UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

(Mark One)

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20152019.

 

OR

¨

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

 

Commission File Number 000-10822001-36530

 

One HorizonTouchpoint Group Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 46-3561419
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

T1-017 Tierney Building, University of
Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.

 4300 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 203,

Miami, FL

 N/A33137
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

+353-61-5184771 (305) 420-6640

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Title of each className of each exchange on which
registered
n/an/a

 

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

Common Stock, Par Value $0.0001

(Title of Class) None

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ  No o

 

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 þ No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers in response 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.  o

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer oAccelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer oSmaller reporting company þ
(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 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐

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

 

The aggregate market value of the 22,406,634 shares ofregistrant’s voting and non-voting common equity stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $ 70.58$2.7 million as of June 30, 2015,28, 2019, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, based on the last sale price of the registrant’s common stock on such date of $3.15$0.7525 per share, as reported on Nasdaq. the OTCQB Market as adjusted for the 1-for-25 reverse split which took effect on September 26, 2019.

 

As of March 21, 2016, 35,045,423April 24, 2020, 25,688,386 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.0001, were outstanding.

  

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Item Description Page 
  Cautionary Note Regarding Concerning-LookingConcerning Forward-Looking Statements 2ii
     
  Part I  
Item 1 Business 31
Item 1A Risk Factors 185
Item 1B Unresolved Staff Comments 1812
Item 2 Properties 1812
Item 3 Legal Proceedings 1812
Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures 1812
     
  Part II  
Item 5 Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 1913
Item 6 Selected Financial Data 2014
Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 2114
Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 2719
Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 2719
Item 9 Changes in and Disagreements withWith Accountants on Accounting and Financial DisclosureDisclosures  27
Item 9A Controls and Procedures 2819
Item 9B Other Information 2920
     
  Part III  
Item 10 Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 3022
Item 11 Executive Compensation 3427
Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 3534
Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 3735
Item 14 Principal Accounting Fees and Services 3836
     
  Part IV  
Item 15 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules 37
40Item 16 Form 10-K Summary42
  
Signatures 43

 

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Introductory Note

 

Unless otherwise noted, references to the “Company” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K include One HorizonTouchpoint Group Holdings, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries.

 

CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

The statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in other materials that the Company has filed or may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in each case that are not historical facts, contain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, both as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “projects,” “estimates,” “believes,” “seeks,” “could,” “should,” or “continue,” the negative thereof, and other variations or comparable terminology as well as any statements regarding the evaluation of strategic alternatives.  These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward-looking statements.  Among theseThese risks include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties are the competition we face;relating to our abilitycurrent cash position and our need to adaptraise additional capital in order to rapid changes  in the market for voice and messaging services;be able to continue to fund our operations; our ability to retain customersour managerial personnel and to attract new customers;additional personnel; competition; our ability to establish and expand strategic alliances; governmental regulation and related actions and taxes in our international operations; increased market and competitive risks, including currency restrictions, in our international operations; risks related to the acquisition or integration of future businesses or joint ventures; our ability to obtain or maintain relevantprotect intellectual property rights; intellectual propertyrights, and any and other litigation that may be brought against us; failure to protect our trademarks and internally developed software; security breaches and other compromises of information security; our dependence on third party facilities, equipment, systems and services; system disruptions or flaws in our technology and systems; uncertainties relating to regulation of VoIP services; liability under anti-corruption laws; results of regulatory inquiries into our business practices; fraudulent use of our name or services; our ability to maintain data security; our dependence upon key personnel; our dependence on our customers' existing broadband connections; differences between our service and traditional phone services; our ability to obtain additional financing if required; our early history of net losses and our ability to maintain consistent profitabilityfactors, including the risk factors identified in the future. documents we have filed, or will file, with the SEC.

In light of these assumptions, risks and uncertainties, the results and events discussed in the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K or in any document incorporated herein by reference might not occur. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the respective dates of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or the date of the document incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by federal securities laws.

These and other matters the Company discusses in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, or in the documents it incorporates by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K, may cause actual results to differ from those the Company describes. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Reverse Stock Split and Company Name Change

Following the approval of our stockholders at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on December 27, 2018, the Company amended its Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to reflect a 1-for-25 reverse stock split. This reverse stock split took effect on September 26, 2019. The share amounts presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K have been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.

Also on September 26, 2019, the Company changed its name from One Horizon Group, Inc. to Touchpoint Group Holdings Inc. The Company’s ticker symbol was also changed to “TGHI”.

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PART I

 

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

 

One Horizon Group, Inc.We are a holding company which, through our operating subsidiaries, is engaged in media and its Subsidiaries (the “Company”) is the inventordigital technology, primarily in sports entertainment and related technologies that bring fans closer to athletes and celebrities.

Current Structure of the patented SmartPacketTM Voice over Internet Protocol (“VoIP”) platform. Our software is designed to capitalize on numerous industry trends, including the rapid adoption of smartphones, the adoption of cloud based Internet services, the migration towards all IP voice networks and the expansion of enterprise bring-your-own-device to work programs.Company

 

The Company designs, develops and sells white label SmartPackettm software and services to large Tier-1 telecommunications operators. Our licensees deliver an operator-branded mobile Internet communication solution to smartphones including VoIP, multi-media messaging, video, and mobile advertising; andhas theBusiness to Business (“B2B”) business. Current licensees include some of the world’s largest operators such as Singapore Telecommunications, Philippines Smart Communication and Indonesia Smartfren Tbk.

TheSmartPacket™ platform, significantly improves the efficiency by which voice signals are transmitted from smartphones over the Internet resulting in a 10X reduction in mobile bandwidth and battery usage required to transmit a smartphone VoIP call. This is of commercial interest to operators that wish to have a high quality VoIP call on congested metropolitan networks and on legacy 2G and 3G cellular networks.

By leveraging its SmartPacketTM solution, the Company is also a VoIP as a Service (“VaaS”) cloud communications leader for hosted smartphone VoIP that run globally on the Microsoft Azure cloud. The Company sells its software, branding, hosting and operator services to smaller telecommunications operators, enterprises, operators in fixed line telephony, cable TV operators and to the satellite communications sector; and the “VaaS” business. Our existing licensees come from around the world including USA, China, United Kingdom, Singapore, Canada and Hong Kong.

Based on the SmartPacketTM solution, the Company is the sole owner and operator its own branded retail smartphone VoIP, messaging and advertising service in the People’s Republic of China called AishuoTM; the “Aishuo” business. Since its inception in the second quarter of 2015 Aishuo has been downloaded over 12 million times in 2015 and has doubled its revenues for the last 3 consecutive quarters of 2015. Aishuo offers subscribers very competitive telephone call rates and a virtual number rental service plus lots of innovative smartphone social media features. Aishuo has been made available to users across 25 Chinese Android app stores and through iTunes. Aishuo subscribers pay for VoIP or can have a free VoIP call sponsored by advertisers. Aishuo supports top-up payment services inside the smartphone app including China UnionPay, Apple In-App Purchases, Alibaba’s Alipay and Tencent’s Wechat Wallet.

Our business model is focused on winning newB2B Tier-1 telecommunications operators, winning newVaaS subscribers and drivingAishuo retail revenues. We are also commercially focused on expanding sales of new and existing licensed products and services to existing customers, and renewing subscriptions and software support agreements. We target customers of all sizes and across a broad range of industries.

We are an ISO 9001 and ISO 20000-1 certified company with assets and operations in Switzerland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, China, India, Russia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Latin America.

History and Background following subsidiaries:

 

(1)  Subsidiary name Share Exchange% Owned

On November 30, 2012, the Company (then known as Intelligent Communication Enterprise Corporation, referred herein below as “ICE Corp.”), and One Horizon Group PLC, a public limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom (“One Horizon UK”), consummated a share exchange (the “Share Exchange”), pursuant to which ICE Corp. acquired One Horizon UK stock from its then existing shareholders in exchange for 17,853,476,138 shares of ICE Corp.’s common stock. Upon completion of this transaction, the shareholders of One Horizon UK controlled approximately 96% of the outstanding stock of ICE Corp. and One Horizon UK became a subsidiary of ICE Corp. The transaction has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition, whereby ICE Corp. is the legal acquirer and One Horizon UK is the legal acquiree and accounting acquirer. On December 27, 2012, the Company changed its name to One Horizon Group, Inc.

(2)  History of ICE Corp before the Share Exchange

ICE Corp was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1972 as Coratomic, Inc. It changed its name to Biocontrol Technology, Inc. in 1986; BICO, Inc. in 2000; Mobiclear Inc. in 2006; and Intelligent Communication Enterprise Corporation in 2009.

Prior to the Share Exchange, ICE Corp had two operational businesses: Modizo, and Global Integrated Media Limited (GIM). The Modizo business consisted of a celebrity blogging application, while the GIM business consisted of custom publishing, advertising design, brand building, media representation, website design and development and market research programs. These operations had employees and expenses, and generated gross revenue of roughly $205,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  As the GIM and Modizo businesses did not fit within the Company’s business plan after the Share Exchange, both operational businesses were sold on December 31, 2012 for the return of 70,000 shares of the Company’s common stock held by the purchaser, which had a fair value of $420,000.

 3123Wish, Inc. (considered dormant)51%
 

(3)One Horizon UKHong Kong Ltd100%
Horizon Network Technology Co. Ltd100%
Love Media House, Inc. (Discontinued Operations)100%
Touchpoint Connect Limited (formed in September 2019)100%
Browning Productions & Entertainment, Inc. (Disposed in February 2020)51%

One Horizon UK, was incorporated in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2004. Prior to the Share Exchange, the consolidated financial statements of One Horizon UK for its fiscal years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 consisted of two main business segments: (1) the Horizon Globex business segment including  One Horizon UK and two of its subsidiaries, Abbey Technology and Horizon Globex;  and (2) the Satcom Global business segment. However, the Satcom Global business was sold on October 25, 2012 as it became unprofitable. On the same day, Abbey Technology sold certain satellite billing software utilized in the Satcom Global business to the same purchaser. The entire purchase price for the software was paid by means of an offset against amounts owed by Abbey Technology and its affiliates to Satcom Global FZE, an entity acquired by the purchaser in connection with the purchase of the Satcom Global business.

(4)Current Shareholding Structure of the Company

Global Phone Credit Ltd, incorporated in Hong Kong on December 15, 2012, is a wholly subsidiary of the Company.  One Horizon Group Pte Ltd, incorporated in Singapore on November 28, 2012, is a wholly owned subsidiary of One Horizon UK.  One Horizon Hong Kong Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and was formed in 2012. One Horizon Hong Kong Ltd currently holds the Company’s 100% equity interest in Horizon Network Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary incorporated in China during 2013.  The previous minority partner, ZTESoft withdrew and agreed to forfeit its shares.

Horizon Globex Ireland Ltd, an Irish company incorporated on August 7, 2013, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

 

In addition to the subsidiaries listed above, Suzhou Aishuo Network Information Co., Ltd (“Suzhou Aishuo”) is a limited liability company, organized in China and controlled by us via various contractual arrangements. Suzhou Aishuo is treated as one of our subsidiaries for financial reporting purposepurposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”).

 

(5) Reverse Stock Split, ChangeSummary Description of DomicileCore Business

Touchpoint Connect Limited (“TCL”) is a software developer which supplies a robust fan engagement platform designed to enhance the fan experience and Changedrive commercial aspects of Fiscal Yearthe sport and entertainment business.

 

On August 29, 2013, our 1-for-600 reverse stock split became effective for purposes ofTCL brings users closer to the securities markets.   As a result of the reverse stock split, our issuedaction by enabling them to engage with clubs, favourite players, peers and outstanding shares of common stock decreased from approximately 18.9 billion pre-reverse stock split sharesrelevant brands through features that include live streaming, access to approximately 31.5 million post-reverse stock split shares.limited edition merchandise, gamification (chance to win unique one-off life experiences), user rewards, third party branded offers, credit cards and associated benefits.

 

On February 13, 2013, we changedTCL is available to a broad audience as a white label product. The platform provides in-depth analytics that enable marketing teams to ensure that they deliver aligned, strategic messages and campaigns to the Company's fiscal year end from June 30 to December 31. As a result of this change,right audience at the Company filed transition report on Form 10-KT on May 13, 2013 to include the financial information for the six-month transition period from July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 (the "Transition Period").

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Recent Developmentsright time.

 

Business Operation

In February 2015, we announced the rollout of our platform in China, brand namedAishuo(http://www.ai-shuo.cn/). This rollout entails multiple strategies including advertisements, search engine optimization, press releases, event marketing, business-traveler direct marketing, as well as on and off-line promotions and leveraging the brand new One Horizon Sponsored-Call platform.  Based on the SmartPacketTM solution, theThe Company is the sole owner and operator of this retail smartphone VoIP, messaging and advertising servicebased in the People’s RepublicUnited States of China.

Since its commercial availability inAmerica, Hong Kong, China and the second quarter of 2015, Aishuo has been downloaded over 12 million times in 2015 and has doubled its revenues for the last 3 consecutive quarters of 2015. Aishuo offers subscribers very competitive telephone call rates and a virtual number rental service plus lots of innovative smartphone social media features. Aishuo has been made available to users across 25 Chinese Android app stores and through iTunes. Aishuo subscribers pay for VoIP or can have a VoIP call sponsored by advertisers. Aishuo supports top-up payment services inside the smartphone app including China UnionPay, Apple In-App Purchases, Alibaba’s Alipay and Tencent’s Wechat Wallet.

Aishuo is operated by, Suzhou Aishuo Network Information Co., Ltd. a Chinese company controlled by the Company, headquartered in Nanjing, China with 15 staff including customer care, R&D, sales and marketing.

United Kingdom. 

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Figure 1. Aishuo Retail

In December 2015, we announced the rollout of our VoIP as a Service “VaaSOur Growth Strategy” platform on the Microsoft Azure cloud. The Company sells its software, branding, hosting and operator services to smaller telecommunications operators, enterprises, operators in fixed line telephony, cable TV operators and to the satellite communications sector. The Company was showcased by Microsoft Corp. for its Azure technology (https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/smb/customer-success-stories/building-a-global-business)

Figure 2. VaaS Hosted Offering

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Figure 3. Cloud-based Secure, Fault Tolerant and Low Latency Architecture

 

Figure 4. Microsoft Showcases One Horizon Group Inc.

OurB2B platform is being used by a pre-paid VoIP Smartphone application launched by different carriers respectively, some of which are listed as follows:

·Smart Communications, Inc, (“Smart”). Smart is the Philippines' leading wireless services provider with 57.3 million subscribers on its GSM network as of June 2013.

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·Singapore Telecommunications (“Singtel”). Singtel is the Singapore’s leading wireless services provider with a combined mobile subscriber base of 500 million customers from its own operations and regional associates in 25 countries at end of March 2014.

·PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk (“Smartfren”). Smartfren is a wireless service provider based in indonesia, with a combined mobile subscriber base of 12.5 million on its CDMA network as of October 2013.

 

Figure 1. Horizon B2B Operator Core Network

On December 18, 2015, we formed a new Latin America company to facilitate our expansion into the region.

In August 2015, a Chinese based Satellite operator, KeyIdea, commenced the launch of its mobile Voice over IP solution targeting its VSAT customers in China. We expect this revenue share based co-operation to contribute to our revenues as the rollout of the numerous KeyIdeas earth stations and customer increases in the next few years.

In September 2015, a US based operator, Roam Frii, commenced the launch of its mobile Voice over IP solution targeting free Wi-Fi mobile hotspots throughout New York City. We expect this revenue share based co-operation to contribute to our revenues as the rollout of the numerous New York based Wi-Fi solutions increases in the next few years.

On November 30, 2015, we were awarded our patent for our bandwidth efficient mobile voice over Internet Protocol ("VoIP") platform.

In the second quarter of 2015 (the first quarter since the commercial launch of Aishuo) the Company recorded approximately $7,000 of revenue. In the three months ending September 30, 2015, the revenue from Aishuo grew to approximately $16,000 for the quarter. In the final quarter of 2015 the revenue had grown to over $30,000 in the quarter. The management expect this trend in revenue growth to continue as the Chinese user base grows.

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During the three months ended September 30, 2015, Aishuo was released on Apple's iTunes App store with support for mobile In App Purchases and we signed a commercial license with Nanjing Lin Ren Communications, a smartphone manufacturer to pre-install the Aishuo smartphone App on the handsets prior to leaving the factory.

 

In addition to growing the developmentscustomer base of TCL, the Company will look at growth through the following methods:

Growing through acquisitions:We believe that the highly fragmented content creation media industry, which is comprised primarily of small-to-medium-sized private companies, provides us with significant opportunities to grow our business through acquisitions. We intend to pursue acquisitions that provide services within our current core product offerings, extend our geographic reach and expand our product offerings.

Cross-selling services:    Our ability to produce diverse, engaging content across various media platforms allows us to offer clients a one-stop-shop for all of their content needs. We intend to cross-sell our various capabilities to drive additional revenue from existing clients and to seek to win new clients.

Expanding our geographic presence:    We believe that by expanding our physical presence into select international regions, we will be better able to attract and retain internationally based brands as clients. With a physical presence outside of the U.S., we believe we can provide better customer service and offer local talent who can work more intimately with internationally based brands than we can from our offices in the rollout of Aishuo smartphone appU.S.

Expanding our talent roster:    We intend to continue to seek to attract and retain world-class creative and technical talent, thereby increasing our ability to win jobs and build brand equity through additional high quality creative content. We believe that our reputation and our client base will allow us to continue to attract top creative talent.

CORPORATE HISTORY

We were initially incorporated in mainland China, we have commencedPennsylvania in 1972 as Coratomic, Inc. We changed our penetration into the Latin American market by signing a Horizon license contract with a regional operator. We consider Latin America a huge and growing market for mobile apps as Latin America growth is forecast to be in linename six times thereafter, with the global average and is also forecasting very significant VoIP revenues growinglast name change in 2019 to $12.8bn by 2018 accordingTouchpoint Group Holdings, Inc.In addition, we changed our domicile from Pennsylvania to Vision Gain VoIP Market Forecast (https://www.visiongain.com/Report/1107/The-Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol-(VoIP)-Market-2013-2018).Delaware in 2013.

 

Offering and Market Related

On August 10, 2015, in connection with an Underwriting Agreement dated August 4, 2015 (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Aegis Capital Corp. (“Aegis”), as representative of the several underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), we closed a firm commitment underwritten public offering of 1,714,286 shares of Common Stock, and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 857,143 shares of Common Stock at a combined offering price of $1.75 per share and accompanying Warrant. Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, the Underwriters exercised an option to purchase 151,928 additional shares of Common Stock and 75,964 additional warrants. The net proceeds from the offering were approximately $2.89 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

The warrants offered have a per share exercise price of $2.50 (subject to adjustment in the event of certain stock dividends and distributions, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications or similar events affecting our Common Stock and also upon any distributions of assets, including cash, stock or other property to our stockholders), are exercisable immediately and will expire three years from the date of issuance. Subject to applicable laws, the warrants may be offered for sale, sold, transferred or assigned without our consent.

On December 22, 2014, we closed a private placement of $3,500,000 in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Regulation S (“Regulation S”) as promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “December 2014 Offering”). In connection with the December 2014  Offering, we issued to an investor a convertible debenture thatOur authorized capital is convertible into 1,555,556200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 50,0000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. The designation of rights including voting powers, preferences, and restrictions shall be determined by the Board of Directors before the issuance of any shares. As of April 24, 2020, 25,688,386 shares of our common stock are issued and outstanding and no preferred stock is issued and outstanding.


Disposal of a Controlling Interest in Banana Whale Studios Pte. Ltd.

On May 18, 2018, we entered into and consummated an Exchange Agreement (the “Common Stock”“Exchange Agreement”) with Banana Whale Studios Pte. Ltd. and the founding shareholders of Banana Whale (the “Banana Whale Stockholders”), Class C Warrantpursuant to which we acquired 51% of the outstanding shares (“Controlling Interest in Banana Whale”) of Banana Whale in exchange for a number of our shares of common stock to be based upon the earnings of Banana Whale. As a condition to closing the acquisition, Banana Whale Stockholders demanded and we deposited in escrow for their benefit 295,320 shares of our common stock (“OHGI Shares”) with a fair value of $4,983,000 as security for our obligation to issue such shares to which they may become entitled. If the number of shares to which the Banana Whale Stockholders become entitled is less than 295,320, the excess shares will be returned to us for cancellation. We also granted Banana Whale the right to use our secure messaging software. On February 4, 2019, we entered into and consummated an agreement (the “Class C Warrant(s)”“Agreement”) with Banana Whale and the Banana Whale Stockholders, pursuant to which we sold the Controlling Interest in Banana Whale in exchange for $2,000,000, consisting of $1,500,000 in cash and a $500,000 promissory note bearing interest at 5% per annum payable on December 31, 2019 (the “BWS Note”). Under the BWS Note, Banana Whale can prepay the BWS Note in whole or in part without premium or penalty. Pursuant to the BWS Note, the Banana Whale Stockholders agreed to guarantee the payments of all amounts due thereunder on a limited-recourse basis. On February 4, 2019, we also entered into a Pledge and Escrow Agreement with the Banana Whale Stockholders pursuant to which the Banana Whale Stockholders agreed to place the Controlling Interest in Banana Whale in escrow as security for payment of the BWS Note.

The Agreement also terminated certain of the remaining obligations under the Exchange Agreement, releasing us, Banana Whale and the Banana Whale Stockholders from their remaining obligations thereunder. In February 2020, the shares held in escrow were cancelled.

In December 2019, an agreement regarding the remaining amount due on the BWS Note was reached, pursuant to which the Company received $250,000 in December 2019 and the balance payable over the 2 years ending December 2021 whereby the Company will receive an amount equal to 25% of reported earnings before income tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) each quarter up to a maximum amount of $250,000 in aggregate.

The Company realized a gain of $553,000 on the sale of its 51% interest in Banana Whale during the year ended December 31, 2019.

Disposal of Discontinued Operations

On October 22, 2018, we entered into an Exchange Agreement (“Browning Exchange Agreement”) pursuant to which we acquired a majority of the outstanding shares (the “Controlling Interest in Browning”) of Browning Productions &Entertainment, Inc. (“Browning”), from William J. Browning, the sole stockholder of Browning.

In exchange for the controlling interest in Browning, we paid Mr. Browning $10,000 and issued to him 12,000 shares of common stock, plus an additional number of shares of common stock which can be up to a maximum of 680,000 shares, determined by dividing two and a half times the net after tax earnings of Browning during the twelve month period ended December 31, 2019 by the average of the closing price of our common stock during the 10 consecutive trading days immediately preceding the end of 2019.

Though the terms of this transaction only required a $20,000 cash payment ($10,000 in cash under the non-binding letter of intent and $10,000 in cash under the Browning Exchange Agreement) to Mr. Browning, we were required to provide Browning with a working capital loan in an initial amount of $150,000, which is to be repaid out of the post-closing net profit of Browning, as well as earmark an additional $150,000 in cash for future investment in Browning (to assist in funding the future operations of Browning).

We had a right of first refusal to purchase 388,889the remaining shares of CommonBrowning.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company decided to sell its interests in its subsidiaries, Love Media House Inc. (“Love Media”) and Browning. In connection with this determination, the Company concluded the intangible assets related to these subsidiaries were impaired. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $2,440,000 which is included in the loss from discontinued operations.


In February 2020, the Company concluded the sale of its majority interest in Browning for the following consideration;

The return of 89,334 shares in the Company held by William J. Browning for cancellation; and

The repayment to the Company of the advances made to Browning totaling $210,000 over a 24-month period ending January 31, 2022. To encourage early repayment by Browning, the Company has agreed to give additional debt reduction on the basis of $1.00 credit for every $1.00 paid during the first six months of the repayment term.

Currently, the Company is looking to negotiate a sale of its ownership interest in Love Media.  

Recent Developments

The Company continues to seek cost-effective acquisitions in the sports and entertainment sectors that would be synergistic with the Touchpoint app and platform, enabling the livestreaming of content to fans. On February 12, 2020, the Company announced the signing of a Touchpoint licensing agreement with TV celebrity Joey Essex.

On April 6, 2020 the Company announced the signing of a Touchpoint licensing agreement with Russell Simmons company GDAS LLC.

The Company is in discussions with other athletes and other celebrities to enter into a Touchpoint license to enable them to engage with their fanbase with content.

Reverse Stock and Class D Warrant (the “Class D Warrant”)Split

Following approval of the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on December 27, 2018, the Company amended its Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to purchase 388,889 shares of Common Stock, and Performance Warrants (the “Performance Warrant(s)”) to purchase up to 450,000 shares of Common Stock basedreflect a 1-for-25 reverse stock split. This reverse stock split took effect on our annual reported subscriber numbers, twenty four (24) months after the closing, as is reflectedSeptember 26, 2019. The share amounts presented in ourthis Annual Report on Form 10-K forhave been adjusted to reflect the year ending December 31, 2016 (the “ 2016 Form 10-K ”), if we fail to achieve 15.0 million subscribers at that time. In addition, the placement agent in the offering received placement agent warrant, Class C Warrant and Class D Warrant to purchase 62,222, 15,556 and 15,556 shares of Common Stock, respectively; and a cash fee of $280,000.reverse stock split.

 

In July 2014, we closed a private placement of $1,000,000  for a total of 10 units at a purchase price of $100,000 per unit, each consisting of, (i) 17,094 shares of our  Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ( the “Series A Preferred Stock”), initially convertible into 17,094 shares of Common Stock, and (ii) 10,000 Class B Warrants ( the “Class B Warrant(s)”), each exercisable to purchase 1 share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $4.00 per share (the “July 2014 Offering”). The July 2014 Offering was completed in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Regulation S.Corporate Information

 

Our common stock commenced tradingprincipal executive offices are located at 4300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida 33137, and our telephone number at that location is (305) 420-6640. Our website is www.touchpointgh.com. The information contained on or connected to our website is not incorporated by reference into, and you must not consider the NASDAQ Capital Market on July 9, 2014 under the same ticker symbol "OHGI".

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Industry

Rapid Growth in Global Mobile Voice over IP Service Market

We aim to deliver our patented smartphone software to the ever expanding mobile Voice over IP (“mVoIP”) user. There are over 1.9 billion smartphones now in circulation and, by 2018, we expect the number of users will grow to 2.56 billion, or one-third of all people worldwide (Source:http://www.emarketer.com/Article/2-Billion-Consumers-Worldwide-Smartphones-by-2016/1011694). Each new smartphone represents an opportunity for us to deliver our innovative mobile VoIP, Messaging over IP and Advertising over IP solution in whatever mobile app brand is attractive to the end user throughout the globe.

By partnering with national carriers and delivering our solution as a licensed service to regional mobile operators, we leverage the power of their brand and join them to fight back against already lost revenues, or potential revenue loss, to network bandwidth-intensive Over The Top (“OTT”) VoIP apps; such as Skype in the USA or Line in Japan and so on.

In the past mobile operators relied upon blocking VoIP on their networks but they have realized that this is no longer a viable option. They must embrace innovations in VoIP software, especially on the smartphone, from businesses like ours. Not only can we offer a multi-media, multi-faceted software solution to smartphones, but we are the only company that offers a package that aids the operators in the rollout, expansion, maintenance and upgrade of their mobile network in metro and rural areas to cater for smartphones.

From the beginning of the first smartphones in 2008, our software was specifically targetedinformation to be a disruptive technology, which was and has been explicitly designed, and patented, to workpart of, this Annual Report on congested wireless Internet connections; the absolute fundamental basis of mobile phones in 2016 and beyond.Form 10-K.

As more and more smartphones come online, each one places a significantly higher load on the existing cellular infrastructure; as smartphone users now use smartphone to check for emails, surf the Internet, check the weather, read the news, etc. while in the past, all a mobile phone did was calling and Short Messaging (SMS). In order for carriers to keep up with the explosive growth of smartphones and their increased network consumption they are in need of any possible tool to assist them in managing their network and maintaining relevance on the users’ device.

We offer operators a mobile VoIP call that has ten (10) times less bandwidth than a standard telephone call over GSM or legacy mobile VoIP solutions such as Session Initiation Protocol (“SIP”). This gives operators a higher quality call on busy and legacy networks such as 2G, 3G and congested metro-based 4G using less bandwidth; meaning more bang for their “spectrum buck”. We will not replace traditional calls nor prevent the delivery of newer call types such as Voice over LTE (“VoLTE”) etc., but we give operators yet another tool in their arsenal to deliver the best quality voice, for the best value, for their diversified customer bases.

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Our Technology

Our Technology

We have a very detailed knowledge of these wireless data network issues and have invented a totally new solution to successfully deliver a high quality voice call over a wireless Internet connection. Our solution is designed specifically to address such issues as call latency (i.e. delay) and network jitter (i.e. lost data) in a way that achieves a much higher likelihood of a voice packet (i.e. tiny piece of recorded voice) arriving in time and not being lost or delayed. Our awareness of these problems led us to develop a completely new algorithm for sending and receiving (and ordering) voice packets so as to reduce the likelihood of packet loss due to congestion, which we call SmartPacket™; and to the end user this just means near HD audio at a fraction of the cellular consumption.

 

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SmartPacket™ Technology

The core of the Horizon solution is our truly innovative, and patented, SmartPacket™ technology. This enables VoIP from only 2 kilobytes/second (kbps) compared to around 8kbps and upwards from other VoIP platforms available today.  This industry-leading solution has been developed in-house and is fully compatible with digital telecommunications standards.  This technology is capable of interconnecting any phone system over IP - on mobile, fixed and satellite networks.  Our SmartPacket™ technology is not based on legacy SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) or RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol).  Rather, the Horizon signaling protocol is much simpler and benchmark testing has shown that it consumes significantly less bandwidth for the same audio quality score.  Our SmartPacket™ technology is the world’s most bandwidth efficient IP communication platform designed for mobile communications. The technology optimizes voice flow, delivery and playback and delivers excellent call quality, reduced delays and drops.   As a further illustration, the technology is considerably more efficient in the way it handles silence.  Traditional VoIP calls send the same amount of data in both directions, regardless of whether or not someone is speaking.  SmartPacket™ technology is designed to detect silence and send tiny “indications of silence”, rather than the silence itself. This massively reduces the amount of data transmitted, lowers the load on the cellular infrastructure which, in turn, means that more data can get through.  This results in higher audio quality and a better user experience.

Our Benchmark Testing: Horizon vs G.729

G.729 is a type of audio compression that is typically used throughout the world for mobile VoIP. Our testing has shown that Horizon is up to 10 times more efficient, depending on which one of our voice compression settings is selected by the user.

Codec"Talking" bandwidth"Listening" bandwidthIP headersTotal call dataMinutes per MB
Horizon Q11.9kbps0kbps2.46kbps4.36kbps32.03
Horizon Q23.5kbps0kbps2.46kbps5.96kbps23.44
Horizon Q35.5kbps0kbps2.46kbps7.96kbps17.56
G.7298kbps8kbps32kbps48kbps2.91

Proprietary

The Horizon Platform has been developed entirely in-house, patented, and is fully compatible with digital telecommunications standards. It is capable of interconnecting any phone system over IP – on mobile, fixed and satellite networks.

The Horizon Platform was initially developed for the burgeoning smartphone market and the challenging mobile VoIP over satellite market by Abbey Technology to make the best use of the limited wireless bandwidth available and to minimize the amount of data consumed.

We further developed the Horizon Platform for the broader telecommunications market on Apple’s iOS, Google’s Android and a Windows PC client focusing on the mobile Internet sector. This sector also benefits from our optimized mobile VoIP as it allows voice calls over new and legacy cellular telecom data networks. With the explosive growth in smartphone sales and increased usage of mobile data services, mobile operators face the challenge of dealing with increasingly congested networks, more dropped calls and rising levels of churn. Since the wireless spectrum is a finite resource, it is not always possible, or can be cost prohibitive, to increase network capacity. For these reasons, we believe that the demand for solutions to optimize the use of IP bandwidth will inevitably increase.

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Our Strategy

 

We have developed a mobile application template called “Horizon Call,” that enables highly bandwidth-efficient VoIP calls over a smartphone using a 2G/EDGE, 3G, 4G/LTE, WiFi or Satellite connection. Our Horizon Call applicationThe Company’s strategy is currently available forto grow the iPhoneTCL business and for Android handsets and we use it to showcase all of our functions, features, our call quality and the level of software innovation that we can brand for our potential clients.

