UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 1-SA
SEMIANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO REGULATION A
or
SPECIAL FINANCIAL REPORT PURSUANT TO REGULATION A
For the fiscal semiannual period ended June 30, 2022
Growth Stalk Holdings Corp
(Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter)
Oklahoma | 87-3145742 | |
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
11991 N Highway 99
Seminole, OK 74868
(Address, including zip code of principal executive office)
(Issuer’s telephone number, including area code)
Common Stock
(Title of each class of securities issued pursuant to Regulation A)
Item 1. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The information and financial data discussed below is derived from our unaudited financial statements, herein, for the period from January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. The unaudited financial statements were prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The information and financial data discussed below is only a summary and should be read in conjunction with the related notes contained elsewhere in this filing. The financial statements contained elsewhere in this filing fully represent our financial condition and operations; however, they are not indicative of our future performance.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with the condensing rules of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | Change | |||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | $ | % | |||||||||||||
Gross Revenue | $ | 8,900 | $ | 6,000 | 2,900 | 48 | % | |||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 12,791 | - | 12,791 | 100 | % | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administration | 94,686 | 66,711 | 27,975 | 42 | % | |||||||||||
Other income (expenses), net | (3,514 | ) | 911 | (4,425 | ) | 486 | % | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (102,091 | ) | $ | (59,800 | ) |
Comparison of the results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021
The Company had gross revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2022, of $8,900 compared with $6,000 for the comparable period of 2021; the revenue increase is related to an increase in administrative service revenue.
Cost of goods for the three months ended June 30, 2022, amounted to $12,791 compared to $0 in the comparable period of the prior year. These costs related to supplies for cannabis product.
In the three months ended June 30, 2022, we incurred selling, general and administrative costs of $94,686 compared to $66,711 in the comparable period of the prior year. This increase relates primarily to an increase in salaries, legal expenses, office supplies and insurance costs.
The Company had other expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2022, of $3,514 which predominately was interest expense compared to other income of $911 for the comparable period of 2021.
For the Six Months Ended June 30, | Change | |||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2022 | 2021 | $ | % | ||||||||||||
Gross Revenue | $ | 11,900 | $ | 16,000 | (4,100 | ) | (26 | %) | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 13,930 | - | 13,930 | 100 | % | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administration | 195,691 | 78,085 | 117,606 | 151 | % | |||||||||||
Other income (expenses), net | (4,329 | ) | 4,807 | (9,136 | ) | 190 | % | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (202,050 | ) | $ | (57,278 | ) |
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Comparison of the results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021
The Company had gross revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2022, of $11,900 compared with $16,000 for the comparable period of 2021, the revenue decrease of which is related to a decrease in administrative service revenue.
Cost of goods for the six months ended June 30, 2022, amounted to $13,930 compared to $0 in the comparable period of the prior year. These costs related to supplies for cannabis product.
In the six months ended June 30, 2022, we incurred selling, general and administrative costs of $195,691 compared to $78,085 in the comparable period of the prior year. This increase relates primarily to an increase in salaries, legal expenses, office supplies and insurance costs.
The Company had other expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2022, of $4,329 which predominately was interest expense compared to other expenses of $4,807 for the comparable period of 2021.
LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On June 30, 2022, we had a working capital deficit of $178,838, which included cash of $67,941. We reported a net loss of $202,050 and our net cash used in operating expenses totaled $156,653
Cash Flow
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, and 2021
● | Net cash flow used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 reflected a net loss of $188,115 (adjusted for non-controlling interest) adjusted for the add-back of non-cash items consisting depreciation and amortization of $29,033, change operating assets and liabilities consisting of a decrease in accounts receivable of $131, a increase in prepaid expenses of $10,833 a decrease in related party payables of $739 and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $12,392. Net cash flow provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021 reflected a net loss of $57,278 adjusted for the add-back of non-cash items consisting of a decrease in accounts receivable of $1,787 a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $1,880. | |
● | There was not any net cash flow used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Net cash flow used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021, consisted of $712,235 used in the purchase of property and equipment. | |
● | Net cash provided by financing activities was $219,850 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to net cash used in financing activities of $66,160 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we received proceeds of $224,450 related to debt issuance cost payments offset distributions of $4,600. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we received proceeds of $0 related to debt issuance cost payments. |
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The Company’s policy is to consolidate all entities that it controls by ownership of a majority of the outstanding voting stock. In addition, the Company consolidates entities that meet the definition of a variable interest entity (“VIE”) for which it is the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the party who has the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and who has an obligation to absorb losses of the entity or a right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. For consolidated entities that are less than wholly owned, the third party’s holding of equity interest is presented as noncontrolling interests in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity. The portion of net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests is presented as net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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Impairment of Long-lived Assets
Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and identifiable intangibles with finite useful lives, are periodically evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company looks for indicators of a triggering event for asset impairment and pays special attention to any adverse change in the extent or manner in which the asset is being used or in its physical condition. Assets are grouped and evaluated for impairment at the lowest level of which there are identifiable cash flows, which is generally at a location level. Assets are reviewed using factors including, but not limited to, future operating plans and projected cash flows. The determination of whether impairment has occurred is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows directly related to the assets, compared to the carrying value of the assets. If the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows of the assets does not exceed the carrying value of the assets, full or partial impairment may exist. If the asset carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. Fair value is determined using an income approach, which requires discounting the estimated future cash flows associated with the asset.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when its customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that an entity determines are within the scope of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), the entity performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the customer. At contract inception, once the contract is determined to be within the scope of Topic 606, the Company assesses the goods or services promised within each contract and determines those that are performance obligations and assesses whether each promised good or service is distinct. The Company then recognizes as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS
As noted earlier in Note 1, the Company, engages in a business that constitutes an illegal act under the laws of the United States Federal Government. This raises several possible issues which may impact the Company’s overall operations, not the least of which are related to traditional banking and other key operational risks. Since cannabis remains illegal on the federal level, and most traditional banks are federally insured, those financial institutions will not service cannabis businesses. In states where medical or recreational marijuana is legal, dispensary owners, manufacturers, and anybody who “touches the plant,” continue to face a host of operational hurdles. While local, state-chartered banks and credit unions now accept cannabis commerce, there remains a reluctance by traditional banks to do business with them. Aside from a huge inconvenience and the need to find creative ways to manage financial flow, payroll logistics, and payment of taxes, this also poses tremendous risks to controls as a result of operating a lucrative business in cash. This lack of access to traditional banking may inhibit industry growth.
