STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Equity [Abstract] | |
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
NOTE 12 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred Stock
As of March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021, the Company had shares of preferred stock authorized with a par value of $ . Of this amount, shares of Series A preferred stock are authorized and outstanding, shares Series B preferred stock are authorized with and outstanding, respectively; shares Series D preferred stock are authorized with and outstanding, respectively; shares Series E preferred stock are authorized with and outstanding, respectively; and shares Series F Redeemable Convertible Preferred stock are authorized with and shares outstanding, respectively.
Series B Preferred Stock
On September 5, 2019, the Board authorized the issuance of 1,200 and no voting rights. The Series B Preferred Stock include 10% cumulative dividends, payable quarterly. Upon the dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company, the holders of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company an amount equal to the stated value, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends and any other fees or liquidated damages then due and owing for each share of Series B Preferred Stock before any payment or distribution shall be made to the holders of any Junior securities. The Series B Preferred Stock are redeemable at the Company’s option, at percentages ranging from 120% to 135% for the first 180 days, based on the passage of time. The Series B are also redeemable at the holder’s option, upon the occurrence of a triggering event which includes a change of control, bankruptcy, and the inability to deliver Series B Preferred Stock requested under conversion notices. The triggering redemption amount is at the greater of (i) 135% of the stated value or (ii) the product of the volume-weighted average price (“VWAP”) on the day proceeding the triggering event multiplied by the stated value divided by the conversion price. As the redemption feature at the holder’s option is contingent on a future triggering event, the Series B Preferred Stock is considered contingently redeemable, and as such the preferred shares are classified in equity until such time as a triggering event occurs, at which time they will be classified as mezzanine. preferred shares to be designated as Series B Preferred Stock. The Series B Preferred Stock have a par value of $ , a stated value of $
The Series B Preferred Stock is convertible, at the discounted market price which is defined as the lowest VWAP over last 20 days. The conversion price is adjustable based on several situations, including future dilutive issuances. As the Series B Preferred Stock does not have a redemption date and is perpetual preferred stock, it is considered to be an equity host instrument and as such the conversion feature is not required to be bifurcated as it is clearly and closely related to the equity host instrument.
Series B Preferred Equity Offering
On September 17, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with GHS Investments LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“GHS”) for the purchase of up to 1,200 per share, or for a total net proceeds of $5,000,000 in the event the entire shares of Series B Preferred Stock are purchased. During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company issued Series B Preferred Shares in various tranches of the SPA, totaling $2,250,000. The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion option on several of the tranches was calculated at a total of $475,000, which was fully amortized upon issuance, as the Series B Preferred Stock is immediately convertible into common stock. During the year ended March 31, 2021 the Company received $3,250,000 for the issuance of Series B Preferred Stock. The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion option on several of the tranches was calculated at a total of $1,335,000, which was fully amortized upon issuance, as the Series B Preferred Stock is immediately convertible into common stock. During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company converted Series B Preferred Stock which includes Series B Preferred Stock dividends-in-kind into shares of the Company’s common stock. During the year ended March 31, 2022, the Company converted the remaining Series B Preferred Stock plus Series B Preferred Stock dividends-in-kind into shares of the Company’s common stock. shares of Series B Preferred Stock at a stated value of $
Series D Preferred Stock
On December 16, 2020, the Board authorized the issuance of 1,200 and will vote together with the common stock on an as-converted basis. In addition, as further described in the Series D Designation, as long as any of the shares of Series D Preferred Stock are outstanding, the Company will not take certain corporate actions without the affirmative vote at a meeting (or the written consent with or without a meeting) of the majority of the shares of Series D Preferred Stock then outstanding. Each holder of Series D Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, with respect to each share of Series D Preferred Stock then outstanding and held by such holder, dividends at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum (the “Preferred Dividends”). Dividends may be paid in cash or in shares of Preferred Stock at the discretion of the Company. preferred shares to be designated as Series D Preferred Stock. The Series D Preferred Stock have a par value of $ , a stated value of $
The Series D Preferred Stock are convertible into Common Stock at the election of the holder of the Series D Preferred Stock at any time following five days after a qualified offering (defined as an offering of common stock for an aggregate price of at least $10,000,000 resulting in the listing for trading of the Common Stock on the NYSE American, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Global Select Market or the New York Stock Exchange) at a 35% discount to the offering price, or, if a qualified offering has not occurred, at a price of $ per share, subject to adjustment based on several situations, including future dilutive issuances and a Fundamental Transaction.
