UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

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

 

for the quarterly period ended June 30, 20222023

 

OR

 

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

 

for the transition period from ___ to ___

 

Commission file number 001-41267

 

AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 47-3892903

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

909 18th Avenue South, Suite A

Nashville, Tennessee

 37212
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (833) 267-3235

Copies of communications to:
Joseph Lucosky, Esq.Anthony N. DeMint, Esq.
Adele Hogan, Esq.DeMint Law, PLLC
Lucosky Brookman LLP3753 Howard Hughes Parkway
101 Wood Avenue SouthSecond Floor, Suite 314
5th FloorLas Vegas, Nevada 89169
Iselin, NJ 08830(702) 714-0889
(732) 395-4402anthony@demintlaw.com
jlucosky@lucbro.com

 

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

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock AREB The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Common Stock Purchase Warrants AREBW The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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 ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
   Emerging growth company

 

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

 

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

 

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of August 12, 2022,14, 2023, was 5,250,6322,842,311 shares. An additional 30,520 shares of common stock are authorized but unissued.

 

 

 

AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

 

  Page No.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION3
   
Item 1.Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)3
   
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of American Rebel Holdings, Inc. at June 30, 20222023 (unaudited) and December 31, 20212022 (audited)3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations of American Rebel Holdings, Inc. for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)4
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations of American Rebel Holdings, Inc. for the six months and three months ended June 30, 20222023 and 20212022 (unaudited)54
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity (Deficit) of American Rebel Holdings, Inc. for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)6
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of American Rebel Holdings, Inc. for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)7
   
 Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)8
   
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis2423
   
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.3433
   
Item 4.Controls and Procedures3433
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION34
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings3534
   
Item 1A.Risk Factors3534
   
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds3534
   
Item 3.Defaults upon Senior Securities3635
   
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosure3635
   
Item 5.Other Information3635
   
Item 6.Exhibits3635
   
Signatures 37

 

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Part I. Financial Information

 

Item 1.- Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

         June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 
 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021
(audited)
    (audited) 
ASSETS             
             
CURRENT ASSETS:                
Cash and cash equivalents $2,509,975  $17,607  $2,733,253  $356,754 
Accounts receivable  272,995   100,746   1,982,483   1,613,489 
Prepaid expense and other deposits  529,492   163,492 
Prepaid expense  160,295   207,052 
Inventory  826,494   685,854   8,563,465   7,421,696 
Inventory deposits  224,894   -   310,587   309,684 
Total Current Assets  4,363,850   967,699   13,750,083   9,908,675 
                
Property and Equipment, net  13,196   900   402,157   456,525 
                
OTHER ASSETS:                
Lease deposit  4,750   - 
Lease deposits  29,120   18,032 
Right-of-use lease assets  1,487,271   1,977,329 
Goodwill  4,200,000   4,200,000 
Total Other Assets  4,750   -   5,716,391   6,195,361 
                
TOTAL ASSETS $4,381,796  $968,599  $19,868,630  $16,560,561 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)                
                
CURRENT LIABILITIES:                
Accounts payable and accrued expense  530,611   1,032,264 
Accounts payable and other accrued expense $2,288,920  $2,523,551 
Accrued interest  67,919   203,972   103,919   103,919 
Loan – officer - related party  -   10,373 
Loans – working capital  605,037   3,879,428 
Loans - nonrelated parties  4,385   12,939 
Loan – Officer – related party  146,000   - 
Loans – Working capital  1,482,449   602,643 
Line of credit  1,359,683   - 
Right-of-use lease liabilities, current  965,529   992,496 
Total Current Liabilities  1,207,952   5,138,976   6,346,500   4,222,609 
                
Right-of-use lease liabilities, long-term  521,742   984,833 
  -   -         
TOTAL LIABILITIES  1,207,952   5,138,976   6,868,242   5,207,442 
                
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT):                
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 100,000 issued and outstanding, at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 Series A  100   100 
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 75,143 and 276,501 issued and outstanding, respectively at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 Series B  75   277 
Preferred stock, value  75   277 
        
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 600,000,000 shares authorized; 4,741,321 and 1,597,370 issued and outstanding, respectively at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021  4,741   1,597 
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 175,000, and 175,000 issued and outstanding, respectively at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022        
Series A Preferred Shares  100   100 
Series B Preferred Shares  75   75 
Preferred stock value  -   - 
Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 600,000,000 shares authorized; 748,720 and 677,221 issued and outstanding, respectively at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022  749   677 
Additional paid in capital  34,368,914   22,797,306   47,929,533   45,465,077 
Accumulated deficit  (31,199,986)  (26,969,657)  (34,930,069)  (34,112,810)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)  3,173,844   (4,170,377)  13,000,388   11,353,119 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) $4,381,796  $968,599  $19,868,630  $16,560,561 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

3

AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

  For the
three months ended
June 30, 2023
  For the
three months ended
June 30, 2022
 
Revenue $3,670,571  $338,706 
Cost of goods sold  2,982,688   241,078 
Gross margin  687,883   97,628 
         
Expenses:        
Consulting/payroll and other costs  931,505   246,407 
Rental expense, warehousing, outlet expense  275,474   - 
Product development costs  -   113,190 
Marketing and brand development costs  172,617   149,249 
Administrative and other  833,851   1,172,418 
Depreciation and amortization expense  25,275  455 
Total operating expense  2,238,722   1,681,719 
Operating income (loss)  (1,550,839)  (1,584,091)
         
Other Income (Expense)        
Interest expense, net  (148,437)  (18,001)
Employee retention credit funds, net of costs to collect  

1,107,672

   

-

 
Gain/(loss) on sale of equipment  1,400   - 
Net income (loss) before income tax provision  (590,204)  (1,602,092)
Provision for income tax  -   - 
Net income (loss) $(590,204) $(1,602,092)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share $(0.87) $(20.75)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted  679,000   126,760 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

        
 For the three
months ended
June 30, 2022
 For the three
months ended
June 30, 2021
  

For the

six months ended

June 30, 2023

 

For the

six months ended

June 30, 2022

 
Revenue $338,706  $203,577  $8,072,670  $492,786 
Cost of goods sold  241,078   168,586   5,774,014   337,797 
Gross margin  97,628   34,991   2,298,656   154,989 
                
Expenses:                
Consulting – business development  246,407   971,213 
Consulting/payroll and other costs  1,876,104   709,396 
Rental expense, warehousing, outlet expense  502,134   - 
Product development costs  113,190   146,327   16,495   146,463 
Marketing and brand development costs  149,249   57,774   425,342   230,219 
Administrative and other  1,172,418   187,148   1,195,000   1,610,723 
Depreciation expense  455   185 
Operating expenses  1,681,719   1,362,647 
Depreciation and amortization expense  54,365   1,355 
Total operating expense  4,069,440   2,698,156 
Operating income (loss)  (1,584,091)  (1,327,656)  (1,770,784)  (2,543,167)
                
Other Income (Expense)                
Interest expense  (18,001)  (569,891)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt  -  (638,148)
Interest expense, net  (155,547)  (310,406)
Employee retention credit funds, net of costs to collect  

1,107,672

   

-

 
Gain/(loss) on sale of equipment  

1,400

   

-

 
Gain/(loss) on extinguishment of debt  -   (1,376,756)
Net income (loss) before income tax provision  (1,602,092)  (2,535,695)  (817,259)  (4,230,329)
Provision for income tax  -   -   -   - 
Net income (loss) $(1,602,092) $(2,535,695) $(817,259) $(4,230,329)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share $(0.34) $(2.15) $(1.21) $(33.37)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted  4,741,000   1,179,138   678,000   126,760 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

         
  For the six
months ended
June 30, 2022
  For the six
months ended
June 30, 2021
 
Revenue $492,786  $552,867 
Cost of goods sold  337,797   436,731 
Gross margin  154,989   116,136 
         
Expenses:        
Consulting – business development  709,396   1,117,219 
Product development costs  146,463   233,060 
Marketing and brand development costs  230,219   104,114 
Administrative and other  1,610,723   366,964 
Depreciation expense  1,355   1,798 
Operating expenses  2,698,156   1,823,155 
Operating income (loss)  (2,543,167)  (1,707,019)
         
Other Income (Expense)        
Interest expense  (310,406)  (1,118,143)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt  (1,376,756)  (638,148)
Net income (loss) before income tax provision  (4,230,329)  (3,463,310)
Provision for income tax  -   - 
Net income (loss) $(4,230,329) $(3,463,310)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share $(1.07) $(3.28)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted  3,955,000   1,055,975 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY/(DEFICIT)

 

                             
  Common
Stock
  Preferred
Stock
  Common
Stock
Amount
  Preferred
Stock Amount
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Accumulated
Deficit
  Total 
                      
Balance – December 31, 2020  910,099   -  $910  $-  $15,857,366  $(20,870,713) $(5,012,437)
                             
Sale of common stock.  31,250   -   31   -   149,969   -   150,000 
                             
Common stock issued to pay expense  22,741   -   23   -   105,443   -   105,466 
                             
Net Loss  -   -   -   -   -   (3,463,310)  (3,463,310)
                             
Balance – June 30, 2021  964,090   -  $964  $-  $16,112,778  $(24,334,023) $(5,684,586)

  Common
Stock
  Preferred
Stock
  Common
Stock
Amount
  Preferred
Stock Amount
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Accumulated
Deficit
  Total 
Balance – December 31, 2021  1,597,370   376,501  $1,597  $377  $22,797,306  $(26,969,657) $(4,170,377)
Beginning balance, value  1,597,370   376,501  $1,597  $377   22,797,306  $(26,969,657) $(4,170,377)
                             
Sale of common stock  2,658,630   -   2,659   -   9,035,797   -   9,038,456 
                             
Common stock issued to pay expense  233,623   -   233   -   969,302   -   969,535 
                             
Preferred stock converted to common stock  251,698   (201,358)  252   (202)  (50)  -   - 
                             
Debt converted to warrants  -   -   -   -   1,566,559   -   1,566,559 
                             
Net Loss  -   -   -   -   -   (4,230,329)  (4,230,329)
Balance – June 30, 2022  4,741,321   175,143  $4,741  $175  $34,368,914  $(31,199,986) $3,173,844
Ending balance, value  4,741,321   175,143  $4,741  $175   34,368,914  $(31,199,986) $3,173,844
  Common Stock  Common Stock Amount  Preferred Stock Amount  Additional Paid-in Capital  Accumulated Deficit  Total 
                   
Balance – December 31, 2021  63,895  $64  $377  $22,798,839  $(26,969,657) $(4,170,337)
                         
Sale of common stock, net  106,345   106   -   9,038,350   -   9,038,456 
Common stock issued as compensation  9,345   9   -   969,526   -   969,535 
Preferred stock converted into common stock  10,068   10   (202)  192  -   - 
Conversion of debt into warrants  -   -   -   1,566,559   -   1,566,559 
Net loss for the six months ending June 30, 2022 -   -   -   -   (4,230,329)  (4,230,329)
                         
Balance – June 30, 2022  189,653  $189  $175  $34,373,466  $(31,199,986) $3,173,844 
                         
Balance – December 31, 2022  677,221  $677  $175  $45,465,077  $(34,112,810) $11,353,119 
                         
Balance  677,221  $677  $175  $45,465,077  $(34,112,810) $11,353,119 
Sale of common stock  

71,499

   

72

   

-

   

312,380

   

-

   

312,452

 
Sale of 615,000 pre-funded common stock warrants $4.36 per share, exercise price of $0.01  

-

   

-

   

-

   

2,681,400

   

-

   

2,681,400

 
Prefunded common stock warrant offering costs and fees  

-

   

-

   

-

   

(529,324

)  

-

   

(529,324

)
Effect o reverse stock split round lot shares of 2,093,591  

2,093,591

   

2,094

   

-

   

(2,094

)  

-

   

-

 
Post quarter effectuation  

(2,093,591

)  

(2,094

)  

-

   

2,094

   

-

   

-

 
Net loss for the six months ending June 30, 2023  -   -   -   -   (817,259)  (817,259)
                         
Balance – June 30, 2023  748,720  $749  $175  $47,929,533  $(34,930,069) $13,000,388 
Balance  748,720  $749  $175  $47,929,533  $(34,930,069) $13,000,388 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

        
 For the six
months ended
June 30, 2022
 For the six
months ended
June 30, 2021
  

For the

six months ended

June 30, 2023

 

For the

six months ended

June 30, 2022

 
          
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                
Net income (loss) $(4,230,329) $(3,463,310) $(817,259) $(4,230,329)
Depreciation  1,355   1,798 
Expense paid through issuance of common stock  969,535   2,096,533 
Depreciation and amortization  54,365   1,355 
Gain on sale of equipment  

(1,400

)  - 
Compensation paid through issuance of common stock  -   969,535 
Amortization of loan discount  1,000,457   495,789   -   1,000,457 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash (used in) operating activities:                
Change in accounts receivable  (172,307)  33,668 
Change in prepaid expenses  (469,295)  (13,610)
Change in inventory  (140,639)  (80,166)
Change in inventory deposits and other  (224,894)  141,164 
Change in accounts payable and accrued expense  (637,706)  400,891 
Accounts receivable  (368,993)  (172,307)
Prepaid expenses  46,756   (469,295)
Inventory  (1,142,671)  (140,639)
Inventory deposits and other  (11,087)  (224,894)
Accounts payable and accrued expense  (234,630)  (637,706)
Net Cash (Used in) Operating Activities  (3,903,823)  (387,243)  (2,474,919)  (3,903,823)
                
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                
Purchase of equipment  (13,651)  - 
Net Cash (Used in) Investing Activities  (13,651)  - 
Disposition/(purchase) of fixed assets  1,402   (13,651)
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Investing Activities  

1,402

   

(13,651

)
                
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                
Proceeds from sale of common stock and prefunded warrants, net of offering costs paid of $529,324 and $1,461,544, respectively  2,464,528   9,038,456 
Proceeds from line of credit  1,700,000   - 
Proceeds (repayments) of loans – officer - related party  (81,506)  23,725   

146,000

   

(81,506

)
Proceeds from sale of common stock  9,038,456   645,005 
Principal payments on line of credit, net  

(340,317

)  

-

 
Proceeds from working capital loan  60,000   1,280,000   

1,000,000

   

-

 
Repayment of loans – nonrelated party  (2,607,108)  (1,362,427)
Principal payments on working capital loan – recent  

(117,800

)  

-

 
Proceeds from working capital loan – pre-existing lender  

-

   

60,000

 
Principal payments on working capital loan - pre-existing lender  (2,395)  - 
Principal payment on loans – nonrelated parties  -   (2,607,108)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities  6,409,842   586,303   4,850,016   6,409,842 
                
CHANGE IN CASH  2,492,368   199,060  2,376,499   2,492,368 
                
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD  17,607   68,307   356,754   17,607 
                
CASH AT END OF PERIOD $2,509,975  $267,367  $2,733,253  $2,509,975 
                
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION                
Cash paid for:                
Interest $206,607  $148,226  $156,252  $206,607 
Income taxes $-  $-  $-  $- 
                
Non-cash investing and financing activities:                
Debt repayment through the issuance of common stock $1,950,224  $1,488,924 
Conversion of debt into equity $-  $1,950,224 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 20222023

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

General

American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) operates primarily as a designer and marketer of branded safes and personal security, self-defense products. Additionally, the Company designs and produces branded apparel and other accessories.

The Company promotes and sells its products primarily through a growing network of dealers, in select regional retailers and local specialty safe, sporting goods, hunting and firearms stores, as well as online, including its website and e-commerce platforms such as Amazon.com.

The information on our website does not constitute a part of this report.

Listing and reorganizationOrganization

 

The Company was incorporated on December 15, 2014, under the laws of the State of Nevada,, as CubeScape, Inc. The Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1, which was declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 14, 2015. Twenty-six (26) investors invested at a price of $0.80 per share for a total of $60,000. The direct public offering closed on December 11, 2015.

OnEffective January 5, 2017, the Company amended its articles of incorporation and changed its name to American Rebel Holdings, Inc. TheOn June 19, 2017, the Company completed a business combination with its majority stockholder, American Rebel, Inc. on June 19, 2017. As a result, American Rebel, Inc. became a wholly ownedwholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

The aforementioned acquisitionNature of American Rebel, Inc. was accounted for as a reverse merger, which involved issuance by the Company of 217,763operations shares of its common stock and 6,250 warrants to purchase shares of common stock to shareholders of American Rebel, Inc., and cancelled 112,500 shares of common stock previously owned by American Rebel, Inc.

 

For purposes of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, “American Rebel” “we,” “our,” “us,” or similar references refers toThe Company develops and sells branded products in the self-defense, safe storage and other patriotic product areas using a wholesale distribution network, utilizing personal appearances, musical venue performances, as well e-commerce and television. The Company’s products are marketed under the American Rebel Holdings,Brand and are proudly imprinted with such branding. Through its acquisition of the “Champion Entities” (which consists of Champion Safe Co., Inc., Superior Safe, LLC, Safe Guard Security Products, LLC, and Champion Safe De Mexico, S.A. de C.V.) the Company promotes and sells its consolidated wholly-owned subsidiary, unlesssafe and storage products through a growing network of dealers, in select regional retailers and local specialty safe, sporting goods, hunting and firearms retail outlets, as well as through online avenues, including website and e-commerce platforms. The Company sells its products under the context requires otherwise.Champion Safe Co., Superior Safe Company and Safe Guard Safe Co. brands as well as the American Rebel Brand.

