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AUTO PARTS 4LESS GROUP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022
(Unaudited)
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (Loss) |
|
$ |
(7,173,870 |
) |
$ |
(12,228,775 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash used by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
30,310 |
|
|
38,587 |
|
Inventory Provision |
|
|
— |
|
|
143,000 |
|
Reduction of Right of Use Asset |
|
|
47,995 |
|
|
77,782 |
|
Accretion of Lease Liability |
|
|
6,507 |
|
|
12,396 |
|
(Gain) loss in Fair Value on Derivative Liabilities |
|
|
2,178,051 |
|
|
841,772 |
|
Amortization of Debt Discount |
|
|
1,422,910 |
|
|
4,309,329 |
|
Debt Discount in Excess of Face Value of Note to Interest Expense |
|
|
318,355 |
|
|
225,429 |
|
Loan Penalties Capitalized to Loan and Accrued Interest |
|
|
90,928 |
|
|
600,000 |
|
Debt Discount Expensed |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
— |
|
Interest Expense on Penalty Warrants |
|
|
120,890 |
|
|
798,450 |
|
Stock Based Compensation |
|
|
— |
|
|
1,998,000 |
|
Gain on Sale of Property and Equipment |
|
|
(9,468 |
) |
|
— |
|
Deferred salary for former CEO |
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
— |
|
Gain on Settlement of Debt |
|
|
(37,382 |
) |
|
(19,539 |
) |
Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) Decrease in Inventory |
|
|
16,661 |
|
|
147,333 |
|
(Increase) Decrease in Prepaid Rent and Expenses |
|
|
(27,862 |
) |
|
12,077 |
|
(Increase) Decrease in Other Current Assets |
|
|
27,966 |
|
|
(17,779 |
) |
Decrease in Bank Overdraft |
|
|
— |
|
|
(11,055 |
) |
Increase in Accounts Payable |
|
|
85,056 |
|
|
95,931 |
|
Increase in Accrued Interest Payable and Accrued Expenses |
|
|
1,986,639 |
|
|
741,729 |
|
Operating Lease Payments |
|
|
(54,502 |
) |
|
(90,178 |
) |
Decrease in Accrued Expenses -Related Party |
|
|
— |
|
|
(500 |
) |
Increase (Decrease) in Customer Deposits |
|
|
(29,536 |
) |
|
(473,044 |
) |
Decrease in Deferred Revenue |
|
|
(64,857 |
) |
|
(598,990 |
) |
CASH FLOWS (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
(1,040,209 |
) |
|
(3,398,045 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disposal of fixed assets |
|
|
11,500 |
|
|
— |
|
Purchase of Property and Equipment |
|
|
— |
|
|
(1,142 |
) |
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
11,500 |
|
|
(1,142 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from Convertible Notes Payable |
|
|
788,702 |
|
|
4,006,714 |
|
Proceeds on Short Term Debt |
|
|
107,980 |
|
|
— |
|
Payments on Short Term Debt |
|
|
(91,900 |
) |
|
(376,699 |
) |
Shareholder Loans Payable |
|
|
255,893 |
|
|
20,000 |
|
Repayments on Shareholder Loans Payable |
|
|
— |
|
|
(33,561 |
) |
Payments on Long Term Debt |
|
|
(14,213 |
) |
|
(20,739 |
) |
Payments on Convertible Notes Payable |
|
|
(10,000 |
) |
|
(228,000 |
) |
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
1,036,462 |
|
|
3,367,715 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH |
|
|
7,753 |
|
|
(31,472 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
|
|
4,737 |
|
|
77,498 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AT END OF PERIOD |
|
$ |
12,490 |
|
$ |
46,026 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flows Information: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Paid for Interest |
|
$ |
45,783 |
|
$ |
75,038 |
|
Convertible Notes Interest and Derivatives Converted to Common Stock |
|
$ |
374,577 |
|
$ |
— |
|
Fair Value of Instruments Issued With Debt |
|
$ |
34,961 |
|
$ |
2,427,336 |
|
Derivative Debt Discount |
|
$ |
779,922 |
|
$ |
1,557,922 |
|
Debt Discount |
|
$ |
128,869 |
|
$ |
772,796 |
|
Transfer of Short-term Loan , Shareholder Loan and Accounts payable to Convertible Note |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
210,740 |
|
Issuance of Shares as Payment of Accrued Expenses |
|
$ |
122,109 |
|
$ |
— |
|
Transfer of Vehicle at Fair Market Value to Accounts Payable Related Party |
|
$ |
65,000 |
|
$ |
— |
|
Transfer of Vehicle Loan to Accounts Payable Related Party |
|
$ |
42,535 |
|
$ |
— |
|
The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of these
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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AUTO PARTS 4LESS GROUP, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Business:
Nature of Business – Auto Parts 4Less
Group, Inc., (the “Company”), formerly The 4Less Group, Inc., was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on December
5, 2007. The Company, under the name MedCareers Group, Inc. (“MCGI”) formally operated a website for nurses, nursing schools
and nurses’ organizations designed for better communication between nurses and the nursing profession.
On November 29, 2018, the Company entered into a transaction
(the “Share Exchange”), pursuant to which the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding equity securities of The
4LESS Corp. (“4LESS”), in exchange for the issuance of (i) nineteen thousand (19,000) shares of Series B Preferred Stock,
(ii) six thousand seven hundred fifty (6,750) shares of Series C Preferred Stock, and (iii) 870 shares of Series D Preferred Stock. The
Series C Preferred Shares have a right to convert into common stock of the Company by multiplying the number of issued and outstanding
shares of common stock by 2.63 on the conversion date. The Share Exchange closed on November 29, 2018. As a result of the Share
Exchange, the former shareholders of 4LESS became the controlling shareholders of the Company. The Share Exchange was accounted for as
a reverse takeover/recapitalization effected by a share exchange, wherein 4LESS is considered the acquirer for accounting and financial
reporting purposes. The capital, share price, and earnings per share amount in these consolidated financial statements for the period
prior to the reverse merger were restated to reflect the recapitalization in accordance with the shares issued as a result of the reverse
merger except otherwise noted.
4LESS was formed as Vegas Suspension & Offroad,
LLC on October 24, 2013 as a Nevada limited liability company and converted to a Nevada corporation with the same name on May 8, 2017.
On April 2, 2018, the Company changed its name to The 4LESS Corp. The Corporation had S Corporation status. The Corporation operates as
an e-commerce auto and truck parts sales company. As a result of the share exchange, The 4Less Group, Inc. is now a holding company operating
through 4LESS and offers products including exhaust systems, suspension systems, wheels, tires, stereo systems, truck bed covers, and
shocks. On December 30, 2019 4LESS changed its name to Auto Parts 4Less, Inc. On April 28, 2022 the Company changed its name from The
4Less Group, Inc. to Auto Parts 4Less Group, Inc.
Significant Accounting Policies:
The Company’s management selects accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America and adopts methods for their application. The application of accounting
principles requires the estimating, matching and timing of revenue and expense. The accounting policies used conform to generally accepted
accounting principles which have been consistently applied in the preparation of these condensed financial statements.
Basis of Presentation:
The Company prepares its financial statements on the
accrual basis of accounting in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) for interim unaudited consolidated financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information
and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for complete consolidated
financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with
GAAP have been omitted pursuant to instructions, rules, and regulations prescribed by the SEC. The unaudited consolidated financial statements
reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement
of the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. These
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements
of the Company for the year ended January 31, 2023 and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
on August 11, 2023.
Principles of Consolidation:
The condensed financial statements include the accounts
of Auto Parts 4Less Group, Inc. as well as The Auto Parts 4Less, Inc., and JBJ Wholesale LLC. All significant inter-company transactions
have been eliminated. All amounts are presented in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated.
Use of Estimates:
In order to prepare financial statements in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, management must make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect
the amounts reported in the financial statements and determine whether contingent assets and liabilities, if any, are disclosed in the
financial statements. The ultimate resolution of issues requiring these estimates and assumptions could differ significantly from resolution
currently anticipated by management and on which the financial statements are based. The most significant estimates included in these
consolidated financial statements are those associated with the assumptions used to value derivative liabilities.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the Company’s condensed consolidated
financial statements for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications have
not changed the results of operations of prior periods.
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments
with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At times, cash balances may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limits. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair market value.
Inventory Valuation
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net
realizable value. Inventories are valued on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. Inventory is comprised of finished goods.
Concentrations
Cost of Goods Sold
For the nine months ended October 31, 2023 the Company
purchased approximately 49% of its inventory and items available for sale from third parties from three vendors. As of October 31, 2022,
the net amount due to the vendors included in accounts payable was $339,864. For the nine months ended October 31, 2022 the Company purchased
approximately 51% of its inventory and items available for sale from third parties from three vendors. As of October 31, 2022, the net
amount due to the vendors included in accounts payable was $426,606. The Company believes there are numerous other suppliers that could
be substituted should a supplier become unavailable or non-competitive.
Leases
We elected the hindsight practical expedient to determine
the lease term for existing leases. Our election of the hindsight practical expedient resulted in the shortening of lease terms for certain
existing leases and the useful lives of corresponding leasehold improvements. In our application of hindsight, we evaluated the performance
of the leased stores and the associated markets in relation to our overall real estate strategies, which resulted in the determination
that most renewal options would not be reasonably certain in determining the expected lease term.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and
liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized when items of income and expense are recognized in the financial
statements in different periods than when recognized in the tax return. Deferred tax assets arise when expenses are recognized in the
financial statements before the tax returns or when income items are recognized in the tax return prior to the financial statements. Deferred
tax assets also arise when operating losses or tax credits are available to offset tax payments due in future years. Deferred tax liabilities
arise when income items are recognized in the financial statements before the tax returns or when expenses are recognized in the tax return
prior to the financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable
income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and
liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax
Act”) was signed into law. ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes requires companies to recognize the effects of changes in tax laws
and rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities and the retroactive effects of changes in tax laws in the period in which the new legislation
is enacted. The Company’s gross deferred tax assets were revalued based on the reduction in the federal statutory tax rate from
35% to 21%. A corresponding offset has been made to the valuation allowance, and any potential other taxes arising due to the Tax Act
will result in reductions to the Company’s net operating loss carryforward and valuation allowance. The Company will continue to
analyze the Tax Act to assess its full effects on the Company’s financial results, including disclosures, for the Company’s
fiscal year ending January 31, 2023, but the Company does not expect the Tax Act to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated
financial statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments:
The Company’s financial instruments consist
of cash, accounts payable, advances and notes payable. The Company considers the carrying value of such amounts in the financial statements
to approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. Derivatives are recorded at fair value at
each period end. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price)
in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date.
The ASC guidance for fair value measurements and disclosure
establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives
the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the
lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1 Inputs – Quoted prices for identical
instruments in active markets.
Level 2 Inputs – Quoted prices for similar
instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations
whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
Level 3 Inputs – Instruments with primarily
unobservable value drivers.
