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DNA Testing Centers, Corp.
Notes to Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements
For the Period Ended September 30, 2016
NOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Description of Business
DNA Testing Centers, Corp. (the “Company”) was incorporated in Florida on July 3, 2014. On July 3, 2014, the company acquired DNA Testing Centers of Canada Ltd. DNA Testing Centers of Canada Ltd. performs testing related to analyzing and monitoring an individual’s genetic makeup. The acquisition will be treated consolidated as an entity under common control.
Basis of presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of DNA Testing Centers, Corp. (the “Company,” “we” or “our”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the periods presented have been reflected herein.
Consolidation of Subsidiaries
Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DNA Testing Centers of Canada Ltd., our wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Going concern-The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company has accumulated deficit of $261,166 as of September 30, 2016, and realized negative cash used in operations totaling $51,139 for the period ended September 30, 2016.The Company currently has limited liquidity, and has not completed its efforts to establish a stabilized source of revenues sufficient to cover operating costs over an extended period of time. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
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Management anticipates that the Company will be dependent, for the near future, on additional investment capital to fund operating expenses. The Company intends to position itself so that it may be able to raise additional funds through the capital markets. In light of management’s efforts, there are no assurances that the Company will be successful in this or any of its endeavors or become financially viable and continue as a going concern.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements –We do not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flow.
NOTE 3 - CONCENTRATION
All of the Company’s operations are located in Canada.
NOTE 4 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the period ended September 30, 2016, we borrowed $55,404 (December 31, 2015 - $5,780) from a related party for working capital and repaid $ Nil of this balance (December 31, 2015 - $4,310). As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the balance owed is $61,184 and $5,780, respectively.
The Company operates as a full-time business and has one full time employee, office rent and other ongoing obligations. It shares the expenses with several sister companies, all with common ownership. Such expenses are allocated to the company based on the share of use.
NOTE 5 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
On June 15, 2016, an aggregate of 350,000 shares at $0.15 per share (for an aggregate of $52,500) were issued in exchange of two shareholders entering into certain agreements to restrict the sale shares with the Company.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Our consolidated unaudited financial statements are stated in United States Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this quarterly report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and elsewhere in this quarterly report.
Unless otherwise specified in this quarterly report, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars and all references to “common stock” refer to shares of our common stock.
As used in this quarterly report, the terms “we”, “us”, “our” and “our company” mean DNA Testing Centers, Corp. and our wholly owned subsidiary, DNA Testing Centers of Canada, Ltd., a company formed pursuant to the laws of Alberta, unless otherwise indicated.
Corporate Overview
We are incorporated in the State of Florida on July 3, 2014 and incorporated to acquire our wholly owned subsidiary DNA Centers of Canada, Ltd., a Canadian corporation formed on April 6, 2009, to distribute DNA diagnostic testing kits to consumers and medical practitioners in Canada.
On July 3, 2014, we issued an aggregate of 19,999,998 or 6,666,666 common shares to:
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7612176 Canada Inc., a Canadian corporation, controlled by Dr. Barjinder Sohal, our chief executive officer, president and director,
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7322640 Canada Inc. a Canadian corporation controlled by Dr. Nitan Arora, our vice president and director, and
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7322747 Canada Inc. a Canadian corporation controlled by Navjot Nanda our secretary, treasurer and director,
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In exchange, we acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of DNA Testing Centers of Canada, Ltd., which became our wholly-owned subsidiary. At the time of the acquisition, 7612176 Canada Inc., 7322640 Canada Inc. and 7322747 Canada Inc. each held 33.33% of DNA Centers of Canada, Ltd. representing 100% of its outstanding securities.
Our principal executive office is located at 2378 Parkhaven Boulevard, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 0E7, Canada. Our telephone number is 1-866-863-5139. Our website is www.dnatestingcanada.com.
Our Current Business
We provide DNA testing kits directly to consumers and to health care practitioners. We distribute and ship our products only in Canada.
Our operations to date and those of our wholly owned subsidiary, DNA Testing Centers of Canada, Ltd., include:
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development of our business plan;
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research and development of DNA testing methods and technologies;
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locating suppliers for DNA testing kits;
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locating and reviewing potential labs to interpret our DNA testing kits;
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creating our marketing strategy;
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developing content for our website that describes DNA technology, the DNA testing process and the DNA test kits we sell; and
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selling our DNA testing kits to medical practitioners and directly to consumers. DNA Testing Centers of Canada, Ltd., commenced sales of its products in April of 2010.