 

To varying degrees, the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect our operating business. Significant government and private sector actions have taken place to control the spread and mitigate the economic effects of the virus and its variants. The development of geopolitical conflicts, supply chain disruptions and government actions to slow rapid inflation in recent years have produced varying effects on our business. The economic effects from these events over long term cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. Accordingly, estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements, including those associated with the evaluation of certain long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment, expected credit losses on amounts owed to us (through accounts receivable) and the estimations of certain losses assumed under warranty and other liability contracts, may be subject to significant adjustments in future periods.

Interim Financial Statements and Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information, and with the rules and regulations of the SEC set forth in Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by the U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited interim financial statements furnished reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Unaudited interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year. These financial statements should be read along with the Annual Report filed on Form 10-K of the Company for the period ended December 31, 20212022, and notes thereto contained.contained, filed on April 14, 2023.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The Consolidated Financial Statementscondensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiary,wholly-owned subsidiaries, American Rebel, Inc., incorporated in Nevada.and the Champion Entities. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Year endYear-end

 

The Company’s year-end is December 31.

 

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Cash and cash equivalents

 

For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents. The carrying value of these investments approximates fair value.

 

Inventory and Inventory Deposits

 

Inventory consists of backpacks, jackets, safes, other storage products and accessories manufactured to our design and held for resale and are carried at the lower of cost (First-in, First-out Method) or market value. The Company determines thean estimate for the reserve forof slow moving or obsolete inventories by regularly evaluating individual inventory levels, projected sales and current economic conditions. The Company also makes deposit payments on certain inventory to be manufactured that are carried separately until the manufactured goods are received into inventory.

 

Fixed assets and depreciation

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Additions and improvements are capitalized while ordinary maintenance and repair expenditures are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is recorded byusing the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset, which ranges from five to seven years.years.

 

Revenue recognition

 

In accordance with ASCFinancial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, (“ASC 606”), revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our clients, in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. To achieve this core principle, we apply the following five steps: (1) Identify the contract with a client; (2) Identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) Determine the transaction price; (4) Allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract; and (5) Recognize revenues when or as the company satisfies a performance obligation.

 

These steps are met when asan order is received, a price is agreed, and the product is shipped or delivered to that customer.

 

Advertising costs

 

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred; Marketing costs which we consider to be advertising costs incurred were $149,249172,617 and $57,774149,249 for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2022,2023, and 2021,2022, respectively, and $230,219425,342 and $104,114230,219 for the six-month periodsperiod then ended.ended, respectively.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of June 30, 2022,2023, and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values. These financial instruments include cash, and accounts payable. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for cash and payables because they are short term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair values or they are payable on demand.

 

Level 1: The preferred inputs to valuation efforts are “quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities,” with the caveat that the reporting entity must have access to that market. Information at this level is based on direct observations of transactions involving the same assets and liabilities, not assumptions, and thus offers superior reliability. However, relatively few items, especially physical assets, actually trade in active markets.

 

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Level 2: FASB acknowledged that active markets for identical assets and liabilities are relatively uncommon and, even when they do exist, they may be too thin to provide reliable information. To deal with this shortage of direct data, the board provided a second level of inputs that can be applied in three situations.

 

Level 3: If inputs from levels 1 and 2 are not available, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”)FASB acknowledges that fair value measures of many assets and liabilities are less precise. The board describes Level 3 inputs as “unobservable,” and limits their use by saying they “shall be used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available.” This category allows “for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date”. Earlier in the standard, FASB explains that “observable inputs” are gathered from sources other than the reporting company and that they are expected to reflect assumptions made by market participants.

 

Stock-based compensation

 

The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with the guidance in ASC Topic 505 and 718 which requires the Company to recognize expense related to the fair value of its employee stock option awards. This eliminates accounting for share-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value and requires instead that such transactions be accounted for using a fair-value-based method. The Company recognizes the cost of all share-based awards on a graded vesting basis over the vesting period of the award.

 

The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from other than employees in accordance with FASB ASC 718-10 and the conclusions reached by the FASB ASC 505-50. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earliest of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services as defined by FASB ASC 505-50.

 

Earnings per share

 

The Company followsNet loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period as defined by ASC Topic 260 to account for earnings- Earnings per share.Share. Basic earnings per common share (“EPS”) calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding. During periods whenDilutive common share equivalents are negligible or immaterial as dilutive shares to be issued during net loss years were non-existent. For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, net loss per share was $(0.87) and $(20.75), respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, net loss per share was $(1.21) and $(33.37), respectively

Fully diluted shares outstanding is the total number of shares that the Company would theoretically have if all dilutive securities were exercised and converted into shares. Dilutive securities include options, warrants, convertible debt, preferred stock and anything else that can be converted into shares. Potential dilutive shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of dilutive securities, calculated using the treasury stock method. The calculation of dilutive shares outstanding excludes out-of-the-money options (i.e., such options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of our common shares for the period) because their inclusion would have been antidilutive. Out-of-the-money stock options totaled none and none as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. All other dilutive securities are listed below.

The following table illustrates the total number of common shares that would be converted from common stock equivalents ifissued and outstanding at the end of each period presented; as of June 30, 2023 and as of June 30, 2022, respectively.

SCHEDULE OF EARNINGS PER SHARE

  June 30, 2023  June 30, 2022 
       
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share for the periods ended  678,000   126,760 
Total dilutive effect of outstanding stock awards or common stock equivalents  1,078,000   75,500 
Shares used in computation of fully diluted earnings per share for the periods ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively  1,756,000   202,260 
         
Net income (loss) $(817,259) $(4,230,329)
Fully diluted income (loss) per share $(0.47) $(20.92)

In periods of losses, diluted loss per share is computed on the same basis as basic loss per share as the inclusion of any are anti-dilutive they are not considered in the computation.other potential shares outstanding would be anti-dilutive.

 

Income taxes

 

The Company follows ASC Topic 740 for recording provision for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based upon the difference between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using the enacted marginal tax rate applicable when the related asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred income tax expense or benefit is based on the changes in the asset or liability for each period. If available evidence suggests that it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is required to reduce the deferred tax asset to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Future changes in such valuation allowance are included in the provision for deferred income tax in the period of change.

 

Deferred income tax may arise from temporary differences resulting from income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in different periods. Deferred taxes are classified as current or non-current, depending on the classification of assets and liabilities to which they relate. Deferred taxes arising from temporary differences that are not related to an asset or liability are classified as current or non-current depending on the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.

 

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The Company applies a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold for all tax uncertainties. ASC Topic 740 only allows the recognition of tax benefits that have a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. As of June 30, 20222023, and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company reviewed its tax positions and determined there were no outstanding, or retroactive tax positions with less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, therefore this standard has not had a material effect on the Company.

 

The Company does not anticipate any significant changes to its total unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.

 

The Company classifies tax-related penalties and net interest as income tax expense. For the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, and 2021, respectively, no income tax expense has been recorded.

 

Use of estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

 

Warranties

The Company’s safe manufacturing business estimates its exposure to warranty claims based on both current and historical (with respect to the Champion Entities) product sales data and warranty costs (actual) incurred. The Company assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability each quarter and adjusts the amount as necessary. Warranty liability is included in our accrued expense accounts in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. We estimate that warranty liability is nominal or negligible based on the superior quality of products and our excellent customer relationships. Warranty liability recorded was $93,458 as of December 31, 2022 and $99,238 as of June 30, 2023.

Business Combinations

The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, and as further defined by ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805), which requires the purchase price to be measured at fair value. When the purchase consideration consists entirely of shares of our common stock, the Company calculates the purchase price by determining the fair value, as of the acquisition date, of shares issued in connection with the closing of the acquisition and, if the transaction involves contingent consideration based on achievement of milestones or earn-out events, the probability-weighted fair value, as of the acquisition date, of shares issuable upon the occurrence of future events or conditions pursuant to the terms of the agreement governing the business combination. If the transaction involves such contingent consideration, our calculation of the purchase price involves probability inputs that are highly judgmental due to the inherent unpredictability of future results, particularly by growth-stage companies. The Company recognizes estimated fair values of the tangible assets and intangible assets acquired, including in process research and development (“IPR&D”), and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, and we record as goodwill any amount of the purchase price of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in excess of the fair value (see Note 8 - Goodwill and Acquisition of Champion Entities for further information in accordance with ASC 805-10-55-37 through ASC 805-10-55-50).

Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASUAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The standard requires lessees to recognize almost all leases on the balance sheet as a Right-of-Use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability and requires leases to be classified as either an operating or a finance type lease. The standard excludes leases of intangible assets or inventory. The standard became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019. The Company adopted ASC 842 using the modified retrospective approach, by applying the new standard to all leases existing at the date of initial application. Results and disclosure requirements for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2019, are presented under ASC 842, while prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historical accounting under ASC 840. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the standard, which also allowed the Company to carry forward historical lease classifications. The Company also elected the practical expedient related to treating lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all equipment leases as well as electing a policy exclusion permitting leases with an original lease term of less than one year to be excluded from the ROU assets and lease liabilities.

 

Under ASC 842, the Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. For this purpose, the Company considers only payments that are fixed and determinable at the time of commencement. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company estimated the incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of lease payments. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to commencement and is recorded net of any lease incentives received. The Company’Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise such options.

 

Operating leases are included in operating lease Right-of-Use assets and operating lease liabilities, current and non-current, on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

Recent pronouncements

 

The Company has implemented all newevaluated recent accounting pronouncements through June 30, 2023, and believes that are in effect and is evaluating any that may impact its financial statements. The Company does not believe that there are any new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that mightnone have a material impacteffect on itsthe Company’s financial position or results of operations.statements.

 

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Concentration risks

Prior to the closing of the Champion Entities, the Company purchased a substantial portion (over 20%) of its inventory from 2 third-party vendors. With the closing and integration of the Champion Entities, the Company no longer purchases a substantial portion (over 20%) of its inventory from the 2 third-party vendors. As of June 30, 2023, the net amount due to these 2 third-party vendors (accounts payable and accrued expense) was $0. The loss of vendor relationships could have a material effect on the Company; however, the Company believes sufficient suppliers could be substituted should these third-party vendors/suppliers become unavailable or non-competitive for us.

 

NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the recoverability of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As noted above, the Company is in the developmentgrowth and acquisition stage and, accordingly, its revenuehas not yet reached profitability from its planned operations does not cover its operating expenses.operations. Since inception, the Company has been engaged in financing activities and executing its business plan of operations and incurring costs and expenses related to developing productsproduct development, branding, inventory buildup and market identity, obtaining inventory, preparing for public product launch and ultimately selling products.launch. As a result, the Company incurredhas continued to incur net income (losses)losses for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 of ($817,259) and 2021 of ($($4,230,329)4,230,329 and ($3,463,310)), respectively. The Company’s accumulated deficit was ($31,199,98634,930,069) as of June 30, 20222023, and ($26,969,65734,112,810) as of December 31, 2021.2022. The Company’s working capital was $3,155,8987,403,583 as of June 30, 20222023, compared to a deficit of $($4,171,277)6,678,562 as of December 31, 2021.2022. The increase in working capital from December 31, 20212022, to June 30, 20222023, is primarily due to the Company closing onincreasing its registered public offeringoverall inventory and accounts receivable balances offset by smaller increases in February 2022. Until recentlyliabilities as well as incurring a net loss during the Company’s activities since inception have been sustained through equity and debt financing and the deferral of payments on accounts payable and other expenses.six months ending June 30, 2023.

 

The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to raise capital from the sale of its equity and, ultimately, the achievement of significant operating revenues. Management believes holders of its warrants will execute their outstanding warrants generating additional investment capital for the Company. As of June 30, 2022, there were 700,838 warrants with an exercise price of $8.00 per share,revenues and 3,287,123 warrants with an exercise price of $2.01 per share, which was adjusted downward from $5.1875 due to a dilutive issuance on July 7, 2022. Management is in discussion with its investment bank, EF Hutton a division of Benchmark Investments, LLC and broker dealers regarding additional funding initiatives.profitability.

 

Management believes that sufficient funding can be secured through the obtaining of loans, as well as future offerings of its preferred and common stock to institutional and other investors.stock. However, no assurance can be given that the Company will obtain this additional working capital, or if obtained, that such funding will not cause substantial dilution to its existing stockholders. If the Company is unable to secure such additional funds from these sources, it may be forced to change or delay some of its business plan rollout.objectives and efforts. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from this uncertainty.be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

NOTE 3 – INVENTORY AND DEPOSITS

 

Inventory and deposits include the following:

SCHEDULE OF INVENTORY AND DEPOSITS

 

June 30,

2022

(unaudited)

 

December 31,

2021

(audited)

  June 30, 2023   December 31, 2022 
      (unaudited) (audited) 
Inventory – finished goods $826,494  $685,854  $8,563,465  $7,421,696 
Inventory deposits  224,894   -   310,587   309,684 
Total Inventory and deposits $1,051,388  $685,854  $8,874,052  $7,731,380 

With the integration of Champion we eliminated the need to hold inventory with our American Rebel, Inc. subsidiary at its facility. We do not believe we have a risk of concentration in our purchasing of inventory materials, sourcing needs or manufacturing. As reported in our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K Champion added approximately $5,400,000 in inventory on the date of purchase less intercompany deposits of approximately $600,000 which is included in our balances as of December 31, 2022.

NOTE 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment include the following:

SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

June 30,

2022

(unaudited)

 

December 31,

2021

(audited)

  June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 
      (unaudited) (audited) 
Marketing equipment $32,261  $32,261 
     
Plant, property and equipment $367,317  $367,317 
Vehicles  291,537  277,886   423,515   448,542 
Property and equipment gross 323,798 310,147   790,832   815,859 
Less: Accumulated depreciation  (310,602)  (309,247)  (388,675)  (359,334)
Net property and equipment $13,196 $900  $402,157  $456,525 

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2022,2023, and 20212022 we recognized $1,35554,365 and $1,798 1,355in depreciation expense, respectively. We depreciate these assets over a period of sixty (60) months which has been deemed their useful life.

 

NOTE 5 – RELATED PARTY NOTE PAYABLE AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company acquired three vehicles from related parties and assumed the debt secured by each one of the vehicles. Accordingly, the recorded value for each vehicle was the total debt assumed from each related loan, for a total of $277,886.

Charles A. Ross, Jr. serves as the Company’s CEO. Compensation for Mr. Ross was $358,000 and $90,000, respectively for the six months ended June 30, 2022, and 2021. Compensation for the six months ended June 30, 2022 includes a base salary and a bonus based upon certain performance measures approved by the Board of Directors.

 

Doug Grau serves as the Company’s President. Compensation for Mr. Grau wasincludes a base salary and a bonus based upon certain performance measures approved by the Board of Directors. Mr. Grau lent the Company approximately $150,000146,000 and $60,000, respectively forduring the six months ended June 30, 2022, and 2021. Compensation for2023, the six months ended June 30, 2022 includes a bonus approved by the Board of Directors.loan is an unsecured non-interest-bearing demand note.

 

NOTE 6 – NOTES PAYABLELINE OF CREDITNON-RELATED PARTYFINANCIAL INSTITUTION

 

Effective January 1, 2016,During February 2023, the Company acquiredentered into a vehicle from$2 million master credit agreement (credit facility) with a related party in exchange formajor financial institution (“Line of Credit”). The Line of Credit accrues interest at a rate determined by the assumption of the liability related to this vehicle. The liability assumed is as followsBloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index (“BSBY”) Daily Floating Rate plus 2.05 percentage points (which at June 30, 20222023 for the Company was 7.22%), and is secured by all the assets of the Champion Entities. The Line of Credit expires February 28, 2024. The outstanding amount due on the Line of Credit at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2021.2022 was, respectively.

SCHEDULE OF NOTES PAYABLE TO NON-RELATED PARTIESLINE OF CREDIT

  June 30,  December 31, 
  2022  2021 
  (unaudited)  (audited) 
       
Loan secured by a tour bus, monthly payments of $1,426 including interest at 12% per annum through January 2023 when the remaining balance is payable. $4,385  $12,939 
         
Total recorded as current liability $4,385  $12,939 
  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
  (unaudited)  (audited) 
       
Line of credit from a financial institution. $1,359,683  $- 
         
Total recorded as a current liability $1,359,683  $        - 

 

Current and long-term portion. Total loanAs of June 30, 2023 the total balance isdue of $1,359,683 reported as current due toas the loanLine of Credit is to be repaid within one year.year, with subsequent drawdowns as needed by the Company. The Company paid a one-time loan fee equal to 0.1% of the Line of Credit amount available. In the likelihood of default, the default interest automatically increases to 6% over the BSBY plus 2.05% rate.

