Exhibit 99.2
STEMTECH CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

STEMTECH CORPORATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019
Stemtech Corporation and Subsidiaries
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of
Stemtech Corporation and Subsidiaries
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Stemtech Corporation and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the two years then ended and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position for the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the two years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations since inception and has insufficient working capital to fund future operations both of which raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 3. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Turner, Stone & Company, LLP
Dallas, Texas
August 19, 2021
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2020.
Stemtech Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
| | December 31, 2020 | | | December 31, 2019 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
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CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 133,065 | | | $ | 250,255 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 25,822 | | | | 68,914 | |
Inventory, net | | | 198,627 | | | | 331,334 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 215,586 | | | | 217,184 | |
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | | | 573,100 | | | | 867,687 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | | 54,224 | | | | 61,862 | |
Intangible assets, net | | | 3,816,086 | | | | 4,227,129 | |
Other long term assets | | | 8,053 | | | | 8,053 | |
Long term deposits | | | 18,874 | | | | 10,799 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets - net | | | 71,775 | | | | 197,898 | |
Goodwill | | | 467,409 | | | | 467,409 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 5,009,521 | | | $ | 5,840,837 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 2,420,217 | | | $ | 2,013,794 | |
Accrued payroll | | | 401,028 | | | | 444,084 | |
Operating lease liabilities - current | | | 75,651 | | | | 118,668 | |
Notes payable, net of discount | | | 759,805 | | | | 642,541 | |
Notes payable—related parties | | | 35,000 | | | | - | |
Other liabilities | | | 31,686 | | | | 2,668 | |
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | 3,723,387 | | | | 3,221,755 | |
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Notes payable - Long term | | | 18,138 | | | | - | |
Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent | | | - | | | | 75,651 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 3,741,525 | | | | 3,297,406 | |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 10) | | | | | | | | |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Common stock - $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 10,119,892 and 9,218,892 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively | | | 101,199 | | | | 92,189 | |
Additional paid in capital | | | 8,202,610 | | | | 7,761,120 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (6,008,855 | ) | | | (5,092,158 | ) |
Non-controlling interest | | | (616,208 | ) | | | 194,753 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | (410,750 | ) | | | (412,473 | ) |
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | | | 1,267,996 | | | | 2,543,431 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 5,009,521 | | | $ | 5,840,837 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Stemtech Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
| | For The Year Ending December 31, | | | For The Year Ending December 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
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NET SALES | | $ | 4,384,507 | | | $ | 6,617,829 | |
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COST OF GOODS SOLD: | | | | | | | | |
Cost of goods sold | | | 690,480 | | | | 1,170,317 | |
Freight-in | | | 24,672 | | | | 56,281 | |
TOTAL COST OF GOODS SOLD | | | 715,152 | | | | 1,226,598 | |
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GROSS PROFIT | | | 3,669,355 | | | | 5,391,231 | |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | |
Commissions | | | 1,122,489 | | | | 2,014,829 | |
Selling and marketing | | | 547,762 | | | | 654,195 | |
General and administrative | | | 3,430,153 | | | | 5,356,736 | |
Research and development | | | 750 | | | | 936 | |
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | | | 5,101,154 | | | | 8,026,696 | |
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OPERATING LOSS | | | (1,431,799 | ) | | | (2,635,465 | ) |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | | | | | | | | |
Other income | | | (20,562 | ) | | | 7,793 | |
Interest expense | | | (158,741 | ) | | | (31,406 | ) |
Other expenses, net | | | (10,912 | ) | | | (92,446 | ) |
Loss on disposal of assets | | | (105,709 | ) | | | (89,792 | ) |
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE | | | (295,924 | ) | | | (205,851 | ) |
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LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | (1,727,723 | ) | | | (2,841,316 | ) |
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PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | | | (65 | ) | | | 28,637 | |
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NET LOSS | | $ | (1,727,658 | ) | | $ | (2,869,953 | ) |
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NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS | | | (810,961 | ) | | | (78,725 | ) |
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NET LOSS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | | $ | (916,697 | ) | | $ | (2,791,228 | ) |
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Net loss per common share | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (0.10 | ) | | $ | (0.52 | ) |
Diluted | | $ | (0.10 | ) | | $ | (0.52 | ) |
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Shares used to compute loss per share | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 9,315,185 | | | $ | 5,370,760 | |
Diluted | | $ | 9,315,185 | | | $ | 5,370,760 | |
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Comprehensive loss | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (916,697 | ) | | $ | (2,791,228 | ) |
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments | | | 1,723 | | | | (5,589 | ) |
Comprehensive loss available to common stockholders | | $ | (914,974 | ) | | $ | (2,796,817 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Stemtech Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
| | Common Stock | | | Additional | | | | | | Accumulated Other | | | | | | Non- | | | Total | |
| | No. of Shares | | | Amount | | | Paid-in Capital | | | Accumulated Deficit | | | Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | Sub total | | | controlling Interest | | | Stockholders’ Equity | |
