References in this report (the "Quarterly Report") to "we," "us" or the "Company" refer toSimplicity Esports and Gaming Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report and with the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year endedMay 31, 2022 , as filed with theSecurities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report includes "forward-looking statements" that are not historical facts, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report including, without limitation, statements in this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" regarding the Company's financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "seek" and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect management's current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors sections of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year endedMay 31, 2022 , as filed with theSEC as the same may be updated from time to time, including in this Quarterly Report. The Company's securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of theSEC's website at www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Overview
We are a global esports organization, that is capitalizing on the growth in esports through two business units:Simplicity Esports, LLC ("Simplicity Esports LLC ") andPLAYlive Nation, Inc. ("PLAYlive"). During the fiscal year endedMay 31, 2022 , we also had a third business unit: Simplicity One Brasil Ltda ("Simplicity One"). During the first quarter of the fiscal year endingMay 31, 2023 , in an effort to focus on business operations that were currently profitable, the Company sold itsLeague of Legends franchise asset, and exited business operations inBrazil . Funding the Brazilian business operations created a monthly cash burn of approximately$45,000 . The Company sold the franchise asset to Brazilian esports organizationLos Grandes for total consideration of 1,920,000 Brazilian Reais (approximately$392,000 ) to be paid in five equal
quarterly installments. Our Esports Teams
We own and manage multiple professional esports teams. Revenue is generated from prize winnings, corporate sponsorships, advertising, league subsidy payments and potential league revenue sharing payments from the publishers of video games. Through our wholly owned subsidiary,Simplicity Esports LLC , we own and manage multiple professional esports teams competing in games such as Heroes of the Storm. We are committed to growing and enhancing the esports industry, fostering the development of amateurs to compete professionally and signing established professional gamers to support their paths to greater success. In addition, fromJanuary 2020 toJuly 2022 , we managed Flamengo eSports, one of the leadingBrazilian League of Legends® teams competing in the top tier league CBLoL, through our majority owned subsidiary, Simplicity One. InJuly 2022 , in an effort to focus on business operations that were currently profitable, the Company sold itsLeague of Legends franchise asset, and exited business operations inBrazil . Funding the Brazilian business operations created a monthly cash burn of approximately$45,000 . The Company sold the franchise asset to Brazilian esports organizationLos Grandes for total consideration of 1,920,000 Brazilian Reais (approximately$392,000 ) to be paid in five equal
quarterly installments. 40 Online Tournaments In response to demand from customers for online esports tournaments which was likely triggered by the social distancing protocols attendant to the COVID-19 pandemic, we introduced inMarch 2020 an initiative of online esports tournaments. SinceMarch 2020 , through our wholly owned subsidiary,Simplicity Esports LLC , we had been holding online esports tournaments inthe United States . As ofAugust 2022 , we have temporarily ceased organizing online tournaments while focusing on expense reduction and operational efficiency.
Our Gaming Centers As ofAugust 31, 2022 , we had 17 operational locations (five corporate locations and 12 franchise locations), through our subsidiaries throughout theU.S. , giving casual gamers the opportunity to play in a social setting with other members of the gaming community. Management is exploring strategic alternatives, including merger and acquisition opportunities, and is focused on high margin, lower capital expenditure business strategies in the esports gaming industry, with a goal of being cash flow positive in the next 12 to 24 months. In addition, aspiring and established professional gamers have an opportunity to compete in local and national esports tournaments held in our gaming centers for prizes, notoriety, and potential contracts to play for one of our professional esports teams. In this business unit, revenue is generated from franchise royalties, the sale of game time, memberships, tournament entry fees, birthday party events, corporate party events, concessions and gaming-related merchandise. Our business plan encompasses a brick-and-click physical and digital approach to further recognize revenue from all verticals, which we believe to be unique in the industry. The physical centers, together with our esports teams, lifestyle brand and marketing campaigns offer opportunities for additional revenue via strategic partnerships with both endemic and non-endemic brands. Our ultimate goal is to further engage a diverse fan base with a 360-degree approach driving traffic to both our digital platform, tournaments (online and in-person), and physical real estate to maximize the monetization opportunities with these relationships. In addition, we have proprietary intellectual capital, fan engagement strategies and brand development blueprints which complement our publicly available information. Optimally, the esports gaming centers ofSimplicity Esports LLC ("Simplicity Esports Gaming Centers") measure between 2,000 and 4,000 square feet, with dozens of gaming stations. The Simplicity Esports Gaming Centers feature cutting edge technology, futuristic aesthetic décor and dynamic high-speed gaming equipment. We believe our brick-and-click strategy will present attractive opportunities for sponsors and advertisers to connect with our audience, creating an intriguing monetization opportunity for sponsors and advertisers. As ofNovember 08, 2022 , our corporate owned stores operate in approximately 40,000 square feet of retail space in desirable, high traffic locations. Creating content that engages fans, sponsors and developers, while promoting our brand is one of our primary goals. InAugust 2021 , we announced a partnership with Television Korea 24 ("ESTV") to provide esports and gaming content for their 24-7 live linear channel around the world. ESTV can be viewed in over 45 countries, including theU.S. We seek to reach a broad demographic encompassing the casual, amateur and professional gaming community. Our philosophy is to enhance our footprint for both endemic and non-endemic partnerships. We believe we possess a deep perception of our markets and understand the new age of branding while maintaining authenticity to the gaming community that comprises our fanbase. Corporate Gaming Centers As ofAugust 31, 2022 , we operated five corporate-owned retail Simplicity Esports Gaming Centers in addition to 12 franchisee owned locations. Management is exploring strategic alternatives, including merger and acquisition opportunities, and is focused on high margin, lower capital expenditure business strategies in the esports gaming industry, with a goal of being cash flow positive in the next 12 to 24 months. 41 Franchised Gaming Centers Due to interest from potential franchisees, in 2019 we launched a franchising program to accelerate the expansion of our planned nationwide footprint. We sell specific franchise territories, through our wholly owned subsidiary PLAYlive, and assist with the establishment and buildout of esports gaming centers to potential business owners that desire to use our branding, infrastructure and process to open and operate gaming centers. We currently operate 12 fully constructed franchise esports gaming centers. Franchise revenue is generated from the sale of franchise territories, supplying furniture, equipment and merchandise to the franchisees for buildout of their centers, a gross sales royalty fee and a national marketing fee. We license the use of our branding, assist in identifying and negotiating commercial locations, assist in overseeing the buildout and development, provide access to proprietary software for point of sale, inventory management, employee training and other HR functions. Franchisees also have an opportunity to participate in our national esports tournament events. Once an esports gaming center is opened, we provide operational guidance, support and use of branding elements in exchange for a monthly royalty fee calculated as 6% of gross sales. Prior to selling a franchise, among other things, the Company is required to provide a potential franchisee with a franchise disclosure document. We do not currently have an active franchise disclosure document. The combination of the esports gaming centers, owned or franchised by our wholly owned subsidiariesSimplicity Esports LLC or PLAYlive, provides us with what we believe is one of the largest esports gaming center footprints inNorth America . Franchise Roll Up Strategy
We began implementing a franchise roll-up strategy inJuly 2020 because of the disruption caused by COVID-19 related stay-at-home orders, and the disruption it caused to the commercial real estate market. The reduction in revenues for some franchisees because of stay-at-home orders, and government mandates to remain closed created significant accrued rent payments due to landlords. We have been able to come to terms with many franchisees to acquire the assets of their gaming centers and make them corporate owned. We have simultaneously negotiated new leases with some of the largest national mall chains, including Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management, and are in the process of negotiating additional locations with other landlords. The new leases involve significant reductions in or elimination of fixed rent and the addition of percentage of revenues rent terms. Our Stream TeamThe Simplicity Esports LLC stream team encompasses commentators (commonly known as "casters"), influencers and personalities who connect to a dedicated fan base. Our electric group of live personalities represent our organization to the fullest with their own unique style. We are proud to support and present a diverse group of gamers as we engage fans across a multitude of esports genres. Our Twitch affiliation has enabled our stream team to reach a broad fan base. Additionally, we have created several niches within the streaming community which has enabled us to engage fans within certain titles on a 24/7 basis. ThroughSimplicity Esports LLC , we have begun to implement a unique approach to ensure the ultimate fan friendly esports experience. Our intention is to have gamers involved at the grassroots level and feel a sense of unity as we compete with top class talent. Our management and players are known within the esports community and we plan to use their skills to create a seamless content creation plan helping gamers feel closer to our brand than any other in the industry. COVID-19 As a result of COVID-19, all of our corporate and franchised Simplicity Esports Gaming Centers were closed effectiveApril 1, 2020 . We commenced reopening Simplicity Esports Gaming Centers onMay 1, 2020 and subsequently reopened the majority of its Simplicity Gaming Centers. Subsequently, the Company closed 12 of its 17 corporate owned esports gaming center locations. As ofAugust 31, 2022 , the Company continues to operate five corporate owned locations and 12 franchisee owned locations. Although our franchise agreements with franchisees of Simplicity Esports Gaming Centers require a minimum monthly royalty payment to us from the franchisees regardless of whether the franchised Simplicity Esports Gaming Centers are operating, a limited number of the franchisees of Simplicity Esports Gaming Centers have defaulted on their obligations to pay their minimum monthly royalty payment to us. This has resulted in either an increase in accounts receivables or a bad debt expense where account receivables are no longer collectible due to franchisee's inability to pay the minimum monthly royalty payments owed by the franchisee. As ofAugust 31, 2022 , we recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately$68,879 and have written off$25,829 , partly in conjunction with taking back certain franchises and converting them to company owned stores. Notwithstanding our efforts to support franchisees and still collect on receivables, it is unclear exactly how much of the increase in accounts receivables is attributable to the impact of COVID-19. We have waived the minimum monthly royalty payment obligations fromJuly 2020 through present day and are instead billing the franchisees a true-up of 6% of gross sales without a minimum. We continue to assess possible similar accommodations to the franchisees in light of the impact of COVID-19. Additionally, the disruptions in commercial real estate caused by COVID-19 lockdowns have allowed the Company to strengthen its existing relationships with national landlords by signing new locations with percentage rent leases. 42
The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's operations is unknown and will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, and any additional preventative and protective actions that governments, or the Company, may direct, which may result in an extended period of continued business disruption, reduced customer traffic and reduced operations. Any resulting financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time but is anticipated to have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The measures taken to date adversely impacted the Company's business during the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 and will potentially continue to impact the Company's business. Management observes that all business segments continue to be impacted by reduced foot traffic that began as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns and has continued as consumer habits have changed. Our Financial Position
For the three months endedAugust 31, 2022 and 2021, we generated revenues of$344,113 and$904,840 , respectively, reported net losses of$4,157,110 and$4,210,097 , respectively, and had negative cash flow from operations of$98,942 and$943,694 , respectively. As ofAugust 31, 2022 , we had an accumulated deficit of$33,995,554 .
