UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the year ended June 30, 2016
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[ ] | 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 000-55363
VAPOR HUB INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Nevada |
| 27-3191889 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
| (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1871 Tapo Street Simi Valley, CA |
| 93063 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
| (Zip Code) |
(805) 309-0530
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock par value $0.001 per share
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The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was approximately $1,075,264, based on a closing price of $0.0281 on December 31, 2015.
At October 13, 2016, the registrant had 90,292,443 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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VAPOR HUB INTERNATIONAL INC.
FORM 10-K
For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016
INDEX
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PART I | |||
ITEM 1. | Business | 4 | |
ITEM 1A. | Risk Factors | 13 | |
ITEM 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments | 28 | |
ITEM 2. | Properties | 28 | |
ITEM 3. | Legal Proceedings | 28 | |
ITEM 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 28 | |
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PART II | |||
ITEM 5. | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | 29 | |
ITEM 6. | Selected Financial Data | 30 | |
ITEM 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 30 | |
ITEM 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 36 | |
ITEM 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | 37 | |
ITEM 9. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | 67 | |
ITEM 9A. | Controls and Procedures | 67 | |
ITEM 9B. | Other Information | 68 | |
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PART III | |||
ITEM 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | 69 | |
ITEM 11. | Executive Compensation | 72 | |
ITEM 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | 74 | |
ITEM 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | 75 | |
ITEM 14. | Principal Accounting Fees and Services | 77 | |
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PART IV | |||
ITEM 15. | Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules | 78 |
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PART I
Item 1. Business
As used in this annual report, the terms “we”, “us”, “our” and “our company” mean Vapor Hub International Inc., unless otherwise indicated.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Annual Report”) contains forward-looking statements. Such statements contain words such as “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “seek,” “pursue,” and “anticipate” or the negative or other variation of these or similar words, or may include discussions of strategy or risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this Annual Report include, among other things, statements concerning:
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expectations regarding our business, results of operations and prospects for future development;
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expenses and our ability to operate efficiently;
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expectations regarding trends that will affect our market and the electronic cigarette industry generally and the impact of those trends on our business and results of operations; and
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the potential impact of governmental regulation on our industry.
Any forward-looking statement is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by us, is inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, and are subject to change. Actual results of operations may vary materially from any forward-looking statement made herein. Forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements. Some of the contingencies and uncertainties to which any forward-looking statement contained herein is subject include, but are not limited to, the following:
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the risk that we will not be able to fund our operations and continue as a going concern;
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the potential impact of governmental regulation on our ability to operate our business;
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the effects of intense competition that exists in the electronic cigarette industry;
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general economic and business conditions including changes in customer demand; and
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adverse outcomes of legal proceedings.
For additional contingencies and uncertainties, see Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Given these risks and uncertainties, we can give no assurances that results contemplated by any forward-looking statements will in fact occur and therefore caution investors not to place undue reliance on them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this Annual Report might not occur.
Market and Industry Data
Some of the market and industry data contained in this Annual Report are based on independent industry publications or other publicly available information. Although we believe that these independent sources are reliable, we have not independently verified and cannot assure you as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. As a result, you should be aware that the market and industry data contained herein, and our beliefs and estimates based on such data, may not be reliable.
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Overview
We design, source, market and sell the next generation of smokeless electronic cigarettes which are popularly known as “vaping” devices. We provide a selection of premium vaping devices and related accessories which we design and source, including our popular “Limitless Mods” and “Limitless Atomizers”, and we also purchase vaping devices and related accessories from third parties for resale. We distribute our products nationally and internationally to wholesale customers and retail customers, including through our website www.vapor-hub.com. We also market and sell our products through a retail location located in southern California.
History of the Company
Vapor Hub International Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on July 15, 2010 under the name DogInn, Inc. On February 14, 2014, we entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Vapor Hub, Inc., a California corporation (“Vapor”), Delite Products, Inc., a California corporation (“Delite”) and the shareholders of both companies (the “Exchange Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of Exchange Agreement, we agreed to acquire all 30,000 of the issued and outstanding shares of Vapor’s common stock, as well as all 30,000 of the issued and outstanding shares of Delite’s common stock in exchange for the issuance by us of 38,000,001 shares of our common stock to the shareholders of both companies. On March 14, 2014, we completed the acquisition of Vapor and issued all of the 38,000,001 shares to the shareholders of Vapor, who were also the shareholders of Delite. On March 26, 2014, we completed the acquisition of Delite. As a result of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Exchange Agreement, Vapor and Delite became our wholly owned subsidiaries. In connection with the acquisition of Vapor, we changed our corporate name from Doginn, Inc. to Vapor Hub International Inc. and our stock symbol changed from “DOGI” to “VHUB.” On May 18, 2015, Vapor and Delite were merged with and into the company, ending the separate existences of Vapor and Delite. Prior to our acquisition of Vapor, we existed as a “shell company” with nominal assets whose sole business was to identify, evaluate and investigate various companies to acquire or with which to merge.
Our principal executive office is located at 1871 Tapo Street, Simi Valley CA 93063. The telephone number at our principal executive office is (805) 309-0530.
Our Products - Vaping Devices
Vaping devices (as well as electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes) are battery-powered products that allow users to inhale vapor instead of the smoke, ash, tar and carbon monoxide associated with traditional cigarettes. In contrast to e-cigarettes, vaping devices are often precision manufactured from metallic materials and do not look like traditional cigarettes. Vaping devices, as compared to e-cigarettes, also offer a unique user experience as a result of greater vapor production, enriched taste, and an ability to highly customize a device with different mechanical components and fashionable accessories, including different colors and finishes. Vaping devices generally consist of three primary components: a battery unit, an atomizer (which includes a heating element), and a tank filled with an “e-liquid,” which e-liquids are available with or without nicotine and in a myriad of flavors.
Battery
Most vaping devices are powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. The housing for the battery and electronic circuitry is usually the largest component of a vaping device. It is generally referred to simply as the battery. This unit may contain an electronic airflow sensor for automated operation, or a button for manual operation. A timed cutoff switch (to prevent overheating) and/or a colored LED may also be included. To recharge the batteries, many different types of battery chargers such as AC outlet, car, and USB adaptors are usually available. Some manufacturers also offer a “Portable Charging Case,” or “PCC”, which contains a large rechargeable battery that is then used to charge a smaller battery within the individual vaping device.
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Atomizer
The atomizer is a heating element that serves to vaporize the e-liquid so it can be inhaled. The atomizer contains a filament that degrades over time due to a buildup of sediment, or "burns out" entirely, requiring periodic replacement. To address atomizer degradation, manufacturers introduced swappable replacement parts.
Tank
The tank is a small, sometimes disposable, plastic container with openings on each end. It generally houses an absorbent, sponge-like material saturated with the e-liquid solution to be vaporized. The mouthpiece is constructed so that the vapor produced can flow past the solution container to reach the user's mouth. When the e-liquid in the tank has been depleted, the user can refill the tank with an e-liquid of their choice.
E-Liquid
Liquids used to produce vapor in vaping devices are sold separately for use in refillable tanks. Liquids may or may not contain nicotine and are available in differing nicotine concentrations to suit user preferences. Liquids are available in a myriad of flavors and we offer flavors such as blackberry, krazy kola, blueberry, churro, lemonade, menthol, root beer float and watermelon, as well as proprietary blends we have innovated. Liquid solution consists of flavoring and/or nicotine dissolved in one or several hygroscopic components, which turns the water in the solution into the smoke-like vapor when heated. The most commonly used hygroscopic components are propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin or polyethylene glycol 400. Our proprietary brands of E-liquids are sourced from an ISO Class 7 certified manufacturer in the USA, which helps ensure their purity and quality.
Device Operation
The above-described components may work in conjunction in an assembled vaping device as follows:
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User presses button to activate the lithium ion battery.
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User draws on the vaping device through a mouth piece.
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The battery charges the atomizer.
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The atomizer vaporizes the e-liquid.
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User gets the smoking experience, which includes water vapor in place of smoke.
Product Examples
The following are examples of some of the products that we market and distribute:
Limitless Mechanical Mods: Our Limitless Mechanical Mod (pictured below) was developed in August 2014 by our CEO Kyle Winther and our President Jake Perlingos. The Limitless Mechanical Mod allows a consumer to change the look and feel of their device by interchanging sleeves and is available in aluminum, brass, copper, black rhodium plated aluminum and gold plated brass finishes to accommodate market demand. We market and sell our Limitless Mechanical Mods directly to consumers at prices ranging from $99 to $180 and also sell our Limitless Mechanical Mods through our wholesale distribution channels at prices ranging from $45 to $135.
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Binary Premium E-Liquid: Our Binary Premium e-liquid was developed internally over a period of approximately six months and is currently available in five flavors at a retail price point of approximately $12 per bottle. To provide consumers with alternatives when reducing their nicotine consumption, we offer our Binary Premium e-liquid with 0mg, 2.5mg, 5.0mg, 7.5mg, or 10mg of nicotine per bottle. In contrast, it is typical for bottles of e-liquid to be available with the following nicotine levels per bottle: 0mg, 3mg, 6mg, 12mg, and 18mg. To help ensure quality, our Binary Premium e-liquid is manufactured by a third party supplier in the United States in an ISO and GMP certified lab.
Our Business
Sourcing
We use third party contract manufacturers to produce and finish our mods (“Mods”), including our Limitless Mechanical Mod, from facilities located in both Southern California and China. Our Mods, which are made from a metallic material such as steel, brass or copper, are custom machined to meet our design specifications. Once machined, unfinished products are delivered to our location in Simi Valley or to a third party service provider to be buffed, polished and to add various treatments and embellishments, such as paint and engravings. Finished products are then held in inventory for distribution and sale. In our fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, we relied on one manufacturer to machine all of our Mods and in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, we relied on two. Although we have relied on a limited number of manufacturers to machine our Mods, we believe manufacturing capacity is available to meet our current and planned needs. We do not currently have any long term agreements in place for the manufacture of our Mods.
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With respect to our custom designed atomizers which we market and distribute globally, in our fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, we sourced these products from one manufacturer located in the United States. In our fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, we sourced our atomizers from two manufacturers located in the United States. We believe that suppliers for our atomizers are available to meet our current and planned needs.
We source our proprietary E-liquids (such as our Binary Premium E-Liquid) from an ISO Class 7 certified manufacturer in the USA, which helps ensure their purity and quality. In addition to sourcing our own e-liquids, we also purchase e-liquid from other reputable American suppliers for resale through our distribution channels.
Product Distribution
Products distributed by the Company include vaping devices and related accessories purchased from third parties for resale as well as our own vaping devices and related accessories, which we design and source, including our popular “Limitless Mechanical Mods”, “Limitless Box Mod” and “Limitless Atomizer”, as well as “Binary Premium e-Liquid”.
We market and sell our vaping devices and related products to end customers through our website www.vapor-hub.com, to retail stores through direct sales both in the United States and internationally, and through third party wholesalers both in the United States and internationally who then resell our products to retailers in their territory. Retailers of our products include vaping shops throughout the United States and in approximately 23 other countries. We also distribute our products on a limited basis through convenience stores and gas stations. In 2016, approximately 28% of our sales were to customers outside of the United States.
With respect to vaping devices and related products that we sell through third party wholesalers, we typically sell our products to these wholesalers for their re-sale on a non-exclusive basis and we also typically do not have long term contractual arrangements with any of our wholesalers.
Operation of Retail Stores
We sell our products and those of third parties to end consumers directly through our retail location located in Simi Valley, California. Through our retail location, we sell and market vaping devices as well as e-liquid, accessories, and supplies relating to vaping devices to both novice users as well as consumers who demand high end technical devices. October 15, 2015, we closed a second retail location that we previously operated in Chatsworth, California and we have no plans to open additional stores.
We opened our retail locations in order to create brand recognition for our products and also to enable us to gather information about user preferences in the rapidly evolving vaping industry. In 2016 and 2015, our retail sales accounted for approximately 6.6% and 10% of our revenue, respectively.
Marketing
We advertise our products primarily through our websites, through email marketing campaigns, magazines, paid social media advertisements, at industry trade shows and through point of sale materials and displays at our retail locations. We also attempt to build brand awareness through innovative social media marketing activities on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, through in-store and on-premise promotions and through public relation initiatives, such as radio interviews and press releases. We intend to strategically expand our advertising activities in fiscal year 2017 and also increase our public relations campaigns to gain editorial coverage for our products.
Competition
Our industry is highly competitive and there are low barriers to entry. We compete with numerous regional, national and international electronic cigarette companies, and several large tobacco companies offer or are in the process of developing electronic cigarette products. We also compete to some extent with traditional tobacco products for customers, and to a lesser extent, we compete with companies that offer smoking cessation aids.
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We compete for customers based on a variety of factors, including the design and quality of our products which we target to the premium segment of the vaping market, price and customer service. We believe that we compete effectively in our industry as a result of, among other reasons, our innovative products, our team of experienced industry professionals, our marketing initiatives and the reputation of our brands. At a retail price point between $99 to $250, we believe that our Mods are competitively priced in the premium vaping market segment to which we cater.
Markets
According to estimates released by Euromonitor International, growth in global vapor products slowed substantially in 2015 but the market still recorded an increase of 21% to reach US$8 billion. Euromonitor International further reports that the United States and the United Kingdom are the world’s biggest markets for vaping products and the western european region alone is larger than all other regions (aside from North America). Euromonitor International also noted a continuing shift in 2015 in the market from traditional e-cigarettes to tank systems. Euromonitor International notes that excluding the US market – where the split between traditional e-cigarettes to tank systems is closer to 50/50 largely due to the stronger involvement of tobacco companies – 85% of world e-cigarette use was in tank systems against just 15% of world vapers consuming traditional e-cigarettes. Euromonitor International estimates that the vaping market will continue to grow to about US $20 billion by 2020. There can be no assurances, however, that such predictions will manifest, especially since governmental regulations could severely impact the growth of the electronic cigarette market both in the United States and internationally.
Intellectual Property
We are the registered owner of the federal trademarks for “Vapor Hub”, “Tac Mods USA” and “T TAC MODS USA MADE IN USA” and design.
We plan to continue to expand our brand names and our proprietary trademarks, designs and patents worldwide as our business grows.
On May 5, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a final rule deeming certain products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and regulations thereunder (the “FD&C Act”), which products include electronic cigarettes and their component parts, including e-liquids, atomizers, batteries, cartomizers, tank systems, flavors, vials that contain e-liquids and programmable software. On August 8, 2016, the newly deemed products became subject to all provisions of the FD&C Act and FDA regulations applicable to cigarettes, cigarette tobacco and other tobacco products. However, for certain provisions that require labeling changes or information submission to the FDA, the FDA has provided an extended compliance period. Among other requirements, under the new rules:
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The sale of covered tobacco products to individuals under the age of 18 is prohibited beginning August 8, 2016;
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Vending machine sales of covered tobacco products are prohibited unless sold in adult-only facilities beginning August 8, 2016;
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Beginning August 8, 2016, the newly deemed products are subject to rules and regulations relating to adulterated or misbranded products, including rules that prohibit the sale and distribution of products with modified risk descriptors (such as “light”, “low” and “mild”) unless authorized by the FDA;
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The distribution of free samples of the newly deemed tobacco products is prohibited as of August 8, 2016;
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Companies that own or operate domestic manufacturing establishments engaged in the manufacturing of newly deemed tobacco products are required to register with the FDA and submit details about their products beginning August 8, 2016;
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Subject to certain exceptions, packaging and advertisements of all covered tobacco products will be required to bear an addictiveness warning beginning May 10, 2018; and
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Newly deemed tobacco products that were not commercially marketed in the United States as of February 15, 2007 or any modification (including a change in design, any component, any part, or any constituent or in the content, delivery or form of nicotine, or any other additive or ingredient) of a tobacco product where the modified product was commercially marketed in the United States after February 15, 2007 are required to have premarket authorization prior to commercial distribution.
The FDA process to obtain pre-market authorization will be phased in. For newly deemed tobacco products that were on the market as of August 8, 2016, but that were not on the market as of February 15, 2007, FDA is providing two compliance periods: one for submission to the FDA of applications and one for obtaining premarket authorization. During these compliance periods, the FDA does not intend to take enforcement action for products remaining on the market without authorization. New products for which no application has been submitted by August 8, 2018 will be subject to enforcement. With certain exceptions, newly deemed tobacco products for which timely premarket submissions have been submitted will be subject to an additional compliance period of twelve months after the initial compliance period for submissions ends. Once the continued compliance period ends, new tobacco products on the market without authorization will be subject to enforcement. For newly deemed tobacco products that were not on the market as of August 8, 2016, the above compliance periods will not apply and the new products must obtain a marketing order from FDA specific to the product prior to commercial distribution.
As a result of the new regulations, we will have until August 8, 2018 to submit applications to obtain approval to continue to sell our products in the United States which were on the market as of August 8, 2016. We may continue to sell these existing products during this two-year period and, provided we timely submit applications, we can continue to sell existing products for an additional year while the FDA reviews our applications. Failure to submit applications for any of our existing products would prevent us from marketing and selling such products in the United States beginning in August 2018, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations at that time.
State and Local Regulations
State and local governments currently legislate and regulate tobacco products, including what is considered a tobacco product, how tobacco taxes are calculated and collected, to whom and by whom tobacco products can be sold and where tobacco products may or may not be smoked. Certain municipalities have enacted local ordinances which preclude the use of electronic cigarettes where traditional tobacco burning cigarettes cannot be used and certain states like California have adopted legislation that categorize electronic cigarettes as tobacco products, equivalent to their tobacco burning counterparts. If a significant number of jurisdictions enact prohibitive laws and regulations, electronic cigarettes may lose their appeal as an alternative to cigarettes, which may have the effect of reducing the demand for our products and as a result have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, additional regulations will increase our regulatory compliance costs, which will adversely impact our results from operations and financial condition.
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International Regulations
The tobacco industry expects significant regulatory developments to take place over the next few years, driven principally by the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). The objective of the FCTC is to establish a global agenda for tobacco regulation with the purpose of reducing initiation of tobacco use and encouraging cessation. Regulatory initiatives that have been proposed, introduced or enacted include:
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the levying of substantial and increasing tax and duty charges;
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restrictions or bans on advertising, marketing and sponsorship;
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the display of larger health warnings, graphic health warnings and other labeling requirements;
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restrictions on packaging design, including the use of colors and generic packaging;
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restrictions or bans on the display of tobacco product packaging at the point of sale, and restrictions or bans on cigarette vending machines;
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requirements regarding testing, disclosure and performance standards for tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide and other smoke constituents levels;
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requirements regarding testing, disclosure and use of tobacco product ingredients;
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increased restrictions on smoking in public and work places and, in some instances, in private places and outdoors;
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elimination of duty free allowances for travelers; and
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encouraging litigation against tobacco companies.
Any additional regulations, to the extent they are applicable to our business, will increase our regulatory compliance costs and will adversely impact our results from operations and financial condition.
Research and Development Expenditures
We do not have a formal research and development department. However, an in-house team of approximately four employees is responsible for the design and development of our Mods and related accessories, including e-liquids.
Employees
As of June 30, 2016, we had 22 full-time employees in general and administrative, operations, engineering, research and development, business development, sales and marketing, and finance.
Emerging Growth Company
We are an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”). As an "emerging growth company," we are able to take advantage of specified reduced reporting and other burdens that are otherwise generally applicable to public companies.
The JOBS Act permits emerging growth companies to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies. Additionally, we are eligible to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not "emerging growth companies." These provisions include, among other matters:
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the ability to provide fewer years of financial statements and other financial data in an initial public offering registration statement;
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an exemption from the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of the emerging growth company's internal control over financial reporting;
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the ability to omit the compensation discussion and analysis and reduce compensation disclosure in our periodic reports and proxy statements; and
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no requirement to seek non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation or golden parachute arrangements.
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We intend to take advantage of these exemptions as long as we qualify as an emerging growth company. We will remain an emerging growth company until the earliest of:
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the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of our common equity securities pursuant to an effective registration statement;
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the last day of the fiscal year in which we have annual gross revenues of $1.0 billion or more;
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the date on which we have, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt; and
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the date on which we are deemed to be a "large accelerated filer," which will occur at such time as we (a) have an aggregate worldwide market value of common equity securities held by non-affiliates of $700 million or more as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter, (b) have been required to file annual and quarterly reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, for a period of at least 12 months, and (c) have filed at least one annual report pursuant to the Exchange Act.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the following risk factors and all other information contained in this annual report before purchasing shares of our common stock. If any of the following risks occur, our business, financial condition and/or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose some or all of your investment.
Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry
We have incurred losses in the past and cannot assure you that we will achieve or maintain profitable operations.
