Global Technologies Ltd: Form 10-K for the period ended Jun 30, 2023
Filed with the SEC on Dec 29, 2023 and accepted by EDGAR at Dec 28, 2023, 17:55 ET.
Business
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Overview
Global Technologies, Ltd was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on January 20, 1999 under the name of NEW IFT Corporation. On August 13, 1999, the Company filed an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the State of Delaware to change the name of the corporation to Global Technologies, Ltd.
Our principal executive office is located at 8 Campus Drive, Suite 105 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 and our telephone number is (973) 233-5151. Our website address is www.globaltechnologiesltd.info (http://www.globaltechnologiesltd.info). The information provided on our website is not part of this Annual Report and is therefore not incorporated by reference unless such information is otherwise specifically referenced elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Current Operations
Global Technologies, Ltd (“Global”) is a company with a strong focus on entering new markets including the acquisition and redevelopment of distressed properties. The company seeks to capitalize on underutilized or undervalued assets, creating opportunities for growth, and delivering exceptional value to shareholders.
Our wholly owned subsidiaries:
Fox Trott Tango, LLC Acquisition
On June 20, 2023, the Company (the “Buyer”) and TXC Services, LLC (“Seller”) (together, the “Parties”) entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (“MIPA”) for the purchase of all 2,500,000 issued and outstanding Membership Units (“Membership Units”) of Fox Trot Tango, LLC (“FTT”), a Delaware limited liability company.
Subsequent to year end (July 25, 2023), the Parties entered into an Amended and Restated Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, Assignment, Secured Convertible Note, Securities Purchase Agreement and a Security Agreement and Pledge of Membership Units. In addition, the Company executed a Guaranty Agreement for the benefit of TK Management Services, LLC.
On this same date, the Company’s new wholly owned subsidiary, FTT, executed a Deed to Secure Debt in favor of the Seller.
Amended and Restated Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (“Amended MIPA”)
The purchase price for the purchase of all Membership Units was $6,500,000 payable from the Buyer to the Seller as follows:
(a) Buyer’s assumption of a certain promissory note in favor of TK Management Services, Inc. (“TK”), in the principal amount of $1,500,000 dated January 6, 2022 (“TK Secured Note”) secured by the Property as collateral, pursuant to a certain Deed to Secure Debt, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement, Financing Statement and Fixture Filing (“TK Security Deed”) and other liabilities; and
(b) The issuance of a Secured Convertible Note, in the principal amount of $1,600,000, in favor of Seller (“Seller Secured Note”) and Securities Purchase Agreement (“Seller SPA”), secured by the Property as collateral, pursuant to a certain Deed to Secure Debt, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement, Financing Statement and Fixture Filing (“Seller Security Deed”), subordinate to the TK Security Deed and by the Purchased Interest; and
(c) Earn-Out Lease Milestones. Seller shall receive up to Six Hundred and Eighty (680) shares of Series L Preferred Stock (“Series L Preferred”) valued at up to $3,400,000, based on the following earn-out lease milestones:
(i) Lease of 25% of the square footage of the Property, Seller shall receive 25% of the Series L Preferred;
(ii) Lease of 50% of the square footage of the Property, Seller shall receive 50% of the Series L Preferred;
(iii) Lease of 75% of the square footage of the Property, Seller shall receive 75% of the Series L Preferred; and
(iv) Lease of 100% of the Property, Seller shall receive 100% of the Series L Preferred.
In the event that the Buyer is in default under this Agreement, or any of the Transaction Documents including, but not limited to, the assumption and guaranty of the TK Secured Note, the TK Security Deed, the Seller Secured Note, Seller SPA, the Seller Security Deed or if Buyer fails to issue to Seller duly authorized the Series L Preferred, the Seller shall have the right to exercise any and all remedies under the this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, including, but not limited to, exercising its right to receive a return of the Purchased Interest pursuant to an assignment from Buyer, without recourse by the Buyer, in accordance with the Collateral Assignment.
Securities Purchase Agreement (“Seller SPA”)
On July 25, 2023, the Company and TXC Services, LLC entered into the Seller SPA for the issuance and sale of a Secured Convertible Note with an initial principal amount of $1,600,000 (the “Seller Secured Note”).
The Securities Purchase Agreement provides for the purchase by the Investor and the sale by the Company of the Seller Secured Note. The Securities Purchase Agreement contains representations and warranties of the Company and the Investor that are typical for transactions of this type. The representations and warranties made by the Company in the Securities Purchase Agreement are qualified by reference to certain exceptions contained in disclosure schedules delivered to the Investor. Accordingly, the representations and warranties contained in the Securities Purchase Agreement should not be relied upon by third parties who have not reviewed those disclosure schedules and the documentation surrounding the transaction as a whole.
The Securities Purchase Agreement also obligates the Company to indemnify the Investor for certain losses resulting from (1) any misrepresentation or breach of any representation or warranty made by the Company or any subsidiary of the Company, (2) any breach of any obligation of the Company or, any subsidiary of the Company, of the Securities Purchase Agreement or any agreements and instruments entered into or connection with the Securities Purchase Agreement and (3) certain third party claims.
Secured Convertible Note (“Seller Secured Note”)
On July 25, 2023, the Company and FTT (collectively, the “Borrower”) executed the Seller Secured Note payable to TXC Services, LLC (“Holder”) in the principal amount of $1,600,000. The Seller Secured Note has a term of one (1) year, Maturity Date of July 25, 2024, and bears interest at 6% per annum. Any Principal Amount or interest on this Seller Secured Note which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum from the due date thereof until the same is paid (“Default Interest”).
The Seller Secured Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time before maturity at the option of the Holder. The per share conversion price into which Principal Amount and interest (including any Default Interest) under this Seller Secured Note shall be convertible into shares of Common Stock hereunder shall be 100% multiplied by the Market Price (as defined herein) subject to adjustment as described herein (“Conversion Price”). “Market Price” means the lowest one (1) Trading Price (as defined below) for the Common Stock during the three (3) Trading Day period ending on the last complete Trading Day prior to the Conversion Date subject to adjustment as provided in this Seller Secured Note. The Seller Secured Note will contain certain limitations on conversion. It provides that no conversion may be made if, after giving effect to the conversion, the Investor would own in excess of 9.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock. This percentage may be increased or decreased to a percentage not to exceed 9.99%, at the option of the Investor, except any increase will not be effective until 61 days prior notice to the Company.
The Seller Secured Note will impose penalties on the Company for any failure to timely deliver any shares of its Common Stock issuable upon conversion.
The Seller Secured Note will contain events of default that are typical for transactions of this type, as well as the following events:
- the failure to issue Conversion Shares registered with the SEC or pursuant an exemption of the applicable Registration Statement in accordance with Regulation A. from and after the Public Company Date, the suspension from trading or the failure of the Common Stock to be trading or listed (as applicable) on an Eligible Market for a period of five (5) consecutive Trading Days;
- except to the extent the Company is in compliance with Section 9(b), at any time following the tenth (10th) consecutive day that the Holder’s Authorized Share Allocation (as defined in Section 9(a)) is less than 200% of the sum of (A) the number of shares of Common Stock that the Holder would be entitled to receive upon a conversion of the full Conversion Amount of this Note (without regard to any limitations on conversion set forth in Section 3(d) or otherwise;
- the Company’s (A) failure to cure a Conversion Failure or a Delivery Failure by delivery of the required number of shares of Common Stock within five (5) Trading Days after the applicable Conversion Date or Exercise Date) (as the case may be) or (B) written notice to any holder of the Notes, including, without limitation, by way of public announcement or through any of its agents and such notice of such Company’s agent is not withdrawn by the Company within one (1) Trading Day, at any time, of its intention not to comply, as required, with a request for conversion of any Notes into shares of Common Stock that is requested in accordance with the provisions of the Notes, other than pursuant to Section 3(d);
- the Company’s, any Guarantor or any Subsidiary’s failure to pay to the Holder any amount of Principal, Interest, Late Charges or other amounts when and as due under this Note (including, without limitation, the Company’s, any Guarantor’s or any Subsidiary’s failure to pay any redemption payments or amounts hereunder) or any other Transaction Document or any other agreement, document, certificate or other instrument delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and such failure remains uncured for a period of at least five (5) Trading Days;
- the Company fails to remove any restrictive legend on any certificate or any shares of Common Stock issued to the Holder upon conversion or exercise (as the case may be) of any Securities (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) acquired by the Holder under the Securities Purchase Agreement (including this Note) as and when required by such Securities or the Securities Purchase Agreement, unless otherwise then prohibited by applicable federal securities laws, and any such failure remains uncured for at least five (5) Trading Days;
- the occurrence of any default under, redemption of or acceleration prior to maturity of any indebtedness of the Company or a subsidiary;
- the invalidity of any material provision of the Security Documents or if the enforceability of validity of any material provision of the Security Documents is contested by the Company;
- the failure of the Security Documents to perfect or maintain the Investor’s first priority security interest; and
- the failure to comply with certain covenants of the Seller Secured Note.
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The Seller Secured Note will contain a variety of covenants on the part of Company that are typical for transactions of this type, as well as the following covenants:
- the Company will not incur other indebtedness, except for certain permitted indebtedness;
- the Company will not incur any liens, except for certain permitted liens;
- the Company will not, directly or indirectly, redeem or repay all or any portion of any permitted indebtedness if at the time such payment is due or is made or, after giving effect to such payment, an event constituting, or that with the passage of time and without being cured would constitute, an event of default has occurred and is continuing; and
- the Company will not redeem, repurchase or pay any dividend or distribution on its Common Stock or any other capital stock in accordance with section 13.e. of the Secured Convertible Note Agreement: “, except that any such cash dividend or capital may be paid to the Company or a Guarantor.”
Secured Promissory Note between Fox Trot Tango, LLC and TK Management Services, LLC (“TK Secured Note”)
On January 6, 2023, Fox Trot Tango, LLC (the “Borrower”) issued the TK Secured Note to TK Management Services, LLC (the “Lender”) in the principal amount of 1,500,000. The TK Secured Note accrues interest at 12% per annum and matures in one year, January 6, 2024 (the “Maturity Date”). In the event of default, the TK Secured Note shall accrue interest at 12% per annum. At Closing, the Borrower prepaid six months of interest and a $15,000 origination fee. Monthly payments of $15,000 begin on August 6, 2023, with a balloon payment due at the Maturity Date.
