UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019

 

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from _____ to _____

 

Commission file number 000-53723

 

 

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Florida   30-0791746

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

555 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10022

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(917) 796-9926

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

None

 

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

 

Common Stock, $.00001 Par Value

(Title of class)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer [  ]   Accelerated filer [  ]
Non-accelerated filer [  ]   Smaller reporting company [X]
  Emerging growth company [  ]

 

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

 

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

 

As of November 12, 2019, the registrant had 80,197,841shares of its Common Stock, $0.00001 par value, outstanding.

 

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

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share   TAUG   OTCQB

 

 

 

     

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Pages
     
PART I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
     
Item 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: F-1
     
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019 (unaudited) F-1
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited) F-2
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for the six months ended September 30, 2019 and year ended March 31, 2019 (unaudited) F-3
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited) F-4
     
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) F-5
     
Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 3
     
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK 20
     
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 20
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 22
     
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS 22
     
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALE OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 28
     
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES 34
     
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 34
     
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION 34
     
Item 6. EXHIBITS 34

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

 

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN US$)

 

    September 30, 2019     March 31, 2019  
    (UNAUDITED)        
ASSETS                
Current assets:                
Cash   $ 30,010     $ 385,943  
Assets from discontinued operations     -       581  
Accounts receivable     72,334       -  
Investment - trading securities     246,100       350,400  
Investment - other     92,900       72,500  
Inventory asset     125,496       10,872  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     50,791       127,520  
Total current assets     617,631       947,816  
                 
Lease right of use asset     29,026       -  
Property and equipment, net     12,546       13,010  
                 
Total assets   $ 659,203     $ 960,826  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)                
Current liabilities:                
Notes payable, net of discounts   $ 309,238     $ 213,875  
Accounts payable     39,068       34,703  
Accrued interest     19,963       30,780  
Accrued expenses     34,192       -  
Liabilities from discontinued operations     -       5,522  
Liability for common stock to be issued     -       172,500  
Lease liability - current portion     13,202       -  
Total current liabilities     415,663       457,380  
                 
Lease liability - net of current portion     15,960       -  
                 
Total liabilities     431,623       457,380  
                 
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):                
Common stock, par value $0.00001; 400,000,000 shares authorized, 78,949,634 and 68,123,326 outstanding at September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, respectively     789       681  
Additional paid-in capital     56,995,167       55,991,704  
Accumulated deficit     (56,768,376 )     (55,488,939 )
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)     227,580       503,446  
                 
    $ 659,203     $ 960,826  

 

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

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(IN US$)

(UNAIDITED)

 

    For the Three Months     For the six months  
   

ended September 30,

    ended September 30,  
    2019     2018     2019     2018  
                         
Revenues   $ 69,723     $ -     $ 114,100     $ -  
Cost of goods sold     61,481       -       90,899       -  
                                 
Gross profit     8,242       -       23,201       -  
                                 
Operating expenses                                
Marketing and advertising     4,129       -       134,677       -  
Research and development     -       -       3,852       -  
General and administrative     291,920       296,273       920,763       518,311  
Depreciation and amortization expense     232       259       464       518  
Total operating expenses     296,281       296,532       1,059,756       518,829  
                                 
Loss from operations     (296,281 )     (296,532 )     (1,036,555 )     (518,829 )
                                 
Other income (expense)                                
Interest expense     (174,742 )     (2,570 )     (296,556 )     (26,066 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on trading securities     (168,686 )     143,215       (74,301 )     221,385  
Gain on the extinguishment of debt     (1 )     -       113,466       -  
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations     -       -       4,941       -  
Loss on exchange from bitcoin     -       (2,737 )     -       (2,737 )
Unrealized loss on digital currency     -       2,467       -       (3,142 )
Gain (loss) on sale of trading securities     10,000       (109,395 )     10,000       230,625  
Foreign exchange     -       -       (29 )     -  
Total other income (expense)     (333,429 )     30,980       (242,479 )     420,065  
                                 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES AND LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS     (629,710 )     (265,552 )     (1,279,034 )     (98,764 )
                                 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS     -       -       -       -  
                                 
Net income (loss)     (629,710 )     (265,552 )     (1,279,034 )     (98,764 )
                                 