DNA Testing Centers of Canada, Ltd., our wholly owned subsidiary, commenced sales of its products in April of 2010. To date, product sales were generated from our website and sold by phone order. Our customers pick up and pay for their purchases at our office location at 2378 Parkhaven Boulevard, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 0E7, Canada. We do not use an outside sales force.
We presently offer our paternity testing kits for purchase on our website. We offer our remaining test kits for purchase on our website using an online shopping cart.
Customer Price and Accuracy of Our DNA Test Kits
As reflected in the chart below, all of our tests have an accuracy rate of 99.8% except for our prenatal gender test which is 98% effective. All of our tests are based upon a saliva sample. The most common reason for result errors in our tests is an insufficient saliva sample.
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The cost per test kit for our DNA testing kits and accuracy of each kit is summarized below:
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Type of Test | Price Per Kit |
Prenatal Gender Test | $149.00 |
Paternity Tests - Informational | $94.00 |
Paternity Tests - Legal | $150.00 |
Kinship Test | $155.00 |
Ancestry DNA Testing | $250.00 |
Genetic Predisposition (Carrier, Drug, Health) | $249.00 |
Genetic Pred + Diet & Fitness as Bundle Test | $349.00 |
Carrier Testing | $300.00 |
Drug Response Testing | $300.00 |
Health Condition Testing | $300.00 |
Diet & Fitness Testing | $300.00 |
DNA Testing Technologies
DNA testing generates genetic profile information by analyzing an organism’s unique genetic identity. The process of identifying unique variations in a genome is referred to as DNA testing. DNA testing is the standard method used for forensic identification, ancestry tracing and to confirm paternity and other family relationships.
We provide two types of DNA testing.
The first is composed of ancestral testing (both paternal and maternal), paternity testing (informational and legal), prenatal gender testing, and twin diagnostic testing.
The second tests for disease predisposition. These tests can identify a person’s genetic risk for cancer, heart conditions, inherited conditions, nutrition, fitness response, and drug response to medication.
A DNA profile can be determined from any type of biological specimen containing nuclear DNA, including blood or a tissue sample, such as a cheek swab or saliva.
DNA testing currently used for identity purposes examines specific sequences of DNA that exhibit variability between different individuals. Our tests use SNP genotyping, DNA sequencing and STR markers.
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SNP Genotyping
A SNP is a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism. These are single base pairs in a genome that exhibit variation across the human population. There are two applications a SNP can be used for, one is whole genome association studies and the other is point mutation. In whole genome association studies, large amounts of data in the form of SNPs are gathered from a sample of people. Depending on what the target of the study is, associations can be made based on a person’s SNP profile. Here is a fictitious example: a person with an “A” base at position 765,659 on chromosome 11 has a 100 times higher likelihood of developing a rare form of cancer than a person with a “T” base. This is not a definitive diagnosis but can definitely be helpful information for the patient in terms of preventative care.
A SNP marker can also detect a genetic disease like cystic fibrosis. In this case the SNP (or 3 base pairs in the case of cystic fibrosis) will show definitively if a person has the disease or not. The association is 100%.
DNA Sequencing
In DNA sequencing, 300-500 base pair stretches of DNA are elucidated to show a more complete picture. DNA sequencing is helpful in determining genetic disorders that SNP analysis alone cannot do. DNA sequencing is also critical in the development of SNP assays.
STR Markers
A short tandem repeat (“STR”) is a portion of DNA in which small sequences are repeated a variable number of times. Typically, there are 10 to 25 possible variations of a given human STR marker, with each person having just one or two variations. By looking at a moderate number of STRs, a DNA profile is determined that is virtually unique for each individual. STRs are the most common genetic markers used in the industry to determine identity in forensic, paternity and security applications.
Our Products
We sell the following types of DNA test kits to medical practitioners and directly to consumers located in Canada:
Prenatal Gender Test
The Prenatal Gender Test determines gender after 7 weeks of gestation. This test works by looking for a Y chromosome within the mother’s blood.
Paternity Test – Informational
The Paternity Test uses a cheek swab collected from both the child and the alleged father to determine parentage. DNA Testing Centers uses a 15 genetic marker analysis.
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Paternity Test - Legal
The Paternity Test uses a cheek swab collected from both the child and the alleged father to determine parentage. DNA Testing Centers uses a 15 genetic marker analysis. This test must be performed at a medical clinic and is designed to be used in legal proceedings to establish paternity.
