UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 20172019

 

OR

 

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _________April 1, 2018 to _________.March 31, 2019

 

Commission File Number: 000-53723

 

 

 

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Florida 30-0791746
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employee
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

39 Old Ridgebury Road555 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor  
Danbury, CTNew York, NY 0618010022
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(917) 796-9926

 

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

None

 

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:

Common Stock, $0.00001 Par Value

(Title of class)

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. [  ] Yes [X] No

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. [  ] Yes [X] No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [  ] Yes [X] No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). [  ] Yes [X] No

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or, an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company”, in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer [  ]Accelerated filer [  ]
Non-accelerated filer [  ]Smaller reporting company [X]
(Do not check if smaller reporting company)Emerging growth company [  ]

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [  ] Yes [X] No

 

On September 30, 2016,28, 2018, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second quarter, the aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $5,076,996$1,350,492 based upon the closing price on that date of the Common Stock of the registrant on the OTC Bulletin Board system of $0.0041.$0.0269. For purposes of this response, the registrant has assumed that its directors, executive officers and beneficial owners of 5% or more of its Common Stock are deemed affiliates of the registrant.

 

As of as of July 5, 2017,June 26, 2019, the registrant had 2,072,881,61372,925,920 shares of its Common Stock, $0.00001 par value, outstanding.

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per shareTAUGOTCQB

 

 

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page
PART I.  
Item 1.Business4
Item 1.A.Risk Factors912
Item 1.B.Unresolved Staff Comments1521
Item 2.Properties1521
Item 3.Legal Proceedings1521
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures1621
   
PART II.  
Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities1722
Item 6.Selected Financial Data1824
Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation1824
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk2132
Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data2232
Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure2332
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures2332
Item 9B.Other Information2433
   
PART III.  
Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance2535
Item 11.Executive Compensation2938
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters2939
Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence3039
Item 14.Principal Accounting Fees and Services3039
   
PART IV.  
Item 15.Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules3140
   
 Signatures3244
   
 Exhibits 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This annual report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Rule 175Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Rule 3b-6Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended that involve substantial risks and uncertainties.(the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, our beliefs and our assumptions. WordsForward looking statements are often identified by words such as “will”, “may”, “projects”, “anticipate,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks” and “estimates” and variations of these words and similar expressions or import are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not intended to constitute the exclusive means of identifying such statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those described in “Risk Factors” contained below in this annual report, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results to differ materially from thoseany future results, performance or achievements, expressed or forecasted in theimplied, by such forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Form 10-K. Investors should carefully consider all of such risks before making an investment decision with respect to the Company’s stock. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements for Tauriga Sciences, Inc. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment from our Management.

All references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” refer to Tauriga Sciences, Inc., a Florida corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context requires otherwise.

PART I

 

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

 

General Overview

 

We areTauriga Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Florida corporation, formed on April 8, 2001. We were originally organizedwith its principal place of business being located at 555 Madison Avenue, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10022. Prior to beDecember 12, 2011, the Company was involved in the business of exploiting new technologies for the production of clean energy. The Company has, over time, moved into that of a blank check company.diversified life sciences technology company, with its mission to operate a revenue generating business, while continuing to evaluate potential acquisition candidates operating in the life sciences technology space.

 

TAURI-GUMTM

In October 2018, the Company’s management, along with its board of directors, began to explore the possibility of launching a cannabidiol (“CBD”) infused gum product line into the commercial marketplace. After several weeks of diligence, discussions with various parties and exploratory meetings, the Company made the determination to move forward with this business opportunity.

To begin this process, during the quarter ended December 31, 2018, the Company began discussions with a Maryland based chewing gum manufacturer - Per Os Biosciences LLC (“Per Os Bio”), which consummated in a manufacturing agreement in late December 2018 to launch and bring to market a white label line of CBD infused chewing gum under the brand name Tauri-GumTM. We have filed for trademark protection with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for our CBD infused chewing product line, including applications filed in April 2019 for TAURI-GUMMITM and TAURI-GUMMIESTM.

Under the terms of the agreement, Per Os Bio has committed to produce the Tauri-GumTM based on the following criteria:

A.By composition, the CBD Gum will contain 10 mg of CBD Isolate
B.The initial production run will be mint flavor exclusively
C.This proprietary CBD Gum will be manufactured under U.S. Patent # 9,744,128 (“Method for manufacturing medicated chewing gum without cooling”)
D.Each Production Batch, including the initial production run, is estimated to yield 70,000 gum tablets or 8,700 Units (each Unit contains 8 gum tablets).
E.Integrated Quality Control Procedures: Each production batch will be tested by a 3rd Party for CBD label content, THC content (0%), and clear for microbiology.
F.The packaging, for retail marketplace, will consist of 8 count (gum tablet count) blister card labeled (the “Pack(s)”) with Lot # as well as Expiration Date.
G.Outer sleeve in the Company’s artwork and graphic design(s) and label copy
H.Shipping System: Bulk packed 266 Packs per master case (“Palletized”)

Under terms of the Agreement, the Company has committed to provide the following to Per Os Bio:

A.Each product order will consist of exactly 8,700 Packs (unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties).
B.½ of initial production invoice due within 3 days of execution of Manufacturing Agreement (this has already been paid by the Company).
C.Provide graphic design artwork, logo, and label design to Per Os Bio.
D.Trademark has been successfully filed with U.S.P.T.O.
E.To implement Kosher Certification Process
F.Procure appropriate Product & Liability insurance policy
G.Acquire legal opinion with respect to the confirmation of the legality to sell this CBD Gum – on the Federal Statute Level.

The Company’s gum formulation includes distinctive features: allergen free, gluten free, vegan, kosher (K-Star certification), and incorporates a proprietary manufacturing process. See our “Risk Factors” contained in this Annual Report, including with respect, but not limited, to Federal laws and regulations that govern CBD and cannabis.

The Company’s E-commerce website is www.taurigum.com. The Company has also secured storage space near its New York City headquarters.

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company began production of Blood Orange flavor of Tauri-GumTM. The Company plans to offer Pomegranate flavored Tauri-GumTM in the near term, which will be in addition to their mint and blood orange flavored products.

On May 17, 2011,April 9, 2019, the Company announced that it is developing a special miniaturized version of Tauri-GumTM for sale at airport retail stores. The Company envisions this Airport version consisting of a miniaturized blister pack (containing three pieces of its CBD Infused gum), with an anticipated retail price of $6.99 per unit.

The Company is also working on developing CBD Gum-Infused Lollipops and gummi products.

Subsequent to our fiscal year end of March 31, 2019, the Company entered into several agreements with distributors to arrange for the distribution of this product line, as described below.

E&M Distribution Agreement

On April 1, 2019, the Company entered into a comprehensive distribution agreement with E&M Ice Cream Company (“E&M”) to establish Tauri-GumTM in the New York City metropolitan area marketplace (the “E&M Distribution Agreement”). Under terms of this Agreement, E&M will distribute Tauri-GumTM to hundreds of NYC based retail store locations by the summer of 2019, with the goal of exceeding 1,000 locations by the end of fiscal 2019. As of May 31, 2019, the Company’s product is in at least 287 locations. The Company has supported the NYC Tauri-GumTM commercial launch with substantial levels of both financial resources and marketing support. The Company has made the strategic decision to initially largely focus its commercialization efforts on the New York City retail marketplace due to excellent NYC distribution relationships and the Company’s belief that it can launch its Tauri-GumTM brand in NYC in an exclusive memorandumefficient and cost-effective manner. Also, the Company has both received payment for and delivered the product for its previously announced $54,000 Tauri-GumTM purchase order during March 2019. The Company has agreed to issue a one-time issuance of understanding1,000,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, and to tender a one-time cash payment of $125,000 to E&M. This $125,000 cash component was paid in full to E&M on April 1, 2019, and the value of the shares will be reflected in stock-based compensation based on the grant date of April 1, 2019. The Company is awaiting issuance instructions from E&M to issue the shares.

South Florida Region Distribution Agreement

On April 8, 2019, the Company entered into a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Immunovative Clinical Research, Inc.IRM Management Corporation (“ICRI”IRM”), an established medical practice management firm (the “IRM Distribution Agreement”). The purpose of the IRM Distribution Agreement is to target our Tauri-GumTM product to the South Florida based medical market, including chiropractors, orthopedists, as well as prospective retail customers in this geographic area.

Under terms of this IRM Distribution Agreement, the Company will work closely with IRM to promote Tauri-GumTM. In connection with this IRM Distribution Agreement, the Company has also agreed to a one-time issuance of 450,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock and a cash stipend of $10,000 to IRM. As of the date of this report, only $2,000 of the $10,000 cash stipend has been paid. The value of the restricted shares will be reflected in stock-based compensation based on the grant date of April 8, 2019.

North Eastern United States Distribution Agreement

On April 30, 2019, the Company, entered into a non-exclusive comprehensive distribution agreement with Sai Krishna LLC (“SKL”), a Nevada corporationNew Jersey based distributor, with relationships in the Northeast region of the United States and wholly-owned subsidiaryAsia, with the intention of Immunovative Therapies, Ltd. (“ITL”), an Israeli corporation pursuant to whichincreasing and accelerating market penetration of the Company’s Tauri-GumTM product line in the applicable regions.

In connection with the SKL Agreement, the Company agreed to a one-time issuance of an aggregate of 1,000,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, which are subject to the customary resale and ICRI intended to pursue a merger resulting in Novo owning ICRI.

In April 2012,transfer restrictions imposed under the Boardrules and regulations of Directors approved the change of name to “Immunovative, Inc.” As described in a report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission onCommission. The foregoing equity issuance to SKL and the other named persons affiliated with SKL was issued in accordance with the following schedule: (i) to Mr. Mahesh Lekkala, 500,000 restricted shares the Company’s common stock within ten (10) business days of April 30, 2012, a majority2019; and (ii) to SKL, 500,000, which were permitted to be immediately allocated by SKL to persons within its organization and, as such, (a) 250,000 of shareholders executed a written consent in lieusuch shares shall be issued to Sai Krishna within ten (10) business days of an Annual Meeting effectingApril 30, 2019, and the changeadditional issuance of (b) 250,000 of such shares shall be issued to Sai Krishna within ten (10) business days of August 1, 2019. Other than the payment terms for Tauri-GumTM product purchased and distributed under the terms of the nameAgreement, there is no additional cash payment due or owing by the Company thereunder. The value of our business from “Novo Energies Corporation” to “Immunovative, Inc.” on April 2, 2012 to better reflect what we then intended tothe shares will be our future operations. We filed an amendment to our Articlesreflected as stock-based compensation with a grant date of Incorporation on April 30, 20122019. All but 250,000 shares were expensed the date of issuance, with those 250,000 shares valued over the Florida Secretaryterm of State to affect this name change after receiving the requisite corporate approval.one-year agreement.

 

On January 8, 2013,May 11, 2019, the Company received from ITL,entered into a notice by which ITL purportedconsulting agreement pursuant to terminate the License Agreement dated December 9, 2011 betweenterms of the SKL distribution agreement, whereby Ms. Neelima Lekkala was appointed Vice President of Distribution & Marketing. This agreement has a one-year term and may be extended based upon mutual agreement of Ms. Lekkala and the Company. Ms. Lekkala will focus her efforts on the expansion of Tauri-GumTMin terms of gross sales and revenue growth through the acquisition of new customers, establishment of professional marketing materials & protocols, logistics improvement(s) and fulfillment services. Ms. Lekkala is not an executive officer of the Company and, ITL (the “ITL Notice”), along with alleged damages. Ittherefore, is not deemed to be an affiliate of the Company. Ms. Lekkala’s compensation includes 250,000 shares of the Company’s positionrestricted common stock, which are fully earned and vested upon the execution of her consulting agreement. These shares were issued May 20, 2019, having a value of $18,275 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on that ITL breachedday. Additionally, Ms. Lekkala will receive a 30% commission on total gross sales through the License Agreement by deliveringsale of the ITL Notice and, that prior to the ITL Notice, the License Agreement was in full force and, on January 17, 2013 and thatTauri-GumTMproduct line, which the Company had compliedmay pay in all material respect witheither stock or cash at the License Agreement therefore the Company believes that there are no damages to ITL. As such, on January 17, 2013, the Company filed a lawsuit against ITL, which included the request for various injunctive relief against ITL for damages stemming from this breach.

On February 19, 2013, the Company and ITL entered into a settlement agreement whereby the parties have agreed to the following: (1) the Company will submit a letter to the Court advising the Court that the parties have reached a settlement and that the Company is withdrawing its motion, (2) ITL will pay the Company $20,000, (3) ITL will issue to the Company, ITL’s share capital equivalent to 9%election of the issued and outstanding shares of ITL, (4) the Company will change its name and (5) the settling parties agree that the license agreement will be terminated. The Company had valued these shares at $0 since they deemed the investment to be worthless. During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company sold the 3,280,000 shares for $125,000 which is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations.

On March 13, 2013, the Board of Directors approved the change of name to “Tauriga Sciences, Inc.” from “Immunovative, Inc.” We filed an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation on March 13, 2013 with the Florida Secretary of State to affect this name change after receiving the requisite corporate approval. The Company’s symbol change to “TAUG” was approved by FINRA effective April 9, 2013.

Ms. Lekkala.

Green InnovationsFood and Drug Administration

 

On May 31, 2013,2019, the Company signed an exclusive North American license agreement with Green Innovations, Inc.U. S. Food and Drug Administration (“Green Innovations”FDA”) forheld public hearings to obtain scientific data and information about the commercializationsafety, manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale of Bamboo-Based “100% Tree Free” products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including hospital grade biodegradable disinfectant wipes. This 5-year license agreement functioned such that profits were to be split equally between TaurigaCBD. The hearing comes approximately five months after the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (more commonly known as the Farm Bill), went into effect and Green Innovations. In consideration for such agreement Tauriga agreed to pay Green Innovations $250,000 and 4,347,826 shares of TAUG common stock. Tauriga received 625,000 shares of Green Innovations common stock as well. The agreement was later amended and completed for the following consideration: Tauriga paid Green Innovations a total of $143,730 and an additional 2,500,000 shares of TAUG common stock (for an aggregate share issuance of 6,847,826 shares). As of March 31, 2017, Tauriga has not generated any revenuesremoved industrial hemp from the license agreement. This agreement expiresSchedule I prohibition under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) (industrial hemp means cannabis plants and derivatives that contain no more than 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, on June 1, 2018.a dry weight basis).

 

Though the Farm Bill removed industrial hemp from the Schedule I list, the Farm Bill preserved the regulatory authority of the FDA over cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds used in food and pharmaceutical products under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. The FDA has been clear that it intends to use this authority to regulate cannabis and cannabis-derived products, including CBD, in the same manner as any other food or drug ingredient. In addition to holding the hearing, the agency has requested comments by July 2, 2019 regarding any health and safety risks of CBD use, and how products containing CBD are currently produced and marketed. See our Risk Factors for more information about these items.

Bacterial Robotics2018 Reverse Stock Split

 

On October 29, 2013,March 12, 2018, the Company held a meeting of its board of directors. The matters voted on and approved at the meeting included an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to decrease the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.00001 par value per share from 7,500,000,000 to 100,000,000 shares and to affect a reverse stock split of the Company’s Common Stock at a ratio of 1-for-75 (the “Reverse Stock Split”).

On June 8, 2018, the Company filed an Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation (the “Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida, for the aforementioned decrease in the number of authorized shares and to affect a 1-for-75 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock. The Reverse Stock Split became effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 9, 2018.

The Reverse Stock Split affected all issued and outstanding shares of common stock, as well as common stock underlying stock options, warrants and other convertible securities outstanding immediately prior to the effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split. The Reverse Stock Split reduced the number of outstanding shares of the common stock outstanding prior to the Reverse Stock Split from 4,078,179,672 shares to 54,380,230 shares immediately following the Reverse Stock Split. No fractional shares were issued as a result of the Reverse Stock Split, and any such stockholders whose number of post-split shares would have resulted in a fractional number had his/her/its shares rounded up to the next number of shares. On July 30, 2018, the Company’s stock began trading on the OTC:QB.

All references set forth in this annual report to number of shares or per share data have been presented on a post reverse stock-split basis.

Cupuaçu Butter Lip Balm

On December 23, 2016, the Company entered into a strategic alliancenon-exclusive 12-month license agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Bacterial Robotics,Cleveland, Ohio based cosmetics products company Ice + Jam LLC (“Bacterial Robotics”Ice + Jam”). Bacterial Robotics owns certain patents and/or other intellectual property related to market Ice + Jam’s proprietary cupuaçu butter lip balm, sold under the development of genetically modified micro-organisms (GMOs) and GMOs tailoredtrademarkHerMan®.The two companies were to perform one or more specific functions, one such GMO being adopted to clean polluting molecules from nuclear waste, such GMO being referred herein as the existing BactoBot Technology (the BR Technology). Bacterial Robotics is developingevenly share on a whitepaper to deliver to the Company for acceptance. Upon acceptance by the Company, the parties will form a strategic relationship50/50 basis any profits generated through the formation of a joint venture in whichCompany’s marketing, sales and distribution efforts. The Company had agreed to pay the Company will be the majorityproduction, marketing and controlling owner which will use the NuclearBot Technologystart-up costs for all product it sells to further the growthretail customers or distributors. As part of the nuclear wastewater treatment market. The intent is for Bacterial Robotics to issue a 10-year license agreement. In connection with the strategic alliance agreement,License Agreement, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 75,000,00066,667 restricted shares of itsour common stock (ofto Ice + Jam, which 23,134,118 warrantshad a value of $27,500, based on the closing price of the stock on the day the Company entered into the agreement ($0.4125 per share). The cost of the shares were cancelled pursuantprorated over the term of the initial license.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2017, the Company launched a lip balm product (branded as HERMAN®). On November 27, 2017, the Company announced a 2-year extension to the existing non-exclusive License Agreement, extending it through December 22, 2016 transfer agreement23, 2019. The two companies reserved the right to request amendment of the License Agreement at any point during the effective term of the agreement. In February of 2018, the Company’s strategy with Open Therapeutics, LLC) valued at $1,100,000 and paid an additional $50,000 in cash.respect to theHerMan®product was negatively impacted by a series of product defects relating to the twisting mechanism of the lip balm tube. The Company fully impairedwas hopeful that this product would provide the Company with sustainable revenue at margins that would justify the initial expense and effort; however, as a result of the manufacturing issue and other factors, the Company made the determination to not invest additional capital resources into this product segment and discontinued this business unit’s operations as of March 31, 2019.

The Company had no sales of theHerMan® product during the year ended March 31, 2019 compared to $1,188 of sale during the year ended March 31, 2018, as reflected in discontinued operations. The Company has removed the product from the website. The remaining inventory of $16,897 was written off as of the previous year ended March 31, 2018 as it determined that the units were not usable.

Honeywood

On March 10, 2014, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire California-based Honeywood LLC (“Honeywood”), developer of a topical medicinal cannabis product, that, at the time, sold in numerous dispensaries across the state of California. This definitive agreement was valid for a period of 120 days and the Company advanced to Honeywood $217,000 to be applied towards the final closing requisite cash total and incurred $178,000 in legal fees as of March 31, 2014 as there was no valuein connection with the acquisition.

On September 24, 2014 (the “Unwinding Date”), the Company, Honeywood and each of Honeywood’s principals entered into a termination agreement to unwind the effects of the merger. In accordance with the termination agreement, Honeywood agreed to repay to the Company substantially all of the advances made by the Company to Honeywood prior to and after the merger by delivering to the Company, on the Unwinding Date, a secured promissory note in the agreement.principal amount of $170,000. The note bore interest at 6% per annum and was repayable in six quarterly installments on the last day of each calendar quarter starting on March 31, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2016. The note was secured by a blanket security interest in Honeywood’s assets pursuant to a security agreement entered into on the Unwinding Date between Honeywood and the Company. Honeywood never made any payments under the Note prior to the Honeywood Conversion Agreement (as defined below). As a result, the Company had fully reserved this amount and it was not reflected as a receivable on its financial statements.

Effective August 1, 2017, the Company entered into a Debt Conversion Agreement, whereby the Company agreed to convert the entire principal and accrued but unpaid interest due into a 5% membership interest in Honeywood (the “Honeywood Conversion Agreement”).

The Company made an assessment for impairment of its investment in Honeywood at the entity level. During the relationship between the Company and Honeywood, Honeywood had a working capital deficiency and had a history of operating losses. In accordance withFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)320-10-35-28, “Investments—Debt and Equity Securities”, a Company may not record an impairment loss on the investment but shall continue to evaluate whether the investment is impaired (that is, shall estimate the fair value of the investment) in each subsequent reporting period until either of the following occurs: a) the investment experiences a recovery of fair value up to (or beyond) its cost; or b) the entity recognizes an other-than-temporary impairment loss.At the time of the Honeywood Conversion Agreement, the receivable balance under the note of $199,119 had been fully written off by the Company in a prior period. As a result of the Honeywood Conversion Agreement, the Company deemed the investment to still have no current value. The Company recorded this investment at $0. Thus, no recovery of bad debt and no impairment will be recognized in this period.

Pilus Energy

 

On November 25, 2013, the Company enteredexecuted a definitive merger agreement to acquire Cincinnati, Ohio based Pilus Energy, LLC (“Pilus Energy”Pilus”), an Ohio limited liability company and a developer of alternative cleantech energy platforms using proprietary microbial solutions that createscreate electricity while consuming polluting molecules from wastewater. Upon consummation of the proposed transaction, which has been unanimously ratified by Tauriga’s board of directors, Pilus Energy will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tauriga. In addition, certain advisors of Pilus Energy will be incorporated into the existing management team of Tauriga and report directly to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. A total of $100,000 was paid by Tauriga to Bacterial Robotics in connection with the execution of this November 2013 definitive agreement for the acquisition of Pilus Energy.

On January 28, 2014, the Company completed theits acquisition of Cincinnati, Ohio based synthetic biology pioneer Pilus Energy LLC (“Pilus Energy”). Structurally Pilus Energy will bePilus. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Tauriga (pursuant to the terms of the definitive agreement) and will maintain its headquarters location in the State of Ohio. The Board of Directors of Tauriga Sciences unanimously approved both the previously announced definitive merger agreement on October 25, 2013 as well as the completioncondition of the acquisition, inclusive of amended closing terms. In consideration for early closing of this acquisition,the shareholders of Pilus Energy received 100,000,000a warrant to purchase 1,333,334 shares of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. common stock of the Company, which represented a fair market value of approximately $2,000,000, and, based upon whether the Warrants issued to Pilus represented at $0.02 per share.

Onleast 5% the then outstanding and fully diluted capitalization of the Company. In addition, the Company paid Open Therapeutics, LLC (f/k/a Bacterial Robotics, LLC and Microbial Robots, LLC) (“Open Therapeutics”), formerly the parent company of Pilus, $50,000 on signing the merger agreement and $50,000 at the time of closing. Pilus’ principal asset on its balance sheet at the time of the acquisition was its US patent relating to its clean water technology. The Company determined that the value of the acquisition on January 28, 2014 would be equal to the value of cash paid to Pilus plus the value of the 1,333,334 warrants the Company issued to acquire Pilus. Through March 26,31, 2014, the Company announcedamortized the patent over its estimated useful life, then on March 31, 2014, the Company conducted its annual impairment test and determined that its wholly owned subsidiary Pilus Energy had commenced a five-phase, $1,700,000 commercial pilot test (“commercial pilot”) with the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), utilizing Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. (NYSE:CBI) (“CB&I”) Federal Services servingentire unamortized balance should be impaired as the third-party-contractor throughnecessary funding to further develop the EPA’s Test and Evaluation (“T&E”) facility. This five phase commercial pilot included significant testing of the Pilus Energy Electrogenic Bioreactor (“EBR”) synthetic biology platform for generating value from wastewater. The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (“MSDGR”), which is co-located with EPA’s T&E facility, will host the commercial scale EBR prototypepatent was not available at its main treatment plant in Cincinnati.

At the time, the Company believed the main benefits in accelerating the closing of this acquisition was to enhance Tauriga’s access to capital markets and enable the intrinsic value of Pilus Energy’s technology to be realized sooner through demonstrable progress in the commercialization process. Pilus Energy utilizes a proprietary clean technology to convert industrial customer “wastewater” into value. This wastewater-to-value (“WTV”) proposition provides customers with substantial revenue-generating and cost-saving opportunities. Pilus Energy is converging digester, fermenter, scrubber, and other proven legacy technologies into a single scalable Electrogenic Bioreactor (“EBR”) platform. This transformative microbial fuel cell technology is the basis of the Pilus Cell(TM). The EBR harnesses genetically enhanced bacteria, also known as bacterial robots, or BactoBots(TM), that remediate water, harvest direct current (DC) electricity, and produce economically important gases and chemicals. The EBR accomplishes this through bacterial metabolism, specifically cellular respiration of nearly four hundred carbon and nitrogen molecules typically called pollutants in wastewater. Pilus Energy’s highly metabolic bacteria are non-pathogenic. Because of the mediated biofilm formation, these wastewater-to-value BactoBots(TM) resist heavy metal poisoning, swings of pH, and survive in a 4-to-45-degree Celsius temperature range. Additionally, the BactoBots(TM) are anaerobically and aerobically active, even with low biological oxygen demand (“BOD”) and chemical oxygen demand (“COD”).time.

 

On December 22, 2016, the Company entered in a membership interest transfer agreement with Open Therapeutics LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (“Open Therapeutics” formerly Bacterial Robotics LLC and Microbial Robotics, LLC), whereby the Company sold 80% of its membership interest in Pilus Energy which included the patents.back to Open Therapeutics. Open Therapeutics agreed to terminate and cancel 80% of the unexercised portion of the warrant to purchase 28,917,647385,569 shares (or 23,134,118308,455 warrants) of the Company’s common stock (issued on January 28, 2014).stock. Open Therapeutics willagreed to pay to the Company 20% of the net profit generated to the CompanyPilus Energy from theits previous year’s earnings, after the initialif any. The first $75,000 of profit (reflectedsuch payments was to be retained by Pilus Energy as additional consideration for the sale, which was reflected as a contingent liability on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet).sheet. The Company further agreed it would vote its 20% membership interest in Pilus Energy in the same manner that Open Therapeutics votes its membership interest on all matters for which a member vote is required. Through March 31, 2017, and as of June 26, 2017,2019, there has been no activity recorded by Open Therapeutics LLC with respect to these patents, thusPilus Energy.

On January 12, 2019, the Company and Open Therapeutics agreed to extinguish the above described $75,000 remains contingently owed to them.contingent liability in exchange for a one-time issuance of 500,000 restricted shares of Company’s common stock. The shares were recorded at a value of $24,750 ($0.0495 per share) as a loss on settlement in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

HoneywoodTauriga Biz Dev Corp

 

On March 10, 2014, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire California based Honeywood LLC, developer of a topical medicinal cannabis product, that, at the time. sold in numerous dispensaries across the state of California. This definitive agreement was valid for a period of 120 days and Tauriga advanced to Honeywood $217,000 to be applied towards the final closing requisite cash total and incurred $178,000 in legal fees as of March 31, 2014 in connection with the acquisition.

On September 24, 2014 (the “Unwinding Date”), the Company, Honeywood and each of the Honeywood Principals entered into a Termination Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”) to unwind the effects of the Merger (the “Unwinding Transaction”). Pursuant to the Termination Agreement, the Merger Agreement, the Standstill Agreement and the Employment Agreements were all terminated. As required by the Termination Agreement, on the Unwinding Date the Company entered into an Assignment of Interest (the “Assignment of Interest”) pursuant to which it conveyed its membership interest in Honeywood to the Honeywood Principals, as a result of which Honeywood ceased to be owned by the Company and became owned again by the Honeywood Principals.

In the Termination Agreement, the Honeywood Principals relinquished their right to any merger consideration pursuant to the Merger Agreement, including the right to any shares of capital stock of the Company (which had never been formally issued or delivered), and agreed that all indicia of any Company shares issuable as merger consideration reflected on the transfer books of the Company, if any, would be cancelled without any further action by the Honeywood Principals. The shares of the Company that would have been issuable as merger consideration pursuant to the Merger Agreement if the Unwinding Transaction had not been consummated consisted of: (i) shares of the Company’s common stock representing approximately 15.457% of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of the Merger (109,414,235 shares) payable to the Honeywood Principals, (ii) 18,000,000 shares of the Company���s common stock payable to a consultant of Honeywood, and (iii) additional shares of the Company’s common stock representing up to 10% of the Company’s outstanding common as of the Merger payable to the Honeywood Principals as an earn-out upon the achievement of certain milestones. Because of the Unwinding Transaction, none of the foregoing shares will be issued by the Company and the stockholders of the Company will not experience the dilution that would have resulted from such issuance.

In accordance with the Termination Agreement, Honeywood agreed to repay to the Company substantially all of the advances made by the Company to Honeywood prior to and after the Merger by delivering to the Company on the Unwinding Date a Secured Promissory Note in the principal amount of $170,000 (the “Note”). The Note bears interest at 6% per annum and is repayable in six quarterly installments on the last day of each calendar quarter starting on March 31, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2016. The Note is secured by a blanket security interest in Honeywood’s assets pursuant to a Security Agreement entered into on the Unwinding Date between Honeywood and the Company. As of March 31, 2017, Honeywood has made no payments under the Note and the Company does not expect to receive any payments pursuant to the Note.

The Termination Agreement contains a general release and covenant not to sue pursuant to which the Company, Honeywood and the Honeywood Principals released, and agreed not to sue with respect to, any and all rights they have against each other through the Unwinding Date except for their respective rights under the Termination Agreement, the Assignment of Interest, the Note, the Security Agreement, the License Agreement and the Release and Covenant Not to Sue dated July 15, 2014 entered into in connection with the closing of the Merger. The Termination Agreement also contains customary representations, warranties and covenants, including covenants regarding confidentiality and non-disparagement.

ColluMauxil

On November 15, 2016,January 4, 2018, the Company announced that it will formits Board of Directors unanimously approved the formation a new wholly ownedwholly-owned subsidiary focused on acquiring interest(s) in patents and other intellectual property. This subsidiary, incorporated in Delaware, was named Tauriga IP Acquisition Corp. On March 25, 2018, the development, marketing and distribution of products that target muscle tension. The subsidiary will be called ColluMauxil Therapeutics LLCCompany changed the name to Tauriga Biz Dev Corp.

On March 29, 2018 the Company, through Tauriga Biz Dev Corp. (“ColluMauxil”Tauriga BDC”), whichentered into an independent sales representative agreement with Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) to be a non-exclusive independent sales representative. Under the terms of the agreement with Blink, the Company is permitted to solicit orders from potential customers for electric vehicle (“EV”) charging station placement. This sales agreement is a three-tier model based on whether Tauriga BDC contracts the new customer to purchase equipment outright from Blink or enter into one of two revenue-sharing agreements. In the case Tauriga BDC effectuates a sale of Blink equipment, it will receive a one-time sales commission based on the Latin terms for neck relief - “collum” and “auxilium.” The Company has filed for trademarks in association with the business with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Company plans to develop, market, distribute and potentially license a broad array of products and technologies that may help individuals who are affected by muscle tension. The Company has already identified potential products and technologies of interest and is actively working towards the goal of creating an innovative product line to launch the business activities of ColluMauxil. The Company believes that one of its most important strengths is its access to and relationships with potentially substantial distribution systems and networks. The Company intends to capitalize on distribution opportunities and will continually update shareholders on such developments. The Company intends on developing a product that specifically targets muscle tension in the neck, shoulder, and upper back. The Company envisions that this product will incorporate a roll-on delivery system (“Roll-On Product”) which is easier to apply to a specific area on the body. The Company also plans to develop a Roll-On Product that incorporates CBD Oil (“Cannabis Oil”), which is a legal alternative to THC oil, and it is available for sale in all states as well as around the world. Cannabis Oil is widely believed to provide relief to individuals who suffer from muscle tension, tenderness, and pain. Both contemplated Roll-On Products will be branded under the ColluMauxil.

Cupuacu Butter Lip Balm

On December 23, 2016, the Company, entered into a non-exclusive, 12 month, license agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Cleveland, Ohio based cosmetics products firm Ice + Jam LLC (“Ice + Jam”). Under terms of the License Agreement, the Company will market Ice + Jam’s proprietary Cupuacu Butter lip balm, sold under the trademark HERMAN and the two companies will evenly share (“50% / 50%”) any profits through the Company’s marketing, sales and distribution efforts. The Company will pay the production costs for all product it sells to retail customers or distributors. The Company paid a one-time upfront non-refundable license fee of $9,810 in cash and agreed to an additional payment of common shares of Company stock. The Company agreed to issue 5,000,000 common shares which had a value of $27,500, based on the closing price of the stock onequipment sale. In the daycase where Tauriga BDC secures a revenue sharing agreement with a customer where Blink remains the Company entered into the agreement ($0.005 per share). The cost of the sharesowner, Tauriga BDC will be prorated over the lifepaid an on-going commission based off of the license. The Company furthergross charger revenue, subject to which party paid $2,190 as a prepaid deposit on future inventory for the purchase of 1,500 units at unit cost of $1.46. As of March 31, 2017, none ofinstallation. Commission payments under the units have been completed therefore the Company has recorded the payment as a prepaid asset. The License Agreement may be extended for an additional 12 months based on mutual agreement. The two companies reserve the rightrevenue sharing agreement are subject to request amendment of the License Agreement at any point during the effective duration.minimum revenue generation hurdles.

 

On June 27, 2017,29, 2018, the Company wired $20,000purchased four Blink Level 2 - 40” pedestal chargers for permanent placement in a retail location or locations whereby the Company will pay a variable annual fee based on 7% of total revenue per charging unit. The rest of the proceeds will be split 80/20 between the Company and the host location owner or its assignee. The host location owner to Ice + Jam as an advanced payment on initial inventory base of 10,000-15,000 units with completed display cases and promotional literaturewill pay for the contemplated launch. The Company has focused its efforts on securing potential distribution channelscost of providing power to the retail marketplace,these unit as well as installation costs.

As of March 31, 2019, Tauriga BDC has not installed any of these machines in any locations, and no revenue has been generated through the improvement of the HERMAN product; inclusive of the label and graphics. The Company plans a mid to late autumn 2017 launch period to capitalize on the potential market demand associated with seasonality.Blink contract.

 

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Common Stock Issuances

 

Subsequent to March 31, 2017,2019, the Company issued additional shares of common stock as follows: 337,961,564(i) 1,700,000 shares inunder distribution agreements (noted below); (ii) 888,308 shares for conversion of convertible notes.

On June 15, 2017, Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officer made a personal investment into the Companydebt; (iii) 250,000 shares issued to Vice President of $95,000. This investment is structured as an equity private placementDistribution and Marketing; (iv) 1,000,000 shares issued for services rendered; (v) 750,000 shares for debt commitment and (vi) 714,286 shares under stock purchase agreements in consideration for $45,000 (average of 76,000,000 at $0.00125. The Company will utilize this infusion of working capital for general and administrative purposes.

On June 22, 2017, Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officer made a personal investment into the Company of $55,000. This investment is structured as an equity private placement of 44,000,000 at $0.00125. The Company will utilize this infusion of working capital for general and administrative purposes.$0.063 per share) to accredited investors that are unrelated third parties.

 

Convertible Notes PayableCorporate

On June 10, 2019, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Tauriga Sciences Limited, with the registrar of Companies for Northern Ireland. Tauriga Sciences Limited is a private limited Company. The entity was established in conjunction with online merchant services. In conjunction to this new entity the Company entered into a two-year lease commencing on June 11, 2019 and expiring on June 30, 2021. The office is located at Regus World Trade Centre Muelle de Barcelona, edif. Sur, 2a Planta Barcelona Cataluña 08039 Spain. Monthly rent payments will be approximately $201 per month (based on the contractual rate of€178 multiplied by the exchange rate on the day the lease agreement was entered into).

Tauri-GumTM

On April 9, 2019, the Company announced that it is developing a special miniaturized version of Tauri-GumTM for sale at airport retail stores. The Company envisions this Airport version consisting of a miniaturized blister pack (containing three pieces of its CBD Infused gum), with an anticipated retail price of $6.99 per unit.

The Company is also working on CBD Gum-Infused Lollipops and gummi products. During April 2019, the Company filed for trademark for TAURI-GUMMITMand TAURI-GUMMIESTM.  

E&M Distribution Agreement

In connection with the E&M Distribution Agreement related to the sale and distribution of our Tauri-GumTM product line in the New York City Metropolitan area marketplace (as more fully described in Item 1, business overview, of this annual report), the Company agreed to a one-time issuance of 1,000,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, and to tender a one-time cash payment of $125,000 to E&M. This $125,000 cash component was paid in full to E&M on April 1, 2019, and the value of the restricted shares will be reflected in stock-based compensation based on the grant date of April 1, 2019.

South Florida Region Distribution Agreement

 

On April 3, 2017,8, 2019, the Company entered into a noteholder, Group 10 Holdings LLC transferred,non-exclusive distribution agreement with IRM Management Corporation (the “IRM Distribution Agreement”, as more fully described in Item 1, business overview, of this annual report), the purpose of which is to target our Tauri-Gum™ product to the South Florida based medical market, including chiropractors, orthopedists, as well as prospective retail customers in this geographic area. In connection with the IRM Distribution Agreement, the Company agreed to a one-time issuance of 450,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock and a cash stipend of $10,000 to IRM. As of the date of this report, $2,000 of the $10,000 cash stipend has been paid. The value of the shares will be reflected in stock-based compensation based on the grant date of April 8, 2019.

North Eastern United States Distribution Agreement

On April 30, 2019, the Company, entered into the SKL Agreement with Sai Krishna LLC (as more fully described in Item 1, business overview, of this annual report) with the intention of increasing and accelerating market penetration of the Company’s Tauri-GumTMproduct line in the amountapplicable regions. In connection with the SKL Agreement, the Company agreed to a one-time issuance of $35,000an aggregate of 1,000,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock. The restricted equity issuance to fundSKL was completed in accordance with the following schedule: (i) to Mr. Mahesh Lekkala, 500,000 restricted shares the Company’s common stock within ten (10) business days of April 30, 2019; and (ii) to SKL, 500,000, which were permitted to be immediately allocated by SKL to persons within its organization and, as such, (a) 250,000 of such shares shall be issued to Sai Krishna within ten (10) business days of April 30, 2019, and the additional issuance of (b) 250,000 of such shares shall be issued to Sai Krishna within ten (10) business days of August 1, 2019. Other than the payment terms for Tauri-GumTM product purchased and distributed under the terms of the SKL Agreement, there is no additional cash payment currently due or owing by the Company thereunder. The value of the shares will be reflected as stock-based compensation with a 12%, $40,000 convertible debenturegrant date of April 30, 2019. All but 250,000 shares are expensed on this date, with OID inthose 250,000 shares valued over the amountterm of $5,000 dated March 31, 2017 (see Note 8).the one-year agreement.

 

May 2, 2017, GS Capital Partners, LLC fundedMay and June – 2019 Notes

On May 24, 2019, the Company entered into a one year 8% $45,000 convertible note (the “GS Note”) dated April 27, 2017.$60,000 Convertible Note with GS Capital Partners, LLC pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement. The GS Capital Note has a maturity date of April 27, 2018. This note hasMay 23, 2020 and carried a default interest rate of 24%$5,000 original issue discount (such that $55,000 was funded to the Company on May 24, 2019). If the GS Note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under the GS Note shall increase by 10%.

The holder is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert all or any amount of the principal and accrued interestface amount of the GS Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 70%66% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange, which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the fifteen (15) prior trading days.days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. Such conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of common stock to the holder within 3 business days of receipt by the Company of the notice of conversion. Accrued but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. To the extent the conversion price of the Company’s common stock closes below the par value per share, the Company will take all steps necessary to solicit the consent of the stockholders to reduce the par value to the lowest value possible under law. The Company agrees to honor all conversions submitted pending this increase. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 60%56% instead of 70%66% while that “Chill” is in effect.

In no event shall the holder be allowed to affect a conversion if such conversion, along with all other shares of the Company common stock beneficially owned by the holder and its affiliates would exceed 9.9% of the outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company. During the first six months that the GS Capital Note is in effect, the Company may redeem the noteGS Note by paying to the holder an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day, but less than the 180th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of the GSthis Note along with any accrued interest. The GS Note may not be redeemed after 180 days.

On May 11, 2017, The Company may not redeem the GS Capital Note after the 180th day from entering into it. Upon an event of default, among other default provisions set forth in the GS Capital Note, (i) interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or, if such rate is usurious or not permitted by current law, then at the highest rate of interest permitted by law. (ii) if the Company entered into an amendment agreement with a noteholder of three convertible notes amending provisions of the note agreements relativeshall fail to deliver to the conversion provisions. All changes toholder the underlying convertible notes dated July 16, 2015; November 7, 2016 and March 31, 2017 are reflectedshares of common stock without restrictive legend (when permissible in this document as amended.

The noteholder (Group 10) agreed that the prevailing conversion price shall mean the lesseraccordance with applicable law) within three (3) business days of (a) fifty percent (50%) multiplied by the lowest closing price asits receipt of the date the notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of fifty percent (50%)) or (b) two-tenths of a penny ($0.002). The conversion rate as originally stated was (a) sixty percent (60%) multiplied by the lowest closing price as of the date the notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of forty percent (40%)).

Further, the conversion price will be adjusted in the case where the market capitalization of the borrower is less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) on the day immediately prior to the date of the notice of conversion, then the Company shall pay a penalty of $250 per day the shares are not issued beginning on the 4th day after the conversion pricenotice was delivered to the Company (which shall be twenty-five percent (25%) multiplied byincreased to $500 per day beginning on the lowest closing price as of the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of seventy-five percent (75%))10th day); and(iii) if the closing priceCompany’s stock ceases to be listed on an exchange, its stock is suspended from trading for more than 10 consecutive trading days or the Company ceases to file its reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of the borrower’s common stock on the day immediately prior to the date of the notice of conversion is less than one tenth of a penny ($0.001)1934, as amended, then the conversion priceoutstanding principal due under the GS Capital Note shall be twenty-five percent (25%) multipliedincrease by the lowest closing price as of the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of seventy-five percent (75%)). The note as originally stated, the conversion price adjustment originally was to be triggered once the market capitalization was below two million dollars50%; or (iv) if the closing price of the borrower’s common stock on the day immediately prior to the date of the notice of conversion is less than one tenth of a penny ($0.002) effectuating the conversion price of twenty-five percent (25%) multiplied by the lowest closing price as of the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of seventy-five percent (75%)).

Additionally, the noteholder has waived clauses relative to the most favored nations clause and permitted indebtedness.

On May 30, 2017, GS Capital Partners, LLC funded a one year 8% $45,000 convertible redeemable note in accordance with a securities purchase agreement dated March 30, 2017. The GS Note has a maturity date of May 30, 2018. This note has a default interest rate of 24%. If the GS Note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under the GSthis Note shall increase by 10%.

 

In connection with the GS Capital Note, the Company issued irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving 3,327,000 shares of its Common Stock for conversions under this Note equal to two and a half times the discounted value of the Note (the “Share Reserve”) within 5 days from the date of execution, and shall maintain a 2.5 times reserve for the amount then outstanding. Upon full conversion of this Note, any shares remaining in the Share Reserve shall be cancelled.

On June 7, 2019, GS Capital Partners, LLC converted $40,000 of principal and $1,973 of accrued interest into 888,308 shares of common stock pursuant to the October 25, 2018 one-year $180,000 convertible note.

On June 21, 2019, the Company entered into a one year 8% $60,000 Convertible Note with GS Capital Partners, LLC pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement. The GS Capital Note has a maturity date of June 21, 2020 and carried a $5,000 original issue discount (such that $55,000 was funded to the Company on June 21, 2019). The holder is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert all or any amount of the principal and accrued interestface amount of the GS Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 70%66% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange, which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the fifteen (15) prior trading days.days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. Such conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of common stock to the holder within 3 business days of receipt by the Company of the notice of conversion. Accrued but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. To the extent the conversion price of the Company’s common stock closes below the par value per share, the Company will take all steps necessary to solicit the consent of the stockholders to reduce the par value to the lowest value possible under law. The Company agrees to honor all conversions submitted pending this increase. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 60%56% instead of 70%66% while that “Chill” is in effect.

In no event shall the holder be allowed to affect a conversion if such conversion, along with all other shares of the Company common stock beneficially owned by the holder and its affiliates would exceed 9.9% of the outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company. During the first six months that the GS Capital Note is in effect, the Company may redeem the noteGS Note by paying to the holder an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day, but less than the 180th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of the GSthis Note along with any accrued interest. The GS Note may not be redeemed after 180 days.

On June 15, 2017, Eagle Equities advanced The Company may not redeem the Company $8,000 as partGS Capital Note after the 180th day from entering into it. Upon an event of the back-end note under the securities purchase agreement, dated March 20, 2017, to sell two one year 8% convertible notedefault, among other default provisions set forth in the amount of $70,000 ($35,000 each). This back-end convertible note will mature in twelve-months. On June 8, 2017, the noteholder advanced funds in the amount of $8,623 to a third party for administrative services. The holder of the first note is entitled to convert any amount of the principal face amount of this note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price for each share equal to 75% of the lowest closing bid price for the ten (10) prior trading days. During the first one hundred eighty (180) days, borrower may prepay the principal amount of this debenture and accrued interest thereon, with a premium, as set forth below (“prepayment premium”), such redemption must be closed and funded within three (3) days. The amount of each prepayment premium shall be as follows: (a) there will be no payment penalty for redemptions in the first 30 days after the note issuance; (b) one hundred ten percent (110%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from thirty-one (31) days after the issuance date until sixty (60) days after the issuance date; (c) one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from sixty-one (61) days after the issuance date until ninety (90) days after the issuance date made; (d) one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from ninety-one (91) days after the issuance date until one hundred twenty (120) days after the issuance date made; and (e) one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from one hundred twenty (120) days after the issuance date until one hundred eighty (180) days after the issuance date made. This note may not be prepaid after one hundred (180) eighty days. If this note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under this note shall increase by 10%. On June 26, 2017 the note holder fully funded the second note with a payment to the Company in the amount of $16,377. Legal fees in the amount of $2,000 were deducted from the proceeds.

On June 26, 2017, the Company settled an outstanding convertible note in full with a noteholder, Group 10 LLC, for a one time cash payment in the amount of $59,659. The convertible note dated March 31, 2017 had a face value of $40,000. The Company will record, as interest expense, a prepayment penalty of $18,594 in addition to the repayment of accrued interest of $1,065.