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Balance at December 31, 2018 | | | 5,281,456 | | | $ | 52,813 | | | $ | 2,196,896 | | | $ | (2,300,930 | ) | | $ | (406,884 | ) | | $ | (458,105 | ) | | $ | 273,477 | | | $ | (184,628 | ) |
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Stock issued for cash | | | 1,080,600 | | | $ | 10,806 | | | $ | 569,794 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 580,600 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 580,600 | |
Stock based compensation | | | 395,836 | | | | 3,960 | | | | 225,203 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 229,163 | | | | - | | | | 229,163 | |
Stock issued for services | | | 416,000 | | | | 4,160 | | | | 303,840 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 308,000 | | | | - | | | | 308,000 | |
Warrants granted as compensation | | | - | | | | - | | | | 463,337 | | | | | | | | | | | | 463,337 | | | | | | | | 463,337 | |
Conversion of convertible notes and accrued interest to common stock | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 20,000 | | | | 3,980,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | - | | | | 4,000,000 | |
Shares issued as debt issuance cost | | | 45,000 | | | | 450 | | | | 22,050 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 22,500 | | | | - | | | | 22,500 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (5,589 | ) | | | (5,589 | ) | | | - | | | | (5,589 | ) |
Non-controlling interest | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (78,725 | ) | | | (78,725 | ) |
Net loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (2,791,228 | ) | | | - | | | | (2,791,228 | ) | | | - | | | | (2,791,228 | ) |
Balance at December 31, 2019 | | | 9,218,892 | | | $ | 92,189 | | | $ | 7,761,120 | | | $ | (5,092,158 | ) | | $ | (412,473 | ) | | $ | 2,348,678 | | | $ | 194,753 | | | $ | 2,543,431 | |
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Stock based compensation | | | 545,000 | | | $ | 5,450 | | | $ | 267,050 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 272,500 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 272,500 | |
Stock issued for services | | | 572,000 | | | | 5,720 | | | | 280,280 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 286,000 | | | | - | | | | 286,000 | |
Cancellation of shares | | | (216,000 | ) | | | (2,160 | ) | | | (105,840 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (108,000 | ) | | | - | | | | (108,000 | ) |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,723 | | | | 1,723 | | | | - | | | | 1,723 | |
Non-controlling interest | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (810,961 | ) | | | (810,961 | ) |
Net loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (916,697 | ) | | | - | | | | (916,697 | ) | | | - | | | | (916,697 | ) |
Balance at December 31, 2020 | | | 10,119,892 | | | $ | 101,199 | | | $ | 8,202,610 | | | $ | (6,008,855 | ) | | $ | (410,750 | ) | | $ | 1,884,204 | | | $ | (616,208 | ) | | $ | 1,267,996 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Stemtech Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| | For The Year Ending December 31, | | | For The Year Ending December 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (1,727,658 | ) | | $ | (2,869,953 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 430,280 | | | | 453,888 | |
Stock compensation expense | | | 450,500 | | | | 537,163 | |
Amortization of debt discount | | | 11,000 | | | | 11,500 | |
Amortization of right of use asset | | | 126,123 | | | | 117,953 | |
Warrants granted as compensation | | | - | | | | 463,337 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | 43,092 | | | | 50,259 | |
Inventory | | | 132,707 | | | | 34,281 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 1,598 | | | | 112,304 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 406,423 | | | | (97 | ) |
Accrued payroll | | | (43,056 | ) | | | (36,405 | ) |
Other assets, net | | | - | | | | (8,053 | ) |
Long term deposits | | | (8,075 | ) | | | 289,777 | |
Operating lease liabilities | | | (118,668 | ) | | | (121,532 | ) |
Other liabilities | | | 29,018 | | | | (1,392 | ) |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (266,716 | ) | | | (966,970 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property and equipment | | | (11,599 | ) | | | (45,185 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (11,599 | ) | | | (45,185 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from note payable | | | 528,500 | | | | 548,195 | |
Proceeds from note payable - related parties | | | 35,000 | | | | - | |
Repayment of note payable | | | (404,098 | ) | | | (67,523 | ) |
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock | | | - | | | | 580,600 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 159,402 | | | | 1,061,272 | |
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Effects of currency translation on cash and cash equivalents | | | 1,723 | | | | (5,589 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | (117,190 | ) | | | 43,529 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 250,255 | | | | 206,726 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 133,065 | | | $ | 250,255 | |
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information | | | | | | | | |
Conversion of debt to equity - related party | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,000,000 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
Stemtech Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2020 and 2019
Note 1 – Organization and Nature of Operations
Stemtech Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and its Subsidiaries (collectively, “the “Company”) is a global network marketing company that develops science-based products that it believes supports wellness by helping the body maintain healthy stem cell physiology, also known as stem cell enhancers. Known as the Stem Cell Nutrition Company®, the Company is a pioneer in stem cell science, and believes it can demonstrate that adult stem cells function as the natural renewal system of the body. The Company believes our products enhance and support the work of the body’s stem cells by releasing more stem cells, helping to circulate them in the blood and migrate them into tissues, where they can perform their daily function of renewal for optimal health. Our Mission is to enhance wellness and prosperity around the world. These products are marketed internationally by the Companies subsidiaries and through independent distributors. The Company markets its products under the following brands: RCM System, stemrelease3™, Stemflo® MigraStem™, DermaStem®, DermaStem Lift, OraStem® (Oral Health Care), and D-Fuze™.
Stemtech Corporation (“Stemtech”), formerly RBCD International LLC was formed as limited liability corporation and converted to a corporation April 18, 2018.
The COVID-19 outbreak, which surfaced in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and which was subsequently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020, has had a pronounced effect on the domestic and global economies. Although the Company’s business has not been materially adversely impacted by the recent COVID-19 outbreak, it can be materially adversely impacted in the future. The extent of the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s business, financial results, liquidity and cash flows will depend largely on future developments, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity and action taken to contain or prevent further spread within the U.S. and the related impact on consumer confidence and spending, all of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.
Note 2 — Acquisition from Bankruptcy
On May 7, 2018, Stemtech Corporation purchased the assets of Stemtech International, Inc. (the “Former Parent Company”), out of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for $400,000 and assumed a $4,000,000 note from RBCD Holdings Inc (formerly RBCD Holding LLC) (“RBCD Holdings”), a related party owned by the Company’s Directors (see Note 14), purchased an outstanding note at its face value of $4,000,000 from the Opus Bank (the “Opus Note”) and subsequently converted in 2019 into 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.
The bankruptcy decree awarded the Company with the right to all the assets of the Former Parent Company including various entities throughout the world including North America, Central and South America, Northern Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe and Africa, but only acquired the entities listed below. In 2019, the Company was actively operated in approximately 11 countries and in 2020, the Company is actively operating in United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Malaysia, Ecuador, and Taiwan and operating in additional countries through one or more licenses. The Company currently has approximately seven physical locations, three virtual offices and two licensing agreements.
Fair Value of the Acquired Assets
The Company accounted for the acquisitions as business combinations using the purchase method of accounting as prescribed in Accounting Standards Codification 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”) and ASC 820 – Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”). In accordance with ASC 805 and ASC 820, the Company used its best estimates and assumptions to accurately assign fair value to the tangible assets acquired, identifiable intangible assets and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition dates. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
Pursuant to a bankruptcy decree, the Company paid $400,000 in cash and assumed a note payable in the amount of $4,000,000 representing 100% percent of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Stemtech Canada, Inc. (Canada), Stemtech Health Sciences S. de R.L. de C.V. (Mexico), temtech Services SARL de C.V. (Mexico) (“Stemtech Mexico”), Ste, Stemtech New Zealand, Ltd. (“Stemtech New Zealand”), Stemtech Taiwan Holding, Inc. (U.S.A.), PT Stemtech Indonesia (Indonesia Pty Ltd.), Stemtech Korea (Korea) and Tecrecel S.A. (Ecuador); and Stemtech Malaysia Holdings S/B (Malaysian Parent) that owns two-thirds of its subsidiary Stemtech Malaysia Holding Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia).
Fair Value of the Acquisition
The following table summarizes the allocation of purchase price of the acquisition:
Tangible Assets Acquired: | | Allocation | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 160,149 | |
Inventory | | | 480,783 | |
Prepaid Expenses | | | 71,160 | |
Other Current Assets | | | 421,068 | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 97,268 | |
Other Non-Current Assets | | | 497,511 | |
Accounts payable and Accrued liabilities | | | (2,274,875 | ) |
Notes payable | | | (126,498 | ) |
Net Tangible Assets Acquired | | $ | (673,434 | ) |
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Non-Controlling interest, net of proceeds: | | | | |
Non-controlling interest | | | (306,175 | ) |
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Intangible Assets Acquired: | | | | |
Licenses & Trademarks | | | 1,106,000 | |
Patent Products | | | 2,344,900 | |
Customer/Distribution List | | | 1,461,300 | |
Total Fair Value of Assets Acquired | | $ | 3,932,591 | |
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Consideration: | | | | |
Cash | | | 400,000 | |
Assumption of Note Payable | | | 4,000,000 | |
Goodwill | | $ | 467,409 | |
The components of the acquired intangible assets were as follows:
| | Preliminary | | | |
| | Fair | | | Average |
| | Value | | | Estimated Life |
Patent Products | | $ | 2,344,900 | | | 14 |
Licenses & Trademarks | | | 1,106,000 | | | Indefinite |
Customer/Distribution List | | | 1,461,300 | | | 6 |
Total | | $ | 4,912,200 | | | |
Note 3 – Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and classification of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The accompanying financial statements do not reflect any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that might result if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
The Company has experienced recurring net losses and negative cash flows from operations since inception and has an accumulated deficit of approximately $5.5 million and a working capital deficiency of approximately $3 million at December 31, 2020. The Company has funded its activities to date almost exclusively from debt and equity financings. The conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company will continue to require substantial funds to implement its new investment acquisition plans. Management’s plans in order to meet its operating cash flow requirements include financing activities such as private placements of its common stock, preferred stock offerings, and issuances of debt and convertible debt instruments.
The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months from the issuance of these financial statements depends on its ability to execute its business plan, increase revenue, and reduce expenditures. Such conditions raise substantial doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Note 4 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements include all of the Company’s subsidiaries, including those operating outside the United States and are prepared in accordance with US GAAP. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Stemtech Corporation (Parent) and its eleven (11) subsidiaries:
1. | Stemtech Healthsciences Corp (U.S.A.) (“Stemtech Healthsciences”) |
2. | Stemtech Canada, Inc. (Canada) |
3. | Stemtech Health Sciences S. de R.L. de C.V. (Mexico) |
4. | Stemtech Services SARL de C.V. (Mexico) (“Stemtech Mexico”) |
5. | Ste, Stemtech New Zealand, Ltd. (“Stemtech New Zealand”) ** |
6. | Stemtech Malaysia Holdings S/B (Malaysia) |
7. | Stemtech Malaysia Holding Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) |
8. | Stemtech Taiwan Holding, Inc. (U.S.A.) |
9. | PT Stemtech Indonesia (Indonesia Pty Ltd.) *** |
10. | Stemtech Korea (Korea) *** |
11. | Tecrecel S.A. (Ecuador) |
** On September 9, 2019, Stemtech New Zealand was sold.
***In 2020, the operations of Korea and Indonesia were closed.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid temporary investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. The Company has no cash equivalents as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Company maintains certain cash balances at several institutions located outside the United States. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk.
Accounts Receivable
The Company generally requires prepayment or cash in advance of order shipment. The Company generally accepts prepayment in the form of credit cards and receives the cash directly from merchant card processors. The majority of the Company’s accounts receivable result primarily from the timing of remittance payments by these merchant card processors to the Company. Management evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable on a regular basis. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had no disputes or collection problems resulting in uncollectible accounts receivable. Accordingly, no allowance for uncollectible accounts has been recorded.
Inventory
Inventory comprised of finished goods, work in process and raw materials are valued at the lower of cost or market, using the “first-in, first-out” method in determining cost. Management evaluates the allowance for inventory obsolescence on a regular basis and has determined that no allowance for slow moving or obsolete inventory is necessary on December 31, 2020 and 2019.
Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment, net including any major improvements, are recorded at historical cost. The cost of repairs and maintenance is charged against operations as incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, generally as follows:
| | Estimated Life |
Computers and technological assets | | 3 – 5 Years |
Furniture and fixtures | | 3 – 5 Years |
Machinery and equipment | | 5 – 10 Years |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company assesses, on an annual basis, the recoverability of the carrying amount of intangible assets and long-lived assets used in continuing operations. A loss is recognized when expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest) are less than the carrying amount of the asset. The impairment loss is determined as the difference by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. The Company evaluated its long-lived assets for any indications of impairment. The Company concluded that there was no impairment, however there can be no assurance that market conditions will not change or demand for the Company’s products will continue which could result in impairment of long-lived assets in the future.
Revenue Recognition
It is the Company’s policy that revenues from product sales is recognized in accordance with ASC 606 “Revenues from Contracts with Customers.” Five basic steps must be followed before revenue can be recognized; (1) Identifying the contract(s) with a customer that creates enforceable rights and obligations; (2) Identifying the performance obligations in the contract, such as promising to transfer goods or services to a customer; (3) Determining the transaction price, meaning the amount of consideration in a contract to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer; (4) Allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, which requires the company to allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation on the basis of the relative standalone selling prices of each distinct good or services promised in the contract; and (5) Recognizing revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised good or service to a customer. The amount of revenue recognized is the amount allocated to the satisfied performance obligation (See Note 8 for disaggregated revenues).
Revenues from direct retail sales to consumers and revenues from independent distributors occurs when title and risk of loss had passed, which generally occurs at the time the products are shipped. Revenues are recorded net of estimated sales returns and allowances.
Allowances for product returns are provided at the time the sale is recorded. This liability is based upon historic return rates and the relevant return pattern, which reflects anticipated returns to be received over a period of up to 12 months following the original sale. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had a reserve for sales returns of approximately $21,000 and $32,000 respectively, which is included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight are included in cost of goods sold. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight, net of shipping of income totaled approximately $125,000 and $168,000 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, and are included in selling and marketing expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.
Sales and Value Added Taxes
The Company collects and remits sales and value added taxes assessed by different governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a revenue-producing transaction between the Company and their respective clientele. The Company reports the collection of these sales and value added taxes on a net basis (excluded from sales). The amount of these taxes is not significant to the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
Comprehensive Loss
Other comprehensive loss in the accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments.
Foreign Currency Translation
A portion of the Company’s business operations occur outside the United States. The local currency of each of the Company’s subsidiaries is generally its functional currency. All assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars at exchange rates existing at the balance sheet dates, revenue and expenses are translated at weighted-average exchange rates and stockholders’ equity is recorded at historical exchange rates. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets and as a component of comprehensive income. Transaction gains and losses are included in other expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
Commissions
In addition to direct sales to consumers, the Company utilizes independent business partners (“IBPs”) as part of its StemForce™. The IBPs can purchase products at wholesale prices and earn commissions, bonuses and rebates in accordance with the Company’s Compensation Plan. Each IBP must be active and meet all qualification criteria to qualify for commissions based on sales activities in their group. Commissions can be paid weekly or monthly depending upon the level of achievement by each IBP.
Note 5- Inventory
Inventory consists of the following components:
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Finished goods | | $ | 123,957 | | | $ | 289,803 | |
Work in process | | | 29,027 | | | | - | |
Raw materials | | | 45,643 | | | | 41,531 | |
Total Inventory | | $ | 198,627 | | | $ | 331,334 | |
Note 6- Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Computers and technological assets | | $ | 70,009 | | | $ | 77,900 | |
Furniture and fixtures | | | 22,779 | | | | 40,260 | |
Machinery and equipment | | | 62,111 | | | | 93,265 | |
| | | 154,899 | | | | 211,425 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | | | (100,673 | ) | | | (149,563 | ) |
| | $ | 54,226 | | | $ | 61,862 | |
Depreciation expense related to property and equipment amount to $19,238 and $42,846 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Note 7 – Notes Payable
As part of the bankruptcy, RBCD Holdings, a related party (see Note 14), purchased on April 19, 2018 the Opus Note from Opus Bank with a principal balance of $4,000,000. Originally issued by Opus Bank to Former Parent Company, the Company assumed the obligation of the Opus Note payable to RBCD Holdings (see Note 2). On August 1, 2019, RBCD Holdings converted the principal balance in its entirety to 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock issued (see Note 14).