Kinship Testing
A DNA kinship test determines the relationship between two or more individuals to assess an alleged relationship such as full or half siblings, grandparents and aunts or uncles
Ancestral Origins Testing
The Ancestry test provides an estimated percentage of ancestry from four different population groups: Indigenous American, European, East Asian and Sub-Saharan African.
Genetic Predisposition
Genetic predisposition testing can identify a person’s predisposition for over 70 health conditions based upon their DNA.
Carrier Test Identification
Carrier test identification can identify individuals who carry a genetic disorder.
Drug Response Testing
Drug response testing identifies uses a person’s DNA to identify metabolism enzymes and transporters that have been linked to harmful reactions with common medical prescriptions.
The Testing Process
Our DNA test kits include swabs to collect a saliva sample, detailed instructions and pre-labeled packaging to send the sample to us. Upon receipt of the sample, it is registered in our database and sent to a third party laboratory to be interpreted. All tests are interpreted by either US laboratories accredited by CLIA and CAP or Canadian laboratories accredited by the Standard Council of Canada and CAP. After interpretation, the laboratory delivers the test results to us by email. Upon receipt, we enter the results in our customer database and deliver the results to the consumer by email.
The results for paternity tests and Y-chromosome relationship tests and grandparent or uncle or aunt tests, are interpreted within 4 to 5 business days of the lab’s receipt of the test. Ancestry origin tests are interpreted within 21 to 28 days of receipt. Genetic predisposition test including diet and fitness testing are interpreted within 28-42 days of receipt. We typically deliver the test results to the customer by email within 1 to 4 days after our receipt.
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Suppliers
We purchase our DNA test components from Pro Printing and Mailing Services Inc. located at 1235 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 3P1 and assemble the products at our facilities, or we purchase finished kits previously from Pathway Genomics Lab, 4045 Sorrento Valley Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92121.
Marketing Strategy
Our first product sale was in April of 2010. We have not yet implemented a marketing strategy and all sales to date have been generated by our website or related parties. Sales generated from our website are placed by phone order. We presently offer our paternity testing kits for purchase on our website. We offer an online shopping cart featuring all of our products.
Our core marketing strategy is to brand our “DNA For Family” slogan for those seeking information that can be determined by DNA testing such as kinships and ancestry and our “DNA For Health” slogan for those seeking to improve their health by DNA testing to determine disease predisposition, nutrition and fitness testing.
We implemented our marketing plan in April of 2015.
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In April of 2015, we began social media campaigns on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and other websites to market our products;
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In May of 2015, we established Google AdWords and search engine optimization campaigns targeting consumers in Canada; and
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In June of 2015, we offered incentive for medical practitioners, medical facilities and fitness centers.
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In September of 2015, we offered event promotions to medical offices, clinics and fitness centers in Canada to demonstrate our products.
Since then we have been using facebook paid adverts every 2 months for selling different types of DNA tests. We have made social media management as priority for the marketing plan of 2016. We promote our website in various different media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook,. Google Circle and Google Ads. We have promoted our product at international events including medical mission trip to India twice a year. In August of 2016 we began advertising our products at local business fairs.
We also plan to attract medical practitioners and their customers through the existing relationships of our chief executive officer, president and director, Dr. Barjinder Sohal, a licensed physician, and Dr. Nitan Arora, our vice president and director, a chiropractic physician.
We believe that a marketing mix of social media, email advertising, print advertising in medical journals and health/ fitness publications, internet advertising and medical office and fitness center event promotions providing information and sample test kits is an optimal strategy to increase sales.
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Raw Materials
Raw materials used by us in our DNA test kits are available from a variety of suppliers. We maintain a good relationship with our suppliers and do not anticipate that any of our suppliers will terminate their relationship with us in the near term. In the event, we are unable to obtain any of our raw materials from our suppliers, we believe that we could obtain alternative sources of any raw materials from other suppliers. We do not have contracts with our suppliers and we order our raw materials on an as-needed basis. We have not experienced any material adverse effect on our business as a result of shortages of raw materials. An unexpected interruption or a shortage in supply of raw materials could adversely affect our business derived from these products.
Research and Development
All of our research to date has been done by Dr. Barjinder Sohal, our chief executive officer, president and director who is a licensed physician in Canada and Dr. Nitan Arora, our vice president and director, who is a licensed chiropractic physician in Canada. We have not spent any amounts on research and development in the prior two years.
Property
We rent our office space at 2378 Parkhaven Boulevard, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 0E7, Canada from Navjot Nanda. This property is a lease of a 400 square foot office that is owned by Navjot Nanda, our treasurer, secretary, and director. We currently pay $1,000 per month, and occupy the premises on a month-to-month basis.