On June 27, 2017, the Company entered into a one-year 5% convertible note in the amount of $80,000 with GS Capital Partners, LLC. The noteholder is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert any amount of the principal face amount of this note then outstanding into shares of the Company's common stock at a price equal to $0.00125 per share. Upon an Event of Default,Note, (i) interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of 24% per annum. If thisannum or, if such rate is usurious or not permitted by current law, then at the highest rate of interest permitted by law. (ii) if the Company shall fail to deliver to the holder the shares of common stock without restrictive legend (when permissible in accordance with applicable law) within three (3) business days of its receipt of a notice of conversion, then the Company shall pay a penalty of $250 per day the shares are not issued beginning on the 4th day after the conversion notice was delivered to the Company (which shall be increased to $500 per day beginning on the 10th day); (iii) if the Company’s stock ceases to be listed on an exchange, its stock is suspended from trading for more than 10 consecutive trading days or the Company ceases to file its reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, then the outstanding principal due under the GS Capital Note shall increase by 50%; or (iv) if the GS Capital Note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under this Note shall increase by 10%. Additionally,

In connection with the GS Capital Note, the Company will issueissued irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving 2,650,000 shares of its Common Stock for conversions under this Note equal to two and a half times the noteholder 5,000,000 restricted shares as additional considerationdiscounted value of the Note (the “Share Reserve”) within 5 days from the date of execution, and shall maintain a 2.5 times reserve for the purchaseamount then outstanding. Upon full conversion of this Note, any shares remaining in the Share Reserve shall be cancelled.

ASP September 2015 Note

On May 29, 2019, the Company and Alternative Strategy Partners PTE Ltd. (“ASP”) consummated the retirement of that certain $180,000 face value non-convertible bridge loan agreement (“ASP Loan Agreement”), which had been entered into by the Company and ASP on September 23, 2015. As disclosed on the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q (filed January 21, 2019), the ASP Loan Agreement matured in December 2015 and carried a liability (principal and accrued interest) on the Company’s books of $113,468. By way of background, under the terms of the noteASP Loan Agreement, $90,000 (of the 180,000 principal loan) was to be wired by ASP directly to Eishin Co., Ltd. (“Eishin”), a Japanese based consumer product firm, in exchange for an equity stake in Eishin by the Company; however, the remaining $90,000 was never documented or evidenced as wellbeing sent, and the Company never received any shares of common or other class of stock in Eishin, which formed the basis of the Company’s disputed balance with ASP.

In settlement of the aggregate sums claimed to be owed by ASP under the ASP Loan Agreement, the Company agreed to transfer and assign to ASP all right, title and interest it has or may have in securities of Eishin, and to do all things necessary to effect such transfer and assignment under Japanese law upon ASP’s written request, which shall be at ASP’s sole reasonable expense. As a result, the Company and ASP agreed and acknowledged that they shall have no debt, liability or any obligation between them and that the ASP Loan Agreement is immediately retired (except with respect to the assignment and transfer of the Eishin shares noted above). The $113,468 liability has been removed from the Company’s balance sheet, as 16,000,000 five-year cashless warrants with an exercise price of $0.0035 per share. All the terms set forth, including but not limited to interest rate, prepayment terms, conversion discount or lookback period will be adjusted downward (i.e. forreflected in the benefit of the Holder) if the Company offers a more favorable conversion discount (whether via interest, rate OID or otherwise) or lookback periodCompany’s next quarterly report to another party or otherwise grants any more favorable terms to any third party than those contained herein while this note is in effect. During the first six months this Note is in effect, the Company may redeem this note by paying to the holder an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days this note is in effect, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of this note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day this note is in effect, but less than the 180th day this note is in effect, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of this note along with any accrued interest. This note may not be redeemed after 180 days. This note was fundedfiled on June 30, 2017.Form 10-Q.

 

Lawsuit Filed Against Cowan Gunteski & Co. PAInvestments

 

On November 4, 2015,April 8, 2019, the Company filedinvested $20,400, in Küdzoo, Inc., a lawsuit against its predecessor audit firm Cowan Gunteski & Co. PAprivate Company, in Federal Court — Southern District Florida (Miami, Florida) entitled “Tauriga Sciences, Inc. v. Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A. et al”, Case No. 0:15-cv-62334.which the Company had previously invested $37,500. The case has since been transferred to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The case alleges, among other things, that Cowan Gunteski committed malpractice with respect to the audit$20,400 investment was recorded at cost representing a 0.2% of the Company’s FY 2014 financial statements (as illustratedproportionate interest in the PCAOB Public Censureoutstanding of July 23, 2015) and then misrepresented to the Company with respect about its ability to re-issue an independent opinion for FY 2014 financial statements. On July 31, 2015,after this offering based on a pre-money valuation of $10,200,000.

Operating Lease

Effective April 1, 2019, the Company was delisted fromhas adopted ASU No. 2016-02,Leases (Topic 842), and will account for its current lease in terms of the OTCQB Exchange to the OTC Pink Limited Information Tier due to its inability to file its FY 2015 Form 10K. The lawsuit was expected by the Companyright of use assets and its counsel to take up to 18 months to complete, from the date it was filed (November 4, 2015).

The Company in its lawsuit is seeking damages against Cowan Gunteski (and its malpractice insurance policy) expected to exceed $4,000,000. There is no guarantee thatoffsetting lease liability obligations for this new lease under this pronouncement. In accordance with ASC 842 - Leases, effective April 1, 2019, the Company will be successful in this lawsuit.

Subsequent to the filingrecord additional net lease right of the lawsuit, the Company was notified that the lawsuit was temporarily suspended so that the Companyuse asset and Cowan can attempt to mediate this case based on the engagement letters between the parties. On December 30, 2015, the Company was notified that Daniel F. Kolb was appointed as the mediator.

Mediation commenced on February 3, 2016. During these efforts, the Company had been offered settlement amounts, but none that have been satisfactory.

On March 22, 2016, the Company decided that its good faith efforts to settle its ongoing litigation with Cowan Gunteski & Co. P.A. have proven unsuccessful. Therefore, the Boarda lease liability at present value of Directors of the Company unanimously agreed to proceed forward with the litigation.approximately $18,730 and $18,978, respectively. The Company is continuingrecording these at present value, in accordance with the standard, using a discount rate of 8% which is representative of the last borrowing rates for notes issued to seeka non-related party. The right of use asset is composed of the assistancesum of independent experts, to help ascribe dollar amounts for certain damages suffered byall lease payments, at present value, and is amortized straight line over the life of the expected lease term. For the expected term of the lease the Company (“provable damages”). At this point in time,will use the initial term of the two-year lease. If the Company has realized out of pocket cash losses and liabilities (inclusive of liquidated damages)does elect to exercise its option to extend the lease for additional years, that exceed $850,000. Additional potential damages include but are not limited to: inability to properly maintain Pilus Energy’s Intellectual Property (“Pilus IP”), the July 31, 2015 delisting of the Company shares from OTCQB to Pink Sheets, loss of market capitalization (“market cap”), loss of trading liquidity (“trading volume”), and loss of substantial business opportunities. In aggregate the Company intends to seek monetary award(s), during trial, in excess of $4,000,000. That figure is expected to continually increaseelection will be treated as additional time lapses.

On September 29, 2016, the judge presiding over the case approved the ruled on the two outstanding motions filed on June 13, 2016. The motion to transfer the case to United States District Court for the District of New Jersey was approved, however the judge denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Depositions have commenced in this case.

On May 23, 2017, the Company represented in person by Paul K. Silverberg and Seth M. Shaw at the Trenton Courthouse (New Jersey Federal District Court) sought a trial date and a ruling concerning the Company's request for assignment of a Jury. On that date, Judge Sheridan assigned the case a trial date of November 6, 2017, however, has not yet rendered a final ruling with respect to assignment of a jury to this trial.  The case has been focused most recently on completion of the discovery phaselease modification and the Company has been taking numerous depositions and has furnished upon request,lease will be reviewed for remeasurement. This lease will be treated as an operating lease under the documents requested by plaintiff's counsel.new standard.

 

The Company has previously disclosed that it is seeking in excess of $4,000,000 in monetary damages at trial.  Whilechosen to implement this standard using the specific details are strictly confidential,modified retrospective model approach with a cumulative-effect adjustment, which does not require the Company has recently held ato adjust the comparative periods presented when transitioning to the new round of settlement talks with plaintiff and malpractice insurance provider.  These discussions may continue up till the trial date.  The Company cannot predict whether or not the case will settle prior to trial.

Other Matters

On June 27, 2017, the Company wired $20,000 to Ice + Jam as an advanced paymentguidance on initial inventory base of 10,000-15,000 units with completed display cases and promotional literature for the contemplated launch.April 1, 2019. The Company has focused its efforts on securing potential distribution channelsalso elected to utilize the retail marketplace, as well astransition related practical expedients permitted by the improvementnew standard. The modified retrospective approach provides a method for recording existing leases at adoption and in comparative periods that approximates the results of a modified retrospective approach. Adoption of the HERMAN product; inclusivenew standard resulted in the recording of additional net lease assets and lease liabilities of approximately $18,730 and $1,978 as of April 1, 2019. Any difference between the additional lease assets and lease liabilities, net of the labeldeferred tax impact, will be recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings. The standard is not expected to materially impact our consolidated net earnings and graphics. The Company plans a mid to late autumn 2017 launch period to capitalizehad no impact on the potential market demand associated with seasonality. cash flows.

 

Reports to Security Holders

 

We intend to furnish our shareholdersIn accordance with the rules and regulation of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission annual reports containing financial statements audited by our independent registered public accounting firm and to make available quarterly reports containing unaudited financial statements for each of the first three quarters of each year. We file Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Current Reports on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission in order to meet our timely and continuous disclosure requirements. We may also file additional documents with the Commission if they become necessary in the course of our company’s operations.

 

The public may read and copy any materials that we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. The address of that site is www.sec.gov.

 

Environmental Regulations

 

We do not believe that we are or will become subject to any environmental laws or regulations of the United States. While our products and business activities do not currently violate any laws, any regulatory changes that impose additional restrictions or requirements on us or on our products or potential customers could adversely affect us by increasing our operating costs or decreasing demand for our products or services, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

 

Employees

 

As of March 31, 2017,2019, we had a total of two consultantspersons devoting substantially full-time services to the Company. AsCompany under consultancy arrangements. They are Seth M. Shaw, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Kevin Lacey, the Company Chief Financial Officer. In addition, on May 11, 2019, the company engaged Ms. Neelima Nekkala under a consultant agreement to provide additional sales and marketing support for our Tauri-Gum product line as the Vice President of May 26, 2017, Ms. Lahlou resigned as chief financial officer. On July 5, 2017 Kevin P. Lacey was appointed chief financial officerDistribution and Marketing under the terms of the Company.

SKL Distribution agreement.

Available Information

 

All reports of the Company filed with the SEC are available free of charge through the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the public may read and copy materials filed by the Company at the SEC’s Public Reference Room located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may also obtain additional information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

The following important factors among others, could cause our actual operating results to differ materially from those indicated or suggested by forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-K or presented elsewhere by management from time to time.

 

There are numerous and varied risks, known and unknown, that may prevent us from achieving our goals. If any of these risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operation may be materially adversely affected. In such case, the trading price of our common stock could decline and investors could lose all or part of their investment.

 

Risks Related to Our Business

 

We have sustained recurring losses since inception and expect to incur additional losses in the foreseeable future.

 

We were formed on April 8, 2001 and have reported annual net losses since inception. For our years ended March 31, 20172019 and 2016,2018, we experienced net losses of $2,271,300$1,097,439 and $2,569,153,$74,081, respectively. WeCash was used cash in operating activities of $651,129 and $395,536$328,585 for the year ended March 31, 2019 compared to $542,314 in 2017 and 2016, respectively.the same period in the prior year. As of March 31, 2017,2019, we had an accumulated deficit of $54,084,093.$55,488,939.

In addition, we expect to incur additional losses in the foreseeable future, and there can be no assurance that we will ever achieve profitability. Our future viability, profitability and growth depend upon our ability to successfully operate,establish revenue-producing operations, expand our operations and obtain additional capital. There can be no assurance that any of our efforts will prove successful or that we will not continue to incur operating losses in the future. Our management is devoting substantially all of its efforts to developing its products and services and there can be no assurance that our efforts will be successful. There is no assurance that can be given that management’s actions will result in our profitable operations or the resolution of our liquidity problems.

 

Federal regulation and enforcement may adversely affect the implementation of cannabis laws and regulations may negatively impact our business operations, revenues and profits.

Currently, there are 33 states in the United States, plus the District of Columbia, that have laws and/or regulations that recognize, in one form or another, medical benefits or other uses for CBD infused or cannabis related products. These states have also passed laws governing the use and sale of cannabis products and others are considering similar legislation. Our Tauri-GumTMproduct line does not contain psychoactive substances also present in the cannabis plant, such as Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC.

Nonetheless, at least some provisions of these state laws are in direct conflict with the United States Federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 811) (“CSA”), which places controlled substances, including cannabis, in a schedule. Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug, which is viewed as having a high potential for abuse, has no currently-accepted use for medical treatment in the U.S., and lacks acceptable safety for use under medical supervision. Under the CSA, the policies and regulations of the federal government and its agencies are that cannabis has no medical benefit and a range of activities including cultivation and the personal use of cannabis is prohibited. Uncertainty remains the rule under the CSA. There is disagreement between the government and the courts regarding the precise scope of the CSA. Some courts have held that CBD is excluded from the CSA, which they believe, only covers the THC chemical. Others have held that CBD is covered by the CSA when it is derived from the cannabis plant. On December 20, 2018, the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”) legalized the cultivation and production of hemp, a variation on the cannabis plant that contains CBD but less than 0.3% THC (the psychoactive chemical of the cannabis plant), providing at least some certainty about sources of legal CBD.

Unless and until Congress amends the CSA to clarify precisely what is covered by the CSA, as to the timing or scope of any such potential amendments there can be no assurance, there is a risk that federal authorities may enforce current federal law against us despite our efforts to source our products from legal sources, and we may be deemed to be producing and/or dispensing marijuana-based products in violation of federal law. Active enforcement of the current federal regulatory position on cannabis may thus directly or indirectly, and adversely, affect our business, operations, revenues and any profits. The risk of strict enforcement of the CSA in light of Congressional activity, judicial holdings, and stated federal policy remains uncertain.

In an effort to provide guidance to federal law enforcement, the DOJ had previously issued guidance regarding marijuana enforcement to all United States Attorneys in a memorandum from then Attorney General David Ogden on October 19, 2009, in a memorandum from Deputy Attorney General James Cole on June 29, 2011 and in a memorandum from Deputy Attorney General James Cole on August 29, 2013. Each memorandum provided that the DOJ is committed to the enforcement of the CSA, but, the DOJ is also committed to using its limited investigative and prosecutorial resources to address the most significant threats in the most effective, consistent, and rational way; however, on January 4, 2018, the U.S. Attorney General of the Department of Justice revoked the Ogden Memo and the Cole Memos.

The DOJ has not historically devoted resources to prosecuting individuals whose conduct is limited to possession of small amounts of marijuana for use on private property but has relied on state and local law enforcement to address marijuana activity. In the event the DOJ reverses its stated policy and begins strict enforcement of the CSA in states that have laws legalizing medical marijuana and recreational marijuana in small amounts, there may be a direct and adverse impact to our business and our revenue and profits. Furthermore, H.R. 83, enacted by Congress on December 16, 2014, provides that none of the funds made available to the DOJ pursuant to the 2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act may be used to prevent certain states from implementing their own laws that authorized the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana.

Under the 2018 Farm Bill, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been given the authority to regulate CBD when incorporated into a food, drug, or cosmetic substance. Immediately following the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, the FDA signaled its intent to use this power. Currently, the FDA is in a comment period and has not issued any guidance, rules, or regulations regarding the use of CBD in foods, drugs, or cosmetics. Because our product is included in food, FDA rules and regulations limiting our ability to source, manufacture, and sell the product, or limiting the consumer’s ability to purchase and use the produce, could severely impact our revenues and profits.

The FDA limits our ability to discuss the medical benefits of CBD

Under FDA rules it is illegal for companies to make “health claims” or claim that a product has a specific medical benefit, without first getting FDA approval for such claim. The FDA has not recognized any medical benefits derived from CBD, which means that we are not legally permitted to advertise any health claims related to CBD. Because of the perception among many consumers that CBD is a health/medicinal product, our inability to make health claims about the CBD in our product may limit our ability to market and sell the product to consumers, which would negatively impact our revenues and profits.

Cannabis and Cannabis products remains illegal under federal law.

Except as specified under the 2018 Farm Bill, cannabis/marijuana is a Schedule-I controlled substance and is illegal under federal law. Even in those states in which the use of marijuana has been legalized, its use remains a violation of federal law. Since federal law criminalizing the use of marijuana can be enforced independent of state laws that legalize its use, strict enforcement of federal law regarding marijuana would likely result in our inability to proceed with our business plan, especially in respect of our marijuana cultivation, production and dispensaries. In addition, our assets, including real property, cash, equipment and other goods, could be subject to asset forfeiture because marijuana is still federally illegal.

Variations in state and local regulation, and enforcement in states that have legalized cannabis, may restrict cannabis-related activities, which may negatively impact our revenues and prospective profits.

Individual state laws do not always conform to the federal standard or to other states’ laws. States that have decriminalized marijuana have created legal regimes, structures, and rules related to the use, cultivation, manufacture, distribution, transportation, and sale of medical cannabis and related products. These legal regimes often require companies to apply for and be awarded a license in order to operate a cannabis business operation. We plan to operate our cannabis business as a white label operation, however, if we are deemed to be operating our business without a required license this could impact our ability to maintain this business or subject us to significant penalties, fees, fines, or other financial consequences. If our partners lose their license this could also significantly impact our revenues as a result of lost profits while we sought out new partners or waiting for current partners to become compliant.

State laws and regulations are also still in flux as states figure out how best to regulate new products. State laws may change in unexpected ways that could result in our partners losing their license, being forced to change their products or services, or raise prices, all of which could impact our revenues and prospective profits.

State laws may prohibit or regulate white labeling, which would force us to abandon our current business strategy with regard to our CBD products or rework our current relationships with our partners, which would significantly impact our revenues and prospective profits.

Laws regarding the transportation of Cannabis may change

Transportation of cannabis is governed by both state and federal law. The interaction between these two legal regimes creates legal and practice difficulties in getting products to market. Changes in state law related to the transportation of cannabis may significantly impact our ability to get products to market or may raise the cost of doing so, which would impact our revenue and potential profits. Although federal law now allows the transportation of products derived exclusively from industrial hemp, both state and federal law make it illegal to transport cannabis products across state lines. Any accidental or intentional transportation of cannabis in our products across state lines could, therefore, result in significant consequences including loss of a state issues license or permit, financial penalties, seizure of our products, and prosecution for the illegal transportation of a Schedule I substance. These consequences may impact our revenues, potential profits, or ability to continue operating in this line of business.

Prospective customers may be deterred from doing business with a company with a significant nationwide online presence because of fears of federal or state enforcement of laws prohibiting possession and sale of medical or recreational marijuana.

Our website is visible in jurisdictions where medicinal and adult use of marijuana is not permitted and, as a result, we may be found to be violating the laws of those jurisdictions. Having to block access to our website in certain jurisdictions may negatively impact our visibility and ability to secure partnerships with companies or engage consumers in those areas.

Federal intellectual property laws my limit our ability to protect our trademarks, names, logos, and other intellectual property

U.S. trademark law makes it unlawful to trademark any product that cannot legally be sold across state lines. Because the sale and transportation of cannabis and cannabis products is still prohibited under federal law, this may limit our ability to secure trademark protection for our products. We have applied for trademark protection with the understanding that our products contain only CBD derived from industrial hemp and other legal sources, however, because of the convoluted state of cannabis law, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office may reject our current or future applications. This would negatively impact our ability to protect our intellectual property, which could negatively impact our revenues and profits.

Tax laws related to cannabis may impact our ability to generate revenue or potential profits.

Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code prohibits marijuana businesses from deducting their ordinary and necessary business expenses, forcing us to pay higher effective federal tax rates than similar companies in other industries. The effective tax rate on a marijuana business depends on how large its ratio of nondeductible expenses is to its total revenues. Therefore, our marijuana business may be less profitable than it could otherwise be.

State tax laws are also changing. Even though state taxes are already high, many local jurisdictions are imposing heavy additional taxes either as a disincentive for cannabis companies to operate there or in order to cash in on the growing number of cannabis companies paying taxes. These taxes may overwhelm our partner companies causing them to go out of business or raise prices for their services, which in turn may impact our revenues and profits by forcing us to find different partners in more tax friendly areas or pay higher prices.

If we incur substantial liability from litigation, complaints, or enforcement actions, our financial condition could suffer.

Our participation in the cannabis industry may lead to litigation, formal or informal complaints, enforcement actions, and inquiries by various federal, state, or local governmental authorities against us. Litigation, complaints, and enforcement actions could consume considerable amounts of financial and other corporate resources, which could have a negative impact on our sales, revenue, profitability, and growth prospects. We have not been, and are not currently, subject to any material litigation, complaint, or enforcement action regarding cannabis or cannabis products (or otherwise) brought by any federal, state, or local governmental authority. However, should we become the subject of litigation, the cost to defend such litigation may be significant and may require a diversion of our resources. There also may be adverse publicity associated with litigation that could negatively affect customer perception of our business, regardless of whether the allegations are valid or whether we are ultimately found liable. We don’t currently carry litigation liability insurance, and, therefore, the Company could be significantly financially burdened by legal claims, litigation or administrative proceedings against us.

We may have difficulty accessing the service of banks, which may make it difficult for us to operate.

Since the use of marijuana and certain cannabis products is illegal under federal law, some banks may not accept for deposit funds from businesses involved with the cannabis industry. Consequently, businesses involved in this industry often have difficulty finding a bank willing to accept their business. The inability to open or maintain bank accounts may make it difficult for us to operate our medical and adult use marijuana businesses. If any of our bank accounts are closed, we may have difficulty processing transactions in the ordinary course of business, including paying suppliers, employees and landlords, which could have a significant negative effect on our operations.

We may be classified as an inadvertent investment company.

We are not primarily engaged in the business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities, and we do not hold ourselves out as being engaged in those activities. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), however, a company may be deemed an investment company under section 3(a)(1)(C) of the 1940 Act if the value of its investment securities is more than 40% of its total assets (exclusive of government securities and cash items) on a consolidated basis.

As a result of our December 13, 2017 purchase of shares of Vistagen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN), among other investments the Company has made in public and privately held companies, the investment securities presently held by us exceeds 40% of our total assets, exclusive of cash items and, accordingly, we are currently an inadvertent investment company. As of March 31, 2019, the Company holds common stock in four companies and warrants exercisable for common stock in two companies. An inadvertent investment company can avoid being classified as an investment company if it can rely on one of the exclusions under the 1940 Act. One such exclusion, Rule 3a-2 under the 1940 Act, allows an inadvertent investment company a grace period of one year from the earlier of (a) the date on which an issuer owns securities and/or cash having a value exceeding 50% of the issuer’s total assets on either a consolidated or unconsolidated basis and (b) the date on which an issuer owns or proposes to acquire investment securities having a value exceeding 40% of the value of such issuer’s total assets (exclusive of government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis. For us, this grace period began on November 29, 2017 when we were paid aggregate consideration of $2,050,000 in settlement of our litigation with Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A., et al., and thus cash exceeded greater than 50% of our total assets. We are taking actions to cause the investment securities held by us to be less than 40% of our total assets, which may include acquiring assets with our cash on hand, consummating a significant merger/acquisition transaction, or liquidating our investment securities. We also may seek a no-action letter from the SEC if we are unable to acquire sufficient non-securities assets or liquidate sufficient investment securities in a timely manner.

As Rule 3a-2 is available to a company no more than once every three years, and assuming no other exclusion were available to us, we would have to keep within the 40% limit for at least three years after we cease being an inadvertent investment company. This may limit our ability to make certain investments or enter into joint ventures that could otherwise have a positive impact on our earnings. In any event, we do not intend to become an investment company engaged in the business of investing and trading securities.

Classification as an investment company under the 1940 Act requires registration with the SEC. If an investment company fails to register, it would have to stop doing almost all business, and its contracts would become voidable. Registration is time consuming and restrictive and would require a restructuring of our operations, and we would be very constrained in the kind of business we could do as a registered investment company. Further, we would become subject to substantial regulation concerning management, operations, transactions with affiliated persons and portfolio composition, and would need to file reports under the 1940 Act regime. The cost of such compliance would result in the Company incurring substantial additional expenses and could result in the complete cessation of our operations, and the failure to register if required would have a materially adverse impact to conduct our operations.

Risks relating to our exposure to equity securities of other companies in which we are currently invested.

We are not primarily engaged in the business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities, and we do not hold ourselves out as being engaged in those activities; however, the Company has purchased securities of certain publicly traded and privately held companies and continue to hold a number of the securities obtained as part of such transactions, primarily in the form of equity or equity derivative securities. These investments carry risk of partial or total loss, as with any such investment of this kind, and we could lose all or some of the cash we have utilized in making such investments. We generally monitor the Company’s investments to keep abreast of the investments and positions, but do not portend to actively trade in these securities and we do not have broker-dealers daily monitoring our investments to take positions in the event of market swings or fluctuations, whether on the upside or downside; hence, these investments bear certain risks of loss or failure to attain maximum gain.

The Company has multiple convertible notes having cross default provisions.

Multiple notes issued by the Company contain provisions where if the Company shall have defaulted on or breached any term of any other note of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and failed to cure such default within the appropriate grace period they would be considered in default of this note. Should the Company for some reason default on one of its debt instruments, exercisable securities or convertible notes, if those instruments are not promptly cured other debt instruments or agreements could be caused, claimed or deemed to be in default, significantly increasing the principal amounts, amount of stock issuable and calculated interest rates thereunder.

Because we are an early development stage company with nofew products at or near commercialization, we expect to incur significant additional operating losses.

 

We are an earlya development stage company and we expect to incur substantial additional operating expenses over the next several years as our research, development, pre-clinical testing, regulatory approval and clinical trialnew business venture activities increase. The amount of our future losses and when, if ever, we will achieve profitability are uncertain. We have no products that have generated any materialjust begun sales and marketing efforts of Tauri-GumTM which has resulted in commercial revenue and do not expectbut there is no guarantee that we can generate sufficient revenue to generate significant revenues from the commercial sale of our products in the near future, if ever.sustain operations or achieve profitability. Our ability to generate revenue and achieve profitability will depend on, among other things, the following:

 

 

realizing revenue from our partner relationshipdistribution arrangements regarding Pilus related products as well as ourCupuacu Butter Lip Balmand distribution of products that target muscle tension; Tauri-GumTMproducts;

   
 establishing manufacturing,more substantial sales and marketing arrangements, either alone or with additional third parties; and
   
 raising sufficient funds to finance our activities.activities, or on terms that are acceptable.

 

We might not succeed at all, or at any, of these undertakings. If we are unsuccessful at some or all of these undertakings, our business, prospects, and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

We have few distribution agreements on which we are highly dependent. These agreements have no performance requirements or in some cases terms under which agreed responsibilities will be carried out.

Subsequent to the fiscal year end the Company has entered into multiple non-exclusive distribution agreements. These agreements a critical the Company’s success in generating sufficient sales to achieve sufficient cash flow to fund ongoing operations. These contracts are relationship based involve a high amount of trust that the distributor will achieve agreed upon result. However, under these agreements, the Company would have no recourse against distributors if sufficient results were not achieved with regard to amount of stock or cash paid to distributors. These distributors could additionally not perform at all under these agreements and even walk away entirely.

 

The market for our technology and revenue generation avenues for our products may be slow to develop, if at all.Company has only one manufacturer/supplier of its product of it in a highly regulated industry.

 

The market for our Pilus related products may be slowerDuring the quarter ended December 31, 2018, the Company entered into the CBD infused chewing gum product business, and has entered into a comprehensive manufacturing agreement with Per Os Bio to develop or smaller than estimated or it may be more difficult to build the market than anticipated. The medical community may resist our products or be slower to accept them than we anticipate. Revenues from our products may be delayed or costs may be higher than anticipated which may result in our need for additional funding. We anticipate that our principal routebring to market willa white label CBD Oil infused chewing gum product line to be through commercial distribution partners. These arrangements are generally non-exclusivesold and have no guaranteed sales volumesmarketed under the name Tauri-GumTM. If for some reason, there was a disruption with this supplier due to changing regulations or commitments. The partners may be slower to sell our products than anticipated. Any financial, operational or regulatory risks that affect our partners could also affect the sales of our products. In the current economic environment, hospitals and clinical purchasing budgets may exercise greater restraint with respect to purchases, which may result in purchasing decisions being delayed or denied. If any of these situations were to occur thisother issues it could have a material adverse effectdramatic impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects.the Company’s ability to continue to generate revenue.

 

We may need to finance our future cash needs through public or private equity offerings, debt financings or corporate collaboration and licensing arrangements. Any additional funds that we obtain may not be on terms favorable to us or our stockholders and may require us to relinquish valuable rights.

 

As of March 31, 2017,2019, we had $18$385,943 of available cash.cash as well $350,400 held in trading securities at fair value. We will need to raise additional funds or liquidate the remainder of our marketable securities to pay outstanding vendor invoices and execute our business plan. Our future cash flows depend on our ability to market and sell our common stock and to enter into sublicensing.licensing arrangements. There can be no assurance that we will have sufficient funds to execute our business plan or complete a strategic transaction, or that additional funds will be available when needed from any source or, if available, will be available on terms that are acceptable to us.

 

We cannot guarantee that we will not generate significate revenues from our products in the near future. Therefore, for the foreseeable future, we willmay have to fund all or most of our operations and capital expenditures from cash on hand, public or private equity offerings, debt financings, bank credit facilities, other borrowings (including borrowings from our officers and directors) or corporate collaboration and licensing arrangements. We will need to raise additional funds if we choose to expand our product development efforts more rapidly than we presently anticipate.

 

If we seek to sell additional equity or debt securities obtain a bank credit facility or enter into a corporate collaboration or licensing arrangement, we may not obtain favorable terms for us and/or our stockholders or be able to raise any capital at all, all of which could result in a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. The sale of additional equity or debt securities, if convertible, could result in dilution to our stockholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased fixed obligations and could also result in covenants that would restrict our operations. Raising additional funds through collaboration or licensing arrangements with third parties may require us to relinquish valuable rights to our technologies, future revenue streams, research programs or product candidates, or to grant licenses on terms that may not be favorable to us or our stockholders. In addition, we could be forced to discontinue product development, reduce or forego sales and marketing efforts and forego attractive business opportunities, all of which could have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

If we issue additionalWe may need to increase our authorized shares in the future, it will result in the dilution of common stock under our existing stockholders.articles of incorporation

 

We have andIn the future, we may continue to experience substantial dilution. On June 28, 2017, our stockholders votedneed to amend our articles of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock that we mayare authorized to issue, from 2,500,000,000 to 7,500,000,000reserve or otherwise offer. Such an amendment will require that the Company hold a meeting of its stockholders, reach quorum at such meeting (either in person or by proxy), which, under applicable Florida statute, in part requires the vote in person, by proxy or electronically of a minimum of 50% plus one of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock withas of the record date set for such stockholder meeting, obtain the approval of a par valuemajority of $0.00001. Asthe shares held by stockholders eligible to cast a vote at such meeting, and the satisfaction of such other rules and regulations for noticing and holding such a stockholder meeting under the Florida Business Corporation Act, pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such other applicable rules and regulations.

If we do not increase our Boardrevenue and/or reduce our expenses, we may need to raise additional capital, which may require us to increase the shares available to us under our existing charter since, under applicable Florida law and the rules and regulations of Directors may choosethe SEC, we are not permitted to issue somemore shares of common stock (or securities convertible or exercisable into common stock) than are then authorized and available under our article of incorporation. Currently, we have 100,000,000 shares of common stock authorized under our article of incorporation, with 72,925,920 shares issued and outstanding as of June 26, 2019, as well as an additional 18,827,000 shares of common stock are accounted for in connection share reserve requirements under our currently outstanding convertible debt instruments. For purposes of estimating the number of shares issuable upon the exercise/conversion of all convertible notes and warrants, we relied on irrevocable initial reserves that meet the current minimum requirements. If we repaid all of these convertible notes in cash, then 18,827,000 of reserve shares would then become available to us (assuming no additional shares have been utilized in the interim).

The failure to obtain such necessary approval to increase our authorized common stock could materially and negatively impact the Company and its stockholders, including a decrease in the price of our trading common stock, triggering a default and/or cross-default under our outstanding debt and convertible instruments (if not timely cured), increase interest rates under our then outstanding debt instruments, among other material negative impacts. In addition, we have an unknown number of common shares to acquire one orbe issued under our outstanding convertible debt and other exercisable instruments, as the price at which they are convertible is not currently determinable. The lower the conversion price, the more companies or properties andshares that will be issued to fund our overhead and general operating requirements. The issuancesuch holders. We won’t know the exact number of any such shares may reduce the book value per share and may contribute to a reduction in the market price of the outstanding shares of our common stock. If we issue any such additional shares, such issuance will reducestock issued to these convertible note-holders until the proportionate ownership and voting power ofdebt is actually converted to equity, if at all, current stockholders. Further, such issuance may resultor repaid by us in a change of control of our corporation.cash.

 

MuchThe Company is attempting to enter a new line of business which is highly competitive and if not a regulated today it may be regulated in the future.

Entering a new line of business has many risks, including obtaining sufficient capital to cover startup and other expenses and to continue to fund operations until sales are sufficient to fund ongoing or expanding operations. A new business line may never generate significant revenues, bring products to market or have enough sales to be profitable, as the case may be. With respect to any new line of business, including our entry into the CBD line of products vis-a-vis our Tauri-GumTM product, we may have competitors that are better established in the market, have greater experience with such line of business or have greater resources than we do. We anticipate that products will be developed for and distributed to the retail market, but there can be no guaranty that sufficient revenue to support operations will ever be generated. Furthermore, we have limited experience in marketing consumer products, including chewing gum products, and may have limited experience with respect to any other line of business we may enter into as we seek to expand our operations. Due to this competition, there is no assurance that we will not encounter difficulties in obtaining revenues and market share or in the positioning of our product development program dependsproducts. There are no assurances that competition in our respective industries will not lead to reduced prices for our products. If we are unable to successfully compete with existing companies and new entrants to the market this will have a negative impact on our business and financial condition.

Although we believe that our products and processes do not and will not infringe upon third-party researchers who are outsidethe patents or violate the proprietary rights of others, it is possible such infringement or violation has occurred or may occur, which could have a material adverse effect on our control and whose negative performance could materially hinder or delay our pre-clinical testing or clinical trialsbusiness.

 

We are not aware of any infringement by us of any person’s or entity’s intellectual property rights. In the event that products we sell or processes we employ are deemed to infringe upon the patents or proprietary rights of others, we could be required to modify our products or processes or obtain a license for the manufacture and/or sale of such products or processes or cease selling such products or employing such processes. In such event, there can be no assurance that we would be able to do notso in a timely manner, upon acceptable terms and conditions, or at all, and the failure to do any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect upon our business.

There can be no assurance that we will have the abilityfinancial or other resources necessary to conduct all aspects of the development ofenforce or defend a patent infringement or proprietary rights violation action. If our products ourselves. We haveor processes are deemed to infringe or likely to infringe upon the patents or proprietary rights of others, we could be subject to injunctive relief and, will depend upon third-parties, to assist us in our development. These collaborators are not our employees and we cannot control the amount or timing of resources that they devote to our products. These individuals and entities may not assign as great a priority to our programs or pursue them as diligently as we would if we were undertaking such programs ourselves. The failure of any of these third-parties to perform in an acceptable and timely manner in the future, including in accordance with any applicable regulatory requirementsunder certain circumstances, become liable for damages, which could cause a delay or otherwise adversely affect our product development and, ultimately, the commercialization of our products. In addition, these collaborators may also have relationships with other commercial entities, some of whom may compete with us. Ifa material adverse effect on our collaborators assistbusiness and our competitors at our expense, our competitive position would be harmed.financial condition.

 

Regulations are constantly changing, and in the future our business may be subject to additional regulations that increase our compliance costs.

 

We believe that we understand the current laws and regulations to which our existing products will be subject in the future. However, federal, state and foreign laws and regulations relating to the sale of our products are subject to future changes, as are administrative interpretations of regulatory agencies. If we fail to comply with such federal, state or foreign laws or regulations, we may fail to obtain regulatory approval for our products and, if we have already obtained regulatory approval, we could be subject to enforcement actions, including injunctions preventing us from conducting our business, withdrawal of clearances or approvals and civil and criminal penalties. In the event that federal, state, and foreign laws and regulations change, we may need to incur additional costs to seek government approvals, in addition to the clearance we intend to seek from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in order to sell or market our products.approvals. If we are slow or unable to adapt to changes in existing regulatory requirements or the promulgation of new regulatory requirements or policies, we or our licensees may lose marketing approval for our products which will impact our ability to conduct business in the future.

 

If we do notOn May 31, 2019, the FDA held public hearings to obtain protection for our intellectual property rights, our competitors may be able to take advantagescientific data and information about the safety, manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale of our researchproducts containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including CBD. The hearing comes approximately five months after the Farm Bill, went into effect and development efforts to develop competing products.removed industrial hemp from the Schedule I prohibition under the CSA (industrial hemp means cannabis plants and derivatives that contain no more than 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, on a dry weight basis).

 

We intendThough the Farm Bill removed industrial hemp from the Schedule I list, the Farm Bill preserved the regulatory authority of the FDA over cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds used in food and pharmaceutical products under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. The FDA has been clear that it intends to rely on a combination of patents, trade secrets,use this authority to regulate cannabis and nondisclosure and non-competition agreements to protect our proprietary intellectual property. To date, we have filed not patent applications but plan to file such applicationscannabis-derived products, including CBD, in the U.S.same manner as any other food or drug ingredient. In addition to holding the hearing, the agency has requested comments by July 2, 2019 regarding any health and in other countries, as we deem appropriate forsafety risks of CBD use, and how products containing CBD are currently produced and marketed. Any subsequent regulations issued by the FDA can have an effect on our products. Our applications have and will include claims intended to provide market exclusivity for certain commercial aspects of the products, including the methods of production, the methods of usage and the commercial packaging of the products. However, we cannot predict:

the degree and range of protection any patents will afford us against competitors, including whether third parties will find ways to invalidate or otherwise circumvent our patents;
if and when such patents will be issued, and, if granted, whether patents will be challenged and held invalid or unenforceable;
whether or not others will obtain patents claiming aspects similar to those covered by our patents and patent applications; or
whether we will need to initiate litigation or administrative proceedings which may be costly regardless of outcome.

Our success also depends upon the skills, knowledge and experience of our scientific and technical personnel, our consultants and advisors as well as our licensors and contractors. To help protect our proprietary know-howmanufacture, supplier and our inventions for which patents may be unobtainable or difficult to obtain, we rely on trade secret protection and confidentiality agreements. To this end, it is our policy to require all of our employees, consultants, advisors and contractors to enter into agreements which prohibit the disclosure of confidential information and, where applicable, require disclosure and assignment to us of the ideas, developments, discoveries and inventions important to our business. These agreements may not provide adequate protection for our trade secrets, know-how or other proprietary information in the event of any unauthorized use or disclosure or the lawful development by others of such information. If any of our trade secrets, know-how or other proprietary information is disclosed, the value of our trade secrets, know-how and other proprietary rights would be significantly impaired and our business and competitive position would suffer.

Given the fact that we may pose a competitive threat, competitors, especially large and well-capitalized companies that own or control patents relating to electrophysiology recording systems, may successfully challenge our patent applications, produce similar products or products that do not infringe our patents, or produce products in countries where we have not applied for patent protection or that do not respect our patents.

If any of these events occurs, or we otherwise lose protection for our trade secrets or proprietary know-how, the value of our intellectual property may be greatly reduced. Patent protection and other intellectual property protection are important to the success of our business and prospects, and there is a substantial risk that such protections will prove inadequate.

product.

If we infringe upon the rights of third parties, we could be prevented from selling products and forced to pay damages and defend against litigation.

 

If our products, methods, processes and other technologies infringe the proprietary rights of other parties, we could incur substantial costs and we may be required to:

 

 obtain licenses, which may not be available on commercially reasonable terms, if at all;
   
 abandon an infringing product candidate;
   
 redesign our product candidates or processes to avoid infringement;
   
 cease usage of the subject matter claimed in the patents held by others;
   
 pay damages; and/or
   
 defend litigation or administrative proceedings which may be costly regardless of outcome, and which could result in a substantial diversion of our financial and management resources.

 

Any of these events could substantially harm our earnings, financial condition, stock price, operations and operations.our prospects for success.

 

We rely solely on two key officers, our directors and consultants and scientific and medical advisors, and their knowledge of our business and technical expertiselosing them would be difficult to replace.harm the business.

 

We are highly dependent on our officers, consultants, advisors and scientific and medical advisors because of their expertise and experience in medical device development.directors. We do not have “key person” life insurance policy for our Chief Executive Officer. If we are unable to obtain additional funding, we will be unable to meet our current and future compensation obligations to such employees and consultants. In light of the foregoing, we are at risk that one or more of our consultants or employees may leave our company for other opportunities where there is no concern about such employers fulfilling their compensation obligations, or for other reasons. The loss of the technical knowledge and management and industry expertise of any of our key personnel could result in delays in product development, loss of customers and sales and diversion of management resources, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

 

If we are unable to attract, train and retain highly qualified personnel, the quality of our services may decline and we may not successfully execute our internal growth strategies.

 

Our success dependswill depend in large part upon our ability to continue to attract, train, motivate and retain highly skilled and experienced employees in the areas of business into which we expand, including technical personnel. Qualified technical employees periodically are in great demand and may be unavailable in the time frame required to satisfy our customers’operating requirements. While we currently have available technical expertise sufficient for the requirementsExpansion of our business expansion of our business could further require us to employ additional highly skilled technical personnel.

 

There can be no assurance that we will be able to attract and retain sufficient numbers of highly skilled technical employees in the future. The loss of personnel or our inability to hire or retain sufficient personnel at competitive rates of compensation could impair our ability to develop our products or services or secure and complete customer engagements and could harm our business.

 

If we do not effectively manage changes in our business, these changes could place a significant strain on our management and operations.

 

Our ability to grow successfully requires an effective planning and management process. The expansion and growth of our business could place a significant strain on our management systems, infrastructure and other resources. To manage our growth successfully, we must continue to improve and expand our systems and infrastructure in a timely and efficient manner. Our controls, systems, procedures and resources are currently not be adequate to support a changing and growing company. If our management fails to respond effectively to changes and growth in our business, including acquisitions or growth of our line of Tauri-Gum product line of business, there could be a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects.

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Our strategic business planWe may not produce the intended growth in revenuebe unable to identify additional operating businesses or assets, and operating income.even if we do, we may be unable to finance such an acquisition

 

Our strategies ultimately include making significant investments in sales and marketing programs, either directly or through distributors, to achieve revenue growth and margin improvement targets. If we do not achieve the expected benefits from these investments or otherwise fail to execute on our strategic initiatives, we may not achieve the growth improvement we are targeting and our results of operations may be adversely affected. We may also fail to secure the capital necessary to make these investments, which will hinder our growth.

In addition, as part of our strategy for growth, we may make acquisitions, and enter into strategic alliances such as joint ventures and joint development agreements.agreements or other strategic transactions. However, we may not be able to identify suitable acquisition or other strategic partner candidates, complete acquisitions or integrate acquisitions successfully, and our strategic alliances may not prove to be successful. In this regard, acquisitions and other strategic transactions involve numerous risks, including difficulties in the integration of the operations, technologies, services and products of the acquired companies and the diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns. Although we will endeavor to evaluate the risks inherent in any particular transaction, there can be no assurance that we will properly ascertain all such risks. In addition, acquisitions and other strategic transactions could result in the incurrence of substantial additional indebtedness and other expenses or in potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities. Even if we identify assets, transactions or additional lines of business, we may have insufficient liquidity to be able to complete such a transaction. There can be no assurance that difficulties encountered with acquisitionssuch transaction(s) will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

We currently do not have experience in building significant sales, marketing or distribution operations and will need to expand our expertise in these areas.

 

We currently do not have significantjust begun our sales, marketing or distribution operations and, in connection with the expected commercialization of our system,products, will need to expand our expertise in these areas. To increase internal sales, distribution and marketing expertise and be able to conduct these operations, we would have to invest significant amounts of financial and management resources. In developing these functions ourselves, we could face a number of risks, including:

 

 we may not be able to attract and build an effective marketing or sales force; and
   
 the cost of establishing, training and providing regulatory oversight for a marketing or sales force may be substantial.

 

We experienced, and continue to experience, changes in its operations, which has placed, and will continue to place, significant demands on its management, operational and financial infrastructure.

 

If the Company does not effectively manage its growth, the quality of its products and services could suffer, which could negatively affect the Company’s brand and operating results. To effectively manage this growth, the Company will need to continue to improve its operational, financial and management controls and its reporting systems and procedures. Failure to implement these improvements could hurt the Company’s ability to manage its growth and financial position.

 

We may not be able to effectively manage our growth or improve our operational, financial, and management information systems, which would impair our results of operations.

Our ability to grow successfully requires an effective planning and management process. In the near term, we intend to expand the scope of our operations activities significantly. If we are successful in executing our business plan, we will experience growth in our business that could place a significant strain on our business operations, finances, management, and other resources. The factors that may place strain on our resources include, but are not limited to, the following:

The need for continued development of our financial and information management systems;
The need to manage strategic relationships and agreements with manufacturers, distributors, customers, and partners; and
Difficulties in hiring and retaining skilled management, technical, and other personnel necessary to support and manage our business.

Additionally, our strategy envisions a period of growth that may impose a significant burden on our administrative, infrastructure and operational resources. Our ability to effectively manage growth will require us to substantially and timely expand the capabilities of our administrative and operational resources and to attract, train, manage, and retain qualified management and/or other personnel. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in recruiting and retaining new employees or retaining existing employees.

We cannot provide assurances that our management will be able to manage this growth effectively, efficiently or in a timely manner. Our failure to successfully manage growth could result in our sales not increasing commensurately with capital investments or otherwise materially adversely affecting our business, financial condition, results of operations or future prospects. Our controls, systems, procedures and resources are currently not adequate to support a changing and growing company.

We are and will be dependent on the popularity of consumer acceptance of our product lines, including Tauri-GumTM.