The Series D Preferred Stock shall be redeemed by the Corporation on the date that is no later than one calendar year from the date of its issuance. The Series D Preferred Stock are also redeemable at the Company’s option, at percentages ranging from 115% to 125% for the first 180 days, based on the passage of time. The Company shall redeem the Series D Preferred Stock in cash upon a three business days prior notice to the holder or the holder may convert the Series D Preferred Stock within such three business days period prior to redemption. Additionally, the holder shall have the right to either redeem for cash or convert the Preferred Stock into Common Stock within three business days following the consummation of a qualified offering. The Series D Preferred Stock are also redeemable at the holder’s option, upon the occurrence of a triggering event which includes a change of control, bankruptcy, and the inability to deliver shares of common stock requested under conversion notices. The triggering redemption amount is 150% of the stated value.
Upon the dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of Series D Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company an amount equal to the stated value, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends and any other fees or liquidated damages then due and owing for each share of Series D Preferred Stock before any payment or distribution shall be made to the holders of any Junior securities.
As the Series D Preferred Stock has a conditional redemption date, as it is convertible, it is classified in mezzanine and, it is considered to be a debt host instrument. The conversion price, unless and until there is a qualified offering, is a fixed price and as such the conversion feature is not required to be bifurcated and accounted for as a derivative liability. The Company will analyze the conversion feature under ASC 470-20, “Debt with conversion and other options”, at each issuance date and based on the market price of the common stock of the Company on the commitment date as compared to the conversion price, determine if there is a beneficial conversion feature to recognize.
The Series D Designation are subject to certain Registration Rights, whereby if the Corporation does not complete a market listing to the NYSE American, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Global Select Market or the New York Stock Exchange (or any successors to any of the foregoing) within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the issuance of the Series D Preferred Stock, the Company will, within ten (10) calendar days, file a registration statement covering the shares of Common Stock underlying the Series D Preferred Shares. Additionally, the Company will include the shares of Common Stock underlying the Series D Preferred Shares in any registration statement which is being filed by the Corporation’s existing investment banker, provided, that said registration statement is not yet effective with the SEC and provided that the Company receives the prior written approval of said investment banker. There is no penalty provision associated with not registering the underlying shares of common stock...
Series D Preferred Equity Offering
On December 18, 2020, the Company entered into securities purchase agreements (the “Purchase Agreement”) with GHS Investments LLC, Platinum Point Capital LLC and BHP Capital NY (collectively, the “Purchaser”) , whereby, at the closing, each Purchaser agreed to purchase from the Company, up to 5,000,000. With a stated value of $6,000,000 for the purchased Series D Preferred Stock, there is a discount of $1,000,000 to be accreted over the period until the redemption of the Series D Preferred Stock. In connection with the sale of the Series D Preferred Stock, the Purchasers were granted shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $ (the “Commitment Shares”), which have a fair value of $1,616,250 based on the market price of the common shares of $ on the date of the Series D Preferred Stock purchase. shares of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock, par value $ per share, at a purchase price of $ per share of Series D Preferred Stock. The aggregate purchase price per Purchaser for the Series D Preferred Stock is $
The Company analyzed the conversion feature under ASC 470-20, “Debt with conversion and other options”, and based on the market price of the common stock of the Company on the dates of funding as compared to the conversion price, determined there was a $8,471,000, capped at $5,000,000 based on the purchase price of the Series D PS, beneficial conversion feature to recognize, which will be amortized over the term of the note using the effective interest method.