The TK Secured Note and the Secured Indebtedness are secured by the TK Security Deed. In the event of default, the Lender shall have all of the rights and remedies reserved in the TK Security Deed and other loan documents and shall have full recourse to the Real Property and other collateral.
Guaranty Agreement between the Company and TK Management Services, LLC
Global Technologies, Ltd (“Guarantor”) agreed to assume and guaranty all liabilities and obligations under the TK Secured Note and TK Security Deed previously executed by its new wholly owned subsidiary, Fox Trot Tango, LLC (“Borrower”).
Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waives any right to revoke this Guaranty and acknowledges that this Guaranty is continuing in nature and applies to all presently existing and future Guaranteed Obligations.
Security Agreement and Pledge of Membership interest between the Company and TXC Services, LLC
Global Technologies, Ltd (“Pledgor”) has agreed to grant to TXC Services, LLC (“Pledgee”) a security interest (the “Security Interest”) in and to all of its right, title and ownership interest in and to the Interests whether derived under the Certificate of Formation, the Operating Agreement, or otherwise, including, the Pledgor’s status as a Member of Fox Trot Tango, LLC (“FTT”), and the Pledgor’s right to participate in the management of the business and affairs of FTT (“Collateral”) to secure all liabilities and obligations of Pledgor to Pledgee.
To secure the complete and timely satisfaction of all liabilities, indebtedness and obligations of Pledgor to Pledgee under the Transaction Documents (collectively, the “Obligations”) pertaining to the Amended MIPA, the Pledgor herewith pledges, delivers, and assigns to the Pledgee and grants a first lien and security interest in favor of the Pledgee in and to the Interest (including Pledgor Total Rights in the Company). Provided there is not an Event of Default (as defined below), the aforesaid pledge shall be released within five (5) days after the date when the Pledgor and Company) have performed all Obligations under the Transaction Documents.
The Pledgor does hereby appoint Pledgee or its assignee, as Pledgor’s true and lawful attorney and in its name, place and stead, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default to cause the Interests to be transferred on the books of FTT to the name of Pledgee or to such other party as is designated by Pledgee. In furtherance of the preceding, Pledgor has delivered to Pledgee the Assignment of Member’s Interests, which instrument Pledgee shall hold in escrow and shall be entitled to (but not obligated to) release from escrow upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under any of the Transaction Documents.
An Event of Default under this Pledge shall include:
(a) The non-compliance or non-performance of the Company or Pledgor, under or of any term or condition when compliance or performance would otherwise be due under any Transaction Document.
(b) The adjudication of Pledgor or the Company as bankrupt or insolvent, or entry of any order, remaining unstayed by appeal or otherwise for ten (10) days, appointing a receiver or trustee for the Pledgor or the Company or for all or any of Pledgor’s or the Company’s assets, or the filing by or against the Pledgor or the Company of a petition seeking any of the foregoing or consenting thereto, or the filing of a petition to take advantage of any debtors’ act, or making a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or admitting in writing inability to pay debts as they mature.
(c) The dissolution of the Pledgor and the failure of the successor owner of such Pledgor’s Interests to execute a joinder to this Pledge with five (5) business days after transfer of such Interests to such successor.
About TCBM Holdings, LLC
TCBM Holdings, LLC (“TCBM”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on August 10, 2017. TCBM is a holding corporation, which operated through its two wholly owned subsidiaries, HMNRTH, LLC and 911 Help Now, LLC.
About HMNRTH, LLC
HMNRTH, LLC (“HMN”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on July 30, 2019. HMNRTH operates as an online store selling a variety of hemp and CBD related products. The Company’s business model is to bridge the gap between the lifestyle and knowledge components within the cannabis industry. The Company’s goal is to educate every consumer while cultivating an experience by providing quality products, branded cutting-edge content, and diversified product lines for any purpose. Most importantly, we want our clients to discover their inner HMN, redefine their inner HMN and Empower their inner HMN.
In September 2019, the Company entered into a Quality Agreement with Nutralife Biosciences for the development and production of its CBD line of products. The Company’s product line includes hemp derived, full spectrum cannabidiol tinctures and creams in varying sizes.
In order for the Company to generate revenue through HMNRTH, we will need to: (i) produce additional inventory for retail sales through the Company’s ecommerce site or sales, or (ii) sales to third party distributors, or (iii) direct sales to brick and mortar CBD retail outlets, or (iv) generate additional CBD formulas to be utilized in new products At present, the Company does not have the required capital to move forward with any of the options and there is no guarantee that we will be able to raise the required funds.
Regulation of HMNRTH products:
The manufacture, labelling and distribution of our products is regulated by various federal, state and local agencies. These governmental authorities may commence regulatory or legal proceedings, which could restrict the permissible scope of our product claims or the ability to sell our products in the future. The FDA regulates our nutraceutical and wellness products to ensure that the products are not adulterated or misbranded.
We are subject to additional regulation as a result of our CBD products. The shifting compliance environment and the need to build and maintain robust systems to comply with different compliance in multiple jurisdictions increase the possibility that we may violate one or more of the requirements. If our operations are found to be in violation of any of such laws or any other governmental regulations that apply to us, we may be subject to penalties, including, without limitation, civil and criminal penalties, damages, fines, the curtailment or restructuring of our operations, any of which could adversely affect our ability to operate our business and our financial results.
Failure to comply with FDA requirements may result in, among other things, injunctions, product withdrawals, recalls, product seizures, fines and criminal prosecutions. Our advertising is subject to regulation by the FTC under the FTCA. Additionally, some states also permit advertising and labelling laws to be enforced by private attorney generals, who may seek relief for consumers, seek class action certifications, seek class wide damages and product recalls of products sold by us. Any actions against us by governmental authorities or private litigants could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
About 911 Help Now, LLC
911 Help Now, LLC (“911”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on February 2, 2018. 911 was a holding company of intellectual property in the safety and security space. At present, we own no intellectual property within our 911 subsidiary. In order to generate future revenue within 911, we will need to identify and either acquire or license intellectual property. In the event of an acquisition, we will then need to either develop products utilizing our intellectual property or license out our intellectual property to a third party. There is no guarantee that we will be successful with an acquisition or licensing of any intellectual property.
About Markets on Main, LLC
Markets on Main, LLC (“MOM”) was formed as a Florida limited liability company on April 2, 2020. MOM is A full service, sales and distribution, third-party logistics provider and portal to multi-channel sales opportunities. MOM’s focus is on bringing small businesses and entrepreneurs to large opportunities and distribution. MOM will provide the following services to its clients: inventory management, brand management, fulfilment and drop-ship capabilities, retail distribution and customer service. MOM’s website can be found at www.marketsonmain.com (http://www.marketsonmain.com).
On January 3, 2022, the Company filed Articles of Conversion with the State of Florida to convert MOM from a limited liability company to a Florida profit corporation. Simultaneous with the filing of the Articles of Conversion, the Company filed Articles of Incorporation for MOM.
On January 19, 2022, MOM entered into an Exclusive Distribution Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) with Amfluent, LLC (“Amfluent”). Under the terms of the Distribution Agreement, MOM will become an exclusive distributor for the promotion and sale of products carried by Amfluent. As the exclusive distributor, MOM shall be awarded the exclusive territory of e-commerce, live shopping and digital sales. The Distribution Agreement has a term of one year from the Effective Date unless both parties agree to renew the Distribution Agreement for an additional term.
On January 30, 2022, MOM entered into a Marketing Management Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Chin Industries, LLC (“Chin”). Under the terms of the Agreement, Chin shall provide day to day management of websites where MOM’s products may be sold. The Agreement has a term of one year. As compensation, Chin shall receive a 50/50 split of net profits.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, MOM launched its first website, www.sculptbaby.com (http://www.sculptbaby.com), under the Agreement with Chin. Product sales initiated in March 2022. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, all Sculpt Baby inventory was sold. The Company has not identified its next product to launch.
On May 4, 2020, MOM entered into a Drop Ship Agreement (the “Agreement”) with QVC, Inc. Under the terms of the Agreement, MOM shall provide products for marketing, promotion, sale and distribution by QVC through certain televised and/or other electronic shopping services developed or to be developed by QVC and through other means and media.
About Tersus Power, Inc. (Delaware)
Tersus Power, Inc. (“Tersus”) (Delaware) was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary as per the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement entered into with Tersus Power, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and the Tersus Shareholders with the sole purpose of entering into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to effect a name change. The Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on March 15, 2022. As the Company elected to terminate the Share Exchange Agreement with Tersus Power, Inc. (Nevada), it does not anticipate any operations under its wholly owned subsidiary.
Share Exchange Agreement with Tersus Power, Inc. (Nevada)
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company received notification from FINRA that the proposed corporate action submission, as noted within the Tersus Power Share Exchange Agreement, had passed the allotted time for the corporate action to become effective. The Company is in the process of refiling the same corporate action. The delay on the corporate action becoming effective has required Tersus Power to seek alternate financing and to reevaluate its business plan. On May 24, 2023, the Company notified Tersus Power that it has elected to terminate the Exchange Agreement as per section 5.1(a)(iv). Please see NOTE F – NOTE RECEIVABLE for further information.
Consulting Services
On January 12, 2022, the Company entered into a Fee Agreement (the “Agreement”) for the preparation of a registration statement on Form 1-A and all follow up correspondence with the appropriate regulatory agencies. The Company was fully compensated for its services during the period ended March 31, 2022 and has fulfilled its obligations under the Agreement.
On February 1, 2022, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Donohoe Advisory Services, Inc. (“Donohoe”) to provide assistance to the Company in support of the Company’s efforts to obtain a listing on a national securities exchange. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company shall pay Donohoe an initial retainer in the amount of $17,500 and if successful a “success fee” in the amount of $10,000 in cash or registered shares of common stock. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company requested and received the balance of the retainer as it does not anticipate requiring any additional assistance from Donohoe.
On February 5, 2022, the Company entered into a Fee Agreement (the “Agreement”) for the preparation of a registration statement on Form 1-A and all follow up correspondence with the appropriate regulatory agencies. As of June 30, 2023, the Company has initiated the work to be completed under the Agreement but is awaiting additional information from its client.
Research and development
For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, we had $0 and $0 research and development costs, respectively.