Our ability to generate revenue and be successful in the implementation of our business plan is dependent on consumer acceptance and demand of our product lines, including Tauri-GumTM. Acceptance of our products will depend on several factors, including availability, cost, consumer familiarity of product benefits, brand recognition, convenience, effectiveness, safety, and reliability. If customers do not accept our products, or if we fail to meet customers’ needs and expectations adequately, our ability to continue generating revenues could be reduced or otherwise materially impacted.

Risks Relating to Our Organization and Our Common Stock

 

In 2001, we became a publicly registered company that is subject to the reporting requirements of federal securities laws, which can be expensive and may divert resources from other projects, thus impairing our ability to grow.

In 2001, we became a public reporting company and, accordingly, subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and other federal securities laws, including compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”). The costs of preparing and filing annual and quarterly reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC and furnishing audited reports to stockholders will cause our expenses to be higher than they would have been if we remained private.

We will be required to incur significant costs and require significant management resources to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting as required under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and any failure to comply or any adverse result from such evaluation may have an adverse effect on our stock price.

As a smaller reporting company as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, we are required to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Section 404”). Section 404 requires us to include an internal control report with the Annual Report on Form 10-K. This report must include management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the fiscal year. This report must also include disclosure of any material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting that we have identified. Failure to comply, or any adverse results from such evaluation, could result in a loss of investor confidence in our financial reports and have an adverse effect on the trading price of our equity securities. Management believes that our internal controls and procedures are currently not effective to detect the inappropriate application of U.S. GAAP rules. Management realizes there are deficiencies in the design or operation of our internal control that adversely affect our internal controls which management considers to be material weaknesses including those described below:

We have insufficient quantity of dedicated resources and experienced personnel involved in reviewing and designing internal controls. As a result, a material misstatement of the interim and annual financial statements could occur and not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
We do not have an audit committee. While not being legally obligated to have an audit committee, it is our view that to have an audit committee, comprised of independent board members, is an important entity-level control over our financial statements.
We did not perform an entity level risk assessment to evaluate the implication of relevant risks on financial reporting, including the impact of potential fraud-related risks and the risks related to non-routine transactions, if any, on our internal control over financial reporting. Lack of an entity-level risk assessment constituted an internal control design deficiency which resulted in more than a remote likelihood that a material error would not have been prevented or detected, and constituted a material weakness.
We lack personnel with formal training to properly analyze and record complex transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
We have not achieved the optimal level of segregation of duties relative to key financial reporting functions.

Achieving continued compliance with Section 404 may require us to incur significant costs and expend significant time and management resources. We cannot assure you that we will be able to fully comply with Section 404 or that we and our independent registered public accounting firm would be able to conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is effective at fiscal year-end. As a result, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could have an adverse effect on the trading price of our securities, as well as subject us to civil or criminal investigations and penalties. In addition, our independent registered public accounting firm may not agree with our management’s assessment or conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is operating effectively.

FINRA sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.

In addition to the “penny stock” rules described above, FINRA has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. The FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.

Public company compliance may make it more difficult for us to attract and retain officers and directors.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and new rules subsequently implemented by the SEC have required changes in corporate governance practices of public companies. As a public company, we expect these new rules and regulations to increase our compliance costs and to make certain activities more time consuming and costly. As a public company, we also expect that these new rules and regulations may make it more difficult and expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance in the future and we may be required to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. As a result, it may be more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors or as executive officers.

The market price and trading volume of shares of our common stock may be volatile.

The market price of our common stock could fluctuate significantly for many reasons, including reasons unrelated to our specific performance, such as limited liquidity for our stock, reports by industry analysts, investor perceptions, or announcements by our competitors regarding their own performance, as well as general economic and industry conditions. For example, to the extent that other large companies within our industry experience declines in their share price, our share price may decline as well. Fluctuations in operating results or the failure of operating results to meet the expectations of public market analysts and investors may negatively impact the price of our securities. Quarterly operating results may fluctuate in the future due to a variety of factors that could negatively affect revenues or expenses in any particular quarter, including vulnerability of our business to a general economic downturn, changes in the laws that affect our products or operations, competition, compensation related expenses, application of accounting standards and our ability to obtain and maintain all necessary government certifications and/or licenses to conduct our business. In addition, when the market price of a company’s shares drops significantly, stockholders could institute securities class action lawsuits against the company. A lawsuit against us could cause us to incur substantial costs and could divert the time and attention of our management and other resources.

We may not pay dividends in the future. Any return on investment may be limited to the value of our common stock.

We do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends on our common stock will depend on earnings, financial condition and other business and economic factors affecting us at such time as our board of directors may consider relevant. If we do not pay dividends, our common stock may be less valuable because a return on your investment will only occur if our stock price appreciates.

Our common stock is currently considered a “penny stock,” which may make it more difficult for our investors to sell their shares.

 

Our stock is categorized as a penny stock. The SEC has adopted Rule 15g-9 which generally defines “penny stock” to be any equity security that has a market price (as defined) less than US$ 5.00$5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than US$ 5.00$5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Our securities are covered by the penny stock rules, which impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document in a form prepared by the SEC which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer’s confirmation. In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for the stock that is subject to these penny stock rules. Consequently, these penny stock rules may affect the ability of broker-dealers to trade our securities. We believe that the penny stock rules discourage investor interest in and limit the marketability of our common stock.

 

We are a publicly registered company that is subject to the reporting requirements of federal securities laws, which can be expensive and may divert resources from other projects, thus impairing our ability to grow.

We are a public reporting company and, accordingly, subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and other federal securities laws, including compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”). The costs of preparing and filing annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC and furnishing audited reports to stockholders causes our expenses to be higher than they would have been if we remained private.

As a public company, these rules and regulations have increased our compliance costs and make certain activities more time consuming and costly. As a public company, it is also more difficult and expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance and we may be required to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. As a result, it may be more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors or as executive officers.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act also requires corporate governance practices of public companies, which can be burdensome to smaller reporting companies. As a smaller reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), we are required to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Section 404”). Section 404 requires us to include an internal control report with the Annual Report on Form 10-K. This report must include management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the fiscal year. This report must also include disclosure of any material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting that we have identified. Failure to comply, or any adverse results from such evaluation, could result in a loss of investor confidence in our financial reports and have an adverse effect on the trading price of our equity securities. Management believes that our internal controls and procedures are currently not effective to detect the inappropriate application of U.S. GAAP rules. Management realizes there are deficiencies in the design or operation of our internal control that adversely affect our internal controls which management considers to be material weaknesses including those described below:

We have insufficient quantity of dedicated resources and experienced personnel involved in reviewing and designing internal controls. As a result, a material misstatement of the interim and annual financial statements could occur and not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
We did not perform an entity level risk assessment to evaluate the implication of relevant risks on financial reporting, including the impact of potential fraud-related risks and the risks related to non-routine transactions, if any, on our internal control over financial reporting. Lack of an entity-level risk assessment constituted an internal control design deficiency which resulted in more than a remote likelihood that a material error would not have been prevented or detected, and constituted a material weakness.
We lack personnel with formal training to properly analyze and record complex transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
We have not achieved the optimal level of segregation of duties relative to key financial reporting functions.

Achieving continued compliance with Section 404 may require us to incur significant costs and expend significant time and management resources. We cannot assure you that we will be able to fully comply with Section 404 or that we and our independent registered public accounting firm would be able to conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is effective at fiscal year-end. As a result, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could have an adverse effect on the trading price of our securities, as well as subject us to civil or criminal investigations and penalties. In addition, our independent registered public accounting firm may not agree with our management’s assessment or conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is operating effectively.

FINRA sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.

In addition to the “penny stock” rules described in this annual report, FINRA has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for many customers. The FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.

The market price and trading volume of shares of our common stock may be volatile.

The market price of our common stock could fluctuate significantly for many reasons, including reasons unrelated to our performance, such as limited liquidity for our stock, reports by industry analysts, investor perceptions or general economic and industry conditions. Fluctuations in operating results or the failure of operating results to meet the expectations of public market analysts and investors may negatively impact the price of our securities. Quarterly operating results may fluctuate in the future due to a variety of factors that could negatively affect revenues or expenses in any particular quarter, including vulnerability of our business to a general economic downturn, changes in the laws that affect our products or operations, competition, compensation related expenses, application of accounting standards and our ability to obtain and maintain all necessary government certifications and/or licenses to conduct our business. In addition, if the market price of a company’s shares drops significantly, stockholders could institute securities class action lawsuits against the company. A lawsuit against us would cause us to incur substantial costs and could divert the time and attention of our management and other resources.

We may not pay dividends in the future. Any return on investment may be limited to the value of our common stock.

We have never paid dividends and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends on our common stock will depend on earnings, financial condition and other business and economic factors affecting us at such time as our board of directors may consider relevant. If we do not pay dividends, our common stock may be less valuable because a return on your investment will only occur if our stock price appreciates. Furthermore, requirements of Florida corporate law and bankruptcy laws may prohibit us from declaring or paying dividends on our stock.

Offers or availability for sale of a substantial number of shares of our common stock may cause the price of our common stock to decline.

 

If our stockholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, or upon the expiration of any statutory holding period under Rule 144, or issued upon the exercise of outstanding options or warrants, it could create a circumstance commonly referred to as an “overhang” and in anticipation of which the market price of our common stock could fall. The existence of an overhang, whether or not sales have occurred or are occurring, also could make more difficult our ability to raise additional financing through the sale of equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate.

 

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

None.

 

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

 

On December 1, 2017, the Company relocated its corporate headquarters from Danbury, Connecticut to New York, New York. The Company’s main office is located at 555 Madison Avenue 5th Floor Suite 506, New York, NY 10022. The Company does not currently have anyhas entered into a two-year lease agreementsat $1,010 per month for real property.the term of the lease, which will expire on November 30, 2019, unless further extended by us and our landlord.

On June 11, 2019 the Company entered into a two-year lease commencing on June 11, 2019 and expiring on June 30, 2021. The office is located at Regus World Trade Centre Muelle de Barcelona, edif. Sur, 2a Planta Barcelona Cataluña 08039 Spain. Monthly rent payments will be approximately $201 per month (based on the contractual rate of€178 multiplied by the exchange rate of 1.13 on the day the lease agreement was entered into).

 

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

On November 4, 2015,9, 2017, the Company filedentered into a lawsuit against its predecessor audit firm Cowan Gunteski & Co. PAConfidential Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Settlement Agreement”) in Federal Court — Southern District Florida (Miami, Florida)connection with the case entitled “TaurigaTauriga Sciences, Inc. v. Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A., et al”, Case No. 0:15-cv-62334. The case has since been transferred toal.) before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The case alleges, among other things, that Cowan Gunteski committed malpractice with respect to the audit of the Company’s FY 2014 financial statements (as illustrated in the PCAOB Public Censure of July 23, 2015) and then misrepresented to the Company with respect about its ability to re-issue an independent opinion for FY 2014 financial statements. On July 31, 2015, the Company was delisted from the OTCQB Exchange to the OTC Pink Limited Information Tier due to its inability to file its FY 2015 Form 10K. The lawsuit was expected by the Company and its counsel to take up to 18 months to complete, from the date it was filed (November 4, 2015).

The Company in its lawsuit is seeking damages against Cowan Gunteski (and its malpractice insurance policy) expected to exceed $4,000,000. There is no guarantee that the Company will be successful in this lawsuit.

Subsequent to the filing of the lawsuit, the Company was notified that the lawsuit was temporarily suspended so that the Company and Cowan can attempt to mediate this case based on the engagement letters between the parties. On December 30, 2015, the Company was notified that Daniel F. Kolb was appointed as the mediator.

Mediation commenced on February 3, 2016. During these efforts, the Company had been offered settlement amounts, but none that have been satisfactory.

On March 22, 2016, the Company decided that its good faith efforts to settle its ongoing litigation with Cowan Gunteski & Co. P.A. have proven unsuccessful. Therefore, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously agreed to proceed forward with the litigation. The Company is continuing to seek the assistance of independent experts, to help ascribe dollar amounts for certain damages suffered by the Company (“provable damages”). At this point in time, the Company has realized out of pocket cash losses and liabilities (inclusive of liquidated damages) that exceed $850,000. Additional potential damages include but are not limited to: inability to properly maintain Pilus Energy’s Intellectual Property (“Pilus IP”), the July 31, 2015 delisting of the Company shares from OTCQB to Pink Sheets, loss of market capitalization (“market cap”), loss of trading liquidity (“trading volume”), and loss of substantial business opportunities. In aggregate the Company intends to seek monetary award(s), during trial, in excess of $4,000,000. That figure is expected to continually increase as additional time lapses.

On September 29, 2016, the judge presiding over the case approved the ruled on the two outstanding motions filed on June 13, 2016. The motion to transfer the case to United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, was approved, howeverCivil Action No. 3:16-cv-06285 (the “Action”) to resolve all claims between the judge deniedparties in the defendants’ motionAction for aggregate cash consideration to dismiss the lawsuit. Depositions have commenced in this case.

On May 23, 2017, the Company represented in person by Paul K. Silverberg and Seth M. Shaw at the Trenton Courthouse (New Jersey Federal District Court) sought a trial date and a ruling concerning the Company's request for assignment of a Jury. On that date, Judge Sheridan assigned the case a trial date of November 6, 2017, however, has not yet rendered a final ruling with respect to assignment of a jury to this trial. The case has been focused most recently on completion$2,050,000. Also, as part of the discovery phaseSettlement Agreement, the defendants agreed to release any and all claims against the Company. Upon receipt of the Settlement Payment, the Company dismissed the Action with prejudice. The settlement amount was funded in its entirety by professional liability insurance for the defendants. The Company and the Company has been taking numerous depositions and has furnished upon request,defendants also exchanged general releases of all claims against the documents requested by plaintiff's counsel.

The Company has previously disclosed that it is seeking in excess of $4,000,000 in monetary damages at trial. While the specific details are strictly confidential, the Company has recently held a new round of settlement talks with plaintiff and malpractice insurance provider. These discussions may continue up till the trial date. The Company cannot predict whether or not the case will settle prior to trial.

Lawsuit with Crystal Research Associates

On December 9, 2015, Crystal Research Associates served the Company with a Lawsuit (filed in Supreme Courtother as part of the State of New York - County of New York) (Index No. 161962/2015), alleging thatSettlement Agreement, including any potential derivative actions, and to avoid any future public comments on the Company owed to Crystal Research a total of $48,000.  This money that Crystal Research alleged was owed is related to a March 13, 2014 "Public Relations Services" contract entered intoAction, unless required by the Company’s previous CEO, Dr. Stella M. Sung.  The Company has carefully reviewed the complaint filed by Crystal Research and believes that the contentions asserted by Crystal Research are incorrect.  The case, as of June 30, 2017, is in discovery where a deadline has been set in next 60 days.  At this time, there are ongoing settlement discussions with a possibility that this case will be settled prior to trial. law.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

 

Not applicable.

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PART II

 

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.

 

Market for Common Equity

 

Market Information

 

The Company’s common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “TAUG.OB.”“TAUG” As of June 23, 2017,26, 2019, the Company’s common stock was held by 1,2491,272 shareholders of record which does not include shareholders whose shares are held in street or nominee name.

 

The following chart is indicative of the fluctuations in the stock prices:

 

  For the Years Ended March 31, 
  2017  2016 
  High  Low  High  Low 
             
First Quarter $0.0099  $0.0044  $0.009  $0.005 
Second Quarter $0.0080  $0.0031  $0.008  $0.002 
Third Quarter $0.0088  $0.0038  $0.005  $0.002 
Fourth Quarter $0.0062  $0.0018  $0.006  $0.002 

04/01/17-current

  For the Years Ended March 31, 
  2019  2018 
  High  Low  High  Low 
             
First Quarter $0.0600  $0.0300  $0.1800  $0.0600 
Second Quarter $0.0375  $0.0160  $0.0450  $0.0975 
Third Quarter $0.0279  $0.0150  $0.0375  $0.0825 
Fourth Quarter $0.2350  $0.0247  $0.0825  $0.0450 

 

April 1, 20172019 to current the stock has a closing trading range of $0.008$0.0645 to $0.0024$0.215

 

The Company’s transfer agent is ClearTrust, LLC located at 16540 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 206, Lutz, Florida 33558 with a telephone number of (813) 235-4490.

 

Dividend Distributions

 

We have not historically and do not intend to distribute dividends to stockholders in the foreseeable future.

 

Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans

 

The Company does not have any equity compensation plans.

 

Penny Stock

 

Our common stock is considered “penny stock” under the rules the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) underof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks are generally equity securities with a price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ Stock Market System, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or quotation system. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the Commission, that:

 

 contains a description of the nature and level of risks in the market for penny stocks in both public offerings and secondary trading;
   
 contains a description of the broker’s or dealer’s duties to the customer and of the rights and remedies available to the customer with respect to a violation to such duties or other requirements of Securities’ laws; contains a brief, clear, narrative description of a dealer market, including bid and ask prices for penny stocks and the significance of the spread between the bid and ask price;
   
 contains a toll-free telephone number for inquiries on disciplinary actions;
   
 defines significant terms in the disclosure document or in the conduct of trading in penny stocks; and
   
 contains such other information and is in such form, including language, type, size and format, as the Securities and Commission may require by rule or regulation.

The broker-dealer also must provide, prior to effecting any transaction in a penny stock, the customer with:

 

 bid and offer quotations for the penny stock;
   
 the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction;
   
 the number of shares to which such bid and ask prices apply, or other comparable information relating to the depth and liquidity of the marker for such stock; and
   
 monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account.

 

In addition, the penny stock rules that require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules; the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of a risk disclosure statement, a written agreement to transactions involving penny stocks, and a signed and dated copy of a written suitably statement.

 

These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the trading activity in the secondary market for our stock.

 

Related Stockholder Matters

 

OnBased upon and following approval of the Company’s stockholders on June 28, 2017, the stockholders ofon March 12, 2018, the Company held a meeting of its board of directors, which voted on and approved an amendment to increasethe Company’s Articles of Incorporation to decrease the number of our authorized shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.00001 par value per share from 7,500,000,000 to 100,000,000 shares and to affect a reverse stock split of the Company’s Common Stock at a ratio of 1-for-75 (the “Reverse Stock Split”). On June 8, 2018, the Company filed an Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation (the “Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida, for the aforementioned decrease in the number of authorized shares and to affect a 1-for-75 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock. The Reverse Stock Split became effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 9, 2018. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, each seventy-five (75) shares of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock had been automatically combined and converted into one (1) issued and outstanding share of common stock. The Reverse Stock Split affected all issued and outstanding shares of common stock, as well as common stock underlying stock options, warrants and other convertible securities outstanding immediately prior to the effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split. The Reverse Stock Split reduced the number of outstanding shares of the common stock outstanding from 2,500,000,0004,078,179,672 shares to 7,500,000,000. The articles54,380,230 shares immediately following the Reverse Stock Split. No fractional shares were issued as a result of amendment were filed with the Florida SecretaryReverse Stock Split, and any such stockholders whose number of State on June 29, 2017.post-split shares would have resulted in a fractional number had his/her/its shares rounded up to the next number of shares.

See also Risk Factor relating to potential future amendments to our Articles of Incorporation.

 

Purchase of Equity Securities

 

None.On November 15, 2017, the board of directors approved the authorization for Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officer, to repurchase Company stock on the open market or directly from investors up to a market value of $150,000. As of this report date no shares have been repurchased.

Unregistered sales of equity securities and use of proceeds

Common Stock

During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 20,160,661 shares of common stock to holders of convertible notes to retire $601,749 in principal and $85,055 of accrued interest (at $0.016875 to $0.09 per share) under the convertible notes.

During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 1,885,715 shares of common stock to a private investor for an aggregate value of $177,500 (at $0.0975 per share).

During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 3,066,668 shares of common stock to Seth Shaw, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, for an aggregate value of $287,500 ($0.09375 per share).

During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 1,926,667 shares of common stock for services rendered and to be rendered which is reflected in stock-based compensation. Value represents contracts entered into with various consultants, with the grant date fair value amortized over the life of the contracts.

During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 1,133,334 shares of common stock as commitment fees to noteholders at an aggregate value of $86,600 ($0.075 per share).

During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 1,553,334 shares of common stock for debt and legal settlements at an aggregate value of $75,050 ($0.045 per share).

During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 868,000 shares of common stock to former officers and directors for amounts previously accrued at an aggregate value of $173,999 ($0.2025 per share).

During the year ended March 31, 2019 the Company issued 3,130,000 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants under three separate consulting agreements.

During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 5,946,516 shares of restricted common stock to noteholders for the conversion of debt and accrued interest having a value of $200,718 (at an average conversion price of $0.03375 per share).

During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 5,686,667 shares of common stock ($0.02 to $0.06 per share) for aggregate proceeds of $301,200. The proceeds were used to fund ongoing operations.

During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 500,000 commitment shares for debt financing ($0.042 per share) valued at $21,000.

During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 95,667 shares of common stock for the settlement of debt $20,004.

On January 12, 2019, the Company and Open Therapeutics agreed to extinguish the $75,000 contingent liability in exchange for a one-time issuance of 500,000 restricted shares of Company’s common stock. The shares were recorded at a value of $24,750 ($0.0495 per share) as a loss on settlement in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Convertible Debt

During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company entered into thirteen convertible notes with three different unrelated private Company’s. These notes had a cumulative face value of $619,450 with proceeds of $567,700. The notes had $31,300 of legal fees deducted and OID of $20,450. These notes carried an interest rates of 8% to 12%. These funds were used for operations.

During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company entered into five convertible notes with three different unrelated private Company’s. These notes had a cumulative face value of $685,000 with proceeds of $580,750. The notes had $4,500 of legal fees deducted and OID of $39,750. These notes carried an interest rate of 8%. These funds were used for operations and the launch of Tauri-GumTM.

See also the Subsequent Events in Part II of this annual report for issuances of unregistered securities after March 31, 2019, which disclosure is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.

 

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.

 

As the Company is a “smaller reporting company,” this item is inapplicable.

 

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION.

 

This annual report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Rule 175Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Rule 3b-6Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended that involve substantial risks and uncertainties.(the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, our beliefs and our assumptions. WordsForward looking statements are often identified by words such as “will”, “may”, “projects”, “anticipate,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks” and “estimates” and variations of these words and similar expressions or import are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not intended to constitute the exclusive means of identifying such statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those described in “Risk Factors” contained below in this annual report, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results to differ materially from thoseany future results, performance or achievements, expressed or forecasted in theimplied, by such forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Form 10-K. Investors should carefully consider all of such risks before making an investment decision with respect to the Company’s stock. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and summary of selected financial data for Tauriga Sciences, Inc. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment from our Management.

 

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COMPARISON OF THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 20172019 TO THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 20162018

Results of Discontinued Operations

Revenue

For the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company had no revenue or gross profit from discontinued operations compared to revenue of $1,188 and gross profit of $473 for the prior fiscal year. The revenue was generated from our joint venture with Ice + Jam selling a proprietary cupuaçu butter lip balm, sold under the trademark HERMAN®.

Cost of goods sold

The Company had no cost of goods sold from discontinued operations for the year ended March 31, 2019 compared to $19,934 during the prior fiscal year. The cost of goods sold includes a write off of inventory in the amount of $19,219 as a result of a defective twisting mechanism of the HERMAN ® lip balm product. Cost of goods sold, for the year ended March 31, 2019 also included shipping expense of $106 and product cost of $609.

Total Expenses

For the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company had total expense from discontinued operations of $2,196 compared to total expense of $58,567 during the prior fiscal year. The total expenses for the year ended March 31, 2018 included $40,478 of consulting fees, $16,716 of marketing expense and $1,372 of research and development.

Net loss

For the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company has a net loss of $2,196 from discontinued operations, compared to a loss of $77,313 for the prior fiscal year.

 

Results of Operations

 

Revenue.RevenueWe are currently developing our business and as a result we have not developed a material or consistent pattern of revenue generation.

For the year ended March 31, 2017, we generated no2019, the Company began to realize sales of Tauri-GumTM with recognized gross revenue or gross profit comparedof $57,134. The Company’s sales came from online, distributors and wholesale clients. For the purposes of sales by sales channel segmentation, distributor sales include sales to $51,062customers that were not distributors as of March 31, 2019, however, distributors subsequently entered into distribution agreements with the Company (as described in the Business Overview and $36,590, respectively,Subsequent Events sections of this annual report).

Sales of Tauri-GumTM by sales channel for the years ended March 31,

  2019  2018 
Distributor $54,000  $- 
Online $794   - 
Wholesale $2,340           - 
  $57,134  $- 

For the year ended March 31, 2016, as reflected in discontinued2018, we generated no revenue from continuing operations.

The revenue that was generated from our natural wellness cannabis compliment line launchedjoint venture with Ice + Jam selling HERMAN® lip balm is reflected in Augustthe loss from discontinued operations.

Cost of 2014, which as noted above was discontinued in August 2015. Additionally,Goods Sold:

For the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company is continuing its efforts had cost of goods sold in the amount of $37,128 as a result of sales of Tauri-GumTMto commercialize Pilus Energy, although there can be no guaranty such efforts will result in material revenue production.online customers, distributors and wholesale clients. For the purposes of cost of goods sold segmentation distributor cost of goods sold includes sales to customers that were not distributors as of March 31, 2019, however subsequently entered into distribution agreements with the Company.

 

Cost of Goods Sold by sales channel for Tauri-GumTM for the years ended March 31,

  2019  2018 
Distributor $36,000  $- 
Online $348   - 
Wholesale $780   - 
  $37,128  $- 

Operating Expenses:

 

Marketing and advertising expense

For the year ended March 31, 2019, marketing and advertising expense from continuing operations was $4,200 due to the Company’s inventory allocation of samples for the new product launch of Tauri-GumTM. For the year ended March 31, 2018, there was no marketing and advertising expense from continuing operations. Marketing and Advertising expense relative to the launch of the Company’s joint venture with ICE + JAM in the marketing of HERMAN® were reflected in loss of discontinued operations.

Research and development

For the year ended March 31, 2019, research and development expense was $13,924 compared to $10,068 for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The current year increased expense was due to the Tauri-GumTM increased spending in trademark fees and manufacturing setup costs.

General and Administrative ExpensesExpense

For the year ended March 31, 2017,2019, general and administrative expenses were $1,432,653$1,083,980 compared to $2,027,633 ($749,811 related to stock-based compensation)$1,884,493 for the same period in 2016.prior fiscal year. This decrease of $594,980$800,513 was primarily attributable to a decreaselarger legal fees associated the litigation with Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A., et al. in the prior fiscal year in the amount of $317,882 as well as $401,530 less stock-based compensation.compensation in the current year.

Depreciation and amortization

For the year ended March 31, 2019, depreciation and amortization expense was $964 compared to $796 during the prior fiscal year. Depreciation expense increase of $168 was due to additional depreciation expense on computer equipment.

 

Net Loss.Income (Loss) We

The Company generated a net lossesloss from continuing operations of $2,271,300$1,095,243 for the year ended March 31, 20172019 compared to $2,569,153net income of $2,512 during the prior fiscal year. This difference was due to the gain on legal settlement in the prior fiscal year of $2,053,350. This was offset by realized and unrealized gains on the sale of trading securities in the amount $323,172 for the same periodyear ended March 31, 2019 compared to realized and unrealized losses on the sale of trading securities in 2016.the amount of $433,634 for the year ended March 31, 2018.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

General.At March 31, 2017,2019, we had cash of $385,943 and cash equivalents$350,400 of $18trading securities compared to the prior fiscal year of $0.$12,291 of cash and $610,699 of marketable securities. We have historically met our cash needs through a combination of proceeds from private placements of our securities, loans and convertible notes. Our cash requirements are generally for selling, general and administrative activities. We believe that our cash balance is not sufficient to finance our cash requirements for expected operational activities, capital improvements, and partial repayment of debt through the next 12 months.

 

OurFor operating activities, we used cash of $651,129$328,585 for the year ended March 31, 2017, and we used cash in operations of $395,5362019 compared to $542,314 during the same period in 2016.prior fiscal year. The principal elements of cash flow from operations for the year ended March 31, 2017 included our2019 were $296,705 common stock issued and issuable for services (including stock based compensation), $583,471 of gross proceeds from the sale of trading securities offset by $223,349 of unrealized gain on trading securities. During the year ended March 31, 2018, principal elements of cash flow from operations were realized and unrealized losses of $243,185 and $190,449, respectively, as well as stock-based compensation expense of $698,236 offset by a net loss of $2,271,300, offset by common stock issued for services$74,801, a gain on settlement of $816,168, non-cash interest expense$707,078 and a reduction in accounts payable in the amount of $267,242 and accrued expenses of $366,745.$206,117.

 

Cash used byin investing activities during the year ended March 31, 20172019 was $1,081$68,713 compared to cash provided byof $5,787 from investing activities in the prior fiscal year. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, the Company invested $72,500 in private companies, purchased property and equipment in the amount of $1,243$12,390 offset by proceeds from the sale of digital currency in the amount of $16,177. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, the Company contributed $36,478 into Ice+Jam offset by a purchase of digital currency in the amount of $34,397. The Company also received $6,815 from the sale of securities and purchased property and equipment of $3,109.

Cash provided by financing activities was $770,950 for the year ended March 31, 2019 compared to $548,800 during the same periodprior fiscal year. During the year ended March 31, 2019 the Company received $580,750 in 2016.proceeds from notes payable and $331,200 proceeds from the sale of common stock. The differenceCompany used $141,000 to repay principal on notes payable. During the year ended March 31, 2018 the Company received $567,700 in proceeds from notes payable and $299,600 proceeds from the sale of common stock. The Company used $318,500 to repay principal on notes payable.

As of March 31, 2019, current assets exceeded our current liabilities by $490,436 compared to $367,760 at March 31, 2018. The increase was primarily dueattributable to purchasesthe net increase in cash provided by financing activities year over year of equipment ($1,081) compared to$222,150 as well as net proceedscash provided from disposalthe sales of marketable securities (net of purchases) in the Natural Wellness business line $1,243amount of $583,471 in the year ended March 31, 2016.

Cash provided in our financing activities was $652,228 for the2019. Prepaid expenses also increased by $86,800. Current liabilities remained steady year endedover year. At March 31, 2017,2019, current liabilities were $457,380 compared to cash generated of $185,772 during the comparable period in 2016. This difference was primarily attributed to proceeds from the sale of common stock in the amount of $453,500.

As of March 31, 2017, current liabilities exceeded our current assets by $2,462,477. Current assets decreased from $3,250$318,587 at March 31, 2016 to $2,833 at March 31, 2017. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in prepaid expense and investment-available for sale security. Current liabilities increased from $2,305,090 at March 31, 2016 to $2,465,310 at March 31, 2016. The increase in liabilities was primarily attributable to increases in accrued expenses ($179,729).

  For the years ended 
  March 31, 
  2017  2016 
       
Cash used in operating activities $(651,129) $(395,536)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities  (1,081)  1,243 
Cash provided by financing activities  652,228   185,772 
Foreign currency translation effect  -   (577)
         
Net changes to cash (net of foreign currency translation effect) $18  $(209,098)

2018.

Going Concern

 

As indicated inDuring the accompanying consolidated financial statements,fourth quarter of the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company began sales and marketing efforts for its Mint flavored Tauri-GumTMproduct. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized sales of $57,134 and recognized a gross profit of $20,006. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company has incurred net operating lossesentered into multiple distribution agreements and has engaged an independent contractor to act as Vice President of $2,271,300Distribution and $2,569,153 forMarketing. As of May 31, 2019, the yearsCompany has placed its product in at least 287 retail locations in the greater NYC Metro area. Although the Company’s working capital surplus of $367,760 at March 31, 2018 increased to $490,436 at March 31, 2019, the Company still believes that there is uncertainty with respect to continuing as a going concern.

During the year ended March 31, 20172019, the Company discontinued its joint venture product HERMAN ® after nominal sales and 2016, respectively.prolonged issues with the product manufacture. As a result, the entire inventory balance has been written off.

The Company, in the short term, intends to continue funding its operations either through cash-on-hand or through financing alternatives. Management’s plans with respect to this include the raising of capital through equity markets to fund future operations, as well as the possible sale of its remaining marketable securities (which had a market value of $350,400 at March 31, 2019). In the event the Company cannot raise additional capital to fund and/or expand operations or fails to raise adequate capital and cultivating new license agreementsgenerate adequate sales revenues, it could result in the Company having to curtail or acquiring ownershipcease operations.Currently, the Company has a limited amount of shares of common stock available to issue under its articles of incorporation and may initiate the process of increasing the authorized stock. See Risk Factor related to amending our article of incorporation.

Additionally, even if the Company does raise sufficient capital to support its operating expenses and generate adequate revenues in technology companies. Failurethe short term, there can be no assurances that the revenues will be sufficient to enable it to develop business to a level where it will generate profits and cash flows from operations to achieve profitability thereby eliminating its reliance on alternative sources of funding. Although management believes that the Company is in a stronger position than it has been in in several years, there is still no guarantee the that profitable operations with sufficient cashflow to sustain operations can or will be achieved without the need of alternative financing, which is limited. These matters still raise significant doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as determined by management. As a result of certain investments made from the proceeds received from the previously disclosed Cowan Gunteski litigation, the Company was able to recognize other income of $99,823, that partially offset our operating losses, resulting in a net loss in the amount of $1,097,439 for the year ended March 31, 2019 compared to a net loss of $74,801 during the prior fiscal year. The Company has, however, needed to take on more debt leading up to the launch of Tauri-GumTM. The Company believes that there is uncertainty with respect to continuing as a going concern until the operating business can achieve more than nominal sales and profitable operations and sustain cash flow to operate the Company for a period of twelve months. In the event the Company does need to raise additional capital to fund operations or engage in a transaction, failure to raise adequate capital and generate adequate sales revenues could result in the Company having to curtail or cease operations. Additionally, evenEven if the Company does raise sufficient capital to support its operating expenses, acquire new license agreements or ownership interests in life science companies and generate adequate revenues, or the agreements entered into recently are unsuccessful, there can be no assurances that the revenues will be sufficient to enable it to develop business to a level where it will generate profits and cash flows from operations. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.concern as determined by management. However, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

Not ApplicableOn December 1, 2017, the Company relocated its corporate headquarters from Danbury, Connecticut to New York, New York. The Company has entered into a two-year lease for its New York City location at $1,010 per month for the term of the lease.

 

On June 11, 2019, the Company entered into a two-year lease, expiring on June 30, 2021. The office is located at Regus World Trade Centre Muelle de Barcelona, edif. Sur, 2a Planta Barcelona Cataluña 08039 Spain. Monthly rent payments will be approximately $201 per month (based on the contractual rate of €178 multiplied by the exchange rate of 1.13 on the day the lease agreement was entered into).

Per Os Bio has contracted with the Company as the sole manufacturer of its Tauri-GumTM and are under contract to produce our product when ordered at approximately $6 per blister pack. Per OS is also required to have each batch independently tested to ensure that each piece of chewing gum must contain 10 milligrams (“mg”) of CBD Isolate, has 0% THC Content and is clear for all microbiology.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of March 31, 2017, we2019, the Company had noone off-balance sheet arrangementsarrangement as defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.

On December 20, 2018, the Company entered into security purchase agreement with Adar Alef, LLC whereby the Company issued two 8% convertible redeemable notes in the cumulative principal amount of $110,000. The first 8% note for $55,000 was funded with net proceeds of $47,500, after the deduction of $5,000 for OID and $2,500 in legal fees. The second 8% note (the “Back-End Note”) is initially paid for by an offsetting promissory note issued by Adar Alef, LLC to the Company (the “Note Receivable”). The terms of the Back-End Note require cash funding prior to any conversion thereunder. The Note Receivable is due December 20, 2019, unless certain conditions are not met, in which case both the Back-End Note and the Note Receivable may both be cancelled. Both the First Note and the Back-End Note have a maturity date one year from the date of issuance upon which any outstanding principal and interest is due and payable. The face value amount plus accrued interest under both the First Note and the Back-End Note are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 60% of the lowest daily VWAP of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets market on which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the 20 prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 50% instead of 60% while that “chill” is in effect. Upon an event of default, principal and accrued interest will become immediately due and payable under the notes. Additionally, upon an event of default, both notes will accrue interest at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or the highest rate of interest permitted by law. Further, certain events of default may trigger penalty and liquidated damage provisions. This note contains a provision where if the Company shall have defaulted on or breached any term of any other note of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and failed to cure such default within the appropriate grace period they would be considered in default of this note. During the first six months this Note is in effect, the Company may redeem this Note by paying to the Holder an amount equal to 140% of the face amount plus any accrued interest. This Note may not be prepaid after the six-month anniversary of the Issuance Date. The back-end note may not be repaid. The note holder may redeem this note at any time after the first six months.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2017,June 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2017-04ASU No. 2018-07,Intangibles – Goodwill“Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting”which addresses accounting for issuance of all share-based payments on the same accounting model. Previously, accounting for share-based payments to employees was covered by ASC Topic 718 while accounting for such payments to non-employees was covered by ASC Subtopic 505-50. As it considered recently issued updates to ASC 718, the FASB, as part of its simplification initiatives, decided to replace ASC Subtopic 505-50 with Topic 718 as the guidance for non-employee share-based awards. Under this new guidance, both sets of awards, for employees and Other (Topic 350), Simplifyingnon-employees, will essentially follow the Testsame model, with small variations related to determining the term assumption when valuing a non-employee award as well as a different expense attribution model for Goodwill Impairment.non-employee awards as opposed to employee awards. The amendments in this update are requiredASU is effective for public business entities that have goodwill reportedbeginning in their financial statements2019 calendar years and haveone year later for non-public business entities. The Company does not elected the private company alternative for the subsequent measurement of goodwill. The update is intended to simplify the annual or interim goodwill impairment test. A public business entity thatbelieve there is a U.S. SEC filer should adopt the amendments in this update for its annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is assessing thematerial impact if any, of implementing this guidance on itstheir consolidated financial position and results of operations.operations as a result of this standard.

 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01Business Combinations (Topic 805), Clarifying the Definition of a Business.The amendments in this update are required for public business entities that have goodwill reported in their financial statements and have not elected the private company alternative for the subsequent measurement of goodwill. The update is intended to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects many areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. Public business entities should apply the amendments in this update to annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is permitted under certain conditions. The Company is assessing the impact, if any, of implementing this guidance on its financial position and results of operations.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments”. The amendments in this update provided guidance on eight specific cash flow issues. This update is to provide specific guidance on each of the eight issues, thereby reducing the diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 31, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is assessing the impact, if any, of implementing this guidance on its financial position, results of operations and liquidity.

In March 2016, the FASB issues ASU No. 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718)”, or ASU No. 2016-09. The amendments of ASU No. 2016-09 were issues as part of the FASB’s simplification initiative focused on improving areas of GAAP for which cost and complexity may be reduced while maintaining or improving the usefulness of information disclosed within the financial statements. The amendments focused on simplification specifically with regard to share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. The guidance in ASU No. 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will evaluate the effect of ASU 2016-09 for future periods as applicable.

In February 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the lessee. This classification will determine whether lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases. The new guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period and is applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently in the processThe Company has adopted this standard as of assessing theApril 1, 2019 and does not believe there will be a material impact on the adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’stheir consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2014, FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern” (“ASU No. 2014-15”). The provisions of ASU No. 2014-15 require management to assess an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern by incorporating and expanding upon certain principles that are currently in U.S. auditing standards. Specifically, the amendments (1) provide a definition of the term substantial doubt, (2) require an evaluation every reporting period including interim periods, (3) provide principles for considering the mitigating effect of management’s plans, (4) require certain disclosures when substantial doubt is alleviated as a result of consideration of management’s plans, (5) require an express statement and other disclosures when substantial doubt is not alleviated, and (6) require an assessment for a period of one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or available to be issued). The amendments in this ASU are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, August 2015 and May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09,“Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, ASU 2015-14,“Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Deferral of the Effective Date”, and ASU 2016-12,“Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients”, respectively, which implement ASC Topic 606. ASC Topic 606 outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance under US GAAP, including industry-specific guidance. It also requires entities to disclose both quantitative and qualitative information that enable financial statements users to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The amendments in these ASUs are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. These ASUs may be applied retrospectively with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings in the year of adoption. The Company s assessing the impact, if any, of implementing this guidance on its financial position, results of operations and liquidity.

There are several other new accounting pronouncements issued or proposed by the FASB. Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. Management does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or operating results.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

Non-controlling Interests

On December 23, 2016, the Company entered into a non-exclusive, one-year license agreement (subsequently extended by an additional two-years) with Ice + Jam LLC. Under terms of the License Agreement, the Company marketed Ice + Jam’s proprietary cupuaçu butter lip balm, sold under the trademarkHerMan®.To effectuate this arrangement, the Company and Ice + Jam formed a new company. Through this new company the two parties were to evenly share on a 50/50 basis any profits generated through the Company’s marketing, sales and distribution efforts.

Revenue Recognition

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This standard provides a single set of guidelines for revenue recognition to be used across all industries and requires additional disclosures. The updated guidance introduces a five-step model to achieve its core principal of the entity recognizing revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company adopted the updated guidance effective October 1, 2017 as the Company commenced sales ofHerMan®using the full retrospective method. The new standard did not have a material impact on its financial position and results of operations, as it did not change the manner or timing of recognizing revenue.

Under ASC 606, in order to recognize revenue, the Company is required to identify an approved contract with commitments to preform respective obligations, identify rights of each party in the transaction regarding goods to be transferred, identify the payment terms for the goods transferred, verify that the contract has commercial substance and verify that collection of substantially all consideration is probable. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have an impact on the Company’s operations or cash flows.

On March 29, 2018 the Company, through Tauriga BDC, entered into an independent sales representative agreement with Blink to be a non-exclusive independent sales representative. Under the agreement with Blink, the Company may solicit orders from potential customers for EV charging station placement. This sales agreement is a three-tier model based on whether Tauriga BDC contracts the new customer to purchase equipment outright from Blink or enter into one of two revenue-sharing agreements. In the case Tauriga BDC effectuates a sale of Blink equipment it will receive a one-time sales commission based on the sales price of the equipment sale. In the case where Tauriga BDC secures a revenue sharing agreement with a customer where Blink remains the owner, Tauriga BDC will be paid an on-going commission based off of gross charger revenue, subject to which party paid for the installation. Commission payments under the revenue sharing agreement are subject to minimum revenue generation hurdles.

On June 29, 2018, the Company purchased four Blink Level 2 - 40” pedestal chargers for permanent placement in a retail location or locations whereby the Company will pay a variable annual fee based on 7% of total revenue per charging unit. The remainder of the proceeds will be split 80/20 between the Company and the host location owner or its assignee. The host location owner to will pay for the cost of providing power to these unit as well as installation costs.

As of March 31, 2019, the Tauriga BDC has not installed any of these machines in any locations, and no revenue has been generated through the Blink contract.

The Company recognizes revenue upon the satisfaction of the performance obligation. The Company considers the performance obligation met upon shipment of the product or delivery of the product. For ecommerce orders, the Company’s products are shipped by a fulfillment company and payment is made in advance of shipment either through credit card or PayPal. The Company also delivers the product to its customers that they market to in the metropolitan New York Tri-State area that are not covered under any existing distribution agreements. The Company generally collects payment within 30 to 60 days of completion of its performance obligation, and the Company has no agency relationships.

Investment in Trading Securities

Investment in trading securities consist of investments in shares of common stock of companies traded on public markets as well as publicly traded warrants of these companies should there be a market for them. These securities are carried on the Company’s balance sheet at fair value based on the closing price of the shares owned on the last trading day before the balance sheet date of this report. Fluctuations in the underlying bid price of the stocks result in unrealized gains or losses. The Company recognizes these fluctuations in value as other income or loss.

For investments sold, the Company recognizes the gains and losses attributable to these investments as realized gains or losses in other income or loss.

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company accounts for Stock-Based Compensation under ASC 718 “Compensation-Stock Compensation”Compensation-Stock Compensation, which addresses the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services, with a primary focus on transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. ASC 718-10 requires measurement of cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions). Incremental compensation costs arising from subsequent modifications of awards after the grant date must be recognized.

 

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation awards to non-employees in accordance with ASC 505-50, Equity-Based“Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees.Non-Employees.” Under ASC 505-50, the Company determines the fair value of the warrants or stock-based compensation awards granted on the grant date as either the fair value of the consideration received, or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. Any stock options or warrants issued to non-employees are recorded in expense and an offset to additional paid-in capital in shareholders’ equity/(deficit)stockholders’ equity over the applicable service periods using variable accounting through the vesting dates based on the fair value of the options or warrants at the end of each period.

 

The Company issues stock to consultants for various services. The costs for these transactions are measured at the fair value on the grant date of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of the common stock is measured at the earlier of (1) the date at which a firm commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached or (2) the date at which the counterparty’s performance is complete. The Company recognized consulting expense and a corresponding increase to additional paid-in-capital related to stock issued for services over the term of the related services.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

Long-lived assets, primarily fixed assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. The Company will perform a periodic assessment of assets for impairment in the absence of such information or indicators. Conditions that would necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, a significant change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, or a significant adverse change that would indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets is not recoverable. For long-lived assets to be held and used, the Company would recognize an impairment loss only if its carrying amount is not recoverable through its undiscounted cash flows and measures the impairment loss based on the difference between the carrying amount and estimated fair value.

Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosure about fair value measurements.

The following provides an analysis of financial instruments that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value, grouped into Levels 1 to 3 based on the degree to which fair value is observable:

Level 1- fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted in active markets for identical assets or liabilities);

Level 2- fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and

Level 3- fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

Financial instruments classified as Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets include cash.

These consolidated financial instruments are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment to estimation. Valuations based on unobservable inputs are highly subjective and require significant judgments. Changes in such judgments could have a material impact on fair value estimates. In addition, since estimates are as of a specific point in time, they are susceptible to material near-term changes. Changes in economic conditions may also dramatically affect the estimated fair values

Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management for the respective periods. The respective carrying value of certain financial instruments approximated their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. These financial instruments include cash, investments, short-term notes payable, accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivatives are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. The conversion features of the convertible debentures are embedded derivatives and are separately valued and accounted for on the consolidated Balance Sheets with changes in fair value recognized during the period of change as a separate component of other income/expense. Fair values for exchange-traded securities and derivatives are based on quoted market prices. The pricing model we use for determining the fair value of our derivatives are binomial pricing models. Valuations derived from this model are subject to ongoing internal and external verification and review. The model uses market-sourced inputs such as interest rates and stock price volatilities. Selection of these inputs involves management’s judgment and may impact net income (loss).

With the issuance of the July 2017 FASB ASU 2017-11,“Earnings Per Share (Topic 260) Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815),” which addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features, the Company has chosen the early adopt retroactively the amendments in Part I of the standard whereby fair value derivative liabilities previously recognized were derecognized in the current and comparative periods. Under the amendments included in this update, the Company is no longer required to record changes in fair value during the period of change as a separate component of other income (expense) in the consolidated Statements of Operations.

The amendments in Part I of this Update change the classification analysis of certain equity-linked financial instruments (or embedded features) with down round features. When determining whether certain financial instruments should be classified as liabilities or equity instruments, a down round feature no longer precludes equity classification when assessing whether the instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. The amendments also clarify existing disclosure requirements for equity-classified instruments. As a result, a freestanding equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded conversion option) no longer would be accounted for as a derivative liability at fair value as a result of the existence of a down round feature. For freestanding equity classified financial instruments, the amendments require entities that present earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with Topic 260 to recognize the effect of the down round feature when it is triggered. That effect is treated as a dividend and as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic EPS. Convertible instruments with embedded conversion options that have down round features are now subject to the specialized guidance for contingent beneficial conversion features (in Subtopic 470-20, “Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options”), including related EPS guidance (in Topic 260). The amendments in Part II of this Update recharacterize the indefinite deferral of certain provisions of Topic 480 that now are presented as pending content in the Codification, to a scope exception. Those amendments do not have an accounting effect.

Under current GAAP, an equity-linked financial instrument with a down round feature that otherwise is not required to be classified as a liability under the guidance in Topic 480 is evaluated under the guidance in Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” to determine whether it meets the definition of a derivative. If it meets that definition, the instrument (or embedded feature) is evaluated to determine whether it is indexed to an entity’s own stock as part of the analysis of whether it qualifies for a scope exception from derivative accounting. Generally, for warrants and conversion options embedded in financial instruments that are deemed to have a debt host (assuming the underlying shares are readily convertible to cash or the contract provides for net settlement such that the embedded conversion option meets the definition of a derivative), the existence of a down round feature results in an instrument not being considered indexed to an entity’s own stock. This results in a reporting entity being required to classify the freestanding financial instrument or the bifurcated conversion option as a liability, which the entity must measure at fair value initially and at each subsequent reporting date.

The amendments in this Update revise the guidance for instruments with down round features in Subtopic 815-40, “Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity,” which is considered in determining whether an equity-linked financial instrument qualifies for a scope exception from derivative accounting. An entity still is required to determine whether instruments would be classified in equity under the guidance in Subtopic 815-40 in determining whether they qualify for that scope exception. If they do qualify, freestanding instruments with down round features are no longer classified as liabilities and embedded conversion options with down round features are no longer bifurcated.

For entities that present EPS in accordance with Topic 260, and when the down round feature is included in an equity-classified freestanding financial instrument, the value of the effect of the down round feature is treated as a dividend when it is triggered and as a numerator adjustment in the basic EPS calculation. This reflects the occurrence of an economic transfer of value to the holder of the instrument, while alleviating the complexity and income statement volatility associated with fair value measurement on an ongoing basis. Convertible instruments are unaffected by the Topic 260 amendments in this Update.

Those amendments in Part I of this Update are a cost savings relative to current GAAP. This is because, assuming the required criteria for equity classification in Subtopic 815-40 are met, an entity that issued such an instrument no longer measures the instrument at fair value at each reporting period (in the case of warrants) or separately accounts for a bifurcated derivative (in the case of convertible instruments) on the basis of the existence of a down round feature. For convertible instruments with embedded conversion options that have down round features, applying specialized guidance such as the model for contingent beneficial conversion features rather than bifurcating an embedded derivative also reduces cost and complexity. Under that specialized guidance, the issuer recognizes the intrinsic value of the feature only when the feature becomes beneficial instead of bifurcating the conversion option and measuring it at fair value each reporting period.

The amendments in Part II of this Update replace the indefinite deferral of certain guidance in Topic 480 with a scope exception. This has the benefit of improving the readability of the Codification and reducing the complexity associated with navigating the guidance in Topic 480.

For public business entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted for all entities, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The amendments in Part 1 of this Update should be applied in either of the following ways:

1.retrospectively to outstanding financial instruments with a down round feature by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the statement of financial position as of the beginning of the first fiscal year and interim period(s) in which the pending content that links to this paragraph is effective; or
2.retrospectively to outstanding financial instruments with a down round feature for each prior reporting period presented in accordance with the guidance on accounting changes in paragraphs 250-10-45-5 through 45-10.

The amendments in Part II of this Update do not require any transition guidance because those amendments do not have an accounting effect.

Share settled debt

The general measurement guidance in ASC 480 requires obligations that can be settled in shares with a fixed monetary value at settlement to be carried at fair value unless other accounting guidance specifies another measurement attribute. The Company has determined that ASC 835-30 is the appropriate accounting guidance for the share-settled debt, which is what was done by setting up the debt discount which is to be amortized to interest expense over the term of the instrument. Amortization of discounts are to be amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the note.

ASC 480-10-25-14 requires liability accounting for (1) any financial instrument that embodies and unconditional obligation to transfer a variable number of shares or (2) a financial instrument other than an outstanding share that embodies a conditional obligation to transfer a variable number of shares, provided that the monetary value of the obligation is based solely or predominantly on any of the following: 1. A fixed monetary amount known at inception (e.g. stock settled debt); 2. Variations in something other than the fair value of the issuer’s equity shares (e.g. a preferred share that will be settled in a variable number of common shares with tits monetary value tied to a commodity price); and 3. Variations in the fair value of the issuer’s equity shares, but the monetary value to the counterparty moves inversely to the value of the issuer’s shares (e.g. net share settled written put options, net share settled forward purchase contracts).

Notwithstanding the fact that the above instruments can be settled in shares, FASB concluded that equity classification is not appropriate because instruments with those characteristics do not expose the counterparty to risks and rewards similar to those of an owner and, therefore do not create a shareholder relationship. The issuer is instead using its shares as the currency to settle its obligation.

The Company has multiple notes that contain discount provisions whereby the holder can exercise conversion rights at a discount to the market price for a 15-day trailing period based on the market volume average weighted price. ASC 470-20 defines this as a beneficial conversion feature which that shall be recognized separately at issuance by allocating a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value, not to exceed the face value of the note, to additional paid in capital. This segmented value, is to be amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the note.

 

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

As the Company is a “smaller reporting company,” this item is inapplicable.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmF-1
Consolidated Balance SheetsF-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive LossF-3
Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsF-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ DeficitEquity (Deficit)F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsF-6

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders

of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Danbury, Connecticut

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of March 31, 20172019 and 2016, and2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit,equity (deficit), and cash flows for the years then ended. ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its consolidated operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on thesethe Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

audits. We conducted our audit in accordanceare a public accounting firm registered with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement.misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Company’sits internal controlcontrols over financial reporting. Our audit included considerationAs part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence supportingregarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An auditOur audits also includes assessingincluded evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statement presentation.statements. We believe that our audit providesaudits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. as of March 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.Going Concern Consideration

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has sustained significant operating losses and needs to obtain additional financing or restructure its current obligations.to continue the services they provide. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

/s/ KBL, LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2015.

KBL, LLP

New York, NY

July 7, 2017June 27, 2019

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN US$)

 

 

As of March, 31,

 
 2017 2016  March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018 
ASSETS                
Current assets:                
Cash $18  $-  $385,943  $12,291 
Investment - available for sale security  625   750 
Assets from discontinued operations  581   581 
Investment - trading securities  350,400   610,699 
Investment - digital currency  -   22,056 
Investment - other  72,500   - 
Inventory asset  10,872   - 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  2,190   2,500   127,520   40,720 
Total current assets  2,833   3,250   947,816   686,347 
                
Property and equipment, net  961   6,914   13,010   2,491 
                
Total assets $3,794  $10,164  $960,826  $688,838 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT        
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)        
Current liabilities:                
Notes payable to individuals and companies $306,320  $253,775 
Notes payable to individuals and companies - related party  -   18,000 
Bank overdraft  -   1,272 
Notes payable to individuals and companies, net of discounts $213,875  $254,847 
Accounts payable  278,628   307,384   34,703   24,343 
Accrued interest  126,156   86,812   30,780   33,875 
Accrued expenses  841,499   661,770 
Liabilities from discontinued operations  5,522   5,522 
Liability for common stock to be issued  190,000   305,500   172,500   - 
Derivative liability  722,707   670,577 
Total current liabilities  2,465,310   2,305,090   457,380   318,587 
                
Other liabilities:                
Contingent liability  75,000   -   -   75,000 
Total other liabilities  75,000   2,305,090 
Total liabilities  457,380   393,587 
                
Stockholders’ deficit:        
Common stock, par value $0.00001; 2,500,000,000 shares authorized, 1,734,920,049 and 1,219,820,933 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively  17,349   12,199 
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):        
Common stock, par value $0.00001; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 68,123,326 and 52,264,476 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively  681   523 
Additional paid-in capital  51,770,561   49,745,876   55,991,704   54,680,382 
Accumulated deficit  (54,084,093)  (51,812,793)  (55,488,939)  (54,391,500)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (240,333)  (240,208)
Total stockholders’ deficit  (2,536,516)  (2,294,926)
Accumulated other comprehensive income  -   8,042 
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) - Tauriga Sciences, Inc.  503,446   297,447 
                
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit $3,794  $10,164 
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary  -   (2,196)
        
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)  503,446   295,251 
        
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) $960,826  $688,838 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(IN US$)

  For the Years ended
March 31,
 
  2019  2018 
       
Revenues $57,134  $- 
Cost of goods sold  37,128   - 
         
Gross profit  20,006   - 
         
Operating expenses        
Marketing and advertising  4,200   - 
Research and development  13,924   10,068 
General and administrative  1,083,980   1,884,493 
Depreciation and amortization expense  964   796 
Total operating expenses  1,103,068   1,895,357 
         
Loss from operations  (1,083,062)  (1,895,357)
         
Other income (expense)        
Interest expense  (280,587)  (291,610)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  -   (271,280)
Gain on derivative liability  -   271,280 
Unrealized gain (loss) on trading securities  223,349   (190,449)
Loss on conversion of debt  (27,975)  - 
Gain on the settlement of debt  -   582,887 
Loss on asset disposal  (907)  (783)
Legal settlement expense  (20,004)  - 
Realized loss on digital currency  -   (2,859)
Unrealized loss on digital currency  (3,143)  (9,482)
Gain (loss) on sale of trading securities  99,823   (243,185)
Loss on sale of commodities  (2,737)  - 
Gain on legal settlement  -   2,053,350 
Total other income (expense)  (12,181)  1,897,869 
         
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES AND LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS  (1,095,243)  2,512 
         
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS  (2,196)  (77,313)
         
Net loss  (1,097,439)  (74,801)
         
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest  -   (38,674)
Net loss attributable to controlling interest  (1,097,439)  (36,127)
         
Deemed dividend  -   (271,280)
         
Net loss attributable to common shareholders $(1,097,439) $(307,407)
Loss per share - basic and diluted - Continuing operations $(0.02) $(0.007)
Loss per share - basic and diluted - Discontinuing operations $-  $(0.002)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic  55,767,119   33,078,636 
         
Loss per share - fully diluted $(0.02) $(0.009)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - fully diluted  55,767,119   33,078,636 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(IN US$)

  For the Years ended 
  March 31, 
  2019  2018 
       
Cash flows from operating activities        
Net loss attributable to controlling interest $(1,097,439) $(36,127)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:        
Non-controlling interest  2,196   (38,674)
Amortization of original issue discount  13,543   26,932 
Loss on sale of commodities  2,737   - 
Unrealized loss on digital currency  3,142   9,482 
Realized loss on digital currency  -   2,859 
Depreciation and amortization  964   796 
Non-cash interest  163,500   93,405 
(Gain) loss on settlement  20,004   (707,078)
Amortization of debt discount  58,571   12,503 
Common stock issued and issuable for services (including stock-based compensation)  296,705   698,236 
Legal fees deducted from proceeds of notes payable  4,500   31,300 
Change in derivative liability  -   (271,280)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  27,975   271,280 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets  907   783 
(Gain) loss on sale of trading securities  (99,823)  243,185 
Unrealized (gain) loss on trading securities  (223,349)  190,449 
(Increase) decrease in assets        
Prepaid expenses  (86,800)  (38,530)
Inventory  (10,872)  - 
Proceeds (purchase) of trading securities, net  583,471   (801,148)
Due from Ice + Jam  -   (581)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities        
Accounts payable  10,360   (206,117)
Accrued interest  1,123   (23,989)
Cash used in operating activities  (328,585)  (542,314)
         
Cash flows from investing activities        
Proceeds from sale of securities  -   6,815 
Contribution into Ice + Jam  -   36,478 
Proceeds (purchase) of digital currency, net  16,177   (34,397)
Investment - other  (72,500)  - 
Purchase of property and equipment  (12,390)  (3,109)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities  (68,713)  5,787 
         
Cash flows from financing activities        
Repayment of principal on notes payable to individuals and companies  (141,000)  (318,500)
Proceeds from the sale of common stock (including to be issued)  331,200   299,600 
Proceeds from notes payable to individuals and companies  580,750   567,700 
Cash provided by financing activities  770,950   548,800 
Net increase in cash  373,652   12,273 
         
Cash, beginning of year  12,291   18 
Cash, end of year $385,943  $12,291 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Interest Paid $43,819  $145,550 
Taxes Paid $-  $- 
         
NON CASH ITEMS        
Conversion of notes payable and accrued interest for common stock $200,718  $686,804 
Original issue discount on notes payable and debentures $-  $20,450 
Shares issued for accrued expense $-  $74,050 
Deemed dividend $-  $271,280 
Reclassification of comprehensive loss to investments in trading securities $-  $248,375 
Deemed dividend $-  $271,280 
Common shares issued for share liability $-  $190,000 
Recognition of debt discount $388,811  $15,656 
Related party forgiveness of debt classified to additional paid in capital $-  $108,760 
Reclassification of other comprehensive income to additional paid in capital $8,042  $- 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(IN US$)CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

For the Years Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018

 

  For the Years Ended 
  March 31, 
  2017  2016 
       
Continuing Operations:        
Revenues $-  $- 
Cost of goods sold  -   - 
         
Gross profit  -   - 
         
Operating expenses        
Research and development  108,942   - 
General and administrative  1,432,653   2,027,633 
Depreciation and amortization expense  7,034   9,832 
Total operating expenses  1,548,629   2,037,465 
         
Loss from operations  (1,548,629)  (2,037,465)
         
Other income (expense)        
Interest expense  (721,408)  (83,456)
Financing expense  -   (324,000)
Derivative expense  (9,691)  (197,800)
Gain on settlement  -   265,856 
Gain on settlement of debt  94,516   125,000 
Gain on warrant conversion  -   56,372 
Change in derivative liability  (86,088)  (277,700)
         
Total other income (expense)  (722,671)  (435,728)
         
Net loss from continuing operations  (2,271,300)  (2,473,193)
         
Discontinued Operations:        
Gain from discontinued operations  -   8,997 
Loss from disposal of discontinued operation  -   (104,957)
         
Total discontinued operations  -   (95,960)
         
Net loss  (2,271,300)  (2,569,153)
         
Other comprehensive income (loss)        
Change in unrealized loss on available for sale security  (125)  (3,313)
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   (577)
Total other comprehensive loss  (125)  (3,890)
         
Comprehensive income (loss) $(2,271,425) $(2,573,043)
         
Loss per share - basic and dilutted $(0.00) $(0.00)
         
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic and diluted  1,427,819,418   965,079,748 
             Accumulated     Total 
  Number of     Additional
paid-in
  Accumulated  other
comprehensive
  

Non-

Controlling

  

stockholders’

equity

 
  shares  Amount  capital  deficit  income (loss)  Interest  

(deficit)
 
                      
Balance at April 1, 2017  23,136,765  $231  $52,236,788  $(54,084,093) $(240,333) $-  $(2,087,407)
                             
Issuance of shares via private placement at $0.0007 to $0.00125 per share  3,485,715   35   327,465   -   -   -   327,500 
Issuance of shares - stock based compensation at $0.003 to $0.01 per share  -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Issuances of commitment shares - debt financing at $0.01 per share  1,133,334   11   86,589   -   -   -   86,600 
Shares issued for note conversion at $0.00035 to $0.0012 per share  20,160,661   202   686,602   -       -   686,804 
Issuance of cashless warrants with note payable  -   -   12,546   -   -   -   12,546 
Stock-based compensation vesting  -   -   701,347   -   -   -   701,347 
Impairment of available for sale securities  -   -   -       248,375   -   248,375 
Stock issued for services at $0.002 to $0.005  2,794,667   28   173,971   -   -   -   173,999 
Issuance for convertible notes to individuals at $0.004  -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Issuance of shares for settlement of debt  1,553,334   16   75,034   -   -   -   75,050 
Related party forgiveness of debt          108,760   -   -       108,760 
Deemed dividend  -   -   271,280   (271,280)  -   -   - 
Non-controlling interest  -   -   -   -   -   36,478   36,478 
Net loss for the year ended March 31, 2018  -   -   -   (36,127)  -   (38,674)  (74,801)
                             
Balance at March 31, 2018  52,264,476   523   54,680,382   (54,391,500)  8,042   (2,196)  295,251 
                             
Issuance of shares via private placement at $0.02 to $0.06 per share  5,686,667   56   301,144   -   -   -   301,200 
Issuances of commitment shares - debt financing at $0.042 per share  500,000   5   20,995   -   -   -   21,000 
Shares issued for note conversion at $0.0245 to $0.0452 per share  5,946,516   60   200,658   -   -   -   200,718 
Stock-based compensation vesting  -   -   296,705   -   -   -   301,205 
Stock issued for services at $0.0269 to $0.42  3,130,000   31   (31)  -   -   -   - 
Shares issued for settlement of contingent liability  500,000   5   74,995   -   -   -   75,000 
Shares issued for settlement of debt  95,667   1   20,003   -   -   -   20,004 
Reclassification of other comprehensive income to additional paid in capital  -   -   8,042   -   (8,042)  -   - 
Recognition of
beneficial conversion feature of convertible notes
  -   -   388,811   -   -   -   388,811 
Non-controlling interest  -   -   -   -   -   2,196   2,196 
Net loss for the year ended March 31, 2019  -   -   -   (1,097,439)  -       (1,097,439)
                             
Balance at March 31, 2019  68,123,326  $681  $55,991,704  $(55,488,939) $-  $-  $503,446 

 

TheSee accompanying notes are an integral part of theto consolidated financial statements.

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSUBSIDIARIES

(IN US$)

  For the Years Ended 
  March 31, 
  2017  2016 
      
Cash flows from operating activities        
Net loss $(2,271,300) $(2,569,153)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:        
Stock-based compensation  -   749,811 
OID Interest  23,891   11,077 
Depreciation and amortization  7,034   9,832 
Legal fees deducted from proceeds of notes payable  9,000   - 
Non-cash interest expense  267,242   - 
Gain on warrant conversion  -   (56,372)
Gain on settlement  -   (265,856)
Common stock issued for services (including stock to be issued)  816,168   950,750 
Stock issued for legal settlement  -   8,000 
Derivative expense  9,691   197,800 
Change in derivative liability  86,088   277,700 
Contingent liability  75,000   - 
Gain on conversion of payable  (94,516)  - 
Loss on disposal of natural wellness business  -   104,957 
Value of financing costs for share liability  -   154,000 
Decrease (increase) in assets        
Inventory  -   9,789 
Prepaid expenses  310   10,246 
Increase (decrease) in liabilities        
Accounts payable  (28,754)  7,382 
Accrued interest  82,272   72,381 
Accrued expenses  366,745   (67,880)
Cash used in operating activities  (651,129)  (395,536)
         
Cash flows from investing activities        
Proceeds received for Natural wellness business and investment, net  -   1,243 
Purchases of property and equipment  (1,081)  - 
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities  (1,081)  1,243 
         
Cash flows from financing activities        
Proceeds from notes payable  122,000   205,000 
Bank overdraft  (1,272)  1,272 
Proceeds from notes payable-related party  -   18,000 
Payment for settlement of financing  -   (230,000)
Proceeds from the sale of common stock (including to be issued)  453,500   7,500 
Proceeds from convertible debentures  78,000   184,000 
Cash provided by financing activities  652,228   185,772 
         
Foreign currency translation effect  -   (577)
Net increase (decrease) in cash  18   (209,098)
         
Cash, beginning of year  -   209,098 
Cash, end of year $18  $- 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Interest Paid $-  $- 
Taxes Paid $-  $- 
         
NON CASH ITEMS        
Conversion of notes payable and debentures and accrued interest to common stock $253,728  $- 
Settlement of accrued expenses for common stock $100,000  $- 
Original interest discount on notes payable and debentures $25,450  $- 
Common shares issued for share liability $133,000  $- 
Reclassification of derivative liability to additional paid in capital $52,891  $- 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

For the Years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016

              Accumulated    
        Additional     other  Total 
  Number of     paid-in  Accumulated  comprehensive  stockholders’ 
  shares  Amount  capital  deficit  income (loss)  deficit 
                   
Balance at March 31, 2015  899,007,530  $8,990  $48,150,896  $(49,243,640) $(236,318) $(1,320,072)
                         
Issuance of shares - stock based compensation at $0.003 to $0.01 per share  68,375,000  $684  $312,311   -   -   312,995 
Issuances of commitment shares - debt financing at $0.01 per share  27,500,000   275   190,725   -   -   191,000 
Issuance of shares for cashless warrant exercise  29,188,403   292   (292)  -   -   - 
Stock-based compensation vesting  -   -   292,816   -   -   292,816 
Derivative Liability recognized on warrant conversion  -   -   33,628   -   -   33,628 
Impairment of available for sale securities  -   -   -   -   (3,313)  (3,313)
Stock issued for services  at $0.002 to $0.005  191,750,000   1,918   757,832   -   -   759,750 
Issuance of shares -legal settlement  at $0.002  4,000,000   40   7,960   -   -   8,000 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   -   (577)  (577)
Net loss for the year ended March 31, 2016  -   -   -   (2,569,153)  -   (2,569,153)
                         
Balance at March 31, 2016  1,219,820,933   12,199   49,745,876   (51,812,793)  (240,208)  (2,294,926)
                         
Issuance of shares for cash at $0.004 to $0.005 per share  104,375,000   1,044   427,456   -   -   428,500 
Issuances of shares for commitments in debt financing at $0.027 to $0.01 per share  63,800,000   638   377,912   -   -   378,550 
Issuance of shares in conversion of debentures and accrued interest at $0.00114 to $0.0012 per share  100,639,501   1,006   117,120   -   -   118,126 
Derivative liability recognized on debt conversion  -   -   52,891   -   -   52,891 
Impairment of available for sale securities  -   -   -   -   (125)  (125)
Issuance of shares for services rendered and services to be rendered including stock based compensation at $0.0029 to $0.0088  197,000,000   1,970   814,198   -   -   816,168 
Issuance of shares for convertible notes and accrued interest to individuals at $0.004  33,900,000   339   135,261   -   -   135,600 
Issuance of shares for settlement of accrued expenses  15,384,615   153   99,847   -   -   100,000 
Net loss for the year ended March 31, 2017  -   -   -   (2,271,300)  -   (2,271,300)
                         
Balance at March 31, 2017  1,734,920,049  $17,349  $51,770,561  $(54,084,093) $(240,333) $(2,536,516)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF OPERATIONS

 

Nature of Business

 

The Company, priorTauriga Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Florida corporation. Prior to December 12, 2011, the Company was involved in the business of exploiting new technologies for the production of clean energy. The Company was then moving in the directionhas, over time, moved into that of a diversified biotechnology company. Thelife sciences technology company, with its mission of the Company isto operate a revenue generating business, while continuing to evaluate potential acquisition candidates operating in the life sciences technology space.

TAURI-GUMTM

In October 2018, the Company’s management, along with its board of directors, began to explore the possibility of launching a cannabidiol (“CBD”) infused gum product line into the commercial marketplace. After several weeks of diligence, discussions with various parties and exploratory meetings, the Company made the determination to move forward with this business opportunity.

To begin this process, during the quarter ended December 31, 2018, the Company began discussions with a Maryland based chewing gum manufacturer - Per Os Biosciences LLC (“Per Os Bio”), which consummated in a manufacturing agreement in late December 2018 to launch and bring to market a white label line of CBD infused chewing gum under the brand name Tauri-Gum™. We have filed for trademark protection with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for our CBD infused chewing product line, including applications filed in April 2019 for TAURI-GUMMITM and TAURI-GUMMIESTM.

Under the terms of the agreement, Per Os Bio has committed to produce the Tauri-GumTM based on the following criteria:

A.By composition, the CBD Gum will contain 10 mg of CBD Isolate
B.The initial production run will be mint flavor exclusively
C.This proprietary CBD Gum will be manufactured under U.S. Patent # 9,744,128 (“Method for manufacturing medicated chewing gum without cooling”)
D.Each Production Batch, including the initial production run, is estimated to yield 70,000 gum tablets or 8,700 Units (each Unit contains 8 gum tablets).
E.Integrated Quality Control Procedures: Each production batch will be tested by a 3rd Party for CBD label content, THC content (0%), and clear for microbiology.
F.The packaging, for retail marketplace, will consist of 8 count (gum tablet count) blister card labeled (the “Pack(s)”) with Lot # as well as Expiration Date.
G.Outer sleeve in the Company’s artwork and graphic design(s) and label copy
H.Shipping System: Bulk packed 266 Packs per master case (“Palletized”)

Under terms of the Agreement, the Company has committed to provide the following to Per Os Bio:

A.Each product order will consist of exactly 8,700 Packs (unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties).
B.½ of initial production invoice due within 3 days of execution of Manufacturing Agreement (this has already been paid by the Company).
C.Provide graphic design artwork, logo, and label design to Per Os Bio.
D.Trademark has been successfully filed with U.S.P.T.O.
E.To implement Kosher Certification Process
F.Procure appropriate Product & Liability insurance policy
G.Acquire legal opinion with respect to the confirmation of the legality to sell this CBD Gum – on the Federal Statute Level.

The Company’s revenueCompany gum formulation includes distinctive features: allergen free, gluten free, vegan, kosher (K-Star certification), and incorporates a proprietary manufacturing process. See our “Risk Factors” contained in fiscal 2016, presented in discontinued operations, was generated from its natural wellness cannabis complement line launched in August 2014.this Annual Report, including with respect, but not limited, to Federal laws and regulations that govern CBD and cannabis.

 

The Company’s activities are subjectCompany E-commerce website is www.taurigum.com. The Company has also secured storage space near its New York City headquarters.

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company began production of Blood Orange flavor of Tauri-GumTM. The Company plans to significant risksoffer Pomegranate flavored Tauri-GumTM in the near term, which will be in addition to their mint and uncertainties, including failing to secure additional funding, success inblood orange flavored products.

On April 9, 2019, the Company announced that it is developing and marketinga special miniaturized version of Tauri-GumTM for sale at airport retail stores. The Company envisions this Airport version consisting of a miniaturized blister pack (containing three pieces of its products and the levelCBD Infused gum), with an anticipated retail price of competition.$6.99 per unit.

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Bacterial RoboticsTAURI-GUMTM(Continued)

 

The Company is also working on developing CBD Gum-Infused Lollipops and gummi products.

Subsequent to our fiscal year end of March 31, 2019, the Company entered into several agreements with distributors to arrange for the distribution of this product line, as described below.

E&M Distribution Agreement

On October 29, 2013,April 1, 2019, the Company entered into a comprehensive distribution agreement with E&M Ice Cream Company (“E&M”) to establish Tauri-GumTM in the New York City Metropolitan area marketplace (the “E&M Distribution Agreement”). Under terms of this Agreement, E&M will distribute Tauri-GumTM to hundreds of NYC based retail store locations by summer 2019, with the goal of exceeding 1,000 locations by the end of fiscal 2020. As of May 31, 2019, the Company is in at least 287 locations. The Company has supported the NYC Tauri-GumTM commercial launch with substantial levels of both financial resources and marketing support. The Company has made the strategic alliancedecision to initially largely focus its commercialization efforts on the New York City retail marketplace due to excellent NYC distribution relationships and the Company believes that it can launch its Tauri-GumTM brand in NYC in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Also, the Company has both received payment for and delivered the product for its previously announced $54,000 Tauri-GumTM purchase order during March 2019. The Company has agreed to issue a one-time issuance of 1,000,000 restricted shares of the Company���s common stock, and to tender a one-time cash payment of $125,000 to E&M. This $125,000 cash component was paid in full to E&M on April 1, 2019, and the value of the shares will be reflected in stock-based compensation based on the grant date of April 1, 2019. The Company is awaiting issuance instructions from E&M to issue the shares.

South Florida Region Distribution Agreement

On April 8, 2019, the Company entered into a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Bacterial Robotics, LLC (Bacterial Robotics)IRM Management Corporation (“IRM”), an established medical practice management firm (the “IRM Distribution Agreement”). Bacterial Robotics owns certain patents and/or other intellectual property relatedThe purpose of the IRM Distribution Agreement is to target our Tauri-Gum™ product to the developmentSouth Florida based medical market, including chiropractors, orthopedists, as well as prospective retail customers in this geographic area.

Under terms of genetically modified micro-organisms (GMOs) and GMOs tailored to perform one or more specific functions, one such GMO being adopted to clean polluting molecules from nuclear waste, such GMO being referred herein as the existing BactoBot Technology (the BR Technology). Bacterial Robotics is developing a whitepaper to deliver to the Company for acceptance. Upon acceptance by the Company, the parties will form a strategic relationship through the formation of a joint venture in whichthis IRM Distribution Agreement, the Company will bework closely with IRM to promote Tauri-Gum™. In connection with this IRM Distribution Agreement, the majority and controlling owner which will use the NuclearBot TechnologyCompany has also agreed to further the growtha one-time issuance of 450,000 shares of the nuclear wastewater treatment market.Company’s restricted common stock and a cash stipend of $10,000 to IRM. As of the date of this report, only $2,000 of the $10,000 cash stipend has been paid. The intent is for Bacterial Robotics to issuevalue of the shares will be reflected in stock-based compensation based on the grant date of April 8, 2019.

North Eastern United States Distribution Agreement

On April 30, 2019, the Company, entered into a 10-year license agreement. non-exclusive comprehensive distribution agreement with Sai Krishna LLC (“SKL”), a New Jersey based distributor, with relationships in the Northeast region of the United States and Asia, with the intention of increasing and accelerating market penetration of the Company’s Tauri-GumTM product line in the applicable regions.

In connection with the strategic allianceSKL Agreement, the Company has agreed to issue a one-time issuance of an aggregate of 1,000,000 restricted common shares the Company’s stock, which are subject to the customary resale and transfer restrictions imposed under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The restricted equity issuance to SKL was issued in accordance with the following schedule: (i) to Mr. Mahesh Lekkala, 500,000 restricted shares the Company’s common stock within ten (10) business days of April 30, 2019; and (ii) to SKL, 500,000, which were permitted to be immediately allocated by SKL to persons within its organization and, as such, (a) 250,000 of such shares shall be issued to Sai Krishna within ten (10) business days of April 30, 2019, and the additional issuance of (b) 250,000 of such shares shall be issued to Sai Krishna within ten (10) business days of August 1, 2019. Other than the payment terms for Tauri-GumTM product purchased and distributed under the terms of the Agreement, there is no additional cash payment currently due or owing by the Company thereunder. The value of the shares will be reflected as stock-based compensation with a grant date of April 30, 2019. All but 250,000 shares are expensed on this date, with those 250,000 shares valued over the term of the one-year agreement.

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On May 11, 2019, the Company entered into a sub-agreement pursuant to the SKL distribution agreement whereby Ms. Neelima Lekkala was appointed Vice President of Distribution & Marketing. This contract has a one-year term and is and may be extended based upon mutual agreement. Ms. Lekkala shall focus her efforts on the expansion of Tauri-GumTM as well as revenue growth, acquisition of new customers, establishment of professional marketing materials & protocols, logistics improvement(s) and fulfillment services. Ms. Lekkala is deeded a non-affiliate and does not carry any type of fiduciary liability. Ms. Lekkala’s compensation includes 250,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock deemed fully earned and vested upon the execution of her consulting agreement. These shares were issued May 20, 2019, having a value of $18,275 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on that day ($0.0731 per share). Additionally, Ms. Lekkala will receive a 30% commission on total gross sales through the sale of the Tauri-GumTMproduct line which can be paid in either stock or cash at the election of Ms. Lekkala.

Food and Drug Administration

On May 31, 2019, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) held public hearings to obtain scientific data and information about the safety, manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale of products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including CBD. The hearing comes approximately five months after the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (more commonly known as the Farm Bill), went into effect and removed industrial hemp from the Schedule I prohibition under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) (industrial hemp means cannabis plants and derivatives that contain no more than 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, on a dry weight basis).

Though the Farm Bill removed industrial hemp from the Schedule I list, the Farm Bill preserved the regulatory authority of the FDA over cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds used in food and pharmaceutical products under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. The FDA has been clear that it intends to use this authority to regulate cannabis and cannabis-derived products, including CBD, in the same manner as any other food or drug ingredient. In addition to holding the hearing, the agency has requested comments by July 2, 2019 regarding any health and safety risks of CBD use, and how products containing CBD are currently produced and marketed.

2018 Reverse Stock Split

On March 12, 2018, the Company held a meeting of its board of directors. The matters voted on and approved at the meeting included an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to decrease the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.00001 par value per share from 7,500,000,000 to 100,000,000 shares and to affect a reverse stock split of the Company’s Common Stock at a ratio of 1-for-75 (the “Reverse Stock Split”).

On June 8, 2018, the Company filed an Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation (the “Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida, for the aforementioned decrease in the number of authorized shares and to affect a 1-for-75 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock. The Reverse Stock Split became effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 9, 2018.

The Reverse Stock Split affected all issued and outstanding shares of common stock, as well as common stock underlying stock options, warrants and other convertible securities outstanding immediately prior to the effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split. The Reverse Stock Split has reduced the number of outstanding shares of the common stock outstanding prior to the Reverse Stock Split from 4,078,179,672 shares to 54,380,230 shares immediately following the Reverse Stock Split. No fractional shares were issued as a result of the Reverse Stock Split, and any such stockholders whose number of post-split shares would have resulted in a fractional number had his/her/its shares rounded up to the next number of shares. On July 30, 2018, the Company’s stock began trading on the OTC:QB.

All references set forth in this annual report to number of shares or per share data have been presented on a post reverse stock-split basis.

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Cupuaçu Butter Lip Balm

On December 23, 2016, the Company entered into a non-exclusive, 12-month license agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Cleveland, Ohio based cosmetics products company Ice + Jam LLC (“Ice + Jam”) to market Ice + Jam’s proprietary cupuaçu butter lip balm, sold under the trademarkHerMan®. The two companies were to evenly share on a 50/50 basis any profits generated through the Company’s marketing, sales and distribution efforts. The Company had agreed to pay the production, marketing and start-up costs for all product it sells to retail customers or distributors. As part of the License Agreement, the Company issued 66,667 restricted common shares which had a warrant to purchase 75,000,000value of $27,500, based on the closing price of the stock on the day the Company entered into the agreement ($0.4125 per share). The cost of the shares were prorated over the term of its common stock (of which 23,134,118 warrants were cancelled pursuantthe initial license.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2017, the Company launched this lip balm product. On November 27, 2017, the Company announced a 2-year extension to the existing non-exclusive License Agreement, extending the life of the License Agreement through December 22, 2016 transfer agreement with Open Therapeutics, LLC) valued23, 2019, at $1,100,000 and paidwhich time, if mutually agreed upon. the companies reserve the option to extend for an additional $50,000 in cash.2 years (if exercised at that time, this License Agreement would be extended through December 23, 2021). The two companies reserve the right to request amendment of the License Agreement at any point during the effective term of the agreement. In February of 2018, the Company’s strategy with respect to theHerMan®product was negatively impacted by a series of product defects relating to the twisting mechanism of the lip balm tube. The Company fully impaired thiswas unable to rectify the manufacturing issue and decided to discontinue operations as of March 31, 2019.

The Company had no sales of theHerMan® product during the year ended March 31, 2019 compared to $1,188 of sale during the year ended March 31, 2018, as reflected in discontinued operations. The Company has removed the product from the website. The remaining inventory of $16,897 was written off as of the previous year ended March 31, 2018 as it determined that the units were not usable.

Honeywood

On March 10, 2014, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire California-based Honeywood LLC (“Honeywood”), developer of a topical medicinal cannabis product, that, at the time, sold in numerous dispensaries across the state of California. This definitive agreement was valid for a period of 120 days and the Company advanced to Honeywood $217,000 to be applied towards the final closing requisite cash total and incurred $178,000 in legal fees as of March 31, 2014 as there was no valuein connection with the acquisition.

On September 24, 2014 (the “Unwinding Date”), the Company, Honeywood and each of Honeywood’s principals entered into a termination agreement to unwind the effects of the merger. In accordance with the termination agreement, Honeywood agreed to repay to the Company substantially all of the advances made by the Company to Honeywood prior to and after the merger by delivering to the Company, on the Unwinding Date, a secured promissory note in the agreement.principal amount of $170,000. The note bore interest at 6% per annum and was repayable in six quarterly installments on the last day of each calendar quarter starting on March 31, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2016. The note was secured by a blanket security interest in Honeywood’s assets pursuant to a security agreement entered into on the Unwinding Date between Honeywood and the Company. Honeywood never made any payments under the Note prior to the Honeywood Conversion Agreement (as defined below). As a result, the Company had fully reserved this amount and it was not reflected as a receivable on its financial statements.

Effective August 1, 2017, the Company entered into a Debt Conversion Agreement, whereby the Company agreed to convert the entire principal and accrued but unpaid interest due into a 5% membership interest in Honeywood (the “Honeywood Conversion Agreement”).

The Company made an assessment for impairment of its investment in Honeywood at the entity level. During the relationship between the Company and Honeywood, Honeywood had a working capital deficiency and had a history of operating losses. In accordance withFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)320-10-35-28, “Investments—Debt and Equity Securities”, a Company may not record an impairment loss on the investment but shall continue to evaluate whether the investment is impaired (that is, shall estimate the fair value of the investment) in each subsequent reporting period until either of the following occurs: a) the investment experiences a recovery of fair value up to (or beyond) its cost; or b) the entity recognizes an other-than-temporary impairment loss.At the time of the Honeywood Conversion Agreement, the receivable balance under the note of $199,119 had been fully written off by the Company in a prior period. As a result of the Honeywood Conversion Agreement, the Company deemed the investment to still have no current value. The Company recorded this investment at $0. Thus, no recovery of bad debt and no impairment will be recognized in this period.

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Pilus Energy

 

On November 25, 2013, the Company executed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Pilus Energy, LLC (“Pilus”), an Ohio limited liability company and a developer of alternative cleantech energy platforms using proprietary microbial solutions that createscreate electricity while consuming polluting molecules from wastewater. Pilus is converging digester, fermenter, scrubber, and other proven technologies into a scalable Electrogenic Bioreactor (“EBR”) platform. This technology is the basis of the Pilus Cell™. The EBR harnesses genetically enhanced bacteria, also known as bacterial robots, or BactoBots™, that remediate water, harvest direct current (“DC”) electricity, and produce economically important gases. The EBR accomplishes this through bacterial metabolism, specifically cellular respiration of nearly four hundred carbon and nitrogen molecules. Pilus’ highly metabolic bacteria are non-pathogenic. Because of the mediated biofilm formation, these wastewater-to-value BactoBots resist heavy metal poisoning, swings of pH, and survive in a 4-to-45-degree Celsius temperature range. Additionally, the BactoBots are anaerobically and aerobically active, even with low BOD/COD.

On January 28, 2014, the Company acquired patents fromcompleted its acquisition of Pilus. As a condition of the acquisition, Pilus will get one seat on the board of directors, and the shareholders of Pilus received a warrant to purchase 100,000,0001,333,334 shares of common stock of the Company, which represented a fair market value of approximately $2,000,000.$2,000,000, and, based upon whether the Warrants issued to Pilus represented at least 5% the then outstanding and fully diluted capitalization of the Company. In addition, the Company paid Open Therapeutics, LLC (f/k/a Bacterial Robotics, LLC and Microbial Robots, LLC) (“BRLLC”Open Therapeutics”), formerly the parent company of Pilus, $50,000 on signing the memorandum of understandingmerger agreement and $50,000 at the time of closing. The onlyPilus’ principal asset Pilus had on its balance sheet at the time of the acquisition was a patent.its US patent relating to its clean water technology. The Company determined that the value of the acquisition on January 28, 2014 would be equal to the value of cash paid to Pilus plus the value of the 100,000,0001,333,334 warrants theythe Company issued to acquire Pilus. Through March 31, 2014, the Company amortized the patent over its estimated useful life, then on March 31, 2014, the Company conducted its annual impairment test and determined that the entire unamortized balance should be impaired as the necessary funding to further develop the patent was not available at that time.

 

On December 22, 2016, the Company entered in a membership interest transfer agreement with Open Therapeutics LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (“Open Therapeutics” formerly Bacterial Robotics LLC and Microbial Robotics, LLC), whereby the Company sold 80% of its membership interest in Pilus which included the patents.back to Open Therapeutics. Open Therapeutics agreed to terminate and cancel 80% of the unexercised portion of the warrant to purchase 28,917,647385,569 shares (or 23,134,118308,455 warrants) of the Company’s common stock (issued on January 28, 2014).stock. Open Therapeutics willagreed to pay to the Company 20% of the net profit generated to the CompanyPilus Energy from theits previous year’s earnings, after the initialif any. The first $75,000 of profit (reflectedsuch payments was to be retained by Pilus Energy as additional consideration for the sale, which was reflected as a contingent liability on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet).sheet. The Company further agreed it would vote its 20% membership interest in Pilus Energy in the same manner that Open Therapeutics votes its membership interest on all matters for which a member vote is required. Through March 31, 2017,2019, there has been no activity recorded by Open Therapeutics LLC with respect to Pilus Energy.

On January 12, 2019, the Company and Open Therapeutics agreed to extinguish the above described $75,000 contingent liability in exchange for a one-time issuance of 500,000 restricted shares of Company’s common stock. The shares were recorded at a value of $24,750 ($0.0495 per share) as a loss on settlement in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Tauriga Biz Dev Corp

On January 4, 2018, the Company announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the formation a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on acquiring interest(s) in patents and other intellectual property. This subsidiary, incorporated in Delaware, was named Tauriga IP Acquisition Corp. On March 25, 2018, the Company changed the name to Tauriga Biz Dev Corp. (“Tauriga BDC”).

On March 29, 2018 the Company, through Tauriga BDC, entered into an independent sales representative agreement with Blink Charging Co. (“Blink”) (Nasdaq: BLNK) to be a non-exclusive independent sales representative. Under the terms of this agreement with Blink, the Company is permitted to solicit orders from potential customers for electric vehicle (“EV”) charging station placement. Tauriga BDC will be compensated upon contracting for so long as the Company’s acquired prospect remains under contract. This sales agreement is a three-tier model based on whether Tauriga BDC contracts the new customer to purchase equipment outright from Blink or enter into one of two revenue-sharing agreements. In the case Tauriga BDC effectuates a sale of Blink equipment it will receive a one-time sales commission based on the sales price of the equipment sale. In the case where Tauriga BDC secures a revenue sharing agreement with a customer where Blink remains the owner, Tauriga BDC will be paid an on-going commission based off of gross charger revenue, subject to which party paid for the installation. Commission payments under the revenue sharing agreement are subject to minimum revenue generation hurdles.

On June 29, 2018, the Company purchased four Blink Level 2 - 40” pedestal chargers for permanent placement in a retail location or locations whereby the Company will pay a variable annual fee based on 7% of total revenue per charging unit. The rest of the proceeds will be split 80/20 between the Company and the host location owner or its assignee. The host location owner to will pay for the cost of providing power to these patents, thusunit as well as installation costs.

As of March 31, 2019, Tauriga BDC has not installed any of these machines in any locations and no revenue has been generated through the $75,000 remains contingently owed to them.Blink contract.

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ColluMauxil

On November 15, 2016, the Company announced that it will form a new wholly owned subsidiary focused on the development, marketing and distribution of products that target muscle tension. The subsidiary will be called ColluMauxil Therapeutics LLC (“ColluMauxil”), which is based on the Latin terms for neck relief - “collum” and “auxilium.” The Company has filed for trademarks in association with the business with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Company plans to develop, market, distribute and potentially license a broad array of products and technologies that may help individuals who are affected by muscle tension. The Company has already identified potential products and technologies of interest and is actively working towards the goal of creating an innovative product line to launch the business activities of ColluMauxil. The Company believes that one of its most important strengths is its access to and relationships with potentially substantial distribution systems and networks. The Company intends to capitalize on distribution opportunities and will continually update shareholders on such developments. The Company intends on developing a product that specifically targets muscle tension in the neck, shoulder, and upper back. The Company envisions that this product will incorporate a roll-on delivery system (“Roll-On Product”) which is easier to apply to a specific area on the body. The Company also plans to develop a Roll-On Product that incorporates CBD Oil (“Cannabis Oil”), which is a legal alternative to THC oil, and it is available for sale in all states as well as around the world. Cannabis Oil is widely believed to provide relief to individuals who suffer from muscle tension, tenderness, and pain. Both contemplated Roll-On Products will be branded under the ColluMauxil.

Cupuacu Butter Lip Balm

On December 23, 2016, the Company, entered into a non-exclusive, 12 month, license agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Cleveland, Ohio based cosmetics products firm Ice + Jam LLC (“Ice + Jam”). Under terms of the License Agreement, the Company will market Ice + Jam’s proprietary Cupuacu Butter lip balm, sold under the trademark HERMAN and the two companies will evenly share (“50% / 50%”) any profits through the Company’s marketing, sales, and distribution efforts. The Company will pay the production costs for all product it sells to retail customers or distributors. The Company paid a one-time upfront non-refundable license fee of $9,810 in cash and agreed to an additional payment of common shares of Company stock. The Company agreed to issue 5,000,000 common shares which had a value of $27,500, based on the closing price of the stock on the day the Company entered into the agreement ($0.005 per share). The cost of the shares will be prorated over the life of the license. The Company further paid $2,190 as a prepaid deposit on future inventory for the purchase of 1,500 units at unit cost of $1.46. As of March 31, 2017, none of the units have been completed therefore the Company has recorded the payment as a prepaid asset. The agreement may be extended for an additional 12 months based on mutual agreement. The two companies reserve the right to request amendment of the License Agreement at any point during the effective duration.