 

The Company drew down on the Line of Credit initially in the amount of $1.7 million, with subsequent net payments and draws on the Line of Credit in the amount of $340,317. The Company has not increased the Line of Credit amount beyond the initial drawdown and has paid interest expense of $XX to the financial institution for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company intends to keep the Line of Credit open and in existence to enhance the profitability and working capital needs of the Champion entities.

NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE – WORKING CAPITAL

SCHEDULE OF WORKING CAPITAL

  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
  (unaudited)  (audited) 
Working capital loan with a limited liability company domiciled in the state of Georgia. The working capital loan is demand loan and accrues interest at 12% per annum and interest only payments that are due by the 15th of month following the close of the quarter.  600,000   600,000 
         
Working capital loans with a major financial institution converted from a revolving line of credit to a strict payoff loan agreement with the major financial institution. Annual interest rate approximates 22.5% per annum and consists of two revolving line of credit accounts.  249   2,643 
         
Working capital loan agreement with a limited liability company domiciled in the state of New York. The working capital loan is secured by all the assets of the Company that is not secured by the first priority interest of the major financial institution line of credit facility as well as a personal guaranty by our CEO, Mr. Charles A Ross. The working capital loan requires payments of $20,000 each for 64 weeks on the Friday following funding. The working capital loan is due and payable on July 5, 2024 with a final payment of $20,000.  882,200   - 
         
  $1,482,449  $602,643 
         
Total recorded as a current liability $1,482,449  $602,643 

On April 14, 2023, the Company entered into a $1,000,000 Business Loan and Security Agreement (the “Secured Loan”) with an accredited investor lending source (the “Lender”). Under the Secured Loan, the Company received the loan net of fees of $20,000. The Secured Loan requires 64 weekly payments of $20,000 each, for a total repayment of $1,280,000. The Secured Loan bears interest at 41.4%. The Secured Loan is secured by all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries second to a first priority lien secured the holder of the Line of Credit. Furthermore, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, provided a personal guaranty for the Secured Loan. The Secured Loan provides for a default fee of $15,000 for any late payments on the weekly payments. No prepayment of the loan is allowed as well as any default by the Company allows the Lender to take necessary actions to secure its collateral and recovery of funds. The Company also is required to pay a a fee associated with the Lender and its introduction to the Company of $80,000 to be made in equity of the Company.

During the six months ending June 30, 2022, the Company and the Company’s wholly owned operating subsidiary completed the sale of several short-term notes under similar terms as its other short-term notes totallingtotaling $60,000. The notes are secured by a pledge of certain inventory items ofand the Company’s current inventory and the chief executive officer’sChief Executive Officer’s personal guaranty.

 

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During the six months ending June 30, 2022, the Company and the Company’s wholly-owned operating subsidiary repaid $2,541,634 of these short termshort-term notes and successfully completed the conversion of short termshort-term notes with a face value of $1,950,224 andalong with accrued interest into shares of common stock with a fair value of $2,803,632, resulting in a Lossloss on extinguishment of debt of $1,376,756. The successful completion of the conversion of short term notes and accrued interest was done in conjunctionconnection with the successfulCompany’s registered public offering in February 2022.

 

At June 30, 2022,2023, and December 31, 2021,2022, the outstanding balance due on all of the working capital notes payable was $605,0371,482,449 and $4,952,326602,643, respectively. These amounts do not include interest payable on the various notes where interest was not paid in full per the terms of the notes. As of June 30, 2023, the Company was in default on $600,000 of the notes payable – working capital as the $600,000 in notes were due and payable by March 31, 2023. Subsequent to June 30, 2023, the Company refinanced this $600,000 note with the accredited investor and this note is no longer in default. Please see Note 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS.

 

NOTE 8GOODWILL AND ACQUISITION OF THE CHAMPION ENTITIES

Goodwill

Goodwill is initially recorded as of the acquisition date and is measured as any excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but rather is subject to impairment testing annually (on the first day of the fourth quarter), or between annual tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit may be below its carrying amount. We first perform a qualitative assessment to evaluate goodwill for potential impairment. If based on that assessment it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is below its carrying value, a quantitative impairment test is necessary. The quantitative impairment test requires determining the fair value of the reporting unit. We use the income approach, whereby we calculate the fair value based on the present value of estimated future cash flows using a discount rate that approximates our weighted average cost of capital. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill is subjective and requires significant estimates and assumptions about the future such as sales growth, gross margins, employment costs, capital expenditures, inflation and future economic and market conditions. Actual future results may differ from those estimates. If the carrying value of the reporting unit’s assets and liabilities, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, impairment is recorded for the excess, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had goodwill of $4,200,000 and $4,200,000, respectively, presented within other long-term assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets, primarily related to our 2022 acquisition of Champion Entities. During the 2nd quarter of 2023, we performed a qualitative assessment of potential goodwill impairment and determined it was more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units exceeded its carrying value. Accordingly, no further impairment testing of goodwill was performed, and we did not recognize any goodwill impairment for the six months ending June 30, 2023.

The Company policy is to review its goodwill for impairment periodically (based on economic conditions) and more specifically in the 4th quarter of its financial reporting year and determine whether impairment is to be recognized within its condensed consolidated statement of operations. See Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K, for more information on impairment testing.

Business Combination Consideration

On June 29, 2022, the Company entered into a stock and membership interest purchase agreement with Champion Safe Co., Inc., Superior Safe, LLC, Safe Guard Security Products, LLC, Champion Safe De Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (the “Champion Entities” or “Champion”) and Mr. Ray Crosby (the “Seller”) (the “Champion Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding capital stock and membership interests of the Champion Entities from the Seller.

The acquisition occurred on July 29, 2022. Under the terms of the Champion Purchase Agreement, the Company paid the Seller (i) cash consideration of approximately $9,150,000, along with (ii) cash deposits in the amount of $350,000, and (iii) reimbursed the Seller for approximately $400,000 of agreed upon acquisitions and equipment purchases completed by the Seller and the Champion Entities since June 30, 2021. In addition to the payments to the Seller, the Company paid costs specifically associated with the acquisition of Champion and its integration of $350,000; $200,000 was paid to our investment banker in analyzing the acquisition and purchase of Champion as well as we paid $150,000 to Champion’s independent PCAOB registered accounting firm to conduct a two year of audit and subsequent interim review report of their financial condition and reports.

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Accounting for the Business Combination

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the acquired tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities are recognized based on their estimated fair values as of the business combination closing date. Pro forma adjustments were preliminary and based on estimates of the fair value and useful lives of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of December 31, 2022 which have been prepared to illustrate the estimated effect of the business combination (see Note 15 – Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information (Unaudited) to our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K).

The Company may recognize a negligible deferred tax benefit as a result of the acquisition. Due to the acquisition, a temporary differences between book and tax basis for the intangible assets acquired may result in a deferred tax liability and additional goodwill, which we believe to be negligible.

The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805. As such, the total purchase consideration was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values as of July 29, 2022. The purchase price allocation is dependent upon certain valuation and other studies that have not yet been completed, nor may never be completed. Accordingly, the pro forma purchase price allocation may be subject to further adjustments. There can be no assurances that additional analyses and final determination of valuations will result in a change to the estimates of fair value set forth below.

The following is the estimate of the fair value of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and ensuing goodwill identified, reconciled to the purchase price transferred:

SCHEDULE OF ASSETS ACQUIRED AND LIABILITY ASSUMED

Cash $- 
Accounts receivable  1,337,130 
Inventory  5,229,426 
Fixed assets  473,326 
Deposits and other assets  53,977 
Customer list and other intangibles**  637,515 
Accounts payable  (1,609,657)
Accrued expenses and other  (84,297)
Goodwill  4,200,000 
Consideration $10,237,420 
Consideration:    
Payments of cash direct to Seller $8,455,177 
Debt payments on behalf of Seller - guarantor  1,442,243 
Payments to various service providers  340,000 
Total Purchase Price $10,237,420 

The Company’s estimates of fair values of the net assets acquired are based on the information that was available at the date of the acquisition, and the Company may continue to evaluate the underlying inputs and assumptions used in its valuations and would be subject to change. Preliminary estimates are subject to change during the measurement period, which we have determined to be one year from the date of the acquisition, which is July 29, 2023. (**- Customer lists and other intangibles are combined with goodwill at the end of each period and evaluated as to fair value. At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, it was determined that total intangible assets (which includes goodwill) has a fair value of $4.2 million).

NOTE 9INCOME TAXES

 

At June 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had a net operating loss carryforward of $31,199,98634,930,069 and $26,969,65734,112,810, respectively, which begins to expire in 2034.

 

Components of net deferred tax asset, including a valuation allowance, are as follows:

SCHEDULE OF DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 
 

June 30,

2022

(unaudited)

 

December 31,

2021

(audited)

  (unaudited) (audited) 
Deferred tax asset:                
Net operating loss carryforward $6,466,694  $5,663,628  $7,335,000  $7,163,690 
Total deferred tax asset  6,466,694   5,663,628   7,335,000   7,163,690 
Less: Valuation allowance  (6,466,694)  (5,663,628)  (7,335,000)  (7,163,690)
Net deferred tax asset $-  $-  $-  $- 

 

Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2022,2023, and December 31, 20212022, was $6,466,6947,335,000 and $5,663,6287,163,690, respectively. In assessing the recovery of the deferred tax asset, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of the deferred tax asset is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income in the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of future deferred tax assets, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. As a result, management determined it was more likely than not deferred tax assets will not be realized as of June 30, 2022,2023, and December 31, 2021,2022, and recognized 100% valuation allowance for each periodperiod..

 

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Reconciliation between the statutory rate and the effective tax rate for both periods and as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2021:2022:

SCHEDULE OF EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE RECONCILIATION

Federal statutory rate  (21.0)%
State taxes, net of federal benefit  (0.0)%
Change in valuation allowance  21.0%
Effective tax rate  0.0%

 

On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“the 2022 act”) was signed into law. The 2022 act contains numerous provisions, including a 15% corporate alternative minimum income tax on “adjusted financial statement income”, expanded tax credits for clean energy incentives and a 1% excise tax on corporate stock repurchases. The provisions of the 2022 act become effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2022. On December 27, 2022, the IRS and Department of Treasury issued initial guidance for taxpayers subject to the corporate alternative minimum tax. The guidance addresses several, but not all, issues that needed clarification. The IRS and Department of Treasury intend to release additional guidance in the future. We will continue to evaluate the impact of the 2022 act as more guidance becomes available. We currently do not expect an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 910SHARE CAPITAL

 

The Company is authorized to issue 600,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock and 10,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value preferred stock.

 

On February 7, 2022,June 27, 2023, the Company effectuated a reverse split of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1-for-80.1-for-25. The share numbers and pricing information in this report are adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split as of June 30, 2023. The June 30, 2023 share numbers do not reflect any adjustment due to the 100-share round lot rounding up that has been inherent in the Company’s reverse stock splits since 2022. A shareholder that held a minimum of 100 shares pre-reverse split, based on the reverse stock split now holds less than 100 shares of our common stock will be issued an additional number of shares to ensure that they continue to maintain at least 100 shares of our common stock in ownership.. This round lot adjustment or mechanism was effectuated in part to comply with NASDAQ’s rule requiring the Company to maintain a minimum float of 1 million shares in the public float. Based on the reverse stock split ratio that was approved by management this minimum number of shares in the public float would not have been obtained without the round lot minimum guarantee.

 

Common stock and preferred stock

 

For the month of February 2022 the following transactions occurred: On February 3, 2022, multiple Series B Convertible Preferred stockholders converted 201,358shares of their Series B Convertible Preferred Stockpreferred stock to 251,69810,068 shares of common stock of the Company.

On February 3, 2022, the Company converted two outstanding notes into 186,0677,443 shares of common stock of the Company.

On February 10, 2022, the Company received an equity investment of $10,500,000 to purchase 2,530,121101,205 shares of the Company’s common stock through a registered public offering at $4.15103.75 per share.

 

For the month of July 2022 the following transactions occurred: On July 12, 2022, we entered into a PIPE transaction with Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. for the purchase and sale of $12,887,976.31 of securities, consisting of (i) 20,372 shares of common stock at $27.75 per share, (ii) prefunded warrants (the “Prefunded Warrants”) that are exercisable into 448,096 shares of common stock (the “Prefunded Warrant Shares”) at $27.50 per Prefunded Warrant, and (iii) immediately exercisable warrants to purchase up to 936,937 shares of common stock at an initial exercise price of $21.50 per share and will expire five years from the date of issuance.

For the month of August 2022 the following transactions occurred: On August 22, 2022, 4,000 shares of common stock were issued in return for services as a component of a February 2022 services agreement. During the month of August 2022, Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. exercised 17,618 Prefunded Warrants. Along with the exercise notice and payment of $4,404.41, 17,618 shares of common stock were issued.

For the month of September 2022 the following transactions occurred: During the month of September 2022, Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. exercised 107,318 Prefunded Warrants. Along with several exercise notices and payments totaling $26,829.60, 107,318 shares of common stock were issued.

For the month of October 2022 the following transactions occurred: During the month of October 2022, Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. exercised 323,160 Prefunded Warrants. Along with several exercise notices and payments totaling $80,790.00, 323,160 shares of common stock were issued.

For the month of November 2022 the following transactions occurred: During the month of November 2022, Calvary Fund exercised 15,099 Calvary Warrants (see Note 11 – Warrants and Options). Along with an exercise notice and payment totaling $3,774.84, 15,099 shares of common stock were issued.

For the month of June 2023 the following transactions occurred: On June 27, 2023, we entered into a PIPE transaction with Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. for the purchase and sale of $2,993,850.63 of securities, consisting of (i) 71,499 shares of common stock at $4.37 per share, (ii) prefunded warrants (the “2023 Prefunded Warrants”) that are exercisable into 615,000 shares of common stock (the “ 2023 Prefunded Warrant Shares”) at $4.37 per Prefunded Warrant, and (iii) immediately exercisable warrants to purchase up to 686,499 shares of common stock at an initial exercise price of $4.24 per share and will expire five years from the date of issuance.

At June 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, there were 4,741,321748,720 and 1,597,370677,221 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively; and 75,143and 276,50175,143 shares of Series B preferred stock issued and outstanding, respectively, and 100,000and 100,000shares of its Series A preferred stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

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NOTE 1011WARRANTS AND OPTIONS

 

On February 10, 2022, the Company received an equity investment of $10,500,000 to purchase 101,205 shares of the Company’s common stock through a registered public offering at $103.75 per share. Along with the issuance of the shares of common stock, the Company issued immediately exercisable warrants (the “Uplist Warrants”) to purchase up to 101,205 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $129.6875 per warrant and will expire five years from the date of issuance. Commensurate with the February 10, 2022 offering the Company issued to its underwriters immediately exercisable warrants to purchase up to 15,181 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $129.6875 per warrant and will expire five years from the date of issuance. On July 8, 2022, the Company issued a dilutive issuance notice that in accordance with Section 3(b) of the Uplist Warrants, upon closing of the July 12, 2022 PIPE transaction, the exercise price of the Uplist Warrants shall be reduced from the current exercise price of $129.6875 to $50.25.

On February 11, 2022, we entered into a transaction with Calvary Fund, the provider of our 2021 bridge financing for the retirement of its debt instrument, principal and interest with a combined value of $1,566,659.00 through the issuance of securities, consisting of (i) prefunded warrants (the “Calvary Warrants”) that are exercisable into 15,099 shares of common stock (the “Calvary Warrant Shares”) at $103.75 per Calvary Warrant, and (iii) immediately exercisable Uplist Warrants to purchase up to 15,099 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $129.6875 per warrant and will expire five years from the date of issuance. On July 8, 2022, the Company issued a dilutive issuance notice that in accordance with Section 3(b) of the Uplist Warrants, upon closing of the July 12, 2022 PIPE transaction, the exercise price of the Uplist Warrants shall be reduced from the current exercise price of $129.6875 to $50.25.

On July 12, 2022, we entered into a PIPE transaction with Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. for the purchase and sale of $12,887,976.31 of securities, consisting of (i) 20,372 shares of common stock at $27.75 per share, (ii) prefunded warrants (the “Prefunded Warrants”) that are exercisable into 448,096 shares of common stock (the “Prefunded Warrant Shares”) at $27.50 per Prefunded Warrant, and (iii) immediately exercisable warrants to purchase up to 936,937 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $21.50 per warrant and will expire five years from the date of issuance.

On June 27, 2023, we entered into a PIPE transaction with Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. for the purchase and sale of $2,993,850.63 of securities, consisting of (i) 71,499 shares of common stock at $4.37 per share, (ii) prefunded warrants (the “2023 Prefunded Warrants”) that are exercisable into 615,000 shares of common stock (the “ 2023 Prefunded Warrant Shares”) at $4.37 per Prefunded Warrant, and (iii) immediately exercisable warrants to purchase up to 686,499 shares of common stock at an initial exercise price of $4.24 per share and will expire five years from the date of issuance.