The following table sets forth, by level within the
fair value hierarchy, the Company’s financial liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of October
31, 2023:
|
|
October 31, 2023 |
|
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
For Identical
Assets
(Level 1) |
|
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2) |
|
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3) |
|
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative Liabilities – embedded redemption feature |
|
$ |
6,468,586 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
6,468,586 |
|
Totals |
|
$ |
6,468,586 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
6,468,586 |
|
Related Party Transactions:
The Company has a verbal policy that includes procedures
intended to ensure compliance with the related party provisions in common practice for public companies. For purposes of the policy, a
“related party transaction” is a transaction in which the Company or any one of its subsidiaries participates and in which
a related party has a direct or indirect material interest, other than ordinary course, arms-length transactions of less than 1% of the
revenue of the counterparty. Any transaction exceeding the 1% threshold, and any transaction involving consulting, financial advisory,
legal or accounting services that could impair a director’s independence, must be approved by the CEO. Any related party transaction
in which an executive officer or a Director has a personal interest, or which could present a possible conflict under the Guide to Ethical
Conduct, must be approved by Board of Directors, following appropriate disclosure of all material aspects of the transaction.
Derivative Liability
The derivative liabilities are valued as a level 3
input under the fair value hierarchy for valuing financial instruments. The derivatives arise from convertible debt where the debt and
accrued interest is convertible into common stock at variable conversion prices and reclassification of equity instrument to liability
due to insufficient shares for issuance. As the price of the common stock varies, it triggers a gain or loss based upon the discount to
market assuming the debt was converted at the balance sheet date. When evaluating the effect of the issuance of new equity-linked or equity-settled
instruments on previously issued instruments, the Company uses first-in, first-out method (“FIFO”) where authorized and unused
shares would first be used to satisfy the earliest issued equity-linked instruments.
The fair value of the derivative liability is determined
using a lattice model, is re-measured on the Company’s reporting dates, and is affected by changes in inputs to that model including
our stock price, historical stock price volatility, the expected term, and both high risk and the risk-free interest rate. The most sensitive
inputs to the model are for expected time for the holder to convert or be repaid and the estimated historical volatility of the Company’s
common stock. However, because the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock is so high (see Note 10), the sensitivity
required to change the liability by 1% as of October 31, 2022 is greater than 25% change in historical volatility as of that date. The
other inputs, such as risk free rate, high yield cash rate and stock price all have a sensitivity for a 1% change in the input variable
results in a significantly less than 1% change in the calculated derivative liability.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue under ASC 606, “Revenue
from Contracts with Customers. The core principle of the revenue standard is that a company should recognize revenue when control
is transferred over the promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects
to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable
that the Company will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods and services transferred to the customer.
The following five steps are applied to achieve that core principle:
Step 1: Identify the contract with the
customer
Step 2: Identify the performance obligations
in the contract
Step 3: Determine the transaction price
Step 4: Allocate the transaction price
to the performance obligations in the contract
Step 5: Recognize revenue when the company
satisfies a performance obligation
Because the Company’s sales agreements generally
have an expected duration of one year or less, the Company has elected the practical expedient in ASC 606-10-50-14(a) to not disclose
information about its remaining performance obligations.
Disaggregation of Revenue: Channel Revenue
The following table shows revenue split between proprietary
and third-party website revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022:
Schedule of revenue split between proprietary and third-party website revenue
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
$ |
|
% |
|
Proprietary website revenue |
|
$ |
41,710 |
|
$ |
611,799 |
|
$ |
(570,089 |
) |
(93% |
) |
Third party website revenue |
|
|
101,986 |
|
|
406,187 |
|
|
(304,201 |
) |
(75% |
) |
Total Revenue |
|
$ |
143,696 |
|
$ |
1,017,986 |
|
$ |
(874,290 |
) |
(86% |
) |
The following table shows revenue split between proprietary
and third-party website revenue for the nine months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
$ |
|
% |
|
Proprietary website revenue |
|
$ |
159,726 |
|
$ |
2,750,636 |
|
$ |
(2,590,910 |
) |
(94% |
) |
Third party website revenue |
|
|
179,390 |
|
|
1,338,401 |
|
|
(1,159,011 |
) |
(87% |
) |
Total Revenue |
|
$ |
339,116 |
|
$ |
4,089,037 |
|
$ |
(3,749,921 |
) |
(92% |
) |
The Company’s performance obligations are satisfied
at the point in time when products are received by the customer, which is when the customer has title and obtained the significant risks
and rewards of ownership. Therefore, the Company’s contracts have a single performance obligation (shipment of product). The Company
primarily receives fixed consideration for sales of product. Shipping and handling amounts paid by customers are primarily for online
orders, and are included in revenue. Sales tax and other similar taxes are excluded from revenue.
Stock-Based Compensation:
The Company accounts for stock options at fair value.
The Company estimates the fair value of each stock option at the grant date by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and provides
for expense recognition over the service period, if any, of the stock option.
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share:
Basic earnings (loss) per share (“EPS”)
is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding
(denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS give effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the
treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price
for the period is used to determine the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options and/or warrants. Diluted
EPS excluded all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
Basic loss per common share is computed based on the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is computed in a manner similar to the basic loss
per share, except the weighted-average number of shares outstanding is increased to include all common shares, including those with the
potential to be issued by virtue of convertible debt and other such convertible instruments. Diluted loss per share contemplates a complete
conversion to common shares of all convertible instruments only if they are dilutive in nature with regards to earnings per share.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards:
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles
- Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) which simplifies goodwill impairment testing by requiring that such periodic testing be performed by
comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognizing an impairment charge for the amount by which the
carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The policy is effective for fiscal years, including interim periods, beginning
after December 15, 2019. We adopted on February 1, 2020 and the adoption had no impact.
Fair Value Measurement: In 2018, the FASB issued
amended guidance to remove, modify and add disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. This amendment is effective for fiscal
years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for any removed
or modified disclosure requirements. Transition is on a prospective basis for the new and modified disclosures, and on a retrospective
basis for disclosures that have been eliminated. The adoption of this guidance on February 1, 2020 did not have a material impact on our
consolidated financial statements.
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation
- Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvement to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which is part of the FASB’s simplification
initiative to maintain or improve the usefulness of the information provided to the users of financial statements while reducing cost
and complexity in financial reporting. This update provides consistency in the accounting for share-based payments to nonemployees with
that of employees. The updated guidance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or
cash flows.
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (FASB) issued amended guidance on the accounting and reporting of income taxes. The guidance is intended to simplify the accounting
for income taxes by removing exceptions related to certain intra-period tax allocations and deferred tax liabilities; clarifying guidance
primarily related to evaluating the step-up tax basis for goodwill in a business combination; and reflecting enacted changes in tax laws
or rates in the annual effective tax rate. The Company adopted the new guidance effective February 1, 2021. There was no impact to the
Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
In January 2020, the FASB issued new guidance intended
to clarify certain interactions between accounting standards related to equity securities, equity method investments and certain derivatives.
The guidance addresses accounting for the transition into and out of the equity method of accounting and measuring certain purchased options
and forward contracts to acquire investments. The Company adopted the new guidance effective February 1, 2021. There was no impact to
the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
In August 2020, the FASB issued amended guidance on
the accounting for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity. The guidance removes the separation model for
convertible debt instruments and preferred stock, amends requirements for conversion options to be classified in equity as well as amends
diluted earnings per share (EPS) calculations for certain convertible debt instruments. The amended guidance is effective for interim
and annual periods in 2022. The application of the amendments in the new guidance are to be applied either on a modified retrospective
or a retrospective basis. We are currently assessing the effect that the adoption of this standard will have on the Company’s consolidated
financial statements upon adoption
In addition to the above, the Company has reviewed
all other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements, and does not believe the future adoption of any such pronouncements
will have a material impact on its financial condition or the results of its operations.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In March 2020, the FASB issued optional guidance to
ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting and subsequently
issued clarifying amendments. The guidance provides optional expedients and exceptions for accounting for contracts, hedging relationships,
and other transactions that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) or another reference rate expected to be discontinued
because of reference rate reform. The optional guidance is effective upon issuance and can be applied on a prospective basis at any time
between January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial
statements.
In October 2021, the FASB issued amended guidance
that requires acquiring entities to recognize and measure contract assets and liabilities in a business combination in accordance with
existing revenue recognition guidance. The amended guidance is effective for interim and annual periods in 2023 and is to be applied prospectively.
Early adoption is permitted on a retrospective basis to the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The adoption of this guidance will
not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for prior acquisitions; however, the impact in future
periods will be dependent upon the contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in future business combinations.
In November 2021, the FASB issued new guidance to
increase the transparency of transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model
by analogy. The guidance requires annual disclosures of such transactions to include the nature of the transactions and the significant
terms and conditions, the accounting treatment and the impact to the company’s financial statements. The guidance is effective for
annual periods beginning in 2022 and is to be applied on either a prospective or retrospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating
the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.
There were various other accounting standards and
interpretations issued recently, none of which are expected to a have a material impact on our financial position, operations or cash
flows.
NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN AND FINANCIAL POSITION
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared
on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.
The Company has an accumulated deficit of $53,410,128 as of October 31, 2023 and has a working capital deficit at October 31, 2023 of
$27,110,778. As of October 31, 2023, the Company only had cash and cash equivalents of $12,490 and approximately $14,446,000 of short-term
debt in default. The short-term debt agreements provide legal remedies for satisfaction of defaults, none of the lenders of which to this
point have pursued their legal remedies. While the Company has plans to grow its revenues through the new website , at this time, our
current liquidity position raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Management’s plan is to raise additional funds
in the form of debt or equity in order to continue to fund losses until such time as revenues can sustain the Company. However, there
is no assurance that management will be successful in being able to continue to obtain additional funding. The financial statements do
not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
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NOTE 3 – PROPERTY
The Company capitalizes all property purchases over
$1,000 and depreciates the assets on a straight-line basis over their useful lives of 3 years for computers and 7 years for all other
assets. Property consists of the following at October 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023:
|
|
October 31, 2023 |
|
January 31, 2023 |
|
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment |
|
$ |
95,183 |
|
$ |
95,183 |
|
Shop equipment |
|
|
43,004 |
|
|
43,004 |
|
Vehicles |
|
|
96,616 |
|
|
206,760 |
|
Sub-total |
|
|
234,803 |
|
|
344,947 |
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
(160,672 |
) |
|
(173,475 |
) |
Total Property |
|
$ |
74,131 |
|
$ |
171,472 |
|
There were no additions to fixed assets for the nine
months ended October 31, 2023. Additions to fixed assets for the nine months ended October 31, 2022 were $1,142.
For the nine months ended October 31, 2023, a vehicle
having a cost of $89,711 and a net book value of $61,953 was sold to a former director for fair value proceeds of $65,000 and a gain on
sale of property and equipment of $3,057 were recorded. Also, another vehicle having a cost of $20,433 and a net book value of $5,089
was sold for proceeds of $11,500 and a gain on sale of property and equipment of $6,411 was recorded. There were no disposals for the
nine months ended October 31, 2022.
Depreciation expense was $8,852 and $12,743 for the
three months ended October 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022, respectively.
