FOR THE QUARTER ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2016
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
AVALANCHE INTERNATIONAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY | |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | | | | | | |
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| | February 29, | | | November 30, | |
| | 2016 | | | 2015 | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | |
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CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | |
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Cash | | $ | 58 | | | $ | 405 | |
Accounts receivable, related party | | | 17,222 | | | | 17,222 | |
Notes receivable, net of discount of $9,358 and nil, respectively | | | 123,975 | | | | — | |
Other current assets | | | 15,615 | | | | 705 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 156,870 | | | $ | 18,332 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 260,207 | | | $ | 177,004 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses, related party | | | 197,159 | | | | 63,699 | |
Derivative liability | | | 1,084,408 | | | | 1,313,012 | |
Convertible notes payable, net of discount of $108,618 and $202,325, respectively | | | 498,352 | | | | 416,975 | |
Notes payable, net of discount of $29,315 and $19,294, respectively | | | 246,260 | | | | 135,031 | |
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | 2,286,386 | | | | 2,105,721 | |
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LONG TERM LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Convertible notes payable, net of discount of $10,156 and nil, respectively | | | 844 | | | | — | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 2,287,230 | | | | 2,105,721 | |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | | — | | | | — | |
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STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
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Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 10,000,000 shares authorized; | | | | | |
Class A Preferred Stock, $5 stated value per share: 50,000 shares designated; | | | | | |
nil shares issued and outstanding at February 29, 2016 and November 30, 2015 | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value: 75,000,000 shares authorized; | | | | | |
6,842,254 and 6,309,635 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | | | 6,842 | | | | 6,310 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 1,383,871 | | | | 1,119,118 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (3,521,073 | ) | | | (3,212,817 | ) |
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | (2,130,360 | ) | | | (2,087,389 | ) |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | $ | 156,870 | | | $ | 18,332 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. | |
AVALANCHE INTERNATIONAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY | |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | |
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| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | February 29, 2016 | | | February 28, 2015 | |
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Revenue - related party | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,236 | |
Revenue | | | — | | | | 4,759 | |
Total Revenue | | | — | | | | 14,995 | |
Cost of revenue | | | — | | | | 8,534 | |
Gross profit | | | — | | | | 6,461 | |
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Operating expenses | | | | | | | | |
General and administrative | | | 175,770 | | | | 193,830 | |
Total operating expense | | | 175,770 | | | | 193,830 | |
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Loss from operations | | | (175,770 | ) | | | (187,369 | ) |
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Other income (expense) | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 6,441 | | | | — | |
Interest expense, including penalties | | | (83,320 | ) | | | (4,200 | ) |
Interest expense - debt discount | | | (140,517 | ) | | | — | |
Loss on issuance of convertible debt | | | (157,233 | ) | | | — | |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | | | 242,143 | | | | — | |
Total other income (expense) | | | (132,486 | ) | | | (4,200 | ) |
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Net loss | | $ | (308,256 | ) | | $ | (191,569 | ) |
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Basic and diluted net loss per common share | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | (0.04 | ) |
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Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | | | 6,517,372 | | | | 5,218,650 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. | |
AVALANCHE INTERNATIONAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY | |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | | | | |
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| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | February 29, 2016 | | | February 28, 2015 | |
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Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (308,256 | ) | | $ | (191,569 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |
Interest income – original issue discount | | | (3,975 | ) | | | — | |
Interest expense on warrant issuance | | | 26,250 | | | | | |
Interest expense – debt discount | | | 140,517 | | | | 2,465 | |
Loss on issuance of convertible debt | | | 157,233 | | | | — | |
Change in fair value on derivative liability | | | (242,143 | ) | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 7,556 | | | | 56,708 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | — | | | | (46 | ) |
Other receivables | | | (2,466 | ) | | | — | |
Inventories | | | — | | | | 5,142 | |
Other assets | | | — | | | | (179 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 104,227 | | | | 70,119 | |
Accounts payable, related parties | | | 108,460 | | | | 33,676 | |
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Net cash used in operating activities | | | (12,597 | ) | | | (23,684 | ) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Loan issuance | | | (95,000 | ) | | | — | |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (95,000 | ) | | | — | |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | | | 5,000 | | | | 2,000 | |
Payments to related parties | | | — | | | | 26,008 | |
Proceeds from convertible notes payable | | | 11,000 | | | | — | |
Proceeds from notes payable | | | 100,000 | | | | — | |
Payments on notes payable | | | (3,750 | ) | | | (5,300 | ) |
Payments on convertible notes payable | | | (5,000 | ) | | | — | |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 107,250 | | | | 22,708 | |
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Net decrease in cash | | | (347 | ) | | | (976 | ) |
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Cash at beginning of period | | | 405 | | | | 2,247 | |
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Cash at end of period | | $ | 58 | | | $ | 1,271 | |
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | | | | | |
Issuance of common stock for services of which $12,444 is included in other current assets to be amortized over two months | | $ | 20,000 | | | $ | — | |
Increase in accounts payable in connection with loan issuance | | $ | 25,000 | | | $ | — | |
Derivative liability recorded in connection with convertible debt | | $ | 13,539 | | | $ | — | |
Common stock issued for conversion of debt and accrued interest | | $ | 183,048 | | | $ | — | |
Original issue discount in connection with note payable | | $ | 25,000 | | | $ | — | |
Issuance of preferred stock to shareholder for payment of accrued expenses, related party | | $ | — | | | $ | 76,900 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1. | ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS |
Avalanche International, Corp. (the “Company” or “Avalanche”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 14, 2011. The Company had plans to distribute crystallized glass tile in the North American markets to wholesale customers. On May 14, 2014, the Company entered into an Agreement of Conveyance, Transfer and Assignment of Assets and Assumption of Obligations (the “Agreement”) with John Pulos, its prior sole officer and director. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company transferred all assets related to its crystallized glass tile business to Mr. Pulos and in exchange Mr. Pulos assumed and cancelled all liabilities due to him. In conjunction with the Agreement, there was a change in management and the Company began to operate as a holding company with operations at the subsidiary levels only. The Company has formed two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Smith and Ramsay Brands, LLC (“SRB”) and Restaurant Capital Group, LLC (“RCG”). SRB was formed on May 19, 2014, and RCG was formed on October 22, 2015. SRB was originally formed as a manufacturer and distributor of flavored liquids for electronic vaporizers and eCigarettes and accessories; this business was discontinued in June 2015. RCG was formed to hold the Company’s investments in the restaurant industry.
2. | LIQUIDITY AND GOING CONCERN |
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has incurred recurring losses and reported loss available to common shareholders for the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, totaling $308,256 and $191,569, respectively, as well as an accumulated deficit as of February 29, 2016 and November 30, 2015, amounting to $3,521,073 and $3,212,817, respectively. As a result of the Company’s continued losses, at February 29, 2016, the Company’s current liabilities significantly exceed current assets, resulting in negative working capital of $2,129,516. Further, the Company does not have adequate cash to cover projected operating costs for the next 12 months. These factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. In order to ensure the continued viability of the Company, either future equity or debt financings must be obtained or profitable operations must be achieved in order to repay the existing short-term debt and to provide a sufficient source of operating capital. To address its liquidity issues, the Company continues to explore opportunities for additional financing and/or restructuring of its existing debt. No assurances can be made that the Company will be successful obtaining additional equity or debt financing and/or in restructuring existing debt, or that the Company will achieve profitable operations and positive cash flow. The unaudited condensed 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 classifications of liabilities that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. Further, subsequent to year end the Company has primarily funded its operations through the issuance of additional debt financings (See Note 11).
3. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X and do not include all the information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company has made estimates and judgments affecting the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially from our estimates. The consolidated financial information is unaudited but reflects all normal adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to provide a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2015, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2017. The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of February 29, 2016 was derived from the Company’s audited 2015 financial statements contained in the above referenced Form 10-K. Results of the three months ended February 29, 2016, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending November 30, 2016.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
Principles of Consolidation
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include accounts of Avalanche and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, SRB and RCG, (collectively referred to as the “Company"). No operations existed in RCG during the year ended November 30, 2015. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company’s critical accounting policies that involve significant judgment and estimates include share based compensation, valuation of derivative liabilities and valuation of deferred income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial instruments are accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, notes payable, and derivative liabilities. The recorded values of accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable approximate their fair values based on their short-term nature. Notes payable and convertible notes payable are recorded at their issue value or if warrants are attached at their issue value less the proportionate value of the warrant, which approximates their fair value. Convertible notes payable and warrants issued with ratcheting provisions are classified as derivative liabilities and are revalued using the Black-Scholes model each quarter based on changes in the market value of our common stock and unobservable level 3 inputs.
The Company defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is based on three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, of which the first two are considered observable and the last is considered unobservable:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 assumptions: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities including liabilities resulting from imbedded derivatives associated with certain warrants to purchase common stock.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative liabilities are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value based on the criteria specified in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 815-15 – Derivatives and Hedging – Embedded Derivatives (“ASC 815-15”). Pursuant to ASC Topic 815-15 an evaluation of the embedded conversion feature of convertible debt is evaluated to determine if the bifurcated debt conversion feature is required to be classified as a derivative liability. Since the terms of the embedded conversion features of the Company’s convertible debt provides for the issuance of shares of common stock at the election of the holders and the number of shares is subject to adjustment for a decline in the price of the Company’s common stock, the Company determined that the embedded conversion option met the criteria of a derivative liability. The estimated fair value of the embedded conversion feature of debt classified as derivative liabilities are determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The model utilizes Level 3 unobservable inputs to calculate the fair value of the derivative liabilities at each reporting period. The Company determined that using an alternative valuation model such as a Binomial-Lattice model would result in minimal differences. The fair value of the embedded conversion feature of debt classified as derivative liabilities are adjusted for changes in fair value at each reporting period, and the corresponding non-cash gain or loss is recorded as other income or expense in the consolidated statement of operations. As of February 29, 2016 and November 30, 2015, the embedded conversion feature of $1,084,408 and $1,313,012, respectively, of convertible notes payable was classified as a derivative liability. Each reporting period the embedded conversion feature is re-valued and adjusted through the caption “change in fair value of derivative liabilities” on the consolidated statements of operations.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
When the Company has determined that the embedded conversion options should not be bifurcated from their host instruments, the Company records, when necessary, discounts to convertible notes for the intrinsic value of conversion options embedded in debt instruments based upon the differences between the fair value of the underlying common stock at the commitment date of the note transaction and the effective conversion price embedded in the note. Debt discounts under these arrangements are amortized over the term of the related debt to their stated date of redemption.