As of December 31, 2022, no Prefunded Warrants remained issued and outstanding with respect to the July PIPE transaction. The Prefunded Warrants were purchased in their entirety by the holders of the warrants for $27.50 per warrant. The Prefunded Warrants required the payment of an additional $0.25 per warrant and the written notice of exercise to the Company to convert the Prefunded Warrant into one share of common stock of the Company. During the period from July 12, 2022 through December 31, 2022, the Company received notice on 448,096 Prefunded Warrants converting into 448,096 shares of common stock.

Calvary Fund exercised all of its Calvary Warrants by November 30, 2022 requiring the payment of an additional $0.25 per warrant and the written notice of exercise to the Company to convert the Calvary Warrant into one share of common stock of the Company. Calvary Fund continues to hold the 15,099 warrants exercisable at a price of $50.25 per warrant.

Along with the Prefunded Warrants the PIPE investors were issued immediately exercisable warrants to purchase up to 936,937 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $21.50 per share expiring five years from the date of issuance, or July 11, 2027. Each Prefunded Warrant and share of common stock issued in the PIPE transaction received two warrants that were exercisable at $21.50 per share with a five-year expiry. None of these warrants have been exercised by the holders.

As of December 31, 2022, there were 1,096,455 warrants issued and outstanding to acquire additional shares of common stock. As of June 30, 2022,2023, there were 4,365,4462,397,954 warrants issued and outstanding. As of December 31, 2021, there were 701,776 warrants outstanding to acquire additional shares of common stock.

 

The Company evaluates outstanding warrants as derivative liabilities and will recognize any changes in the fair value through earnings. The Company determined that the warrants have an immaterial fair value at December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022.2023. The warrants do not trade in a highly active securities market, and as such, the Company estimated the fair value of these common stock equivalents using Black-Scholes and the following assumptions:

 

Expected volatility was based primarily on historical volatility. Historical volatility was computed using daily pricing observations for recent periods. The Company believes this method produced an estimate that was representative of the Company’s expectations of future volatility over the expected term which due to their maturity period as expiry, it was three years. The Company had no reason to believe future volatility over the expected remaining life of these common stock equivalents was likely to differ materially from historical volatility. Expected life was based on three years due to the expiry of maturity. The risk-free rate was based on the U.S. Treasury rate that corresponded to the expected term of the common stock equivalents.

SCHEDULE OF FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 
 

June 30, 2022

(unaudited)

 

December 31, 2021

(audited)

  (unaudited) (audited) 
          
Stock Price $1.80  $5.68  $3.50  $4.75 
Exercise Price $8.00  $8.00  $21.50  $21.50 
Term (expected in years)  5.0   3.2   4.3   4.5 
Volatility  148.26%  203.44%  32.12%  38.14%
Annual Rate of Dividends  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%
Risk Free Rate  2.32%  1.52%  4.64%  4.69%

 

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Stock Purchase Warrants

 

The following table summarizes all warrant activity for the year ended December 31, 2021,2022, and for the six months ended June 30, 2022.2023.

SCHEDULE OF WARRANT ACTIVITY

 Shares 

Weighted-

Average

Exercise

Price Per

Share

 

Remaining

term

 

Intrinsic

value

  Shares Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share Remaining term   Intrinsic value 
                  
Outstanding and Exercisable at December 31, 2020  43,688 $20.80   

3.48 years

     - 
Outstanding and Exercisable at December 31, 2021  28,072  $220.00   2.95 years   - 
Granted  116,386  $129.6875   5.00 years   - 
Granted in Debt Conversion  15,099  $129.6875   5.00 years     
Granted Prefunded Warrants  463,195  $0.25   5.00 years     
Granted in PIPE transaction  936,937  $21.50   5.00 years     
Exercised  (463,195) $0.25   -   - 
Expired  (38)  -   -   - 
Outstanding and Exercisable at December 31, 2022 (audited)  1,096,455   30.50   4.50 years   - 
Granted  662,713  $8.00   2.95 years   -   1,301,499  $4.37   5.00 years   - 
Exercised          -   -   -  $0.01   5.00 years   - 
Expired  (4,625)  -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Outstanding and Exercisable at December 31, 2021  701,776  $8.80   

2.95 years

   - 
Granted  2,909,639  $5.1875   5.00 years   - 
Granted in Debt Conversion  377,484  $5.1875   5.00 years     
Granted Prefunded  377,484  $0.01   5.00 years     
Exercised  -   -   -   - 
Expired  (938)  -   -   - 
Outstanding and Exercisable at June 30, 2022  4,365,446  $5.05   

4.22 years

   - 
Outstanding and Exercisable at June 30, 2023 (unaudited)  2,397,954  $26.50   4.50 years   - 

NOTE 12 – LEASES AND LEASED PREMISES

Rental Payments under Non-cancellable Operating Leases and Equipment Leases

The Company through its purchase of Champion acquired several long term (more than month-to-month) leases for two manufacturing facilities, three office spaces, five distribution centers and five retail spaces. Four of its distribution centers also have retail operations for which it leases facilities. Lease terms on the various spaces expiry from a month-to-month lease (30 days) to a long-term lease expiring in March of 2027.

Rent expense for operating leases totaled approximately $453,320and $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

The Company does not have any equipment leases whereby we finance this equipment needed for operations at competitive finance rates. New equipment to be financed in the near term, if necessary, may not be obtainable at competitive pricing with increasing interest rates.

Rental equipment expense for finance leases totaled approximately $0 and $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The standard requires lessees to recognize almost all leases on the balance sheet as a Right-of-Use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability and requires leases to be classified as either an operating or a finance type lease. The standard excludes leases of intangible assets or inventory. The standard became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019. The Company adopted ASC 842 using the modified retrospective approach, by applying the new standard to all leases existing at the date of initial application. Results and disclosure requirements for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2019, are presented under ASC 842, while prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historical accounting under ASC 840. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the standard, which also allowed the Company to carry forward historical lease classifications. The Company also elected the practical expedient related to treating lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all equipment leases as well as electing a policy exclusion permitting leases with an original lease term of less than one year to be excluded from the ROU assets and lease liabilities.

Under ASC 842, the Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. For this purpose, the Company considers only payments that are fixed and determinable at the time of commencement. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company estimated the incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of lease payments. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to commencement and is recorded net of any lease incentives received. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise such options.

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On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842 which increases transparency and comparability by recognizing a lessee’s rights and obligations resulting from leases by recording them on the balance sheet as lease assets and lease liabilities. ASC 842 requires the recognition of the right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and related operating and finance lease liabilities on the balance sheet. The Company adopted the new guidance using the modified retrospective approach with a cumulative-effect adjustment recorded on January 1, 2019.

The adoption of ASC 842 resulted in the recognition of ROU assets of $0 and lease liabilities for operating leases of $0 on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2019, with no material impact to its condensed consolidated statements of operations. The difference between the ROU assets and the operating lease liability represents the reclassification of (i) deferred rent balances, resulting from the historical operating leases, and (ii) certain accrued restructuring liabilities. The Company’s accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged from its accounting for capital leases in prior periods.

The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted within the standard, which allow an entity to forgo reassessing (i) whether a contract contains a lease, (ii) classification of leases, and (iii) whether capitalized costs associated with a lease meet the definition of initial direct costs. Also, the Company elected the expedient allowing an entity to use hindsight to determine the lease term and impairment of ROU assets and the expedient related to land easements which allows the Company not to retrospectively treat land easements as leases; however, the Company must apply lease accounting prospectively to land easements if they meet the definition of a lease.

For contracts entered into on or after the effective date, at the inception of a contract the Company will assess whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. The Company’s assessment is based on: (i) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (ii) whether the Company obtained the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period, and (iii) whether the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset. Leases entered into prior to January 1, 2019, are accounted for under ASC 840 and were not reassessed for classification.

For operating leases, the lease liability is initially and subsequently measured at the present value of the unpaid lease payments. For finance leases, the lease liability is initially measured in the same manner and date as for operating leases, and is subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The Company generally uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate for leases, unless an interest rate is implicitly stated in the lease. The lease term for all of the Company’s leases includes the noncancellable period of the lease plus any additional periods covered by either a Company option to extend the lease that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise, or an option to extend the lease controlled by the lessor. All ROU assets are reviewed for impairment.

Lease expense for operating leases consists of the lease payments plus any initial direct costs, net of lease incentives, and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease expense for finance leases consists of the amortization of the asset on a straight-line basis over the earlier of the lease term or its useful life and interest expense determined on an amortized cost basis. The lease payments are allocated between a reduction of the lease liability and interest expense.

The Company’s operating leases are comprised primarily of facility leases and as such we have no finance leases for our vehicles or equipment currently at this time.

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Balance sheet information related to our leases is presented below:

SCHEDULE OF BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION RELATED TO LEASES

  Balance Sheet location 2023  2022 
    June 30, 
  Balance Sheet location 2023  2022 
Operating leases:          
Right-of-use lease assets Right-of-use operating lease assets $1,487,271  $- 
Right-of-use lease liability, current Other current liabilities  965,529   - 
Right-of-use lease liability, long-term Right-of-use operating lease liability  521,742   - 
           
Finance leases:          
Right-of-use lease assets Property, plant and equipment  -   - 
Right-of-use lease liability, current Current portion of long-term debt  -   - 
Right-of-use lease liability, long-term Long-term debt  -   - 

The following provides details of the Company’s lease expense:

SCHEDULE OF LEASE EXPENSE

  2023  2022 
  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2023  2022 
Operating lease expense, net $453,320  $- 
Finance lease expense:        
Amortization of assets  -   - 
Interest on lease liabilities  -   - 
Total finance lease expense  -   - 
Operating lease expense, net $453,320  $- 

Other information related to leases is presented below:

SCHEDULE OF OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO LEASES

  2023  2022 
Right-of-use assets acquired in exchange for operating lease obligations $1,487,271  $- 
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement of Liabilities:        
Operating cash flows from finance leases  -   - 
Operating cash flows from operating leases  490,058   - 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term:        
Operating leases  3.0 years   0.0 years 
Finance leases  0.0 years   0.0 years 
Weighted Average Discount Rate:        
Operating leases  5.00%  5.00%
Finance leases  n/a%  n/a%

The minimum future annual payments under non-cancellable leases during the next five years and thereafter, at rates now in force, are as follows:

SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MINIMUM RENTAL PAYMENTS FOR OPERATING LEASE

  Finance leases  Operating leases 
2023 (six months remaining) $-  $596,892 
2024  -   688,526 
2025  -   163,794 
2026  -   62,792 
2027  -   3,733 
Thereafter  -   - 
Total future minimum lease payments, undiscounted  -   1,515,737 
Less: Imputed interest  (-)  (85,257)
Present value of future minimum lease payments $-  $1,430,480 
   Total Current Liabilities   Total Current Liabilities 

Rental expense totaled approximately $453,000 and $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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NOTE 1113COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Rental Payments under Non-cancellable Operating LeasesLegal Proceedings

The Company has a lease for its sales office and showroom in Lenexa, Kansas which expires in January 2026, and an annually renewable lease for manufacturing and warehouse space in Chanute, Kansas. On April 6, 2022, the Company entered into a two-year lease agreement for approximately 1,750 square feet of office space in Nashville, Tennessee, at a cost of $4,750 per month.

 

The following is a schedule, by calendar year, of the future minimum rental payments required under the lease:

SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MINIMUM RENTAL PAYMENTS FOR OPERATING LEASE

Year ended December 31,    
     
2022   169,096 
2023   76,628 
2024   77,681 
2025   78,755 
2026   19,689 
Total  $421,848 

Rent expense totalled approximately $112,000 and $100,000 forDuring the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, various claims and 2021, respectively.lawsuits, incidental to the ordinary course of our business, may be brought against the Company from time-to-time. In the opinion of management, and after consultation with legal counsel, resolution of any of these matters (of which there are none) is not expected to have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Contractual Obligations

The Company does not believe there are any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 there was approximately $0 and $0, respectively, in outstanding letters of credit issued during the normal course of business. These letters of credit could reduce our available borrowings, if we had any. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 the Company entered into a line of credit with a major financial institution. The amount due on the line of credit as of June 30, 2023 was $1,359,683. The Company is in compliance with the terms and covenants.

Executive Employment Agreements and Independent Contractor Agreements

The Company has written employment agreements with various other executive officers. All payments made to its executive officers and significant outside service providers are analyzed and determined by the board of directors compensation committee; some payments made to independent contractors (or officer payments characterized as non-employee compensation) may be subject to backup withholding or general withholding of payroll taxes, may make the Company responsible for the withholding and remittance of those taxes. Generally outside service providers are responsible for their own withholding and payment of taxes. Certain state taxing authorities may otherwise disagree with that analysis and Company policy.

NOTE 14 – OTHER INCOME – EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT

The Company retained the services of a tax service professional to provide the Company with the specialized tax services. The services included identifying various tax initiatives as well as specifically tasking the tax service professional in applying for and the tax filings for (tax) credits available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The Company received approximately $1,286,000 in tax credits under the CARES Act from the US Department of Treasury and paid approximately $178,500 to the service provider, netting the Company approximately $1,107,500 in credits for retaining its employees during COVID.

 

NOTE 1215SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company evaluated all events that occurred after the balance sheet date of June 30, 2022,2023, through the date the financial statements were issued and determined that there were the following subsequent events:

 

On

The Company refinanced a $600,000 note with an accredited investor that was due March 31, 2023 with a new note dated July 7, 2022, we closed on1, 2023. The total amount refinanced with an underwritten public offering of accredited investor is $11,711,712450,000, with $150,000 units (the “Common Units”), at a price to the public ofdue December 31, 2023, and $1.11300,000 per Common Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $12.9 million, prior to deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and other estimated offering expenses. Each Common Unit consisted of one share of common stock (“Common Stock”) and two warrants to purchase one share each of common stock (each a “Warrant” and collectively the “Warrants”). The Common Stock and Warrants were immediately separable from the Common Units and were issued and trade separately. The Warrants are exercisable immediately, expire five years from the date of issuance and have an exercise price of $0.86 per share.

Ondue June 29, 2022, the Company entered into a stock and membership interest purchase agreement with Champion Safe Co., Inc. (“Champion Safe”), Superior Safe, LLC (“Superior Safe”), Safe Guard Security Products, LLC (“Safe Guard”), Champion Safe De Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (“Champion Safe Mexico” and, together with Champion Safe, Superior Safe, and Safe Guard, collectively, the “Champion Entities”) and Mr. Ray Crosby (“Seller”) (the “Champion Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding capital stock and membership interests of the Champion Entities from the Seller.

The closing of the acquisition occurred on July 29, 2022. Under the terms of the Champion Purchase Agreement, the Company30, 2024. Interest will be paid the Seller (i) cash considerationquarterly in the amount of $12% on the outstanding principal amounts.

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (the “DTCC”) which handles the clearing 9,150,000.00, along with (ii) cash depositsand settlement of virtually all broker-to-broker equity, listed corporate and municipal bond and unit investment trust (UIT) transactions in the amount of $350,000.00U.S. equities markets, and (iii) reimbursed Seller submitted numerous requests for $397,420.32 of agreed upon acquisitions and equipment purchases completed by the Seller and the Champion Entities since June 30, 2021.

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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2022

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Introduction

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet and unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations based upon the combined historical financial statements of American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) and Champion Safe Co., Inc., Superior Safe, LLC, Safe Guard Security Products, LLC, Champion Safe De Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (collectively “Champion”), after giving effect to the consummation of the acquisition transaction contemplated by the Champion Purchase Agreement, dated June 29, 2022 (with an acquisition date of July 29, 2022 as disclosed on Current Report Form 8-K, dated August 4, 2022), by and among the Company and Champion, and the related adjustments described in the accompanying notes. The transaction is accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting, which requires determination of the accounting acquirer.

The Company is considered to be the acquirer of Champion for accounting purposes and will allocate the purchase price to the fair value of Champion’s assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date, with any excess purchase price recorded as goodwill.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet data as of June 30, 2022, gives effect to the transaction as if it occurred on that date. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022, and for the year ended December 31, 2021, gives effect to the transaction as if it had occurred on January 1, 2021.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information was prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The unaudited pro forma adjustments reflecting the transaction have been prepared in accordance with business combination accounting guidance as provided in FASB ASC Topic 805 and reflect the preliminary allocation of the estimated merger consideration to the acquired assets and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values, using the assumptions set forth in the notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information. The Company’s historical consolidated financial information has been adjusted in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information to give pro forma effect to events that are (1) directly attributable to the transaction, (2) factually supportable, and (3) with respect to the statement of operations, expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is provided for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results or financial position that would have occurred if the transaction had been completed as of the dates set forth above, nor is it indicative of the future results or financial position of the combined company.share allocations. In connection with the pro forma condensed combined financial information,Company’s June 27, 2023 1-for-25 reverse split DTCC made these requests. In connection with these numerous requests an additional 2.1 million shares of the Company allocated the estimated purchase price using its best estimates of fair value. The allocation is dependent upon certain valuationCompany’s common stock was created and other analyses that are not yet final. Accordingly, the pro forma acquisition price adjustments are preliminary and subject to further adjustments as additional information becomes available and as additional analyses are performed. There can be no assurances that the final valuations will not result in material changesadded to the preliminary estimated purchase price allocation. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information also does not give effect to the dilution or costs of financing associated with the transaction, potential impact of current financial conditions, any anticipated synergies, operating efficiencies or cost savings that may result from the transaction or any integration costs. Furthermore, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations do not include certain nonrecurring charges and the related tax effects that result directly from the transaction aspost-reverse stock split numbers. As described in the notesCompany’s Information Statement filed on Schedule 14C dated December 14, 2022, shareholders holding at least a “round lot” (100 shares or more) prior to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.reverse stock split shall have no less than one round lot (100

shares) after the reverse stock split. For the nine months ending September 30, 2023, the approximately 2.1

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information should be read million in conjunction with both the Company’s and Champion’s unaudited historical condensed consolidated financial statements asnew shares of June 30, 2022, and the audited historical consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021.