Depreciation expense was $30,310 and $38,587 for the
nine months ended October 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022, respectively.
NOTE 4 – LEASES
We lease certain warehouses and office space. Leases
with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line
basis over the lease term. For lease agreements entered into or reassessed after the adoption of Topic 842, we did not combine lease and
non-lease components.
Most leases include one or more options to renew,
with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from one to 17 years or more. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion.
The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term, unless there is a transfer of title
or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise.
Below is a summary of our lease assets and liabilities at October 31, 2023
and January 31, 2023.
Leases |
|
Classification |
|
October 31, 2023 |
|
January 31, 2023 |
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating |
|
Operating Lease Assets |
|
$ |
90,556 |
|
$ |
138,551 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating |
|
Current Operating Lease Liability |
|
$ |
24,373 |
|
$ |
53,912 |
|
Noncurrent |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating |
|
Noncurrent Operating Lease Liabilities |
|
|
66,183 |
|
|
84,639 |
|
Total lease liabilities |
|
|
|
$ |
90,556 |
|
$ |
138,551 |
|
Note: As most of our leases do not provide an implicit
rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate of 8% based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value
of lease payments.
CAM charges were not included in operating lease expense
and were expensed in general and administrative expenses as incurred.
Operating lease cost and rent was $7,500 and $29,219
for the three months ended October 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022, respectively.
Operating lease cost and rent was $54,502 and $90,177
for the nine months ended October 31, 2023, and October 31, 2022, respectively.
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NOTE 5 – ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued interest payable and accrued expenses as of October 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023 were as follows:
|
|
October 31, 2023 |
|
January 31, 2023 |
|
Accrued interest payable |
|
$ |
3,954,350 |
|
$ |
2,001,391 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
157,647 |
|
|
332,977 |
|
Total |
|
$ |
4,111,997 |
|
$ |
2,334,368 |
|
NOTE 6 – CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
The Company receives payments from customers on orders
prior to shipment and these customer deposits on cancelled orders were either returned to the customers subsequent to October 31 2023
or will remain as deposits until the item is either delivered and recorded as revenue or cancelled and refunded. At October 31, 2023 the
Company had received $8,912 (January 31, 2023 - $38,448) in customer deposits for orders that were unfulfilled at October 31, 2023 and
either canceled subsequent to year end or still awaiting shipment.
NOTE 7 – DEFERRED REVENUE
The Company receives payments from customers on orders
prior to shipment and orders that were unfulfilled at October 31, 2023 because of both normal order processing and fulfillment requirements,
and back orders are recorded as deferred revenue. At October 31, 2023 the Company had received $1,296 (January 31, 2023 - $66,153) in
customer payments for orders that were unfulfilled at October 31, 2023 and delivered subsequent to October 31, 2023.
NOTE 8 – SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT
The components of the Company’s debt as of October
31, 2023 and January 31, 2023 were as follows:
Schedule of the components of the Company’s debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
October 31, 2023 |
|
January 31, 2023 |
|
Forklift Note Payable, original note of $20,433 Sept 26, 2018, 6.23% interest, 60 monthly payments of $394.54 ending August 2023.(1) |
|
|
— |
|
|
3,836 |
|
Vehicle loan original loan of $93,239 February 16, 2021, 2.90 % interest. 72 monthly payments of $1,414 beginning on April 2, 2021 and ending on March 2, 2027. Secured by vehicle having net book value of $62,646. |
|
|
55,143 |
# |
|
66,538 |
|
Vehicle loan original loan of $59,711 March 20,2021, 7.89% interest. 72 monthly payments of $1,048 beginning on May 4, 2021 and ending on April 4, 2027. Secured by vehicle having net book value of $61,943. |
|
|
— |
|
|
45,454 |
|
Working Capital Note Payable - $700,000, dated October 29, 2021, repayment of $17,904 per week until Oct 29, 2022, interest rate of approximately 31%.(2,4,7)† |
|
|
265,846 |
* |
|
351,923 |
|
Working Capital Note Payable - $650,000, dated October 25, 2021, repayment of $15,875 per week until October 25, 2022, interest rate of approximately 26%.(2,4,8)† |
|
|
440,273 |
* |
|
443,819 |
|
Demand loan - $5,000 dated February 1, 2020, 15% interest, 5% fee on outstanding balance |
|
|
5,000 |
* |
|
5,000 |
|
Demand loan - $2,500, dated March 8, 2019, 25% interest, 5% fee on outstanding balance |
|
|
2,500 |
* |
|
2,500 |
|
Demand loan - $65,500 dated February 27, 2019, 25% interest, 5% fee on outstanding balance, Secured by the general assets of the Company |
|
|
12,415 |
* |
|
12,415 |
|
Promissory note - $60,000 dated September 18, 2020 maturing April 30, 2022(10), including $5,000 original issue discount, 15% per annum compounded interest, payable monthly.† |
|
|
60,000 |
* |
|
60,000 |
|
Promissory note - $425,000 dated August 28, 2020, including $50,000 original issue discount, 15% per annum compounded interest payable at maturity. This note matures when the Company receives proceeds through a financing event of $825,000 plus accrued interest on the note.(5)† |
|
|
425,000 |
* |
|
425,000 |
|
Promissory note - $1,200,000 dated August 28, 2020, maturing August 28, 2022, 12% interest payable monthly with the first six months interest deferred until the 6th month and added to principal.(6)† |
|
|
1,200,000 |
* |
|
1,200,000 |
|
Promissory note - $420,000 dated December 27, 2021, including $20,000 original issue discount, maturing January 27, 2022, non-interest bearing.(9)† |
|
|
420,000 |
* |
|
420,000 |
|
Promissory note - $30,000 dated November 4, 2022, including $5,000 original issue discount, maturing April 30, 2023, non-interest bearing.(11)† |
|
|
30,000 |
* |
|
30,000 |
|
Promissory note - $90,000 dated November 7, 2022, including $15,000 original issue discount, maturing April 30, 2023, non-interest bearing.(3)† |
|
|
90,000 |
* |
|
90,000 |
|
Demand loan, non-interest bearing. |
|
|
80,480 |
* |
|
22,500 |
|
Promissory note - $22,000 dated December 27, 2022, including $2,000 original issue discount maturing January 6, 2023, non-interest bearing.(10)† |
|
|
22,000 |
* |
|
22,000 |
|
Promissory note - $22,000 dated February 21, 2023, including $2,000 original issue discount maturing April 1, 2023, non-interest bearing.(10)† |
|
|
22,000 |
* |
|
— |
|
Promissory note - $30,000 dated April 21, 2023, including $3,000 original issue discount maturing September 30, 2023, non-interest bearing.(12) † |
|
|
33,000 |
* |
|
— |
|
Total |
|
$ |
3,163,657 |
|
$ |
3,200,985 |
|
|
|
October 31, 2023 |
|
January 31, 2023 |
|
Short-Term Debt |
|
$ |
3,108,514 |
|
$ |
3,088,993 |
|
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt |
|
|
15,558 |
|
|
24,569 |
|
Long-Term Debt |
|
|
39,585 |
|
|
87,423 |
|
Total |
|
$ |
3,163,657 |
|
$ |
3,200,985 |
|
* |
|
|
|
# |
|
|
|
† |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
|
|
(2) |
|
|
|
(3) |
|
|
|
(4) |
|
|
|
(5) |
|
|
|
(6) |
|
|
|
(7) |
|
|
|
(8) |
|
|
|
(9) |
|
|
|
(10) |
|
|
|
(11) |
|
|
|
(12) |
|
The following are the minimum amounts due on the notes as of October 31,
2023:
Year Ended |
|
Amount |
|
October 31, 2024 |
|
$ |
3,124,072 |
|
October 31, 2025 |
|
|
16,022 |
|
October 31, 2026 |
|
|
16,499 |
|
October 31, 2027 |
|
|
7,064 |
|
Total |
|
$ |
3,163,657 |
|
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NOTE 9 – SHORT-TERM CONVERTIBLE DEBT
The components of the Company’s debt as of October
31, 2023 and January 31, 2023 were as follows.
|
Interest |
Default Interest |
Conversion |
Outstanding Principal at |
|
Maturity Date |
Rate |
Rate |
Price (a) |
October 31, 2023 |
|
January 31, 2023 |
|
Nov. 4, 2013* |
12% |
12% |
$1,800,000 |
$ |
100,000 |
|
$ |
100,000 |
|
Jan. 31, 2014* |
12% |
18% |
$2,400,000 |
|
16,000 |
|
|
16,000 |
|
July 31, 2013* |
12% |
12% |
$1,440,000 |
|
5,000 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
Jan. 31, 2014* |
12% |
12% |
$2,400,000 |
|
30,000 |
|
|
30,000 |
|
Nov. 12, 2022* |
8% |
12% |
(1) |
|
3,000,000 |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
Feb. 14, 2023* |
12% |
20% |
(4) |
|
2,400,000 |
|
|
2,400,000 |
|
Feb. 25, 2023* |
12% |
20% |
(4) |
|
179,650 |
|
|
250,000 |
|
Feb. 25, 2023* |
12% |
20% |
(4) |
|
700,000 |
|
|
700,000 |
|
Mar. 9, 2023* |
12% |
20% |
(4) |
|
400,000 |
|
|
400,000 |
|
Mar. 9, 2023* |
12% |
20% |
(4) |
|
400,000 |
|
|
400,000 |
|
Apr. 22, 2023* |
12% |
20% |
(4) |
|
880,000 |
|
|
880,000 |
|
Apr. 22, 2023* |
12% |
20% |
(4) |
|
220,000 |
|
|
220,000 |
|
May 19, 2023* |
12% |
16% |
(5) |
|
500,000 |
|
|
500,000 |
|
Feb. 11, 2023* |
12% |
18% |
(4) |
|
275,000 |
|
|
275,000 |
|
Dec. 27, 2022* |
12% |
18% |
(4) |
|
275,000 |
|
|
275,000 |
|
Jan. 6, 2023* |
12% |
18% |
(4)(b)(iv) |
|
140,000 |
|
|
125,000 |
|
Jan. 6, 2023* |
12% |
18% |
(4)(b)(iv) |
|
140,000 |
|
|
125,000 |
|
Jan. 11, 2023* |
12% |
18% |
(4)(b)(iv) |
|
153,890 |
|
|
138,890 |
|
Apr. 22, 2023* |
12% |
18% |
(4)(b)(iv) |
|
290,000 |
|
|
275,000 |
|
Apr. 22, 2023* |
12% |
18% |
(4)(b)(iv) |
|
290,000 |
|
|
275,000 |
|
Sept. 29, 2023* |
12% |
22% |
(6)(b)(iii) |
|
142,263 |
|
|
211,428 |
|
May 10, 2023 |
12% |
18% |
(2) |
|
186,450 |
|
|
186,450 |
|
May 10, 2023 |
12% |
18% |
(2) |
|
186,450 |
|
|
186,450 |
|
Nov. 21, 2023 |
12% |
22% |
(2) |
|
54,432 |
|
|
54,432 |
|
July 5, 2023* |
12% |
18% |
(4) |
|
527,947 |
|
|
250,000 |
|
Apr. 20, 2024 |
12% |
18% |
(3) |
|
69,230 |
|
|
— |
|
May 3, 2024 |
10% |
18% |
(7) |
|
176,000 |
|
|
— |
|
June 13, 2024 |
10% |
18% |
(7) |
|
127,500 |
|
|
— |
|
June 13, 2024 |
12% |
16% |
(3) |
|
64,625 |
|
|
— |
|
July 17, 2024 |
10% |
18% |
(7) |
|
127,500 |
|
|
— |
|
Sept. 7, 2024 |
10% |
18% |
(7) |
|
67,100 |
|
|
— |
|
Sub-total |
|
|
|
|
12,124,037 |
|
|
11,278,650 |
|
Debt Discount |
|
|
|
|
(361,023 |
) |
|
(840,067 |
) |
|
|
|
|
$ |
11,763,014 |
|
$ |
10,438,583 |
|
* |
|
(1) |
|
(2) |
|
(3) |
|
(4) |
|
(5) |
|
(6) |
|
(7) |
|
(a) |
|
(b) |
|
(i) |
Penalty of 100% of the loan and accrued interest added to the principal and accrued interest, respectively. |
(ii) |
Penalty of 25% of the loan and accrued interest added to the principal and accrued interest, respectively. |
(iii) |
|
(iv) |
|
The Company had accrued interest payable of $2,849,339
and $1,342,097 on the notes at October 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023, respectively.