Unlike the majority of mobile VoIP applications, Horizon Call creates a white-label business-to-business solution for mobile operators. Telecommunications operators are able to license from us, brand with us and deploy with us a completely new “white-labeled” solution so that they can optimize their highly pressurized mobile internet bandwidth and deliver innovation that in turn brings them new smartphone users. The operators decide how to integrate our application within their portfolio, how to offer it commercially and can customize it according to their own branding.  Our solution helps them to manage increased traffic volumes while combating the competitive threat to their voice telephony revenues from other mobile VoIP applications by giving its mobile data customers a more efficient mobile VoIP solution that adds value to their mobile data network.

We are positioning ourselves as an operator-enabler by licensing our technology to mobile operators in a manner that can be fully customized to the needs of their subscribers. As shown below, operators are able to offer our platform to deliver branded smartphone applications to their existing customers to reduce lost Voice/Text revenue and minimize customer churn. 

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By offering Horizon Call to their existing customer base, our customers can offer innovative data-based voice and data services that are different from the existing Over The Top (“OTT”) data applications running on their networks. OTT refers to voice and messaging services that are delivered by a third party to an end user’s smartphone, leaving the mobile network provider responsible only for transporting internet data packets and not the value-added content. The Horizon Call voice services allow mobile operators’ customers to make VoIP calls under mobile operators’ call plans, thereby allowing mobile operators to capture value-added content, including voice calls, text messaging, voice messaging, group messaging, multimedia messaging, and advertising, that would have otherwise gone to the providers of other OTT services.

Horizon Call runs on both smartphone and tablet devices and, as networks become more congested, software services such as Horizon Call become ever more relevant. We believe that although more network capacity will eventually come on stream with 4G/LTE, it, like all other highways, will quickly become congested and this is why we believe that Horizon Call is ideally placed to add value to mobile data networks.

Incumbent mobile operators are suffering a reduction in revenue per user due to the OTT software services on mobile devices. These OTT applications, such as Skype and Line, can negatively impact mobile operators’ traditional revenue streams of voice and SMS (short message service). As shown below, the Horizon Platform positions the Company to enable mobile operators to operate their own OTT solution branded in their image allowing use on all mobile data networks.

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In addition to delivering new data services to their existing customers, mobile operators can offer their brand of Horizon Call on anyother operators’ handsets. Because the Horizon Call application can be installed on the smartphone from the Internet, the potential customer base for the operators’ data application surpasses the customer base that they can reach through traditional mobile phone SIM card distribution. We believe that this service innovation, coupled with the fact that the Horizon Call application can also use existing mobile operator pre-paid credit redemption and distribution services, presents a very compelling service against OTT services.

We believe that emerging markets represent a key opportunity for Horizon Call because these are significant markets with high population densities, high penetration of mobile phones, congested mobile cellular networks and high growthacquisitions in the adoption of smartphones.  More than one-quarter of the world’s population will use smartphones in 2015,digital media, sports and by 2018, over 2.56 billion or one-third of all people worldwide will be smartphone users.  Asia-Pacific will account for over half of all smartphone users in 2015, estimated at 951.5 M users. Globally, China is the largest smartphone market with an estimated 574.2 M handsets. These factors will put increased pressure on mobile operators to manage their network availability.entertainment space.

 

In this context, where necessary, we have created our own brand in China, called Aishuo, formed a number of strategic ventures with local partners in regions of various emerging markets to seize upon this opportunity.

In 2013 through our subsidiary One Horizon Hong Kong Ltd, we invested $1.5 million for a 75% equity stake in, Horizon Network Technology Co., Ltd (“HNT”), while, ZTE Corporation, held a 25% equity stake in HNT. In 2015 ZTE Corporation allowed OHGI to take 100% ownership of HNT by forfeiting their minority shareholding.

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Aishuo in China

To address the explosive growth in China, One Horizon is launching an own-brand smartphone VoIP service, called Aishuo. To date, we have over 15 million downloads of the Aishuo smartphone App and have successfully installed servers throughout China. Our Aishuo app interconnects to the WeChat Wallet, AliPay and UnionPay credit card and micro-payments services in China to facilitate payments.  We have also uploaded the App to the biggest smartphone App stores in China including Baidu, Tencent and Qihoo.  The smart phone app will be able to provide various optimized internet value added services to its mobile subscribers including but not limited to voice and social media services such as text, picture, video and geo-location messaging. These value added services are made possible through the creation of a "Virtual SIM" and One Horizon's proprietary communication software, an industry first. Combined with One Horizon's location aware mobile advertising services, the Aishuo branded smart phone app is expected to drive multiple revenue streams from the supply of its value-added services. The service has attracted over 15 million downloads in its first year of operation and expects to achieve industry average revenues per user (ARPU) for similar social media apps for its subscribers.

Marketing

Our marketing objective is to become a broadly adopted solution in the regions of the world with large concentrations of smartphone users and high network congestion. We aim at becoming the preferred solution for carriers who wish to deploy branded VoIP solutions that enable them to minimize revenue erosion, reduce churn, increase the effective capacity of their network infrastructure and improve user experience. We employ an integrated multi-channel approach to marketing, whereby we evaluate and focus our efforts on selling through telecommunications companies to enable them to provide the Horizon Platform to their customers. We routinely evaluate our marketing efforts and try to reallocate budgets to identify more effective media mixes.

We conduct marketing research to gain consumer insights into brand, product, and service performance, and utilize those findings to improve our messaging and media plans. Market research is also leveraged in the areas of testing, retention marketing, and product marketing to ensure that we bring compelling products and services to market.

Sales

Direct Sales. Our primary sales channel for the products and services of Horizon Platform is the sale of Horizon Platforms to Tier 1 and Tier 2 telecommunications companies to enable them to provide the product and services to their customers. We continue our efforts to develop new customers globally but particularly in Asia and Latin America.

Strategic Ventures.In addition to our direct sales channel, we also offer increased sales through our strategic venture channel. In this context, as mentioned above, we are working towards forming a number of strategic ventures in areas where regulatory issues require local representation.

Target Markets. The markets for our primary and joint venture channels will have high population density, high penetration of mobile phones, congested mobile cellular networks and high growth in the adoption of smartphones.

Competition

The Company’s direct competitors for its technology primarily consist of systems integrators that combine various elements of SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) dialers and media gateways. Other dial-back solutions exist but they are not IP-based. Because SIP dialers and media gateways currently are unable to provide a low bandwidth solution, they do not currently compete with the Company’s technology in those markets in which their high bandwidth needs are unsupported by the existing cellular networks. They do, however, compete in those markets where the cellular networks are accessible by those SIP dialers and gateways.

The Company licenses the Horizon Platform to mobile operators, who in turn may offer the application to their end-user subscribers. The Company’s principal competitors for the mobile operators’ end-users are Skype, Viber, WeChat, and WhatsApp. Having a mobile operator’s subscriber opt to use the operator’s (branded) Horizon Call service instead of existing OTT services means that the mobile operator will gain market share of some of the OTT voice and messaging traffic. We are currently unaware of any other companies that seek to license VoIP technology directly to mobile operators.

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One of the Company’s key competitive advantages is that it is not a threat to mobile operators. Rather, the Company’s Horizon Platform is a tool that can be used by mobile operators to compete against the OTT provider’s applications that are running on their networks. Through the Horizon Platform, mobile operators are able to compete directly with OTT services that, by their design, divert voice and messaging services away from mobile operators. The solution is delivered completely and is easy to install and operate. This means that a mobile operator has a turnkey mobile voice and messaging solution to deploy to its customer (i.e., the end-user).

The turnkey Horizon software platform and the Horizon SmartPacket™ technology give us a competitive advantage by managing credit, routing, rating, security, performance, billing and monitoring. Horizon SmartPacket™ is the world’s lowest bandwidth voice compression and transmission protocol and is 100% developed and owned by the Company. Though other software companies can offer part of this solution space, we believe none offers it in such a complete and integrated fashion as we do. We believe it will take a substantial number of years to copy/replicate the Horizon Platform in its entirety, by which time we believe the Horizon Platform will have improved and further distanced itself from potential competition.

Intellectual Property

Our strategy with respect to our intellectual property is to patent our core software concepts wherever possible. The Company’s current software patent has been approved in the United States and is pending in other jurisdictions around the world. Our patent strategy serves to protects the Horizon Platform and the central processing service of the Horizon Platform.

The Company endeavors to protect its internally developed systems and technologies. All of our software is developed “in-house,” and then licensed to our customers. We take steps, including by contracts, to ensure that any changes, modifications or additions to the Horizon Platform requested by our customers remain the sole intellectual property of the Company.

Research and Development and Software Products

The Company has spent approximately $1.1 million on capitalizable research and development in the fiscal year 2015.

During 2015, we expanded our Irish software development team, our QA team and our graphics team with the addition of 5 new employees in our office at the Nexus Innovation Center on the campus of the University of Limerick.

Throughout 2015 we continued with our focus on innovation and our research and development teams (“R&D”) brought us a brand new call handoff solution. Applying this new call handoff solution, a call that is in progress on Wi-Fi will automatically transfer to 2G/3G/4G when Wi-Fi signal becomes too weak. Vice versa when a call is in progress over 2G/3G/4G and a known Wi-Fi signal is detected, the call will automatically transfer to a stronger signal. Whilst others have partially solved this issue of radio-handoff, the Horizon solution works for all handset types on Android and on Apple's iOS and we believe that this will open up other mobile VoIP opportunities.

R&D also delivered the only service in the world with a combo multi-installation App joined to a shared/peer landline or mobile. Using these features, especially for business, an App will ring on multiple devices at the same time not only on a smartphone and tablet but also ring a land line, mobile, and remote office etc. In this case, an end user can choose the most convenient way to answer a call. Whilst our competitors have partially solved this issue of simultaneous ringing with just the App, we have solved this for all phone types and we believe that this will open up other mobile VoIP opportunities for the Company.

Our R&D also focused on further enhancing our VoIP technology to detect and tune optimized voice quality on Xiaomi phones. Xiaomi is China's biggest selling smartphone vendor (source: IDC http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prHK25437515). We plan to continue our R&D focus on optimizing our application and service on Xiaomi smartphones given the expansion of the Xiaomi brand in China, India and South East Asia in order to keep the Aishuo App as the top performing retail VoIP service across the other top four brands in China's smartphone marketplace including Samsung, Lenovo, Huawei and Coolpad.

Furthermore, the R&D team delivered a brand new mobile VoIP app Voicemail concept and Ringback Tune concept. The new Voicemail solution means that when subscribers rent telephone numbers on Horizon, they will automatically have the facility of a personalized Voicemail service for them when they are busy or out of Internet coverage. Voicemails can be left by the calling party, optimized for efficient delivery and delivered to the App as audio messages. The user does not have to go through the cumbersome steps of dialing into a messaging service, our App delivers the voicemail directly to the App, complete with caller ID of the caller. The new Ringback Tune solution allows the App user to record, usually fun, audio track to be played to the person calling them while their phone is ringing. Ringback is sold on a monthly basis by mobile operators throughout Asia and our new method for doing this in our technology means that further service revenues can be derived by our licensee by offering new and fun features within our mobile Apps.

Further and deeper integration with the Google Wallet and Apple In-App Purchase solutions was also carried out by our R&D teams. Both of these payment service solutions were released in the second quarter of 2015 and provided more payment options to our B2B and B2C subscribers. And we continue to research the ever changing realm of on-line payment services for our customers by getting our In App Payment service for iTunes deployed for use in mainland China for Aishuo and our new KeyIdeas and LinRen licensees.

R&D also delivered an in app Sticker solution this year. Stickers are small cartoonlike figures used in smartphone text-chat conversations to show emotions. They are hugely popular in Asia and generate significant revenues for those companies that have such services in place. We intend to license the core Sticker service to our operators and also to launch a complete Sticker purchase service in the Aishuo app in China.

R&D delivered a brand new concept in mobile advertising called a Gift Center. Our technology can now deliver small gifts of free calls etc. to our loyal users when they invite others to join, use our app on a regular basis etc. Bringing a feeling of loyalty to a smartphone app is key to retaining the customer and reducing churn.

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Employees

 

As of December 31, 2015,2019, we had 29six employees, all of whom were full-time employees.


ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Not applicable.RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS

We have a history of operating losses and our auditors have indicated that there is a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, we reported losses from continuing operations of $3.3 million and $13.4 million, respectively, and negative cash flow from operating activities from continuing operations of $1.4 million and $3.0 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2019, we had an aggregate accumulated deficit of approximately $61.3 million. Such losses have historically required us to seek additional funding through the issuance of debt or equity securities. Our long-term success is dependent upon among other things, achieving positive cash flows from operations and if necessary, augmenting such cash flows using external resources to satisfy our cash needs. As a result of Touchpoint licensing agreements signed and forecast to be signed in 2020 we project to have positive cash flows during the second half of 2020 to fund operations from late 2020 onwards. However, we may be unable to achieve these goals and actual results could differ from our estimates and assumptions; accordingly, we may have to supplement our cash flow, by debt financing or sales of equity securities. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional funding, if needed, on commercially reasonable terms, or of all.

As a result of these net losses and cash flow deficits and other factors, our independent auditors issued an audit opinion with respect to our consolidated financial statements for the two years ended December 31, 2019 that indicated that without obtaining sufficient additional equity or debt funding, there is a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. These adjustments would likely include substantial impairment of the carrying amount of our assets and potential contingent liabilities that may arise if we are unable to fulfill various operational commitments. In addition, the value of our securities, including common stock issued in this offering, would be greatly impaired. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon generating sufficient cash flow from operations and obtaining additional capital and financing, including funds to be raised in this offering. If our ability to generate cash flow from operations is delayed or reduced and we are unable to raise additional funding from other sources, we may be unable to continue in business even if this offering is successful. For further discussion about our ability to continue as a going concern and our plan for future liquidity, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Ability to Continue as a Going Concern.”

We are a holding company and depend upon our subsidiaries for our cash flows.

We are a holding company. All of our operations are conducted, and almost all of our assets are owned, by our subsidiaries. Consequently, our cash flows and our ability to meet our obligations depend upon the cash flows of our subsidiaries and the payment of funds by these subsidiaries to us in the form of dividends, distributions or otherwise. The ability of our subsidiaries to make any payments to us depends on their earnings, the terms of their indebtedness, including the terms of any credit facilities and legal restrictions. Any failure to receive dividends or distributions from our subsidiaries when needed could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

Future acquisitions or strategic investments could disrupt our business and harm our business, results of operations or financial condition.

We may in the future explore potential acquisitions of companies or strategic investments to strengthen our business. Even if we identify an appropriate acquisition candidate, we may not be successful in negotiating the terms or financing of the acquisition, and our due diligence may fail to identify all of the problems, liabilities or other shortcomings or challenges of an acquired business.


Acquisitions involve numerous risks, any of which could harm our business, including:

straining our financial resources to acquire a company;

anticipated benefits may not materialize as rapidly as we expect, or at all;

diversion of management time and focus from operating our business to address acquisition integration challenges;

retention of employees from the acquired company;

cultural challenges associated with integrating employees from the acquired company into our organization;

integration of the acquired company’s accounting, management information, human resources and other administrative systems;

the need to implement or improve controls, procedures and policies at a business that prior to the acquisition may have lacked effective controls, procedures and policies; and

litigation or other claims in connection with the acquired company, including claims from terminated employees, former stockholders or other third parties.

Failure to appropriately mitigate these risks or other issues related to such strategic investments and acquisitions could result in reducing or completely eliminating any anticipated benefits of transactions and harm our business generally. Future acquisitions could also result in dilutive issuances of our equity securities, the incurrence of debt, contingent liabilities, amortization expenses or the impairment of goodwill, any of which could have a material adverse effect on business, results of operations or financial condition.

We may require additional funding for our growth plans, and such funding may result in a dilution of your investment.

We have estimated our funding requirements in order to implement our growth plans.

If the costs of implementing such plans should exceed these estimates significantly or if we come across opportunities to grow through expansion plans which cannot be predicted at this time, and our funds generated from our operations prove insufficient for such purposes, we may need to raise additional funds to meet these funding requirements.

These additional funds may be raised by issuing equity or debt securities or by borrowing from banks or other resources. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain any additional financing on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all. If we fail to obtain additional financing on terms that are acceptable to us, we will not be able to implement such plans fully if at all. Such financing even if obtained, may be accompanied by conditions that limit our ability to pay dividends or require us to seek lenders’ consent for payment of dividends, or restrict our freedom to operate our business by requiring lender’s consent for certain corporate actions.

Further, if we raise additional funds by way of a rights offering or through the issuance of new shares, any shareholders who are unable or unwilling to participate in such an additional round of fund raising may suffer dilution in their investment.

Public health epidemics or outbreaks, such as COVID-19, could materially and adversely impact our business.

In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. While initially the outbreak was largely concentrated in China and caused significant disruptions to its economy, it has now spread to several other countries and infections have been reported globally.

Because COVID-19 infections have been reported throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, certain federal, state and local governmental authorities have issued stay-at-home orders, proclamations and/or directives aimed at minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Additional, more restrictive proclamations and/or directives may be issued in the future. As a result, the Company has seen delays in certain Touchpoint licensing agreements commencing operation which leads to subsequent delays in subscriptions being processed. All of the Company employees and management can operate from home whilst the stay-at-home orders remain in place.

The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations is unknown and will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, and any additional preventative and protective actions that governments, or the Company, may direct, which may result in an extended period of continued business disruption, reduced customer traffic and reduced operations. Any resulting financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time but is anticipated to have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


The measures taken to date will impact the Company’s business for the fiscal first, second and third quarters and potentially beyond. Management expects that all of its business segments, across all of its geographies, will be impacted to some degree, but the significance of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the Company’s business and the duration for which it may have an impact cannot be determined at this time.

Our executive officers do not reside in the United States.

Our U.S. stockholders would face difficulty in:

Effecting service of process within the United States on our executive officers, if considered necessary.

Enforcing judgments obtained in U.S. courts based on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws against the executive officers.

Enforcing judgments of U.S. courts based on civil liability provisions of U.S. federal securities laws in foreign courts against the executive officers.

Bringing an original action in foreign courts to enforce liabilities based on the U.S. federal securities laws against the executive officers.

Accordingly, persons contemplating an investment in our common stock should seriously consider these factors before making an investment decision.

Our future success depends on the continuing efforts of our key employees and our ability to attract, hire, retain and motivate highly skilled and creative employees in the future.

Our future success depends on the continuing efforts of our executive officers, our founders and other key employees, and in particular, Mark White, our Chief Executive Officer, and Martin Ward, our Chief Financial Officer. We rely on the leadership, knowledge and experience that our executive officers, founders and key employees provide. They foster our corporate culture, which we believe has been instrumental to our ability to attract and retain new talent. Any failure to attract new or retain key creative talent could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The market for talent in our key areas of operations, including California and New York, is intensely competitive, which could increase our costs to attract and retain talented employees. As a result, we may incur significant costs to attract and retain employees, including significant expenditures related to salaries and benefits and compensation expenses related to equity awards, and we may lose new employees to our competitors or other companies before we realize the benefit of our investment in recruiting and training them.

Employee turnover, including changes in our management team, could disrupt our business. The loss of one or more of our executive officers, founders or other key employees, or our inability to attract and retain highly skilled and creative employees, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

We believe our corporate culture has contributed to our success and, if we are unable to maintain it as we grow, our business could be harmed.

We believe our corporate culture has been a key element of our success. However, as our organization grows, it may be difficult to maintain our culture, which could reduce our ability to attract and maintain new talent and operate effectively. The failure to maintain the key aspects of our culture as our organization grows could result in decreased employee satisfaction, increased difficulty in attracting top talent and increased turnover and could compromise the quality of our client service, all of which are important to our success and to the effective execution of our business strategy. Accordingly, if we are unable to maintain our corporate culture as we grow our business, this could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.


We may not have sufficient insurance coverage and an interruption of our business or loss of a significant amount of property could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operations.

We currently do not maintain any insurance policies against loss of key personnel and business interruption as well as product liability claims. If such events were to occur, our business, financial performance and financial position may be materially and adversely affected.

We could become involved in claims or litigations that may result in adverse outcomes.

From time-to-time we may be involved in a variety of claims or litigations. Such proceeding may initially be viewed as immaterial but could prove to be material. Litigations are inherently unpredictable and excessive verdicts do occur. Given the inherent uncertainties in litigation, even when we can reasonably estimate the amount of possible loss or range of loss and reasonably estimable loss contingencies, the actual outcome may change in the future due to new developments or changes in approach. In addition, such claims or litigations could involve significant expense and diversion of management’s attention and resources from other matters.

We may be unable to adequately safeguard our intellectual property, or we may face claims that may be costly to resolve or that limit our ability to use such intellectual property in the future.

Our business is reliant on our intellectual property. Our software is the result of our research and development efforts, which we believe to be proprietary and unique. However, we are unable to assure you that third parties will not assert infringement claims against us in respect of our intellectual property or that such claims will not be successful. It may be difficult for us to establish or protect our intellectual property against such third parties and we could incur substantial costs and diversion of management resources in defending any claims relating to proprietary rights. If any party succeeds in asserting a claim against us relating to the disputed intellectual property, we may need to obtain licenses to continue to use the same. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain these licenses on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. The failure to obtain the necessary licenses or other rights could cause our business results to suffer.

Where litigation is necessary to safeguard our intellectual property, or to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others, this could result in substantial costs and diversion of our resources and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results or future prospects.

We could be adversely affected by violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar worldwide anti-bribery and anti-kickback laws with respect to our activities outside the United States.

We distribute our products to locations within and outside the United States as well as operate our business within and outside the United States. The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other similar anti-bribery and anti-kickback laws and regulations, generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to non-U.S. officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We cannot assure you that we will be successful in preventing our agents from taking actions in violation of these laws or regulations. Such violations, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt our business and result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

We rely on third parties to provide services in connection with our business, and any failure by these third parties to perform their obligations could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We have entered into agreements with third parties that include, but are not limited to, information technology systems (including hosting our website, mobile application and our point of sale system), software development and support, select marketing services, employee benefits servicing and video production and distribution. Services provided by third-party suppliers could be interrupted as a result of many factors, such as acts of nature or contract disputes. Accordingly, we are subject to the risks associated with the third parties’ abilities to provide these services to meet our needs. Any failure by a third party to provide services for which we have contracted on a timely basis or within expected service level and performance standards could result in a disruption of our business and have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON STOCK AND OUR STATUS AS A PUBLIC COMPANY.

As a result of being a public company, we are subject to additional reporting and corporate governance requirements that will require additional management time, resources and expense.

As a public company we are obligated to file with the SEC annual and quarterly information and other reports that are specified in the Exchange Act. We are also subject to other reporting and corporate governance requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, all of which impose significant compliance and reporting obligations upon us and require us to incur additional expense in order to fulfill such obligations.

Trading on the OTC Markets is volatile and sporadic, which could depress the market price of our common stock and make it difficult for our security holders to resell their common stock.

Our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB tier of the OTC Markets. Trading in securities quoted on the OTC Markets is often thin and characterized by wide fluctuations in trading prices, due to many factors, some of which may have little to do with our operations or business prospects. This volatility could depress the market price of our common stock for reasons unrelated to operating performance. Moreover, the OTC Markets is not a stock exchange, and trading of securities on the OTC Markets is often more sporadic than the trading of securities listed on a quotation system like Nasdaq Capital Market or a stock exchange like the NYSE American. These factors may result in investors having difficulty reselling any shares of our common stock.

Our stock price is likely to be highly volatile because of several factors, including a limited public float.

The market price of our common stock has been volatile in the past and the market price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile in the future. You may not be able to resell shares of our common stock following periods of volatility because of the market’s adverse reaction to volatility.

Other factors that could cause such volatility may include, among other things:

actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results;

the absence of securities analysts covering us and distributing research and recommendations about us;

we may have a low trading volume for a number of reasons, including that a large portion of our stock is closely held;

overall stock market fluctuations;

announcements concerning our business or those of our competitors;

actual or perceived limitations on our ability to raise capital when we require it, and to raise such capital on favorable terms;

conditions or trends in the industry;

litigation;

changes in market valuations of other similar companies;

future sales of common stock;

departure of key personnel or failure to hire key personnel; and

general market conditions.

Any of these factors could have a significant and adverse impact on the market price of our common stock and/or warrants. In addition, the stock market in general has at times experienced extreme volatility and rapid decline that has often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our common stock and/or warrants, regardless of our actual operating performance.


The issuance of a large number of shares of our common stock could significantly dilute existing stockholders and negatively impact the market price of our common stock.

On August 5, 2019 (“Closing Date”), the Company entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Equity Purchase Agreement”), dated as of July 18, 2019, with Crown Bridge Partners, LLC (“Crown Bridge”) providing that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, Crown Bridge is committed to purchase, on an unconditional basis, shares of common stock (“Put Shares”) at an aggregate price of up to $10,000,000 over the course of its term. Pursuant to the terms of the Equity Purchase Agreement, the purchase price for each of thePut Shares equals 82% of the lesser of the (i) “Market Price,” which is defined as the lowest traded price for any trading day during the 15 trading days immediately preceding the respective Put Date, or (ii) “Valuation Price,” which is defined as the lowest traded price during the seven trading days following the clearing date associated with the applicable put notice (“Put Notice”).As a result, if we sell shares of common stock under the Equity Purchase Agreement, we will be issuing common stock at below market prices, which could cause the market price of our common stock to decline, and if such issuances are significant in number, the amount of the decline in our market price could also be significant. In general, we are unlikely to sell shares of common stock under the Equity Purchase Agreement at a time when the additional dilution to stockholders would be substantial unless we are unable to obtain capital to meet our financial obligations from other sources on better terms at such time. However, if we do, the dilution that could result from such issuances could have a material adverse impact on existing stockholders and could cause the price of our common stock to fall rapidly based on the amount of such dilution.

Crown Bridge may sell a large number of shares, resulting in substantial diminution to the value of shares held by existing stockholders.

Pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement, we are prohibited from delivering a Put Notice to Crown Bridge to the extent that the issuance of shares would cause Crown Bridge to beneficially own more than 4.99% of our then-outstanding shares of common stock. These restrictions, however, do not prevent Crown Bridge from selling shares of common stock received in connection with the $10,000,000 Crown Bridge equity line (the “Equity Line”) and then receiving additional shares of common stock in connection with a subsequent issuance. In this way, Crown Bridge could sell more than 4.99% of the outstanding shares of common stock in a relatively short time frame while never holding more than 4.99% at any one time. As a result, existing stockholders and new investors could experience substantial diminution in the value of their shares of common stock. Additionally, we do not have the right to control the timing and amount of any sales by Crown Bridge of the shares issued under the Equity Line.

Our common stock is a “penny stock” under SEC rules. It may be more difficult to resell securities classified as “penny stock.”

Our common stock is a “penny stock” under applicable SEC rules (generally defined as non-exchange traded stock with a per-share price below $5.00). Unless we successfully list our common stock on a national securities exchange, or attain and maintain a per-share price above $5.00, these rules impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers that recommend the purchase or sale of penny stocks to persons other than those who qualify as “established customers” or “accredited investors.” For example, broker-dealers must determine the appropriateness for non-qualifying persons of investments in penny stocks. Broker-dealers must also provide, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, disclose the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, furnish monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account, provide 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.

Legal remedies available to an investor in “penny stocks” may include the following:

If a “penny stock” is sold to the investor in violation of the requirements listed above, or other federal or states securities laws, the investor may be able to cancel the purchase and receive a refund of the investment.

If a “penny stock” is sold to the investor in a fraudulent manner, the investor may be able to sue the persons and firms that committed the fraud for damages.

These requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity, if any, in the secondary market for a security that becomes subject to the penny stock rules. The additional burdens imposed upon broker-dealers by such requirements may discourage broker-dealers from effecting transactions in our securities, which could severely limit the market price and liquidity of our securities. These requirements may restrict the ability of broker-dealers to sell our common stock and may affect your ability to resell our common stock.

Many brokerage firms will discourage or refrain from recommending investments in penny stocks. Most institutional investors will not invest in penny stocks. In addition, many individual investors will not invest in penny stocks due, among other reasons, to the increased financial risk generally associated with these investments.

For these reasons, penny stocks may have a limited market and, consequently, limited liquidity. We can give no assurance at what time, if ever, our common stock will no longer be classified as a “penny stock” in the future.


As a result of our failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, the price of our securities may be adversely affected.

Our internal control over financial reporting has weaknesses and conditions that require correction or remediation, the disclosure of which may have an adverse impact on the price of our common stock. We are required to establish and maintain appropriate internal control over financial reporting. Failure to establish those controls, or any failure of those controls once established, could adversely affect our public disclosures regarding our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations. In addition, management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting may identify weaknesses and conditions that need to be addressed in our internal control over financial reporting or other matters that may raise concerns for investors. Any actual or perceived weaknesses and conditions that need to be addressed in our internal control over financial reporting or disclosure of management’s assessment of our internal control over financial reporting may have an adverse impact on the price of our common stock.  

We are required to comply with certain provisions of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and if we fail to continue to comply, our business could be harmed, and the price of our securities could decline.

Rules adopted by the SEC pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act require an annual assessment of internal control over financial reporting, and for certain issuers an attestation of this assessment by the issuer’s independent registered public accounting firm. The standards that must be met for management to assess the internal control over financial reporting as effective are evolving and complex, and require significant documentation, testing, and possible remediation to meet the detailed standards. We expect to incur significant expenses and to devote resources to Section 404 compliance on an ongoing basis. It is difficult for us to predict how long it will take or costly it will be to complete the assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting for each year and to remediate any deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting. As a result, we may not be able to complete the assessment and remediation process on a timely basis. In the event that our Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer determines that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective as defined under Section 404, we cannot predict how regulators will react or how the market prices of our securities will be affected; however, we believe that there is a risk that investor confidence and the market value of our securities may be negatively affected.

Shares eligible for future sale may adversely affect the market.

From time to time, certain of our stockholders may be eligible to sell all or some of their shares of common stock by means of ordinary brokerage transactions in the open market pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, subject to certain limitations. In general, pursuant to Rule 144, non-affiliate stockholders may sell freely after six months, subject only to the current public information requirement. Affiliates may sell after six months, subject to the Rule 144 volume, manner of sale (for equity securities), current public information, and notice requirements. Of the 4,132,600 shares of our common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2019, approximately 2,803,942 shares are tradable without restriction. Given the limited trading of our common stock, resale of even a small number of shares of our common stock pursuant to Rule 144 or an effective registration statement may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

Certain provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware may have anti-takeover effects, which may make an acquisition of our company by another company more difficult.

We are subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, which prohibits a Delaware corporation from engaging in any business combination, including mergers and asset sales, with an interested stockholder (generally, a 15% or greater stockholder) for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner. The operation of Section 203 may have anti-takeover effects, which could delay, defer or prevent a takeover attempt that a holder of our common stock might consider in its best interest.


Provisions of our certificate of incorporation, as amended, and bylaws may delay or prevent a takeover which may not be in the best interests of our stockholders.

Provisions of our certificate of incorporation, as amended, and our bylaws, as amended, may be deemed to have anti-takeover effects, which include when and by whom special meetings of our stockholders may be called, and may delay, defer or prevent a takeover attempt. Further, our certificate of incorporation, as amended, authorize the issuance of up to 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock with such rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our board of directors in their sole discretion. Our board of directors may, without stockholder approval, issue series of preferred stock with dividends, liquidation, conversion, voting or other rights that could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of our common stock. 

We do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.

We do not intend to declare dividends for the foreseeable future, as we anticipate that we will reinvest any future earnings in the development and growth of our business. Therefore, investors will not receive any funds unless they sell their common stock, and stockholders may be unable to sell their shares on favorable terms. We cannot assure you of a positive return on investment or that you will not lose the entire amount of your investment in our common stock.

 

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

Not applicable.applicable to smaller reporting companies.