Seasonality
Our business is not affected by seasonal factors.
Intellectual Property
We have no registered or patented intellectual property. Trademarks and trade names distinguish the various companies from each other. If customers are unable to distinguish our products from those of other companies, we could lose sales to our competitors. We do not have any registered trademarks and trade names, so we only have common law rights with respect to infractions or infringements on its products. Many subtleties exist in product descriptions, offering and names that can easily confuse customers. The name of our principal products may be found in numerous variations of the name and descriptions in various media and product labels. This presents a risk of losing potential customers looking for our products and buying someone else’s because they cannot differentiate between them.
Overview
DNA Testing Centers, Corp., together with our wholly-owned subsidiary, DNA Centers of Canada, Ltd., are collectively referred to herein as the “Company,” “us” or “we.”
We are, incorporated in the State of Florida on July 3, 2014, to acquire our wholly owned subsidiary DNA Centers of Canada, Ltd., a Canadian corporation formed on April 6, 2009, to distribute
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DNA testing products to consumers and medical practitioners in Canada.
We currently sell our DNA test kits directly to our customers. Our customers are both individuals and medical practitioners. Our DNA testing kits are sold directly to customers who place orders by telephone.
Going Concern
As reflected in the accompanying interim financial statements, we have accumulated deficit of $261,166 as of September 30, 2016, and realized negative cash used by operations totaling $51,139 for the period ended September 30, 2016.We currently have limited liquidity, and has not completed its efforts to establish a stabilized source of revenues sufficient to cover operating costs over an extended period of time. This raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to raise additional capital and implement its business plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.
Management believes that actions presently being taken to obtain additional funding and implement its strategic plans provide the opportunity for us to continue as a going concern.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
For the three months ended September 30, 2016, we had revenues of $11,503 compared to $4,564 for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The increase in revenues was due to increased online advertising which led to an increase in sales.
Operating expenses decreased to $16,091 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to $30,028 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 due to the decrease in the amount allotted for testing fees and cost allotted for other operating expenses.
We had a net loss of $4,588 for the three months ended September 30, 2016, which was less than the net loss of $25,464 for the three month ended September 30, 2015. The decrease in net loss mainly resulted from the decrease in net operating expenses.
The following table summarizes key items of comparison and their related increase (decrease) for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015:
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Revenues | | $11,503 | | $4,564 | |
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Testing Fees | | 12,626 | | 16,827 | |
Other Operating Expenses | | 3,465 | | 13,201 | |
Stock-based Compensation | | Nil | | Nil | |
Net loss | | $4,588 | | $25,464 | |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, our company had revenues of $20,854 compared to $14,964 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The increase in revenues was due to an increase in online advertising which led to an increase in sales.
Operating expenses increased to $120,025 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to $113,345 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, due to the increase in testing fees, and stock based compensation.
We had a net loss of $99,171 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, which was more than the net loss of $98,381 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Our increased net loss resulted from increases in testing fees, and stock based compensations.
The following table summarizes key items of comparison and their related increase (decrease) for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015:
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Revenues | | $20,854 | | $14,964 | |
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Testing Fees | | 37,439 | | 33,650 | |
Other operating Expenses | | 30,086 | | 79,695 | |
Stock-based Compensation | | 52,500 | | Nil | |
Net loss | | $99,171 | | $98,381 | |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our balance sheet as of September 30, 2016 reflects current assets of $8,259. We had cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $3,034 which is insufficient to carry out our stated plan of operation for the next twelve months.
As of September 30, 2016, our company had accumulated losses of $261,166 since inception and had a working capital deficit of $54,040. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding our company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The continuation of our company as a going concern is dependent upon financial support from its stockholders, the ability of our company to obtain necessary equity financing to continue operations, and the attainment of profitable operations. The full and timely development and implementation of our business plan and growth strategy will require significant additional resources, and our company may not be able to obtain the funding necessary to implement its growth strategy on acceptable terms or at all.
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An inability to obtain such funding could slow down or prevent our company from further development of our business. Our company intends to explore additional options to secure sources of capital, including the issuance of debt, and equity, including preferred equity securities or other equity securities. Our company does not have commitments from any third parties to provide additional financing. Our company might not succeed in raising additional equity capital or in negotiating and obtaining additional and acceptable financing when it needs it or at all. Our company’s ability to obtain additional capital will also depend on market conditions, national and global economies and other factors beyond its control. We cannot assure you that our company will be able to implement or capitalize on various financing alternatives or otherwise obtain required capital, the need for which is substantial given its operating loss history and its business and development plan. The terms of any future debt or equity funding that our company may obtain in the future may be unfavorable to our company and to its stockholders.
