UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2013
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission File Number 000-53781
STEVIA CORP.
(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 98-0537233 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer | |
Incorporation or Organization) | Identification Number) | |
7117 US 31 S, Indianapolis, IN | 46227 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(888) 250-2566
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None | None | |
(Title of each class) | (Name of each exchange on which registered) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the 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. x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
¨ | Large accelerated filer | ¨ | Accelerated filer | ¨ | Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if smaller reporting company) | x | Smaller Reporting company |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ¨ Yes x No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class | Outstanding at August 15, 2013 | |
Common stock, $.001 par value | 75,908,968 |
FORM 10-Q
June 30, 2013
PAGE | |
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
Item 1. Financial Statements. | 4 |
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 43 |
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 45 |
Item 4. Controls and Procedures | 46 |
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION | |
Item 1. Legal Proceedings | 46 |
Item 1A. Risk Factors | 46 |
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 47 |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 47 |
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures | 47 |
Item 5. Other Information | 47 |
Item 6. Exhibits | 48 |
Signatures | 49 |
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Reference is made in particular to the description of our plans and objectives for future operations, assumptions underlying such plans and objectives, and other forward-looking statements included in this report. Such statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “continue,” or similar terms, variations of such terms, or the negative of such terms. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such statements address future events and conditions concerning, among others, capital expenditures, earnings, litigation, regulatory matters, liquidity and capital resources, and accounting matters. Actual results in each case could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements by reason of factors such as future economic conditions, changes in consumer demand, legislative, regulatory and competitive developments in markets in which we operate, results of litigation, and other circumstances affecting anticipated revenues and costs, and the risk factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, filed on June 29, 2012.
As used in this Form 10-Q, “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Stevia Corp., which is also sometimes referred to as the “Company.”
YOU SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
The forward-looking statements made in this report on Form 10-Q relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this report and the documents that we reference in this report, including documents referenced by incorporation, completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect or hope.
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Stevia Corp.
June 30, 2013 and 2012
Index to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Contents | Page(s) | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2013 (Unaudited) and March 31, 2013 | 5 | |
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited) | 6 | |
Consolidated Statement of Equity (Deficit) for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited) and for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2013 | 7 | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited) | 8 | |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 9 |
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Stevia Corp.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||
Assets | |||||||||
Current assets: | |||||||||
Cash | $ | 266,479 | $ | 424,475 | |||||
Accounts receivable | 38,095 | 158,008 | |||||||
Prepaid seeds | 1,042,000 | - | |||||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 70,947 | 33,096 | |||||||
Total current assets | 1,417,521 | 615,579 | |||||||
Non-current assets: | |||||||||
Property and equipment | 24,400 | 7,925 | |||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (2,000) | (1,234) | |||||||
Property and equipment, net | 22,400 | 6,691 | |||||||
Acquired technology | 1,635,300 | 1,635,300 | |||||||
Accumulatd amortization | (109,020) | (81,765) | |||||||
Acquired technology, net | 1,526,280 | 1,553,535 | |||||||
Website development costs | 5,315 | 5,315 | |||||||
Accumulated amortization | (2,136) | (1,869) | |||||||
Website development costs, net | 3,179 | 3,446 | |||||||
Security deposit | 15,000 | 15,000 | |||||||
Total assets | $ | 2,984,380 | $ | 2,194,251 | |||||
Liabilities and equity (deficit) | |||||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 2,169,715 | $ | 948,073 | |||||
Accounts payable - president and CEO | 99,283 | 89,193 | |||||||
Accrued expenses | 9,800 | 19,700 | |||||||
Accrued interest | 43,680 | 21,627 | |||||||
Advances from president and significant stockholder | 10,743 | 21,238 | |||||||
Convertible notes payable - net of discount | 65,662 | 357,700 | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 2,398,883 | 1,457,531 | |||||||
Non-Current liabilities: | |||||||||
Derivative liability | 904,624 | 486,113 | |||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 904,624 | 486,113 | |||||||
Total liabilities | 3,303,507 | 1,943,644 | |||||||
Equity (Deficit) | |||||||||
Stevia Corp stockholders' equity (deficit): | |||||||||
Preferred stock par value $0.001: 1,000,000 shares authorized; | |||||||||
none issued or outstanding | - | - | |||||||
Common stock par value $0.001: 100,000,000 shares authorized, | |||||||||
67,908,968 and 63,555,635 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 67,909 | 63,556 | |||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 5,464,780 | 4,760,624 | |||||||
Accumulated deficit | (5,562,311) | (4,359,415) | |||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income: | |||||||||
Foreign currency translation gain | |||||||||
Total Stevia Corp stockholders' equity (deficit) | (29,622) | 464,765 | |||||||
Non-controlling interest in subsidiary | |||||||||
Noncontrolling interest - capital stock in consolidated subsidiaries | - | - | |||||||
Noncontrolling interest - additional paid-in capital | - | - | |||||||
Noncontrolling interest - retained earnings in consolidated subsidiaries | (289,505) | (214,158) | |||||||
Noncontrolling interest - Accumulated other comprehensive income | |||||||||
Noncontrolling interest - Foreigh currency translation gain (loss) | - | - | |||||||
Non-controlling interest in subsidiary | (289,505) | (214,158) | |||||||
Total Equity (Deficit) | (319,127) | 250,607 | |||||||
Total Liabilities and Equity (Deficit) | $ | 2,984,380 | $ | 2,194,251 |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Stevia Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three months | For the Three Months | |||||||
Ended | Ended | |||||||
June 30, 2013 | June 30, 2012 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Revenues | $ | 957,261 | $ | 280 | ||||
Cost of revenues | ||||||||
Farm produce | 758,809 | - | ||||||
Farm expenses | 283,039 | - | ||||||
Farm field lease | - | 7,500 | ||||||
Farm management services - related parties | 60,000 | 60,000 | ||||||
Total cost of revenues | 1,101,848 | 67,500 | ||||||
Gross margin | (144,587) | (67,220) | ||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Directors' fees | 93,750 | 93,750 | ||||||
Professional fees | 208,846 | 116,728 | ||||||
Research and development | - | 78,984 | ||||||
Salary and compensation - officer | 600,000 | - | ||||||
Salary and compensation - others | 66,178 | - | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | 253,610 | 44,713 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 1,222,384 | 334,175 | ||||||
Loss from operations | (1,366,971) | (401,395) | ||||||
Other (income) expense: | ||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability | (317,151) | - | ||||||
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) | - | 1,101 | ||||||
Interest expense | 228,423 | 11,441 | ||||||
Total other (income) expense | (88,728) | 12,542 | ||||||
Loss before income tax provision and non-controlling interest | (1,278,243) | (413,937) | ||||||
Income tax provision | - | - | ||||||
Net loss | ||||||||
Net loss before non-controlling interest | (1,278,243) | (413,937) | ||||||
Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest | (75,347) | - | ||||||
Net loss attributable to Stevia Corp. | $ | (1,202,896) | $ | (413,937) | ||||
Net loss per common share | ||||||||
- Basic and diluted | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.01) | ||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding | ||||||||
- Basic and diluted | 64,703,239 | 58,354,775 |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Stevia Corp.
Consolidated Statement of Equity (Deficit)
for the Interim Period Ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited) and for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2012
Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value | �� | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of Shares | Amount | Additional paid-in Capital | Accumulated Deficit | STEV Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | Non-controlling Interest | Total Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2012 | 58,354,775 | $ | 58,355 | $ | 1,474,751 | $ | (2,323,551 | ) | $ | (790,445 | ) | $ | - | $ | (790,445 | ) | ||||||||||||
Restricted common shares issued for farm management services to a relatd party valued at $0.79 per share discounted at 69% | 500,000 | 500 | 272,050 | 272,550 | 272,550 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted common shares issued for technology rights valued at $0.79 per share discounted at 69% on July 5, 2012 | 3,000,000 | 3,000 | 1,632,300 | 1,635,300 | 1,635,300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Common shares issued for notes conversion at $0.832143 per share on July 6, 2012 | 600,858 | 601 | 499,399 | 500,000 | 500,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Common shares issued for conversion of accrued interest at $0.832143 per share on July 6, 2012 | 33,335 | 33 | 27,707 | 27,740 | 27,740 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Common shares and warrants issued to two investors for cash at $0.46875 per unit on August 6, 2012 | 1,066,667 | 1,067 | 498,933 | 500,000 | 500,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants issued to investors in connection with the sale of equity units on August 6, 2012 classified as derivative liability | (381,300 | ) | (381,300 | ) | (381,300 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Commissions and legal fees paid in connection with the sale of equity units on August 6, 2012 | (52,500 | ) | (52,500 | ) | (52,500 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants issued to placement agent in connection with the sale of equity units on August 6, 2012 classified as derivative liability | (30,504 | ) | (30,504 | ) | (30,504 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of warrants in connection with convertible note payable issued in February and March 2013 | 220,438 | 220,438 | 220,438 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beneficial conversion feature in connection withconvertible note payable issued in February and March 2013 | 224,350 | 224,350 | 224,350 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common shares issued for future director services on October 4, 2011 earned during the period | 375,000 | 375,000 | 375,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (2,035,864 | ) | (2,035,864 | ) | (214,158 | ) | (2,250,022 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2013 | 63,555,635 | 63,556 | 4,760,624 | (4,359,415 | ) | 464,765 | (214,158 | ) | 250,607 | |||||||||||||||||||
Common shares issued for consulting services valued at $0.20 per share on April 30, 2013 | 500,000 | 500 | 99,500 | 100,000 | 100,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of warrant with exercise price adjusted to $0.20 per share on May 6, 2013 | 853,333 | 853 | 169,814 | 170,667 | 170,667 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of derivative liability to additional paid-in capital associated with the exercise of warrants | 595,851 | 595,851 | 595,851 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants issued to investors in connection with warrants exercised on May 6, 2013 classified as derivative liability | (833,106 | ) | (833,106 | ) | (833,106 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Commissions and legal fees paid in connection with the sale of equity units on May 6, 2013 | (18,653 | ) | (18,653 | ) | (18,653 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Make good shares released to officer for achieving the second and third milestones on June 21, 2013 | 3,000,000 | 3,000 | 597,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Common shares issued for future director services on October 4, 2011 earned during the period | 93,750 | 93,750 | 93,750 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (1,202,896 | ) | (1,202,896 | ) | (75,347 | ) | (1,278,243 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2013 | 67,908,968 | $ | 67,909 | $ | 5,464,780 | $ | (5,562,311 | ) | $ | (29,622 | ) | $ | (289,505 | ) | $ | (319,127 | ) |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Stevia Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three months | For the Three Months | |||||||
Ended | Ended | |||||||
June 30, 2013 | June 30, 2012 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net loss before non-controlling interest | $ | (1,278,243) | $ | (413,937) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities | ||||||||
Depreciation expense | 766 | 218 | ||||||
Amortization expense - acquired technology | 27,255 | - | ||||||
Amortization expense - website development costs | 267 | 267 | ||||||
Discount of convertible notes payable | 206,370 | - | ||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability | (317,151) | - | ||||||
Common shares issued for director services earned during the period | 93,750 | 93,750 | ||||||
Common shares issued for services-related party | 600,000 | - | ||||||
Common shares issued for outside services | 100,000 | - | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 119,913 | (280) | ||||||
Prepayments and other current assets | (37,851) | 152,266 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 179,642 | (46,575) | ||||||
Accounts payable - President and CEO | 10,090 | - | ||||||
Accrued expenses | (9,900) | 3,440 | ||||||
Accrued interest | 22,053 | 11,438 | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (283,039) | (199,413) | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (16,475) | (1,323) | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (16,475) | (1,323) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Advances from president and stockholder | (10,495) | 2,100 | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes | - | 200,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of costs | 152,013 | - | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 141,518 | 202,100 | ||||||
Net change in cash | (157,996) | 1,364 | ||||||
Cash at beginning of the period | 424,475 | 15,698 | ||||||
Cash at end of the period | $ | 266,479 | $ | 17,063 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flows information: | ||||||||
Interest paid | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Income tax paid | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
Issuance of common stock for conversion of convertible notes | $ | 500,000 | $ | - | ||||
Converstion of accrued interest to convertible notes | $ | 20,438 | $ | - | ||||
Issuance of common stock for conversion of accrued interest | $ | 27,740 | $ | - |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Stevia Corp.
June 30, 2013 and 2012
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1 – Organization and Operations
Stevia Corp. (Formerly Interpro Management Corp.)
Interpro Management Corp (“Interpro”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on May 21, 2007. Interpro focused on developing and offering web based software that was designed to be an online project management tool used to enhance an organization’s efficiency through planning and monitoring the daily operations of a business. The Company discontinued its web-based software business upon the acquisition of Stevia Ventures International Ltd. on June 23, 2011.
On March 4, 2011, Interpro amended its Articles of Incorporation, and changed its name to Stevia Corp. (“Stevia” or the “Company”) and effectuated a 35 for 1 (1:35) forward stock split of all of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock (the “Stock Split”).
All shares and per share amounts in the consolidated financial statements have been adjusted to give retroactive effect to the Stock Split.
Stevia Ventures International Ltd.
Stevia Ventures International Ltd. (“Ventures”) was incorporated on April 11, 2011 under the laws of the Territory of the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”). Ventures owns certain rights relating to stevia production, including certain assignable exclusive purchase contracts and an assignable supply agreement related to stevia.
Acquisition of Stevia Ventures International Ltd. Recognized as a Reverse Acquisition
On June 23, 2011 (the “Closing Date”), the Company closed a voluntary share exchange transaction with Ventures pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) by and among the Company, Ventures and George Blankenbaker, the stockholder of Ventures (the “Ventures Stockholder”).
Immediately prior to the Share Exchange Transaction on June 23, 2011, the Company had 79,800,000 common shares issued and outstanding. Simultaneously with the Closing of the Share Exchange Agreement, on the Closing Date, Mohanad Shurrab, a shareholder and, as of the Closing Date, the Company’s former Director, President, Treasurer and Secretary, surrendered 33,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock to the Company for cancellation.
As a result of the Share Exchange Agreement, the Company issued 12,000,000 common shares for the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Ventures. Of the 12,000,000 common shares issued 6,000,000 shares were being held in escrow pending the achievement by the Company of certain post-Closing business milestones (the “Milestones”), pursuant to the terms of the Make Good Escrow Agreement, between the Company, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, as escrow agent and the Ventures’ Stockholder (the “Escrow Agreement”). Even though the shares issued only represented approximately 20.4% of the issued and outstanding common stock immediately after the consummation of the Share Exchange Agreement the stockholder of Ventures completely took over and controlled the board of directors and management of the Company upon acquisition.