 

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

 

We do not currently own any real property. In March 2016,As at December 31, 2019 we leased the following offices:

 

Location Approximate size Approximate monthly rent 
      
Ireland 840 sqft $1,700 
China 1,900 sqft $1,400 
UK 120 sqft $1,400 
Switzerland 300 sqft $900 
Singapore 100 sqft $1,000 

Executive Offices

Our offices are located at T1-017 Tierney Building, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.

Location Approximate size Approximate monthly rent 
      
Hong Kong 150 sq.ft. $1,900 
USA 1000 sq.ft. $1,400 
UK 150 sq.ft. $1,250 

 

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

We are notThe Company has received a party to any materialclaim from the landlord of a property leased by Maham LLC, a possible acquisition target, under which the Company is a guarantor. The Company’s legal proceedings and no material legal proceedings have been threatened by us or,counsel has responded to the best of our knowledge, against us exceptclaim, denying the following:claim and requesting additional information.

 

In 2012, we sold certainThe Company has also been served a claim from the former subsidiaries engagedmanagement of Love Media regarding a claim for unpaid wages. The Company disputes the validity of their claim in provision of satellite service in 2012 to Broadband Satellite Services (“BSS”), a company incorporated under laws of England and Wales. Horizon Globex, a company incorporated in Switzerland and a subsidiary of us, had provided these subsidiary companies with software and IT services.  In connection with its acquisition of our former subsidiary companies, BSS entered into three agreements with Horizon Globex pursuant to which BSS continued to use Horizon Globex to supply software and IT services.  Notwithstanding the fact that Horizon Globex has provided such ongoing software and IT services, BSS has failed to pay our fees pursuant to the agreements.  As a result, on December 23, 2014, we initiated legal proceedings in the High Court, Queens Bench Division, Commercial Court No. 2014 folio 1560 against BSS in the United Kingdom to collect such fees in the amount of $640,000.  Subsequently, BSS asserted counter claims in the amount of $5.8 million, alleging among other claims, civil fraud in connection with the sale of subsidiary companies.   Based on the timing of these claims, which were never raised until we filed our action against BSS, it is our position that these claims are specious and represent nothing more than an attempt to improve BSS's negotiating position with regard to our legitimate claims against it.   As a result, we plan to continue to carry out our claims against BSS to the fullest extent possible and to defend BSS's counter-claims vigorously.  We note further that several of BSS's counter claims may be time barred by applicable sections of the contracts and plan to assert the same as an affirmative defense to such counter claim. Notwithstanding our views with regard to our claims against BSS and BSS's counterclaims, litigation is by its nature unpredictable and therefore we cannot guarantee with certainty the outcome of our dispute with BSS.entirety.

 

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 Information

Our common stock is currently quoted on the NASDAQ Capital MarketOTCQB tier of the OTC Markets under the symbol, OHGI.“TGHI.” Prior to July 9, 2014,October 23, 2019, our common stock was quoted on the OTCBBOTCQB under the symbol, OHGI.“OHGI.” Prior to January 31, 2013,March 8, 2019, our common stock was quotedlisted on the Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Nasdaq”). Our common stock commenced trading on the Nasdaq on July 9, 2014 under the ticker symbol, ICMC.“OHGI.” On February 26, 2019, Martin Ward, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, approved the voluntary termination of the listing of our common stock on the Nasdaq. On March 8, 2019, the Company filed an application on Form 25 with the SEC to voluntarily terminate its Nasdaq listing. The delisting from the Nasdaq became effective on March 8, 2019.

Trading in OTCQB stocks can be volatile, sporadic and risky, as thinly traded stocks tend to move more rapidly in price than more liquid securities. Such trading may also depress the market price of our common stock and make it difficult for our stockholders to resell their common stock.

 

The following table sets forthreflects the high and low bid information, as reported by Nasdaq on its website, www.nasdaq.com,closing price for our common stock for each quarterlythe period in 2015, 2014indicated. For periods after March 8, 2019, the bid information was obtained from the OTC Markets Group, Inc. and 2013. The information reflects inter-dealer prices, reflecting a reverse split on a 1 for 600 basis effective August 29, 2013, without retail mark-up, mark-downmarkdown or commission, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

 

  Low  High 
       
Fiscal year ending December 31, 2015:        
Quarter ended December 31 $0.90  $1.62 
Quarter ended September 30  1.11   3.34 
Quarter ended June 30  1.03   5.84 
Quarter ended March 31  1.21   3.92 
         
Fiscal year ending December 31, 2014:        
Quarter ended December 31 $1.91  $3.20 
Quarter ended September 30  1.55   4.85 
Quarter ended June 30  3.50   5.91 
Quarter ended March 31  4.00   6.50 
         
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2013:        
Quarter ended December 31 $3.75  $6.75 
Quarter ended September 30  6.50   6.75 
Quarter ending June 30  6.00   11.40 
Quarter ended March 31  3.60   21.60 
Quarter Ended High  Low 
June 30, 2020 (1) $0.0245  $0.013 
March 31, 2020 $0.148  $0.01 
         
December 31, 2019 $0.2502  $0.0551 
September 30, 2019 $0.7549  $0.0211 
June 30, 2019 (2) $1.80  $0.7025 
March 31, 2019 $0.18  $0.03 
         
December 31, 2018 $0.43  $0.07 
September 30, 2018 $0.54  $0.17 
June 30, 2018 $1.26  $0.49 
March 31, 2018 $3.03  $0.84 

(1)Through April 23, 2020.
(2)On March 8, 2019, following our application to terminate or Nasdaq listing, Nasdaq suspended our common stock from trading on the Nasdaq and the OTCQB commenced the quotation of our common stock.

On April 23, 2020, the closing price of our common stock on the OTCQB was $0.012.

Record Holders

 

As of March 22, 2016, the closing bid price of the common stock was $0.92 andApril 23, 2020, we had approximately 198271 record holders of our common stock. This number excludes any estimate by us of theThe number of beneficial owners of sharesrecord holders does not include persons who held in street name, the accuracy of which cannot be guaranteed.

We issued 116,760 warrants with an exercise price of $0.86 per share to an investor in 2012. In February 2013 Offering, we issued 403,225 Class A Warrant with an exercise price of $5.94 per share to purchase 403,225 shares of Common Stock to an investor as part of the $6.0 million subscription agreement signed. In July 2014 Offering,  we issued 170,940 shares of Series A Preferred Stock convertible into 170,940 shares of Common Stock, 100,000 Class B Warrants to purchase up to 100,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of  $4.00 per share; and we also issued 25,000 shares of Common Stock to the placement agent. In connection with and as a consideration to the closing of the July 2014 offering, we reduced the exercise price of Class A Warrants issued in the February 2013 Offering from $5.94 to $4.25 per share and increased the amount of shares issuable upon exercise of Class A warrants from 403,225 to 1,209,675. In December 2014 Offering, we issued a convertible debenture that is convertible into 1,555,556 shares of Common Stock, Class C Warrant to purchase 388,889 shares of Common Stock, Class D Warrant to purchase 388,889 shares of Common Stock and Performance Warrant to purchase up to 450,000 shares of Common Stock. In addition, the placement agent in the December 2014 Offering received a placement agent warrant, Class C Warrant and Class D Warrant to purchase 62,222, 15,556 and 15,556 shares of Common Stock respectively. On August 10, 2015, in connection with an Underwriting Agreement dated August 4, 2015 (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Aegis Capital Corp. (“Aegis”), as representative of the several underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), the Company closed a firm commitment underwritten public offering of 1,714,286 shares of Common Stock, and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 857,143 shares of Common Stock at a combined offering price of $1.75 per share and accompany warrant. Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, the Underwriters exercised an option to purchase 151,928 additional shares of Common Stock and 75,964 additional warrants.

Effective August 11, 1993, the SEC adopted Rule 15g-9, which established the definition of a "penny stock," for purposes relevant to the Company, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require: (i) that a broker or dealer approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks; and (ii) that the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased. In order to approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must (i) obtain financial information and investment experience and objectives of the person; and (ii) make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and that person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks. The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prepared by the Commission relating to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form, (i) sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and (ii) states that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction. Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in pennyour common stock in both public offerings and in secondary trading, and about commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.nominee or “street name” accounts through brokers.

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Dividend Policy

 

The payment of cash dividends by us is within the discretion of our board of directors and depends in part upon our earnings levels, capital requirements, financial condition, any restrictive loan covenants, and other factors our board considers relevant. Since the share exchange in 2012, weWe have not declared or paid any dividends on our common stock, during the periods included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and we do not anticipate paying such dividends in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain earnings, if any, to finance our operations and expansion.

 

Description ofSecurities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans Approved by Shareholders

 

Prior toOn December 27, 2018, the Share Exchange, One Horizon UK had authorized securitiesCompany’s stockholders approved the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (“2018 Plan”). The 2018 Plan provides for the issuance under equity compensation plans that have not been approved by the stockholders, but none under equity compensation plans that were approved by the stockholders. The following table shows the aggregate amount of securities authorized for issuance under all equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2015:

Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(a)

 

Weighted-
average
exercise price
of
outstanding
options,
warrants and
rights
(b)

  

Number of
securities
remaining
available for
future
issuance
under equity
compensation
plans
(excluding
securities
reflected in
column (a))
(c)

 
       
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders  944,000  $2.48   4,056,000 

The securities referenced in the table above reflect stock options, grantedstock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards, dividend equivalents, cash bonuses and approved by security holders pursuantother stock-based awards to employees, directors and consultants of the 2013 plan. In addition shareCompany. No options were issued to employees under previous unapproved plans, 291,900 of such options are fully vested and 291,900 of such options vest onduring the years ended December 31, 2015.    291,900 of such2019 or 2018, and there were no options are expiring in 2020; and 291,900 are expiring in 2022. The number of options in the table above reflect a conversion that occurred in connection with the Share Exchange, whereby the number of options (to purchase One Horizon UK shares) held by each employee was increased by 175.14 times and the exercise price was decreased by the option exercise price divided by 175.14, and additionally reflect a 1-for-600 reverse stock split effectedoutstanding as of August 6, 2013.at December 31, 2019 or 2018.

 

Recent Sales of Unregistered Equity Securities

 

InformationOn May 16, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement amendment with Browning regarding anythe original acquisition pricing and issued 150,000 shares to Browning.


On July 11, 2019, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock to One Percent Investments Inc. for consultancy services.

On July 31, 2019 and December 5, 2019, the Company issued 566,000 shares of common stock to Crown Bridge Partners as a commitment fee for the equity securities we have sold duringpurchase agreement.

On August 2, 2019, the periods coveredCompany issued 179,104 shares of common stock to Labrys Fund LP as security for the cash advance. These shares were returned in February 2020 for cancellation following repayment of the advance by this Report thatthe Company.

On August 20, 2019, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to Scott Mahoney for consultancy services.

The above issuances were not registered undermade pursuant to an exemption from registration as set forth in 506 of Regulation D and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are included in a previously filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or in a Current Report on Form 8-K except the following:Act.

 

Repurchases of Equity Securities

 

We havedid not repurchasedrepurchase any equity securities during the periods covered by this Report.fourth quarter of 2019.

 

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

Not applicable.

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

 

The following discussion provides information which management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of our results of operations and financial condition. The discussion should be read along with our audited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes for the fiscal years ended December 31, 20152019 and 2014.2018. The following discussion and analysis containscontain forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, such as our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Our actual results may differ significantly from the results, expectations and plans discussed in these forward-looking statements. We use words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements.

See “Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements.” You also should specifically consider the various risk factors identified in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

 

Overview

 

Our operations include the licensing of software to telecommunications operatorsWe are a holding company which, through our operating subsidiaries, is engaged in media and the development of software application platforms that optimizemobile voice, instant messagingdigital technology, primarily in sports entertainment and advertising communications over the Internet. Our proprietary software techniques use internet bandwidth more efficiently than otherrelated technologies that are unablebring fans closer to provide a low-bandwidth solution. The Horizon Platform is a bandwidth-efficient Voice over Internet Protocol platform for smartphonesathletes and also provides optimized data applications including messaging and mobile advertising. We license our software solutions to telecommunications network operators and service providers in the mobile, fixed line and satellite communications markets. We are an ISO 9001 and ISO 20000-1 certified company with assets and operations in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, China, India, Singapore and Hong Kong.  

We have developed a mobile application, “Horizon Call,” which enables highly bandwidth-efficient VoIP calls over a smartphone using a 2G/EDGE, 3G, 4G/LTE, WiFi or WiMax connection. Our Horizon Call application is currently available for iPhones and for Android handsets.

Unlike other mobile VoIP applications, Horizon Call creates a business-to-business solution for mobile operators. It is a software solution that telecommunications operators license, brand and deploy. Mobile operators decide how to integrate Horizon Call within their portfolio and how to offer it commercially. Horizon Call can be customized according to each mobile operators’ own branding. It helps them to manage rising traffic volumes while combating the competitive threat to their voice telephony revenues from other mobile VoIP applications by giving its mobile data customers a more efficient mobile VoIP solution that adds value to their mobile data network.

We believe that emerging markets represent a key opportunity for Horizon Call because there are significant markets with high population density, high penetration of mobile phones, congested mobile cellular networks and high growth in the adoption of smartphones. These factors will put increased pressure on mobile operators to manage their network availability.

In this context, the Company has entered into some strategic relationships with local partners in certain regions to seize upon this opportunity. As of the date of this report, we have formed strategic relationships in India, Russia and Latin America.

We expect to form strategic relationships when local regulations prevent us from accessing a particular market directly.

We plan to fund our expansion through debt financing, cash from operations and potential equity financing. However, we may not be able to obtain additional financing at acceptable terms, or at all, and, as a result, our ability to continue to improve and expand our software products and to expand our business could be adversely affected.

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Recent Developmentscelebrities.

 

Business Operation

In February 2015, we announced the rollout of our platform in China, brand named, Aishuo. The Aishuo platform provides VoIP services, a Value Added Virtual SIM solution delivered through a PRC entity controlled by us via various contractual arrangements, Suzhou Aishuo. The Aishuo product has been delivered to the major stores in Chinese App marketplace including Baidu’s 91.com and Baidu.com, the Tencent App store MyApp.com, 360 Qihoo store 360.cn and the ever growing Xiaomi store mi.com. The Aishuo smartphone app is expected to drive multiple revenue streams from the supply of its value-added services including the rental of Chinese telephone phone numbers linked to the app, low cost local and international calling plans and sponsorship from advertisers.  Subscribers can top up their app credit from the biggest online payment services in China including AliPay (from Alibaba), Union Pay, PayPal and Tenent’s WeChat payment service.

Since its commercial availability in the second quarter of 2015, Aishuo has been downloaded over 12 million times in 2015 and has doubled its revenues for the last 3 consecutive quarters of 2015.

In August 2015, a Chinese based Satellite operator, KeyIdea, commenced the launch of its mobile Voice over IP solution targeting its VSAT customers in China. We expect this revenue share based co-operation to contribute to our revenues as the rolloutCurrent Structure of the numerous KeyIdeas earth stations and customer increases in the next few years.

In September 2015, a US based operator, Roam Frii, commenced the launch of its mobile Voice over IP solution targeting free Wi-Fi mobile hotspots throughout New York City. We expect this revenue share based co-operation to contribute to our revenues as the rollout of the numerous New York based Wi-Fi solutions increases in the next few years.

On November 30, 2015, we were awarded our USA patent for our bandwidth efficient mobile voice over Internet Protocol ("VoIP") platform. The Company has patent applications pending in Hong Kong, China, India, Europe and Eurasia/Russia.

In December 2015, we announced the rollout of our VoIP as a Service “VaaS” platform on the Microsoft Azure cloud. The Company sells its software, branding, hosting and operator services to smaller telecommunications operators, enterprises, operators in fixed line telephony, cable TV operators and to the satellite communications sector. The Company was showcased by Microsoft Corp. for its Azure technology (https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/smb/customer-success-stories/building-a-global-business)

In addition to the developments in the rollout of Aishuo smartphone app brand in mainland China, we have commenced our penetration into the Latin American market by signing a Horizon license contract with a regional operator. We consider Latin America a huge and growing market for mobile apps as Latin America growth is forecast to be in line with the global average and is also forecasting very significant VoIP revenues growing to $12.8bn by 2018 according to Vision Gain VoIP Market Forecast (https://www.visiongain.com/Report/1107/The-Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol-(VoIP)-Market-2013-2018). On December 18, 2015, we formed a new Latin America company to facilitate our expansion into the region.

OurB2B platform is currently being used by a pre-paid Smartphone VoIP application launched by different carriers respectively, some of which are listed as follows:

·Smart Communications, Inc, (“Smart”), the Philippines' leading wireless services provider with 57.3 million subscribers on its GSM network as of end-June 2013.

·Singapore Telecommunications (“Singtel”), the Singapore’s leading wireless services provider with a combined mobile subscriber base of 500 million customers from its own operations and regional associates in 25 countries at end of March 2014.

·PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk (“Smartfren”), Smartfren is a wireless service provider with a combined mobile subscriber base of 12.5 million on its CDMA network as of October 2013.

Offering and Market Related

On August 10, 2015, in connection with an Underwriting Agreement dated August 4, 2015 (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Aegis Capital Corp. (“Aegis”), as representative of the several underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), we closed a firm commitment underwritten public offering of 1,714,286 shares of Common Stock, and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 857,143 shares of Common Stock at a combined offering price of $1.75 per share and accompanying Warrant. Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, the Underwriters exercised an option to purchase 151,928 additional shares of Common Stock and 75,964 additional warrants. The net proceeds from the offering were approximately $2.89 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

The warrants offered have a per share exercise price of $2.50 (subject to adjustment in the event of certain stock dividends and distributions, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications or similar events affecting our Common Stock and also upon any distributions of assets, including cash, stock or other property to our stockholder), are exercisable immediately and will expire three years from the date of issuance. Subject to applicable laws, the warrants may be offered for sale, sold, transferred or assigned without our consent.

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Corporate Governance

 In 2015 the management decided to improve the internal GAAP experience by appointing external consultants with GAAP and public company reporting experience. The external consultants commenced work in July 2015.

Research & Development

 

The Company has spent approximately $1.1 million on capitalizable researchthe following subsidiaries:

Subsidiary name% Owned
123Wish, Inc. (considered dormant)51%
One Horizon Hong Kong Ltd100%
Horizon Network Technology Co. Ltd100%
Love Media House, Inc. (Discontinued Operations)100%
Touchpoint Connect Limited (formed in September 2019)100%
Browning Productions & Entertainment, Inc. (Discontinued Operations and sold in February 2020)51%

In addition to the subsidiaries listed above, Suzhou Aishuo Network Information Co., Ltd (“Suzhou Aishuo”) is a limited liability company, organized in China and developmentcontrolled by us via various contractual arrangements. Suzhou Aishuo is treated as one of our subsidiaries for financial reporting purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the fiscal year 2015.United States (“GAAP”).

Summary Description of Core Business

Touchpoint Connect Limited (“TCL”) is a software developer which supplies a robust fan engagement platform designed to enhance the fan experience and drive commercial aspects of the sport and entertainment business.

TCL brings users closer to the action by enabling them to engage with clubs, favourite players, peers and relevant brands through features that include live streaming, access to limited edition merchandise, gamification (chance to win unique one-off life experiences), user rewards, third party branded offers, credit cards and associated benefits.


TCL is available to a broad audience as a white label product. The platform provides in-depth analytics that enable marketing teams to ensure that they deliver aligned, strategic messages and campaigns to the right audience at the right time.

The Company is based in the United States of America, Hong Kong, China and the United Kingdom. 

Disposal of Discontinued Operations

On October 22, 2018, we entered into an Exchange Agreement (“Browning Exchange Agreement”) pursuant to which we acquired a majority of the outstanding shares (the “Controlling Interest in Browning”) of Browning Productions &Entertainment, Inc. (“Browning”), from William J. Browning, the sole stockholder of Browning.

In exchange for the controlling interest in Browning, we paid Mr. Browning $10,000 and issued to him 12,000 shares of common stock, plus an additional number of shares of common stock which can be up to a maximum of 680,000 shares, determined by dividing two and a half times the net after tax earnings of Browning during the twelve month period ended December 31, 2019 by the average of the closing price of our common stock during the 10 consecutive trading days immediately preceding the end of 2019.

Though the terms of this transaction only required a $20,000 cash payment ($10,000 in cash under the non-binding letter of intent and $10,000 in cash under the Browning Exchange Agreement) to Mr. Browning, we were required to provide Browning with a working capital loan in an initial amount of $150,000, which is to be repaid out of the post-closing net profit of Browning, as well as earmark an additional $150,000 in cash for future investment in Browning (to assist in funding the future operations of Browning).

We had a right of first refusal to purchase the remaining shares of Browning.

 

During 2015,the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company decided to sell its interests in its subsidiaries, Love Media House Inc. (“Love Media”) and Browning. In connection with this determination, the Company concluded the intangible assets related to these subsidiaries were impaired. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $2,440,000 which is included in the loss from discontinued operations.

In February 2020, the Company concluded the sale of its majority interest in Browning for the following consideration;

The return of 89,334 shares in the Company held by William J. Browning for cancellation; and

The repayment to the Company of the advances made to Browning totaling $210,000 over a 24-month period ending January 31, 2022. To encourage early repayment by Browning, the Company has agreed to give additional debt reduction on the basis of $1.00 credit for every $1.00 paid during the first six months of the repayment term.

Currently, the Company is looking to negotiate a sale of its ownership interest in Love Media.  

COVID-19 Effects

In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. While initially the outbreak was largely concentrated in China and caused significant disruptions to its economy, it has now spread to several other countries and infections have been reported globally.

Because COVID-19 infections have been reported throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, certain federal, state and local governmental authorities have issued stay-at-home orders, proclamations and/or directives aimed at minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Additional, more restrictive proclamations and/or directives may be issued in the future. As a result, the Company has seen delays in certain Touchpoint licensing agreements commencing operation which leads to subsequent delays in subscriptions being processed. All of the Company employees and management can operate from home whilst the stay-at-home orders remain in place.

The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations is unknown and will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, and any additional preventative and protective actions that governments, or the Company, may direct, which may result in an extended period of continued business disruption, reduced customer traffic and reduced operations. Any resulting financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time but is anticipated to have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


The measures taken to date will impact the Company’s business for the fiscal first, second and third quarters and potentially beyond. Management expects that all of its business segments, across all of its geographies, will be impacted to some degree, but the significance of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the Company’s business and the duration for which it may have an impact cannot be determined at this time

For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, we our continuing operations generated revenues of $170,000 and $306,000, respectively; and reported net losses of $3,298,000 and $13,413,000, respectively, and negative cash flow from continuing operating activities of $1,431 and $2,973,000, respectively. As noted in our consolidated financial statements, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $61.3 million and recurring losses from operations as of December 31, 2019. We anticipate that we will continue to expandreport losses and negative cash flow. Our auditors have raised substantial doubt regarding our Irish software development teamability to continue as a going concern as a result of our historical recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations. See “Risk Factors—We have a history of operating losses and our auditors have indicated that unless there is additional equity or debt funding in 2020, there is a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.”

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth information from our statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. 

Comparison of years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands) excluding discontinued items.

  For the Years Ended  Year to Year Comparison 
  December 31,  Increase/  Percentage 
  2019  2018  (decrease)  Change 
             
Revenue $170  $306  $(136)  (44.4)%
                 
Cost of revenue                
Software and production costs  4      4   N/A 
Amortization of intangible assets  553   1,982   (1,429)  (72.1)%
   557   1,982         
                 
Gross deficit  (387)  (1,676)  (1,289)  (76.9)%
                 
Operating Expenses                
                 
General and administrative  3,321   6,642   (3,321)  (50.0)%
Acquisition services  -   1,874   (1,874)  N/A 
Depreciation  1   1   -    %
Impairment charge  -   3,761   (3,761)  N/A 
Total Operating Expenses  3,322   12,278   (8,956)  (72.9)%
                 
Loss from Operations  (3,709)  (13,954)  (10,245)  (73.4)%
                 
Other Income(expense)                
Interest expense  (87)  (428)  (341)  (79.7)%
Other Income  553   968   (415)  (42.9)%
Loss on disposal of investment  (50)  -   (50)  N/A 
Foreign currency exchange (losses) gains  (5)  1   (6)  (600.0)%
   411   541         
                 
Loss from continuing operations $(3,298) $(13,413)  (10,115)  (75.4)%


Revenue: Our revenue for continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 was approximately $170,000 as compared to approximately $306,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018, a decrease of approximately $136,000 or 44.4% due to a reduction in revenue generating contracts.

Cost of Revenue: Cost of revenue is primarily the amortization of intangible assets relating to subsidiaries acquired together with intellectual property associated with the additionsecure messaging.

Gross Deficit:  Gross deficit for the year ended December 31, 2019 was approximately $387,000 as compared to $1,676,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018. The decreased deficit is primarily due to the decrease in amortization.

Operating Expenses: Operating expenses including general and administrative expenses, consultancy expenses, depreciation and impairment charges were approximately $3.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, as compared to approximately $12.3 million, for the same period in 2018, a decrease of new senior software developersapproximately $9.0 million or 73%. The decrease in expenses primarily arose due to decreases in consulting costs, acquisition costs and impairment charges.

Other Income (Expense): Net other income totaled approximately $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to approximately $0.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2018, a decrease of approximately $124,000. The decrease in net other income is due primarily to a decrease in interest expense charges and other income recognized from the planned disposition of Banana Whale.

Net Loss: Net loss from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 was approximately $3.3 million as compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $13.4 million for the same period in 2018.  Going forward, management believes the Company will continue to grow the business and increase profitability through acquisitions.

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment:     Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. Our local currencies, Hong Kong Dollars, British pounds and Chinese Renminbi, are our functional currencies. Results of operations and cash flow are translated at our software researchaverage exchange rates during the period, and development officeassets and liabilities are translated at the Nexus Innovation Center onunified exchange rate at the campusend of the Universityperiod. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the statement of Limerick.  shareholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.


Years Ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2018

 

The following table sets forth a summary of our approximate cash flows for the periods indicated:

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  For the Years Ended
December 31
(in thousands)
 
  2019  2018 
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations  (1,431)  (2,973)
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations  (633)  (1,058)
Net cash provided (used) in investing activities from continuing operations  1,660   (205)
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations  (77)  (5)
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations  291   3,516 
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations  69   301 

Net cash used by operating activities from continuing operations was approximately $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to approximately $3.0 million for the same period in 2018. The decrease in cash used in operating activities from continuing operations is largely due to the decrease in cash expenditures in 2019 as compared to 2018 related to the fundraising and management activities.

Net cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations was approximately $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to net cash used of approximately $0.2 million. Net cash provided by investing activities was primarily the disposal of the interest in Banana Whale Studios PTE LTD. 

Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations amounted to approximately $0.3 million for 2019 and $3.5 million for 2018. Cash provided by financing activities in 2019 and 2018 was primarily from the sale of common stock and exercise of warrants, net of related costs.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. Our significant accounting policies are described in notes accompanying the consolidated financial statements. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires our management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Estimates are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements, and accordingly, actual results in future periods could differ from these estimates. Significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements apply critical accounting policies described in the notes to our consolidated financial statements.

 

We consider our recognition of revenues, accounting for the consolidation of operations, accounting for stock-based compensation, accounting for intangible assets and related impairment analyses, the allowance for doubtful accounts and accounting for equity transactions, to be most critical in understanding the judgments that are involved in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

 

Additionally, we consider certain judgments and estimates to be significant, including those relating to the timing of revenue recognition from the sales of perpetual licenses to certain Tier 1 and Tier 2 telecom entities, those relating to the determination of vendor specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) for purposes of revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, useful lives for amortization of intangibles, determination of future cash flows associated with impairment testing of long-lived assets, determination of the fair value of stock options and other assessments of fair value. We base our estimates on historical experience, current conditions and on other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates and assumptions.

Together with our critical accounting policies set out above,forth below, our significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 2 of our audited financial statements as of December 31, 2015.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company establishes persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement for each type of revenue transaction based on a signed contract with the customer and that delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.

Software and licenses – revenue from sales of perpetual licenses to telecom entities is recognized at the date of invoices raised for installments due under the agreement, unless payment terms exceed one year, as described below, presuming all other relevant revenue recognition criteria are met. Revenue from sales of perpetual licenses to other entities is recognized over the agreed collection period.
Revenue for user licenses purchased by customers is recognized when the user license is delivered except as set out below.
Revenue for maintenance services is recognized over the period of delivery of the services except as set out below.
Effective as of October 1, 2014, the Company amended certain existing customer contracts with respect to the terms under which those customers would pay the Company for perpetual licenses, user licenses and maintenance services provided by the Company. Existing customer contracts required payments for maintenance services to be made based on contractually specified fixed amounts, which were billed regularly through September 2014. Through that date the Company recorded revenue for licenses and maintenance services when those licenses and services were billed. Revenue for user licenses was recorded as earned and revenue for maintenance services was recorded based on a fixed annual fee, billed quarterly. The Company has modified the payment terms under certain of those existing customer contracts by entering into Revenue Sharing agreements with those customers. Under the terms of these Revenue Sharing agreements, future payments will be due from the customer when that customer has generated revenue from its customers who subscribe to use the Horizon products and services. Effective October 1, 2014 revenue will be recorded by the Company when it invoices the customer for the revenue share due to the Company. Certain customers who entered into revenue sharing arrangements had outstanding balances due to the Company as of September 30, 2014, which balances were included in accounts receivable at that date. Payments received after September 30, 2014, from those customers under revenue sharing agreements have been applied to the customer’s existing accounts receivable balances first. For those customers having balances due at September 30, 2014, revenue related to perpetual and user licenses and maintenance services will be recorded only after existing accounts receivable balances are fully collected.
Revenues from Aishuo retail sales are recognized when the PSTN calls and texts are made

Where the Company has entered into a Revenue Share with the customer then all future revenue from granting of user licenses and for maintenance services will be recognized when the Company has delivered user licenses and is entitled to invoice.

We enter into arrangements in which a customer purchases a combination of software licenses, maintenance services and post-contract customer support (“PCS”). As a result, judgment is sometimes required to determine the appropriate accounting, including how the price should be allocated among the deliverable elements if there are multiple elements. PCS may include rights to upgrades, when and if available, support, updates and enhancements. When vendor specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value exists for all elements in a multiple element arrangement, revenue is allocated to each element based on the relative fair value of each of the elements. VSOE of fair value is established by the price charged when the same element is sold separately. Accordingly, the judgments involved in assessing the fair values of various elements of an agreement can impact the recognition of revenue in each period. Changes in the allocation of the sales price between deliverables might impact the timing of revenue recognition, but would not change the total revenue recognized on the contract. When elements such as software and services are contained in a single arrangement, or in related arrangements with the same customer, we allocate revenue to each element based on its relative fair value, provided that such element meets the criteria for treatment as a separate unit of accounting. In the absence of fair value for a delivered element, revenue is first allocated to the fair value of the undelivered elements and then allocated to the residual delivered elements. In the absence of fair value for an undelivered element, the arrangement is accounted for as a single unit of accounting, resulting in a delay of revenue recognition for the delivered elements until the undelivered elements are fulfilled. No sales arrangements to date include undelivered elements for which VSOE does not exist.

For purposes of revenue recognition for perpetual licenses, the Company considers payment terms exceeding one year as a presumption that the fee in the transaction is not fixed and determinable. This presumption however, may be overcome if persuasive evidence demonstrates that the Company has a business practice of extending payment terms and has been successful in collecting under the original terms, without providing any concessions. In doing so, the Company considers if the arrangement is sufficiently similar to historical arrangements in terms of similar customers and products is assessing whether there is evidence of a history of successful collection.

In order to determine the company’s historical experience is based on sufficiently similar arrangements, the Company considers the various factor including the types of customers and products, product life cycle, elements Included in the arrangement, length of payment terms and economics of license arrangement.

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If the presumption cannot be overcome due to a lack of such evidence, revenue should be recognized as payments become due, assuming all other revenue recognition criteria has been met.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth information from our statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.  2019.