There is substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern as a result of our historical recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations as well as our dependence on private equity and financings.
Results of Operations The following table summarizes our operating results for the three months endedAugust 31, 2022 and 2021. Three Months Ended Three Months Ended August 31, 2022 August 31, 2021 Franchise revenues $ 37,980 $ 62,358 Company-owned stores sales 302,616 673,501 Esports revenue 3,517 168,981 Total revenue 344,113 904,840 Less: Cost of goods sold (94,448 ) (607,122 ) Gross margin 249,665 297,718 Operating expenses (3,711,554 ) (2,196,174 ) Other income (expense) (622,959 ) (2,367,288 )
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest (72,262 ) 54,837
Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ (4,157,110 )
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Summary of Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended
Revenues The Company's revenues for the three months endedAugust 31, 2022 were$344,113 , representing a 62% decrease of$560,727 , as compared to the three months endedAugust 31, 2021 revenue of$904,840 . The decrease results from the closure of Company owned stores during the fiscal year endedMay 31, 2022 and during the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 coupled with the sale of the Company's assets
inBrazil . Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold for the three months endedAugust 31, 2022 was$94,448 , representing an 84% decrease of$512,674 , compared to the three months endedAugust 31, 2021 cost of goods sold of$607,122 . The decrease in cost of goods sold corresponds with the closure of Company owned stores during the fiscal year endedMay 31, 2022 and during the fiscal quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 . Operating Expenses Operating expenses for the three months endedAugust 31, 2022 were$3,711,554 , as compared to$2,196,174 for the three months endedAugust 31, 2021 , an increase of$1,515,380 . This 69% increase over the prior period is primarily attributable to impairment losses of$2,795,316 , with no comparable activity in the prior period, offset by a 57% decrease of$739,685 in compensation and benefits, an 82% decrease of$369,982 in professional fees, and a 38% decrease of$170,269 in general and administrative expenses. The decrease in compensation and benefits is related primarily to a decrease in stock-based compensation of$577,680 , as well as reductions in payroll and wages due to the closure of certain locations and a reduction of management staff. The decrease in professional fees is primarily attributable to the fact that the Company was in the process of filing a registration statement during the corresponding prior period, there were no comparable expenses during the current period. Other Income
We incurred$622,959 of non-operating loss during the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 compared to a loss of$2,367,288 during the prior period representing a 74% improvement. This improvement was attributed to a loss of$1,759,969 in the prior period related to the extinguishment of certain convertible promissory notes compared to$78,800 during the current period. Our net interest expense totaled$847,117 during the current period, representing an increase of 28% over the prior period's expense of$659,696 . These increases were attributable to the additional convertible promissory notes issued during the prior year. We recognized$302,958 in other income for the three months endedAugust 31, 2022 , as compared to other income of$52,358 for the three months endedAugust 31, 2021 . This 479% increase was primarily due to the recognition of a gain on the sale of the RIOT license by our majority owned Brazilian subsidiary. Net Loss Net loss attributable to common shareholders for the three months endedAugust 31, 2022 , was$4,157,110 , representing a 1% improvement compared to a net loss of$4,210,907 during the prior period.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As ofAugust 31, 2022 , we had cash of$97,573 , which is available for use by us to cover all of the Company's costs. In addition, as ofAugust 31, 2022 , we had accrued expenses of$1,838,325 . For the three months endedAugust 31, 2022 , cash used in operating activities amounted to$174,442 primarily resulting from a net loss of$4,084,848 , impairment losses of$2,795,316 with no comparable activity in the prior period, a decrease of$1,708,395 in loss on extinguishment of debt, and a decrease of$577,680 in stock-based compensation in non-cash interest expense. These decreases were offset by a$170,306 increase in non-cash interest expense and a$238,567 increase in gains on asset purchases and sales. Changes in our operating liabilities and assets provided cash of$253,154 .
We will need to raise additional funds in order to meet the expenditures required for operating our business.
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Off-balance sheet financing arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements. We do not participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements. We have not entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities, or purchased any non-financial assets. Going Concern The Company's unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. As reflected in the unaudited consolidated financial statements, as ofAugust 31, 2022 , the Company had an accumulated deficit of$33,995,554 , a working capital deficit of$5,515,754 , and a net loss attributable to common shareholders of$4,157,110 . These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the of the date that the unaudited financial statements are issued. The Company has commenced operations and has begun to generate revenue; however, the Company's cash position may not be sufficient to support the Company's daily operations. Management intends to raise additional funds by way of private and/or public offerings. While the Company believes in the viability of its strategy to generate sufficient revenue and in its ability to raise additional funds, there can be no assurances to that effect. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company's ability to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenue and its ability to raise additional funds by way of a public or private offering. The unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. As a result of COVID-19, all of our corporate and franchised Simplicity Esports Gaming Centers were closed effectiveApril 1, 2020 . We commenced reopening Simplicity Esports Gaming Centers onMay 1, 2020 and subsequently reopened a majority of its Simplicity Gaming Centers. Subsequently, the Company closed 12 of its 17 corporate owned esports gaming center locations. As ofAugust 31, 2022 , the Company continues to operate five corporate owned locations and 12 franchisee owned locations. Although our franchise agreements with franchisees of Simplicity Esports Gaming Centers require a minimum monthly royalty payment to us from the franchisees regardless of whether the franchised Simplicity Esports Gaming Centers are operating, a limited number of the franchisees of Simplicity Esports Gaming Centers have defaulted on their obligations to pay their minimum monthly royalty payment to us. This has resulted in either an increase in accounts receivables or a bad debt expense where account receivables are no longer collectible due to franchisee's inability to pay the minimum monthly royalty payments owed by the franchisee. As ofAugust 31, 2022 , we recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately$68,879 and have written off$25,829 , partly in conjunction with taking back certain franchises and converting them to company owned stores. Notwithstanding our efforts to support franchisees and still collect on receivables, it is unclear exactly how much of the increase in accounts receivables is attributable to the impact of COVID-19. We have waived the minimum monthly royalty payment obligations fromJuly 2020 through present day and are instead billing the franchisees a true-up of 6% of gross sales without a minimum. We continue to assess possible similar accommodations to the franchisees in light of the impact of COVID-19. Additionally, the disruptions in commercial real estate caused by COVID-19 lockdowns have allowed the Company to strengthen its existing relationships with national landlords by signing new locations with percentage rent leases. The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's operations is unknown and will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, and any additional preventative and protective actions that governments, or the Company, may direct, which may result in an extended period of continued business disruption, reduced customer traffic and reduced operations. Any resulting financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time but is anticipated to have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 45
The measures taken to date adversely impacted the Company's business during the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 and will potentially continue to impact the Company's business. Management observes that all business segments continue to be impacted by reduced foot traffic that began as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns and has continued as consumer habits have changed. Contractual obligations
We do not have any long-term capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities, except as follows:
Operating Lease
We have long-term operating lease obligations and deferred revenues related to franchise fees to be recognized over the term of franchise agreements with our franchises, generally 10 years. We will begin to recognize deferred franchise fee revenue at the time a franchise commences operations.
The Company is party to operating leases at its corporate office and at each of its company owned store locations which have various terms and payments.
Debt Obligations The table below presents the Company's outstanding debt balances as ofAugust 31, 2022 , andMay 31, 2022 : Convertible Secured Promissory Promissory Related Short-Term Notes Notes Party Debt Note Payable Principal Balance as of May 31, 2022$ 5,361,347 $ 206,772 $ 247,818 $ 41,735 Carrying Value as of May 31, 2022 3,093,395 69,636 247,818 41,375 Principal Borrowings 110,000 - - - Repayments - (6,922 ) (247,818 ) - Conversions (94,276 ) - - - Totals 15,724 (6,922 ) - - Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs, Beneficial Conversion Feature, and Warrant Discount Beginning Balance (2,267,952 ) (137,136 ) - - Additions (25,842 ) - - - Accretion 784,291 5,193 - - Ending Balance (1,509,503 ) (131,943 ) - - Principal Balance as of August 31, 2022$ 5,377,071 $ 199,850 $ -$ 41,735 Carrying Value as of August 31, 2022 3,867,568 67,907 - 41,735 Less Short-Term Portion 2,809,492 - - 41,735 Long Term Portion$ 1,058,076 $ 67,907 $ - $ -
Scheduled principal maturities of the Company's outstanding debt over the next five fiscal years is as follows:
Fiscal year endedMay 31, 2023 $ 1,956,724 2024 3,533,026 2025 46,449 2026 51,312 2027 31,145 Thereafter -$ 5,618,656 46
Convertible Promissory Notes
OnFebruary 19, 2021 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "Labrys SPA") withLabrys Fund LP ("Labrys"), an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued a 12% convertible promissory note (the "Labrys Note") with a maturity date ofFebruary 19, 2022 (the "Labrys Maturity Date"), in the principal sum of$1,650,000 . In addition, the Company issued 10,000 shares of its common stock to Labrys as a commitment fee pursuant to the Labrys SPA. Pursuant to the terms of the Labrys Note, the Company agreed to pay to$1,650,000 (the "Labrys Principal Sum") to Labrys and to pay interest on the principal balance at the rate of 12% per annum (provided that the first twelve months of interest shall be guaranteed). The Labrys Note carries an original issue discount of$165,000 ("Labrys OID"). Accordingly, the Company received net proceeds of$1,485,000 that it used for its operational expenses and the repayment of certain existing debt obligations. Labrys may convert the Labrys Note into the Company's common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of 4.99% in the Note) at any time at a conversion price equal to$11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. The Company may prepay the Labrys Note at any time prior to the date that an Event of Default (as defined in the Labrys Note) (each an "Labrys Event of Default") occurs at an amount equal to 100% of the Labrys Principal Sum then outstanding plus accrued and unpaid interest (no prepayment premium). The Note contains customary events of default relating to, among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, and breach of provisions of the Labrys Note or Labrys SPA. Upon Labrys's provision of notice to the Company of the occurrence of any Labrys Event of Default, which has not been cured within five (5) calendar days, the Labrys Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Company shall pay to Labrys, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the Labrys Principal Sum then outstanding plus accrued interest multiplied by 125% (the "Default Amount"). Upon the occurrence of a Labrys Event of Default, additional interest will accrue from the date of the Labrys Event of Default at the rate equal to the lower of 15% per annum or the highest rate permitted
by law.
As ofMarch 16, 2022 , the Company and Labrys entered into an amendment (the "Labrys Amendment") to the Labrys SPA and the Labrys Note, as amended. Pursuant to the terms of the Labrys Amendment, the maturity date of the Labrys Note was extended to the earlier of (i)September 15, 2022 , and (ii) the date that the Company's common stock is listed on theNasdaq Stock Market or theNew York Stock Exchange . In addition, the Labrys Note was amended to provide that Labrys has the right, at any time on or following the date that an event of default occurs under the Labrys Note, as amended, to convert all or any portion of the then outstanding and unpaid principal and interest into common stock, subject to a 4.99% equity blocker. In the Labrys Amendment, the parties also agreed that the Company has already received cash proceeds in excess of the$2,000,000 minimum threshold referenced in the Labrys Note. Pursuant to the terms of the Labrys Amendment, Labrys waived its rights to receive any portion of the next$750,000 of cash proceeds received by the Company to the extent that such amounts are received by the Company betweenMarch 15, 2022 , andApril 9, 2022 . Upon the issuance of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Note,March 2022 GS Note, andMarch 2022 Ionic Note described below, the conversion price of the Labrys Note was reduced from$11.50 per share to$1.00 per share. Upon the issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note,July 2022 GS Note,July 2022 Ionic Note, andJuly 2022 Jefferson Note described below, the conversion price of the Labrys Note was further reduced from$1.00 per share to$0.10 per share. During the quarters endedAugust 31, 2022 , the Company did not make any payments to Labrys. During the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 , the Company recognized$33,671 in interest expense associated with the Labrys Note recorded as accrued interest payable.
During the quarter endedAugust 31, 2021 , the Company paid interim payments to the Holder in the amount of$225,000 comprised of the partial repayment of the balance of the Labrys Note in the amount of$90,909 , the repayment of guaranteed interest in the amount of$109,091 and$25,000 as an amendment fee, and the Company recorded$287,330 in interest expense for the amortization of debt discount.
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OnMarch 10, 2021 , the Company, entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "March 2021 FirstFire SPA") withFirstFire Global Opportunities Fund, LLC , aDelaware limited liability company (the "FirstFire"), pursuant to which the Company issued a 12% convertible promissory note ("March 2021 FirstFire Note") with a maturity date ofMarch 10, 2022 , in the principal sum of$560,000 . The Company received net proceeds of$130,606 , net of an original issue discount of$56,000 ("March 2021 FirstFire OID"), net of origination fees of$8,394 , and the repayment of principal and interest of$365,000 on an existing debt obligation owed to FirstFire. In addition, the Company issued 3,394 shares of its common stock to the FirstFire as a commitment fee pursuant to theMarch 2021 FirstFire SPA. Pursuant to the terms of theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note, the Company agreed to pay to$560,000 (the "March 2021 FirstFire Principal Sum") to the Holder and to pay interest on the principal balance at the rate of 12% per annum (provided that the first twelve months of interest shall be guaranteed). The FirstFire may convert theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note into the Company's common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of 4.99% in theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note) at any time at a conversion price equal to$11.50 per share, subject
to certain adjustments.
Upon the issuance of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Note,March 2022 GS Note, andMarch 2022 Ionic Note described below, the conversion price of theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note was reduced from$11.50 per share to$1.00 per share. Upon the issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note,July 2022 GS Note,July 2022 Ionic Note, andJuly 2022 Jefferson Note described below, the conversion price of theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note was further reduced from$1.00 per share to$0.10
per share. The Company may prepay theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note at any time prior to the date that an Event of Default (as defined in theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note) (each an "March 2021 FirstFire Event of Default") occurs at an amount equal to 100% of theMarch 2021 FirstFire Principal Sum then outstanding plus accrued and unpaid interest (no prepayment premium). TheMarch 2021 FirstFire Note contains customary events of default relating to, among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, and breach of provisions of theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note orMarch 2021 FirstFire SPA. Upon FirstFire's provision of notice to the Company of the occurrence of anyMarch 2021 FirstFire Event of Default, which has not been cured within five (5) calendar days theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Company shall pay to FirstFire, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to theMarch 2021 FirstFire Principal Sum then outstanding plus accrued interest multiplied by 125% (the "March 2021 FirstFire Default Amount"). Upon the occurrence of aMarch 2021 FirstFire Event of Default, additional interest will accrue from the date of theMarch 2021 FirstFire Event of Default at the rate equal to the lower of 15% per annum or the highest rate permitted by law. The Company was required to make an interim payment to FirstFire in the amount of$123,200 , on or beforeSeptember 10, 2021 , towards the repayment of the balance of theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note. OnSeptember 17, 2021 , the Company issued to FirstFire a three-year common stock warrant to purchase of 40,000 shares of the Company's common stock at$10.73 per share as consideration for FirstFire entering into a first amendment to theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note in order to delay this interim payment. Upon the issuance of the warrants, the Company recorded the fair value of the warrants in the amount of$248,547 and took a related interest expense charge of$248,547 . OnOctober 1, 2021 , the Company issued to FirstFire a second three-year common stock warrant to purchase 40,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$10.73 per share as consideration for FirstFire entering into a second amendment to theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note in order to remove the capital raising ceiling in such note. Upon the issuance of the warrants, the Company recorded the fair value of the warrants in the amount of$201,351 and took a related interest expense charge of$201,351 . OnApril 29, 2022 , FirstFire converted$50,000 of the outstanding principal balance of theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note at an adjusted conversion price of$1.00 per share. At conversion, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock to FirstFire at a fair market value of$2.20 per share and recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of$60,000 . 48 OnJuly 27, 2022 , FirstFire converted$9,500 of the outstanding principal balance of theMarch 2021 FirstFire Note at an adjusted conversion price of$0.10 per share. At conversion, the Company issued 95,000 shares of common stock to FirstFire at a fair market value of$0.13 per share and recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of$2,850 .