Despite the uncertainties surrounding the Federal government’s position on legalized marijuana, the Company does not believe these risks will have a substantive impact on its planned operations in the near term.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company has acquired interests in several entities. As part of those interests, the Company has commitments to fund the acquisition of licenses and permits to allow for the cultivation and sale of cannabis and related products in the United States.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item 2. None
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GROWTH STALK HOLDINGS, CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2022 | 2021* | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 67,941 | $ | 4,744 | ||||
Accounts receivable - net | 2,369 | 2,500 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | 13,333 | 2,500 | ||||||
Related party note receivables | 20,054 | 53,662 | ||||||
Total current assets | 103,697 | 63,406 | ||||||
Related party note receivables - long term | 111,011 | 154,044 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 785,124 | 814,157 | ||||||
Total assets | 999,832 | $ | 1,031,607 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued interest | 27,085 | 5,139 | ||||||
Taxes payable | - | - | ||||||
Related party payables | - | 837,869 | ||||||
Notes payable | 255,450 | 31,208 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 282,535 | 874,216 | ||||||
Related party payables - long term | - | 43,033 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 282,535 | 917,249 | ||||||
Stockholders’/Members’ Equity | ||||||||
Preferred stock series A voting; par value of $0.0001, 1 share issued and outstanding | - | - | ||||||
Preferred stock series B non-voting; $0.0001 par value; 1,610,000 authorized, issued, and outstanding liquidation preference as described in Footnote 5 | 161 | - | ||||||
Common stock; $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized, issued, and outstanding 16,970,000 shares | 1,697 | - | ||||||
Owner contributions | - | 429,035 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 933,329 | - | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (188,115 | ) | (314,677 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders’ / Members’ equity Growth Stalk | 747,072 | 114,358 | ||||||
Noncontrolling deficit | (29,775 | ) | - | |||||
Total Stockholders’ / Members’ Equity | 717,297 | 114,358 | ||||||
Total liabilities and Stockholders’ / Members’ Equity | $ | 999,832 | $ | 1,031,607 |
* | Derived from Audited Information |
See accompanying notes to unaudited combined financial statements
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GROWTH STALK HOLDINGS, CORP.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
Net revenue | $ | 8,900 | $ | 6,000 | $ | 11,900 | $ | 16,000 | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 12,791 | - | 13,930 | - | ||||||||||||
Gross Profit | (3,891 | ) | 6,000 | (2,030 | ) | 16,000 | ||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administration | 94,686 | 66,711 | 195,691 | 78,085 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 94,686 | 66,711 | 195,691 | 78,085 | ||||||||||||
Loss from operations | (98,577 | ) | (60,711 | ) | (197,721 | ) | (62,085 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expenses), net | ||||||||||||||||
Other income | 1,053 | 1,096 | 2,062 | 5,020 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (4,567 | ) | (185 | ) | (6,391 | ) | (213 | ) | ||||||||
Total non-operating expenses | (3,514 | ) | 911 | (4,329 | ) | 4,807 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (102,091 | ) | $ | (59,800 | ) | $ | (202,050 | ) | $ | (57,278 | ) | ||||
Preferred B Dividend | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Preferred A Dividend | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest | (9,346 | ) | - | (13,935 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to Growth Stalk stockholders | $ | (92,745 | ) | $ | (59,800 | ) | $ | (188,115 | ) | $ | (57,278 | ) | ||||
Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 16,970,000 | - | 10,028,011 | - | ||||||||||||
Pro Forma (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 16,970,000 | 16,970,000 | 16,970,000 | 16,970,000 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited combined financial statements
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GROWTH STALK HOLDINGS, CORP.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN MEMBERS’ EQUITY
Members’ | Common Stock | Preferred Stock A | Preferred Stock B | Additional Paid-in | Accumulated | Total Growth Stalk Members’ | Non-Controlling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Equity | Interest | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance - December 31, 2021 | $ | 429,035 | - | $ | - | - | $ | - | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (314,677 | ) | $ | 114,358 | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contributions | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Membership interest in Growth Stalk Holdings LLC converted to common stock | (414 | ) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | (4,249 | ) | 4,663 | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued to acquire (a controlling interest) in three related entities | (428,621 | ) | 16,970,000 | 1,697 | - | - | - | - | 132,739 | 310,014 | 15,829 | (15,839 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock B issued in payment of related party debt | - | - | - | - | - | 1,610,000 | 161 | 804,839 | - | 805,000 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $ | (95,370 | ) | (95,370 | ) | (4,589 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance - March 31, 2022 | $ | - | 16,970,000 | $ | 1,697 | 1 | $ | - | 1,610,000 | $ | 161 | $ | 933,329 | $ | (95,370 | ) | $ | 839,817 | $ | (20,428 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (92,745 | ) | $ | (92,745 | ) | (9,347 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance - June 30, 2022 | $ | - | 16,970,000 | $ | 1,697 | 1 | $ | - | 1,610,000 | $ | 161 | $ | 933,329 | $ | (188,115 | ) | $ | 747,072 | $ | (29,775 | ) |
See accompanying notes to unaudited combined financial statements