As of June 30, 2016, we had an accumulated deficit of $1,672,246 due to our continuing losses from operations. For the years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, we had net losses of $634,643 and $613,997, respectively. We cannot assure you that we will generate operating profits on a sustainable basis or at all as we continue to expand our infrastructure, further develop our marketing efforts and otherwise implement our business initiatives.
There is doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern due to insufficient cash resources to meet our business objectives.
Our continuation as a going concern is dependent on our ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to meet our obligations, which we have not been able to accomplish to date, and/or obtain additional financing from equity financings, debt financings, or from other sources. The extent of our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including results of operations and the growth rate of our business. At June 30, 2016, we had a working capital deficit of $934,884 and we currently face liquidity and capital resources constraints.
Our near term objective is to raise debt or equity capital on more favorable terms to the company to fund our immediate cash needs and to finance our longer term growth. We cannot provide assurance that we will be able to raise additional debt or equity capital, and if we are unsuccessful, we may not be able to grow our operations as planned, may not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due and may even need to cease our operations. If we are successfully able to raise capital, the issuance of additional equity securities by us could result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders and if capital is raised through debt facilities, such facilities will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments, and may also impose restrictive covenants relating to the operation of our business. We presently do not have any arrangements for additional financing and we continue to evaluate various financing strategies to support our current operations and fund our future growth.
Electronic cigarettes become subject to regulation by the FDA
On May 5, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a final rule deeming certain products to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and regulations thereunder (the “FD&C Act”), which products include electronic cigarettes and their component parts, including e-liquids, atomizers, batteries, cartomizers, tank systems, flavors, vials that contain e-liquids and programmable software. On August 8, 2016, the newly deemed products became subject to all provisions of the FD&C Act and FDA regulations applicable to cigarettes, cigarette tobacco and other tobacco products. However, for certain provisions that require labeling changes or information submission to the FDA, the FDA has provided an extended compliance period. Among other requirements, under the new rules:
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The sale of covered tobacco products to individuals under the age of 18 is prohibited beginning August 8, 2016;
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Vending machine sales of covered tobacco products are prohibited unless sold in adult-only facilities beginning August 8, 2016;
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Beginning August 8, 2016, the newly deemed products are subject to rules and regulations relating to adulterated or misbranded products, including rules that prohibit the sale and distribution of products with modified risk descriptors (such as “light”, “low” and “mild”) unless authorized by the FDA;
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The distribution of free samples of the newly deemed tobacco products is prohibited as of August 8, 2016;
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Companies that own or operate domestic manufacturing establishments engaged in the manufacturing of newly deemed tobacco products are required to register with the FDA and submit details about their products beginning August 8, 2016;
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Subject to certain exceptions, packaging and advertisements of all covered tobacco product will be required to bear an addictiveness warning beginning May 10, 2018; and
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Newly deemed tobacco products that were not commercially marketed in the United States as of February 15, 2007 or any modification (including a change in design, any component, any part, or any constituent or in the content, delivery or form of nicotine, or any other additive or ingredient) of a tobacco product where the modified product was commercially marketed in the United States after February 15, 2007 are required to have premarket authorization prior to commercial distribution.
The FDA process to obtain pre-market authorization will be phased in. For newly deemed tobacco products that were on the market as of August 8, 2016, but that were not on the market as of February 15, 2007, FDA is providing two compliance periods: one for submission to the FDA of applications and one for obtaining premarket authorization. During these compliance periods, the FDA does not intend to take enforcement action for products remaining on the market without authorization. New products for which no application has been submitted by August 8, 2018 will be subject to enforcement. With certain exceptions, newly deemed tobacco products for which timely premarket submissions have been submitted will be subject to an additional compliance period of twelve months after the initial compliance period for submissions ends. Once the continued compliance period ends, new tobacco products on the market without authorization will be subject to enforcement. For newly deemed tobacco products that were not on the market as of August 8, 2016, the above compliance periods will not apply and the new products must obtain a marketing order from FDA specific to the product prior to commercial distribution.
As a result of the new regulations, we will have until August 8, 2018 to submit applications to obtain approval to continue to sell our products in the United States which were on the market as of August 8, 2016. We may continue to sell these existing products during this two-year period and, provided we timely submit applications, we can continue to sell existing products for an additional year while the FDA reviews our applications. Failure to submit applications for any of our existing products would prevent us from marketing and selling such products in the United States beginning in August 2018.
We believe our costs to comply with the new regulations will be substantial, both in terms of management time and out of pocket expenditures. Moreover, if we elect not to obtain or are unable to secure pre-market authorization to continue selling our existing products and any new products targeted for introduction, our future sales in the United States will be adversely impacted. We plan to further evaluate the impact of the new rules and regulations on our business and modify our business strategies accordingly to comply with the new rules and regulations. However, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to comply with the new rules and regulations, particularly the premarket authorization requirement, and the new legislation (including penalties imposed for failure to comply) could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
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We may face liability for improper marketing, medical claims and labeling.
As a distributor and marketer of tobacco products, the Company faces potential fines, sanctions, administrative actions, penalties, and other liability for: improper labeling, making improper claims, referencing or publishing to its websites, marketing materials, advertisements, testimonials or representations that certain of our products have the ability or potential to treat, cure or otherwise improve a medical condition, and or provide a healthier alternative to other more traditional tobacco products.
Any violation of law with respect to the Company’s marketing materials and or labeling could expose our company to liability including but not limited to fines, sanctions, administrative actions, penalties, civil actions and or criminal prosecution. Although our company maintains general liability insurance, our company’s insurance may not cover potential claims of this type or may not be adequate to indemnify our company for all liability that may be imposed. Any imposition of liability that is not covered by insurance or is in excess of insurance coverage could have a material adverse effect on our company’s business, results of operations and financial condition.
We may experience product liability claims in our business, which could adversely affect our business.
The tobacco industry in general has historically been subject to frequent product liability claims. As a result, we may experience product liability claims from the marketing and sale of electronic cigarettes and defects in the products we distribute, including claims relating to exploding batteries or other product defects. Any product liability claim brought against us, with or without merit, could result in:
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liabilities that substantially exceed our product liability insurance, which we would then be required to pay from other sources, if available;
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an increase of our product liability insurance rates or the inability to maintain insurance coverage in the future on acceptable terms, or at all;
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damage to our reputation and the reputation of our products, resulting in lower sales;
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regulatory investigations that could require costly recalls or product modifications;
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litigation costs; and
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the diversion of management’s attention from managing our business.
Any one or more of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our Convertible Note financing may result in significant dilution to existing stockholders and could cause us to incur significant financial penalties
On December 24, 2015, we entered into a Senior Secured Credit Facility Agreement with TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP (“TCA”) and issued to TCA a Convertible Promissory Note in the principal amount of $750,000 (the “TCA Note”). The payment and performance of all our indebtedness and other obligations to TCA, including all borrowings under the loan agreement and related agreements, are secured by liens on substantially all of our assets pursuant to a Security Agreement.
Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default under the transaction documents, including as a result of our failure to meet our payment obligations or to satisfy our covenants under the transaction documents, TCA may terminate its commitments to us and declare all of our obligations to TCA to be immediately due and payable. In addition, upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default under the transaction documents, TCA may also exercise all of its rights as a secured creditor and obtain our assets. If we lose all or a substantial portion of our assets, our shares will likely significantly decline in value or become worthless.
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While the TCA Note is outstanding, but only upon the occurrence of (i) an event of default under the loan agreement with TCA or any related transaction document or (ii) our mutual agreement with TCA, TCA may convert, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations, all or any portion of the outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and any other sums due and payable under the Note or any other transaction document (such total amount, the “Conversion Amount”) into a number of shares of our common stock equal to: (i) the Conversion Amount divided by (ii) eighty-five percent (85%) of the lowest of the daily volume weighted average price of our common stock during the five business days immediately prior to the conversion date (the “Conversion Shares”). Upon liquidation by TCA of Conversion Shares, if TCA realizes a net amount from such liquidation equal to less than the Conversion Amount, we are obligated to issue to TCA additional shares of our common stock equal to: (a) the Conversion Amount minus the net realized amount, divided by (b) the average volume weighted average price of our common stock during the five business days immediately prior to the date upon which TCA requests additional shares. In the event we issue Conversion Shares to pay obligations under the TCA Note, our existing stockholders will likely be significantly diluted pursuant to the terms of the TCA Note and our shares may significantly decline in value or become worthless.
Similarly, in connection with the loan agreement with TCA, we agreed to pay to TCA a fee for advisory services provided to us prior to the entry into the loan agreement in the amount of $126,000 (the “Advisory Fee”). As partial payment of the Advisory Fee, we issued to TCA 3,810,000 shares of our common stock on December 24, 2015 (the “Advisory Fee Shares”). In the event that TCA receives net proceeds from the sale of such shares that are less than the Advisory Fee, TCA may require us to issue additional shares of common stock in an amount sufficient such that, when sold and the net proceeds from such sale are added to the net proceeds from the sale of any of the previously issued and sold Advisory Fee Shares, TCA shall have received total net funds equal to the Advisory Fee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, subject to certain conditions, we have the right to redeem the Advisory Fee Shares then in TCA’s possession for an amount payable in cash equal to the Advisory Fee, less any net cash proceeds received by TCA from previous sales of Advisory Fee Shares. In the event TCA has not realized net proceeds from the sale of Advisory Fee Shares equal to at least the Advisory Fee by the earlier to occur of: (i) December 24, 2016; (ii) the occurrence of an event of default under the transaction documents; or (iii) the Maturity Date, then at any time thereafter, TCA has the right to require us to redeem all of the Advisory Fee Shares then in TCA’s possession for cash equal to the Advisory Fee, less any cash proceeds received by TCA from any previous sales of Advisory Fee Shares. In the event TCA sells its Advisory Fee Shares in the market, our share price may significantly decline. In addition, in the event we issue additional Advisory Fee Shares to pay the Advisory Fee, our existing stockholders will likely be significantly diluted and our shares may significantly decline in value or become worthless.
In addition to our agreements with TCA, we are party to a Second Exchange Note with Iliad Research & Trading, L.P. pursuant to which we may be required to issue shares of our common stock upon conversion of such note. See Note 14 for a further discussion of the Second Exchange Note. As of October 10, 2016, the outstanding balance on the Second Exchange Note was $23,264. In the event we issue shares of our common stock to pay obligations under the Second Exchange Note, our existing stockholders will likely be significantly diluted and our shares may significantly decline in value.
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Our lenders have rights that are senior to those of our common stockholders
Our ability to pay interest and principal on our indebtedness and to satisfy our other obligations will depend upon, among other things, our future financial and operating performance, which is affected by prevailing economic conditions and financial, business, regulatory and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. If our operating results are not sufficient to service our current or future indebtedness, we will be forced to take actions such as reducing or delaying our business activities, acquisitions, investments or capital expenditures, selling assets, restructuring or refinancing our debt, or seeking additional equity capital. We may be unable to effect any of these actions on satisfactory terms, or at all. In the event we issue common stock or other equity securities to satisfy our debt obligations, our existing stockholders may suffer significant dilution. Furthermore, any proceeds that we could realize from any financings or the disposition of assets may not be adequate to meet our debt service or other obligations then due, which would have an immediate material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. In the event of our bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation, the claims of our lenders (including TCA) must be satisfied before any distributions can be made on our common stock. As a result, our common stockholders would receive distributions only after priority distributions to our lenders are satisfied and may receive nothing in the event of our bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation.
We operate a developing business, and it is difficult to accurately predict our future sales and appropriately budget expenses.
Because our business is evolving, including as a result of recent regulatory changes announced by the FDA, it is difficult to accurately predict our future sales and appropriately budget our expenses. Our operations will be subject to risks inherent in the establishment of a developing business, including, among other things, efficiently deploying our capital, developing our products, developing and implementing our marketing campaigns and strategies and developing brand awareness and acceptance of our products. Our ability to generate future sales will be dependent on a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, including the pricing of competing products, overall demand for our products, changes in consumer preferences, market competition and government regulation. While we believe that we have the opportunity to be successful in the electronic cigarette industry, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in accomplishing our business initiatives, or that we will be able to achieve any significant levels of revenues or net income, from the sale of our products.
Our failure to compete effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We face competition from direct and indirect competitors, including tobacco companies, other known and established or yet to be formed electronic cigarette companies, and pharmaceutical companies that market smoking cessation aids and alternative nicotine delivery products, each of whom pose a competitive threat to our current business and future prospects. We compete primarily on the basis of product quality, brand recognition, brand loyalty, service, marketing, advertising and price. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully against any of the aforementioned competitors and our inability to successfully compete against these or any of our competitors could have a material adverse effect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
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Our products may become obsolete and unmarketable if we are unable to respond adequately to rapidly changing technology and customer demands.
Our industry is characterized by rapid changes in technology and customer demands. As a result, our products and services may quickly become obsolete and unmarketable. Our future success will depend on our ability to adapt to technological advances, anticipate customer demands, develop new products and enhance our current products on a timely and cost-effective basis. Further, our products must remain competitive with those of other companies with substantially greater resources. We may experience technical or other difficulties that could delay or prevent the development, introduction or marketing of new products or enhanced versions of existing products. Also, we may not be able to adapt new or enhanced services to emerging industry standards, and our new products may not be favorably received. If we are unable to meet the changing demands of our customers, our business and financial condition will likely be materially adversely affected.
We must attract and maintain key personnel or our business could be materially adversely affected.
We must continue to attract and retain key personnel in order to successfully operate our business. We compete with other companies both within and outside the tobacco/ electronic cigarette industry to recruit and retain competent employees. If we cannot retain qualified employees to meet the needs of our anticipated growth, our business and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
If we are not able to adequately protect our intellectual property, our financial performance may be adversely impacted.
Our commercial success may depend, in part, on obtaining and maintaining patent protection of our technologies and product candidates as well as successfully defending third-party challenges to such technologies and candidates. We may also rely on trade secrets to protect our technologies, especially where we do not believe patent protection is appropriate or obtainable. However, trade secrets are difficult to protect. While we seek to protect trade secrets and confidential information, in part, through confidentiality agreements with our consultants and other advisors, they may unintentionally or willfully disclose our information to competitors. Enforcing a claim against a third party related to the illegal acquisition and use of trade secrets can be expensive and time consuming, and the outcome is often unpredictable. If we are not able to maintain patent or trade secret protection on our technologies and product candidates, then we may not be able to exclude competitors from developing or marketing competing products which could adversely impact our financial performance.
In addition to patents and trade secrets, we also consider our trademarks important in our ability to continue to develop and maintain the goodwill and recognition associated with our brands. If we are not able to maintain trademark protection on our brands, then our results of operations may be adversely effected.
Any litigation relating to the protection of our intellectual property could be time-consuming and costly.
We may need to bring legal claims to enforce or protect our intellectual property rights. Any litigation, whether successful or unsuccessful, could result in substantial costs and diversions of resources. In addition, notwithstanding any rights we have secured in our intellectual property, other persons may bring claims against us that we have infringed on their intellectual property rights and such parties may further argue that our intellectual property rights are not valid. Any claims against us, with or without merit, could be time consuming and costly to defend or litigate, divert our attention and resources, result in the loss of goodwill associated with our service marks or require us to make changes to our website or other of our technologies, all of which could negatively impact our stock price.
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If we are the subject of an intellectual property infringement claim, the cost of participating in any litigation could materially adversely affect our business.
There has been, and we believe that there will continue to be, significant litigation and demands for licenses in our industry regarding patent and other intellectual property rights. Although we anticipate having a valid defense to any allegation that our current products, production methods and other activities infringe the valid and enforceable intellectual property rights of any third parties, we cannot be certain that a third party will not challenge our position in the future. Other parties may own patent rights that we might infringe with our products or other activities, and our competitors or other patent holders may assert that our products and the methods we employ are covered by their patents. These parties could bring claims against us that would cause us to incur substantial litigation expenses and, if successful, may require us to pay substantial damages. Some of our potential competitors may be better able to sustain the costs of complex patent litigation, and depending on the circumstances, we could be forced to stop or delay our research, development, manufacturing or sales activities. Any of these costs could cause us to go out of business.
If we fail to effectively manage our growth, our future business results could be harmed and our managerial and operational resources may be strained.
We anticipate that we will need to hire additional personnel as we grow, including staff to help source our products, manage operations, increase our sales and marketing efforts and perform finance and accounting functions. This growth is likely to place a strain on our management and operational resources. The failure to develop and implement effective systems, or to hire and retain sufficient personnel for the performance of all of the functions necessary to effectively service and manage our potential business, or the failure to manage growth effectively, could have a materially adverse effect on our business and financial condition.
Limitations by states and cities on sales of electronic cigarettes and other regulatory restrictions may have a material adverse effect on our ability to sell our products in the United States and will cause us to incur additional compliance costs
Certain states and cities have enacted laws which preclude the use of electronic cigarettes where traditional tobacco-burning cigarettes cannot be used and others have adopted or proposed legislation that categorize electronic cigarettes as tobacco products, equivalent to their tobacco burning counterparts. If a significant number of jurisdictions enact prohibitive laws and regulations, electronic cigarettes may lose their appeal as an alternative to cigarettes, which may have the effect of reducing the demand for our products and as a result have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, additional regulations will increase our regulatory compliance costs, which will adversely impact our results from operations and financial condition.
The use of electronic cigarettes may pose health risks as great as, or greater than, regular tobacco products.
According to the FDA, electronic cigarettes may contain ingredients that are known to be toxic to humans and may contain other ingredients that may not be safe. Additionally, electronic cigarettes may be attractive to young people and may lead them to try other tobacco products, including conventional cigarettes that are known to cause disease. In addition, there have been instances of electronic cigarettes exploding, especially during charging. Consequently, there is a risk that an electronic cigarette can cause disease and/or serious bodily injury and the publicity from such instances of disease or injury could dramatically slow the growth of the market for electronic cigarettes and negatively impact our operations.
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The recent development of electronic cigarettes has not allowed the medical profession to sufficiently study the long-term health effects of electronic cigarette use.
Because electronic cigarettes were recently developed, the medical profession has not had a sufficient period of time to study the long-term health effects of electronic cigarette use and it is uncertain whether or not electronic cigarettes are safe for their intended use. If the medical profession were to determine conclusively that electronic cigarette usage poses long-term health risks, electronic cigarette usage could decline, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
If we experience product recalls, we may incur significant and unexpected costs and our business reputation could be adversely affected.
We may be exposed to product recalls and adverse public relations if our products are alleged to cause illness or injury, or if we are alleged to have violated governmental regulations. A product recall could result in substantial and unexpected expenditures that could exceed our product recall insurance coverage limits and harm to our reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, a product recall may require significant management time and attention and may adversely impact the value of our brands. Product recalls may also lead to greater scrutiny by federal or state regulatory agencies and increased litigation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our products contain nicotine which is considered to be a highly addictive substance.
Certain of our products contain nicotine, a chemical found in cigarettes and other tobacco products which is considered to be highly addictive. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act empowers the FDA to regulate the amount of nicotine found in tobacco products, but may not require the reduction of nicotine yields of a tobacco product to zero. Any FDA regulation may require us to reformulate, recall and or discontinue certain of the products we may sell from time to time, which may have a material adverse effect on our ability to market our products and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and/or future prospects.
Our business may be affected if we are taxed like other tobacco products or if we are required to collect and remit sales tax on certain of our internet sales.
Presently our products are not taxed like cigarettes or other tobacco products, all of which have faced significant increases in the amount of taxes collected on the sale of their products. Should state and federal governments and or taxing authorities impose taxes similar to those levied against cigarettes and tobacco products on our products, it may have a material adverse effect on the demand for our products.
Our success is dependent upon our marketing efforts.
If we are unable to generate significant market awareness for our products and our brands, our operations may not generate sufficient revenues for us to execute our business plan. We rely, in part, on the efforts of our independent sales distributors and outside broker/dealer network to augment our internal sales efforts and distribute our product to wholesalers and or retailers to generate revenues. No single distributor currently accounts for a material percentage of our revenues and we believe that should any of these relationships terminate we would be able to find suitable replacements.
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We depend on a small number of third party suppliers and manufacturers for critical raw materials, components and certain of our electronic cigarette products.
We depend on a small number of third-party suppliers and manufacturers for raw materials, components and certain of our electronic cigarette products. We depend on such suppliers to supply materials, components and products in a timely manner, in adequate quantities, consistent quality and at reasonable costs. An interruption in supply and or consistency of our products may harm our relationships and goodwill with customers, and have a materially adverse effect on our cash flow and our operations.
Although we believe that several alternative and redundant sources for our products are available, any failure to obtain the components, chemical constituents and manufacturing services necessary for the production of our products could have a material adverse effect on our business and prevent us from timely execution of our business plan and may result in additional expenditures of time and money in seeking viable new sources of supply and manufacturer alternatives.