The Company analyzed the conversion option for derivative
accounting consideration under ASC 815-15 “Derivatives and Hedging” and determined that some instruments should be classified
as liabilities due to there being a variable number of shares to be delivered upon settlement of the above conversion options. The instruments
are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period or termination of the instrument with the change in fair value recorded
to earnings. The fair value of the embedded conversion option resulted in a discount to the note on the debt modification date. For the
three months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded amortization of debt discount expense of $335,672 and $1,932,722, respectively.
For the nine months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded amortization of debt discount expense of $1,422,910 and $4,309,329,
respectively.
For both the three months ended October 31, 2023 and
2022 there was $0 in penalty interest to the loans. For the nine months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 there was $90,028 and $0 in penalty
interest to the loans, respectively. For the three months ended October 31, 2023 lenders converted $57,957 of principal, $4,087 of interest,
derivative of $124,764 and $3,120 of fees all totaling $189,928 into 3,415,847 common shares with a corresponding increase in paid in
capital .For the three months ended October 31, 2022 there were no debt conversions. For the nine months ended October 31, 2023, lenders
converted $153,212 of principal, $12,052 of interest, derivative of $206,193 and $5,720 of fees all totaling $377,177 into 3,850,281 common
shares with a corresponding increase in paid in capital. For the nine months ended October 31, 2022 there were no debt conversions.
On April 20, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible
note for $77,000 with a one year maturity, interest rate of 12% with a warrant to purchase 388,884 common shares with a five year maturity
and an exercise price of $0.25, and 50,000 common shares. The Company will receive $60,800 and recorded an original issue discount of
$7,000 along with fees of $9,200, a derivative discount of 60,800 for the conversion feature, recognized $27,541 based on a relative fair
value calculation as debt discount with a corresponding adjustment to paid-in capital for the attached warrants and shares. The Company
expensed $13,428 as interest which was the amount of the derivative discount that exceeded the face value of the loan. The discount is
amortized over the term of the loan. The note has certain default provisions such as failure to pay any principal or interest when due
and failure to issue shares upon conversion. In the event of these or any other default provisions, the note becomes due and payable at
150%. The note is secured on all assets of the Company subordinated to a prior security.
In April 2023, the Company issued an amended and restated
note replacing the July 5, 2022 $250,000 note with a January 5, 2023 maturity. In addition, the Company issued a warrant to acquire 97,221
shares with a $1.00 exercise price and a 5 year maturity, and the maturity of the note was revised to July 5, 2023. The terms of the amended
note are that the Company received $70,000 with an original issue discount of $7,000 a derivative discount of $76,212 for the conversion
feature, recognized $5,443 based on a relative fair value calculation as debt discount with a corresponding adjustment to paid-in capital
for the attached warrants. The original note had cash proceeds of $225,000 and an original issue discount of $25,000, a derivative discount
of $33,860 for the conversion feature, recognized $139,638 based on a relative fair value calculation as debt discount with a corresponding
adjustment to paid-in capital for the attached warrants and shares, and transaction fees of $35,000. When combined with the original note,
the total new note will now be for $327,000 having total cash proceeds of $295,000 and total original issue discount of $32,000 a derivative
discount of $110,072 for the conversion feature, recognized $145,101 based on a relative fair value calculation as debt discount with
a corresponding adjustment to paid-in capital for the attached warrants and shares and transaction fees of $35,000. The discount is amortized
over the term of the loan. The note has certain default provisions such as failure to pay any principal or interest when due and failure
to issue shares upon conversion.
On May 5, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible
note for $176,000 with a May 3, 2024, maturity, interest rate of 10% with 352,000 common shares. The Company will receive $155,000 and
recorded an original issue discount of $16,000 along with fees of $5,000. The Company recognized a derivative discount of $155,000 for
the conversion feature with an additional $82,212 expensed as interest. The discount is amortized over the term of the loan. The note
is convertible at a price lower of $0.20 or 80% of closing market price prior to conversion date. The note has certain default provisions
such as failure to pay any principal or interest when due and failure to issue shares upon conversion. In the event of these or any other
default provisions, default interest is 18%. Penalty shares of 16.67% of the outstanding loan balance, per month is due if the note is
not paid by November 3, 2023.
On June 1, 2023 the Company further amended the July
5, 2022 note above with a second amendment. The Company received $72,652 with an original issue discount of $8,850 bringing the value
of the new note to $408,502 having total cash proceeds of $367,652 with a total original issue discount of $40,850. In addition, the Company
issued 100,000 common shares and a warrant to acquire up to 1,000,000 common shares at an exercise price of $0.00001 and a maturity upon
full exercise of this warrant. The Company recognized a derivative discount of $72,652 for the conversion feature with an additional $665
expensed as interest. On July 12, 2023, the Company again amended the above note with a third amendment. The Company received $50,000
with an original issue discount of $25,000. The Company recognized a derivative discount of $50,000 for the conversion feature with an
additional $16,119 expensed as interest. The discount is amortized over the term of the loan. The principal value of this amended note
is now $483,502 with total cash proceeds of $417,652 and total original issue discount of $65,850. All other terms and conditions remain
the same. Default interest is 18%.
On June 13, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible
note for $127,500 with a June 13, 2024, maturity, interest rate of 10% with 255,000 common shares. The Company received $115,000 and recorded
an original issue discount of $11,500 along with fees of $1,000. The Company recognized a derivative discount of $115,000 for the conversion
feature with an additional $80,908 expensed as interest. The discount is amortized over the term of the loan. The note is convertible
at a price lower of $0.20 or 80% of closing market price prior to conversion date. The note has certain default provisions such as failure
to pay any principal or interest when due and failure to issue shares upon conversion. In the event of these or any other default provisions,
default interest is 18%. Penalty shares of 16.67% of the outstanding loan balance, per month is due if the note is not paid by November
3, 2023.
On June 13, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible
note for $64,625 with a June 13, 2024, maturity and an interest rate of 10%. The Company received $50,250 and recorded an original issue
discount of $6,425 along with fees of $8,500. In addition, the Company issued a warrant to acquire up to 427,750 common shares at an exercise
price of $0.25 and a five year term. The Company recognized a derivative discount of $50,250 for the conversion feature with an additional
$17,605 expensed as interest. The discount is amortized over the term of the loan. The note is convertible at a price lower of $0.25 or
75% of offering price on uplisting. The note has certain default provisions such as failure to pay any principal or interest when due
and failure to issue shares upon conversion. In the event of these or any other default provisions, default interest is 16%.
On July 17, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible
note for $127,500 with a July 17, 2024, maturity, interest rate of 10% with 255,000 common shares. The Company received $115,000 and recorded
an original issue discount of $11,500 along with fees of $1,000. The Company recognized a derivative discount of $115,000 for the conversion
feature with an additional $107,418 expensed as interest. The discount is amortized over the term of the loan. The note is convertible
at a price lower of $0.20 or 80% of closing market price prior to conversion date. The note has certain default provisions such as failure
to pay any principal or interest when due and failure to issue shares upon conversion. In the event of these or any other default provisions,
default interest is 18%. Penalty shares of 16.67% of the outstanding loan balance, per month is due if the note is not paid by January
17, 2024.
On September 7, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible
note for $67,100 with a September 7, 2024, maturity, interest rate of 10% with 134,200 common shares. The Company received $60,000 and
recorded an original issue discount of $6,000 along with fees of $1,100. The Company recognized a derivative discount of $51,061 and recognized
$1,977 based on a relative fair value calculation as a debt discount with a corresponding adjustment to paid-in capital for the attached
shares. The discount is amortized over the term of the loan. The note is convertible at a price lower of $0.20 or 80% of closing market
price prior to conversion date. The note has certain default provisions such as failure to pay any principal or interest when due and
failure to issue shares upon conversion. In the event of these or any other default provisions, default interest is 18%. Penalty shares
of 16.67% of the outstanding loan balance, per month is due if the note is not paid by March 6, 2024. The loan is secured against all
assets of the Company.
On September 28, 2023 the Company further amended
the July 5, 2022 note above with a fourth amendment. The Company received $40,000 with an original issue discount of $4,444 bringing the
value of the new note to $527,947 having total cash proceeds of $457,653 with a total original issue discount of $70,294. The Company
recognized a derivative discount of $33,947 for the conversion feature.
As of October 31, 2023, the Company had $11,437,650
of aggregate convertible debt in default. The agreements provide legal remedies for satisfaction of defaults, none of the lenders to this
point have pursued their legal remedies. The Company continues to accrue interest at the listed rates, and plans to seek their conversion
or payoff within the next twelve months.
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NOTE 10 – DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
As of October 31, 2023, and January 31, 2023, the
Company had derivative liabilities of $ 6,468,586 and $3,271,058, respectively. During the three months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022,
the Company recorded a loss of $38,261 and a loss of $184,146, respectively, from the change in the fair value of derivative liabilities.
During the nine months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022, the Company recorded a loss of $2,178,051 and a loss of $841,772, respectively,
from the change in the fair value of derivative liabilities. Any liabilities resulting from the warrants outstanding are immaterial.
The derivative liabilities are valued as a level 3
input for valuing financial instruments.
The following table presents changes in Level 3 liabilities
measured at fair value for the three months ended October 31, 2023. Both observable and unobservable inputs were used to determine the
fair value of positions that the Company has classified within the Level 3 category. Unrealized gains and losses associated with liabilities
within the Level 3 category include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable (e.g., changes in market interest
rates) and unobservable (e.g., changes in unobservable long- dated volatilities) inputs.
|
|
Level 3 |
|
|
|
Derivatives |
|
Balance, January 31, 2023 |
|
$ |
3,271,058 |
|
Changes Due to Issuance of New Convertible Notes |
|
|
1,098,277 |
|
Changes due to Settlements of Convertible Notes |
|
|
127,393 |
|
Changes due to Conversions of Notes Payable |
|
|
(206,193 |
) |
Mark to Market Change in Derivatives |
|
|
2,178,051 |
|
Balance, October 31, 2023 |
|
$ |
6,468,586 |
|
The derivatives arise from convertible debt where
the debt is convertible into common stock at variable conversion prices which are linked to the trading and/or bid prices of the Company’s
common stock as traded on the OTC market.