As a result of the change in control to the then Ventures Stockholder, for financial statement reporting purposes, the merger between the Company and Ventures has been treated as a reverse acquisition with Ventures deemed the accounting acquirer and the Company deemed the accounting acquiree under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with section 805-10-55 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The reverse acquisition is deemed a capital transaction and the net assets of Ventures (the accounting acquirer) are carried forward to the Company (the legal acquirer and the reporting entity) at their carrying value before the acquisition. The acquisition process utilizes the capital structure of the Company and the assets and liabilities of Ventures which are recorded at their historical cost. The equity of the Company is the historical equity of Ventures retroactively restated to reflect the number of shares issued by the Company in the transaction.
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Formation of Stevia Asia Limited
On March 19, 2012, the Company formed Stevia Asia Limited (“Stevia Asia”) under the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HK SAR”) of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Formation of Stevia Technew Limited (Formerly Hero Tact Limited)/Cooperative Agreement
On April 28, 2012, Stevia Asia formed Hero Tact Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary, under the laws of HK SAR, which subsequently changed its name to Stevia Technew Limited (“Stevia Technew”). Stevia Technew intends to facilitate a joint venture relationship with the Company’s technology partner, Guangzhou Health China Technology Development Company Limited, operating under the trade name Tech-New Bio-Technology and Guangzhou’s affiliates Technew Technology Limited. Prior to July 5, 2012, the date of entry into the Cooperative Agreement, Stevia Technew was inactive and had no assets or liabilities.
On July 5, 2012, Stevia Asia entered into a Cooperative Agreement (the "Cooperative Agreement") with Technew Technology Limited ("Technew"), a company incorporated under the companies ordinance of Hong Kong and an associate of Guangzhou Health China Technology Development Company Limited, and Zhang Jia, a Chinese citizen (together with Technew, the "Partners") pursuant to which Stevia Asia and Partners have agreed to make Stevia Technew, a joint venture, of which Stevia Asia legally and beneficially owns 70% of the shares (representing 70% of the issued shares) and Technew legally and beneficially owns 30% of the shares (representing 30% of the issued shares). The Partners will be responsible for managing Stevia Technew and Stevia Asia has agreed to contribute $200,000 per month, up to a total of $2,000,000 in financing, subject to the performance of Stevia Technew and Stevia Asia's financial capabilities.
The Cooperative Agreement shall automatically terminate upon either Stevia Asia or Technew ceasing to be a shareholder in Stevia Technew, or may be terminated by either Stevia Asia or Technew upon a material breach by the other party which is not cured within 30 days of notice of such breach.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation – Unaudited Interim Financial Information
The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information, and with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements furnished reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on July 16, 2013.
Principles of Consolidation
The Company applies the guidance of Topic 810 “Consolidation” of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to determine whether and how to consolidate another entity. Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 810-10-15-10 all majority-owned subsidiaries—all entities in which a parent has a controlling financial interest—shall be consolidated except (1) when control does not rest with the parent, the majority owner; (2) if the parent is a broker-dealer within the scope of Topic 940 and control is likely to be temporary; (3) consolidation by an investment company within the scope of Topic 946 of a non-investment-company investee. Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 810-10-15-8 the usual condition for a controlling financial interest is ownership of a majority voting interest, and, therefore, as a general rule ownership by one reporting entity, directly or indirectly, of more than 50 percent of the outstanding voting shares of another entity is a condition pointing toward consolidation. The power to control may also exist with a lesser percentage of ownership, for example, by contract, lease, agreement with other stockholders, or by court decree. The Company consolidates all less-than-majority-owned subsidiaries, if any, in which the parent’s power to control exists.
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The Company's consolidated subsidiaries and/or entities are as follows:
Name of consolidated subsidiary or entity | State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization | Date of incorporation or formation (date of acquisition, if applicable) | Attributable interest | |||||
Stevia Ventures International Ltd. | The Territory of the British Virgin Islands | April 11, 2011 | 100 | % | ||||
Stevia Asia Limited | Hong Kong SAR | March 19, 2012 | 100 | % | ||||
Stevia Technew Limited | Hong Kong SAR | April 28, 2012 | 70 | % |
The consolidated financial statements include all accounts of the Company and the consolidated subsidiaries and/or entities as of reporting period ending date(s) and for the reporting period(s) then ended.
All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Reclassification
Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on reported losses.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
The Company’s significant estimates and assumptions include the fair value of financial instruments; the carrying value, recoverability and impairment of long-lived assets, including the values assigned to and the estimated useful lives of website development costs; interest rate; revenue recognized or recognizable; sales returns and allowances; foreign currency exchange rate; income tax rate, income tax provision, deferred tax assets and valuation allowance of deferred tax assets; expected term of share options and similar instruments, expected volatility of the entity’s shares and the method used to estimate it, expected annual rate of quarterly dividends, and risk free rate(s); and the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. Those significant accounting estimates or assumptions bear the risk of change due to the fact that there are uncertainties attached to those estimates or assumptions, and certain estimates or assumptions are difficult to measure or value.
Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
Management regularly evaluates the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience and reasonable assumptions. After such evaluations, if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company follows paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 820-10-35-37”) to measure the fair value of its financial instruments and paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels. The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37 are described below:
Level 1 | Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. | |
Level 2 | Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. | |
Level 3 | Pricing inputs that are generally observable inputs and not corroborated by market data. |
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Financial assets are considered Level 3 when their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable.
The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. If the inputs used to measure the financial assets and liabilities fall within more than one level described above, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, accounts receivable, prepayments and other current assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued interest, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.
The Company’s convertible notes payable approximates the fair value of such instrument based upon management’s best estimate of interest rates that would be available to the Company for similar financial arrangements at June 30, 2013 and March 31, 2012.
The Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities consist of the derivative warrant issued in August 2012 for which there is no current market for these securities such that the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. The Company valued the automatic conditional conversion, re-pricing/down-round, change of control; default and follow-on offering provisions using a lattice model, with the assistance of a third party valuation specialist, for which management understands the methodologies. These models incorporate transaction details such as Company stock price, contractual terms, maturity, risk free rates, as well as assumptions about future financings, volatility, and holder behavior as of the date of issuance and each balance sheet date.
It is not, however, practical to determine the fair value of advances from president and significant stockholder, if any, due to their related party nature.
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis
Level 3 Financial Liabilities – Derivative Warrant Liabilities
The Company uses Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy to measure the fair value of the derivative liabilities and revalues its derivative warrant liability at every reporting period and recognizes gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) that are attributable to the change in the fair value of the derivative warrant liability.
Carrying Value, Recoverability and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company has adopted paragraph 360-10-35-17 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for its long-lived assets. The Company’s long-lived assets, which include property and equipment, acquired technology, and website development costs are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
The Company assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related long-lived asset or group of long-lived assets over their remaining estimated useful lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable. If long-lived assets are determined to be recoverable, but the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives are shorter than originally estimated, the net book values of the long-lived assets are depreciated over the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives.
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The Company considers the following to be some examples of important indicators that may trigger an impairment review: (i) significant under-performance or losses of assets relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (ii) significant changes in the manner or use of assets or in the Company’s overall strategy with respect to the manner or use of the acquired assets or changes in the Company’s overall business strategy; (iii) significant negative industry or economic trends; (iv) increased competitive pressures; (v) a significant decline in the Company’s stock price for a sustained period of time; and (vi) regulatory changes. The Company evaluates acquired assets for potential impairment indicators at least annually and more frequently upon the occurrence of such events.
The key assumptions used in management’s estimates of projected cash flow deal largely with forecasts of sales levels and gross margins. These forecasts are typically based on historical trends and take into account recent developments as well as management’s plans and intentions. Other factors, such as increased competition or a decrease in the desirability of the Company’s products or services, could lead to lower projected sales levels, which would adversely impact cash flows. A significant change in cash flows in the future could result in an impairment of long lived assets.
The impairment charges, if any, is included in operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Fiscal Year End
The Company elected March 31 as its fiscal year ending date.
Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost. Expenditures for major additions and betterments are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation of furniture and fixture is computed by the straight-line method (after taking into account their respective estimated residual values) over the assets estimated useful life of five (5) years. Upon sale or retirement of property and equipment, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the statements of operations.
Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill
The Company has adopted paragraph 350-30-25-3 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for intangible assets other than goodwill. Under the requirements, the Company amortizes the acquisition costs of intangible assets other than goodwill inclusive of acquired technology and website development costs on a straight-line basis over their relevant estimated useful lives of fifteen (15) and five (5) years, respectively. Upon becoming fully amortized, the related cost and accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts.
Related Parties
The Company follows subtopic 850-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.
Pursuant to Section 850-10-20 the related parties include a. affiliates of the Company; b. entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, absent the election of the fair value option under the Fair Value Option Subsection of Section 825–10–15, to be accounted for by the equity method by the investing entity; c. trusts for the benefit of employees, such as pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of management; d. principal owners of the Company; e. management of the Company; f. other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests; and g. other parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or that have an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.
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The financial statements shall include disclosures of material related party transactions, other than compensation arrangements, expense allowances, and other similar items in the ordinary course of business. However, disclosure of transactions that are eliminated in the preparation of consolidated or combined financial statements is not required in those statements. The disclosures shall include: a. the nature of the relationship(s) involved; b. a description of the transactions, including transactions to which no amounts or nominal amounts were ascribed, for each of the periods for which income statements are presented, and such other information deemed necessary to an understanding of the effects of the transactions on the financial statements; c. the dollar amounts of transactions for each of the periods for which income statements are presented and the effects of any change in the method of establishing the terms from that used in the preceding period; and d. amounts due from or to related parties as of the date of each balance sheet presented and, if not otherwise apparent, the terms and manner of settlement.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company accounts for derivative instruments and hedging activities in accordance with paragraph 810-10-05-4 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 810-10-05-4”). Paragraph 810-10-05-4 requires companies to recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends upon: (i) whether the derivative has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship, and (ii) the type of hedging relationship. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, a company must designate the hedging instrument based upon the exposure being hedged as either a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge or hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation.
From time to time, the Company may employ foreign currency forward contracts to convert unforeseeable foreign currency exchange rates to fixed foreign currency exchange rates. The Company does not use derivatives for speculation or trading purposes. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in current earnings or through other comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and the type of hedge transaction. The ineffective portion of all hedges is recognized in current earnings. The Company has sales and purchase commitments denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign currency forward contracts are used to hedge against the risk of change in the fair value of these commitments attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates (“Fair Value Hedges”). Changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument are generally offset in the income statement by changes in the fair value of the item being hedged.
The Company did not employ foreign currency forward contracts to convert unforeseeable foreign currency exchange rates to fixed foreign currency exchange rates for the interim period ended June 30, 2013 or 2012.
Derivative Liability
The Company evaluates its convertible debt, options, warrants or other contracts, if any, to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for in accordance with paragraph 810-10-05-4 and Section 815-40-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The result of this accounting treatment is that the fair value of the embedded derivative is marked-to-market each balance sheet date and recorded as either an asset or a liability. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, the change in fair value is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) as other income or expense. Upon conversion, exercise or cancellation of a derivative instrument, the instrument is marked to fair value at the date of conversion, exercise or cancellation and then that the related fair value is reclassified to equity.
In circumstances where the embedded conversion option in a convertible instrument is required to be bifurcated and there are also other embedded derivative instruments in the convertible instrument that are required to be bifurcated, the bifurcated derivative instruments are accounted for as a single, compound derivative instrument.
The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. Equity instruments that are initially classified as equity that become subject to reclassification are reclassified to liability at the fair value of the instrument on the reclassification date. Derivative instrument liabilities will be classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument is expected within 12 months of the balance sheet date.
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The Company adopted Section 815-40-15 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Section 815-40-15”) to determine whether an instrument (or an embedded feature) is indexed to the Company’s own stock. Section 815-40-15 provides that an entity should use a two-step approach to evaluate whether an equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to its own stock, including evaluating the instrument’s contingent exercise and settlement provisions. The adoption of Section 815-40-15 has affected the accounting for (i) certain freestanding warrants that contain exercise price adjustment features and (ii) convertible bonds issued by foreign subsidiaries with a strike price denominated in a foreign currency.
The Company marks to market the fair value of the embedded derivative warrants at each balance sheet date and records the change in the fair value of the embedded derivative warrants as other income or expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
The Company utilizes the Lattice model that values the liability of the derivative warrants based on a probability weighted discounted cash flow model with the assistance of the third party valuation firm. The reason the Company picks the Lattice model is that in many cases there may be multiple embedded features or the features of the bifurcated derivatives may be so complex that a Black-Scholes valuation does not consider all of the terms of the instrument. Therefore, the fair value may not be appropriately captured by simple models. In other words, simple models such as Black-Scholes may not be appropriate in many situations given complex features and terms of conversion option (e.g., combined embedded derivatives). The Lattice model is based on future projections of the various potential outcomes. The features that were analyzed and incorporated into the model included the exercise and full reset features. Based on these features, there are two primary events that can occur; the Holder exercises the Warrants or the Warrants are held to expiration. The Lattice model analyzed the underlying economic factors that influenced which of these events would occur, when they were likely to occur, and the specific terms that would be in effect at the time (i.e. stock price, exercise price, volatility, etc.). Projections were then made on the underlying factors which led to potential scenarios. Probabilities were assigned to each scenario based on management projections. This led to a cash flow projection and a probability associated with that cash flow. A discounted weighted average cash flow over the various scenarios was completed to determine the value of the derivative warrants.
Beneficial Conversion Feature
When the Company issues an debt or equity security that is convertible into common stock at a discount from the fair value of the common stock at the date the debt or equity security counterparty is legally committed to purchase such a security (Commitment Date), a beneficial conversion charge is measured and recorded on the Commitment Date for the difference between the fair value of the Company's common stock and the effective conversion price of the debt or equity security. If the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature is greater than the proceeds allocated to the debt or equity security, the amount of the discount assigned to the beneficial conversion feature is limited to the amount of the proceeds allocated to the debt or equity security.
Commitment and Contingencies
The Company follows subtopic 450-20 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to report accounting for contingencies. Certain conditions may exist as of the date the consolidated financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or un-asserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or un-asserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potential material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed.