 


Comparison of year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands)Revenue Recognition

 

  For the Year Ended
December 31,
  Year to Year Comparison 
  2015
(audited)
  2014
(audited)
  Increase/
(decrease)
  Percentage
Change
 
             
Revenue $1,532  $5,122  $(3,590)  (70.0)%
                 
Cost of revenue                
Hardware  116   362   (246)  (67.9)%
Amortization of software development costs  2,111   1,890   221   11.7%
   2,227   2,252         
                 
Gross margin  (695)  2,870   (3,565)  (124.2)%
                 
Operating Expenses                
                 
General and administrative  3,326   4,374   (1,048)  (23.9)%
Increase in Allowance for doubtful accounts  5,562   180   5,382   2,991.1%
Depreciation  67   146   (79)  (54.1)%
Research and development  579   379   200   52.8%
Total Operating Expenses  9,534   5,079   4,455  87.7%
                 
Loss from Operations  (10,229)  (2,209)  (8,020)  (263.1)%
                 
Other Income(Expense)                
Interest expense  (722)  (16)  (706)  (4,412.5)%
Interest expense - related parties  (2)  36   (38)  (105.6)%
Gain on settlement of lease  36   -   36   N/A 
Foreign Exchange (loss) gain, net  (29)  8   (37)  (462.5)%
Interest income  2   2   -   -%
                 
Loss for continuing operations before income taxes  (10,944)  (2,179)  (8,765)  (402.2)%
                 
Income taxes (recovery)  (20)  (210)  (190)  (90.5)%
Net Loss for the year  (10,924)  (1,969)  (8,955)  (454.8)%
1.Revenue for the sale of the software license is recognized when the customer has use of the services and has access to use the software. Revenue from maintenance services are recognized as the services are provided and charged.

 

Revenue: Recent Accounting PronouncementsOur revenue for the year ended December 31, 2015 was approximately $1.5 million as compared to approximately $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, a decrease of roughly $3.6 million or 70%. The decrease was primarily due to the shift in business to concentrate on the roll out of the B2C business in China through the Aishuo app. This roll out has gained us over 15 million downloads since it’s in launch in February 2015 through to the date of this report. It has greatly increased our exposure and overall recognition which allows us to take market share and acquire customers in what the Company believes will be an increasingly competitive user marketplace. During the quarter ended December 31, 2015 the revenue by Aishuo grew to just over $30,000 approximately as compared to $16,000 and $7,000 approximately in the third and second quarters in 2015 respectively. The management expects further growth in this sector of revenue.

The B2B business continues and one new global exchange was sold in the first quarter of 2015. We have converted most of the B2B partnerships into a revenue share basis and we are starting to see some payments from these operating companies. For customers with existing accounts receivable balances, revenue share basis payments are first applied to reduce their receivable balance before additional revenue is recorded. The strategic shift being executed by the Company is in-line with longer term development goals and management believes it will position the Company for a greater long-term shareholder value creation.

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Cost of Revenue: Cost of revenue for hardware was approximately $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to approximately $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Our cost of sales is primarily composed of the costs of ancillary hardware sold with the Horizon Platform together with the amortization of software development costs.  In addition, we recognize costs relating to the provision of hardware when a customer acquires such ancillary hardware.

Gross Profit:  Gross profit before the amortization charge for the year ended December 31, 2015 was approximately $1.4 million as compared to $4.7 millionfor the previous year.  Our gross profits decreased by 70% from 2014 to 2015.  The decrease was mainly due to the reduced revenue as set forth above herein. However, management anticipate gross profit to increase with the growth of our business and the global smartphone market as well as our established expansion plan of entering into markets with high population density, high penetration of mobile phones, congested mobile cellular networks and high adoption of smartphones. 

Operating Expenses: Operating expenses including general and administrative expenses, allowance for doubtful accounts, depreciation and research and development expenses were approximately $9.5 million or 633% of sales for the year ended December 31, 2015, as compared to approximately $5.1 million, or 99% of sales for the same period in 2014, an increase of $4.4 million. The significant increase in expenses arose due to the additional provision for doubtful accounts of $5.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to $0.3 million for the same period in 2014. Management determined this additional allowance was necessary in their fourth quarter analysis of collectability. This increase arose due to the change in collection policy on certain customers to receiving payments under a revenue share arrangement. As a result of this change the Company is unable to predict with certainty of the timing of long-term future receipts and has therefore decided to fully provide for the balances expected beyond 12 months from the balance sheet date. The provision will be reduced if customer payments are received against these provided balances. General and administrative expenses were approximately $3.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to approximately $4.2 million for the same period in 2014. The reduction was mainly due to the reduction in staff and office costs in Switzerland. The resources have been replaced in lower cost jurisdictions in Ireland and China.

Net Loss: Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2015 was approximately $10.9 million as compared to a net loss of $2.0 million for the same period in 2014.  Going forward, management expects to generate a growth in revenue based on the roll out of the products primarily in the China, Asia and Latin America regions. Going forward, management believes the Company will continue to grow the business and increase profitability if we are successful in selling the Horizon B2B solution to new telecommunications company customers globally and the B2C service to end users.

Non-Controlling Interest:

 

In February 2016, the last quarterFinancial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, “Leases,” which created a new Topic, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842 and established the core principle that a lessee should recognize the assets, representing rights-of-use, and liabilities to make lease payments, that arise from leases. For leases with a term of 2015 the Company acquired full control of Horizon Network Technology Co. Ltd and as12 months or less, a result the Grouplessee is now wholly owned and controlled by One Horizon Group, Inc.

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment:     Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. Our local currencies, Swiss Francs, Euro, British pounds and Chinese Renminbi, are our functional currencies. Results of operations and cash flow are translated at average exchange rates during the period, andpermitted to make an election under which such assets and liabilities are translated atwould not be recognized, and lease expense would be recognized generally on a straight-line basis over the unified exchange rate as quotedlease term. This standard is effective for the Company beginning in 2019 and was adopted by http://www.oanda.com/currency/historical-rates/ at the end of the period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the statement of shareholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.

Currency translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated statement of shareholders' equity and amounted to approximately $(99,000)Company for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

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Years Ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014

beginning January 1, 2019. The following table sets forth a summaryCompany has evaluated the impact of our approximate cash flows for the periods indicated:

  For the Years Ended
December 31
(in thousands)
 
  2015  2014 
Net cash used in operating activities  (2,115)  (1,755)
Net cash used in investing activities  (1,072)  (1,167)
Net cash provided by financing activities  1,787   4,083 

Net cash used by operating activities was approximately $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to approximately $1.8 million for the same period in 2014. The increase in cash used in operating activities is largely due to the reduction in revenue generated in 2015 compared to the previous year 

Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $1.1 million and $1.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Net cash used in investing activities was primarily focused on investment in software development costs.  

Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to approximately $1.8 million for 2015 and $4.1 million for 2014. Cash provided by financing activities in 2015 primarily from the sale of Common Stock in August and September 2015, net of related costs. Cash provided by financing activities in 2014 was primarily due to the sale of preferred shares and convertible stock in July and December 2014. Cash used by financing activities in 2015 was primarily due to the reduction in loan to related party and payment of preferred dividends.

Our working capital as of December 31, 2015, was approximately $5.2 million, as compared to working capital of approximately $11.1 million for the same period in 2014.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effectthis revised guidance on its financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that isstatements and determined it had no material to investors.impact, as the Company has no leasing arrangements with terms greater than one year.

 

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not applicable.As a smaller reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act), we are not required to provide the information called for by Item 304 of Regulation S-K.

 

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

Our financial statements, including the independent registered public accounting firm’s report on our financial statements, are included beginning at page F-1 immediately following the signature page of this report.Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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

(a) Dismissal of Independent Certifying Accountant.

None during our two most recent fiscal years.

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

DisclosureWe maintain disclosure controls areand procedures that are designed with the objective of ensuringto ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act such as this Report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls are also designed with the objective of ensuringforms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including theour chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management evaluated,recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Under the supervision and with the participation of our current chief executive officermanagement, including our Chief Executive Officer and chief financial officer (our “Certifying Officers”),our Chief Financial Officer, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as offor the period ended December 31, 2015, pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our Certifying Officers2019. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of December 31, 2015,due to the deficiency in the internal control over financial reporting discussed below, our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were not effective.effective as of December 31, 2019.


Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Our management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controlcontrols over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)). Our internalreporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Certifying Officersprincipal executive and principal financial officers and effected by our Board of Directors (notably, the Audit Committee thereof), management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally acceptedGAAP and 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 GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company 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 our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect all misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the United Statesdegree of America.compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

Management, under the supervisionOur management, including our Chief Executive Officer and with the participation of our Certifying Officers, evaluatedChief Financial Officer, has assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting usingas of December 31, 2019. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework.

Changes have been madeFramework (2013). Due to internal controls during 2015, includinga lack of accounting personnel, the recruitmentCompany’s inability to segregate various accounting functions, lack of external US GAAP consultantsa control function over original documentation of agreements, and a lack of a documented control environment with respect to address theour operating entities, management has concluded that there was a material weakness described in the previous year. Improvements have been made but management conclude theour internal control environment based on these matters and has concluded that as of December 31, 2019, our internal control over the financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2015. effective.

This Reportannual report does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Because we are a smaller reporting company,The rules of the SEC do not require an attestation of the management’s report was not subject to attestation by our independent registered public accounting firm.firm in this annual report.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

As disclosed in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we reported a material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of in-house US GAAP expertise.

During 2015 the Company engaged external CPA consultants to provide the Company with improved in-house US GAAP expertise and management continues its efforts to remediate this material weakness.

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Except as disclosed above in respect of our hiring of external US GAAP consultants,year ended December 31, 2019, there were no changes in our internal controlscontrol over financial reporting during the period ended December 31, 2015, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controlscontrol over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreements & Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

Catalyst Corporate Solutions, LLC Consulting Agreement

On August 5, 2019, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement (the “Catalyst Agreement”) between the Company and Catalyst Corporate Solutions, LLC (“Catalyst”). Pursuant to the terms of the Catalyst Agreement, the Company retained Catalyst to (i) assist the Company with its plans to expand its business; and (ii) furnish additional ongoing management and business consulting services aimed at enhancing Company’s business (collectively, the “Catalyst Consulting Services”).

The Catalyst Agreement had a term of six months, but the Company had the right to cancel the Catalyst Agreement by providing 30 days’ written notice to Catalyst. Notwithstanding, in the event of a termination notice, all of the compensation mentioned in the Catalyst Agreement and issued to Catalyst up to and including 15 days following the termination notice will be deemed earned (or immediately due and payable). The Catalyst Agreement provides that Catalyst will not be issued, at any time during the term of the Catalyst Agreement or any extension thereof, such number of shares of Company common stock that would result in beneficial ownership by Catalyst and its affiliates of more than 9.99% of the outstanding shares of Company common stock.

In order to incentivize Catalyst to enter into the Catalyst Agreement and to provide the Catalyst Consulting Services and for other good and valuable consideration, the Company agreed to issue and immediately and irrevocably deliver to Catalyst 2,500,000 restricted shares of Company common stock.

 

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Catalyst Corporate Solutions, LLC Accord and First Amended Consulting Agreement

 

On April 21, 2020, the Company entered into the Accord and First Amended Consulting Agreement (the “Amended Catalyst Agreement”), dated as of April 16, 2020, by and between the Company and Catalyst. The Amended Catalyst Agreement amends the Catalyst Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Amended Catalyst Agreement, Catalyst agreed to provide the Consulting Services until October 15, 2020 in exchange for issuance by the Company of 5,000,000 shares of Company common stock.

In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Catalyst Agreement, the parties agreed that the 2,500,000 shares that were issued would not be subject to a reverse split. As previously disclosed, on September 26, 2019, the Company effected a 1-for-25 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock (the “Reverse Split”). Pursuant to the terms of the Amended Catalyst Agreement, the Company agreed to issue to Catalyst an additional 2,400,000 shares of Company common stock as a corrective share issuance that the parties agreed was fully earned by Catalyst as of August 20, 2019.

Convertible Note

On November 21, 2019, the Company issued a convertible note (the “Convertible Note”) to Bespoke Growth Partners, Inc. (“Bespoke”) in the principal amount of $300,000. The Convertible Note is payable in full on May 21, 2020 and bears interest at the rate of 20% per annum. Accrued interest on the Convertible Note is payable each month on the 30-day anniversary of the issue date. The Convertible Note carries an original issue discount of $100,000; Accordingly, the purchase price of the Convertible Note is $200,000. The Convertible Note may not be prepaid in whole or in part except as set forth in the Convertible Note. Any amount of principal or interest on the Convertible Note which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of the lesser of 28% per annum or the maximum amount permitted under applicable law from the due date until paid. The Convertible Note may be convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time only following an event of default at a price per share of 50% (representing a 50% discount) of the lowest one trading price for the Company’s common stock during the 20-trading day period ending on the last complete trading day prior to the date of conversion.

Quantum Lexicon Consulting Agreement

On April 20, 2020, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement (“Quantum Agreement”), dated as of April 16, 2020, by and between the Company and Quantum Lexicon (“Quantum”). Pursuant to the terms of the Quantum Agreement, the Company retained Quantum to (i) assist the Company with its plans to grow its business; and (ii) furnish additional ongoing management and business consulting services aimed at enhancing the Company’s business (collectively, the “Quantum Consulting Services”).

The Quantum Agreement had a term of six months, but the Company had the right to cancel the Quantum Agreement by providing 30 days’ written notice to Quantum. Notwithstanding, in the event of a termination notice, all of the compensation mentioned in the Quantum Agreement and issued to Quantum up to and including 15 days following the termination notice will be deemed earned (or immediately due and payable). The Quantum Agreement provides that Quantum will not be issued, at any time during the term of the Quantum Agreement or any extension thereof, such number of shares of Company common stock that would result in beneficial ownership by Quantum and its affiliates of more than 9.99% of the outstanding shares of Company common stock.

In order to incentivize Quantum to enter into the Quantum Agreement and to provide the Quantum Consulting Services and for other good and valuable consideration, the Company agreed to issue and immediately and irrevocably deliver to Quantum 2,000,000 restricted shares of Company common stock.

With regard to any acquisition of a company introduced by Quantum that results in ownership by the Company of not less than 20% of such company, the Company agreed to compensate Quantum within three business days of closing of such transaction by that amount of cash that equates to 5% of the anticipated total purchase price or deal value or that amount of Company stock that equates to 7.5% of the anticipated purchase price or deal value.

The foregoing descriptions of the Catalyst Agreement, the Amended Catalyst Agreement and the Quantum Agreement are qualified in their entirety by reference to such Catalyst Agreement, Amended Catalyst Agreement, Convertible Note and Quantum Agreement, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 10.45, 10.46, 10.47 and 10.48, respectively, to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On April 24, 2020, the Company issued an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares to an employee in advance of stock awards due to him. The Company claims an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for the private placement of the securities issued to this employee and to Catalyst and Quantum pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder because, among other things, the transaction did not involve a public offering, the recipients are accredited investors, the recipients acquired the securities for investment and not resale, and the Company took appropriate measures to restrict the transfer of the securities.


PART III

 

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

Board of Directors and Executive Officers

 

The following table and text setsets forth the names, positions and ages of allour directors and executive officers as of March 16, 2016. Therethe date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our directors are no family relationships amongelected by our directors and executive officers. Each director is electedstockholders at our annual meeting of shareholdersthe stockholders and holds officeserve until the next annual meeting of shareholders,the stockholders or, until his successor is elected and qualified. Also provided herein are brief descriptionsin absence of the business experience of each director, executive officer and advisor during the past five years and an indication of directorships held by each director in other companies subject to the reporting requirements under the Federal securities laws. None of our officers or directors is a party adverse to us or has a material interest adverse to us.  Each director has been elected to the term indicated. Directors whose term of office ends in 2015 shall serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders andsuch annual meeting, until their successors are elected and qualified. Officers are elected by our board of directors and their terms of office are at the discretion of our board.

 

Name Age Principal Occupation or Employment First Became Director Current
Board Term
Expires
 
          
Brian Collins  48 President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Director 12/10/12  2016 
            
Martin Ward  58 Chief Financial Officer, Director 12/10/12  2016 
            
Nicholas Carpinello  66 Owner, Carpinello Enterprises LLC, Director 3/7/13 Until the date of removal or resignation 
            
Richard Vos  70 Director 8/21/2013 Until the date of removal or resignation 
            
Robert Law  65 Director 8/28/2013 Until the date of removal or resignation 
            
Robert Vogler  65 Director 1/8/14 Until the date of removal or resignation 

Directors and Executive Officers

NameAgePosition
Mark White 59President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Martin Ward 62Chief Financial Officer and Director
Nicholas Carpinello 70Director
Nalin Jay43Director
Robert Law 69Director
Aling Zhang62Director
Pengfei Li32Director

Biographical information concerning the directors and executive officers listed above is set forth below.  

 

Brian CollinsMark White.  

Mr. CollinsWhite was appointed as thePresident, Chief Executive OfficeOfficer and President on July 28, 2014. Mr. Collins also acts as the Chairman of the Boarda director of the Company upon his appointment as theon September 8, 2017. Mr. White founded and became Chief Executive Officer of a predecessor of the Company. Mr. Collins was earlier appointed as Vice PresidentCompany, One Horizon Group PLC, in 2004 and Chief Technology Officer on November 30, 2012 and director on December 10, 2012. Prior to his appointment as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Collins had served as Chief TechnologyExecutive Officer and a Director of One Horizon Group, PLC since 2010, followingInc. from 2012 to 2014. His entrepreneurial career in the distribution of electronic equipment and telecommunications spans over 25 years.

He founded Next Destination Limited in 1993, the European distributor for Magellan GPS and satellite products, and sold the business in 1997. Prior to that, Mr. White was Chief Executive Officer for Garmin Europe, where he built up the company’s European distribution network.

Apart from his product and technical knowledge, Mr. White has a wealth of experience in corporate finance. He has led in excess of 25 merger and acquisition by One Horizon Group of Abbey Technology GmbH, a company that was founded by,transactions and employed, Mr. Collins in 1999,associated funding and which became a subsidiary of One Horizon Group upon its acquisition. He is the co-inventor of the Horizon Platform,financing rounds and has over 20 years’ experience insuccessfully transformed numerous company’s fortunes on both the technology sector with a background in software engineering. Abbey Technology developed software systems for the Swiss banking industry. Prior to his employment at Abbey, he worked as a software engineer for Credit Suisse First Boston Equities in Zurich. Earlier in his career, between 1993private and 1996, he worked as a software engineer for Sybase, an information technology company, in California and Amsterdam. Mr. Collins graduated in 1990 with a BSc Hons in Computer Systems from the University of Limerick, Ireland. He also undertook further software research and development at International Computers Limited between 1990 and 1993. Mr. Collins brings experience founding and working at technology companies along with extensive knowledge of software engineering.public markets.

Martin WardWard.

Mr. Ward was appointed Chief Financial Officer on November 30, 2012 and director on December 10, 2012. Prior to his appointmenthas served as Chief Financial Officer Mr. Ward had servedand a director of the Company since 2012, and as the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of One Horizon Group PLCand its predecessor since 2004.  Prior to joining One Horizon Group, Mr. WardDuring that time, he has overseen the Company’s United Kingdom arm float on the London AIM market and in 2012 merge with an OTC market company that was a partner at Langdowns DFK, a United Kingdom-based chartered accountancy practice. Earlieruplisted the NASDAQ Capital Market in his career, between 1983 and 1987, he worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Audit Manager.2014. Mr. Ward is a fellowFellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants ofin England and Wales. Mr. Ward brings significant experienceWales (“ICAEW”) and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in accounting, corporate finance and public company reporting.1983.

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Nicholas CarpinelloCarpinello.

Mr. Carpinello was appointed ashas served asa member of the Board of Directors since 2013.  He is an Independent Director of the Company and is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a director on March 7, 2013.member of the Compensation and the Nomination & Governance Committees. He has been the owner of Carpinello Enterprises LLC d/b/a Cottman Transmission Center, a nationalU.S. nationwide auto service franchise since 2004 and also has worked as a consultant to SatCom Distribution Inc. (“SDI”), assisting in various business, tax and financial matters of US operations of UK-based distributors of satellite communication hardware and airtime, since 2005. Prior to November 2012, SDI was a subsidiary of One Horizon Group PLC.2004.  Mr. Carpinello’s years of professional experience are extensive and include experience as CFO and Treasurer with multinational public and private manufacturers of armored vehicles and, later in his career, CFO of privately-held companies in the computer science field. He is a Certified Public Accountant, an alumnus of Arthur Andersen & Co., and holds a BA degree in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati. The Board decided that Mr. Carpinello should serve as a director because of his significant U.S. public company experience, as well as years of experience as a certified public accountant.

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Richard Vos

 

Nalin Jay.Mr. VosJay was appointed as a director on August 28, 2013. Mr. Vosin 2019 and has beenmany years’ experience in corporate finance and management consultancy.  Currently, he heads up Carnegie Stewart, a non-executive director since 2007strategic, financial and management consultancy business that he founded in 2011. Clients include several major law firms, such as Allen & Overy, Linklaters, White & Case and Freshfields as well as major corporations such as Bank of Avanti Communications Group plc, a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:AVN).  He is chairman of its remuneration committeeAmerica Merrill Lynch, Starwood Hotels, Grosvenor, Gammon Construction and past chairman of its audit committee.  Brown Brothers Harriman.

In addition, since 2001, Mr. VosJay has been a non-executive directorlong and successful track record in sports, where he has advised a number of NSSC Operations Ltd.Premier League and Championship teams on issues ranging from player acquisition, global sponsorship (with a particular focus on Asia), which operates the National Space Centre in the United Kingdom.  Heplayer and team performance and corporate strategy. Carnegie Stewart’s sporting clients have included Lee Grant, Gianfranco Zola, Aaron Ramsey, Ole Solskjaer, and Roberto Martinez.

Mr. Nalin is the chairman of its audit committee.  From June 2005 to June 2010, Mr. Vos was a director of our United Kingdom subsidiary, One Horizon Group plc (formerly SatCom Group Holdings plc) (“One Horizon UK”), and from October 2006 to June 2010 was also Chairman.  From July 2005 to March 2010, One Horizon UK was listed on the Alternative Investment Marketgraduate of the London Stock Exchange (AIM: SGH).  From October 2008 to October 2010, Mr. Vos served asSchool of Economics and a directornon-practising Barrister and Member of TerreStar Europe Ltd., a former start-up business seeking to provide mobile satellite services in Europe. From April 2003 to 2009, Mr. Vos was chairman of the Telecommunications and Navigation Advisory Board of the British National Space Centre (subsequently replaced by the United Kingdom Space Agency).   From September 2006 to June 2009, Mr. Vos was a director of Avanti Screenmedia Group plc, formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:ASG), which provided satellite and other services.  Mr. Vos since August 2014 has been a non-executive director of Tawsat Limited and Tawsat Holdings Limited, both Irish registered companies which hold intellectual property in certain satellite operations. Mr. Vos obtained his Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Modern Languages from University of London in 1968, and his Diploma in Management Studies from Kingston Polytechnic in 1973. He is a member of the Institute of DirectorsLincoln’s Inn.

 

Robert LawLaw.

Mr. Law was appointedhas served as a director on August 28,member of the Board of Directors since 2013.  Between MayHe is an Independent Director of the Company and is the Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Nomination & Governance and the Audit Committees. From 1990 and Januaryuntil 2016, Mr. Law has served as chief executive officer of Langdowns DFK Limited (“Langdowns”), a United Kingdom-based accounting, tax and business advisory firm, and since 1979 has served as a director of Langdowns.  Also, between May 1990 and January 2016 Mr. Law has been the chief executive officer of Southern Business Advisers LLP (“Southern Business Advisers”), a United Kingdom-based business associated with Langdowns that also offers accounting, tax and business advisory services, and has been a member of Southern Business Advisers since 1979.services. Mr. Law is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (“ICAEW”), and is a member of the Valuation and Information Technology Faculties of the ICAEW. Mr. Law qualified as an ICAEWa Chartered Accountant in 1976.

 

Robert VoglerAjing Zhang.

Mr. VoglerZhang was appointed as a director on January 8, 2014.in 2019. Hewas managing director of Shanghai Suonengderui Energy Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. from 2011 to 2018. From 2010 to 2011, he was Executive Deputy General Manager of China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Shanghai Company. From 2006 to 2010, he was Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Citelum Kighting Design Co. Ltd. From 2003 to 2006, he was Assistant General Manager of Oriental Pearl Group Co., Ltd. From 1992 to 2003, he was Assistant General Manager and Financial Manager of Oriental Pearl Taxi Co., Ltd. From 1989 to 1992, he was Finance Supervisor of Shanghai Qichongtian Hotel. Mr. Zhang received a Bachelor’s degree from Shanghai Lixin College of Accounting in 1987 (where he majored in Accounting), a postgraduate degree from East China Normal University in 1999 (where he majored in Economic Information Management) and a Master’s degree from Macau University of Science and Technology in 2004 (where he majored in Business Administration Management).

Pengfei Li. Mr. Li was appointed as a director in 2019. He has been Investment Director of Dachao Asset Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., of which Mr. Wu is Chairman, since 2018. From 2015 to 2017, he was Assistant resident of Shanghai Lighter Capital Management Co., Ltd. From 2013 to 2015, he was Investment Manager of Shanghai Fosun Hiogh Technology (Group) Co., Ltd/Shanghai Yuyuan Gold and Jewelry Group Ltd. Mr. Li received a long-standing history asBachelor’s degree from Shanghai University of Engineering Science in 2011 (where he majored in International Economics and Trade) and a successfulMaster of Science degree from the University of Brighton (United Kingdom) in 2013 (where he majored in MSc Finance and Investment).

There are no family relationships among our directors and executive officers. Each director is elected at our annual meeting of shareholders and business owner. He also has extensive experiencesholds office until the next annual meeting of shareholders, or until his successor is elected and practices as an accounting specialist.  Mr. Vogler has beenqualified, or his earlier death, resignation or removal. Officers are elected by and serve at the owner and Chairmandiscretion of the Board of Kreivo AG, an accounting and bookkeeping company serving Swiss companies in a variety of industries with operations throughout Europe since 1974. Mr. Vogler has served on the Boards of other Swiss accounting firms such as RV Revisions AG, Impe Zug AG and also served as President of Lüfta Baar, a HVAC Company also based in Switzerland. Mr. Vogler is not a director of any public companies except One Horizon.

Significant Employees

Qingsong  Li

Mr. Li, aged 39, was appointed the General Manager of Horizon Network Technology Co., Ltd at the end of 2012. Mr. Li was the Deputy General Manager of Nanjing ZTEsoft CO., Ltd, in charge of international marketing and national business development from 2008 to 2012. Before that period, he was a Software Engineer(2002-2003), Chief of International Development Team(2003-2004), Deputy Head of International Sales Department(2004-2005) and Head of International Sales Department(2006-2007) of Nanjing ZTEsoft Co., Ltd. Mr. Li graduated from Southeast University, Nanjing with a master degree in System Engineering and Hefei University of Technology with a bachelor degree in Accounting and minor in Computer Science.

Peter Hall

Peter Hall, aged 42, joined One Horizon Group in 2011 and was appointed Chief Information Officer in August 2014. Before joining the Company, he worked at Microsoft within the Premier Field Engineering Division (2008-2011).  Between 2004 and 2008 he worked as a Security Consultant for Atos Origin and a CRM software company, AIT Group plc, between 1998 and 2002. Mr. Hall has held the CISSP certification since 2010. He graduated from the University of Sheffield in 1995 and also holds an MSc (Distinction) Degree from University College London in 2006.

Andrew Le Gear

Dr. Andrew Le Gear, aged 33, joined One Horizon Group in 2013 and was appointed Chief Horizon Architect in September 2015.  Before joining the Company, he worked as a Senior Solutions Architect at Dell Inc. (2012-1013),and as an Equity Trading Software Engineer at Lehman Brothers Inc. and Nomura Plc. (2007-2012).  Prior to this he was co-founder of Juneberi Ltd., a research driven software tech start up (2004-2007). Dr. Le Gear graduated from the University of Limerick in 2003 and again in 2006, with a B.Sc. in Computer Systems and a Ph.D. in Computer Science respectively.

Directors.

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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act and the rules thereunder require our officers and directors, and persons that own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission and to furnish us with copies. Based solely on our review of the copies of the Section 16(a) forms received by us, or written representations from certain reporting persons, we believe that none of our officers, directors, and greater than 10% beneficial owners filed on a timely basis reports required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act prior to the Share Exchange on November 30, 2012 during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. After the Share Exchange, we believe that none of our officers, directors, and beneficial owners with more than 10% shareholding, failed to file on a timely basis reports required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.

Board Committees

Committees of the Board of Directors

Audit Committee

Our Audit Committee consists of Nicholas Carpinello, Robert Law and Richard Vos, each of whom is independent. The Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors oversight of (i) the integrity of financial statements, (ii) our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, (iii) the independent auditor’s qualifications and independence, and (iv) the performance of our internal audit function and independent auditor, and prepares the report that the Securities and Exchange Commission requires to be included in our annual proxy statement. The audit committee operates under a written charter. Mr. Carpinello is the Chairman of our audit committee.

The Board of Directors determined that Mr. Carpinello possesses accounting or related financial management experience that qualifies him as financially sophisticated within the meaning of Rule 4350(d)(2)(A) of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules and that he is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the rules and regulations of the SEC.

A copy of current charter of Audit Committee is available on the Company’s websitehttp://content.stockpr.com/onehorizongroup/media/6f6926ac07f2526da1eaa0d94f84c6d7.pdf

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

The purpose of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is to assist the Board of Directors in identifying qualified individuals to become members of our Board of Directors, in determining the composition of the Board of Directors and in monitoring the process to assess Board effectiveness. Each of Nicholas Carpinello, Robert Law and Richard Vos are members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee operates under a written charter. Mr. Richard Vos is the Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee has, among the others, the following authority and responsibilities:
To determine and recommend to the Board, the criteria to be considered in selecting nominees for the director;

To identify and screen candidate consistent with such criteria and consider any candidates recommended by our stockholders pursuant to the procedures described in our proxy statement or in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and provisions of our charter documents.
To select and approve the nominees for director to be submitted to a stockholder vote at the annual meeting of stockholders.

A copy of current charter of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is available on the Company’s websitehttp://content.stockpr.com/onehorizongroup/media/8eccadeceb1ccc10b249cc5ab2456058.pdf

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Compensation Committee

The Compensation Committee is responsible for overseeing and, as appropriate, making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the annual salaries and other compensation of our executive officers and general employees and other policies, and for providing assistance and recommendations with respect to our compensation policies and practices. Each of Nicholas Carpinello, Robert Law and Richard Vos are members of the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee operates under a written charter. Mr. Robert Law is the Chairman of Compensation Committee.

As required by Rule 10C-1(b)(2), (3) and (4)(i)(vi) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”) , our Compensation Committee has, among the others,  the following responsibilities and authority.

The compensation committee may, in its sole discretion, retain or obtain the advice of a compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser.
The compensation committee shall be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of any compensation consultant, legal counsel and other adviser retained by the compensation committee or said group.

The Company must provide for appropriate funding, as determined by the compensation committee, for payment of reasonable compensation to a compensation consultant, legal counsel or any other adviser retained by the compensation committee or said group.
The compensation committee select, or receive advice from, a compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser to the compensation committee or said group, other than in-house legal counsel, only after conducting an independence assessment with respect to the adviser as provided for in the Act.

A copy of current Charter of Compensation Committee is available on the Company’s websitehttp://content.stockpr.com/onehorizongroup/media/abf14232f92dbd65d5ee4c83d7b1fa3b.pdf

Code of Ethics

Our board of directors has adopted a Policy Statement on Business Ethics and Conflicts of Interest (“Code of Ethics”) applicable to all employees, including the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer. A copy of the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct is available on the Company’s website http://content.stockpr.com/onehorizongroup/media/250c1db923f658aca6cc69dfc35c7f89.pdf

Board Leadership Structure and the Board’s Role in Risk Oversight.

 

The Board of Directors currently does not have a Chairman. Our Chief Executive Officer acts as the Chairman of the Board. The Board determined that in the best interest of the Company the most effective leadership structure at this time is not to separate the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. A combined structure provides the Company with a single leader who represents the companyCompany to our stockholders, regulators, business partners and other stakeholders, among other reasons set forth below. Should the Board conclude otherwise, the Board will separate the roles and appoint an independent Chairman.