Our financial results may vary significantly from period-to-period due to unpredictable sales cycles in certain of the markets into which we sell our products, and changes in the mix of products we sell during a period, which may lead to volatility in our stock price.
The size and timing of our potential revenue from sales to our customers is difficult to predict and is market-dependent. Our sales efforts will often require us to educate our customers about the use and benefits of our products, including their technical and performance characteristics. We intend to spend substantial amounts of time and money on our sales efforts and there is no assurance that these investments will produce any sales within expected time frames or at all.
Our profitability from period-to-period may also vary significantly due to the mix of products that we may sell in different periods. Consequently, sales of individual products may not necessarily be consistent across periods, which could affect product mix and cause gross and operating profits to vary significantly. As a result of these factors, we believe that quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our operating results cannot necessarily be relied upon to be meaningful and that these comparisons cannot be relied upon as indicators of future performance.
Product exchanges, returns and warranty claims may adversely affect our business.
If we are unable to maintain an acceptable degree of quality control of our products, we will incur costs associated with the exchange and return of our products as well as servicing our customers for warranty claims. Any of the foregoing on a significant scale may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Adverse economic conditions may adversely affect the demand for our products.
Electronic cigarettes are new to market and may be regarded by users as a novelty item and expendable. When economic conditions are prosperous, discretionary spending typically increases; conversely, when economic conditions are unfavorable, discretionary spending often declines. Any significant decline in economic conditions that affects consumer spending could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
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Internet security poses a risk to our e-commerce sales.
At present, we generate revenues through the sale of our products through our websites. We manage our websites and e-commerce platform internally and as a result any compromise of our security or misappropriation of proprietary information could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. We rely on encryption and authentication technology licensed from other companies to provide the security and authentication necessary to effect secure Internet transmission of confidential information, such as credit and other proprietary information. Advances in computer capabilities, new discoveries in the field of cryptography or other events or developments may result in a compromise or breach of the technology used by us to protect client transaction data. Anyone who is able to circumvent our security measures could misappropriate proprietary information or cause material interruptions in our operations. We may be required to expend significant capital and other resources to protect against security breaches or to minimize problems caused by security breaches. To the extent that our activities or the activities of others involve the storage and transmission of proprietary information, security breaches could damage our reputation and expose us to a risk of loss or litigation, government sanction, and possible liability. Our failure to prevent these security breaches may further result in consumer distrust and may also adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We may incur losses that are not adequately covered by insurance, which may harm our results of operations. In addition, our insurance costs may increase and we may not be able to obtain similar insurance coverage in the future.
Although we believe we maintain insurance that is customary and appropriate for our business and its size, each of our insurance policies is subject to certain exclusions. The lack of adequate insurance for certain types or levels of risk could expose us to significant losses in the event that a catastrophe occurred for which we are underinsured. In addition to the damage caused to our properties by a casualty loss, we may suffer business disruption as a result of the casualty event or be subject to claims by third parties that may be injured or harmed. While we carry general liability insurance and business interruption insurance, there can be no assurance that insurance will be available or adequate to cover all loss and damage to which our business or our assets might be subjected. In addition, certain casualty events, such as labor strikes, nuclear events, loss of income due to terrorism, deterioration or corrosion, insect or animal damage and pollution, may not be covered under our policies. Any losses we incur that are not adequately covered by insurance may decrease our future operating income, require us to fund replacements or repairs for destroyed property and reduce the funds available for payments of our obligations.
We renew our insurance policies on an annual basis. To the extent that the cost of insurance coverage increases, we may be required to reduce our policy limits or agree to exclusions from our coverage.
We are subject to litigation in the ordinary course of our business. An adverse determination with respect to any such disputed matter could result in substantial losses.
We are, from time to time, during the ordinary course of operating our businesses, subject to various litigation claims and legal disputes, including contract, lease, employment and regulatory claims as well as claims made by visitors to our retail locations. Certain litigation claims may not be covered entirely or at all by our insurance policies or our insurance carriers may seek to deny coverage. In addition, litigation claims can be expensive to defend and may divert our attention from the operations of our businesses. Further, litigation, even if without merit, can attract adverse media attention. As a result, litigation can have a material adverse effect on our businesses and, because we cannot predict the outcome of any action, it is possible that adverse judgments or settlements could significantly reduce our earnings or result in losses.
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Risks Relating to Ownership of Our Securities
Our stock price may be volatile, which may result in losses to our shareholders.
The stock markets have experienced significant price and trading volume fluctuations, and the market prices of companies listed on the Over-the-counter Bulletin Board quotation system in which shares of our common stock are listed, have been volatile in the past and have experienced sharp share price and trading volume changes. The trading price of our common stock is likely to be volatile and could fluctuate widely in response to many factors, including the following, some of which are beyond our control:
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variations in our operating results;
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changes in expectations of our future financial performance, including financial estimates by securities analysts and investors;
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changes in regulations that are applicable to our industry;
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changes in operating and stock price performance of other companies in our industry;
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additions or departures of key personnel; and
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future sales of our common stock, including common stock issued upon the conversion of existing indebtedness.
Domestic and international stock markets often experience significant price and volume fluctuations. These fluctuations, as well as general economic and political conditions unrelated to our performance, may also adversely affect the price of our common stock.
Our common shares may become thinly traded and you may be unable to sell at or near ask prices, or at all.
We cannot predict the extent to which an active public market for trading our common stock will be sustained. Our common stock has historically been sporadically or “thinly-traded,” meaning that the number of persons interested in purchasing our common shares at or near bid prices at certain given time may be relatively small or non-existent.
This situation is attributable to a number of factors, including the fact that we are a small company which is relatively unknown to stock analysts, stock brokers, institutional investors and others in the investment community who generate or influence sales volume. Even if we came to the attention of such persons, those persons tend to be risk-averse and may be reluctant to follow, purchase, or recommend the purchase of shares of an unproven company such as ours until such time as we become more seasoned and viable. As a consequence, there may be periods of several days or more when trading activity in our shares is minimal or non-existent, as compared to a seasoned issuer which has a large and steady volume of trading activity that will generally support continuous sales without an adverse effect on share price. We cannot give you any assurance that a broader or more active public trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained.
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Our stock is a penny stock, which may subject our common stock to abuse.
Shareholders should be aware that, according to SEC Release No. 34-29093, the market for penny stocks has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include (1) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (2) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; (3) boiler room practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; (4) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differential and markups by selling broker-dealers; and (5) the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, along with the resulting inevitable collapse of those prices and with consequent investor losses. Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market. Although we do not expect to be in a position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who participate in the market, management will strive within the confines of practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established with respect to our securities. The occurrence of these patterns or practices could increase the volatility of our share price.
Because our common stock is a “penny stock,” trading therein will be subject to regulatory restrictions.
Our common stock is currently, and in the near future will likely continue to be, considered a “penny stock.” The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC, which specifies information about penny stocks and the nature and significance of risks of the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and any salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements indicating the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. In addition, the penny stock rules require that, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure and other requirements may adversely affect the trading activity in the secondary market for our common stock.
We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends to our common shareholders.
We presently do not anticipate that we will pay any cash dividends on any of our common stock in the foreseeable future. If payment of dividends does occur at some point in the future, it would be contingent upon our revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements, and general financial condition. The payment of any cash dividends will be within the discretion of our Board of Directors, but subject to the terms of restrictive covenants that may be present in our contractual arrangements. We presently intend to retain all earnings to implement our business plan; accordingly, we do not anticipate the declaration of any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Volatility in our common share price may subject us to securities litigation.
The market for our common stock is characterized by significant price volatility as compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect that our share price will continue to be more volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future. In the past, plaintiffs have often initiated securities class action litigation against a company following periods of volatility in the market price of its securities. We may, in the future, be the target of similar litigation. Securities litigation could result in substantial costs and liabilities and could divert management's attention and resources.
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The elimination of monetary liability against our directors, officers and employees under Nevada law and the existence of indemnification rights of our directors, officers and employees may result in substantial expenditures by our company and may discourage lawsuits against our directors, officers and employees.
Our Articles of Incorporation include a specific provision to eliminate the liability of our directors and officers for monetary damages to our company and shareholders to the maximum extent provided for by Nevada law. We may also adopt contractual indemnification obligations under employment agreements that we may enter into with our officers. The foregoing indemnification obligations could result in our company incurring substantial expenditures to cover the cost of settlement or damage awards against directors and officers, which we may be unable to recoup. These provisions and resultant costs may also discourage our company from bringing a lawsuit against directors and officers for breaches of their fiduciary duties, and may similarly discourage the filing of derivative litigation by our shareholders against our directors and officers even though such actions, if successful, might otherwise benefit our company and shareholders.
Our board of directors is authorized to issue additional shares of stock which could dilute existing shareholders.
We are currently authorized to issue up to 1,010,000,000 shares of common stock, of which 90,292,443 shares are currently issued and outstanding and up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, none of which are issued and outstanding. Additional shares of our common stock or preferred stock may be issued by our board of directors for such consideration as they may consider sufficient without seeking stockholder approval. The issuance of additional shares of common stock in the future will reduce the proportionate ownership and voting power of current stockholders and the issuance of preferred stock may also have a similar impact.
Provisions in our organizational documents and Nevada law will make it more difficult for someone to acquire control of us.
Our amended and restated articles of incorporation, amended and restated bylaws and Nevada law contain provisions that could discourage, delay or prevent a third party from acquiring our company, even if doing so may be beneficial to our stockholders. As an example, our restated articles of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws provide:
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The ability to our board of directors to issue shares of our preferred stock in one or more series without further authorization of our stockholders;
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A prohibition on stockholder action by written consent; and
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A requirement that stockholders provide advance notice of any stockholder nominations of directors or any proposal of new business to be considered at any meeting of stockholders.
In addition, these provisions could limit the price investors would be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock.
The majority of our board does not consist of independent directors, which limits our ability to establish effective independent corporate governance procedures.
Our board is composed of four directors, none of whom are independent based on the NASDAQ listing rules. Without a majority of independent directors on our board, our ability to establish effective corporate governance procedures to oversee functions such as audit, compensation and corporate governance is limited. Furthermore, a majority of our directors are also executive officers of the Company. This structure gives our executive officers significant control over all corporate issues and decisions.
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In the absence of a majority of independent directors, our executive officers, most of whom are also principal stockholders and directors, could establish policies and enter into transactions without independent review and approval. This could present the potential for a conflict of interest between us and our shareholders generally and the controlling officers, shareholders or directors. Although we anticipate seeking independent directors in the future, there can be no assurance as to whether or when we will be successful in appointing any new directors.
We are an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act of 2012, and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies will make our common stock less attractive to investors.
We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies” including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (which may increase the risk that weaknesses or deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting go undetected), reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. We cannot predict if investors will find our common stock less attractive because we may rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile. We will remain an “emerging growth company” for up to five years, although we will lose that status sooner if our revenues exceed $1 billion, if we issue more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt in a three year period, or if the market value of our common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30.
Because we have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards for an “emerging growth company” our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates.
We have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards under Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act. This election allows us to delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until those standards apply to private companies. As a result of this election, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates. Because our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates, investors may have difficulty evaluating or comparing our business, performance or prospects in comparison to other public companies, which may have a negative impact on the value and liquidity of our common stock.
If securities analysts do not publish research or reports about our company, or if they issue unfavorable commentary about us or our industry and markets or downgrade our common stock, the price of our common stock could decline.
The trading market for our common stock will depend in part on the research and reports that third-party securities analysts publish about our company and our industry and markets. One or more analysts could downgrade our common stock or issue other negative commentary about our company or our industry or markets. In addition, we may be unable or slow to attract sufficient research coverage. Alternatively, if one or more of these analysts cease coverage of our company, we could lose visibility in the market. As a result of one or more of these factors, the trading price and volume of our common stock could decline.
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Our officers, directors and principal stockholders can exert significant influence over our business and may make decisions that are not in the best interests of all stockholders.
Our officers, directors and principal stockholders (greater than 5% stockholders) collectively own approximately 42.3% of our issued and outstanding common stock. As a result of such ownership, these stockholders will be able to affect the outcome of, or exert significant influence over, all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election and removal of directors and any change in control. In particular, this concentration of ownership of our common stock could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control of our company or otherwise discouraging or preventing a potential acquirer from attempting to obtain control of our company. This, in turn, could have a negative effect on the market price of our common stock. It could also prevent our stockholders from realizing a premium over the market prices for their shares of our common stock.
The requirements of being a public company, including compliance with the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, may strain our resources, increase our costs and distract management, and we may be unable to comply with these requirements in a timely or cost-effective manner.
As a public company, we need to comply with laws, regulations and requirements, certain corporate governance provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, related regulations of the SEC, and requirements of the principal trading market upon which our common stock may trade, with which we are not required to comply as a private company. As a result, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that a private company would not incur. Complying with these statutes, regulations and requirements will occupy a significant amount of the time of our board of directors and management, will require us to have additional finance and accounting staff, may make it more difficult to attract and retain qualified officers and members of our board of directors, particularly to serve on the audit committee (upon its formation), and may make some activities more difficult, time consuming and costly. We will need to:
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institute a more comprehensive compliance function;
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maintain internal policies, such as those relating to disclosure controls and procedures and insider trading;
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design, establish, evaluate and maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting in compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the related rules and regulations of the SEC and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;
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prepare and distribute periodic reports in compliance with our obligations under the federal securities laws including the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”);
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involve and retain to a greater degree outside counsel and accountants in the above activities; and
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establish an investor relations function.
If we are unable to accomplish these objectives in a timely and effective fashion for our business, our ability to comply with financial reporting requirements and other rules that apply to reporting companies could be impaired. If our finance and accounting personnel insufficiently support our business in fulfilling these public-company compliance obligations, or if we are unable to hire adequate finance and accounting personnel, we could face significant legal liability, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, if we identify any issues in complying with those requirements (for example, if our company or the independent registered public accountants identified a material weakness or significant deficiency in our company’s internal control over financial reporting), we could incur additional costs rectifying those issues, and the existence of those issues could adversely affect our reputation or investor perceptions of our company.
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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Our principal corporate office and warehouse is located at 1871 Tapo Street, Simi Valley CA 93063. Our corporate office is a leased facility comprised of approximately 5,000 square feet of office space, and is leased from a related party. We also operate one retail location from a leased premises located at 665 E. Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065. Our Simi Valley retail location measures approximately 1,600 square feet. Our aggregate monthly rent for the above-described properties as well as an 1,800 square ft. storage facility is approximately $10,556.00 We believe our facilities are adequate to meet our current and near-term needs. Our telephone number is (805) 309-0530.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Except as described below, we know of no material existing or pending legal proceedings against our company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial stockholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
On November 4, 2015, the Company filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Case Number 30-2015-00818492-CU-BC-CJC against Kevin Crump, an individual, Magnavape, Inc. and Magnavon, Inc. alleging breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, intentional interference with economic advantage and negligent interference with economic advantage relating to the production by the defendants of the Company’s AR Mods. The lawsuit prayer is for $3,000,000. This amount includes general damages, lost profits and punitive damages against the defendants. A mandatory settlement conference is scheduled for February 24, 2017 and a jury trial is scheduled for March 27, 2017.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE COMPANY’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Common Stock
Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTC Pink under the Symbol “VHUB”. Our common stock was originally listed for quotation on August 15, 2011 under the symbol “DOGI”.
The following table reflects the high and low bid information for our common stock and reflects inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. On October 10, 2016, the closing sales price of our common stock as reported on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board was $0.0155 per share.
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Year Ended June 30, 2016 |
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First Quarter |
| 0.048 |
| 0.02 |
Second Quarter |
| 0.04 |
| 0.02 |
Third Quarter |
| 0.049 |
| 0.018 |
Fourth Quarter |
| 0.0301 |
| 0.0036 |
Year Ended June 30, 2015 |
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First Quarter |
| 0.16 |
| 0.01 |
Second Quarter |
| 0.02 |
| 0.01 |
Third Quarter |
| 0.05 |
| 0.01 |
Fourth Quarter |
| 0.04 |
| 0.02 |
Stockholders of Record
As of October 13, 2016, an aggregate of 90,292,443 shares of our common stock were issued and outstanding and were owned by 6 stockholders of record. Island Stock Transfer Inc., Roosevelt Office Center, 15500 Roosevelt Boulevard, Suite 301, Clearwater, Florida 33760 (Telephone: 727.289.0010) is the registrar and transfer agent for our common shares.
Dividends
We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain all earnings, if and when generated, to finance our operations. The declaration of cash dividends in the future will be determined by our Board in its discretion based upon our earnings, financial condition, capital requirements, contractual obligations which may prohibit the payment of dividends, including our current or any future indebtedness, and other relevant factors, including restrictions imposed under Nevada statutes.
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities; Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, we issued the following equity securities:
Date of Issuance | Number of Shares of Common Stock | Recipient | Consideration |
December 24, 2015 | 3,810,000 | TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP | Advisory services rendered. |
February 16, 2016 | 918,386 | Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | Conversion of debt into common stock. |
March 15, 2016 | 918,386 | Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | Conversion of debt into common stock. |
April 15, 2016 | 3,160,556 | Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | Conversion of debt into common stock. |
May 15, 2016 | 5,597,441 | Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | Conversion of debt into common stock. |
In addition, on February 23, 2016, we issued a warrant exercisable on or before February 23, 2020 to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price per share of $0.15 in connection with the termination of a profit sharing arrangement (see Note 3).
The above issuances were made in reliance upon the exemption from registration set forth in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Rule 506 of Regulation D thereunder for transactions not involving a public offering. Each investor represented that it is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D.
Other than as described above, we did not sell any equity securities which were not registered under the Securities Act during the year ended June 30, 2016 that were not otherwise disclosed on our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or our current reports on Form 8-K filed during the year ended June 30, 2016.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
As a “smaller reporting company”, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENTS’ DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting the operating results, financial condition and liquidity and cash flows of our company for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015. You should read this discussion together with the consolidated financial statements, related notes and other financial information included in this Annual Report. Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties,including those discussed under Part I, Item 1A—”Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report, and are based upon judgments concerning various factors that are beyond our control.These risks could cause our actual results to differ materially from any future performance suggested below.
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Overview
We design, source, market and sell the next generation of smokeless electronic cigarettes which are popularly known as “vaping” devices. We provide a selection of premium vaping devices and related accessories which we design and source, including our popular “Limitless Mods” and “Limitless Atomizers”, and we also purchase vaping devices and related accessories from third parties for resale. We distribute our products nationally and internationally to wholesale customers and retail customers, including through our website www.vapor-hub.com. We also market and sell our products through a retail location located in southern California.
Going Concern
Our consolidated financial statements have been presented on the basis that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Our cash balance as of June 30, 2016 along with other factors including our continuing net losses and working capital deficit raise doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the possible inability of the company to continue as a going concern.
We continue to face liquidity and capital resources constraints. We do not believe that the proceeds from our existing financing facilities along with our operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet our financing needs for the next twelve months, and the extent of our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including results of operations and the growth rate of our business. Our near term objective is to raise debt or equity capital on the most favorable terms available to us to refinance our existing indebtedness and to finance our longer term growth. We are also continuing to pursue various means to increase revenues, reduce operating costs and improve cash flow.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of consolidated financial statements also requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs and expenses, and related disclosures. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ significantly from the estimates made by our management. To the extent that there are differences between our estimates and actual results, our future financial statement presentation, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows will be affected. Please refer to Note 2 “SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES” for further discussion.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2016 the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments” (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 will make eight targeted changes to how cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The new standard will require adoption on a retrospective basis unless it is impracticable to apply, in which case it would be required to apply the amendments prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption on our consolidated financial statements.
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In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting”. The amendments are effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment award transactions are simplified, including: (a) income tax consequences; (b) classification of awards as either equity or liabilities; and (c) classification on the statement of cash flows. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities arising from a lease for both financing and operating leases. The ASU will also require new qualitative and quantitative disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, which simplifies the presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. Previous GAAP required an entity to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and noncurrent amounts on the balance sheet. The amendment requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the potential impact this standard will have on our financial statements and related disclosures.