Working Capital
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Current assets | | $ | 8,259 | | | $ | 361 | |
Current liabilities | | | 62,299 | | | | 6,698 | |
Working capital (deficit) | | $ | (54,040) | | | $ | (6,337) | |
We anticipate generating losses and, therefore, may be unable to continue operations further in the future.
Cash Flows
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Net cash used in operating activities | | $ | (51,139) | | | $ | (97,721) | |
Net cash provided by investing activities | | | Nil | | | | Nil | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 55,404 | | | | 48,867 | |
Foreign currency transaction | | | (1,438) | | | | (7,235) | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash during period | | $ | 2,827 | | | $ | (56,088) | |
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $51,139, a decrease from the $97,721 net cash used during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
Investing Activities
Our company had no investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015.
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Financing Activities
Cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $55,404 as compared to $48,867 during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
Future Financings
We anticipate that we will have to generate enough revenue or enter into additional debt or equity financings to have enough cash to sustain operations for at least a year. However, we cannot make any assurance that we will be successful in generating enough revenue or obtain additional financings to sustain operations. Moreover, our independent auditors stated in their report on our audited financial statements that they have substantial doubt that we will be able to continue as a going concern without further financing.
Management may decide, based on market conditions, to seek future private placements if management believes such private placements are in the best interests of our company.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to stockholders.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States necessarily requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. We regularly evaluate estimates and judgment based on historical experience and other relevant facts and circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.
Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. This occurs only when the services are rendered.
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Income taxes
Deferred tax asset and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. These assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reserve.
We have net operating loss carry-forwards available to reduce future taxable income. Future tax benefits for these operating loss carry-forwards are recognized to the extent that realization of these benefits is considered more likely than not. To the extent that we will not realize a future tax benefit, a valuation allowance is established.
Financial instrument
The carrying amount of our financial instruments, consisting of cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts and notes payable, short-term borrowings and certain other liabilities, approximates fair value since the stated rate of interest approximates a market rate of interest.
Foreign currency translation
Assets and liabilities of Canadian operations are translated into United States dollar equivalents using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated using the average exchange rates during each period. Adjustments resulting from the process of translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in common shareholders' equity. Foreign currency transaction gain and losses are included in the current earnings and totaled $1,438 and $6,924 for the period ended September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost. Major additions and improvements are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation of property and equipment is determined using the straight-line method over the useful life, which is estimated at ten years. Gains or losses on the sale or disposal of property and equipment are included in the statements of operations. Maintenance and repairs that do not extend the useful life of the assets are expensed as incurred.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, including property and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The evaluation of recoverability is performed using undiscounted estimated net cash flows generated by the related asset. If an asset is deemed to be impaired, the amount of impairment is determined as the amount by which the net carrying value exceeds discounted estimated cash flows.
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Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share
Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is determined by dividing the net income by the sum of (1) the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and (2) if not anti-dilutive, the effect of stock awards determined utilizing the treasury stock method. The dilutive effect of the outstanding awards for the period ended September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was -0- shares.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
We do not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flow.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As a “smaller reporting company”, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Management’s Report on Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our president (our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As of the end of our quarter covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our president (our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our president (our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective in providing reasonable assurance in the reliability of our reports as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. This was due to deficiencies that existed in the design or operation of our internal control over financial reporting that adversely affected our internal controls and that may be considered to be material weaknesses.
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The matters involving internal control over financial reporting that our management considered to be material weaknesses under the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board were: (1) lack of a functioning audit committee due to a lack of a majority of independent members and a lack of a majority of outside directors on our board of directors, resulting in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures; (2) inadequate segregation of duties consistent with control objectives of having segregation of the initiation of transactions, the recording of transactions and the custody of assets; and (3) ineffective controls over period end financial disclosure and reporting processes. The aforementioned material weaknesses were identified by our president (our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) in connection with the review of our financial statements as of September 30, 2016.
To address the material weaknesses set forth in items (2) and (3) discussed above, management performed additional analyses and other procedures to ensure that the financial statements included herein fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
This quarterly report does not include an attestation report of our company’s independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our company’s independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to the rules of the SEC that permit our company to provide only the management’s report in this quarterly report.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During the period covered by this report there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceedings against our company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which our director, officer or any affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
As a “smaller reporting company”, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits