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OnJune 11, 2021 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "June 2021 FirstFire SPA") with FirstFire, pursuant to which the Company issued (i) a 12% convertible promissory note (the "June 2021 FirstFire Note") in the principal sum of$1,266,666 (the "June 2021 FirstFire Principal Sum"), (ii) 11,875 shares of its common stock as a commitment fee ("June 2021 FirstFire Commitment Shares"), and (iii) a three-year warrant ("June 2021 FirstFire Warrant") to purchase 593,750 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$10.73 , subject to certain adjustments.
The following are the material terms of the
? TheJune 2021 FirstFire Note matures onJune 10, 2023 (the "June 2021 FirstFire Maturity Date").
? At its election, FirstFire may convert the
Company's common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of
4.99% in the
on conversion may be waived up to 9.99%) at any time at a conversion price
equal to
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
of 12% per annum provided that the first six months of interest shall be
guaranteed, and the remaining 18 months of interest shall be deemed earned in
full if any amount is outstanding under the
days from
? The
("
? The Company may prepay the
maturity in accordance with the terms of the
? The
among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and
warranties, and breach of provisions of the
defined in the
calendar days, the
payable and the Company shall pay to FirstFire, in full satisfaction of its
obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the
Sum then outstanding plus accrued interest multiplied by 125%.
? Pursuant to the
Shares and the shares underlying the
FirstFire Warrant carry standard registration rights. Upon issuance of theJune 2021 FirstFire Note, the Company received net proceeds of$1,140,000 and used such proceeds for working capital and to pay off an existing promissory note issued by the Company in favor of Maxim. Upon issuance of theJune 2021 FirstFire Commitment Shares, theJune 2021 FirstFire Note, and theJune 2021 First Fire Warrant, the Company allocated the$1,140,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of theJune 2021 FirstFire Commitment Shares, the beneficial conversion feature of theJune 2021 FirstFire Note, and theJune 2021 FirstFire Warrant. The fair value of theJune 2021 FirstFire Commitment Shares was$22,949 ; the fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of theJune 2021 FirstFire Note was$174,851 ; and the fair value of theJune 2021 FirstFire Warrant was$942,200 . The combination of these three components as well as theJune 2021 FirstFire OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$1,266,667 which is accreted over the term of theJune 2021 FirstFire Note. 49
On
Upon the issuance of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Note,March 2022 GS Note, andMarch 2022 Ionic Note described below, the conversion price of theJune 2021 FirstFire Note was reduced from$11.50 per share to$1.00 per share. Upon the issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note,July 2022 GS Note,July 2022 Ionic Note, andJuly 2022 Jefferson Note described below, the conversion price of theJune 2021 FirstFire Note was further reduced from$1.00 per share to$0.10
per share.
During the quarter ended
During the quarter ended
As of
OnJune 16, 2021 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "June 2021 GS SPA ") withGS Capital Partners, LLC ("GS"), pursuant to which the Company issued (i) a 12% convertible promissory note (the "June 2021 GS Note") in the principal sum of$333,333 (the "June 2021 GS Principal Sum"), (ii) 3,125 shares of its common stock as a commitment fee ("June 2021 GS Commitment Shares"), and (iii) a three-year warrant ("June 2021 GS Warrant") to purchase 156,250 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$10.73 , subject to certain adjustments.
The following are the material terms of the
? The
Date").
? At its election, GS may convert the
common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of 4.99% in the
waived up to 9.99%) at any time at a conversion price equal to
share, subject to certain adjustments.
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
rate of 12% per annum provided that the first six months of interest shall be
guaranteed, and the remaining 18 months of interest shall be deemed earned in
full if any amount is outstanding under the
from
? The
2021 GS OID").
? The Company may prepay the
accordance with the terms of the
? The
other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, and
breach of provisions of the
the occurrence of any event of default (as defined in the
which has not been cured within three calendar days, the
shall become immediately due and payable and the Company shall pay to GS, in
full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the June
2021 GS Principal Sum then outstanding plus accrued interest multiplied by
125%.
? Pursuant to the
shares underlying theJune 2021 GS Note andJune 2021 GS Warrant carry standard registration rights. 50
Upon issuance of theJune 2021 GS Note, the Company received net proceeds of$300,000 and used such proceeds for working capital. Upon issuance of theJune 2021 GS Commitment Shares, theJune 2021 GS Note, and theJune 2021 GS Warrant, the Company allocated the$300,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of theJune 2021 GS Commitment Shares, the beneficial conversion feature of theJune 2021 GS Note, and theJune 2021 GS Warrant. The fair value of theJune 2021 GS Commitment Shares was$5,963 ; the fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of theJune 2021 GS Note was$53,899 ; and the fair value of theJune 2021 GS Warrant was$240,138 . The combination of these three components as well as theJune 2021 GS OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$333,333 which is accreted over the term of theJune 2021 GS Note. Upon the issuance of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Note,March 2022 GS Note, andMarch 2022 Ionic Note described below, the conversion price of theJune 2021 GS Note was reduced from$11.50 per share to$1.00 per share. Upon the issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note,July 2022 GS Note,July 2022 Ionic Note, andJuly 2022 Jefferson Note described below, the conversion price of theJune 2021 GS Note was further reduced from$1.00 per share to$0.10 per share. OnApril 18, 2022 , GS converted$50,333 of the outstanding principal balance theJune 2021 GS Note and$3,389 in associated accrued interest at an adjusted conversion price of$1.00 per share. At conversion, the Company issued 53,720 shares of common stock to GS at a fair market value of$2.77 per share and recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of$95,085 . OnJuly 18, 2022 , GS converted$53,000 of the outstanding principal balance theJune 2021 GS Note and$6,935 in associated accrued interest at an adjusted conversion price of$0.10 per share. At conversion, the Company issued 599,350 shares of common stock to GS at a fair market value of$0.19 per share and recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of$53,942 .
During the quarter ended
During the quarter ended
As of
OnAugust 23, 2021 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "August 2021 Jefferson SPA") withJefferson Street Capital, LLC ("Jefferson"), pursuant to which the Company issued (i) a 12% convertible promissory note (the "August 2021 Jefferson Note") in the principal sum of$333,333 (the "August 2021 Jefferson Principal Sum"), (ii) 3,125 shares of its common stock as a commitment fee ("August 2021 Jefferson Commitment Shares"), and (iii) a three-year warrant ("August 2021 Jefferson Warrant") to purchase 156,250 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$10.73 , subject to certain adjustments.
The following are the material terms of the
? The
Jefferson Maturity Date").
? At its election, Jefferson may convert the
Company's common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of
4.99% in the
on conversion may be waived up to 9.99%) at any time at a conversion price
equal to
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
at the rate of 12% per annum provided that the first six months of interest
shall be guaranteed, and the remaining 18 months of interest shall be deemed
earned in full if any amount is outstanding under the
Note after 180 days from
? The
("
? The Company may prepay the
maturity in accordance with the terms of the
51
? The
to, among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and
warranties, and breach of provisions of the
defined in the
three calendar days, the
due and payable and the Company shall pay to Jefferson, in full satisfaction
of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the
Principal Sum then outstanding plus accrued interest multiplied by 125%.