In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, which requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with the option to early adopt for financial statements that have not been issued. We are currently evaluating the potential impact this standard will have on our financial statements and related disclosures.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, which requires an entity to measure in scope inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The amendments apply to inventory that is measured using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost. This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with the option to early adopt as of the beginning of an annual or interim period. We do not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, which requires debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the associated debt liability. We do not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
We have reviewed other recent accounting pronouncements issued prior to the date of issuance of our financial statements included in this report, and do not believe any of these pronouncements will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Result of Operations for Year Ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, consolidated statements of operations information:
| Year Ended June 30, 2016 |
| Year Ended June 30, 2015 |
| Change (Dollars) | Change (Percentage) |
Revenue | $ 6,497,550 |
| $ 5,296,342 |
| $ 1,201,208 | 22.68 |
Cost of revenue | 3,551,069 |
| 3,202,067 |
| 349,002 | 10.90 |
Gross Profit | 2,946,481 |
| 2,094,275 |
| 852,206 | 40.69 |
General and administrative expenses | 2,715,662 |
| 2,510,360 |
| 205,302 | 8.18 |
Net Profit (Loss) from Operations | 230,819 |
| (416,085) |
| 646,904 | 155.47 |
Other income (expense) | (864,662) |
| (195,512) |
| (669,150) | (342.26). |
Net Loss | (634,643) |
| (613,997) |
| (20,646) | 3.36 |
Revenues:
Revenues are comprised of gross sales less returns and discounts. In the year ended June 30, 2016, we generated revenues of $6,497,550 (net of returns and discounts of $35,917) and for the year ending June 30, 2015, we generated revenues of $5,296,342 (net of returns and discounts of $133,500). The increase in revenues compared to the prior year period primarily results from growth of our wholesale distribution and direct distribution to retail store sales. We expect revenues derived from our wholesale distribution, direct distribution to retail stores and sales through our websites, which collectively account for approximately 95% of our revenue, to increase as we increase our marketing initiatives. We anticipate that retail sales, which account for approximately 6.6% of our revenues, to remain flat or decline in subsequent periods. We expect our sales growth to be driven by sales of our Limitless Mods, Limitless Atomizers and our Binary Premium e-Liquid line, which have been well received in the marketplace and collectively account for a majority of our sales.
In 2016, approximately 28% of our sales were to customers outside of the United States. We anticipate that our international sales will account for a greater portion of our revenues in fiscal year 2017 as we continue to increase our international marketing efforts, particularly in the United Kingdom and China.
Cost of Revenue:
Our cost of revenue primarily represents the cost of our outsourced manufacturing of our products and also the cost of purchasing products from third parties for resale. Generally, our cost of revenue is lower on products that we directly source and is higher when we purchase products for resale from third parties. Our cost of revenue for the year ended June 30, 2016 was $3,551,069 and for the year ending June 30, 2015 was $3,202,067. The increase in cost of revenues during the year ended June 30, 2016 compared to the prior year is primarily attributable to the period-over-period increase in our revenues.
Gross Profit: Gross profit represents revenue less the cost of revenue. During the year ended June 30, 2016, our gross profit was $2,946,481 and for the year ended June 30, 2015 our gross profit was $2,094,275. The increase in gross profit during the year ended June 30, 2016 compared to the prior year is primarily attributable to the period-over-period increase in our revenues. Our gross margin (which is gross profit as a percentage of revenue) for the year ended June 30, 2016 was 45.3% compared to 39.5 % for the prior year. The increase in our gross margin during our year ended June 30, 2016 results primarily from our sale of a greater portion of higher margin products. We expect our gross profit and profit margins to increase in subsequent periods as we sell more of our proprietary products, including, without limitation our Limitless Mods and Binary Premium e-Liquids and our newly launched Limitless Atomizer, which have higher margins than products we purchase for resale.
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General and Administrative Expense: General and administrative expenses consist primarily of payroll and related costs, sales and marketing costs, infrastructure costs and costs associated with being a public reporting company. During the year ended June 30, 2016, we incurred general and administrative expenses of $2,715,662 and in the comparable prior year ending June 30, 2015 we incurred general and administrative expenses of $2,510,360. The increase in general and administrative expense during the year ended June 30, 2016 compared to the prior year period is attributable to increased sales and marketing costs, including costs associated with marketing our brands internationally, and costs associated with being a public reporting company. Although our general and administrative expenses increased by 8.18% during the year ended June 30, 2016, as a percentage of revenues, our general administrative expenses decreased from 47.4% to 41.6% in 2016 compared to the prior year period. We are continuing to evaluate our general and administrative expenses in an effort to reduce costs and improve our future profitability and cash flow.
Other Expense: Other Expense for the year ended June 30, 2016 was $864,662 and primarily consists of interest expense of $176,560, finance fees of $103,695 incurred in connection with our credit facilities, amortization of debt discount of $348,316 and loss on extinguishment of debt of $475,575 offset by a change in derivative liability of $254,484 associated with our credit facilities with Typenex Co-Investment, LLC, Iliad Research & Trading, L.P and TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP. For the year ending June 30, 2015, we had Other Expense of $195,512 consisting primarily of interest expense of $163,016 and change in derivative liability of $19,609.
Net Loss: Net loss was $634,643 for the year ended June 30, 2016 and $613,997 for the year ending June 30, 2015, despite income from operations of $230,819 during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 as compared to a net loss from operations of $416,085 during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. The increase in net loss from the prior year period primarily results from increased general and administrative expenses and other expenses offset by increased revenue and gross profit.
Seasonality
Our operating results and operating cash flows tend to be lower in the three month period ending March 31, compared to other periods. Due to the post-holiday season, the industry as a whole tends to be slower in January and February, with a moderate increase in sales beginning in March.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2016, we had cash and cash equivalents of $607,960 and a working capital deficit of $934,884. On June 30, 2015, we had cash and cash equivalents of $351,081 and a working capital deficit of $539,496. A summary of our net working capital as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 and our cash flows for the year ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 from our operating, investing and financing activities are summarized in the following tables:
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Current Assets |
| $ 1,376,305 |
| 794,377 |
Current Liabilities |
| 2,311,189 |
| 1,333,873 |
Net Working Capital (deficit) |
| $ (934,884) |
| (539,496) |
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Cash Flows | Year Ended |
| Year Ended |
| June 30, 2016 |
| June 30, 2015 |
Net cash provided (used) in Operating Activities | $ 138,176 |
| $ (437,359) |
Net cash used in Investing Activities | (5,734) |
| (39,890) |
Net cash provided by Financing Activities | 124,437 |
| 520,763 |
Increase (Decrease) in Cash during the Year | 256,879 |
| 43,514 |
Cash, Beginning of Period | 351,081 |
| 307,567 |
Cash, End of Year | 607,960 |
| 351,081 |
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $138,176 for the year ended June 30, 2016 compared to net cash used by operating activities of $437,359 for the year June 30, 2015. For the year ended June 30, 2016, net operating cash provided by operations primarily results from amortization of debt discount on convertible notes, amortization of debt discount on short term note, amortization of deferred finance costs, loss on extinguishment of old loans, increased accounts payable and accrued expenses and a decrease in other prepaid expenses and other current assets offset by net loss from operations, change in derivative liability and an increase in inventory. For the year ending June 30, 2015, net operating cash used in operations primarily results from our net loss, increases in inventory and a decrease in deferred income offset by an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $5,734 for the year ended June 30, 2016 compared to $39,890 for the year ending June 30, 2015 and consists of the purchase of equipment in both fiscal years.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $124,437 for the year ended June 30, 2016 and $520,763 for the year ending June 30, 2015. For the year ending June 30, 2016, net cash provided by financing activities includes proceeds from convertible promissory notes payable of $593,350 offset by payments on convertible notes payable of $531,359; proceeds from short term notes payable of $296,639 offset by payments for short term loans of $157,295; payments on financed insurance premiums of $73,750; payments on leased property loans and auto loans of $10,245, and net proceeds on affiliate loans of $7,097. For the year ended June 30, 2015, net cash provided by financing activities includes proceeds from convertible promissory notes payable of $272,008, proceeds from short term notes payable of $483,071, proceeds from affiliate loans of $80,543 offset by payments on affiliate loans of $85,608, payments on convertible notes payable of $70,313 and payments on short term notes payable of $152,291.
As of June 30, 2016, we had a balance of approximately $103,409 outstanding as related party loans from Kyle Winther, our CEO, Lori Winther, our CFO and Winther & Company (an entity owned by Lori Winther and her husband, Niels Winther, who is a director of the company). The outstanding balances are non-interest bearing and repayable upon demand.
For a description of our financing facilities, please see Notes 7 and 9.
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Future Capital Requirements
Our capital requirements for the next twelve months will not be able to be funded in their entirety from our operating cash flows. We believe it will be necessary to raise additional funds to finance our operations, and intend to do so through equity financings, debt financings, or from other sources. The extent of our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including results of operations and the growth rate of our business.
Although we intend to raise capital to finance our operations, there can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain additional financing on a timely basis, we may not be able to grow our operations as planned, may not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due and may ultimately be forced to restructure our operations.
If we are successfully able to raise capital, the issuance of additional equity securities by us could result in significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders and if capital is raised through debt facilities, such facilities will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments, and may also impose restrictive covenants relating to the operation of our business.
We presently do not have any arrangements for additional financing and will continue to evaluate various financing strategies to support our current operations and fund our future growth.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to stockholders.
Contractual Obligations
As a “smaller reporting company”, we are not required to provide tabular disclosure obligations.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As a “smaller reporting company”, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Audited Financial Statements: | Page |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 38 |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2016 and 2015 | 40 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 | 41 |
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Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit for the Years Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 | 42 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 | 43 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 44 |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
of Vapor Hub International, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Vapor Hub International, Inc. (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2016, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the year ended June 30, 2016. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company has determined that it is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, 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. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Vapor Hub International, Inc. as of June 30, 2016, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended June 30, 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has no revenues, a history of incurring net losses and net operating cash flow deficits and has limited cash. The Company may not have adequate readily available resources to fund operations through fiscal 2017. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ HALL & COMPANY
Irvine, California
October 13, 2016
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Vapor Hub International, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Vapor Hub International, Inc. (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the year ended June 30, 2015. The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, 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. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2015, and the results of its consolidated operations and its cash flows for the year ended June 30, 2015 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred losses from operations. The Company requires additional funds to meet its working capital requirements. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in this regard are described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Hartley Moore Accountancy Corporation
Irvine, California
October 13, 2015
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VAPOR HUB INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Balance Sheets
| June 30, 2016 |
| June 30, 2015 |
Assets |
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|
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
Cash | $ 607,960 |
| $ 351,081 |
Account receivable | 880 |
| 9,511 |
Inventory | 585,489 |
| 323,784 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 38,254 |
| 61,269 |
Deferred finance costs | 133,166 |
| 39,258 |
Other current assets | 10,556 |
| 9,474 |
Total current assets | 1,376,305 |
| 794,377 |
Fixed assets, net | 134,223 |
| 159,546 |
Long term assets | 14,341 |
| 6,895 |
Total assets | $ 1,524,869 |
| $ 960,818 |
|
|
|
|
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit |
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 828,146 |
| $ 509,618 |
Deferred income | 94,754 |
| 82,499 |
Equipment leases payable | 1,247 |
| - |
Convertible notes payable, net of unamortized debt discount | 448,539 |
| 192,091 |
Notes payable, net of unamortized debt discount | 7,211 |
| 384,769 |
Loans from related parties | 103,409 |
| 96,312 |
Derivative liabilities | 827,883 |
| 68,584 |
Total current liabilities | 2,311,189 |
| 1,333,873 |
|
|
|
|
Long term liabilities |
|
|
|
Equipment leases payable | - |
| 5,440 |
Notes Payable | 23,137 |
| 29,189 |
|
|
|
|
Long term liabilities | 23,137 |
| 34,629 |
Total liabilities | 2,334,326 |
| 1,368,502 |
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies | - |
| - |
|
|
|
|
Stockholders' deficit |
|
|
|
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 authorized, 0 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 | - |
| - |
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,010,000,000 and 140,000,000 shares authorized, 86,860,375 and 72,455,606 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively | 86,860 |
| 72,456 |
Additional paid-in capital | 775,929 |
| 557,463 |
Accumulated deficit | (1,672,246) |
| (1,037,603) |
Total stockholders' deficit | (809,457) |
| (407,684) |
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ 1,524,869 |
| $ 960,818 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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VAPOR HUB INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Statements of Operations
| Year Ended June 30, 2016 |
| Year Ended June 30, 2015 |
Revenue | $ 6,497,550 |
| $ 5,296,342 |
|
|
|
|
Cost of revenue | 3,551,069 |
| 3,202,067 |
|
|
|
|
Gross profit | 2,946,481 |
| 2,094,275 |
|
|
|
|
Wages and Payroll Taxes | 1,392,805 |
| 1,207,369 |
Other general and administrative expenses | 1,322,857 |
| 1,302,991 |
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses | 2,715,662 |
| 2,510,360 |
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) from operations | 230,819 |
| (416,085) |
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense) |
|
|
|
Investor Settlement | (15,000) |
| - |
Interest expense | (176,560) |
| (163,016) |
Finance fees | (103,695) |
| (6,762) |
Interest expense- debt discount | (348,316) |
| (6,125) |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | (475,575) |
| - |
Change in derivative liability | 254,484 |
| (19,609) |
Other income (expense) | (864,662) |
| (195,512) |
|
|
|
|
Loss before taxes | (633,843) |
| (611,597) |
|
|
|
|
Income tax provision | 800 |
| 2,400 |
|
|
|
|
Net loss | $ (634,643) |
| $ (613,997) |
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share: |
|
|
|
Basic and diluted | $ (0.01) |
| $ (0.01) |
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding: |
|
|
|
Basic and diluted | 76,419,180 |
| 68,164,099 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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VAPOR HUB INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit
For the year ending June 30, 2016 and 2015
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Additional |
|
|
| Total |
|
|
|
| Common Stock |
| Paid-In |
| Accumulated |
| Stockholders’ |
| ||
|
|
| Shares |
| Amount |
| Capital |
| Deficit |
| Deficit |
|
Balance, July 1, 2014 | 68,060,001 |
| $ 68,060 |
| $ (69,331) |
| $ (423,606) |
| $ (427,877) |
| ||
| Stock issued for services | 300,000 |
| 300 |
| 5,700 |
| - |
| 6,000 |
| |
| Stock options granted | - |
| - |
| 10,850 |
| - |
| 10,850 |
| |
| Gotama note conversion | 4,095,605 |
| 4,096 |
| 610,244 |
| - |
| 614,340 |
| |
| Net loss | - |
| - |
| - |
| (613,997) |
| (613,997) |
| |
Balance, June 30, 2015 | 72,455,606 |
| 72,456 |
| 557,463 |
| (1,037,603) |
| (407,684) |
| ||
Stock issued for advisory fee | 3,810,000 |
| 3,810 |
| 99,060 |
| - |
| 102,870 |
| ||
Stock issued for Conversion of Debt | 10,594,769 |
| 10,594 |
| 119,406 |
| - |
| 130,000 |
| ||
Net loss | - |
| - |
| - |
| (634,643) |
| (634,643) |
| ||
Balance, June 30, 2015 | 86,860,375 |
| $ 86,860 |
| $ 775,929 |
| $ (1,672,246) |
| $ (809,457) |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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VAPOR HUB INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Statements of Cash Flows
| Year Ended June 30, 2016 |
| Year Ended June 30, 2015 |
Operating Activities |
|
|
|
Net loss | $ (634,643) |
| $ (613,997) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
|
|
|
Depreciation | 31,057 |
| 22,051 |
Amortization of debt discount on convertible notes | 348,316 |
| 3,226 |
Amortization of debt discount on short term note | - |
| 5,902 |
Amortization of deferred finance costs | 83,380 |
| 6,762 |
Amortization of derivative debt discount | - |
| 6,125 |
Loss on extinguishment of old loans | 475,575 |
| - |
Change in derivative liability | (254,484) |
| 19,609 |
Non cash finance fees | - |
| 11,875 |
Non cash interest for conversion of notes payable | - |
| 54,341 |
Share based compensation for services- common stock | - |
| 6,000 |
Share based compensation - options | - |
| 10,850 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
Accounts receivable | 8,631 |
| (9,511) |
Inventory | (261,705) |
| (127,621) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 54,811 |
| 96,638 |
Security deposit | (7,446) |
| 5,267 |
Deferred income | 12,255 |
| (224,636) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 282,430 |
| 289,760 |
Net cash used in operating activities | 138,176 |
| (437,359) |
|
|
|
|
Investing Activities |
|
|
|
Purchase of property and equipment | (5,734) |
| (39,890) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (5,734) |
| (39,890) |
|
|
|
|
Financing Activities |
|
|
|
Payment on leased property loans | (4,193) |
| (3,772) |
Payments on financed insurance premiums | (73,750) |
|
|
Proceeds from related party loans | 75,000 |
| 80,543 |
Payments on related party loans | (67,903) |
| (85,608) |
Net proceeds from convertible notes payable | 593,350 |
| 272,008 |
Payments on convertible notes payable | (531,359) |
| (70,313) |
Net proceeds from short term notes payable | 296,639 |
| 483,071 |
Payments on short term notes payable | (157,295) |
| (152,291) |
Payments on auto loan payable | (6,052) |
| (2,875) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 124,437 |
| 520,763 |
|
|
|
|
Net change in cash | 256,879 |
| 43,514 |
Cash at beginning of period | 351,081 |
| 307,567 |
Cash at end of period | $ 607,960 |
| $ 351,081 |
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
|
|
|
Cash paid for: |
|
|
|
Interest | $ 161,274 |
| $ 106,738 |
Income taxes | $ 800 |
| $ 2,400 |
|
|
|
|
Non-cash transactions: |
|
|
|
Insurance premium financing | $ 32,878 |
| $ 13,001 |
Non cash assumption of vehicle note payable ($36,976 vehicle cost and $2,299 prepaid warranty) | $ - |
| $ 39,275 |
Common stock issued for convertible notes payable | $ 130,000 |
| $ 614,340 |
Non cash repayment and borrowings of short term note payable | $ - |
| $ 69,054 |
Non-cash additions to note payable | $ 831,256 |
| $ - |
Debt extinguishment | $ 715,289 |
| $ - |
Original issue discount on notes payable | $ - |
| $ 60,000 |
Additional debt discount | $ 83,089 |
| $ - |
Advisory fee paid in common stock | $ 102,870 |
| $ - |
Derivative liability | $ 706,911 |
| $ 48,975 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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VAPOR HUB INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Financial Statements
NOTE 1- INCORPORATION, NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND ACQUISITION
Vapor Hub International Inc. (formerly DogInn, Inc.) (hereinafter known as “the Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on July 15, 2010. On February 14, 2014, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Vapor Hub Inc., a California corporation (“Vapor”), Delite Products, Inc., a California corporation (“Delite”) and the shareholders of both companies (the “Exchange Agreement”). As a result of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Exchange Agreement, Vapor and Delite became the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries (which subsidiaries were subsequently merged into the Company on May 18, 2015, ending the separate existences of Vapor and Delite.) and the Company now carries on the business of developing, producing, marketing and selling the next generation of electronic cigarettes, known as vaping devices, and related accessories, including e-liquids, batteries and atomizers.
Business Overview
Product Description
Vaping devices (as well as electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes) are battery-powered products that allow users to inhale water vapor instead of the smoke, ash, tar and carbon monoxide associated with traditional cigarettes. In contrast to e-cigarettes, vaping devices are often precision manufactured from metallic materials and do not look like traditional cigarettes. Vaping devices, as compared to e-cigarettes, also offer a unique user experience as a result of greater vapor production, enriched taste, and an ability to highly customize a device with different mechanical components and fashionable accessories, including different colors and finishes.
Sourcing
The Company uses third party contract manufacturers to produce and finish its mods (“Mods”), including its Limitless Mechanical Mod, from facilities located in both Southern California and China. The Company’s Mods, which are made from a metallic material such as steel, brass or copper, are custom machined to meet the Company’s design specifications. Once machined, unfinished products are delivered to the Company’s location in Simi Valley or to a third party service provider to be buffed, polished and to add various treatments and embellishments, such as paint and engravings. Finished products are then held in inventory for distribution and sale. In the Company’s fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, the Company relied on one manufacturer to machine all of its Mods and in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, the Company relied on two. Although the Company has relied on a limited number of manufacturers to machine its Mods, the Company believes manufacturing capacity is available to meet its current and planned needs. The Company does not currently have any long term agreements in place for the manufacture of its Mods.
With respect to the Company’s custom designed atomizers which it markets and distributes globally, in the Company’s fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, the Company sourced these products from one manufacturer located in the United States. In the Company’s fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, the Company sourced its atomizers from two manufacturers located in the United States. The Company believes that suppliers for its atomizers are available to meet its current and planned needs.
The Company sources its proprietary E-liquids (such as our Binary Premium E-Liquid) from an ISO Class 7 certified manufacturer in the USA, which helps ensure their purity and quality. In addition to sourcing its own e-liquids, the Company also purchases e-liquid from other reputable American suppliers for resale through its distribution channels.