 On June 27, 2017, the Company wired $20,000 to Ice + Jam as an advanced payment on initial inventory base of 10,000-15,000 units with completed display cases and promotional literature for the contemplated launch. The Company has focused its efforts on securing potential distribution channels to the retail marketplace, as well as the improvement of the HERMAN product; inclusive of the label and graphics. The Company plans a mid to late autumn 2017 launch period to capitalize on the potential market demand associated with seasonality. 

Certain additional risk factors relating to the new business line are further described in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” above in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Going Concern

 

As indicated inDuring the accompanying consolidated financial statements,fourth quarter of the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company began sales and marketing efforts for its Mint flavored Tauri-GumTMproduct. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized sales of $57,134 and recognized a gross profit of $20,006. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company has incurred net lossesentered into multiple distribution agreements and has engaged an independent contractor to act as Vice President of $2,271,300Distribution and $2,569,153 forMarketing. As of May 31, 2019, the yearsCompany has placed its product in at least 287 retail locations in the greater NYC Metro area. Although the Company’s working capital surplus of $367,760 at March 31, 2018 increased to $490,436 at March 31, 2019, the Company still believes that there is uncertainty with respect to continuing as a going concern.

During the year ended March 31, 20172019, the Company discontinued its joint venture product HERMAN ® after nominal sales and 2016, respectively.prolonged issues with the manufacture. As a result, the entire inventory balance has been written off.

The Company, in the short term, intends to continue funding its operations either through cash-on-hand or through financing alternatives. Management’s plans with respect to this include the raising of capital through equity markets to fund future operations as well as the sale of its remaining marketable securities which had a market value of $350,400 at March 31, 2019. In the event the Company does need to raise additional capital to fund and cultivating new license agreements or acquiring ownership in technology companies. Failureexpand operations, failure to raise adequate capital and generate adequate sales revenues could result in the Company having to curtail or cease operations.Currently, the Company has a limited amount of shares of common stock available to issue under its certificate of incorporation and may initiate the process of increasing the authorized stock. To amend the Company’s certificate of incorporation, including any increase in the number of shares the Company is authorized to issue, will require shareholder approval. If and when the Company initiates this process, the Company will file a proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and will provide shareholders with a physical or electronic copy, as permissible. Relevant information relating to this process will be included in such proxy statement. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to obtain this shareholder approval to effectuate such charter amendment.

Additionally, even if the Company does raise sufficient capital to support its operating expenses and generate adequate revenues in the short term there can be no assurances that the revenues will be sufficient to enable it to develop business to a level where it will generate profits and cash flows from operations to achieve profitability thereby eliminating its reliance on alternative sources of funding. Though management believes that the Company is in the strongest position it has been in in several years there is still no guarantee the that profitable operations with sufficient cashflow to sustain operations can be achieved without the need of alternative financing, which is limited. These matters still raise significant doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as determined by management. As a result of some investments made with proceeds from the Cowan lawsuit, the Company was able to recognize other income of $99,823, that partially offset their operating losses, resulting in a net loss in the amount of $1,097,439 for the year ended March 31, 2019 compared to a net loss of $74,801 during the prior year as a result of the lawsuit settlement. The Company has, however, needed to take on more debt leading up to the launch of Tauri-GumTM. The Company believes that there is uncertainty with respect to continuing as a going concern until the operating business can achieve more than nominal sales and profitable operations and sustain cash flow to operate the Company for a period of twelve months. In the event the Company does need to raise additional capital to fund operations or engage in a transaction, failure to raise adequate capital and generate adequate sales revenues could result in the Company having to curtail or cease operations. Even if the Company does raise sufficient capital to support its operating expenses, acquire new license agreements or ownership interests in life science companies and generate adequate revenues, or the agreements entered into recently are unsuccessful, there can be no assurances that the revenues will be sufficient to enable it to develop business to a level where it will generate profits and cash flows from operations. The Company has used $651,129 and $395,536 of cash in operating activities which is substantially lower than the net loss for these respective years. The Company has continued to use their common stock when able to continue operating. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.concern as determined by management. However, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

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Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and activities of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. and, its wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, Tauriga Canada, Inc., its controlling interest in a joint venture with Ice + Jam LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiary Tauriga BDC. All inter-companyintercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. As of March 31, 2019, there is no activity in any of the Company’s subsidiaries other than Tauriga BDC holding the electric car chargers.

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Non-controlling Interests

On December 23, 2016, the Company entered into a non-exclusive, one-year license agreement (subsequently extended by an additional two-years) with Ice + Jam LLC. Under terms of the License Agreement, the Company marketed Ice + Jam’s proprietary cupuaçu butter lip balm, sold under the trademarkHerMan®.To effectuate this arrangement, the Company and Ice + Jam formed a new company. Through this new company the two parties were to share on a 50/50 basis any profits generated through the Company’s marketing, sales and distribution efforts. All revenue and expense from these efforts are fully consolidated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements, with the minority interest designated as noncontrolling interest to derive a net loss attributable to common shareholders. The non-controlling interest at March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 is $0 and $2,196, respectively. There was neither a net loss or gain attributable to noncontrolling interest for the year ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. As of March 31, 2019, the Company exchanged its 50% ownership in Ice+Jam for the non-controlling interest that remained. As a result, there is no non-controlling interest in this arrangement moving forward and there will be no future obligations associated with this entity.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This standard provides a single set of guidelines for revenue recognition to be used across all industries and requires additional disclosures. The updated guidance introduces a five-step model to achieve its core principal of the entity recognizing revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company adopted the updated guidance effective October 1, 2017 as the Company commenced sales ofHerMan®using the full retrospective method. The new standard did not have a material impact on its financial position and results of operations, as it did not change the manner or timing of recognizing revenue.

Under ASC 606, in order to recognize revenue, the Company is required to identify an approved contract with commitments to preform respective obligations, identify rights of each party in the transaction regarding goods to be transferred, identify the payment terms for the goods transferred, verify that the contract has commercial substance and verify that collection of substantially all consideration is probable. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have an impact on the Company’s operations or cash flows.

On March 29, 2018 the Company, through Tauriga BDC, entered into an independent sales representative agreement with Blink to be a non-exclusive independent sales representative. Under the agreement with Blink, the Company may solicit orders from potential customers for EV charging station placement. Tauriga BDC will be compensated upon contracting for so long as the Company’s acquired prospect remains under contract. This sales agreement is a three-tier model based on whether Tauriga BDC contracts the new customer to purchase equipment outright from Blink or enter into one of two revenue-sharing agreements. In the case Tauriga BDC effectuates a sale of Blink equipment it will receive a one-time sales commission based on the sales price of the equipment sale. In the case where Tauriga BDC secures a revenue sharing agreement with a customer where Blink remains the owner, Tauriga BDC will be paid an on-going commission based off of gross charger revenue, subject to which party paid for the installation. Commission payments under the revenue sharing agreement are subject to minimum revenue generation hurdles.

On June 29, 2018, the Company purchased four Blink Level 2 - 40” pedestal chargers for permanent placement in a retail location or locations whereby the Company will pay a variable annual fee based on 7% of total revenue per charging unit. The remainder of the proceeds will be split 80/20 between the Company and the host location owner or its assignee. The host location owner to will pay for the cost of providing power to these unit as well as installation costs.

As of March 31, 2019, the Tauriga BDC has not installed any of these machines in any locations, and no revenue has been generated through the Blink contract.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized when realized or realizable, and whenits first sales of Tauri-GumTM, primarily vis-à-vis its entry in the earnings process is complete, which is generallyE&M Distribution Agreement.

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Revenue Recognition (Continued)

The Company recognizes revenue upon the satisfaction of the performance obligation. The Company considers the performance obligation met upon shipment of products.the product or delivery of the product. For ecommerce orders, the Company’s products are shipped by a fulfillment company and payment is made in advance of shipment either through credit card or PayPal. The Company also delivers the product to its customers that they market to in the metropolitan New York Tri-State area that are not covered under any existing distribution agreements. The Company generally collects payment within 30 to 60 days of completion of its performance obligation, and the Company has no agency relationships. The Company recognized revenue from operations in the amount of $57,134 during the three months ended (as well as year ended) March 31, 2019. All revenue is from the sale of the Company’s Tauri-GumTMproduct line and there are no accounts receivable currently outstanding for these sales.

The Company recognized $1,118 of revenue from discontinued operations during the year ended March 31, 2018 which was related to the sales of the HERMAN® lip balm product.

Sales Refunds

The Company’s refund policy allows customers to return product for any reason except where the customer does not like the taste of the product. The customer has 30 days from the date of purchase to initiate the process. Returns are limited to one return or exchange per customer. Only purchases up to $100 qualify for a refund. Approved return/refund requests are typically processed within 1-2 business days. For product purchases made through a Tauri-GumTM distributor or retailer, the customer is required to work with original purchase location for any return or exchange. The Company has not established a reserve for returns as of March 31, 2019 however will monitor the refunds to estimate whether a reserve will be required.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

Commencing with the quarter ended June 30, 2012, the Company considers the U.S. dollar to be its functional currency. Prior to March 31, 2012, the Company considered the Canadian dollar to be its functional currency. Assets and liabilities were translated into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates. Statement of operations amounts were translated using the average rate during the year. Gains and losses resulting from translating foreign currency financial statements were included in accumulated other comprehensive gain or loss, a separate component of stockholders’ deficit.

Cash Equivalents

 

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash equivalents include investment instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less. At March 31, 2017,2019, the Company had noCompany’s cash at anyon deposit with financial institution whichinstitutions exceeded the total FDIC insurance limit of $250,000. At March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had a cash balance of $385,943 and $12,291, respectively. Although the Company’s cash balance did exceed the total FDIC insurance limit of $250,000, the Company anticipated using cash in excess of insurance in the very short-term. To reduce its risk associated with the failure of such financial institution, the Company holds its cash deposits in more than one financial institution and evaluates at least annually the rating of the financial institution in which it holds its deposits. The Company had no cash equivalents as of March 31, 2017.2019 and 2018.

Investment in Trading Securities

Investment in trading securities consist of investments in shares of common stock of companies traded on public markets as well as publicly traded warrants of these companies should there be a market for them. These securities are carried on the Company’s balance sheet at fair value based on the closing price of the shares owned on the last trading day before the balance sheet date of this report. Fluctuations in the underlying bid price of the stocks result in unrealized gains or losses. The Company recognizes these fluctuations in value as other income or loss.

For investments sold, the Company recognizes the gains and losses attributable to these investments as realized gains or losses in other income or loss.

Investment – Cost Method

Investment in other companies that are not currently trading, are valued based on the cost method as the Company holds less than 20% ownership in these companies and has no influence over operational and financial decisions of the companies. The Company will evaluate, at least annually, whether impairment of these investments is necessary under ASC 320. As of March 31, 2019, the Company has not impaired any of their cost method investments.

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Inventory

 

Inventory consistedconsists of raw materials, production in progress and finished goods in salable condition and is stated at the lower of cost or market determined by the first-in, first-out method. The Company sold off allinventory consists of its segments that hadpackaged, labeled salable inventory. Shipping of product to finished good inventory duringfulfillment center is also included in the year ended March 31, 2016.total inventory cost. Shipping of product upon sale for online sales is paid by the customer upon ordering for orders of single packs of Tauri-GumTM. For wholesale product orders shipping cost is paid by the Company. As of March 31, 2017,2019, the Company’s inventory on hand had a value of $10,872. The Company has also paid deposits of $105,000paid towards orders not received as of March 31, 2019 reflected on the balance sheet as prepaid expenses and other current assets. As of March 31, 2018, as a result of the quality control issues regarding the packaging, the Company has prepaid $2,190 worthhad written off the remaining inventory of product thattheir lip balm, since part of discontinued operations, in the amount of $16,897 as the units then on hand were not usable. Deposits paid to Per Os Bio for the manufacturing costs of the Tauri-GumTMhave been classified as a deposit (other current asset) on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as the goods are not yet available for sale. The Company has not been delivered. It is reflected in prepaid expensesestablished any inventory reserve on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.Tauri-GumTM as of March 31, 2019.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment isare stated at cost and is depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Routine maintenance, repairs and replacement costs are expensed as incurred and improvements that extend the useful life of the assets are capitalized. When property and equipment is sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in operations.

 

Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets consisted of licensing fees and a patent prior to being impaired which were stated at cost. Licenses were amortized over the life of the agreement and patents were amortized over the remaining life of the patent at the date of acquisition.

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Net LossIncome (Loss) Per Common Share

 

The Company computes per share amounts in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)FASB ASC Topic 260 Earnings per Share (“EPS”), which requires presentation of basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is computed by dividing the income (loss) available to Common Stockholderscommon stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is based on the weighted-average number of shares of Common Stockcommon stock and Common Stockcommon stock equivalents outstanding during the periods; however, potential common shares are excluded for period in which the Company incurs losses, as their effect is anti-dilutive. For the years ended March 31, 20172019 and 2016 the2018, basic and fully diluted earnings per share were the same as the Company had a losslosses in each of these years.periods.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company accounts for Stock-Based Compensation under ASC 718 “Compensation-Stock Compensation”Compensation-Stock Compensation, which addresses the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services, with a primary focus on transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. ASC 718-10 requires measurement of cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions). Incremental compensation costs arising from subsequent modifications of awards after the grant date must be recognized.

 

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation awards to non-employees in accordance with ASC 505-50, Equity-Based“Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees.Non-Employees.” Under ASC 505-50, the Company determines the fair value of the warrants or stock-based compensation awards granted on the grant date as either the fair value of the consideration received, or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. Any stock options or warrants issued to non-employees are recorded in expense and an offset to additional paid-in capital in stockholders’ equity/(deficit)equity over the applicable service periods using variable accounting through the vesting dates based on the fair value of the options or warrants at the end of each period.

 

The Company issues stock to consultants for various services. The costs for these transactions are measured at the fair value on the grant date of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The Company recognized consulting expense and a corresponding increase to additional paid-in-capital related to stock issued for services over the term of the related services.

 

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The Company has adopted ASC 220 effective January 1, 2012 which requires entities to report comprehensive income (loss) within a continuous statement of comprehensive income.NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Comprehensive income (loss) is a more inclusive financial reporting methodology that includes disclosure of information that historically has not been recognized in the calculation of net income (loss).

Reclassifications

 

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on the net loss or cash flows of the Company.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

Long-lived assets, primarily fixed assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. The Company will perform a periodic assessment of assets for impairment in the absence of such information or indicators. Conditions that would necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, a significant change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, or a significant adverse change that would indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets is not recoverable. For long-lived assets to be held and used, the Company would recognize an impairment loss only if itsit’s carrying amount is not recoverable through its undiscounted cash flows and measures the impairment loss based on the difference between the carrying amount and estimated fair value.

 

Research and Development

 

The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred. Research and development costs were $108,942 and $0$13,924 for the yearsyear ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.2019 compared to $10,068 for the prior year. The Company is continually evaluating products and technologies in the natural wellness space, including its focus on muscle tension.Tauri-GumTMproduct including new flavor formulations and other CBD delivery products, as well as any intellectual property or other related technologies. As the Company investigates and develops relationships in these areas, resultant expenses for trademark filings, license agreements, website and product development and design materials will be expensed as research and development. Some costs will be accumulated for subsidiaries prior to formation of any new entities.

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Fair Value Measurements

 

ASC 820 Fair Value Measurements defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosure about fair value measurements.

 

The following provides an analysis of financial instruments that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value, grouped into Levels 1 to 3 based on the degree to which fair value is observable:

 

Level 1- fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted in active markets for identical assets or liabilities);

 

Level 2- fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and

 

Level 3- fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 

Financial instruments classified as Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets include cash.

 

These consolidated financial instruments are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment to estimation. Valuations based on unobservable inputs are highly subjective and require significant judgments. Changes in such judgments could have a material impact on fair value estimates. In addition, since estimates are as of a specific point in time, they are susceptible to material near-term changes. Changes in economic conditions may also dramatically affect the estimated fair values.

 

Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of March 31, 2017 and 2016.for the respective periods. The respective carrying value of certain financial instruments approximated their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. These financial instruments include cash, investments, short-term notes payable, accounts payable and accrued expenses.

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Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Derivatives are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. The conversion features of the convertible debentures are embedded derivatives and are separately valued and accounted for on the consolidated balance sheetBalance Sheets with changes in fair value recognized during the period of change as a separate component of other income/expense. Fair values for exchange-traded securities and derivatives are based on quoted market prices. The pricing model we use for determining the fair value of our derivatives are binomial pricing models. Valuations derived from this model are subject to ongoing internal and external verification and review. The model uses market-sourced inputs such as interest rates and stock price volatilities. Selection of these inputs involves management’s judgment and may impact net income (loss). During

With the years ended March 31,issuance of the July 2017 FASB ASU 2017-11,“Earnings Per Share (Topic 260) Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) Derivatives and 2016,Hedging (Topic 815),” which addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features, the Company utilized an expected life ranging from 91 dayshas chosen the early adopt retroactively the amendments in Part I of the standard whereby fair value derivative liabilities previously recognized were derecognized in the current and comparative periods. Under the amendments included in this update, the Company is no longer required to 311 days based uponrecord changes in fair value during the look-back period of its convertible debentures and notes and volatilitychange as a separate component of 125%.other income (expense) in the consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

On May 28, 2015, the Company entered into a 7% Convertible Redeemable Note with a principal amount of $104,000 with a maturity date of May 28, 2016 (the “Union Note”) which contains an anti-ratchet clause for the conversionThe amendments in Part I of this Union Note,Update change the Company recordedclassification analysis of certain equity-linked financial instruments (or embedded features) with down round features. When determining whether certain financial instruments should be classified as liabilities or equity instruments, a down round feature no longer precludes equity classification when assessing whether the instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. The amendments also clarify existing disclosure requirements for equity-classified instruments. As a result, a freestanding equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded conversion option) no longer would be accounted for as a derivative liability in the amount of $200,058 (as a result the entire note was discounted). During the year ended March 31, 2017, the noteholder (Union Capital) has converted $49,800 of principal and $18,167 in accrued interest into 56,639,501 shares of common stock. As a result of these conversions, the derivative liability was adjusted by $37,350 with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid in capital.

On July 14, 2015, the Company entered into a 12% Convertible Redeemable Note with the principal amount of $96,000 issued with an original issue discount of $16,000. The derivative liability recorded on this note was $153,326 (as a result the entire note was discounted).

On August 3, 2016, the Company entered into a 12% Convertible Redeemable Note with the principal amount of $48,000 issued with an original issue discount of $8,000. The derivative liability recorded on this note was $48,871 (as a result the entire note was discounted).

Asat fair value as a result of the issuanceexistence of a down round feature. For freestanding equity classified financial instruments, the amendments require entities that present earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with Topic 260 to recognize the effect of the down round feature when it is triggered. That effect is treated as a dividend and as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic EPS. Convertible instruments with embedded conversion options that have down round features are now subject to the specialized guidance for contingent beneficial conversion features (in Subtopic 470-20, “Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options”), including related EPS guidance (in Topic 260). The amendments in Part II of this note containing more beneficial termsUpdate recharacterize the indefinite deferral of conversion,certain provisions of Topic 480 that now are presented as pending content in the Union Note will nowCodification, to a scope exception. Those amendments do not have an accounting effect.

Under current GAAP, an equity-linked financial instrument with a down round feature that otherwise is not required to be convertible atclassified as a liability under the lowerguidance in Topic 480 is evaluated under the guidance in Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” to determine whether it meets the definition of a derivative. If it meets that definition, the instrument (or embedded feature) is evaluated to determine whether it is indexed to an entity’s own stock as part of the lesseranalysis of (a) sixty percent (60%) multipliedwhether it qualifies for a scope exception from derivative accounting. Generally, for warrants and conversion options embedded in financial instruments that are deemed to have a debt host (assuming the underlying shares are readily convertible to cash or the contract provides for net settlement such that the embedded conversion option meets the definition of a derivative), the existence of a down round feature results in an instrument not being considered indexed to an entity’s own stock. This results in a reporting entity being required to classify the freestanding financial instrument or the bifurcated conversion option as a liability, which the entity must measure at fair value initially and at each subsequent reporting date.

The amendments in this Update revise the guidance for instruments with down round features in Subtopic 815-40, “Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity,” which is considered in determining whether an equity-linked financial instrument qualifies for a scope exception from derivative accounting. An entity still is required to determine whether instruments would be classified in equity under the guidance in Subtopic 815-40 in determining whether they qualify for that scope exception. If they do qualify, freestanding instruments with down round features are no longer classified as liabilities and embedded conversion options with down round features are no longer bifurcated.

For entities that present EPS in accordance with Topic 260, and when the down round feature is included in an equity-classified freestanding financial instrument, the value of the effect of the down round feature is treated as a dividend when it is triggered and as a numerator adjustment in the basic EPS calculation. This reflects the occurrence of an economic transfer of value to the holder of the instrument, while alleviating the complexity and income statement volatility associated with fair value measurement on an ongoing basis. Convertible instruments are unaffected by the lowest closing price as of the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of forty percent (40%)) or (b) one half penny ($0.005). On November 7, 2016, the noteholder (Group 10) convertedTopic 260 amendments in this note into 44,000,000 common shares at a total value of $50,160 ($0.00114) which included $2,160 of accrued interest. As a result of this conversion the derivative liability was eliminated with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid in capital in the amount of $15,540 after taking effect to all fair value adjustments up through the date of conversion.Update.

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Continued)

 

On November 7, 2016,Those amendments in Part I of this Update are a cost savings relative to current GAAP. This is because, assuming the required criteria for equity classification in Subtopic 815-40 are met, an entity that issued such an instrument no longer measures the instrument at fair value at each reporting period (in the case of warrants) or separately accounts for a bifurcated derivative (in the case of convertible instruments) on the basis of the existence of a down round feature. For convertible instruments with embedded conversion options that have down round features, applying specialized guidance such as the model for contingent beneficial conversion features rather than bifurcating an embedded derivative also reduces cost and complexity. Under that specialized guidance, the issuer recognizes the intrinsic value of the feature only when the feature becomes beneficial instead of bifurcating the conversion option and measuring it at fair value each reporting period.

The amendments in Part II of this Update replace the indefinite deferral of certain guidance in Topic 480 with a scope exception. This has the benefit of improving the readability of the Codification and reducing the complexity associated with navigating the guidance in Topic 480.

For public business entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted for all entities, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The amendments in Part 1 of this Update should be applied in either of the following ways:

1.retrospectively to outstanding financial instruments with a down round feature by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the statement of financial position as of the beginning of the first fiscal year and interim period(s) in which the pending content that links to this paragraph is effective; or
2.retrospectively to outstanding financial instruments with a down round feature for each prior reporting period presented in accordance with the guidance on accounting changes in paragraphs 250-10-45-5 through 45-10.

The amendments in Part II of this Update do not require any transition guidance because those amendments do not have an accounting effect.

The Company has identified that instruments previously carried as derivative liabilities were deemed to be such on the basis of embedded features containing down round provisions, resulting in the strike price being reduced on the basis of the pricing of future equity offerings. In accordance with the adoption of ASU 2017-11, the Company entered intorecorded a 12%gain on derivative liability in the amount of $271,280 for the year ended March 31, 2018. This adoption of this accounting pronouncement had no effect on the year ended March 31, 2019 as there were no instruments that would have caused this presentation. The Company also recorded a corresponding loss on extinguishment of debt in the amount of $271,280 for the year ended March 31, 2018, with no effect on the year ended March 31, 2019. Along with this transaction, the Company recorded a deemed dividend to shareholders in the amount of $271,280 for the year ended March 31, 2018 and no deemed dividend for the year ended March 31, 2019.

The three instruments affected by this adoption were (i) the June 1, 2015, 7% Convertible Redeemable Note with a principal amount of $104,000 with a maturity date of June 1, 2016 with Union Capital, LLC which contains an anti-ratchet clause; (ii) the July 14, 2015, 12% convertible redeemable note with Group 10 Holdings, LLC having a principal amount of $96,000 issued with an original issue discount of $16,000; and (iii) the November 7, 2016, 12% convertible redeemable note with Group 10 Holdings, LLC having a principal amount of $45,000 issued with an original issue discount of $7,000. The derivative liability recorded on thistwo Group 10 Holdings, LLC notes contain a most favored nations clause, allowing the note was $45,820 (as a result the entire note was discounted).holder to adopt any term of future convertible redeemable notes which would be beneficial to them. All of these instruments noted herein have been fully repaid or converted as of October 10, 2017.

 

InShare settled debt

The general measurement guidance in ASC 480 requires obligations that can be settled in shares with a fixed monetary value at settlement to be carried at fair value unless other accounting guidance specifies another measurement attribute. The Company has determined that ASC 835-30 is the years ended Marchappropriate accounting guidance for the share-settled debt, which is what was done by setting up the debt discount which is to be amortized to interest expense over the term of the instrument. Amortization of discounts are to be amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the note.

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Share Settled Debt (Continued)

ASC 480-10-25-14 requires liability accounting for (1) any financial instrument that embodies and 2016,unconditional obligation to transfer a variable number of shares or (2) a financial instrument other than an outstanding share that embodies a conditional obligation to transfer a variable number of shares, provided that the Company recognized a lossmonetary value of the obligation is based solely or predominantly on any of the following: 1. A fixed monetary amount known at inception (e.g. stock settled debt); 2. Variations in something other than the fair value of the derivative liabilityissuer’s equity shares (e.g. a preferred share that will be settled in a variable number of common shares with tits monetary value tied to a commodity price); and 3. Variations in the amountfair value of $86,088the issuer’s equity shares, but the monetary value to the counterparty moves inversely to the value of the issuer’s shares (e.g. net share settled written put options, net share settled forward purchase contracts).

Notwithstanding the fact that the above instruments can be settled in shares, FASB concluded that equity classification is not appropriate because instruments with those characteristics do not expose the counterparty to risks and $277,700, respectively. In addition,rewards similar to those of an owner and, therefore do not create a shareholder relationship. The issuer is instead using its shares as the currency to settle its obligation.

The Company recognized derivative expensehas multiple notes that contain discount provisions whereby the holder can exercise conversion rights at a discount to the market price for a 15-day trailing period based on the initial recognitionmarket volume average weighted price. ASC 470-20 defines this as a beneficial conversion feature which that shall be recognized separately at issuance by allocating a portion of the derivative liabilitiesproceeds equal to the intrinsic value, not to exceed the face value of the note, to additional paid in capital. This segmented value, is to be amortized using the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016effective interest method over the term of $9,691 and $197,800, respectively. As of March 31, 2017, and 2016, the derivative liability amounted to $722,707 and $670,577, respectively.note.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the liability method, future tax liabilities and assets are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the amounts reported in the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.

 

Future tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantially enacted income tax rates expected to apply when the asset is realized or the liability settled. The effect of a change in income tax rates on future income tax liabilities and assets is recognized in income in the period that the change occurs. Future income tax assets are recognized to the extent that they are considered more likely than not to be realized.

 

ASC 740 “Income Taxes”Income Taxes clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. This standard requires a company to determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position. If the more-likely-than-not threshold is met, a company must measure the tax position to determine the amount to recognize in the financial statements.

 

As a result of the implementation of this standard, the Company performed a review of its material tax positions in accordance with recognition and measurement standards established by ASC 740 and concluded that the tax position of the Company does not meet the more-likely-than-not threshold as of March 31, 2017.2019.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In January 2017,June 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2017-04ASU No. 2018-07,Intangibles – Goodwill“Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting”which addresses accounting for issuance of all share-based payments on the same accounting model. Previously, accounting for share-based payments to employees was covered by ASC Topic 718 while accounting for such payments to non-employees was covered by ASC Subtopic 505-50. As it considered recently issued updates to ASC 718, the FASB, as part of its simplification initiatives, decided to replace ASC Subtopic 505-50 with Topic 718 as the guidance for non-employee share based awards. Under this new guidance, both sets of awards, for employees and Other (Topic 350), Simplifyingnon-employees, will essentially follow the Testsame model, with small variations related to determining the term assumption when valuing a non-employee award as well as a different expense attribution model for Goodwill Impairment.non-employee awards as opposed to employee awards. The amendments in this update are requiredASU is effective for public business entities that have goodwill reportedbeginning in their financial statements2019 calendar years and haveone year later for non-public business entities. The Company does not elected the private company alternative for the subsequent measurement of goodwill. The update is intended to simplify the annual or interim goodwill impairment test. A public business entity thatbelieve there is a U.S. SEC filer should adopt the amendments in this update for its annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is assessing thematerial impact if any, of implementing this guidance on itstheir consolidated financial position and results of operations.operations as a result of this standard.

 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01Business Combinations (Topic 805), Clarifying the Definition of a Business.The amendments in this update are required for public business entities that have goodwill reported in their financial statements and have not elected the private company alternative for the subsequent measurement of goodwill. The update is intended to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects many areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. Public business entities should apply the amendments in this update to annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is permitted under certain conditions. The Company is assessing the impact, if any, of implementing this guidance on its financial position and results of operations.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments”. The amendments in this update provided guidance on eight specific cash flow issues. This update is to provide specific guidance on each of the eight issues, thereby reducing the diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 31, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is assessing the impact, if any, of implementing this guidance on its financial position, results of operations and liquidity.

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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

In March 2016, the FASB issues ASU No. 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718)”, or ASU No. 2016-09. The amendments of ASU No. 2016-09 were issues as part of the FASB’s simplification initiative focused on improving areas of GAAP for which cost and complexity may be reduced while maintaining or improving the usefulness of information disclosed within the financial statements. The amendments focused on simplification specifically with regard to share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. The guidance in ASU No. 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will evaluate the effect of ASU 2016-09 for future periods as applicable.

In February 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the lessee. This classification will determine whether lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases.

F-18

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

The new guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period and is applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently in the processThe Company has adopted this standard as of assessing theApril 1, 2019 and does not believe there will be a material impact on the adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’stheir consolidated financial statements.

In August 2014, FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern” (“ASU No. 2014-15”). The provisions of ASU No. 2014-15 require management to assess an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern by incorporating and expanding upon certain principles that are currently in U.S. auditing standards. Specifically, the amendments (1) provide a definition of the term substantial doubt, (2) require an evaluation every reporting period including interim periods, (3) provide principles for considering the mitigating effect of management’s plans, (4) require certain disclosures when substantial doubt is alleviated as a result of consideration of management’s plans, (5) require an express statement and other disclosures when substantial doubt is not alleviated, and (6) require an assessment for a period of one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or available to be issued)(See Note 6). The amendments in this ASU are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, August 2015 and May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09,“Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, ASU 2015-14,“Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Deferral of the Effective Date”, and ASU 2016-12,“Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients”, respectively, which implement ASC Topic 606. ASC Topic 606 outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance under US GAAP, including industry-specific guidance. It also requires entities to disclose both quantitative and qualitative information that enable financial statements users to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The amendments in these ASUs are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. These ASUs may be applied retrospectively with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings in the year of adoption. The Company s assessing the impact, if any, of implementing this guidance on its financial position, results of operations and liquidity.

 

There are several other new accounting pronouncements issued or proposed by the FASB. Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. Management does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or operating results.

 

Subsequent Events

 

In accordance with ASC 855 “Subsequent Events”Subsequent Events the Company evaluated subsequent events after the balance sheet date through the date of issuance.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 3– INVENTORY

Inventory from continuing operations

Inventory value by product as of:

  March 31, 2019  March 31, 2018 
       
Tauri-GumTM $10,872  $- 
         
Total Inventory $10,872  $- 

Deposits to Per Os Bio in the amount of $105,000 for the manufacturing costs of Tauri-GumTM has been classified as a deposit (prepaid expenses other current assets) on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2019 as the goods are not yet available for sale.

Inventory from discontinued operations

As a result of the quality control issues regarding the packaging of the lip balm, the Company had written off the remaining inventory of $16,897 as of March 31, 2018 while it attempted to complete the re-design of the packaging of this product, since it had been determined that the initial units were not usable.

The Company had removed the product from its website and attempted to work with the manufacturer to resolve these issues; however, the Company and the manufacturer were unable to resolve the packaging issues, and, as a result, discontinued the operations of this subsidiary. Subsequently, the Company exchanged its 50% ownership in Ice+Jam, LLC for the balance of the non-controlling interest as of March 31, 2019.

 

NOTE 3 –4– DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

On August 11, 2015,March 31, 2019, the Company formally divested (discontinued)decided to discontinue operations relative to its Natural Wellness Business. The business mainly consisted of a CBD infused topical lotion called TopiCanna as well as a line of Cannabis Complement products that were intended to compliment individuals who were consistently using medicinal cannabis related product. On August 11, 2015,HERMAN© Lip balm product line. After much effort the Company soldwas unable to resolve manufacturing issues as it related to it its lip balm tube mechanism. The Company did not believe that these issues will be resolvable without a substantial investment of time and money. Therefore, the Company exchanged their 50% ownership in Ice+Jam, LLC for the balance of its inventorythe non-controlling interest as of TopiCanna and Cannabis Complement products for a one-time cash payment of $20,462. As a result of the disposal of this business, the Company reported a loss on disposal of $104,957, as reflected in the chart below:

  For the Years Ended March 31, 
  2017  2016 
       
Revenues $-  $51,062 
Cost of goods sold  -   14,472 
         
Gross profit  -   36,590 
         
Operating expenses        
General and administrative  -   26,790 
Depreciation and amortization expense  -   803 
Total operating expenses  -   27,593 
         
Income from discontinued operations $-   8,997 

The consolidated statement of operations was restated to reflect the reclassification of the discontinued operations.

There were no assets or liabilities from discontinued operations the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

The Company recognized a loss on the disposal of the Natural Wellness subsidiary:

2019.

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Loss on disposal of Natural Wellness (subsidiary)NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

 

Cash $19,219 
Inventory, at cost  81,198 
Prepaid expenses  16,461 
Property and equipment, net  8,541 
Less cash received for sale of inventory  (20,462)
Loss on disposal of continuing operations $104,957 

NOTE 4– DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

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STATEMENTS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

  For the years ended March 31, 
  2019  2018 
Income        
Product sales $-  $1,048 
Shipping Income  -   140 
Total Income  -   1,188 
Cost of Goods Sold        
Cost of Goods Sold  -   609 
Inventory shrinkage  -   19,219 
Shipping Expense  -   106 
Total Cost of Goods Sold  -   19,934 
Gross Profit  -   (18,746)
Expenses        
Other  2,196   - 
Consult Fees - Other  -   40,478 
Marketing expense  -   16,716 
Research & Development  -   1,372 
Total Expenses  2,196   58,567 
Net Loss $(2,196) $(77,313)

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BALANCE SHEETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

  March 31, 2019  March 31, 2018 
       
Assets from discontinued operations $581  $581 
         
Liabilities from discontinued operations $5,522  $5,522 

NOTE 4 –5– PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

The Company’s property and equipment is as follows:

 

 March 31, 2017 March 31, 2016 Estimated Life March 31, 2019  March 31, 2018  Estimated Life
            
Computers, office furniture and equipment $57,023  $55,942  3-5 years
Computers, office furniture and other equipment $69,808  $59,051  3-5 years
                    
Less: accumulated depreciation  (56,062)  (49,028)    (56,798)  (56,560)  
                    
Net $961  $6,914    $13,010   2,491   

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

 

NOTE 5– PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

On June 29, 2018, the Company purchased four Blink Level 2 – 40” pedestal chargers for permanent placement in one or more retail locations whereby the Company will share revenue from these electric car vehicle charging units with such location owner. No depreciation expense has been recorded for the charging units as of March 31, 2019 due to the fact that they have not been placed in service. The Company has suspended plans to install these units at any location. The Company has decided to focus all efforts on its Tauri-GumTM product, and thus is intending to sell these units. Depreciation expense for the years ended March 31, 20172019 and 20162018 was $7,034$964 and $9,832,$796, respectively.

During the year ended March 31, 2019 the Company disposed computer equipment valued at $1,632 recognizing a loss on disposal of $907.

 

NOTE 56COMMITMENTCOMMITMENTS

 

Ice + Jam

On December 23, 2016, the Company entered into a non-exclusive, 12 month, license agreementLicense Agreement with Cleveland, Ohio based cosmetics products firm Ice + Jam, LLC (“Ice + Jam”). Thewhich was further extended to December 23, 2019. Under terms of the License Agreement, the Company willwas to market Ice + Jam’s proprietary Cupuacu Buttercupuaçu butter lip balm sold under the trademark HERMAN.HerMan®and the two companies were to share on a 50/50 basis any profits earned through the Company’s marketing, sales and distribution efforts. The Company will pay the production costs for all product it sellsdecided to retail customers or distributors. The Company further paid $2,190 as a prepaid deposit on future inventorydiscontinue this line of business and exchanged their 50% ownership in Ice+Jam for the purchase of 1,500 units at unit cost of $1.46. Asremaining non-controlling interest as of March 31, 2017, none of the units2019 and therefore will have been completed therefore the Company has recorded the payment as a prepaid expense.no further commitment to Ice + Jam.

Rent

 

On June 27,December 1, 2017, the Company wired $20,000relocated its corporate headquarters from Danbury, Connecticut to Ice + Jam as an advanced payment on initial inventory base of 10,000-15,000 units with completed display cases and promotional literature for the contemplated launch.New York, New York. The Company has focusedentered into a two-year lease at $1,010 per month for the term of the lease. The Company recorded rent expense of $13,404 for the year ended March 31, 2019 compared to $5,794 for the prior year. The remaining lease obligation for fiscal year 2020 is $8,080.

The Company has adopted ASU No. 2016-02,Leases (Topic 842), as of April 1, 2019 and will account for the new lease in terms of the right of use assets and offsetting lease liability obligations for this new lease under this pronouncement. In accordance with ASC 842 - Leases, effective April 1, 2019, the Company will record additional net lease right of use asset and a lease liability at present value of approximately $18,730 and $18,978, respectively, as of April 1, 2019. The Company is recording these at present value, in accordance with the standard, using a discount rate of 8% which is representative of the last borrowing rates for notes issued to a non-related party. The right of use asset is composed of the sum of all lease payments, at present value, and is amortized straight line over the life of the expected lease term. For the expected term of the lease the Company will use the initial term of the two-year lease. If the Company does elect to exercise its efforts on securing potential distribution channelsoption to extend the lease for additional years, that election will be treated as a lease modification and the lease will be reviewed for remeasurement. This lease will be treated as an operating lease under the new standard.

The Company has chosen to implement this standard using the modified retrospective model approach with a cumulative-effect adjustment, which does not require the Company to adjust the comparative periods presented when transitioning to the retail marketplace, as well asnew guidance on April 1, 2019. The Company has also elected to utilize the improvementtransition related practical expedients permitted by the new standard. The modified retrospective approach provides a method for recording existing leases at adoption and in comparative periods that approximates the results of a modified retrospective approach. Adoption of the HERMAN product; inclusivenew standard resulted in the recording of additional net lease assets and lease liabilities of approximately $18,730 and $1,978 as of April 1, 2019. Any difference between the additional lease assets and lease liabilities, net of the labeldeferred tax impact, will be recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings. The standard is not expected to materially impact our consolidated net earnings and graphics. The Company plans a mid to late autumn 2017 launch period to capitalizehad no impact on the potential market demand associated with seasonality. cash flows.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

 

NOTE 67 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

License Agreements:

Immunovative Therapies, Ltd.

On December 12, 2011, the Company entered into a License Agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Immunovative Therapies, Ltd., an Israeli Corporation (“ITL”), pursuant to which the Company received an immediate exclusive and worldwide license to commercialize all product candidates (the “Licensed Products”) based on ITL’s current and future patents and a patent in-licensed from the University of Arizona. The license granted covers two experimental products for the treatment of cancer in clinical development called AlloStim TM and Allo Vaz TM (“Licensed Products”).

On January 8, 2013, the Company received from ITL, a notice by which ITL purported to terminate the License Agreement dated December 9, 2011 between the Company and ITL (the “ITL Notice”), along with alleged damages. It is the Company’s position that ITL breached the License Agreement by delivering the ITL Notice and, that prior to the ITL Notice, the License Agreement was in full force and, on January 17, 2013 and that the Company had complied in all material respect with the License Agreement therefore the Company believes that there are no damages to ITL. As such, on January 17, 2013, the Company filed a lawsuit against ITL, which included the request for various injunctive relief against ITL for damages stemming from this breach. On February 19, 2013, the Company and ITL entered into a settlement agreement whereby the parties have agreed to the following: (1) the Company submitted a letter to the Court advising the Court that the parties had reached a settlement and that the Company is withdrawing its motion, (2) ITL paid the Company $20,000, (3) ITL issued to the Company, ITL’s share capital equivalent to 9% of the issued and outstanding shares of ITL (3,280,000 shares), (4) the Company changed its name and (5) the settling parties agree that the license agreement is terminated. No value has been assigned to the ITL shares received, as they are deemed to be worthless. The Company, based upon its evaluation of the ITL financial statement, considered its investment in ITL to be impaired as the ITL Company had negative net worth and the funds advanced were being utilized for research, development and testing. During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company sold the 3,280,000 shares for $125,000 which is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations.

Bacterial Robotics, LLC

On October 29, 2013, the Company entered into a strategic alliance agreement between the Company and Bacterial Robotics, LLC (the Parties) to develop a relationship for the research and development of the NuclearBot Technology that will be marketed and monetized pursuant to a definitive agreement. Accordingly, subject to the terms of this agreement, (a) Bacterial Robotics agreed to develop a whitepaper which may be delivered as a readable electronic file, on the subject of utilizing the NuclearBot Technology in the cleansing of nuclear wastewater created in the operation of a nuclear power plant (the “Whitepaper”), which Bacterial Robotics shall deliver to the Company within ninety (90) days of the agreement, which may be extended upon mutual agreement based upon unexpected complexities, and (b) the parties agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts in good faith to (1) identify prospective pilot programs, projects and opportunities for the NuclearBot Technology for the Parties to strategically and jointly pursue, (2) enter into a joint venture, in which the Company will be the majority and controlling owner, for the purpose of (A) marketing and selling products and services utilizing the NuclearBot Technology, (B) sublicensing the NuclearBot Technology and (C) owning all improvements to the NuclearBot Technology, and other inventions and intellectual property, jointly developed by the Parties and (3) negotiate terms and conditions of Definitive Agreements. As consideration for the strategic alliance, the Company issued a $25,000 deposit upon signing the agreement. Additionally, the Company issued a 5-year warrant for up to 75,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with a value of $1,139,851 and an additional $25,000 in cash. The Company amortizes the fee of $1,189,851 over the ten-year life of the licensing agreement, and through March 31, 2014 the accumulated amortization amounted to $48,952. At March 31, 2014, the Company determined that it was not going to pursue the market nor invest additional capital to fund the commercialization and accordingly, considered the remaining net value to be impaired recording an impairment charge of $1,140,899.

On December 22, 2016, the Company, entered in a membership interest transfer agreement with Open Therapeutics, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (“Open Therapeutics” formerly Bacterial Robotics LLC and Microbial Robotics, LLC), whereby the Company sold 80% of its membership interest in Pilus which included the patents. Open Therapeutics agreed to terminate and cancel 80% of the unexercised portion of the warrant to purchase 28,917,647 shares (or 23,134,118 warrants) of the Company’s common stock (issued on January 28, 2014). Open Therapeutics will pay 20% of the net profit generated, to the Company from the previous year’s earnings after the initial $75,000 of profit (reflected as a contingent liability on the consolidated balance sheet). The Company further agreed it would vote its 20% membership interest in Pilus Energy in the same manner that Open Therapeutics votes its membership interest on all matters for which a member vote is required. Through March 31, 2017, there has been no activity recorded by Open Therapeutics, LLC with respect to these patents, thus the $75,000 remains contingently owed to them.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 6 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED)

Breathe Ecig Corp

On March 31, 2015, the Company entered into a license agreement with Breathe Ecig Corp. (which has subsequently changed its name of White Fox Ventures, Inc.) (“Breathe”) whereby the Company issued 10,869,565 shares of its common stock, valued at $100,000, to Breathe for certain licensing rights, as defined in the agreement. Amortization of the license fee will commence on April 1, 2015 over the two-year term of the agreement (See Note 12). As Breathe is worthless as of the date of this report, the Company has written off the entire $100,000 value as of March 31, 2015.

License agreements consist of the cost of license fees with Breathe Ecig Corp. ($100,000), Green Hygienics, Inc. ($250,000) and Bacterial Robotics, LLC ($1,189,851) at March 31, 2015.

 

Patents:

 

Pilus Energy, LLC

 

The Company, through the acquisition of Pilus Energy on January 28, 2014, acquired a patent to develop cleantech energy using proprietary microbiological solution that creates electricity while consuming polluting molecules from wastewater.

 

As a result of theOn December 22, 2016, salethe Company entered in a membership interest transfer agreement with Open Therapeutics whereby the Company sold 80% of its membership interest in Pilus to Open Therapeutics. Open Therapeutics agreed to terminate and cancel 80% of the patents tounexercised portion of Open Therapeutics underagreed to pay to the license agreement discussed above,Company 20% of the net profit generated Pilus Energy from its previous year’s earnings, if any. The first $75,000 of such payments were to be retained by Pilus Energy as additional consideration for the sale, which was reflected as a contingent liability on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The Company further agreed it would vote its 20% membership interest in Pilus Energy in the same manner that Open Therapeutics votes its membership interest on all matters for which a member vote is required. Through March 31, 2019, there has been no activity recorded by Open Therapeutics with respect to Pilus Energy.

The Company had fully impaired the value of the patents prior to the sale, and the warrants canceled as a result of this transaction was valueless as there is no intrinsic value to them. The Company recorded no gain or loss. Upon Open Therapeutics achieving profitability with respect to this technology, the Company will be the beneficiary of a profit split as noted in the agreement and will recognize revenue from that in the future.

 

On January 12, 2019, the Company and Open Therapeutics agreed to extinguish the $75,000 contingent liability in exchange for a one-time issuance of 500,000 restricted shares of Company’s common stock. The costshares were recorded at a value of $24,750 ($0.0495 per share) as a loss on settlement in the patent and related amortization at December 22, 2016 is as follows, prior to the sale:Company’s consolidated financial statements.

  Fair Value  Estimated Life
Cash advanced on signing the memorandum of understanding and closing agreement $100,000  16.5 years
Fair value of the warrant for 100,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock  1,710,000   
Total  1,810,000   
Less amortization in the year ended March 31, 2015  18,540   
Net value at March 31, 2015 prior to impairment $1,791,460   
Impairment in the year ended March 31, 2015  1,791,460   
Net value for the year ended March 31, 2016 and at December 22, 2016     

 

NOTE 78DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES EMBEDDED IN CONVERTIBLE NOTES AND DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES

 

The Company has entered into several financial instruments, which consist of notes payable, containing various conversion features. Generally, the financial instruments are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock;stock at prices that are either marked to the volume weighted average price of the Company’s intended publicly traded stock or a static price determinative from the financial instrument agreements. These prices may be at a significant discount to market determined by the volume weighted average price once the Company completes its reverse acquisition with the intended publicly traded company. The Companyunder a 15 day look back period for all intent and purposes considers this discount to be fair market value as would be determined in an arm’s length transaction with a willing buyer.conversion purposes.