Employees
Currently, Global Technologies has one full-time employee. We intend on retaining additional officers, ancillary staff and consultants during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
Potential Future Acquisitions
In implementing a structure for a particular business acquisition, we may become a party to a merger, consolidation, reorganization, joint venture, or licensing agreement with another company or entity. We may also acquire stock or assets of an existing business. Upon consummation of a transaction, it is probable that our present management and stockholders will no longer be in control of us. In addition, our sole director may, as part of the terms of the acquisition transaction, resign and be replaced by new directors without a vote of our stockholders, or sell his stock in us. Any such sale will only be made in compliance with the securities laws of the United States and any applicable state.
It is anticipated that any securities issued in any such acquisition would be issued in reliance upon exemption from registration under application federal and state securities laws. In some circumstances, as a negotiated element of the transaction, we may agree to register all or a part of such securities immediately after the transaction is consummated or at specified times thereafter. If such registration occurs, it will be undertaken by the surviving entity after it has successfully consummated a merger or acquisition and is no longer considered an inactive company.
The issuance of substantial additional securities and their potential sale into any trading market which may develop in our securities may have a depressive effect on the value of our securities in the future. There is no assurance that such a trading market will develop.
While the actual terms of a transaction cannot be predicted, it is expected that the parties to any business transaction will find it desirable to avoid the creation of a taxable event and thereby structure the business transaction in a so-called “tax-free” reorganization under Sections 368(a)(1) or 351 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). In order to obtain tax-free treatment under the Code, it may be necessary for the owner of the acquired business to own 80% or more of the voting stock of the surviving entity. In such event, our stockholders would retain less than 20% of the issued and outstanding shares of the surviving entity. This would result in significant dilution in the equity of our stockholders.
As part of our investigation, we expect to meet personally with management and key personnel, visit and inspect material facilities, obtain independent analysis of verification of certain information provided, check references of management and key personnel, and take other reasonable investigative measures, to the extent of our limited financial resources and management expertise. The manner in which we participate in an opportunity will depend on the nature of the opportunity, the respective needs and desires of both parties, and the management of the opportunity.
With respect to any merger or acquisition, and depending upon, among other things, the target company’s assets and liabilities, our stockholders will in all likelihood hold a substantially lesser percentage ownership interest in us following any merger or acquisition. The percentage ownership may be subject to significant reduction in the event we acquire a target company with assets and expectations of growth. Any merger or acquisition can be expected to have a significant dilutive effect on the percentage of shares held by our stockholders.
We will participate in a business opportunity only after the negotiation and execution of appropriate written business agreements. Although the terms of such agreements cannot be predicted, generally we anticipate that such agreements will (i) require specific representations and warranties by all of the parties; (ii) specify certain events of default; (iii) detail the terms of closing and the conditions which must be satisfied by each of the parties prior to and after such closing; (iv) outline the manner of bearing costs, including costs associated with the Company’s attorneys and accountants; (v) set forth remedies on defaults; and (vi) include miscellaneous other terms.
As stated above, we will not acquire or merge with any entity which cannot provide independent audited financial statements within a reasonable period of time after closing of the proposed transaction. If such audited financial statements are not available at closing, or within time parameters necessary to ensure our compliance within the requirements of the 1934 Act, or if the audited financial statements provided do not conform to the representations made by that business to be acquired, the definitive closing documents will provide that the proposed transaction will be voidable, at the discretion of our present management. If such transaction is voided, the definitive closing documents will also contain a provision providing for reimbursement for our costs associated with the proposed transaction.
There are no guarantees that we will be successful in Closing any additional acquisitions or mergers.
Competition
We believe we are an insignificant participant among the firms which engage in the acquisition of business opportunities. There are many established venture capital and financial concerns that have significantly greater financial and personnel resources and technical expertise than we have. In view of our limited financial resources and limited management availability, we will continue to be at a significant competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors.
In reference to our subsidiary 911 Help Now (“911”), the Personal Emergency Response marketplace is a large and fragmented market, which has many competitors with larger financial resources than us. Our differentiating factor in this space is our no monthly fee sales model. At present, we own no intellectual property within our 911 subsidiary. In order to generate future revenue within 911, we will need to identify and either acquire or license intellectual property. In the event of an acquisition, we will then need to either develop products utilizing our intellectual property or license out our intellectual property to a third party. There is no guarantee that we will be successful with an acquisition or licensing of any intellectual property.
In reference to our subsidiary HMNRTH (“HMNRTH”), the market for the sale of CBD-based products is fragmented and intensely competitive. Currently, in the United States, we do not believe that there are any businesses that can demonstrate or claim a dominant market share of the growing CBD products market. Our competitors in the retail location sales of CBD-based products include Green Roads, PlusCBD, and Select CBD, and in the digital space include Diamond CBD, CBDistillery, and Lazarus Natural. We expect that the quantity and composition of the competitive environment will continue to evolve as the industry matures and new customers enter the marketplace. In order for the Company to generate revenue through HMNRTH, we will need to: (i) produce additional inventory for retail sales through the Company’s ecommerce site or sales, or (ii) sales to third party distributors, or (iii) direct sales to brick and mortar CBD retail outlets, or (iv) generate additional CBD formulas to be utilized in new products At present, the Company does not have the required capital to move forward with any of the options and there is no guarantee that we will be able to raise the required funds.
In reference to our newly formed business operation through our subsidiary Markets on Main (“MOM”), the Company’s goal is to become a leader in sales and distribution of entrepreneur driven products, in a highly competitive industry. We compete with companies from all industries, some of which have substantially more resources, stronger name recognition, and longer operating histories than us, and which benefit from greater economies of scale.
We target products that leverage some sort of intellectual property that we may own or license from the entrepreneurs. Under the Company’s business plan, we anticipate that certain of our licensors will have reserved the right to manufacture, distribute and sell similar or identical products. Some of these products could directly compete with our products and could be sold to our customers or directly to consumers at lower prices than those at which our products are sold. Our competitors for MOM include Funko, Inc. and other dropship entities.
Investment Company Act 1940
Although we will be subject to regulation under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the 1934 Act, we believe we will not be subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) insofar as we will not be engaged in the business of investing or trading in securities. In the event we engage in business combinations that result in us holding passive investment interests in a number of entities, we could be subject to regulation under the 1940 Act. In such event, we would be required to register as an investment company and incur significant registration and compliance costs. We have obtained no formal determination from the SEC as to our status under the 1940 Act and, consequently, any violation of the 1940 Act would subject us to material adverse consequences. We believe that, currently, we are exempt under Regulation 3a-2 of the 1940 Act.
Intellectual Property
We own no intellectual property.
Corporate Information
Our principal executive office is located at 8 Campus Drive, Suite 105 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 and our telephone number is (973) 233-5151. Our website address is www.globaltechnologiesltd.info (http://www.globaltechnologiesltd.info).
Available Information
Our website, www.globaltechnologiesltd.info (http://www.globaltechnologiesltd.info), provides access, without charge, to our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The information provided on our website is not part of this Annual Report and is therefore not incorporated by reference unless such information is otherwise specifically referenced elsewhere in this Annual Report. The SEC also maintains a website at www.sec.gov (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding our company that we file electronically with the SEC.
Risk factors
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You should carefully consider the risks described below and other information in this prospectus, including the financial statements and related notes that appear at the end of this prospectus, before deciding to invest in our securities. These risks should be considered in conjunction with any other information included herein, including in conjunction with forward-looking statements made herein. If any of the following risks actually occur, they could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results or prospects. Additional risks and uncertainties that we do not presently know or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.
Risks Relating to Our Company
We have incurred significant losses and anticipate future losses.
As of June 30, 2023, we had an accumulated deficit of $167,478,377 and a stockholders’ deficit of approximately $4,528,007.
Future losses are likely to occur as, until we are able to merge with another entity with experienced management and opportunities for growth in return for shares of our common stock to create value for our shareholders as we have no sources of income to meet our operating expenses. As a result of these, among other factors, we received from our registered independent public accountants in their report for the financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, an explanatory paragraph stating that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Our existing financial resources are insufficient to meet our ongoing operating expenses.
We have no sources of income at this time and no existing cash balances to meet our ongoing operating expenses. In the short term, unless we are able to raise additional debt and/or equity we shall be unable to meet our ongoing operating expenses. On a longer-term basis, we intend to raise the debt and/or equity to meet our ongoing operating expenses and merge with another entity with experienced management and opportunities for growth in return for shares of our common stock to create value for our shareholders. There can be no assurance that this series of events will be successfully completed.
Scarcity of, and competition for, business opportunities and combinations.
We believe we are an insignificant participant among the firms which engage in the acquisition of business opportunities. There are many established venture capital and financial concerns that have significantly greater financial and personnel resources and technical expertise than we have. Nearly all such entities have significantly greater financial resources, technical expertise and managerial capabilities than us and, consequently, we will be at a competitive disadvantage in identifying possible business opportunities and successfully completing a business combination. Moreover, we will also compete in seeking merger or acquisition candidates with numerous other small public companies. In view of our limited financial resources and limited management availability, we will continue to be at a significant competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors.
We may be negatively affected by adverse general economic conditions.
Current conditions in domestic and global economies are extremely uncertain. Adverse changes may occur as a result of softening global economies, wavering consumer confidence caused by the threat of terrorism and war, and other factors capable of affecting economic conditions. Such changes could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Because our former sole officer and director controls our voting activities, he may cause us to act in a manner that is most beneficial to himself and not to other shareholders which could cause us not to take actions that outside investors might view favorably.
Our former sole officer and director, has voting authority for approximately ninety percent (90%) of our outstanding voting stock. As a result, he effectively controls all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors, the approval of significant corporate transactions, such as mergers and related party transactions. These insiders also have the ability to delay or perhaps even block, by their ownership of our stock, an unsolicited tender offer. This concentration of ownership could have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing a change in control of our company that you might view favorably.
Our sole officer and director may have conflicts of interest which may not be resolved favorably to us.
Certain conflicts of interest may exist between our sole director and us. Our sole officer and director has other business interests to which he devotes his attention and may be expected to continue to do so although management time should be devoted to our business. As a result, conflicts of interest may arise that can be resolved only through exercise of such judgment as is consistent with fiduciary duties to us. See “Directors and Executive Officers” (page 42 below).
We may depend upon outside consultants/advisors; who may not be available on reasonable terms and as needed.
To supplement the business experience of our officers and directors, we may be required to employ accountants, technical experts, appraisers, attorneys, or other consultants or advisors. Our Board, without any input from stockholders, will make the selection of any such advisors. Furthermore, it is anticipated that such persons may be engaged on an “as needed” basis without a continuing fiduciary or other obligation to us. In the event we consider it necessary to hire outside advisors, we may elect to hire persons who are affiliates, if they are able to provide the required services.