 

This structure creates efficiency in the preparation of the meeting agendas and related Board materials as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer works directly with those individuals preparing the necessary Board materials and is more connected to the overall daily operations of the Company. Agendas are also prepared with the permitted input of the full Board of Directors allowing for any concerns or risks of any individual director to be discussed as deemed appropriate. The Board believes that the Company has benefited from this structure, and Mr. Collin’sWhite’s continuation in the combined role of the Acting Chairman and Chief Executive Officer is in the best interest of the stockholders.

 

The Company believes that the combined structure is necessary and allows for efficient and effective oversight, given the Company’s relatively small size, its corporate strategy and focus.

 

The Board of Directors does not have a specific role in risk oversight of the Company. The Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers and employees of the Company provide the Board of Directors with information regarding the Company’s risks.

 

Compensation of Directors

Non-employee directors are entitled to receive compensation for serving as directors and may receive option grants from our company. Employee directors do not receive any compensation for their services as directors. All of our directors are reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in connection with attending Board of Directors’ meetings. The following table sets forth all cash compensation paid or where unpaid, accrued by us in 2019 to each of our non-employee directors.

Name 

Fees
Earned,

Accrued
or
Paid in
Cash
($)

  Stock
Awards
($)
  Option
Awards
($)
  Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
($)
  Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
  All Other
Compensation
($)
  Total ($) 
Nicholas Carpinello  18,000         0         0         0         0         0   18,000 
Robert Law  16,000   0   0   0   0   0   16,000 
Richard Vos (1)  14,666   0   0   0   0   0   14,666 
Nalin Jay (2)  1,000   0   0   0   0   0   1,000 

(1)Mr. Vos resigned his position as a member of the Board of Directors on December 12, 2019.
(2)Mr. Jay was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors on December 12, 2019.

Independent Directors

Our Board of Directors has determined that Nicholas Carpinello, Robert Law and Nalin Jay are “independent directors” within the meaning of NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5605(a)(2).


Board Meetings; Committees and Membership

The Board of Directors held seven meetings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. During 2019, more than 75% of the directors attended aggregate of (i) the total number of meetings of the Board of Directors and (ii) the total number of meetings of all committees of the Board on which such director served.

We maintain the following committees of the Board of Directors: the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Each committee is comprised entirely of directors who are “independent” within the meaning of NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5605(a)(2). Each committee acts pursuant to a separate written charter, and each such charter has been adopted and approved by the Board of Directors. Copies of the committee charters are available on our website at touchpointgh.com under the heading “Investor Relations.” As of March 8, 2019, our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB tier of the OTC Markets and ceased trading on Nasdaq.

Audit Committee

Our Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Carpinello, Law and Jay, each of whom is independent. The Audit Committee held 4 meetings during 2019 and acted by written consent X times. The Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors oversight of (i) the integrity of financial statements, (ii) our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, (iii) the independent auditor’s qualifications and independence, and (iv) the performance of our internal audit function and independent auditor, and prepares the report that the SEC requires to be included in our annual proxy statement. The audit committee operates under a written charter. Mr. Carpinello is the Chairman of our audit committee.

The Board of Directors determined that Mr. Carpinello possesses accounting or related financial management experience that qualifies him as financially sophisticated within the meaning of Rule 4350(d)(2)(A) of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules and that he is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the rules and regulations of the SEC. As of March 8, 2019, our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB tier of the OTC Markets and ceased trading on Nasdaq.

A copy of current charter of Audit Committee is available on the Company’s website at http://content.stockpr.com/onehorizongroup/media/6f6926ac07f2526da1eaa0d94f84c6d7.pdf.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

The purpose of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is to assist the Board of Directors in identifying qualified individuals to become members of our Board of Directors, in determining the composition of the Board of Directors and in monitoring the process to assess Board effectiveness. Each of Messrs. Carpinello, Law and Jay are members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Jay serves as Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee held 4 meetings during 2019 and acted by written consent X times. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee operates under a written charter.

Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee has, among the others, the following authority and responsibilities:

To determine and recommend to the Board, the criteria to be considered in selecting nominees for the director;

To identify and screen candidate consistent with such criteria and consider any candidates recommended by our stockholders pursuant to the procedures described in our proxy statement or in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and provisions of our charter documents.

To select and approve the nominees for director to be submitted to a stockholder vote at the annual meeting of stockholders.

A copy of current charter of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is available on the Company’s website at http://content.stockpr.com/onehorizongroup/media/8eccadeceb1ccc10b249cc5ab2456058.pdf.


Compensation Committee

The Compensation Committee is responsible for overseeing and, as appropriate, making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the annual salaries and other compensation of our executive officers and general employees and other policies, and for providing assistance and recommendations with respect to our compensation policies and practices. Each of Messrs. Carpinello, Law and Jay are members of the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee operates under a written charter. Mr. Law is the Chairman of Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee held 4 meetings during 2019 and acted by written consent X times.

As required by Rule 10C-1(b)(2), (3) and (4)(i)(vi) under the Exchange Act, our Compensation Committee has, among the others, the following responsibilities and authority.

The compensation committee may, in its sole discretion, retain or obtain the advice of a compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser.

The compensation committee shall be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of any compensation consultant, legal counsel and other adviser retained by the compensation committee or said group.

The Company must provide for appropriate funding, as determined by the compensation committee, for payment of reasonable compensation to a compensation consultant, legal counsel or any other adviser retained by the compensation committee or said group.

The compensation committee select, or receive advice from, a compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser to the compensation committee or said group, other than in-house legal counsel, only after conducting an independence assessment with respect to the adviser as provided for in the Exchange Act.

A copy of current Charter of Compensation Committee is available on the Company’s website at http://content.stockpr.com/onehorizongroup/media/abf14232f92dbd65d5ee4c83d7b1fa3b.pdf.

Code of Ethics

Our board of directors has adopted a Policy Statement on Business Ethics and Conflicts of Interest (“Code of Ethics”) applicable to all employees, including the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer. A copy of the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct is available on the Company’s website at  http://content.stockpr.com/onehorizongroup/media/250c1db923f658aca6cc69dfc35c7f89.pdf.

Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act and the rules thereunder require our officers and directors, and persons that own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission and to furnish us with copies. Based solely on our review of the copies of the Section 16(a) forms received by us, or written representations from certain reporting persons, we believe that during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 all of our officers, directors, and beneficial owners of more than 10% of our outstanding shares of common stock filed on a timely basis all reports required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, except as follows: Mr. Jay failed to file a Form 3 in connection with his appointment in December 2019.


Stockholder Communications

TGHI stockholders who want to communicate with our Board or any individual director can write to:

Touchpoint Group Holdings, Inc.  

4300 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 203

Miami FL 33137

Attn: Board Administration

Your letter should indicate that you are a Touchpoint stockholder.  Depending on the subject matter, management will:

 33Forward the communication to the Director or Directors to whom it is addressed;
 
Attempt to handle the inquiry directly, for example where it is a request for information about TGHI or it is a stock-related matter; or 
Not forward the communication if it is primarily commercial in nature or if it relates to an improper or irrelevant topic.

 

At each Board meeting, a member of management presents a summary of all communications received since the last meeting that were not forwarded and makes those communications available to the Directors on request.

  

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

The following tables set forth, for each of the last two completed fiscal years of the Company,periods indicated, the total compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to anyeach person who was aserved as the principal executive officer during the preceding fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 and everyeach other highest compensated executive officers earning more thanofficer whose total compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to such other executive officer for 2019 was in excess of $100,000 duringfor services rendered in all capacities to the last fiscal yearCompany and its subsidiaries (together, the “Named Executive Officers”).

 

2019 Summary Compensation Table: ExecutivesTable

 

Name and
Principal
Position
 Period Salary
($)
  Bonus
($)
  Stock
Award(s)
($)
  Option
Awards
($)
  Non-
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
  Non-
Qualified
Deferred
Compen-
sation
Earnings 
($)
  All Other
Compensation 
($)
  Total ($) 
(a) (b) (c)  (d)  (e)  (f)  (g)  (h)  (i)  (j) 
                                   
 Mark White, Former CEO(1) Year ended 12/31/15  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 
                                   
  Year ended 12/31/14  358,750   0   0   0   0   0   0   358,750 
                                   
 Brian Collins, CEO (2) Year ended 12/31/15  360,000   0   0   357,000   0   0   0   717,000 
                                   
  Year ended 12/31/14  615,000   0   0   0   0   0   0   615,000 
                                   
Martin Ward, CFO(3) Year ended 12/31/15  287,000   0   0   0   0   0   0   287,000 
  Year ended 12/31/14  292,000   0   0   0   0   0   0   292,000 
Name and
Principal
Position
 Period Salary
($)
  Bonus
($)
  Stock
Award(s)
($)
  Option
Awards
($)
  Non-
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
  Non-
Qualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings 
($)
  All Other
Compensation 
($)
  Total ($) 
                           
Mark White CEO (1) 2019  480,000        0        0        0        0        0        0   480,000 
  2018  480,000   0   0   0   0   0   0   480,000 
Martin Ward, CFO (2) 2019  240,000   0   0   0   0   0   0   240,000 
  2018  240,000   0   0   0   0   0   0   240,000 

  

For the two years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, Mr. White’s and Mr. Ward’s salaries were either paid or accrued in U.S. Dollars. 

We have entered into an employment agreement with Mark White which continues for an initial term through July 31, 2022, and which automatically renews for one-year terms thereafter, subject to the rights of both parties to terminate the agreement. Mr. White’s employment agreement provided for a signing grant of 1,600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, an annual salary of $480,000 per annum, an annual bonus to be determined by the Board and an acquisition bonus whereby Mr. White will receive additional shares each time the Company completes an acquisition of a new business. Mr. White’s agreement contains customary non-disclosure and non-compete provisions which are operative during the term of his agreement and for one year thereafter. Mr. White’s agreement provides for severance of one year’s salary if his agreement is terminated by the Company without cause or in the event of a change in control of the Company. In addition, we have agreed that upon termination of Mr. White’s employment agreement, upon request we would register our shares of common stock then held by him for sale under the Securities Act.

We have entered into an employment agreement with Martin Ward which continues for an initial term through July 31, 2022, and which automatically renews for one-year terms thereafter, subject to the rights of both parties to terminate the agreement. Mr. Ward’s employment agreement provides for an annual salary of $240,000 per annum and an annual bonus to be determined in accordance with a program to be developed by the Board of Directors. Mr. Ward’s agreement contains customary non-disclosure and non-compete provisions which are operative during the term of his agreement and for one year thereafter. Mr. Ward’s agreement provides for severance of one year’s salary if his agreement is terminated by the Company without cause or in the event of a change in control of the Company. In addition, we have agreed that upon termination of Mr. Ward’s employment agreement, upon request we would register our shares of common stock then held by him for sale under the Securities Act.


Elements of Compensation

Mark White and Martin Ward were provided with the following primary elements of compensation in 2019 and 2018:

Base Salary

Mark White and Martin Ward received a fixed base salary in an amount determined by the Compensation Committee based on a number of factors, including:

 

(1)Mr. White was appointed our Chief Executive Officer effective November 30, 2012The nature, responsibilities and resigned on July 24, 2014 due to personal reasons. Mr. White was paid predominately in Swiss Francs, with a conversion ratesduties of CHF 1.00 = $1.12, which rate represents the average exchange ratefor that period, as represented by http://www.oanda.com/currency/historical-rates/.officer’s position;

     

(2)Mr. Collins was appointed our Chief Executive Officer effective July 28, 2014The officer’s expertise, demonstrated leadership ability and our chief technology officer effective November 30, 2012. For the period ended December 31, 2015, Mr. Collins was paid predominately .in US Dollars.prior performance;

     

(3)Mr. Ward was appointed our Chief Financial Officer effective November 30, 2012. ForThe officer’s salary history and total compensation, including annual cash bonuses and long-term incentive compensation; and

The competitiveness of the period ended December 31, 2014, Mr. Ward was paid predominately in pounds sterling, with conversion rate of £1.00 = $1.5571, which rate representsmarket for the average exchange rate for that period, as represented by http://www.oanda.com/currency/historical-rates/. For the period ended December 31, 2015, Mr. Ward was paid predominately in British pounds (GBP 1 = USD 1.5288).officer’s services.

 

Pension BenefitMark White’s and Martin Ward’s base salary for 2019 and 2018 is listed in “—2019 Summary Compensation Table.”

 

None during the periods covered in this ReportEquity Awards – Years Ended 2019 and 2018

 

Nonqualified Deferred CompensationWe did not grant any equity awards to Mark White and Martin Ward during 2019 and 2018.

 

None during the periods covered in this Report

Retirement/Resignation Plans

None during the periods covered in this Report

Outstanding Equity Awards at 20142019 Year-End

As of the year ended December 31, 2015,2019, there were no unexercised options, stock that has not vested or equity incentive plan awards held by any of the Company’s named executive officers.

 

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Other Benefits

 

We did not pay any other benefits or perquisites to Mark White and Martin Ward during years ended 2019 and 2018.

Pension Benefit

None during years ended 2019 and 2018.

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation

None during years ended 2019 and 2018.

Retirement/Resignation Plans

None during years ended 2019 and 2018.

Equity Incentive Plan

Introduction

On February 1, 2018, our Board of Directors adopted the 2018 Plan, which authorizes the issuance of shares of common stock for grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, stock units, bonus stock, dividend equivalents, other stock related awards and performance awards that may be settled in cash, stock, or other property. The 2018 Plan initially authorized the issuance of up to 5,000,000 shares.

On November 2, 2018 and December 27, 2018, our Board of Directors and our shareholders, respectively, amended the 2018 Plan to increase the number of shares authorized to be issued to up to 15,000,000 shares; provided that as of February 1 of each fiscal year commencing February 1, 2020 and ending on February 1, 2027, the number of shares available for all awards under the Plan shall automatically be increased by an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 5,000,000 shares of common stock or the equivalent of such number of shares after the plan administrator, in its sole discretion, has interpreted the effect of any stock split, stock dividend, combination, recapitalization or similar transaction in accordance with the terms of the 2018 Plan; (ii) 5% of the number of outstanding shares of common stock on such date; and (iii) an amount determined by the Board. Any reverse stock split, if approved and effected, will not reduce the number of shares available under the 2018 Plan.


We adopted the 2018 Plan to provide a means by which employees, directors, and consultants of our Company and those of our subsidiaries and other designated affiliates, which we refer to together as our affiliates, may be given an opportunity to purchase our common stock, to assist in retaining the services of such persons, to secure and retain the services of persons capable of filling such positions, and to provide incentives for such persons to exert maximum efforts for our success and the success of our affiliates. The material features of the 2018 Plan are outlined below. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the 2018 Plan. Stockholders are urged to read the actual text of the 2018 Plan in its entirety, which has been filed with the SEC.

Summary of the 2018 Plan

Shares Available for Awards 

The total number of shares of our common stock that may be subject to awards under the 2018 Plan is 15,000,000 shares; provided that as of February 1 of each fiscal year commencing February 1, 2020 and ending on February 1, 2027, the number of shares available for all awards under the 2018 Plan shall automatically be increased by an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 5,000,000 shares of common stock or the equivalent of such number of shares after the plan administrator, in its sole discretion, has interpreted the effect of any stock split, stock dividend, combination, recapitalization or similar transaction in accordance with the terms of the 2018 Plan; (ii) 5% of the number of outstanding shares of common stock on such date; and (iii) an amount determined by the Board. Under the 2018 Plan, the terms and number of options or other awards to be granted in the future are to be determined in the discretion of the plan administrator. No determination has been made regarding awards or grants under the 2018 Plan, or as to the benefits or amounts that will be received by or allocated to our non-employee directors, executive officers and other eligible employees under the 2018 Plan. Our only other equity incentive plan is the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”). As of December 31, 2019, under the 2013 Plan, 20,000 shares remain available for grant. However, the Company does not intend to grant any additional awards under the 2013 Plan.      

Limitations on Awards

The plan administrator may, in its discretion, proportionately adjust the number of shares covered by each outstanding Award, and the number of shares which have been authorized for issuance under the 2018 Plan but as to which no Awards have yet been granted or which have been returned to the 2018 Plan, the exercise or purchase price of each such outstanding Award, as well as any other terms that the plan administrator determines require adjustment for (1) any increase or decrease in the number of issued shares resulting from a stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, combination or reclassification of the shares, (2) any other increase or decrease in the number of issued shares effected without receipt of consideration by the Company, or (3) as the 2018 Plan administrator may determine in its discretion, any other transaction with respect to common stock to which Section 424(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applies. Such adjustment shall be made by the plan administrator and its determination shall be final, binding and conclusive.

Eligibility

The persons eligible to receive awards under the 2018 Plan consist of officers, directors, employees, and consultants of our company and those of our affiliates. An employee on leave of absence may be considered as still in our employ or in the employ of an affiliate for purposes of eligibility under the 2018 Plan.

Administration

The 2018 Plan is administered by our Compensation Committee or other committee appointed by our Board of Directors, or in the absence of any such committee, the Board of Directors (together, our Board of Directors and any committee(s) delegated to administer the 2018 Plan, including the Compensation Committee, are referred to as the “plan administrator”).  The Compensation Committee, or such other committee appointed from time to time by the Board of Directors to administer the 2018 Plan, is intended to consist of three or more Non-Employee Directors, each of whom will be, to the extent required by Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act and the rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, a non-employee director as defined in Rule 16b-3, an “outside director” as defined under Section 162(m) of the Code and an “independent” director within the meaning of NYSE American Rule 303A.02. If for any reason the plan administrator does not meet the requirements of Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act or Section 162(m) of the Code, the validity of the awards, grants, interpretation or other actions of the plan administrator will not be affected. The plan administrator has the full authority to select those individuals eligible to receive awards and the amount and type of awards. Subject to the terms of the 2018 Plan, the plan administrator is authorized to select eligible persons to receive awards, determine the type and number of awards to be granted and the number of shares of our common stock to which awards will relate, specify times at which awards will be exercisable or may be settled (including performance conditions that may be required as a condition thereof), set other terms and conditions of awards, prescribe forms of award agreements, interpret and specify rules and regulations relating to the 2018 Plan, and make all other determinations that may be necessary or advisable for the administration of the 2018 Plan. The plan administrator may amend the terms of outstanding awards, in its discretion; provided that any amendment that adversely affects the rights of the award recipient must receive the approval of such recipient.


Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights

The plan administrator is authorized to grant stock options, including both incentive stock options, which we refer to as ISOs, and non-qualified stock options. In addition, the plan administrator is authorized to grant stock appreciation rights, which entitle the participant to receive the appreciation in our common stock between the grant date and the exercise date of the stock appreciation right. The plan administrator determines the exercise or purchase price per share subject to an option and the grant price of a stock appreciation right. However, the per share exercise price of an ISO and a non-qualified stock option must not be less than 100% of the fair market value of a share of our common stock on the grant date; provided, however, that in the case of an ISO granted to an employee who owns more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or affiliates, the exercise or purchase price must not be less than 110% of the fair market value of a share of our common stock on the grant date. The plan administrator generally will fix the maximum term of each option or stock appreciation right, the times at which each stock option or stock appreciation right will be exercisable, and provisions requiring forfeiture of unexercised stock options or stock appreciation rights at or following termination of employment or service, except that no ISO may have a term exceeding ten years. Stock options may be exercised by payment of the exercise price in any form of legal consideration specified by the plan administrator, including cash, shares and outstanding awards or other property having a fair market value equal to the exercise price. The plan administrator determines methods of exercise and settlement and other terms of the stock appreciation rights.

Restricted Stock 

The plan administrator is authorized to grant restricted stock. Restricted stock is a grant of shares of our common stock, subject to restrictions on transfers, rights of first refusal, repurchase provisions, forfeiture provisions and other terms and conditions as may be established by the plan administrator. A grantee granted restricted stock generally has all of the rights of one of our shareholders, unless otherwise determined by the plan administrator.

Stock Based Awards 

The plan administrator is authorized to grant awards under the 2018 Plan that are denominated or payable in, valued by reference to, or otherwise based on or related to shares of our common stock. Such awards might include convertible or exchangeable debt securities, other rights convertible or exchangeable into shares of our common stock, purchase rights for shares of our common stock, awards with value and payment contingent upon our performance or any other factors designated by the plan administrator, and awards valued by reference to the book value of shares of our common stock or the value of securities of or the performance of specified subsidiaries or business units. The plan administrator determines the terms and conditions of such awards.

Performance Awards 

The plan administrator is authorized to grant awards which may be earned in whole or in part upon attainment of performance criteria and which may be settled for cash, shares of our common stock, other securities or a combination of cash, shares of our common stock or other securities. The right of a grantee to exercise or receive a grant or settlement of an award, and the timing thereof, may be subject to satisfaction of performance criteria, which may be based on any one, or combination of, the following factors: increase in share price, earnings per share, total shareholder return, return on equity, return on assets, return on investment, net operating income, cash flow, revenue, economic value added, or personal management objectives. Partial achievement of the specified criteria may result in a partial payment or vesting as specified in the award agreement.

Other Terms of Awards 

The plan administrator shall have the authority to determine the provisions, terms, and conditions of each award including, but not limited to, the award vesting schedule, repurchase provisions, rights of first refusal, forfeiture provisions, form of payment (cash, shares of our common stock, or other consideration) upon settlement of the award, payment contingencies, and satisfaction of any performance criteria. The plan administrator may establish one or more programs under the 2018 Plan to permit selected grantees the opportunity to elect to defer receipt of consideration upon exercise of an award, satisfaction of performance criteria, or other event that absent the election would entitle the grantee to payment or receipt of shares of our common stock or other consideration under an award. The plan administrator may establish the election procedures, the timing of such elections, the mechanisms for payments of, and accrual of interest or other earnings, if any, on amounts, shares of our common stock or other consideration so deferred, and such other terms, conditions, rules and procedures that the plan administrator deems advisable for the administration of any such deferral program.

The plan administrator may establish one or more programs under the 2018 Plan to permit selected grantees to exchange an award under the Plan for one or more other types of awards under the 2018 Plan on such terms and conditions as determined by the plan administrator from time to time. The plan administrator may establish one or more separate programs under the 2018 Plan for the purpose of issuing particular forms of awards to one or more classes of grantees on such terms and conditions as determined by the plan administrator from time to time.


Awards granted under the 2018 Plan generally may not be pledged or otherwise encumbered and are not transferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, or to a designated beneficiary upon the participant’s death, except that the plan administrator may, in its discretion, permit transfers of nonqualified stock options for estate planning or other purposes subject to any applicable legal restrictions. The plan administrator may also provide that, in the event that a grantee terminates employment with the Company to assume a position with a governmental, charitable, educational or similar non-profit institution, a third party, including but not limited to a “blind” trust, may be authorized by the plan administrator to act on behalf of and for the benefit of the respective grantee with respect to any outstanding awards.

Acceleration of Vesting; Change in Control

The plan administrator shall have the authority, exercisable either in advance of any actual or anticipated corporate transaction (as defined in the 2018 Plan) or at the time of an actual corporate transaction and exercisable at the time of the grant of an award under the 2018 Plan or any time while an Award remains outstanding, to provide for the full automatic vesting and exercisability of one or more outstanding unvested awards under the 2018 Plan and the release from restrictions on transfer and repurchase or forfeiture rights of such Awards in connection with a corporate transaction, on such terms and conditions as the plan administrator may specify. The plan administrator also shall have the authority to condition any such award vesting and exercisability or release from such limitations upon the subsequent termination of the continuous service of the grantee within a specified period following the effective date of the corporate transaction. Effective upon the consummation of a corporate transaction, all outstanding awards under the 2018 Plan shall remain fully exercisable until the expiration or sooner termination of the award.

Amendment and Termination

 

Our directors are reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in connection with attending Board of Directors’ meetings. Directors may amend, alter, suspend, discontinue, or terminate the 2018 Plan, except stockholder approval shall be obtained for any amendment or alteration if such approval is required by law or regulation or under the rules of any stock exchange or quotation system on which shares of our common stock are then listed or quoted. No award may be granted during any suspension of the 2018 Plan or after termination of the 2018 Plan. Any amendment, suspension or termination of the 2018 Plan shall not affect Awards already granted, and such awards shall remain in full force and effect as if the 2018 Plan had not been amended, suspended or terminated, unless mutually agreed otherwise between the grantee and the plan administrator, which agreement must be in writing and signed by the grantee and the Company. 

Unless earlier terminated by our Board of Directors, the 2018 Plan will terminate ten years after its adoption by our Board of Directors. 

Federal Income Tax Consequences of Awards 

The information set forth herein is a summary only and does not purport to be complete. In addition, the information is based upon current federal income tax rules and therefore is subject to change when those rules change. Moreover, because the tax consequences to any recipient may depend on his or her particular situation, each recipient should consult the recipient’s tax adviser regarding the federal, state, local, and other tax consequences of the grant or exercise of an award or the disposition of stock acquired as a result of an award. The 2018 Plan is not qualified under the provisions of Section 401(a) of the Code and is not subject to any of the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

Nonqualified Stock Options

Generally, there is no taxation upon the grant of a nonqualified stock option where the option is granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date. On exercise, an optionee will recognize ordinary income equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value on the date of exercise of the stock over the exercise price. If the optionee is our employee or an employee of an affiliate, that income will be subject to withholding tax. The optionee’s tax basis in those shares will be equal to their fair market value on the date of exercise of the option, and the optionee’s capital gain holding period for those shares will begin on that date.

Incentive Stock Options

The 2018 Plan provides for the grant of stock options that qualify as “incentive stock options,” which we refer to as ISOs, as defined in Section 422 of the Code. Under the Code, an optionee generally is not subject to ordinary income tax upon the grant or exercise of an ISO. In addition, if the optionee holds a share received on exercise of an ISO for at least two years from the date the option was granted and at least one year from the date the option was exercised, which we refer to as the Required Holding Period, the difference, if any, between the amount realized on a sale or other taxable disposition of that share and the holder’s tax basis in that share will be long-term capital gain or loss.


If, however, an optionee disposes of a share acquired on exercise of an ISO before the end of the Required Holding Period, which we refer to as a Disqualifying Disposition, the optionee generally will recognize ordinary income in the year of the Disqualifying Disposition equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the share on the date the ISO was exercised over the exercise price. However, if the sales proceeds are less than the fair market value of the share on the date of exercise of the option, the amount of ordinary income recognized by the optionee will not exceed the gain, if any, realized on the sale. If the amount realized on a Disqualifying Disposition exceeds the fair market value of the share on the date of exercise of the option, that excess will be short-term or long-term capital gain, depending on whether the holding period for the share exceeds one year.

For purposes of the alternative minimum tax, the amount by which the fair market value of a share of stock acquired on exercise of an ISO exceeds the exercise price of that option generally will be an adjustment included in the optionee’s alternative minimum taxable income for the year in which the option is exercised. If, however, there is a Disqualifying Disposition of the share in the year in which the option is exercised, there will be no adjustment for alternative minimum tax purposes with respect to that share. If there is a Disqualifying Disposition in a later year, no income with respect to the Disqualifying Disposition is included in the optionee’s alternative minimum taxable income for that year. In computing alternative minimum taxable income, the tax basis of a share acquired on exercise of an ISO is increased by the amount of the adjustment taken into account with respect to that share for alternative minimum tax purposes in the year the option is exercised. 

We are not allowed an income tax deduction with respect to the grant or exercise of an incentive stock option or the disposition of a share acquired on exercise of an incentive stock option after the Required Holding Period. However, if there is a Disqualifying Disposition of a share, we are allowed a deduction in an amount equal to the ordinary income includible in income by the optionee, provided that amount constitutes an ordinary and necessary business expense for us and is reasonable in amount, and either the employee includes that amount in income or we timely satisfy our reporting requirements with respect to that amount. 

Stock Awards

Generally, the recipient of a stock award will recognize ordinary compensation income at the time the stock is received equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the stock received over any amount paid by the recipient in exchange for the stock. If, however, the stock is not vested when it is received (for example, if the employee is required to work for a period of time in order to have the right to sell the stock), the recipient generally will not recognize income until the stock becomes vested, at which time the recipient will recognize ordinary compensation income equal to the excess, if any, of the  fair market value of the stock on the date it becomes vested over any amount paid by the recipient in exchange for the stock. A recipient may, however, file an election with the Internal Revenue Service, within 30 days of his or her receipt of the stock award, to recognize ordinary compensation income, as of the date the recipient receives the award, equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the stock on the date the award is granted over any amount paid by the recipient in exchange for the stock.

The recipient’s basis for the determination of gain or loss upon the subsequent disposition of shares acquired from stock awards will be the amount paid for such shares plus any ordinary income recognized either when the stock is received or when the stock becomes vested. 

Stock Appreciation Rights 

We may grant stock appreciation rights separate from any other award, which we refer to as stand-alone stock appreciation rights, or in tandem with options.

With respect to stand-alone stock appreciation rights, where the rights are granted with a strike price equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date and the recipient receives the appreciation inherent in the stock appreciation rights in shares of stock, the recipient will recognize ordinary compensation income equal to the excess of the fair market value of the stock on the day it is received over any amounts paid by the recipient for the stock.

With respect to stand-alone stock appreciation rights, if the recipient receives the appreciation inherent in the stock appreciation rights in cash or the strike price of the rights is less than the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date (whether the appreciation is paid in cash or stock), the cash or stock will be taxable as ordinary compensation income to the recipient at the time that the payment is received, so long as the payment may only be received upon one of the following events: a fixed calendar date, separation from service, death, disability or a change of control. If delivery occurs on another date, the taxable event will be on the date the stock appreciation right is vested and there will be an additional twenty percent excise tax and interest on any taxes owed.

At this time, due to the complex and unfavorable tax consequences, we do not plan on granting any tandem stock appreciation rights.


Dividend Equivalent Rights 

Generally, the recipient of an award consisting of dividend equivalent rights will recognize ordinary compensation income each time a dividend is paid pursuant to the dividend equivalent rights award equal to the fair market value of the dividend received. If the dividends are deferred, additional requirements must be met to ensure that the dividend is taxable upon actual delivery of the shares, instead of the grant of the dividend.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The table below sets forth information as of December 31, 2019.

Plan CategoryNumber of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rightsWeighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rightsNumber of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
(a)(b)(c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (1)-$15,020,000
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders---
Total-$15,020,000

(1)Represents 15,000,000 shares available for issuance under the 2018 Plan, plus 20,000 shares available for issuance under the 2013 Plan. The Company does not intend to grant any additional awards under the 2013 Plan, however.

The Company has two equity incentive plans, each of which has been approved by the Company’s stockholders: the 2013 Plan and the 2018 Plan. However, the Company does not intend to grant any additional awards under the 2013 Plan.

As of December 31, 2019, under the 2013 Plan, 20,000 shares remain available for grant. However, the Company does not intend to grant any additional awards under the 2013 Plan.

As of December 31, 2019, under the 2018 Plan, no equity grants have been made, and 15,000,000 shares of our common stock remain available for issuance. Pursuant to the terms of the 2018 Plan, the total number of shares of our common stock that may be subject to awards under the 2018 Plan is 15,000,000 shares; provided that as of February 1 of each fiscal year commencing February 1, 2020 and ending on February 1, 2027, the number of shares available for all cashawards under the 2018 Plan shall automatically be increased by an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 5,000,000 shares of common stock or the equivalent of such number of shares after the plan administrator, in its sole discretion, has interpreted the effect of any stock split, stock dividend, combination, recapitalization or similar transaction in accordance with the terms of the 2018 Plan; (ii) 5% of the number of outstanding shares of common stock on such date; and (iii) an amount determined by the Board. Accordingly, as of April 23, 2020, an aggregate of 15,000,000 shares of common stock are authorized for issuance under the 2018 Plan.

Executive Compensation Philosophy

Our Compensation Committee determines the compensation paid by us,given to our executive officers in their sole determination. Our Compensation Committee reserves the right to pay our executives or any future executives a salary, and/or issue them shares of common stock issued in consideration for services rendered and/or to award incentive bonuses which are linked to our performance, as well as to the individual executive officer’s performance. This package may also include long-term stock-based compensation to certain other compensation paid or accrued,executives, which is intended to align the performance of our executives with our long-term business strategies. Additionally, while our Compensation Committee has not granted any performance-based stock options to date, the Compensation Committee reserves the right to grant such options in 2015, to eachthe future, if the Board in its sole determination believes such grants would be in the best interests of the following named directors.Company.