? Pursuant to the
Commitment Shares underlying and the shares underlying the
rights. Upon issuance of theAugust 2021 Jefferson Note, the Company received net proceeds of$300,000 and used such proceeds for working capital as well as the payment of$15,000 in fees associated with the loan. Upon issuance of theAugust 2021 Jefferson Commitment Shares, theAugust 2021 Jefferson Note, and theAugust 2021 Jefferson Warrant, the Company allocated the$300,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of theAugust 2021 Jefferson Commitment Shares, the beneficial conversion feature of theAugust 2021 Jefferson Note, and theAugust 2021 Jefferson Warrant. The fair value of theAugust 2021 Jefferson Commitment Shares was$4,945 ; the fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of theAugust 2021 Jefferson Note was$62,051 ; and the fair value of theAugust 2021 Jefferson Warrant was$233,004 . The combination of these three components as well as theAugust 2021 Jefferson OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$333,333 which is accreted over the term of theAugust 2021 Jefferson Note . The$15,000 paid as loan origination fees was recorded directly to additional paid in capital. Upon the issuance of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Note,March 2022 GS Note, andMarch 2022 Ionic Note described below, the conversion price of theAugust 2021 Jefferson Note was reduced from$11.50 per share to$1.00 per share. Upon the issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note,July 2022 GS Note,July 2022 Ionic Note, andJuly 2022 Jefferson Note described below, the conversion price of theAugust 2021 Jefferson Note was further reduced from$1.00 per share to$0.10 per share. OnAugust 23, 2022 , GS converted$10,000 of the outstanding principal balance theAugust 2021 Jefferson Note and$1,000 in associated fees at an adjusted conversion price of$0.10 per share. At conversion, the Company issued 110,000 shares of common stock to Jefferson at a fair market value of$0.075 per share and recognized a gain on debt extinguishment of$2,750 . During the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 , the Company recorded interest expense of$47,941 , comprised of$46,941 related to the accretion of the debt discount and$1,000 in fees associated with the conversion.
During the quarter ended
As of
OnAugust 31, 2021 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "August 2021 Lucas SPA") withLucas Ventures, LLC ("Lucas"), pursuant to which the Company issued (i) a 12% convertible promissory note (the "August 2021 Lucas Note ") in the principal sum of$200,000 (the "August 2021 Lucas Principal Sum"), (ii) 3,749 shares of its common stock as a commitment fee ("August 2021 Lucas Commitment Shares"), and (iii) a three-year warrant ("August 2021 Lucas Warrant") to purchase 187,400 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$10.22 , subject to certain adjustments. 52
The following are the material terms of the
? The
Maturity Date").
? At its election, Lucas may convert the
Company's common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of
4.99% in the
conversion may be waived up to 9.99%) at any time at a conversion price equal
to
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
the rate of 12% per annum provided that the first six months of interest shall
be guaranteed, and the remaining 18 months of interest shall be deemed earned
in full if any amount is outstanding under the
180 days from
? The
("
? The Company may prepay the
maturity in accordance with the terms of the
? The
among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and
warranties, and breach of provisions of the
in the
days, the
the Company shall pay to Lucas, in full satisfaction of its obligations
hereunder, an amount equal to the
outstanding plus accrued interest multiplied by 125%.
? Pursuant to the
underlying and the shares underlying the
2021 Lucas Warrant carry standard registration rights. Upon issuance of theAugust 2021 Lucas Note, the Company received net proceeds of$180,000 and used such proceeds for working capital as well as the payment of$9,000 in fees associated with the loan. Upon issuance of theAugust 2021 Lucas Commitment Shares, theAugust 2021 Lucas Note, and theAugust 2021 Lucas Warrant, the Company allocated the$180,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of theAugust 2021 Lucas Commitment Shares, the beneficial conversion feature of theAugust 2021 Lucas Note, and theAugust 2021 Lucas Warrant. The fair value of theAugust 2021 Lucas Commitment Shares was$3,903 ; the fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of theAugust 2021 Lucas Note was$22,149 ; and the fair value of theAugust 2021 Lucas Warrant was$153,948 . The combination of these three components as well as theAugust 2021 Lucas OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$200,000 which is accreted over the term of theAugust 2021 Lucas Note. The$9,000 paid as loan origination fees was recorded directly to additional paid in capital. OnMarch 16, 2022 , the Company andLucas Ventures entered into an Amendment and Waiver Pursuant to Convertible Promissory Note (the "Lucas Amendment"). Pursuant to the terms of the Lucas Amendment, the parties agreed that the conversion price of theAugust 2021 Lucas Note was decreased from$11.50 per share to$1.00 per share and that Lucas may not convert theAugust 2021 Lucas Note, as amended, prior toSeptember 15, 2022 . Upon the issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note,July 2022 GS Note,July 2022 Ionic Note, andJuly 2022 Jefferson Note described below, the conversion price of theAugust 2021 Lucas Note was further reduced from$1.00 per share to$0.10 per share.
During the quarter ended
As of
OnAugust 31, 2021 , the Company andLGH Investments, LLC , ("LGH") entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "August 2021 LGH SPA") pursuant to which the Company issued a 12% convertible promissory note (the "August 2021 LGH Note") in the principal sum of$200,000 (the "August 2021 LGH Principal Sum"). 53
The following are the material terms of the
? The
Maturity Date").
? At its election, LGH may convert the
common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of 4.99% in the
be waived up to 9.99%) at any time at a conversion price equal to
share, subject to certain adjustments.
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
rate of 12% per annum provided that the first six months of interest shall be
guaranteed, and the remaining 18 months of interest shall be deemed earned in
full if any amount is outstanding under the
days from
? The
("
? The Company may prepay the
in accordance with the terms of the
? The
among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and
warranties, and breach of provisions of the
2021 LGH SPA. Upon the occurrence of any event of default (as defined in the
shall pay to LGH, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount
equal to the
interest multiplied by 125%.
? Pursuant to the
Note carry standard registration rights. Upon issuance of theAugust 2021 LGH Note, the Company received net proceeds of$180,000 and used such proceeds for working capital as well as the payment of$6,500 in fees associated with the loan. Upon issuance of theAugust 2021 LGH, the Company recorded a total debt discount of$26,500 that includes the LGH OID and the$6,500 paid as fees associated with the issuance of the loan and is accreted over the term of theAugust 2021 LGH Note. As ofMarch 16, 2022 , the Company and LGH entered into an Amendment and Waiver Pursuant to Convertible Promissory Note (the "LGH Amendment"). Pursuant to the terms of the LGH Amendment, the parties agreed that the conversion price of theAugust 2021 LGH Note was decreased from$11.50 per share to$1.00 per share and that LGH may not convert the LGH Note, as amended, prior toSeptember 15, 2022 . Upon the issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note,July 2022 GS Note,July 2022 Ionic Note, andJuly 2022 Jefferson Note described below, the conversion price of theAugust 2021 LGH Note was further reduced from$1.00 per share to$0.10 per share.
During the quarter ended
As of
OnSeptember 28, 2021 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "September 2021 Ionic SPA") withIonic Ventures, LLC ("Ionic"), pursuant to which the Company issued (i) a 12% convertible promissory note (the "September 2021 Ionic Note") in the principal sum of$1,555,556 (the "September 2021 Ionic Principal Sum"), (ii) 14,584 shares of its common stock as a commitment fee ("September 2021 Ionic Commitment Shares"), and (iii) a three-year warrant ("September 2021 Ionic Warrant") to purchase 729,167 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$10.73 , subject to certain adjustments. 54
The following are the material terms of the
? The
2021 Ionic Maturity Date").
? At its election, Ionic may convert the
Company's common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of
4.99% in the
on conversion may be waived up to 9.99%) at any time at a conversion price
equal to
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
the rate of 12% per annum provided that the first six months of interest shall
be guaranteed, and the remaining 18 months of interest shall be deemed earned
in full if any amount is outstanding under the
180 days from
? The
("
? The Company may prepay the
maturity in accordance with the terms of the
? The
to, among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and
warranties, and breach of provisions of the
defined in the
three calendar days, the
and payable and the Company shall pay to Ionic, in full satisfaction of its
obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the
Sum then outstanding plus accrued interest multiplied by 125%.