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GROWTH STALK HOLDINGS, CORP.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
(USD $ in Dollars) | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Net income (loss) (net of non-controlling interest) | $ | (188,115 | ) | $ | (57,278 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 29,033 | 16,873 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 131 | 1,787 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | (10,833 | ) | - | |||||
Related party payables | 739 | 913,056 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 12,392 | 1,880 | ||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (156,653 | ) | 876,318 | |||||
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | - | (712,235 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities | - | (712,235 | ) | |||||
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Borrowings on loans | 224,450 | - | ||||||
Distributions | (4,600 | ) | (66,160 | ) | ||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | 219,850 | (66,160 | ) | |||||
Change in cash | 63,197 | 97,923 | ||||||
Cash—beginning of year | 4,744 | 13,611 | ||||||
Cash—end of year | $ | 67,941 | $ | 111,534 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION | ||||||||
Cash paid during the year for interest | $ | - | $ | 28 | ||||
Cash paid during the year for income taxes | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of noncash activities: | ||||||||
Preferred stock B issued in payment of related party debt | $ | 805,000 | $ | - |
See accompanying notes to unaudited combined financial statements
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GROWTH STALK HOLDINGS, CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. | NATURE OF OPERATIONS |
Growth Stalk Group (the “Company”) is a group of four related entities through ownership and common management (Growth Stalk Holdings Corp; Phenogene LLC; Southbound Sunshine LLC; Growers Consulting & Supply LLC) which was established between July 2019 and October 2021 to assist cannabis companies to access the stock market, benefit from industry resources and provide administrative services, commercial real estate, and infrastructure leasing in the cannabis markets.
The Company operates, and invests in entities for use in the production, distribution and sales of cannabis and cannabis-infused products licensed under the laws of the states of Oklahoma. As of June 30, 2022, the Company has ownership of state issued cultivation, manufacturing, and delivery licenses.
The financial statements of Growth Stalk Group (which may be referred to as the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business for the twelve months following the date of these consolidated financial statements. The Company has incurred significant operating losses since its inception. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had $67,941 of cash on hand, a working capital deficit of $178,838 and an accumulated deficit of $202,050.
The Company expects to generate operating cash flows that will be sufficient to fund presently anticipated operations although there can be no assurance. This raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, the Company will need to raise additional funds and is currently exploring alternative sources of financing to supplement expected cash flow. Historically, the Company has raised capital through related party loans, as an interim measure to finance working capital needs and may continue to raise additional capital through the sale of common stock or other securities and obtaining some short-term loans. The Company will be required to continue to do so until its revenues support its operations.
The Company may attempt to raise capital in the near future through the sale of equity or debt financing; however, there can be assurances the Company will be successful in doing so. There can be no assurance that such additional financing will be available to the Company on acceptable terms or at all.
While the recreational use of cannabis is legal under the laws of certain States, where the Company has and is working towards further finalizing the acquisition of entities or investment in entities that directly produce or sell cannabis, the use and possession of cannabis is illegal under United States Federal Law for any purpose, by way of Title II of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, otherwise known as the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (the “ACT”). Cannabis is currently included under Schedule 1 of the Act, making it illegal to cultivate, sell or otherwise possess in the United States.
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On January 4, 2018, the office of the Attorney General published a memo regarding cannabis enforcement that rescinds directives promulgated under former President Obama that eased federal enforcement. In a January 8, 2018 memo, Jefferson B. Sessions, then Attorney General of the United States, indicated enforcement decisions will be left up to the U.S. Attorney’s in their respective states clearly indicating that the burden is with “federal prosecutors deciding which cases to prosecute by weighing all relevant considerations, including federal law enforcement priorities set by the Attorney General, the seriousness of the crime, the deterrent effect of federal prosecution, and the cumulative impact of particular crimes on the community.” Subsequently, in April 2018, former President Trump promised to support congressional efforts to protect states that have legalized the cultivation, sale and possession of cannabis; however, a bill has not yet been finalized in order to implement legislation that would, in effect, make clear the federal government cannot interfere with states that have voted to legalize cannabis. Further in December 2018, the U.S. Congress passed legislation, which the President signed on December 20, 2018, removing hemp from being included with Cannabis in Schedule I of the Act.