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest     -       -       -       -  
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest     (629,710 )     (265,552 )     (1,279,034 )     (98,764 )
                                 
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders   $ (629,710 )   $ (265,552 )   $ (1,279,034 )   $ (98,764 )
Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted - Continuing operations   $ (0.011 )   $ (0.005 )   $ (0.023 )   $ (0.002 )
Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted - Discontinuing operations     -       -     $ -     $ -  
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic     56,149,252       54,380,230       55,767,119       54,023,440  
                                 
Income (loss) per share - fully diluted   $ (0.011 )   $ (0.005 )   $ (0.023 )   $ (0.002 )
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - fully diluted     56,149,252       52,363,608       55,767,119       59,359,187  

 

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

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2019

(UNAUDITED)

 

                         

Accumulated

           
    Number of          

Additional

paid-in

    Accumulated    

other

comprehensive

    Non-Controlling    

Total

stockholders’

 
    shares     Amount     capital     deficit     income (loss)     Interest     deficit  
                                           
Balance at March 31, 2018     52,264,476       523       54,680,382       (54,391,500 )     8,042       (2,196 )           295,251  
Shares issued for note conversion at $0.002888 per share     1,985,754       20       57,319       -       -       -       57,339  
Stock-based compensation vesting     -       -       43,221       -       -       -       43,221  
Stock issued for services at $0.345 to $0.42     130,000       1       (1 )     -       -       -       -  
Reclassification of other comprehensive income to additional paid in capital     -       -       8,042       -       (8,042 )     -       -  
Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2018     -       -       -       166,788       -               166,788  
                                                         
Balance at June 30, 2018     54,380,230       544       54,788,963       (54,224,712 )     -       (2,196 )     562,599  
                                                         
Stock-based compensation vesting     -       -       132,055       -       -       -       132,055  
Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2018     -       -       -       (265,552 )     -               (265,552 )
                                                         
Balance at September 30, 2018     54,380,230       544       54,921,018       (54,490,264 )     -       (2,196 )     429,102  
                                                         
Shares issued for note conversion at $0.0245 per share     1,000,000       10       24,490       -       -       -       24,500  
Stock-based compensation vesting     -       -       11,769       -       -       -       11,769  
Stock issued for services at $0.0269     1,750,000       18       (18 )     -       -       -       -  
Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2018     -       -       -       (377,982 )     -               (377,982 )
                                                         
Balance at December 31, 2018     57,130,230       572       54,957,259       (54,868,246 )     -       (2,196 )     87,389  
                                                         
Issuance of shares via private placement at $0.02 to $0.06 per share     5,686,667       56       301,144       -       -       -       301,200  
Issuances of commitment shares - debt financing at $0.042 per share     500,000       5       20,995       -       -       -       21,000  
Shares issued for note conversion at $0.0357 to $0.0452 per share     2,960,762       30       118,849       -       -       -       118,879  
Stock-based compensation vesting     -       -       109,660       -       -       -       109,660  
Stock issued for services at $0.0495     1,250,000       12       (12 )     -       -       -       -  
Shares issued for settlement of contingent liability at $0.0405     500,000       5       74,995       -       -       -       75,000  
Shares issued for settlement of debt at $0.2091     95,667       1       20,003       -       -       -       20,004  
Recognition of benficial conversion feature of convertible notes     -       -       388,811       -       -       -       388,811  
Non-controlling interest     -       -       -       -       -       2,196       2,196  
Net loss for the year ended March 31, 2019     -       -       -       (620,693 )     -               (620,693 )
                                                         
Balance at March 31, 2019       68,123,326     $ 681     $   55,991,704     $   (55,488,939 )   $ -     $ -     $ 503,446  
      -       -       -       -                       -  
Issuance of shares via private placement at $0.06 to $0.07 per share     714,286       7       44,993       -       -       -       45,000  
Issuances of commitment shares - debt financing at $0.19 per share     750,000       8       142,492       -       -       -       142,500  
Shares issued for note conversion at $0.04725 per share     888,308       9       41,964       -       -       -       41,973  
Stock-based compensation vesting     -       -       375,718       -       -       -       375,718  
Stock issued for services at $0.07 to $0.16     2,450,000       26       (26 )     -       -       -       -  
Recognition of benficial conversion feature of convertible notes     -       -       68,663       -       -       -       68,663  
Cumulative affect of adoption of Lease standard ASC 842     -       -       -       (403 )     -       -       (403 )
Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2019     -       -       -       (649,324 )     -               (649,324 )
                                                         