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Product Distribution
Products distributed by the Company include vaping devices and related accessories purchased from third parties for resale as well as its own vaping devices and related accessories, which it designs and sources, including its popular “Limitless Mechanical Mods”, “Limitless Box Mod” and “Limitless Atomizer”, as well as “Binary Premium e-Liquid”.
The Company markets and sells its vaping devices and related products to end customers through its website www.vapor-hub.com, to retail stores through direct sales both in the United States and internationally, and through third party wholesalers both in the United States and internationally who then resell the Company’s products to retailers in their territory. Retailers of the Company’s products include vaping shops throughout the United States and in approximately 23 other countries. The Company also distributes its products on a limited basis through convenience stores and gas stations. In 2016 and 2015, approximately 28% and 6%, respectively, of the Company’s sales were to customers outside of the United States. All such sales are denominated in United States Dollars, therefore, there are no foreign currency risks associated with international sales by the Company. All assets and liabilities are generated and located in the United States.
With respect to vaping devices and related products that the Company sells through third party wholesalers, the Company typically sells its products to these wholesalers for their re-sale on a non-exclusive basis and the Company also typically does not have long term contractual arrangements with any of its wholesalers.
Operation of Retail Stores
The Company sells its products and those of third parties to end consumers directly through its retail location located in Simi Valley, California. Through its retail location, the Company sells and markets vaping devices as well as e-liquid, accessories, and supplies relating to vaping devices to both novice users as well as consumers who demand high end technical devices. October 15, 2015, the Company closed a second retail location that it previously operated in Chatsworth, California and the Company has no plans to open additional stores.
The Company opened its retail locations in order to create brand recognition for its products and also to enable the Company to gather information about user preferences in the rapidly evolving vaping industry. In 2016 and 2015, the Company’s retail sales accounted for approximately 6.6% and 10% of its revenue, respectively.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This summary of significant accounting policies of the Company is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to GAAP and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
Basis of Presentation
The financial statements, and the accompanying notes, are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and pursuant to the instructions to Form 10-K of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company’s fiscal year end is June 30.
The Company operates in one segment, in accordance with accounting guidance Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the chief operating decision maker as defined by FASB ASC Topic 280.
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Going Concern
The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been presented on the basis that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company’s cash balance as of June 30, 2016 along with its continued net losses and working capital deficit along with other factors raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the possible inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
The Company continues to face liquidity and capital resources constraints despite generating $138,176 in cash from operations in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. The Company does not believe that the proceeds from its debt facilities (see Note 7 and Note 9) along with its operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet its financing needs for the next twelve months. The extent of the Company’s future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including the Company’s results from operations and the growth rate of the Company’s business. The Company’s near term objective is to raise debt or equity capital to fund its immediate cash needs and to finance its longer term growth on terms that are more favorable than the company’s existing credit facilities. The Company is also pursuing various means to increase revenues, reduce operating costs and to improve overall cash flow.
The Company presently does not have any arrangements for additional financing. However, the Company continues to evaluate various financing strategies to support its current operations and fund its future growth.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US 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 reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates significant estimates and assumptions related to its accounts receivable allowance, accounts payable, deferred income tax asset valuation allowances, fair value of derivative liability, fair value of stock and stock options, useful life of fixed assets, recoverability of long lived assets, inventory reserves, estimates of sales return and accrual for potential liabilities. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. At June 30, 2016, the Company had no cash equivalents.
Concentration of Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash. The Company places its cash with high quality banking institutions. The Company had $295,799 in excess of FDIC insured limits.
The Company relied on two and one manufacturer(s) to make all of the Company’s Mods during the years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurement
Pursuant to ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, an entity is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1- applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2- applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3- applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The Company’s financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and amounts due to related parties, and derivative liabilities and convertible notes payable. Pursuant to ASC 820, the fair value of the Company’s cash is determined based on “Level 1” inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Pursuant to ASC 820, the fair value of the Company’s derivative liability is determined based on “Level 3” inputs, which consist of unobservable inputs. The Company believes that the recorded values of all of its other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenues when delivery of goods or completion of services has occurred provided there is persuasive evidence of an agreement, acceptance has been approved by its customers, the fee is fixed or determinable based on the completion of stated terms and conditions, and collection of any related receivable is probable.
For retail transactions, revenue is recognized at the point of sale. For wholesale and online transactions, revenue is recognized at the time goods are shipped.
Shipping and Handling
Payments by customers to the Company for shipping and handling costs are included in revenue on the statements of operations, while the Company’s expense is included in cost of goods sold. Shipping and handling for inventory is included as a component of inventory on the balance sheets, and in cost of revenues in the statements of operations when the product is sold.
Deferred Income
The Company accrues deferred income when customer payments are received, but product has not yet shipped. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company had recorded $94,754 and $82,499, respectively for deferred income as a result of prepayments for product made by customers. Those prepayments are recognized into revenue at the point those prepaid products have subsequently shipped. The Company recognized the $82,499 into revenue during the year ended June 30, 2016. The Company expects to recognize the $94,754 into revenue during the following fiscal year.
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Inventories
Inventories consist primarily of vaping devices, electronic cigarettes, e-liquid and related supplies and accessories and are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market value.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consists of computer equipment, furniture, facility equipment, and leasehold improvements which are carried at historical cost and are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Estimated useful lives are from 3 to 10 years. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged against operations. The modified accelerated cost recovery system (straight line) is used for federal income tax purposes and also for financial reporting as the difference between the two does not appear to be material.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets and Goodwill
The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit containing goodwill is less than its carrying amount. The goodwill impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. The first step is to compare the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. The Company typically uses discounted cash flow models to determine the fair value of a reporting unit. The assumptions used in these models are consistent with those the Company believes hypothetical marketplace participants would use. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the second step of the impairment test must be performed in order to determine the amount of impairment loss, if any. The second step compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The loss recognized cannot exceed the carrying amount of goodwill.
The Company periodically evaluates whether the carrying value of property, equipment and intangible assets has been impaired when circumstances indicate the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable. The carrying amount is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. If the carrying value is not recoverable, the impairment loss is measured as the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its fair value.
The Company’s impairment analyses require management to apply judgment in estimating future cash flows as well as asset fair values, including forecasting useful lives of the assets, assessing the probability of different outcomes, and selecting the discount rate that reflects the risk inherent in future cash flows. If the carrying value is not recoverable, the Company assess the fair value of long-lived assets using commonly accepted techniques, and may use more than one method, including, but not limited to, recent third party comparable sales and discounted cash flow models. If actual results are not consistent with the Company’s assumptions and estimates, or the Company’s assumptions and estimates change due to new information, the Company may be exposed to an impairment charge in the future.
Advertising Expense
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense for the year ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were $106,734 and $140,771, respectively and are included in general and administrative expenses.
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Debt
The Company issues debt that may have separate warrants, conversion features, or no equity-linked attributes.
Convertible debt – derivative treatment – When the Company issues debt with a conversion feature, the Company must first assess whether the conversion feature meets the requirements to be treated as a derivative, as follows: a) one or more underlyings, typically the price of our common stock; b) one or more notional amounts or payment provisions or both, generally the number of shares upon conversion; c) no initial net investment, which typically excludes the amount borrowed; and d) net settlement provisions, which in the case of convertible debt generally means the stock received upon conversion can be readily sold for cash. An embedded equity-linked component that meets the definition of a derivative does not have to be separated from the host instrument if the component qualifies for the scope exception for certain contracts involving an issuer’s own equity. The scope exception applies if the contract is both a) indexed to its own stock; and b) classified in stockholders’ equity in its statement of financial position.
If the conversion feature within convertible debt meets the requirements to be treated as a derivative, the Company estimates the fair value of the convertible debt derivative using Black-Scholes upon the date of issuance. If the fair value of the convertible debt derivative is higher than the face value of the convertible debt, the excess is immediately recognized as interest expense. Otherwise, the fair value of the convertible debt derivative is recorded as a liability with an offsetting amount recorded as a debt discount, which offsets the carrying amount of the debt. The convertible debt derivative is revalued at the end of each reporting period and any change in fair value is recorded as a gain or loss in the statement of operations. The debt discount is amortized through interest expense over the life of the debt.
Convertible debt – beneficial conversion feature – If the conversion feature is not treated as a derivative, the Company assess whether it is a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF’). A BCF exists if the conversion price of the convertible debt instrument is less than the stock price on the commitment date. This typically occurs when the conversion price is less than the fair value of the stock on the date the instrument was issued. The value of a BCF is equal to the intrinsic value of the feature, the difference between the conversion price and the common stock into which it is convertible, and is recorded as additional paid in capital and as a debt discount in the balance sheet. The Company amortizes the balance over the life of the underlying debt as amortization of debt discount expense in the consolidated statement of operations. If the debt is retired early, the associated debt discount is then recognized immediately as amortization of debt discount expense in the statement of operations.
If the conversion feature does not qualify for either the derivative treatment or as a BCF, the convertible debt is treated as traditional debt.
Accounting for Derivatives Liabilities
The Company evaluates contracts to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for under the relevant sections of ASC Topic 815-40, Derivative Instruments and Hedging: Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity. The result of this accounting treatment could be that the fair value of a financial instrument is classified as a derivative instrument and is marked-to-market at each balance sheet date and recorded as a liability. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, the change in fair value is recorded in the statement of operations as other income or expense. Upon conversion or exercise of a derivative instrument, the instrument is marked to fair value at the conversion date and then that fair value is reclassified to equity. Financial instruments that are initially classified as equity that become subject to reclassification under ASC Topic 815-40 are reclassified to a liability account at the fair value of the instrument on the reclassification date. See Note 8 for disclosure of derivatives and their valuation related to various convertible debt agreements.
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Modification of Debt Instruments
Modifications or exchanges of debt, which are not considered a troubled debt restructuring, are considered extinguishments if the terms of the new debt and the original instrument are substantially different. The instruments are considered substantially different when the present value of the cash flows under the terms of the new debt instrument are at least 10% different from the present value of the remaining cash flows under the terms of the original instrument. The fair value of non-cash consideration associated with the new debt instrument, such as warrants, are included as a day one cash flow in the 10% cash flow test. If the original and new debt instruments are substantially different, the original debt is derecognized and the new debt is initially recorded at fair value, with the difference recognized as an extinguishment gain or loss.
Deferred Financing Costs, Net
Costs with respect to the issuance of common stock, warrants, stock options or debt instruments by the Company are initially deferred and ultimately offset against the proceeds from such equity transactions or amortized to interest expense over the term of any debt funding, if successful, or expensed if the proposed equity or debt transaction is unsuccessful.
For the year ending June 30, 2016, the Company incurred $199,750 in costs in connection with the negotiation of a financing transaction with TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP. The unamortized finance costs for the years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were $133,167 and $39,654 respectively.
Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share
The Company computes net income per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share. ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options, warrants or debentures. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, there were no dilutive securities as the Company had incurred net losses.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of ASC Topic 740-10, Income Taxes, which requires the Company to recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns using the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined and income taxes are provided for the tax effects of transactions reported in the financial statements and consist of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes determined on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company has federal and state net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $746,000 and $463,000, respectively, which will begin to expire in 2030 unless utilized in earlier years.
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When there are uncertainties related to potential income tax benefits, in order to qualify for recognition, the position the Company takes has to have at least a “more likely than not” chance of being sustained (based on the position’s technical merits) upon challenge by the respective authorities. The term “more likely than not” means a likelihood of more than 50 percent. Otherwise, the Company may not recognize any of the potential tax benefit associated with the position. The Company recognizes a benefit for a tax position that meets the “more likely than not” criterion at the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon its effective resolution. Unrecognized tax benefits involve management’s judgment regarding the likelihood of the benefit being sustained. The final resolution of uncertain tax positions could result in adjustments to recorded amounts and may affect our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
The Company reviews its filing positions for all open tax years in all U.S. federal and state jurisdictions where the Company is required to file. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The tax years subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions include the 2011 Fiscal Period and forward by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and the 2011 Fiscal Period and forward for various states.
Stock Based Compensation
Issuances of the Company’s common stock for acquiring goods or services are measured at the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The measurement date for the fair value of the equity instruments issued to consultants or vendors is determined at the earlier of (i) the date at which a commitment for performance to earn the equity instruments is reached (a “performance commitment” which would include a penalty considered to be of a magnitude that is a sufficiently large disincentive for nonperformance) or (ii) the date at which performance is complete. However, situations may arise in which counter performance may be required over a period of time but the equity award granted to the party performing the service is fully vested and non-forfeitable on the date of the agreement. As a result, in this situation in which vesting periods do not exist as the instrument is fully vested on the date of agreement, the Company determines such date to be the measurement date and will record the estimated fair market value of the instrument granted as a prepaid expense and amortize such amount to general and administrative expense in the accompanying statement of operations over the contract period. When it is appropriate for the Company to recognize the cost of a transaction during financial reporting periods prior to the measurement date, for purposes of recognition of costs during those periods, the equity instrument is measured at the then-current fair values at each of those interim financial reporting dates.
For purposes of determining the variables used in the calculation of stock compensation expense under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 505, “Equity” and FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation — Stock Compensation,” the Company performs an analysis of current market data and historical Company data to calculate an estimate of implied volatility, the expected term of the option and the expected forfeiture rate. With the exception of the expected forfeiture rate, which is not an input, the Company uses these estimates as variables in the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Depending upon the number of stock options granted, any fluctuations in these calculations could have a material effect on the results presented in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. In addition, any differences between estimated forfeitures and actual forfeitures could also have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. For the years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company had $0 and $10,850, respectively, of stock based compensation relating to employees.
Non-Cash Equity Transactions
Shares of equity instruments issued for non-cash consideration are recorded at the fair value of the consideration received based on the market value of services to be rendered, or at the value of the stock given, considered in reference to current market price.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2016 the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments” (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 will make eight targeted changes to how cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The new standard will require adoption on a retrospective basis unless it is impracticable to apply, in which case it would be required to apply the amendments prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting”. The amendments are effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment award transactions are simplified, including: (a) income tax consequences; (b) classification of awards as either equity or liabilities; and (c) classification on the statement of cash flows. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on its financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities arising from a lease for both financing and operating leases. The ASU will also require new qualitative and quantitative disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, which simplifies the presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. Previous GAAP required an entity to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and noncurrent amounts on the balance sheet. The amendment requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact this standard will have on its financial statements and related disclosures.
In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, which requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with the option to early adopt for financial statements that have not been issued. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact this standard will have on its financial statements and related disclosures.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, which requires an entity to measure in scope inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The amendments apply to inventory that is measured using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost. This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with the option to early adopt as of the beginning of an annual or interim period. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, which requires debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the associated debt liability. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
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The Company has reviewed other recent accounting pronouncements issued prior to the date of issuance of its financial statements included in this report, and does not believe any of these pronouncements will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 3 – CAPITAL STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 1,010,000,000 shares of common stock and had 86,860,375 and 72,455,606 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. On February 2, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company approved an Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (the “Amended and Restated Articles”) and the Amended and Restated Articles were filed by the Company with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on February 5, 2015. The Amended and Restated Articles increase the authorized number of shares of common stock, par value $0.001, of the Company from 140,000,000 shares to 1,010,000,000.
The Company is also authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock and had no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2016. On February 2, 2015, the Company filed a Certificate of Withdrawal of Certificate of Designation (“Certificate of Withdrawal”) with the Secretary of State of the state of Nevada. The certificate withdraws the Certificate of Designation filed by the Company on January 9, 2014, which designated all of the Company’s preferred stock as “Series A Preferred Stock.” Following the filing of the Certificate of Withdrawal, the Company has 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.001, available for future designation by the Company’s Board of Directors.
On March 10, 2015 the Company entered into an independent contractor agreement with a service provider. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Company agreed to grant the service provider 300,000 non-forfeitable, fully vested shares of its common stock, valued at $6,000 (based on the estimated fair market value of the shares on March 10, 2015, the date of grant) as partial consideration for the services provided to the Company pursuant to the terms of the agreement.
On June 30, 2015, the Company converted the Gotama Capital S.A. convertible promissory notes with an aggregate balance of $614,340 at a price of $0.15 per share, representing the entire principal amount and all accrued interest of the three convertible promissory notes issued to Gotama Capital S.A., into an aggregate of 4,095,605 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share.
On December 25, 2015, the Company issued to TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP 3,810,000 shares of its common stock as partial consideration for advisory services rendered to the Company (see Note 7).
During 2016, the Company issued to Typenex Co-Investment, LLC shares of its common stock as partial payment of the Company’s outstanding debt obligations to Typenex as follows (see Note 7):
Date of Issuance | Number of Shares of Common Stock | Conversion Price | Consideration |
February 16, 2016 | 918,386 | $0.016333 | Conversion of $15,000.00 of debt. |
March 15, 2016 | 918,386 | $0.016333 | Conversion of $15,000.00 of debt. |
April 15, 2016 | 3,160,556 | $0.015820 | Conversion of $50,000.00 of debt. |
May 15, 2016 | 5,597,441 | $0.008754 | Conversion of $49,000.00 of debt. |
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Stock-Option Plans
On February 2, 2015, the Company adopted its 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”). The 2015 Plan provides for the grant of stock options (both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options), restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, performance-based awards, dividend equivalents, stock payments and deferred stock units to eligible participants. Eligible participants include officers, employees, non-employee directors and certain consultants and advisers. The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock authorized for issuance under the 2015 Plan is 20,400,000, subject to adjustment as described in the 2015 Plan. The outstanding options (each of which were granted on June 30, 2015) each have an exercise price of $0.0419 per share of Common Stock.
The Company estimates the fair value of each option on the grant date using the Black-Scholes model. The following assumptions were made in estimating the fair value:
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| 2015 |
|
Annual dividend yield |
| - |
|
Expected life (years) |
| 5 |
|
Risk-free interest rate |
| 1.63% |
|
Expected volatility |
| 121.10% |
|
Fair value of options granted |
| 0.035 |
|
The expected volatility was estimated by calculating the standard deviation of daily price changes in the Company’s stock from the Company’s date of inception to the date of the grant and the five-year constant maturity treasury rate on the date of the grant was used for the risk free rate. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized over the employees’ or service provider’s requisite service period, generally the vesting period of the award. Stock-based compensation expense included in the accompanying statements of operations for the years ending June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $0 and $10,850, respectively.
A summary of stock option activity is as follows:
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| Number of Shares |
| Weighted Average Exercise Price |
|
Outstanding at July 1, 2014 |
| - | $ | - |
|
Granted |
| 310,000 |
| 0.0419 |
|
Exercised |
| - |
| - |
|
Forfeited |
| - |
| - |
|
Outstanding at June 30, 2015 |
| 310,000 | $ | 0.0419 |
|
Granted |
| - |
| - |
|
Exercised |
| - |
| - |
|
Forfeited |
| - |
| - |
|
Outstanding at June 30, 2016 |
| 310,000 | $ | 0.0419 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All the 310,000 options outstanding at June 30, 2016 and 2015 were fully vested on the grant date, have an exercise price of $0.0419, a weighted average remaining life of 9 years, and an aggregate intrinsic value at $0.00 price per share at June 30, 2016.
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Warrant Issuance
During the period from inception (July 12, 2013) to June 30, 2014, the Company received a fee of $30,000 in exchange for the right of an unaffiliated third party to share in 10% of the net profits derived from operations of the Chatsworth Vapor Hub lounge. The profit sharing arrangement was terminated on February 23, 2016 in exchange for the payment by the Company of $15,000 and the issuance by the Company of a warrant exercisable on or before February 23, 2020 to purchase 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price per share of $0.15. The Company valued the warrant using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model resulting in a de-minimis fair market value. The inputs used for the Black Scholes calculation were: stock price of $0.03, exercise price of $0.15, volatility of 218% and risk free interest rate of 0.23%. Prior to the termination of the profit sharing arrangement, no amounts had been earned and no obligations were due under the arrangement. There are no other warrants outstanding as of June 30, 2016.
NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES
As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company had a balance of $585,489 and $323,784, respectively, as inventories which consist of vaping devices, electronic cigarettes, e-liquid, related supplies, and accessories. There was no reserve for inventory obsolescence as of either June 30, 2016 or 2015.
NOTE 5 – LEASE COMMITMENTS
The Company entered into a lease agreement with S. J. Real Estate Group, LLC to lease a retail space in Chatsworth, California, effective September 13, 2013. The lease term was for two years with a monthly lease payment of $2,214. Effective October 15, 2015, the Company and the landlord agreed to terminate the lease and the Company closed its retail store located at the location. The Company has no further obligation due under the lease agreement.
On February 28, 2015, the Company entered into a lease agreement with landlord Samantha Carrington to provide retail space for its Simi Valley retail location and on April 1, 2015, the Simi Valley retail location opened at the new premises. The lease term extends through March 31, 2017 with a monthly lease payment of $3,190. The Company has a remaining commitment under this lease as of June 30, 2016 of $28,710 and a security deposit of $6,380 was paid to the landlord in relation to this lease.
The Company entered into a lease agreement with S.B.P.W., LLC to lease warehouse and office space in Simi Valley, California effective August 5, 2013 which agreement was subsequently amended on February 20, 2014. The lease term extended through April 30, 2015 with a monthly lease payment of $2,035 which increased to $4,070 effective July 1, 2014. On September 1, 2015, the Company terminated this lease and surrendered its facility at 67 W Easy St., Unit 115, Simi Valley, CA 93065. The Company has no further obligation due under the lease agreement.
On September 1, 2015, the Company entered into a Commercial Lease Agreement with the Winther Family Trust, pursuant to which the Company leases property located at 1871 Tapo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065 (the “Premises”), for a term of 60 months commencing on September 1, 2015. The Company will pay a base rent of $5,650 per month for the duration of the term and also made a security deposit in the same amount. The Premises is replacing the Company’s prior facility located at 67 W. Easy St., Unit 115, Simi Valley, CA 93065 and will serve as the Company’s primary office location. In addition to providing office space, the approximately 5,000 square foot facility will also be used for warehousing and shipping. The lessor of the Premises, the Winther Family Trust, is controlled by Niels Winther and Lori Winther. Both Niels Winther and Lori Winther are Directors of the Company, and Lori Winther also serves as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Secretary.
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On September 15, 2015, the Company entered into a lease agreement with Santa Susana Business Center, LLC to lease warehouse and office space at 4685 Runway Street, Unit D, Simi Valley, CA 93063. The lease term extends through September 30, 2017 with a monthly lease payment of $1,716 and increasing to $1,802 on October 1, 2016. The Company has a remaining commitment under this lease of $26,772 as of June 30, 2016 and a security deposit of $1,716 was paid to the landlord in relation to this lease.
Rent expense for the years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $133,664 and $92,185, respectively.
NOTE 6 – RELATED PARTIES
As of June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, the Company had a balance of $103,409 and $96,312, respectively, outstanding as related party loans from Kyle Winther, the Company’s CEO, Lori Winther, the Company’s CFO and Winther & Company, CPAs (an entity owned by Lori Winther, and her husband, Niels Winther, CPA, who is a director of the Company), as well as Chase Bank Line of Credit (which was extended to the Company, though owed personally by Niels and Lori Winther). The outstanding balances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable upon demand.
From time to time the Company will engage the services of Winther & Co. an accounting firm owned by the husband of the Company’s CFO. Winther & Co. provides bookkeeping, accounting and tax services to the Company. For the years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company incurred approximately $56,180 and $82,000, respectively, in fees with Winther & Co. As of June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 the Company had Accounts Payable outstanding to related parties for accounting fees of $0 and $12,369, respectively.
Reference is also made to the Commercial Lease Agreement with the Winther Family Trust described in Note 5.
NOTE 7 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
Note Holder | Balance June 30, 2015 |
| Unamortized Original Derivative Discount | Unamortized Original Issue Discount | Balance of Debt Discount |
| Balance, net of Discount 6/30/2015 |
Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | $163,131 |
| $ (27,718) | $ (14,594) | $ (42,313) |
| $ 120,818 |
Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | 89,057 |
| (15,132) | (2,652) | (17,784) |
| 71,273 |
Total Convertible Notes Payable | $252,188 |
| $ (42,850) | $ (17,246) | $ (60,097) |
| $ 192,091 |
Note Holder | Balance June 30, 2016 |
| Unamortized Original Derivative Discount |
|
| Balance net of Derivative Discount 6/30/16 |
| ||||||
Iliad Co Loan Payable | $ 272,250 |
| $ - |
|
| $ 272,250 |
TCA Global Loan Payable | 659,409 |
| (483,120) |
|
| 176,289 |
Total Convertible Notes Payable | $ 931,659 |
| $ (483,120) |
|
| $ 448,539 |
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Description of Outstanding Convertible Note Obligations
Iliad Co-Investment Note
On August 12, 2015, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Iliad Research & Trading, L.P, a Utah limited liability partnership (“Iliad”), pursuant to which the Company concurrently issued to the investor an unsecured non-convertible Promissory Note in a principal amount of $245,000 (the “Original August Note”). The principal amount includes an original issue discount of $40,000 plus an additional $5,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees, accounting costs, due diligence, monitoring and other transaction costs incurred in connection with the transaction. In consideration for the Original August Note, the investor paid an aggregate cash purchase price of $200,000, computed as follows: $245,000 original principal balance, less the original issue discount of $40,000, and less the transaction costs. The Original August Note was originally scheduled to mature on February 12, 2016 and the Company could prepay all or a portion of the amount owed earlier than it is due without penalty. The original issue discount of $40,000 was recorded as debt discount and fully amortized to interest expense during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.
Interest did not accrue on the unpaid principal balance of the Original August Note unless an event of default occurred. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding balance of the Original August Note will bear interest at the lesser of the rate of 18% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. In addition, if an event of default occurs under the Original August Note, the investor may declare all unpaid principal, plus all accrued interest and other amounts due under the Original August Note to be immediately due and payable at an amount equal to 115% of the outstanding balance of the Original August Note as of the date of the applicable event of default, plus all interest, fees and charges that may accrue on such outstanding balance thereafter.
On February 19, 2016, the Company entered into an Amendment to Promissory Note with Iliad which extended the maturity date of the Original August Note to April 12, 2016 and increased the principal amount of the note by $2,500 as consideration for the extension. The Company evaluated the Amendment to Promissory Note under ASC 470-50-40 “Extinguishments of Debt” (“ASC 470”), noting it did not meet the criteria for substantial modification under ASC 470, and accordingly treated the amendment as a modification to the Original August Note, adding $2,500 to the balance and extending the due date under the modified terms.
On May 12, 2016 but effective as of April 15, 2016, the Company entered into an Exchange Agreement with Iliad (the “Exchange Agreement”). Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, the Company and Iliad exchanged the Original August Note for a new promissory note in the original principal amount of $272,250 (the “Exchange Note”), which balance includes an exchange fee of $24,750. The Company evaluated the Exchange Agreement under ASC 470-50-40 “Extinguishments of Debt” (“ASC 470”), noting it met the criteria for substantial modification under ASC 470, and accordingly treated the Exchange Agreement as an extinguishment of debt and recorded a loss of extinguishment of debt of $54,225. The related derivative liability was also extinguished (see Note 8 for further discussion). The Exchange Note was issued in substitution of and not in satisfaction of the Original August Note.
The Exchange Note provided that the Company was to make the following payments to Iliad: (a) a payment in shares of the Company’s common stock within three trading days of June 15, 2016 based on a note conversion amount of $50,000 and a conversion price that was equal to 70% of the average of the three lowest closing bid prices of the Company’s common stock in the twenty trading days immediately preceding such conversion (this payment of shares was not made by the Company as a result of a subsequent note amendment, see Note 14); and (b) a payment equal to the remaining aggregate outstanding balance of the Exchange Note on or before July 15, 2016, which payment must be made in cash. The Company identified an embedded derivative liability in the Exchange Note with an original estimated fair market value of $29,475 and recorded this as a derivative liability. See Note 8 for a discussion relating to the original derivative liability and re-measurement of such derivate liability and Note 14 for a discussion of a further modification to this facility.
As of June 30, 2016, the outstanding balance on the Exchange Note was $272,250.
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TCA Global Credit Master Fund,LP Note December 2015
On December 24, 2015, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Credit Facility Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP (“TCA”). At the initial closing on December 24, 2015, the Company issued to TCA a Convertible Promissory Note in the principal amount of $750,000 (the “TCA Note”). The TCA Note is scheduled to mature on June 24, 2017 (the “Maturity Date”). At any time prior to the Maturity Date or the earlier termination of the Loan Agreement, the Company can request up to $9,250,000 of additional loans, which additional loans may be made in the sole discretion of TCA. The Company may prepay borrowings at any time, in whole or in part, without penalty. Upon origination, the Company recorded a debt discount of $750,000 and amortized $266,880 during the year ended June 30, 2016, leaving an unamortized balance of $483,120.
The loan will accrue interest on the unpaid principal balance at an annual rate of 18%. The Company made interest only payments of $11,250 on each of January 24, February 24 and March 24, 2016, and thereafter, will make payments of approximately $56,208 of principal and interest per month until the Maturity Date. In the event the Company is in default under the loan agreement with TCA or any related transaction document, including as a result of a default in the Company’s payment obligations, any amount due to TCA under the facility will, at TCA’s option, bear interest from the date due until such past due amount is paid in full at an annual rate of 22%. In addition, upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default under the transaction documents, TCA may terminate its commitments to the Company and declare all of the Company’s obligations to TCA to be immediately due and payable.
While the Note is outstanding, but only upon the occurrence of (i) an event of default under the loan agreement with TCA or any related transaction document or (ii) the Company’s mutual agreement with TCA, TCA may convert, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations, all or any portion of the outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and any other sums due and payable under the Note or any other transaction document (such total amount, the “Conversion Amount”) into a number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to: (i) the Conversion Amount divided by (ii) eighty-five percent (85%) of the lowest of the daily volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock during the five business days immediately prior to the conversion date (the “Conversion Shares”). Upon liquidation by TCA of Conversion Shares, if TCA realizes a net amount from such liquidation equal to less than the Conversion Amount, the Company is obligated to issue to TCA additional shares of the Company’s common stock equal to: (a) the Conversion Amount minus the net realized amount, divided by (b) the average volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock during the five business days immediately prior to the date upon which TCA requests additional shares. The Company accounted for the conversion feature as a derivate liability (see Note 8 for further discussion).
The payment and performance of all the Company’s indebtedness and other obligations to TCA, including all borrowings under the loan agreement and related agreements, are secured by liens on substantially all of the Company’s assets pursuant to a Security Agreement.
Of the proceeds received at the initial closing, approximately $106,000 was used to pay in full all indebtedness outstanding under the Company’s Business Loan and Security Agreement with B of I Federal Bank (the “Bank”), entered into on November 3, 2015. Upon repayment of the Company’s indebtedness under the Business Loan and Security Agreement, the Bank released its liens on the Company’s assets. After the payment of approximately $51,000 of fees and cash expenses to TCA in connection with the loan transaction, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $593,000. As of June 30, 2016 the outstanding balance of the TCA Note was $659,409.
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In connection with the Loan Agreement, the Company agreed to pay to TCA a fee for advisory services provided to the Company prior to the entry into the Loan Agreement in the amount of $126,000 (the “Advisory Fee”). As partial payment of the Advisory Fee, the Company issued to TCA 3,810,000 shares of the Company’s common stock on December 24, 2015 (the “Advisory Fee Shares”), representing 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock on such date. In the event that TCA receives net proceeds from the sale of such shares that are less than the Advisory Fee, TCA may require the Company to issue additional shares of common stock in an amount sufficient such that, when sold and the net proceeds from such sale are added to the net proceeds from the sale of any of the previously issued and sold Advisory Fee Shares, TCA shall have received total net funds equal to the Advisory Fee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, subject to certain conditions, the Company has the right to redeem the Advisory Fee Shares then in TCA’s possession for an amount payable in cash equal to the Advisory Fee, less any net cash proceeds received by TCA from previous sales of Advisory Fee Shares. In the event TCA has not realized net proceeds from the sale of Advisory Fee Shares equal to at least the Advisory Fee by the earlier to occur of: (i) December 24, 2016; (ii) the occurrence of an event of default under the transaction documents; or (iii) the Maturity Date, then at any time thereafter, TCA has the right to require the Company to redeem all of the Advisory Fee Shares then in TCA’s possession for cash equal to the Advisory Fee, less any cash proceeds received by TCA from any previous sales of Advisory Fee Shares. The Advisory Fee was recorded as a deferred finance fee of $126,000 and the Company amortized $42,000 during the year ended June 30, 2016, leaving an unamortized balance of $84,000. The Company determined that the Conversion feature of the TCA Note and the Advisory Fee meets the definition of an embedded derivative that should be separated and accounted for as a derivative liability. See Note 8 for a discussion relating to derivative liability.
Description of Terminated Convertible Note Obligations
Notes Issued to Gotama Capital S.A.
On March 14, 2014, the Company closed the first of three tranches of a financing transaction pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreement. At the closing, the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $185,000 to Gotama Capital S.A. in exchange for cash proceeds of $185,000. The note bore interest at a rate of 8% per annum, with interest being payable on May 15th of each year that the note remained outstanding. The principal amount of the note was convertible at any time, in whole or in part, at the Company’s election or the election of the holder into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price equal to the greater of $0.15 or 90% of the average closing prices of the Company’s common stock for the ten trading days immediately preceding the applicable conversion date. Unless earlier converted or repaid, the principal amount of the note was due and payable on March 14, 2017. On April 10, 2014, the Company closed the second tranche of the financing contemplated pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreement. At the closing, the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $200,000 to the same investor in exchange for cash proceeds of $200,000. The note had the same terms as the note described above, except that unless earlier converted or repaid, the principal amount of the note was due and payable on April 10, 2017. On May 19, 2014, the Company closed the third tranche of the financing contemplated pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreement. At the closing, the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $175,000 to the same investor in exchange for cash proceeds of $149,881 and $25,000 of expenses paid on behalf of the Company, which the Company immediately recorded as its own expense. The note had the same terms as the notes described above, except that unless earlier converted or repaid, the principal amount of the note was due and payable on May 19, 2017.
On June 30, 2015, the Company converted $614,340 at a price of $0.15 per share, representing the entire principal amount of $560,000 and all accrued interest in the amount of $54,340 on the three convertible promissory notes issued to Gotama Capital S.A., into an aggregate of 4,095,605 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share. As a result of the conversion, the three notes issued to Gotama Capital are no longer outstanding.
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Note Issued to Typenex Co-Investment, LLC in November, 2014
On November 4, 2014, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Typenex Co-Investment, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (the “Investor”), pursuant to which the Company concurrently issued to Investor a Secured Convertible Promissory Note in a principal amount of $1,687,500 (the “November Note”). The outstanding balance of this note as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $0 and $252,188, respectively. As of June 30, 2015, the unamortized debt discount balance was $60,096, the Company amortized $7,337 during the year ended June 30, 2016, leaving an unamortized debt discount of $52,759 which was recorded to loss on extinguishment of debt upon extinguishment of the November Note.
As further described below, on December18, 2015 the company entered into a Note Settlement Agreement relating to the November Note.
Typenex Co-Investment June 2015 Note (See Note 9)
On June 4, 2015, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Typenex Co-Investment, LLC, a Utah limited liability company, pursuant to which the Company concurrently issued to the investor an unsecured non-convertible Promissory Note in a principal amount of $245,000 (the “June Note”). In consideration for the June Note, the investor paid an aggregate cash purchase price of $200,000, computed as follows: $245,000 original principal balance, less the original issue discount of $40,000, and less the transaction costs. The June Note matured on December 4, 2015 and, as further described below, on December 18, 2015 the company entered into a Note Settlement Agreement relating to the June Note. As of June 30, 2015 the outstanding balance on the June Note was $245,000 and as of June 30, 2016, the outstanding balance on the June Note was $0. As of June 30, 2015, the unamortized debt discount balance was $34,098 and the Company amortized $34,098 during the year ended June 30, 2016, leaving an unamortized debt discount of $0.
Note Settlement Agreement relating to the November Notes and the June Note
On December 18, 2015, the Company and Typenex Co-Investment, LLC (the “Investor”) entered into a Note Settlement Agreement. The Note Settlement Agreement relates to the November Note and the June Note (collectively, the “Modified Notes”).
The Note Settlement Agreement restructured the payment provision of the notes, including the June Note which was due and payable in full on December 4, 2015. The Company was to have made $50,000 monthly payments beginning December 15, 2015 and the remaining outstanding balance was to have been paid on or before March 15, 2016. This payment schedule was amended on February 19, 2016 (see below for a description of the Amendment to Note Settlement Agreement).
As consideration for Investor’s agreement to enter into the Note Settlement Agreement, the Company agreed to increase the outstanding balance of each note by 15% (the “Restructure Effect”). Following the application of the Restructure Effect and including a $5,000 transaction expense fee, the outstanding balance of the November Note was $107,443 and the outstanding balance of the June Note was $281,750. The Company identified a derivative liability associated with the Note Settlement Agreement (See Note 8 below).
The Company evaluated the Note Settlement Agreement under ASC 470-50-40 “Extinguishments of Debt” (“ASC 470”). ASC 470 requires modifications to debt instruments to be evaluated to assess whether the modifications are considered “substantial modifications”. A substantial modification of terms shall be accounted for like an extinguishment. For extinguished debt, a difference between the re-acquisition price and the net carrying amount of the extinguished debt shall be recognized currently in income of the period of extinguishment as losses or gains. The Company noted the change in terms per the Note Settlement Agreement, met the criteria for substantial modification under ASC 470, and accordingly treated the modification as extinguishment of the original November Note and June Note, replaced by the new convertible note under the modified terms. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $427,848 (which includes the unamortized debt discount of $52,759 noted above) during the year ended June 30, 2016, including true-up shares of 3,432,068 accrued in the amount of approximately $36,000 in the accompanying balance sheet (See Note 14).
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Amendment to Note Settlement Agreement
On February 19, 2016, the Company entered into an Amendment to Note Settlement Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement Amendment”) with Investor. The Settlement Agreement Amendment relates to the Note Settlement Agreement (the “Original Agreement”) entered into between the parties on December 18, 2015.
The Original Agreement, as amended by the Settlement Agreement Amendment, restructures the payment provision of the Modified Notes. The Settlement Agreement Amendment restructures the payment provisions contained in the Original Agreement and provides that the Company is to make the following payments to Investor, in lieu of the previously agreed to $50,000 cash payments, notwithstanding the terms of the Modified Notes (the “Restructure”): (a) a cash payment in the amount of $35,000 payable upon execution of the Settlement Agreement Amendment together with 918,386 shares of the Company’s common stock (subject to adjustment as described in the Settlement Agreement Amendment) based on a note conversion amount of $15,000 and a conversion price of $0.016333, which shares are to be issued and delivered pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement Amendment and (b) a cash payment on or before March 15, 2016 in the amount of $35,000 together with shares of the Company’s common stock based on a note conversion amount of $15,000 and a conversion price of $0.016333, which 918,386 shares were issued and delivered pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement Amendment; and (c) a payment equal to the remaining aggregate outstanding balance of the Modified Notes on or before April 15, 2016, which payment must be made in cash (collectively, the “Note Payments”). This Settlement Agreement Amendment was further modified on May 12, 2016 as described below.
As consideration for Investor’s agreement to enter into the Settlement Agreement Amendment, the Company agreed to pay Investor a restructuring fee of $2,500.00.
The Company evaluated the Settlement Agreement Amendment under ASC 470-50-40 “Extinguishments of Debt” (“ASC 470”). The Company noted the change in terms per the Settlement Agreement Amendment did not meet the criteria for substantial modification under ASC 470, and accordingly treated the amendment as a modification to the Note Settlement Agreement, adding $2,500 to the balance and extending the due date under the modified terms.
On May 12, 2016 but effective as of April 15, 2016, the Company entered into Amendment #2 to Note Settlement Agreement (the “Second Amendment”) with Typenex Co-Investment, LLC (the “Investor”). The Second Amendment relates to the Note Settlement Agreement entered into between the parties on December 18, 2015, as previously amended on February 19, 2016 (as previously amended, the “Original Agreement”).
The Original Agreement, as amended by the Second Amendment, restructures the payment provision of the Modified Notes. The Second Amendment restructures the payment provisions contained in the Original Agreement and provides that the Company is to make the following payments to Investor notwithstanding the terms of the Modified Notes (the “Restructure”): (a) a cash payment in the amount of $35,000 payable on or before April 15, 2016 together with 3,160,556 shares of the Company’s common stock (subject to adjustment as described in the Settlement Agreement Amendment) based on a note conversion amount of $50,000 and a conversion price of $0.015820, which shares are to be issued and delivered pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement Amendment and (b) a cash payment on or before May 15, 2016 in the amount of $35,000 together with shares of the Company’s common stock based on a note conversion amount of $50,000 and a conversion price to be determined in accordance with the Notes, which shares are to be issued and delivered pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement Amendment (see Note 3 for share issuance description); and (c) a payment equal to the remaining aggregate outstanding balance of the Notes on or before June 15, 2016, which payment must be made in cash (collectively, the “Note Payments”). The Second Amendment also provides that outstanding balance on each of the November Note and the June Note will bear interest at the rate of 10% per annum from the effective date of the amendment until such notes are repaid in full; previously, the June Note did not accrue interest on the unpaid principal balance of the note unless an event of default occurred.