 

The Company accounts for the fair value of the conversion feature in accordance with ASC 815-15, Derivatives and Hedging; Embedded Derivatives,” which requires the Company to bifurcate and separately account for the conversion features as an embedded derivative contained in the Company’s convertible debt and original issue discount notes payable. The Company is required to carry the embedded derivative on its balance sheetconsolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and account for any unrealized change in fair value as a component in its results of operations. The Company valued the embedded derivatives using eight steps to determine fair value under ASC 820.820: (1) Identify the item to be valued and the unit of account.account; (2) Determine the principal or most advantageous market and the relevant market participants.participants; (3) Select the valuation premise to be used for asset measurements.measurements; (4) Consider the risk assumptions applicable to liability measurements.measurements; (5) Identify available inputs.inputs; (6) Select the appropriate valuation technique(s).techniques; (7) Make the measurement.measurement; (8) Determine amounts to be recognized and information to be disclosed.

With the issuance of the July 2017 FASB ASU 2017-11,“Earnings Per Share (Topic 260) Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815),” which addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features, the Company has chosen the early adopt retroactively the amendments in Part I of the standard whereby fair value derivative liabilities previously recognized were derecognized in the current and comparative periods. Under the amendments included in this update, the Company is no longer required to record changes in fair value during the period of change as a separate component of other income (expense) in the consolidated Statements of Operations.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

 

NOTE 78DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES EMBEDDED IN CONVERTIBLE NOTES AND DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

 

The amendments in Part I of this Update change the classification analysis of certain equity-linked financial instruments (or embedded features) with down round features. When determining whether certain financial instruments should be classified as liabilities or equity instruments, a down round feature no longer precludes equity classification when assessing whether the instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. The amendments also clarify existing disclosure requirements for equity-classified instruments. As a result, a freestanding equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded conversion option) no longer would be accounted for as a derivative liability at fair value as a result of the existence of a down round feature. For freestanding equity classified financial instruments, the amendments require entities that present earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with Topic 260 to recognize the effect of the down round feature when it is triggered. That effect is treated as a dividend and as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic EPS. Convertible instruments with embedded conversion options that have down round features are now subject to the specialized guidance for contingent beneficial conversion features (in Subtopic 470-20, “Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options”), including related EPS guidance (in Topic 260). The amendments in Part II of this Update recharacterize the indefinite deferral of certain provisions of Topic 480 that now are presented as pending content in the Codification, to a scope exception. Those amendments do not have an accounting effect.

The three instruments affected by this adoption were (i) the June 1, 2015, 7% Convertible Redeemable Note with a principal amount of $104,000 with a maturity date of June 1, 2016 with Union Capital, LLC which contains an anti-ratchet clause; (ii) the July 14, 2015, 12% convertible redeemable note with Group 10 Holdings, LLC having a principal amount of $96,000 issued with an original issue discount of $16,000; and (iii) the November 7, 2016 12% convertible redeemable note with Group 10 Holdings, LLC having a principal amount of $45,000 issued with an original issue discount of $7,000. The two Group 10 Holdings, LLC notes payable containingcontain a most favored nations clause, allowing the note holder to adopt any term of future convertible redeemable notes which would be beneficial to them. All of these instruments noted herein have been fully repaid or converted as of October 10, 2017.

The amendments in this Update revise the guidance for instruments with down round features in Subtopic 815-40, “Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity,” which is considered in determining whether an equity-linked financial instrument qualifies for a scope exception from derivative accounting. An entity still is required to determine whether instruments would be classified in equity under the guidance in Subtopic 815-40 in determining whether they qualify for that scope exception. If they do qualify, freestanding instruments with down round features are no longer classified as liabilities consistedand embedded conversion options with down round features are no longer bifurcated.

For entities that present EPS in accordance with Topic 260, and when the down round feature is included in an equity-classified freestanding financial instrument, the value of the effect of the down round feature is treated as a dividend when it is triggered and as a numerator adjustment in the basic EPS calculation. This reflects the occurrence of an economic transfer of value to the holder of the instrument, while alleviating the complexity and income statement volatility associated with fair value measurement on an ongoing basis. Convertible instruments are unaffected by the Topic 260 amendments in this Update.

Those amendments in Part I of this Update are a cost savings relative to current GAAP. This is because, assuming the required criteria for equity classification in Subtopic 815-40 are met, an entity that issued such an instrument no longer measures the instrument at fair value at each reporting period (in the case of warrants) or separately accounts for a bifurcated derivative (in the case of convertible instruments) on the basis of the existence of a down round feature. For convertible instruments with embedded conversion options that have down round features, applying specialized guidance such as the model for contingent beneficial conversion features rather than bifurcating an embedded derivative also reduces cost and complexity. Under that specialized guidance, the issuer recognizes the intrinsic value of the feature only when the feature becomes beneficial instead of bifurcating the conversion option and measuring it at fair value each reporting period.

The amendments in Part II of this Update replace the indefinite deferral of certain guidance in Topic 480 with a scope exception. This has the benefit of improving the readability of the Codification and reducing the complexity associated with navigating the guidance in Topic 480.

For public business entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted for all entities, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The amendments in Part 1 of this Update should be applied in either of the following ways: 1. Retrospectively to outstanding financial instruments with a down round feature by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the statement of financial position as of March 31:the beginning of the first fiscal year and interim period(s) in which the pending content that links to this paragraph is effective; or 2. Retrospectively to outstanding financial instruments with a down round feature for each prior reporting period presented in accordance with the guidance on accounting changes in paragraphs 250-10-45-5 through 45-10.

 

    2017  2016 
Convertible note payable – Union Capital – (May 15) (a) $121,800  $104,000 
Convertible note payable - Group 10 - (Jul 15) (b)  113,280   96,000 
Convertible note payable - Group 10 - (Aug 16) (c)  -   - 
Convertible note payable - Group 10 - (Nov 16) (d)  45,000   - 
           
Total convertible notes payable, current    280,080   200,000 
Less discounts: reflected as derivative liabilities    (280,080)  (200,000)
Total convertible notes payable, net of discounts   $-  $- 

The amendments in Part II of this Update do not require any transition guidance because those amendments do not have an accounting effect.

 

(a)Twelve-month $104,000 convertible note, dated May 28, 2015 bearing interest at the rate of 7% per annum, and having a default rate of 24%. The note matured in May 2016. The Company granted noteholder 12,500,000 shares of Company common stock for a commitment fee in consideration of the note. Under the note, the Company entered into default on July 15, 2015 with the delisting from the OTCQB Exchange resulting from failure to timely file the Company’s annual report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) violating Regulation SX, Rule 2-01 as a direct result of the Company not being able to obtain properly audited financial statements. Due to the breach of delisting the outstanding principal due under this note was increased by 50% to $156,000, then increased again another 10% to $171,600. Pursuant to the terms of the Union Note, at any time Union may convert any principal and interest due to it at a 20% discount to the lowest closing bid price of Company common stock for the five trading days prior to the conversion notice. Additionally, the discount will be adjusted on a ratchet basis in the event the Company offers a more favorable discount rate or look-back period to a third party during the term of the Union. As of March 31, 2017, Union has converted $49,800 of principal and $18,167 of interest of this note. As of March 31, 2017, this note had accrued interest of $48,504. As of March 31, 2017, the value of the derivative liability related to this note is $109,498. Subsequent to March 31, 2017, the noteholder converted $64,350 of principal and $27,354 of accrued interest for 109,500,026 common shares.F-23
 
(b)Twelve-month $96,000 convertible note, bearing 20% OID, dated July 14, 2015 bearing interest at the rate of 12% per annum, and having a default rate of 18%. The note matured in May 2016. The Company granted noteholder 15,000,000 shares of Company common stock for a commitment fee in consideration of the note. Under the note, the Company entered into default on July 15, 2015 with the delisting from the OTCQB Exchange resulting from failure to timely file the Company’s annual report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) violating Regulation SX, Rule 2-01 as a direct result of the Company not being able to obtain properly audited financial statements. Due to the breach of delisting the outstanding principal due under this note was increased by 18% to $113,280. The holder has the right, but not the obligation, to convert all or any portion of the outstanding principal amount, accrued interest and fees due and payable thereon into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock of borrower at the conversion price, (the “conversion shares”) which shall mean the lesser of (a) fifty percent (50%) multiplied by the lowest closing price as of the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of fifty percent (50%)) or (b) one half penny ($0.005). If the market capitalization of the borrower is less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) on the day immediately prior to the date of the notice of conversion, then the conversion price shall be twenty-five percent (25%) multiplied by the lowest closing price as of the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of seventy-five percent (75%). Additionally, if the closing price of the borrower’s common stock on the day immediately prior to the date of the notice of conversion is less than $0.001 then the conversion price shall be twenty-five percent (25%) multiplied by the lowest closing price as of the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of seventy-five percent (75%). As of March 31, 2017, this note had accrued interest of $34,891. On December 6, 2016, Group 10 formally notified the Company of the amount of the default penalty being charged under their default penalty clause. This penalty resulted in the amount of $348,000. The current amount as demanded by the note holder was recorded as interest expense. As of March 31, 2017 the value of the derivative liability related to this note is $467,419. Subsequent to March 31, 2017, the noteholder converted $67,500 of principal for 175,000,000 common shares.
(c)Twelve-month $48,000 convertible note, with OID in the amount of $8,000, dated August 3, 2016 bearing interest at the rate of 12% per annum, and having a default rate of 18%. The note matured in May 2016. The Company granted noteholder 8,000,000 shares of Company common stock for a commitment fee in consideration of the note. For the period of October 1, 2016 to December 5, 2016, the Company was not current with its reporting responsibilities under Section 13 of the Exchange Act and failed to timely file, when due, any SEC reports (10K and 10Q’s) was considered an event of default. Following the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default, the Company agreed to pay to the holder in the amount equal to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per business day commencing the business day following the date of the event of default. The default penalty of $45,000 for the period of 45 days was settled for 10,000,000 common shares of Company stock ($0.0045 per share). This amount was recorded as interest expense. On November 7, 2016, the holder converted $50,160 ($0.00114 per share) into 44,000,000 common shares. The note had a face value of $48,000 with accrued interest of $2,160.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

 

NOTE 78DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES EMBEDDED IN CONVERTIBLE NOTES AND DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

 

(d)Twelve-month $45,000 convertible note, with OID in the amount of $7,000, dated November 7, 2016 bearing interest at the rate of 12% per annum, and having a default rate of 18%. The note will mature in November 2017. The Company granted noteholder 8,000,000 shares of Company common stock for a commitment fee in consideration of the note. If any event of default occurs, the outstanding principal shall be increased to one hundred eighteen percent (118%) of the outstanding principal. The holder has the right, but not the obligation, to convert all or any portion of the outstanding principal amount, accrued interest and fees due and payable thereon into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock of borrower at the conversion price, (the “conversion shares”) which shall mean the lesser of (a) fifty percent (50%) multiplied by the lowest closing price as of the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of fifty percent (50%)) or (b) three tenths of a penny ($0.003). If the market capitalization of the borrower is less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) on the day immediately prior to the date of the notice of conversion, then the conversion price shall be twenty-five percent (25%) multiplied by the lowest closing price as of the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of seventy-five percent (75%). Additionally, if the closing price of the borrower’s common stock on the day immediately prior to the date of the notice of conversion is less than $0.001 then the conversion price shall be twenty-five percent (25%) multiplied by the lowest closing price as of the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of seventy-five percent (75%). This note may be prepaid in cash by the Company after 180 days until maturity including a prepayment penalty of) one hundred forty-five percent (145%) of the prepayment amount. As of March 31, 2017 accrued interest was $2,130. As of March 31, 2017 the value of the derivative liability related to this note is $152,272.

The Company has identified that instruments previously carried as derivative liabilities were deemed to be such on the basis of embedded features containing down round provisions, resulting in the strike price being reduced on the basis of the pricing of future equity offerings. The Company was not affected by the adoption of ASU 2017-11 for the year ended March 31, 2019 as they had no instruments that would be impacted by this pronouncement, compared to a gain on derivative liability in the amount of $271,280 for the year ended March 31, 2018. The Company also recorded a corresponding loss on extinguishment of debt in the amount of $271,280 for the year ended March 31, 2017.

 

Additionally,The three instruments affected by this adoption were (i) the June 1, 2015, 7% Convertible Redeemable Note with a principal amount of $104,000 with a maturity date of June 1, 2016 with Union Capital, LLC which contains an anti-ratchet clause; (ii) the July 14, 2015, 12% convertible redeemable note with Group 10 Holdings, LLC having a principal amount of $96,000 issued with an original issue discount of $16,000 and the November 7, 2016; and (iii) the 12% convertible redeemable note with Group 10 Holdings, LLC having a principal amount of $45,000 issued with an original issue discount of $7,000. The two Group 10 Holdings, LLC notes contain a most favored nations clause, allowing the note holder to adopt any term of future convertible redeemable notes which would be beneficial to them. All of these instruments noted herein have been fully repaid or converted as of March 31, 2015, the value of the derivative liability associated with the convertible notes was $90,000 associated with the Class B warrants issued to Hanover Holdings I, LLC, as the warrants had been converted into shares of common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2015.October 10, 2017.

 

NOTE 89 – NOTES PAYABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES

 

Notes payable to individuals and companiesconvertible notes consisted of the following as of March 31:of:

 

    2017  2016 
Convertible note payable - Group 10 - (Mar 17) (a) $-  $- 
Alternative Strategy Partners PTE Ltd. (b)  90,000   90,000 
ADAR Bays -Dec 2016 (c)  67,045   - 
ADAR Bays -Feb 2017 (d)  27,500   - 
Eagle Equities, LLC - Jan 2017 (e)  18,000   - 
Eagle Equities, LLC - Mar 2017 (f)  35,000   - 
Individuals – June 2015 (g)  20,000   115,000 
Individuals – Feb to April 2013 (h)  48,775   48,775 
           
Total notes payable and convertible notes    306,320   253,775 
Less - current portion of these notes    (306,320)  (253,775)
Total notes payable and convertible notes, net discounts   $-  $- 
    March 31, 2019  March 31, 2018 
         
Alternative Strategy Partners PTE Ltd.- Sep 2015 (a) $90,000  $90,000 
GS Capital Partners, LLC – Oct 2017 (b)  -   105,000 
GS Capital Partners, LLC – March 2018 (c)  -   48,000 
GS Capital Partners LLC – May 2018 (d)  -   - 
GS Capital Partners, LLC – October 2018 (e)  180,000   - 
Adar Alef, LLC – December 2018 (f)  -   - 
Eagle Equities, LLC – January 2019 (g)  -   - 
GS Capital Partners, LLC – March 2019 (h)  300,000   - 
Note to an Individual – February 2013 (i)  -   15,000 
Total notes payable and convertible notes    570,000   258,000 
Less - note discounts    (356,125)  (3,153)
Less - current portion of these notes    (213,875)  (254,847)
Total notes payable and convertible notes, net of discounts   $-  $- 

 

(a)Twelve-month $40,000 convertible note with OID in the amount of $5,000 dated March 31, 2017. As additional consideration for the purchase of the note, the Company shall issue 15,000,000 commitment shares. This note bears 12% interest per annum with a default interest rate of 18%. In the event default occurs, the outstanding principal amount of this debenture shall increase to one hundred eighteen percent (118%) of the outstanding principal amount of this debenture. The holder shall have the right to convert any portion of the outstanding principal amount, accrued interest and fees due and payable thereon into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock of borrower at the conversion price, (the “conversion shares”) which shall mean the lesser of (a) sixty percent (50%) multiplied by the lowest closing price during the thirty-five (35) trading days prior to the notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of forty percent (50%)) or (b) two-tenths of a penny ($0.002). If the market capitalization of the borrower is less than 1 million dollars ($1,000,000) or the closing price of the borrower’s common stock is below one-tenth of a penny ($0.001) on the day immediately prior to the date of the notice of conversion, then the conversion price shall be twenty-five percent (25%) multiplied by the lowest closing price during the thirty-five (35) trading days prior to the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of seventy-five percent (75%)). Borrower may prepay in cash the principal amount of this debenture and accrued interest thereon, with a premium payment equal to one hundred forty-five percent (145%) of the prepayment amount. Prepayments after one hundred eighty (180) days but before maturity are subject to the approval of holder. The note was effective as of March 31, 2017 however not funded as of March 31, 2017. Funding occurred April 3, 2017, therefore this amount is not included in the balance of notes payable and there was no accrued interest reflected as of March 31, 2017.On June 26, 2017, the Company settled this note in full for a one time cash payment in the amount of $59,659. The Company will record, as interest expense, a prepayment penalty of $18,594 in addition to the repayment of accrued interest of $1,065.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 8 – NOTES PAYABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES (CONTINUED)

(b)Three-month $180,000 non-convertible notedebenture dated September 23, 2015 bearing and interest rate of 11.50% per annum. The note matured in December 2015. The Company received cash from the note of $90,000 ($75,000 wired directly to the Company and $15,000 wired directly from ASPAlternative Strategy Partners PTE Ltd. (“ASP”) to compensate a consultant).consultant. The balance of this note ($90,000) was to be wired directly to a Japanese based consumer product firm called Eishin, Inc. (“Eishin”), but there wasthe holder never provided any documentation providedevidencing that $90,000 was paid to support this $90,000.Eishin. The Company is in dispute with the noteholder, and the Company has not recorded this liability as of December 31, 2018 or March 31, 2017 or 2016.2018. If the proper documentation is provided to the Company, theythe Company will record the liability at that time. The Company has not received any type of default notice with respect to this $180,000 non-convertible debenture.note. Additionally, the Company has not received any shares in Eishin Co., Ltd. up to this point. The Company did follow up with Eishin in March 2017, and it was noted that Eishin did not reflect the Company as having this ownership. As a result, the additional $90,000 has not been recognized as outstanding. As of March 31, 2019, this note had accrued interest of $23,468. On May 29, 2019, the Company and ASP, entered into an agreement whereby this note and accrued interest were fully satisfied in exchange for the Company agreeing to transfer and assign to ASP all rights, title and interest it has or may have in securities of Eishin, and to do all things necessary to effect such transfer. Since these rights were not valued on the Company’s balance sheet the Company will record a gain on extinguishment of debt in the amount of $113,468 during the three months ended June 30, 2019.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

NOTE 9 – NOTES PAYABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES (CONTINUED)

(b)On October 17, 2017, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with GS Capital Partners, LLC, whereby the Company issued two 8% convertible redeemable notes each in the principal amount of $105,000. The first 8% note was funded with gross cash proceeds of $100,000, after the deduction of $5,000 in legal fees. The second 8% note, the back-end note, was initially paid for by an offsetting note receivable issued by GS Capital Partners, LLC, to the Company. The terms of the back-end note require cash funding prior to any conversion thereunder. The amounts of cash funded plus accrued interest under both the first note and the back-end note are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price per share equal to 70% of the lowest daily VWAP of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets market on which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the 15 prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 60% instead of 70% while that “chill” is in effect. Upon an event of default, principal and accrued interest will become immediately due and payable under the notes. Additionally, upon an event of default, both notes will accrue interest at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or the highest rate of interest permitted by law. Further, certain events of default may trigger penalty and liquidated damage provisions. During the first 6 months that the first note and the back-end note are outstanding, the Company may redeem either by paying to GS Capital Partners, LLC an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days either note is in effect, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of either note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, and (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day the either note is in effect, but less than the 180th day, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of either note along with any accrued interest. Neither note may be redeemed after 180 days. Additionally, and pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company issued to GS Capital Partners, LLC 306,667 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $20,700 ($0.0675 per share). On April 25, 2018, the noteholder, under their rights under the contract, canceled the back-end note. On May 1, 2018, the noteholder converted $55,000 of principal and accrued interest $15,738.of $2,339 in exchange for 1,985,754 of the Company’s shares ($0.028888 per share). On July 18, 2018, the Company paid $69,503 to fully retire the remaining $50,000 principal balance of this note plus $3,503 of accrued interest and a prepayment penalty of $16,500.
  
(c)Fifty-eight day $60,950On March 9, 2018, GS Capital Partners, LLC funded the back-end note under the August 31, 2017 Securities Purchase Agreement with GS Capital Partners, LLC whereby the Company issued two 8% convertible note dated December 19, 2016, with OIDredeemable notes each in the principal amount of $7,950 bearing$48,000. This back-end note was initially paid for by an offsetting note receivable issued by GS Capital Partners, LLC to the Company. This note has a maturity date one year from the date of issuance of the original note under the securities purchase agreement, upon which any outstanding principal and interest rateis due and payable. Although the note principal plus interest was not repaid by the due date, the noteholder waived the default clause. The amounts of 12% withcash funded plus accrued interest under the note are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 70% of the lowest daily VWAP of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets market on which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the 15 prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 60% instead of 70% while that “chill” is in effect. Upon an event of default, principal and accrued interest will become immediately due and payable under the notes. Additionally, upon an event of default, notes will accrue interest at a default interest rate of 24%. As additional consideration per annum or the highest rate of interest permitted by law. Further, certain events of default may trigger penalty and liquidated damage provisions. During the first six months this note is in effect, the Company may redeem by paying to GS Capital Partners, LLC an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days either note is in effect, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of either note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, and (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day the either note is in effect, but less than the 180th day, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of either note along with any accrued interest. The note may be redeemed after 180 days. On October 26, 2018, the Company fully repaid this note in cash using proceeds from a new convertible note. Repayment included $2,430 of accrued interest and $1,115 of prepayment penalty.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

NOTE 9 – NOTES PAYABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES (CONTINUED)

(d)

On May 10, 2018, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with GS Capital Partners, LLC. GS Capital Partners, LLC whereby the Company issued two 8% convertible redeemable notes in the cumulative principal amount of $56,000. The first 8% note for $28,000 was funded with net proceeds of $25,000, after the deduction of $3,000 for OID. The second 8% note, the back-end note, is initially paid for by an offsetting note receivable issued by GS Capital Partners, LLC to the Company. The terms of the back-end note require cash funding prior to any conversion thereunder. The note receivable is due January 10, 2019, unless certain conditions are not met, in which case both the back-end note and the note receivable may both be cancelled. Both the first note and the back-end note have a maturity date one year from the date of issuance upon which any outstanding principal and interest is due and payable. The amounts of cash funded plus accrued interest under both the first note and the back-end note are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 70% of the lowest daily VWAP of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets market on which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the 15 prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 60% instead of 70% while that “chill” is in effect. The back-end note will not be cash funded and such note, along with the note receivable, will be immediately cancelled if the shares do not maintain a minimum trading price during the five days prior to such funding and a certain aggregate dollar trading volume during such period. Upon an event of default, principal and accrued interest will become immediately due and payable under the notes. Additionally, upon an event of default, both notes will accrue interest at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or the highest rate of interest permitted by law. Further, certain events of default may trigger penalty and liquidated damage provisions. This note contains a provision where if the Company shall have defaulted on or breached any term of any other note of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and failed to cure such default within the appropriate grace period they would be considered in default of this note. During the first six months first note is in effect, the Company may redeem either note by paying to GS Capital Partners, LLC an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days either note is in effect, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of either note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, and (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day the either note is in effect, but less than the 180th day, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of either note along with any accrued interest. The note may be redeemed after 180 days. The back-end note may not be repaid. The note holder may redeem this note at any time after the first six months. The Company had cancelled all remaining back-end notes during the quarter ended December 31, 2018. On October 26, 2018, the Company fully repaid this note in cash using proceeds from a new convertible note. Repayment included $1,031 of accrued interest and $9,240 of prepayment penalty.

(e)

On October 25, 2018, the Company entered into a one-year $180,000 convertible note bearing 8% interest with GS Capital Partners, LLC. The note has an original issue discount of $11,750. A portion of the proceeds will be used to retire the two remaining convertible notes on the books of the Company as of December 31, 2018 with GS Capital Partners, LLC. The face value of this note plus accrued interest under the note are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 70% of the lowest daily VWAP of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets market on which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the 15 prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 60% instead of 70% while that “chill” is in effect. Due to the discount to market conversion, a beneficial conversion feature was recorded on this note as a discount to the note in the amount of the $108,111 which will be amortized over the life of the note. This amortization will be reflected as interest cost ratably over the term of the note. Upon an event of default, principal and accrued interest will become immediately due and payable under the notes. Additionally, upon an event of default, notes will accrue interest at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or the highest rate of interest permitted by law. Further, certain events of default may trigger penalty and liquidated damage provisions. This note contains a provision where if the Company shall have defaulted on or breached any term of any other note of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and failed to cure such default within the appropriate grace period they would be considered in default of this note. During the first six months this note is in effect, the Company may redeem by paying to GS Capital Partners, LLC an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days either note is in effect, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of either note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, and (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day the either note is in effect, but less than the 180th day, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of either note along with any accrued interest. Accrued interest as of March 31, 2019 was $6,194.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

NOTE 9 – NOTES PAYABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES (CONTINUED)

(f)On December 20, 2018, the Company entered into security purchase agreement with Adar Alef, LLC whereby the Company issued two 8% convertible redeemable notes in the cumulative principal amount of $110,000. The first 8% note for $55,000 was funded with net proceeds of $47,500, after the deduction of $5,000 for OID and $2,500 in legal fees. The second 8% note, the back-end note, is initially paid for by an offsetting note receivable issued by Adar Alef, LLC to the Company. The terms of the back-end note require cash funding prior to any conversion thereunder. The note receivable is due December 20, 2019, unless certain conditions are not met, in which case both the back-end note and the note receivable may both be cancelled. Both the first note and the back-end note have a maturity date one year from the date of issuance upon which any outstanding principal and interest is due and payable. The face value amount plus accrued interest under both the first note and the back-end note are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 60% of the lowest daily VWAP of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets market on which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the 20 prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 50% instead of 60% while that “chill” is in effect. Upon an event of default, principal and accrued interest will become immediately due and payable under the notes. Additionally, upon an event of default, both notes will accrue interest at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or the highest rate of interest permitted by law. Further, certain events of default may trigger penalty and liquidated damage provisions. This note contains a provision where if the Company shall have defaulted on or breached any term of any other note of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and failed to cure such default within the appropriate grace period they would be considered in default of this note. During the first six months this note is in effect, the Company may redeem this note by paying to the Holder an amount equal to 140% of the face amount plus any accrued interest. This note may not be prepaid after the six-month anniversary of the issuance date. The back-end note may not be repaid. The note holder may redeem this note at any time after the first six months. On March 18, 2019, the note holder converted the full face value of the note in the amount of $55,000 including accrued interest of $1,039 for 1,569,717 shares ($0.0357 per share)

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

NOTE 9 – NOTES PAYABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES (CONTINUED)

(g)

On January 23, 2019, the Company and Eagle Equities, LLC (“Eagle Equities”) consummated entry into a Securities Purchase Agreement where the Company will borrow $62,000 at 8% annual interest under a one-year term convertible note. The note is convertible into restricted stock of the Company. In connection with this agreement, the Company issued 500,000 commitment shares having a value of $18,500 ($0.037 per share) which is reflected as interest expense in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations during the year ended March 31,2019. The restricted stock was valued at the closing price on January 18, 2019. Legal fees of $2,000 were deducted from cash proceeds of the note payable to investor’s counsel. Under the note, the Company issuedis required initially to reserve 18,500,000 shares of its common stock, and thereafter to reserve up to four times the note holder 5,000,000 common share as commitment shares recorded at adiscounted value of $32,000 ($0.0065 per share).the note. The holder of this note is entitled tonoteholder may, at any time, at its option, convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of thisthe note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price for each share of Common Stock equal to 80%65% of the lowest trading price (20% discount)Average of the common stocktwo lowest closing bid prices of the lowest trading price ofCommon Stock as reported on the common stockNational Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the Common Stock may be traded in the future, for the twentyfifteen prior trading days, immediately precedingincluding the delivery ofday upon which a notice of conversion.conversion is received by the Company. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 55% instead of 35% while that “Chill” is in effect. If the Company fails to maintain the share reserve at the four times discount of the note is still outstanding onsixty days after the 6-month anniversary, thenissuance of the note, the conversion discount shall be increased from 20% to 35% such that the conversion price will be equal to 65%. On February 15, 2017, the note entered into default for failure to timely pay principal and interest upon maturity. Since this note was not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under this note increased by 10% to $67,045.. This note is further guaranteed by Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officercontains a provision where if the Company shall have defaulted on or breached any term of the Company. Mr. Shaw pledged 37,500,000 sharesany other note of his Common Stock as collateral for payment obligation under this note. As of March 31, 2017,similar debt instrument into which the Company has accrued interest $3,126. On June 21, 2017,entered and failed to cure such default within the Company issued 53,461,538 common shares of stock at $0.00052 per share under a conversion notice submitted by the note holder, retiring $27,800 of principal.

(d)

Twelve-month $27,500 convertible note dated February 8, 2017, with 10% OIDappropriate grace period they would be considered in the amount of $2,500 bearing an interest rate of 8% with a default rate of 24%. The holder of this note is entitled to convert any amount of the principal face amount of this note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price for each share of Common Stock equal to 60% of the lowest trading price (40% discount) of the common stock of the lowest trading price of the common stock for the twenty trading days immediately preceding the delivery of a notice of conversion.note. During the first one hundred eighty (180)180 days, borrowerthe Company may prepay the principal amount of this debenturenote and accrued interest thereon, with a premium as set forth below (“prepayment premium”), such redemption must be closed and funded within three (3) days. The amount of each prepayment premium shall be as follows: (a) one hundred fifteen percent (115%) for redemptions in the first 30 days after the note issuance; (b) one hundred twenty percent (120%)115% of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from thirty-one (31) days after the issuance date until sixty (60) days after the issuance date; (c) one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from sixty-one (61) days after the issuance date until ninety (90) days after the issuance date made; (d) one hundred thirty percent (130%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from ninety-one (91) days after the issuance date until one hundred twenty (120) days after the issuance date made; and (e) one hundred thirty five percent (135%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from one hundred twenty (121) days after the issuance date until one hundred fifty (150) days after the issuance (f) one hundred forty percent (140%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from one hundred twenty (151) days after the issuance date until one hundred eighty (180) days after the issuance date made. This note may not be prepaid after one hundred (180) eighty days. If this Note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under this Note shall increase by 10%. As of March 31, 2017, the Company has accrued interest of $307.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 8 – NOTES PAYABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES (CONTINUED)

(e)Twelve-month $18,000 convertible note dated January 27, 2017 bearing an interest rate of 8% with a default interest rate of 24%. The holder of this note may convert any amount of the principal face amount of this note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price for each share equal to 75% of the lowest closing bid price as future for the ten (10) prior trading days. As additional consideration for the purchase of the note, the Company issued note holder 3,500,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $15,750 ($0.0045 per share). During the first one hundred eighty (180) days, borrower may prepay the principal amount of this debenture and accrued interest thereon, with a premium, as set forth below (“prepayment premium”), such redemption must be closed and funded within three (3) days. The amount of each prepayment premium shall be as follows: (a) there will be no payment penalty for redemptions in the first 30 days after the note issuance; (b) one hundred ten percent (110%)120% of the prepayment amount if such prepayment iswas made at any time from thirty-one (31)(31 days after the issuance date until sixty (60)60 days after the issuance date;date); (c) one hundred fifteen percent (115%)125% of the prepayment amount if such prepayment iswas made at any time from sixty-one (61)61 days after the issuance date until ninety (90)90 days after the issuance date made; (d) one hundred twenty percent (120%)130% of the prepayment amount if such prepayment iswas made at any time from ninety-one (91)91 days after the issuance date until one hundred twenty (120)120 days after the issuance date made; and (e) one hundred twenty five percent (125%)135% of the prepayment amount if such prepayment iswas made at any time from one hundred twenty (120)120 days after the issuance date until one hundred eighty (180)180 days after the issuance date made. Thisdate. The note mayis not able to be prepaid after one hundred (180) eighty days. In180 days after the issuance date. Upon an event of default whereby(as defined and described in the Companynote), among other default penalties, including daily liquidation damage payments and the possibility of an increase of the principal by up to 20% or 50%, as the case may be for certain events of default thereunder, annual interest shall have its common stock delisted from an exchange the outstanding principal due under this note shall increase by 50%.accrue at a default interest rate of 24% per annum. If this note is not paid at maturity, or within ten (10) days thereof, the outstanding principal due under this noteNote shall increase by 10%. Further, if a breach ofthe Company becomingis delinquent inon its periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission occurs or is continuingSEC reports after the 6 monthsix-month anniversary of the Note,note, then the Holderholder shall be entitled to use the lowest closing bid price during the delinquency period as a base price for the conversion. Asconversion, whereby if, e.g., the lowest closing bid price during the delinquency period is $0.10 per share and the conversion discount is 50% then the holder may elect to convert future conversions at $0.05 per share. The Company and Eagle Equities entered into a side letter agreement contemporaneous to the securities purchase agreement and the note. Under the terms of the side letter, Eagle Equities acknowledges that the Company currently has an insufficient number of authorized shares of Common Stock available to reserve the required number of shares of Common Stock for conversion of the note. In order to remedy this share reservation and conversion issue, the Company has agreed that it shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain shareholder approval on or before April 15, 2019 to amend its articles of incorporation to increase its authorized share capital to provide for a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock to satisfy the conversion rights of Eagle Equities under the securities purchase agreement and the note. Eagle Equities further agreed that until the earlier to occur of (i) the increase in the Company’s authorized share capital or (ii) April 15, 2019, it shall not and has no right to seek, provide notice of or demand any conversions under the Note, seek additional shares of Common Stock, or to claim a default, damages or other penalties thereunder. On March 25, 2019, the note holder converted the full note principal of $62,000 and $840 of accrued interest for 1,391,045 shares ($0.045175 per share).

(h)On March 14, 2019, the Company entered into a 12-month $300,000 principal face value 8.0% convertible debenture with GS Capital Partners, LLC, with a maturity date of March 13, 2020. The GS Capital Note carries $20,000 original issue discount (OID) and, as such, the initial net proceeds to the Company was $280,000.In connection with this agreement, the Company is obligated to issue 750,000 commitment shares having a value of $142,500 ($0.19 per share) which is reflected as interest expense in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations during the year ended March 31,2019. These shares were not issued as of March 31, 2017, the Company has accrued interest of $249.
(f)

Two-twelve-monthconvertible notes as part of a securities purchase agreement, dated March 20, 2017, to sell one year 8% convertible notes totaling $70,000 ($35,000 each). As additional consideration for the purchase of the note, the Company issued note holder 16,000,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $43,200 ($0.0027 per share.) Both notes mature on March 20, 2018. On March 22, 2017, the noteholder funded the first note through the direct payment of cash to third parties.2019. The holder of the notesHolder is entitled, at its option, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of this noteNote then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price for each share of Common Stock equal to 75%68% of the lowest closing bid pricedaily VWAP of the Common Stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange for the ten (10)fifteen (15) prior trading days. DuringDue to the first one hundred eighty (180) days, borrower may prepay the principal amount of this debenture and accrued interest thereon, withdiscount to market conversion, a premium, as set forth below (“prepayment premium”), such redemption must be closed and funded within three (3) days. The amount of each prepayment premium shall be as follows: (a) there will be no payment penalty for redemptions in the first 30 days after the note issuance; (b) one hundred ten percent (110%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from thirty-one (31) days after the issuance date until sixty (60) days after the issuance date; (c) one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from sixty-one (61) days after the issuance date until ninety (90) days after the issuance date made; (d) one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from ninety-one (91) days after the issuance date until one hundred twenty (120) days after the issuance date made; and (e) one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from one hundred twenty (120) days after the issuance date until one hundred eighty (180) days after the issuance date made. This note may not be prepaid after one hundred (180) eighty days. Ifbeneficial conversion feature was recorded on this note is not paid at maturity,as a discount to the outstanding principal due under this note shall increase by 10%. As of March 31, 2017, the Company has accrued interest of $84.On June 8, 2017, the noteholder advanced funds in the amount of $8,623 in the formfull face value of a direct payment to a third party. On June 15, 2017,the note which will be amortized over the life of the note. This amortization will be reflected as interest cost ratably over the term of the note. The GS Capital Note may be redeemed by the Company was advanced $8,000 towardsduring the second note. On June 26, 2017first six months from execution, as follows: (i) if the note holder fully fundedredemption is within the second notefirst 90 days, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount, with a paymentany accrued interest; (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day, but less than the 180th day, then for an amount equal to 133% of the Company in theunpaid principal amount, of $16,377. Legal fees in the amount of $2,000 were deductedwith any accrued interest. The GS Capital Note may not be redeemed after 180 days from the proceeds.date of execution. At March 31, 2019, this note had accrued interest of $1,118. Also, in conjunction with this note, the 213,334 five-year cashless warrants, associated with the June 27, 2017, $80,000 5% one-year note were fully cancelled.

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

NOTE 9 – NOTES PAYABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES (CONTINUED)
  
(g)(i)On June 1, 2015, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with various accredited investors for the sale of certain debentures with aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $133,000 ($18,000 of whichAn individual note was to a related party). Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the investors were granted 13,300,000 shares of Company common stock for a commitment fee. These shares were issued on June 15, 2016. Additionally, the Company was required to repay the amounts raised under the Purchase Agreement prior to December 1, 2015 except as described below. The Purchase Agreement provided the Company with the following prepayment options: (i) if prepaid prior to August 31, 2015, the Company must pay each investor the amount invested plus a 10% premium and (ii) if prepaid after August 31, 2015 but prior to December 1, 2015, the Company must pay each investor the amount invested plus a 20% premium. Because the Company did not repay the amounts as described above, on December 1, 2015 the Company had the option to convert all amounts raised under the Purchase Agreements into shares of common stock based on a 20% discount to the Company’s VWAP (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) for the three Trading Days (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) prior to December 1, 2015, which the Company has done. Excluding the 13,300,000 commitment shares, in May 2016 the Company agreed to issue 33,900,000 shares of its common stock, which were issued on June 15, 2016 to settle all obligations under these Purchase Agreements with the exception of one individual note holderFebruary 22, 2013, in the amount of $20,000, which remains outstanding as of March 31, 2017. Accrued interest on this note as of March 31, 2017 is $4,000.
(h)Individual notes issued to 6 individuals$15,000, bearing an interest rate of 8%. These notes were issued from February through April 2013. The notes arenote is convertible into common stock of the Company at $0.025$1.875 per share. DuringOn October 22, 2018 the years ended March 31, 2017Company settled this note with the noteholder for $25,500 cash and 2016 no notes were converted to1,000,000 common stock. Accrued interestshares recognizing a loss on these notes asconversion of March 31, 2017 is $17,127.$27,975 on its consolidated statement of operations.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDuring the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 5,946,516 shares of common stock to holders of convertible notes to retire $187,000 in principal and $13,718 of accrued interest (at an average conversion price of $0.03375 per share) under the convertible notes.

 

NOTE 8 – NOTES PAYABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES (CONTINUED)During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company paid $141,000 and $43,819 of note principal and accrued interest, respectively.

During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 20,160,661 shares of common stock to holders of convertible notes to retire $601,749 in principal and $85,055 of accrued interest (at $0.016875 to $0.09 per share) under the convertible notes. During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company paid cash of $347,681 to retire convertible note principal and cash of $145,550 to repay interest and prepayment penalties.

 

Interest expense for the yearsyear ended March 31, 2017 and 20162019 was $721,408 and $83,456. Included in interest expense for these years are fees related$138,087 compared to default fees and value attributable to commitment fees$291,610 for the various notes.prior year. Accrued interest at March 31, 20172019 and 2016 was $122,887 and $86,812, respectively.

See Note 15 for additional long-term debt transactions that occurred subsequent to March 31, 2017.2018 was $30,780 and $33,875, respectively.

 

NOTE 910 – RELATED PARTIES

On May 27, 2015, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Lawrence May Enterprises, an accredited investor for the sale of a debenture with aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $18,000. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the investor was granted 1,800,000 shares of Company common stock as a commitment fee. These shares were issued on June 15, 2016. Additionally, the Company was required to repay the amounts raised under the Purchase Agreement prior to December 1, 2015 except as described below. The Purchase Agreement provides the Company with the following prepayment options: (i) if prepaid prior to August 31, 2015, the Company must pay each investor the amount invested plus a 10% premium and (ii) if prepaid after August 31, 2015 but prior to December 1, 2015, the Company must pay each investor the amount invested plus a 20% premium. In the event the Company has not repaid the amounts as described above, on December 1, 2015 the Company has the option to convert all amounts raised under the Purchase Agreements into shares of common stock based on a 20% discount to the Company’s VWAP (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) for the three trading days (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) prior to December 1, 2015.

 

On June 15, 2017, Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officer made a personal investment into the Company of $95,000. This investment is structured as an equity private placement of 76,000,0001,013,334 shares of Company common stock at $0.00125.$0.09375 per share. The Company will utilize this infusion of working capitalused the proceeds for general and administrative purposes. The shares were issued on August 1, 2017.

 

On June 21, 2017, Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officer made a personal investment into the Company of $55,000. This investment is structured as an equity private placement of 44,000,000586,667 shares of Company common stock at $0.00125.$0.09375 per share. The Company will utilize this infusion of working capitalused the proceeds for general and administrative purposes. The shares were issued on August 1, 2017.

On October 6, 2017, Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officer made a personal investment into the Company of $137,500. This investment is structured as an equity private placement of 1,466,667 shares of Company common stock at $0.09375 per share. The Company used the proceeds for general and administrative purposes. The shares were issued December 19, 2017.

As a result of the Company’s joint venture with Ice + Jam, a receivable and a payable was recorded on the Company’s books. As of December 31, 2018, these amounts represented cash Ice + Jam collected from sales ofHerMan®through their website in the amount of $581 and a payable in the amount of $5,522 for expenses incurred through the operation of the business. As of March 31, 2019, these assets and liabilities were reflected in assets and liabilities from discontinued operations.

 

NOTE 1011 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICITEQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

Common Stock

 

As of March 31, 2017,2019, the Company is authorized to issue 2,500,000,000100,000,000 shares of its common stock. As of March 31, 2017, 1,734,920,0492019 and June 26, 2019, there were 68,123,326 and 72,925,920 shares, respectively of common stock issued and outstanding which includes all adjustments for fractional shares.

Fiscal Year 2018

During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 20,160,661 shares of common stock are outstanding.to holders of convertible notes to retire $601,749 in principal and $85,055 of accrued interest (at $0.016875 to $0.09 per share) under the convertible notes.

 

On July 9, 2015,During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 1,885,715 shares of common stock to a private investor for an aggregate value of $177,500 (at $0.0975 per share).

During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 1,600,000 shares of common stock to Seth Shaw, the Company’s BoardChief Executive Officer, for an aggregate value of Directors (“BOD”) approved an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the Company’s authorized common stock from 1,000,000,000 to 2,500,000,000 shares and on July 17, 2015, the Company filed Schedule 14A with the Securities and Exchange Commission calling for a special meeting of the stockholders that was held on July 27, 2015 to approve the amendment.$150,000 ($0.09375 per share).

 

F-29

On April 27, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors (“BOD”) approved an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the Company’s authorized common stock from 2,500,000,000 to 7,500,000,000 shares and on May 26, 2017, the Company filed Schedule DEF 14A with the Securities and Exchange Commission calling for a special meeting of the stockholders that was held on June 28, 2017 to approve the amendment. The articles of amendment were filed with the Florida Secretary of State on June 29, 2017.

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARYSUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

 

NOTE 1011 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICITEQUITY (DEFICIT) (CONTINUED)

 

Common Stock (Continued)

 

Fiscal Year 20162018

On June 27, 2014, $250,000 in cash was released from escrow pursuant to a securities purchase agreement with Hanover Holdings I, LLC (“Hanover I”), as amended April 17, 2014, associated with the Company’s acquisition of Honeywood (see Note 1) and filing of a registration statement registering Company securities, whereby the Company agreed to issue shares of its common stock under a Class A and Class B warrant, as defined in the amended agreement. The Class A warrant provided for a fixed exercise price of $0.05 per share; the Class B warrant provided for an initial exercise price of $0.05, however, upon a drop of the market price below $0.05 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock for a period of three consecutive trading days, the Class B warrant shall carry a call option premium of 135% and shall require payment of the shares within 5 business days in the form of either cash or a conversion into shares of the Company’s common stock based on the closing share price on the three days prior. As the securities purchase agreement was entered into in anticipation of the Honeywood acquisition and the filing of a registration statement, neither of which occurred, the Company and Hanover I informally have agreed to regard the $250,000 investment as an exercise under the terms of the Class B warrant. As a result, shares of Company common stock are to be issued, based on the call option premium amount of $337,500, upon the request of Hanover I. During the year ended March 31, 2015, 12,211,400 shares of common stock with a value of $147,500 have been issued to Hanover I. As of March 31, 2015, common stock valued at $190,000, 29,188,403 shares, is issuable to Hanover I. These shares have been issued as of June 3, 2015.

During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company issued 27,500,000 common shares as commitment shares valued at $191,000, in conjunction with the issuance on two convertible notes in the aggregate amount of $200,000 ($104,000 and $96,000), each convertible note payable matures one-year after issuance, bearing interest rates of 7 - 12% annual interest, increasing to 18-24% default interest.

During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company issued 38,340,000 shares of common stock to the Chief Executive Officer and V.P. Strategic Planning from $0.003 to $0.01, totaling $175,260.

During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company issued 30,035,000 shares of common stock as share based compensation at prices ranging from $0.003 to $0.01, totaling $137,735.

During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company issued 191,750,000 shares of common stock for advisory and investor relation services at prices ranging from $0.002 to $0.0045 per share, totaling $759,750.

During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock along with $8,000 in cash to settle a liability of a consultant who provided services for the Company from August 2013 through October 2013. The stock was valued at $0.002 per share, totaling $8,000.

Fiscal Year 2017 (Continued)

 

During the year ended March 31, 2017,2018, the Company issued 33,900,000 shares of common stock at a value $135,600 ($0.004 per share) to convert notes payable in the amount $113,000 (including a related party note in the amount of $18,000) plus a 20% conversion premium which was recorded as interest expense in the amount $22,600.

During the year ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued 104,375,000 shares of common stock ($0.004 per share) for proceeds of $428,500.

