The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial
statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report
on Form 10-K. References in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations to "us," "we," "our," and similar
terms refer to
We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and are subject to a number of uncertainties, risks and other influences, many of which are beyond our control, which may influence the accuracy of the statements and the projections upon which the statements are based. See "Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements." Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors discussed in "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this Annual Report. Any one or more of these uncertainties, risks and other influences could materially affect our results of operations and whether forward-looking statements made by us ultimately prove to be accurate. Our actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether from new information, future events or otherwise.
Results of Operations for the Year Ended
Revenues for 2021 and 2020 were
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The following is a breakdown of our operating expenses for 2021 and 2020:
Year Ended December 31, 2021 2020 Change $ Change % Personnel costs$ 1,781,124 $ 827,201 $ 953,923 115 % Consulting fees 111,020 300,659 (189,639 ) -63 % Legal and professional fees 719,288 490,742 228,546 47 % Fund expenses 305,000 - 305,000 100 % Sales and marketing 335,825 33,432 302,393 904 % General and administrative 161,534 137,037 24,497 18 % Depreciation and amortization 25,792 27,592 (1,800 ) -7 %$ 3,439,583 $ 1,816,663 $ 1,622,920 89 %
Personnel costs include officer salaries and directors' compensation. The
increase in personnel costs is primarily due to
Consulting fees decreased by
Legal and professional fees increased by
Funds expenses represents the estimated costs incurred at the Fund's custodian pertaining to the operations of the Fund.
Sales and marketing expenses increased by
General and administrative expenses increased by
Depreciation and amortization expense was
The following is a breakdown of our other income (expenses) for 2021 and 2020:
Year Ended December 31, 2021 2020 Change $ Change % Interest expense$ (2,134,113 ) $ (2,463,310 ) $ 329,197 -13 % Other income (expense) (7,076 ) 3,000 (10,076 ) -336 % Change in derivative liability (1,031,907 ) 167,658 (1,199,565 ) -715 %$ (3,173,096 ) $ (2,292,652 ) $ (880,444 ) 38 %
Interest expense decreased by
Change in derivative liability includes the mark-to-market adjustment of the derivative liability in connection with our convertible debenture.
Net loss was
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Historically, we have been financed through advances from related parties,
issuances of convertible debt, and the sale of our common and preferred stock.
Our existing sources of liquidity will not be sufficient for us to implement our
business plans. There are no assurances that we will be able to raise additional
capital as and when needed. As of
The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its management, its ability to obtain the necessary debt or equity financing, and generate profitable operations from the Company's planned future operations. We will continue to rely on equity sales of our common shares in order to continue to fund our business operations. Issuances of additional shares will result in dilution to existing stockholders. There is no assurance that we will achieve any additional sales of the equity securities or arrange for debt or other financing to fund planned activities. There are no assurances that our plans will be successful. These financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. Our audit firm included an explanatory paragraph in their report regarding substantial doubt about our Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Working Capital
At
Cash Flows Year EndedDecember 31, 2021 2020
Net cash used in operating activities
(205,750 ) (32,800 )
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,582,870 991,592 Net increase (decrease) in cash
48,036 17,124
Net cash used in operating activities for 2021 was
Net cash used in investing activities was
In 2021, we received
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), which contemplates our
continuation as a going concern. As of
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the balance sheets and revenues and expenses during the years reported. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Fair Value Measurements:
ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"), provides a comprehensive framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures which are required about fair value measurements. Specifically, ASC 820 sets forth a definition of fair value and establishes a hierarchy prioritizing the inputs to valuation techniques, giving the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable value inputs. ASC 820 defines the hierarchy as follows:
Level 1 - Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities as of the reported date. The types of assets and liabilities
included in Level 1 are highly liquid and actively traded instruments with
quoted prices, such as equities listed on the
Level 2 - Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets but are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The types of assets and liabilities in Level 2 are typically either comparable to actively traded securities or contracts or priced with models using highly observable inputs.
Level 3 - Significant inputs to pricing that are unobservable as of the reporting date. The types of assets and liabilities included in Level 3 are those with inputs requiring significant management judgment or estimation, such as complex and subjective models and forecasts used to determine the fair value of financial transmission rights.
Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, other current assets, payables, accruals and notes payable. The carrying values of these amounts approximate fair value because of the short-term maturities of these instruments.
Intangibles
Intangibles, which include website development costs, databases acquired,
internet domain name costs, and customer lists, are being amortized over the
expected useful lives which we estimate to be three to five years. In accordance
with
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Derivative Financial Instruments:
The Company has financial instruments that are considered derivatives or contain embedded features subject to derivative accounting. Embedded derivatives are valued separately from the host instrument and are recognized as derivative liabilities in the Company's balance sheet. The Company measures these instruments at their estimated fair value and recognizes changes in their estimated fair value in results of operations during the period of change. The Company has a sequencing policy regarding share settlement wherein instruments with a fixed conversion price or floor would be settled first, and interest payable in shares settle next. Thereafter, share settlement order is based on instrument issuance date - earlier dated instruments settling before later dated. The sequencing policy also considers contingently issuable additional shares, such as those issuable upon a stock split, to have an issuance date to coincide with the event giving rise to the additional shares. The policy includes all shares issuable pursuant to debenture and preferred stock instruments as well as shares issuable under service and employment contracts and interest on short term loans.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation for employees and non-employees in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. Under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718, stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense ratably over the requisite service period, which is generally the option vesting period. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options.
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