Debt Discounts
The Company accounts for debt discount according to ASC 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options. Debt discounts are amortized through periodic charges to interest expense over the term of the related financial instrument using the effective interest method. During the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, the Company recorded amortization of debt discounts of $140,517 and nil, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
The Company will recognize revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the product has been shipped or the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. During the three months ended February 29, 2016, the Company did not generate any revenue. During the three months ended February 28, 2015, the Company’s revenues consisted solely of sales of flavored liquids for electronic vaporizers and eCigarettes and accessories from SRB.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock option awards in accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation. Under FASB ASC Topic No. 718, compensation expense related to stock-based payments is recorded over the requisite service period based on the grant date fair value of the awards. Compensation previously recorded for unvested stock options that are forfeited is reversed upon forfeiture. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model for determining the estimated fair value for stock-based awards. The Black-Scholes model requires the use of assumptions which determine the fair value of stock-based awards, including the option’s expected term and the price volatility of the underlying stock.
The Company’s accounting policy for equity instruments issued to consultants and vendors in exchange for goods and services follows the provisions of FASB ASC Topic No. 505-50, Equity Based Payments to Non-Employees. Accordingly, the measurement date for the fair value of the equity instruments issued is determined at the earlier of (i) the date at which a commitment for performance by the consultant or vendor is reached or (ii) the date at which the consultant or vendor’s performance is complete. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement.
Loss per Common Share
The Company utilizes FASB ASC Topic No. 260, Earnings per Share. Basic loss per share is computed by dividing loss available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted loss per share is computed similar to basic loss per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. Diluted loss per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if convertible promissory notes and Class A convertible preferred stock were to be exercised or converted or otherwise resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
Since the effects of the conversion of convertible debt are anti-dilutive in all periods presented, shares of common stock underlying these instruments have been excluded from the computation of loss per common share.
The following sets forth the number of shares of common stock underlying convertible debt as of February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015:
| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | February 29, 2016 | | | February 28, 2015 | |
Convertible notes payable | | | 21,637,305 | | | | — | |
Warrants | | | 175,000 | | | | — | |
| | | 21,812,305 | | | | — | |
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes to conform to the current-year financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations. In addition, certain prior year amounts from the restated amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation.
Recent Accounting Standards
The Company has considered all other recently issued accounting standards and does not believe the adoption of such standards will have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.
On August 4, 2015, we entered into a Secured Promissory Note (the “JST Note”) with JS Technologies, Inc. (“JST”). Under the JST Note, we intended to lend up to $400,000 to JST in order to provide short-term financing pending our proposed acquisition of JST. The JST Note accrues interest at a rate of ten percent (10%) per year and is due in one year. The JST Note is secured by substantially all of the assets of JST. Between December 3, 2015 and February 26, 2016, the Company loaned JST $120,000 pursuant to the term of the JST Note. The JST Note, which was repaid subsequent to February 29, 2016 (see Note 11), included $13,333 of original issue discount, resulting in an aggregate amount due to the Company of $133,333.
The original issue discount of $13,333 on the JST Note is being amortized as interest income through the maturity date using the interest rate method. During the quarter ended February 29, 2016, the Company recorded $3,975 of interest income from the discount accretion and $2,466 of interest income based upon the 10% contractual rate. As of February 29, 2016, and November 30, 2015, the Company had recorded an interest receivable attributed to the JST Note of $2,466 and nil, respectively.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
5. | CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE |
Convertible notes payable at February 29, 2016 and November 30, 2015, are comprised of the following:
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Note payable to Adar Bays, LLC | | $ | 115,000 | | | $ | 115,000 | |
Note payable to Union Capital, LLC | | | 115,000 | | | | 115,000 | |
Note payable to Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | | | 87,500 | | | | 87,500 | |
Note payable to Gary Gelbfish | | | 100,000 | | | | 100,000 | |
Note payable to JMJ Financial | | | 60,500 | | | | 60,500 | |
Note payable to Black Mountain Equities, Inc. | | | 42,670 | | | | 55,000 | |
Note payable to LG Capital Funding, LLC | | | 50,000 | | | | 50,000 | |
Note payable to GCEF Opportunity Fund, LLC | | | 27,500 | | | | 27,500 | |
Note payable to Lord Abstract, LLC | | | 8,800 | | | | 8,800 | |
Other notes payable | | | 11,000 | | | | — | |
Total notes payable | | | 617,970 | | | | 619,300 | |
Less: debt discount | | | (118,774 | ) | | | (202,325 | ) |
Total convertible notes payable | | $ | 499,196 | | | $ | 416,975 | |
Less: current portion | | | (498,352 | ) | | | (416,975 | ) |
Notes payable – long-term portion | | $ | 844 | | | $ | - | |
The Company has entered into convertible promissory notes with various entities. During the three months ended February 29, 2016 and the year ended November 30, 2015, the Company received aggregate proceeds of $11,000 and 508,000, respectively. During the three months ended February 29, 2016 and the year ended November 30, 2015, the Company issued promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $11,000 and $569,300. The promissory notes that were issued during the year ended November 30, 2015 included loan fees of $40,000 and original issue discounts of $21,300. The convertible promissory notes accrue interest at rates ranging between 8% and 12% per annum. At February 29, 2016, the Company was in default on the LG Capital Funding, LLC, Gary Gelbfish and Typenex Co-Investment, LLC convertible promissory notes and subject to default interest rates of 24%, 10% and 22%, respectively, on these convertible promissory notes. Further, during the year ended November 30, 2015, the Company recorded a default penalty of $18,902 on the Typenex Co-Investments, LLC convertible promissory note. On April 4, 2017, the Company and Typenex agreed to a settlement, see Note 11. As of the date of this report, the Company was in default on all of the convertible notes payable.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
The table below summarizes the Company’s convertible promissory notes as of February 29, 2016.
| | | | Inception | | | | | | | | | Original | | | Principal | | | Principal | |
| Inception | Due | | Interest | | | | | | Loan | | | Issue | | | Payments: | | | Amount of | |
| Date | Date | | Rate | | | Cash | | | Fees | | | Discount | | | Cash and Stock | | | Note | |
Adar Bays, LLC | 5/12/2015 | 5/12/2016 | | | 8 | % | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 15,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 115,000 | |
Union Capital, LLC | 5/11/2015 | 5/11/2016 | | | 8 | % | | | 100,000 | | | | 15,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 115,000 | |
Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | 6/2/2015 | 7/2/2016 | | | 10 | % | | | 70,000 | | | | 10,000 | | | | 7,500 | | | | - | | | | 87,500 | |
Gary Gelbfish | 4/1/2015 | 9/23/2015 | | | 10 | % | | | 100,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 100,000 | |
JMJ Financial | 4/29/2015 | 4/29/2017 | | | 12 | % | | | 55,000 | | | | - | | | | 5,500 | | | | - | | | | 60,500 | |
Black Mountain Equities, Inc. | 6/4/2015 | 6/4/2016 | | | 10 | % | | | 50,000 | | | | - | | | | 5,000 | | | | (12,330 | ) | | | 42,670 | |
LG Capital Funding, LLC | 11/3/2014 | 11/3/2015 | | | 8 | % | | | 47,500 | | | | 7,500 | | | | 8,250 | | | | (13,250 | ) | | | 50,000 | |
GCEF Opportunity Fund, LLC | 6/30/2015 | 6/30/2016 | | | 10 | % | | | 25,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,500 | | | | - | | | | 27,500 | |
Lord Abstract, LLC | 6/30/2015 | 6/30/2016 | | | 10 | % | | | 8,000 | | | | - | | | | 800 | | | | - | | | | 8,800 | |
Other Convertible Notes | 6/30/2015 | 6/30/2016 | | | 10 | % | | | 11,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 11,000 | |
Total | | | | | | | | $ | 566,500 | | | $ | 47,500 | | | $ | 29,550 | | | $ | (25,580 | ) | | $ | 617,970 | |
The table below summarizes the Company’s convertible promissory notes as of November 30, 2015.
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| Inception | Due | | Interest | | | | | | Loan | | | Issue | | | Payments: | | | Amount of | |
| Date | Date | | Rate | | | Cash | | | Fees | | | Discount | | | Stock | | | Note | |
Adar Bays, LLC | 5/12/2015 | 5/12/2016 | | | 8 | % | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 15,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 115,000 | |
Union Capital, LLC | 5/11/2015 | 5/11/2016 | | | 8 | % | | | 100,000 | | | | 15,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 115,000 | |
Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | 6/2/2015 | 7/2/2016 | | | 10 | % | | | 70,000 | | | | 10,000 | | | | 7,500 | | | | - | | | | 87,500 | |
Gary Gelbfish | 4/1/2015 | 9/23/2015 | | | 10 | % | | | 100,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 100,000 | |
JMJ Financial | 4/29/2015 | 4/29/2017 | | | 12 | % | | | 55,000 | | | | - | | | | 5,500 | | | | - | | | | 60,500 | |
Black Mountain Equities, Inc. | 6/4/2015 | 6/4/2016 | | | 10 | % | | | 50,000 | | | | - | | | | 5,000 | | | | - | | | | 55,000 | |
LG Capital Funding, LLC | 11/3/2014 | 11/3/2015 | | | 8 | % | | | 47,500 | | | | 7,500 | | | | 8,250 | | | | (13,250 | ) | | | 50,000 | |
GCEF Opportunity Fund, LLC | 6/30/2015 | 6/30/2016 | | | 10 | % | | | 25,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,500 | | | | - | | | | 27,500 | |
Lord Abstract, LLC | 6/30/2015 | 6/30/2016 | | | 10 | % | | | 8,000 | | | | - | | | | 800 | | | | - | | | | 8,800 | |
Total | | | | | | | | $ | 555,500 | | | $ | 47,500 | | | $ | 29,550 | | | $ | (13,250 | ) | | $ | 619,300 | |
As reflected below, at February 29, 2016 and November 30, 2015, the Company’s convertible notes payable were convertible into 21,637,305 shares and 3,890,876 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock at the conversion terms below.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Shares Issuable Upon Conversion at |
| Conversion terms | February 29, 2016 | November 30, 2015 |
Adar Bays, LLC | 55% of the lowest trading price of the Company's common stock for the 25 days preceding conversion | 4,181,818 | 638,889 |
Union Capital, LLC | 55% of the lowest trading price of the Company's common stock for the 25 days preceding conversion | 4,181,818 | 638,889 |
Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | 35% of lowest closing bid price of the Company's common stock for the 20 days preceding conversion | 5,066,762 | 1,013,352 |
Gary Gelbfish | 50% of the average of the closing price of the Company's common stock for the twenty days preceding conversion | 1,895,735 | 455,063 |
JMJ Financial | 60% of the lowest trading price of the Company's common stock in the 25 days prior to conversion | 2,016,667 | 403,333 |
Black Mountain Equities, Inc. | 70% of the average of the three lowest closing prices of the Company's common stock during the twenty days preceding conversion | 1,188,671 | 261,905 |
LG Capital Funding, LLC | 60% of the lowest trading price of the Company's common stock for the 20 days preceding conversion | 1,666,667 | 277,778 |
GCEF Opportunity Fund, LLC | 60% of the lowest closing price of the Company's common stock for the 20 days preceding conversion | 916,667 | 152,778 |
Lord Abstract, LLC | 60% of the lowest closing price of the Company's common stock for the 20 days preceding conversion | 293,333 | 48,889 |
Other Convertible Notes | 50% of the volume weighted average price of the Company's common stock for the twenty days preceding conversion | 229,167 | — |
Number of shares of common stock underlying the convertible promissory notes | | 21,637,305 | 3,890,876 |
The debt conversion features embedded in the Company’s convertible promissory notes are accounted for under ASC Topic 815 – Derivatives and Hedging. At the time of issuance, the estimated fair value of the debt conversion features utilizing the Black Scholes option pricing model totaled $965,884. However, the fair value of the debt conversion features was limited by the amount of the gross proceeds of the convertible promissory notes of $566,500, and the respective debt discount of $563,101 is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the convertible promissory notes using the effective interest method. The difference between the estimated fair value of the debt conversion feature and the debt discount was reflected as a loss on issuance of convertible debt and during the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, the loss on issuance amounted to $2,538 and nil, respectively. In January 2016, the Company issued 457,619 shares of common stock in payment of principal and accrued interest on three of its convertible notes. The shares were valued based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of issuance, $183,048, resulting in a loss on conversion of $154,695. In aggregate, the Company recognized a loss related to its convertible notes of $157,233.
