animation capabilities. We also plan to secure digital rights to animated versions of the world-renowned athletes and stars with which MPC has relationships. However, a key criterion of the impairment test is historic operating performance. MPC, the legal entity, had limited operating history at the time of acquisition. As such, according to GAAP, we are required to record a goodwill impairment charge of $2,145,000.
ACT Smartware is a European company with a stable profitable history in the software and mobile apps sector. In addition, their talented principals bring a high-level of innovation and talent to Bitzio. However, despite the international expansion, added talent, stable earnings history, and early mobile app portfolio, we applied a conservative approach of the goodwill impairment test focused on historic operating performance. Accordingly, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $1,836,508 against the purchased goodwill of $2,061,120.
During the nine months ended September, 2011, our goodwill impairment test indicated that future revenues from the acquisition of Bitzio, LLC would not support the carrying value of the associated goodwill. We acquired Bitzio, LLC for its 4,000 mobile app roadmap that the Company plans to use in the future and for its key personnel. However, a key criterion of the impairment test is historic operating performance. Bitzio, LLC, as a recent start-up, had limited operating history at the time of acquisition. As such, according to GAAP, the Company was required to record a goodwill impairment charge of $2,350,800.
Loss from Operations
Our loss from continuing operations was $7,630,792 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to a loss from operations of $8,143,168 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
Other Expense
We had interest expense, debt discount amortization and other financing costs of $478,837 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $746 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Offsetting the financing costs was a gain on derivative liability revaluation of $185,118.
On August 31, 2012, we disposed of the net assets of the information productions divisions resulting in an accounting loss of $558,287. For the eight months ending August 31, 2012, the division incurred a $591,236 loss.
Net Loss
Our net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $8,780,315, compared to a net loss of $8,143,914 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The net loss in both periods included several significant unusual and non-cash charges for goodwill impairment, stock option compensation expense of, depreciation, convertible debenture accounting charges, discontinued operations, and professional fees paid with stock. Excluding these unusual and non-cash items, our net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $823,749 as compare to a net loss of $298,584.
Subsequent events
In accordance with ASC 855-10, the Company’s management has reviewed all material events and there are no other material subsequent events to report.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We monitor our performance as a business using adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before financing costs, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, stock-based service payments, restructuring expenses and asset impairments. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of liquidity calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and should be viewed as a supplement to, not a substitute for, our results of operations presented on the basis of U.S. GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA do not purport to represent cash flow provided by, or used in, operating activities as defined by U. S. GAAP. Our statement of cash flows presents our cash flow activity in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Furthermore, Adjusted EBITDA is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 follows:
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| | Sept. 30, 2012 | | | Sept. 30, 2011 | |
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Net loss | | $ | (8,780,315 | ) | | $ | (8,143,914 | ) |
Impairment of goodwill | | | 3,981,508 | | | | 2,350,800 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | 925,685 | | | | 5,298,046 | |
Stock-based service payment | | | 1,442,768 | | | | 195,228 | |
Financing costs and debt discount amortization, net | | | 293,719 | | | | 746 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 163,363 | | | | 510 | |
Loss on disposal of division | | | 558,287 | | | | - | |
Discontinued operations loss | | | 591,236 | | | | - | |
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Adjusted EBITDA | | $ | (823,749 | ) | | $ | (298,584 | ) |
We believe Adjusted EBITDA is used by and is useful to investors and other users of our financial statements in evaluating our operating performance because it provides them with an additional tool to compare business performance across companies and across periods. We believe that:
· | EBITDA is widely used by investors to measure a company’s operating performance without regard to items such as interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon accounting methods and book value of assets, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired; and |
· | investors commonly use Adjusted EBITDA to eliminate the effect of restructuring and stock-based compensation expenses, which vary widely from company to company and impair comparability. |
We use Adjusted EBITDA:
· | as a measure of operating performance to assist in comparing performance from period to period on a consistent basis; |
· | as a measure for planning and forecasting overall expectations and for evaluating actual results against such expectations; and |
· | in communications with the board of directors, stockholders, analysts and investors concerning our financial performance. |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Introduction
Our principal needs for liquidity have been to fund operating losses, working capital requirements, acquisitions, and debt service. Our principal source of liquidity as of September 30, 2012 consisted of cash of $199,759. We expect that working capital requirements and acquisitions will continue to be our principal needs for liquidity over the near term. Working capital requirements are expected to increase as a result of our anticipated growth, both organically and through future acquisitions.