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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

  American  Champion  Purchase  Financing   
  

Rebel

Holdings, Inc

  

Safe Et Al

Company

  

Transaction

Accounting

  

Transaction

Accounting

  

Pro

Forma

 
  Historical  Historical  Adjustments  Adjustments  Combined 
  30-Jun-22  30-Jun-22  30-Jun-22  30-Jun-22  30-Jun-22 
  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited) 
ASSETS                    
                     
CURRENT ASSETS:                    
Cash and cash equivalents $        2,509,975  $98,159  $-  $2,500,000  $5,108,134 
Accounts receivable  272,995   1,532,706   224,894   -   2,030,595 
Prepaid expense  529,492   8,199   (350,000)  -   187,691 
Inventory  826,494   4,255,029   -   -   5,081,523 
Inventory deposits  224,894   -   (224,894)  -   - 
Total Current Assets  4,363,850   5,894,093   (350,000)  2,500,000   12,470,943 
                     
Property and Equipment, net  13,196   414,137   350,000   -   777,333 
                     
OTHER ASSETS:                    
Goodwill  -   -   6,383,998   -   6,383,998 
Lease deposits  4,750   15,212   -   -   19,962 
Total Other Assets  4,750   15,212   6,383,998   -   6,403,960 
                     
TOTAL ASSETS $4,381,796  $6,323,442  $6,383,998  $2,500,000  $19,589,236 
                     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)                    
                     
CURRENT LIABILITIES:                    
Accounts payable and accrued expense  530,611   1,561,493   -   -   2,092,104 
Accrued interest  67,919   -   -   -   67,919 
Loan – officer - related party  -   200,000   -   -   200,000 
Loan – working capital  605,037   1,445,947   -   -   2,050,984 
Loans - nonrelated parties  4,385   -   -   -   4,385 
Total Current Liabilities  1,207,952   3,207,440   -   -   4,415,392 
                     
   -   -   -   -   - 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  1,207,952   3,207,440   -   -   4,415,392 
                     
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT):                    
Preferred stock, Class A  100   -   -   -   100 
Preferred stock, Class B  75   -   -   -   75 
                     
Common stock,  4,741   -   -   -   4,741 
Additional paid in capital  34,368,914   3,116,002   6,383,998   2,500,000   46,493,481 
Accumulated deficit  (31,199,986)  -   -   -   (31,199,986)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)  3,173,844   3,116,002   6,383,998   2,500,000   15,173,844 
                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) $4,381,796  $6,323,442  $6,383,998  $2,500,000  $19,589,236 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

  American  Champion  Purchase  Financing   
  Rebel Holdings, Inc  

Safe Et Al

Company

  

Transaction

Accounting

  

Transaction

Accounting

  

Pro

Forma

 
  Historical  Historical  Adjustments  Adjustments  Combined 
  31-Dec-21  31-Dec-21  31-Dec-21  31-Dec-21  31-Dec-21 
  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited) 
Revenue $            986,826  $18,304,859  $-  $(600,000) $18,691,685 
Cost of goods sold  812,130   14,354,863   -   (600,000)  14,566,993 
Gross margin  174,696   3,949,996   -   -   4,124,692 
                     
Expenses:                    
Consulting – business development  2,012,803   1,838,947   -   -   3,851,750 
Product development costs  330,353   24,558   -   -   354,911 
Marketing and brand development costs  171,030   828,890   -   -   999,920 
Administrative and other  968,306   518,705   -   -   1,487,011 
Depreciation expense  3,643   24,919   -   -   28,562 
Operating expenses  3,486,135   3,236,019   -   -   6,722,154 
Operating income (loss)  (3,311,439)  713,977   -   -   (2,597,462)
                     
Other Income (Expense)                    
Interest expense  (2,061,782)  (77,752)  -   1,800,000   (339,534)
Interest Income  -   305           305 
Payroll Protection Loan Forgiven  -   625,064       -   625,064 
Gain (Loss) on extinguishment of debt  (725,723)  -   -   725,723   - 
Net income (loss) before income tax provision  (6,098,944)  1,261,594   -   2,525,723   (2,311,627)
Provision for income tax  -   -   -   -   - 
Net income (loss) $(6,098,944) $1,261,594  $-  $2,525,723  $(2,311,627)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share $(1.92) $-  $-  $-  $(0.73)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted  3,169,000   -   -   -   3,169,000 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

  American  Champion  Purchase  Financing   
  

Rebel

Holdings, Inc

  

Safe Et Al

Company

  

Transaction

Accounting

  

Transaction

Accounting

  

Pro

Forma

 
  Historical  Historical  Adjustments  Adjustments  Combined 
  30-Jun-22  30-Jun-22  30-Jun-22  30-Jun-22  30-Jun-22 
  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited)  (unaudited) 
Revenue $            492,786  $9,342,879  $-  $(120,000) $9,715,665 
Cost of goods sold  337,797   6,750,533   -   (120,000)  6,968,330 
Gross margin  154,989   2,592,346   -   -   2,747,335 
                     
Expenses:                    
Consulting, payroll and related costs  709,396   979,596   -   -   1,688,992 
Product development costs  146,463   8,302   -   -   154,765 
Marketing and brand development costs  230,219   441,858   -   -   672,077 
Administrative and other  1,610,723   375,492   -   -   1,986,215 
Depreciation expense  1,355   27,269   -   -   28,624 
Operating expenses  2,698,156   1,832,517   -   -   4,530,673 
Operating income (loss)  (2,543,167)  759,829   -   -   (1,783,338)
                     
Other Income (Expense)                    
Interest expense  (310,406)  (47,705)  -   250,000   (108,111)
Interest income  -   6,242           6,242 
Payroll Protection loan forgiveness  -   -       -   - 
Gain (Loss) on extinguishment of debt  (1,376,756)  -   -   1,376,756   - 
Net income (loss) before income tax provision  (4,230,329)  718,366   -   1,626,756   (1,885,207)
Provision for income tax  -   -   -   -   - 
Net income (loss) $(4,230,329) $718,366  $-  $1,626,756  $(1,885,207)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share $(1.07) $-  $-  $-  $(0.48)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted  3,955,000   -   -   -   3,955,000 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The historical financial information has been adjusted in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information to give effect to events that are (1) directly attributable to the transaction, (2) factually supportable, and (3) with respect to the statement of operations, expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results. The pro forma adjustments are preliminary and based on estimates of the fair value and useful lives of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and have been prepared to illustrate the estimated effect of the transaction and certain other adjustments. The final determination of the purchase price allocationcommon stock will be based on the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date the transaction closes, which has been determined to be July 29, 2022. The Company will continue to assess its determination of fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during the measurement period.

The Company’s and Champion’s historical results reflect the unaudited condensed statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022, the audited statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2021, and the unaudited condensed balance sheet as of June 30, 2022.

Note 2 – Description of Transaction

On June 29, 2022, the Company entered into a stock and membership interest purchase agreement with Champion Safe Co., Inc., Superior Safe, LLC, Safe Guard Security Products, LLC, Champion Safe De Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (the “Champion Entities” or “Champion”) and Mr. Ray Crosby (“Seller”) (the “Champion Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding capital stock and membership interests of the Champion Entities from the Seller.

The closing of the acquisition occurred on July 29, 2022. Under the terms of the Champion Purchase Agreement, the Company paid the Seller (i) cash consideration in the amount of $9,150,000, along with (ii) cash deposits in the amount of $350,000, and (iii) reimbursed Seller for $397,420.32 of agreed upon acquisitions and equipment purchases completed by the Seller and the Champion Entities since June 30, 2021

Note 3 - Reclassification Adjustments

The accounting policies used in the preparation of this unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information are those set out in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2022. With the information currently available, the Company has determined that no significant adjustments are necessary to conform Champion’s consolidated financial statements to the accounting policies used by the Company in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

The reclassification adjustments are based on currently available information and assumptions management believes are, under the circumstances and given the information available at this time, reasonable, and reflective of adjustments necessary to report the Company’s financial condition and results of operations as if the acquisition were completed.

The combined company will finalize the review of accounting policies and reclassifications after the transaction closes, which could be materially different from the amounts set forth in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presented herein. The reclassification adjustments currently identified are as follows:

Note 4 –Estimated Transaction Consideration

The estimated transaction consideration is approximately $9,850,000 based on an actual purchase price of $9,897,420.32, as described above in Note 2 to these unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

The following table summarizes the preliminary estimate of the consideration to be transferred as a result of the combination.

Deposits paid with contract $350,000 
Cash payment due at closing  9,150,000 
Estimated reimbursement for equipment purchased since June 30, 2021  350,000 
Estimated Transaction Consideration $9,850,000 

The final merger consideration could differ from the amounts presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information due to final accounting for equipment purchased up to the closing date of the combination, and other costs expended by the Company in its acquisition of Champion.

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Note 5 – Allocation of Estimated Consideration

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities assumed of Champion will be recognized and measured at fair value as of the closing date of the combination and added to those of the Company. The determination of fair value used in the transaction-related adjustments presented herein are preliminaryits outstanding shares and based on management estimates of the fair value and useful lives of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and have been prepared to illustrate the estimated effect of the acquisition. The final allocation of consideration, upon the completion of the acquisition, will be based on Champion’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, July 29, 2022, and will depend on a number of factors that cannot be predicted with exact certainty at this time. Therefore, actual allocations may differ from the transaction accounting adjustments presented herein. The allocation is dependent upon certain valuations and other studies that have not yet been completed. Accordingly, the pro forma allocation of the consideration may be subject to further adjustments as additional information becomes available and as analyses and valuations are completed. There can be no assurances that these additional analyses and final valuations will not result in material changes to the estimates of fair value set forth below.

The following table sets forth a preliminary allocation of the estimated consideration to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Champion based on Champion’s unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2022, with the estimated excess recorded to goodwill:

Total assets $6,673,442 
Total liabilities  3,207,440 
Net acquired tangible assets  3,466,002 
Goodwill  6,383,998 
Allocation of the Estimated Transaction Consideration $9,850,000 

Note 6 – Pro Forma Adjustments

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet Adjustments

a.To record estimated working capital financing in addition to Transaction Consideration, as of June 30, 2022.

  American Rebel Holdings, Inc.  Champion  Total
Additional working capital $2,500,000      $- $2,500,000
Additional paid in capital  2,500,000       -  2,500,000
   -          -
Pro forma net adjustment $-  $     $-

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations Adjustments

b.To adjust Revenue and Cost of Goods Sold for estimated transactions between companies:

  Six months
Ended
June 30, 2022
  Year Ended
December 31, 2021
 
Revenue $(120,000) $(600,000)
Cost of Goods Sold  (120,000)  (600,000)
Pro forma net adjustment $-  $- 

c.To adjust interest expense and loss on extinguishment of debt based upon debt obligations eliminated by financing in February 2022 and in connection with the acquisition:

  Six months
Ended
June 30, 2022
  Year Ended
December 31, 2021
 
Interest expense $250,000  $1,800,000 
Loss on extinguishment of debt  1,376,756   725,723 
Pro forma net adjustment $1,626,756  $2,525,723 

earnings per share calculations.

 

2221 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections. We may use words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “project,” “position,” “intend,” “target,” “plan,” “seek,” “believe,” “foresee,” “outlook,” “estimate” and variations of these words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

 we currently do not own a manufacturing facility,recently consummated the purchase of our safe manufacturer and sales organizations, and future acquisitionacquisitions and operationoperations of new manufacturing facilities and/or sales organizations might prove unsuccessful and could fail;
   
 our success depends on our ability to introduce new products that track customer preferences;
   
 if we are unable to protect our intellectual property, we may lose a competitive advantage or incur substantial litigation costs to protect our rights;
   
 as a significant portion of our revenues isare derived by demand for our safes and the personal security products for firearms storage, purposes, we depend on the availability and regulation of ammunition and firearm storage;
   
 as we rely on third-party manufacturers forcontinue to integrate the purchase of our safes production, oursafe manufacturer and sales organization, any compromised operational capacity may affect our ability to meet the demand for our safes, which in turn may affect our generation of revenue;
   
 shortages of components and materials, as well as supply chain disruptions, may delay or reduce our sales and increase our costs, thereby harming our results of operations;
   
 we do not have long-term purchase commitments from our customers, and their ability to cancel, reduce, or delay orders could reduce our revenue and increase our costs;
   
 our inability to effectively meet our short- and long-term obligations;
   
 given our limited corporate history it is difficult to evaluate our business and future prospects and increases the risks associated with an investment in our securities;
   
 our inability to raise additional financing for working capital;
   
 our ability to generate sufficient revenue in our targeted markets to support operations;
   
 significant dilution resulting from our financing activities;
   
 the actions and initiatives taken by both current and potential competitors;
 our ability to diversify our operations;
   
 the fact that our accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how we report our financial condition and results of operations, and they may require management to make estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain;
   
 changes in U.S. GAAP or in the legal, regulatory and legislative environments in the markets in which we operate;
   
 the deterioration in general orof global economic, market and political conditions;
   
 the inability to efficiently manage our operations;
   
 the inability to achieve future operating results;
   
 the unavailability of funds for capital expenditures;
   
 the inability of management to effectively implement our strategies and business plans; and
   
 the other risks and uncertainties detailed in this report.

 

Because the factors referred to above could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. New factors emerge from time to time, and their emergence is impossible for us to predict. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

 

This Quarterly Report should be read completely and with the understanding that actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. The forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report are made as of the date of this Quarterly Report and should be evaluated with consideration of any changes occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report. We will not update forward-looking statements even though our situation may change in the future and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this report to “Company,” “American Rebel Holdings,” “American Rebel,” “we,” “us” and “our” are references to American Rebel Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned operating subsidiary,subsidiaries, American Rebel, Inc., Champion Safe Co., Inc., Superior Safe, LLC, Safe Guard Security Products, LLC and Champion Safe De Mexico, S.A. de C.V. All references to “USD” or United States Dollar refer to the legal currency of the United States of America.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read along with the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Financial Statements”). The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting policies in the United States (“GAAP”). Except as otherwise disclosed, all dollar figures included therein and in the following management discussion and analysis are quoted in United States dollars.

 

Description of Business

 

Overview

 

The Company established America’s Patriotic Brand and operates as a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded safes and other storage products, as well as other personal security products. Additionally, the Company designs and producesproducts, particularly branded accessories and apparel including with advantageous concealment pockets.pockets for 2nd Amendment enthusiasts.

 

We focusare focused on primarily using U.S.-made steel as the primary component of our safes and personal security products. We believe our products are designed to safely store firearms, as well as safely store our customers’ priceless keepsakes, family heirlooms and other treasured memories, andwith an aim to make our products accessible at various price points for home and personal use. We believe our products are designed for safety, quality, reliability, abundance of features and performance. Our safes are designed, manufactured and sold under the American Rebel, Champion Safe Co., Superior Safe Company and Safe Guard Safe Co. brands that are well known and well respected in the safe industry.

 

In addition to our branded safes, we offer an assortment of personal security products as well asthat include apparel and accessories for both men and women, and children under the American Rebel brand.name, America’s Patriotic Brand. Our backpacks utilize what we believe isto be a distinctive sandwich-method concealment pocket, which we refer to as our Personal Protection Pocket, to hold customers firearms in place, securely and safely. Concealment pockets on our Freedom 3.0 and Freedom 2.0 Concealed Carry Jackets incorporate a silent operation method allowing for opening and closing of the pockets with the use of a magnetic closure.closure for stealth and safety.

 

We believe that we have the potential tocan continue to create ana strong American brand community presence, in part through the personal efforts our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Charles A. “Andy” Ross, who has written, recorded and performsperformed a number of hit songs about the true American spirit of independence. We believe our customers identify with thethese values expressed by our Chief Executive Officer through the “American Rebel” brand.brand, America’s Patriotic Brand. American Rebel, its executives and employees live and breathe the America First philosophy and further those efforts utilizing social media wherever they can and are not censored for their words which we are all afforded under the First Amendment.