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Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed. Management does not believe, based upon information available at this time, that these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, there is no assurance that such matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows.
Non-controlling Interest
The Company follows paragraph 810-10-65-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to report the non-controlling interest in Stevia Technew Limited, its majority owned subsidiary in the consolidated statements of balance sheets within the equity section, separately from the Company’s stockholders’ equity. Non-controlling interest represents the non-controlling interest holder’s proportionate share of the equity of the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary, Stevia Technew Limited. Non-controlling interest is adjusted for the non-controlling interest holder’s proportionate share of the earnings or losses and other comprehensive income (loss) and the non-controlling interest continues to be attributed its share of losses even if that attribution results in a deficit non-controlling interest balance.
Revenue Recognition
The Company follows paragraph 605-10-S99-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for revenue recognition. The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the product has been shipped or the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.
Research and Development
The Company follows paragraph 730-10-25-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 2 “Accounting for Research and Development Costs”) and paragraph 730-20-25-11 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 68 “Research and Development Arrangements”) for research and development costs. Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred. Research and development costs consist primarily of remuneration for research and development staff, depreciation and maintenance expenses of research and development equipment, material and testing costs for research and development as well as research and development arrangements with unrelated third party research and development institutions.
Non-refundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services to be Used in Future Research and Development Activities
The research and development arrangements usually involve specific research and development projects. Often times, the Company makes non-refundable advances upon signing of these arrangements. The Company adopted paragraph 730-20-25-13 and 730-20-35-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (formerly Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 07-3 “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services to be Used in Future Research and Development Activities”) for those non-refundable advances. Non-refundable advance payments for goods or services that will be used or rendered for future research and development activities are deferred and capitalized. Such amounts are recognized as an expense as the related goods are delivered or the related services are performed. The management continues to evaluate whether the Company expect the goods to be delivered or services to be rendered. If the management does not expect the goods to be delivered or services to be rendered, the capitalized advance payment are charged to expense.
Stock-Based Compensation for Obtaining Employee Services
The Company accounts for its stock based compensation in which the Company obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions under the recognition and measurement principles of the fair value recognition provisions of section 718-10-30 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Pursuant to paragraph 718-10-30-6 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, all transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The measurement date used to determine the fair value of the equity instrument issued is the earlier of the date on which the performance is complete or the date on which it is probable that performance will occur. If shares of the Company are thinly traded the use of share prices established in the Company’s most recent private placement memorandum ("PPM”), or weekly or monthly price observations would generally be more appropriate than the use of daily price observations as such shares could be artificially inflated due to a larger spread between the bid and asked quotes and lack of consistent trading in the market.
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The fair value of non-derivative option award is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing valuation model. The ranges of assumptions for inputs are as follows:
· | Expected term of share options and similar instruments: The expected life of options and similar instruments represents the period of time the option and/or warrant are expected to be outstanding. Pursuant to Paragraph 718-10-50-2(f)(2)(i) of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification the expected term of share options and similar instruments represents the period of time the options and similar instruments are expected to be outstanding taking into consideration of the contractual term of the instruments and employees’ expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior into the fair value (or calculated value) of the instruments. Pursuant to paragraph 718-10-S99-1, it may be appropriate to use the simplified method, i.e., expected term = ((vesting term + original contractual term) / 2), if (i) A company does not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term due to the limited period of time its equity shares have been publicly traded; (ii) A company significantly changes the terms of its share option grants or the types of employees that receive share option grants such that its historical exercise data may no longer provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term; or (iii) A company has or expects to have significant structural changes in its business such that its historical exercise data may no longer provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. The Company uses the simplified method to calculate expected term of share options and similar instruments as the company does not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. |
· | Expected volatility of the entity’s shares and the method used to estimate it. Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 718-10-50-2(f)(2)(ii) a thinly-traded or nonpublic entity that uses the calculated value method shall disclose the reasons why it is not practicable for the Company to estimate the expected volatility of its share price, the appropriate industry sector index that it has selected, the reasons for selecting that particular index, and how it has calculated historical volatility using that index. The Company uses the average historical volatility of the comparable companies over the expected contractual life of the share options or similar instruments as its expected volatility. If shares of a company are thinly traded the use of weekly or monthly price observations would generally be more appropriate than the use of daily price observations as the volatility calculation using daily observations for such shares could be artificially inflated due to a larger spread between the bid and asked quotes and lack of consistent trading in the market. |
· | Expected annual rate of quarterly dividends. An entity that uses a method that employs different dividend rates during the contractual term shall disclose the range of expected dividends used and the weighted-average expected dividends. The expected dividend yield is based on the Company’s current dividend yield as the best estimate of projected dividend yield for periods within the expected term of the share options and similar instruments. |
· | Risk-free rate(s). An entity that uses a method that employs different risk-free rates shall disclose the range of risk-free rates used. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods within the expected term of the share options and similar instruments. |
The Company’s policy is to recognize compensation cost for awards with only service conditions and a graded vesting schedule on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.
Equity Instruments Issued to Parties other than Employees for Acquiring Goods or Services
The Company accounts for equity instruments issued to parties other than employees for acquiring goods or services under guidance of Subtopic 505-50 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Subtopic 505-50”).
Pursuant to ASC Section 505-50-30, all transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The measurement date used to determine the fair value of the equity instrument issued is the earlier of the date on which the performance is complete or the date on which it is probable that performance will occur. If shares of the Company are thinly traded the use of share prices established in the Company’s most recent private placement memorandum ("PPM”), or weekly or monthly price observations would generally be more appropriate than the use of daily price observations as such shares could be artificially inflated due to a larger spread between the bid and asked quotes and lack of consistent trading in the market.
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The fair value of non-derivative option or warrant award is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing valuation model. The ranges of assumptions for inputs are as follows:
· | Expected term of share options and similar instruments: Pursuant to Paragraph 718-10-50-2 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification the expected term of share options and similar instruments represents the period of time the options and similar instruments are expected to be outstanding taking into consideration of the contractual term of the instruments and holder’s expected exercise behavior into the fair value (or calculated value) of the instruments. The Company uses historical data to estimate holder’s expected exercise behavior. If the Company is a newly formed corporation or shares of the Company are thinly traded the contractual term of the share options and similar instruments is used as the expected term of share options and similar instruments as the Company does not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. |
· | Expected volatility of the entity’s shares and the method used to estimate it. An entity that uses a method that employs different volatilities during the contractual term shall disclose the range of expected volatilities used and the weighted-average expected volatility. A thinly-traded or nonpublic entity that uses the calculated value method shall disclose the reasons why it is not practicable for the Company to estimate the expected volatility of its share price, the appropriate industry sector index that it has selected, the reasons for selecting that particular index, and how it has calculated historical volatility using that index. The Company uses the average historical volatility of the comparable companies over the expected contractual life of the share options or similar instruments as its expected volatility. If shares of a company are thinly traded the use of weekly or monthly price observations would generally be more appropriate than the use of daily price observations as the volatility calculation using daily observations for such shares could be artificially inflated due to a larger spread between the bid and asked quotes and lack of consistent trading in the market. |
· | Expected annual rate of quarterly dividends. An entity that uses a method that employs different dividend rates during the contractual term shall disclose the range of expected dividends used and the weighted-average expected dividends. The expected dividend yield is based on the Company’s current dividend yield as the best estimate of projected dividend yield for periods within the expected contractual life of the option and similar instruments. |
· | Risk-free rate(s). An entity that uses a method that employs different risk-free rates shall disclose the range of risk-free rates used. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods within the contractual life of the option and similar instruments. |
Pursuant to Paragraphs 505-50-25-8, if fully vested, non-forfeitable equity instruments are issued at the date the grantor and grantee enter into an agreement for goods or services (no specific performance is required by the grantee to retain those equity instruments), then, because of the elimination of any obligation on the part of the counterparty to earn the equity instruments, a measurement date has been reached. A grantor shall recognize the equity instruments when they are issued (in most cases, when the agreement is entered into). Whether the corresponding cost is an immediate expense or a prepaid asset (or whether the debit should be characterized as contra-equity under the requirements of paragraph 505-50-45-1) depends on the specific facts and circumstances. Pursuant to ASC paragraph 505-50-45-1, a grantor may conclude that an asset (other than a note or a receivable) has been received in return for fully vested, non-forfeitable equity instruments that are issued at the date the grantor and grantee enter into an agreement for goods or services (and no specific performance is required by the grantee in order to retain those equity instruments). Such an asset shall not be displayed as contra-equity by the grantor of the equity instruments. The transferability (or lack thereof) of the equity instruments shall not affect the balance sheet display of the asset. This guidance is limited to transactions in which equity instruments are transferred to other than employees in exchange for goods or services. Section 505-50-30 provides guidance on the determination of the measurement date for transactions that are within the scope of this Subtopic.
Pursuant to Paragraphs 505-50-25-8 and 505-50-25-9, an entity may grant fully vested, non-forfeitable equity instruments that are exercisable by the grantee only after a specified period of time if the terms of the agreement provide for earlier exercisability if the grantee achieves specified performance conditions. Any measured cost of the transaction shall be recognized in the same period(s) and in the same manner as if the entity had paid cash for the goods or services or used cash rebates as a sales discount instead of paying with, or using, the equity instruments. A recognized asset, expense, or sales discount shall not be reversed if a stock option that the counterparty has the right to exercise expires unexercised.
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Pursuant to ASC paragraph 505-50-30-S99-1, if the Company receives a right to receive future services in exchange for unvested, forfeitable equity instruments, those equity instruments are treated as unissued for accounting purposes until the future services are received (that is, the instruments are not considered issued until they vest). Consequently, there would be no recognition at the measurement date and no entry should be recorded.
Income Tax Provision
The Company accounts for income taxes under Section 740-10-30 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management concludes it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (loss) in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company adopted section 740-10-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Section 740-10-25”). Section 740-10-25 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under Section 740-10-25, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty (50) percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Section 740-10-25 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures.
The estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities are reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as tax credit carry-backs and carry-forwards. The Company periodically reviews the recoverability of deferred tax assets recorded on its consolidated balance sheets and provides valuation allowances as management deems necessary.
Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. In addition, the Company operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions. In management’s opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all years. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary.
Uncertain Tax Positions
The Company did not take any uncertain tax positions and had no adjustments to its income tax liabilities or benefits pursuant to the provisions of Section 740-10-25 for the interim period ended June 30, 2013 or 2012.
Limitation on Utilization of NOLs due to Change in Control
Pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code Section 382 (“Section 382”), certain ownership changes may subject the NOL’s to annual limitations which could reduce or defer the NOL. Section 382 imposes limitations on a corporation’s ability to utilize NOLs if it experiences an “ownership change.” In general terms, an ownership change may result from transactions increasing the ownership of certain stockholders in the stock of a corporation by more than 50 percentage points over a three-year period. In the event of an ownership change, utilization of the NOLs would be subject to an annual limitation under Section 382 determined by multiplying the value of its stock at the time of the ownership change by the applicable long-term tax-exempt rate. Any unused annual limitation may be carried over to later years. The imposition of this limitation on its ability to use the NOLs to offset future taxable income could cause the Company to pay U.S. federal income taxes earlier than if such limitation were not in effect and could cause such NOLs to expire unused, reducing or eliminating the benefit of such NOLs.
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Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
Net income (loss) per common share is computed pursuant to section 260-10-45 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially outstanding shares of common stock during the period to reflect the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through contingent shares issuance arrangement, stock options or warrants.
The following table shows the potentially outstanding dilutive common shares excluded from the diluted net income (loss) per common share calculation as they were anti-dilutive:
Potentially Outstanding Dilutive Common Shares | ||||||||
For Interim Period Ended June 30, 2013 | For Interim Period Ended June 30, 2012 | |||||||
Make Good Escrow Shares | ||||||||
Make Good Escrow Agreement shares issued and held with the escrow agent in connection with the Share Exchange Agreement consummated on June 23, 2011 pending the achievement by the Company of certain post-Closing business milestones (the “Milestones”). | - | 3,000,000 | ||||||
Sub-total Make Good Escrow Shares | - | 3,000,000 | ||||||
Convertible Note Shares | ||||||||
On March 7, 2012, the Company issued a convertible note in the amount of $200,000 with interest at 10% per annum due one (1) year from the date of issuance with the conversion price to be the same as the next private placement price on a per share basis, provided that the Company completes a private placement with gross proceeds of at least $100,000. On August 6, 2012, the Company completed the very next private placement at $0.46875 per share with gross proceeds of at least $100,000. On March 15, 2013, the above note was cancelled and reissued with a new convertible note consisting of the prior principal amount and the entire accrued unpaid interest for the total amount of $220,438 convertible at $0.25 per share with interest at 12% per annum due on September 30, 2013. | 881,752 | 881,752 | ||||||
On May 30, 2012, the Company issued a convertible note in the amount of $200,000 with interest at 10% per annum due one (1) year from the date of issuance with the conversion price to be the same as the next private placement price on a per share basis, provided that the Company completes a private placement with gross proceeds of at least $100,000. On August 6, 2012, the Company completed the very next private placement at $0.46875 per share with gross proceeds of at least $100,000. On May 8, 2013, the Company completed a private placement at $0.20 per share with gross proceeds more than $100,000, this event triggered the reset of the conversion price of the convertible note to $0.20 per share. | 1,000,000 | 426,667 | ||||||
On February 26, 2013, the Company issued two (2) convertible notes in the amount of $250,000 and $100,000, respectively, convertible at $0.25 per share, with interest at 12% per annum due on September 30, 2013. | 1,400,000 | - | ||||||
Sub-total Convertible Note Shares | 3,281,752 | 1,308,419 | ||||||
Warrant Shares | ||||||||
On August 6, 2012, the Company issued (i) warrants to purchase 1,066,667 shares, in the aggregate, of the Company’s common stock to the investors (the “investors warrants”) and (ii) warrants to purchase 85,333 shares of the Company's common stock to the placement agent (the "agent warrants") with an exercise price of $0.6405 per share subject to certain adjustments pursuant to Section 3(b) Subsequent Equity Sales of the SPA expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance. On February 26, 2013, the new warrants issued triggered a reset of the above warrants exercise price to $0.25 per share and the shares to be issued under the warrants were adjusted accordingly. On May 8, 2013, the Company completed a private placement at $0.20 per share with gross proceeds more than $100,000, this event triggered the reset of the conversion price of the convertible note to $0.20 per share. On May 8, 2013, investor exercised 853,333 of the 1,066,667 investors warrants at $0.20 per share. | 956,481 | - |
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On February 26, 2013, the Company issued warrants to purchase 1,000,000 and 400,000 shares respectively, or 1,400,000 shares in the aggregate, of the Company’s common stock to two (2) note holders in connection with the issuance of convertible notes. | 1,400,000 | - | ||||||
On March 15, 2013, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 881,753 shares of the Company’s common stock to the note holder in connection with the issuance of the convertible note. | 881,753 | - | ||||||
On May 6, 2013, the Company issued three (3) series of warrants. Series A warrants include (i) warrants to purchase 1,877,333 shares of the Company’s common stock to the investor and (ii) warrants to purchase 150,187 shares of the Company's common stock to the placement agent (the "agent warrants") with an exercise price of $0.20 per share expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance. | 2,027,520 | - | ||||||
On May 6, 2013, the Company issued three (3) series of warrants. Series B warrants include (i) warrants to purchase 1,066,666 shares of the Company’s common stock to the investor and (ii) warrants to purchase 85,333 shares of the Company's common stock to the placement agent (the "agent warrants") with an exercise price of $0.25 per share expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance. | 1,151,999 | - | ||||||
On May 6, 2013, the Company issued three (3) series of warrants. Series C warrants include (i) warrants to purchase 2,346,666 shares of the Company’s common stock to the investor and (ii) warrants to purchase 187,733 shares of the Company's common stock to the placement agent (the "agent warrants") with an exercise price of $0.25 per share expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance. The warrants are exercisable under the condition of Series A warrants are exercised. | 2,534,399 | - | ||||||
Sub-total Warrant Shares | 8,952,152 | - | ||||||
Total potentially outstanding dilutive common shares | 12,233,904 | 4,308,419 |
Cash Flows Reporting
The Company adopted paragraph 230-10-45-24 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for cash flows reporting, classifies cash receipts and payments according to whether they stem from operating, investing, or financing activities and provides definitions of each category, and uses the indirect or reconciliation method (“Indirect method”) as defined by paragraph 230-10-45-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to report net cash flow from operating activities by adjusting net income to reconcile it to net cash flow from operating activities by removing the effects of (a) all deferrals of past operating cash receipts and payments and all accruals of expected future operating cash receipts and payments and (b) all items that are included in net income that do not affect operating cash receipts and payments. The Company reports the reporting currency equivalent of foreign currency cash flows, using the current exchange rate at the time of the cash flows and the effect of exchange rate changes on cash held in foreign currencies is reported as a separate item in the reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of cash and cash equivalents and separately provides information about investing and financing activities not resulting in cash receipts or payments in the period pursuant to paragraph 830-230-45-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification.
