Our operating expenses were comprised of general and administrative expenses, research and development, and depreciation. General and administrative expenses consisted primarily of professional services, automobile expenses, advertising, salaries and wages, travel expenses and consultants. Our operating expenses during the three-month period ended May 31, 2021 and May 31, 2020, were $2,600,954 and $392,762, respectively. The overall increase of $2,208,192 was primarily attributable to the following changes in operating expenses of:
Other income (expense) consisted of the change of fair value of derivative instruments and interest. Other income (expense) during the three months ended May 31, 2021 and May 31, 2020, was ($33,753,372) and $2,314,007, respectively. The $36,067,379 decrease in other income was primarily attributable to the change in the fair value of derivatives, interest expense, and loss on settlement of debt.
We had a net loss of $35,904,918 for the three months ended May 31, 2021, compared to net income of $1,975,276 for the three months ended May 31, 2020. The change is primarily the result of the loss on settlement in the three months ended May 31, 2021 as well as the change in the fair value of the derivative liabilities and other items discussed above.
Management believes that we will continue to incur losses for the immediate future. Therefore, we will need additional equity or debt financing until we can achieve profitability and positive cash flows from operating activities, if ever. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include and adjustments relating to the recovery of assets or the classification of liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. For the three months ended May 31, 2021, we have generated revenue and are trying to achieve positive cash flows from operations.
As of May 31, 2021, we had a cash balance of $2,948,210, accounts receivable of $565,431,device parts inventory of $247,671 and $10,891,007 in current liabilities. At the current cash consumption rate, we will need to consider additional funding sources going forward. We are taking proactive measures to reduce operating expenses and drive growth in revenue.
The successful outcome of future activities cannot be determined at this time and there is no assurance that, if achieved, we will have sufficient funds to execute our intended business plan or generate positive operating results.
Capital Resources
The following table summarizes total current assets, liabilities and working capital (deficit) for the periods indicated:
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Current assets | | $ | 3,841,312 | | $ | 1,207,033 | |
Current liabilities(1) | | | 10,891,007 | | | 4,410,710 | |
Working capital | | $ | (7,049,695 | ) | $ | (3,203,677 | ) |
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(1) | As of May 31, 2021 and February 28, 2021, current liabilities included approximately $0.24 million and $0.44 million, respectively, of derivative liabilities that are expected to be settled in shares of the Company in accordance with the various conversion terms. |
As of May 31, 2021 and February 28, 2021, we had a cash balance of $2,948,210 and $1,044,418, respectively.
Summary of Cash Flows
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| | Three Months Ended May 31, 2021 | | Three Months Ended May 31, 2020 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | $ | (3,040,776 | ) | $ | (271,832 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | $ | (31,242 | ) | $ | (4,638 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | $ | 4,975,810 | | $ | 272,992 | |
Net cash used in operating activities.
Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended May 31, 2021 was $3,040,776, which included a net loss of $35,904,918, non-cash activity such as the loss on settlement of debt of $32,984,361, revenue earning device sold and expensed in cost of sales $3,411, reduction of right of use asset of $ 15,822, accretion of lease liability $13,052,stock based compensation of $69,350, change in fair value of derivative liabilities of ($179,439), change in operating assets of $478,088, amortization of debt discount of $317,269, increase in related party accrued payroll and interest of $80,760 and depreciation and amortization of $37,643 to derive the uses of cash in operations.
Net cash used in investing activities.
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended May 31, 2021 was $15,362, which was the purchase of fixed assets and $15,880 paid for a security deposit.
Net cash provided by financing activities.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $4,975,810 for the three months ended May 31, 2021. This consisted of proceeds from loans payable of $5,426,146, reduced by net repayments from loan payable – related party of $121,147, settlement of convertible debt $65,000, and repayments on loans payable of $264,189.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Critical accounting policies and estimates are further discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2021 filed with the SEC on June 1, 2021.
Related Party Transactions
For the three months ended May 31, 2021, the Company repaid net advances of $121,147 from its loan payable-related party. For the three months ended May 31, 2020 the Company repaid net advances of $21,726. At May 31, 2021, the loan payable-related party was $885,417 and $904,806 at February 28, 2021. Included in the balance due to the related party at May 31, 2021 is $843,323 of deferred salary and interest, $702,000 of which bears interest at 12%. At February 28, 2021, included in the balance due to the related party is $883,710 of deferred salary and interest, $642,000 of which bears interest at 12%. The accrued interest included in loan at May 31, 2021 and May 31, 2020 was $138,858 and $50,730, respectively.
During the three months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company was charged $478,951 and $50,695, respectively for consulting fees for research and development to a company partially owned by a principal shareholder during the three months ended May 31, 2021 and another company fully owned by a principal shareholder during the three months ended May 31, 2020.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable for a smaller reporting company.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
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 our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of May 31, 2021. Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of May 31, 2021, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed by us under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
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| 1. | As of May 31, 2021, we did not maintain effective controls over our control environment. Specifically, we have not developed and effectively communicated to our employees our accounting policies and procedures. This has resulted in inconsistent practices. Further, the Board of Directors does not currently have any independent members and no director qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K. Since these entity level programs have a pervasive effect across the organization, management has determined that these circumstances constitute a material weakness. |
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| 2. | As of May 31, 2021, we did not maintain effective controls over financial statement disclosure. Specifically, controls were not designed and in place to ensure that all disclosures required were originally addressed in our financial statements. Accordingly, management has determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness. |
Our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error or fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Due to the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.
Change in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report, which has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In April 2019 the principals of WeSecure filed a lawsuit against the Company in California Superior Court seeking a total of $199,358 plus attorney’s fees and damages. The total included claims for the non-payment of a balance from the sale of WeSecure assets to the Company, unpaid consulting fees payable to the two principals of WeSecure, and labor code violations. In June 2019, the parties settled all claims for $180,000, payable in 14 monthly installments, and a full release. The $122,000 balance owing at February 28, 2021 was paid in full on March 17, 2021.
The related legal costs are expensed as incurred.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
This item is not applicable to smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Each issuance of securities was issued without registration in reliance of the exemption from registration Section 3(a)9 of the Securities Act of 1933.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
The Company has not defaulted upon senior securities.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable to the Company.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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(1) | Incorporated by reference to our Form 10-KT file with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2018. |
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(2) | Incorporated by reference to our Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 4, 2010. |
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(3) | Filed or furnished herewith. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions Inc. |
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Date: July 14, 2021 | BY: /s/ Steven Reinharz |
| Steven Reinharz |
| President, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) |
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Date: July 14, 2021 | BY: /s/ Anthony Brenz |
| Anthony Brenz |
| Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) |
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