During the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, interest expense of $140,517 and nil, respectively, was recorded from the debt discount amortization. Additionally, the Company is required to mark to market the value of the conversion feature liability. Therefore, as of February 29, 2016 and November 30, 2015, the Company revalued the fair value of the debt conversion feature for the convertible promissory notes and determined the conversion feature liability to be $1,084,408 and $1,313,012, respectively, a decrease of $228,604. Adjusting for $13,539 in derivative liabilities that were recognized as a result of new loans that were entered into during the three months ended February 29, 2016, the Company recognized an aggregate decrease of $242,143 from the fair value determined at November 30, 2015. Changes in the conversion feature liability are recorded as income or expense during the reporting period that the change occurs.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
The tables below summarize the Company’s derivative liabilities and the related non-cash charges at February 29, 2016.
| | | | | | | | | | | Amortization | | | | |
| | Debt | | | Accumulated | | | Debt | | | for the Three | | | | |
| | Discount at | | | Amortization at | | | Discount at | | | Months Ended | | | Debt Discount at | |
| | Inception | | | November 30, 2015 | | | November 30, 2015 | | | February 29, 2016 | | | February 29, 2016 | |
Adar Bays, LLC | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 59,589 | | | $ | 40,411 | | | $ | 24,932 | | | $ | 15,479 | |
Union Capital, LLC | | | 100,000 | | | | 59,904 | | | | 40,096 | | | | 24,932 | | | | 15,164 | |
Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | | | 55,801 | | | | 27,671 | | | | 28,130 | | | | 13,912 | | | | 14,218 | |
Gary Gelbfish | | | 100,000 | | | | 100,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
JMJ Financial | | | 57,500 | | | | 12,924 | | | | 44,576 | | | | 7,169 | | | | 37,407 | |
Black Mountain Equities, Inc. | | | 55,000 | | | | 26,972 | | | | 28,028 | | | | 13,712 | | | | 14,316 | |
LG Capital Funding, LLC | | | 47,500 | | | | 47,500 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
GCEF Opportunity Fund, LLC | | | 27,500 | | | | 11,527 | | | | 15,973 | | | | 6,856 | | | | 9,117 | |
Lord Abstract, LLC | | | 8,800 | | | | 3,689 | | | | 5,111 | | | | 2,194 | | | | 2,917 | |
Other convertible notes | | | 11,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 844 | | | | 10,156 | |
Total convertible promissory notes | | | 563,101 | | | | 349,776 | | | | 202,325 | | | | 94,551 | | | | 118,774 | |
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Notes payable: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Studio Capital, LLC | | | 26,968 | | | | 7,674 | | | | 19,294 | | | | 13,410 | | | | 5,884 | |
Other note payable | | | 55,987 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 32,556 | | | | 23,431 | |
Total | | $ | 646,056 | | | $ | 357,450 | | | $ | 221,619 | | | $ | 140,517 | | | $ | 148,089 | |
| | Estimated FV of | | | Estimated FV of | | | | |
| | Debt Conversion | | | Debt Conversion | | | Change in FV of | |
| | Feature at | | | Feature at | | | Debt Conversion | |
| | November 30, 2015 | | | February 29, 2016 | | | Feature | |
Adar Bays, LLC | | $ | 207,659 | | | $ | 198,887 | | | $ | (8,772 | ) |
Union Capital, LLC | | | 207,536 | | | | 198,553 | | | | (8,983 | ) |
Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | | | 380,858 | | | | 276,139 | | | | (104,719 | ) |
Gary Gelbfish | | | 118,391 | | | | 89,346 | | | | (29,045 | ) |
JMJ Financial | | | 155,017 | | | | 120,276 | | | | (34,741 | ) |
Black Mountain Equities, Inc. | | | 81,951 | | | | 49,544 | | | | (32,407 | ) |
LG Capital Funding, LLC | | | 94,905 | | | | 89,300 | | | | (5,605 | ) |
GCEF Opportunity Fund, LLC | | | 50,532 | | | | 45,806 | | | | (4,726 | ) |
Lord Abstract, LLC | | | 16,163 | | | | 2,165 | | | | (13,998 | ) |
Other convertible notes | | | - | | | | 14,392 | | | | 853 | |
| | $ | 1,313,012 | | | $ | 1,084,408 | | | $ | (242,143 | ) |
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
As reflected in the table below, during the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, the Company incurred interest expense, excluding amortization of debt discount, of $27,114 and $1,248, respectively, on the convertible promissory notes. At February 29, 2016 and November 30, 2015, accrued interest on the convertible promissory notes totaled $67,417 and $42,426, respectively, and is recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets.
| | Interest Expense for the Three Months Ended | | | Accrued Interest at | |
| | February 29, 2016 | | | February 28, 2015 | | | February 29, 2016 | | | November 30, 2015 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adar Bays, LLC | | $ | 2,294 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 7,385 | | | $ | 5,091 | |
Union Capital, LLC | | | 2,294 | | | | - | | | | 7,410 | | | | 5,117 | |
Typenex Co-Investment, LLC | | | 5,836 | | | | - | | | | 18,463 | | | | 6,225 | |
Gary Gelbfish | | | 2,493 | | | | - | | | | 9,288 | | | | 6,795 | |
JMJ Financial | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,236 | | | | 7,260 | |
Black Mountain Equities, Inc. | | | 10,000 | | | | - | | | | 10,000 | | | | 5,500 | |
LG Capital Funding, LLC | | | 2,992 | | | | 1,248 | | | | 7,883 | | | | 4,891 | |
GCEF Opportunity Fund, LLC | | | 721 | | | | - | | | | 1,893 | | | | 1,172 | |
Lord Abstract, LLC | | | 231 | | | | - | | | | 606 | | | | 375 | |
Other convertible notes | | | 253 | | | | - | | | | 253 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 27,114 | | | $ | 1,248 | | | $ | 67,417 | | | $ | 42,426 | |
In January 2016, the Company entered into Amendments to its promissory notes with Adar Bays, Union Capital, LG Capital, and Typenex (the “Amendments”). In general, each of the Amendments stipulates that the lender will, for a period of ninety (90) days, convert no more than ten percent (10%) of the principal amount due under their notes in any thirty (30) day period. In addition, the specific Amendments also provide as follows:
| · | The Adar Bays and Union Capital Amendments each provide that the conversion discount shall be increased by 5%, such that these notes are convertible at 55%, rather than 60%, of market price as defined in the notes. Further, the pricing period, or “look-back” for determining the conversion price has been extended from 20 days to 25 days, and the pre-payment penalty has been increased to 150%. |
| · | The LG Capital Amendment also calls for additional consideration to LG Capital in the form of warrants to purchase 75,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.30 per share, exercisable for 3 years. The Company recorded non-cash interest expense in the amount of $26,250 based on the estimated fair value of the warrants. The Company computed the fair value of these warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The non-cash interest expense was expensed at the time of issuance due to the short-term nature of the LG Capital convertible promissory note. |
| · | The Typenex Amendment also allows pre-payment in accord with the terms for such pre-payment as set forth in the note, and contains certain affirmations and representations and warranties regarding our liability under the Typenex note and other matters. |
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
Notes payable at February 29, 2016, and November 30, 2015, are comprised of the following:
| | February 29, 2016 | | | November 30, 2015 | |
Notes payable to Studio Capital, LLC (a) | | $ | 125,000 | | | $ | 125,000 | |
Notes payable to Argent Offset, LLC (b) | | | 13,075 | | | | 16,825 | |
Notes payable to Strategic IR, Inc. (c) | | | 12,500 | | | | 12,500 | |
Notes payable to Lori Livingston (d) | | | 125,000 | | | | — | |
Total notes payable | | | 275,575 | | | | 154,325 | |
Less: debt discount | | | (29,315 | ) | | | (19,294 | ) |
Notes payable | | $ | 246,260 | | | $ | 135,031 | |
(a) | On October 8, 2015, Studio Capital, LLC, (“Studio Capital”) loaned $100,000 to the Company. As consideration for the loan, the Company issued Studio Capital a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $125,000, which included a loan discount of $25,000 (the “Studio Capital Note”) with net proceeds of $100,000. The Studio Capital note does not accrue interest; however, the note provides for a loan fee of 5,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and has a maturity date of April 8, 2016. The Studio Capital Note was not repaid on the maturity date and, as a result of this default, on April 8, 2016, the Company recorded a default penalty of $25,000, 20% of the outstanding balance of the Studio Capital Note. The Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $26,968 based on the estimated fair value of the 5,000 shares of common stock, derived from the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the loan, and the $25,000 loan discount. The debt discount is being amortized as non-cash interest expense over the term of the debt using the effective interest method. During the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, interest expense of $13,410 and nil, respectively, was recorded from the debt discount amortization. |
(b) | On November 26, 2014, the Company issued Argent Offset, LLC (“Argent”) a promissory note in consideration of expenses that it paid on the Company’s behalf in the aggregate principal amount of $13,000 (the “Argent Note”). The Argent Note included a $500 loan fee, accrued interest at 10%, compounded monthly, and was due December 5, 2014. A late payment fee of $500 per day was to be incurred from December 6, 2014 through December 7, 2014 and then increases to $1,000 per day. On February 1, 2015, the Company entered into a Temporary Forbearance Agreement with Argent. Under the forbearance agreement, the Company agreed to pay a forbearance fee of $7,000 and to extend the maturity date to August 1, 2015. Argent also advanced the Company an additional $19,825 pursuant to the terms of the Argent Note. As of February 29, 2016, $19,750 has been repaid on the Argent Note. The Argent Note is currently in default. During the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, the Company incurred interest expense, excluding loan fees, of $579 and $466, respectively, on the Argent Note. At February 29, 2016 and November 30, 2015, accrued interest on the Argent Note totaled $2,644 and $2,064, respectively. |
(c) | On March 17, 2015, the Company issued Strategic, IR, Inc. (“Strategic”) a promissory note in consideration of expenses that it paid on the Company’s behalf in the aggregate principal amount of $12,500 (the “Strategic Note”). The Strategic Note included a $1,750 loan fee, accrued interest at 10% and was due April 16, 2015. The Strategic Note is currently in default and accruing interest at the default rate of 21% per annum. During the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, the Company incurred interest expense, excluding loan fees, of $654 and nil, respectively, on the Strategic Note. At February 29, 2016 and November 30, 2015, accrued interest on the Strategic Note totaled $2,397 and $1,742, respectively. |
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
(d) | On December 2, 2015, the Company entered into a Promissory Note (the “Note”) with a third party. Under the Note, the Company borrowed the sum of $125,000. The Note featured an original issue discount of $25,000, resulting in net funding to the Company of $100,000. The Note is due in sixty (60) days and does not bear interest. As additional consideration to the investor, the Company agreed to issue a warrant to purchase up to 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.01 per share, exercisable for a period of one year. The exercise price of the warrant is subject to adjustment for customary stock splits, stock dividends, combinations and other standard anti-dilution events. The Company recorded debt discount in the amount of $30,987 based on the estimated fair value of the warrants. The Company computed the fair value of these warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The debt discount is being amortized as non-cash interest expense over the one-year term of the warrant using the effective interest method. During the three months ended February 29, 2016, the Company recorded $7,556 in debt discount. |
7. | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS |
The following tables classify the Company’s liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis into the fair value hierarchy as of February 29, 2016 and November 30, 2015:
| | Fair value measured at February 29, 2016 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fair value at February 29, 2016 | | | Quoted prices in active markets (Level 1) | | | Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | | | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | |
Derivative liabilities | | $ | 1,084,408 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,084,408 | |
| | Fair value measured at November 30, 2015 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fair value at November 30, 2015 | | | Quoted prices in active markets (Level 1) | | | Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | | | Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) | |
Derivative liabilities | | $ | 1,313,012 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,313,012 | |
There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 or 3 during the three months ended February 29, 2016 or the year ended November 30, 2015.