On January 8 and 10, 2021, the Company entered into additional securities purchase agreements with the Purchaser, for 1,050,000. With a stated value of $1,250,000 for the purchased Series D Preferred Stock, there is a discount of $250,000 to be accreted over the period until the redemption of the Series D Preferred Stock. shares of Series D Preferred Stock, at an aggregate purchase price of $
The Company analyzed the conversion feature under ASC 470-20, “Debt with conversion and other options”, and based on the market price of the common stock of the Company on the dates of funding as compared to the conversion price, determined there was a $3,022,000, capped at $1,050,000 based on the purchase price of the Series D Preferred Stock, beneficial conversion feature to recognize, which will be amortized over the term of the note using the effective interest method.
As discussed below, the Series D Preferred Stock was fully redeemed on April 14, 2022, at which point the carrying value recognized included the remaining unamortized beneficial conversion feature and redemption feature. The amortization of the beneficial conversion feature recognized during the year ended March 31, 2021 amounted to approximately $1,721,000. The accretion of the redemption for the year ended March 31, 2021 was $302,500.
Series E Preferred Stock
On April 14, 2021, the Board authorized the issuance of 0.35 per share, subject to adjustment (the “Conversion Price”). The Series E Preferred Stock is convertible into that number of shares of common stock determined by dividing the Series E Stated Value (plus any and all other amounts which may be owing in connection therewith) by the Conversion Price, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations. Each holder of Series E Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, with respect to each share of Series E Preferred Stock then outstanding and held by such holder, dividends at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum, payable quarterly. Each share of Series E Preferred Stock shall be redeemed by the Company on the date that is no later than one calendar year from the date of its issuance. The Series E Preferred Stock are also redeemable at the Company’s option, at percentages ranging from 115% to 125% for the first 180 days, based on the passage of time. The holders of Series E Preferred Stock rank senior to the Common Stock and Common Stock Equivalents (as defined in the Series E Designation) with respect to payment of dividends and rights upon liquidation and will vote together with the holders of the Common Stock on an as-converted basis, subject to beneficial ownership limitations, on each matter submitted to a vote of holders of Common Stock (whether at a meeting of shareholders or by written consent). Based upon a subsequent financing, In the event of a Fundamental Transaction, the holder has the option to request that the Company or the successor entity shall purchase the Preferred Stock from the Holder on the date of such request by paying to the Holder cash in an amount equal to the Black Scholes value. Upon any triggering event as set forth in the COD, including a change in control or the Company shall fail to have available a sufficient number of authorized and unreserved shares of common stock to issue to such holder upon a conversion, each holder shall have the right, exercisable at the sole option of such holder, to require the Company to redeem all of the Series E Preferred Stock then held by such holder for a redemption price, in cash, equal to the Triggering Redemption Amount (150% of the Stated Value and all accrued but unpaid dividends and all liquidated damages, late fees and other costs), and increase the dividend rate on all of the outstanding Preferred Stock held by such Holder to 18% per annum thereafter. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, the holders shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company an amount equal to the stated value, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends and any other fees or liquidated damages then due and owing for each share of Preferred Stock, before any distribution or payment shall be made to the holders of any Junior Securities, and if the assets of the Corporation shall be insufficient to pay in full such amounts, then the entire assets to be distributed to the holders shall be ratably distributed among the holders in accordance with the respective amounts that would be payable on such shares if all amounts payable thereon were paid in full. shares of the Company’s Series E Preferred Stock and has filed a Certificate of Designation (“COD”) of Preferences of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock with the State of Nevada. The shares of Series E Preferred Stock have a stated value of $ per share and are convertible into shares of common stock at the election of the holder of the Series E Preferred Stock at any time at a price of $