Notes payable is summarized as follows: | | | | | | |
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| | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Secured Royalty Participation Agreements (1) | | $ | 150,000 | | | $ | 150,000 | |
Vehicle and equipment loans (2) | | | 23,467 | | | | 32,784 | |
Notes payable, net of discount (3)(4)(5) | | | 500,000 | | | | 164,000 | |
Notes payable - related party (6) | | | 35,000 | | | | 100,000 | |
Non-recourse payable agreements (7)(8) | | | 104,476 | | | | 195,757 | |
Less short-term notes and current maturities of long term notes payable | | | (794,805 | ) | | | (649,018 | ) |
Notes payable, less current portion | | $ | 18,138 | | | $ | 6,477 | |
| (1) | During June 2018, the Company entered into two (2) Secured Royalty Participation Agreements with Profile Solutions, Inc. (“PSI”) in exchange for working capital loans totaling $150,000 ($100,000 on June 15, 2018 and $50,000 on June 22, 2018). The loan amounts were due in June of 2019, plus an IRR of 18%. In consideration of these loan obligations, The Company agreed to pay a monthly royalty for 12 months being the greater of: x) 10% of the loan amount or y) 1.5% of the monthly gross revenues. PSI claims that these loans are in default, but the Company contends the loans reflected the terms of these agreements were usurious and contends that the loans are not legally enforceable obligations (see Note 11). |
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| (2) | In 2019, the Company also borrowed $27,295 to purchase a car. The note accrues interest at 4.42% and matures in 5 years with a balance due of $25,026 and $23,467 for the years ending December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectfully. In 2014, the Company had previously borrowed $84,986. The note accrues interest at 4.42% and matures in 5 years with a balance due of $0 and $7,758 for the years ending December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectfully. |
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| (3) | In 2019, the Company entered into various promissory notes with lenders in the aggregate principal balance of $275,000, net of discount. The effective interest rates of the notes are 10% and mature within one year. In addition, the Company issued 45,000 shares of common stock in the aggregate for the commitment of resulting in a charge of $22,500 to debt discount. One of these notes totally of $150,000 due on March 31, 2020 was extended to August 31, 2021. One of these notes totally of $25,00 due on March 26, 2020 is in default. |
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| (4) | In 2020, the Company entered into various promissory notes with lenders in the aggregate principal balance of $225,000. The effective interest rates of the notes are between 8% and 10% and mature within one year extended or maturing between August 31, 2021 and December 31, 2021. |
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| (5) | In 2019, the Company entered into various promissory notes in the aggregate principal balance of $100,000. The effective interest rates of the notes was 10% maturing within one year and extended to December 31, 2021. |
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| (6) | In 2020, the Company entered into various promissory notes with two related parties in the aggregate principal balance of $35,000. The effective interest rates of the notes are between 8% and 9% and mature within one year extended to December 31, 2021. |
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| (7) | In 2019, the Company entered into two non-recourse agreements for the sale of future receipts receiving net proceeds of $245,900 with an effective interest rate of 103%. The ending balances as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $0 and $195,757, respectfully. |
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| (8) | In 2020, the Company entered into three non-recourse agreements for the sale of future receipts receiving net proceeds of $279,500 with an effective interest rate of ranging from approximately 142% to 250%.. The ending balances as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $104,476 and $0, respectfully. |
In 2020, the Company entered into additional promissory notes with investors and officers (see Note 14) in the aggregate principal balance of $260,000. The effective interest rates of the notes are between 8% and 9% and mature within one year. During the 2020, these two notes were extended and no notes are in default. The Company also
The Company made payments of $205,074, leaving an aggregate principal balance of 558,467, net of discount, on December 31, 2020.
Note 8—Segment and Geographic Information
Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discreet financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating officer, or chief executive officer, in making decisions on how to allocate resources and assess performance.
The Company is operated and managed geographically, and management evaluates performance and allocates the Company’s resources on a geographic basis. Operating segments’ measure of profitability is based on income from operations. The accounting policies for the reportable operating segments are the same as for the Company taken as a whole. The Company has three reportable operating segments: North America (including its subsidiaries in United States and Canada), Latin America (including subsidiaries in Mexico and Ecuador) and Asia (including its subsidiaries in Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, South Korea and New Zealand).