The fair value of the derivative liability is determined
using the lattice model, is re-measured on the Company’s reporting dates, and is affected by changes in inputs to that model including
our stock price, expected stock price volatility, the expected term, and the risk-free interest rate. A summary of the weighted average
(in aggregate) significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs) used in measuring the Company’s warrant liabilities and embedded
conversion feature that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of October 31, 2023, is as follows:
|
|
Embedded
Derivative Liability
As of
October 31, 2023 |
|
Strike price |
|
$0.012 - $0.10 |
|
Contractual term (years) |
|
0.01 - 0.62 years |
|
Volatility (annual) |
|
246.2% - 543.2% |
|
Underlying fair market value |
|
$0.012 |
|
Risk-free rate |
|
5.71% - 6.12% |
|
Dividend yield (per share) |
|
0 |
|
NOTE
11 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Preferred Stock:
The Series A Preferred Stock has an automatic forced
conversion into common stock upon the completion of the repurchase or extinguishing of all “toxic” debt (notes having conversion
features tied to the Company’s common stock), the extinguishing of all other existing dilutive debt or equity structures, and total
recapitalization of the Company. As of both October 31, 2023, and January 31, 2023, the Company had 0 shares of Series A Preferred issued
and outstanding and 330,000 authorized with a par value of $0.001 per share.
At both October 31, 2023, and January 31, 2022, there
were 20,000 and 20,000 Series B preferred shares outstanding, respectively. The Series B Preferred Stock have voting rights equal to 51%
of the total voting rights at any time. There are no conversion rights granted holders of Series B Preferred shares, they are not entitled
to dividends, and the Company does not have the right of redemption. Currently, there are 20,000 Series B preferred shares authorized
and issued of the Series B Preferred Stock with a par-value of $0.001 per share.
At both October 31, 2023, and January 31, 2023, there
were 0 and 0 Series C preferred shares outstanding, respectively. The Series C Preferred Stock have the right to convert into the common
stock of the Company by multiplying the number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock by 2.63 on the conversion date. The holders
of Series C Preferred shares are not entitled to dividends, and the Company does not have the right of redemption. Currently, there are
7,250 Series C preferred shares authorized and 0 shares issued with a par-value of $0.001 per share.
At both October 31, 2023, and January 31, 2023, there
were 870 Series D preferred shares authorized and outstanding, respectively which with a par value $0.001. All shares of Series D Preferred
Stock will rank subordinate and junior to all shares of Series A, B and C of Preferred Stock of the Corporation and pari passu with any
of the Corporation’s preferred stock hereafter created as to distributions of assets upon dissolution or winding up of the Corporation,
whether voluntary or involuntary. These shares are non-voting, do not receive dividends and are redeemable according to the terms set
out as follows:
REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK (OPTIONAL REDEMPTION)
(1) At any time, either the Corporation
or the holder may redeem for cash out of funds legally available therefor, any or all of the outstanding Series D Preferred Stock (“Optional
Redemption”) at $1,000 per share.
(2) Should the Corporation exercise the
right of Optional Redemption it shall provide each holder of Preferred Stock with at least 30 days’ notice of any proposed optional
redemption pursuant this Section VI (an “Optional Redemption Notice”). Any optional redemption pursuant to this Section VI
shall be made ratably among holders in proportion to the Liquidation Value of Preferred Stock then outstanding and held by such holders.
The Optional Redemption Notice shall state the Liquidation Value of Preferred Stock to be redeemed and the date on which the Optional
Redemption is to occur (which shall not be less than thirty (30) or more than sixty (60) Business Days after the date of delivery of the
Optional Redemption Notice) and shall be delivered by the Corporation to the holders at the address of such holder appearing on the register
of the Corporation for the Preferred Stock. Within seven (7) business days after the date of delivery of the Optional Redemption Notice,
each holder shall provide the Corporation with instructions as to the account to which payments associated with such Optional Redemption
should be deposited. On the date of the Optional Redemption, provided for in the relevant Optional Redemption Notice, (A) the Corporation
will deliver the redemption amount via wire transfer to the account designated by the holders, and (B) the holders will deliver the certificates
relating to that number of shares of Preferred Stock being redeemed, duly executed for transfer or accompanied by executed stock powers,
in either case, transferring that number of shares to be redeemed. Upon the occurrence of the wire transfer (or, in the absence of a holder
designating an account to which funds should be transferred, delivery of a certified or bank cashier’s check in the amount due such
holder in connection with such Optional Redemption to the address of such holder appearing on the register of the Corporation for the
Preferred Stock), that number of shares of Preferred Stock redeemed pursuant to such Optional Redemption as represented by the previously
issued certificates will be deemed no longer outstanding. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Designation, each holder may
continue to convert Preferred Stock in accordance with the terms hereof until the date such Preferred Stock is actually redeemed pursuant
to an Optional Redemption.
(3) Should the holder exercise the right
of Optional Redemption it shall provide the Corporation with at least 30 days’ notice of any proposed optional redemption pursuant
this Section VI (an “Optional Redemption Notice”). The Optional Redemption Notice shall state the value of the Preferred Stock
to be redeemed and the date on which the Optional Redemption is to occur (which shall not be less than thirty (30) or more than sixty
(60) Business Days after the date of delivery of the Optional Redemption Notice) and shall be delivered by the holder to the Corporation
at the address of the Corporation for the Preferred Stock. Within seven (7) business days after the date of delivery of the Optional Redemption
Notice, each holder shall provide the Corporation with instructions as to the account to which payments associated with such Optional
Redemption should be deposited. On the date of the Optional Redemption, provided for in the relevant Optional Redemption Notice, (A) the
Corporation will deliver the redemption amount via wire transfer to the account designated by the holder, and (B) the holder will deliver
the certificates relating to that number of shares of Preferred Stock being redeemed, duly executed for transfer or accompanied by executed
stock powers, in either case, transferring that number of shares to be redeemed. Upon the occurrence of the wire transfer (or, in the
absence of a holder designating an account to which funds should be transferred, delivery of a certified or bank cashier’s check
in the amount due such holder in connection with such Optional Redemption to the address of such holder appearing on the register of the
Corporation for the Preferred Stock), that number of shares of Preferred Stock redeemed pursuant to such Optional Redemption as represented
by the previously issued certificates will be deemed no longer outstanding. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Designation,
each holder may continue to convert Preferred Stock in accordance with the terms hereof until the date such Preferred Stock is actually
redeemed pursuant to an Optional Redemption.
The Series D Preferred Stock is not entitled to any
pre-emptive or subscription rights in respect of any securities of the Corporation. Neither the Company nor any Series D preferred stockholders
has given notice to exercise the redemption as of October 31, 2023, on the date of the financial statements. Because the holders of the
Series D preferred stock have the right to demand cash redemption, the cumulative amount of the redemption feature is included in Temporary
Equity as of October 31, 2023, and January 31, 2023.
Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 75,000,000 common
shares at a par value of $0.000001 per share. These shares have full voting rights. The Company undertook a 10-1 reverse stock split on
April 28, 2022. The share capital has been retrospectively adjusted accordingly to reflect these reverse stock splits. At October 31,
2023 and January 31, 2023 there were 7,082,421 and 1,917,982 shares outstanding and issuable, respectively. No dividends were paid
in the three months ended October 31, 2023 or 2022. The Company’s articles of incorporation include a provision that the Company
is not allowed to issue fractional shares.
The table below represent the common shares issued,
issuable and outstanding at October 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023:
Common shares |
|
October 31, 2023 |
|
January 31, 2023 |
|
Issued |
|
|
6,139,346 |
|
|
1,773,987 |
|
Shares to be cancelled |
|
|
(5,000 |
) |
|
(5,000 |
) |
Issuable |
|
|
948,075 |
|
|
148,995 |
|
Issued, issuable and outstanding |
|
|
7,082,421 |
|
|
1,917,982 |
|
The issuable shares are presently unissued due to limitations of authorized
capital and shares on reserve for convertible debt holders.
The Company issued the following shares of common
stock in the nine months ended October 31, 2023:
Lenders converted $153,212 of principal, $12,052 of
interest, derivative of $206,193 and $5,720 of fees all totaling $377,177 into 3,850,281 common shares.
The Company issued 167,958 common shares at fair value
of $122,109 to settle $196,958 in accrued expenses and recorded a gain on settlement of debt of $74,489.
The Company issued 1,146,200 shares and warrants to
acquire 1,913,855 common shares along with debt for a relative fair value of $34,960 with an adjustment to paid -on capital and a corresponding
adjustment to debt discount.
Options and Warrants:
The Company has 250,000 and 250,000 options outstanding
as of both October 31, 2023, and January 31, 2023.
The Company recorded option and warrant expense of
$0 and $0 for the nine months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
For the nine months ended October 31, 2023 the Company
issued warrants to purchase 1,913,855 common shares along with debt to various lenders as well as warrants to acquire 410,000 common shares
as penalty interest. The table below provides the significant estimates used that resulted in the Company determining the relative fair
value of the 1,913,855 warrants (and 1,146,200 common shares mentioned above) at $34,960, which has been recorded as a debt discount and
the 695,000 warrants at $120,890 which has been recorded as interest both with corresponding adjustments to paid-in capital.
Schedule of warrants fair value
Expected volatility |
561% - 2,224% |
Exercise price |
$0.12 - $1.03 |
Stock price |
$0.12 - $1.10 |
Expected life |
3 - 5 years |
Risk-free interest rate |
3.57% - 4.93% |
Dividend yield |
0% |
For the nine months ended October 31, 2022 the Company
issued 555,641 common shares and warrants to purchase 948,333 common shares along with debt to various lenders as well as warrants to
acquire 135,000 common shares as penalty interest. The table below provides the significant estimates used that resulted in the Company
determining the relative fair value of the 555,641 common shares and 948,333 warrants at $2,427,336, which has been recorded as a debt
discount and the 135,000 warrants at $798,450 which has been recorded as interest both with corresponding adjustments to paid-in capital.