On November 22, 2021, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (“SPA”) for 1,000 per share and (ii) a warrant to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, with an exercise price equal to $0.75, which expires in five years, for a purchase price of $1,500,000. The warrant has a fair value of $561,000, estimated using the Black Scholes Model, with the following inputs: the price of the Company’s common stock of $ ; a risk-free interest rate of 1.33%, the expected volatility of the Company’s common stock of 209.9%; the estimated remaining term, a dividend rate of 0%. The Company also issued 267,429 warrants as placement agent fees, with a fair value of $101,000, estimated with the same assumptions. All of the warrants were classified as a liability, as it is not known if there will be sufficient authorized shares to be issued upon settlement, based on the conversion terms of the convertible debt. The Company analyzed the conversion feature under ASC 470-20, “Debt with conversion and other options”, and based on the market price of the common stock of the Company on the dates of funding as compared to the conversion price, determined there was a beneficial conversion feature of approximately $170.000 to recognize, which will be amortized over the term of the note using the effective interest method. The Company will accrete the carrying value, reflecting the discount of $300,000 between the stated value and purchase price and the fair value of the warrants issued of $662,000, of the Series E Preferred Stock in temporary equity up to the redemption value over the period until its redemption. For the year ended March 31, 2022, approximately $338,000 was accreted. shares of the Company’s Series E Preferred Stock, at a price of $
During the year ended March 31, 2022, shares of Series E Preferred Stock were converted into shares of common stock. As of March 31, 2022, there are shares of Series E Preferred Stock outstanding.
Share Exchange Agreement and Redemption
On April 14, 2021, the Company, entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with a holder of the Series D Preferred Stock, whereby, at the closing of the Offering, the Holder agreed to exchange an aggregate of shares of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock, par value $ per share (the “Series D Preferred Stock”) into shares of the Company’s Series E Convertible Preferred stock, par value $ (the “Series E Preferred Stock”). The exchange was completed on April 15, 2021. In accordance with ASC 260-10-S99-2, exchanges of preferred stock that are considered to be extinguishments are to be accounted for as a redemption. Therefore, the difference between the fair value of the Series E Preferred Stock transferred to the holder of the Series D Preferred Stock and the carrying amount of the Series D Preferred Stock immediately prior to the exchange, which was $ , was accounted for in a manner similar to a dividend.
In addition, in relation to the Offering, on April 15, 2021, the Company redeemed the remaining of the Series D Preferred Stock for $ . In accordance with ASC 260-10-S99-2, the difference between the fair value of the consideration transferred to the holder of the Series D Preferred Stock and the carrying amount of the Series D Preferred Stock immediately prior to the redemption, which was $ , was accounted for in a manner similar to a dividend.
The Company analyzed the conversion feature of the Series E Preferred Stock issued on April 14, 2021, under ASC 470-20, “Debt with conversion and other options”, and based on the market price of the common stock of the Company on the dates of funding as compared to the conversion price, determined there was a beneficial conversion feature of approximately $ to recognize, which will be amortized over the term of the note using the effective interest method. During the year ended March 31, 2022, the total Series E Preferred Stock BCF amortization, including the November 22, 2021, SPA, was $ .
Series F Preferred Stock
On February 22, 2022, the Board of Directors authorized Series F Preferred Stock and filed the Certificate of Designation with Nevada. The Series F Preferred Stock have a par value of $1,000 votes per each share of Series F Preferred Stock held by such holder. The holders are not entitled to receive dividends, nor are they entitled to receive any distributions in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding down of the Company, either voluntarily or involuntarily. The Company determined that the conversion feature was not required to be bifurcated as the conversion provision was determined to be clearly and closely related to the Series F Preferred Stock host instrument. . The Series F Designation authorized the issuance of up to shares of the Company’s Series F Convertible Preferred Stock. At any time after the three year anniversary of the issuance of the shares of Series F Preferred Stock (the “Issuance Date”), each individual holder shall have the right, at each individual holder’s sole option, to convert all of the shares of Series F Preferred Stock that such individual holds into shares of fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock in an amount equal to 8% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock. Each individual holder of Series F Preferred Stock may only convert all of their shares of Series F Preferred Stock in one transaction. On any matter presented to the stockholders of the Company for their action or consideration at any meeting of stockholders of the Company each holder of outstanding shares of Series F Preferred Stock will cast
In the case of any capital reorganization, any reclassification of the stock of the Company, or a Change in Control, the shares of Series F Preferred Stock shall, at the effective time of such reorganization, reclassification, or Change in Control, be automatically converted into the kind and number of shares of stock or other securities or property of the Company or of the entity resulting from such reorganization, reclassification, or Change in Control to which such holder would have been entitled if immediately prior to such reorganization, reclassification, or Change in Control it had converted its shares of Series F Preferred Stock into common stock.