? Pursuant to the
Shares underlying and the shares underlying the
September 2021 Ionic Warrant carry standard registration rights. Upon issuance of theSeptember 2021 Ionic Note, the Company received net proceeds of$1,400,000 and used such proceeds for working capital as well as the payment of$98,000 in fees associated with the loan. Upon issuance of theSeptember 2021 Ionic Commitment Shares, theSeptember 2021 Ionic Note, and theSeptember 2021 Ionic Warrant, the Company allocated the$1,400,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of theSeptember 2021 Ionic Commitment Shares, the beneficial conversion feature of theSeptember 2021 Ionic Note, and theSeptember 2021 Ionic Warrant. The fair value of theSeptember 2021 Ionic Commitment Shares was$26,721 ; the fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of theSeptember 2021 Ionic Note was$335,303 ; and the fair value of theSeptember 2021 Ionic Warrant was$1,037,976 . The combination of these three components as well as theSeptember 2021 Ionic OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$1,555,556 which is accreted over the term of theSeptember 2021 Ionic Note. The$98,000 paid as loan origination fees was recorded directly to additional paid in capital. Upon the issuance of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Note,March 2022 GS Note, andMarch 2022 Ionic Note described below, the conversion price of theSeptember 2021 Ionic Note was reduced from$11.50 per share to$1.00 per share. Upon the issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note,July 2022 GS Note,July 2022 Ionic Note, andJuly 2022 Jefferson Note described below, the conversion price of theSeptember 2021 Ionic Note was further reduced from$1.00 per share to$0.10
per share. OnApril 25, 2022 , Ionic converted$87,800 of the outstanding principal balance theSeptember 2021 Ionic Note at an adjusted conversion price of$1.00 per share. At conversion, the Company issued 87,800 shares of common stock to Ionic at a fair market value of$2.61 per share and recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of$141,358 . OnJuly 28, 2022 , Ionic converted$6,776 of the outstanding principal balance theSeptember 2021 Ionic Note at an adjusted conversion price of$0.10 per share. At conversion, the Company issued 67,755 shares of common stock to Ionic at a fair market value of$0.13 per share and recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of$2,033 . OnAugust 24, 2022 , Ionic converted$15,000 of the outstanding principal balance theSeptember 2021 Ionic Note at an adjusted conversion price of$0.10 per share. At conversion, the Company became obligated to issue 150,000 shares of common stock to Ionic at a fair market value of$0.075 per share and recognized a gain on debt extinguishment of$4,500 . As ofAugust 31, 2022 , these shares are classified as common stock to be issued.
During the quarter ended
As of
55
OnMarch 21, 2022 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "March 2022 FirstFire SPA") with FirstFire, pursuant to which the Company issued (i) a 12% convertible promissory note (the "March 2022 FirstFire Note") in the principal sum of$110,000 (the "March 2022 FirstFire Principal Sum"), (ii) 935 shares of its common stock as a commitment fee ("March 2022 FirstFire Commitment Shares"), and (iii) a three-year warrant ("March 2022 FirstFire Warrant") to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$1.00 , subject to certain adjustments.
The following are the material terms of the
? The
FirstFire Maturity Date").
? At its election, FirstFire may convert the
Company's common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of
4.99% in the
on conversion may be waived up to 9.99%) at any time at a conversion price
equal to
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
the rate of 12% per annum provided that the first six months of interest shall
be guaranteed.
? The
("
? The Company may prepay the
maturity in accordance with the terms of the
? The
to, among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and
warranties, and breach of provisions of the
defined in the
the period stipulated by the
FirstFire Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Company shall
pay to FirstFire, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount
equal to the
interest multiplied by 125%.
? Pursuant to the
Shares and the shares underlying the
FirstFire Warrant carry standard registration rights. Upon issuance of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Note, the Company received net proceeds of$100,000 and used such proceeds for working capital. Upon issuance of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Commitment Shares, theMarch 2022 FirstFire Note, and theMarch 2022 FirstFire Warrant, the Company allocated the$100,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Commitment Shares, the beneficial conversion feature of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Note, and theMarch 2022 FirstFire Warrant. The fair value of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Commitment Shares was$1,158 ; the fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Note was$45,418 ; and the fair value of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Warrant was$53,424 . The combination of these three components as well as theMarch 2022 FirstFire OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$110,000 which is accreted over the term of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Note.
Upon the issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note,July 2022 GS Note,July 2022 Ionic Note, andJuly 2022 Jefferson Note described below, the conversion price of theMarch 2022 FirstFire Note was reduced from$1.00 per share to$0.10
per share.
During the quarter ended
As of
56
OnMarch 21, 2022 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "March 2022 GS SPA ") with GS, pursuant to which the Company issued (i) a 12% convertible promissory note (the "March 2022 GS Note") in the principal sum of$82,500 (the "March 2022 GS Principal Sum"), (ii) 703 shares of its common stock as a commitment fee ("March 2022 GS Commitment Shares"), and (iii) a three-year warrant ("March 2022 GS Warrant") to purchase 37,500 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$1.00 , subject to certain adjustments.
The following are the material terms of the
? The
Maturity Date").
? At its election, GS may convert the
common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of 4.99% in the
waived up to 9.99%) at any time at a conversion price equal to
share, subject to certain adjustments.
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
rate of 12% per annum provided that the first six months of interest shall be
guaranteed.
? The
2022 GS OID").
? The Company may prepay the
accordance with the terms of the
? The
other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, and
breach of provisions of the
the occurrence of any event of default (as defined in the
which has not been cured within the period stipulated by the
Note, the
Company shall pay to GS, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an
amount equal to the
interest multiplied by 125%.
? Pursuant to the
shares underlying the
standard registration rights.
Upon issuance of theMarch 2022 GS Note, the Company received net proceeds of$75,000 and used such proceeds for working capital. Upon issuance of theMarch 2022 GS Commitment Shares, theMarch 2022 GS Note, and theMarch 2022 GS Warrant, the Company allocated the$75,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of theMarch 2022 GS Commitment Shares, the beneficial conversion feature of theMarch 2022 GS Note, and theMarch 2022 GS Warrant. The fair value of theMarch 2022 GS Commitment Shares was$871 ; the fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of theMarch 2022 GS Note was$34,062 ; and the fair value of theMarch 2022 GS Warrant was$40,067 . The combination of these three components as well as theMarch 2022 GS OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$82,500 which is accreted over the term of theMarch 2022 GS Note.
Upon the issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note,July 2022 GS Note,July 2022 Ionic Note, andJuly 2022 Jefferson Note described below, the conversion price of theMarch 2022 GS Note was reduced from$1.00 per share to$0.10 per share.
During the quarter ended
As of
OnMarch 21, 2022 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "March 2022 Ionic SPA") with Ionic, pursuant to which the Company issued (i) a 12% convertible promissory note (the "March 2022 Ionic Note") in the principal sum of$110,000 (the "March 2022 Ionic Principal Sum"), (ii) 935 shares of its common stock as a commitment fee ("March 2022 Ionic Commitment Shares"), and (iii) a three-year warrant ("March 2022 Ionic Warrant") to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$1.00 , subject
to certain adjustments. 57
The following are the material terms of the
? The
Maturity Date").
? At its election, Ionic may convert the
Company's common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of
4.99% in the
conversion may be waived up to 9.99%) at any time at a conversion price equal
to
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
rate of 12% per annum provided that the first six months of interest shall be
guaranteed.
? The
("
? The Company may prepay the
in accordance with the terms of the
? The
among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and
warranties, and breach of provisions of the
2022 Ionic SPA. Upon the occurrence of any event of default (as defined in the
by the
immediately due and payable and the Company shall pay to Ionic, in full
satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the
Ionic Principal Sum then outstanding plus accrued interest multiplied by 125%.
? Pursuant to the
and the shares underlying the
Warrant carry standard registration rights. Upon issuance of theMarch 2022 Ionic Note, the Company received net proceeds of$100,000 and used such proceeds for working capital. Upon issuance of theMarch 2022 Ionic Commitment Shares, theMarch 2022 Ionic Note, and theMarch 2022 Ionic Warrant, the Company allocated the$100,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of theMarch 2022 Ionic Commitment Shares, the beneficial conversion feature of theMarch 2022 Ionic Note, and theMarch 2022 Ionic Warrant. The fair value of theMarch 2022 Ionic Commitment Shares was$1,158 ; the fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of theMarch 2022 Ionic Note was$45,418 ; and the fair value of theMarch 2022 Ionic Warrant was$53,424 . The combination of these three components as well as theMarch 2022 Ionic OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$110,000 which is accreted over the term of theMarch 2022 Ionic Note. Upon the issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note,July 2022 GS Note,July 2022 Ionic Note, andJuly 2022 Jefferson Note described below, the conversion price of theMarch 2022 Ionic Note was reduced from$1.00 per share to$0.10 per share.
During the quarter ended
As of
OnApril 1, 2022 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "April 2022 Jefferson SPA") with Jefferson, pursuant to which the Company issued (i) a 12% convertible promissory note (the "April 2022 Jefferson Note") in the principal sum of$82,500 (the "April 2022 Jefferson Principal Sum"), (ii) 703 shares of its common stock as a commitment fee ("April 2022 Jefferson Commitment Shares"), and (iii) a three-year warrant ("April 2022 Jefferson Warrant") to purchase 37,500 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$1.00 , subject to certain adjustments. 58
The following are the material terms of the
? The
Jefferson Maturity Date").