 

Through our growing network of dealers, we promote and sell our products in select regional retailers, andas well as local specialty safe, sports, hunting and firearms stores, as well as viaalong with available e-commerce marketplace.marketplaces. The brandCompany shares a commitment to offering products of what we believe are enduring quality and comfort that allow our customers to keep their valuable belongings safe on the go and express their patriotism and style, which is synonymous with the American Rebel, brand.America’s Patriotic Brand.

 

We generate revenue from the following activities:

 

 a.Safes - we we offer a wide range of home, office and personal safe models, in a broad assortment of sizes, features and styles, which are constructed with U.S.-made steel. Demand for our safes is relatively strong across all segments of our customers, including individuals and families seeking to protect their valuables, businesses seeking to protect valuables and irreplaceable items such as artifacts and jewelry, and dispensaries servicing the community that seek to protect their inventory and cash flow. In addition, the demand for our safes has also been relatively strong among responsible gun owners, sportsmen, competitive shooters and hunters seeking a premium and responsible solution to secure valuables and firearms, to prevent theft and to protect loved ones. We expect to benefit from increasing awareness of and need for safe storage of firearms in future periods. Below is a summary of the different safes we currently make:

 

 i.Large Safesour current large model safe collection consists of six premium safes. All of our large safes share the same high-quality workmanship, are constructed out of 11-gauge U.S.-made steel and feature double plate steel doors, double-steel door casements and reinforced door edges. Each of these safes provide up to 7590 minutes of fire protection at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit. OurMany of our safes offer a fully adjustable interior to fit our customers’ needs. Depending on the model, one side of the interior may have shelves and the other side set up to accommodate long guns. There are optional additions such as Rifle Rod Kits and Handgun Hangers to increase the storage capacity of the safe. These large safes offer greater capacity for secure storage and protection, and our safes are designed to prevent unauthorized access, including in the event of an attempted theft, natural disaster or fire. We believe that a large, highly visible safe also acts as a deterrent to any prospective thief.

 ii.Personal Safes – The safes in our compact safe collection are easy to operate and carry as they fit into briefcases, desks or under vehicle seats. These personal safes meet Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) airline firearm guidelines and fit comfortably in luggage when required by travel regulations.

 

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 iii.Vault Doors – Our U.S.-made vault doors combine style with what we believe are superior theft and fire protection for an elegant look that fits any decor. Newly-built, higher-end homes often add vault rooms and we believe our vault doors, which we designed to facilitate secure access to such vault rooms, provide ideal solutions for the protection of valuables and shelter from either storms or intruders. Whether it’s in the context of a safe room, a shelter, or a place to consolidate valuables, our American Rebel, Champion and Superior in- and out-swinging vault doors provide maximum functionality to facilitate a secure vault room. American RebelOur vault doors are constructed of 4 ½” double steel plate thickness, A36 carbon steel panels with sandwiched fire insulation, a design that provides greater rigidity, security and fire protection. Active bolt works, which is the locking mechanism that bolts the safe door closed so that it cannot be pried open, and which is considered to be by some locksmiths among the smoothest and strongest in the industry, and three external hinges that support the weight of the door, are some of the features of the vault door. For safety and when the door is used for a panic or safe room, a quick release lever is installed inside the door.

 
iv.Dispensary Safes - Our HG-INV Inventory Safe, a safe tailor-made for the cannabis industry, provides cannabis and horticultural plant home growers a reliable and safe solution. Designed with medical marijuana or recreational cannabis dispensaries in mind, including with respect to increasing governmental and insurance industry regulation to lock inventory after hours, our HG-INV Inventory Safe delivers a high level of user experience.

 

 b.Personal Security- our concealed carry backpack selection consists of an assortment of sizes, features and styles.
   
 c.Apparel and Accessories- we offer a wide range of concealed carry jackets, vests and coats for men and women. We also offer patriotic apparel for the whole family, with the American Rebel imprint. Our apparel line serves as “point man” for the brand, often acting as the first point of exposure that people have to all things American Rebel. Our apparel line is designed and branded to be stylish, patriotic and bold. We emphasize styling that complements our enthusiasts’ and customers’ lifestyle, representing the values of our community and quintessential American character. We believe the American Rebel clothing line style is not only a fashion statement; we seek to cultivate a sense of pride of belonging to our patriotic family, in our customers’ adventures and in life.

 

The costsCosts of our revenue primarily consist of productions costs, product development, consulting, and marketing and brand development fees.

 

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Our results of operations and financial condition may be impacted positively and negatively by certain general macroeconomic and industry wide conditions, such as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The consequences of the pandemic and impact on the U.S. and global economies continue to evolve and the full extent of the impact is uncertain as of the date of this filing. The pandemic has had a significant effect on the safe and personal security industry and on the apparel industry. If the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is not robust, the impact could be prolonged and severe. While to date the Company has not been required to stop operating, management is evaluating its use of its office space, virtual meetings and the like. While our manufacturing capabilities have been suffering, and could continue to suffer from mandatory, forced production disruptions and supply chain shortages, which negatively impact our ability to satisfy the demand for our products, as the result of the pandemic, we expect that the impact of such attrition would be mitigated by the addition of new customers resulting from the increasing demand for home, office and personal safety and security. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will impact our operations, ability to obtain financing or future financial results is uncertain at this time. Due to the effects of COVID-19, management worked to reduce unnecessary marketing expenditures and worked to improve staff and human capital expenditures, while maintaining overall workforce levels. The Company expects but cannot guarantee that demand for its safes and personal security products will continue to keep growing in 20222023 and beyond, as customers continue to spend more time working remotely, and increasing regulation in many states mandating safe ammunition storage, accelerating the demand for our responsible solution safes and making them a necessary appliance for any household, providing protection for expensive firearms and other valuables. Overall, management is focused on effectively positioning the Company for meeting the increasing demand for our safes and faster production turnaround.

 

Recent Developments and Trends

 

Our Growth Strategy

 

Our short-term goal is to enhance our position as a designer, producermanufacturer and marketer of premium safes and personal security products. We have established plans to grow our business by focusing on three key areas: (1) organic growth and expansion in existing markets; (2) targeted strategic acquisitions that increase our on-premise and online product offerings, distributor and retail footprint and/or have the ability to increase and improve our manufacturing capabilities and output, and (3) expanding the scope of our operation activities to the dispensaries U.S. community.

 

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We have developed what we believe is a multi-pronged growth strategy, as described below, to help us capitalize on a sizable opportunity. Through methodical sales and marketing efforts, we believe we have implemented several key initiatives we can use to grow our business more effectively. We believe we made significant progress in 20212022 in the largest growing segment of the safe industry, sales to first-time buyers. We also intend to opportunistically pursue the strategies described below to continue our upward trajectory and enhance stockholder value. Key elements of our strategy to achieve this goal are as follows:

 

Organic Growth and Expansion in Existing Markets - Build our Core Business

 

The cornerstone of our business has historically been safe product offerings. We are focused on continuing to develop our home, office and personal safes product lines. We are investing in adding what we believe are distinctive technologyand advanced technological solutions tofor our safes.safes and protective product lines.

 

We are also working to increase floor space dedicated to our safes and strengthen our online presence in order to expand our reach to new enthusiasts and build our devoted American Rebel community. We intend to continue to endeavor to create and provide retailers and customers with what we believe are responsible, safe, reliable and stylish products, and we expect to concentrate on tailoring our supply and distribution logistics in response to the specific demands of our customers.

We launched our Freedom line of safes during the second quarter of 2022. The Freedom line of safes are made from 12 gauge American-made steel and carry a 60 minute at 1200 degrees fire rating. The Freedom safe is available in three sizes: the Freedom 20, the Freedom 30, and the Freedom 50. The exterior is a stylish dark grey textured finish with a plush velour interior containing high-capacity gun racks and a custom door organizer.

An additional new product we expect to launch during the fourth quarter of this year is our 2A Locker. The 2A Locker is a response to demand from our customers for a lightweight, steel cabinet with a secure lock. Our 2A Locker is expected to be available in three models: 2A Ammo, 2A Locker-10, and the 2A Locker-14. Each 2A product will utilize our proprietary 5-point locking mechanism.

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While we currently rely on third-party manufacturers for the production of our current line of safes, apparel and accessories, the Champion acquisition adds safe manufacturing to the Company’s activities.

 

Additionally, our Concealed Carry Product line and Safe line serve a large and growing market segment. We believe that interest in safes increase, as well as in our complimentary concealed carry backpacks and apparel as a by-product, when interest of the general population in firearms increase. To this extent, the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), which we believe serves as a proxy for gun sales since a background check is generally needed to purchase a firearm, reported a record number of background checks in 2020, 39,695,315. The prior annual record for background checks was 2019’s 28,369,750. In 2021, there were 38,876,673 background checks conducted, similar to that of 2020’s annual record which was 40% higher than the previous annual record in 2019. Background checks in 2023 are continuing on a pace to exceed the 2019 totals as well. While we do not expect this increase in background checks to necessarily translate to an equivalent number of additional safes purchased, we do believe it might be an indicator of the increased demand in the safe market. In addition, certain states (such as Massachusetts, California, New York and Connecticut) are starting to legislate new storage requirements in respect of firearms, which is expected to have a positive impact on the sale of safes. We have also recognized a growth in first-time gun buyers and their propensity to purchase a gun safe simultaneously with their first-time gun purchase. The previous trend was that gun buyers would wait to purchase a gun safe until multiple firearms were owned.

 

We continue to strive to strengthen our relationships and our brand awareness with our current distributors, dealers, manufacturers, specialty retailers and consumers and to attract other distributors, dealers, and retailers. We believe that the success of our efforts depends on the distinctive features, quality, and performance of our products; continued manufacturing capabilities and meeting demand for our safes; the effectiveness of our marketing and merchandising programs; and the dedicated customer support.

 

In addition, we seek to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty by offering distinctive, high-quality products on a timely and cost-attractive basis and by offering efficient customer service. We regard the features, quality, and performance of our products as the most important components of our customer satisfaction and loyalty efforts, but we also rely on customer service and support for growing our business.

 

Furthermore, we intend to continue improving our business operations, including research and development, component sourcing, production processes, marketing programs, and customer support. Thus, we are continuing our efforts to enhance our production by increasing daily production quantities through equipment acquisitions, expanded shifts and process improvements, increased operational availability of our equipment, reduced equipment down times, and increased overall efficiency.

 

We believe that by enhancing our brand recognition, our market share might grow correspondingly. Industry sources estimate that 70 million to 80 million people in the United States own an aggregate of more than 400 million firearms, creating a large potential market for our safes and personal security products. WeWith the Champion acquisition we are focusingfocused on the premium segment of the market through the quality, distinctiveness, and performance of our products; the effectiveness of our marketing and merchandising efforts; and the attractiveness of our competitive pricing strategies.

 

Targeted Strategic Acquisitions for Long-term Growth

 

We are consistently evaluating and considering acquisitionsacquisition opportunities that fit our overall growth strategy as part of our corporate mission to accelerate long-term value for our stockholders and create integrated value chains.

 

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The Champion Safe Acquisition

 

On June 29, 2022, the Company entered into a stock and membership interest purchase agreement with Champion Safe Co., Inc., Superior Safe, LLC, Safe Guard Security Products, LLC, Champion Safe De Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (the “Champion Entities” or “Champion”) and Mr. Ray Crosby (“Seller”(the “Seller”) (the “Champion Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding capital stock and membership interests of the Champion Entities from the Seller.

 

The closing of the acquisition occurred on July 29, 2022. Under the terms of the Champion Purchase Agreement, the Company paid the Seller (i) cash consideration in the amount of $9,150,000.00,approximately $9,150,000, along with (ii) cash deposits in the amount of $350,000.00,$350,000, and (iii) reimbursed the Seller for $397,420.32approximately $400,000 of agreed upon acquisitions and equipment purchases completed by the Seller and the Champion Entities since June 30, 2021.

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About In addition to the payments to the Seller, the Company paid costs on behalf of and specifically associated with the acquisition of Champion Safeand its integration into the Company’s operations of $350,000; $200,000 was paid to our investment banker in analyzing the acquisition and purchase of Champion prior to the purchase and subsequent financing in July as well as $150,000 paid to Champion’s independent PCOAB registered accounting firm to conduct their two years of audit and subsequent interim review reports.

 

Based in Provo, Utah and founded in 1999, Champion Safe is what we believe to be one of the premier designers, manufacturers and marketers of home and gun safes in North America. Champion Safe Co. has three safe lines, which we believe feature some of the most secure and highest quality gun safes.

 

Following the acquisition, we plan to continue to operate Champion Safe in substantially the same manner as it currently operates pre-acquisition asoperated pre-acquisition. Champion Safe, Superior Safe and Safe Guard Security Products are valuable and veryprominent identifiable brands in the safe industry. We plan to expand our manufacturing throughput to fill our significant backlog of orders and aggressively open new dealer accounts with the support of proceeds from this offering.accounts. As a division of the combined company, Champion Safe Company will shift its emphasis to growing revenue and increasing profitability for the combined company.

 

The combined company will benefit from Champion founder Mr. Ray Crosby’s vast experience and expertise. Mr. Crosby is a foundational figure in the safe business with over 40 years of experience in the industry. Mr. Crosby and his brother Jay founded Fort Knox Safe in 1982 and Liberty Safe, in 1988, which recently sold to a middle market private investment firm for approximately $147.5 million. In 1999, Mr. Crosby founded Champion Safe, later expanding to include Superior Safe and Safe Guard Security Products. Champion Safe employs over 100 employees in their Utah factory and over 300 employees in their Nogales, Mexico facility just south of the U.S. border. MostThe majority of the midline and value priced safes industry-wide are manufactured in China, but Mr. CrosbyChampion had the foresight to build his own facility in Mexico and utilize American-made steel only.exclusively. Steep tariffs were imposed on China manufactured safes by the Trump administration and havewere continued for a time under the Biden administration. The prices of components for the made-in-China safes have dramatically increased as well as the transportation costs to import these Chinese-made safes. Mr. Crosby’sChampion’s decision to build his own facility in Mexico as opposed to importing Chinese-made safes has proven to be insightful and beneficial for Champion Safe.

 

Mr. Crosby is eagerChampion has expanded his paint-line capacity and hinge assembly workstations to expand his manufacturing operation and seize upon the growth opportunities in the safe business. Working closing with the American Rebel team, Mr. Crosby has expanded his paint-line capacity and hinge assembly workstations. Mr. CrosbyChampion has experience in many prior economic cycles and has found the safe business to be sound in good and bad economic times. Furthermore, the current emphasis on safe storage and the capital infusion from American Rebel positions the Champion operation to grow its footprint.

 

In addition to the access to capital for Champion to grow its business, American Rebel will benefit from Champion’s 350 dealers, nationwide distribution network and seniority with buying groups and trade shows. American Rebel will also benefit from the increased Champion manufacturing throughput as capacity restrictions have limited American Rebel’s inventory and potential growth. The collaboration between Champion and American Rebel management teams will focus on increased manufacturing efficiencies and volume expansion.

 

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Expanding Scope of Operations Activities by Offering Servicing Dispensaries and Brand Licensing

 

We continually seek to target new consumer segments for our safes. As we believe that safes are becoming a must-have household appliance, we strive to establish authenticity by selling our products to additional groups, and to expand our direct-to-consumer presence through our website and our showroom in Lenexa, Kansas.retail showrooms across the country.

 

Further, we expect the cannabis dispensary industry to be a material growth segment for our business. Several cannabis dispensary operators have expressed interest in the opportunity to help them with their inventory locking needs. Cannabis dispensaries have various insurance requirements and local ordinances requiring them to secure their inventory when the dispensary is closed. Dispensary operators have been purchasing gun safes and independently taking out the inside themselves to allow them to store cannabis inventory. Recognizing what seems to be a growing need for cannabis dispensary operators, we have designed a safe tailor-made for the cannabis industry. With the legal cannabis hyper-growth market expected to exceed $43 billion by 2025, and an increasing number of states where the growth and cultivation of cannabis is legal (California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington), we believe we are well positioned to address the need of dispensaries. American Rebel has a long list of dispensary operators, growers, and processors interested in the Company’s inventory control solutions. We believe that dispensary operators, growers, and processors are another fertile growth market for our Vault Doors products, as many in the cannabis space have chosen to install entire vault rooms instead of individual inventory control safes—the American Rebel Vault Door has been the choice for that purpose.

 

Further, we believe that we are being effective in establishing American Rebel as America’s Patriotic Brand. An almost limitless list of potential product launches is available to management. Currently, American Rebel has significant potential for its branded products as a lifestyle brand. As the American Rebel Brand continues to grow in popularity, we anticipate generating additional revenues from licensing fees earned from third parties who wish to engage the American Rebel community. While the Company does not generate material revenues from licensing fees, our management believes the American Rebel brand name may in the future have significant licensing value to third parties that seek the American Rebel name to brand their products to market to the American Rebel target demographic. For example, a tool manufacturer that wants to pursue an alternative marketing plan for a different look and feel could license the American Rebel brand name for their line of tools and market their tools under our distinct brand. This licensee would benefit from the strong American Rebel brand with their second line of American Rebel branded tools as they would continue to sell both of the lines of tools. Conversely, American Rebel could potentially also benefit as a licensee of products. If American Rebel determines a third party has designed, engineered, and manufactured a product that would be a strong addition to the American Rebel catalog of products, American Rebel could license that product from the third-party and sell the licensed product under the American Rebel brand.