We may not be able to meet the filing and internal control reporting requirements imposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may result in a decline in the price of our common shares and an inability to obtain future financing.
As directed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as amended by SEC Release No. 33-8934 on June 26, 2008, the SEC adopted rules requiring each public company to include a report of management on the company’s internal controls over financial reporting in its annual reports. In addition, the independent registered public accounting firm auditing a company’s financial statements may have to also attest to and report on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls over financial reporting. We may be required to include a report of management on its internal control over financial reporting. The internal control report must include a statement:
- Of management’s responsibility for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over its financial reporting;
- Of management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of year-end; and
- Of the framework used by management to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.
Furthermore, our independent registered public accounting firm may be required to file its attestation on whether it believes that we have maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting.
While we expect to expend significant resources in developing the necessary documentation and testing procedures required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, there is a risk that we may not be able to comply timely with all of the requirements imposed by this rule. In the event that we are unable to receive a positive attestation from our independent registered public accounting firm with respect to our internal controls, investors and others may lose confidence in the reliability of our financial statements and our stock price and ability to obtain equity or debt financing as needed could suffer.
In addition, in the event that our independent registered public accounting firm is unable to rely on our internal controls in connection with its audit of our financial statements, and in the further event that it is unable to devise alternative procedures in order to satisfy itself as to the material accuracy of our financial statements and related disclosures, it is possible that we would be unable to file our Annual Report on Form 10-K with the SEC, which could also adversely affect the market price of our common stock and our ability to secure additional financing as needed.
Reporting requirements under the Exchange Act and compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, including establishing and maintaining acceptable internal controls over financial reporting, are costly and may increase substantially.
The rules and regulations of the SEC require a public company to prepare and file periodic reports under the Exchange Act, which will require that the Company engage legal, accounting, auditing and other professional services. The engagement of such services is costly. Additionally, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”) requires, among other things, that we design, implement and maintain adequate internal controls and procedures over financial reporting. The costs of complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the limited technically qualified personnel we have may make it difficult for us to design, implement and maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting. In the event that we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls or discover material weaknesses in our internal controls, we may not be able to produce reliable financial reports or report fraud, which may harm our overall financial condition and result in loss of investor confidence and a decline in our share price.
As a public company, we will be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 and other applicable securities rules and regulations. Despite recent reforms made possible by the JOBS Act, compliance with these rules and regulations will nonetheless increase our legal and financial compliance costs, make some activities more difficult, time-consuming or costly and increase demand on our systems and resources. The Exchange Act requires, among other things, that we file annual, quarterly, and current reports with respect to our business and operating results.
We are working with our legal, accounting and financial advisors to identify those areas in which changes should be made to our financial and management control systems to manage our growth and our obligations as a public company. These areas include corporate governance, corporate control, disclosure controls and procedures and financial reporting and accounting systems. We have made, and will continue to make, changes in these and other areas. However, we anticipate that the expenses that will be required in order to adequately prepare for being a public company could be material. We estimate that the aggregate cost of increased legal services; accounting and audit functions; personnel, such as a chief financial officer familiar with the obligations of public company reporting; consultants to design and implement internal controls; and financial printing alone will be a few hundred thousand dollars per year and could be several hundred thousand dollars per year. In addition, if and when we retain independent directors and/or additional members of senior management, we may incur additional expenses related to director compensation and/or premiums for directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, the costs of which we cannot estimate at this time. We may also incur additional expenses associated with investor relations and similar functions, the cost of which we also cannot estimate at this time. However, these additional expenses individually, or in the aggregate, may also be material.
In addition, being a public company could make it more difficult or more costly for us to obtain certain types of insurance, including directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, and we may be forced to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. The impact of these events could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors, our board committees or as executive officers.
The increased costs associated with operating as a public company may decrease our net income or increase our net loss and may cause us to reduce costs in other areas of our business or increase the prices of our products or services to offset the effect of such increased costs. Additionally, if these requirements divert our management’s attention from other business concerns, they could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We have material weakness in our controls and procedures.
We have conducted an evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in “Internal Control Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations for the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) and published in 2013, and subsequent guidance prepared by COSO specifically for smaller public companies. Based on that evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of June 30, 2023 and 2022 for the reasons discussed below:
Management identified the following material weakness and significant deficiencies in its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2023:
- The Company did not maintain effective controls over certain aspects of the financial reporting process because we lacked personnel with accounting expertise and an adequate supervisory review structure that is commensurate with our financial reporting requirements.
- Material Weakness – Inadequate segregation of duties.
The management of the Company believes that these material weaknesses will remain until such time that the Company has the resources to increase the number of personnel committed to the performance of its financial duties that such weaknesses can be specifically addressed. This will include, but not limited to, the following:
- Hiring of additional personnel to adequately segregate financial reporting duties.
- The retention of outside consultants to review our controls and procedures
A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, that adversely affects the entity’s ability to initiate, authorize, record, process, or report financial data reliably in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles such that there is more than a remote likelihood that a misstatement of the entity’s financial statements that is more than inconsequential will not be prevented or detected by the entity’s internal control.
A material weakness is a deficiency or a combination of deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
General Business Risks
We are highly dependent on the services of key executives, the loss of whom could materially harm our business and our strategic direction. If we lose key management or significant personnel, cannot recruit qualified employees, directors, officers, or other personnel or experience increases in our compensation costs, our business may materially suffer.
We are highly dependent on our management team, specifically Fredrick Cutcher, who we currently anticipate will be able to devote 25-30 hours per week to the Company’s operations. If we lose key employees, our business may suffer. Furthermore, our future success will also depend in part on the continued service of our management personnel and our ability to identify, hire, and retain additional key personnel. We do not carry “key-man” life insurance on the lives of any of our executives, employees or advisors. We experience intense competition for qualified personnel and may be unable to attract and retain the personnel necessary for the development of our business. Because of this competition, our compensation costs may increase significantly.
We will need to raise additional capital to continue operations over the coming year.
We anticipate the need to raise approximately $1,000,000 in capital to fund our operations through June 30, 2024. We expect to use these cash proceeds, primarily to identify new business opportunities and possible acquisitions. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to raise these required funds or generate sufficient revenue to remain operational.
We may be unable to manage growth, which may impact our potential profitability.
Successful implementation of our business strategy requires us to manage our growth. Growth could place an increasing strain on our management and financial resources. To manage growth effectively, we will need to:
- Establish definitive business strategies, goals and objectives;
- Maintain a system of management controls; and
- Attract and retain qualified personnel, as well as, develop, train and manage management-level and other employees.
If we fail to manage our growth effectively, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed, and our stock price may decline.
Our lack of adequate D&O insurance may also make it difficult for us to retain and attract talented and skilled directors and officers.
We may in the future be subject to additional litigation, including potential class action and stockholder derivative actions. Risks associated with legal liability are difficult to assess and quantify, and their existence and magnitude can remain unknown for significant periods of time. To date, we have not obtained directors and officers liability (“D&O”) insurance. While neither Delaware law nor our Articles of Incorporation or bylaws require us to indemnify or advance expenses to our officers and directors involved in such a legal action, we have entered into an indemnification agreement with our President and intend to enter into similar agreements with other officers and directors in the future. Without adequate D&O insurance, the amounts we would pay to indemnify our officers and directors should they be subject to legal action based on their service to the Company could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. Furthermore, our lack of adequate D&O insurance may make it difficult for us to retain and attract talented and skilled directors and officers, which could adversely affect our business.
If we are unable to maintain effective internal control over our financial reporting, the reputational effects could materially adversely affect our business.
Under the provisions of Section 404(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended by the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, the SEC adopted rules requiring public companies to perform an evaluation of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (Internal Controls) and to report on our evaluation in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our Internal Controls constitute a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. In the event we discover material weakness in our internal controls and our remediation of such reported material weakness is ineffective, or if in the future we are unable to maintain effective Internal Controls, additional resulting material restatements could occur, regulatory actions could be taken, and a resulting loss of investor confidence in the reliability of our financial statements could occur.
We expect to incur substantial expenses to meet our reporting obligations as a public company. In addition, failure to maintain adequate financial and management processes and controls could lead to errors in our financial reporting and could harm our ability to manage our expenses.
We estimate that it will cost approximately $75,000 annually to maintain the proper management and financial controls for our filings required as a public reporting company. In addition, if we do not maintain adequate financial and management personnel, processes and controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial performance on a timely basis, which could cause a decline in our stock price and adversely affect our ability to raise capital.
If the registration of our common stock is revoked in the future, our business opportunities will cease to exist.
In the event our securities registration was to be revoked, we would not have the ability to raise money through the issuance of shares and would lose the ability to continue the business plan set out in this filing. Common stock issued and outstanding at that time would no longer be tradable.
Our ability to use our net operating loss carry-forwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.
We have incurred substantial losses during our history. To the extent that we continue to generate taxable losses, unused losses will carry forward to offset future taxable income, if any, until such unused losses expire. Under Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, if a corporation undergoes an “ownership change,” generally defined as a greater than 50% change (by value) in its equity ownership over a three-year period, the corporation’s ability to use its pre-change net operating loss carry-forwards, or NOLs, and other pre-change tax attributes (such as research tax credits) to offset its post-change income may be limited. We may experience ownership changes in the future as a result of subsequent shifts in our stock ownership. As a result, if we earn net taxable income, our ability to use our pre-change net operating loss carry-forwards to offset U.S. federal taxable income may be subject to limitations, which could potentially result in increased future tax liability to us. In addition, at the state level, there may be periods during which the use of NOLs is suspended or otherwise limited, which could accelerate or permanently increase state taxes owed.
We may be unable to make attractive acquisitions or successfully integrate acquired businesses, assets or properties, and any ability to do so may disrupt our business and hinder our ability to grow, divert the attention of key personnel, disrupt our business and impair our financial results.