We have not yet established an ongoing source of revenues sufficient to cover our operating costs and allow us to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on obtaining adequate capital to fund operating losses until we become profitable. If we are unable to obtain adequate capital, we could be forced to cease operations. Management's plan is to obtain such resources from management and significant shareholders sufficient to meet our minimal operating expenses and to seek equity and/or debt financing. However management cannot provide any assurances that we will be successful in accomplishing any of our plans.
Our cash, current assets, total assets, current liabilities, and total liabilities as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, are as follows:
| | September 30, | | | December 31, | | | | |
| | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | Change | |
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Cash | | $ | 199,759 | | | $ | 181,725 | | | $ | 18,034 | |
Total Current Assets | | | 476,833 | | | | 1,553,595 | | | | (1,076,762 | ) |
Total Assets | | | 1,928,623 | | | | 2,763,153 | | | | (834,530 | ) |
Total Current Liabilities | | | 1,219,408 | | | | 829,024 | | | | 390,384 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 1,219,408 | | | | 829,024 | | | | 390,384 | |
Our cash increased from $181,725 as of December 31, 2011 to $199,759 as of September 30, 2012 as a result of our financing activities. Total current assets decreased as prepaid acquisition costs at December 31, 2011 were re-classified to intangible assets upon the successful completion of the acquisition of Digispace Solutions, LLC on January 10, 2012. Our liabilities have increased as we successfully issued $694,922 of convertible notes.
Cash Requirements
We had cash available as of September 30, 2012 of $199,759. Based on our current revenues, cash on hand, and our current net monthly burn rate of around $94,000, we will need to continue to raise money from the sales of our securities to fund operations.
Sources and Uses of Cash
Operations
Our net cash used in operating activities was $1,034,394 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $210,933 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increased use is a result of the activities to develop our mobile applications and obtain media license rights.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, our net cash used in operating activities consisted of our net loss of $8,780,315, offset primarily by goodwill impairment of $3,981,508, stock options issued for services of $925,685, depreciation of $163,363, net convertible debenture accounting charges of $252,226, accounting loss on division disposal of $558,287 and common shares issued for services of $1,442,768.
Investments
Our net cash provided by investing activities was $7,088 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $nil for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
Financing
Our net cash provided by financing activities was $1,048,780 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $197,427 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, our net cash provided by financing activities consisted primarily of proceeds from the sale of common stock of $450,000, the issuance of convertible notes of $694,922 and the proceeds from the sale of preferred stock of $5,108, offset in part by repayments on notes payable to related parties of $75,000 and repayment of other debt of $26,250.
Contractual obligations and other commitments
We have no commitments under operating leases or rental agreements.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
As of September 30, 2012, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital resources that are material to investors.
Critical accounting policies and estimates
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. The preparation of our financial statements and related disclosures requires us to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs and expenses, and related disclosures. We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
The following critical accounting policies are those accounting policies that, in our view, are most important in the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations. Our critical accounting policies and estimates include those involved in recognition of revenue, business combinations, valuation of goodwill, valuation of long-lived and intangible assets, provision for income taxes, and accounting for stock-based compensation. Note 3 to our financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K provides additional information about these critical accounting policies, as well as our other significant accounting policies.
Revenue Recognition
We derive our revenues from the sale of software and mobile applications through various platforms. We recognize revenue when all of the following conditions are satisfied: (i) there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement; (ii) delivery of the product or provision of the service has occurred; (iii) the fee is fixed or determinable; and (iv) collectability of the fee is reasonably assured.
Mobile phone applications are sold using multiple platforms. Each platform handles the sale, distribution or download, as well as the collection and remittance of payment for the company. We recognize mobile application revenue net of the amounts retained by the platform companies. There is no warranty or money-back guarantee related to the sale of mobile phone applications, therefore no deferred revenue or allowance for sales returns has been recorded.