During the year ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued 197,000,0001,926,667 shares of common stock for services rendered and to be rendered valued at $816,168 ($0.0029 to $0.0088 per share) which is reflected in stock-based compensation. Value represents contracts entered into with various consultants, with the grant date fair value amortized over the life of the contracts.

 

During the year ended March 31, 2017,2018, the Company issued 63,800,0001,133,334 shares of common stock foras commitment sharesfees to note holdersnoteholders at aan aggregate value of $378,550$86,600 ($0.0027 to $0.010.075 per share).

 

During the year ended March 31, 2017,2018, the Company issued 100,639,5011,553,334 shares of common stock for debt and legal settlements at an aggregate value of $75,050 ($0.045 per share).

During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 868,000 shares of common stock to convert principalformer officers and interest in the amountdirectors for amounts previously accrued at an aggregate value of $118,126$173,999 ($0.00114 to $0.00120.2025 per share).

On November 18, 2016, the Company issued 15,384,615 common shares of Company stock to settle an outstanding payable in the amount of $194,516. The Company recognized a gain on the settlement of this liability in the amount of $94,516, as the shares were valued at $100,000.

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NOTE 10 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT (CONTINUED)

 

Fiscal Year 2017 (Continued)2019

During the year ended March 31, 2019 the Company issued 3,130,000 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants under consulting agreements.

During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 5,946,516 shares of restricted common stock to noteholders for the conversion of debt and accrued interest having a value of $200,718 (at an average conversion price of $0.03375 per share).

During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 5,686,667 shares of common stock ($0.02 to $0.06 per share) for aggregate proceeds of $301,200.

During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 500,000 commitment shares for debt financing ($0.042 per share) valued at $21,000.

During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 95,667 shares for the settlement of debt $20,004.

On January 12, 2019, the Company and Open Therapeutics agreed to extinguish the $75,000 contingent liability in exchange for a one-time issuance of 500,000 restricted shares of Company’s common stock. The shares were recorded at a value of $24,750 ($0.0495 per share) as a loss on settlement in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In connection with some of the consulting agreements and board advisory agreements the Company has entered into, as the following clauses are part of the compensation arrangements: a)(a) the consultant will be reimbursed for all reasonable out of pocket expenses b) to the extent the consultant introduces the Company to any sources of equity or debt arrangements, the Company agrees to pay 8% to 10% in cash and 8% to 10% in common stock of the Company of all cash amounts actually received by the Company and 2% for debt arrangements, and c)(b) the Company, in its sole discretion, may make additional cash payments and/or issue additional shares of common stock to the consultant based upon the consultant’s performance. The Company recognized $296,705 and $701,347 in stock-based compensation expense related to these agreements in the year ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

NOTE 11 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) (CONTINUED)

 

Warrants for Common Stock

The following table summarizes warrant activity for the years ended March 31, 20172019 and 2016:2018:

 

     Weighted        Weighted   
   Weighted- Average      Weighted Average   
   Average Remaining Aggregate    Average Remaining Aggregate 
   Exercise Contractual Intrinsic    Exercise Contractual Intrinsic 
 Shares Price Term Value  Shares Price Term Value 
                  
Outstanding at March 31, 2015  106,941,932  $0.02   4.49 Years   $10,050,000 
Outstanding at March 31, 2017  1,220,277  $1.50  3.16 Years $          - 
                              
Granted  -   -           213,334   0.2625  4.99 Years  - 
Expired  -   -           -   -       
Exercised  (29,188,403)  (0.01)          -   -       
Canceled  -   -           -  $-    $- 
                              
Outstanding at March 31, 2016  77,303,529  $0.02   3.49 Years   $10,050,000 
Outstanding at March 31, 2018  1,433,611  $1.06  3.02 Years $- 
                              
Granted  37,350,000   0.01   2.44 Years  -   -   -   - 
Expired  -   -           (223,335)  0.2843       
Exercised  -   -           -   -       
Canceled  (23,134,118)  (0.02)          -   -       
                              
Outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2017  91,519,411  $0.02   3.41 Years   $- 
Outstanding and exercisable March 31, 2019  1,210,276  $1.20  1.28 Years $- 

 

The warrants were valued utilizing the following assumptions employing the Black-Scholes Pricing Model:Model below. The Company had no warrants issued during the year ended March 31, 2019.

 

  Year Ended
March 31, 2017
Year Ended
March 31, 20162018
 
Volatility  203108.6%n/a
Risk-free rate  0.661.24%n/a
Dividend-  - 
Expected life of warrants  2.35n/a5.00 

 

For the year ended March 31,On June 27, 2017, the Company entered into Stock Purchase agreements (“SPA’s”)a one-year 5% convertible note in the amount of $80,000 with 20 qualified investors, subsequently issuing 93,375,000 shares of common stock. In accordance with termsGS Capital Partners, LLC. As partial consideration for the purchase of the SPA’s, each investornote the Company granted 213,334 five-year cashless warrants with an exercise price of $0.2625 per share. Based on the relative fair value of the warrants, the Company recorded a debt discount of $12,546 on the $80,000 note, which was amortized over a period of one-year. These warrants were cancelled as part of the convertible note agreement which the Company entered into with GS Capital Partners, LLC on March 14, 2019 in the amount of $300,000 (See Note 9 section h).

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, 10,001 three-year warrants expired which were awarded 1 Non-cashless Warrant (withto investors in conjunction with security purchase agreements. These warrants had a term of 36 months) for every 2.5 shares of stock purchased. The strike price of these warrants is 1 cent per share. The total warrants of 37,350,000 are classified as additional paid in capital. The warrants are classified as equity as they contain no provisions that would enable liability classification.

On December 22, 2016, the Company, entered in a membership interest transfer agreement with Open Therapeutics, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (“Open Therapeutics” formerly Bacterial Robotics LLC and Microbial Robotics, LLC), whereby the Company sold 80% of its membership interest in Pilus which included the patents. Open Therapeutics agreed to terminate and cancel 80% of the unexercised portion of the warrant to purchase 28,917,647 shares (or 23,134,118 warrants) of the Company’s common stock (issued on January 28, 2014). Open Therapeutics will pay 20% of the net profit generated, to the Company from the previous year’s earnings after the initial $75,000 of profit (reflected as a contingent liability on the consolidated balance sheet). The Company further agreed it would vote its 20% membership interest in Pilus Energy in the same manner that Open Therapeutics votes its membership interest on all matters for which a member vote is required. Through March 31, 2017, there has been no activity recorded by Open Therapeutics, LLC with respect to these patents, thus the $75,000 remains contingently owed to them.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 10 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT (CONTINUED)$0.75.

 

Stock Options

 

On February 1, 2012, the Company awarded to each of two executives’, one current and one former, executives options to purchase 5,000,00066,667 common shares, an aggregate of 10,000,000133,334 shares. These options vested immediately and were for services performed. The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $1,400,000 for the issuance of these options. The following weighted average assumptions were used for Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value these stock options:

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FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

 

Volatility220%
Expected dividend rate-
Expected life of options in years10
Risk-free rate1.87%

NOTE 11 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) (CONTINUED)

Stock Options (Continued)

 

The following table summarizes option activity for the years ended March 31, 20172019 and 2016:2018:

 

     Weighted    Shares Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
   Weighted- Average            
   Average Remaining Aggregate 
   Exercise Contractual Intrinsic 
 Shares Price Term Value 
         
Outstanding at March 31, 2015  10,000,000  $0.10   6.85 Years  $ 
Outstanding at March 31, 2017  133,334  $7.50  4.85 Years $            — 
                              
Granted                          
Expired                          
Exercised                          
                              
Outstanding at March 31, 2016  10,000,000  $0.10   5.85 Years  $ 
Outstanding at March 31, 2018  133,334  $7.50  3.85 Years $ 
                              
Granted                          
Expired                          
Exercised                          
                              
Outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2017  10,000,000  $0.10   4.85 Years  $ 
Outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2019  133,334  $7.50  2.85 Years $ 

 

NOTE 1112 – PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

Deferred income taxes are determined using the liability method for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and income tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes are measured based on the tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences are included in the Company’s tax return. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on anticipated future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.

 

DeferredThe following table summarizes the significant differences between the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate for financial statement purposes for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:

  2019  2018 
Federal income taxes at statutory rate  21.00%  31.00%
State income taxes at statutory rate  0.00%  0.00%
Temporary differences  1.48%  373.84%
Permanent differences  0.24%  (236.65)%
Impact of Tax Reform Act  (167.44)%  (52.13)%
Change in valuation allowance  144.72%  116.06%
Totals  0.00%  0.00%

Realization of deferred tax assets consistis dependent upon sufficient future taxable income during the period that deductible temporary differences and carry-forwards are expected to be available to reduce taxable income. As the achievement of required future taxable income is uncertain, the following:Company recorded a valuation allowance.

  March 31, 2017  March 31, 2016 
Net operating losses $8,479,000  $7,670,000 
Valuation allowance  (8,479,000) ��(7,670,000)
  $-  $- 

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FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

 

NOTE 12 – PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

  As of  As of 
  March 31, 2019  March 31, 2018 
Deferred tax assets:        
Net operating losses before non-deductible items $3,685,807  $5,128,565 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets  355   243 
Stock-based compensation  209,591   217,418 
Unrealized gains or losses on investments  (4,258)  61,979 
Total deferred tax assets  3,891,495   5,408,205 
Less: Valuation allowance  (3,891,495)  (5,408,205)
         
Net deferred tax assets $-  $- 

At March 31, 2017,2019, the Company had a U.S. net operating loss carryforward in the approximate amount of $20$17.6 million available to offset future taxable income through 2037.2038. The Company established valuation allowances equal to the full amount of the deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of the utilization of the operating losses in future periods. The Company also has a Canadian carry forward loss which approximates $700,000valuation allowance decreased by $1,516,710 in the year ended March 31, 2019 and is availabledecreased by $138,795 in the year ended March 31, 2018. The decreases were the result of the tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”) offset by taxable losses net of timing differences in each of the years.

On December 22, 2017, Public Law 115-97, informally referred to offset futureas the TCJA was enacted into law. The TCJA provides for significant changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that impact corporate taxation requirements. Effective January 1, 2018, the federal tax rate for corporations was reduced from 35% to 21% for US taxable income through 2037.and requires one-time re-measurement of deferred taxes to reflect their value at a lower tax rate of 21%. The effective rate for the year ended March 31, 2018 was 31% as the rate was changed effective January 1, 2018 to the lower rate. Also, mandatory repatriation of untaxed foreign earnings and profits will be taxed at 15.5% to the extent the underlying assets are liquid and 8% on the remaining balance. There are other provisions to the TCJA, such as conversion of a worldwide system to a territorial system, limitations on interest expense and domestic production deductions, which will be effective in fiscal 2019.Given the significant complexity of the TCJA and anticipated additional implementation guidance from the Internal Revenue Service, further implications of the TCJA may be identified in future periods. The Company has adjusted their NOLs and valuation allowance increasedallowances to account for the changes brought about by $809,000 and $580,000the TCJA in each of the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

NOTE 13 – INVESTMENTS

Trading securities

For investments in securities of other companies that are owned, the Company records them at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reflected in other operating income or loss. For investments in these securities that are sold by us, the Company recognizes the gains and losses attributable to these securities investments as realized gains or losses in other operating income or loss on a first in first out basis.

Investment in Trading Securities:

At March 31, 2018*                       
Company   Beginning
of Period
Cost
  Purchases  Sales Proceeds  End of
Period
Cost
  Fair Value  Realized Gain (Loss)  Unrealized Gain (Loss) 
Green Innovations Ltd (GNIN)** (a) $250,000  $-  $(6,815)  -   -  $(243,185) $- 
VistaGen Therapeutics Inc (VTGN) (b)  -   490,117   -   490,117   306,207   -   (183,910)
Blink Charging Co (BLNK) (c)  -   190,350   -   190,350   123,750   -   (66,600)
Blink Charging Co (BLNKW) (Warrants) (c)  -   900   -   900   31,545   -   30,645 
Aytu BioScience Inc (AYTU) (d)  -   82,270   -   82,270   119,947   -   37,677 
Lightbridge Corp. (LTBR) (e)  -   37,511   -   37,511   29,250   -   (8,261)
Totals   $250,000  $801,148  $(6,815) $801,148  $610,699  $(243,185) $(190,449)

*There were no trading securities during the quarter ended September 30, 2017

** During the quarter ended December 31, 2017, and 2016, respectively.this security was reclassified from Available for Sale to Trading Security

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

NOTE 11 – PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

A reconciliation of the Company’s effective tax rate as a percentage of income before taxes and the federal statutory rate for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is summarized as follows.

  2017  2016 
Federal statutory rate  (34.0)%  (34.0)%
State income taxes, net of federal benefits  (3.3)  (3.3)
Foreign tax  (0.3)  (0.3)
Valuation allowance  37.6   37.6 
   0%  0%

NOTE 12 – INVESTMENTS - AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES

The Company’s investments in Green Innovations, Ltd is included within Current Assets as they are expected to be realized in cash within one year. The investments are recorded at fair valve with unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, in Other Comprehensive Income. The Company’s investment in Green Innovations, Ltd has a cost of $250,000, unrealized loss of $249,375 and a fair value of $625 at March 31, 2017. At March 31, 2016, the unrealized loss was $249,250 and the fair value was $750, respectively.(US$)

 

NOTE 13 – CURRENT LITIGATIONINVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

Lawsuit Filed Against Cowan Gunteski & Co. PATrading securities (Continued)

At March 31, 2019                       
Company   Beginning
of Period
Cost
  Purchases  Sales
Proceeds
  End of
Period
Cost
  Fair
Value
  Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Green Innovations Ltd (GNIN)* (a) $-   -  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
VistaGen Therapeutics Inc (VTGN) (b)  490,117   349,498   (517,485)  287,500   294,400   (34,630)  6,900 
Blink Charging Co (BLNK) (c)  190,350   151,666   (367,142)  -   -   25,126   - 
Blink Charging Co (BLNKW) (Warrants) (c)  900   162,215   (468,496)  -   -   305,381   - 
Aytu BioScience Inc (AYTU) (d)  82,270   100,030   (144,094)  -   -   (38,206)  - 
Lightbridge Corp. (LTBR) (e)  37,511   299,028   (276,159)  -   -   (60,380)  - 
Pulmatrix Inc. (PULM) (f)  -   204,802   (183,737)  -   -   (21,065)  - 
Axovant Sciences Ltd. (AXON) (g)  -   103,938   (98,433)  -   -   (5,505)  - 
Basanite Inc. (BASA) (h)  -   42,998   (10,821)  30,000   56,000   (2,177)  26,000 
Achieve Life Sciences (ACHV) (i)  -   177,356   (112,221)  -   -   (65,135)  - 
Decision Diagnostics (DECN) (j)  -   20,479   (16,893)  -   -   (3,586)  - 
Totals   $801,148  $1,612,010  $(2,195,481) $317,500  $350,400  $99,823  $32,900***

*** Represents the Unrealized Gain (Loss) at March 31, 2019 for securities being held by the Company. For the year ended March 31, 2019, there was accumulative unrealized gain on trading securities of $223,349 on these investments.

(a)During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company’s investment in Green Innovations, Ltd. was sold for net proceeds of $6,815 and was previously carried as an investment included within Current Assets. The Company’s investment in Green Innovations, Ltd. had a cost of $250,000. A loss of $243,185 was recognized on the sale of this security in the year ended March 31, 2018. For the year ended March 31, 2019, there was a realized gain of $125.
(b)On December 11, 2017 the Company invested $480,000 in the common stock of VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. (VTGN). The Company purchased 320,000 common shares along with 320,000 five-year warrants with a strike price of $1.50. On March 26, 2018, the Company purchased an additional 10,000 common shares. The investment in the common shares is recorded at fair valve with unrealized gains and losses, reflected in other operating income. The Company’s investment in VTGN has a cost of $490,117, unrealized loss of $183,910 and a fair value of $306,207 at March 31, 2018. During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 59,380 shares of VTGN for $61,998 (average price per share of $1.04 per share) in the open market. The Company sold 389,380 shares of VTGN for $517,485 ($1.33 per share) for a realized loss of $34,630. The Company also purchased in a direct offering 230,000 restricted common shares directly from VTGN during the year ended March 31, 2019 for a cost of $287,500. As of March 31, 2019, these shares were not on deposit with the Company’s broker of record. As of March 31, 2019, the Company has an unrealized gain on these shares in the amount of $6,900, and for the year ended March 31, 2019 has recorded a total realized loss of $34,630 in VTGN.
(c)The Company participated in an $18,500,250 underwritten public offering by BLINK, which closed on February 14, 2018. The Company invested $191,250 of its balance sheet cash and purchased 45,000 registered shares, as well as warrants exercisable immediately for a period of five (5) years from the date of issuance for up to 90,000 additional shares of common stock of BLINK. The Warrants carry an exercise price of $4.25 per share, and also trade on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol: BLNKW. The Company’s investment in BLINK common stock and warrants had a cost of $191,250, unrealized loss of $35,955 and a fair value of $155,295 at March 31, 2018. During the three months ended June 30, 2018 the Company purchased 41,018 shares of BLINK at a cost of $151,666 (average price per share of $3.69). The Company sold its total holding of 86,018 shares of BLINK for $367,142 (average price per share of $4.26) realizing a gain of $25,126. During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Company also purchased 208,800 warrants of BLNKW (average price per warrant of $0.77) and sold its entire position of 298,800 for $468,496 (average price per warrant of $1.60) realizing a gain of $305,381.
(d)On March 2 and March 8, 2018, the Company purchased 188,300 common shares of AYTU Bioscience (ATYU). The investment in the common shares is recorded at fair valve with unrealized gains and losses, reflected in other operating income. The Company’s investment in ATYU had a cost of $82,270, unrealized gain of $37,677 and a fair value of $119,947 at March 31, 2018. During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 260,000 shares of AYTU for a $100,830 (average price per share $0.38). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold all 448,300 shares of AYTU for $144,094 ($0.32 per share). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company had a realized loss of $38,206 on this holding.

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FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

NOTE 13 – INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

Trading securities (Continued)

(e)On March 12, 2018, the Company purchased 25,000 common shares of Lightbridge Corp (LTBR). The investment in the common shares is recorded at fair valve with unrealized gains and losses, reflected in other operating income. The Company’s investment in LTBR had a cost of $37,511, unrealized loss of $8,261 and a fair value of $29,250 at March 31, 2018. During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 287,405 shares of LTBR for $295,625 (average of $1.03 per share). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold 312,405 shares of LTBR for $276,159 (average price per share of $0.884) realizing a loss of $60,380.
(f)During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 391,514 shares of Pulmatix Inc. (PULM) for $204,802 (average per share price of $0.52). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold all 391,514 shares for $183,747 ($0.47 per share). The Company had a realized loss of $21,065 on this holding.
(g)During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 40,000 shares of Axovant Sciences Ltd. (AXON) for $103,938 (average share price of $2.60). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold all 40,000 shares for $98,433 ($2.46 per share). The Company had a realized loss of $5,505 on this holding.
(h)On July 5, 2018, the Company purchased 100,000 shares of Basanite Industries Inc. (BASA) (formerly Paymeon, Inc. (PAYM)) for $12,998 ($0.13 per share) in the open market. During July 2018 the Company sold the 100,000 shares for $10,821 ($0.11 per share) for a realized loss of $2,177. On July 9, 2018, the Company purchased 400,000 restricted common shares directly from the Company for $30,000 ($0.075 per share). During the year end March 31, 2019, the Company had an unrealized gain of $26,000. In conjunction with the investment, the Company agreed to a 12-month resale restriction. BASA is publicly traded on the OTC:Pink. As March 31, 2019, these shares were not on deposit held with the Company’s broker of record.
(i)During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 44,000 common shares of Achieve Life Sciences (ACHV) for $177,355 ($4.03 per share). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold all 44,000 shares for $112,221 ($2.55 per share) for a realized loss of $65,135.
(j)During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 450,000 common shares of Decision Diagnostics (DECN) for $20,480 ($0.046 per share). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold all of its shares for $16,893 ($0.038 per share) for a realized loss of $3,586.

At March 31, 2019, the Company held warrants for AYTU to purchase 5,555 common shares at a strike price of $10.80 with an expiration of March 6, 2023. The strike price and number of shares were adjusted for the August 10, 2018, 1 for 20 reverse stock-split. At March 31, 2019, these warrants were out of the money by $10.01 per share and are not publicly traded, the Company has not recognized the value of these warrants as they are not liquid.

At March 31, 2019, the Company currently holds warrants for VTGN to purchase 320,000 shares of common stock at a strike price of $1.50 per share with an expiration of December 13, 2022 and warrants for VTGN to purchase 230,000 shares of common stock at a strike price of $1.50 per share with an expiration of February 28, 2022. At March 31, 2019, these warrants were even money where the stock closing price was equal to the option strike price. Since these warrants are not publicly traded, the Company has not recognized the value of these warrants as they are not liquid.

Digital Currency

During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company completed cumulative purchases in the Groestlcoin cryptocurrency in the aggregate amount of $35,000 for 27,919.133 units ($0.79 per unit). (Crypto Currency Code: GRS). The purchase of this currency cannot be executed directly using $USD. The Company must purchase Bitcoin (BTC) and then purchase the Groestlcoin cryptocurrency by using BTC. This two-step process triggers the potential recognition of realized gains or losses on the purchase of Groestlcoin. For the year ended March 31, 2018 the Company realized a loss of $2,859 on exchange from BTC reflected as other operation income. The investment in Groestlecoin has a cost of $31,481 net of fees, unrealized loss of $9,425 and a fair value of $22,056.

On April 2, 2018, the Company completed a purchase in the Groestlcoin cryptocurrency in the aggregate amount of $8,000 for 11,922.81 units ($0.6569 per unit).

On July 15, 2018, the Company sold all of its 39,862 units of Groestlcoin cryptocurrency converting it into 4.17 units of BTC having a value of $32,230. On August 20, 2018, the Company converted its BTC to gold bullion and silver coins at a value of $26,783.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

NOTE 13 – INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

Digital Currency (Continued)

 

On November 4, 2015,August 25, 2018, the Company filedsold all gold and silver commodities held for a lawsuit againstsum of $24,046, recognizing a loss on the transaction of $2,737.

During the year ended March 31, 2019, had an unrealized loss on digital currency of $3,143 prior to the conversion to the gold and silver.

Equity investments

Honeywood

Effective August 1, 2017, the Company entered into a Debt Conversion Agreement in respect to a secured promissory note issued following the unwinding of the Honeywood acquisition (See NOTE 1), whereby the Company agreed to convert the entire principal and accrued but unpaid interest due under the note into a 5% membership interest in Honeywood.

The Company made an assessment for impairment of its predecessor audit firm Cowan Gunteski &investment in Honeywood at the entity level. During the relationship between the Company and Honeywood, Honeywood had a working capital deficiency and had a history of operating losses. In accordance with FASB ASC 320-10-35-28, “Investments—Debt and Equity Securities,” a Company may not record an impairment loss on the investment but shall continue to evaluate whether the investment is impaired (that is, shall estimate the fair value of the investment) in each subsequent reporting period until either of the following occurs: (a) the investment experiences a recovery of fair value up to (or beyond) its cost; or (b) the entity recognizes an other-than-temporary impairment loss.At the time of the Debt Conversion Agreement the receivable balance of $199,119 had been fully written off by the Company in a prior period. As a result of this Debt Conversion Agreement, the Company deemed the investment to still have no current value. The Company recorded this investment at $0. Thus, no recovery of bad debt and no impairment will be recognized in this year.

Cost investments

Küdzoo, Inc.

On September 4, 2018, the Company invested $15,000 in Küdzoo, Inc. (“Küdzoo”), a privately held company. Küdzoo is the developer of a mobile application that rewards students for their grades and achievements with deals and opportunities. The investment is recorded at cost and represents 0.2% of the value of Küdzoo based on a pre-money valuation of $7,500,000.

On March 21, 2019, the Company invested $22,500 in Küdzoo. This investment was recorded at cost and represents 0.22% of the proportionate interest in the outstanding of the Company after this offering based on a pre-money valuation of $10,200,000. On April 8, 2019, the Company invested another $20,400, which was recorded at cost representing a 0.42% of the proportionate interest in the outstanding of the Company after this offering based on a pre-money valuation of $10,200,000.

The Company tested the investment value for Küdzoo as of March 31, 2019 for impairment. It was noted that the value of the company has increased based on recent equity raises in which the Company took part in. As a result of the new equity raises, the Company does not believe there is any impairment of this investment as of March 31, 2019.

Serendipity

On October 31, 2018, the Company invested $35,000 in Serendipity Brands LLC (dba Serendipity Ice Cream Co. PA) (“Serendipity”), a privately held Company. Serendipity is an ice cream distribution company providing wholesale distribution to retail customers. The investment was recorded at cost and represents 0.24% of the value of Serendipity based on a pre-money valuation of approximately $14 million.

The Company tested the investment value for Serendipity as of March 31, 2019 for impairment. It was noted that the value of the company has maintained its value through reviews of their financial performance, therefore, the Company does not believe there is any impairment of this investment as of March 31, 2019.

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FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

NOTE 14 – LITIGATION

On November 9, 2017, the Company entered into a Confidential Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Settlement Agreement”) in Federal Court — Southern District Florida (Miami, Florida)connection with the case entitled “TaurigaTauriga Sciences, Inc. v. Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A., et al”, Case No. 0:15-cv-62334. The case has since been transferred toal.) before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The case alleges, among other things, that Cowan Gunteski committed malpractice with respect to the audit of the Company’s FY 2014 financial statements (as illustrated in the PCAOB Public Censure of July 23, 2015) and then misrepresented to the Company with respect about its ability to re-issue an independent opinion for FY 2014 financial statements. On July 31, 2015, the Company was delisted from the OTCQB Exchange to the OTC Pink Limited Information Tier due to its inability to file its FY 2015 Form 10K. The lawsuit was expected by the Company and its counsel to take up to 18 months to complete, from the date it was filed (November 4, 2015).

The Company in its lawsuit is seeking damages against Cowan Gunteski (and its malpractice insurance policy) expected to exceed $4,000,000. There is no guarantee that the Company will be successful in this lawsuit.

Subsequent to the filing of the lawsuit, the Company was notified that the lawsuit was temporarily suspended so that the Company and Cowan can attempt to mediate this case based on the engagement letters between the parties. On December 30, 2015, the Company was notified that Daniel F. Kolb was appointed as the mediator.

Mediation commenced on February 3, 2016. During these efforts, the Company had been offered settlement amounts, but none that have been satisfactory.

On March 22, 2016, the Company decided that its good faith efforts to settle its ongoing litigation with Cowan Gunteski & Co. P.A. have proven unsuccessful. Therefore, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously agreed to proceed forward with the litigation. The Company is continuing to seek the assistance of independent experts, to help ascribe dollar amounts for certain damages suffered by the Company (“provable damages”). At this point in time, the Company has realized out of pocket cash losses and liabilities (inclusive of liquidated damages) that exceed $850,000. Additional potential damages include but are not limited to: inability to properly maintain Pilus Energy’s Intellectual Property (“Pilus IP”), the July 31, 2015 delisting of the Company shares from OTCQB to Pink Sheets, loss of market capitalization (“market cap”), loss of trading liquidity (“trading volume”), and loss of substantial business opportunities. In aggregate the Company intends to seek monetary award(s), during trial, in excess of $4,000,000. That figure is expected to continually increase as additional time lapses.

On September 29, 2016, the judge presiding over the case approved the ruled on the two outstanding motions filed on June 13, 2016. The motion to transfer the case to United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, was approved, howeverCivil Action No. 3:16-cv-06285 (the “Action”) to resolve all claims between the judge deniedparties in the defendants’ motionAction for aggregate consideration to dismiss the lawsuit. Depositions have commenced in this case.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 13 – CURRENT LITIGATION (CONTINUED)

Lawsuit Filed Against Cowan Gunteski & Co. PA (Continued)

On May 23, 2017, the Company represented in person by Paul K. Silverberg and Seth M. Shaw at the Trenton Courthouse (New Jersey Federal District Court) sought a trial date and a ruling concerning the Company's request for assignment of a Jury.  On that date, Judge Sheridan assigned the case a trial date of November 6, 2017, however, has not yet rendered a final ruling with respect to assignment of a jury to this trial.  The case has been focused most recently on completion$2,050,000. Also, as part of the discovery phaseSettlement Agreement, the defendants agreed to release any and all claims against the Company. Upon receipt of the Settlement Payment, the Company dismissed the Action with prejudice. The settlement amount was funded in its entirety by professional liability insurance for the defendants. The Company and the Company has been taking numerous depositions and has furnished upon request,defendants also exchanged general releases of all claims against the documents requested by plaintiff's counsel.

The Company has previously disclosed that it is seeking in excess of $4,000,000 in monetary damages at trial.  While the specific details are strictly confidential, the Company has recently held a new round of settlement talks with plaintiff and malpractice insurance provider. These discussions may continue up till the trial date. The Company cannot predict whether or not the case will settle prior to trial.

Lawsuit with Crystal Research Associates

On December 9, 2015, Crystal Research Associates served the Company with a Lawsuit (filed in Supreme Courtother as part of the State of New York - County of New York) (Index No. 161962/2015), alleging thatSettlement Agreement, including any potential derivative actions, and to avoid any future public comments on the Company owed to Crystal Research a total of $48,000.  This money that Crystal Research alleged was owed is related to a March 13, 2014 "Public Relations Services" contract entered intoAction, unless required by the Company’s previous CEO, Dr. Stella M. Sung.  The Company has carefully reviewed the complaint filed by Crystal Research and believes that the contentions asserted by Crystal Research are incorrect.  The case, as of June 30, 2017, is in discovery where a deadline has been set in next 60 days.  At this time, there are ongoing settlement discussions with a possibility that this case will be settled prior to trial. law.

 

NOTE 1415 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following summarizes the company’sCompany’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2019 and 2018:

  March 31, 2019 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Assets                
Investment-trading securities $350,400  $-  $-  $350,400 
Cost method investment – Küdzoo $-  $-  $37,500  $37,500 
Cost method investment – Serendipity Brands $-  $-  $35,000  $35,000 

  March 31, 2018 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Assets                
Investment-trading securities $610,699  $    -  $-  $610,699 
Investment in digital currency $22,056  $-  $-  $22,056 

With the issuance of the July 2017 FASB ASU 2017-11,“Earnings Per Share (Topic 260) Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) Derivatives and 2016:Hedging (Topic 815),” which addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features, the Company has chosen the early adopt retroactively the amendments in Part I of the standard whereby fair value derivative liabilities previously recognized were derecognized in the current and comparative periods. Under the amendments included in this update, the Company is no longer required to record changes in fair value during the period of change as a separate component of other income/expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

NOTE 16 – CONCENTRATIONS

  March 31, 2017 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Assets                
Investment-available-for-sale security $625  $  $  $625 
                 
Liabilities                
Derivative liabilities $      $722,707  $722,707

 

During the year ended March 31, 2019, we have one supplier for 100% of our product who is also the manufacturer of Tauri-GumTM.

  March 31, 2016 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Assets                
Investment-available-for-sale security $750  $  $  $750 
                 
Liabilities                
Derivative liabilities $      $670,577  $670,577 

 

The estimated fair valuesFor the year ended March 31, 2019, one customer accounted for 97% of the Company’s derivative liabilities are as follows:product sales from continuing operations.

  Convertible  Derivative    
  Notes  Liability  Total 
Liabilities Measured at Fair Value            
             
Balance as of March 31, 2015 $  $90,000  $90,000 
             
Revaluation (gain) loss     472,777   472,777 
             
Derivative expense on new debt     197,800   197,800 
             
Issuances, net     (90,000)  (90,000)
             
Balance as of March 31, 2016 $  $670,577  $670,577 
             
Revaluation (gain) loss     101,688   101,688 
             
Derivative expense on new debt     9,691   9,691 
             
Original issue discount reflect in derivative liability     (6,358)  (6,358)
             
Derivative expense on converted debt (recorded as APIC), net OID     (52,891)  (52,891)
             
Ending balance as of March 31, 2017 $  $722,707  $722,707 

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NOTE 1517 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Common Stock Issuances

Subsequent to March 31, 2019, the Company issued additional shares of common stock as follows: (i) 1,200,000 shares under distribution agreements (noted below); (ii) 888,308 shares for conversion of debt; (iii) 250,000 shares issued to Vice President of Distribution and Marketing; (iv) 1,000,000 shares issued for services rendered; (v) 750,000 shares for debt commitment and (vi) 714,286 shares under stock purchase agreements in consideration for $45,000 (average of $0.063 per share) to accredited investors that are unrelated third parties.

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NOTE 17 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)

Corporate

 

On April 3, 2017,June 10, 2019, the Company issued 19,252,740 commonformed a wholly owned subsidiary, Tauriga Sciences Limited, with the registrar of Companies for Northern Ireland. Tauriga Sciences Limited is a private limited Company. The entity was established in conjunction with online merchant services. In conjunction to this new entity the Company entered into a two-year lease commencing on June 11, 2019 and expiring on June 30, 2021. The office is located at Regus World Trade Centre Muelle de Barcelona, edif. Sur, 2a Planta Barcelona Cataluña 08039 Spain. Monthly rent payments will be approximately $201 per month (based on the contractual rate of €178 multiplied by the exchange rate of 1.13 on the day the lease agreement was entered into).

Tauri-GumTM

On April 9, 2019, the Company announced that it is developing a special miniaturized version of Tauri-GumTM for sale at airport retail stores. The Company envisions this Airport version consisting of a miniaturized blister pack (containing three pieces of its CBD Infused gum), with an anticipated retail price of $6.99 per unit.

The Company is also working on CBD Gum-Infused Lollipops and gummi products. During April 2019, the Company filed for trademark for TAURI-GUMMITMand TAURI-GUMMIESTM.

E&M Distribution Agreement

In connection with the E&M Distribution Agreement related to the sale and distribution of our Tauri-GumTM product line in the New York City Metropolitan area marketplace, the Company agreed to a one-time issuance of 1,000,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, at $0.0012 per share,and to tender a noteholder, Union Capital, LLC,one-time cash payment of $125,000 to E&M. This $125,000 cash component was paid in accordance with a conversion notice, retiring $16,500 of principalfull to E&M on April 1, 2019, and $6,603 of interest for the note dated May 28, 2015, having an original face value of $104,000.the restricted shares will be reflected in stock-based compensation based on the grant date of April 1, 2019 (See NOTE 1).

South Florida Region Distribution Agreement

 

On April 6, 2017,8, 2019, the Company issued 50,000,000 commonentered into a non-exclusive distribution agreement with IRM Management Corporation, an established medical practice management firm, the purpose of which is to target our Tauri-Gum™ product to the South Florida based medical market, including chiropractors, orthopedists, as well as prospective retail customers in this geographic area. In connection with the IRM Distribution Agreement, the Company has also agreed to a one-time issuance of 450,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock and a cash stipend of $10,000 to a noteholder at $0.00035 per share, Group 10 Holdings LLC, in accordance with a conversion notice, retiring $17,500IRM. As of principal for the note dated July 14, 2015, having an original facedate of this report, $2,000 of the $10,000 cash stipend has been paid. The value of $96,000.

On May 2, 2017, the Company issued 22,517,229 common shares will be reflected in stock-based compensation based on the grant date of stock at $0.00104 per share, to a noteholder, Union Capital, LLC, in accordance with a conversion notice, retiring $16,500 of principal and $6,918 of interest for the note dated May 28, 2015, having an original face value of $104,000.

On May 19, 2017, the Company issued 22,946,735 common shares of stock at $0.00072 per share, to a noteholder, Union Capital, LLC, in accordance with a conversion notice, retiring $11,550 of principal and $4,972 of interest for the note dated May 28, 2015, having an original face value of $104,000.April 8, 2019.

 

On June 14, 2017, the Company issued 14,914,212 common shares of stock at $0.00064 per share, to a noteholder, Union Capital, LLC, in accordance with a conversion notice, retiring $6,600 of principal and $2,945 of interest for the note dated May 28, 2015, having an original face value of $104,000.North Eastern United States Distribution Agreement

 

On June 15, 2017,April 30, 2019, the Company, issued 50,000,000 commonentered into the SKL Agreement with Sai Krishna LLC, with the intention of increasing and accelerating market penetration of the Company’s Tauri-GumTM product line in the applicable regions See NOTE 1). In connection with the SKL Agreement, the Company agreed to a one-time issuance of an aggregate of 1,000,000 restricted shares of stockthe Company’s common stock. The restricted equity issuance to a noteholder at $0.0004 per share, Group 10 Holdings LLC,SKL was completed in accordance with a conversion notice, retiring $20,000the following schedule: (i) to Mr. Mahesh Lekkala, 500,000 restricted shares the Company’s common stock within ten (10) business days of principalApril 30, 2019; and (ii) to SKL, 500,000, which were permitted to be immediately allocated by SKL to persons within its organization and, as such, (a) 250,000 of such shares shall be issued to Sai Krishna within ten (10) business days of April 30, 2019, and an additional issuance of (b) 250,000 of such shares shall be issued to Sai Krishna within ten (10) business days of August 1, 2019. Other than the payment terms for Tauri-GumTM product purchased and distributed under the note dated July 14, 2015, having an original faceterms of the SKL Agreement, there is no additional cash payment currently due or owing by the Company thereunder. The value of $96,000.the shares will be reflected as stock-based compensation with a grant date of April 30, 2019. All but 250,000 shares are expensed on this date, with those 250,000 shares valued over the term of the one-year agreement.

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FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

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NOTE 17 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)

 

On June 15, 2017, Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officer made a personal investment into the CompanyTauri-GumTM(Continued)

Vice President of $95,000. This investment is structured as an equity private placement of 76,000,000 at $0.00125. The Company will utilize this infusion of working capital for general and administrative purposes.Distribution & Marketing

 

On June 16, 2017,May 11, 2019, the Company issued 29,869,110 commonentered into a consulting agreement pursuant to the terms of the SKL distribution agreement, whereby Ms. Neelima Lekkala was appointed Vice President of Distribution & Marketing. This agreement has a one year term and may be extended based upon mutual agreement of Ms. Lekkala and the Company. Ms. Lekkala will focus her efforts on the expansion of Tauri-GumTM in terms of gross sales and revenue growth through the acquisition of new customers, establishment of professional marketing materials & protocols, logistics improvement(s) and fulfillment services. Ms. Lekkala is not an executive officer of the Company and, therefore, is not deemed to be an affiliate of the Compny. Ms. Lekkala’s compensation includes 250,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, at $0.00064 per share, towhich are fully earned and vested upon the execution of her consulting agreement. These shares were issued May 20, 2019, having a noteholder, Union Capital, LLC, in accordance with a conversion notice, retiring $13,200 of principal and $5,916 of interest for the note dated May 28, 2015, having an original face value of $104,000.

On June 21, 2017, Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officer made$18,275 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on that day ($0.0731 per share). Additionally, Ms. Lekkala will receive a personal investment into30% commission on total gross sales through the sale of the Tauri-GumTMproduct line which the Company may pay in either stock or cash at the election of $55,000. This investment is structured as an equity private placement of 44,000,000 at $0.00125. The Company will utilize this infusion of working capital for general and administrative purposes.

On June 21, 2017, the Company issued 53,461,538 common shares of stock at $0.00052 per share to a noteholder, Adar Bays LLC, in accordance with a conversion notice, retiring $27,800 of principal for the note dated December 19, 2016, having a face value of $60,950.

On June 29, 2017, the Company issued 75,000,000 common shares of stock to a noteholder at $0.0004 per share, Group 10 Holdings LLC, in accordance with a conversion notice, retiring $30,000 of principal for the note dated July 14, 2015, having an original face value of $96,000.Ms. Lekkala.

 

Convertible Notes

 

On April 3, 2017, a noteholder, Group 10 Holdings LLC transferred, to the Company, cash in the amount of $35,000 to fund a 12%, $40,000 convertible debenture with OID in the amount of $5,000 dated March 31, 2017 (see Note 8).

May 2, 2017, GS Capital Partners, LLC fundedMay and June – 2019 Notes

On May 24, 2019, the Company entered into a one year 8% $45,000 convertible note (the “GS Note”) dated On April 27, 2017.$60,000 Convertible Note with GS Capital Partners, LLC pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement. The GS Capital Note has a maturity date of April 27, 2018. This note hasMay 23, 2020 and carried a default interest rate of 24%. If$5,000 original issue discount (such that $55,000 was funded to the GS Note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under the GS Note shall increase by 10%.

Company on May 24, 2019. The holder is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert all or any amount of the principal and accrued interestface amount of the GS Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 70%66% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the fifteen (15) prior trading days.days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. Such conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of common stock to the holder within 3 business days of receipt by the Company of the notice of conversion. Accrued but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. To the extent the conversion price of the Company’s common stock closes below the par value per share, the Company will take all steps necessary to solicit the consent of the stockholders to reduce the par value to the lowest value possible under law. The Company agrees to honor all conversions submitted pending this increase. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 60%56% instead of 70%66% while that “Chill” is in effect.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)

Convertible Notes (Continued)

In no event shall the holder be allowed to affect a conversion if such conversion, along with all other shares of the Company common stock beneficially owned by the holder and its affiliates would exceed 9.9% of the outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company. During the first six months that the GS Capital Note is in effect, the Company may redeem the noteGS Note by paying to the holder an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day, but less than the 180th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of the GSthis Note along with any accrued interest. The GS Note may not be redeemed after 180 days.

On May 11, 2017, The Company may not redeem the GS Capital Note after the 180th day from entering into it. Upon an event of default, among other default provisions set forth in the GS Capital Note, (i) interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or, if such rate is usurious or not permitted by current law, then at the highest rate of interest permitted by law. (ii) if the Company entered into an amendment agreement with a noteholder of three convertible notes (see Notes 7 and 8) amending provisions of the note agreements relativeshall fail to deliver to the conversion provisions. All changes toholder the underlying convertible notes dated July 16, 2015; November 7, 2016 and March 31, 2017 are reflectedshares of common stock without restrictive legend (when permissible in this document as amended.

The noteholder (Group 10) agreed that the prevailing conversion price shall mean the lesseraccordance with applicable law) within three (3) business days of (a) fifty percent (50%) multiplied by the lowest closing price asits receipt of the date the notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of fifty percent (50%)) or (b) two-tenths of a penny ($0.002). The conversion rate as originally stated was (a) sixty percent (60%) multiplied by the lowest closing price as of the date the notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of forty percent (40%)).

Further, the conversion price will be adjusted in the case where the market capitalization of the borrower is less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) on the day immediately prior to the date of the notice of conversion, then the Company shall pay a penalty of $250 per day the shares are not issued beginning on the 4th day after the conversion pricenotice was delivered to the Company (which shall be twenty-five percent (25%) multiplied byincreased to $500 per day beginning on the lowest closing price as of the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of seventy-five percent (75%))10th day); and(iii) if the closing priceCompany’s stock ceases to be listed on an exchange, its stock is suspended from trading for more than 10 consecutive trading days or the Company ceases to file its reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of the borrower’s common stock on the day immediately prior to the date of the notice of conversion is less than one tenth of a penny ($0.001)1934, as amended, then the conversion priceoutstanding principal due under the GS Capital Note shall be twenty-five percent (25%) multipliedincrease by the lowest closing price as of the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of seventy-five percent (75%)). The note as originally stated, the conversion price adjustment originally was to be triggered once the market capitalization was below two million dollars50%; or (iv) if the closing price of the borrower’s common stock on the day immediately prior to the date of the notice of conversion is less than one tenth of a penny ($0.002) effectuating the conversion price of twenty-five percent (25%) multiplied by the lowest closing price as of the date a notice of conversion is given (which represents a discount rate of seventy-five percent (75%)).

Additionally, the noteholder has waived clauses relative to the most favored nations clause and permitted indebtedness.

On May 30, 2017, GS Capital Partners, LLC funded a one year 8% $45,000 convertible redeemable note in accordance with a securities purchase agreement dated March 30, 2017. The GS Note has a maturity date of May 30, 2018. This note has a default interest rate of 24%. If the GS Note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under the GSthis Note shall increase by 10%.

 

In connection with the GS Capital Note, the Company issued irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving 3,327,000 shares of its Common Stock for conversions under this Note equal to two and a half times the discounted value of the Note (the “Share Reserve”) within 5 days from the date of execution and shall maintain a 2.5 times reserve for the amount then outstanding. Upon full conversion of this Note, any shares remaining in the Share Reserve shall be cancelled.

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FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

NOTE 17 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)

Convertible Notes (Continued)

On June 7, 2019, GS CapitalPartners, LLC converted $40,000 of principal and $1,973 of accrued interest into 888,308 shares of common stock pursuant to the October 25, 2018 one-year $180,000 convertible note.

On June 21, 2019, the Company entered into a one year 8% $60,000 Convertible Note with GS Capital Partners, LLC pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement. The GS Capital Note has a maturity date of June 21, 2020 and carried a $5,000 original issue discount (such that $55,000 was funded to the Company on June 21, 2019). The holder is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert all or any amount of the principal and accrued interestface amount of the GS Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 70%66% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange, which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the fifteen (15) prior trading days.days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. Such conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of common stock to the holder within 3 business days of receipt by the Company of the notice of conversion. Accrued but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. To the extent the conversion price of the Company’s common stock closes below the par value per share, the Company will take all steps necessary to solicit the consent of the stockholders to reduce the par value to the lowest value possible under law. The Company agrees to honor all conversions submitted pending this increase. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 60%56% instead of 70%66% while that “Chill” is in effect.

In no event shall the holder be allowed to affect a conversion if such conversion, along with all other shares of the Company common stock beneficially owned by the holder and its affiliates would exceed 9.9% of the outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company. During the first six months that the GS Capital Note is in effect, the Company may redeem the noteGS Note by paying to the holder an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day, but less than the 180th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of the GSthis Note along with any accrued interest. The GS Note may not be redeemed after 180 days.