Balance at June 30, 2019     72,925,920     $ 731     $ 56,665,508     $ (56,138,666 )   $ -     $ -     $ 527,573  
                                                         
Issuances of commitment shares - debt financing at $0.19 per share     250,000       3       10,497       -       -       -       10,500  
Shares issued for note conversion at $0.04725 per share     5,523,714       55       127,612       -       -       -       127,667  
Stock-based compensation vesting     -       -       36,811       -       -       -       36,811  
Recognition of benficial conversion feature of convertible notes     -       -       154,739       -       -       -       154,739  
Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2019     -       -       -       (629,710 )     -               (629,710 )
                                                         
Balance at September 30, 2019     -     $ 789     $ 56,995,167     $ (56,768,376 )   $ -     $ -     $ 227,580  

 

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

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(IN US$)

(UNAUDITED)

 

    For the six months ended  
    September 30,  
    2019     2018  
             
Cash flows from operating activities                
Net income (loss)   $ (1,279,034 )   $ (98,764 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:                
Amortization of original issue discount     22,387       4,295  
Loss on sale of commodities     -       2,737  
Non-cash lease operating lease expense     (267 )     -  
Unrealized loss on digital currency     -       3,142  
Depreciation and amortization     464       518  
Gain on extinguishment of debt     (113,468 )     -  
Amortization of debt discount     241,379       -  
Common stock issued and issuable for services (including stock-based compensation)     412,530       175,276  
Gain on disposal of discontinued operation     (4,941 )     -  
(Gain) loss on sale of trading securities     (10,000 )     (230,625 )
Unrealized gain on trading securities     74,300       (221,385 )
(Increase) decrease in assets                
Prepaid expenses     76,729       26,200  
Inventory     (114,624 )     -  
Proceeds (purchase) of trading securities, net     40,000       354,413  
Accounts receivable     (72,334 )     -  
Increase (decrease) in liabilities                
Accounts payable     4,365       14,408  
Accrued expenses     34,192       2,048  
Accrued interest     22,290       2,239  
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities     (655,533 )     34,502  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities                
Proceeds (purchase) of digital currency, net     -       16,177  
Investment - other     (20,400 )     (15,000 )
Purchase of property and equipment     -       (10,086 )
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities     (20,400 )     (8,909 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities                
Repayment of principal on notes payable to individuals and companies     -       (50,000 )
Proceeds from the sale of common stock (including to be issued)     15,000       -  
Proceeds from notes payable to individuals and companies     305,000       25,000  
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities     320,000       (25,000 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash     (355,933 )     593  
                 
Cash, beginning of period     385,943       12,291  
Cash, end of period   $ 30,010     $ 12,884  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:                
Interest Paid   $ -     $ 19,503  
Taxes Paid   $ -     $ -  
                 
NON CASH ITEMS                
Recognition of lease liability and right of use asset at inception   $ 12,066     $ -  
Recognition of lease liability and right of use asset lease modification   $ 23,177     $ -  
Conversion of notes payable and accrued interest for common stock   $ 169,639     $ 57,339  
Original issue discount on notes payable and debentures   $ 10,000     $ -  
Recognition of debt discount   $ 223,402     $ -  
Reclassification of other comprehensive income to additional paid in capital   $ -     $ 8,042  

 

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

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF OPERATIONS

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes are presented as permitted on Form 10-Q and do not contain certain information included in the Company’s annual statements and notes. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the March 31, 2019 Form 10-K filed with the SEC, including the audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto. While management believes the procedures followed in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements are reasonable, the accuracy of the amounts is in some respects dependent upon the facts that will exist, and procedures that will be accomplished by the Company later in the year.

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

 

Nature of Business

 

Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Florida corporation. The Company has, over time, moved into that of a diversified life sciences technology company, with its mission to operate a revenue generating business, while continuing to evaluate potential acquisition candidates operating in the life sciences technology space.