Expected volatility |
1,686% - 2,227% |
Exercise price |
$4.45 - $15.00 |
Stock price |
$0.95 - $11.99 |
Expected life |
3 - 5 years |
Risk-free interest rate |
1.76% - 4.45% |
Dividend yield |
0% |
The Company had the following fully vested warrants
outstanding at October 31,2023:
Issued To |
# Warrants |
Dated |
Expire |
Strike Price * |
Expired |
Exercised |
Lender |
95,000 |
08/28/2020 |
08/28/2023 |
$4.00 per share |
Y |
N |
Broker |
250 |
10/11/2020 |
10/11/2025 |
$45.00 per share |
N |
N |
Broker |
300 |
11/25/2020 |
11/25/2025 |
$30.00 per share |
N |
N |
Triton |
30,000 |
07/27/2021 |
07/27/2024 |
$21.10 per share |
N |
N |
Consultant |
25,000 |
08/26/2021 |
08/26/2024 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
60,845 |
11/12/2021 |
11/12/2026 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
90,000 |
11/12/2021 |
11/12/2026 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
30,000 |
1/27/2022 |
1/27/2025 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
120,000 |
2/14/2022 |
2/14/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
35,000 |
2/25/2022 |
2/25/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
2/25/2022 |
2/25/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
20,000 |
3/9/2022 |
3/9/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
20,000 |
3/9/2022 |
3/9/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
11,000 |
4/22/2022 |
4/22/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
44,000 |
4/22/2022 |
4/22/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
2/26/2022 |
2/26/2025 |
$5.40 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
3/28/2022 |
3/28/2025 |
$7.50 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
4/27/2022 |
4/27/2025 |
$6.99 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
5/27/2022 |
5/27/2025 |
$5.12 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
33,333 |
5/19/2022 |
5/19/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
100,000 |
6/27/2022 |
6/27/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
6/26/2022 |
6/26/2025 |
$5.12 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
7/26/2022 |
7/26/2025 |
$5.12 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
100,000 |
7/5/2022 |
7/5/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
50,000 |
7/6/2022 |
7/6/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
50,000 |
7/6/2022 |
7/6/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
50,000 |
7/11/2022 |
7/11/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
100,000 |
8/11/2022 |
8/11/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
100,000 |
8/22/2022 |
8/22/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
100,000 |
8/22/2022 |
8/22/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
8/25/2022 |
8/25/2025 |
$5.10 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
9/24/2022 |
9/24/2025 |
$4.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
10/24/2022 |
10/24/2025 |
$3.30 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
75,000 |
11/10/2022 |
11/10/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
75,000 |
11/10/2022 |
11/10/2027 |
$15.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
11/23/2022 |
11/23/2025 |
$2.20 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
12/23/2022 |
12/23/2025 |
$3.30 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
1/22/2023 |
1/22/2026 |
$3.30 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
2/21/2023 |
2/21/2026 |
$1.03 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
3/21/2023 |
1/22/2026 |
$1.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
388,884 |
4/20/2023 |
4/20/2028 |
$1.00 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
4/23/2023 |
1/22/2026 |
$0.20 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
97,221 |
4/27/2023 |
4/27/2028 |
$0.25 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
60,000 |
4/30/2023 |
4/30/2026 |
$0.15 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
20,000 |
4/30/2023 |
4/30/2026 |
$0.15 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
5/23/2023 |
5/23/2026 |
$0.35 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
60,000 |
5/30/2023 |
5/30/2026 |
$0.25 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
20,000 |
5/30/2023 |
5/30/2026 |
$0.25 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
1,000,000 |
6/1/2023 |
On exercise |
$0.00001 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
427,750 |
6/13/2023 |
6/13/2028 |
$0.25 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
6/22/2023 |
6/22/2026 |
$0.33 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
60,000 |
6/29/2023 |
6/29/2026 |
$0.25 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
20,000 |
6/29/2023 |
6/29/2026 |
$0.25 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
7/22/2023 |
7/22/2026 |
$0.30 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
60,000 |
7/29/2023 |
7/29/2026 |
$0.30 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
20,000 |
7/29/2023 |
7/29/2026 |
$0.30 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
8/21/2023 |
8/21/2026 |
$0.07 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
60,000 |
8/28/2023 |
8/28/2026 |
$0.05 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
20,000 |
8/28/2023 |
8/28/2026 |
$0.05 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
9/20/2023 |
9/20/2026 |
$0.04 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
60,000 |
9/28/2023 |
9/28/2026 |
$0.02 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
20,000 |
9/28/2023 |
9/28/2026 |
$0.02 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
15,000 |
10/20/2023 |
10/20/2026 |
$0.02 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
60,000 |
10/28/2023 |
10/28/2026 |
$0.01 per share |
N |
N |
Lender |
20,000 |
10/28/2023 |
10/28/2026 |
$0.01 per share |
N |
N |
The Company had the following fully vested options
outstanding at October 31, 2023:
Issued To |
# Options |
Dated |
Expire |
Strike Price |
|
Expired |
Exercised |
T. Armes |
250,000 |
7/11/2022 |
7/11/2027 |
$4.00 per share |
|
N |
N |
The following table summarizes the activity of options
and warrants issued and outstanding as of and for the three months ended October 31, 2023:
|
|
Options |
|
Weighted Average
Exercise Price |
|
Warrants |
|
Weighted Average
Exercise Price |
|
Outstanding at January 31, 2023 |
|
250,000 |
|
$ |
4.00 |
|
1,609,728 |
|
$ |
13.49 |
|
Granted |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
2,608,855 |
|
|
0.25 |
|
Exercised |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
Forfeited and canceled |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
(95,000 |
) |
|
(4.00 |
) |
Outstanding at October 31, 2023 |
|
250,000 |
|
$ |
4.00 |
|
4,123,583 |
|
$ |
5.33 |
|
NOTE 12 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As of October 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023, the Company
had $0 and $46,173, respectively of related party accrued expenses related to accrued compensation for employees and consultants. On May
17, 2023 former director and CEO Tim Armes resigned (replaced by Christopher Davenport). At this time Mr. Armes exchanged his debt owed
by the Company totaling $94,291 in exchange for the vehicle having a cost of $89,711 and a net book value of $61,953 sold for fair value
proceeds of $65,000 and a gain on sale of property and equipment of $3,057 was recorded by the Company. In addition, the vehicle loan
of $42,635 was also transferred to Mr. Armes. The company recorded a gain on settlement of debt of $71,926.
As of October 31, 2023 the CEO has advanced the Company
$255,893 (January 31, 2023 - $0) included in shareholder loans payable. These advances are non-interest bearing with no specified terms
of repayment.
NOTE 13 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On August 30, 2016, the Company entered into a 60-month
lease agreement for its 3,554 sf warehouse facility starting in December 2016 with a minimum base rent of $2,132 and estimated monthly
CAM charges of $1,017 per month. This lease is with a shareholder.
On July 1, 2018, the Company entered into a 60-month
lease agreement with its minority shareholder for its 8,800 sf warehouse facility with a minimum base rent of $6,400 per month.
Schedule of minimum lease obligations
|
|
|
|
Maturity of Lease Liabilities |
Operating
Leases |
|
October 31, 2024 |
$ |
30,003 |
|
October 31, 2025 |
|
30,003 |
|
October 31, 2026 |
|
30,003 |
|
October 31, 2027 |
|
2,501 |
|
Total lease payments |
|
92,510 |
|
Less: Interest |
|
(1,954 |
) |
Present value of lease liabilities |
$ |
90,556 |
|
The Company had total operating lease and rent expense
of $7,500 and $29,219 for the three months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022 respectively. The Company had total operating lease and rent
expense of $54,502 and $90,177 for the nine months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022 respectively.
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NOTE 14 – EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
The net income (loss) per common share amounts were
determined as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
October 31, |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
Numerator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders |
|
$ |
(1,353,062 |
) |
$ |
(4,131,691 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares – basic |
|
|
4,756,296 |
|
|
1,805,316 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) per share – basic |
|
$ |
(0.28 |
) |
$ |
(2.29 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of common stock equivalents: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Add: interest expense on convertible debt |
|
|
526,466 |
|
|
166,046 |
|
Add: amortization of debt discount |
|
|
335,672 |
|
|
1,932,722 |
|
Less: gain on settlement of debt on convertible notes |
|
|
— |
|
|
(10,128 |
) |
Add (Less): loss (gain) on change of derivative liabilities |
|
|
38,261 |
|
|
186,146 |
|
Net income (loss) adjusted for common stock equivalents |
|
|
(452,663 |
) |
|
(1,856,905 |
) |
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible notes and accrued interest |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
Convertible Class C Preferred shares |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
Warrants and options |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares – diluted |
|
|
4,756,296 |
|
|
1,805,316 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) per share – diluted |
|
$ |
(0.28 |
) |
$ |
(2.29 |
) |
The net income (loss) per common share amounts were
determined as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
October 31, |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
Numerator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders |
|
$ |
(7,173,870 |
) |
$ |
(12,228,775 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares – basic |
|
|
3,302,841 |
|
|
1,576,024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) per share – basic |
|
$ |
(2.17 |
) |
$ |
(7.76 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of common stock equivalents: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Add: interest expense on convertible debt |
|
|
1,519,052 |
|
|
278,788 |
|
Add: amortization of debt discount |
|
|
1,422,910 |
|
|
4,309,329 |
|
Add (less): loss (gain) on settlement of debt on convertible notes |
|
|
127,393 |
|
|
(19,539 |
) |
Add (less): loss (gain) on change of derivative liabilities |
|
|
2,178,051 |
|
|
841,772 |
|
Net income (loss) adjusted for common stock equivalents |
|
|
(1,926,464 |
) |
|
(6,818,425 |
) |
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible notes and accrued interest |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
Convertible Class C Preferred shares |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
Warrants and options |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares – diluted |
|
|
3,302,841 |
|
|
1,576,024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) per share – diluted |
|
$ |
(2.17 |
) |
$ |
(7.76 |
) |
The anti-dilutive shares of common stock equivalents
for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022 were as follows:
|
|
For the Three and Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
October 31, |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible notes and accrued interest |
|
|
647,239,296 |
|
|
7,093,733 |
|
Convertible Class C Preferred shares |
|
|
— |
|
|
4,796,352 |
|
Options |
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
250,000 |
|
Warrants |
|
|
4,123,583 |
|
|
1,414,728 |
|
Total |
|
|
651,612,879 |
|
|
13,554,813 |
|
NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to October 31, 2023 through to February
14 2024:
• lenders converted $6,870 in
debt, $5,916 in interest and $7,520 in fees into 1,762,941 common shares.
• On November 29, 2023 the Company
further amended the July 5, 2022 note mentioned in Note 8 with a fifth amendment. The Company received $86,212 with an original issue
discount of $9,579 for a total of $ $95,791 bringing the value of the new note to $623,738 having total cash proceeds of $543,864 with
a total original issue discount of $79,874.
• On January 4, 2024, the Company
entered into a convertible note for $744,610 with a July 4, 2024, maturity, interest rate of 12% The Company received $11,000 along with
fees of $5,000. The remaining $726,810 will be charges as penalty interest representing the difference in value for commitment fees that
were stated versus what was realized. The discount is amortized over the term of the loan. The note is convertible at a price lower of
trading price 20 days prior to conversion or issue date. The note has certain default provisions such as failure to pay any principal
or interest when due and failure to issue shares upon conversion. In the event of these or any other default provisions, default interest
is 18%. If the note is not paid at maturity then principal increases by $15,000.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which we refer to in this quarterly report as
the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which we refer to in this quarterly report as
the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact but rather reflect our current expectations, estimates
and predictions about future results and events. These statements may use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,”
“estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “predict,” “project” and similar expressions
as they relate to us or our management. When we make forward-looking statements, we are basing them on our management’s beliefs
and assumptions, using information currently available to us. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and
assumptions, including but not limited to, risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed in this quarterly report. Factors that can cause
or contribute to these differences include those described under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management Discussion
and Analysis and Plan of Operation.”