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NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)

Convertible Notes (Continued)

On June 15, 2017, Eagle Equities advanced The Company may not redeem the Company $8,000 as partGS Capital Note after the 180th day from entering into it. Upon an event of the back-end note under the securities purchase agreement, dated March 20, 2017, to sell two one year 8% convertible notedefault, among other default provisions set forth in the amount of $70,000 ($35,000 each) (see Note 8). This back-end convertible note will mature in twelve-months. On June 8, 2017, the noteholder advanced funds in the amount of $8,623 to a third party for administrative services. The holder of the first note is entitled to convert any amount of the principal face amount of this note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price for each share equal to 75% of the lowest closing bid price for the ten (10) prior trading days. During the first one hundred eighty (180) days, borrower may prepay the principal amount of this debenture and accrued interest thereon, with a premium, as set forth below (“prepayment premium”), such redemption must be closed and funded within three (3) days. The amount of each prepayment premium shall be as follows: (a) there will be no payment penalty for redemptions in the first 30 days after the note issuance; (b) one hundred ten percent (110%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from thirty-one (31) days after the issuance date until sixty (60) days after the issuance date; (c) one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from sixty-one (61) days after the issuance date until ninety (90) days after the issuance date made; (d) one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from ninety-one (91) days after the issuance date until one hundred twenty (120) days after the issuance date made; and (e) one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the prepayment amount if such prepayment is made at any time from one hundred twenty (120) days after the issuance date until one hundred eighty (180) days after the issuance date made. This note may not be prepaid after one hundred (180) eighty days. If this note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under this note shall increase by 10%. On June 26, 2017 the note holder fully funded the second note with a payment to the Company in the amount of $16,377. Legal fees in the amount of $2,000 were deducted from the proceeds.

On June 26, 2017, the Company settled an outstanding convertible note in full with a noteholder, Group 10 LLC, for a one time cash payment in the amount of $59,659. The convertible note dated March 31,2017 had a face value of $40,000. The Company will record, as interest expense, a prepayment penalty of $18,594 in addition to the repayment of accrued interest of $1,065.

On June 27, 2017, the Company entered into a one-year 5% convertible note in the amount of $80,000 with GS Capital Partners, LLC. The noteholder is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert any amount of the principal face amount of this note then outstanding into shares of the Company's common stock at a price equal to $0.00125 per share. Upon an Event of Default,Note, (i) interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of 24% per annum. If thisannum or, if such rate is usurious or not permitted by current law, then at the highest rate of interest permitted by law. (ii) if the Company shall fail to deliver to the holder the shares of common stock without restrictive legend (when permissible in accordance with applicable law) within three (3) business days of its receipt of a notice of conversion, then the Company shall pay a penalty of $250 per day the shares are not issued beginning on the 4th day after the conversion notice was delivered to the Company (which shall be increased to $500 per day beginning on the 10th day); (iii) if the Company’s stock ceases to be listed on an exchange, its stock is suspended from trading for more than 10 consecutive trading days or the Company ceases to file its reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, then the outstanding principal due under the GS Capital Note shall increase by 50%; or (iv) if the GS Capital Note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under this Note shall increase by 10%. Additionally,

In connection with the GS Capital Note, the Company will issueissued irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving 2,650,000 shares of its Common Stock for conversions under this Note equal to two and a half times the noteholder 5,000,000 restricted shares as additional considerationdiscounted value of the Note (the “Share Reserve”) within 5 days from the date of execution, and shall maintain a 2.5 times reserve for the purchaseamount then outstanding. Upon full conversion of the note as well as 16,000,000 five-year cashless warrants with an exercise price of $0.0035 per share. All the terms set forth, including but not limited to interest rate, prepayment terms, conversion discount or lookback period will be adjusted downward (i.e. for the benefit of the Holder) if the Company offers a more favorable conversion discount (whether via interest, rate OID or otherwise) or lookback period to another party or otherwise grants any more favorable terms to any third party than those contained herein while this note is in effect. During the first six months this Note, isany shares remaining in effect, the Company may redeem this note by paying to the holder an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days this note is in effect, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of this note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day this note is in effect, but less than the 180th day this note is in effect, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of this note along with any accrued interest. This note may notShare Reserve shall be redeemed after 180 days. This note was funded on June 30, 2017.

Legal Matters

On May 23, 2017, the Company represented in person by Paul K. Silverberg and Seth M. Shaw at the Trenton Courthouse (New Jersey Federal District Court) sought a trial date and a ruling concerning the Company's request for assignment of a Jury.  On that date, Judge Sheridan assigned the case a trial date of November 6, 2017, however, has not yet rendered a final ruling with respect to assignment of a jury to this trial.  The case has been focused most recently on completion of the discovery phase and the Company has been taking numerous depositions and has furnished upon request, the documents requested by plaintiff's counsel.

The Company has previously disclosed that it is seeking in excess of $4,000,000 in monetary damages at trial.  While the specific details are strictly confidential, the Company has recently held a new round of settlement talks with plaintiff and malpractice insurance provider.  These discussions may continue up till the trial date.  The Company cannot predict whether or not the case will settle prior to trial.

Other Matters

On June 27, 2017, the Company wired $20,000 to Ice + Jam as an advanced payment on initial inventory base of 10,000-15,000 units with completed display cases and promotional literature for the contemplated launch. The Company has focused its efforts on securing potential distribution channels to the retail marketplace, as well as the improvement of the HERMAN product; inclusive of the label and graphics. The Company plans a mid to late autumn 2017 launch period to capitalize on the potential market demand associated with seasonality. cancelled.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

(US$)

NOTE 17 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)

Notes Payable

ASP September 2015 Note

On May 29, 2019, the Company and ASP consummated the retirement of that certain $180,000 face value non-convertible bridge loan agreement (“ASP Loan Agreement”), which had been entered into by the Company and ASP on September 23, 2015. As disclosed on the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q (filed January 21, 2019), the ASP Loan Agreement matured in December 2015 and carried a liability (principal and accrued interest) on the Company’s books of $113,468. By way of background, under the terms of the ASP Loan Agreement, $90,000 (of the 180,000 principal loan) was to be wired by ASP directly to Eishin, a Japanese based consumer product firm, in exchange for an equity stake in Eishin by the Company; however, the remaining $90,000 was never documented or evidenced as being sent, and the Company never received any shares of common or other class of stock in Eishin, which formed the basis of the Company’s disputed balance with ASP.

In settlement of the aggregate sums claimed to be owed by ASP under the ASP Loan Agreement, the Company agreed to transfer and assign to ASP all right, title and interest it has or may have in securities of Eishin, and to do all things necessary to effect such transfer and assignment under Japanese law upon ASP’s written request, which shall be at ASP’s sole reasonable expense. As a result, the Company and ASP agreed and acknowledged that they shall have no debt, liability or any obligation between them and that the ASP Loan Agreement is immediately retired (except with respect to the assignment and transfer of the Eishin shares noted above). The $113,468 liability has been removed from the Company’s balance sheet, as will be reflected in the Company’s next quarterly report to be filed on Form 10-Q.

Investments

On April 8, 2019, the Company invested $20,400, in Küdzoo, Inc., a private Company in which the Company had previously invested $37,500. The $20,400 investment was recorded at cost representing a 0.2% of the proportionate interest in the outstanding of the Company after this offering based on a pre-money valuation of $10,200,000.

Operating Lease

Effective April 1, 2019, the Company has adopted ASU No. 2016-02,Leases (Topic 842), and will account for its existing lease in terms of the right of use assets and offsetting lease liability obligations for this new lease under this pronouncement. In accordance with ASC 842 - Leases, effective April 1, 2019, the Company will record additional net lease right of use asset and a lease liability at present value of approximately $18,730 and $18,978, respectively. The Company is recording these at present value, in accordance with the standard, using a discount rate of 8% which is representative of the last borrowing rates for notes issued to a non-related party. The right of use asset is composed of the sum of all lease payments, at present value, and is amortized straight line over the life of the expected lease term. For the expected term of the lease the Company will use the initial term of the two-year lease. If the Company does elect to exercise its option to extend the lease for additional years, that election will be treated as a lease modification and the lease will be reviewed for remeasurement. This lease will be treated as an operating lease under the new standard.

The Company has chosen to implement this standard using the modified retrospective model approach with a cumulative-effect adjustment, which does not require the Company to adjust the comparative periods presented when transitioning to the new guidance on April 1, 2019. The Company has also elected to utilize the transition related practical expedients permitted by the new standard. The modified retrospective approach provides a method for recording existing leases at adoption and in comparative periods that approximates the results of a modified retrospective approach. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional net lease assets and lease liabilities of approximately $18,730 and $1,978 as of April 1, 2019. Any difference between the additional lease assets and lease liabilities, net of the deferred tax impact, will be recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings. The standard is not expected to materially impact our consolidated net earnings and had no impact on cash flows.

On June 11, 2019 the Company entered into a two-year lease, expiring on June 30, 2021. The office is located at Regus World Trade Centre Muelle de Barcelona, edif. Sur, 2a Planta Barcelona Cataluña 08039 Spain. Monthly rent payments will be approximately $201 per month (based on the contractual rate of €178 multiplied by the exchange rate of 1.13 on the day the lease agreement was entered into). In accordance with ASC 842 - Leases, effective April 1, 2019, the Company will record additional net lease right of use asset and a lease liability at present value of approximately $4,574, respectively as a result of this lease. The lease will be initially recorded using an exchange rate of 1.13. Any fluctuations in the currency rate will be recorded as gain or loss on currency translation.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

 

None.

 

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the year ended March 31, 20172019 covered by this Form 10-K. Based upon such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as required under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act.

 

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

The management of the Company is responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and related financial information appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The consolidated financial statements and notes have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The management of the Company is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. A company’s internal control over financial reporting is defined as a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

 Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;
   
 Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the issuer are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and
   
 Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial officer, does not expect that the Company’s disclosure controls and internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. Because of its inherent limitations, a system of internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Further, over time, control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

With the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our management evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 20172019 based upon the framework in Internal Control –Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on that evaluation, our management has concluded that, as of March 31, 2017,2019, the Company had material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting and was deemed to be not effective. Specifically, management identified the following material weaknesses at March 31, 2017:2019:

 

 1.Lack of oversight by independent directors in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures;
   
 2.Lack of functioning audit committee, resulting in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures;
   
 3.Insufficient personnel resources within the accounting function to segregate the duties over financial transaction processing and reporting and to allow for proper monitoring controls over accounting;
   
 4.Insufficient written policies and procedures over accounting transaction processing and period end financial disclosure and reporting processes.

To remediate our internal control weaknesses, management would need to implement the following measures:

 

 The Company willwould need to add sufficient number of independent directors to the board and appoint an audit committee.
   
 The Company willwould need to add sufficient knowledgeable accounting personnel to properly segregate duties and to effectaffect a timely, accurate preparation of the financial statements.
   
 Upon the hiring of additional accounting personnel, the Company willwould need to develop and maintain adequate written accounting policies and procedures.

The additional hiring is contingent upon the Company’s efforts to obtain additional funding through equity or debt for its continued operational activities and corporate expenses. Management expectshopes to secure funds in the coming fiscal year but provides no assurances that it will be able to do so.

 

We understand that remediation of material weaknesses and deficiencies in internal controls are a continuing work in progress due to the issuance of new standards and promulgations. However, remediation of any known deficiency is among our highest priorities. Our management will periodically assess the progress and sufficiency of our ongoing initiatives and make adjustments as and when necessary.

 

This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant rules of the SEC that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report. On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Included in the Act is a provision that permanently exempts smaller public companies that qualify as either a Non-Accelerated Filer or Smaller Reporting Company from the auditor attestation requirement of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

In August 2012,July 2017, the Company appointed Seth M. Shaw as chief executive officer and chairman. Mr. Shaw has more than ten years’ experience in the business and financial profession. On February 27, 2015, Mr. Shaw resigned as our chief executive officer and was replaced by Dr. Stella M. Sung. On July 9, 2015, Dr. Sung resigned as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. On July 10, 2015, Mr. Shaw was appointed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

In September 2012, the Company appointed Bruce HarmonKevin Lacey as chief financial officer. Mr. Harmon hasLacey is a certified public accountant with more than thirtytwenty years’ experience as a financial professional serving as chief financial officer ofworking with several publicly registered entities. On August 31, 2014, Mr. Harmon resigned as our chief financial officer and was replaced by Mr. Shaw. Mr. Shaw served as our chief financial officer until February 27, 2015 when he was replaced by Dr. Sung. On July 9, 2015, Dr. Sung resigned as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. On July 10, 2015, Ms. Lahlou was appointed as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Lahlou resigned as Chief Financial Officer on May 26, 2017.traded companies.

 

Except as set forth above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

 

The Company’s management, specifically, the CEO and CFO, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Further, the design of the control system must reflect that there are resource constraints and that the benefits must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

 

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.

 

None.

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PART III

 

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.

 

The following table sets forth information with respect to persons who are serving as directors and officers of the Company during the Company fiscal year end 2017. Ms. Lahlou resigned as Chief Financial Officer on May 26, 2017.ended 2019. Each director holds office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his successor has been elected and qualified.

 

Name Age Position
     
Seth M. Shaw 3840 

Chief Executive Officer and Director

Kevin P. Lacey50Chief Financial Officer and Director

Ghalia Lahlou30

FormerChief Financial Officer

Dr. David L. Wolitzky 80Director
Hingge Hsu5882 Director
Thomas J. Graham 6870 Director

 

Biographies of Directors and Officers

 

Seth M. Shaw has served as our chief executive officer and chairman of the Board since July 9, 2015. Mr. Shaw started his career at American International Group (AIG) Global Investment Group and furthered his growth capital experience working at a prestigious Manhattan based hedge fund (Harvest Capital Management). In 2005, he founded Novastar Resources Ltd, a natural resources exploration company focused on the exploration and acquisition of mineral properties containing the element thorium. During this period, Mr. Shaw secured more than $17 million in financing from top tier institutional investors and was an integral stakeholder in the completion of the merger between Novastar Resources and Thorium Power. During this period, he held the position of Director of Strategic Planning until mid-2007. Subsequently, the company changed its name to Lightbridge Inc. and currently trades on the NASDAQ (NASDAQ: LTBR).

 

Following the merger, Mr. Shaw has assisted several other companies in securing value addedvalue-added capital from institutional investors as well as providing management consulting. Among those, Mr. Shaw was instrumental in securing $12,000,000 from Tudor Investment Corp. for NASDAQ listed flat panel display developer Uni-Pixel Inc. (NASDAQ: UNXL). In addition, Mr. Shaw served as the founding CFO of Los Angeles based Biotech firm Physician Therapeutics LLC (“PTL”) in 2004. Subsequently PTL merged with Targeted Medical Pharma (“TMP”) (OTCQB: TRGM). Mr. Shaw had previously served as the CEO of the Company from August 22, 2012 through February 26, 2014. Throughout his tenure with the Company, Mr. Shaw has been instrumental in completing numerous private placements. Mr. Shaw also served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Breathe eCig Corp. from January 22, 2016 until April 1, 2106 and January 22, 2016 until August 12, 2016, respectively (OTCQB: BVAP).

 

Mr. Shaw graduated from Cornell University in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in Policy Analysis Management and a concentration in Econometrics.

 

Ms. Ghalia LahlouKevin P. Lacey hadhas served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer since July 10, 2015. Ms. Lahlou joined the Company in May 2011 as the Operations Manager based in the Montreal office. She previously worked in a number of operational roles ranging from the energy sector to healthcare. Ms. Lahlou was pivotal in interfacing and managing institutional and high net worth investors during her tenure with two early stage public companies. Prior to this, she served the role of assistant project manager at one of the largest steel manufacturing companies in North Africa. During her time there, she played a key role in the development of new product lines catering to the construction and building sector. At the Company, her role involves maintaining relationships with investors, managing daily operations and overseeing company communications with the investor community and the regulatory authorities in U.S and Canada.

Ms. Lahlou graduated from McGill University, Montreal, Canada with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to that, she completed her studies in Health Sciences at Marianopolis College, Montreal.

Ms. Lahlou resigned asour chief financial officer on May 26,since July 5, 2017. Mr. Lacey, 48, is an experienced finance professional with over twenty years’ experience in working with small and large companies leading financial teams, implementing and converting accounting systems, designing and implementing controls as well as vast experience in preparing financial statements, budgeting and financial analysis. Over the past five years, Mr. Lacey, as head or Mariner Consulting Group Inc., has worked with numerous small reporting public companies in financials statement preparation and consulting as well as assisting many small private companies with accounting system design and implementation along with business development consulting. Mr. Lacey is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) as registered with the State of Florida. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Central Florida (1999) as well as a Bachelors in the Science of Accounting from Webber International University (1993). Mr. Lacey is also a U.S. Military Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1987 to 1989. He was honorably discharged in 1989.

 

Dr. David L. Wolitzky has served as our director since March 2013. Dr. Wolitzky received his BA from The City College of New York (1957) and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Rochester (1961). He is also a graduate of the New York Psychoanalytic Institute (1972). Since 1974 Dr. Wolitzky has been a tenured faculty member in the Department of Psychology, New York University. His many years there of teaching, research, supervisory, and administrative experience included serving as the Director of the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program, the N.Y.U Psychology Clinic, and as a Co-Director of the N.Y.U. Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis and as a supervisor of candidates in training. His other professional activities include publication of numerous articles and book chapters, edited books, forensic evaluation in child custody cases, psychological assessments of individuals being considered for high-level executive positions in industry, extensive experience as a book editor, and the practice of psychotherapy. He also has served on the New State Board of Psychology, Office of Professional Discipline.

Dr. Hingge Hsuhas served as our director since January 2015. Dr. Hingge Hsu was a Partner at Fidelity Biosciences from 2009 until 2014 and was on the core healthcare investment team for Fidelity Growth Partners Asia. He was previously a Managing Director at Lehman Brothers in their Private Equity Group from 2001 until 2006, responsible for their principal investment activities in the private and public sectors of the healthcare industry. Dr. Hsu has structured and led numerous transactions in the life science sector, and he has been instrumental in building and growing his portfolio companies. Prior to his positions at Fidelity and Lehman, Dr. Hsu was a Partner at Schroder Ventures Life Sciences from 1998 to 2001 and directed their U.S. investment activities in the life sciences and therapeutics sectors. He received an MD degree from Yale University School of Medicine and was trained in internal medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Hsu also received an MBA degree from Harvard Business School.

Mr. Thomas J. Graham has served as our director since August 2015. Mr. Graham is currently self-employed and leverages his industry knowledge to help companies create effective strategies to successfully penetrate the retail market place. From 2000 to 2005, Mr. Graham served as Director of Operations for Sears and Roebuck & Co., a national retailer with numerous stores nationwide. He oversaw direct operations for all departments, including their managers and associates. In addition, he was accountable for all sales, labor and operation standards as set by Sears Corporate. From 1993 to 2000, Mr. Graham from 1993 to 2000 served as a results orientedresults-oriented Marketing and Sales Director for a major Michigan retail supermarket called Goff Food Stores, with sales in excess of $100,000,000.00 annually. He coordinated and oversaw all print and visual advertising including newspaper, radio and television. Mr. Graham worked with local and national vendors to promote and increase sales and customer flow. In addition, he was responsible for all product placement and developed category management standards for all departments and set merchandising plans and ensured they were followed by all store level personal.

 

Mr. Graham is also an U.S. Military Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971. He was honorably discharged in 1971 with the rank of Sergeant First Class, with twelve months combat service in Vietnam from 1970-1971.

 

Family Relationships

 

There are no family relationships among any of our directors and executive officers.

 

Our directors are appointed by the Board of Directors, and serve until their successors are elected and qualified, or their earlier resignation or removal. Officers are appointed by the board of directors and serve at the discretion of the board of directors or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any action required can be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders of the corporation which may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if consent of consents in writing setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of the outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted and shall be delivered to the corporation by delivery to its registered office, its principle place of business, or an officer or agent of the corporation having custody of the book in which the proceedings of meetings are recorded.

 

Indemnification of Directors and Officers

 

Florida Corporation Law allows for the indemnification of officers, directors, and any corporate agents in terms sufficiently broad to indemnify such persons under certain circumstances for liabilities, including reimbursement for expenses, incurred arising under the 1933 Act. The Bylaws of the Company provide that the Company will indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent authorized or permitted by law and such right to indemnification will continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer of the Company and will inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and Consultants; provided, however, that, except for proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification, the Company will not be obligated to indemnify any director or officer in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person unless such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors. The right to indemnification conferred will include the right to be paid by the Company the expenses (including attorney’s fees) incurred in defending any such proceeding in advance of its final disposition.

 

The Company may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the Board of Directors, provide rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses to employees and agents of the Company similar to those conferred to directors and officers of the Company. The rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses are subject to the requirements of the 1940 Act to the extent applicable.

 

Furthermore, the Company may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Company or another company against any expense, liability or loss, whether or not the Company would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under the Florida General Corporation Law.

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance

 

The Company currently does not havehas directors’ and officers’ liability insurance insuring our directors and officers against liability for acts or omissions in their capacities as directors or officers.

 

Code of Ethics

 

We intend to adopt a code of ethics that applies to our officers, directors and employees, including our principal executive officer and principal accounting officer, but have not done so to date due to our relatively small size. We intend to adopt a written code of ethics in the near future.

 

Board Committees

 

TheAs of December 31, 2018, the Company does not have any committees.established an Audit Committee. Director, Thomas Graham is the Audit Committee Chair.

 

We expect our board of directors, in the future, to appoint a nominating committee and any other applicable committee, as applicable, and to adopt charters relative to each such committee. We intend to appoint such persons to committees of the board of directors as are expected to be required to meet the corporate governance requirements imposed by a national securities exchange, although we are not required to comply with such requirements until we elect to seek a listing on a national securities exchange.

Advisory Board

 

Business Advisory Board

 

The Company established its Business Advisory Board in 2013. Currently, the Business Advisory Board has four members.

 

Woodrow H. Levin has served on our Business Advisory Board since February 2014. Mr. Levin was the founder and CEO of BringIt which was acquired by International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) in the year 2012. An energetic and charismatic leader, he makes strategic decisions for the company while guiding day-to-day operations, working with investors, and developing strategic and lasting partnerships that benefit BringIt. Prior to founding BringIt, Mr. Levin was Managing Partner at Riverbank Capital Management, a successful equity options trading firm he started, and helped to grow with offices in New York and Chicago. In 2001, he founded InStadium, an advertising company that partnered with NFL and MLB stadiums to provide digital advertising, product sampling, stadium signage, and innovative restroom advertising. Mr. Levin was President of InStadium for five years, during which he established the company’s mission of expanding in-venue advertising and promotional opportunities for large to mid-sized companies through cost-efficient and high impact programs. His efforts ultimately resulted in securing partnerships with 25 MLB and 15 NFL stadiums throughout the top 20 advertising markets in the US. His competitive fire was firmly established by his school career as a competitive athlete. He played NCAA Division I hockey at Wisconsin, an experience that taught him that discipline and hard work can transform a burning desire for success into tangible results. Mr. Levin attended Chicago-Kent School of Law and is admitted to practice in IL. He holds a BA in Business from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Mr. Levin resides in San Francisco and was previously living in Chicago where he is involved with multiple community and charitable organizations including the Jewish United Fund, Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation and most recently was on the executive committee of The Chicago Green Tie Ball.

 

General Ronald R. Fogleman has served on our Business Advisory Board since February, 2014. General Fogleman is a highly decorated combat veteran who retired from the United States Air Force (“U.S. Air Force” or “USAF”) after 34 years active commissioned service. On his final tour of duty he served as the 15th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (“JCS”) during the administration of President Clinton. Prior to that assignment he was Commander in Chief of the United States Transportation Command (“CINCTRANS”). As Chief of Staff, he served as the senior uniformed officer responsible for the organization, training and equipage of 750,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and Overseas. As a member of the JCS, he served as a military advisor to the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council and the President. Since retiring from the U.S. Air Force, General Fogleman has served on the Defense Policy Board, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”) Advisory Council, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Advisory Board, chaired an Air Force Laboratory study on directed energy weapons, chaired a National Resource Committee on Aeronautics Research and Technology for Vision 2050: An integrated Transportation System, served on the NASA Mars Program Independent Assessment Team, the congressionally directed Commission to Assess United States National Security Space Management and Organization, the NASA Shuttle Return to Flight Task Group and the Independent Assessment Panel to examine the Management and Organization of National Security Space Assets. General Fogleman has served on and chaired several public and private company boards. He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Alliant Techsystems Inc. (NYSE: ATK), the Lead Director on the Board of Directors for AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR), and serves on the boards of AGC Composites and Aerostructures, First National Bank of Durango, MITRE Corporation, Tactical Air Support, Inc. and Thayles-Raytheon Systems. he has served as the chair of Audit and Governance Committees throughout his career in the public and private sectors. He devotes considerable time to national security, governance of public companies and community affairs. He is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors, Council on Foreign Relations, Falcon Foundation, Airlift Tanker Association, Fort Lewis College Foundation, and the Air Force Association. He lectures on leadership, international affairs and military issues and has published numerous articles on air and space operations.

Bruno Vanderschelden has served as a business advisory board member since April 2012. Mr. Vanderschelden has over 15 years of experience in the various fields of asset management and operations in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment with longstanding relationships with key industry decision makers, venture investors, and thought leaders, with access to a broad and powerful network of influencers. He has also served as an independent director of various Management Companies, has been instrumental in developing and implementing strategic plans and has implemented risk management and corporate governance programs for public companies. Mr. Vanderschelden has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from ICHEC Brussels, Belgium and in European Studies from Université Catholique de Louvain Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.

Frank P. Orlowski has served on our Business Advisory Board since April 2016. Mr. Orlowski serves as Senior Director Finance, emerging markets and transition manufacturing sites at a global pharmaceutical company. Mr. Orlowski is responsible for managing all aspects of Emerging Markets Manufacturing Supply Finance. In this global role he develops operational strategies for internal and external pharmaceutical supply chain and sourcing throughout Asia, Africa/Middle East and South America. As a global leader he is highly effective working in a multi-cultural, global organization partnering with senior government officials and business leaders, both inside and outside the Pharma Company and the pharmaceutical industry. He manages a large team across the globe and is responsible for a yearly operating budget of over $900 million. The specific countries which he supports from a manufacturing and business development standpoint include Argentina, Brazil, China (all provinces), Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Morocco, Russia, Singapore, Turkey, Tunisia, Thailand and Venezuela. He has over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in positions of increased responsibility in strategy, finance and operations. Prior to his work in the pharmaceutical industry, he worked at Accenture on various successful strategic consulting engagements in manufacturing. He was responsible for the global integration of several major acquisitions. He was Project Lead for the global rollout of several widely used information systems. He sits on the leadership team of several innovating manufacturing and drug development teams within the Pharma Company alongside senior Company scientists. He sits on the leadership team of several innovating manufacturing and drug development teams within the Pharma Company alongside senior Company scientists. This includes evaluating external business development and licensing opportunities. In 2015, Mr. Orlowski was appointed to the Board of the American Cancer Society and serves on the Executive Board of the National Corporate Theatre Forward. He completed two New York City Marathons and over 20 half marathons. Mr. Orlowski earned a BS in accounting from Providence College and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.

 

Medical Advisory Board

 

The Company established its Medical Advisory Board in 2013. Currently, the Medical Advisory Board has one member.

 

Dr. Jason Heikenfeldhas served on our Medical Advisory Board since October 2013. Mr. Heikenfeld is an internationally-known expert in electrofluidics and flex-electronics, with work spanning displays, lab-on-chip, and now wearable sensors. Dr. Heikenfeld is a recipient of NSF CAREER, and AFOSR and Sigma Xi Young-Investigator awards. He is currently a Prof. of Electrical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati and also currently working with his second start-up company in color-video electronic paper. Dr. Heikenfeld is a Senior member of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers, a Senior member of the Society for Information Display, and a member of SPIE. Jason Heikenfeld received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Cincinnati in 1998 and 2001, respectively. During 2001-2005 Dr. Heikenfeld co-founded and served as principal scientist at Extreme Photonix Corp. In 2005 he returned to the University of Cincinnati as a Professor in the Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering. In 2005, Dr. Heikenfeld joined the University of Cincinnati (“UC”) as an Assistant Professor, and quickly propelled UC into a position of international leadership in electrofluidic technology. Dr. Heikenfeld’s university laboratory, The Novel Devices Laboratory, is currently engaged in electrofluidic device research spanning electronic paper and biomedical applications. Since 2006, he has secured more than $12,000,000 in funded research, including a prestigious NSF CAREER award and aan AFOSR Young Investigator Award (one of only 21 nationally in 2006, across all sciences). He has greater than 150 publications and his inventions have resulted in over 10 granted patents. Dr. Heikenfeld has now launched his second company, Gamma Dynamics, which is pursuing commercialization of color e-Readers that look as good as conventional printed media. Dr. Heikenfeld is a Senior member of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers, a Senior member of the Society for Information Display, and a member of SPIE. In addition to his scholarly work, Dr. Heikenfeld is an award winningaward-winning educator at UC and has lead the creation of programs and coursework at the University of Cincinnati that foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and an understanding of the profound change that technology can have on society.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

 

The table below sets forth, for our last two fiscal years, the compensation earned by our named executive officers.

 

Name and  Principal Position Year Salary  Deferred Compensation  Bonus  Stock Awards  Option/  Warrant Awards  All Other Compensation  Total 
                        
Dr. Stella M. Sung (1) 2017 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
Former Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer 2016 $55,000  $-  $-  $4,650  $-  $5,117  $64,767 
                               
Seth M. Shaw (2) 2017 $128,873   $-  $-  $-  $-  $8,500   $137,373 
Chief Executive Officer 2016 $58,500  $-  $-  $170,610  $-  $8,381  $237,491 
                               
Ghalia Lahlou (3) 2017 $62,133   $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $62,133 
Chief Financial Officer 2016 $61,500  $-  $-  $133,835  $-  $-  $195,335 

Name and
Principal Position
 Year Salary  Deferred
Compensation
  Bonus  Stock
Awards
  Option/
Warrants
Awards
  All Other
Compensation
  Total 
                        
Seth M. Shaw (1) 2019 $150,125  $          -  $16,250  $-  $       -  $59,821  $226,196 
Chief Executive Officer 2018 $125,907  $-  $55,000  $-  $-  $-  $180,907 
                               
Kevin P. Lacey (2) 2019 $83,550  $-  $15,000  $-  $-  $-  $98,550 
Chief Financial Officer 2018 $45,000  $-  $13,500  $26,000  $-  $-  $84,500 
                               
Ghalia Lahlou (3) 2019 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $ 
Chief Financial Officer (Former) 2018 $36,750  $-  $-  $9,000  $-  $-  $45,750 

 

(1) On July 9, 2015, Dr. Sung resigned as our chief executive officerOther Compensation includes travel and chief financial officer and was replaced by Mr. Shaw as our chief executive officer.expense reimbursement under a non-accountable plan.

 

(2) Mr. ShawLacey was appointed chief executive officerChief Financial Officer as of July 5, 2017. Compensation reflected above is based on July 9, 2015.amounts earned subsequent to this appointment. Mr. Lacey has received fees for services prior to his appointment as Chief Financial Officer and are not reflected in the chart above. Stock award was a one-time board approved grant upon appointment as Chief Financial Officer.

 

(3) Ms. Lahlou was appointed chief financial officer on July 9, 2015. Ms. Lahlou resigned as chief financial officer on May 26, 2017. Stock award was a one-time board approved grant paid out as a separation settlement for all monies owed to Ms. Lahlou.

 

The general policy of the Board of Directors is that compensation for independent Directors should be a nominal cash fee plus equity-based compensation. We do not pay employee Directors for Board service in addition to their regular employee compensation. The Board of Directors have the primary responsibility for considering and determining the amount of Director compensation.

 

The following table shows amounts earned by each Director in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.2019. Mr Hingge Hsu resigned as a Director on April 9, 2018, and received no compensation in connection with his service as a director to the Company.

 

DirectorFees Earned or Paid in CashStock AwardsWarrant AwardsNon-Equity Incentive Plan CompensationChange in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation EarningsAll Other CompensationTotal
Dr. David L. Wolitzky$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Hingge Hsu$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Thomas Graham$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Director Fees
Earned
or Paid
in Cash
  Stock
Awards
  Warrant
Awards
  Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
  Change in
Pension Value
and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
  All Other
Compensation
  Total 
Dr. David L. Wolitzky $10,000  $        -  $        -  $           -  $         -  $            -  $10,000 
Thomas Graham $23,350  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $23,350 

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.

 

The following table sets forth certain information as of July 6, 2017June 26, 2019 regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock by (i) each person or entity who, to our knowledge, beneficially owns more than 5% of our common stock; (ii) each executive officer and named officer; (iii) each director; and (iv) all of our officers and directors as a group. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes to the following table, each of the stockholders named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares of our common stock beneficially owned. Except as otherwise indicated, the address of each of the stockholders listed below is: c/o 39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, Connecticut 06180.

Name Number of Shares
Beneficially
Owned(1)
  Percentage of
Outstanding
Common Stock(1)
 
       
Non-employee Directors:        
Hingge Hsu, M.D., M.B.A.  9,400,000   * 
David L. Wolitzky  16,361,700   * 
Thomas J. Graham  9,327,500    * 
         
Named Executive Officers:        
Seth M. Shaw, Chief Executive Officer and Director (2)  161,390,000   7.36%
Kevin P. Lacey, Chief Financial Officer  3,000,000   * 
         
All directors and named executive officers as a group (5 persons)  199,479,200   9.10%

* Denotes less than 1%.555 Madison Avenue 5th Floor Suite 506, New York, NY 10022.

 

(1) Applicable percentage of ownership is based on 2,192,881,613 total shares comprised of our common stock as of July 6, 2017, including 120,000,000 shares purchased by Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officer. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and means voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options exercisable currently or within 60 days of July 6, 2017 are deemed outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the person holding such option for purposes of computing such person’s percentage ownership, but are not deemed outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Shares of our preferred stock are deemed outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the person holding such shares for purposes of computing such person’s percentage ownership.

Name Number of Shares
Beneficially
Owned(1)
  Percentage of
Outstanding
Common Stock(1)
 
       
Non-employee Directors:        
David L. Wolitzky  130,874   *��
Thomas J. Graham  120,001    * 
         
Named Executive Officers:        
Seth M. Shaw, Chief Executive Officer and Director (2)  3,685,201   5.10%
Kevin P. Lacey, Chief Financial Officer  306,667   * 
         
All directors and named executive officers as a group (5 persons)  4,242,743   5.79%

 

(2) Shares in the amount of 120,000,000 have been purchased and funded under Security Purchase Agreement (See Note 15) but have not been issued by the Company. Shares will be issued as soon as practicable after the formal increase in authorized shares in accordance with approval thereof at the shareholders meeting on June 28, 2017.

*Denotes less than 1%.

 

(3) Kevin P. Lacey was appointed Chief Financial Officer as of July 5, 2017. In accordance with his appointment the Company has agreed to issue 20,000,000 common shares. As of this report date those shares have not been issued.

(1)Applicable percentage of ownership is based on 72,175,920 total shares comprised of our common stock as of June 26, 2019. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and means voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options exercisable currently or within 60 days of June 26, 2019 are deemed outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the person holding such option for purposes of computing such person’s percentage ownership but are not deemed outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Shares of our preferred stock are deemed outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the person holding such shares for purposes of computing such person’s percentage ownership.
(2)Seth Shaw’s holds 66,667 options with and exercise price of $7.50 per share.

 

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.

 

On June 15, 2017, Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officer made a personal investment into the Company of $95,000. This investment is structured as an equity private placement of 76,000,0001,013,334 at $0.00125.$0.09375. The Company will utilize this infusion of working capital for general and administrative purposes.

 

On June 21, 2017, Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officer made a personal investment into the Company of $55,000. This investment is structured as an equity private placement of 44,000,000586,667 at $0.00125.$0.09375. The Company will utilize this infusion of working capital for general and administrative purposes.

On October 6, 2017, Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officer made a personal investment into the Company of $137,500. This investment is structured as an equity private placement of 1,466,667 shares of Company common stock at $0.09375per share. The Company used the proceeds for general and administrative purposes. The shares were issued December 19, 2017.

 

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.

 

The following table sets forth the fees billed by our principal independent accountants, KBL, LLP for 20172019 and 2016,2018, for the categories of services indicated.

 

 Years Ended March 31,  Years Ended March 31, 
Category 2017 2016  2019  2018 
KBL, LLP                
Audit Fees $70,000  $87,000 
Audit Related Fees $55,000  $55,000   -   - 
Tax Fees  -   -   -   - 
All Other Fees  -   -   25,000   - 
Total $55,000  $55,000  $95,000  $87,000 

Audit fees. Consists of fees billed for the audit of our annual financial statements and review of our interim financial information and services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with year-end and quarter-end statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.

 

Audit-related fees. Consists of fees billed for services relating to review of other regulatory filings including registration statements, periodic reports and audit related consulting.

 

Tax fees. Consists of professional services rendered by our principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.

 

Other fees. Other services provided by our accountants.

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PART IV

 

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

 

Exhibits

 

See the Exhibit Index following the signature page of this Registration Statement, which Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Number Description
   
Exhibit 4.1Forms of outstanding warrants common stock purchase warrant filed on current report 8-K dated July 3, 2017
Exhibit 4.2Forms of outstanding warrants common stock purchase warrant filed on current report 8-K dated November 4, 2013
Exhibit 4.3GS Capital Partners, LLC., convertible redeemable note filed on current report 8-K dated October 23, 2017
Exhibit 4.4Union Capital convertible redeemable note issued June 2015 and filed on current report 8-K dated June 8, 2015
Exhibit 4.5Union Capital Securities Purchase Agreement issued June 2015 and filed on current report 8-K dated June 8, 2015
Exhibit 4.6Group 10 Convertible Note Payable issued July 2015 (filed with 2018 10-K)
Exhibit 4.7Group 10 Convertible Note Payable First Amendment amended May 2017 and issued July 2015 filed on current report 8-K dated May 15, 2017
Exhibit 4.8Group 10 Convertible Note Payable issued August 2016 agreement filed on current report 8-K dated August 9, 2016
Exhibit 4.9Group 10 Convertible Note Payable November 2016 (filed with 2018 10-K)
Exhibit 4.10Group 10 Convertible Note Payable First Amendment amended May 2017 and issued November 2016 filed on current report 8-K dated May 15, 2017
Exhibit 4.11Group 10 Convertible Note Payable issued March 2017 filed on current report 8-) dated May 15, 2017
Exhibit 4.12Group 10 Convertible Note Payable First Amendment amended May 2017 and issued March 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated May 15, 2017
Exhibit 4.13Alternative Strategy Partners PTE Ltd. Bridge loan and security agreement in October 2015 filed in current report 8-K dated October 13, 2015
Exhibit 4.15ADAR Bays Convertible Redeemable Note issued February 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated May 15, 2017
Exhibit 4.16Eagle Equities, LLC Convertible Redeemable Note issued January 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated May 15, 2017
Exhibit 4.17Eagle Equities, LLC Convertible Redeemable Note issued March 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated May 15, 2017
Exhibit 4.18Eagle Equities, LLC Convertible Redeemable Note back end note issued March 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated May 15, 2017
Exhibit 4.20GS Capital Partners, LLC Convertible Redeemable Note issued April 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated -May 15, 2017
Exhibit 4.21GS Capital Partners, LLC Convertible Redeemable Note issued May 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated June 2, 2017
Exhibit 4.22GS Capital Partners, LLC Amendment to Convertible Promissory Note Dated June 27, 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated September 7, 2017
Exhibit 4.23GS Capital Partners, LLC Securities Purchase Agreement dated August 2017 to Back End Note filed on current report 8k dated September 7, 2017
Exhibit 4.24GS Capital Partners, LLC Convertible Redeemable Note due August 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated September 7, 2017
Exhibit 4.25GS Capital Partners, LLC Convertible Redeemable Note due August 2017 Back End Note filed on current report 8-K dated September 7, 2017
Exhibit 4.26GS Capital Partners, LLC Collateralized Secured Promissory Note dated August 2017 to Back End Note filed on current report 8-K dated September 7, 2017
Exhibit 4.27GS Capital Partners, LLC Security Purchase Agreement Dated June 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated July 3, 2017
Exhibit 4.28GS Capital Partners, LLC Convertible Redeemable Note dated June 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated July 3, 2017
Exhibit 4.2912% Convertible redeemable note ADAR Bays issued August 15, 2017 (filed with 2018 10-K)
Exhibit 4.30ADAR Bays Security Purchase Agreement dated September 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated September 15, 2017
Exhibit 4.31ADAR Bays Convertible Redeemable Note filed on current report 8-K dated September 15, 2017
Exhibit 4.32ADAR Bays Back End Note filed on current report 8-K September 15, 2017
Exhibit 4.33ADAR Bays Collateralized Secured Promissory Note dated September 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated September 15, 2017
Exhibit 4.34GS Capital Partners, LLC Security Purchase Agreement dated October 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated October 23, 2017
Exhibit 4.35GS Capital Partners, LLC Convertible Redeemable Note dated October 2017 filed on current report 8k dated October 23, 2017
Exhibit 4.36GS Capital Partners, LLC Convertible Redeemable Back End Note dated October 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated October 23, 2017
Exhibit 4.37GS Capital Partners, LLC Collateralized Secured Promissory Back End Note dated October 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated October 23, 2017
Exhibit 4.388% Convertible redeemable back end note 2 of 3 dated ADAR Bays issued October 3, 2017 (filed with 2018 10-K)
Exhibit 4.398% Convertible redeemable back end note 3 of 3 dated ADAR Bays issued February 13, 2018 (filed with 2018 10-K)
Exhibit 4.40ALTERNATIVE STRATEGY PARTNERS PTE. LTD bridge loan dated September 23, 2015 (filed with 2018 10-K)
Exhibit 4.418% Convertible redeemable back end note 1 of 3 dated ADAR Bays issued February 13, 2018 (filed with 2018 10-K)
Exhibit 4.42Distribution Agreement between the Company and E&M Ice Cream Co., dated April 1, 2019 (filed on current report 8-K on April 15, 2019)
Exhibit 4.43Distribution Agreement between the Company and IRM Management Corporation, dated April 8, 2019 (filed on current report 8-K on April 15, 2019)
Exhibit 4.44GS Capital Note, dated March 14, 2019 (filed on current report 8-K on April 15, 2019)
Exhibit 4.45Securities Purchase Agreement (GS Capital Note), dated March 14, 2019 (filed on current report 8-K on April 15, 2019)
Exhibit 4.46Securities Purchase Agreement (Form of Private Placement), dated April 12, 2019 (filed on current report 8-K on April 15, 2019)
Exhibit 4.47Convertible note dated October 25, 2018 for $180,000 with GS Capital, LLC (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
Exhibit 4.48Securities Purchase Agreement with GS Capital, LLC dated October 25, 2018 concerning the $180,000 convertible note (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
Exhibit 4.49Settlement agreement dated, October 23, 2018, with individual note holder for $15,000 convertible note (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
Exhibit 4.50Convertible note consummated January 23, 2019 for $62,000 with Eagle Equities LLC (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
Exhibit 4.51Securities Purchase Agreement with Eagle Equities LLC consummated January 23, 2019 concerning the $62,000 convertible note (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
Exhibit 4.52Side letter agreement dated January 18, 2019 to the $62,000 Convertible note with Eagle Equities LLC consummated January 23,2019 (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
Exhibit 4.53Securities purchase agreement with Adar Alef dates December 20, 2018 (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
Exhibit 4.54One year 8% Convertible note with Adar Alef dates December 20, 2018 (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
Exhibit 4.55One year 8% Convertible back-end note with Adar Alef dates December 20, 2018 (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
Exhibit 4.56Collateralized secured promissory note from Adar Alef dated December 20, 2019 (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
Exhibit 4.57Manufacturing agreement with Per Os Biosciences dated December 28, 2018 (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
Exhibit 4.58January 11, 2019 consulting agreement for 1,250,000 restricted common shares (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
Exhibit 4.59Securities purchase agreement dated January 8, 2019 for 1,000,000 shares at $0.02 (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
Exhibit 4.60

GS Capital Partners, LLC Convertible note dated March 14, 2019 for $300,000 (filed herewith)

Exhibit 4.61GS Capital Partners, LLC Securities Purchase Agreement dated March 14, 2019 (filed herewith) 
Exhibit 4.62GS Capital Partners, LLC Securities Purchase Agreement dated May 23, 2019 (filed herewith)
Exhibit 4.63

GS Capital, LLC Convertible note dated May 23, 2019 for $60,000 (filed herewith)

Exhibit 4.64GS Capital Partners, LLC Convertible note dated June 21, 2019 for $60,000 (filed herewith)
Exhibit 4.65GS Capital Partners, LLC Securities Purchase Agreement dated June 21, 2019 (filed herewith)
Exhibit 10.2Honeywood termination agreement filed on current report 8-K dated September 29, 2014
Exhibit 10.3Honeywood Amendment Number 1 to the agreement and plan of merger filed on current report 8-K dated July 21, 2014
Exhibit 10.4Honeywood debt conversion agreement filed on current report 8-K dated September 7, 2017
Exhibit 10.5Honeywood Standstill Agreement filed on current report 8-K dated July 21, 2014
Exhibit 10.6Bacterial Robotics - Agreement and Plan of Merger filed on current report 8-K dated February 4, 2014
Exhibit 10.7Bacterial Robotics - Strategic Alliance Agreement filed on current report 8-K dated November 4, 2013
Exhibit 10.8Green Hygienics - License Agreement filed on current report 8-K dated June 6, 2013
Exhibit 10.9HerMan license agreement (filed with 2018 10-K)
Exhibit 10.102 year extension HerMan license agreement (filed with 2018 10-K)
Exhibit 10.11Securities purchase agreement with Seth Shaw dated June 15, 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated June 16, 2017
Exhibit 10.12Securities purchase agreement with Seth Shaw dated June 21, 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated June 22, 2017
Exhibit 10.13Membership transfer agreement with Open Therapeutics dated December 2016 filed on current report 8-K dated December 28, 2016
Exhibit 10.14BLINK sales agreement (filed with 2018 10-K)
Exhibit 10.15Securities purchase agreement with Seth Shaw dated October 6, 2017 filed on current report 8-K dated October 10, 2017
Exhibit 10.16Employment agreement Seth M. Shaw filed on current report 8-K dated November 7, 2012
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. Required by Rule 13a-14(1) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
31.2 Certification of Principal Accounting Officer of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. Required by Rule 13a-14(1) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
32.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Section 1350 Of 18 U.S.C. 63
   
32.2 Certification of Principal Accounting Officer of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Section 1350 Of 18 U.S.C. 63
   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

Financial Statement Schedules

 

None

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

 

/s/ Seth M. Shaw July 7June 27, 20172019
Seth M. Shaw, Principal Executive Officer Date
   
/s/ Kevin P. Lacey July 7June 27, 20172019
Kevin P. Lacey, Principal Accounting Officer Date

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

/s/ Seth M. Shaw July 7June 27, 20172019
Seth M. Shaw, Director Date
   
/s/ Dr. David L. Wolitzky July 7June 27, 20172019
Dr. David L. Wolitzky, Director Date
   
/s/ Thomas J. Graham July 7June 27, 20172019
Thomas J. Graham, Director Date

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