As part of our business strategy, we intend to consider acquisitions of companies, technologies and products. We may not be able to identify such attractive acquisition opportunities. Acquisitions, involve numerous risks, any of which could harm our business, including, among other things:
- difficulty in integrating the technologies, products, operations and existing contracts of a target company and realizing the anticipated benefits of the combined businesses;
- mistaken assumptions about volumes or the timing of those volumes, revenues or costs, including synergies;
- negative perception of the acquisition by customers, financial markets or investors;
- difficulty in supporting and transitioning customers, if any, of the target company;
- inability to achieve anticipated synergies or increase the revenue and profit of the acquired business;
- the assumption of unknown liabilities;
- exposure to potential lawsuits;
- limitations on rights to indemnity from the seller;
- the diversion of management’s and employees’ attention from other business concerns;
- unforeseen difficulties operating in new geographic areas;
- customer or key employee losses at the acquired businesses;
- the price we pay or other resources that we devote may exceed the value we realize; or
- the value we could have realized if we had allocated the purchase price or other resources to another opportunity and inability to generate sufficient revenue to offset acquisition costs.
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Risks Associated with the Acquisition of Fox Trott Tango, LLC
Revenue from our properties, through the subsequent Fox Trott Tango acquisition, may be reduced or limited if the operations of our tenants are not successful.
Revenue from our properties, through the subsequent Fox Trott Tango acquisition, depends primarily on the ability of our tenants to pay the full amount of rent and other charges due under their leases on a timely basis. Some of our leases provide for the payment, in addition to base rent, of additional rent above the base amount according to a specified percentage of the gross sales generated by the tenants and generally provide for reimbursement of real estate taxes and expenses of operating the property. Economic, legal, and/or competitive conditions, as well as COVID-19, may impact the success of our tenants’ retail operations and therefore the amount of rent and expense reimbursements we receive from our tenants. Any reduction in our tenants’ abilities to pay base rent, percentage rent, or other charges on a timely basis, including the closing of stores prior to the end of the lease term or the filing by any of our tenants for bankruptcy protection, will adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. In the event of default by a tenant, we may experience delays and unexpected costs in enforcing our rights as landlord under lease terms, which may also adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Our net income depends on the success and continued presence of our “anchor” tenants.
Our net income could be adversely affected in the event of a downturn in the business, or the bankruptcy or insolvency, of any anchor tenant. Anchor tenants generally occupy large amounts of square footage, pay a significant portion of the total rents at a property and contribute to the success of other tenants by drawing significant numbers of customers to a property. The closing of one or more anchor stores at a property could adversely affect that property and result in lease terminations by, or reductions in rent from, other tenants whose leases may permit termination or rent reduction in those circumstances or whose own operations may suffer as a result. Over the past several years, we have seen higher levels of anchor turnover and closings in some markets, which has caused an oversupply of larger retail spaces. Therefore, tenant demand for certain of our anchor spaces may decrease and as a result, we may see an increase in vacancy and/or a decrease in rents for those spaces that could have a negative impact to our net income.
We have properties that are geographically concentrated, and adverse economic or real estate market declines in these areas could have a material adverse effect on us.
Any adverse situation that disproportionately affects the markets where our properties are concentrated may have a magnified adverse effect on our portfolio. Real estate markets are subject to economic downturns, as they have been in the past, and we cannot predict how economic conditions will impact this market in both the short and long term.
Declines in the economy or a decline in the real estate market in these states could hurt our financial performance and the value of our properties. Factors that may negatively affect economic conditions in these states include:
- business layoffs or downsizing;
- industry slowdowns;
- elevated levels of inflation over an extended period of time;
- increasing interest rates;
- increased business restrictions due to health crises;
- relocations of businesses;
- changing demographics;
- increased telecommuting and use of alternative work places;
- infrastructure quality;
- any oversupply of, or reduced demand for, real estate;
- concessions or reduced rental rates under new leases for properties where tenants defaulted; and
- increased operating costs including insurance premiums and real estate taxes.
We may be unable to collect balances due from tenants that file for bankruptcy protection.
If a tenant or lease guarantor files for bankruptcy, we may not be able to collect all pre-petition amounts owed by that party. In addition, a tenant that files for bankruptcy protection may terminate our lease in which event we would have a general unsecured claim that would likely be for less than the full amount owed to us for the remainder of the lease term, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We may experience difficulty or delay in renewing leases or re-leasing space.
We derive most of our revenue directly or indirectly from rent received from our tenants. We are subject to the risks that, upon expiration or termination of leases, whether by their terms, as a result of a tenant bankruptcy, general economic conditions or otherwise, leases for space in our properties may not be renewed, space may not be re-leased, or the terms of renewal or re-lease, including the cost of required renovations or concessions to tenants, may be less favorable than current lease terms and may include decreases in rental rates. As a result, our net income could be reduced.
Our performance and value are subject to general risks associated with the real estate industry.
Our economic performance and the value of our real estate assets, and consequently, the value of our investments, are subject to the risk that if our properties do not generate revenues sufficient to meet our operating expenses, including debt service and capital expenditures, our cash flow and ability to pay distributions to our shareholders will be adversely affected. As a company that invests in real estate, we are susceptible to the following real estate industry risks:
- economic downturns in general, or in the areas where our properties are located;
- adverse changes in local real estate market conditions, such as an oversupply or reduction in demand;
- changes in tenant preferences that reduce the attractiveness of our properties to tenants;
- zoning or regulatory restrictions;
- decreases in market rental rates;
- weather conditions that may increase or decrease energy costs and other weather-related expenses;
- costs associated with the need to periodically repair, renovate and re-lease space; and
- increases in the cost of adequate maintenance, insurance and other operating costs, including real estate taxes, associated with one or more properties, which may occur even when circumstances such as market factors and competition cause a reduction in revenues from one or more properties, although real estate taxes typically do not increase upon a reduction in such revenues.
Each of these risks could result in decreases in market rental rates and increases in vacancy rates, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operation.
Many real estate costs are fixed, even if income from our properties decreases.
Our financial results depend primarily on leasing space in our properties to tenants on terms favorable to us. Costs associated with real estate investment, such as real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, generally are not reduced even when a property is not fully occupied, rental rates decrease, or other circumstances cause a reduction in income from the property. As a result, cash flow from the operations of our properties may be reduced if a tenant does not pay its rent or we are unable to rent our properties on favorable terms. Under those circumstances, we might not be able to enforce our rights as landlord without delays and may incur substantial legal costs. Additionally, new properties that we may acquire or redevelop may not produce any significant revenue immediately, and the cash flow from existing operations may be insufficient to pay the operating expenses and debt service associated with such new properties until they are fully occupied.
Competition may limit our ability to purchase new properties and generate sufficient income from tenants.
Numerous commercial developers and real estate companies compete with us in seeking tenants for our existing properties and properties for acquisition. This competition may:
- reduce properties available for acquisition;
- increase the cost of properties available for acquisition;
- reduce rents payable to us;
- interfere with our ability to attract and retain tenants;
- lead to increased vacancy rates at our properties; and
- adversely affect our ability to minimize expenses of operation.
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Risks Associated with Our Subsidiary, HMNRTH, LLC
All strains of cannabis other than hemp remain illegal under Federal law.
Despite the development of a legal cannabis industry under the laws of certain states and the legalization of hemp under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, the state laws legalizing medical and adult cannabis use are in conflict with the Federal Controlled Substances Act, which classifies cannabis as a “Schedule-I” controlled substance and makes cannabis use and possession illegal on a national level. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal government has the right to regulate and criminalize cannabis, even for medical purposes, and thus Federal law criminalizing the use of cannabis pre-empts state laws that legalize its use. However, the Obama Administration determined that it is not an efficient use of resources to direct Federal law enforcement agencies to prosecute those lawfully abiding by state laws allowing the use and distribution of medical and recreational cannabis. There is no guarantee that the current or any future Administration will not change the Federal government’s stated policy regarding the low-priority enforcement of Federal laws in states where cannabis has been legalized. Any such change in the Federal government’s enforcement of Federal laws could cause significant financial damage to us and our shareholders.
We recently entered the CBD Market and as a result, we are subject to numerous potential regulatory matters, which could negatively impact our operations.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) which enforces the controlled substances laws of the United States has issued various rules and announcements concerning various items considered to be marijuana extracts which may encompass Cannabinoids. The uncertainty involves the extent to which the DEA will try to restrict the marketing or distribution of hemp finished/CBD products which we manufacture and distribute. If the DEA or other government agency were to take any action concerning our CBD products, it would have a negative impact on our revenues and financial condition.
Because we are subject to numerous laws and regulations, we could incur substantial costs.
The manufacture, labeling and distribution of our products is regulated by various federal, state and local agencies. These governmental authorities may commence regulatory or legal proceedings, which could restrict the permissible scope of our product claims or the ability to sell our products in the future. The FDA regulates our nutraceutical and wellness products to ensure that the products are not adulterated or misbranded.
We are subject to additional regulation as a result of our CBD products. The shifting compliance environment and the need to build and maintain robust systems to comply with different compliance in multiple jurisdictions increase the possibility that we may violate one or more of the requirements. If our operations are found to be in violation of any of such laws or any other governmental regulations that apply to us, we may be subject to penalties, including, without limitation, civil and criminal penalties, damages, fines, the curtailment or restructuring of our operations, any of which could adversely affect our ability to operate our business and our financial results.
Failure to comply with FDA requirements may result in, among other things, injunctions, product withdrawals, recalls, product seizures, fines and criminal prosecutions. Our advertising is subject to regulation by the FTC under the FTCA. Additionally, some states also permit advertising and labeling laws to be enforced by private attorney generals, who may seek relief for consumers, seek class action certifications, seek class wide damages and product recalls of products sold by us. Any actions against us by governmental authorities or private litigants could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Laws and regulations affecting the medical marijuana industry are constantly changing, which could detrimentally affect our proposed operations.
Local, state and federal medical marijuana laws and regulations are broad in scope and subject to evolving interpretations, which could require us to incur substantial costs associated with compliance or alter our business plan. In addition, violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt our business and result in a material adverse effect on our operations. In addition, it is possible that regulations may be enacted in the future that will be directly applicable to our proposed business. We cannot predict the nature of any future laws, regulations, interpretations or applications, nor can we determine what effect additional governmental regulations or administrative policies and procedures, when and if promulgated, could have on our business.
Until we have developed and launched our products at commercial levels, there is uncertainty of market acceptance and the efficacy of the commercialization strategy.