The following table presents changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value for the three months ended February 29, 2016. Both observable and unobservable inputs were used to determine the fair value of positions that the Company has classified within the Level 3 category. Unrealized gains and losses associated with liabilities within the Level 3 category include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable (e.g., changes in market interest rates) and unobservable (e.g., changes in unobservable long-dated volatilities) inputs.
| | December 1, 2015 | | | Derivative Liabilities from Convertible Notes Payable | | | Change in estimated fair value recognized in results of operations | | | February 29, 2016 | |
Derivative liabilities | | $ | 1,313,012 | | | $ | 13,539 | | | $ | (242,143 | ) | | $ | 1,084,408 | |
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
The development and determination of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of the Company’s management. A summary of quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs) used in measuring the Company’s derivative liabilities that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the year ended November 30, 2015 is as follows:
| | Date of valuation | |
| | February 29, 2016 | | | November 30, 2015 | |
Stock price | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.45 | |
Conversion price | | $ | 0.02 – 0.22 | | | $ | 0.10 – 0.22 | |
Volatility | | | 162% – 250 | % | | | 161% – 239 | % |
Risk free interest rate | | | .23% – 1.33 | % | | | .11% – .86 | % |
Years to maturity | | | .20 – 3.00 | | | | .45 – 1.74 | |
8. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
During the three months ended February 28, 2015, the Company sold $10,236 in products to Vape Nation. These sales represented 68% of total revenue. Vape Nation, is 50% owned by MCKEA Holdings, LLC (“MCKEA”). MCKEA is the majority member of Philou Ventures, LLC, which is the Company’s controlling shareholder. Kristine L. Ault, the wife of Milton C. Ault III, Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, is the manager and owner of MCKEA.
During the three months ended February 28, 2015, Cross Click Media, Inc. (“Cross Click”) performed sales, marketing, investor relation and other incidental services on behalf of the Company in the amount of approximately $60,000, which is included in advertising and marketing expense and general and administrative expense in the statement of operations. MCKEA is the controlling shareholder of Cross Click.
At February 29, 2016, the Company owed MCKEA $53,790, which is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses, related party. Of this amount, $25,000 was advanced directly by MCKEA to JST pursuant to the terms of the JST Note.
On June 5, 2015, the Company entered into a promissory note with Cross Click for $12,500. The note is unsecured, accrues interest at 10% per annum and is due on December 31, 2015. As of November 30, 2015, this note was deemed to be uncollectable and was written off to bad debt expense.
During 2015, the Company repaid $4,200 to Cross Click and $1,100 to MCKEA for short-term advances that the Company received during 2014.
In addition, during the year ended November 30, 2015, the Company advanced Cross Click $202,766. The Company offset the advances by $54,078 in accounts payable due to Cross Click for sales, marketing, and investor relation services it had performed. The advances were due in one year and accrue interest at 12%. As of November 30, 2015, the advances were deemed to be uncollectable and the remaining balance due from Cross Click of $148,688 was written off to bad debt expense.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. On July 31, 2014, the Board of Directors designated 50,000 shares of its Preferred Stock as “Class A Convertible Preferred Stock” (the “Class A Preferred Shares”). Each share of Class A Preferred Stock has a stated value of $5.00 per share. The holders of Class A Preferred Stock have no voting rights. The holders are entitled to receive cumulative dividends at a rate of 10% of the stated value per annum, payable twice a year, subject to the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Directors. In the discretion of the Board of Directors, dividends may be paid with common stock. In the event of a liquidation or dissolution of the Company each holder of Class A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to be paid in cash $5 per share.
At any time after August 31, 2015, a holder of Class A Preferred Stock may, at their option, convert all or a portion of their outstanding shares into common stock. On February 1, 2016, all issued and outstanding preferred stock were to be automatically converted into shares of common stock.
On January 30, 2015, the Company issued 15,380 shares of Class A Preferred Stock to Finiks Capital, LLC at a price of $5.00 per share for total proceeds of $76,900. The proceeds from the sale were paid directly to Cross Click, a related party, for accrued expenses.
On September 21, 2015, pursuant to individual Notices of Conversion executed by each of the holders of its Class A Preferred Stock, the Company exchanged all 29,380 shares of its outstanding Class A Preferred Stock, as well as accrued dividends thereon in the amount of $11,558, at a $0.30 conversion ratio per share for a total of 528,193 shares of common stock. The conversion of the Class A Preferred Shares resulted in an additional return to the preferred stockholders of $105,638 based on the difference of the carrying amount of the preferred stock and the fair value of the consideration transferred which is based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of conversion.
Common Stock
On December 10, 2015, the Company entered into a Subscription Agreement with a third party, whereby it sold 25,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $0.20 per share for total cash proceeds of $5,000.
Stock based compensation
During the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, the Company issued 50,000 and 212,500 shares, respectively, of common stock to service providers. The shares were valued at $20,000 and $340,250, respectively, and are being expensed over the term of the services being provided. As a result of these issuances, the Company has recorded stock based compensation of $7,556 and $56,708, respectively. The fair value of the shares was determined based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the issuance date, and is being recognized over the term of the consulting agreement.
Stock issued for convertible notes payable and notes payable
On March 27, 2015, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock to Dr. Gary Gelbfish in connection with the issuance of a convertible promissory note. As a result of this issuance, the Company recognized debt discount of $41,349 based on the fair value of the common stock issued to Dr. Gelbfish relative to the fair value of the convertible promissory note.
On October 8, 2015, the Company entered into a promissory note with Studio Capital. As additional consideration, the Company issued Studio Capital 5,000 shares of its common stock. As a result of the issuance of 5,000 shares of common stock, the Company recognized debt discount of $1,968 based on the fair value of the common stock issued to Studio Capital relative to the fair value of the promissory note. Inclusive of the $25,000 loan discount provided for in the Studio Capital Note, the Company recorded aggregate debt discount of $26,968 as a result of the transaction with Studio Capital.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
On October 8, 2015, the Company issued 30,000 shares of common stock to an individual for consideration of personally guaranteeing the promissory note to Studio Capital. The fair value of the common stock issued was determined to be $11,997 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.
During the year ended November 30, 2015, in connection with the issuance of certain convertible promissory notes, the Company issued 48,990 shares of its common stock, for total non-cash consideration of $56,013. All of the shares of common stock were valued based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.
Conversion of debt
Between August 19, 2015 and September 21, 2015, the Company issued 61,452 shares of common stock to LG Capital Funding, LLC in conversion of $13,250 of principal and $887 of accrued interest on its convertible promissory note. The shares of common stock were valued $26,276 resulting in a loss on conversion of $12,139.
On January 26, 2016, the Company issued 297,619 shares of common stock to Typenex Co-Investment, LLC in conversion of $12,500 of accrued interest.
On January 28, 2016, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to Black Mountain Equities, Inc. in conversion of $12,830 of principal and accrued interest.
On January 29, 2016, the Company issued 60,000 shares of common stock to JMJ Investments, Inc in conversion of $3,024 of accrued interest.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
The consolidated financial statements for the three months ended February 29, 2015 have been restated to expense the previously capitalized licensing fee and to reclassify original issue discount that was initially recorded as a prepaid asset to debt discount. An analysis of those restated numbers is reflected below.
Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited) | | | | | | | | | |
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| | February 28, 2015 | |
| | As Reported | | | Adjustment | | | (As Restated) | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
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CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 1,271 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,271 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 46 | | | | — | | | | 46 | |
Prepaid stock for services | | | 283,542 | | | | — | | | | 283,542 | |
Inventory | | | 20,758 | | | | — | | | | 20,758 | |
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | | | 305,617 | | | | — | | | | 305,617 | |
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Other assets | | | 705 | | | | — | | | | 705 | |
Product license | | | 42,750 | | | | (42,750 | ) | | | — | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 349,072 | | | $ | (42,750 | ) | | $ | 306,322 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 70,883 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 70,883 | |
Accounts payable, related party | | | 90,175 | | | | — | | | | 90,175 | |
Accrued interest | | | 2,553 | | | | — | | | | 2,553 | |
Accrued compensation | | | 32,073 | | | | — | | | | 32,073 | |
Due to related parties | | | 32,935 | | | | — | | | | 32,935 | |
Convertible notes payable, net of discount of $6,575 | | | 56,675 | | | | — | | | | 56,675 | |
Loans payable | | | 20,000 | | | | — | | | | 20,000 | |
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | 305,294 | | | | — | | | | 305,294 | |
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STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 10,000,000 shares authorized; | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 50,000 shares designated, | | | | | |
29,380 shares issued and outstanding | | | 29 | | | | — | | | | 29 | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value: 75,000,000 shares authorized; | | | | | | | | | |
5,358,500 shares issued and outstanding | | | 5,359 | | | | — | | | | 5,359 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 622,365 | | | | — | | | | 622,365 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (583,975 | ) | | | (42,750 | ) | | | (626,725 | ) |
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | 43,778 | | | | (42,750 | ) | | | 1,028 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | $ | 349,072 | | | $ | (42,750 | ) | | $ | 306,322 | |
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) | |
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Revenue | | $ | 14,995 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,995 | |
Cost of revenue | | | 8,534 | | | | — | | | | 8,534 | |
Gross profit | | | 6,461 | | | | — | | | | 6,461 | |
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Operating expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advertising and marketing | | | 8,364 | | | | — | | | | 8,364 | |
Salary expense | | | 22,920 | | | | — | | | | 22,920 | |
Professional fees | | | 5,450 | | | | — | | | | 5,450 | |
General and administrative | | | 143,596 | | | | 13,500 | | | | 157,096 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 180,330 | | | | 13,500 | | | | 193,830 | |
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Loss from operations | | | (173,869 | ) | | | (13,500 | ) | | | (187,369 | ) |
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Other expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | (4,200 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,200 | ) |
Total other expenses | | | (4,200 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,200 | ) |
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Net loss | | $ | (178,069 | ) | | $ | (13,500 | ) | | $ | (191,569 | ) |
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Basic and diluted net loss per common share | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.04 | ) |
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Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | | | 5,218,650 | | | | 5,218,650 | | | | 5,218,650 | |
In accordance with FASB ASC 855-10, the Company has analyzed its operations subsequent to February 29, 2016, and has determined that it does not have any material subsequent events to disclose in these financial statements except for the following.
Notes Receivable
On August 4, 2015, the Company entered into a Secured Promissory Note with JST. The amount due under the JST Note of $133,333 was fully repaid during June 2016.
Convertible Notes Payable
On or around April 19, 2016, the Company received from counsel for Typenex, a written demand to accelerate and demand payment of the entire outstanding balance of the Convertible Note entered into between the Company and Typenex on May 29, 2015 (the “Typenex Note”). On June 7, 2016, Typenex filed suit in the State of Utah, the Third Judicial District Court, County of Salt Lake, for repayment of all principal, default effects, late fee and accrued interest. According to the complaint, Typenex asserted an aggregate amount due, as of June 6, 2016, of $149,054. On April 4, 2017, the Company and Typenex agreed to settle the lawsuit for payment of $90,000, which was paid in April 2017. On May 9, 2017, an order of dismissal with prejudice was entered by the Third Judicial District Court.
Between April 2016 and August 2016, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with JLA Realty (the “JLA Note”). Under the terms of the JLA Note, the Company borrowed the sum of $296,000. The Note featured an original issue discount of $29,600, resulting in a note payable of $325,600. The JLA Note is due in three years and accrues interest at 12% per annum. The JLA Note is convertible into 2,170,667 shares of the Company’s common stock.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
Between October 2016 and February 2017, the Company entered into three convertible promissory notes with Digital Power Corporation (NYSE: DPW) (the “DPW Notes”). Under the terms of the DPW Notes, the Company borrowed the sum of $1,500,000. The DPW Notes featured an original issue discount of $75,000. The DPW Notes are due in two years and accrue interest at 12% per annum. Subject to adjustment as provided for by the DPW Notes, the DPW Note, inclusive of the original issue discount, is convertible into 2,113,086 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.745 per share. Between March 2017 and April 2017, the Company received and additional $400,871 in loans from DPW. The Company and DPW have not yet finalized the terms of the additional borrowings.
On March 9, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 216,946 shares of its common stock as repayment of the principal and accrued interest on the convertible note due to GCEF Opportunity Fund, LLC. The shares were valued at $32,542, an average of $0.15 per share.
Common Stock
On October 27, 2016, the Company authorized the issuance of 250,000 shares of common stock as payment for services to an officer. The Company issued the shares on February 28, 2017. The shares were valued at $40,000, $0.16 per share, based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.
Warrants
On March 7, 2017, the Company issued warrants to purchase 5,000,000 shares of common stock to Philou as compensation for services that it provides to the Company. The warrant is exercisable, in whole or in part, at any time prior to its expiration date, March 7, 2022. The fair value of the warrant will be expensed during the quarter ended May 31, 2017 as stock-based compensation.
Preferred Stock
On March 6, 2017, the Company withdrew its former Class A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Previous Class”), all shares of which were converted into shares of Common Stock as of September 21, 2015. The certificate of designations of the Previous Class was originally filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on July 31, 2014.
On March 7, 2017, the Company filed a new Certificate of Designations, Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Class A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Class A Certificate of Designations”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, setting forth the terms of the Class A Shares.
The Class A Shares each carry a stated value of $20.00. The Class A Shares shall vote together with the shares of Common Stock as a single class and, regardless of the number of Class A Shares outstanding, provided that at least 25,000 of such Class A Shares are outstanding, shall represent eighty percent (80%) of all votes entitled to be voted at any annual or special meeting of shareholders of the Company or action by written consent of shareholders, including any shares of preferred stock other than the Class A Shares that are voted with the Common Stock. Each outstanding Class A Share shall represent its proportionate share of the 80% which is allocated to the outstanding Class A Shares. The Class A Shares are convertible at the Holder’s option into shares of Common Stock of the Company at a conversion price derived by dividing the stated value of each Class A Share by $0.50 per share, subject to customary adjustment, which conversion may occur at any time at the option of the Holder.
On March 7, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with Philou pursuant to which it agreed to issue to Philou 50,000 shares of its newly created Class A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Class A Shares”) in exchange for the surrender by Philou of 2,000,000 shares of its Common Stock. On April 26, 2017, the Class A Shares were issued simultaneously with the surrender and cancellation of the 2,000,000 shares of common stock.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
On March 7, 2017, the Company filed the Certificate of Designations, Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Class B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Class B Certificate of Designations”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, setting forth the terms of its Class B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Class B Shares”).
The Company designated 100,000 shares of its preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, as Class B Shares. The Class B Shares will have a priority over all of the shares of Common Stock on liquidation or sale of the Company, at the rate of $50.00 per Class B Share, or a liquidation preference of $5,000,000 (the “Class B Stated Value”) as to all Class B Shares. The Class B Shares will pay an annual dividend (at the option of the Company, either in cash or in additional shares of Common Stock), in an amount that shall be the greater of (i) an annual rate of 5% per annum, or (ii) 5% of MTIX’s net income as determined in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for the fiscal year then ended. The Class B Shares will vote with the Common Stock on all matters as to which shareholders of the Company are entitled to vote, on an “as converted” basis, as though all outstanding Class B Shares had been converted into Common Stock immediately prior to the taking of the record date for all shareholders entitled to vote at any regular or special meeting of the Company’s shareholders. Commencing two (2) years after the Closing Date, the Class B Shares shall be convertible into shares of Common Stock by dividing the Class B Stated Value by the Conversion Price applicable to the Notes. The Class B Shares shall contain the respective rights, privileges and designations as are set forth in the Certificate of Designations, Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Class B Convertible Preferred Stock.
Management Services Agreement
On May, 1, 2016, the Company entered into management services agreement (the “MSA”) with Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (“Alzamend”), a related party. Alzamend, which was formed on February 26, 2016 under the laws of the State of Delaware, was formed to acquire and commercialize patented intellectual property and know how to prevent, treat and cure the crippling and deadly disease, Alzheimer’s. Avalanche provides management, consulting and financial services to Alzamend. Such services include advice and assistance concerning any and all aspects of operations, planning and financing of Alzamend and conducting relations with accountants, attorney, financial advisors and other professionals. The term of the MSA, as amended, is for the period May 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017 with Avalanche having initially received $40,000 per month and, beginning February 2017, currently receiving $20,000 per month for the remainder of 2017.
MTIX, Ltd.
On October 26, 2016, the Company made an initial payment of $50,000 towards the purchase of MTIX Ltd., an advanced materials and processing technology company located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK (“MTIX”). MTIX has developed a novel cost effective and environmentally friendly material synthesis technology for textile applications.
On March 3, 2017, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with MTIX and the three (3) current shareholders of MTIX (individually, a “Seller” and collectively, the “Sellers”). Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Exchange Agreement, the Company will acquire MTIX from the Sellers through the transfer of all issued and outstanding ordinary shares of MTIX (the “MTIX Shares”) by the Sellers to the Company in exchange (the “Exchange”) for the issuance by the Company of: (a) 7% secured convertible promissory notes (individually, a “Note” and collectively, the “Notes”) in the aggregate principal face amount of $9,500,000 to the Sellers in pro rata amounts commensurate with their current respective ownership percentages of MTIX’s ordinary shares, (b) (i) $500,000 in cash, $50,000 of which has already been paid, and (ii) 100,000 shares of the Company’s newly designated shares of Class B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Class B Shares”) to the principal shareholder of MTIX (the “Majority Shareholder”).
Consummation of the Exchange (the “Closing”) is subject to a number of closing conditions, including, among other things: (i) absence of litigation that seeks to prohibit the Exchange and certain other matters; (ii) the accuracy of the representations and warranties, subject to customary materiality qualifiers; (iii) the performance by the parties of certain covenants and agreements in all material respects, and (iv) the absence of a Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Exchange Agreement). The Exchange Agreement does not contain a financing condition.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
At the Closing, the Company shall deliver to the Majority Shareholder and the two Sellers other than Majority Shareholder (the “Minority Shareholders”) three Notes, which Notes shall be in the principal face amount of $6,166,666 with respect to the Majority Shareholder and in the principal face amount of $1,666,667 with respect to each of the Minority Shareholders. Other than the principal amount under the foregoing Notes, the Notes shall be in all respects identical to the Note.
The Notes
The Notes bear interest at 7% per annum with interest payable (i) in cash upon maturity or in connection with any voluntary or mandatory conversion or, (ii) at the option of the Seller, in arrears on the first day of each calendar quarter after the date of issuance (the “Closing Date”) by issuing and delivering that number of shares of Common Stock determined by dividing the interest accrued for such quarter by the average price per share for the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the determination date as reported by Bloomberg, L.P.
Commencing two (2) years from the Closing Date, the Company may prepay any portion of the principal amount of the Notes without the prior written consent of the holders, provided, however, that the Company shall provide the Sellers with 90 days’ notice of such prepayment, and any prepayment must be undertaken on a pro rata basis for all Notes then outstanding. The holders of Notes shall have the right to convert any or all of the amount to be redeemed into common stock prior to prepayment.
Each Note ranks pari passu in right of payment with all other Notes now or hereafter issued in accordance with the Exchange Agreement and matures on the five-year anniversary of the issuance date thereof. Subject to certain limitations, the Notes are convertible at any time at the option of the holder into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price equal to either (i) if the aggregate market capital of the Company on the date of conversion (the “Market Cap”) is $35,000,000 or less, at a 25% discount to the Market Price, or (ii) if the Market Cap is greater than $35,000,000, at a 25% discount to the Market Price, provided that such discount shall be increased by dividing it by the quotient that shall be obtained by dividing $35,0000,000 by the Market Cap at the time of conversion, provided, however, any increase in the discount to the Market Price shall not result in a discount that is greater than a 75% discount (the “Conversion Price”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the Conversion Price be less than $0.35. In addition, the Company may force the conversion of the Notes at any time commencing two (2) years from the Closing Date, provided certain conditions are met.