Information about operating segments is as follows:
| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Geographic Net Sales: | | | | | | | | |
Americas | | $ | 1,796,348 | | | $ | 1,976,156 | |
Latin America | | | 1,618,582 | | | | 2,484,510 | |
Asia | | | 969,577 | | | | 2,157,163 | |
Total Net Sales | | $ | 4,384,507 | | | $ | 6,617,829 | |
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Cost of Goods Sold: | | | | | | | | |
Americas | | $ | 273,089 | | | $ | 282,160 | |
Latin America | | | 248,938 | | | | 361,582 | |
Asia | | | 193,125 | | | | 582,856 | |
Total Cost of Goods Sold: | | $ | 715,152 | | | $ | 1,226,598 | |
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Operating Expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Americas | | | 2,487,975 | | | | 3,784,403 | |
Latin America | | | 1,617,899 | | | | 1,995,814 | |
Asia | | | 995,280 | | | | 2,246,479 | |
Total Operating Expenses | | $ | 5,101,154 | | | $ | 8,026,696 | |
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Income (loss) from operations: | | | | | | | | |
Americas | | $ | (964,716 | ) | | $ | (2,090,407 | ) |
Latin America | | | (248,255 | ) | | | 127,114 | |
Asia | | | (218,828 | ) | | | (672,172 | ) |
Total loss from operations | | | (1,431,799 | ) | | | (2,635,465 | ) |
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Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | |
Other income | | | (20,562 | ) | | | 7,793 | |
Interest expense | | | (158,741 | ) | | | (31,406 | ) |
Other expenses, net | | | (10,912 | ) | | | (182,238 | ) |
Loss on disposal of assets | | | (105,709 | ) | | | (89,792 | ) |
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Total Assets by Geographic Location | | | | | | | | |
Americas | | $ | 4,449,133 | | | $ | 5,162,692 | |
Latin America | | | 200,419 | | | | 276,258 | |
Asia | | | 257,730 | | | | 401,887 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 4,907,282 | | | $ | 5,840,837 | |
Note 9 – Stockholders’ Equity
Stock issued for cash
During the year ended December 31, 2019, pursuant to a series of stock purchase agreement, the Company issued 1,080,600 shares of common stock at between $0.50 and $1.00 per share, respectively, providing the Company with total proceeds of $580,600.
Stock based compensation, Stock issued for services and cancellation of shares
Pursuant to executive employment agreements, the Company issued 545,000 and 395,836 shares of common stock during the years ending December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively valued at $0.50 and $1.00 per share, or $272,000 and $229,167, respectively based upon the most recent sale of stock issued for cash.
The Company issued 572,000 and 416,000 shares of common stock during the years ending December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively to vendors for services valued at $0.50 to $1.00 per share, or $286,000 and $308,000, respectively based upon the most recent sale of stock issued for cash.
On May 31, 2020, the Company cancelled 216,000 shares of unvested Company common stock that was initially granted to consultants for services.
Conversion of debt to equity
During 2019, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock to RBCD Holdings, a related party for the conversion of $4,000,000 of debt (Note 14).
Shares issued as debt issuance cost
During 2019, the Company issued 45,000 shares of common stock valued at $0.50 per share to an investor for debt issuance costs of $22,500.
Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies
On August 29, 2018, the Company entered into an employment agreement with John Meyer as Chief Operating Officer for an initial term ending on August 31, 2021 renewable annually thereafter for one year terms for an initial base salary of $120,000, plus an initial 1% of the issued and outstanding stock of the Company on a fully diluted basis of which 45,000 shares were issued on September 12, 2018, plus up to an additional 2% of the issued and outstanding stock of the Company on a fully diluted basis, 1% awarded provided the Company achieves $15 million in gross revenues during a 12 month period and an additional 1% provided the Company achieves $20 million in gross revenues during a 12 month period. His base salary could increase in increments of $10,000 per annum upon the Company reaching each of the following: $20 million, $30 million, $40 million, and $50 million in gross revenues. The Company has not reached any of these thresholds and therefore no additional compensation has been paid or accrued.
On January 31, 2019, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Charles Arnold as Chief Executive Officer with an annual salary of $250,000 which will be accrued and deferred until the Company is profitable and attains a minimum of $15 million in sales, or Mr. Arnold has completed capital fundraising in excess of $4 million. During 2019 and 2020, Mr. Arnold converted $224,583 and $250,000 of his accrued salary into 395,836 and 500,000 shares of common stock, respectively, between $0.50 and $1.00 per share based upon the most recent sale of stock issued for cash and the Company recognized no gain or loss at the time of conversion.
On August 9, 2019, the Company entered into two consulting agreements to provide certain investor relations and other general corporate consulting services to the Company. The consulting agreements became effective on September 13, 2019 (“Effective Date”) upon the execution of a loan engagement letter with a FINRA licensed broker dealer.
The term of each agreement is for 24 months and calls for compensation of $7,000 and $15,000 a month, respectively, to be accrued by the Company after the Effective Date. Given the company’s current capitalization, if the company is unable to pay, the accrued payment shall be due and payable upon the first to occur of: a) 6 months from the Effective Date of the agreement, or b) any financing of $2,000,000 or more. In addition, the Consultants are to receive upon the Effective Date options or warrants at the Consultants discretion to purchase up to 186,000 and 1,000,000 shares of common stock, respectively, of the Company at a strike price of $1.00 per share. The terms of the warrants (or options) shall include customary registration rights and the opportunity to exercise on a cash or cashless basis or a combination thereof. The warrants (or options) shall be exercisable upon the Effective Date and shall expire 3 years after the closing of the Company’s initial public offering or other substantial liquidity event. On September 4, 2020, the Company issued 182,000 and 390,000 shares of Company common stock, valued at $0.50 per share, to each consultant respectively, in leu of cash, for 13 months of service.
On December 22, 2020, the Company approved fees to four board members for an aggregate amount of $325,000. These fees may be converted into common shares of the Company, at the election of the board member.