 

TAURI-GUMTM

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

 

Nature of Business (Continued)

 

TAURI-GUMTM (Continued)

 

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

 

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

 

The Company gum formulation includes distinctive features: allergen free, gluten free, vegan, kosher (K-Star certification), and incorporates a proprietary manufacturing process. See our “Risk Factors” contained in the March 31, 2019 Annual Report, including with respect, but not limited, to Federal laws and regulations that govern CBD and cannabis.

 

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

 

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company received the first production batch of Blood Orange flavored Tauri-GumTM. The Company also began production of their Pomegranate flavored Tauri-GumTM in the third fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2020, which will be in addition to their mint and blood orange flavored products.

 

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

 

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

 

Tauri-GumTM Distribution Agreements

 

E&M Ice Cream Company

 

On April 1, 2019, the Company entered into a comprehensive distribution agreement with E&M Ice Cream Company (“E&M”) to establish Tauri-GumTM in the marketplace (the “E&M Distribution Agreement”). The Company has supported the Tauri-GumTM commercial launch with substantial levels of both financial resources and marketing support. The Company had both received payment for and delivered the product for its previously announced $54,000 Tauri-GumTM purchase order during March 2019, and re-orders in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. The Company has agreed to issue a one-time issuance of 1,000,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, and to tender a one-time cash payment of $125,000 to E&M. This $125,000 cash component was paid in full to E&M on April 1, 2019, and the value of the shares is reflected in stock-based compensation based on the grant date of April 1, 2019. The Company is awaiting issuance instructions from E&M to issue the shares and therefore as of this report date the shares have not been issued.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

 

Tauri-GumTM Distribution Agreements (Continued)

 

South Florida Region Distribution Agreement

 

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

 

Under terms of this IRM Distribution Agreement, the Company will work closely with IRM to promote Tauri-Gum™. In connection with this IRM Distribution Agreement, the Company has also agreed to a one-time issuance of 450,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock and a cash stipend of $10,000 to IRM. As of the date of this report, $6,000 of the $10,000 cash stipend has been paid. The value of the shares was reflected as stock-based compensation based on the grant date of April 8, 2019.

 

North Eastern United States Distribution Agreement

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

 

Tauri-GumTM Distribution Agreements (Continued)

 

Windmill Health Distribution Agreement

 

On June 28, 2019, the Company entered into a distribution agreement with Windmill Health Products, LLC (“Windmill Health”), a New Jersey based distributor, with the intention of increasing and accelerating market penetration of the Company’s Tauri-GumTM product line. Simultaneous with the Company’s entry into the Windmill Health agreement, Windmill Health placed an initial purchase order with us. The purchase order totaling $46,848, has been delivered and was split evenly between packages of the Mint flavored and Blood-Orange flavored chewing gum product lines. The Company did not contribute any capital or issue any equity to Windmill Health in connection with the Windmill Health distribution agreement.

 

Food and Drug Administration

 

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

 

Though the Farm Bill removed industrial hemp from the Schedule I list, the Farm Bill preserved the regulatory authority of the FDA over cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds used in food and pharmaceutical products under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. The FDA has been clear that it intends to use this authority to regulate cannabis and cannabis-derived products, including CBD, in the same manner as any other food or drug ingredient. In addition to holding the hearing, the agency had requested comments by July 2, 2019 regarding any health and safety risks of CBD use, and how products containing CBD are currently produced and marketed, which comment period was then extended by two weeks following July 2nd. As of this report date, the FDA has not issued any guidance on this issue.

 

2019 Increase in Authorized Shares

 

On July 26, 2019, the Company held a meeting of its board of directors. The matters voted on and approved at the meeting included an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.00001 par value per share from 100,000,000 to 400,000,000 shares (the “Authorized Shares Increase”). In this regard, a Preliminary Proxy Statement which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 29, 2019. The Company received notification of such acceptance from the State of Florida Division of Corporations on September 27, 2019

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

 

Cupuaçu Butter Lip Balm

 

On December 23, 2016, the Company entered into a non-exclusive, 12-month license agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Cleveland, Ohio based cosmetics products company Ice + Jam LLC (“Ice + Jam”) to market Ice + Jam’s proprietary cupuaçu butter lip balm, sold under the trademark HerMan® which launched during the quarter ended December 31, 2017.During February of 2018, the Company’s strategy with respect to the HerMan® product was negatively impacted by a series of product defects relating to the twisting mechanism of the lip balm tube. As a result of this and the concomitant halting of selling efforts, the Company had no sales of the HerMan® product during the six months ended September 30, 2019 or the year ended March 31, 2019. The Company has removed the product from the website and the remaining inventory was written off as it was determined that the units were not usable. The Company has discontinued this operation as of March 31, 2019. On April 1, 2019, the Company recognized a gain on the disposal of discontinued operations in the amount of $4,941.