If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties
materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from what we projected. Any forward-looking
statement you read in this quarterly report reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other
risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. All subsequent
written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or individuals acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety
by this paragraph. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this
quarterly report. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to these forward-looking
statements to reflect any change in its views or expectations. The Company can give no assurances that such forward-looking statements
will prove to be correct.
Company
The Auto Parts 4Less Group Inc. (“FLES”,
the “Company”, “we” or “us”), the Company described herein, was incorporated
under the laws of the State of Nevada on December 5, 2007, with offices located at 106 W Mayflower, Las Vegas, Nevada 89030. Our phone
number is (702) 267-7100.
Nature of Business – Auto Parts 4Less
Group Inc.., formerly known The 4Less Group, Inc.and as MedCareers Group, Inc. (the “Company”, “MCGI”), was incorporated
under the laws of the State of Nevada on December 5, 2007.
On November 29, 2018, the Company entered into a transaction
(the “Share Exchange”), pursuant to which the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding equity securities of The
4Less Corp. (“4LESS”), in exchange for the issuance of (i) nineteen thousand (19,000) shares of Series B Preferred Stock,
(ii) six thousand seven hundred fifty (6,750) shares of Series C Preferred Stock, and (iii) 870 shares of Series D Preferred Stock. The
Series C Preferred Shares have a right to convert into common stock of the Company by multiplying the number of issued and outstanding
shares of common stock by 2.63 on the conversion date. The Share Exchange closed on November 29, 2018. As a result of the Share
Exchange, the former shareholders of 4LESS became the controlling shareholders of the Company. The Share Exchange was accounted for
as a reverse takeover/recapitalization effected by a share exchange, wherein 4LESS is considered the acquirer for accounting and financial
reporting purposes. The capital, share price, and earnings per share amount in these consolidated financial statements for the period
prior to the reverse merger were restated to reflect the recapitalization in accordance with the shares issued as a result of the reverse
merger except otherwise noted.
On November 19, 2019 The 4Less Group acquired the
URL Autoparts4Less.com and changed the name of their wholly owned subsidiary from the 4Less Corp. to Auto Parts 4Less, Inc. On
April 28, 2022 the Company changed its name from The 4LESS Group, Inc. to Auto Parts 4Less Group, Inc.
Our Business
Like many small businesses, Christopher Davenport,
the founder of Auto Parts 4Less (“4Less”) previously named The 4less Corp., the wholly owned subsidiary of Auto Parts 4Less
Group, Inc., began selling auto parts on eBay and shipping those items out of his garage in 2013. What started out as a hobby, quickly
grew into a fully functioning ecommerce aftermarket auto parts company that required a significant technical staff and facilities to support
their growth. In June of 2015, they leased their first office.
Originally the company listed their auto parts in
the different marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart and Jet.
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Starting in 2016 the company began investing to become
their own ecommerce platform thereby allowing their auto parts to be direct listed across marketplace and social media sites. Technical
achievements including CRM system, warehouse integration API, warehouse inventory software to name a few.
In 2019, shortly after the share exchange with MedCareers
Group, Inc., with technology upgrades in place, 4Less began successfully moving majority of sales from third party marketplaces direct
to their proprietary ecommerce web site Liftkits4Less.com. By doing so the company saves 8%-10% in fees charged by the major marketplace’s
such as e-Bay and Amazon as well as further building the 4less brand as a leading ecommerce site for auto parts.
On November 19, 2019 the Company acquired the URL
Autoparts4Less.com and changed the name of their wholly owned subsidiary from the 4Less Corp. to Auto Parts 4Less, Inc. With the acquisition
of the URL AutoParts4Less.com, the Company also began focusing all of their efforts and resources on building out a flagship automotive
marketplace with the potential to offer buyers a wide range of automotive parts for cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles and RV’s on
a single platform.
In August 2021 the Company launched a beta test version
of Autoparts4less.com. In a short period of time after the beta launch the company realized that with the amount of interest received
from numerous types of large sellers, which included not only ecommerce sites presently selling parts online, but also interest from
other large parts sellers such as warehouse distributors, new car dealers with large inventories of parts as well as brick and mortar
parts retailers looking to move sales online, the platform originally created would soon be inadequate. As such, the Company made the
decision to upgrade to a larger and more advanced platform solution so they immediately began implementation of the AWS Fargate serverless
platform solution.
The platform upgrade was completed in the 1st
quarter FYE 2023, with marketplace sales expected to begin in 3rd quarter 2023.
On November 2, 2022 the Company announced that it
had officially launched what is believed to be the industry’s first pure-play automotive parts-only marketplace, AutoParts4Less.com,
with approximately 2 million parts listed from over 25 parts sellers.
On April 28, 2022 the Company changed its name from
The 4Less Group, Inc. to Auto Parts 4Less Group, Inc.
Competition
We directly compete for buyers to use our web sites
over current e-commerce sites as well as sellers that utilize major marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. However, we believe our
specialty ecommerce website liftkits4less.com offers substantial value-added content including installation guides, install videos, high
impact photos, order customization and live chat with a technical expert.
Additionally, we believe that our automotive parts
marketplace AutoParts4less.com, with no known large challengers presently in the space outside of “all things to all people”
online marketplaces Amazon and eBay, has the opportunity to quickly be branded when launched as the auto part’s industry premier
marketplace just as sites like Etsy, Wayfair, Uber and Chewey’s have been able to successfully do in their industries
Results of Operations For the Nine Months Ended
October 31, 2023 Compared to the Nine Months Ended October 31, 2022
The following table shows our results of operations
for the nine months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022. The historical results presented below are not necessarily indicative of the results
that may be expected for any future period.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
$ |
|
% |
|
Total Revenues |
|
$ |
339,116 |
|
$ |
4,089,037 |
|
$ |
(3,749,921 |
) |
(92% |
) |
Gross Profit |
|
|
268,611 |
|
|
792,491 |
|
|
(523,880 |
) |
(66% |
) |
Total Operating Expenses |
|
|
1,341,674 |
|
|
5,378,156 |
|
|
(4,036,482 |
) |
(75% |
) |
Total Other Income (Expense) |
|
|
(6,100,807 |
) |
|
(7,643,110 |
) |
|
1,542,303 |
|
(20% |
) |
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(7,173,870 |
) |
$ |
(12,228,775 |
) |
$ |
5,054,905 |
|
(43% |
) |
Revenue
The following table shows revenue split between proprietary
and third-party website revenue for the nine months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Change |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
$ |
|
% |
|
Proprietary website revenue |
|
$ |
159,726 |
|
$ |
2,750,636 |
|
$ |
(2,590,910 |
) |
(94% |
) |
Third party website revenue |
|
|
179,390 |
|
|
1,338,401 |
|
|
(1,159,011 |
) |
(87% |
) |
Total Revenue |
|
$ |
339,116 |
|
$ |
4,089,037 |
|
$ |
(3,749,921 |
) |
(92% |
) |
We had total revenue of $339,116 for the nine months
ended October 31, 2023, compared to $4,089,037 for the nine months ended October 31, 2022. Sales decreased by $3,749,921. For the nine
months ended October 31, 2023, the Company began selling off its inventory and transitioning its business to the newly developed autoplarts4less.com
marketplace. For the nine months ended October 31, 2023, marketplace revenues were $22,043 ($2022 - $0). There are no associated cost
of sales with these revenues as they represent fees earned on sales. However, sales fell dramatically since the Company is only concentrating
on the new marketplace which is its future and continues cutting costs associated with its old business model.
Total revenues fell by 92% as the Company transitions
from a seller of accessories to a pure-play automotive parts-only marketplace.
Gross Profit
We had gross profit of $268,611 for the nine months
ended October 31, 2023, compared to gross profit of $792,491 for the nine months ended October 31, 2022. Gross profit decreased by $523,880
as a result of the decreased revenues explained above. Gross profit % was 79% in 2023 compared to 19% in 2022. The reason for the increase
in gross profit % was that the Company has no associated costs with the marketplace revenues, and also was able to realize higher margins
on sales of inventory written down in January 31, 2023
Operating Expenses
The following table shows our operating expenses for
the nine months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
$ |
|
% |
|
Operating expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
$ |
30,310 |
|
$ |
38,587 |
|
$ |
(8,277 |
) |
(21% |
) |
Postage, Shipping and Freight |
|
|
29,190 |
|
|
146,962 |
|
|
(117,772 |
) |
(80% |
) |
Marketing and Advertising |
|
|
135,986 |
|
|
671,348 |
|
|
(535,362 |
) |
(80% |
) |
E Commerce Services, Commissions and Fees |
|
|
360,318 |
|
|
1,076,787 |
|
|
(716,469 |
) |
(67% |
) |
Operating lease cost |
|
|
54,502 |
|
|
90,177 |
|
|
(35,675 |
) |
(40% |
) |
Personnel Costs |
|
|
134,730 |
|
|
505,253 |
|
|
(370,523 |
) |
(73% |
) |
General and Administrative |
|
|
596,638 |
|
|
2,849,042 |
|
|
(2,252,404 |
) |
(79% |
) |
Total Operating Expenses |
|
$ |
1,341,674 |
|
$ |
5,378,156 |
|
$ |
(4,036,482 |
) |
(75% |
) |
• Depreciation decreased by $8,277
due to vehicle disposals in 2023.
• Postage shipping and freight decreased
by $117,772 due to lower sales.
• Marketing and advertising decreased
by $535,362 due to cost cutting and limiting spend on new marketplace.
• E Commerce Services, Commissions
and Fees decreased by $716,469 due to lower sales and shift to new marketplace.
• Operating lease cost decreased
by $35,675 due to two fewer leases.
• Personnel Costs decreased by $370,523
due to staff reductions as a result of lower demand ,shift to new marketplace which requires fewer employees and CEO not taking a salary
in 2023.
• General and Administrative decreased
by $2,252,404 due to a decreases of the following: $1,998,000 in stock based compensation for warrants issued to former CEO in prior year,
$17,525 in office expense, $165,437 lower sub-contractors due to less outside work being needed for new marketplace compared to websites,
$39,557 decreases in insurance costs due to lower health plan costs on fewer employees, with the remaining decrease to other office and
general expenses.