While we have launched the sale of our CBD products on our ecommerce website, natural, hemp-based consumer products are new to the marketplace and it is not yet determined whether such products will gain consumer acceptance. Until we have consistent, proven sales, there is uncertainty of product acceptance in the intended markets and our ability to commercialize our products. As with any transformational product, there will be a time before customers embrace the product and recognize its full value. If there are no, or only low levels of, product acceptance and sales, we may have to alter our business plan. As is typical of any new business concept, demand and market acceptance for newly introduced products and services is subject to great uncertainty. Achieving market acceptance will require us to undertake substantial marketing efforts and to make significant expenditures to create awareness of and demand for our products. We have limited marketing experience and limited financial, personnel and other resources to undertake extensive marketing activities. Our efforts will be subject to all of the risks associated with the commercialization of new products, including unanticipated delays, expenses and the evolution of industry standards. There can be no assurance that markets for our products will not be limited, or that our strategies will result in successful product commercialization or in initial or continued market acceptance for our products.
Due to controversy over the cannabis plant within the United States, we face challenges getting our products into stores.
Some of our products are intended for ingestion purposes. There are potential significant health benefits to consuming hemp-based products, however, all products derived from the cannabis plant are controversial. Our products contain only trace amounts of THC and are below the legal limit for ingestion within the U.S. However, we anticipate that we may face scrutiny and experience resistance in getting our products into stores due to hesitation by food chains to carry any product even affiliated with the cannabis plant.
We face substantial risk of product liability claims and potential adverse product publicity.
Like any other retailer, distributor or manufacturer of products that are designed to be ingested, we face an inherent risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that the use of our products results in injury. In the event we do not have adequate insurance or contractual indemnification, product liability claims could have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company is not currently a named defendant in any product liability lawsuit; however, other manufacturers and distributors of nutritional supplements currently are or have been named as defendants in such lawsuits. The successful assertion or settlement of any uninsured claim, a significant number of insured claims, or a claim exceeding the Company’s insurance coverage could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Government regulation of cannabis and hemp is constantly evolving, and unfavorable developments could have an adverse effect on our operating results.
Any changes in laws or regulations relating to cannabis and hemp could adversely affect our business, results of operations and our business prospects.
Risks Associated with Our Subsidiary, Markets on Main, LLC
An inability to develop and introduce products in a timely and cost-effective manner may damage our business.
Our sales and profitability depend on our ability to bring products to market to meet customer demands and before consumers begin to lose interest in a given property. There is no guarantee that we will be able to manufacture, source and ship new or continuing products in a timely manner and on a cost-effective basis to meet constantly changing consumer demands. This risk is heightened by our customers’ increasingly compressed shipping schedules and the seasonality of our business. Moreover, unforeseen delays or difficulties in the development process, significant increases in the planned cost of development, manufacturing delays or changes in anticipated consumer demand for our products and new brands may cause the introduction date for products to be later than anticipated, may reduce or eliminate the profitability of such products or, in some situations, may cause a product or new brand introduction to be discontinued.
Our success will depend on the reliability and performance of third-party distributors, manufacturers and suppliers.
We compete with other companies for the production capacity of third-party suppliers for components. Certain of these competing companies have substantially greater financial and other resources than we have, and we may be at a competitive disadvantage in seeking to procure production capacity. Our inability to contract with third-party manufacturers and suppliers to provide a sufficient supply of our products on acceptable terms and on a timely basis could negatively impact our relationships with existing customers and cause us to lose revenue-generating opportunities with potential customers. We also rely on operators and distributors to market and distribute our products. If our operators or distributors are unsuccessful, we may miss revenue-generating opportunities that might otherwise have been recognized.
We are increasingly dependent on information technology, and potential cyberattacks, security problems or other disruption and expanding social media vehicles present new risks.
We rely on information technology networks and systems, including the internet, to process, transmit and store electronic information, and to manage or support a variety of business processes, including financial transactions and records, billing and operating data. We may purchase some of our information technology from vendors, on whom our systems will depend, and we rely on commercially available systems, software, tools and monitoring to provide security for processing, transmission and storage of confidential operator and other customer information. We depend upon the secure transmission of this information over public networks. Our networks and storage applications could be subject to unauthorized access by hackers or others through cyberattacks, which are rapidly evolving and becoming increasingly sophisticated, or by other means, or may be breached due to operator error, malfeasance or other system disruptions. In some cases, it will be difficult to anticipate or immediately detect such incidents and the damage they cause. Any significant breakdown, invasion, destruction, interruption or leakage of information from our systems could harm our reputation and business.
In addition, the use of social media could cause us to suffer brand damage or information leakage. Negative posts or comments about us on any social networking website could damage our or our brands’ reputations. Employees or others might disclose non-public sensitive information relating to our business through external media channels, including through the use of social media. The continuing evolution of social media will present us with new challenges and risks.
Defects in products we develop internally or for clients could reduce our revenue, increase our costs, burden our engineering and marketing resources, involve us in litigation and adversely affect us.
Our success will depend on our ability to avoid, detect and correct defects in our products. We may not be able to maintain products that are free from defects. Although we have taken steps to prevent defects, our products could suffer such defects. The occurrence of such defects or malfunctions could result in physical harm to the patrons of our customers and the subsequent termination of agreements, cancellation of orders, product returns and diversion of our resources. Even if our customers do not suffer financial losses, customers may replace our products if they do not perform according to expectations. Any of these occurrences could also result in the loss of or delay in market acceptance of our products and/or loss of sales. In addition, the occurrence of defects in our products may give rise to claims for lost revenues and related litigation by our customers and may subject us to investigation or other disciplinary action by regulatory authorities that could include suspension or revocation of our ability to do business in certain jurisdictions.
Our success depends, in part, on our ability to successfully manage our future inventories.
We must maintain sufficient inventory levels to operate our business successfully, but we must also avoid accumulating excess inventory, which increases working capital needs and lowers gross margin. We must typically order our CBD products well in advance of the time these products will be offered for sale to our customers. As a result, it may be difficult to respond to changes in consumer preferences and market conditions, which, for pop culture products, can change rapidly. If we do not accurately anticipate the popularity of certain products, then we may not have sufficient inventory to meet demand. Alternatively, if demand or future sales do not reach forecasted levels, we could have excess inventory that we may need to hold for a long period of time, write down, sell at prices lower than expected or discard. If we are not successful in managing our inventory, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
We may also be negatively affected by changes in retailers’ inventory policies and practices. As a result of the desire of retailers to more closely manage inventory levels, there is a growing trend to make purchases on a “just-in-time” basis. This requires us to more closely anticipate demand and could require us to carry additional inventory. Policies and practices of individual retailers may adversely affect us as well, including those relating to access to and time on shelf space, price demands, payment terms and favoring the products of our competitors. Our retail customers make no binding long-term commitments to us regarding purchase volumes and make all purchases by delivering purchase orders. Any retailer can therefore freely reduce its overall purchase of our products, including the number and variety of our products that it carries, and reduce the shelf space allotted for our products. If demand or future sales do not reach forecasted levels, we could have excess inventory that we may need to hold for a long period of time, write down, sell at prices lower than expected or discard. If we are not successful in managing our inventory, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
An inability to develop and introduce products in a timely and cost-effective manner may damage our business.
Our sales and profitability for our CBD products depend on our ability to bring products to market to meet customer demands before consumers begin to lose interest in a given property. There is no guarantee that we will be able to source our manufacturing and ship new or continuing products in a timely manner or on a cost-effective basis to meet constantly changing consumer demands. This risk is heightened by our customers’ increasingly compressed shipping schedules and the seasonality of our business. These time constraints may lead our customers to reduce their demand for these products in order to minimize their inventory risk. Moreover, unforeseen delays or difficulties in the development process, significant increases in the planned cost of development, manufacturing or distribution delays or changes in anticipated consumer demand for our products and new brands, or the related third party content, may cause the introduction date for new CBD products to be later than anticipated, may reduce or eliminate the profitability of such products or, in some situations, may cause a product or new brand introduction to be discontinued.
Risk to Our Common Stock
If we fail to remain current on our reporting requirements, we could be removed from the OTC Bulletin Board which would limit the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities in the secondary market.
Companies trading on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board must be reporting issuers under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and must be current in their reports under Section 13, in order to maintain price quotation privileges on the OTC Bulletin Board. As a result, the market liquidity for our securities could be severely adversely affected by limiting the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and the ability of stockholders to sell their securities in the secondary market. In addition, we may be unable to get relisted on the OTC Bulletin Board, which may have an adverse material effect on the Company.
Restrictions on the Use of Rule 144 by Shell Companies or Former Shell Companies
Rule 144 is not available for the resale of securities initially issued by shell companies (other than business combination related shell companies) or issuers that have been at any time previously a shell company. However, Rule 144 also includes an important exception to this prohibition if the following conditions are met:
- the issuer of the securities that was formerly a shell company has ceased to be a shell company;
- the issuer of the securities is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act;
- the issuer of the securities has filed all Exchange Act reports and materials required to be filed, as applicable, during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports and materials), other than Current Reports on Form 8-K; and
- at least one year has elapsed from the time that the issuer filed current Form 10 type information with the SEC reflecting its status as an entity that is not a shell company.
At the present time, the Company is not classified as a “shell company” under Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
We do not expect to pay dividends in the future; any return on investment may be limited to the value of our common stock.
We do not currently anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends on our common stock will depend on earnings, financial condition and other business and economic factors affecting it at such time as the board of directors may consider relevant. Our current intention is to apply net earnings, if any, in the foreseeable future to increasing our capital base and development and marketing efforts. There can be no assurance that the Company will ever have sufficient earnings to declare and pay dividends to the holders of our common stock, and in any event, a decision to declare and pay dividends is at the sole discretion of our board of directors. If we do not pay dividends, our common stock may be less valuable because a return on your investment will only occur if its stock price appreciates.
Authorization of preferred stock.
Our Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock with designations, rights and preferences determined from time to time by its Board of Directors. Accordingly, our Board of Directors is empowered, without stockholder approval, to issue preferred stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting, or other rights which could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of the common stock. On July 16, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the designation of two new series of preferred stock, Series K Super Voting Preferred Stock (3 shares authorized) and Series L Preferred Stock (500,000 shares authorized).
We have authorized 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock with 294 and 276 shares outstanding at June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. In the event of issuance of additional shares, the preferred stock could be utilized, under certain circumstances, as a method of discouraging, delaying or preventing a change in control of the Company. Please see NOTE J - CAPITAL STOCK for further information.
The market price for our common stock may be particularly volatile given our status as a relatively unknown company, with a limited operating history and lack of profits which could lead to wide fluctuations in our share price. You may be unable to sell your common stock at or above your purchase price, which may result in substantial losses to you.