 

Honeywood

 

Following the termination of a proposed 2014 merger between the Company and California-based Honeywood LLC (“Honeywood”), a developer of a topical medicinal cannabis product, on August 1, 2017, the Company entered into a Debt Conversion Agreement, whereby the Company agreed to convert an $170,000 note receivable due from Honeywood, including accrued interest into a 5% membership interest in Honeywood.

 

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

 

Pilus Energy

 

On January 28, 2014, the Company acquired Pilus Energy, LLC (“Pilus”), an Ohio limited liability company and a developer of alternative cleantech energy platforms using proprietary microbial solutions that create electricity while consuming polluting molecules from wastewater.

 

On December 22, 2016, the Company entered in a membership interest transfer agreement with Open Therapeutics whereby the Company sold 80% of its membership interest in Pilus back to Open Therapeutics for consideration of the termination of 80% of the unexercised portion of the warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock. Open Therapeutics agreed to pay to the Company 20% of the net profit generated Pilus Energy from its previous year’s earnings, if any. Through September 30, 2019, there has been no activity recorded by Open Therapeutics with respect to Pilus Energy.

 

On January 12, 2019, the Company and Open Therapeutics agreed to extinguish a $75,000 contingent liability, whereby Open Therapeutics was to receive the first $75,000 of net profit earned from the operations of Pilus Energy in exchange for a one-time issuance of 500,000 restricted shares of Company’s common stock. The shares were recorded at a value of $24,750 ($0.0495 per share). The Company further agreed it would vote its 20% membership interest in Pilus Energy in the same manner that Open Therapeutics votes its membership interest on all matters for which a member vote is required.

 

The Company had fully impaired the value of the patents prior to the sale, and the warrants canceled as a result of this transaction was valueless as there is no intrinsic value to them. The Company has not recorded a gain or loss. Upon Open Therapeutics achieving profitability with respect to this technology, the Company will be the beneficiary of a profit split as noted in the agreement and will recognize revenue from that in the future.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

 

Tauriga Biz Dev Corp

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2019, Tauriga BDC has not installed any of these machines in any locations and no revenue has been generated through the Blink contract.

 

Tauriga Sciences Limited

 

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

 

Going Concern

 

During the fourth quarter of the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company began sales and marketing efforts for its Mint flavored Tauri-GumTM product. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized net sales of $57,134 and recognized a gross profit of $20,006, which has continued into the six months ended September 30, 2019 where the Company recognized net revenue of $114,100 and a gross profit of $23,201. During the first six months of fiscal year 2020, the Company has entered into multiple distribution agreements and has engaged an independent contractor to act as Vice President of Distribution and Marketing. Although the Company had a working capital surplus of $201,968 at September 30, 2019, the Company still believes that there is uncertainty with respect to continuing as a going concern.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

 

Going Concern (Continued)

 

On July 1, 2019, months after the NYC Department of Heath announced a ban on cannabidiol in foods and beverages (mainly focused on restaurants and baked goods), the updated New York City Health Code now includes an embargoing of CBD-infused Edible(s) Products (including packaged products). The Company is hopeful that the FDA as well as the New York City Council will implement regulations surrounding the CBD industry in a logical and prompt manner. The FDA’s uncertainty surrounding CBD was the initial cause of the New York City ban, and we believe further clarification from the FDA supporting its safety and regulating its labeling will also offer a clearer pathway to the New York City CBD market. The Company is very well positioned in this argument and has taken a conservative approach towards its products, including, for example, ensuring that its product manufacturer periodically tests for compliance with the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, such as utilizing CBD oils from hemp plants and that it contains 0% THC content. The Company remains confident that this embargo on CBD Edible(s) products will be lifted and/or clarified. As a result of this embargo, the Company has taken the necessary steps to ensure that their marketing efforts are focused on areas outside of New York City, while still maintaining their New York City (the 5 Boroughs) presence.