 

Name Fees
Earned
or
Paid in
Cash
($)
  Stock
Awards
($)
  Option
Awards
($)
  Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
($)
  Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
  All Other
Compen-
sation
($)
  Total ($) 
Nicholas
Carpinello
  18,000   0   0   0   0   0   18,000 
Brian Collins  360,000   0   357,000   0   0   0   717,000 
Robert Law  18,000   0   0   0   0   0   18,000 
Richard Vos  18,000   0   0   0   0   0   18,000 
Martin Ward  287,000   0   0   0   0   0   287,000 
Robert Vogler  18,000   0   0   0   0   0   18,000 

Incentive Bonus

The Compensation Committee may grant incentive bonuses to our executive officers and/or future executive officers in its sole discretion, if the Compensation Committee believes such bonuses are in the Company’s best interest, after analyzing our current business objectives and growth, if any, and the amount of revenue we are able to generate each month, which revenue is a direct result of the actions and ability of such executives.

Long-Term, Stock-Based Compensation

In order to attract, retain and motivate executive talent necessary to support the Company’s long-term business strategy, we may award our executives and any future executives with long-term, stock-based compensation in the future, at the sole discretion of our Compensation Committee.

  

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

 

The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our Common Stockcommon stock as of April 14, 201424, 2020 by (i) each person (or group of affiliated persons) who is known by us to own more than five percent (5%)5% of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock,common stock, (ii) each director, executive officer and director nominee, and (iii) all of our directors, executive officers and director nominees as a group. As of March 21, 2016,April 24, 2020, we had 35,045,42325,688,386 shares of Common Stockcommon stock issued and outstanding.

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Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with SEC rules and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. For purposes of this table, a person or group of persons is deemed to have “beneficial ownership” of any shares of common stock that such person has the right to acquire within 60 days of March 21, 2016.April 24, 2020. For purposes of computing the percentage of outstanding shares of our common stock held by each person or group of persons named above,below, any shares that such person or persons has the right to acquire within 60 days of March 21, 2016April 24, 2020  is deemed to be outstanding for such person, but is not deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. The inclusion herein of any shares listed as beneficially owned does not constitute an admission of beneficial ownership.

 

Name of Person or Group Amount And
Nature of
Beneficial
Ownership(1)
  Percent 
       
Principal Stockholders:        
         
Alexandra Mary Johnson
44 Fairway Lakes Village
Fritton, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9EY
United Kingdom
  1,942,666   5.5%
         
Adam Christe Thompson
547A Wellington Road
Crisfield, MD 21817
  1,942,666   5.5%
         
Mark White(2)  4,764,399   13.6%
         
Named Executive Officers and Directors:        
         
Brian Collins  6,069,011   17.3%
         
Martin Ward  2,914,666   8.3%
         
 Richard Vos  9,729   * 
         
Nicholas Carpinello  16   * 
         
Robert Vogler  194,600   * 
All Executive Officers and Directors as a Group (6 persons):  9,188,022   26.2%
Name Amount And
Nature of
Beneficial
Ownership (1)
  Percent 
       
Owners of More than 5% of Outstanding Shares:      
       
Zhanming Wu  614,177   2.4%
         
Directors and Named Executive Officers:        
         
Mark White  165,624   * 
         
Martin Ward  54,790   * 
         
Nalin Jay        
         
Nicholas Carpinello  71   * 
         
Robert Law  71   * 
         
All Executive Officers and Directors as a Group (5 persons):  220,556   * 

 

*Less than 1%.
(1)Based on 25,688,386 shares of common stock outstanding on April 24, 2020. Except as otherwise indicated, each of the stockholders listed above has sole voting and investment power over the shares beneficially owned.

(2)  Mr. White was appointed our chief executive officer effective November 30, 2012 and resigned on July 24, 2014 due to personal reasons. 

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Equity Compensation Plan

Prior to the Share Exchange, One Horizon UK had authorized securities for issuance under equity compensation plans that have not been approved by the stockholders, but none under equity compensation plans that were approved by the stockholders. The following table shows the aggregate amount of securities authorized for issuance under all equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2015:

  Number of
securities to
be issued
upon exercise
of
outstanding
options,
warrants and
rights
(a)
  Weighted-
average
exercise price
of
outstanding
options,
warrants and
rights
(b)
  Number of
securities
remaining
available for
future
issuance
under equity
compensation
plans
(excluding
securities
reflected in
column (a))
(c)
 
          
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders  944,000  $2.48   4,056,000 

A summary of the Company’s other stock options as of December 31, 2015, is as follows:

     Weighted
Average
 
  Number of
Options
  Exercise
Price
 
       
Outstanding at December 31, 2014  584,650  $0.53 
Options issued  291,900   0.53 
Options forfeited  (850)  0.51 
Outstanding at December 31, 2015  875,700  $0.53 

The securities referenced in the table above reflect stock options granted beginning in 2005pursuant to individual compensation arrangements with the Company’s employees. 291,900 of such options are fully vested and 291,600 expiring in 2020. The number of options reflected in the table above reflect a conversion that occurred in connection with the Share Exchange, whereby the number of options (to purchase One Horizon UK shares) held by each employee was increased by 175.14 times and the exercise price was decreased by the option exercise price divided by 175.14 and a reverse split of 1-for-600 that went effective on August 29, 2013, whereby the number of options held by each employee was decreased by 600 times and the exercise price was increased by the option exercise price multiplied by 600. Also included in the table above are options to purchase 291,900 shares of the Company’s common stock, which options were issued to an employee on December 31, 2012 and vested on December 31, 2015.

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

 

Our Policy Concerning Transactions with Related Party TransactionsPersons

Under Item 404 of SEC Regulation S-K, a related person transaction is any actual or proposed transaction, arrangement or relationship or series of similar transactions, arrangements or relationships, including those involving indebtedness not in the ordinary course of business, to which we or our subsidiaries were or are a party, or in which we or our subsidiaries were or are a participant, in which the amount involved exceeded or exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or 1% of the average of our total assets at year-end for the last two completed fiscal years and in which any of our directors, nominees for director, executive officers, beneficial owners of more than 5% of any class of our voting securities (a “significant shareholder”), or any member of the immediate family of any of the foregoing persons, had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.

We recognize that transactions between us and any of our Directors or Executives or with a third party in which one of our officers, directors or significant shareholders has an interest can present potential or actual conflicts of interest and create the appearance that our decisions are based on considerations other than the best interests of our Company and stockholders.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is charged with responsibility for reviewing, approving and overseeing any transaction between the Company and any related person (as defined in Item 404 of Regulation S-K), including the propriety and ethical implications of any such transactions, as reported or disclosed to the Committee by the independent auditors, employees, officers, members of the Board of Directors or otherwise, and to determine whether the terms of the transaction are not less favorable to us than could be obtained from an unaffiliated party.

The following includes a summary of transactions since January 1, 2018, or any currently proposed transaction, in which we were or are to be a participant and the amount involved exceeded or exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or 1% of the average of our total assets at year-end for the last two completed fiscal years, and in which any related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.

 

Amounts due to related parties include the following: (in thousands)

 

 December 31 December 31  December 31, 
 2015  2014  2019 
Loans due to stockholders        
Loans due to stockholders and related parties   
Due within one year $0  $600  $1,010 
Long-term  2,354   2,598   0 
 $2,354  $3,198  $1,010 

As of December 31, 2019, amounts totaling $205,000 (December 31, 2018 – $205,000) were owed to certain members of the management of Browning. The amounts are unsecured, interest free and have no specified repayment dates. The loans were transferred out of the group following the sale of Browning in February 2020.

 

The balancepromissory notes due to Zhanming Wu ($500,000) and the Company’s CEO, Mark White ($500,000), both considered related parties, including accrued interest of $2,354,000 matures7% per annum from issuance, were due for repayment on April 1, 2017August 31, 2019 and the Company is interest free.currently in negotiations with the counterparties to extend the maturity dates of the promissory notes, but there can be no guarantee that commercially reasonable terms will agreed upon.

  

InThe $500,000 loan payable with a remaining principal balance of $10,000 at December 31, 2019 is due to Century River Limited, a company controlled by the quarter ended March 31, 2015 the CompanyCompany’s CEO, Mark White. This loan is due on demand and bears interest of 3% per annum. 

Indemnification

We have entered into a sales contract in the normal course of businessindemnification agreements with a customer (Horizon Latin America) which the Company holds minority ownership interest. The customer purchased perpetual software license for $500,000. The Company owns a cost based investment interest of 19% in the customer with no voting rights of board representation.

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Promoters and Certain Control Persons

Noneeach of our management or other control persons were “promoters” (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act),directors and none ofentered into such persons took the initiative in the formationagreements with certain of our businessexecutive officers. These agreements require us, among other things, to indemnify these individuals for certain expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and settlement amounts reasonably incurred by such person in any action or receivedproceeding, including any action by or in our right, on account of any services undertaken by such person on behalf of our debtcompany or equity securities or anythat person’s status as a member of the proceeds from the sale of such securities in exchange for the contribution of property or services, during the last five years.

Director Independence

Presently, we are not required to comply with the director independence requirements of any securities exchange since we are listed on OTC markets, which does not have any such listing standards. In determining whether our directors are independent, however, we intend to comply with the rules of the Nasdaq. The Board of Directors also will consult with counsel to ensurethe maximum extent allowed under Delaware law.

The foregoing transactions were reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee or our Board of Directors. We believe that the Boardterms of Directors’ determinations are consistent witheach transaction were not less favorable to us than those rules and all relevant securities and other laws and regulations regarding the independence of directors, including those adopted under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 with respect to the independence of audit committee members. The Nasdaq listing standards defineterms that could be obtained from an “independent director” generally as a person, other than an officer of a company, who does not have a relationship with the company that would interfere with the director’s exercise of independent judgment.unaffiliated third party.


Director Independence 

 

Under the definitionOur Board of independent directors found in Nasdaq Rule 5605(a)(2),we currently have four independent directors,Directors has determined that Nicholas Carpinello, Robert Law Robert Vogler and Richard Vos.Nalin Jay are “independent directors” within the meaning of NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5605(a)(2). As of March 8, 2019, our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB tier of the OTC Markets.

 

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Audit Committee pre-approves all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by our independent registered public accounting firm. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

As required by our Audit Committee charter, our Audit Committee pre-approved the engagement of Cherry Bekaert LLP (“Cherry”) for all audit and permissible non-audit services. The Audit Committee annually reviews the audit and permissible non-audit services performed by our principal accounting firm and reviews and approves the fees charged by our principal accounting firm. The Audit Committee has considered the role of Cherry in providing tax and audit services and other permissible non-audit services to us and has concluded that the provision of such services, if any, was compatible with the maintenance of such firm’s independence in the conduct of its auditing functions.  

 

Aggregate fees for professional services rendered to the Company by Peterson Sullivan LLPCherry for the years ended December 31, 2015and 20142019 and 2018 were as follows:

 

Services Provided 2015 2014  2019  2018 
Audit Fees $180,000  $80,000  $119,000  $101,684 
Audit Related Fees 0   100,000   4,500   16,100 
Tax Fees 0   0   -   20,000 
All Other Fees 0  0   -   - 
Total 180,000  $180,000  $123,500  $137,784 

 

Audit Fees

 

Audit fees billed by Peterson Sullivan,Cherry, the Company’s current independent registered public accounting firm, were for the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements, and the reviews of our interim financial statements, including any fees related to other filings with the SEC.SEC.

    

Audit-Related Fees

 

Audit-related fees billed during the 2014 were for therelated to work undertaken in respect of the restatement of the 2013 consolidated financial statements and prior years togetherperformed with the interim financialregard to registration statements on Form 10Q.S-1. 

 

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Tax Fees

 

There were no tax fees billed or accrued during the Reported Periods.2019 or 2018. 

 

All Other Fees

 

There were no other fees billed or accrued during the Reported Periods.

Preapproval Policies and Procedures

Before the independent registered accountants are engaged to render audit services2019 or non audit activities, the engagement is approved by the audit committee.

2018.

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PART IV

 

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

(a)(1) Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm are listed in the Index to Financial Statements on page F-1 and included beginning on page F-2.

(2) Financial Statement Schedules

All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the SEC are either not required under the related instructions, are not applicable (and therefore have been omitted), or the required disclosures are contained in the financial statements included herein.

(3) Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number
 
Title of Document
 
Location
Item 2Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation or succession
     
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger effective as of August 26, 2013 

Incorporated by reference from Definitive Information Statement on Form 14C Appendix C

filed May 26, 2013

     
Item 32.2 Articles of Incorporation and BylawsStock Purchase Agreement with Brian Collins dated August 11, 2017 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 filed August 14, 2017
     
3.1 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation as filed December 27, 2012, with the Pennsylvania Department of State Corporate Bureau Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 10-K filed May 13, 2013
     
3. 23.2 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation as filed, with the Pennsylvania Department of State Corporate Bureau 

Incorporated by reference from Definitive Information Statement on Form 14C Appendix B

filed May 26, 2013

     
3. 33.3 Amended and restated articles of incorporation of BICO, Inc as filed, with the Pennsylvania Department of State Corporate Bureau 

Incorporated by reference from Definitive Information Statement on Form 14C Appendix F

filed May 26, 2013

     
3. 43.4 Bylaws of BICO, Inc. as filed, with the Pennsylvania Department of State Corporate Bureau Incorporated by reference from Definitive Information Statement on Form 14C Appendix G filed May 26, 2013
     
3.5 Certificate of incorporation, of  One Horizon Group, Inc., as filed with Delaware Secretary of State Incorporated by reference from Definitive Information Statement on Form 14C Appendix D filed May 26, 2013
     
3.6 BylawsCertificate of One Horizon Group, Inc., asAmendment to Certificate of Incorporation effecting a 1-for-6 reverse stock splitIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed with Delaware SecretaryMay 1, 2017.
3.7Certificate of StateDesignation for Series A-1 Convertible Preferred StockIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 14, 2017.
3.8Bylaws Incorporated by reference from Definitive Information Statement on Form 14C Appendix E filed May 26, 2013

 

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Exhibit
Number
 
Title of Document
 
Location
Item 10Material Contracts  
4.1Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated May 1, 2013Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A filed May 30, 2013
4.2Form of Class A WarrantIncorporated by reference from Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 25, 2014.
4.3Form of Class B WarrantIncorporated by reference from Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 25, 2014
4.4Form of Convertible DebentureIncorporated by reference from Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 29, 2014
4.5Form of Amended and Restated Class C WarrantIncorporated by reference from Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 23, 2015
4.6Form of Amended and Restated Class D WarrantIncorporated by reference from Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 23, 2015
4.7Form of Amended and Restated Performance WarrantIncorporated by reference from Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 23, 2015
4.8Form of Amended and Restated Placement Agent WarrantIncorporated by reference from Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 23, 2015
4.9Form of WarrantIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 18, 2017
4.10Form of Warrant issued to Bespoke Growth Partners, Inc.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-221300) filed October 17, 2017
4.11Form of warrants issued to First Choice International Company, Inc.Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K Filed December 19, 2017
     
10.1 Loan Agreement dated January 22, 2013 between the Company and Mark White Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A filed on May 30, 2013
     
10.2 Loan Agreement dated January 22, 2013 between the Company and Brian CollinsIncorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A filed on May 30, 2013
10.3Subscription Agreement, as amended, dated as of February 18, 2013, between the Company and Patrick SchildknechtIncorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A filed on May 30, 2013
10.4Warrant Agreement, dated as of February 18, 2013, between the Company and Patrick SchildknechtIncorporated by reference from the Current Report  on Form 10-8K filed September 5, 2013
10.5Advisory Agreement dated as of April 15, 2013 between the Company and TriPoint Global Equities, LLCIncorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A filed on May 30, 2013
Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated May 1, 2013
10.6Amended and Restated Subscription Agreement, dated as of August 30, 2013, between the Company and Patrick SchildknechtIncorporated by reference from the Current Report  on Form 10-8K filed September 5, 2013
10.7Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement, dated as of August 30, 2013, between the Company and Patrick Schildknecht

Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 5, 2013

10.8Form of Independent Director Agreement between the Company and Richard Vos/Nicholas Carpinello/Robert Law Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 22, 2013
     
10.910.3 From of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and Richard Vos/Nicholas Carpinello/Robert Law Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 22, 2013
     
10.1010.4 Agreement, dated November 29, 2013, between One Horizon Group, Inc. and Newport Coast Securities, Inc. Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 3, 2013
     
10.1110.5 Director Agreement between the Company and Robert Vogler dated January 8, 2014 Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 13, 2014
     
10.1210.6 Securities Purchase Agreement dated July 21, 2014 Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 25, 2014


Exhibit
Number
 Title of Document 
10.13Form of Class B WarrantIncorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 25, 2014Location
     
10.1410.7 

Form of Class A WarrantSecurities Purchase Agreement dated July 14, 2017

 Incorporated by reference from theto Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 25, 201418, 2017
     
10.1510.8 Amendment to Certain Transaction Documents dated August 15, 2014 Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 8, 2014
     
10.1610.9 Securities Purchase Agreement dated December 22, 2014 Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2014
     
10.1710.10 FormAgreement with Zhanming Wu for conversion of Convertible DebentureIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 8, 2017
10.11Registration Rights Agreement dated December 22, 2014 Incorporated by reference from the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2014
     
10.1810.12 Agreement with Mark White dated August 4, 2017 for Exchange of Series A-1 Preferred StockIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 8, 2017
10.13Consulting Agreement dated October 17, 2017 with Bespoke Growth Partners, Inc.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registration Rights Statement on Form S-3(File No. 333-221300) filed October 17, 2017
10.14Agreement dated December 22, 20146, 2017 with Maxim Group LLCIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to Annual Report on Form 10-K filed April 2, 2018
10.15Agreement dated December 13, 2017 with First Choice International Company, Inc.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 19, 2017
10.16Indemnification Agreement between the Company and Martin Ward dated Incorporated by reference from the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 1, 2015
10.17Form of Securities Purchase Agreement dated July 14, 2017.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 18, 2017.
10.18Exchange Agreement dated January 18, 2018 with Once In A Lifetime, LLCIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on December 29, 2014Form 8-K filed January 24, 2018
     
10.19 Form of Amended and Restated Class C WarrantExchange Agreement dated February 26, 2018 with C-Rod, Inc. Incorporated by reference from theto Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2015February 28, 2018
     
10.2010.20† Form of Amended and Restated Class D WarrantEmployment Agreement with Mark White Incorporated by reference from the Currentto Exhibit 10.28 to Annual Report on Form 8-K10-K filed on January 23, 2015April 2, 2018
     
10.2110.21† Form of Amended and Restated Performance WarrantEmployment Agreement with Martin Ward Incorporated by reference from the Currentto Exhibit 10.29 to Annual Report on Form 8-K10-K filed on January 23, 2015April 2, 2018
     
10.2210.22† Form of Amended and Restated Placement Agent Warrant2018 Equity Incentive Plan Incorporated by reference from the Currentto Exhibit 10.30 to Annual Report on Form 8-K10-K filed on January 23, 2015April 2, 2018
     
10.23 IndemnificationSubscription Agreement between the Company and Brian Collinswith BK Consulting Group, LLC Filed herein as a part of this ReportIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-225945) filed on June 28, 2018 and declared effective on August 7, 2018
     
10.24 Indemnification Agreement betweenVerified Complaint in the Company and Martin Ward datedWu Litigation Filed herein as a part of thisIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 7, 2018

 

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Exhibit
Number
 
Title of Document
 
Location
10.25Escrow Agreement between the Company and the stockholders of Banana Whale Studios Pte. Ltd.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 10, 2018
10.26Subscription Agreement with First Choice International Company, Inc.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-227247) filed on September 10, 2018 and declared effective on September 14, 2018
10.27Exchange Agreement dated as of May 18, 2018 by and among One Horizon Group, Inc., Banana Whale Studios, Sargon Petros, Mark Hogbin, Rita Liu and Jeremy ChungIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 24, 2018
10.28Subscription Agreement dated as of August 29, 2018Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on September 10, 2018 and declared effective on September 14, 2018
10.29Consulting Agreement dated as of March 30, 2018 with BK Consulting Group, LLCIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on September 10, 2018 and declared effective on September 14, 2018
10.30Subscription Agreement dated as of September 21, 2018Item 14..Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 21, 2018
10.31Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of October 4, 2018 with First Choice International Company, Inc.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 9, 2018
10.32Exchange Agreement dated as of October 22, 2018 for the acquisition of a majority of the outstanding shares of BrowningIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 24, 2018
10.33Settlement Agreement relating to the Wu LitigationIncorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-227971) filed October 24, 2018 and declared effective November 2, 2018
10.34Consulting Agreement with One Percent Investments, Inc.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed November 16, 2018
10.35Securities Purchase Agreement with Bespoke Growth Partners, Inc.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed November 16, 2018
10.36Securities Purchase Agreement with BK Consulting Group, LLC.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed November 16, 2018
10.37Agreement dated as of February 4, 2019 relating to Disposition of Banana Whale Studios Pte. Ltd.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 5, 2019
10.38Promissory Note of Banana Whale Studios Pte Ltd dated February 4, 2019.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 5, 2019


Exhibit
Number
 CodeTitle of EthicsDocument Location
10.39Pledge and Escrow Agreement dated as of February 4, 2019.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 5, 2019
10.40Exchange Agreement dated as of February 20, 2019 with Maham LLC.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 21, 2019
10.41Consulting Agreement with One Percent Investments, Inc.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 11, 2019
10.42Equity Purchase Agreement entered into on August 5, 2019 and dated as of July 18, 2019 with Crown Bridge Partners, LLC.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 9, 2019
10.43Registration Rights Agreement entered into on August 5, 2019 and dated as of July 18, 2019, with Crown Bridge Partners, LLCIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 9, 2019
10.44Convertible promissory note issued to Bespoke Growth Partners, Inc. on July 11, 2019Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.50 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-233825) filed September 18, 2019 and declared effective September 23, 2019
10.45Consulting Agreement dated August 5, 2019 by and between the registrant and Catalyst Corporate Solutions, LLCFiled herewith
10.46Accord and First Amended Consulting Agreement dated April 16, 2020 by and between the registrant and Catalyst Corporate Solutions, LLCFiled herewith
10.47Consulting Agreement dated April 16, 2020 by and between the registrant and Quantum LexiconFiled herewith
10.48Convertible Promissory Note dated November 21, 2019 issued by the registrant to Bespoke Growth Partners, Inc.Filed herewith
     
14.1 Policy Statement on Business Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Incorporated by reference from the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004, filed May 23, 2005
     
14.221.1 Insider Trading PolicySubsidiaries Incorporated by reference from the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed February 5, 2015Filed herewith
     
23.1Item 31.Consent of Cherry Bekaert, LLP Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) CertificationsFiled herewith
     
31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 Filed as part of this reportherewith
     
31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 Filed as part of this report
Item 32.Section 1350 Certificationsherewith
     
32.1 Certification of ChiefPrincipal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Filed as part of this report
32.2Certification of Chiefand Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed as partherewith

Exhibit
Number
Title of this reportDocumentLocation
101.INSXBRL InstanceFiled herewith
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension SchemaFiled herewith
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension CalculationFiled herewith
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension DefinitionFiled herewith
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension LabelsFiled herewith
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension PresentationFiled herewith

 

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† Management contract, compensation plan or arrangement.

 

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

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.

 

 ONE HORIZONTOUCHPOINT GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: April 24, 2020By: /s/ Mark White
Mark White
President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)
Date: April 24, 2020By:/s/ Martin Ward
Martin Ward
Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each person whose signature appears below hereby appoints Mark White and Martin Ward, and each of them, as attorneys-in-fact with full power of substitution, severally, to execute in the name and on behalf of the registrant and each such person, individually and in each capacity stated below, one or more amendments to the annual report on Form 10-K, which amendments may make such changes in the report as the attorney-in-fact acting deems appropriate and to file any such amendment to the annual report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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.

Signature TitleDate
    
Date: March 30 , 2016By:/s/ Brian Collins 
Brian Collins
President and Principal Executive Officer

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.

Dated:  March 30, 2016

By:/s/ Brian Collins
Brian Collins
Mark White President, Chief Executive Officer and Director April 24, 2020

Mark White By:/s/ Martin Ward 
  
/s/ Martin WardChief Financial Officer and DirectorApril 24, 2020
Martin Ward 
  Chief Financial Officer, Principal Finance and Accounting Officer and
/s/ Nicholas CarpinelloDirector April 24, 2020

Nicholas Carpinello By:/s/ Robert Vogler 
  
/s/ Robert VoglerLawDirectorApril 24, 2020
Robert Law
/s/ Nalin JayDirectorApril 24, 2020
Nalin Jay
 
  Director April 24, 2020

Ajing Zhang By:/s/ Nicholas Carpinello 
  Nicholas Carpinello 
  Director 

By:/s/ Robert LawApril 24, 2020
Pengfei LiRobert Law
Director
    

TOUCHPOINT GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018

 

 By:Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm/s/ Richard VosF-2
Consolidated Financial Statements: 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018Richard VosF-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018F-4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018DirectorF-5
Consolidated Statements of Temporary and Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsF-9

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMReport of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders

One HorizonStockholders of
Touchpoint Group Holdings, Inc.

Limerick, Ireland

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of One HorizonTouchpoint Group Holdings, Inc. (“the Company”(the “Company”) as of December 31, 20152019 and 2014,2018, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss),loss, temporary and stockholders’ equity, (deficit), and cash flows for each of the years then ended. ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Going Concern Matters

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s evaluations of the events and conditions and management’s plans regarding those matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidatedthe Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board of the United States of America (“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 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the auditsaudit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement.misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company has determined that it is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. OurAs part of our audits, included considerationwe 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 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 consolidated 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 financial statement presentation.statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion,/s/ Cherry Bekaert LLP

Tampa, Florida

April 24, 2020  

We have served as the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of One Horizon Group, Inc. as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.Company’s auditors since 2016.


TOUCHPOINT GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

/s/ PETERSON SULLIVAN LLP

Seattle, Washington

March 30, 2015

ONE HORIZON GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 20152019 and 20142018

(in thousands, except share data)

 

  2015  2014 
       
Assets        
         
Current assets:        
Cash $1,772  $3,172 
Accounts receivable, net  3,560   9,072 
Other assets  402   576 
Total current assets  5,734   12,820 
         
Property and equipment, net  96   212 
Intangible assets, net  9,823   10,960 
Investment  18   19 
Debt issue costs  263   395 
Total assets $15,934  $24,406 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity        
         
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $223  $556 
Accrued expenses  220   360 
Accrued compensation  18   15 
Income taxes  90   93 
Amount due to related parties, current portion  -   600 
Current portion of long-term debt  5   73 
Total current liabilities  556   1,697 
         
Long-term liabilities        
Long term debt, net of current portion  -   108 
Amount due to related parties, net of current portion  2,354   2,598 
Convertible debenture  2,899   2,598 
Deferred income taxes  215   235 
Mandatorily redeemable preferred shares  73   90 
Total liabilities  6,097   7,326 
         
Stockholders' Equity        
One Horizon Group, Inc. stockholders' equity        
Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value, authorized 50,000,000; issued and outstanding 170,940 shares  1   1 
Common stock: $0.0001 par value, authorized 200,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 35,147,283 shares (2014: 33,281,069);  3   3 
Additional paid-in capital  36,070   32,163 
Deferred Compensation  -   (214)
Retained Earnings (Deficit)  (26,201)  (15,227)
Accumulated other comprehensive income  (36)  63 
Total One Horizon Group, Inc. stockholders' equity  9,837   16,789 
Non-controlling interest  -   291 
Total stockholders' equity  9,837   17,080 
         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $15,934  $24,406 
  December 31, 
  2019  2018 
       
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash $258  $313 
Accounts receivable, net  80   - 
Prepaid compensation  550   550 
Investment  -   100 
Other receivable  -   2,022 
Advances to acquisition target  210   70 
         
Other current assets  88   381 
   1,186   3,436 
Current assets of discontinued operations  29   586 
Total current assets  1,215   4,022 
         
Other receivable  250   - 
Goodwill  419   419 
Intangible assets, net  1,992   2,489 
Prepaid compensation (non-current)  917   1,467 
Non current assets of discontinued operations  34   2,528 
         
Total assets $4,827  $10,925 
         
Liabilities, Temporary Equity and Stockholders’ Equity        
         
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $387  $311 
Accrued expenses  219   121 
Accrued compensation  531   181 
Loans payable  290    
Promissory notes, related parties  1,000   1,000 
   2,427   1,613 
Current liabilities of discontinued operations  428   842 
Total current liabilities  2,855   2,455 
         
Total liabilities  2,855   2,455 
         
Temporary Equity - redeemable common stock outstanding 848,611  605   605 
         
Stockholders’ Equity        
Touchpoint Group Holdings, Inc. stockholders’ equity        
Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value, authorized 50,000,000; nil shares issued or outstanding      
Common stock: $0.0001 par value, authorized 200,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 4,132,600 (2019) and 3,502,387 (2018)  2   2 
Additional paid-in capital  61,749   62,606 
Share subscription receivable  -   (1,425)
Accumulated Deficit  (61,362)  (54,854)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (24)  (35)
Total Touchpoint Group Holdings, Inc. stockholders’ equity  365   6,294 
Non-controlling interest  1,002   1,571 
Total stockholders’ equity  1,367   7,865 
Total liabilities, temporary equity and stockholders’ equity $4,827  $10,925 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


TOUCHPOINT GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

F-1

ONE HORIZON GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the years ended December 31, 20152019 and 20142018

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

  Year ended December 31, 
  2015  2014 
       
Revenue $1,532  $5,122 
         
Cost of revenue        
Hardware  116   362 
Amortization of intangibles  2,111   1,890 
   2,227   2,252 
Gross margin  (695)  2,870 
         
Expenses:        
General and administrative  3,326   4,374 
Increase in Allowance for doubtful accounts  5,562   180 
Depreciation  67   146 
Research and development  579   379 
   9,534   5,079 
         
Loss from operations  (10,229)  (2,209)
         
Other income and expense:        
Interest expense  (722)  (16)
Interest expense - related parties  (2)  36 
Gain on settlement of lease  36   - 
Foreign exchange  (29)  8 
Interest income  2   2 
   (715)  30 
         
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes  (10,944)  (2,179)
         
Income taxes (recovery)  (20)  (210)
Net loss for the year  (10,924)  (1,969)
         
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest  (50)  (105)
Net loss for the year attributable to One Horizon Group, Inc.  (10,874)  (1,864)
         
Less: Preferred dividends  (100)  (44)
         
Net loss attributable to One Horizon Group, Inc. Common stockholders $(10,974) $(1,908)
         
Earnings per share        
         
Basic net loss per share $(0.32) $(0.06)
         
Diluted net loss per share $(0.30) $(0.06)
         
Weighted average number of shares outstanding        
Basic and diluted  33,996   32,981 
  Years Ended December 31, 
  2019  2018 
       
Revenue $170  $306 
Cost of revenue        
Software and production costs  4    
Amortization of intangible assets  553   1,982 
   557   1,982 
Gross deficit  (387)  (1,676)
         
Expenses:        
General and administrative  3,321   6,642 
Acquisition related costs  -   1,874 
Depreciation  1   1 
Intangible asset impairment charge  -   3,761 
   3,322   12,278 
         
Loss from operations  (3,709)  (13,954)
         
Other income and expense:        
Interest expense  (87)  (428)
Other income (Note 3)  553   968 
Foreign currency exchange (losses)/gains  (5)  1 
Loss on disposal of investment  (50)  - 
   411   541 
         
Loss from continuing operations  (3,298)  (13,413)
         
Loss from discontinued operations  (3,330)  (1,166)
Net loss for the year  (6,628)  (14,579)
Net loss attributable to non controlling interest  120   810 
Net loss attributable to Touchpoint Group Holdings, Inc. common stockholders $(6,508) $(13,769)
         
Earnings per share        
Basic and diluted net loss per share        
- Continuing operations $(0.85) $(6.59)
- Discontinued operations $(0.88) $(0.57)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding        
Basic and diluted  3,768   2,034 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