In December 2019, an outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) originated in Wuhan, China, and has since spread to several other countries, including the United States. On June 11, 2020, the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. In addition, as of the time of the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, several states in the United States have declared states of emergency, and several countries around the world, including the United States, have taken steps to restrict travel. The existence of a worldwide pandemic, the fear associated with COVID-19, or any, pandemic, and the reactions of governments in response to COVID-19, or any, pandemic, to regulate the flow of labor and products and impede the travel of personnel, may impact our ability to conduct normal business operations, which could adversely affect our results of operations and liquidity. Disruptions to our supply chain and business operations disruptions to our retail operations and our ability to collect rent from the properties which we own, personnel absences, or restrictions on the shipment of our or our suppliers’ or customers’ products, any of which could have adverse ripple effects throughout our business. If we need to close any of our facilities or a critical number of our employees become too ill to work, our production ability could be materially adversely affected in a rapid manner. Similarly, if our customers experience adverse consequences due to COVID-19, or any other, pandemic, demand for our products could also be materially adversely affected in a rapid manner. Global health concerns, such as COVID-19, could also result in social, economic, and labor instability in the markets in which we operate. Any of these uncertainties could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
These conditions raise substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Should the United States Federal Government choose to begin enforcement of the provisions under the “ACT”, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiaries could be prosecuted under the “ACT” and the Company may have to immediately cease operations and/or be liquidated upon its closing of the acquisition or investment in entities that engage directly in the production and or sale of cannabis.
Management believes that the Company has access to capital resources through potential issuances of debt or equity securities. However, if the Company is unable to raise additional capital, it may be required to curtail operations and take additional measures to reduce costs, including reducing its workforce, eliminating outside consultants, and reducing legal fees to conserve its cash in amounts sufficient to sustain operations and meet its obligations. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might become necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
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2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP” or “U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of such interim results.
The results for the unaudited condensed statement of operations and comprehensive loss are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2022 or for any future interim period. The condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 has been derived from the audited financial statements; however, it does not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 and notes thereto included in the Company’s filing in Form 1-A as filed at www.sec.gov on April 1, 2022.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. The most significant estimates included in these consolidated financial statements are those associated with the assumptions used to value equity instruments, valuation of its long-lived assets for impairment testing. These estimates and assumptions are based on current facts, historical experience and various other factors believed to be reasonable given the circumstances that exist at the time the financial statements are prepared. Actual results may differ materially and adversely from these estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and actual results, the Company’s future results of operations will be affected.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include all cash in banks. The Company’s cash is deposited in demand accounts at financial institutions that management believes are creditworthy. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents in bank deposit accounts, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. As of June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents did not exceeded FDIC insured limits.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications have not changed the results of operations of prior periods.
Principles of Consolidation
The Company’s policy is to consolidate all entities that it controls by ownership of a majority of the outstanding voting stock. In addition, the Company consolidates entities that meet the definition of a variable interest entity (“VIE”) for which it is the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the party who has the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and who has an obligation to absorb losses of the entity or a right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. For consolidated entities that are less than wholly owned, the third party’s holding of equity interest is presented as noncontrolling interests in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity. The portion of net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interests is presented as net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable is recorded at net realizable value or the amount that the Company expects to collect on gross customer trade receivables. The Company estimates losses on receivables based on known troubled accounts and historical experience of losses incurred. Receivables are considered impaired and written-off when it is probable that all contractual payments due will not be collected in accordance with the terms of the agreement. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company determined that no reserve was necessary.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost. Normal repairs and maintenance costs are charged to earnings as incurred and additions and major improvements are capitalized. The cost of assets retired or otherwise disposed of and the related depreciation are eliminated from the accounts in the period of disposal and the resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to earnings.
Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of the related asset type or term of the operating lease using the straight-line method for financial statement purposes. The estimated service lives for property and equipment are as follows:
Category | Useful Life | |
Leasehold improvements | The lesser of 15 years or the remaining term of the lease | |
Vehicles | 4 – 5 years | |
Machinery and equipment | 3 – 6 years | |
Construction in Progress | Not depreciated |
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and identifiable intangibles with finite useful lives, are periodically evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company looks for indicators of a triggering event for asset impairment and pays special attention to any adverse change in the extent or manner in which the asset is being used or in its physical condition. Assets are grouped and evaluated for impairment at the lowest level of which there are identifiable cash flows, which is generally at a location level. Assets are reviewed using factors including, but not limited to, future operating plans and projected cash flows. The determination of whether impairment has occurred is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows directly related to the assets, compared to the carrying value of the assets. If the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows of the assets does not exceed the carrying value of the assets, full or partial impairment may exist. If the asset carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. Fair value is determined using an income approach, which requires discounting the estimated future cash flows associated with the asset.
Pro Forma Information
Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin Number 1B.2 “Pro Forma Financial Statements and Earnings per Share” (“SAB 1B.2”), pro forma information on the face of the income statement has been presented which reflects the pro forma impact as if the Company had completed its conversion to a C Corp for the purposes of disclosure of income tax expense(benefit) and earnings per share at its inception.
Income Taxes
Growth Stalk Group is comprised by four different entities.
Prior to June 2022, Phenogene LLC, Southbound Sunshine LLC and Growers Consulting & Supply LLC were taxed as a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Under these provisions, these entities do not pay federal corporate income taxes on its taxable income. Instead, the shareholders were liable for individual federal and state income taxes on their respective shares of the entity’s taxable income. The entities have filed all its tax returns from inception through December 31, 2021 as an LLC. As of the date of these financial statements the Company is not yet subject to tax examination by the Internal Revenue Service or state regulatory agencies.
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For the period ended June 2022, Growth Stalk Holdings Corporation changed its tax status from that of an LLC taxed as a partnership to a C corporation for income tax purposes. Subsequent to this change in tax status, the Company now accounts for income taxes under the liability method, and deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying values of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is provided on deferred tax assets if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The entity records interest, net of any applicable related income tax benefit, on potential income tax contingencies as a component of income tax expense. The entity records tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return based upon the amount that is more likely than not to be realized or paid, including in connection with the resolution of any related appeals or other legal processes. Accordingly, the entity recognizes liabilities for certain unrecognized tax benefits based on the amounts that are more likely than not to be settled with the relevant taxing authority. The entity recognizes interest and/or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. As of the date of the conversion and June 30, 2022, the Company recognized a 100% valuation allowance on all net deferred tax assets of the combined entities.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when its customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that an entity determines are within the scope of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), the entity performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods or services it transfers to the customer. At contract inception, once the contract is determined to be within the scope of Topic 606, the Company assesses the goods or services promised within each contract and determines those that are performance obligations and assesses whether each promised good or service is distinct. The Company then recognizes as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied.
Advertising and Promotion
The Company follows the policy of charging the cost of advertising to expense as incurred. Advertising expense was $6,445 and $976 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively, which is included in selling, general and administrative expense.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments included in current assets and current liabilities (such as cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of such instruments).
The inputs used to measure fair value are based on a hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used in valuation techniques. These levels, in order of highest to lowest priority, are described below:
Level 1—Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2—Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets but corroborated by market data.
Level 3—Unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment.
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Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2019, FASB issued ASU No. 2019-02, Leases, that requires organizations that lease assets, referred to as “lessees”, to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. ASU 2019-02 will also require disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases and will include qualitative and quantitative requirements. The new standard for nonpublic entities will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on the financial statements and related disclosures.
In June 2019, FASB amended ASU No. 2019-07, Compensation – Stock Compensation, to expand the scope of Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation, to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. The new standard for non-public entities will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and early application is permitted. The standard implementation did not have a material impact.