Certificate of Designations of Class B Convertible Preferred Stock
Upon Closing, the Company will issue the 100,000 Class B Shares to the Majority Shareholder. The Class B Shares will have a priority over all of the shares of Common Stock on liquidation or sale of the Company, at the rate of $50.00 per Class B Share, or a liquidation preference of $5,000,000 (the “Class B Stated Value”) as to all Class B Shares. The Class B Shares will pay an annual dividend (at the option of the Company, either in cash or in additional shares of Common Stock), in an amount that shall be the greater of (i) an annual rate of 5% per annum, or (ii) 5% of MTIX’s net income as determined in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for the fiscal year then ended. The Class B Shares will vote with the Common Stock on all matters as to which shareholders of the Company are entitled to vote, on an “as converted” basis, as though all outstanding Class B Shares had been converted into Common Stock immediately prior to the taking of the record date for all shareholders entitled to vote at any regular or special meeting of the Company’s shareholders. Commencing two (2) years after the Closing Date, the Class B Shares shall be convertible into shares of Common Stock by dividing the Class B Stated Value by the Conversion Price applicable to the Notes.
Security Agreement
The Notes will be secured, pursuant to a Security Agreement, by a lien on certain of the Company’s assets, including but not limited to the intellectual property of MTIX. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Notes, a majority in interest of the Notes may require the Company to repay all of its Notes in cash, at a price equal to 100% of the principal, accrued and unpaid interest and any amounts, costs and liquidated damages, as applicable.
Avalanche International, Corp. and Subsidiary
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
Registration Rights Agreement
In connection with the Exchange, the Company and the Sellers will enter into a Registration Rights Agreement under which the Company shall be required to file a registration statement with the Commission covering the resale of the shares of the Common Stock issuable pursuant to conversion of: (i) the Notes eighteen (18) months from the Closing Date, and (ii) the Class B Shares twenty-four (24) months from the Closing Date. In addition, the Company use its best efforts to have the registration statement declared effective as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 90 days after the filing date if the registration statement is not subject to a full review by the Commission, or 120 days after filing if the registration statement is subject to a full review by the Commission. The Company will be subject to certain monetary penalties, as set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement, if the registration statement is not filed, does not become effective on a timely basis, or does not remain available for the resale (subject to certain allowable grace periods) of the Registrable Securities, as such term is defined in the Registration Rights Agreement.
Stock Incentive Plan
On October 27, 2016, subject to stockholder approval, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the Company’s 2016 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which provides for the issuance of a maximum of three million (3,000,000) shares of the Company’s common stock to be offered to the Company’s directors, officers, employees, and consultants. Options granted under the Plan have an exercise price equal to or greater than the fair market value of the underlying common stock at the date of grant and become exercisable based on a vesting schedule determined at the date of grant. The options expire between 5 and 10 years from the date of grant. Restricted stock awards granted under the Plan are subject to a vesting period determined at the date of grant.
Restaurant Capital Group
On April 13, 2016, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Restaurant Capital Group, LLC (“RCG”) we entered into an agreement to finance a new restaurant owned by Philo Group, LLC (“Philo”). The restaurant is named Giulia, and features Italian fusion cuisine and two stylish full-service bars with an intimate lounge atmosphere. Giulia, which opened in March 2017, is located near the Financial District, LA Live, and the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Between April 2016 and April 2017, the Company provided $931,000 in financing to Philo under the terms of a Senior Secured Property Note dated April 4, 2016, as amended (the “Philo Note”). The Philo Note bears interest at a rate of sixteen percent (16%) per year, requires monthly interest payments, and was due within six (6) months from the date of issue. Due to delays in the opening of Giulia, the Philo Note has not yet been repaid and is currently in default. The Philo Note features an original issue discount of $285,000 and allows for legal fees up to $20,000. The Philo Note is personally guaranteed by the principal of Philo, and secured by all assets of Philo. In addition, the principal of Philo has agreed to further secure the loan by pledging several pieces of real property located in California.
We partially funded the Philo Note from our loans dated April 13, 2016 and September 15, 2016, with JLA Realty Associates, LLC and its principals (“JLA”), in the form of Senior Secured Property Notes in the amount of $330,000 and $150,000, respectively, (the “JLA Notes”) issued to JLA by RCG. The initial JLA Note featured terms mirroring those of the Philo Note, including 16% annual interest, a due date six months from issue, and required monthly interest payments. As of the date of this report, the Company has only repaid $100,000 of the JLA Notes and is currently in default. The JLA notes are secured by all of the assets of RCG and, in addition, is personally guaranteed by our Chairman, Milton C. Ault III. Mr. Ault serves as the Manager of RCG.
In addition to the financing from JLA discussed above, RCG has received financing from MCKEA Holdings, LLC under a Promissory Note dated March 4, 2016 (the “MCKEA Note”). The MCKEA Note has a face amount of $100,000 and bears interest a rate of fifteen percent (15%) per year. All principal and interest accrued under the MCKEA Note was due on or before August 4, 2016. The MCKEA Note features and original issue discount of 10% of the total cash advanced to RCG. Between March 2016 and December 2016, $58,350 has been advanced to RCG, inclusive of $5,305 of original issue discount, under the MCKEA Note, of which $42,125 has been repaid.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "goals," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "continues," "may," "will," “would,” "should," “could,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, uncertain events or assumptions, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's expectations as of the date of this filing and involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include those described throughout this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2015, particularly the "Risk Factors" sections of such reports. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made in this Form 10-Q and in other documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission that disclose risks and uncertainties that may affect our business. The forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that had not been completed as of August 4, 2017. In addition, the forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q are made as of the date of this filing, and we do not undertake, and expressly disclaims any duty, to update such statements, whether as a result of new information, new developments or otherwise, except to the extent that disclosure may be required by law.
General
Avalanche is a holding company currently engaged in acquiring and/or developing businesses in which the Company maintains a controlling interest. The Company anticipates that its subsidiaries will be engaged in a number of diverse business activities. The Company currently has two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Smith and Ramsay Brands, LLC (“SRB”) and Restaurant Capital Group, LLC (“RCG”). SRB was formed on May 19, 2014, and RCG was formed on October 22, 2015. SRB was originally formed as a manufacturer and distributor of flavored liquids for electronic vaporizers and eCigarettes and accessories; this business was discontinued in June 2015. RCG was formed to hold the Company’s investments in the restaurant industry. In March 2017, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a third business, MTIX Ltd., an advanced materials and processing technology company located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK (“MTIX”). MTIX has developed a novel cost effective and environmentally friendly material synthesis technology for textile applications that uses a combination of plasma and photonic energy to effect material synthesis of a substrate surface.
The Company is engaged in a variety of activities which we believe will expand the number and type of businesses in which we invest and ultimately have a controlling interest. The Company identifies investment opportunities through an extensive network of contacts with investment banking and venture capital firms and other associations with high net-worth individuals and individuals at universities such as the University of South Florida and the Byrd Institute. Upon identification of an investment opportunity the Company relies upon the executive management team to conduct a thorough evaluation of the target and its technology. As required, the executive management team may consult with individuals that have specialized expertise in the target industry. In the case of an investment where the executive management team is satisfied with its evaluation, the basic terms of an investment are negotiated directly by the executive management team and, depending on the amount of the transaction, presented to the Board for approval. Upon mutual acceptance of the basic terms, outside counsel would prepare the transaction investment documents.
Avalanche’s operating businesses are managed on a centralized basis. The Company’s senior management participates in and is ultimately responsible for significant capital allocation decisions, investment activities and the selection of the key executive officers to head each of the operating businesses. Our capital allocation decisions are based on extensive analysis of potential subsidiary companies' business operations supported by an in-depth understanding of the quality of their revenues and cash flow potential, variability of costs and the inherent value of their assets, including proprietary intangible assets and intellectual property.
Restaurant Capital Group, LLC
On April 13, 2016, RCG entered into an agreement to finance a new restaurant owned by Philo Group, LLC (“Philo”). The restaurant is named Giulia, and features Italian fusion cuisine and two stylish full-service bars with an intimate lounge atmosphere. Giulia, which opened in March 2017, is located near the Financial District, LA Live, and the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. Philo has placed a significant emphasis on the distinctive, contemporary interior design and decor of Giulia. We believe that this stylish restaurant design and decor will contribute to the distinctive dining experience enjoyed by customers and generate higher annual sales per square foot that than is typical in our industry.
Our initial investment in Philo was structured as a loan and between April 2016 and April 2017, we provided $931,000 in financing to Philo under the terms of Senior Secured Property Note dated April 4, 2016, as amended (the “Philo Note”). The Philo Note bears interest at a rate of sixteen percent (16%) per year and is personally guaranteed by the principal of Philo, and secured by all assets of Philo. In addition, we expect to renegotiate the terms of our investment in Philo such that we obtain a significant ownership in Giulia.
Smith and Ramsay Brands, LLC
The Company established SRB as a manufacturer and distributor of flavored liquids for electronic vaporizers and eCigarettes and accessories (the “Vape Business”). SRB had intended to aggressively expand the Vape business with additional flavors in its signature brand and by expanding through additional new brands and the acquisition and distribution of signature and non-signature accessories. In mid-Fall of 2014, SRB began a targeted rollout of its Vape Business and during June 2015 we made the decision to discontinue operations in the Vape Business. The decision to discontinue this line of business was based upon the highly competitive marketplace and exceedingly small gross margins that we were realizing in the Vape Business combined with other business opportunities, such as the restaurant business, where we expect to generate much greater returns.
Recent Developments
On March 3, 2017, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with MTIX Limited, an English company (“MTIX”) and the three (3) current shareholders of MTIX (individually, a “Seller” and collectively, the “Sellers”). Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Exchange Agreement, the Company will acquire MTIX from the Sellers through the transfer of all issued and outstanding ordinary shares of MTIX (the “MTIX Shares”) by the Sellers to the Company in exchange (the “Exchange”) for the issuance by the Company of: (a) 7% secured convertible promissory notes (individually, a “Note” and collectively, the “Notes”) in the aggregate principal face amount of $9,500,000 to the Sellers in pro rata amounts commensurate with their current respective ownership percentages of MTIX’s ordinary shares, (b) (i) $500,000 in cash, $50,000 of which has already been paid, and (ii) 100,000 shares of the Company’s newly designated shares of Class B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Class B Shares”) to the principal shareholder of MTIX (the “Majority Shareholder”).
Consummation of the Exchange (the “Closing”) is subject to a number of closing conditions, including, among other things: (i) absence of litigation that seeks to prohibit the Exchange and certain other matters; (ii) the accuracy of the representations and warranties, subject to customary materiality qualifiers; (iii) the performance by the parties of certain covenants and agreements in all material respects, and (iv) the absence of a Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Exchange Agreement). The Exchange Agreement does not contain a financing condition.
At the Closing, the Company shall deliver to the Majority Shareholder and the two Sellers other than Majority Shareholder (the “Minority Shareholders”) three Notes, which Notes shall be in the principal face amount of $6,166,666 with respect to the Majority Shareholder and in the principal face amount of $1,666,667 with respect to each of the Minority Shareholders. Other than the principal amount under the foregoing Notes, the Notes shall be in all respects identical to the Note.
The Notes
The Notes bear interest at 7% per annum with interest payable (i) in cash upon maturity or in connection with any voluntary or mandatory conversion or, (ii) at the option of the Seller, in arrears on the first day of each calendar quarter after the date of issuance (the “Closing Date”) by issuing and delivering that number of shares of Common Stock determined by dividing the interest accrued for such quarter by the average price per share for the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the determination date as reported by Bloomberg, L.P.
Commencing two (2) years from the Closing Date, the Company may prepay any portion of the principal amount of the Notes without the prior written consent of the holders, provided, however, that the Company shall provide the Sellers with 90 days’ notice of such prepayment, and any prepayment must be undertaken on a pro rata basis for all Notes then outstanding. The holders of Notes shall have the right to convert any or all of the amount to be redeemed into common stock prior to prepayment.
Each Note ranks pari passu in right of payment with all other Notes now or hereafter issued in accordance with the Exchange Agreement and matures on the five-year anniversary of the issuance date thereof. Subject to certain limitations, the Notes are convertible at any time at the option of the holder into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price equal to either (i) if the aggregate market capital of the Company on the date of conversion (the “Market Cap”) is $35,000,000 or less, at a 25% discount to the Market Price, or (ii) if the Market Cap is greater than $35,000,000, at a 25% discount to the Market Price, provided that such discount shall be increased by dividing it by the quotient that shall be obtained by dividing $35,0000,000 by the Market Cap at the time of conversion, provided, however, any increase in the discount to the Market Price shall not result in a discount that is greater than a 75% discount (the “Conversion Price”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the Conversion Price be less than $0.35. In addition, the Company may force the conversion of the Notes at any time commencing two (2) years from the Closing Date, provided certain conditions are met.
Certificate of Designations of Class B Convertible Preferred Stock
Upon Closing, the Company will issue the 100,000 Class B Shares to the Majority Shareholder. The Class B Shares will have a priority over all of the shares of Common Stock on liquidation or sale of the Company, at the rate of $50.00 per Class B Share, or a liquidation preference of $5,000,000 (the “Class B Stated Value”) as to all Class B Shares. The Class B Shares will pay an annual dividend (at the option of the Company, either in cash or in additional shares of Common Stock), in an amount that shall be the greater of (i) an annual rate of 5% per annum, or (ii) 5% of MTIX’s net income as determined in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for the fiscal year then ended. The Class B Shares will vote with the Common Stock on all matters as to which shareholders of the Company are entitled to vote, on an “as converted” basis, as though all outstanding Class B Shares had been converted into Common Stock immediately prior to the taking of the record date for all shareholders entitled to vote at any regular or special meeting of the Company’s shareholders. Commencing two (2) years after the Closing Date, the Class B Shares shall be convertible into shares of Common Stock by dividing the Class B Stated Value by the Conversion Price applicable to the Notes.
Security Agreement
The Notes will be secured, pursuant to a Security Agreement, by a lien on certain of the Company’s assets, including but not limited to the intellectual property of MTIX. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Notes, a majority in interest of the Notes may require the Company to repay all of its Notes in cash, at a price equal to 100% of the principal, accrued and unpaid interest and any amounts, costs and liquidated damages, as applicable.
Registration Rights Agreement
In connection with the Exchange, the Company and the Sellers will enter into a Registration Rights Agreement under which the Company shall be required to file a registration statement with the Commission covering the resale of the shares of the Common Stock issuable pursuant to conversion of: (i) the Notes eighteen (18) months from the Closing Date, and (ii) the Class B Shares twenty-four (24) months from the Closing Date. In addition, the Company use its best efforts to have the registration statement declared effective as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 90 days after the filing date if the registration statement is not subject to a full review by the Commission, or 120 days after filing if the registration statement is subject to a full review by the Commission. The Company will be subject to certain monetary penalties, as set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement, if the registration statement is not filed, does not become effective on a timely basis, or does not remain available for the resale (subject to certain allowable grace periods) of the Registrable Securities, as such term is defined in the Registration Rights Agreement.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2016 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2015
The following table summarizes the results of our operations for the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015.
| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | February 29, 2016 | | | February 28, 2015 | |
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Revenue | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,995 | |
Cost of revenue | | | — | | | | 8,534 | |
Gross margin | | | — | | | | 6,461 | |
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Total operating expense | | | 202,020 | | | | 193,830 | |
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Loss from operations | | | (202,020 | ) | | | (187,369 | ) |
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Total other expenses | | | (106,236 | ) | | | (4,200 | ) |
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Net loss | | $ | (308,256 | ) | | $ | (191,569 | ) |
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Basic and diluted net loss per common share | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | (0.04 | ) |
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Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | | | 6,517,372 | | | | 5,218,650 | |
Revenue
During the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, the Company recognized total revenue of nil and $14,995, respectively. Total revenue was derived from sales of our vape liquid business, including vape pens and accessories. The decrease in total revenue is attributed to our decision to focus on the development of RCG and other opportunities and to discontinue operations in the vape liquid business.
Cost of Revenue
The Company reported cost of revenue for the three months ended February 28, 2015 of $8,534 as opposed to no cost of revenue during the three months ended February 29, 2016. The absence of cost of revenue during the quarter ended February 29, 2016, is due to the decision to discontinue the manufacturing and distribution of flavored liquids for electronic vaporizers and eCigarettes and accessories in June 2015.
Operating expenses
Operating expenses for the three months ended February 29, 2016 and 2015, were $175,770 and $193,830, respectively. As reflected in the table below, the decrease in operating expenses of $18,060 for the three months ended February 29, 2016, when compared to the three months ended February 28, 2015, was primarily the result of fluctuations in the following expense categories: stock-based compensation, professional fees, salaries and employee benefits, loan fees and advertising and marketing expenses.
| | Three Months Ended | |
| | February 29, 2016 | | | February 28, 2015 | | | $ Change | |
Stock-based compensation | | $ | 7,556 | | | $ | 56,708 | | | $ | (49,152 | ) |
Professional fees | | | 57,959 | | | | 73,761 | | | | (15,802 | ) |
Salaries and employee benefits | | | 91,000 | | | | 22,920 | | | | 68,080 | |
Loan fees | | | — | | | | 7,000 | | | | (7,000 | ) |
Advertising and marketing | | | — | | | | 8,364 | | | | (8,364 | ) |
General and administrative | | | 19,255 | | | | 25,077 | | | | (5,822 | ) |
Total operating expenses | | $ | 175,770 | | | $ | 193,830 | | | $ | (18,060 | ) |
Stock-based compensation
During the three months ended February 29, 2016, the Company entered into a consulting agreement for services related to general corporate matters. The consulting agreement was for a three-month term and provided for the issuance of 50,000 shares of common stock and cash compensation of $25,000 as payment for the services. The shares were valued at $20,000, determined based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the issuance date, and are being expensed over the term of the consulting agreement. As a result of this issuance, the Company has recorded stock based compensation of $7,556 and prepaid expense of $12,444. Conversely, during the three months ended February 28, 2015, the Company entered into two consulting agreements for services related to general corporate matters. The terms of these consulting agreements were from six to eleven months and provided for the issuance of 212,500 shares of common stock as payment for the services. The shares were valued at $340,250 and were expensed over the terms of the consulting agreements. As a result of these issuance, the Company has recorded stock based compensation of $56,708 and prepaid expense of $283,542.
Professional fees
During the three months ended February 29, 2016, the Company incurred professional fees of $57,959, a decrease of $15,802 as compared to the three months ended February 28, 2015. The decrease is attributed to several factors:
| · | The Company experienced an aggregate increase of $25,867 in audit and legal fees due to an overall increase in the operations conducted and the level of complexity of the transactions entered into during fiscal year 2015. |
| · | In December 2014, the Company initiated multiple projects to increase awareness of the Company. As a result, during the three months ended February 28, 2015, the Company incurred $57,043 in fees for public and investor relations services. In the quarter ended February 29, 2016, due to the emphasis on ongoing projects such as the pending acquisition of MTIX, the Company did not make an investment in these types of activities. |
| · | During the three months ended February 29, 2016, the Company incurred $1,142 for information technology and website services, a decrease of $10,126. The decrease is attributed to the absence of public and investor relations services during the current period. In the past, the Company incurred significant expense on information technology services needed to support and maintain the call center, website and email systems utilized for these services. |
| · | The remaining decrease in professional fees during the three months ended February 29, 2016 are attributed to various items, none of which are significant individually. |
Salaries and employee benefits
On May 14, 2014, the Company entered into an Agreement of Conveyance, Transfer and Assignment of Assets and Assumption of Obligations (the “Agreement”) with John Pulos, its prior sole officer and director. In conjunction with the Agreement, there was a change in management and the Company began compensating its officers and directors. Prior to the resignation of Mr. Pulos, which was effective May 15, 2014, the Company did recognize any compensation expense for the services of its director and officer. Subsequent to May 15, 2014, the Company began compensating its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Chairman”) and in November 2015, the Company approved the payment of monthly fees to its Chairman, Milton C. Ault III, in the amount of $20,000. During the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, salaries and employee benefits were $91,000 and $22,920, respectively. The $68,080 increase in salaries and employee benefits is primarily attributed to the monthly compensation paid to the Chairman, which amounted to $60,000 for the quarter ended February 29, 2016.
General and administrative
General and administrative expenses during the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 were $19,255 and $25,077, respectively. During the three months ended February 28, 2015, the Company incurred $13,500 in license fees related to its Vape business, which was discontinued in June 2015. During the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, the Company incurred travel related expenses of $12,800 and $3,374, respectively. The increase in travel related costs are due to the shift in the focus of the Company’s operations away from the Vape Business, which was conducted with limited travel to a significant emphasis on raising capital to fund the Company which required extensive travel. The remaining general and administrative costs consist of a significant number of different types of expenses, none of which were individually materially, and are consistent for a public company of our size and operations.