? At its election, Jefferson may convert the
Company's common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of
4.99% in the
on conversion may be waived up to 9.99%) at any time at a conversion price
equal to
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
the rate of 12% per annum provided that the first six months of interest shall
be guaranteed.
? The
("
? The Company may prepay the
maturity in accordance with the terms of the
? The
to, among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and
warranties, and breach of provisions of the
defined in the
period stipulated by the
Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Company shall pay to
Jefferson, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal
to the
interest multiplied by 125%.
? Pursuant to the
Shares and the shares underlying the
Jefferson Warrant carry standard registration rights. Upon issuance of theApril 2022 Jefferson Note, the Company received net proceeds of$75,000 and used such proceeds for working capital. Upon issuance of theApril 2022 Jefferson Commitment Shares, theApril 2022 Jefferson Note, and theApril 2022 Jefferson Warrant, the Company allocated the$75,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of theApril 2022 Jefferson Commitment Shares, the beneficial conversion feature of theApril 2022 Jefferson Note, and theApril 2022 Jefferson Warrant. The fair value of theApril 2022 Jefferson Commitment Shares was$871 ; the fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of theApril 2022 Jefferson Note was$34,062 ; and the fair value of theApril 2022 Jefferson Warrant was$40,067 . The combination of these three components as well as theApril 2022 Jefferson OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$82,500 which is accreted over the term of theApril 2022 Jefferson Note. Upon the issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note,July 2022 GS Note,July 2022 Ionic Note, andJuly 2022 Jefferson Note described below, the conversion price of theApril 2022 Jefferson Note was reduced from$1.00 per share to$0.10
per share.
During the quarter ended
As of
OnJuly 14, 2022 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "July 2022 FirstFire SPA") with FirstFire, pursuant to which the Company issued (i) a 12% convertible promissory note (the "July 2022 FirstFire Note") in the principal sum of$27,500 (the "July 2022 FirstFire Principal Sum"), (ii) 935 shares of its common stock as a commitment fee ("July 2022 FirstFire Commitment Shares"), and (iii) a three-year warrant ("July 2022 FirstFire Warrant") to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$1.00 , subject to certain adjustments. 59
The following are the material terms of the
? The
FirstFire Maturity Date").
? At its election, FirstFire may convert the
Company's common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of
4.99% in the
on conversion may be waived up to 9.99%) at any time after 180 days from the
date of issuance of the
to
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
the rate of 12% per annum provided that the first two months of interest shall
be guaranteed.
? The
("
? The Company may prepay the
maturity in accordance with the terms of the
? The
among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and
warranties, and breach of provisions of the
defined in the
period stipulated by the
Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Company shall pay to
FirstFire, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal
to theJuly 2022 FirstFire Principal Sum then outstanding plus accrued interest multiplied by 125%. Upon issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note, the Company received net proceeds of$25,000 and used such proceeds for working capital. Upon issuance of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Commitment Shares, theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note, and theJuly 2022 FirstFire Warrant, the Company allocated the$25,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Commitment Shares and theJuly 2022 FirstFire Warrant. The fair value of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Commitment Shares was$136 , and the fair value of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Warrant was$3,825 . The combination of these two components as well as theJuly 2022 FirstFire OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$6,461 which is accreted over the term of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note. During the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 , the Company recorded interest expense of$5,552 , which included$5,002 related to the accretion of the debt discount and accrued interest in the amount of$550 . As ofAugust 31, 2022 , the carrying value of theJuly 2022 FirstFire Note was$26,041 , net of$1,459 in unaccreted debt discount.
OnJuly 14, 2022 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "July 2022 GS SPA ") with GS, pursuant to which the Company issued (i) a 12% convertible promissory note (the "July 2022 GS Note") in the principal sum of$27,500 (the "July 2022 GS Principal Sum"), (ii) 935 shares of its common stock as a commitment fee ("July 2022 GS Commitment Shares"), and (iii) a three-year warrant ("July 2022 GS Warrant") to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$1.00 , subject to certain adjustments.
The following are the material terms of the
? TheJuly 2022 GS Note matures onSeptember 14, 2022 (the "July 2022 GS Maturity Date").
? At its election, GS may convert the
common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of 4.99% in the
waived up to 9.99%) at any time after 180 days from the date of issuance of
the July2022 GS Note at a conversion price equal to
to certain adjustments.
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
rate of 12% per annum provided that the first two months of interest shall be
guaranteed.
? The
GS OID").
? The Company may prepay the
accordance with the terms of the
? The
other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, and
breach of provisions of the
the occurrence of any event of default (as defined in the
which has not been cured within the period stipulated by the
Note, the
Company shall pay to GS, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an
amount equal to the
interest multiplied by 125%. 60 Upon issuance of theJuly 2022 GS Note, the Company received net proceeds of$25,000 and used such proceeds for working capital. Upon issuance of theJuly 2022 GS Commitment Shares, theJuly 2022 GS Note, and theJuly 2022 GS Warrant, the Company allocated the$25,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of theJuly 2022 GS Commitment Shares and theJuly 2022 GS Warrant. The fair value of theJuly 2022 GS Commitment Shares was$136 , and the fair value of theJuly 2022 GS Warrant was$3,825 . The combination of these two components as well as theJuly 2022 GS OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$6,461 which is accreted over the term of theJuly 2022 GS Note. During the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 , the Company recorded interest expense of$5,552 , which included$5,002 related to the accretion of the debt discount and accrued interest in the amount of$550 . As ofAugust 31, 2022 , the carrying value of theJuly 2022 GS Note was$26,041 , net of$1,459 in unaccreted debt discount.
OnJuly 14, 2022 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "July 2022 Ionic SPA") with Ionic, pursuant to which the Company issued (i) a 12% convertible promissory note (the "July 2022 Ionic Note") in the principal sum of$27,500 (the "July 2022 Ionic Principal Sum"), (ii) 935 shares of its common stock as a commitment fee ("July 2022 Ionic Commitment Shares"), and (iii) a three-year warrant ("July 2022 Ionic Warrant") to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$1.00 , subject to certain adjustments.
The following are the material terms of the
? The
Maturity Date").
? At its election, Ionic may convert the
common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of 4.99% in the
be waived up to 9.99%) at any time after 180 days from the date of issuance of
the July2022 Ionic Note at a conversion price equal to
subject to certain adjustments.
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
rate of 12% per annum provided that the first two months of interest shall be
guaranteed.
? The
2022 Ionic OID").
? The Company may prepay the
in accordance with the terms of the
? The
among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and
warranties, and breach of provisions of the
2022 Ionic SPA. Upon the occurrence of any event of default (as defined in the
the
due and payable and the Company shall pay to Ionic, in full satisfaction of
its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the
Sum then outstanding plus accrued interest multiplied by 125%. Upon issuance of theJuly 2022 Ionic Note, the Company received net proceeds of$25,000 and used such proceeds for working capital. Upon issuance of theJuly 2022 Ionic Commitment Shares, theJuly 2022 Ionic Note, and theJuly 2022 Ionic Warrant, the Company allocated the$25,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of theJuly 2022 Ionic Commitment Shares and theJuly 2022 Ionic Warrant. The fair value of theJuly 2022 Ionic Commitment Shares was$136 , and the fair value of theJuly 2022 Ionic Warrant was$3,825 . The combination of these two components as well as theJuly 2022 Ionic OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$6,461 which is accreted over the term of the July
2022 Ionic Note. 61 During the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 , the Company recorded interest expense of$5,552 , which included$5,002 related to the accretion of the debt discount and accrued interest in the amount of$550 . As ofAugust 31, 2022 , the carrying value of theJuly 2022 Ionic Note was$26,041 , net of$1,459 in unaccreted
debt discount.
OnJuly 14, 2022 , the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "July 2022 Jefferson SPA") with Jefferson, pursuant to which the Company issued (i) a 12% convertible promissory note (the "July 2022 Jefferson Note") in the principal sum of$27,500 (the "July 2022 Jefferson Principal Sum"), (ii) 935 shares of its common stock as a commitment fee ("July 2022 Jefferson Commitment Shares"), and (iii) a three-year warrant ("July 2022 Jefferson Warrant") to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$1.00 , subject to certain adjustments.
The following are the material terms of the
? The
Jefferson Maturity Date").