 

The Company, in the short term, intends to continue funding its operations either through cash-on-hand or through financing alternatives. Management’s plans with respect to this include raising capital through equity markets to fund future operations as well as the possible sale of its remaining marketable securities which had a market value of $246,100 at September 30, 2019. In the event the Company cannot raise additional capital to fund and/or expand operations or fails to raise adequate capital and generate adequate sales revenue, it could result in the Company having to curtail or cease operations.

 

Additionally, even if the Company does raise sufficient capital to support its operating expenses and generate adequate revenues in the short term there can be no assurances that the revenues will be sufficient to enable it to develop business to a level where it will generate profits and cash flows from operations to achieve profitability thereby eliminating its reliance on alternative sources of funding. Although management believes that the Company is in a stronger position it has been in in several years, there is still no guarantee that profitable operations with sufficient cashflow to sustain operations can or will be achieved without the need of alternative financing, which is limited. These matters still raise significant doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as determined by management. The Company believes that there is uncertainty with respect to continuing as a going concern until the operating business can achieve more than nominal sales and profitable operations and sustain cash flow to operate the Company for a period of twelve months. In the event the Company does need to raise additional capital to fund operations or engage in a transaction, failure to raise adequate capital and generate adequate sales revenues could result in the Company having to curtail or cease operations. Even if the Company does raise sufficient capital to support its operating expenses, acquire new license agreements or ownership interests in life science companies and generate adequate revenues, or the agreements entered into recently are unsuccessful, there can be no assurances that the revenues will be sufficient to enable it to develop business to a level where it will generate profits and cash flows from operations. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as determined by management. However, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts and activities of Tauriga Sciences, Inc., its wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, its wholly-owned subsidiary Tauriga BDC and Tauriga Sciences Limited. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. As of September 30, 2019, there is no activity in any of the Company’s subsidiaries other than Tauriga BDC holding the electric car chargers and the leasehold interest in Tauriga Sciences Limited.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Revenue Recognition

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2019, the Tauriga BDC has not installed any of these machines in any locations, and no revenue has been generated through the Blink contract.

 

The Company recognizes revenue upon the satisfaction of the performance obligation. The Company considers the performance obligation met upon shipment of the product or delivery of the product. For ecommerce orders, the Company’s products are shipped by a fulfillment company and payment is made in advance of shipment either through credit card or PayPal. The Company also delivers the product to its customers that they market to in the metropolitan New York Tri-State area that are not covered under any existing distribution agreements. The Company generally collects payment within 30 to 60 days of completion of its performance obligation, and the Company has no agency relationships. The Company recognized revenue from operations in the amount of $116,400 during the six months ended September 30, 2019 compared to no revenue for the same period in the prior year. All revenue is from the sale of the Company’s Tauri-GumTM product line and there were accounts receivable of $72,234 outstanding for these sales, as of September 30, 2019.

 

The Company recognized no revenue from discontinued operations during the six months ended September 30, 2018 which was related to the sales of the HERMAN® lip balm product.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Sales Refunds

 

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

 

Use of Estimates

 

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

 

Cash Equivalents

 

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash equivalents include investment instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less. At September 30, 2019, the Company’s cash on deposit with financial institutions did not exceed the total FDIC insurance limit of $250,000. At September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, the Company had a cash balance of $30,010 and $385,943, respectively. The Company’s does not expect, in the near term, for its cash balance to exceed the total FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 for other than very short periods of time where the Company would use such cash in excess of insurance in the very short-term in operating activities. To reduce its risk associated with the failure of such financial institution, the Company holds its cash deposits in more than one financial institution and evaluates at least annually the rating of the financial institution in which it holds its deposits. The Company had no cash equivalents as of September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019.