On March 1, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company issued shares of Series F Preferred Stock to each of Gerald Easterling, William Delgado and Thomas Untermeyer in consideration for their past and future services as executive officers of the Company, for a total of shares of Series F Preferred Stock. The fair value of the stock compensation has been recognized based on the estimated value of the instruments the Company would be obligated to provide to the holders upon conversion to common shares, which for all three holders of Series F Preferred Stock would reflect 24% of the fair value of the outstanding common shares as of the grant date of March 1, 2022. Based on the number of outstanding shares of common stock plus shares payable, of , and the market value of the common stock of $ on that date, the total stock compensation was $ . In accordance with ASC 718, as the shares are fully vested on the grant date, as well as all services required to be provided have occurred, the stock compensation was immediately recognized.
Common Stock
For shares of common stock issued upon conversion of outstanding convertible debentures see Note 9.
Securities Purchase Agreement
On April 14, 2021, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with an accredited investor (the “Purchaser”), for the offering (the “Offering”) of (i) $5,000,000 worth of common stock (“Shares”), par value $ per share, of the Company (“Common Stock”); at a per share purchase price of $ per Share (ii) common stock purchase warrants (“Warrants”) to purchase up to an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock, which are exercisable for a period of five years after issuance at an initial exercise price of $0.75 per share, subject to certain adjustments, as provided in the Warrants; and (iii) shares of Common Stock (the “Commitment Shares”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, on April 15, 2021, the Company received net proceeds of $4,732,123 from the Purchaser.
Further, pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, from the date thereof until the date that is the twelve-month anniversary of the closing of the Offering, upon any issuance by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents for cash consideration, indebtedness or a combination of units thereof (a “Subsequent Financing”), each Purchaser shall have the right to participate in up to an amount of the Subsequent Financing equal to 100% of the Subsequent Financing on the same terms, conditions and price provided for in the Subsequent Financing.
Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, on May 5, 2021, the Purchaser purchased an additional 8,245,000. shares of common stock at a per share purchase price of $ per share (the “Second Closing”), for net proceeds of approximately $
Additionally, on May 20, 2021, the Purchaser purchased an additional 1,455,000. shares of common stock at a price per share of $ per share (“Third Closing”), for net proceeds of approximately $
On November 22, 2021, in relation to the SPA with a different holder for 10,000,000 shares of common stock was reduced to $0.35, as well as the issuance of warrants to purchase 3,739,000 shares of common stock warrants, with an exercise price of $0.75. The modification on the change in the exercise price of the warrants was estimated on November 22, 2021, by comparison of the fair value of the warrants with the original exercise price to the fair value with the new exercise price, using Black Scholes Model, with the following inputs: the price of the Company’s common stock of $ ; a risk-free interest rate of 1.33%, the expected volatility of the Company’s common stock of 209.9%; the estimated remaining term, a dividend rate of 0%, with a essentially no change in fair value. The newly issued warrants had a fair value of $1,373,000, which was estimated using the Black Scholes Model, with the same inputs, including the exercise price of $0.75. The warrants fair value has been recognized as a liability, based on the fact it as it is not known if there will be sufficient authorized shares to be issued upon settlement, based on the conversion terms of the existing convertible debt, with the April 12, 2021 warrants reclassed from equity to warrant liability, and the newly issued warrants liability recognized as financing costs. shares of the Company’s Series E Preferred Stock, GHS entered into a waiver, whereby they waived their right to participate in a subsequent filing. Additionally, the exercise price on the existing warrants to purchase