TOUCHPOINT GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

F-2

ONE HORIZON GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Loss

For the years ended December 31, 20152019 and 20142018

(in thousands)

 

 Year ended December 31,  Years Ended December 31, 
 2015  2014  2019  2018 
          
Net loss $(10,924) $(1,969) $(6,508) $(13,769)
Other comprehensive (loss):        
Other comprehensive loss:        
Foreign currency translation adjustment gain (loss)  (99)  (1,074)  11   (13)
Comprehensive loss  (11,023)  (3,043)
        
Comprehensive loss attributable to the non-controlling interest  (50)  (105)
                
Total comprehensive loss $(10,973) $(2,938) $(6,497) $(13,782)

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


TOUCHPOINT GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

F-3

ONE HORIZON GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders'Temporary and Stockholders’ Equity

For the years ended December 31, 20152019 and 20142018

(in thousands)

 

  Preferred
Stock
  Common Stock  Additional 
Paid-in Capital
  Deferred
Compensation
  Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
(Loss)
  Non-controlling
Interest
  Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
  Number
of
Shares
  Amount  Number
of
Shares
  Amount                   
                               
Balance December 31, 2013  -  -   32,921  $3  $28,269  $-  $(13,319) $1,137  $396  $16,486 
                                         
Net loss                          (1,864)      (105)  (1,969)
Foreign currency translations                              (1,074)      (1,074)
Preferred dividends                          (44)          (44)
Common stock issued for services received          15       65                   65 
                                         
Common stock issued for services to be received in the future          75       323   (323)               
                                         
Amortization of deferred compensation                      109               109 
                                         
Options issued for services                  516                   516 
                                         
Preferred Stock issued for cash  171   1           981                   982 
                                         
Common stock issued for services received          25   108                       108 
Costs of financing              (108)                      (108)
Common stock issued in settlement of debt          246   -   822                   822 
Fair value of warrants issued for services received                  187                   187 
Issuance of warrants in connection with convertible debenture                  599                   599 
Beneficial conversion feature in connection with convertible debenture                  303                   303 
Warrants issued as part of debt issue costs                  98                   98 
                                         
Balance December 31, 2014  171  $1   33,282  $3  $32,163  $(214) $(15,227) $63  $291  $17,080 
                                         
Net loss                          (10,874)      (50)  (10,924)
Foreign currency translation                              (99)      (99)
Preferred dividends                          (100)          (100)
Amortization of deferred compensation                      214               214 
Issuance of common stock for cash          1,866       3,266                   3,266 
Costs of issuance of common stock                  (391)                  (391)
 Options issued for services                  660                   660 
Contribution of shares of subsidiary                  241               (241)  - 
Amounts owing to related parties forgiven.                  131                   131 
                                         
Balance December 31, 2015  171  $1   35,148  $3  $36,070  $-  $(26,201) $(36) $-  9,837 

  Temporary Equity  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-In
  Stock
Subscription
  Accumulated  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
  Non-
Controlling
  Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Receivable  Deficit  Income  Interest  Equity 
Balance January 1, 2018    $   1,210  $1  $48,358     $(41,085) $22  $  $7,252 
                                         
Net loss                    (13,769)     (810)  (14,579)
                                         
Foreign currency translation                       (13)     (13)
                                         
Warrant modification expense                  544                   544 
                                         
Shares issued for services provided  7   199   459   1   4,749               4,750 
                                         
Shares issued for exercise of warrants        347      2,096               2,096 
                                         
Shares issued for business combinations        491      3,341            2,381   5,722 
                                         
Shares issued for IP agreement        120      548               548 
                                         
Shares issued for settlement agreement        14      96               96 
                                         
Shares issued in conversion of debt  27   406   -      -               - 
                                         
Beneficial conversion feature              200               200 
                                         
Shares issued for sale of stock        861      2,674   (1,425)           1,249 
                                         
Balances, December 31, 2018  34  $605   3,502  $2  $62,606  $(1,425) $(54,854) $(35) $1,571  $7,865 
                                         
Net loss                    (6,508)     (120)  (6,628)
                                         
Foreign currency translation                       11      11 
                                         
Additional shares for contract revision        82       127            -   127 
                                         
Rounding shares issued        6      -               - 
                                         
Shares issued for services provided  -   -   300   -   189               189 
                                         
Shares issued as security for loan        179   -   -   -            - 
                                         
Disposal of equity in subsidiary  -   -                     (449)  (449)
                                         
Shares issued for commitment fees        370      102               102 
                                         
Share subscription settled through services provided              -   150            150 
                                         
Shares subscription cancelled        (340)     (1,275)  1,275            - 
                                         
Balances, December 31, 2019  34  $605   4,099  $2  $61,749  $-  $(61,362) $(24) $1,002  $1,367 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


TOUCHPOINT GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

F-4

ONE HORIZON GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the years ended December 31, 20152019 and 20142018

(in thousands)

 

  Year ended December 31, 
  2015  2014 
Cash used in operating activities:        
         
         
Operating activities:        
Net loss for the year $(10,874) $(1,864)
         
Adjustment to reconcile net loss for the year to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation of property and equipment  67   146 
Amortization of intangible assets  2,111   1,890 
Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts  5,562   180 
Amortization of debt issue costs  132   - 
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature  101   - 
Amortization of debt discount  199   - 
Amortization of deferred compensation  214   - 
Gain on settlement of lease  (36)  - 
Options issued for services received  660   516 
Warrants issued for services  -   187 
Common shares issued for services received  -   174 
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest  (50)  (105)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (50)  (1,988)
Other assets  174  (437)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  (302)  (244)
Income taxes  (3)  -
Deferred income taxes  (20)  (210)
         
Net cash used in operating activities  (2,115)  (1,755)
         
Cash used in investing activities:        
         
Acquisition of intangible assets  (1,063)  (1,122)
Acquisition of property and equipment  (9)  (49)
Other assets  -   4 
         
Net cash used in investing activities  (1,072)  (1,167)
         
Cash flow from financing activities:        
         
Increase (decrease) in long-term borrowing, net  (144)  (68)
Cash proceeds from issuance of common stock  2,875   - 
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of costs  -   982 
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debenture, net of costs  -   3,202 
Preferred dividends paid  (100)  - 
Advances from related parties, net of repayment  (844)  (33)
         
Net cash provided by financing activities  1,787   4,083 
         
Increase in cash during the year  (1,400)  1,161 
Foreign exchange effect on cash      (59)
         
Cash at beginning of the year  3,172   2,070 
         
Cash at end of the year $1,772  $3,172 
  Years Ended December 31, 
  2019  2018 
       
Cash used in operating activities:      
Operating activities:      
Net loss for the year $(3,298) $(13,413)
         
Adjustment to reconcile net loss for the year to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation of property and equipment  1   1 
Amortization of intangible assets  553   1,982 
Shares issued for financing commitment  102   - 
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature  -   355 
Shares issued for contract revision  127   - 
Impairment charge  -   3,761 
Amortization of shares issued for services  955   550 
Warrants issued for services received  -   544 
Non-cash interest expense  18   - 
Loss on disposal of investment  50   - 
Common shares issued for services received  189   4,729 
Other income (non-cash) (Note 3)  (553)  (930)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (102)  (102)
Other assets  21   (353)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  506   (97)
         
Net cash flows from continuing operating activities  (1,431)  (2,973)
         
Net cash flows from discontinued operating activities  (633)  (1,058)
         
Net cash flows from operating activities  (2,064)  (4,031)
         
Cash used in investing activities:        
Cash advances to acquisition target  (140)  - 
Cash consideration of acquisitions (net of cash acquired)  -   (204)
Proceeds from sale of investments  50   - 
Proceeds from sale of interest in subsidiary  1,750    
Acquisition of fixed assets  -   (1)
Net cash flows from investing activities – continuing operations  1,660   (205)
         
Cash flows from investing activities – discontinued operations  (77)  (5)
         
Net cash flows from investing activities  1,583   (210)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Proceeds from loans  762   - 
Repayments on loans  (490)  - 
Cash proceeds from exercise of warrants  -   2,096 
Cash proceeds from issuance of common stock  --   1,450 
Advances from/(repayments to) related parties  19   (30)
Net cash flows from financing activities – continuing operations  291   3,516 
Cash flows from financing activities – discontinued operations  69   301 
Net cash flows from financing activities  360   3,817 
         
Decrease in cash during the year  (121)  (424)
Foreign exchange effect on cash  10   (26)
         
Cash at the beginning of the year - continuing operations  313   763 
Cash at the beginning of the year – discontinued operations  58   - 
Cash at end of the year – total $260  $313 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


TOUCHPOINT GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

F-5

ONE HORIZON GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)

For the years ended December 31, 20152019 and 20142018

(in thousands)

 

  Year ended December
31,
 
  2015  2014 
       
Interest paid $216  $- 
Income taxes paid  -   - 
         
Non-cash transactions:        
         
Common stock issued for services received  -   65 
Common stock issued for settlement of debt  -   822 
Common stock issued for services to be received in the future  -   323 
Fair value of warrants issued for services received  -   187 
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2019  2018 
       
Cash paid for interest $  $ 
Non-cash transactions:        
Common stock issued in acquisitions $   $5,722 
Common stock issued for software $   $548 
Disposal of interest in subsidiary $(449) $- 
Share subscription settled through securities provided $150  $- 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 20152019 and 2018

 

Note 1. Description of Business, Organization and Principles of Consolidation

 

Description of Business

 

On September 26, 2019, the Company changed its name from One Horizon Group, Inc., to Touchpoint Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “OHGI”) develops proprietary software primarily. The Company has the following businesses:

(i)Touchpoint Connect Limited (“Touchpoint”) – a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary that offers a white label product which is a fan engagement platform designed to enhance the fan experience and drive commercial aspects of the sport and entertainment business.

(ii)The Company is in negotiations to sell its interests in Love Media House, Inc. (“Love Media House”) and as such, it is considered to be discontinued operations. See Note 3 for more information.
(iii)The Company signed agreements in February 2020 completing the sale of its interest in Browning Productions & Entertainment, Inc. (“Browning”) and its results for 2019 are treated as discontinued operations. See Note 3 for more information.
(iv)123 Wish, Inc. is considered dormant. All operations have been moved to Touchpoint.

The Company is based in the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)United States of America, Hong Kong, China and bandwidth optimization markets. Its subsidiary Horizon Globex GmbH provides our software and hosted VoIP services under perpetual license arrangements on a businessthe United Kingdom.

Current Structure of the Company

The Company has the following subsidiaries: 

Subsidiary name% Owned
● 123Wish, Inc. (considered dormant)51%
● One Horizon Hong Kong Ltd100%
● Horizon Network Technology Co. Ltd100%
● Love Media House, Inc. (discontinued operations)100%
● Touchpoint Connect Limited (formed in September 2019)100%
● Browning Productions & Entertainment, Inc. (discontinued operations and disposed of in February 2020)51%

In addition to business basis throughout the world to telecommunications companies. OHGI through its Chinese companysubsidiaries listed above, Suzhou Aishuo Network Information Co., Ltd provides the Aishuo App to end user customers through App stores based(“Suzhou Aishuo”) is a limited liability company organized in China.  Our Aishuo subscribers purchase call credits for Public Service Telephone Network (“PSTN”) access using a variety of Chinese on-line payments services including Union PayChina and Apple Pay.

Principles of Consolidation

The December 31, 2015 and 2014 consolidated financial statements include the accounts of One Horizon Group, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries OHG, Horizon Globex GmbH, Abbey Technology GmbH, One Horizon Group Pte Limited, Horizon Globex Ireland Limited, Global Phone Credit Limited and One Horizon Hong Kong Limited, and its wholly owned subsidiary. Horizon Network Technology Co. Ltd. (HNT) In addition included in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, are the accounts of Suzhou Aishuo Network Information Co., Ltd, which is controlled by One Horizon Group, Inc. throughthe Company via various contractual arrangements. (Note 3)

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the minority parties which held ownership interestsSuzhou Aishuo is treated as one of our subsidiaries for financial reporting purposes in HNT returned their shareholdings to HNT such that HNT is now fully owned by the Company. The amount of consolidated net loss attributable to the Company and the non-controlling interest, up to the time that the shareholdings were returned, are both presented on the face of the Consolidated Statement of Operations.accordance with GAAP.

 

All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.eliminated in consolidation.


Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically, the Company has incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations which raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company has principally financed these losses from the sale of equity securities and the issuance of debt instruments.

The Company may be required to raise additional funds through various sources, such as equity and debt financings. While the Company believes it is probable that such financings could be secured, there can be no assurance the Company will be able to secure additional sources of funds to support its operations or, if such funds are available, that such additional financing will be sufficient to meet the Company’s needs or on terms acceptable to us.

At December 31, 2019, the Company had cash of $258,000. Together with the Company’s current operational plan and budget, the Company believes that it is probable that it will have sufficient cash to fund its operations into at least the first quarter of 2021. However, actual results could differ materially from the Company’s projections.

On August 5, 2019, the Company entered into an equity purchase agreement (the “Equity Purchase Agreement”) with Crown Bridge Partners, LLC (“Crown”), whereby Crown are committed to purchase up to $10.0 million of new common stock from the Company at the Company’s option during the next three years. The amount is determined by the market value of trades and is priced at an 18% discount to average market price. As of December 31, 2019, no shares have been sold under the Equity Purchase Agreement. In connection with the Equity Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into a six month loan with Labrys Fund, LP in the original principal amount of $180,000. The loan was issued with a 10% original issue discount, and accordingly, the Company received net proceeds of $162,000 and an annual coupon rate of 12%. The loan was repaid on the due date in January 2020.

Basis of Accounting and Presentation

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

The reporting currency of the Company is the United StatesU.S. dollar. Assets and liabilities of operations other than those denominated in U.S. dollars, primarily in Switzerland,Singapore, the United Kingdom and China, are translated into United StatesU.S. dollars at the rate of exchange at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average rate of exchange throughout the period. Gains or losses from these translations are reported as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss) until all or a part of the investment in the subsidiaries is sold or liquidated. The translation adjustments do not recognize the effect of income tax because the Company expects to reinvest the amounts indefinitely in operations.

 

Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange-rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in general and administrative expenses.

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Cash

 

Cash and cash equivalents include bank demand deposit accounts and highly liquid short termshort-term investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased. Cash consists of checking accounts held at financial institutions in the U.S. and the United Kingdom Switzerland, Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong and China which, at times, balances may exceed insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses related to these balances, and management believes the credit risk to be minimal.

 

Accounts Receivable, Concentrations and Revenue Recognition

 

Accounts receivable result primarilyPerformance Obligations- A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit of account under the revenue recognition standard. The transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s contracts do not typically have variable consideration that needs to be considered when the contract consideration is allocated to each performance obligation.

Revenue Recognition– We recognize revenues from sale of software and licenses to customers and are recorded at their principal amounts. The categories of sales and receivables and their terms of payment areeach business segment as follows:described below:

— Discontinued operations 

 

a) Master License Agreement (“Agreement”) deposits – these deposits are payable in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. The deposits are invoiced1Love Media House derives income from recording and video services. Income is recognized when the Agreementrecording and video services are performed and the final customer product is signed providingdelivered and the depositspoint at which the performance obligation is satisfied. These revenues are due to be received within 12 months. When the deposits under the Agreement are due in later periods, the later deposits are invoiced when they are due.non-refundable.

 

b) 

Maintenance2

Browning derives income from the advertising associated with the airing of television series produced by Browning and operational fees and end useralso licenses fees– these charges are invoiced andincome from the showing of series on certain channels based on the number of viewers attracted. Advertising revenue is recognized when a customer is duethe series to pay them under the Agreement. In some Agreements, the charges are invoiced and payable when the service/licenses have been delivered by the Company. In the other cases, the Company has agreed to payments on revenue share basis whereby the Company will receive an agreed proportion of a customer’s revenue from its operation of the Horizon service. On revenue share basis, the income for maintenance and operational fees together with end user licenses fees are not recognized until these charges are invoiced and due. In September 2014, the Company reported that it had converted a significant number of its customers to a revenue share basis of collection (prior revenue was recognized in accordance with revenue recognition policies - see note in Revenue Recognition) and the balance outstanding at the point of conversion for those customers will be collected prior to the commencement of recognizing income on revenue share basis. In addition, on revenue share basis, the Company also offers a hosted service where a customer can buy vouchers for resale of minutes to be used over the Public Service Telephone Network ("PTSN"). These voucher sales are recognized when invoiced and payment terms are 30 days.

Accounts receivable balances from certain customers arose from revenue recognised prior to September 30, 2014. The effective date as of which many of the company’s customers entered into revenue sharing arrangements. Those revenue sharing arrangements changed the basis under which the customers would pay their existing balances, as described, effective starting as early as October 1, 2014. 

Revenue that has been recognized under category b), prior to the Company’s conversion of Tier 2 customers to revenue share arrangements on October 1, 2014, was based on invoices provided to customers as payments became due. As of December 31, 2015, a significant portion of those receivables remain uncollected, which management attributes in part to the Company’s conversion of those customers to a revenue share arrangement. Considering the effects of the revenue share arrangements on collection of accounts receivable and the timing of those collections, along with other factors, management has estimated the amounts they expect to collect within 12 months of the balance sheet date from those customers operating under revenue share arrangements. The portion of the receivable balance expected to be received in more than 12 monthsadvertising relates is considered a non-current receivable. The Company maintains its belief that current and non-current accounts receivable continue to be due from their customers. Further, management is of the belief that its customers are contractually obligated to pay the full amount due as provided under the Master License Agreements executed by each of its customers. Regardless, management has considered the collectability of those receivables classified as long-term in terms of providing an appropriate allowance for the slow-paying nature of these accounts. For receivables classified as long-term, management believes there is general uncertainty in the collection of those balances and the timing of those collections, taken as a whole, and has increased the general provision for doubtful accounts to cover accounts receivable balances expected to be collected beyond 12 months from the balance sheet date. The slow-pay uncertainties arise from a number of factors, including the effects of revenue share arrangements, the extended time customers are talking to generate significant revenue under revenue share arrangements, and general technological changes in the industry. 

c)  Software consultancy fees – When customers require customization of software, the Company quotes a flat project amount or a daily rate for the work. When a Customer has confirmed their approval of the quote and the work has been undertaken, the Company will invoice consultancy fee and recognize the revenue. The terms of payment are fixed terms and normally 30 days of the date of the invoice.

d)  Hardware fees– Hardware fees represent the fees the Company charges for the supply of ancillary equipment which customers occasionally ask us to source and supply. The Company quotes the price prior to the delivery and upon delivery, invoices the customer with payment due within stated terms, normally 30 days from the date of the invoice.aired.

 

When necessary, the Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts that is based on a review of outstanding receivables, historical collection information, and current economic conditions. The Company has strong collection history in all categories above except category b), and generally does not believe that an allowance for doubtful accounts for these categories except category b) is necessary. For receivables in category b), when the Company becomes aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, such as in the case of bankruptcy or deterioration in the customer’s operating results, financial position, or credit rating, the Company records a specific reserve for bad debts to reduce the related receivable to the amount it believes to be collectable. The Company records a general allowance for doubtful collections for those accounts receivable considered to be slow paying, on the basis described above for accounts receivable balances of customers under category (b) above. There was an allowance of $6,055,000 and $492,000 for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Receivables are generally unsecured. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when the Company determines that certain receivable will probably not be recovered. — Continued operations 

3Touchpoint – Revenue for the sale of the software license is recognized when the customer has use of the services and has access to use the software. Revenue from maintenance services are recognized over time as the services are provided and charged.

The Company does not have off-balance sheet credit exposure related to its customers. As of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014,2019, two customers accounted for 24% and 28%, respectively,100% of the accounts receivable balance.

When a portion of the receivable balances of certain customers under category (b) above, is expected to be received in more than 12 months, the relevant balances are shown as a non current asset. Due to an uncertainty in the timing of the receipt of these balances the Company has decided to provide a general provision covering these balances. The Company retains it belief that the balances are recoverablebalance and when recovery is achieved the appropriate reduction in the general provision will be shown.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is primarily comprised of leasehold property improvements, motor vehicles and equipment that are recorded at cost and depreciated or amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives as follows: motor vehicles – 5 years, equipment – between 3 and 5 years, leasehold property improvements, over the lesser of the estimated remaining useful life of the asset or the remaining term of the lease.

Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.  Expenditures that substantially increase the useful lives of existing assets are capitalized.

Investment

Cost-based investments includes investments in companies for which we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence. The cost-based investments are analyzed for impairment based on current market and other factors relevant to the investments. No impairment was considered necessary as of December 31, 2015 or 2014. As2018, there was no accounts receivable balance. Five customers accounted for 100% of the revenue for the year ended December 31, 20152019 and 2014, we had $18,000 and $19,000 respectivelyone customer accounted for 74% of cost-based investments on our balance sheet.the revenue for the year ended December 31, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2019, revenues totaling $40,000 were generated from an arrangement with an acquisition target.

  

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that will be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal.  Valuation techniques used to measure fair value should maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  To measure fair value, the Company uses the following fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered to be observable and the third unobservable:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets include software development costs and customer listsacquired technology and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives ofranging from four to five years for customer lists and ten years for software development.years. The Company periodically evaluates whether changes have occurred that would require revision of the remaining estimated useful life. The Company performs periodic reviews of its capitalized intangible assets to determine if the assets have continuing value to the Company.

 

F-8


The Company expenses software development costs as incurred until technological feasibility has been established, at which time those costs are capitalized until the product is available for general release to customers. Judgement is required in determining when technological feasibility of a product is established. The Company has determined that after technological feasibility for software products is reached, the Company continues to address all high risk development issues through coding and testing prior to the release of the products to customers. The amortization of these costs is included in cost of revenue over the estimated life of the products.

During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 software development costs of $1,063,000 and $1,122,000, respectively, have been capitalized.

Impairment of Other Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company evaluates the recoverability of its property and equipment and other long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. An impairment loss is recognized when the net book value of such assets exceeds the estimated future undiscounted cash flows attributed to the assets or the business to which the assets relate. Impairment losses, if any, are measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the assets. During the yearsyear ended December 31, 2015 and 20142018 the Company, identified no impairment losses related to the Company’s long-lived assets.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned.  The Company establishes persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement for each type of revenue transaction based on a signed contract with the customer and that delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.

Software and licenses – revenue from sales of perpetual licenses to telecom entities is recognized at the date of invoices raised for installments due under the agreement, unless payment terms exceed one year, as described below, presuming all other relevant revenue recognition criteria are met. Revenue from sales of perpetual licenses to other entities is recognized over the agreed collection period
Revenue for user licenses purchased by customers is recognized when the user license is delivered except as set out below.
Revenue for maintenance services is recognized over the period of delivery of the services except as set out below.
Effective as of October 1, 2014, the Company amended certain existing customer contracts with respect to the terms under which those customers would pay the Company for perpetual licenses, user licenses and maintenance services provided by the Company. Existing customer contracts required payments for maintenance services to be made based on contractually specified fixed amounts, which were billed regularly through September 2014. Through that date the Company recorded revenue for licenses and maintenance services when those licenses and services were billed. Revenue for user licenses was recorded as earned and revenue for maintenance services was recorded based on a fixed annual fee, billed quarterly. The Company has modified the payment terms under certain of those existing customer contracts by entering into Revenue Sharing agreements with those customers. Under the terms of these Revenue Sharing agreements, future payments will be due from the customer when that customer has generated revenue from its customers who subscribe to use the Horizon products and services. Effective October 1, 2014 revenue will be recorded by the Company when it invoices the customer for the revenue share due to the Company. Certain customers who entered into revenue sharing arrangements had outstanding balances due to the Company as of September 30, 2014, which balances were included in accounts receivable at that date. Payments received after September 30, 2014, from those customers under revenue sharing agreements have been applied to the customer’s existing accounts receivable balances first. For those customers having balances due at September 30, 2014, revenue related to perpetual and user licenses and maintenance services will be recorded only after existing accounts receivable balances are fully collected.
Revenues from Aishuo retail sales are recognized when the PSTN calls and texts are made by the customer

Where the Company has entered into a Revenue Share with the customer, then all future revenue from granting of user licenses and for maintenance services will be recognized when the Company has delivered user licenses and is entitled to invoice.

The Company enters into arrangements in which a customer purchases a combination of software licenses, maintenance services and post-contract customer support (“PCS”). As a result judgment is sometimes requiredof this review, recognized an impairment charge relating to determine the appropriate accounting, including how the price should be allocated among the deliverable elements if there are multiple elements. PCS may include rights to upgrades, when and if available, support, updates and enhancements. When vendor specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value exists for all elementsHorizon Software totaling $3.8 million. As set out in a multiple element arrangement, revenue is allocated to each element based on the relative fair value of each of the elements. VSOE of fair value is established by the price charged when the same element is sold separately. Accordingly, the judgments involved in assessing the fair values of various elements of an agreement can impact the recognition of revenue in each period. Changes in the allocation of the sales price between deliverables might impact the timing of revenue recognition, but would not change the total revenue recognized on the contract. When elements such as software and services are contained in a single arrangement, or in related arrangements with the same customer, we allocate revenue to each element based on its relative fair value, provided that such element meets the criteria for treatment as a separate unit of accounting. In the absence of fair value for a delivered element, revenue is first allocated to the fair value of the undelivered elements and then allocated to the residual delivered elements. In the absence of fair value for an undelivered element, the arrangement is accounted for as a single unit of accounting, resulting in a delay of revenue recognition for the delivered elements until the undelivered elements are fulfilled. No sales arrangements to date include undelivered elements for which VSOE does not exist.

For purposes of revenue recognition for perpetual licenses, the Company considers payment terms exceeding one year as a presumption that the fee in the transaction is not fixed and determinable.   This presumption however, may be overcome if persuasive evidence demonstrates that the Company has a business practice of extending payment terms and has been successful in collecting under the original terms, without providing any concessions.  In doing so, the Company considers if the arrangement is sufficiently similar to historical arrangements in terms of similar customers and products is assessing whether there is evidence of a history of successful collection.

In order to determine the company’s historical experience is based on sufficiently similar arrangements, the Company considers the various factor including the types of customers and products, product life cycle, elements Included in the arrangement, length of payment terms and economics of license arrangement.

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If the presumption cannot be overcome due to a lack of such evidence, revenue should be recognized as payments become due, assuming all other revenue recognition criteria has been met.

During 2015 78% of the Company’s revenue was concentrated in the hands of two major customers.

Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Assets held under finance leases are recognized as assets of the Company at their fair value or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments, each determined at the inception of the lease. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as finance lease obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are charged directly against income.

Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to income on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to enter into an operating lease are also spread on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Advertising Expenses

It is the Company’s policy to expense advertising costs as incurred. Advertising costs totaling $30,000 were incurredNote 3, during the year ended December 31, 2015 (2014: $0).

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development expenses include all direct costs, primarily salaries for2019, the Company personnel and outside consultants,recorded an impairment charge related to the development of new products, significant enhancements to existing products, and the portion of costs of development of internal-use software required to be expensed. Research and development costs are charged toCompany’s discontinued operations as incurred with the exception of those software development costs that may qualify for capitalization. The Company incurred research and development costs in the amount of $579,000 and $379,000 in the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.totaling $2.4 million.

 

Debt Issue Costs

Debt issue costs related to long-term debt are capitalized and amortized over the term of the related debt using the effective interest method.

Income Taxes

 

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, operating loss, and tax credit carryforwards, and are measured using the enacted income tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Realization of certain deferred income tax assets is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income in the appropriate jurisdiction. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred income tax assets to amounts that are more likely than not to be realized. The initial recording and any subsequent changes to valuation allowances are based on a number of factors (positive and negative evidence). The Company considers its actual historical results to have a stronger weight than other, more subjective, indicators when considering whether to establish or reduce a valuation allowance.

  

The Company continually evaluates its uncertain income tax positions and may record a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in an income tax return.  Estimated interest and penalties are recorded as a component of interest expense and other expense, respectively.

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Because tax laws are complex and subject to different interpretations, significant judgment is required.  As a result, the Company makes certain estimates and assumptions in: (1) calculating its income tax expense, deferred tax assets, and deferred tax liabilities; (2) determining any valuation allowance recorded against deferred tax assets; and (3) evaluating the amount of unrecognized tax benefits, as well as the interest and penalties related to such uncertain tax positions.  The Company’s estimates and assumptions may differ significantly from tax benefits ultimately realized.

Net Loss per Share

 

Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in the period. Diluted loss per share takes into consideration common shares outstanding (computed under basic loss per share) and potentially dilutive securities. For the years ended December 31, 20152019 and 2014,2018, all outstanding stock options, warrants and convertible debt are antidilutive because of net losses, and as such, their effect has not been included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share. Common shares issuable are considered outstanding as of the original approval date for purposes of earnings per share computations.

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), as defined, includes net income (loss), foreign currency translation adjustment, and all changes in equity (net assets) during a period from non-owner sources. To date, the Company has not had any significant transactions that are required to be reported in other comprehensive income (loss), except for foreign currency translation adjustments.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the fiscal year. The Company makes estimates for, among other items, useful lives for depreciation and amortization, determination of future cash flows associated with impairment testing for long-lived assets, determination of the fair value of stock options and warrants, valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, allowances for doubtful accounts, and potential income tax assessments and other contingencies. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, current conditions, and other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.


Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

Financial InstrumentsIn February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases,” which created a new Topic, ASC Topic 842 and established the core principle that a lessee should recognize the assets, representing rights-of-use, and liabilities to make lease payments, that arise from leases. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an election under which such assets and liabilities would not be recognized, and lease expense would be recognized generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. This standard is effective for the Company beginning in 2019 and was adopted by the Company for the year beginning January 1, 2019. The Company has evaluated the impact of this revised guidance on its financial statements and determined it had no material impact, as the Company has no leasing arrangements with terms greater than one year.

Note 3. Acquisitions

123Wish, Inc.

In February 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of a 51% controlling interest in 123 Wish, Inc. (formerly Once in a Lifetime LLC) (“123 Wish”) in exchange for the issuance of 1,333,334 fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock with a fair value of $1.39 million. In addition, the Company shall issue fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock equal to 2.5 times of the net, after tax, earnings of 123 Wish for the nine month period after the date of acquisition and fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock equal to 4.5 times the net, after tax, earnings of 123 Wish for the second six month period after the date of acquisition. 123 Wish has proprietary applications which use the social media aspect of the internet.

 

The carrying amounts of our financial assetsfollowing table summarizes the consideration paid and liabilities such as cash, current accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair values based on level 1 inputs in the fair value hierarchy because of the short maturity of these instruments. Due to the conversion features and other terms, it is not practical to estimate the fair value of amounts due to related partiesthe assets acquired and long term debt.liabilities assumed (In thousands):

 

Consideration Paid:

Common stock $1,387 
Non controlling interest  1,353 
  $2,740 
     
Fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:    
     
Assets acquired:    
Cash $14 
Other intangible assets  2,307 
Goodwill  419 
     
Net Assets Acquired $2,740 

The consideration paid was 1,333,334 common shares valued at $1.04 per share. Separately identifiable intangible assets include technology which were valued by management using discounted cash flow and replacement cost approaches.

Love Media House, Inc. (formerly C-Rod, Inc.)

In March 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% ownership of Love Media House in exchange for $150,000 cash and 3,376,147 fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock with a fair value of $1.9 million. The financial statements of Love Media House have been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.


The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (In thousands):

Consideration Paid:

Cash $150 
Common stock  1,885 
  $2,035 
     
Fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:    
     
Assets acquired:    
Cash $5 
Other intangible assets  900 
Goodwill  1,172 
Total assets acquired  2,077 
     
Liabilities assumed:    
Accounts payable  42 
Total Liabilities Assumed  42 
     
Net Assets Acquired $2,035 

Separately identifiable intangible assets were customer relationships and were valued by management using discounted cash flow and replacement cost approaches.

Banana Whale Studios PTE Ltd

In May 2018 the Company completed the acquisition of 51% ownership of Banana Whale Studios PTE Ltd (“BWS” or “Banana Whale”) a Singapore corporation. The acquisition of Banana Whale was based on an earnout formula solely and should Banana Whale fail to reach forecasted profit numbers during the first 24 months then some, or all of the shares allocated would be refundable to the Company.