Business acquisitions
Business acquisitions are accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Under that method, assets and liabilities of the business acquired are recorded at their estimated fair values as of the date of the acquisition, with any excess of the cost of the acquisition over the estimated fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired recorded as goodwill. We make significant judgments and assumptions in determining the fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities, especially with respect to acquired intangibles. Using different assumptions in determining fair value could materially impact the purchase price allocation and our financial position and results of operations. Results of operations for acquired businesses are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of an acquired enterprise or assets over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. We test goodwill for impairment in each quarter of the year, and whenever events or changes in circumstances arise during the year that indicate the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. In evaluating whether an impairment of goodwill exists, we first compare the estimated fair value of a reporting unit against its carrying value. If the estimated fair value is lower than the carrying value, then a more detailed assessment is performed comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to the fair value of the assets and liabilities plus the goodwill carrying value of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the fair value of its assets and liabilities plus goodwill, then an impairment charge is recognized to reduce the carrying value of goodwill by the difference. The gross amount of goodwill at September 30, 2012 was $7,106,355 (December 31, 2011 - $2,977,934) with accumulated impairment of $6,332,308 (December 31, 2011 - $2,350,800). The net amount of goodwill at September 30, 2012 was $774,047 (December 31, 2011 - $627,134).
During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recorded an impairment charge totaling $3,981,508 related to purchased goodwill whose carrying amount exceeded its implied fair value (December 31, 2011 - $2,350,800).
Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets include equipment and intangible assets other than those with indefinite lives. We assess the carrying value of our long-lived asset groups when indicators of impairment exist and recognize an impairment loss when the carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable from the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. Indicators of impairment include significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in our use of the assets or in our business strategy, loss of or changes in customer relationships and significant negative industry or economic trends. When indications of impairment arise for a particular asset or group of assets, we assess the future recoverability of the carrying value of the asset (or asset group) based on an undiscounted cash flow analysis. If carrying value exceeds projected, net, undiscounted cash flows, an additional analysis is performed to determine the fair value of the asset (or asset group), typically a discounted cash flow analysis, and an impairment charge is recorded for the excess of carrying value over fair value.
Property and equipment are recorded at historical cost less accumulated depreciation, unless impaired. Depreciation is charged to operations over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line. Upon retirement or sale, the historical cost of assets disposed of and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.
Income Taxes
We utilize the balance sheet method of accounting for income taxes. Accordingly, we are required to estimate our income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate as part of the process of preparing our consolidated financial statements. This process involves estimating our actual current tax exposure, including assessing the risks associated with tax audits, together with assessing temporary differences resulting from the different treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Due to the evolving nature and complexity of tax rules, it is possible that our estimates of our tax liability could change in the future, which may result in additional tax liabilities and adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Stock-based compensation
We measure and recognize stock-based compensation expense using a fair value-based method for all share-based awards made to employees and nonemployee directors, including grants of stock options and other stock-based awards. The application of this standard requires significant judgment and the use of estimates, particularly with regard to Black-Scholes assumptions such as stock price volatility and expected option lives to value equity-based compensation. We recognize stock compensation expense using a straight-line method over the vesting period of the individual grants.
Recent accounting pronouncements
The Company has evaluated recent pronouncements and does not expect their adoption to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, or statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide information required by this Item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We conducted an evaluation, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, as of September 30, 2012, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities Exchange Commission's rules and forms, including to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of September 30, 2012, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at the reasonable assurance level due to the material weaknesses identified and described below with respect to our internal control over financial reporting.
Our principal executive officers do not expect that our disclosure controls or internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. Although our disclosure controls and procedures were designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and our principal executive officers have determined that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at doing so, a control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute assurance that the objectives of the system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented if there exists in an individual a desire to do so. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
1. We do not have written documentation of our internal control policies and procedures. Written documentation of key internal controls over financial reporting is a requirement of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have written documentation of our internal controls and procedures on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.
2. We do not have sufficient segregation of duties within accounting functions, which is a basic internal control. Due to our size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties may not always be possible and may not be economically feasible. However, to the extent possible, the initiation of transactions, the custody of assets and the recording of transactions should be performed by separate individuals. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have segregation of duties on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.