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Other Income (Expense)
The following table shows our other income and expenses
for the nine months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
$ |
|
% |
|
Other Income (Expense) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property and Equipment |
|
$ |
9,468 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
9,468 |
|
— |
|
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives |
|
|
(2,178,051 |
) |
|
(841,772 |
) |
|
(1,336,279 |
) |
(159% |
) |
Gain on Settlement of Debt |
|
|
37,382 |
|
|
19,539 |
|
|
17,843 |
|
91% |
|
Amortization of Debt Discount |
|
|
(1,422,910 |
) |
|
(4,309,329 |
) |
|
2,886,419 |
|
(67% |
) |
Interest Expense |
|
|
(2,546,696 |
) |
|
(2,511,548 |
) |
|
(35,148 |
) |
1% |
|
Total Other Income (Expense) |
|
$ |
(6,100,807 |
) |
$ |
(7,643,110 |
) |
$ |
1,542,303 |
|
(20% |
) |
The changes above can be explained by the increase
in convertible debt that started at the end of last fiscal year and continued for the nine months ended October 31, 2022. The decrease
in amortization in debt discount is a result of maturing debt in the prior year’s reporting period. The higher loss on derivatives
in 2023 is a function of the market factors in the valuation of the derivative liability described in Note 10 of the included financial
statements as well as the derivative discounts acquired with the new debt.
We had a net loss of $7,173,870 for the nine months
ended October 31, 2023, compared to net loss of $12,228,775 for the nine months ended October 31, 2022. The decrease in net loss was mainly
due to the decrease in other expenses, large decrease in operating expenses partly offset by the lower gross profit.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended October 31, 2023, Compared
to the Three Months Ended October 31, 2022
The following table shows our results of operations
for the three months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022. The historical results presented below are not necessarily indicative of the results
that may be expected for any future period.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
$ |
|
% |
|
Total Revenues |
|
$ |
143,696 |
|
$ |
1,017,986 |
|
$ |
(874,290 |
) |
(86% |
) |
Gross Profit |
|
|
106,058 |
|
|
171,088 |
|
|
(65,030 |
) |
(38% |
) |
Total Operating Expenses |
|
|
360,277 |
|
|
1,009,907 |
|
|
(649,630 |
) |
(64% |
) |
Total Other Income (Expense) |
|
|
(1,098,843 |
) |
|
(3,292,872 |
) |
|
2,194,029 |
|
(67% |
) |
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(1,353,062 |
) |
$ |
(4,131,691 |
) |
$ |
2,778,629 |
|
(67% |
) |
Revenue
The following table shows revenue split between proprietary
and third-party website revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
$ |
|
% |
|
Proprietary website revenue |
|
$ |
41,710 |
|
$ |
611,799 |
|
$ |
(570,089 |
) |
(93% |
) |
Third party website revenue |
|
|
101,986 |
|
|
406,187 |
|
|
(304,201 |
) |
(75% |
) |
Total Revenue |
|
$ |
143,696 |
|
$ |
1,017,986 |
|
$ |
(874,290 |
) |
(86% |
) |
We had total revenue of $143,696 for the three months
ended October 31, 2023, compared to $1,017,986 for the three months ended October 31, 2022. Sales decreased by $874,390. For the three
months ended October 31, 2023, the Company began selling off its inventory and transitioning its business to the newly developed autoplarts4less.com
marketplace. For the three months ended October 31, 2023, marketplace revenues were $5,326 ($2022 - $0). There are no associated cost
of sales with these revenues as they represent fees earned on sales. However, sales fell dramatically since the Company is only concentrating
on the new marketplace which is its future and continues cutting costs associated with its old business model.
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Gross Profit
We had gross profit of $106,058 for the three months
ended October 31, 2023, compared to gross profit of $171,088 for the three months ended October 31, 2022. Gross profit decreased by $65,029
as a result of the decreased revenues explained above. Gross profit % was 74% in 2023 compared to 17% in 2022. The reason for the increase
in gross profit % was that the Company has no associated costs with the marketplace revenues , and also was able to realize higher margins
on sales of inventory written down in January 31, 2023.
Operating Expenses
The following table shows our operating expenses for
the three months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
$ |
|
% |
|
Operating expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
$ |
8,852 |
|
$ |
12,743 |
|
$ |
(3,891 |
) |
(31% |
) |
Postage, Shipping and Freight |
|
|
15,639 |
|
|
32,013 |
|
|
(16,374 |
) |
(51% |
) |
Marketing and Advertising |
|
|
32,469 |
|
|
156,522 |
|
|
(124,053 |
) |
(79% |
) |
E Commerce Services, Commissions and Fees |
|
|
92,313 |
|
|
396,065 |
|
|
(303,752 |
) |
(77% |
) |
Operating lease cost |
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
29,219 |
|
|
(21,719 |
) |
(74% |
) |
Personnel Costs |
|
|
22,965 |
|
|
131,937 |
|
|
(108,972 |
) |
(83% |
) |
General and Administrative |
|
|
180,540 |
|
|
251,408 |
|
|
(70,868 |
) |
(28% |
) |
Total Operating Expenses |
|
$ |
360,277 |
|
$ |
1,009,907 |
|
$ |
(649,630 |
) |
(64% |
) |
• Depreciation increased by $3,892
due to vehicle disposals.
• Postage shipping and freight decreased
by $16,374 due to lower sales.
• Marketing and advertising decreased
by $124,052 due to cost cutting and limiting spend on new marketplace.
• E Commerce Services, Commissions
and Fees decreased by $303,752 due to lower sales.
• Operating lease cost decreased
by $21,719 due to two fewer leases.
• Personnel Costs decreased by $108,9729
due to staff reductions as a result of lower demand and CEO not taking a salary in 2023.
• General and Administrative decreased
by $70,868 due to the Company reducing its expenses as a result of the new marketplace and general cost cutting measures.
Other Income (Expense)
The following table shows our other income and expenses
for the three months ended October 31, 2023, and 2022:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
$ |
|
% |
|
Other Income (Expense) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives |
|
$ |
(38,261 |
) |
$ |
(184,146 |
) |
$ |
145,885 |
|
(79% |
) |
Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Fixed Assets |
|
|
6,411 |
|
|
— |
|
|
6,411 |
|
— |
|
Gain on Settlement of Debt |
|
|
— |
|
|
10,128 |
|
|
(10,128 |
) |
(100% |
) |
Amortization of Debt Discount |
|
|
(335,672 |
) |
|
(1,932,722 |
) |
|
1,597,050 |
|
(83% |
) |
Interest Expense |
|
|
(731,321 |
) |
|
(1,186,132 |
) |
|
454,811 |
|
(38% |
) |
Total Other Income (Expense) |
|
$ |
(1,098,843 |
) |
$ |
(3,292,872 |
) |
$ |
2,194,029 |
|
(67% |
) |
The changes above can be explained by the lower amortization
of debt discount this quarter ended October 31, 2023 as many convertible notes matured and were fully amortized in the prior year’s
corresponding quarter. Interest in the quarter ended October 31, 2022 was higher due to penalty interest. The loss on derivatives is a
function of the market factors in the valuation of the derivative liability described in Note 10 as well as the increase in derivative
discount resulting from the new debt issuances.
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We had a net loss of $1,353,062 for three months ended
October 31, 2023, compared to a net loss of $4,131,691 for three months ended October 31, 2022. The decrease in net loss was mainly due
to the large decrease in other expenses and operating expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Management believes that we will continue to incur
losses for the immediate future. Therefore, we will need additional equity or debt financing until we can achieve profitability and positive
cash flows from operating activities, if ever. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Our unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of assets or the classification
of liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.
As of October 31, 2023, we had a cash balance of $12,490,
net inventory of $33,337 and $27,110,778 in current liabilities. At the current cash consumption rate, we will need to consider additional
funding sources going forward. We are taking proactive measures to reduce operating expenses and drive growth in revenue.
The successful outcome of future activities cannot
be determined at this time and there is no assurance that, if achieved, we will have sufficient funds to execute our intended business
plan or generate positive operating results.
Capital Resources
The following table summarizes total current assets,
liabilities and working capital (deficit) for the periods indicated:
|
|
October 31, 2023 |
|
January 31, 2023 |
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
88,731 |
|
$ |
97,745 |
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
27,199,509 |
|
|
20,768,832 |
|
Working capital (deficits) |
|
$ |
(27,110,778 |
) |
$ |
(20,671,087 |
) |
Net cash used in operations for the nine months ended
October 31, 2023 was $1,040,209 as compared to net cash used in operations of $3,398,045 for the nine months ended October 31, 2022. Net
cash provided by investing activities for the nine months ended October 31, 2023 was $11,500 as compared to cash flows used in investing
activities of $1,142 for the same period in 2022. Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended October 31, 2023
was $1,036,462 as compared to $3,367,715 for the nine months ended October 31, 2022.
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure
about Market Risk.
Pursuant to Item 305(e) of Regulation S-K (§
229.305(e)), we are not required to provide the information required by this Item as it is a “smaller reporting company,”
as defined by Rule 229.10(f)(1).
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation
of disclosure controls and procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness
of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Evaluation Date”), has concluded
that as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to provide reasonable assurance that information
we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within
the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated
to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding
required disclosure. Moving forward, we hope that our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer will be able to devote the
additional time and effort required so that our disclosure controls and procedures can become effective. Notwithstanding the assessment
that our internal controls and procedures were not effective, we believe that our financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report
for the quarter ended October 31, 2023 fairly present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the years and months
covered thereby in all material respects.
(b) Changes
in internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent
fiscal quarter that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
and Use of Proceeds
Convertible Promissory Notes
On May 5, 2023, we issued a promissory note in the
principal amount of $176,000 to Cove Funding LP.
On June 13, 2023, we issued a promissory note in the
principal amount of $127,500 to Cove Funding LP.
On June 13, 2023, we issued a senior secured promissory
note in the principal amount of $64,625 to Auctus Fund, LLC.
On July 17, 2023, we issued a promissory note in the
principal amount of $127,500 to Cove Funding LP.
On September 7, 2023, we issued a promissory note
in the principal amount of $127,500 to Cove Funding LP.
Common Stock
On June 7, 2023, pursuant to an amendment to a convertible
promissory note issued on July 5, 2022, we issued 100,000 shares of Common Stock to the lender.
On July 10, 2023, pursuant to the promissory note
of May 5, 2023 issued to Cove Funding LP, we issued 130,000 shares of Common Stock to the lender, with another 222,000 shares to be issued.
Pursuant to the promissory note of June 13, 2023 issued
to Cove Funding LP, there were 255,000 shares of Common Stock to be issued to the lender.
Pursuant to the promissory note of July 17, 2023 issued
to Cove Funding LP, there were 255,000 shares of Common Stock to be issued to the lender.
Warrants
On June 1, 2023, pursuant to an amendment to a convertible
promissory note issued on July 5, 2022, we issued warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock to the lender.
On June 13, 2023, pursuant to the senior secured promissory
note issued to Auctus Fund, LLC, we issued warrants to purchase 427,750 shares of Common Stock to the lender.
The sales of the securities above were made in reliance
on Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act and were made without general solicitation or advertising. The securities offered have not
been registered under the Securities Act, and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption
from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. There were no sales commissions paid in connection with the sales of these securities.
Item 6. Exhibits
See the Exhibit Index immediately following the signature
page of this Report on Form 10-Q.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Auto Parts 4Less Group, Inc.
By: /s/ Christopher Davenport
Christopher Davenport
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Date: February 14, 2024
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EXHIBIT INDEX
__________
* Filed herewith.
** In accordance with Regulation S-T, the Interactive
Data Files in Exhibit 101 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed “furnished” and not “filed.”
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