Other Income and Expenses
Other income and expense includes interest expense, amortization of discounts on notes payable, changes in the fair value of the Company’s derivative liabilities associated with issuances of debt and losses recognized on issuances of the Company’s derivative liabilities. During the three months ended February 29, 2016, the Company reported other expense of $132,486 compared with expense of $4,200 during the three months ended February 28, 2015.
| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | February 29, 2016 | | | February 28, 2015 | |
Other expense | | | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 6,441 | | | $ | — | |
Interest expense | | | (83,320 | ) | | | (4,200 | ) |
Interest expense - debt discount | | | (140,517 | ) | | | — | |
Loss on issuance of convertible debt | | | (157,233 | ) | | | — | |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | | | 242,143 | | | | — | |
Total other expenses | | $ | (132,486 | ) | | $ | (4,200 | ) |
Interest expense increased by $79,120, resulting in interest expense of $83,320 in the three months ended February 29, 2016, as compared to interest expense of $4,200 in the three months ended February 28, 2015. The increase in interest expense was due to an increase in the amount of the Company’s total borrowings. At February 29 2016, the outstanding balance of the Company’s convertible notes payable and notes payable was $893,545 compared with $83,250 at February 28, 2015, an increase of $810,295.
The other primary components of other income and expense consist of amortization of discounts on notes payable of $140,517, losses recognized on issuances of the Company’s derivative liabilities of $157,233 and changes in the fair value of the Company’s derivative liabilities of $242,143 are primarily all attributed to the debt conversion features embedded in the Company’s convertible promissory notes, which are accounted for as derivative liabilities.
At issuance, the estimated fair value of the debt conversion features totaled $965,885. However, the fair value of the debt conversion features was limited by the amount of the gross proceeds of the convertible promissory notes. During the three months ended February 29, 2016, the Company recorded non-cash interest expense of $140,517 primarily due to the debt discount of the Company’s convertible notes payable. Debt discounts are amortized through periodic charges to interest expense over the term of the related financial instrument using the effective interest method. During the three months ended February 29, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded amortization of debt discounts of $140,517 and nil, respectively.
The difference between the estimated fair value of the debt conversion feature and the debt discount is reflected as a loss on issuance of convertible debt and such loss amounted to $140,517 and nil, respectively, during the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015. Additionally, the Company is required to mark to market the value of the conversion feature liability. Therefore, as of February 29, 2016, the Company revalued the fair value of the debt conversion feature for the convertible promissory notes and determined the conversion feature liability to be $1,084,409, a decrease of $242,143 from the fair value determined at November 30, 2015. Changes in the conversion feature liability are recorded as income or expense during the reporting period that the change occurred.
Net Loss
For the foregoing reasons, the Company’s net loss for the three months ended February 29, 2016, was $308,256 compared to a net loss of $191,569 for the three months ended February 28, 2015.
As reflected in the Company’s consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, the Company’s reported net loss is comprised of non-cash charges of $63,163 and $56,708, respectively. A summary of these non-cash charges is as follows:
| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | February 29, 2016 | | | February 28, 2015 | |
Stock-based compensation to consultants | | $ | 7,556 | | | $ | 56,708 | |
Loss on issuance of convertible debt | | | 157,233 | | | | — | |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | | | (242,143 | ) | | | — | |
Amortization of debt discount | | | 140,517 | | | | — | |
Non-cash items included in net loss | | $ | 63,163 | | | $ | 56,708 | |
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Our negative working capital of $2,129,516 as of February 29, 2016, increased $42,127 from our November 30, 2015 negative working capital of $2,087,389. Our operating losses during the three months ended February 29, 2016 were funded primarily by proceeds from convertible notes payable and loans payable of $111,000 and from an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $212,687.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We have historically financed operations through cash flows from equity transactions and debt financings. The outstanding balance of the Company’s convertible notes payable and notes payable increased $119,920 during the three months ended February 29, 2016. Due to the uncertainty of our ability to meet our current operating expenses, in their report on our audited annual financial statements as of and for the years ended November 30, 2015 and 2014, our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph regarding concerns about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements contain additional note disclosures describing the circumstances that led to this disclosure by our independent auditors. There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern as the continuation and expansion of our business is dependent upon either obtaining future equity or debt financings or achieving profitable operations in order to repay the existing short-term debt and to provide a sufficient source of operating capital. No assurances can be made that the Company will be successful in obtaining equity or debt financing needed to continue to fund its operations, or that the Company will achieve profitable operations and positive cash flow. Our inability to take these actions as and when necessary would materially adversely affect our liquidity, results of operations and financial condition.
Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, was $12,597 and $23,684, respectively. During the three months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, the Company reported a net loss of $308,256 and $191,569, respectively.
Net proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes payable of $11,000 and notes payable of $100,000 offset the negative cash flows from operating activities. However, as a result of loans the Company made to JS Technologies, Inc., of $95,000, ultimately, we experienced a slight decrease in cash of $347 during the three months ended February 29, 2016.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
In our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2015, we identified the critical accounting policies which affect our more significant estimates and assumptions used in preparing our consolidated financial statements. The basis for developing the estimates and assumptions within our critical accounting policies is based on historical information and known current trends and factors. The estimates and assumptions are evaluated on an ongoing basis and actual results have been within our expectations. We have not changed these policies from those previously disclosed in our Annual Report.
ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
Not applicable for a smaller reporting company.
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have established disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, with the assistance of other members of the Company's management, have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report and has subsequently determined that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of February 29, 2016 due to certain material weaknesses as described in our Form 10-K, as filed on April 28, 2017. As a result of such material weaknesses, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. Our management has worked, and will continue to work to remediate the above material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures.
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls.
Readers are cautioned that our management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will necessarily prevent all fraud and material error. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the controls.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the most recent fiscal quarter 2016 (the first fiscal quarter of 2016) there were no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
Significant changes were and are being implemented and tested during the latter half of fiscal 2016 through the date of this report to remediate our material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting. Management believes that such measures we have implemented to remediate the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting have had a favorable impact on our internal control over financial reporting. Changes in our internal control over financial reporting through the date of this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting are described below.
Remediation Process for November 30, 2015 Material Weaknesses:
Management, in coordination with the input, oversight and support of our Board of Directors, has identified the measures below to strengthen our control environment and internal control over financial reporting.
We hired a new Chief Financial Officer in June 2016, who performs the following:
| · | assists with documentation and implementation of policies and procedures and monitoring of controls, |
| · | prepares budgets, financial statements and journal entries, |
| · | reviews account reconciliations and journal entries. |
While these remedial actions were implemented in fiscal year 2016, some may not be in place for a sufficient period of time to help us certify that material weaknesses have been fully remediated as of the end of fiscal year 2016. If the remedial measures described above are insufficient to address any of the identified material weaknesses or are not implemented effectively, or additional deficiencies arise in the future, material misstatements in our interim or annual financial statements may occur in the future and we may continue to be delinquent in our filings. We are currently working to improve and simplify our internal processes and implement enhanced controls, as discussed above, to address the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and to remedy the ineffectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Any unremediated material weaknesses could have the effects described in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our 2015 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 28, 2017, “In preparing our consolidated financial statements, our management determined that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of November 30, 2015 which could result in material misstatements in our financial statements.”
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
On or around April 19, 2016, we received from counsel for Typenex Co-Investment, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Typenex”), a written demand to accelerate and demand payment of the entire outstanding balance of the Convertible Note entered into between the Company and Typenex on May 29, 2015 (the “Typenex Note”). On June 7, 2016, Typenex filed suit in the State of Utah, the Third Judicial District Court, County of Salt Lake, for repayment of all principal, default effects, late fee and accrued interest (the “Typenex Suit”). According to the complaint, Typenex asserted an aggregate amount due, as of June 6, 2016, of $149,054. The Company’s answer to the complaint was filed on February 20, 2017. On April 4, 2017, the Company and Typenex agreed to settle the lawsuit for payment of $90,000, which was paid in April 2017. On May 9, 2017, an order of dismissal with prejudice was entered by the Third Judicial District Court.
There are no other material claims, actions, suits, proceedings, or investigations that are currently pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened by or against the Company or respecting its operations or assets, or by or against any of the Company’s officers, directors, or affiliates
The risks described in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our 2015 Form 10-K, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, and the trading price of our common stock could decline. These risk factors do not identify all risks that we face - our operations could also be affected by factors that are not presently known to us or that we currently consider to be immaterial to our operations. Due to risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, our past financial results may not be a reliable indicator of future performance and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results or trends in future periods. The Risk Factors section of our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K remains current in all material respects.
ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
On December 2, 2015, the Company issued 100,000 warrants to a third party in connection with a loan to the Company. The warrants were valued at $30,987 and were expensed at the time of issuance as non-cash interest expense using the effective interest method. These securities were issued pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. These warrants were issued in reliance upon the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On December 10, 2015, the Company issued and sold to an accredited investor 25,000 shares of its common stock. This issuance resulted in aggregate gross proceeds, which were used for general operating expenses, to the Company of $5,000. These securities were sold in reliance upon the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and the safe harbor of Rule 506 under Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.
On January 26, 2016, the Company issued 50,000 shares of its common stock as payment for services to a third party for consulting services. The shares were valued at $20,000, an average of $0.40 per share. These shares were issued in reliance upon the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
During January 2016, the Company issued an aggregate of 457,619 shares of its common stock as payment for principal and accrued interest. The shares were valued at $183,048, an average of $0.40 per share. These shares were issued in reliance upon the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On February 28, 2017, the Company issued 250,000 shares of its common stock as payment for services to an officer. The shares were valued at $40,000, $0.16 per share. These shares were issued in reliance upon the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On March 9, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 216,946 shares of its common stock as payment for principal and accrued interest. The shares were valued at $32,542, an average of $0.15 per share. These shares were issued in reliance upon the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On April 26, 2017, pursuant to the terms of an Exchange Agreement entered on March 7, 2017 between the Company and Philou, the Company issued to Philou 50,000 shares of its newly created Class A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Class A Shares”) in exchange for the surrender by Philou of 2,000,000 shares of its Common Stock. These Class A Shares were issued in reliance upon the exemption provided by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act.
ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
None.
ITEM 4. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES |
None
None
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3.1 | | Articles of Incorporation of Avalanche International, Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 17, 2012) |
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3.2 | | Bylaws of Avalanche International, Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 17, 2012) |
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3.3 | | Certification of Designation of Class A Convertible Preferred Stock of Avalanche International, Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s quarterly report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2017) |
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3.4 | | Certification of Designation of Class B Convertible Preferred Stock of Avalanche International, Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 of the Company’s quarterly report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2017) |
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10.1 | | Avalanche International, Corp. 2016 Stock Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21 of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2016) |
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21 | | List of Subsidiaries (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21 of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2016) |
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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 |
* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith
*** In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the information in these exhibits shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| AVALANCHE INTERNATIONAL, CORP. | |
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Date: August 4, 2017 | By: | | /s/ Phillip Mansour | |
| | | Philip Mansour | |
| | | Chief Executive Officer, | |
| | | Principal Executive Officer and Director | |
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Date: August 4, 2017 | By: | | /s/ William B. Horne | |
| | | William B. Horne | |
| | | Chief Financial Officer and | |
| | | Principal Accounting Officer | |