Our stock price may be particularly volatile when compared to the shares of larger, more established companies that trade on a national securities exchange and have large public floats. The volatility in our share price will be attributable to a number of factors. First, our common stock will be compared to the shares of such larger, more established companies, sporadically and thinly traded. As a consequence of this limited liquidity, the trading of relatively small quantities of shares by our shareholders may disproportionately influence the price of those shares in either direction. The price for our shares could decline precipitously in the event that a large number of shares of our common stock are sold on the market without commensurate demand. Second, we are a speculative or “risky” investment due to our limited operating history and lack of profits to date, and uncertainty of future market acceptance for our potential products. As a consequence of this enhanced risk, more risk-adverse investors may, under the fear of losing all or most of their investment in the event of negative news or lack of progress, be more inclined to sell their shares on the market more quickly and at greater discounts than would be the case with the stock of a larger, more established company that trades on a national securities exchange and has a large public float. Many of these factors are beyond our control and may decrease the market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating performance. We cannot make any predictions or projections as to what the prevailing market price for our common stock will be at any time. Moreover, the OTC Bulletin Board is not a liquid market in contrast to the major stock exchanges. We cannot assure you as to the liquidity or the future market prices of our common stock if a market does develop. If an active market for our common stock does not develop, the fair market value of our common stock could be materially adversely affected.
Existing stockholders will experience significant dilution from our sale of shares under potential Securities Purchase Agreements.
The sale of shares pursuant to any Securities Purchase Agreements executed by the Company in the future will have a dilutive impact on our stockholders. As a result, the market price of our common stock could decline significantly, as we sell shares pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement. In addition, for any particular advance, we will need to issue a greater number of shares of common stock under the Securities Purchase Agreement as our stock price declines. If our stock price is lower, then our existing stockholders would experience greater dilution.
The Company May Issue Shares of Preferred Stock with Greater Rights than Common Stock.
The Company’s charter authorizes the Board of Directors to issue one or more series of preferred stock and set the terms of the preferred stock without seeking any further approval from holders of the Company’s common stock. Any preferred stock that is issued may rank ahead of the Company’s common stock in terms of dividends, priority and liquidation premiums and may have greater voting rights than the Company’s common stock.
Being a Public Company Significantly Increases the Company’s Administrative Costs.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as rules subsequently implemented by the SEC and listing requirements subsequently adopted by the NYSE Amex in response to Sarbanes-Oxley, have required changes in corporate governance practices, internal control policies and audit committee practices of public companies. Although the Company is a relatively small public company, these rules, regulations, and requirements for the most part apply to the same extent as they apply to all major publicly traded companies. As a result, they have significantly increased the Company’s legal, financial, compliance and administrative costs, and have made certain other activities more time consuming and costly, as well as requiring substantial time and attention of our senior management. The Company expects its continued compliance with these and future rules and regulations to continue to require significant resources. These rules and regulations also may make it more difficult and more expensive for the Company to obtain director and officer liability insurance in the future and could make it more difficult for it to attract and retain qualified members for the Company’s Board of Directors, particularly to serve on its audit committee.
Our shares are subject to the U.S. “Penny Stock” Rules and investors who purchase our shares may have difficulty re-selling their shares as the liquidity of the market for our shares may be adversely affected by the impact of the “Penny Stock” Rules.
Our stock is subject to U.S. “Penny Stock” rules, which may make the stock more difficult to trade on the open market. Our common shares are not currently traded on the OTC Bulletin Board, but it is the Company’s plan that the common shares be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. A “penny stock” is generally defined by regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as an equity security with a market price of less than US$5.00 per share. However, an equity security with a market price under US $5.00 will not be considered a penny stock if it fits within any of the following exceptions:
(i) the equity security is listed on NASDAQ or a national securities exchange;
(ii) the issuer of the equity security has been in continuous operation for less than three years, and either has (a) net tangible assets of at least US $5,000,000, or (b) average annual revenue of at least US $6,000,000; or
(iii) the issuer of the equity security has been in continuous operation for more than three years and has net tangible assets of at least US $2,000,000.
Our common stock does not currently fit into any of the above exceptions.
If an investor buys or sells a penny stock, SEC regulations require that the investor receive, prior to the transaction, a disclosure explaining the penny stock market and associated risks. Furthermore, trading in our common stock will be subject to Rule 15g-9 of the Exchange Act, which relates to non-NASDAQ and non-exchange listed securities. Under this rule, broker/dealers who recommend our securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors must make a special written suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to a transaction prior to sale. Securities are exempt from this rule if their market price is at least $5.00 per share. Since our common stock is currently deemed penny stock regulations, it may tend to reduce market liquidity of our common stock, because they limit the broker/dealers’ ability to trade, and a purchaser’s ability to sell, the stock in the secondary market.
The low price of our common stock has a negative effect on the amount and percentage of transaction costs paid by individual shareholders. The low price of our common stock also limits our ability to raise additional capital by issuing additional shares. There are several reasons for these effects. First, the internal policies of certain institutional investors prohibit the purchase of low-priced stocks. Second, many brokerage houses do not permit low-priced stocks to be used as collateral for margin accounts or to be purchased on margin. Third, some brokerage house policies and practices tend to discourage individual brokers from dealing in low-priced stocks. Finally, broker’s commissions on low-priced stocks usually represent a higher percentage of the stock price than commissions on higher priced stocks. As a result, the Company’s shareholders may pay transaction costs that are a higher percentage of their total share value than if our share price were substantially higher.
Because we can issue additional shares of common stock, purchasers of our common stock may incur immediate dilution and experience further dilution.
We are authorized to issue up to 14,991,000,000 shares of common stock, of which 14,488,440,097 and 13,785,662,319 shares of common stock are issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively. Our Board of Directors has the authority to cause us to issue additional shares of common stock and to determine the rights, preferences and privileges of such shares, without consent of any of our stockholders. Consequently, the stockholders may experience more dilution in their ownership of our stock in the future. Please see NOTE - J CAPITAL STOCK for further information.
A reverse stock split may decrease the liquidity of the shares of our common stock.
The liquidity of the shares of our common stock may be affected adversely by a reverse stock split given the reduced number of shares that will be outstanding following a reverse stock split, especially if the market price of our common stock does not increase as a result of the reverse stock split.
Following a reverse stock split, the resulting market price of our common stock may not attract new investors, including institutional investors, and may not satisfy the investing requirements of those investors. Consequently, the trading liquidity of our common stock may not improve.
Although we believe that a higher market price of our common stock may help generate greater or broader investor interest, we cannot assure you that a reverse stock split will result in a share price that will attract new investors.
You may be diluted by conversions of the Company’s convertible notes and future conversions of the Company’s Series L Preferred Stock.
As of June 30, 2023, we had (i) outstanding Convertible Promissory Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $390,000, which are convertible for up to 6,900,000,000 shares of our Class A Common Stock based on a closing stock price of $0.0002 at June 30, 2023 and inherent conversion features; and (ii) 294 shares of Series L Preferred Stock outstanding, which are convertible into 14,497,440,097 shares of our Class A Common Stock based on the inherent conversion feature.
The conversion of the Convertible Promissory Notes and Series L Preferred Stock will result in further dilution of your investment. In addition, you may experience additional dilution if we issue common stock in the future. As a result of this dilution, you may receive significantly less in net tangible book value than the full purchase price you paid for the shares in the event of liquidation. As of the date of this filing, the Company does not have a sufficient number of authorized but unissued shares to issue in the event our noteholders and the holder of our Series L Preferred stock were to elect to convert into shares of our Class A Common Stock. The Company may be required to file an Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Class A Common Stock or to effect a reverse stock split to satisfy the requested conversions.
Issuances of shares of common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable for shares of common stock following this offering, will dilute your ownership interests and may adversely affect the future market price of our common stock.
The issuance of additional shares of our common stock or securities convertible into or exchangeable for our common stock could be dilutive to stockholders if they do not invest in future offerings. We may seek additional capital through a combination of private and public offerings in the future.
The Company’s shares of common stock are quoted on the OTC Pink Sheet market, which limits the liquidity and price of the Company’s common stock.
The Company’s shares of Common Stock are traded on the OTC Pink Sheet market under the symbol “GTLL.” Quotation of the Company’s securities on the OTC Pink Sheet market limits the liquidity and price of the Company’s Common Stock more than if the Company’s shares of Common Stock were listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market or a national exchange. There is currently no active trading market in the Company’s Common Stock. There can be no assurance that there will be an active trading market for the Company’s Common Stock following a business combination. In the event that an active trading market commences, there can be no assurance as to the market price of the Company’s shares of Common Stock, whether any trading market will provide liquidity to investors, or whether any trading market will be sustained.
FINRA sales practice requirements may limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) has adopted rules requiring that, in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative or low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA has indicated its belief that there is a high probability that speculative or low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. If these FINRA requirements are applicable to us or our securities, they may make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that at least some of their customers buy our common stock, which may limit the ability of our stockholders to buy and sell our common stock and could have an adverse effect on the market for and price of our common stock.
We are classified as a “smaller reporting company” and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to smaller reporting companies will make our common stock less attractive to investors.
We are a “smaller reporting company.” Specifically, “smaller reporting companies” are able to provide simplified executive compensation disclosures in their filings; are exempt from the provisions of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requiring that independent registered public accounting firms provide an attestation report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting; and have certain other decreased disclosure obligations in their SEC filings.
Cautionary Note
We have sought to identify what we believe to be the most significant risks to our business, but we cannot predict whether, or to what extent, any of such risks may be realized nor can we guarantee that we have identified all possible risks that might arise. Investors should carefully consider all of such risk factors before making an investment decision with respect to our common stock.
Properties
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Our principal executive office is located at 8 Campus Drive, Suite 105 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 and our telephone number is (973) 233-5151.
Legal proceedings
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From time to time, we may be a defendant and plaintiff in various legal proceedings arising in the normal course of our business. We are currently not a party to any material pending legal proceedings or government actions, including any bankruptcy, receivership, or similar proceedings. In addition, management is not aware of any known litigation or liabilities involving the operators of our properties that could affect our operations. Should any liabilities be incurred in the future, they will be accrued based on management’s best estimate of the potential loss. As such, there is no adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flow at this time. Furthermore, Management of the Company does not believe that there are any proceedings to which any director, officer, or affiliate of the Company, any owner of record of the beneficially or more than five percent of the common stock of the Company, or any associate of any such director, officer, affiliate of the Company, or security holder is a party adverse to the Company or has a material interest adverse to the Company.
Management's discussion and analysis
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The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report. This discussion and analysis contain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties.
Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains not only statements that are historical facts, but also statements that are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are, by their very nature, uncertain and risky. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words like: “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “project” and similar expressions, or words that, by their nature, refer to future events. You should not place undue certainty on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this prospectus. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or our predictions. These risks and uncertainties include international, national, and local general economic and market conditions; our ability to sustain, manage, or forecast growth; our ability to successfully make and integrate acquisitions; new product development and introduction; existing government regulations and changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations; adverse publicity; competition; the loss of significant customers or suppliers; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results; change in business strategy or development plans; business disruptions; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability to protect technology; the risk of foreign currency exchange rate; and other risks that might be detailed from time to time in our filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed below and elsewhere in this prospectus.
Although the forward-looking statements in this annual report on Form 10-K reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by them. Consequently, and because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, the actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in herein and in our other reports as we attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and prospects.
Our financial statements are stated in United States Dollars (USD or US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. All references to “common stock” refer to the common shares in our capital stock.
Financing Needs
In order to fund our operations, we rely upon direct investments, partnerships and joint ventures with accredited investors. Once the Company becomes profitable, we intend to fund our operations from free cash flow.
At present, the Company only has sufficient funds to conduct its operations for two to three months. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to the Company, if at all.
If we are not successful in generating sufficient liquidity from Company operations or in raising sufficient capital resources, on terms acceptable to us, this could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations liquidity and financial condition.
The Company presently does not have any available credit, bank financing or other external sources of liquidity. Due to its brief history under its current business model and historical operating losses, the Company’s operations have not been a source of liquidity. The Company will need to obtain additional capital in order to expand operations and become profitable. In order to obtain capital, the Company may need to sell additional shares of its common stock or borrow funds from private lenders. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining additional funding.
The Company will need additional investments in order to continue operations. Additional investments are being sought, but the Company cannot guarantee that it will be able to obtain such investments. Financing transactions may include the issuance of equity or debt securities, obtaining credit facilities, or other financing mechanisms. In the event there is a downturn in the U.S. stock and debt markets, this could make it more difficult to obtain financing through the issuance of equity or debt securities. Even if the Company is able to raise the funds required, it is possible that it could incur unexpected costs and expenses, fail to collect significant amounts owed to it, or experience unexpected cash requirements that would force it to seek alternative financing. Further, if the Company issues additional equity or debt securities, stockholders may experience additional dilution or the new equity securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing holders.
Results from Operations
Our results of operations for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 are summarized below:
| June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenues | $17,000 | $124,506 |
| Cost of goods sold | - | 13,000 |
| Total Operating expenses | 540,212 | 610,794 |
| Loss from Operations | (523,212) | (499,288) |
| Other income (expense) | (510,828) | (779,027) |
| Net Loss | (1,034,040) | (1,278,315) |
| Net loss per share- basic and diluted | $(0.00) | $(0.00) |
Revenues
Since our inception on January 20, 1999, we have generated minimal revenue from our operations. We cannot guarantee we will be successful in our business operations. We have limited financial resources and limited operations until such time that we are able to begin to generate revenue from our own operations. Our business is subject to risks inherent in the establishment of a new business plan through the subsequent acquisition of Fox Trott Tango, LLC, including the financial risks associated with the limited capital resources currently available to us and risks associated with the implementation of our business strategies.
For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, we generated $17,000 and $124,506 in revenue, respectively. Our revenue for the year ended June 30, 2023 was entirely comprised from consulting services. Our revenue for the year ended June 30, 2022 was comprised of consulting services and sales of Sculptbaby products. We do not anticipate generating any further revenue from the sale of Sculptbaby products.
For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, our cost of goods sold was $0 and $13,000, respectively. The makeup of the cost of goods sold for the year ended June 30, 2022 was 100% comprised of costs for the sale of the Company’s Sculpt Baby product.
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses were $540,212 and $610,794 for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The decrease in operating expenses for the year ended June 30, 2023 is largely attributable to a decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses and consulting services.
We incurred $0 and $0 in advertising expenses for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
We incurred $378,634 and $328,237 in officer and director related compensation for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Loss from Operations
The Company’s loss from operations increased to ($523,212) for the year ended June 30, 2023 from ($499,288) for the year ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $23,924. The increase in loss from operations is largely attributable to an increase in officer and director compensation and professional services.
Other Income (Expenses)
Other income (expenses) were ($510,828) for the year ended June 30, 2023 versus ($779,027) for the year ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in other expenses for the year ended June 30, 2023 is largely attributable to a decrease in amortization of debt discount expense and no impairment of goodwill or loss on issuance of convertible notes as compared to the year ended June 30, 2022.
Net (loss)
For the year ended June 30, 2023, our net loss decreased to ($1,034,040), as compared to a net loss of ($1,278,315) for the year ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $244,275. The decrease in net loss is largely attributable to the Company’s decrease in other income (expenses).
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash on Hand
Our cash on hand as of June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, was $18,300 and $324,494, respectively.
We currently have no external sources of liquidity such as arrangements with credit institutions or off-balance sheet arrangements that will have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition or immediate access to capital.
We are dependent on the sale of our securities or issuance of debt to fund our operations and will remain so until we generate sufficient revenues to pay for our operating costs. Our officers and directors have made no written commitments with respect to providing a source of liquidity in the form of cash advances, loans and/or financial guarantees.
If we are unable to raise the funds, we will seek alternative financing through means such as borrowings from institutions or private individuals. There can be no assurance that we will be able to raise the capital we need for our operations from the sale of our securities. We have not located any sources for these funds and may not be able to do so in the future. We expect that we will seek additional financing in the future. However, we may not be able to obtain additional capital or generate sufficient revenues to fund our operations. If we are unsuccessful at raising sufficient funds, for whatever reason, to fund our operations, we may be forced to cease operations. If we fail to raise funds, we expect that we will be required to seek protection from creditors under applicable bankruptcy laws.
Our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern and believes that our ability is dependent on our ability to implement our business plan, raise capital and generate revenues. Please see NOTE M- GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTY for further information.
Notes payable, third parties
Our Notes payable third parties were $390,000 and $387,500 as of June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2022, respectively. Please see NOTE H – NOTES PAYABLE, THIRD PARTIES for a full schedule of all notes payable to third parties, including issue date, maturity date and interest rate.
Loans payable, related parties
Our loans payable, related party was $2,250 and $2,250 as of June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively.
Our cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 are summarized below:
| Cash (used in) provided by: | Year Ended June 30, 2023 | Year Ended June 30, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | $(392,437) | $(484,410) |
| Investing activities | (15,000) | (350,000) |
| Financing activities | 101,243 | 1,102,604 |
| Net increase (decrease) in Cash | $(306,194) | $268,194 |
Use of Cash
We had net cash (used in) operating activities for the years ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 of ($392,437) and ($484,410), respectively.
We had net cash (used in) investing activities for the years ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 of ($15,000) and ($350,000), respectively.
We had net cash provided by financing activities for the years ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 of $101,243 and $1,102,604, respectively.
Market risk
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We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information under this item.
Controls and procedures
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management conducted an evaluation, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, who is our principal executive officer and our principal financial and accounting officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Based on that evaluation, we concluded that because of the material weakness and significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting described below, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2023 or 2022.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for the preparation of our financial statements and related information. Management uses its best judgment to ensure that the financial statements present accurately, in material respects, our financial position and results of operations in fairness and conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in the Exchange Act. These internal controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the reported financial information is presented fairly, that disclosures are adequate, and that the assumptions and opinions in the preparation of financial statements are reasonable. There are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any system of internal controls, including the possibility of human error and overriding of controls. Consequently, an ineffective internal control system can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance with respect to reporting financial information.
Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to maintaining records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect our transactions; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary for preparation of our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the receipts and expenditures of company assets are made in accordance with our management’s and directors’ authorization; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding the prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.
We conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, based on the framework in “Internal Control Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) and published in 2013, and subsequent guidance prepared by COSO specifically for smaller public companies. Based on that evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 for the reasons discussed below.
A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, that adversely affects the entity’s ability to initiate, authorize, record, process, or report financial data reliably in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles such that there is more than a remote likelihood that a misstatement of the entity’s financial statements that is more than inconsequential will not be prevented or detected by the entity’s internal control. A material weakness is a deficiency or a combination of deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Management identified the following material weakness and significant deficiencies in its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022:
- The Company did not maintain effective controls over certain aspects of the financial reporting process because we lacked personnel with accounting expertise and an adequate supervisory review structure that is commensurate with our financial reporting requirements.
- Material Weakness – Inadequate segregation of duties.
We expect to be materially dependent on a third party that can provide us with accounting consulting services for the foreseeable future. Until such time as we have a chief financial officer with the requisite expertise in U.S. GAAP, there are no assurances that the material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will not result in errors in our financial statements, which could lead to a restatement of those financial statements. Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and maintained, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must account for resource constraints. In addition, the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Due to the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, can and will be detected.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the year ended June 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Figures reported in this filing
Standardized line items from the XBRL in this filing, for the period ended 2023-06-30. Comparative periods it repeats are left out.
| Line item | Period | Value | XBRL concept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 12 months2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30 | $17.0k | us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax |
| Gross profit | 12 months2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30 | $17.0k | us-gaap:GrossProfit |
| Selling, general and administrative | 12 months2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30 | $33.6k | us-gaap:SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense |
| Operating income | 12 months2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30 | −$523.2k | us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss |
| Net income | 12 months2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30 | −$1.0m | us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss |
| Diluted EPS | 12 months2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30 | $0.00 | us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted |
| Basic EPS | 12 months2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30 | $0.00 | us-gaap:EarningsPerShareBasic |
| Diluted shares (weighted) | 12 months2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30 | 14,431,158,384 shares | us-gaap:WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding |
| Operating cash flow | 12 months2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30 | −$392.4k | us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities |
| Cash and equivalents | At period end2023-06-30 | $18.3k | us-gaap:CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Current assets | At period end2023-06-30 | $18.3k | us-gaap:AssetsCurrent |
| Total assets | At period end2023-06-30 | $51.1k | us-gaap:Assets |
| Current liabilities | At period end2023-06-30 | $1.7m | us-gaap:LiabilitiesCurrent |
| Total liabilities | At period end2023-06-30 | $1.7m | us-gaap:Liabilities |
| Shareholders' equity | At period end2023-06-30 | −$4.5m | us-gaap:StockholdersEquity |
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