GHS Purchase Agreement
On June 28, 2021, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with GHS (the “June GHS Purchase Agreement”) for the offering of up to (i) $11,000 worth of prefunded common stock purchase warrants to purchase an aggregate of up to 1,100,000 shares of common stock, which are exercisable upon issuance and shall not expire prior to exercise, and are subject to certain adjustments, as provided in the warrants. Pursuant to the June GHS Purchase Agreement, on June 28, 2021, GHS purchased 7,500,000 shares of common stock and 1,100,000 shares of common stock underlying the prefunded warrants, for an aggregate purchase price of $3,011,000, less offering expenses of $90,330, for net proceeds of $2,909,670. worth of common stock of the Company at a per share purchase price of $ and (ii) $
Common Shares Issued to Consultants
During the three months ended December 31, 2021, three consultants were issued a total of approximately 158,000, based on the market price of $ on the grant date. shares of common stock, with a total fair value of approximately $
On April 14, 2021, 195,000, based on the market price of $ on the grant date. common shares shall vest each quarter through October 1, 2022, at $ , with $ vested through March 31, 2022. shares of common stock were issued to a consultant per an agreement entered into on January 20, 2021 for advisory services for a two-year period. The shares had a fair value of $
On May 24, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with a consultant, with a three-month term, that shall automatically renew each three months unless one party terminates the agreement. The compensation shall be $99,600 based upon the market price of $ upon the grant date. The shares of common stock will vest in quarterly installments, with to vest immediately, and each quarter at $ , and was fully vested by the year end March 31, 2022. in cash per month for the first six months and $ per month thereafter. Also included in compensation are shares of common stock, with a fair value of $
On August 24, 2020, the Company issued 67,500, based on the market value of $ on the grant date, will be recognized over the term of the agreement, with $67,500 expensed during the year ended March 31, 2021. On December 25, 2020, the Company renewed the agreement for an additional six months. As consideration for the agreement the Company issued shares of common stock to the consultant. The agreement has a six-month term, and therefore the fair value of $616,500, based on the market value of $ on the grant date, is recognized in Prepaid expense to be amortized over the six-month term. As of the year end March 31, 2021, $308,250 remained in Prepaid expense with $308,250 recognized in consulting expense for the year end March 31, 2021. The remaining $308,250 was expensed in the three months ended June 30, 2021. shares of common stock to a consultant per an agreement entered into on June 25, 2020. The agreement has a six-month term, and therefore the fair value of $
On June 12, 2020, the Company issued 61,250 based on the market price of $ on the date issued and which was recognized as professional services upon grant. shares of common stock to a consultant, with the fair value of $
Common Shares Issued to Employees
During the three months ended December 31, 2021, a number of new employees were issued a total of 68,300, based on the market price of $ on the grant date. shares of common stock as signing bonuses, with a total fair value of $
Leak-Out Agreements
In connection with the issuance of a total of shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the SPA (Note 8) and the Patents Agreement (Note 3) (the “Shares”), the Company and F&T, on May 19, 2021, entered into two separate leak-out agreements (the “Leak-Out Agreements”). Pursuant to the Leak-Out Agreements, F&T agreed that it would not sell or transfer the Shares for six months following the closing of the SPA and Patents Agreement and that, following these six months, each shareholder of F&T who was issued a portion of the Shares could sell up to one-sixth of their portion of the Shares every thirty-day period occurring thereafter for the next six months. Following the one-year anniversary of the closings, there will be no further restrictions regarding the sale or transfer of the Shares.
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