Subsequent Events
The Company follows the guidance in Section 855-10-50 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the disclosure of subsequent events. The Company will evaluate subsequent events through the date when the financial statements are issued. Pursuant to ASU 2010-09 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the Company as an SEC filer considers its financial statements issued when they are widely distributed to users, such as through filing them on EDGAR.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-01, "Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities". This ASU clarifies that the scope of ASU No. 2011-11, "Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities." applies only to derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse purchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with specific criteria contained in FASB Accounting Standards Codification or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013.
In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." The ASU adds new disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component and their corresponding effect on net income. The ASU is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013.
In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued ASU No. 2013-04, "Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date." This ASU addresses the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of certain obligations resulting from joint and several arrangements including debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. The ASU is effective for public entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013.
In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, "Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity." This ASU addresses the accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity. The guidance outlines the events when cumulative translation adjustments should be released into net income and is intended by FASB to eliminate some disparity in current accounting practice. This ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013.
In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-07, “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205): Liquidation Basis of Accounting.” The amendments require an entity to prepare its financial statements using the liquidation basis of accounting when liquidation is imminent. Liquidation is imminent when the likelihood is remote that the entity will return from liquidation and either (a) a plan for liquidation is approved by the person or persons with the authority to make such a plan effective and the likelihood is remote that the execution of the plan will be blocked by other parties or (b) a plan for liquidation is being imposed by other forces (for example, involuntary bankruptcy). If a plan for liquidation was specified in the entity’s governing documents from the entity’s inception (for example, limited-life entities), the entity should apply the liquidation basis of accounting only if the approved plan for liquidation differs from the plan for liquidation that was specified at the entity’s inception. The amendments require financial statements prepared using the liquidation basis of accounting to present relevant information about an entity’s expected resources in liquidation by measuring and presenting assets at the amount of the expected cash proceeds from liquidation. The entity should include in its presentation of assets any items it had not previously recognized under U.S. GAAP but that it expects to either sell in liquidation or use in settling liabilities (for example, trademarks). The amendments are effective for entities that determine liquidation is imminent during annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim reporting periods therein. Entities should apply the requirements prospectively from the day that liquidation becomes imminent. Early adoption is permitted.
Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
Note 3 – Going Concern
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.
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As reflected in the consolidated financial statements, the Company had an accumulated deficit at June 30, 2013, a net loss and net cash used in operating activities for the interim period then ended. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
While the Company is attempting to generate sufficient revenues, the Company’s cash position may not be sufficient enough to support the Company’s daily operations. Management intends to raise additional funds by way of a public or private offering. Management believes that the actions presently being taken to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern. While the Company believes in the viability of its strategy to generate sufficient revenues and in its ability to raise additional funds, there can be no assurances to that effect. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues.
The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Note 4 – Prepayments and Other Current Assets
Prepayments and other assets consisted of the following:
June 30, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | |||||||
Prepaid research and development | $ | - | $ | 25,546 | ||||
Prepaid rent | - | 6,667 | ||||||
Retainer | - | 451 | ||||||
Other assets | 1,226 | 432 | ||||||
$ | 70,947 | $ | 33,096 |
Note 5 – Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation consisted of the following:
Estimated Useful Life (Years) | June 30, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | |||||||
Property and equipment | 5 | $ | 24,400 | $ | 7,925 | ||||
Less accumulated depreciation | (2,000 | ) | (1,234 | ) | |||||
$ | 22,400 | $ | 6,691 |
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation expense was $766 and $218 for the interim period ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Note 6 – Acquired Technology
On July 5, 2012, the Company acquired the rights to certain technology from Technew Technology Limited in exchange for 3,000,000 restricted shares of the Company's common stock. These restricted shares were valued at $0.79 per share discounted at 69% taking into consideration its restricted nature and lack of liquidity and consistent trading in the market for a total value of $1,635,300, which was recorded as acquired technology and amortized on a straight-line basis over the acquired technology's estimated useful life of fifteen (15) years.
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Estimated Useful Life (Years) | June 30, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | |||||||
Technology right | 15 | $ | 1,635,300 | $ | 1,635,300 | ||||
Less accumulated amortization | (109,020 | ) | (81,765 | ) | |||||
$ | 1,526,280 | $ | 1,553,535 |
Amortization Expense
Amortization expense for the interim period ended June 30, 2013 was $27,255.
Note 7 – Website Development Costs
Website development costs, stated at cost, less accumulated amortization consisted of the following:
Estimated Useful Life (Years) | June 30, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | |||||||
Website development costs | 5 | $ | 5,315 | $ | 5,315 | ||||
Accumulated amortization | (2,136 | ) | (1,869 | ) | |||||
$ | 3,179 | $ | 3,446 |
Amortization expense
Amortization expense was $267 and $267 for the interim period ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Note 8 – Related Party Transactions
Related parties
Related parties with whom the Company had transactions are:
Related Parties | Relationship | |
George Blankenbaker | President and significant stockholder of the Company | |
Leverage Investments LLC | An entity owned and controlled by the president and significant stockholder of the Company | |
Technew Technology Limited | Non-controlling interest holder | |
Growers Synergy Pte Ltd. | An entity owned and controlled by the president and significant stockholder of the Company | |
Guangzhou Health Technology Development Company Limited | An entity owned and controlled by Non-controlling interest holder |
Advances from Stockholder
From time to time, stockholder of the Company advances funds to the Company for working capital purpose. Those advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
Lease of Certain Office Space from Leverage Investments, LLC
The Company leases certain office space with Leverage Investments, LLC for $500 per month on a month-to-month basis since July 1, 2011. For the interim periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded $1,500 and $1,500 in rent expenses due Leverage Investment LLC, respectively.
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Farm Management and Off-Take Agreement with Growers Synergy Pte Ltd.
For the period from July 1, 2011 through October 31, 2011, the Company engaged Growers Synergy Pte Ltd. to provide farm management services on a month-to-month basis, at $20,000 per month.
On November 1, 2011, the Company entered into a Management and Off-Take Agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Growers Synergy Pte Ltd. (“GSPL”), a Singapore corporation owned and controlled by the president and major stockholder of the Company. Under the terms of the Management Agreement, the Company will engage GSPL to supervise the Company’s farm management operations, recommend quality farm management programs for stevia cultivation, assist in the hiring of employees and provide training to help the Company meet its commercialization targets, develop successful models to propagate future agribusiness services, and provide back-office and regional logistical support for the development of proprietary stevia farm systems in Vietnam, Indonesia and potentially other countries. GSPL will provide services for a term of two (2) years from the date of signing, at $20,000 per month. The Management Agreement may be terminated by the Company upon 30 day notice. In connection with the Management Agreement, the parties agreed to enter into an off-take agreement whereby GSPL agreed to purchase all of the non-stevia crops produced at the Company’s GSPL supervised farms.
Farm management services provided by Growers Synergy Pte Ltd. is as follows:
For the interim period ended June 30,2013 | For the interim period ended June 30, 2012 | |||||||
Farm management services – related parties | $ | 60,000 | $ | 60,000 | ||||
$ | 60,000 | $ | 60,000 |
Future minimum payments required under this agreement were as follows:
Fiscal Year Ending March 31: | ||||
2014 (remainder of the fiscal year) | $ | 80,000 | ||
$ | 80,000 |
Cash Commitment in Connection with the Operations of Stevia Technew
On July 5, 2012, Stevia Asia, entered into a Cooperative Agreement (the "Cooperative Agreement") with Technew Technology Limited ("Technew"), a company incorporated under the companies ordinance of Hong Kong and an associate of Guangzhou Health China Technology Development Company Limited, and Zhang Jia, a Chinese citizen (together with Technew, the "Partners") pursuant to which Stevia Asia and Partners have agreed to make Stevia Technew, a joint venture, of which Stevia Asia legally and beneficially owns 70% shares (representing 70% of the issued shares) and Technew legally and beneficially owns 30% shares (representing 30% of the of the issued shares). The Partners will be responsible for managing Stevia Technew and Stevia Asia has agreed to provide $200,000 per month, up to a total of $2,000,000 in financing, subject to the performance of Stevia Technew and Stevia Asia's financial capabilities.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, Stevia Asia provided Stevia Technew $200,000, all of which has been paid to Guangzhou Health and expended and recorded as farm management services - related parties. On March 1, 2013, the partners agreed to terminate the Cooprative Agreement specific to the investment in an agricultural project. Health China shall continue to provide such services until March 31, 2013 and no further obligation by either party related to the payment of $200,000.
Note 9 – Convertible Notes Payable
On February 14, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note in the amount of $250,000 with interest at 10% per annum due one (1) year from the date of issuance. On October 4, 2011, the note holder converted the entire principal of $250,000 and accrued interest through the date of conversion of $15,890.41 at $0.25 per share to 1,000,000 shares and 63,561 shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively.
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On June 23, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note in the amount of $100,000 with interest at 10% per annum due one (1) year from the date of issuance. On October 4, 2011, the note holder converted the entire principal of $100,000 and accrued interest through the date of conversion of $2,821.92 at $0.25 per share to 400,000 shares and 11,288 shares of the Company’s common stock.
On October 4, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note in the amount of $150,000 with interest at 10% per annum due one (1) year from the date of issuance. On January 18, 2012, the note holder converted the entire principal of $150,000 and accrued interest through the date of conversion of $4,356 at $0.25 per share to 617,425 shares of the Company’s common stock.
(i) February 26, 2013 issuance of convertible notes with warrants
On February 26, 2013, the Company entered into two (2) 12% convertible notes payable of $350,000 in aggregate (“Convertible Notes”) with two investors (the “Payees”) maturing on September 30, 2013. The Payees have the option to convert the outstanding notes and interest due into the Company’s common shares at $0.25 per share at any time prior to September 30, 2013. In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Company granted to the Payees a warrant to purchase 1,400,000 common shares exercisable at $0.25 per share expiring three (3) years from the date of issuance.
The Company estimated the relative fair value of these warrants on the date of grant, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
Expected option life (year) | 3.00 | |||
Expected volatility | 74.53 | % | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 0.37 | % | ||
Dividend yield | 0.00 | % |
The relative fair value of these warrants granted, estimated on the date of grant, was $110,425 in aggregate, which was recorded as a discount to the convertible notes payable. After allocating the $110,425 portion of the proceeds to the warrants as a discount to the Convertible Note, an additional $113,925 was allocated to a beneficial conversion feature by crediting additional $113,925 to additional paid-in capital and debiting the same amount to the beneficial conversion feature. The Company amortizes the discount and beneficial conversion feature over the term of the Convertible Notes. The amortization of the discount and beneficial conversion feature amounted to $96,150 for the interim period ended June 30, 2013.
(ii) March 15, 2013 issuance of convertible note with warrant
On March 15, 2013, the Company cancelled a prior convertible note and entered into a 12% convertible note payable of $220,438, which is the total amount of the prior note principal and accrued interest, with the existing investor (the “Payee”), maturing on September 30, 2013. The Payee has the option to convert the outstanding note into the Company’s common shares at $0.25 per share at any time prior to payment in full of the principal balance of the Convertible Note. In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Note, the Company granted the Payee a warrant to purchase 881,753 common shares exercisable at $0.25 per share expiring three (3) years from the date of issuance.
The Company estimated the relative fair value of these warrants on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
Expected option life (year) | 3.00 | |||
Expected volatility | 75.11 | % | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 0.40 | % | ||
Dividend yield | 0.00 | % |
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The relative fair value of these warrants was $98,095, which was recorded as a discount to the convertible note payable. After allocating the $98,095, portion of the proceeds to the warrants as a discount to the Convertible Note, the effective conversion price of the convertible notes payable was lower than the market price at the date of issuance and per calculation the remaining balance of the face amount was allocated to a beneficial conversion feature by crediting $122,343 to additional paid-in capital and debiting the same amount to the beneficial conversion feature. The Company amortizes the discount and beneficial conversion feature over the term of the Convertible Note and the amortization of the discount and beneficial conversion feature amounted to $110,220 for the interim period ended June 30, 2013.