At the time of acquisition 295,300 shares of common stock were placed in escrow for payment of the confirmed earn out. However, based on the terms of the ultimate disposition (note 4) of BWS no shares were ultimately transferred or other consideration paid. The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in May 2018 (In thousands):

Consideration Paid:

Common stock $ 
Non-controlling interest  894 
  $894 

Share-Based CompensationFair values of identifiable assets acquired and (liabilities) assumed:

Assets acquired:   
Cash $42 
Accounts receivable  11 
Equipment  37 
Other receivable  2,022 
Liabilities assumed:    
Accounts payable  (288)
  $1,824 
Bargain purchase gain $930 

On February 4, 2019, the Company sold its interest in Banana Whale for $2.0 million, of which $1.5 million was in cash on completion and the balance was in the form of a promissory note receivable for $500,000 payable by December 31, 2019 (see below). The note is secured by a pledge of Banana Whale shares held in the name the four founding shareholders of Banana Whale. The pledged shares are held in escrow pending the payout of the promissory note.

In December 2019, an agreement regarding the remaining amount due on the promissory note of $500,000 was reached whereby the Company received $250,000 in December 2019 and the balance payable over the 2 years ending December 2021 whereby the Company will receive an amount equal to 25% of reported earnings before income tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) each quarter up to a maximum amount of $250,000 in aggregate.

Browning Production & Entertainment

In October 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of 51% ownership of Browning in exchange for $10,000 cash and an allocation of 12,000 fully paid shares of common stock with a fair value of $101,100. Of these shares, 6,000 have been issued with the remaining balance of 6,000 to be issued upon receipt of audited financial statements of Browning. The Company had previously paid a deposit of $10,000 cash and 35,000 fully paid shares of common stock with a fair value of $18,200.

The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of October 22, 2018 (In thousands):

Consideration Paid:

Common stock $119 
Cash  20 
Non-controlling interest  134 
  $273 

Fair values of identifiable assets acquired and (liabilities) assumed:

Assets acquired:   
Cash $ 
Accounts receivable  43 
Other assets  23 
Equipment  2 
Goodwill  622 
Liabilities assumed:    
Accounts payable  (42)
Deferred revenue  (72)
Loans and advances  (303)
     
Net Assets Acquired $273 

Note 4. Discontinued Operations

In November 2018, the management of the Company’s then 51% controlled subsidiary, Banana Whale, entered into discussions whereby the Company would sell its shares of BWS to a third party. Under the agreement, which had an effective date of January 1, 2019, the Company received cash of $1,500,000 and a promissory note of $500,000 and the return of the 295,320 Company shares issued on acquisition.

 

The Company accounts for share-based awards at fair valuerealized a gain of $553,000 on datethe sale of grant and recognizes compensation overits 51% interest in BWS during the service period for awards expected to vest.  The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which includes subjective judgements about the expected life of the awards, forfeiture rates and stock price volatility. The Company issues new shares of common stock to satisfy exercises and vesting of awards, granted under our stock plans.

Recently Issued Accounting Standardsyear ended December 31, 2019.

 

In May 2014,December 2019, an agreement regarding the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective and permitsremaining amount due on the usePromissory note of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. In August 2015, the FASB issued an update to defer the effective date of this update by one year. The updated standard becomes effective for$500,000 was reached whereby the Company received $250,000 in December 2019 and the balance payable over the 2 years ending December 2021 whereby the Company will receive an amount equal to 25% of reported EBITDA each quarter up to a maximum amount of $250,000 in aggregate.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company decided to sell its interests in its subsidiaries, Love Media House and Browning .. In connection with this determination, the Company concluded the intangible assets related to these subsidiaries were impaired. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $2,440,000 which is included in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, but allowsloss from discontinued operations.

On February 24, 2020, the Company completed the sale of its interest in Browning to adoptWilliam J. Browning, the standard one year earlier if it so chooses. holder of the remaining Browning shares. Under the agreement, Browning and Mr. Browning agreed to repay advances totaling $210,000 made to Browning by the Company over a 24-month period ending January 31, 2022 with an early repayment discount given during the six months ending August 31, 2020. Mr. Browning also agreed to return to the Company shares given to Mr. Browning under the original acquisition for cancellation by the Company.

The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is currently evaluatingaccounted for the effect that the updated standard will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-17,Income Taxes – Balance Sheet Reclassification of Deferred Taxes (Topic 740).  This ASU requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position.  The current requirement that deferred tax liabilities and assets of a tax-paying component of an entity be offset and presented as a single amount is not affected by the amendments in this update.  The amendments in this update are effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods.  Early adoption is permitted and the amendments may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented.   

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which amends ASC 835-30, Interest – Imputation of Interest. This ASU requires that debt issuance costs related to borrowings be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the borrowing. This treatment is consistent with debt discounts. The ASU does not affect the amount or timing of expenses for debt issuance costs. The effective date will be the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 and will be applied retrospectively. The adoption will not have a material effect on the company's consolidated financial statements.

In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements, which amends ASC 835-30, Interest – Imputation of Interest. This ASU clarifies the presentation and subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs associated with lines of credit. These costs may be presented as an asset and amortized ratably over the term of the line of credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are outstanding borrowings on the arrangement. The effective date will be the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 and will be applied retrospectively. The adoption will not have a material effect on the company's consolidated financial statements.

In 2015, the FASB issued new guidance related to consolidations. The new standard amends the guidelines for determining whether certain legal entities should be consolidated and reduces the number of consolidation models. The new standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the impact, if any, of adopting this new accounting guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

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Note 3.  Suzhou Aishuo Network Information Co. Ltd.

The Company has control of a Chinese entity Suzhou Aishuo Network Information Co. Ltd. (“AISHOU”) through various contractual arrangements in place. As a result of this control, one hundred percent of the results of operations, assets, liabilities and cash flows of AISHUO have been consolidated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Summarized assets, liabilities and results of operations of AISHOU areBWS, Love Media House and Browning as follows:

  December 31  December 31 
  2015  2014 
       
Assets $43   3 
Intercompany receivables/(payables)  (123)  151  
Other liabilities  (60)   
Revenue  56    
Net loss  (286)  (8 

Note 4.  Propertydiscontinued operations. The Statements of Operations for year ended December 31, 2019 and Equipment, net

Property and equipment consist of the following: 2018 for discontinued operations is as follows:(in thousands)

 

  December 31  December 31 
  2015  2014 
       
Leasehold improvements $-  $265 
Motor vehicle  -   120 
Equipment  291   348 
   291   733 
Less accumulated depreciation  (195)  (521)
         
Property and equipment, net $96  $212 
  Years Ended
December 31,
 
  2019  2018 
       
Revenue $467  $637 
Cost of revenue        
Hardware  193   596 
Amortization  150   166 
   343   762 
Gross Profit/(deficit)  124   (125)
Expenses        
General and administrative  987   1,054 
Depreciation  8   10 
Other expenses  19   (23)
Impairment  2,440   - 
   3,454   1,041 
Loss from Discontinued Operations $(3,330) $(1,166)

The balance sheet of discontinued operations as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:(in thousands)

  December 31, 
  2019  2018 
Current Assets      
Cash $2  $58 
Accounts Receivable  -   436 
Other current assets  27   92 
   29   586 
Property and equipment  34   39 
Intangible assets  -   830 
Goodwill  -   1,659 
  $63  $3,114 
         
Current Liabilities        
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $36  $59 
Deferred revenue  15   177 
Loans payable  115   401 
Finance contracts, due within one year  51   - 
Notes payable – related parties  211   205 
         
  $428  $842 

  

Note 5. Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets consist primarily of software development costs and customer and reseller relationships which are amortized over the estimated useful life, generally on a straight-line basis with the exception of customer relationships, which are generally amortized over the greater of straight-line or the related asset’s pattern of economic benefit. (in thousands)

  December 31  December 31 
  2015  2014 
       
Horizon software $17,879  $16,936 
ZTEsoft Telecom software  469   495 
Contractual relationships  885   885 
   19,233   18,316 
Less accumulated amortization  (9,410)  (7,356)
         
Intangible assets, net $9,823  $10,960 

Amortization of intangible assets for each of the next five years is estimated to be $2,000,000 per year

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Note 6.  Long-term Debt

Long – term liabilities consist of the following (in(in thousands):

 

  December 31  December 31 
  2015  2014 
       
Vehicle loan $-  $32 
Equipment loan  5   15 
Office term loan  -   134 
   5   181 
Less current portion  (5)  (73)
         
Balance $-  $108 
  December 31, 
  2019  2018 
       
Touchpoint software $2,950  $2,894 
Goodwill  419   419 
         
   3,347   3,313 
Less accumulated amortization  (958)  (405)
         
Intangible assets, net $2,411  $2,908 

During the year ended December 31, 2015 the Company negotiated early settlement of the Office and vehicle term loan balances. As a result a gain of $32,000 was recorded.Note 6. Notes Payable

 

Note 7.  Convertible Debenture

In December 2014, the Company closed a private placement of $3,500,000 under Regulation S whereby we issued to an investor a convertible debenture that is convertible into 1,555,556 shares of Common Stock, Class C Warrant to purchase 388,889 shares of Common Stock, Class D Warrant to purchase 388,889 shares of Common Stock and the potential for performance warrants. The unsecured convertible debenture is for a term of three years from the date of issue and has an interest rate of 8% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears in either cash, shares of common stock or a combination of cash and shares of common stock. The Company has the right to repurchase the convertible debenture upon notice at any time after the first twelve months.a) Promissory notes, related parties

 

The Class Cpromissory notes due to Zhanming Wu ($500,000) and Class D warrants have a termthe Company’s CEO, Mark White ($500,000), both considered related parties, including accrued interest of four years7% per annum from issuance, were due for repayment on August 31, 2019. Such payments were not made and the parties are each entitledin negotiations to purchase one-fourthextend the maturity dates of a sharethe promissory notes, but there can be no guarantee that commercially reasonable terms will agreed upon. As of common stock. In totalDecember 31, 2019, the Company issued 388,889 Class C warrants and 388,889 Class D warrants.counterparties had not demanded repayment of the promissory notes.

 

Performance Warrants associatedb) Century River Limited

The $500,000 loan payable with the convertible debenture were potentially issuable and exercisable based ona remaining principal balance of $10,000 at December 31, 2019 is due to Century River Limited, a company controlled by the Company’s annual reported subscriber numbers, twenty four (24) months after December 22, 2014, asCEO, Mark White. This loan is reflected in our 2014 Form 10-K. In the first quarterdue on demand and bears interest of 2016 the Company announced it has achieved the required number subscriber downloads and therefore the additional performance warrants are not issuable by the Company.3% per annum.

 

Proceeds received in 2014 from the convertible debentures were allocated between the convertible debenture and warrants based on their relative fair values. c) Bespoke Growth Partners

The resulting discount for the warrants is amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the debentures. The relative fair value of Class C and Class D warrants resulted in a discount of $598,500 at the date of issuance. After allocating a portion of the proceeds to the warrants, the effective conversion price of the convertible debentures was determined to result in a beneficial conversion feature. The beneficial conversion feature has a relative fair value of $302,994 at the date of issuance and is being amortized over the life of the convertible debenture. The beneficial conversion feature discount is amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the debentures. During the year ended December 31, 2015 amortization of the debt discountloan payable in the amount of $199,233$100,000 is due to Bespoke Growth Partners. This loan was due on January 26, 2020 and bore interest of 20% per annum. During 2020 the amortization of the beneficial conversion featureloan is in the amountprocess of $100,980 are included in interest expense inrepayment by way of stock issuances to Bespoke Growth Partners. As at April 21, 2020 the consolidated statement of operations.

ACompany repaid $64,382 by issuing a total of 1,555,556 shares of common stock have been reserved for the potential conversion of the convertible debenture.

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Note 8.  Related-Party Transactions

Amounts due to related parties include the following: (in thousands)

  December 31  December 31 
  2015  2014 
       
Loans due to stockholders (current and former officers and directors)        
Due within one year $-  $600 
Long-term  2,354   2,598 
  $2,354  $3,198 

The balance of related party debt outstanding as at December 31, 2015 of $2,354,000 matures on April 1, 2017 and is interest free (2014: 0.21%)

During the year ended December 31, 2015 the Company entered into a sales contract, with a customer (Horizon Latin America) in which the Company holds a minority ownership interest. The customer purchased perpetual software license, requiring initial payments of $500,000, which has been recognized as revenue in the year ended December 31, 2015. The Company owns a cost based investment interest of 19% in the customer with no voting rights or board representation therein.

Note 9.  Share Capital

Preferred Stock

The Company’s authorized capital includes 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock of $0.0001 par value.  The designation of rights including voting powers, preferences, and restrictions shall be determined by the Board of Directors before the issuance of any shares.

On July 21, 2014 the Company completed a private placement of 170,940 shares of mandatorily convertible Series A Preferred Stock that also included 100,000 Class B warrants, each warrant convertible to one share of common stock at an exercise price of $4 per share. The net proceeds of the offering were $982,000 after deducting offering costs.

The holders of Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative dividends during a period of twenty-four (24) months from and after the Issuance Date (the “Dividend Period”). During the Dividend Period for each outstanding share of Series Preferred Stock, dividends shall be payable quarterly in cash, at the rate of 10% per annum on or before each ninety (90) day period following the Issuance Date (each a “Dividend Payment Date”), with the first Dividend Payment Date to occur promptly following the three month period following the Issuance Date, and continuing until the end of the Dividend Period. Following the expiration of the Dividend Period, the holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to any additional dividend payment or coupon rate.

Shares of Series A Preferred Stock are convertible in whole or in part, at the option of the holders, into shares of common stock at $5.85 per share prior to the Maturity, and all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall automatically convert to shares of common stock upon Maturity, provided however, at no time may holders convert shares of Series A Preferred Stock if the number of7,424,213 shares of common stock to be issued pursuant to such conversion would cause the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by such holder and its affiliates to exceed 9.99% of the then issued and outstanding shares of common stock outstanding at such time, unless the holder provides us with a waiver notice in such form and with such content specifiedBespoke Growth Partners.

d) Labrys Fund

The loan payable in the Series A Certificateamount of Designation.

$180,000 is due to Labrys Fund LP. This loan was due on January 24, 2020 and bore interest of 12% per annum. The Loan was repaid in full on the due date.

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Shares of Series A Preferred Stock are redeemable, at the option of the holders commencing any time after 12 months from and after the closing at a price equal to the original purchase price plus all accrued but unpaid dividends. In the event that the Company completes a financing of $10 million or greater prior to Maturity, the Series A Preferred Stock will be redeemed at a price equal to the original purchase price plus all accrued but unpaid dividends.Note 7. Share Capital

 

170,940 shares of Series A preferred stock are issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015.

Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Shares (Deferred Stock)

The Company’s subsidiary One Horizon Group Plc (“OHG”) has in issue 50,000 shares of deferred stock, par value of £1.These shares are non-voting, non-participating,  redeemable and have been presented as a long-term liability.

Common Stock

 

The Company is authorized to issue 200 million shares of common stock, par value of $0.0001.

 

On August 10, 2015, in connection with an Underwriting Agreement dated August 4, 2015 (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Aegis Capital Corp. (“Aegis”), as representative ofDuring the several underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”),year ended December 31, 2019, the Company closed a firm commitment underwritten public offering of 1,714,286issued shares of Common Stock, and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 857,143common stock as follows:

81,933 shares of common stock, with a fair value of $126,760, as additional compensation related to acquisition of Browning.
200,000 shares of common stock, with a fair value of $150,000, for consulting services to be provided.
100,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $38,750 for consulting services to be provided
179,104 shares of common stock as security against the loan payable to Labrys Fund LP. The shares were received back by the Company for cancellation in February 2020.
370,000 shares of common stock for a commitment fee payable to Crownbridge Partners

During the year ended December 31, 2019, 340,000 shares of Common Stock at a combined offering price of $1.75 per share and accompanying warrants. Pursuantcommon stock, issued in December 2018 was returned to the Underwriting Agreement,company for cancellation and the Underwriters exercised an option to purchase 151,928 additional shares of Common Stock and 75,964 additional warrants. The Company allocated $2.5 million of the proceeds of the common stock and $0.8 million to the warrants to purchase common stock. This allocationrelated share subscription due was based on the relative fair value of each security on the date of issuance.

The warrants offered have a per share exercise price of $2.50 (subject to adjustment in the event of certain stock dividends and distributions, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications or similar events affecting our Common Stock and also upon any distributions of assets, including cash, stock or other property to our stockholders), are exercisable immediately and will expire three years from the date of issuance. Subject to applicable laws, the warrants may be offered for sale, sold, transferred or assigned without the Company’s consent.cancelled.

  

During the year ended December 31, 2014,2018, the Company:

 

·issued 15,000Issued 9,000 shares of common stock for services received with a fair value of $64,500.$357,750

·issued 25,000Issued 53,334 shares of common stock, with a fair value of $1.4 million, for the acquisition of 51% of Once in a Lifetime

Issued 4,000 shares of common stock for services received, in connection with the $1 million private placement,provided with a fair value of $107,500$204,000

·issued 75,000Issued 20,167 shares of common stock for conversion of convertible note and accrued interest in the amount of $302,500

Issued 6,889 shares of common stock for conversion of convertible note and accrued interest in the amount of $103,000

Issued 6,889 shares of common stock for services received in the futureprovided with a fair value of $322,500$200,000

·issued 246,000Issued 30,000 shares of common stock in settlementfor exercise of amounts owingwarrants at a price of $553,500$18.75 per share.

 

Issued 2,000 shares of common stock for services provided with a fair value of $80,000.

Issued 55,046 shares of common stock, with a fair value of $1,541,285, as part consideration for the acquisition of Love Media House, Inc.

Issued 4,000 shares of common stock for services to be provided with a fair value of $85,000.
Issued 9,000 shares of common stock for services to be provided with a fair value of $168,750
Issued 34,000 shares of common stock for services provided with a fair value of $425,000

Issued 295,320 shares of common stock, for the acquisition of 51% of Banana Whale Studios Pte., Ltd see note 3.
Issued 63,000 shares of common stock for services provided with a fair value of $787,500
Issued 34,000 shares of common stock for exercise of warrants at a price of $12.50 per share
Issued 24,000 shares of common stock for services provided with a fair value of $306,000
Issued 12,000 shares of common stock for services provided with a fair value of $150,000
Issued 70,000 shares of common stock for cash of $5.00 per share

Issued 74,000 shares of common stock for exercise of warrants at a price of $2.50 per share
Issued 1,400 shares of common stock, with a fair value of $18,200, for an option to acquire an interest in Browning Productions.
Issued 61,000 shares of common stock for cash of $114,375
Issued 39,000 shares of common stock for exercise of warrants at a price of $1.88 per share
Issued 180,000 shares of common stock for cash of $360,000
Issued 40,000 shares of common stock for services provided with a fair value of $175,000
Issued 120,000 shares of common stock for acquisition of software with a fair value of $548,000
Issued 6,000 shares of common stock, with a fair value of $51,000, for the acquisition of 51% of Browning Productions.
Issued 222,000 shares of common stock for services provided with a fair value of $1,148,000
Issued 170,000 shares of common stock for cash of $324,500
Issued 170,000 shares of common stock for exercise of warrants at a price of $5.00 per share
Issued 14,176 shares of common stock, with a fair value of $96,000, pursuant to a settlement
Issued 80,000 shares of common stock, with a fair value of $344,000, as an adjustment to the purchase price of Love Media House, Inc.
Issued 380,000 shares of common stock for subscription receivable of $1,425,000

Stock Purchase Warrants

 

AtAs at December 31, 2015,2019, the Company had reserved 3,294,7462,890 shares of its common stock for the following outstanding warrants:warrants with weighted average exercise price of $20.00. Such warrants expire at various times through July 2020.

 

Number of Warrants  Exercise Price  Expiry
       
 116,760  $0.86  no expiry date
 1,209,675   4.25  January 2019
 100,000   4.00  July 2016
 60,000   6.55  December 2015
 68,850   2.25  December 2018
 403,786   3.00  December 2018
 402,568   3.50  December 2018
 857,143   2.50  August 2018
 75,964   2.50  September 2018

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There were 933,107 warrants issued and none exercised duringDuring the year ended December 31, 2015.

If, at the time of exercise of warrants issued pursuant to the financing of August 2015, wherein a total of 933,1072019, no warrants were issued thator exercised and 4,518 warrants were forfeited.

During the sharesyear ended December 31, 2018, 209,000 warrants were issued, upon12,099 warrants were forfeited and 347,000 warrants were exercised, for proceeds of $2,096,000.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company agreed to reduce the exercise are not ableprice on 0.26 million outstanding warrants, which resulted in additional compensation cost of $544,000, in order to be included in a registration statement then the holder may request that the warrants so exercised be done on a cashless basis.obtain additional funding.

   

Note 10.8. Stock-Based Compensation

 

The shareholders approved a stock option plan onOn August 6, 2013, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. This stock option plan isPlan (“2013 Plan”). The 2013 Plan provides for the issuance of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards, dividend equivalents, cash bonuses and other stock-based awards to employees, directors and consultants of the Company.

 

There were no options issued in the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and there are 3,000,000 shares of common stock available for granting awards underno options outstanding as at December 31, 2019.

In March 2018, the plan. Each year, commencing 2014, until 2016,Company adopted the number of shares of common stock available for granting awards shall be increased by2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”) to provide additional incentives to the lesser of 1,000,000 shares of common stockemployees, directors and 5%consultants of the total numberCompany to promote the success of shares of common stock outstanding.

the Company’s business. During the year ended December 31, 20142019, no common stock of the Company was issued options to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock under the 2013 Equity Incentive2018 Plan. The options become fully vested on January 15, 2017 and are exercisable, at an exercise price of $4.54 per common share, to January 15, 2024. During the year ended December 31, 2015 the Company issued options to purchase 564,000 shares of common stock under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. These options become fully vested on May 12, 2018 and are exercisable, at an exercise price of $1.09 per common share, between May 12, 2015 and May 12, 2025. On both January 1, 2014 and 2015 the number of shares available for granting awards under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan was increased by 1,000,000 shares.


Note 9. Income Taxes

 

A summary of the Company’s 2013 Equity Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2015, is as follows:

     Weighted
Average
 
  Number of
Options
  Exercise
Price
 
       
Outstanding at December 31, 2013  -   - 
Options issued  500,000   4.54 
Outstanding at December 31, 2014  500,000  $4.54 
Options issued  564,000   1.09 
Options forfeited  (120,000)  4.54 
Outstanding at December 31, 2015  944,000  $2.48 

The grant date fair value of these options, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, was estimated to be $2,576,000. This expense, less an estimated forfeiture rate of 30%, is being recognized over the 3 year vesting periods. The amount of $596,000 and $516,000 has been recognized during the year ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 respectively. As of December 31, 2015 there was unrecognized compensation expense of approximately $706,000 to be recognized over the remaining vesting periods.

For the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan there were 564,000 options issued and 120,000 were forfeited and none were exercised during the year ended December 31, 2015.

 A summary of the Company’s other stock options as of December 31, 2015, is as follows:

     Weighted
Average
 
  Number of
Options
  Exercise
Price
 
       
Outstanding at December 31, 2013  584,650   0.53 
Options forfeited  -   - 
Outstanding at December 31, 2014  584,650  $0.53 
Options issued  291,900   0.53 
Options forfeited  (850)  0.51 
Outstanding at December 31, 2015  875,700  $0.53 

The grant date fair value of the options issued in 2015, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, is estimated to be $255,000. This expense is being recognized over the 2 year vesting period. The amount of $64,000 and $nil has been recognized during the year ended December 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014 respectively. As at December 31, 2015 there was unrecognized compensation expense of approximately $191,000 to be recognized over the remaining vesting period.

There were 291,900 options issued, no options exercised and 850 options were forfeited during the year ended December 31, 2015.

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The following table summarizes stock options outstanding at December 31, 2015:

   Number  Average  Number  Intrinsic 
   Outstanding  Remaining  Exercisable  Value 
   at  Contractual  at  at 
   December 31,  Life  December 31,  December 31, 
Exercise Price  2015  (Years)  2015  2015 
$0.53   291,900   4.50   291,900  $183,987 
 0.53   291,900   6.50   291,900   183,987 
 0.53   291,900   9.75   -   - 
 4.54   380,000   8.00   -   - 
 1.09   564,000   9.50   -   - 

At December 31, 2015, 5,875,700 shares of common stock were reserved for all outstanding options and future commitments under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan.

The fair value of each option granted in 2015 is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of the options granted were: risk-free interest rate of 2.5%, a 3 year expected life, a dividend yield of 0.0%, and a stock price volatility factor of 95%

The fair value of each option granted in 2014 is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of the options granted were: risk-free interest rate of 2.5%, a 2 year expected life, a dividend yield of 0.0%, and a stock price volatility factor of 123%

Note 11.  Income Taxes

Income tax benefit of $20,000 and $210,000 in 2015 and 2014, respectively, is recognized for the impact of deferred tax assets and liabilities, which represent consequences of events that have been recognized differently in the financial statements under GAAP than for tax purposes. The difference between the U.S.applicable statutory federal tax rate of 34% in 2015 and 2014rates and the provision for income tax recorded by the Company is primarily attributable to the change in the Company’s valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets and to a lesser extent to the tax rate differential ontreatment of certain gains and losses in foreign countries.recorded under GAAP.

  

Loss from operations before income taxes consisted of the following(in thousands):

  December 31,  December 31, 
  2015  2014 
United States $(2,281) $(1,646)
         
International  (8,663)  (533)
Total $(10,944) $(2,179)

As of December 31, 2015, the Company had federal net operating losses of $3.5 million available for future deduction from taxable income derived in the United States. The Company’s United Kingdom subsidiary has non-capital losses of approximately $13.3 million available for future deductions from taxable income derived in the United Kingdom, which do not expire. The potential benefit of net operating loss carryforwards has not been recognized in the combinedconsolidated financial statements since the Company cannot determine that it is more likely than not that such benefit will be utilized in future years. The tax years 2006 through 20142019 remain open to examination by federal authorities and otherin certain jurisdictions in which the Company operates, namely United Kingdom, Switzerland, Ireland, China and Hong Kong. The components of the net deferred tax liabilityassets and the amount of the valuation allowance are as follows:(in thousands)

  December 31 
  2015  2014 
Deferred tax assets (liabilities)        
Net operating loss carryforwards - United States $1,205  $829 
Net operating loss carryforwards - International  3,322   3,249 
Valuation allowance  (4,527)  (4,078)
Net deferred tax liabilities $-  $- 

The increase in the valuation allowance was $449,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015 and $646,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

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Note 12.  Commitments and Contingencies

Contractual Commitments

  December 31, 
  2019  2018 
       
Deferred tax assets        
Net operating loss carryforwards  4,494   3,577 
Valuation allowance  (4,494)  (3,577)
Net deferred tax assets $  $ 

  

The Company incurred total rentcontinually evaluates its uncertain income tax positions and may record a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in an income tax return. Estimated interest and penalties are recorded as a component of interest expense of $86,000 and $100,000, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.other expense, respectively.

 

Minimum contractual commitments, as of December 31, 2015,Because tax laws are complex and subject to different interpretations, significant judgment is as follows:

  Operating  Long-term 
  leases  Financing 
       
2016 $23,000  $5,000 
2017  -   - 
2018  -   - 

Legal Proceedings

In 2012, we sold certain former subsidiaries engaged in provision of satellite service in 2012 to Broadband Satellite Services (“BSS”), a company incorporated under laws of England and Wales. Horizon Globex, a company incorporated in Switzerland and a subsidiary of us, had provided these subsidiary companies with software and IT services.  In connection with its acquisition of our former subsidiary companies, BSS entered into three agreements with Horizon Globex pursuant to which BSS continued to use Horizon Globex to supply software and IT services.  Notwithstanding the fact that Horizon Globex has provided such ongoing software and IT services, BSS has failed to pay our fees pursuant to the agreements.required. As a result, on December 23, 2014, we initiated legal proceedings in the High Court, Queens Bench Division, Commercial Court No. 2014 folio 1560Company makes certain estimates and assumptions in: (1) calculating its income tax expense, deferred tax assets, and deferred tax liabilities; (2) determining any valuation allowance recorded against BSS in the United Kingdom to collect such fees indeferred tax assets; and (3) evaluating the amount of $640,000.  Subsequently, BSS asserted counter claimsunrecognized tax benefits, as well as the interest and penalties related to such uncertain tax positions. The Company’s estimates and assumptions may differ significantly from tax benefits ultimately realized. Historically, the Company has not filed income tax returns and the related required informational filings in the U.S. Certain informational filings if not filed contain penalties. The Company is currently addressing this issue with advisors to determine the amount of $5.8 million, alleging among other claims, civil fraudpotential payments due. Given the complexity of the issue the Company is unable to quantify a range of potential loss. Accordingly, no liability has been recorded in connection with the saleaccompanying consolidated balance sheets in respect of subsidiary companies.   Based on the timing of these claims, which were never raised until we filed our action against BSS, it is our position that these claims are specious and represent nothing more than an attempt to improve BSS's negotiating position with regard to our legitimate claims against it.   As a result, we plan to continue to carry out our claims against BSSthis matter. However, such potential penalties may be material to the fullest extent possible and to defend BSS's counter-claims vigorously.  We note further that several of BSS's counter claims may be time barred by applicable sections of the contracts and plan to assert the same as an affirmative defense to such counter claim. Notwithstanding our views with regard to our claims against BSS and BSS's counterclaims, litigation is by its nature unpredictable and therefore we cannot guarantee with certainty the outcome of our dispute with BSS.Company’s financial statements.

  

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Note 13. Segment Information10. Legal Proceedings

 

The Company has two business segments, bothreceived a claim from the landlord of a property leased by Maham LLC, under which involve the developmentCompany is a guarantor. The Company has taken legal advice and licensing of software for mobile VoIP. One for businessits counsel is liaising with the landlord regarding the claim and is also discussing a solution to business line and one for business to consumer line, primarily represented by Aishuo for 2015 and 2014 activity in the business to consumer line is not material for separate segment presentation.Maham’s financial difficulty.

 

The Company’s revenues were generatedCompany has also been served a claim from the former management of Love Media regarding a claim for unpaid wages. The Company disputes the validity of their claim in the following geographic areas:its entirety. 

  2015  2014 
China $57,000  $0 
Rest of Asia $900,000  $3,700,000 
Europe and Russia $25,000  $800,000 
The Americas $550,000  $600,000 

 

Note 14.11. Subsequent EventEvents

 

On March 2, 2016,August 5, 2019, the Company receivedentered into a written alert from Nasdaq Listing QualificationsConsulting Agreement pursuant to which, the Company agreed to issue and immediately and irrevocably deliver to the consultant 2,500,000 restricted shares of Company common stock. On April 21, 2020, the Company entered into the Accord and First Amended Consulting Agreement, dated as of April 16, 2020, pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the consultant. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Consulting Agreement, the parties agreed that our closing bid price for the last 30 consecutive2,500,000 shares that were issued would not be subject to a reverse split. As previously disclosed, on September 26, 2019, the Company effected a 1-for-25 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock (the “Reverse Split”). Pursuant to the terms of the Accord and First Amended Consulting Agreement, the Company agreed to issue to the consultant an additional 2,400,000 shares of Company common stock as a corrective share issuance that the parties agreed was fully earned by the consultant as of August 20, 2019.

On April 20, 2020, the Company entered into an Agreement, dated as of April 16, 2020, pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and immediately and irrevocably deliver to a consultant 2,000,000 restricted shares of Company common stock. With regard to any acquisition of a company introduced by the consultant that results in ownership by the Company of not less than 20% of such company, the Company agreed to compensate the consultant within three business days was less than $1.00 per share. As a resultof closing of such transaction by that amount of cash that equates to 5% of the anticipated total purchase price or deal value or that amount of Company stock that equates to 7.5% of the anticipated purchase price or deal value.

On April 24, 2020, the Company is below the continued listing requirementissued an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares to maintain a minimum bid pricean employee in advance of $1.00 per share as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a). However, Nasdaq Listing Rule 581(c)(3)(A) provides us a compliance period of 180 calendar daysstock awards due to regain compliance. If at any time during this 180 day period the closing bid price is at least $1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, we will regain compliance.him.

 

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