In August 2019, amendments to existing accounting guidance were issued through Accounting Standards Update 2019-15 to clarify the accounting for implementation costs for cloud computing arrangements. The amendments specify that existing guidance for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software also applies to implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and early application is permitted. The standard implementation did not have a material impact.
The FASB issues ASUs to amend the authoritative literature in ASC. There have been a number of ASUs to date, including those above, that amend the original text of ASC. Management believes that those issued to date either (i) provide supplemental guidance, (ii) are technical corrections, (iii) are not applicable to us or (iv) are not expected to have a significant impact on our financial statements.
3. | PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT |
As of June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, property and equipment consist of:
June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
Buildings | $ | 600,000 | $ | 600,000 | ||||
Buildings Improvements | 102,401 | 102,401 | ||||||
Equipment | 98,521 | 98,521 | ||||||
Leasehold | 3,252 | 3,252 | ||||||
Vehicles | 67,860 | 67,861 | ||||||
Property and Equipment, at Cost | 872,034 | 872,035 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (86,910 | ) | (57,879 | ) | ||||
Property and Equipment, Net | $ | 785,124 | $ | 814,157 |
Depreciation expense was approximately $29,032 and $0 for the quarters ended June 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Depreciation expense is included in general and administrative expense.
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4. | CONSOLIDATED ASSET ACQUISITIONS |
Acquisition of Phenogene, LLC
For the period ended June 30, 2022, Growth Stalk Holdings Corp completed a March 16, 2022 Share Acquisition Agreement with Phenogene, LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company (“Phenogene”) that owns a cannabis cultivation facility in Seminole, Oklahoma, providing for the Seller in the transaction, Joseph Babiak, selling 100% of the membership units of Phenogene to us in return for our payment of 12,750,000 shares of the Company to the Seller, Joseph Babiak (the “Phenogene Acquisition”). At the time of the March 16, 2022 Phenogene acquisition, Joseph Babiak was (and continues to be) our Chief Executive Officer/Majority Shareholder and the then owner of 100% of Phenogene’s membership units; therefore, the Phenogene Acquisition is a related party transaction. Business acquisition accounting including fair value accounting does not apply.
Acquisition of Southbound Sunshine, LLC
For the period ended June 30, 2022, Growth Stalk Holdings Corp completed a March 16, 2022 Share Acquisition Agreement with Southbound Sunshine, LLC, an Oklahoma Limited Liability Company (“Southbound”) that holds an Oklahoma cannabis grower’s license and an Oklahoma medical cannabis processor’s license, providing for the Seller in the transaction, Joseph Babiak, selling 25% of the membership units of Southbound to us in return for our payment of 3,500,000 shares of the Company to the Seller, Joseph Babiak (the “Southbound Acquisition”). At the time of the March 16, 2022 Southbound Acquisition, Joseph Babiak was (and continues to be) our Chief Executive Officer/Majority Shareholder and the then holder of 25% of the Southbound’s membership units; therefore, the Southbound Acquisition is a related party transaction. The entity was consolidated under variable interest entity accounting.
Acquisition of Growers Consulting and Supply, LLC
For the period ended June 30, 2022, Growth Stalk Holdings Corp completed a March 17, 2022 Share Acquisition Agreement with Growers Consulting and Supply, a Florida Limited Liability Company (“Growers”), providing for the Seller in the transaction, David DiCiocco, selling 99 % of the membership units of Growers that hold cannabis grower assets, to us in return for our payment of 720,000 shares of the Company to the Seller, David DiCiocco (the “Growers Acquisition”). Business acquisition accounting including fair value accounting does not apply.
5. | CAPITALIZATION AND EQUITY TRANSACTIONS |
Stockholders’ Equity
Growth Stalk Holdings Corp. is authorized to issue 50,000,000 shares of common shares with a par value of $0.0001, 1 preferred, voting, class A share with a par value of $0.0001, 1,610,000 preferred, non-voting, class B shares with a par value of $0.0001, and 3,389,999 additional preferred shares non-voting shares with a par value of $0.0001. As of June 30, 2022, 16,970,000 common shares have been issued and are outstanding 1 share of preferred stock class A has been issued and is outstanding, and 1,610,000 preferred stock class B shares have been issued and are outstanding. As of December 31, 2021, 100 class A have been issued and are outstanding.