To address these material weaknesses, management performed additional analyses and other procedures to ensure that the financial statements included herein fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Accordingly, we believe that the financial statements included in this report fairly present, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
No change in our system of internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2012, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
There are presently no pending legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their property is subject and no such proceedings are known to the Company to be threatened or contemplated against it.
In the ordinary course of business, we are from time to time involved in various pending or threatened legal actions. The litigation process is inherently uncertain and it is possible that the resolution of such matters might have a material adverse effect upon our financial condition and/or results of operations. However, in the opinion of our management, other than as set forth herein, matters currently pending or threatened against us are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide information required by this Item.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Convertible Promissory Note
On June 27, 2012, the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $73,500 to Asher Enterprises, Inc. The note bears interest at a rate of 8.0% per annum and has a maturity date of March 29, 2013. Any amount of principal or interest not paid in full at maturity will bear an interest rate of 22%. The convertible promissory note may be converted in whole or in part, at the option of the holder, to shares of common stock at any time following 180 days after the issuance date of the note. The conversion price under the note is 59% multiplied by the market price which is the average of the lowest three trading prices for the common stock during the ten trading day period ending on the latest trading day prior to the conversion date. The description of the convertible promissory note described herein is intended to be a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by the terms and conditions of the convertible promissory note in the name of Asher Enterprises, Inc. attached hereto as Exhibit 4.1. The note was issued in connection with the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") in that the Company did not engage in any general solicitation or advertisement in connection with the offering of the securities.
Convertible Note Financing
On September 12, 2012 (the "Closing Date"), for aggregate gross proceeds of $598,000 (which amounts were advanced to the Company on various dates beginning on May 31, 2012 through the Closing Date) and pursuant to the terms of a Note Purchase Agreement (the "Note Purchase Agreement"), the Company issued and sold to seven accredited investors (1) secured convertible promissory notes (the "Convertible Notes") in an aggregate principal amount of $598,000 and (2) warrants to purchase the number of shares of common stock equal to two times the number of shares of common stock of the Company issuable upon the conversion of the Convertible Notes (the "Warrants"). The Convertible Notes accrue interest at a rate of 10% per annum and are due and payable on the earlier of (a) one year from the date of issuance; (b) the occurrence of an event of default ("Event of Default") or (c) immediately prior to a Change of Control (as defined in the Convertible Note), in each case unless otherwise determined by the election of holders holding notes representing at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the outstanding aggregate outstanding principal amount due under the Convertible Notes ("Majority in Interest").
The Convertible Notes are convertible at the election of the holder into approximately 3,986,667 shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion rate of $0.15 per share (the "Conversion Price"). In the event the Company sells shares of common stock at a price per share that is less than the Conversion Price then in effect (the "New Issue Price"), excluding issuances under a board approved equity incentive plan or for bona fide services to officers and directors, immediately following such issuance, the Conversion Price then in effect shall be reduced to a price that is equal to the New Issue Price. The Convertible Notes are secured by a first priority interest in all of the Company's right, title, interest, claims and demands in and to certain property, including all accounts, chattel paper, deposit accounts and cash, documents, equipment, general intangibles, goods, instruments, intellectual property, inventory, investment property, letter-of-credit rights and proceeds from or related to each of the foregoing (the "Collateral") in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Security Agreement dated as of September 6, 2012 (the "Security Agreement").
The Warrants are exercisable by the holder two years from the date of issuance at an exercise price of $0.30 per share. The Company has issued Warrants to purchase an aggregate of approximately 7,973,334 shares of common stock of the Company in connection with the Convertible Notes.
No commissions have been paid by the Company in connection with the sale of the Convertible Notes and Warrants. The Convertible Notes and Warrants were issued in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 506 of Regulation D as promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in that the Company did not engage in any general advertisement or general solicitation in connection with the offering of the Units.
The terms of the Convertible Note, Note Purchase Agreement, Warrant and Security Agreement described herein are intended to be a summary only and are qualified in their entirety by the terms and conditions of the form of Convertible Note, Note Purchase Agreement, Warrant and Security Agreement attached as exhibits to the Company's current report on Form 8-K filed on September 18, 2012 and incorporated herein by this reference.
Convertible Promissory Note
On September 7, 2012, the Company issued an unsecured convertible promissory note to The Lebrecht Group, APLC, as consideration for amounts owed of $23,422. The note bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum and has a maturity date of September 7, 2013. The conversion price is equal to seventy five percent (75%) of the closing bid price for the Company's common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the conversion. The terms of the convertible promissory note issued to The Lebrecht Group, APLC described herein are intended to be a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by the terms of the of the convertible promissory note attached hereto as Exhibit 4.3.
Motion Pixel Corporation Holdings
The Company issued 2,730,000 options to purchase common stock at an exercise price of $0.25 per share to certain management and staff of Motion Pixel Corporation Holdings ("MPC").
The Company agreed to issue an aggregate of 2,326,996 shares of common stock to Latin America Futbol Corp. ("LAFC"), including (1) an aggregate of 1,326,996 shares of common stock in connection with accrued expenses having a value of $331,749 and an (2) an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of common stock in connection with an advance against the signing of a definitive license agreement with certain parties in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Consulting Agreement, dated May 23, 2012 LAFC (the "LAFC Consulting Agreement") by and between Bitzio Studios, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company and LAFC. The shares of common stock were issued in connection with the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act in that the Company did not engage in any general solicitation or advertisement in connection with the offering of the securities.
Common Stock issued for Services Rendered
The Company agreed to issue approximately 938,108 shares of common stock, which number is subject to adjustment, to our legal counsel as consideration for legal services rendered valued at $140,716. The shares of common stock were issued in connection with the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act in that the Company did not engage in any general solicitation or advertisement in connection with the offering of the securities.
During the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company agreed to issue an aggregate of 1,088,944 shares of common stock in connection with certain consulting, advisory and management services provided with an aggregate value of $280,939. The shares of common stock were issued in connection with the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act in that the Company did not engage in any general solicitation or advertisement in connection with the offering of the securities.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure.
Item 5. Other Information.
The information set forth in Item 2 herein is incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 6. Exhibits.
(a) Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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3.1 | | Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant’s Form 10-SB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19, 2005). |
3.2 | | Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2012). |
3.3 | | Bylaws (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant’s Form 10-SB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19, 2005). |
4.1 | | Convertible Promissory Note, dated June 27, 2012 issued to Asher Enterprises, Inc. |
4.2* | | Form of Convertible Promissory Note issued to investors. |
4.3 | | Convertible Promissory Note, dated September 7, 2012 issued to The Lebrecht Group, ALPC. |
10.1* | | Compromise and Settlement Agreement and General Release, dated August 15, 2012. |
10.2* | | Agreement, dated August 31, 2012. |
10.3* | | Asset Purchase Agreement, dated August 31, 2012, between the Company and Dvaraka Marketing, LLC. |
10.4* | | Asset Purchase Agreement, dated August 31, 2012, between the Company, Dvaraka Marketing, LLC and Digital Solutions, Inc. |
10.5* | | Note Purchase Agreement, dated September 6, 2012. |
10.6* | | Form of Warrant |
10.7* | | Security Agreement, dated September 6, 2012 |
31.1 | | Certification of the Company’s Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, with respect to the registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. |
31.2 | | Certification of the Company’s Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, with respect to the registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. |
32.1 | | Certification of the Company’s Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
32.2 | | Certification of the Company’s Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
101.INS ** | | XBRL Instance Document |
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101.SCH ** | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
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101.CAL ** | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
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101.DEF ** | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
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101.LAB ** | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
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101.PRE ** | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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* | Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 18, 2012 and incorporated herein by this reference. |
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** | XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| BITZIO, INC. | |
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Dated: November 16, 2012 | By: | /s/ Peter Henriccson | |
| | Peter Henricsson | |
| | Chief Executive Officer | |
| | Principal Executive Officer | |
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| By: | /s/ Robert W. Garnett | |
| | Robert W. Garnett | |
| | Chief Financial Officer | |
| | Principal Accounting Officer | |
| | Principal Financial Officer | |
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