 

Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and Related Market Impact.

The COVID-19 outbreak has presented evolving risks and developments domestically and internationally, as well as new opportunities for our business. Although the pandemic has not materially impacted our results and operations adversely, our ability to satisfy demand for our products could be negatively impacted by mandatory forced production disruptions of our safes’ sole third-party manufacturer and strategic partners. Any significant disruption to communications and travel, including travel restrictions and other potential protective quarantine measures against COVID-19 by governmental agencies, could make it difficult for us to deliver goods and services to our customers. Further, travel restrictions and protective measures against COVID-19 could cause the Company to incur additional unexpected labor costs and expenses or could restrain the Company’s ability to retain the highly skilled personnel the Company needs for its operations. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Company’s business, sales and results of operations will depend on future developments, which are uncertain and cannot be currently predicted.

Additionally, as a result of COVID-19, at any time we may be subject to increased operating costs, supply interruptions, and difficulties in obtaining raw materials and components. To address these challenges, we continue to monitor our supply chain.

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We expect that the demand for home, office and personal safety and security products would remain stable, in part due to customers spending more time working remotely, increasing regulation mandating safe storage, and substantial uncertainty related to the supply chain and delivery of international goods, which in turn translate into, we believe, growth in demand for our home and personal safes as a U.S. company. We, however, cannot guarantee, that demand for our safes and personal security products will keep growing through the end of the 2022 calendar year and beyond.

Due to the substantial uncertainty related to the effects of the pandemic, its duration and the related market impacts, including the economic stimulus activity, we are unable to predict the specific impact the pandemic and related restrictions (including the lifting or re-imposing of restrictions due to the Omicron variant or otherwise) will have on our results of operations, liquidity or long-term financial results.

 

Results of Operations

 

From inception through June 30, 2022,2023, we have generated an operating deficit of $31,199,986.$34,930,069. We expect to incur additional losses during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022,2023, and beyond, principally as a result of our increased investment in inventory, manufacturing capacity, marketing and sales expenses, and the limited sales of our new products as we seek to establish them in the marketplace.other growth initiatives.

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 20222023 Compared To Six Months Ended June 30, 20212022

 

Revenue (‘Sales’) and cost of goods sold (‘Cost of Sales’)

 

  

Six months ended

June 30, 2023

  

Six months ended

June 30, 2022

 
Revenue $8,072,670  $492,786 
Cost of goods sold  5,774,014   337,797 
Gross margin  2,298,656   154,989 
         
Expenses:        
Consulting/payroll and other costs  1,876,104   709,396 
Rental expense, warehousing, outlet expense  502,134   - 
Product development costs  16,495   146,463 
Marketing and brand development costs  425,342   230,219 
Administrative and other  1,195,000   1,610,723 
Depreciation and amortization expense  54,365   1,355 
   4,069,440   2,698,156 
Operating income (loss)  (1,770,784)  (959,076)
         
Other Income (Expense)        
Interest expense, net  (155,547)  (310,406)
Employee retention credit funds, net of costs to collect  1,107,672   - 
Gain/(loss) on sale of equipment  1,400   - 
Gain/(loss) on extinguishment of debt  -   (1,376,756)
Net income (loss) before income tax provision  (817,259)  (4,230,329)
Provision for income tax  -   - 
Net income (loss) $(817,259) $(4,230,329)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we reported SalesRevenues of $492,786,$8,072,670 compared to SalesRevenues of $552,867$492,786 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in SalesRevenues of $7,579,884 (or 1,538% period over period (PoP)) for the periodsix months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the six months ended June 30, 20212022, is primarily attributable to lack of available inventory for sale during the first three monthsclosing of the year. The recent completionChampion acquisition on July 29, 2022 and a general increase from Champion’s average quarterly sales of our registered public offeringproduct that we are recognizing in February 2022 has provided the necessary funds to allow the Company to replenish its inventory.full during 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we reported Cost of SalesGoods Sold of $337,797,$5,774,014, compared to Cost of SalesGoods Sold of $436,731$337,797 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in Cost of SalesGoods Sold of $5,436,217 (or 1,609% period over period (PoP)) for the current quarterperiod is again due to fewera significantly greater number of sales of product during the period compared to the six months ending June 30, 2021.2022 and again attributable to the closing of the Champion acquisition on July 29, 2022. For the six months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we reported gross margin (‘Gross Profit’)Margin of $154,989,$2,298,656, compared to Gross ProfitMargin of $116,136$154,989 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The increase in Gross ProfitMargin of $2,143,667 (or 1,383% period over period (PoP)) for the six months ending June 30, 20222023, compared to the six months ending June 30, 20212022 is again due to the decrease in sale discounts.

closing of the Champion acquisition on July 29, 2022. Gross Margin percentages for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was 28.5% compared to 31.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2022. We expect our Gross Margin percentages to remain consistent within these two parameters (with the 2nd quarter results being the slowest quarter for this industry) until we achieve sufficient sales volume to increase our margins from better pricing power, to better buying power on our costs of goods, inventory and inventory management.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 20222023 were $2,698,156$4,069,440 compared to $1,823,155$2,698,156 for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 as further described below. Overall we saw a $1,371,284 increase in operating expenses or a 51% period over period (PoP) increase in operating expenses from the prior years comparable period. With the acquisition and integration of the Champion acquisition we expect this to be about the same going forward dropping as a percentage of Revenues as we increase our overall sales volume.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we incurred consultingconsulting/payroll and business development expenseother costs of $709,396, compared$1,876,104compared to consultingconsulting/payroll and business development expenseother costs of $1,117,219$709,396 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in consultingconsulting/payroll and business development expensesother costs of $1,166,708 (or 164% period over period (PoP)) was due to the overall decreaseincrease in expenses that did not relate directlythe number of employees and the size of the Company post-acquisition of the Champion Entities. The Company expects to the Company’s registered public offering that was completed in February 2022.maintain its current consulting/payroll and other costs as we further expand our sales volume.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we incurred product development expensesrental expense, warehousing, outlet expense of $146,463,$502,134, compared to product development expensesrental expense, warehousing, outlet expense of $233,060$0 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in product developmentrental expense, warehousing, outlet expense of $502,134 is due to the significant number of leases and properties that the Company rents to conduct the Champion business. Prior to the Champion business acquisition, the Company included lease expense in the Administrative and other account. The significant number of leases and properties that the Company rents to conduct its Champion business provides a better presentation of expenses relates primarilythrough a separate line item in its Statement of Operations. The Company expects to maintain this level of expense on a decrease in product development activities.go-forward basis with its leases and rented properties. The Company may look to consolidate some of its space as it fine tunes the Champion business.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we incurred product development expenses of $16,495, compared to product development expenses of $146,463 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in product development expenses of $16,778 (or -50% period over period (PoP)) is due to some of the Company’s current product development expenses being included in consulting/payroll and other costs account which provides for a better presentation of those expenses than pure product development expense. The Company expects to maintain this level of expense on a go-forward basis with new products and efforts being expended for future sales growth and product needs.

For the six months ended June 30, 2023, we incurred marketing and brand development expenses of $230,219,$425,342, compared to marketing and brand development expenses of $104,114$230,219 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The increase in marketing and brand development expenses of $195,123 (or 85% period over period (PoP)) relates primarily to an increase of activities including major trade shows and the availability of working capital provided byfor these types of expenses as well as increased costs attributable to our recently completed registered public offering.acquisition and integration of the Champion business.

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we incurred generaladministrative and administrative expensesother expense of $1,610,723,$1,195,000, compared to generaladministrative and administrative expensesother expense of $366,964$1,610,723 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The majoritydecrease in administrative and other expense of the increase in general and administrative expenses$415,723 (or -26% period over period (PoP)) relates primarilydirectly to the Company’s registered offering completed in February 2022 along with significant legal and other professional fees that we incurred during 2022 in preparation for the acquisitionanticipation of Champion and our registered public offerings.offerings, offset by additional expenses picked up from our acquisition of Champion. The Company believes as it grows its sales base it will need to increase its administrative and other expenses commensurate with an overall increased profit for the future.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we incurred depreciation and amortization expense of $1,355,$54,365, compared to depreciation and amortization expense of $1,798$1,355 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in depreciation and amortization expense relates primarily to the maturityacquisition of historicalChampion and its significant and additional depreciable assets offset by a small amount ($455) attributableasset base that it provided to newly acquired depreciable assets.the Company’s financial position.

 

Other income and expenses

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we incurred interest expense of $310,406,$155,547, compared to interest expense of $1,118,143$310,406 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The decrease in interest expense of $154,859 is due to severala significant number of notes being paid during 2022 that were able to be paid in full duringfrom the six months ending June 30, 2022 primarily due tovarious financings, offset by the useincreased borrowing costs that we have on our working capital notes payable and line of proceeds fromcredit. We are currently paying an interest rate of approximately 7% on our registered public offering.line of credit, 12% on our existing working capital notes payable, and our new working capital notes payable we are paying approximately 40% per annum on this debt instrument. During the six months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt (‘additional interest expense’) of $1,376,756,$0, compared to $638,148$1,376,756 during the six months ended June 30, 20212022. The decrease in loss on extinguishment of debt is due to the charges necessary through the amortization of the debt discount recorded for the various issuance of shares of common stock in connection with working capital loans retired during 2022. The Company expects to manage and their payoff.maintain its interest expense exposure despite the increase in interest rates for this year over last year, as well keeping our debt obligations to a minimum as we grow the business and its sales volume. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 we received approximately $1,286,000 in tax credits under the CARES Act from the US Department of Treasury and in turn paid approximately $178,500 to the service provider, netting the Company approximately $1,107,500 in credits for retaining its employees during COVID. As part of the collection process the Company retained the services of a tax service professional to provide the Company with the specialized tax services. The services included identifying various tax initiatives as well as specifically tasking the tax service professional in applying for and the tax filings for (tax) credits available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). This is a one-time other income item and we do not expect to receive this type of special income in the future.

 

Net Loss

 

Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 20222023, amounted to $4,230,329,$817,259, resulting in a loss per share of $1.07,$1.21, compared to $3,463,310$4,230,329 for the six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, resulting in a loss per share of $3.28.$33.37. The increasesignificant decrease in the net loss from the six months ended June 30, 20212022 to the six months ended June 30, 20222023 is primarily due to one-time transactional costs related to 2022 financings and as well our preparation costs for the increase in corporateChampion acquisition and financing costs includingintegration. The Company’s management believes with increasing sales volume and strict adherence on cost cutting measures and best practices that net positive income can be achieved for the loss on extinguishment of debt of $1,376,756 incurred duringbusiness into the six months ended June 30, 2022 created by the issuance of common stock, eliminating short term debt and accrued interest expense on this short term debt.future.

Three Months Ended June 30, 20222023 Compared To Three Months Ended June 30, 20212022

 

Revenue (‘Sales’) and cost of goods sold (‘Cost of Sales’)

 

  

Three months ended

June 30, 2023

  

Three months ended

June 30, 2022

 
Revenue $3,670,571  $338,706 
Cost of goods sold  2,982,688   241,078 
Gross margin  687,883   97,628 
         
Expenses:        
Consulting/payroll and other costs  931,505   246,407 
Rental expense, warehousing, outlet expense  275,474   - 
Product development costs  -   113,190 
Marketing and brand development costs  172,617   149,249 
Administrative and other  833,851   1,172,418 
Depreciation and amortization expense  25,275   455 
   2,238,722   1,681,719 
Operating income (loss)  (1,550,839)  (1,584,091)
         
Other Income (Expense)        
Interest expense, net  (148,437)  (18,001)
Employee retention credit funds, net of costs to collect  1,107,672   - 
Gain/(loss) on sale of equipment  1,400   -
Net income (loss) before income tax provision  (590,204)  (1,602,092)
Provision for income tax  -   - 
Net income (loss) $(590,204) $(1,602,092)

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For the three months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we reported SalesRevenues of $338,706$3,670,571 compared to SalesRevenues of $203,577$338,706 for the three months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The increase in SalesRevenues of $3,331,865 (or 984% period over period (PoP)) for the current quarterperiod compared to the three months ended June 30, 20212022, is attributable to available inventory for sale. The completionthe closing of our registered public offering in Februarythe Champion acquisition on July 29, 2022 has provided funds to allow the Company to replenish its inventory to satisfactory levels.and a general increase from Champion average quarterly sales of product. For the three months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we reported Cost of SalesGoods Sold of $241,078,$2,982,688, compared to Cost of SalesGoods Sold of $168,586$241,078 for the three months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The increase in Cost of SalesGoods Sold of $2,741,610 (or 1,137% period over period (PoP)) for the current quarterperiod is due to a significantly greater number of Salessales of product during the quarterperiod compared to the three months ending June 30, 2021.2022 and again attributable to the closing of the Champion acquisition on July 29, 2022. For the three months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we reported Gross ProfitMargin of $97,628,$687,883, compared to Gross ProfitMargin of $34,991$97,628 for the three months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The increase in Gross ProfitMargin of $1,590,255 (or 605% period over period (PoP)) for the three months ending June 30, 20222023, compared to the three months ending June 30, 20212022 is again due to the closing of the Champion acquisition on July 29, 2022. Gross Margin percentages for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was 18.7% compared to 28.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2022. We expect our Gross Margin percentages for this time of year to stay consistent within these two parameters until we achieve sufficient sales volume to increase in Salesour margins from better pricing power, from better buying power on our costs of goods, inventory and inventory management. Due to seasonality the 2nd quarter of the year is the slowest for 2022.sales volume and costs relative to inventory have increased due to many factors.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 20222023 were $1,681,719 compared$2,238,722compared to $1,362,647$1,681,719 for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 as further described below. Overall, we saw only a $557,003 increase in operating expenses or an 33% period over period (PoP) increase in operating expenses from the prior year comparable period. With the acquisition and integration of the Champion acquisition we expect this to be about the same going forward dropping as a percentage of Revenues as we increase overall sales volume.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we incurred consultingconsulting/payroll and business development expenseother costs of $246,407$931,505 compared to consultingconsulting/payroll and business development expenseother costs of $971,213$246,407 for the three months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in consultingconsulting/payroll and business development expenseother costs of $685,098 (or 278% period over period (PoP)) was due to the overall decreaseincrease in expenses that did not relate directlythe number of employees and the size of the Company post-acquisition of the Champion Entities. The Company expects to the Company’s registered public offering that was completed in February 2022.try and maintain its consulting/payroll and other costs as we further expand our sales volume.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we incurred product development expensesrental expense, warehousing, outlet expense of $113,190,$275,474, compared to product development expensesrental expense, warehousing, outlet expense of $146,327$0 for the three months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in product developmentrental expense, warehousing, outlet expense of $275,44 is due to the significant number of leases and properties that the Company rents to conduct the Champion business acquisition. Prior to the Champion business acquisition, the Company included lease expense in the Administrative and other account. The significant number of leases and properties that the Company rents to conduct the Champion business provides a better presentation of expenses relates primarilywith a separate account line. The Company expects to maintain this level of expense on a decrease in product development activities.go-forward basis with its leases and rented properties for the near term. The Company may look to consolidate some of its space as needed as it fine tunes the Champion business.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we incurred product development expenses of $0, compared to product development expenses of $113,190 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in product development expenses of $113,190 (or -100% period over period (PoP)) is due to some of the Company’s current product development expenses being included in consulting/payroll and other costs account which provides for a better presentation of those expenses than pure product development expense. The Company expects to maintain this level of expense on a go-forward basis with new products and efforts being expended for future sales growth and product needs.

For the three months ended June 30, 2023, we incurred marketing and brand development expenses of $149,249,$172,617, compared to marketing and brand development expenses of $57,774$149,249 for the three months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The increase in marketing and brand development expenses of $23,368 (or 16% period over period (PoP)) relates primarily to an increase of activities including major trade shows and the availability of working capital.capital for these types of expenses as well as increased costs attributable to our acquisition and integration of the Champion business.

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For the three months ended June 30, 2023, we incurred administrative and other expense of $833,851, compared to administrative and other expense of $1,172,418 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in administrative and other expense of $338,567 (or -29% period over period (PoP)) relates directly to the significant 2022 legal and other professional fees that we incurred in our registered public offerings, offset by some additional expenses picked up from our acquisition of Champion. The Company believes as it grows its sales base it will also need to increase its administrative and other expense commensurate with the increased profits for the future.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we incurred generaldepreciation and administrative expensesamortization expense of $1,172,418,$25,275, compared to generaldepreciation and administrative expensesamortization expense of $187,148$455 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The majority of the increase in general and administrative expenses relates primarily to the significant legal and other professional fees that we incurred in preparation for the acquisition of Champion and our registered public offerings, especially as we approached the end of this quarter.