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As consideration for Investor’s agreement to enter into the Second Amendment, the Company agreed to pay Investor a restructuring fee of $15,316. The Company evaluated the Second Amendment under ASC 470-50-40 “Extinguishments of Debt” (“ASC 470”), noting it did not meet the criteria for substantial modification under ASC 470, and accordingly treated the amendment as a modification to the Original Agreement.
During the year ended June 30, 2016, the Company made principal payments of $277,009 and converted $130,000 of the Note Settlement into 10,594,769 shares. As of June 30, 2016, the outstanding balance under the November Note and June Note is $0. Upon the final payoff of the November Note and June Note, the Company recorded a gain on extinguishment of debt of $6,498 related to the re-measurement of the derivative liability.
NOTE 8 –DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
Note name |
| June 30, 2015 | Estimated Fair Value Upon Issuance | Change in Estimated Fair Value | Extinguishment of Debt | June 30, 2016 |
EMBEDDED CONVERSION FEATURE: |
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|
|
|
|
|
Chicago ventures |
| 68,584 |
| 1,597 | (70,181)* | - |
Typenex |
|
| 330,946 | (324,448) | (6,498) | - |
Iliad |
|
| 29,475 | 82,465 |
| 111,940 |
TCA |
|
| 706,911 | (105,534) |
| 601,376 |
TCA Advisory fee |
|
| 23,130 | 91,440 |
| 114,570 |
Total |
| 68,584 | 1,090,462 | (254,481) | (76,679) | 827,887 |
*this was accounted for as part of the $427,848 loss described in Note 7.
The Company evaluated each of the Typenex November Note and June Note (see Note 7), Iliad Co-Investment Note (see Note 7), the TCA Note (see Note 7) and the terms of the Advisory Fee payable to TCA (see Note 7) under the requirements of ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” and concluded that none of the foregoing fall within the scope of ASC 480. The Company then evaluated each of the Iliad Co-Investment Note, the TCA Note and the terms of the Advisory Fee payable to TCA under the requirements of ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” and concluded that each the foregoing contain features that result in an embedded derivative.
The Company has recorded the fair value of each derivative as a current liability in the balance sheet as of June 30, 2016. The change in fair value was recorded as other expense in the statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2016.
In arriving at fair-value estimates, the Company utilizes the most observable inputs available for the valuation technique employed. If a fair-value measurement reflects inputs at multiple levels within the fair value hierarchy, the fair-value measurement is characterized based upon the lowest level input. For the Company, recurring fair-value measurements are performed for the derivative liability.
The derivative liability is recognized in the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of the derivative liability are reported in the statement of operations. The Company does not have any liabilities that reduce risk associated with hedging exposure and has not designated the derivative liability as a hedge instrument.
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The Company did not have any derivatives valued using Level 1 and Level 2 inputs as of June 30, 2016. The Company categorized the derivative liability as Level 3 with a fair value of $827,887 as of June 30, 2016 using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The Company used the following input ranges: stock price $0.006-$0.01; expected term 0.58-0.96 years; risk-free rate 0.36%-0.45%; and volatility 150%-156%. Unobservable inputs were the prevailing interest rates, the Company’s stock volatility and the expected term.
There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 categories. Level 3 as of June 30, 2015 was $68,584; Level 3 additions for the twelve months ended June 30, 2016 were $1,090,464 for the initial recognition with a $(254,481) valuation adjustment and a $(76,679) adjustment related to extinguishment of debt at June 30, 2016; Level 3 at June 30, 2016 was $827,887.
NOTE 9 –NOTES PAYABLE
Note Holder | Balance 6/30/2015 |
| Unamortized Original Issue Discount |
| Balance, net of Discount 6/30/2015 |
Typenex Unsecured Short Term (Note 7) | $ 245,000 |
| $ (34,098) |
| $ 210,902 |
B of I Bank | 153,655 |
| - |
| 153,655 |
The Hartford | 13,001 |
| - |
| 13,001 |
Bank of the West - short term portion | 7,211 |
| - |
| 7,211 |
Total Short Term Notes Payable | $ 418,867 |
| $ (34,098) |
| $ 384,769 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank of the West - long term portion | $ 29,189 |
| $ - |
| $ 29,189 |
Total Long Term Notes Payable | $ 29,189 |
| $ - |
| $ 29,189 |
Note Holder | Balance June 30, 2016 |
| Unamortized Original Issue Discount |
| Balance, net of Discount June 30, 2016 |
Bank of the West - short term portion | $ 7,211 |
| $ - |
| $ 7,211 |
Bank of the West - long term | 23,137 |
| - |
| 23,137 |
| $ 30,348 |
| $ - |
| $ 30,348 |
Bank of the West
On December 29, 2014, Kyle Winther, the Company’s CEO, entered into a vehicle financing agreement with the Bank of the West. Pursuant to the agreement, the amount financed was $39,275, payable in 48 monthly payments plus accrued interest at a rate of 3.9%, with monthly payments of $614 and a maturity date of December 29, 2018. In January 2015, the Company agreed to assume the payments on this loan and capitalized the vehicle. As of June 30, 2016 the outstanding balance was $30,348, with $7,211 and $23,137 classified as short term and long term, respectively. As of June 30, 2015 the outstanding balance was $36,400, with $7,211 and $29,189 classified as short term and long term, respectively.
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Terminated Facilities with B of I Federal Bank
On January 2, 2015, the Company entered into a Business Loan and Security Agreement with B of I Federal Bank (the “Bank”). Pursuant to the agreement, the Company borrowed $200,000 from the Bank and received net proceeds of $195,000 USD after deducting an origination fee of $5,000. The loan was payable in 147 payments of $1,728 due each business day beginning on and after January 5, 2015, with the initial total repayment amount (subject to certain exceptions) being equal to $254,000.
On June 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new Business Loan and Security Agreement with the Bank. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company borrowed $175,000 from the Bank and received net proceeds of $104,071 after deducting an origination fee of $1,875 and the repayment of $69,054 in full satisfaction of the Company’s remaining obligations under that certain Business Loan and Security Agreement entered into with the Bank on January 2, 2015. The new loan was payable in 126 payments of $1,708 due each business day beginning on June 3, 2015, with the total repayment amount (subject to certain exceptions) being equal to $215,249 (the “Total Repayment Amount”). As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the outstanding balance was $0 and $153,655, respectively.
On November 3, 2015, the Company entered into a new Business Loan and Security Agreement with the Bank. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company borrowed $125,000 from the Bank and received net proceeds of $93,615 after deducting an origination fee of $3,023 and the repayment of $28,361 in full satisfaction of the Company’s remaining obligations under that certain Business Loan and Security Agreement entered into with the Bank on June 2, 2015. The new loan was payable in 126 payments of $1,220 due each business day beginning on November 4, 2015, with the total repayment amount (subject to certain exceptions) being equal to $153,750. On December 24, 2015, the loan balance of $106,000 was paid off upon the closing of the financing transaction with TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP.
Prior to their repayment, each of the facilities with the Bank were secured by all personal property of the Company and were also personally guaranteed by Lori Winther, Kyle Winther and Gary Perlingos.
The Company evaluated each of the agreements entered into on June 2, 2015 and November 3, 2015 under ASC 470-50-40 “Extinguishments of Debt” (“ASC 470”), and determined that neither agreement constituted a substantial modification under ASC 470, and accordingly treated the agreements as a modification to the original January 2, 2015 facility.
NOTE 10 – INCOME TAX
The provision for income taxes was determined by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to net income before income taxes and is as follows for the year ending June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2016:
|
| 2016 |
| 2015 |
Federal tax | $ | - | $ | - |
State tax | $ | 800 | $ | 2,400 |
The items accounting for the difference between income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate and the provision for income taxes were as follows:
| 2016 |
| 2015 |
|
Statutory federal income tax rate | (34) | % | (34) | % |
State taxes, net of federal benefit | ( 4) | % | (3) | % |
Other | ( 1) | % | (2) | % |
| (39) | % | (39) | % |
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NOTE 11 – LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
A summary of the net loss and shares used to compute net loss per share for the year ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 is as follows:
|
|
| 2016 | $ | 2015 |
Net loss for computation of basic and dilutive net (loss) per share |
| $ | (634,643) | $ | (613,997) |
Basic and dilutive net (loss) per share |
| $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.01) |
Basic and dilutive weighted average shares outstanding |
| $ | 76,419,180 | $ | 68,164,099 |
NOTE 12 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consisted of the following as of:
|
| June 30, 2016 |
| June 30, 2015 |
Automobile | $ | 36,976 | $ | 36,976 |
Computer |
| 16,756 |
| 16,756 |
Furniture and equipment |
| 112,302 |
| 106,568 |
Leasehold improvements |
| 44,300 |
| 44,300 |
Accumulated depreciation |
| (76,111) |
| (45,054) |
Property and equipment, net | $ | 134,223 | $ | 159,546 |
NOTE 13 – LITIGATION
On November 4, 2015, the Company filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Case Number 30-2015-00818492-CU-BC-CJC against Kevin Crump, an individual, Magnavape, Inc. and Magnavon, Inc. alleging breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, intentional interference with economic advantage and negligent interference with economic advantage relating to the production by the defendants of the Company’s AR Mods. The lawsuit prayer is for $3,000,000. This amount includes general damages, lost profits and punitive damages against the defendants. A mandatory settlement conference is scheduled for February 24, 2017 and a jury trial is scheduled for March 27, 2017.
NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July 15, 2016, the Company entered into a second Exchange Agreement (the “Second Exchange Agreement”) with Iliad. Pursuant to the Second Exchange Agreement, the Company and Iliad exchanged the Exchange Note for a new promissory note in the original principal amount of $81,631.88 (the “Second Exchange Note”), which balance includes an exchange fee of $2,500. The Second Exchange Note was issued in substitution of and not in satisfaction of the Exchange Note.
The Second Exchange Agreement and related Second Exchange Note restructure the payment provisions of the Exchange Note. The Second Exchange Note provides that the Company is to make to Iliad a payment equal to the remaining aggregate outstanding balance of the Second Exchange Note on or before July 15, 2017, which payment must be made in cash. Interest accrues on the outstanding balance of the Second Exchange Note at a rate of 10% per annum; provided, however that if the Company fails to repay the Second Exchange Note when due, or if the Company is otherwise in default under the Second Exchange Note, at the option of Iliad a default interest rate of 18% per annum will apply. In the event the Company is in default under the Second Exchange Note, Iliad also has the option to accelerate the note with the outstanding balance becoming immediately due and payable at an amount equal to 115% of the outstanding balance of the Second Exchange Note as of the date the event of default occurred. The Second Exchange Note may be prepaid without penalty at any time.
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The Second Exchange Note provides that, until the Second Exchange Note has been paid in full, Iliad may convert all or part of the outstanding note balance (the “Conversion Amount”) into shares of common stock of the Company at the Conversion Price (as defined below). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company has the option to pay the Conversion Amount in cash in lieu of delivering shares of its common stock. As used, “Conversion Price” means a price per share equal to 70% of the average of the three lowest closing bid prices of the Company’s common stock in the twenty trading days immediately preceding the applicable conversion. The Second Exchange Note provides that the Company may not issue shares to Iliad under the Second Exchange Note if the issuance of such shares would cause Iliad to beneficially own more than 9.99% of the Company’s outstanding common stock.
As of October 10, 2016, the outstanding balance on the Second Exchange Note was $23,264.
Issuance of Common Stock
Subsequent to June 30, 2016, the Company issued to Typenex Co-Investment, LLC shares of its common stock as partial payment of the Company’s outstanding debt obligations to Typenex as follows (see Note 7):
Date of Issuance | Number of Shares of Common Stock | Conversion Price | Consideration |
August 5, 2016 | 118,456 | $0.014467 | Issuance of true up shares in connection with debt conversion on March 15, 2016. |
August 5, 2016 | 3,313,612 | $0.007723 | Issuance of true up shares in connection with debt conversion on April 15, 2016. |
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
As previously disclosed in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2016, our Board approved the engagement of Hall & Company, Inc. as our independent registered public accounting firm effective May 12, 2016. There were no disagreements or reportable events related to the change in accountants requiring disclosure under Item 304(b) of Regulation S-K.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (our principal accounting officer and principal financial officer), evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of June 30, 2016, the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information that is required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our Company’s disclosure controls are not effective due to limited accounting and reporting personnel and a lack of expertise and segregation of duties due to limited financial resources and the size of the Company. We will need to adopt additional disclosure controls and procedures.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of our company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures of our company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of our company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Our management believes that all internal control systems, no matter how well designed and operated, have inherent limitations, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of controls. Accordingly, even effective internal controls can provide only reasonable assurances with respect to financial statement preparation. Further, because of changes in conditions, the effectiveness of internal controls may vary over time. Our management believes that the design of an internal control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs.
A material weakness is a significant deficiency, or combination of significant deficiencies, that result in there being a more than remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.
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Management has conducted, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2016 in accordance with the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO") inInternal Control — Integrated Framework. Based on this assessment, management concluded that as of June 30, 2016, our Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective primarily due to the limited size of our staff and budget.
The Company's management has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting related to the following matters:
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A lack of sufficient segregation of duties. Specifically, this material weakness is such that the design over these areas relies primarily on defective controls and could be strengthened by adding preventative controls to properly safeguard Company assets.
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A lack of sufficient personnel in the accounting function due to the Company's limited resources with appropriate skills, training and experience to perform certain tasks as it relates to financial reporting.
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A lack of formally documented policies and procedures, which provide for an ineffective control environment.
The Company's plan to remediate those material weaknesses is as follows:
To improve the effectiveness of the accounting group, the company uses the firm of Winther and Company CPA’s to augment existing resources, to improve segregation procedures and to assist in the analysis and recording of complex accounting transactions. The Company also hired a full-time accounting manager to maintain the Company’s books and records under the supervision of the CFO. The Company plans to further mitigate its accounting deficiencies by hiring additional personnel in the accounting department once it generates significantly more revenue, or raises significant additional working capital.
The company is also in the process of adopting specific internal control mechanisms with its Board of Directors’ and executive officers’ collaboration to ensure effectiveness as the company grows. Future controls, among other things, will include more checks and balances and communication strategies between the management and the Board of Directors to ensure efficient and effective oversight over company activities as well as more stringent accounting policies to track and update the company’s financial reporting.
This Annual Report does not include an attestation report from our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only the management’s report in this Annual Report.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Other than as described above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the year ended June 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
The following table sets forth the names, positions and ages of our current executive officers and directors. All directors serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified. Officers are appointed by our board of directors and their terms of office are at the discretion of our board of directors.
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Kyle Winther |
| 31 |
| Chief Executive Officer and Director |
Lori Winther |
| 59 |
| Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Director |
Gary Jacob Perlingos |
| 35 |
| President, Chief Technology Officer and Director |
Niels Winther |
| 60 |
| Chairman of the Board |
Kyle Winther has served as a director of our company since March 14, 2014. Mr. Winther also became our Chief Executive Officer on March 14, 2014 and served in such capacity until the appointment of Andrew Birnbaum as Chief Executive Officer on March 24, 2014, at which point in time Mr. Winther became our Chief Operating Officer. Following Mr. Birnbaum’s resignation on July 8, 2014, Mr. Winther was re-appointed as our Chief Executive Officer and resigned from his position as our Chief Operating Officer in connection with the appointment of Justin Moreno to such position on August 8, 2014. Mr. Winther is a founding shareholder of Delite Products, Inc., formed in 2008, and Vapor Hub, Inc., formed in 2013, each of which were our wholly owned subsidiaries until their merger into Vapor Hub International Inc. on May 18, 2015, and served as President and Chief Executive Officer of each of these companies since their respective dates of formation. Since 2008, Mr. Winther has also been instrumental in the development of our products. Mr. Winther is a graduate of Cal State University-Northridge where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration/Marketing. We believe that Mr. Winther is qualified to sit on our board of directors due to his extensive experience in the vaping industry and because of his sales and marketing skills.
Lori Winther became our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary and was appointed as a director of the company on March 14, 2014. Ms. Winther is an original founder of each of our former subsidiaries, Vapor and Delite. Prior to founding our subsidiaries, Ms. Winther served as the office manager for the Certified Public Accounting firm – Winther and Company CPA’s, Inc., as well as its affiliate, Winthco Wealth Management, acting for both since 1989. Ms. Winther remains a Vice President of Winther and Company today. Ms. Winther’s seasoned experience contributes to the administrative stability and financial solvency of the company. Ms. Winther is a graduate of Moorpark Community College with a A.A. in Business Administration. We believe that Ms. Winther is qualified to sit on our board of directors due to her extensive administration and human resources experience and financial expertise.
Gary Jacob Perlingosbecame our President and Chief Technology Officer and was appointed as a director of the company on March 14, 2014. Mr. Perlingos joined our former subsidiary, Delite, in 2013. Mr. Perlingos has held a variety of positions within his career, including acting as a freelance designer and developer of websites for a period of twelve years, serving as Director of Design Development at Homebase Learning Institute, a start-up on-line education company from 2010 to 2012 and serving as Senior Web Developer, performing web integrations for 4-Over, Inc., one of the largest trade printers in the United States from 2012 to 2013. Prior to his position at Homebase Learning Institute, Mr. Perlingos was a partner at a boutique web design firm, Artifice Studios, from 2009 to 2012. Mr. Perlingos began his career in the mortgage industry where he worked in various operational capacities from 2000 to 2009. We believe that Mr. Perlingos is qualified to sit on our board of directors due to his entrepreneurial experience and his branding, marketing and operational expertise.
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Niels Winther, CPAwas appointed as a director of the company on March 14, 2014. Mr. Winther has over three decades of experience in tax, financial, managerial, information and system consulting and currently directs and oversees Winther and Company CPA’s, Inc., a tax & accountancy and wealth management firm and Winthco Wealth Management in his capacity as President of each company. Mr. Winther attended Cal State University-Northridge - Accounting and University of La Verne – School of Law. We believe that Mr. Winther is qualified to serve on our Board of Directors because of his financial expertise acquired while operating his businesses.
A family relationship exists between Kyle Winther, Lori Winther, a director of the Company and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Secretary and Niels Winther, a director of the Company. Niels Winther and Lori Winther are married. Kyle Winther is the adult son of Niels and Lori Winther.
Director Independence
Our board of directors currently consists of four members –Kyle Winther, Lori Winther, Niels Winther, and Gary Jacob Perlingos– with one vacancy. Because our common stock is not currently listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market or New York Stock Exchange, we are not subject to their respective rules requiring independent directors and we currently do not have any independent directors, as the term “independent director” is defined by NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(a)(2) or New York Stock Exchange Rule 303A.02. We anticipate seeking independent directors in the future as we seek to establish effective corporate governance procedures to oversee our audit, compensation and nominating functions. However, there can be no assurance as to whether or when we will be successful in appointing any independent directors. Currently, our entire board of directors functions as our audit committee.
We have determined that Niels Winther qualifies as an audit committee “financial expert” within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the SEC and that each of our other board members are able to read and understand financial statements.
We do not have a nominating committee for persons to be proposed as directors for election to our board of directors. The duties and functions performed by such committee are performed by our board of directors. We do not have any restrictions on stockholder nominations under our articles of incorporation, however, our bylaws do contain advance notice requirements for stockholder nominations for directors. Other restrictions are those applicable generally under the Nevada Revised Statutes and the federal proxy rules. Currently, our entire board of directors decides on nominees, on the recommendation of one or more members of our board of directors. We are not a “listed issuer” under SEC rules and are therefore not required to have a nominating committee comprised of independent directors.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires that our executive officers and directors, and beneficial owners of more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities, file initial reports of beneficial ownership and reports of changes in beneficial ownership with the SEC. Executive officers, directors and greater-than-10% stockholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with all Section 16(a) forms they file.
Based solely on our review of the copies of such reports received by us and written representations from certain reporting persons that they have complied with the relevant Section 16(a) filing requirements, the Company is not aware of any instances of noncompliance with the Section 16(a) filing requirements by any executive officer, director and or beneficial owner of more than 10% of a registered class of the Company’s equity securities during the year ended June 30, 2016.
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Indemnification
We are a Nevada corporation. The Nevada Revised Statutes and certain provisions of our articles of incorporation, as amended, and bylaws under certain circumstances provide for indemnification of our officers, directors and controlling persons against liabilities which they may incur in such capacities. A summary of the circumstances in which such indemnification is provided for is contained herein, but this description is qualified in its entirety by reference to our articles of incorporation and bylaws and to the statutory provisions.