Note 11 – Legal Proceedings
On December 9, 2018, PSI filed lawsuit at the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida against The Company for non-payment of the $150,000 principal, interest and royalties as described in (Note 7 - Notes Payable). The Company’s is vigorously contesting this matter.
On August 6, 2019, the former CEO, filed a lawsuit at the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida against the Company’s subsidiary Stemtech Healthsciences for non-payment for back unpaid salary and vacation in the amount of $267,000. The Company accrued $267,000 in the accompanying financial statements as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.
On August 30, 2019, the former CFO, filed a lawsuit at the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida against the Company’s subsidiary Stemtech Healthsciences for non-payment for unpaid vacation in the amount of $67,000. The Company accrued $67,000 in the accompanying financial statements as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.
On March 4, 2020, Canon Financial Services, Inc., filed a lawsuit at the Superior Court of New Jersey, Burlington County Law Division, New Jersey against the Company’s subsidiary Stemtech Health Sciences Corp for non-payment for copier leases plus penalties. The Company accrued $88,164 in the accompanying financial statements as of December 31, 2020. This lease agreement was signed by former management on October 6, 2016, prior to new ownership in May 2018. Settlement was reached in May 2021, whereby the Company is paying $32,000 over a twenty-four (24) month period, beginning June 1, 2021.
From time to time, claims are made against the Company in the ordinary course of business, which could result in litigation. Claims and associated litigation are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable outcomes could occur.
In the opinion of management, the resolution of these matters, if any, will not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
Note 12 – Operating Lease Commitments
The Company leases office facilities under non-cancelable operating leases expiring at various dates through 2021.
The Company adopted ASC 842 effective January 1, 2019 using the cumulative-effect adjustment transition method, which applies the provisions of the standard at the effective date without adjusting the comparative periods presented. The Company adopted the following practical expedients and elected the following accounting policies related to this standard update:
● | The option to not reassess prior conclusions related to the identification, classification and accounting for initial direct costs for leases that commenced prior to January 1, 2019. |
● | Short-term lease accounting policy election allowing lessees to not recognize right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less; and |
● | The option to not separate lease and non-lease components for certain equipment lease asset categories such as freight car, vehicles and work equipment. |
● | The package of practical expedients applied to all of its leases, including (i) not reassessing whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (ii) not reassessing the lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and (iii) not reassessing initial direct costs for any existing leases. The assets and liabilities from operating and finance leases are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term using the Company’s incremental borrowing rates or implicit rates, when readily determinable. Short-term leases, which have an initial term of 12 months or less, are not recorded on the balance sheet. |
The Company’s operating leases do not provide an implicit rate that can readily be determined. Therefore, the Company uses a discount rate based on its incremental borrowing rate, which is determined using the average of borrowing rates explicitly stated in the Company’s convertible debt.
The Company’s weighted-average remaining lease term relating to its operating leases is 0.69 years, with a weighted-average discount rate of 10%.
The Company incurred lease expense for its operating leases of $140,130 and $137,720 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The following table presents information about the amount and timing of liabilities arising from the Company’s operating leases as of December 31, 2020:
Maturity of operating lease liabilities for the following fiscal years: | | | |
2021 | | | 78,611 | |
2022 | | | — | |
2023 | | | — | |
2024 | | | — | |
Thereafter | | | — | |
Total undiscounted finance lease payments | | $ | 78,611 | |
Less: Imputed interest | | | 2,960 | |
Present value of finance lease liabilities | | | 75,651 | |
Note 13 – Disposition of Subsidiaries
During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company sold or closed three of its subsidiaries in South Korea, New Zealand and Indonesia resulting in losses on the disposition or closing totaling $105,709 and $89,792, respectfully.
Note 14 – Related Parties
Acquisition of Assets from Bankruptcy and Debt Conversion
On May 7, 2018, the Company acquired the assets of Stemtech International, Inc., the “Former Parent Company”, out of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for $400,000, plus assumed a $4,000,000 note previously purchased by a related party RBCD Holdings (the “RBCD Note”) (see Note 2). RBCD Holdings is owned equally by five individuals including four of the Company’s board members, Robert Arnold, Robert Grinberg, Daniel Kaplan and Benjamin Kaplan. The fifth shareholder, Darryl Green is a significant shareholder of the Company.
On August 1, 2019, the entire RBCD Note was converted in 2,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company.
Sale of Stemtech New Zealand Limited
On September 9, 2019, the company sold Stemtech New Zealand (see Note 13) to Aton Muir for the net working capital remaining in the entity resulting in a gain of $3,212. Aton Muir is the Son of Ken Muir an officer and director of Stemtech Malaysia Snd Bhd and Stemtech Malaysia Holdings Sdn Bhd. Stemtech New Zealand continues to operate through a licensing and distribution agreement with the Company.
Notes Payable and Accrued Interest – Related Parties
On May 15, 2020, the Company received a $10,000 loan from John W. Meyer, a related party. A promissory note was issued in the amount of $10,000 with a maturity date of August 15, 2020 (the “Meyer Note”). Interest on the Meyer Note accrued on the principal amount at the rate of eight and one-half percent (8.5%) per annum, payable in full including any accrued interest and late fees on August 15, 2020 and shall continue to accrue until paid in full. As of December 31, 2020, the Company owed $10,000 principal amount of the Meyer Note, plus $543 in interest. On June 29, 2021, John Meyer extended the Meyer Note until December 31, 2021.
In addition, on December 10, 2020, the Company received a $25,000 loan from Charles Arnold, a related party. A promissory note was issued in the amount of $25,000 with a maturity date of December 10, 2021 (the “Arnold Note”). Interest on the Arnold Note accrued on the principal amount at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, payable in full including any accrued interest and late fees on December 10, 2021 and shall continue to accrue until paid in full. As of December 31, 2020, the Company owed $25,000 principal amount of the Arnold Note, plus $117 in interest. On June 29, 2021, Charles Arnold extended the Arnold Note until December 31, 2021.
Note 15 – Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using statutory tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled, updated for new corporate tax rates. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities from a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the effective date of the change. The Company recognizes tax liabilities or benefits from an uncertain position only if it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the issue. The amount recognized would be the largest liability or benefit that the Company believes has greater than a 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. As of December 2020, and 2019 management determined that it is not 50% likely that a tax asset will be realized, as such, a full valuation has been recorded. As of December 2020, (“NOL”) carry-forwards amounted to approximately $2,119,506. All tax returns are still open and subject to audit the Internal Revenue Service.
The domestic and foreign components of loss before (benefit) provision for income taxes were as follows:
| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Domestic | | $ | (1,128818 | ) | | $ | (2,167,923 | ) |
Foreign | | | (598,906 | ) | | | (673,393 | ) |
| | $ | (1,727,723 | ) | | $ | (2,841,316 | ) |
The reconciliation of income tax expense computed at the U.S. federal statutory rate to the income tax provision for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 is as follows:
| | Year Ended December 31, | |
US | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Income before Income taxes | | $ | (1,727,723 | ) | | $ | (2,841,316 | ) |
Taxes under statutory US tax rates | | | (362,822 | ) | | | (596,676 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from: | | | | | | | | |
Increase in valuation allowance | | | 464,547 | | | | 889,145 | |
Foreign tax rate differential | | | (43,875 | ) | | | (75,926 | ) |
Permanent differences | | | (31,917 | ) | | | (143,454 | ) |
Rate Change | | | 2,765 | | | | - | |
State Taxes | | | (28,699 | ) | | | (73,088 | ) |
Income tax (expense) benefit | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following:
| | December 31, 2020 | | | December 31, 2019 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | | | | | | |
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards | | | 1,625,829 | | | $ | 1,251,403.88 | |
Stock based compensation | | | 468,373 | | | | 354,194 | |
Intangibles | | | (64,116 | ) | | | (40,072 | ) |
Total Deferred tax assets | | $ | 2,030,086 | | | | 1,565,525 | |
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Valuation allowance | | | (2,030,086 | ) | | | (1,565,525 | ) |
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
On December 31, 2020, the Company had net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $ 6,289,110 that may be offset against future taxable income. Of the $6.3 million of net operating losses, U.S. Federal and state net operating losses accounted for $3.3 million which are subject to limitation under IRC Section 382. The U.S. net operating losses are limited to utilization of 80% of taxable income but do not have an expiration. On December 31, 2020, the Company had $2.9 million of non-US NOL carryforwards.
The Company applied the “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold to all tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, which resulted in no unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States of America signed tax reform legislation (the “2017 Tax Act”), which includes a broad range of tax reform affecting businesses, including corporate tax rates, business deductions, and international tax regulations. Among these changes, the 2017 Tax Act reduces the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective December 31, 2017. The Company has incorporated all other changes resulting from the 2017 Tax Act in its tax related accounts for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
The Mexican Tax Authorities have completed an Audit of Stemtech Mexico for 2013 fiscal year and have preliminarily assessed a $2.7 million tax liability including interest and penalties. The Company believes this assessment to be unfounded and has hired local tax attorneys to begin the process of going to Tax Court and potentially trial to minimize any potential tax and may take an additional 2 to 3 years to be resolved. The Company estimated the final assessment to approximately $250,000, but the Company believes it is not probable than the Company will be liable for these amounts and therefore no amount has been accrued for this action.
The Company accrued approximately $250,000 as of December 31, 2018, and remains accrued and due to Mexico as of June 30, 2021. Currently, 2015 through 2020 tax returns are still open for possible audit.
Note 16 – Subsequent Events
On January 7, 2021, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with a related party in the aggregate of $25,000. The notes mature in one year and bear interest of 8% per annum.
On January 26, 2021, the Company entered into a non-exclusive finder’s fee Agreement and the Company agreed to pay Venture Group Capital LLC (“Venture Group”), to seek, find and introduce the Company to candidates which may lead sources of financing for the Company (a “Candidate”) as limited by the Agreement. Upon closing with a Candidate, Venture Group will be paid a fee equal to ten (10%) percent of the total principal amount of gross proceeds payable in cash; and ten (10%) percent of the total shares purchased in the transaction, or in the event of any form of equity, loan or convertible debt, the convertible equivalent in the form of options priced equivalent to the last trade of the publicly traded shares.
On August 19th, 2021, Stemtech Corporation, a private Delaware Corporation, and Globe Net Wireless Corp., this issuer, executed a Merger Agreement, by which Stemtech Corporation merged with and into the Company. Following the Merger, the issuer shall continue as the surviving corporation (the “Surviving Corporation”), and the separate existence of Stemtech Corporation shall cease ten days following execution thereof.
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of this filing and has determined that there are no other such events that warrant disclosure or recognition in the financial statements.