For the three months ended June 30, 2022, we incurred depreciation expense of $455, compared to depreciation expense of $185 for the three months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense relates primarily to the acquisition of Champion and its significant and additional depreciable assets.asset base that it provided to the Company’s financial position.

 

Other income and expenses

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we incurred interest expense of $18,001,$148,437, compared to interest expense of $569,891$18,001 for the three months ended June 30, 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in interest expense of $130,436 is due to severala significant number of notes being paid during 2022 that were able to be paid in full duringfrom the previous quarter. Duringvarious financings, offset by the increased borrowing costs that we have on our working capital notes payable and line of credit. We are currently paying an interest rate of approximately 7% on our line of credit, 12% on our existing working capital notes payable, and our new working capital notes payable we are paying approximately 40% per annum on this debt instrument. . The Company expects to manage and maintain its interest expense exposure despite the increase in interest rates for this year over last year, as well keeping our debt obligations to a minimum as we grow the business and its sales volume. For the three months ended June 30, 2022,2023 we incurred a loss on extinguishmentreceived approximately $1,286,000 in tax credits under the CARES Act from the US Department of debt of none, comparedTreasury and in turn paid approximately $178,500 to $638,148the service provider, netting the Company approximately $1,107,500 in credits for retaining its employees during the three months ended June 30, 2021 in loss on extinguishment of debt through the amortizationCOVID. As part of the debt discount recordedcollection process the Company retained the services of a tax service professional to provide the Company with the specialized tax services. The services included identifying various tax initiatives as well as specifically tasking the tax service professional in applying for and the issuancetax filings for (tax) credits available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). This is a one-time other income item and we do not expect to receive this type of shares of common stockspecial income in connection with working capital loans.the future.

 

Net Loss

 

Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 20222023, amounted to $1,602,092,$590,204, resulting in a loss per share of $0.34,$0.87, compared to $2,535,695$1,602,092 for the three months ended June 30, 2021,2022, resulting in a loss per share of $2.15.$20.75. The significant decrease in the net loss from the three months ended June 30, 20212022 to the three months ended June 30, 20222023 is primarily due to eliminating short term debtone-time transactional costs related to 2022 financings and accrued interest expenseas well our preparation costs for the Champion acquisition. The Company’s management believes with increasing sales volume and strict adherence on this short term debt.

cost cutting measures and best practices that net positive income can be achieved for the business.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We are a developmentcompany still in the growth and acquisition stage company and our revenue from our planned operations does not cover our operating expenses. We had a working capital deficitasset of $3,171,277$6,678,562 at December 31, 20212022 and working capital asset of $3,155,898$7,403,583 at June 30, 20222023 due to the successful closingclosings of our recently completed registeredthree public offeringfinancing transactions (one in February 2022, the second in July 2022 and third recently in June 2023) and have incurred a deficit of $31,199,986$34,930,069 from inception to June 30, 2022.2023. We have funded our operations primarily through the issuance of capital stock, convertible debt, and other securities.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we raised net cash of $9,038,456approximately $2,464,000 through the issuance of common and preferred shares,equity, as compared to $645,005approximately $9,000,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022. During the six months ended June 30, 2022,2023, we raised net cash of $60,000approximately $2,386,000 through the issuance of notes payable and entering into a line of credit with a national financial institution secured by inventory and other assets, as compared to $1,280,000approximately $60,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022.

 

As we continue with the launch of ourthe American Rebel branded safes and concealed carry product line as well our Champion line of products we have devoted and expect to continue to devote significant resources in the areas of capital expenditures and marketing, sales, and operational expenditures.

 

We expect to require additional funds to further develop our business and acquisition plan, including the launch of additional products in addition to aggressively marketing our safes and concealed carry product line. Since it is impossible to predict with certainty the timing and amount of funds required to establish profitability, we anticipate that we will raise additional funds through equity or debt offerings or otherwise in order to meet our expected future liquidity requirements. Any such financing that we undertake will likely be dilutive to existing stockholders.

 

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In addition, we expect to also need additional funds to respond to business opportunities and challenges, including our ongoing operating expenses, protecting our intellectual property, developing or acquiring new lines of business and enhancing our operating infrastructure. While we may need to seek additional funding for such purposes, we may not be able to obtain financing on acceptable terms, or at all. In addition, the terms of our financings may be dilutive to, or otherwise adversely affect, holders of our common stock. We may also seek additional funds through arrangements with collaborators or other third parties. We may not be able to negotiate any such arrangements on acceptable terms, if at all. If we are unable to obtain additional funding on a timely basis, we may be required to curtail or terminate some or all of our product lines.

 

Debt Restructuring

 

The Company has recentlyduring early 2022 engaged in and completed a financial restructuring (the “Debt Restructuring”), that included extending, renewing, and structuringrestructuring the terms of loans with several investors and third-party creditors. The completion of the registered public offering in February 2022 provided funds in the use of proceedsnecessary funds to pay off multiple loans with several investors and third-party creditors.creditors, leaving a small but manageable amount of debt on the books.

 

Promissory Notes – Working Capital

 

As part of the Debt Restructuring (as defined above), the Company also entered into several replacement notes to extend the maturitymaturities on certain prior notes.notes with working capital lending partners.

 

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On July 1, 2022, the Company entered into a $600,000 unsecured Promissory Notepromissory note with an accredited investor.investor, our working capital lending partner. The unsecured Promissory Notepromissory note bears interest at 12% interest per annum. The principal of the unsecured Promissory Note ispromissory note was due on March 31, 2023. The unsecured Promissory Notepromissory note contains customary warranties, covenants and representations of the Company. This note was refinanced with a new note with an accredited investor dated July 1, 2023 in the amount of $450,000. $150,000 will be due on December 31, 2023 and $300,000 will be due on June 30, 2024. Interest on outstanding principal amounts will be payable quarterly at an annual rate of 12%. The unsecured promissory note contains customary warranties, covenants and representations of the Company.

On April 14, 2023, the Company entered into a $1,000,000 Business Loan and Security Agreement (the “Secured Loan”) with an accredited investor lending source (the “Lender”). Under the Secured Loan, the Company received the loan net of fees of $20,000. The Secured Loan requires 64 weekly payments of $20,000 each, for a total repayment of $1,280,000. The Secured Loan bears interest at 41.4%. The Secured Loan is secured by all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries second to a first priority lien secured the holder of the Line of Credit. Furthermore, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, provided a personal guaranty for the Secured Loan. The Secured Loan provides for a default fee of $15,000 for any late payments on the weekly payments. No prepayment of the loan is allowed as well as any default by the Company allows the Lender to take necessary actions to secure its collateral and recovery of funds. The Company also is required to pay a a fee associated with the Lender and its introduction to the Company of $80,000 to be made in equity of the Company.

Line of Credit

During the month of February 2023, the Company entered into a $2 million Line of Credit. The Line of Credit accrues interest at a rate as determined by BSBY Daily Floating Rate plus 2.05 percentage points (which at June 30, 2023 was in total 7.22%), and is secured by all of the assets of the Champion Entities. The Line of Credit expires February 28, 2024. The outstanding liability of the Line of Credit at June 30, 2023 was $1.36 million.

Acquisition, Integration of Champion Entities and PIPE Transaction Used to Fund Acquisition

On July 12, 2022, we sold $12,887,976 of securities to Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd., an institutional purchaser. Such securities consisted of (i) 509,311 shares of common stock at $1.11 per share, (ii) prefunded warrants that are exercisable into 11,202,401 shares of common stock at $1.10 per prefunded warrant, and (iii) immediately exercisable warrants to purchase up to 23,423,424 shares of common stock at an initial exercise price of $0.86 per share, subject to adjustments as set forth therein, and will expire five years from the date of issuance. EF Hutton, a division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, acted as exclusive placement agent for the offering and was paid: (i) a commission of 10% of the gross proceeds ($1,288,798); (ii) non-accountable expenses of 1% of the gross proceeds ($128,880); and (iii) placement agent expenses of $125,000.

On June 29, 2022, the Company entered into a stock and membership interest purchase agreement with Champion Safe Co., Inc. (“Champion Safe”), Superior Safe, LLC (“Superior Safe”), Safe Guard Security Products, LLC (“Safe Guard”), Champion Safe De Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (“Champion Safe Mexico” and, together with Champion Safe, Superior Safe, and Safe Guard, collectively, the “Champion Entities”) and Mr. Ray Crosby (“Seller”) (the “Champion Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding capital stock and membership interests of the Champion Entities from the Seller.

The closing of the acquisition occurred on July 29, 2022. Under the terms of the Champion Purchase Agreement, the Company paid the Seller (i) cash consideration in the amount of $9,150,000, along with (ii) cash deposits in the amount of $350,000, and (iii) reimbursed Seller for $397,420 of agreed upon acquisitions and equipment purchases completed by the Seller and the Champion Entities since June 30, 2021.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The preparation of financial statements and related footnotes requires us to make judgments, estimates, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.

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An accounting policy is considered to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically, could materially impact the financial statements.

 

Financial Reporting Release No. 60 requires all companies to include a discussion of critical accounting policies or methods used in the preparation of financial statements. There are no critical policies or decisions that rely on judgments that are based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made. Note 1 to the financial statements, included elsewhere in this report, includes a summary of the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of our financial statements.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Charles A. Ross, Jr., and our Interim Principal Accounting Officer, Mr. Doug E. Grau, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on their evaluation, Messrs. Ross and Grau concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to us required to be included in our periodic SEC filings. The Company hired a financial expert with the experience in creating and managing internal control systems as well to continue to improve the effectiveness of our internal controls and financial disclosure controls.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 20222023, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Part II: Other Information

 

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

 

We are currently not involved in any material litigation that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the executive officers of our company or any of our subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting our company, our common stock, any of our subsidiaries or of our companies or our subsidiaries’ officers or directors in their capacities as such, in which an adverse decision could have a material adverse effect.

 

Item 1a – Risk Factors

 

Factors that could cause or contribute to differences in our future financial and operating results include those discussed in the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022. These risks are not the only risks that we face. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we do not currently consider significant may also have an adverse effect on the Company. If any of the risks actually occur, our business, results of operations, cash flows or financial condition could suffer.

 

Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

We did not sell or issue any unregistered equity securities during the quarter endedOn June 30, 2022.

Subsequent Issuances after Quarter End

On July 12, 2022,27, 2023, we sold $12,887,976.31 of securities toentered into a PIPE transaction with Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd., an institutional purchaser. Such for the purchase and sale of $2,993,850.63 of securities, consistedconsisting of (i) 509,31171,499 shares of Common Stockcommon stock at $1.11$4.37 per share, (ii) prefunded warrants (the “2023 Prefunded Warrants”) that are exercisable into 11,202,401615,000 shares of Common Stockcommon stock (the “ 2023 Prefunded Warrant Shares”) at $1.10$4.37 per prefunded warrant,Prefunded Warrant, and (iii) immediately exercisable warrants to purchase up to 23,423,424686,499 shares of Common Stockcommon stock at an initial exercise price of $0.86$4.24 per share subject to adjustments as set forth therein, and will expire five years from the date of issuance. EF Hutton, a division

Subsequent Issuances after Quarter End

During the period covered by this Report until the date of Benchmark Investments, LLC, acted as exclusive placement agent forfiling of this Report, August 14, 2023, the offering and was paid: (i) a commissionCompany has not issued or authorized the sale of 10% of the proceeds ($1,288,797.63); (ii) non-accountable expenses of 1% of the proceeds ($128,879.76); and (iii) placement agent expenses of $125,000.00.

any equity securities.

 

All of the above-described issuances (if any) were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) and/or Regulation D of the Securities Act as transactions not involving a public offering. With respect to each transaction listed above, no general solicitation was made by either the Company or any person acting on its behalf. All such securities issued pursuant to such exemptions are restricted securities as defined in Rule 144(a)(3) promulgated under the Securities Act, appropriate legends have been placed on the documents evidencing the securities, and may not be offered or sold absent registration or pursuant to an exemption therefrom.

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

We did not repurchase any of our equity securities during the quarter ended June 30, 2022.2023.

 

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Item 3 – Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5 – Other Information

 

None.On August 9, 2023, the Company entered into a Master Brewing Agreement with Associated Brewing Company. Under the terms of the Brewing Agreement, Associated Brewing has been appointed as the exclusive producer and seller of American Rebel branded spirits, with the initial product being American Rebel beer. The foregoing description of the Brewing Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Brewing Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.17 to this Quarterly Report.

Item 6 – Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.Description
2.1Securities Purchase Agreement, dated June 9, 2016, by and among CubeScape, Inc., American Rebel, Inc., and certain individual named therein (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K, filed June 15, 2016)
2.2 

Champion Safe Co., Inc. Stock Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated June 29, 2022 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K, filed July 6, 2022)

3.1Articles of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form S-1, filed August 4, 2015)
3.2Bylaws of CubeScape, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Form S-1, filed August 4, 2015)
3.3Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Form 8-K, filed January 10, 2017)
3.4Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation effective January 22, 2022 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Form 10-K, filed March 31, 2022)
3.53.2Amended and Restated Bylaws of American Rebel Holdings, Inc. effective as of February 9, 2022 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K, filed February 15, 2022)
3.3Certificate of Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Articles effectuating 1-for-25 Reverse Stock Split (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed on June 26, 2023)
4.1Certificate of Designation of Series A Preferred Stock (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed on February 24, 2020)
4.2Certificate of Designation of Series B Preferred Stock (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2021)
4.3Amended Certificate of Designation of Series B Preferred Stock ((Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed on July 28, 2021)
4.46% Original Issued Discount Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note, dated September 29, 2021, issued to Cavalry Fund I, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed on October 5, 2021)
4.5Warrant Agency Agreement with Action Stock Transfer dated February 9, 2022 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.14 to Form 10-K, filed March 31, 2022)
4.64.5Form of Pre-funded Warrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K, filed February 15, 2022)
4.6Line of Credit Agreement dated February 10, 2023 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Form 10-Q filed May 15, 2023)
4.7Financing Agreement dated April 14, 2023 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K, filed May 1, 2023)
10.1†Ross Employment Agreement dated January 1, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, filed March 5, 2021)
10.2†Grau Employment Agreement dated January 1, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10. 2 to Form 8-K, filed March 5, 2021)
10.32021 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K, filed March 5, 2021)
10.4†Smith Employment Agreement dated April 9, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to Form 10-K, filed May 17, 2021)
10.5†Ross Amendment to Employment Agreement dated April 9, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to Form 10-K, filed May 17, 2021)
10.6†10.5†Grau Amendment to Employment Agreement dated April 9, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to Form 10-K, filed May 17, 2021)

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10.710.6Cavalry Fund I LP Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 29, 2021 $250,000 Working Capital Loan Agreement, Note, and Security Agreement dated June 29, 2018 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, filed October 5, 2021)
10.8Form of Security Agreement, dated September 29, 2021, between the Company and Cavalry Fund I LP (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K, filed October 5, 2021)
10.9Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 29, 2021, between the Company and Cavalry Fund I LP (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K, filed October 5, 2021)
10.10Securities Purchase Agreement, dated July 7, 2022, between American Rebel Holdings, Inc. and the Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, filed July 8, 2022)
10.1110.7Armistice Form of Warrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K, filed July 8, 2022)
10.1210.8Armistice Form of Prefunded Warrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K, filed July 8, 2022)
10.1310.9Armistice Form of Registration Rights Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K, filed July 8, 2022)
10.1410.10Engagement Letter, dated July 8, 2022, between American Rebel Holdings, Inc. and EF Hutton (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Form 8-K, filed July 18, 2022)
10.11Securities Purchase Agreement, dated June 27, 2023, between American Rebel Holdings, Inc. and the Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on June 28, 2023)
10.12Armistice Form of Warrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on June 28, 2023)
10.13Armistice Form of Prefunded Warrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on June 28, 2023)
10.14Armistice Form of Registration Rights Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K filed on June 28, 2023)
10.15Tony Stewart Racing Nitro Sponsorship Agreement dated July 1, 2023 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on August 7, 2023)
10.16#Master Brewing Agreement dated August 9, 2023
10.17#Loan Agreement dated July 1, 2023
31.1#Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2# 

Certification of Interim Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1‡Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Interim Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.1Champion Entities Audited Financial Statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021, and 2020 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K, filed July 6, 2022)
99.2Champion Entities Unaudited Financial Statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and 2021 and for the year ended December 31, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Form 8-K, filed July 6, 2022)
99.3Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Information for the Registrant (giving effect to the acquisition of the Champion Entities) as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and for the year ended December 31, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to Form 8-K, filed July 6, 2022)
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document**
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema**
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase**
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase**
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase**
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase**
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

# Filed herewith.

 

‡ Furnished herewith.

 

† Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

** The XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: August 15, 202214, 2023

AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
(Registrant)
  
By:/s/ Charles A. Ross, Jr.By:/s/ DougDoug E. Grau
 

Charles A. Ross, Jr., CEO

Doug E. Grau

(Principal Executive Officer)President (Interim Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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