In general, any officer, director, employee or agent may be indemnified against expenses, fines, settlements or judgments arising in connection with a legal proceeding to which such person is a party, if that person is not liable due to conduct that constituted a breach of his or her fiduciary duties and such breach involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law, and that person’s actions were in good faith, were believed to be in our best interest, and were not unlawful. Indemnification may not be made for any claim as to which the person seeking indemnity has been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction, after exhaustion of all appeals, to be liable to our company unless the court in which the action or suit was brought or another court of competent jurisdiction determines that in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as such court deems proper. Unless such person is successful upon the merits in such an action, indemnification may be awarded only after a determination by independent decision of our board of directors, by legal counsel, or by a vote of our stockholders, that the applicable standard of conduct was met by the person to be indemnified. Under our articles of incorporation, as amended, and bylaws, we will advance expenses incurred by officers, directors, employees or agents who are parties to or are threatened to made parties to any threatened, pending or completed action by reason of the fact that such person was serving in such capacity, prior to the disposition of such action and promptly following request therefor, upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such person to repay such advances if it should be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to indemnification.
The circumstances under which indemnification is granted in connection with an action brought on our behalf is generally the same as those set forth above; however, with respect to such actions, indemnification is granted only with respect to expenses actually incurred in connection with the defense or settlement of the action. Indemnification may also be granted pursuant to the terms of agreements which may be entered in the future or pursuant to a vote of stockholders or directors. The Nevada Revised Statutes also grant us the power to purchase and maintain insurance which protects our officers and directors against any liabilities incurred in connection with their service in such a position, and we have obtained such a policy.
A stockholder’s investment may be adversely affected to the extent we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers as required by these indemnification provisions. At present, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving any of our directors, officers or employees regarding which indemnification by us is sought, nor are we aware of any threatened litigation that may result in claims for indemnification.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that, in the opinion of the SEC, this indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to all of our Board members and to all of our employees and executive officers, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The Code of Ethics constitutes a “code of ethics” as defined by applicable SEC rules. Our Code of Ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is posted on our Internet website located atwww.vapor-hub.com in the section titled “Investors.” You may also request a copy of the Code of Ethics without charge by writing or calling us at:
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Vapor Hub International Inc.
Attn: Investor Relations
1871 Tapo Street
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Tel.: (805) 309-0530
Any amendment or waiver of the Code of Ethics pertaining to a member of our Board or one of our executive officers will be disclosed on our website within four business days.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table and related footnotes show the compensation paid to each person who served as our principal executive officer and to each of our other two most highly compensated executive officers during our fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, and information concerning all compensation paid for services rendered to us in all capacities for such fiscal year.
Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Options ($) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) |
Kyle Winther, | 2016 | 100,000 | - | - | 18,188(1) | 118,188 |
CEO, Director | 2015 | 98,000 | - | - | 21,107(1) | 119,107 |
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Lori Winther, | 2016 | 80,000 | - | - | 19,636(2) | 99,636 |
CFO, Treasurer, Secretary, Director | 2015 | 98,000 | - | - | 17,462(2) | 115,462 |
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Gary Jacob Perlingos, | 2016 | 98,000 | - | - | - | 98,000 |
President, Chief Technology Officer, Director | 2015 | 98,000 | - | - | 16,947(3) | 114,947 |
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Justin Moreno(4), | 2016 | 130,100 | - |
| 14,055(5) | 144,155 |
Former Chief Operating Officer, Director | 2015 | 130,000 | - | 2,100(6) | - | 132,100 |
(1)
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, this amount consists of an automobile allowance ($13,808) and health benefits ($4,380). For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, this amount consists of an automobile allowance ($6,444), company owned or leased property for personal use ($7,680), and health benefits ($6,973).
(2)
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, this amount consists of an automobile allowance ($9,168) and health benefits ($9,168). For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, this amount consists of an automobile allowance ($6,642) and health benefits ($8,820).
(3)
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, this amount consists of health benefits ($16,947).
(4)
On August 16, 2016, we eliminated the position of Chief Operating Officer and terminated Justin Moreno from such position. On August 17, 2016, Mr. Moreno resigned as a director of the Company.
(5)
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, this amount consists of health benefits ($14,055).
(6)
Mr. Moreno was granted an option to purchase 60,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price per share of $0.0419 on June 30, 2015 which option was fully vested upon grant. Unless exercised on or prior to November 14, 2016, the option will expire. The value of the option award in the above table represents the grant date fair value computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. For the assumptions used in the valuation, please see Note 3 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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There are no arrangements or plans in which we provide pension, retirement or similar benefits for directors or executive officers.We do not have any material bonus or profit sharing plans pursuant to which cash or non-cash compensation is or may be paid to our directors or executive officers. We did not grant bonuses to our executive officers in 2016 in an effort to preserve cash.
On February 2, 2015, we adopted our 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”). The 2015 Plan provides for the grant of stock options (both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options), restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, performance-based awards, dividend equivalents, stock payments and deferred stock units to eligible participants. Eligible participants include officers, employees, non-employee directors and certain consultants and advisers. The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock authorized for issuance under the 2015 Plan is 20,400,000, subject to adjustment as described in the 2015 Plan. None of our executive officers other than our former Chief Operating Officer, Justin Moreno, have received awards under our 2015 Stock Incentive Plan.
Employee Contracts
We have not entered into any employment agreements with our executive officers.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table provides information with respect to outstanding stock options and stock awards held by each of the named executive officers as of June 30, 2016.
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Justin Moreno | 6/30/15 | 60,000(1) | - | $0.0419 | 6/30/25 |
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These options were fully exercisable upon grant and are not subject to vesting.
None of the executive officers listed above exercised options during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 or June 30, 2016.
Compensation of Directors
The following table presents information regarding compensation paid to our non-employee directors for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. We do not pay management directors for Board service in addition to their regular employee compensation.
Name | Fees earned or paid in cash($) | Option Awards ($) | All other compensation ($) |
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Niels Winther | - | - | -(1) |
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(1)
Niels Winther is the President of Winther & Company, an accountancy corporation. Winther & Company was paid $56,180 for services rendered to the company during our fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table presents information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock by:
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each of the executive officers listed in the summary compensation table;
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each of our directors;
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all of our directors and executive officers as a group; and
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each stockholder known to us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our common stock.
In general, a person is deemed to be a “beneficial owner” of a security if that person has or shares the power to vote or direct the voting of such security, or the power to dispose or to direct the disposition of such security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any securities of which the person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days, through the exercise of a warrant or stock option, conversion of a convertible security or otherwise. Unless otherwise indicated, each person in the table will have sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares shown. For purposes of this table, shares not outstanding which are subject to issuance on exercises of stock options or conversion of a note that are held by one or more person(s) are deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage(s) of outstanding shares beneficially owned by such person(s) but are not deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage for any other person. The table assumes a total of 90,292,443 shares of our common stock outstanding as of October 10, 2016. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each of the executive officers and directors and greater than 5% stockholders named below is c/o Vapor Hub International Inc., 1871 Tapo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063.
Name of Beneficial Owner | Number of Shares Beneficially Owned | Percentage of Shares Outstanding |
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Kyle Winther | 12,666,667 | 14.0% |
(Chief Executive Officer and Director) |
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Lori Winther | 12,666,667 | 14.0% |
(Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Director) |
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Gary Jacob Perlingos | 12,666,667 | 14.0% |
(President, Chief Technology Officer and Director) |
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Justin Moreno(1) | 60,000 | * |
(Former Chief Operating Officer, Former Director) |
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Niels Winther(2) | 200,000 | * |
(Chairman of the Board) |
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All directors and executive officers as a group (five persons)(3) | 38,260,001 | 42.3% |
5% Stockholders |
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(1) Consists of options to purchase 60,000 shares of common stock.
(2) Consists of options to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock.
(3) Consists of options to purchase 260,000 shares of common stock and 38,000,001 shares of common stock.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our equity compensation plans as of June 30, 2016.
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| Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants, and rights |
| Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans |
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders(1) |
| 310,000 |
| $0.0419 |
| 20,090,000 |
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders |
| - |
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(1) | Consists of shares underlying our 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan, of which an aggregate of 20,400,000 shares have been reserved for issuance. All outstanding awards under the 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan consist of stock options. |
Changes in Control
We are unaware of any contract or other arrangement, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change of control of our company.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Other than the transactions described below, since June 30, 2014, there has not been, nor is there currently proposed, any transaction or series of similar transactions to which we were or will be a party:
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in which the amount involved exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our total assets at year end for the last two completed fiscal years; and
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in which any director, executive officer, stockholders who beneficially owns more than 5% of our common stock or any member of their immediate family had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.
As of June 30, 2015 and 2016, the Company had a balance of $96,312 and $103,409, respectively, outstanding as related party loans from Kyle Winther, the Company’s CEO, Lori Winther, the Company’s CFO and Winther & Company, CPAs (an entity owned by Lori Winther, and her husband, Niels Winther, CPA, who is a director of the Company), as well a Chase Bank Line of Credit (which was extended to the Company, though owed personally by Niels & Lori Winther). The outstanding balances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable upon demand. Each of Kyle Winther and Lori Winther also own approximately 14% of our common stock.
From time to time the Company will engage the services of Winther & Company, CPAs to provide bookkeeping, accounting and tax services to the Company. For the year ended June 30, 2016 the Company incurred approximately $56,180 in fees with Winther & Company. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company had Accounts Payable outstanding to Winther & Company of $0 and $232, respectively.
On December 29, 2014, Kyle Winther entered into a vehicle financing agreement with the Bank of the West. Pursuant to the agreement, the amount financed was $39,275, payable in 48 monthly payments plus accrued interest at a rate of 3.9%. In January 2015, the Company agreed to assume the payments on this loan and capitalized the vehicle (see Note 9). As of June 30, 2016 the outstanding balance was $30,349.
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On January 2, 2015, the Company entered into a Business Loan and Security Agreement with B of I Federal Bank (the “Bank”). Pursuant to the agreement, the Company borrowed $200,000 from the Bank and received net proceeds of $195,000 USD after deducting an origination fee of $5,000. Prior to its repayment on June 2, 2015, this loan was secured by all personal property of the Company and was also personally guaranteed by Lori Winther, Kyle Winther and Gary Perlingos.
On June 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new Business Loan and Security Agreement with the Bank. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company borrowed $175,000 from the Bank and received net proceeds of $104,071 after deducting an origination fee of $1,875 and the repayment of $69,054 in full satisfaction of the Company’s remaining obligations under that certain Business Loan and Security Agreement entered into with the Bank on January 2, 2015. Prior to its repayment on November 3, 2015, the loan was secured by all personal property of the Company and was also personally guaranteed by Lori Winther, Kyle Winther and Gary Perlingos.
On November 3, 2015, the Company entered into a new Business Loan and Security Agreement with the Bank. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company borrowed $125,000 from the Bank and received net proceeds of $93,615.51 after the repayment of $31,384.19 in full satisfaction of the Company’s remaining obligations under that certain Business Loan and Security Agreement entered into with the Bank on June 2, 2015. Prior to its repayment on December 24, 2015, the loan was secured by all personal property of the Company and was also personally guaranteed by Lori Winther, Kyle Winther and Gary Perlingos.
On September 1, 2015, the Company entered into a Commercial Lease Agreement with the Winther Family Trust, pursuant to which the Company will lease the property located at 1871 Tapo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065 (the “Premises”), for a term of 60 months commencing on September 1, 2015. The Company will pay a base rent of $5,650 per month for the duration of the term. The Premises is replacing the Company’s prior facility located at 67 W. Easy Street, Unit 115, Simi Valley, CA 93065 and will serve as the Company’s primary office location. In addition to providing office space, the approximately 5,000 square foot facility will also be used for warehousing and shipping. The lessor of the Premises, the Winther Family Trust, is controlled by Niels Winther and Lori Winther.
Director Independence
We currently do not have any independent directors, as the term “independent” is defined by NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(a)(2).
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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The following table presents the fees for professional audit services rendered by our principal accountants, Hall and Company, Inc. and Hartley Moore Accountancy Corporation for the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015.
In connection with the reorganization of Hartley Moore Accountancy Corporation (the “Former Auditor”), its audit partners and staff joined Hall and Company, Inc. (“Hall”). Due to the reorganization of the firm, the Former Auditor resigned as our independent, effective May 12, 2016. The Former Auditor had served as our auditor since March 30, 2015. As a result of the reorganization, our Board of Directors approved the resignation of the Former Auditor effective May 12, 2016, and the engagement of Hall as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 effective May 12, 2016.
All services reflected in the following fee table were pre-approved, respectively, in accordance with the policy of our board of directors.
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Total | $45,360 |
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NOTES:
(1) Audit fees consist of audit and review services, consents and review of documents filed with the SEC.
Our board of directors pre-approves all audit (including audit-related) and permitted non-audit services to be performed by our independent auditors. Our board will annually approve the scope and fee estimates for the year-end audit to be performed by our independent auditors for the fiscal year. With respect to other permitted services, our board pre-approves specific engagements, projects and categories of services on a fiscal year basis, subject to individual project and annual maximums. To date, we have not engaged our auditors to perform any non-audit related services.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Documents filed as part of this report
| 1. | Financial Statements. |
All financial statements are set forth under Item 8 of this report.
| 2. | Financial Statement Schedules. |
All financial statement schedules are omitted because the information is inapplicable or presented in the Notes to Financial Statements.
| 3. | Exhibits. See Item 15(b) below. |
| (b) | Exhibits. We have filed, or incorporated into this Form 10-K by reference, the exhibits listed on the accompanying Index to Exhibits immediately following the signature page of this Form 10-K. |
| (c) | Financial Statement Schedule. See Item 15(a) above. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| VAPOR HUB INTERNATIONAL INC. |
| a Nevada Corporation |
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Date: October 13, 2016 | /s/ LORI WINTHER |
| By: Lori Winther |
| Its: Chief Financial Officer |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Lori Winther and Kyle Winther, and each of them,as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution for him, and in his name in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and any of them or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/S/ KYLE WINTHER Kyle Winther |
| Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) |
| October 13, 2016 |
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/S/ LORI WINTHER Lori Winther |
| Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Director (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
| October 13, 2016 |
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/S/ Gary Jacob Perlingos Gary Jacob Perlingos |
| President, Chief Technology Officer and Director |
| October 13, 2016 |
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/S/ NIELS WINTHER Niels Winther |
| Chairman of the Board |
| October 13, 2016 |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Number | Exhibit Description | Form | File Number | Exhibit | Filing Date | Herewith |
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3.1 | Certificate of withdrawal of Certificate of Designation | 8-K | 000-55363 | 3.1 | 2/6/2015 |
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3.2 | Amended and Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant | 8-K | 000-55363 | 3.2 | 2/6/2015 |
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3.3 | Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant | 8-K | 000-55363 | 3.3 | 2/6/2015 |
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3.4 | Articles of Merger filed with an effective date of March 14, 2014 with the Nevada Secretary of State on February 14, 2014 | 8-K | 000-55363 | 3.1 | 3/6/2014 |
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10.1 | Share Exchange Agreement among the Registrant, Delite Products, Inc., Vapor Hub, Inc., and the Shareholders of Delite and Vapor Hub, Inc., dated February 14, 2014. | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.1 | 2/18/2014 |
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10.2 | Form of Subscription Agreement for Note Purchases on March 14, 2014, April 10, 2014 and May 19, 2014 | 10-Q | 333-173438 | 10.2 | 5/15/2014 |
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10.3 | Lease Agreement dated August 5, 2013 by and Between the Registrant and S.B.P.W., LLC, as amended by Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2. | 10-K | 333-173438 | 10.3 | 9/29/2014 |
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10.4 | Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 4, 2014, by and between the Registrant and Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.1 | 11/10/2014 |
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10.5 | Secured Convertible Promissory Note, dated as of November 4, 2014, by the Registrant in favor of Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.2 | 11/10/2014 |
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10.6 | Investor Note #1 issued to the Registrant on November 4, 2014. | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.3 | 11/10/2014 |
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10.7 | Investor Note #2 issued to the Registrant on November 4, 2014. | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.4 | 11/10/2014 |
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10.8 | Investor Note #3 issued to the Registrant on November 4, 2014. | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.5 | 11/10/2014 |
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10.9 | Investor Note #4 issued to the Registrant on November 4, 2014. | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.6 | 11/10/2014 |
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10.10 | Investor Note #5 issued to the Registrant on November 4, 2014. | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.7 | 11/10/2014 |
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10.11 | Investor Note #6 issued to the Registrant on November 4, 2014. | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.8 | 11/10/2014 |
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10.12 | Investor Note #7 issued to the Registrant on November 4, 2014. | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.9 | 11/10/2014 |
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10.13 | Investor Note #8 issued to the Registrant on November 4, 2014. | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.1 | 11/10/2014 |
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10.14 | Investor Note #9 issued to the Registrant on November 4, 2014. | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.11 | 11/10/2014 |
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10.15 | Investor Note #10 issued to the Registrant on November 4, 2014. | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.12 | 11/10/2014 |
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10.16 | Security Agreement, dated as of November 4, 2014, by the Registrant in favor of Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | 8-K | 333-173438 | 10.13 | 11/10/2014 |
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10.17 | Business Loan and Security Agreement between B of I Federal Bank and the Registrant dated January 2, 2015. | 10-Q | 000-55363 | 10.14 | 2/17/2015 |
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10.18* | Vapor Hub International Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.1 | 2/6/2015 |
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10.19 | Business Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2015, by and between the Company and BofI Federal Bank. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.1 | 6/8/2015 |
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10.20 | Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2015, by and between the Company and Typenex Co-Investment, LLC. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.2 | 6/8/2015 |
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10.21 | Form of Promissory Note issued to Typenex Co-Investment, LLC on June 4, 2015. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.3 | 6/8/2015 |
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10.22 | Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2015, by and between the Company and Iliad Research and Trading, L.P. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.1 | 8/18/2015 |
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10.23 | Promissory Note issued to Iliad Research and Trading, L.P. on August 12, 2015. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.2 | 8/18/2015 |
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10.24 | Triple Net Lease Agreement by and between the Winther Family Trust and the Registrant. | 10-K | 000-55363 | 10..25 | 10/13/2015 |
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10.25 | Note Settlement Agreement by and between Vapor Hub International Inc. and Typenex Co-Investment, LLC dated December 18, 2015. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.1 | 12/24/2015 |
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10.26 | B of I Business Loan and Security Agreement dated November 3, 2015 | 10-Q | 000-55363 | 10.1 | 2/16/2016 |
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10.27 | Senior Secured Credit Facility Agreement dated December 24, 2015 by and between Vapor Hub International Inc. and TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.1 | 12/31/2015 |
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10.28 | Security Agreement dated December 24, 2015 by and between Vapor Hub International Inc. and TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.2 | 12/31/2015 |
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10.29 | Convertible Promissory Note dated December 24, 2015 issued by Vapor Hub International Inc. to TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.3 | 12/31/2015 |
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10.30 | Amendment to Note Settlement Agreement dated February 19, 2016 by and between Vapor Hub International Inc. and Typenex Co-Investment, LLC. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.1 | 2/25/2016 |
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10.31 | Amendment to Promissory Note dated February 19, 2016 by and between Vapor Hub International Inc. and Iliad Research and Trading, L.P. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.2 | 2/25/2016 |
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10.32 | Amendment #2 to Note Settlement Agreement entered into on May 12, 2016 but effective as of April 15, 2016 by and between Vapor Hub International Inc. and Typenex Co-Investment, LLC. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.1 | 5/18/2016 |
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10.33 | Exchange Agreement entered into on May 12, 2016 but effective as of April 15, 2016 by and between Vapor Hub International Inc. and Iliad Research and Trading, L.P. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.2 | 5/18/2016 |
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10.34 | Form of Convertible Promissory Note issued by Vapor Hub International Inc. on April 15, 2016 in favor of Iliad Research and Trading, L.P. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.3 | 5/18/2016 |
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10.35 | Exchange Agreement entered into on July 15, 2016 by and between Vapor Hub International Inc. and Iliad Research and Trading, L.P. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.1 | 7/21/2016 |
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10.36 | Form of Convertible Promissory Note issued by Vapor Hub International Inc. on August 12, 2016 in favor of Iliad Research and Trading, L.P. | 8-K | 000-55363 | 10.2 | 7/21/2016 |
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14.1 | Vapor Hub International Inc. Code of Ethical Conduct. | 10-K | 333-173438 | 14.1 | 9/29/2014 |
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21.1 | Subsidiaries of Vapor Hub International Inc. |
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23.1 | Consent of Hall and Company, Inc., Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. |
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23.2 | Consent of Hartley Moore Accounting Corporation, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. |
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24.1 | Power of Attorney (included on the Signatures page of this Annual Report on Form 10-K). |
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31.1 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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31.2 | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1 | Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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101.INS | XBRL Instance Document |
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101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
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101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
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101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
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101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
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101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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Furnished herewith.
* Each management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this report on Form 10-K
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