For the period ended June, 30, 2022, the Company issued a subscription agreement for shares of Preferred B Stock between Growth Stalk Holdings Corp. and a certain shareholder. The entity agreed to issue 1,610,000 shares of Preferred B Stock at a par value of $0.0001 per share in exchange at $0.50 per Preferred B Shares. The Preferred B Shares have dividend rights (90% of the rents) and the lien to enforce liquidation preference up to $805,000 including but not limited the right to retake the property located at 11991 N. Highway 99, Seminole, Oklahoma.
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6. | DEBT |
Notes Payable
As of June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company had outstanding debt of $255,450 and $31,000, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company issued convertible notes with the aggregate loan proceeds of $139,950.
The below table summarized debt.
Opening Balance | $ | 31,000 | ||
Borrowings | - | |||
Interest Rate | 10 | % | ||
Repayments | - | |||
Ending balance, December 31, 2021 | $ | 31,000 | ||
Borrowings | $ | 84,500 | ||
Repayments | - | |||
Ending balance, March 31, 2022 | $ | 115,500 | ||
Borrowings | $ | 139,950 | ||
Repayments | - | |||
Ending balance, June 30, 2022 | $ | 255,450 |
The 10% imputed interest of $6,089 was recorded. Since there is a 12-month maturity date set, the notes were classified as current.
7. | RELATED PARTIES |
The below table summarized related party receivables and payables as of June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021.
June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
Related party note receivables: | ||||||||
Related party - current portion | $ | 20,054 | $ | 53,662 | ||||
Related party - long term | 111,011 | 154,044 | ||||||
Related party note receivable | $ | 131,065 | $ | 207,706 | ||||
Related party payables: | ||||||||
Related party - current portion | $ | - | $ | 837,869 | ||||
Related party - long term | - | 43,033 | ||||||
Related party payables | $ | - | $ | 880,902 |
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8. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
Contingencies
The Company’s operations are subject to a variety of local and state regulation. Failure to comply with one or more of those regulations could result in fines, restrictions on its operations, or losses of permits that could result in the Company ceasing operations.
Litigation and Claims
From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of operations in the normal course of business. As of June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, there were no pending or threatened lawsuits that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the results of the Company’s operations.
9. | NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST |
Non-controlling interest in consolidated entity is as follows:
As of June 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
NCI Equity Share | Net Loss Attributable to NCI | NCI in Consolidated Entities | Non- Controlling Ownership % | |||||||||||||
Southbound Sunshine, LLC | $ | (15,839 | ) | $ | (13,936 | ) | $ | (29,775 | ) | 75.0 | % |
10. | NET GAIN OR LOSS PER SHARE |
Basic net gain or loss per share is computed by dividing net gain or loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net gain or loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the number of common shares that would be issued assuming exercise or conversion of all potentially dilutive common shares. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the calculation when their effect would be anti-dilutive. All potentially dilutive securities have been excluded from the diluted share calculations because they were anti-dilutive for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 as a result of the net losses incurred for the respective periods, or were dilutive, but the exercise prices were above the stock price for the entire period, deeming them not to be converted, or exercised during the period. Accordingly, basic shares equal diluted shares for all periods presented.
Potentially dilutive securities were comprised of the following (unaudited):
Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Convertible notes payable, including accrued interest | 173,819 | - | ||||||
173,819 | - |
Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Convertible notes payable, including accrued interest | 306,222 | - | ||||||
306,222 | - |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe the information contained within this Form 1-SA is true and correct to the best of its knowledge and belief, and has duly signed this Form 1-SA in Seminole, Oklahoma on November 23, 2022.
Growth Stalk Holdings Corp | ||
By: | /s/ Joseph Babiak | |
Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer |
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