Convertible notes payable consisted of the following:
June 30, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | |||||||
On November 16, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note in the amount of $250,000 with interest at 10% per annum due one (1) year from the date of issuance with the conversion price to be the same as the private placement price on a per share basis provided the Company completes a private placement with gross proceeds of at least $100,000. On July 6, 2012, the note holder converted the entire principal of $250,000 and accrued interest through the date of conversion of $15,959 to 319,607 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.83 per share. | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
On January 16, 2012, the Company issued a convertible note in the amount of $250,000 with interest at 10% per annum due one (1) year from the date of issuance with the conversion price to be the same as the private placement price on a per share basis provided the Company completes a private placement with gross proceeds of at least $100,000. On July 6, 2012, the note holder converted the entire principal of $250,000 and accrued interest through the date of conversion of $11,781 to 314,586 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.83 per share. | - | - | ||||||
On March 7, 2012, the Company issued a convertible note in the amount of $200,000 with interest at 10% per annum due one (1) year from the date of issuance with the conversion price to be the same as the next private placement price on a per share basis provided that the Company completes a private placement with gross proceeds of at least $100,000. On August 6, 2012, the Company completed the very next private placement at $0.46875 per share with gross proceeds of at least $100,000. On March 15, 2013, the above note was cancelled and reissued with a new convertible note consisting of the prior principal amount and all of the accrued unpaid interest for the total amount of $220,438 convertible at $0.25 per share, with interest at 12% per annum due on September 30, 2013 | 220,438 | 220,438 | ||||||
On May 30, 2012, the Company issued a convertible note in the amount of $200,000 with interest at 10% per annum due one (1) year from the date of issuance with the conversion price to be the same as the next private placement price on a per share basis provided that the Company completes a private placement with gross proceeds of at least $100,000. On August 6, 2012, the Company completed the very next private placement at $0.46875 per share with gross proceeds of at least $100,000. | 200,000 | 200,000 | ||||||
On February 26, 2013, the Company issued two (2) convertible notes in the amount of $250,000 and $100,000, respectively, for an aggregate of $350,000 with interest at 12% per annum, due on September 30, 2013, convertible at $0.25 per share. In connection with the issuance of the convertible notes, the Company issued to both notes holders a warrant to purchase 1,000,000 shares and 400,000 shares, respectively, in the aggregate of 1,400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. | 350,000 | 350,000 | ||||||
Sub-total: convertible notes payable | 770,438 | 770,438 | ||||||
Discount representing (i) the relative fair value of the warrants issued and (ii) the beneficial conversion features (iii) the derivative value of the convertible notes | (943,196 | ) | (444,788 | ) | ||||
Accumulated amortization of discount on convertible notes payable | 238,420 | 32,050 | ||||||
Remaining discount | (704,776 | ) | (412,738 | ) | ||||
$ | 65,662 | $ | 357,770 |
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Note 10 – Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments
(i) Warrants Issued on August 6, 2012 and May 6, 2013
Description of Warrants and Fair Value on Date of Grant
On August 6, 2012, the Company issued (i) warrants to purchase 1,066,667 shares of the Company’s common stock to the investors (the “investors warrants”) and (ii) warrants to purchase 85,333 shares of the Company's common stock to the placement agent (the "agent warrants") with an exercise price of $0.6405 per share, subject to certain adjustments, pursuant to Section 3(b) Subsequent Equity Sales of the SPA, expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance.
On February 26 and March 15, 2013 the Company issued the warrants with an exercise price of $0.25 per share. Pursuant to Section 3(b) Subsequent Equity Sales of the SPA those warrants’ exercise price was reset to $0.25 per share and the number of warrant shares was increased to 2,732,801 and 218,623, respectively, for a total of 2,951,424.
On May 6, 2013, the Company issued the warrants with an exercise price of $0.25 per share. Pursuant to Section 3(b) Subsequent Equity Sales of the SPA those warrants' exercise price was reset again to $0.20 per share and the number of warrant shares was increased to 3,416,001 and 273,279, respectively, for a total of 3,689,280. On May 6, 2013, investors exercised the warrants to purchase 853,333 of 1,066,667 shares of the Company’s common stock with the reset exercise price at $0.20 per share (2,732,799 of 3,416,001 warrants exercised with the reset price).
On May 6, 2013, the Company issued (i) warrants to purchase 1,877,333 (Series A), 1,066,667 (Series B) and 2,346,666 (Series C), or in aggregate of 5,290,665 shares of the Company’s common stock to the investor (the “investor warrants”) and (ii) warrants to purchase 150,187 (Series A), 85,333 (Series B) and 187,733 (Series C) shares of the Company's common stock to the placement agent (the "agent warrants") with an exercise price of $0.20 (Series A) per share, $0.25 (Series B) per share and $0.25 (Series C) per share subject to certain adjustments, pursuant to Section 3(b) Subsequent Equity Sales of the SPA, expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance.
Derivative Analysis
The exercise price of the August 6, 2012 warrants and the number of shares issuable upon exercise is subject to reset adjustment in the event of stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalization, most favored nation status and similar corporate events. Pursuant to Section 3(b) Subsequent Equity Sales of the SPA, if the Company issues any common stock or securities other than the excepted issuances, to any person or entity at a purchase or exercise price per share less than the share purchase price of the August 6, 2012 Unit Offering without the consent of the subscriber holding purchased shares, warrants or warrant shares of the August 6, 2012 Unit Offering, then the subscriber shall have the right to apply the lowest such purchase price or exercise price of the offering or sale of such new securities to the purchase price of the purchased shares then held by the subscriber (and, if necessary, the Company will issue additional shares), the reset adjustments are also referred to as full reset adjustments.
Because these warrants have full reset adjustments tied to future issuances of equity securities by the Company, they are subject to derivative liability treatment under Section 815-40-15 of the FASB Accounting Standard Codification (“Section 815-40-15”) (formerly FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 07-5: Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity's Own Stock (“EITF 07-5”)). Section 815-40-15 became effective on January 1, 2009 and the Warrants issued in the August 6, 2012 Unit Offering have been measured at fair value using a Lattice model at each reporting period with gains and losses from the change in fair value of derivative liabilities recognized on the consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income.
Valuation of Derivative Liability
(a) Valuation Methodology
The Company’s August 6, 2012 and May 6, 2013 warrants do not trade in an active securities market, as such, the Company developed a Lattice model that values the derivative liability of the warrants based on a probability weighted discounted cash flow model. This model is based on future projections of the various potential outcomes. The features that were analyzed and incorporated into the model included the exercise feature and the full ratchet reset.
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Based on these features, there are two primary events that can occur; the Holder exercises the Warrants or the Warrants are held to expiration. The model analyzed the underlying economic factors that influenced which of these events would occur, when they were likely to occur, and the specific terms that would be in effect at the time (i.e. stock price, exercise price, volatility, etc.). Projections were then made on these underlying factors which led to a set of potential scenarios. As the result of the large Warrant overhang we accounted for the dilution affects, volatility and market cap to adjust the projections.
Probabilities were assigned to each of these scenarios based on management projections. This led to a cash flow projection and a probability associated with that cash flow. A discounted weighted average cash flow over the various scenarios was completed to determine the value of the derivative warrant liability.
(b) Valuation Assumptions
The Company’s 2013 derivative warrants were valued at each period ending date with the following assumptions:
· | The stock price would fluctuate with the Company projected volatility. |
· | The stock price would fluctuate with an annual volatility. The projected volatility curve was based on historical volatilities of the Company for the valuation periods. |
· | The Holder would exercise the warrant as they become exercisable (effective registration is projected 4 months from issuance and the earliest exercise is projected 180 days from issuance) at target prices of 2 times the higher of the projected reset price or stock price. |
· | The Holder would exercise the warrant at maturity if the stock price was above the project reset prices. |
· | A 100% probability of a reset event and a projected financing each quarter for 3 years at prices approximating 93% of market |
· | The Warrants with an exercise price of $0.6405 exercise price is projected to reset to $0.087 to $0.192 at maturity; the Warrants with an exercise price of $0.25 per share is projected to reset to $0.082 to $0.095 at maturity; and the Warrants with a $0.20 exercise price is projected to rest to $0.070 to $0.073 at maturity. |
· | The Company reset events occurred on 2/26/2013 to $0.25 and 5/6/2013 to $0.20 |
· | No warrants have expired. |
· | The Company incentivized an investor to exercise 853,333 warrants on 5/6/2013 at the adjusted exercise price of 40.20 triggering a reset event. |
· | The projected volatility curve for the valuation dates was: |
1 Year | 2 Year | 3 Year | 4 Year | 5 Year | ||||||||||||
August 6, 2012 | 129% | 178% | 218% | 252% | 281% | |||||||||||
September 30, 2012 | 127% | 173% | 211% | 244% | 272% | |||||||||||
March 31, 2013 | 122% | 167% | 205% | 236% | 264% | |||||||||||
June 30, 2013 | 111% | 170% | 206% | 237% | 265% |
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(c) Fair Value of Derivative Warrants
The table below provides a summary of the fair value of the derivative warrant liability and the changes in the fair value of the derivative warrants to purchase 2,951,424 shares of the Company’s common stock, including net transfers in and/or out, of derivative warrants measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).
Fair Value Measurement Using Level 3 Inputs | ||||||||
Derivative warrants Assets (Liability) | Total | |||||||
Balance, August 6, 2012 | $ | (411,805 | ) | $ | (411,805 | ) | ||
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) included in: | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | 231,521 | 231,521 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | - | - | ||||||
Purchases, issuances and settlements | - | - | ||||||
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 | - | - | ||||||
Balance, August 6, 2012 | (180,284 | ) | (180,284 | ) | ||||
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) included in: | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | (305,829 | ) | (305,829 | ) | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | - | - | ||||||
Purchases, issuances and settlements | - | - | ||||||
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 | - | - | ||||||
Balance, March 31, 2013 | $ | (486,113 | ) | $ | (486,113 | ) | ||
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) included in: | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | (317,151 | ) | (317,151 | ) | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | - | - | ||||||
Purchases, issuances and settlements | (106,360 | ) | (106,360 | ) | ||||
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 | - | - | ||||||
Balance, June 30, 2013 | $ | (904,624 | ) | $ | (904,624 | ) |
(d) Warrants Outstanding
As of June 30, 2013, 853,333 warrants (2,732,799 warrants after the exercise price being reset to $0.20 per share) have been exercised and warrants to purchase 8,952,152 shares of Company common stock remain outstanding.
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The table below summarizes the Company’s derivative warrant activity:
Warrant Activities | APIC | (Gain) Loss | ||||||||||||||||
Derivative Shares | Non-derivative Shares | Total Warrant Shares | Fair Value of Derivative Warrants | Reclassification of Derivative Liability | Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liability | |||||||||||||
Derivative warrant at August 6, 2012 | 1,152,000 | - | 1,152,000 | (411,805) | - | - | ||||||||||||
Mark to market | 231,521 | (231,521) | ||||||||||||||||
Derivative warrant at September 30, 2012 | 1,152,000 | - | 1,152,000 | (180,284) | ||||||||||||||
Mark to market | (73,723) | (73,723) | ||||||||||||||||
Derivative warrant at December 31, 2012 | 1,152,000 | - | 1,152,000 | (106,561) | ||||||||||||||
Reset of warrant shares | 1,799,424 | |||||||||||||||||
Mark to market | (379,552) | 379,552 | ||||||||||||||||
Derivative warrant at March 31, 2013 | 2,951,424 | - | 2,951,424 | (486,113) | ||||||||||||||
Exercise of warrants on May 6, 2013 | (2,732,799) | - | (2,732,799) | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Issuance of warrants on May 6, 2013 | 5,713,918 | - | 5,713,918 | (106,360) | - | - | ||||||||||||
Reset of warrant shares | 737,856 | 737,856 | ||||||||||||||||
Mark to market | (317,151) | 317,151 | ||||||||||||||||
Derivative warrant at June 30, 2013 | 6,670,399 | - | 6,670,399 | (904,624) |
(ii) Warrant Activities
The table below summarizes the Company’s warrant activities through June 30, 2013:
Summary of the Company’s Warrant Activities
The table below summarizes the Company’s warrant activities:
Number of Warrant Shares | Exercise Price Range Per Share | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Fair Value at Date of Issuance | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2013 | 5,233,177 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 620,325 | $ | - | |||||||||||
Issuance of warrant shares Pursuant to Section 3(b) Subsequent Equity Sales | 737,856 | 0.20 | 0.20 | - | ||||||||||||||||
Granted | 5,713,918 | 0.20 - 0.25 | 0.23 | 106,360 | - | |||||||||||||||
Canceled | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
Exercised | (2,732,799 | 0.20 | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
Expired | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2013 | 8,952,152 | $ | 0.20 - 0.25 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 726,685 | $ | - | |||||||||||
Earned and exercisable, June 30, 2013 | 8,952,152 | $ | 0.20 - 0.25 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 726,685 | $ | - | |||||||||||
Unvested, June 30, 2013 | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
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The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable warrants as of June 30, 2013:
Warrants Outstanding | Warrants Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Range of Exercise Prices | Number Outstanding | Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Number Exercisable | Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | Weighted Average Exercise Price | ||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 0.20 - 0.25 | 8,952,152 | 4.82 | $ | 0.23 | 8,952,152 | 4.82 | $ | 0.23 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 0.20 - 0.25 | 8,952,152 | 4.82 | $ | 0.23 | 8,952,152 | 4.82 | $ | 0.23 |
Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies
Supply Agreement – between Stevia Ventures International Ltd. and Asia Stevia Investment Development Company Ltd.
On April 12, 2011, Stevia Ventures International Ltd, a subsidiary of the Company entered into a Supply Agreement (the “Supply Agreement”) with Asia Stevia Investment Development Company Ltd (“ASID”), a foreign-invested limited liability company incorporated in Vietnam.
(i) Scope of Services
Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company engaged ASID to plant the Stevia Seedlings and supply the Products only to the Company to the exclusion of other customers and the Company is desirous to purchase the same, on the terms and conditions as set out in this Agreement produce Products and the Company purchase the Products from ASID.
(ii) Term
This Agreement shall come into force on the date of signing and, subject to earlier termination pursuant to certain clauses specified in the Agreement, shall continue in force for a period of three (3) years ("Term") and thereafter automatically renew on its anniversary each year for an additional period of one (1) year ("Extended Term").
(iii) Purchase Price
ASID and the Company shall review and agree, on or before September 30th of each year, on the quantity of the Products to be supplied by ASID to the Company in the forthcoming year and ASID shall provide the Company with prior written notice at any time during the year following the revision if it has reason to believe that it would be unable to fulfill its forecast volumes under this clause.
Supply Agreement – between Stevia Ventures International Ltd. And Stevia Ventures Corporation
On April 12, 2011, Stevia Ventures International Ltd, a subsidiary of the Company also entered into a Supply Agreement (the “Supply Agreement”) with Stevia Ventures Corporation (“SVC”), a foreign-invested limited liability company incorporated in Vietnam.
(i) Scope of Services
Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company engaged SVC to plant the Stevia Seedlings and supply the Products only to the Company to the exclusion of other customers and the Company is desirous to purchase the same, on the terms and conditions as set out in this Agreement produce Products and the Company purchase the Products from SVC.
(ii) Term
This Agreement shall come into force on the date of signing and, subject to earlier termination pursuant to certain clauses specified in the Agreement, shall continue in force for a period of three (3) years ("Term") and thereafter automatically renew on its anniversary each year for an additional period of one (1) year ("Extended Term").
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(iii) Purchase Price
SVC and the Company shall review and agree, on or before September 30th, of each Year on the quantity of the Products to be supplied by SVC to the Company in the forthcoming year and SVC shall provide the Company with prior written notice at any time during the year following the revision if it has reason to believe that it would be unable to fulfill its forecast volumes under this clause.
Consulting Agreement – Dorian Banks
Entry into Consulting Agreement
On July 1, 2011 the Company entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Dorian Banks (“Banks”).
(i) Scope of Services
Under the terms of the Consulting Agreement, the Company engaged the Consultant to provide advice in general business development, strategy, assistance with new business and land acquisition, introductions, and assistance with Public Relations (“PR”) and Investor Relations (“IR”).
(ii) Term
The term of this Agreement shall be six (6) months, commencing on July 1, 2011 and continue until December 31, 2011. This Agreement may be terminated by either the Company or the Consultant at any time prior to the end of the Consulting Period by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination. Such notice may be given at any time for any reason, with or without cause. The Company will pay Consultant for all Service performed by Consultant through the date of termination.
(iii) Compensation
The Company shall pay the Consultant a fee of $3,000 per month.
Extension of the Consulting Agreement
On December 30, 2011, the Consulting Agreement was extended with the same terms and conditions to expire on March 31, 2013.
Expiration of the Consulting Agreement
The Consulting Agreement expired on March 31, 2013 with no further extension.
Summary of the Consulting Fees
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 and for the period from April 11, 2011 (inception) through March 31, 2012, the Company recorded $41,250 and $27,000 in consulting fees under the Consulting Agreement, respectively.
Financing Consulting Agreement – David Clifton
Entry into Financial Consulting Agreement
On July 1, 2011 the Company entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with David Clifton ( “Clifton”).
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(i) Scope of Services
Under the terms of the Consulting Agreement, the Company engaged Clifton to introduce interested investors to the Company, advise the Company on available financing options and provide periodic updates on the stevia sector and provide insights and strategies for the Company to undertake.
(ii) Term
The term of this Agreement shall be six (6) months, commencing on July 1, 2011 and continuing until December 31, 2011. This Agreement may be terminated by either the Company or Clifton at any time prior to the end of the consulting period by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination. Such notice may be given at any time for any reason, with or without cause. The Company will pay Clifton for all service performed by him through the date of termination.
On December 31, 2011, the financial consulting agreement expired.
(iii) Compensation
The Company shall pay Clifton a fee of $3,000 per month.
Summary of the Consulting Fees
For the period from April 11, 2011 (inception) through December 31, 2011, the Company recorded $18,000 in financing cost under this Financing Consulting Agreement.
Entry into Engagement Agreement – Garden State Securities Inc.
On June 18, 2012, the Company entered into an engagement agreement (the “Agreement”) with Garden State Securities Inc. (“GSS”) for GSS to act as a selling/placement agent for the Company.
(i) Scope of Services
Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company engaged GSS to review the business and operations of the Company and its historical and projected financial condition, advise the Company on a “best efforts” Private Placement offering of debt or equity securities to fulfill the Company’s business plan, and contacts for the Company possible financing sources.
(ii) Term
GSS shall act as the Company’s exclusive placement agent for the period of the later of; (i) 60 days from the execution of the term sheet; or (ii) the final termination date of the securities financing (the “Exclusive Period”). GSS shall act as the Company’s non-exclusive placement agent after the Exclusive Period until terminated.
(iii) Compensation
The Company agrees to pay to GSS at each full or incremental closing of any equity financing, convertible debt financing, debt conversion or any instrument convertible into the Company’s common stock (the “Securities Financing”) during the Exclusive Period; (i) a cash transaction fee in the amount of 8% of the amount received by the Company under the Securities Financing; and (ii) warrants (the “Warrants”) with “piggy back” registration rights, equal to 8% of the stock issued in the Securities Financing at an exercise price equal to the investors’ warrant exercise price of the Securities Financing or the price of the Securities Financing if no warrants are issued to investors. The Company will also pay, at closing, the expense of GSS’s legal counsel pursuant to the Securities Financing and/or Shelf equal to $25,000 for Securities Financing and/or Shelf resulting in equal to or greater than $500,000 of gross proceeds to the Company, and $18,000 for a Securities Financing and/or Shelf resulting in less than $500,000 of gross proceeds to the Company. In addition, the Company shall cause, at its cost and expense, the “Blue sky filing” and Form D in due and proper form and substance and in a timely manner.
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Note 12 – Equity
Shares Authorized
Upon formation the total number of shares of common stock which the Company is authorized to issue is One Hundred Million (100,000,000) shares, par value $0.001 per share.
Common Stock
Reverse Acquisition Transaction
Immediately prior to the Share Exchange Transaction on June 23, 2011, the Company had 79,800,000 common shares issued and outstanding. Simultaneously with the Closing of the Share Exchange Agreement, on the Closing Date, Mohanad Shurrab, a shareholder and, as of the Closing Date, the Company’s former Director, President, Treasurer and Secretary, surrendered 33,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Company for cancellation.
As a result of the Share Exchange Agreement, the Company issued 12,000,000 common shares for the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Stevia Ventures International Ltd. Of the 12,000,000 common shares issued in connection with the Share Exchange Agreement, 6,000,000 of such shares are being held in escrow (“Escrow Shares”) pending the achievement by the Company of certain post-Closing business milestones (the “Milestones”), pursuant to the terms of the Make Good Escrow Agreement, between the Company, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, as escrow agent and the Ventures’ Stockholder (the “Escrow Agreement”).
Make Good Agreement Shares
(i) Duration of Escrow Agreement
The Make Good Escrow Agreement shall terminate on the sooner of (i) the distribution of all escrow shares, or (ii) December 31, 2013.
(ii) Disbursement of Make Good Shares
Upon achievement of any Milestone on or before the date associated with such Milestone on Exhibit A, the Company shall promptly provide written notice to the Escrow Agent and the Selling Shareholder of such achievement (each a “COMPLETION NOTICE”). Upon the passage of any Milestone date set forth on Exhibit A for which the Company has not achieved the associated Milestone, the Company shall promptly provide written notice to the Escrow Agent and the Selling Shareholder of such failure to achieve the milestone (each a “NON-COMPLETION NOTICE”).
(iii) Exhibit A – Schedule of Milestones
Milestones | Completion Date | Number of Escrow Shares | |||||||||
I. (1) Enter into exclusive international license agreement for all Agro Genesis intellectual property and products as it applies to stevia (2) Enter into cooperative agreements to work with Vietnam Institutes (a) Medical Plant Institute in Hanoi; (b) Agricultural Science Institute of Northern Central Vietnam (3) Enter into farm management agreements with local growers including the Provincial and National projects; (4) Take over management of three existing nurseries | Within 180 days of the Closing Date | 3,000,000 shares only if and when ALL four (4) milestones reached (*) | |||||||||
II. Achieve 100 Ha field trials and first test shipment of dry leaf | Within two (2) years of the Closing Date | 1,500,000 shares (**) | |||||||||
III. Test shipment of dry leaf to achieve minimum specs for contracted base price (currently $2.00 per kilogram) | Within two (2) years of the Closing Date | 1,500,000 shares (**) |
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* | On December 23, 2011, 3,000,000 out of the 6,000,000 Escrow Shares have been earned by and released to Ventures stockholder upon achievement of the First Milestone within 180 days of June 23, 2011, the Closing Date associated with the First Milestone. These shares were valued at $0.25 per share or $750,000 on the date of release and recorded as salary and compensation - officer. |
** | On June 23, 2013, the remaining 3,000,000 Escrow Shares have been earned by and released to Ventures stockholder upon achievement of the Second and the Third Milestones within two (2) years of June 23, 2011, the Closing Date associated with the Milestones. These shares were valued at $0.20 per share or $600,000 on June 23, 2013 and recorded as salary and compensation - officer. |
Common Shares Surrendered for Cancellation
On October 4, 2011, a significant stockholder of the Company, Mohanad Shurrab, surrendered another 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Company for cancellation. The Company recorded this transaction by debiting common stock at par of $3,000 and crediting additional paid-in capital of the same.
Common Shares Issued for Cash
On October 4, 2011 the Company sold 400,000 shares of its common stock to one investor at $0.25 per share or $100,000.
Common Shares Issued for Obtaining Employee and Director Services
On October 14, 2011 the Company issued 1,500,000 shares each to two (2) newly appointed members of the board of directors or 3,000,000 shares of its common stock in aggregate as compensation for future services. These shares shall vest with respect to 750,000 shares of restricted stock on each of the first two anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to the director’s continuous service to the Company as directors. These shares were valued at $0.25 per share or $750,000 on the date of grant and are being amortized over the vesting period of two (2) years or $93,750 per quarter.
The Company recorded $375,000 and $187,500 in directors’ fees for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 and for the period from April 11, 2011 (inception) through March 31, 2012, respectively.
The Company recorded $93,750 for the interim period ended June 30, 2013.
Common Shares Issued to Parties other than Employees for Acquiring Goods or Services
Equity Purchase Agreement and Related Registration Rights Agreement
(i) Equity Purchase Agreement
On January 26, 2012, the Company entered into an equity purchase agreement (“Equity Purchase Agreement”) with Southridge Partners II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (The “Investor”). Upon the terms and subject to the conditions contained in the agreement, the Company shall issue and sell to the Investor, and the Investor shall purchase, up to Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000) of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share.
At any time and from time to time during the Commitment Period, the period commencing on the effective date, and ending on the earlier of (i) the date on which investor shall have purchased put shares pursuant to this agreement for an aggregate purchase price of the maximum commitment amount, or (ii) the date occurring thirty six (36) months from the date of commencement of the commitment period. the Company may exercise a put by the delivery of a put notice, the number of put shares that investor shall purchase pursuant to such put shall be determined by dividing the investment amount specified in the put notice by the purchase price with respect to such put notice. However, that the investment amount identified in the applicable put notice shall not be greater than the maximum put amount and, when taken together with any prior put notices, shall not exceed the maximum commitment The purchase price shall mean 93% of the market price on such date on which the purchase price is calculated in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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(ii) Registration Rights Agreement
In connection with the Equity Purchase Agreement, on January 26, 2012, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement (“Registration Rights Agreement”) with Southridge Partners II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Investor”). To induce the investor to execute and deliver the equity purchase agreement which the Company has agreed to issue and sell to the investor shares (the “put shares”) of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “common stock”) from time to time for an aggregate investment price of up to twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) (the “registrable securities”), the Company has agreed to provide certain registration rights under the securities act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, or any similar successor statute (collectively, “securities act”), and applicable state securities laws with respect to the registrable securities.
(iii) Common Shares Issued Upon Signing
As a condition for the execution of this agreement by the investor, the company issued to the investor 35,000 shares of restricted common stock (the “restricted shares”) upon the signing of this agreement. The restricted shares shall have no registration rights. These shares were valued at $1.50 per share or $52,500 on the date of issuance and recorded as financing cost.
Marketing Service Agreement – Empire Relations Group, Inc.
On March 14, 2012 the Company entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Empire Relations Group, Inc. (“Empire”).
(i) Scope of Services
Under the terms of the Consulting Agreement, the Company engaged Empire to introduce interested investors to the Company, advise the Company on available financing options, provide periodic updates on the stevia sector and provide insights and strategies for the Company to undertake.
(ii) Term
The term of this agreement were consummated from the date hereof, and automatically terminated on May 30, 20 12.
(iii) Compensation
For the term of this agreement, the consultant shall be paid an upfront, non-refundable, non-cancellable retainer fee of 27,500 restricted shares. For the purposes of this agreement, these shares shall be considered to be fully earned by March 31, 2012. These shares were valued at $1.39 per share or $38,225 on March 31, 2012, the date when they were earned.
Common Shares Issued in Connection with Entry into Technology Acquisition Agreement
On July 5, 2012, the Company entered into a Technology Acquisition Agreement (the "Technology Acquisition Agreement") with Technew Technology Limited (“Technew”), pursuant to which the Company acquired the rights to certain technology from Technew in exchange for 3,000,000 restricted shares of the Company's common stock. These restricted shares were valued at $0.79 per share discounted at 69% taking into consideration its restricted nature and lack of liquidity and consistent trading in the market or $1,635,300, which was recorded as acquired technology and amortized on a straight-line basis over the acquired technology's estimated useful life of fifteen (15) years.
Common Shares Issued to a Related Party
On July 5, 2012, the Company issued 500,000 restricted shares of its common shares to Growers Synergy Pte Ltd., a corporation organized under the laws of the Republic of Singapore ("Singapore"), owned and controlled by George Blankenbaker, the president, director and a significant stockholder of the Company ("Growers Synergy"), as consideration for services rendered by Growers Synergy to the Company. These restricted shares were valued at $0.79 per share discounted at 69% taking into consideration of its restricted nature and lack of liquidity and consistent trading in the market or $272,550 and included in the farm management services - related party in the consolidated statements of operations.
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Common Shares Issued in Connection with Consulting Agreement
On April 30, 2013, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock to Mountain Sky International Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (“Mountain Sky”), in partial consideration for consulting services rendered by Mountain Sky. 500,000 of the shares vested at the time of grant, and 500,000 will vest on the one (1) year anniversary of the date of grant. The 500,000 shares vested on April 30, 2013 were valued at $0.20 per share or $100,000 and recorded as consulting fee.
Sale of Equity Unit Inclusive of Common Stock and Warrants
Entry into Securities Purchase Agreement
On August 1, 2012, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "SPA") with two (2) accredited institutional investors (the "Purchasers") to raise $500,000 in a private placement financing. On August 6, 2012, after the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, the Offering closed and the Company issued to the Purchasers: (i) an aggregate of 1,066,667 shares of the Company's common stock at $0.46875 per share and (ii) warrants to purchase 1,066,667 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $0.6405 expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance for a gross proceeds of $500,000.
At closing, the Company reimbursed the investor for legal fees of $12,500 and paid Garden State Securities, Inc,(“GSS”), who served as placement agent for the Company in the offering, (i) cash commissions equal to 8.0% of the gross proceeds received in the equity financing or $40,000, and (ii) a warrant to purchase 85,333 shares of the Company's common stock representing 8% of the Shares sold in the Offering with an exercise price of $0.6405 per share expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance (the "agent warrants") to GSS or its designee.
The units were sold at $0.46875 per unit consisting one common share and the warrant to purchase one (1) common share for gross proceeds of $500,000. In connection with the August 6, 2012 equity unit offering the Company paid (i) GSS cash commissions equal to 8.0% of the gross proceeds received in the equity financing, or $40,000 and (ii) $12,500 in legal fees and resulted in a net proceeds of $447,500.
The Company intended to use the net proceeds from the Offering to advance the Company's ability to execute its growth strategy and to aid in the commercial development of the recently announced launch of the Company's majority-owned subsidiary, Stevia Technew Limited.
Entry into Registration Rights Agreement
In connection with the equity financing on August 1, 2012, the Company also entered into a registration rights agreement with the Purchasers (the "rights agreement"). The Rights Agreement requires the Company to file a registration statement (the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") within thirty (30) days of the Company's entrance into the rights agreement (the "filing date") for the resale by the Purchasers of all of the Shares and all of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants (the "registrable securities"). The Company filed the Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") within thirty (30) days of the Company's entrance into the rights agreement.
The registration statement must be declared effective by the SEC within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the closing date of the Offering subject to certain adjustments. If the registration statement is not filed prior to the filing date, the Company will be required to pay certain liquidated damages, not to exceed in the aggregate 6% of the purchase price paid by the Purchasers pursuant to the SPA. The Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the closing date of the Offering subject to certain adjustments.
Exercise of Warrants with Issuance of New Warrants per the Warrant Reset Offer
On May 3, 2013, the Company entered into a Warrant Exercise Reset Offer Letter Agreement (the "Reset Letter") with an investor (the "Investor") whereby the Company and the Investor agreed that the Investor would immediately exercise his warrant to purchase 853,333 shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.20 per share for cash in the aggregate of $170,667. In consideration for the Investor's immediate exercise, the Company agreed to issue to the Investor three (3) new warrants in the amounts of 1,877,333, 1,066,666 and 2,346,666, with exercise prices of $0.20, $0.25 and $0.25 per share, respectively (the "Series A Warrants", "Series B Warrants" and "Series C Warrants", respectively, and collectively the "New Warrants"). The Series A Warrants are subject to the Company's call right, and the Series C Warrants are only exercisable upon the Investor's exercise in full of the Series A
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Warrants. In connection with the Reset Letter, the Company agreed to use its best efforts to file a registration statement (the "Registration Statement") with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") within ten (10) business days. The Company will use its best efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC within thirty (30) days. The Company filed a registration statement (the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") within ten (10) business days which was declared effective by the SEC within thirty (30) days.
Warrants
Issuances of Warrants in Connection with Entry into Securities Purchase Agreement
On August 6, 2012, the Company issued (i) warrants to purchase 1,066,667 shares, in the aggregate, of the Company’s common stock to the investors with an exercise price of $0.6405 per share subject to certain adjustments per Section 3(b) Subsequent Equity Sales of the SPA expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance in connection with the sale of common shares. The exercise price and number of warrant shares were reset to $0.25 per share and 2,732,801 shares, respectively, due to the occurrence of the February 26, 2013 reset event.
Issuance of Warrants to the Placement Agent as Compensation
Garden State Securities, Inc. (the "GSS") served as the placement agent of the Company for the equity financing on August 1, 2012. Per the engagement agreement signed between GSS and the Company, in consideration for services rendered as the placement agent, the Company agreed to: (i) pay GSS cash commissions equal to 8.0% of the gross proceeds received in the equity financing, or $40,000, and (ii) issue to GSS or its designee, a warrant to purchase 85,333 shares of the Company's common stock representing 8% of the warrants sold in the Offering) with an exercise price of $0.6405 per share subject to certain adjustments per Section 3(b) Subsequent Equity Sales of the SPA expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance (the "agent warrants"). The agent warrants also provide for the same registration rights and obligations as set forth in the Rights Agreement with respect to the Warrants and Warrant Shares. The exercise price and number of warrant shares were reset to $0.25 per share and 2,732,801 shares, respectively, due to the occurrence of the February 26, 2013 reset event.
Garden State Securities, Inc. (the "Placement Agent") served as the placement agent of the Company for the Warrant reset Offering on May 6, 2013. In consideration for services rendered as the Placement Agent, the Company agreed to: (i) pay to the Placement Agent cash commissions equal to $13,653, (ii) warrants equal to eight percent (8%) of the aggregate number of shares exercised by the Investor, and (iii) upon exercise of the New Warrants by the Company, the Placement Agent will receive additional warrants equal to eight percent (8%) of the number of shares issued upon exercise of the New Warrants (collectively, the "Agent Warrants").
Note 13 – Research and Development
Agribusiness Development Agreement – Agro Genesis Pte Ltd.
Entry into Agribusiness Development Agreement
On July 16, 2011, the Company entered into an Agribusiness Development Agreement (the “Agribusiness Development Agreement”) with Agro Genesis Pte Ltd. (“AGPL”), a corporation organized under the laws of the Republic of Singapore expiring two (2) years from the date of signing.
Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company engaged AGPL to be the Company’s technology provider consultant for stevia propagation and cultivation in Vietnam, and potentially other countries for a period of two (2) years. AGPL will be tasked with developing stevia propagation and cultivation technology in Vietnam, recommend quality agronomic programs for stevia cultivation, harvest and post harvest, alert findings on stevia propagation and cultivation that may impact profitability and develop a successful model in Vietnam that can be replicated elsewhere (the “Project”). The Project will be on-site at stevia fields in Vietnam and will have a term of at least two (2) years. For its services, AGPL could receive a fee of up to 275,000 Singapore dollars, plus related expenses estimated at $274,000 as specified in Appendix A to the Agribusiness Development Agreement. Additionally, the Company will be AGPL’s exclusive distributor
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for AGPL’s g'farm system (a novel crop production system) for stevia growing resulting from the Project. AGPL will receive a commission of no less than 2% of the price paid for crops other than stevia, from cropping systems that utilize the g'farm system resulting from the Project. All technology-related patents resulting from the Project will be jointly owned by AGPL and the Company, with the Company holding a right of first offer for the use and distribution rights to registered patents resulting from the Project.
Addendum to Agribusiness Development Agreement
On August 26, 2011, in accordance with Appendix A , 3(a), the Company and AGPL have mutually agreed to add to the current Project budget $100,000 per annum for one, on-site resident AGPL expert for 2 (two) years effective September 1, 2011, or $200,000 in aggregate for the term of the contract as specified in Appendix C. In-country accommodation for the resident expert will be born separately by the Company and is excluded from the above amount. The expert, Dr. Cho, Young-Cheol, Director, Life Sciences has been appointed and commenced on September 1, 2011.
Termination of Agribusiness Development Agreement
On March 31, 2012, the Company and AGPL mutually agreed to terminate the Agribusiness Development Agreement, effective immediately.
Lease of Agricultural Land
On December 14, 2011, the Company and Stevia Ventures Corporation (“Stevia Ventures”) entered into a Land Lease Agreement with Vinh Phuc Province People's Committee Tam Dao Agriculture & Industry Co., Ltd. pursuant to which Stevia Ventures has leased l0 hectares of land (the “Leased Property”) for a term expiring five (5) years from the date of signing.
The Company has begun development of a research facility on the Leased Property and has prepaid (i) the first year lease payment of $30,000 and (ii) the six month lease payment of $15,000 as security deposit, or $45,000 in aggregate upon signing of the agreement.
Future minimum payments required under this agreement at June 30, 2013 were as follows:
Fiscal Year Ending March 31: | ||||
2014 (remainder of the year) | $ | 22,500 | ||
2015 | 30,000 | |||
2016 | 30,000 | |||
$ | 82,500 |
Supply and Cooperative Agreement – Guangzhou Health Technology Development Company Limited
Entry into Supply Agreement
On February 21, 2012, the Company entered into a Supply Agreement (the "Supply Agreement") with Guangzhou Health China Technology Development Company Limited, a foreign-invested limited liability company incorporated in the People's Republic of China (the "Guangzhou Health").
Under the terms of the Supply Agreement, the Company will sell dry stevia plant materials, including stems and leaves ("Product") exclusively to Guangzhou Health. For the first two years of the agreement, Guangzhou Health will purchase all Product produced by the Company. Starting with the third year of the agreement, the Company and Guangzhou Health will review and agree on the quantity of Product to be supplied in the forthcoming year, and Guangzhou Health will be obliged to purchase up to 130 percent of that amount. The specifications and price of Product will also be revised annually according to the mutual agreement of the parties. The term of the Supply Agreement is five years with an option to renew for an additional four years.
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Entry into Cooperative Agreement
On February 21, 2012, the Company also entered into Cooperative Agreement (the “Cooperative Agreement”) with Guangzhou Health Technology Development Company Limited.
Under the terms of the Cooperative Agreement, the parties agree to explore potential technology partnerships with the intent of formalizing a joint venture to pursue the most promising technologies and businesses. The parties also agree to conduct trials to test the efficacy of certain technologies as applied specifically to the Company's business model as well as the marketability of harvests produced utilizing such technologies. Guangzhou Health will share all available information of its business structure and technologies with the Company, subject to the confidentiality provisions of the Cooperative Agreement. Guangzhou Health will also permit the Company to enter its premises and grow-out sites for purposes of inspection and will, as reasonably requested by the Company, supply without cost, random samples of products and harvests for testing.
Note 14 – Concentrations and Credit Risk
Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents.
As of June 30, 2013, substantially all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were held by major financial institutions, and the balance at certain accounts exceeded the maximum amount insured by the Federal Deposits Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). However, the Company has not experienced losses on these accounts and management believes that the Company is not exposed to significant risks on such accounts.
Customers and Credit Concentrations
One (1) customer accounted for all of the sales for the interim period ended June 30, 2013 and the accounts receivable at June 30, 2013. A reduction in sales from or loss of such customer would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.
Vendors and Accounts Payable Concentrations
Vendor purchase concentrations and accounts payable concentration are as follows:
Accounts Payable at | Net Purchases | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | June 30, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||
Growers Synergy Pte. Ltd. – related party | 6.5 | % | 50.1 | % | 2.68 | % | 26.4 | % | ||||||||
Stevia Ventures Corporation | 0.7 | % | 16. 9 | % | 33.9 | % | 55.7 | % | ||||||||
SG Agro Tech Pte Ltd | 68.1 | % | - | % | 58.0 | % | - | % | ||||||||
75.3 | % | 67.0 | % | 94.6 | % | 82.1 | % |
Note 15 – Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated all events that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date when the financial statements were issued to determine if they must be reported. The Management of the Company determined that there were certain reportable subsequent event(s) to be disclosed as follows:
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On July 25, 2013, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, entered an order (the "Order") that approved a settlement (the "Settlement Agreement") between the Company and Hanover Holdings I, LLC, a New York limited liability company ("Hanover"), in the matter entitled Hanover Holdings I, LLC v. Stevia Corp., Case No. 156345/2013 (the "Action"). Hanover commenced the Action against the Company on July 12, 2013 to recover $1,042,000 of past-due accounts payable of the Company, which Hanover had purchased from a vendor of the Company pursuant to the terms of a separate receivable purchase agreement between Hanover and such vendor (the "Assigned Account"), plus fees and costs (the "Claim"). The Assigned Account relates to certain farming supplies provided to the Company by the vendor. The Order provides for the full and final settlement of the Claim and the Action. The Settlement Agreement became effective and binding upon the Company and Hanover upon execution of the Order by the Court on July 25, 2013. Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement approved by the Order, on July 26, 2013, the Company issued and delivered to Hanover 7,500,000 shares (the "Settlement Shares") of the Company's common stock, $0.001 par value (the "Common Stock"). Giving effect to such issuance, the Settlement Shares represent approximately 9.88% of the total number of shares of Common Stock presently outstanding.
The Settlement Agreement provides that the Settlement Shares will be subject to adjustment on the trading day immediately following the Calculation Period (as defined below) to reflect the intention of the parties that the total number of shares of Common Stock to be issued to Hanover pursuant to the Settlement Agreement be based upon a specified discount to the trading volume weighted average price (the "VWAP") of the Common Stock for a specified period of time subsequent to the Court's entry of the Order. Specifically, the total number of shares of Common Stock to be issued to Hanover pursuant to the Settlement Agreement shall be equal to the sum of: (i) the quotient obtained by dividing (A) $1,042,000 (representing the total amount of the Claim), by (B) 65% of the average of the lowest 40 VWAPs of the Common Stock over the 120-consecutive trading day period (subject to extension under the Settlement Agreement) immediately following the date of issuance of the initial Settlement Shares (or such shorter trading-day period as may be determined by Hanover in its sole discretion by delivery of written notice to the Company) (the "Calculation Period"); (ii) the quotient obtained by dividing (A) $22,500, representing (1) $25,000 of Hanover's legal fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Action that the Company has agreed to pay less (2) $2,500 heretofore paid by the Company, by (B) 100% of the VWAP of the Common Stock over the Calculation Period; and (iii) the quotient obtained by dividing (A) agent fees of $83,360, by (B) 100% of the VWAP of the Common Stock over the Calculation Period, rounded up to the nearest whole share (the "VWAP Shares"). As a result, the Company ultimately may be required to issue to Hanover substantially more shares of Common Stock than the number of Settlement Shares initially issued (subject to the limitations described below). The Settlement Agreement further provides that if, at any time and from time to time during the Calculation Period, Hanover reasonably believes that the total number of Settlement Shares previously issued to Hanover shall be less than the total number of VWAP Shares to be issued to Hanover or its designee in connection with the Settlement Agreement, Hanover may, in its sole discretion, deliver one or more written notices to the Company, at any time and from time to time during the Calculation Period, requesting that a specified number of additional shares of Common Stock promptly be issued and delivered to Hanover or its designee (subject to the limitations described below), and the Company will upon such request reserve and issue the number of additional shares of Common Stock requested to be so issued and delivered in the notice (all of which additional shares shall be considered "Settlement Shares" for purposes of the Settlement Agreement). At the end of the Calculation Period, (i) if the number of VWAP Shares exceeds the number of Settlement Shares issued, then the Company will issue to Hanover or its designee additional shares of Common Stock equal to the difference between the number of VWAP Shares and the number of Settlement Shares, and (ii) if the number of VWAP Shares is less than the number of Settlement Shares, then Hanover or its designee will return to the Company for cancellation that number of shares of Common Stock equal to the difference between the number of VWAP Shares and the number of Settlement Shares. Hanover may sell the shares of Common Stock issued to it or its designee in connection with the Settlement Agreement at any time without restriction, even during the Calculation Period. The Settlement Agreement provides that in no event shall the number of shares of Common Stock issued to Hanover or its designee in connection with the Settlement Agreement, when aggregated with all other shares of Common Stock then beneficially owned by Hanover and its affiliates (as calculated pursuant to Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and the rules and regulations thereunder), result in the beneficial ownership by Hanover and its affiliates (as calculated pursuant to Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder) at any time of more than 9.99% of the Common Stock.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Forward looking statements are statements not based on historical information and which relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates, forecasts, and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control and many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us, or on our behalf. We disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements.
Overview
We were incorporated on May 21, 2007 in the State of Nevada under the name Interpro Management Corp. On March 4, 2011, we changed our name to Stevia Corp. and effectuated a 35 for 1 forward stock split of all of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
We are a development stage company. We expect our primary sources of revenue will be (i) providing farm management services, which will provide protocols and other services to agriculture, aquaculture, and livestock operators, (ii) the sale of inputs such as fertilizer and feed to agriculture, aquaculture and livestock operators, (iii) the sale of crops and seafood produced under contract farming and (iv) the sale of products derived from the stevia plant.
During the past fiscal year, we have completed our first commercial trials of stevia production in Vietnam. In connection with such production we have entered into supply agreements for the off-take of the stevia we produce and entered into an agreement with Growers Synergy Pte Ltd to assist in the management of our Vietnam day-to-day operations. We have also begun to explore commercial applications of stevia derived products and have developed and acquired certain proprietary technology relating to stevia development which we can integrate into our own stevia production and our farm management services. In connection with our intellectual property development efforts we have engaged TechNew Technology Limited (“TechNew), as our technology partner in Vietnam and on July 5, 2012 we entered into a Cooperative Agreement (the “Cooperative Agreement”) through our subsidiary Stevia Asia Limited (“Stevia Asia”), with TechNew and Zhang Ji, a Chinese citizen (together with TechNew, the “Partners”) pursuant to which Stevia Asia and Partners have agreed to engage in a joint venture to develop certain intellectual property related to stevia development, such joint venture to be owned 70% by Stevia Asia and 30% by TechNew (the “Joint Venture”). Pursuant to the Cooperative Agreement Stevia Asia has agreed to contribute $200,000 per month, up to a total of $2,000,000 in financing, subject to the performance of the Joint Venture and Stevia Asia’s financial capabilities.
We have also continued to establish research and production relationships with local institutions and companies in Vietnam. In April, 2012 we announced plans to begin field trials in Indonesia.
Results of Operations
Our operations to-date have primarily consisted of securing purchase and supply contracts, office space and a research center, developing relationships with potential partners, and developing products derived from the stevia plant.
Our auditors have issued a going concern opinion. This means that there is substantial doubt that we can continue as an on-going business for the next twelve months unless we obtain additional capital.
The following discussion of the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and changes in our financial position should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes included herein. Such financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP and are stated in United States dollars.
Comparison of three month periods ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012
For the three month period ended June 30, 2013 we incurred a net loss of $1,278,244, compared to a net loss of $413,936 for the three month period ended June 30, 2012. The increase was mainly attributed to an increase in loss from operations from $401,394 to $1,366,972.
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General and administration expenses and professional fees for the three month period ended June 30, 2013 amounted to $253,611 and $208.846 respectively, compared to $44,712 and $116,728, respectively, during the three month period ended June 30, 2012. Research and development fees for the three month period ended June 30, 2013 were $0 compared to $78,984 during the three month period ended June 30, 2012. Directors fees, officer salary and compensation and other salary and compensation were $93,750, $600,000 and $66,178 respectively, compared to $93,750, $0, $0 during the three month period ended June 30, 2012.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As at June 30, 2013 we have $1,417,521 in current assets, including $266,479 in cash, and $2,398,883 in current liabilities. As at June 30, 2013, our total assets were $2,984,380 and our total liabilities were $3,303,507. Our net working capital deficit as at June 30, 2013 was $981,362.
During the three month period ended June 30, 2013, we used cash of $283,039 in operating activities and used cash of $16,475 in investing activities, respectively. During the three month period ended June 30, 2013, we funded our operations from operating revenues, the proceeds of private sales of equity and convertible notes. During the three month period ended June 30, 2013, we raised $152,013 through the proceeds of sales of common stock, net of costs.
As of June 30, 2013, convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $770,438 remained outstanding. In connection with the issuance of such notes, we issued to the investors warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,281,753 shares of common stock at a price per share of $0.25.
In July, 2012 outstanding convertible promissory notes in the principal amount of $500,000 were converted into an aggregate of 634,193 shares of our common stock.
On August 1, 2012, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain accredited investors (the “Financing Stockholders”) to raise $500,000 in a private placement financing (the “Offering”). On August 6, 2012, after the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, the Offering closed and the Company issued to the Financing Stockholders: (i) an aggregate of 1,066,667 shares of the Company's common stock at a price per share of $0.46875 and (ii) warrants to purchase an equal number of shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $0.6405 with a term of five (5) years, for gross proceeds of $500,000. Garden State Securities, Inc. (“GSS”) served as the placement agent for such equity financing. Per the engagement agreement signed between GSS and the Company on June 18, 2012, in consideration for services rendered as the placement agent, the Company agreed to: (i) pay GSS cash commissions equal to $40,000, or 8.0% of the gross proceeds received in the equity financing, and (ii) issue to GSS or its designee, a warrant to purchase up to 85,333 shares of the Company's common stock representing 8% of the shares sold in the Offering) with an exercise price of $0.6405 per share and a term of five (5) years.
On December 7, 2012, a Registration Statement on Form S-1 was declared effective, registering a total of 17,018,545 of our shares of common stock (the “Registered Shares”). 14,885,211of the Registered Shares are shares that we may put to Southridge Partners II, LP (“Southridge”) pursuant to an equity purchase agreement (the “Equity Purchase Agreement”) between Southridge and the Company, effective January 26, 2012. 1,066,667 of the Registered Shares are the shares of common stock issued to the accredited investors pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, and another 1,066,667 of the Registered Shares are shares of common stock underlying warrants issued to such accredited investors pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement. We have not put any shares to Southridge pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement.
On May 3, 2013, in consideration for the immediate cash exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase 853,333 shares of common stock of the Company at a price per share of $0.20, the Company issued to such investor three new warrants in the amounts of 1,877,333, 1,066,666 and 2,346,666 and with exercise prices of $0.20, $0.25 and $0.25 per share, respectively, and each with a five year term (collectively the “Warrants”). The Warrant to purchase 1,877,333 shares of common stock is subject to a right of repurchase by the Company upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, at a price of $0.001 per Warrant share. The Warrant to purchase 2,346,666 shares is only exercisable upon the investor’s exercise in full of the warrant to purchase 1,877,333 shares. A registration statement was filed with respect to the shares of common stock underlying the Warrants on May 21, 2013. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of those shares of common stock. We may, however, receive gross proceeds of up to $1,228,799.60 upon the cash exercise of the Warrants. Any such proceeds we receive will be used for working capital and general corporate matters.
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We do not expect that our revenues from operations will be wholly sufficient to fund our operating plan, so we are currently seeking further financing and we believe that, along with our revenues, will provide sufficient working capital to fund our operations for at least the next six months. Changes in our operating plans, increased expenses, acquisitions, or other events, may cause us to seek additional equity or debt financing in the future.
Our current cash requirements are significant due to the planned development and expansion of our business. The successful implementation of our business plan is dependent upon our ability to develop valuable intellectual property relating to stevia through our research programs, as well as our ability to develop and manage our own crop and aquaculture production operations. These planned research and agricultural development activities require significant cash expenditures. We do not expect to generate the necessary cash from our operations during the next 6 to 12 months to expand our business as desired. As such, in order to fund our operations during the next 6 to 12 months, we anticipate that we will have to raise additional capital through debt and/or equity financings, which may result in substantial dilution to our existing stockholders. There are no assurances that we will be able to raise the required working capital on terms favorable, or that such working capital will be available on any terms when needed. In addition, the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement contain certain restrictions on our ability to engage in financing transactions. Specifically, the Securities Purchase Agreement prohibits us from engaging in any issuance of Common Stock for a period of 90 days after the effective date of the Securities Purchase Agreement, and for a period of two years thereafter, contains additional restrictions on certain types of financing transactions. The Securities Purchase Agreement contains carveouts to such financing restrictions for certain exempted transactions including (i) issuances pursuant to a stock option plan, (ii) securities issued upon the conversion of outstanding securities, (iii) securities issued pursuant to acquisitions or other strategic transactions, (iv) up to $500,000 in stock and warrants on the same terms as set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement, and (v) securities issued pursuant to the Southridge Equity Purchase Agreement. The terms of the Equity Purchase Agreement with Southridge also contain a prohibition on us entering into any equity line of credit with terms substantially comparable to the Equity Purchase Agreement for a period of 36 months following the date of such Equity Purchase Agreement, without Southridge’s consent.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have not entered into any other financial guarantees or other commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. We have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as stockholder’s equity or that are not reflected in our consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity. We do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. The more significant areas requiring the use of estimates include asset impairment, stock-based compensation, and future income tax amounts. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on other assumptions considered to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual results may differ from the estimates.
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. We believe certain critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements. A description of our critical accounting policies is set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, filed on July 16, 2013. As of, and for the three months ended June 30, 2013, there have been no material changes or updates to our critical accounting policies.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Not applicable.
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)) as of June 30, 2013 pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective as of June 30, 2013 in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. This conclusion is based on findings that constituted material weaknesses. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of control deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
In performing the above-referenced assessment, our management identified the following material weaknesses:
i) | We have not achieved the optimal level of segregation of duties relative to key financial reporting functions. |
ii) | We did not have an audit committee or an independent audit committee financial expert. While not being legally obligated to have an audit committee or independent audit committee financial expert, it is the management’s view that to have an audit committee, comprised of independent board members, and an independent audit committee financial expert is an important entity-level control over our financial statements. |
We are currently reviewing our disclosure controls and procedures related to these material weaknesses and expect to implement changes in the near term, including identifying specific areas within our governance, accounting and financial reporting processes to add adequate resources and personnel to potentially mitigate these material weaknesses.
Our present management will continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our internal controls and procedures and our internal controls 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.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ending June 30, 2013 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
Reference is made to the matters set forth in our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 29, 2013.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Not applicable.
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The information set forth in Item 5 below regarding the Note is hereby incorporated into this Item 2 by reference. The Note was offered and sold in reliance on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(2) and Regulation D (Rule 506) under the Securities Act and corresponding provisions of state securities laws.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Not applicable.
Subsequent to the quarter ended June 30, 2013, on July 16, 2013, the Company entered into a $400,000 Promissory Note (the “Note”) with an accredited investor (the “Investor”) whereby the Investor agreed to loan to the Company up to $400,000 pursuant to the terms of the Note. The Note provides for the first $100,000 to be advanced upon closing and additional amounts will be advanced at the Investor’s sole discretion. Each advance is subject to a 10% original issue discount, such that the total amount which may actually be received by the Company pursuant to the Note is only $360,000. The maturity date for each advance made under the Note is one year from the date of such advance. If the Company repays the Note on or before 90 days from the effective date, the interest rate shall be 0%, otherwise a one-time interest charge of l2% shall be applied to the principal sum.
The Notes are convertible into common stock of the Company on a cashless basis at any time, at a conversion price equal to the lesser of $0.26 or 65% of the lowest trade price in the 25 trading days prior to the conversion. If the conversion shares are not deliverable by DWAC an additional 10% discount will apply, and if the shares are ineligible for deposit into the DTC system and only eligible for Xclearing deposit an additional 5% discount will apply. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties, at no time will the Investor convert any amount of the Note into common stock that would result in the Investor owning more than 4.99% of the common stock outstanding. The Company will reserve at least 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance upon conversion of the Preferred Stock.
The Company agreed to include all shares issuable upon conversion of the Note in its next registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
So long as the Note is outstanding, upon any issuance by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of any security with any term more favorable to the holder of such security or with a term in favor of the holder of such security that was not similarly provided to the Investor in the Note, then the Company shall notify the Investor of such additional or more favorable term and such term, at the Investor's option, shall become a part of the transaction documents with the Company.
Garden State Securities, Inc. (the “Placement Agent”) served as the placement agent of the Company for the Note. In consideration for services rendered as the Placement Agent, the Company and Investor agreed that eight percent (8%) of any amounts advanced under the Note would be wired directly to the Placement Agent by the Investor as payment of the Placement Agent’s fee.
The foregoing descriptions of the Note does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Note which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit Number | Name | |
3.1(1) | Articles of Incorporation, including all amendments to date | |
3.2(2) | Amended and Restated Bylaws | |
10.1(3) | Stipulation of Settlement between the Company and Hanover, dated July 16, 2013 | |
10.2 | $400,000 Promissory Note, dated July 16, 2013 | |
31 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer) | |
32 | Section 1350 Certification | |
101* | Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T |
Footnotes to Exhibits Index
(1) | Incorporated by reference to the Form S-1 filed on July 16, 2008 and the Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 9, 2011. |
(2) | Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 22, 2011. |
(3) | Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 29, 2013. |
* | Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise are not subject to liability. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
STEVIA CORP. | |
/s/ George Blankenbaker | |
By: George Blankenbaker | |
Its: President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director | |
(Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |
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