? At its election, Jefferson may convert the
Company's common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitations of
4.99% in the
on conversion may be waived up to 9.99%) at any time after 180 days from the
date of issuance of the July2022
? The Company agree to pay interest on the
the rate of 12% per annum provided that the first two months of interest shall
be guaranteed.
? The
("
? The Company may prepay the
maturity in accordance with the terms of the
? The
among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and
warranties, and breach of provisions of the
defined in the
period stipulated by the
Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Company shall pay to
Jefferson, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal
to theJuly 2022 Jefferson Principal Sum then outstanding plus accrued interest multiplied by 125%. Upon issuance of theJuly 2022 Jefferson Note, the Company received net proceeds of$25,000 and used such proceeds for working capital. Upon issuance of theJuly 2022 Jefferson Commitment Shares, theJuly 2022 Jefferson Note, and theJuly 2022 Jefferson Warrant, the Company allocated the$25,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of theJuly 2022 Jefferson Commitment Shares and theJuly 2022 Jefferson Warrant. The fair value of theJuly 2022 Jefferson Commitment Shares was$136 , and the fair value of theJuly 2022 Jefferson Warrant was$3,825 . The combination of these two components as well as theJuly 2022 Jefferson OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$6,461 which is accreted over the term of theJuly 2022 Jefferson Note. During the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 , the Company recorded interest expense of$5,552 , which included$5,002 related to the accretion of the debt discount and accrued interest in the amount of$550 . As ofAugust 31, 2022 , the carrying value of theJuly 2022 Jefferson Note was$26,041 , net of$1,459 in unaccreted debt discount. 62 Secured Promissory Notes OnNovember 15, 2021 , the Company entered into a 10% secured promissory note with an accredited investor ("Secured Note One") for which it received net proceeds of$250,000 , consisting of a face amount of$262,500 and an original issuance discount of$12,500 "(Secured Note One OID"). In addition, the Company issued 30,000 commitment warrants to the investor for the purchase of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$10.73 per share ("Secured Note One Warrants"). The Secured Note One had a perfected security interest in 50 personal computers the Company intended to use in its operations. The Secured Note One required 60 monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of$5,577 . Upon issuance of the Secured Note One and Secured Note One Warrants, the Company allocated the$250,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of Secured Note One and the Secured Note One Warrants. The fair value of the Secured Note One Warrants was$84,517 . The combination of fair market value of the Secured Note One Warrant and the Secured Note One OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$97,017 which is accreted over the term of the Secured Note One. During the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 , the Company made principal payments of$4,500 on Secured Note One. For the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 , the company recognized$8,007 in total interest expense associated with Secured Note One, comprised of$1,077 in cash interest payments,$2,079 in accrued interest payable, and$4,851 in accretion expense related to the original issuance discount and debt discount related to the warrants, with no comparable amounts during the prior period. As ofAugust 31, 2022 , the carrying value of Secured Note One is$42,268 , net of$82,464 in unaccreted debt discounts. OnNovember 18, 2021 , the Company entered into a 10% secured promissory note with an accredited investor ("Secured Note Two") for which it received net proceeds of$150,000 , consisting of a face amount of$157,500 and an original issuance discount of$7,500 ("Secured Note Two OID"). In addition, the Company issued 18,000 commitment warrants for the purchase of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of$10.73 per share ("Secured Note Two Warrant"). The Secured Note Two has a perfected security interest in 30 personal computers the Company intended to use in its operations. The Secured Note Two required 60 monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of$3,346 . Upon issuance of the Secured Note Two and Secured Note Two Warrants, the Company allocated the$150,000 in net proceeds received between the fair market value of Secured Note Two and the Secured Note Two Warrants. The fair value of the Secured Note Two Warrants was$50,710 . The combination of fair market value of the Secured Note Two Warrant and the Secured Note Two OID resulted in a total debt discount at issuance of$58,210 which is accreted over the term of the Secured Note Two. During the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 , the Company made principal payments of$2,421 on Secured Note Two. For the quarter endedAugust 31, 2022 , the company recognized$4,808 in total interest expense associated with Secured Note Two, comprised of$646 in cash interest payments,$1,252 in accrued interest payable, and$2,911 in accretion expense related to the original issuance discount and debt discount related to the warrants, with no comparable amounts in the prior period. As ofAugust 31, 2022 , the carrying value of Secured Two Note is$25,640 , net of$49,478 in unaccreted debt discounts. Related Party Note Payable OnDecember 10, 2021 , the Company entered into a loan agreement withJed Kaplan , the Company's former Chairman of the Board, that has a principal amount of$247,818 . The loan bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum and matured on
June 10, 2022 . OnJune 10, 2022 , the loan and accrued interest of$6,178 were converted into a 17% equity stake in Simplicity One, increasing Kaplan's total stake to 37% and reducing the Company's stake to 59%.
During the quarter ended
63 Other Short Term Note Payable During 2020, the Company received loan proceeds in the amount of$82,235 under the Paycheck Protection Program established as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"). During the year endedMay 31, 2022 , the Company$40,500 of the obligation was forgiven by theSmall Business Administration . As ofAugust 31, 2022 , the outstanding balance of this obligation was$41,735 .
Adoption of 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan
The board and shareholders of the Company approved of theSimplicity Esports and Gaming Company 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2020 Plan") onApril 22, 2020 andJune 23, 2020 , respectively. The 2020 Plan provides for various stock-based incentive awards, including incentive and nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and restricted stock units, and other equity-based or cash-based awards. Critical Accounting Policies The preparation of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted inthe United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and income and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. Revenue Recognition As ofJanuary 1, 2018 , the Company adopted theFinancial Accounting Standards Board's (the "FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The new guidance sets forth a new five-step revenue recognition model which replaces the prior revenue recognition guidance in its entirety and is intended to eliminate numerous industry-specific pieces of revenue recognition guidance that have historically existed in GAAP. The underlying principle of the new standard is that a business or other organization will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects to receive in exchange for the goods or services. The standard also requires more detailed disclosures and provides additional guidance for transactions that were not addressed completely in the prior accounting guidance. The Company adopted the standard using the modified retrospective method and the adoption did not have a material impact on its financial statements. The Company recognizes revenue when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with the customer are satisfied. Product sales occur once control is transferred upon delivery to the customer. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods and services. Our revenue is derived from two sources, the first is from the sale of the rights to our players to third parties and second from participation and prize money awarded at gaming tournaments.
The following describes principal activities, separated by major product or service, from which the Company generates its revenues:
Company-owned Stores Sales The Company-owned stores principally generate revenue from retail esports gaming centers. Revenues from Company-owned stores are recognized when the products are delivered, or the service is provided.
Franchise Royalties and Fees
Franchise royalties are based on 6% of franchise store sales after a minimum level of sales occur and are recognized as sales occur. Any royalty reductions, including waivers or those offered as part of a new store development incentive or as incentive for other behaviors, are recognized at the same time as the related royalty, as they are not separately distinguishable from the full royalty rate. Franchise royalties are billed on a monthly basis. The Company recognizes initial franchise license fee revenue net of costs incurred, when the Company has performed substantially all the services required in the franchise agreement. Fees received that do not meet these criteria are recorded as deferred revenues until earned. Initial franchise fees are generally recognized once a location is opened to the public which is when management deems substantially all services required under the franchise agreements have been performed. 64 The Company offers various incentive programs for franchisees including royalty incentives, new restaurant opening incentives (i.e. development incentives) and other support initiatives. Royalties and franchise fees sales are reduced to reflect any royalty incentives earned or granted under these programs that
are in the form of discounts. Esports revenue
Esports revenue is a form of competition using video games. Most commonly, esports takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams. Revenues from esports revenue are recognized when the competition is completed, and
prize money is awarded. Accounts Receivable The Company estimates the allowance for doubtful accounts based on an analysis of specific customers (i.e. franchisees), taking into consideration the age of past due accounts and an assessment of the customer's ability to pay. Accounts receivable are written off against the allowance when management determines it is probable the receivable is worthless. Customer account balances with invoices dated over 90 days old are considered delinquent and considered in the allowance assessment. The Company performs credit evaluations of its customers and, generally, requires no collateral. Management has assessed accounts receivable and an allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately$68,000 has been recorded.Goodwill
Intangible Assets and Impairment
Intangible assets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for potential impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Assets not subject to amortization are tested for impairment at least annually. The Company had intangible assets subject to amortization related to its acquisition ofSimplicity Esports, LLC . These costs were included in intangible assets on our balance sheet and amortized on a straight-line basis when placed into service over the estimated useful lives of the costs, which is 3 to 10 years. The Company recognizes an impairment loss when the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows is less that the carrying amount of the asset. The amount of impairment is measured as the difference between the asset's estimated fair value and its book value.
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