 

Investment in Trading Securities

 

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

 

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

 

Investment – Cost Method

 

Investment in other companies that are not currently trading, are valued based on the cost method as the Company holds less than 20% ownership in these companies and has no influence over operational and financial decisions of the companies. The Company will evaluate, at least annually, whether impairment of these investments is necessary under ASC 320. As of September 30, 2019, the Company has not impaired any of their cost method investments.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Inventory

 

Inventory consists of finished goods in salable condition stated at the lower of cost or market determined by the first-in, first-out method. The inventory consists of packaged and labeled salable inventory. Shipping of product to finished good inventory fulfillment center is also included in the total inventory cost. Shipping of product upon sale for online sales is paid by the customer upon ordering for orders of single packs of Tauri-GumTM. For multiple pack or wholesale product orders shipping cost is paid by the Company. As of September 30, 2019, the Company’s inventory on hand had a value of $125,496. The Company also has paid deposits in the amount of $24,063 to the manufacturer, Per Os Bio, towards orders not received as of September 30, 2019. Amounts paid to Per Os Bio for Tauri-GumTM are classified as deposits (other current asset) on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet until the goods are available for sale. The Company has not established any inventory reserve on the Tauri-GumTM as of September 30, 2019.

 

Property and Equipment

 

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

 

Intangible Assets

 

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

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

 

The Company computes per share amounts in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260 “Earnings per Share” (“EPS”), which requires presentation of basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is computed by dividing the income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding during the periods; however, potential common shares are excluded for period in which the Company incurs losses, as their effect is anti-dilutive. For the three and six months ended September 30, 2019, basic and fully diluted earnings per share were the same as the Company had losses in this period.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

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

 

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

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)

 

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

 

Reclassifications

 

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

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

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

 

Research and Development

 

The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred. There were no research and development costs for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and $3,852 for the six months ended September 30, 2019 compared to no expense during the same periods in the prior year. The Company is continually evaluating products and technologies in the natural wellness space, including its Tauri-GumTM product including new flavor formulations and other CBD delivery products, as well as any intellectual property or other related technologies. As the Company investigates and develops relationships in these areas, resultant expenses for trademark filings, license agreements, website and product development and design materials will be expensed as research and development. Some costs will be accumulated for subsidiaries prior to formation of any new entities.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

 

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

 

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

 

Share settled debt

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Income Taxes

 

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

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Income Taxes (Continued)

 

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

 

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

 

As a result of the implementation of this standard, the Company performed a review of its material tax positions in accordance with recognition and measurement standards established by ASC 740 and concluded that the tax position of the Company does not meet the more-likely-than-not threshold as of September 30, 2019.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-07, “Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting” which addresses accounting for issuance of all share-based payments on the same accounting model. Previously, accounting for share-based payments to employees was covered by ASC Topic 718 while accounting for such payments to non-employees was covered by ASC Subtopic 505-50. As it considered recently issued updates to ASC 718, the FASB, as part of its simplification initiatives, decided to replace ASC Subtopic 505-50 with Topic 718 as the guidance for non-employee share based awards. Under this new guidance, both sets of awards, for employees and non-employees, will essentially follow the same model, with small variations related to determining the term assumption when valuing a non-employee award as well as a different expense attribution model for non-employee awards as opposed to employee awards. The ASU is effective for public business entities beginning in 2019 calendar years and one year later for non-public business entities. The Company has determined that there is not a material impact on their condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations as a result of this standard.

 

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

 

The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period and is applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has adopted this standard as of April 1, 2019 (See Note 6).

 

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

 

Subsequent Events

 

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

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 3– INVENTORY

 

Inventory from continuing operations

 

Inventory value by product as of:

 

    September 30, 2019     March 31, 2019  
    (unaudited)        
Tauri-GumTM   $ 125,496     $ 10,872  
                 
Total Inventory   $ 125,496     $ 10,872  

 

At September 30, 2019, deposits to Per Os Bio in the amount of $24,063 for the manufacturing costs of Tauri-GumTM have been classified as a deposit (prepaid expenses other current assets) on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet, as the goods are not yet available for sale.

 

At March 31, 2019, the Company had deposits to Per Os Bio in the amount of $105,000 for the manufacturing costs of Tauri-GumTM for goods not yet available for sale.

 

NOTE 4– DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

On March 31, 2019, the Company decided to discontinue operations relative to its HERMAN© Lip balm product line. After much effort the Company was unable to resolve manufacturing issues as it related to it its lip balm tube mechanism. The Company did not believe that these issues will be resolvable without a substantial investment of time and money. Therefore, the Company exchanged its 50% ownership in Ice+Jam, LLC for the balance of the non-controlling interest as of March 31, 2019. On April 1, 2019, the Company recognized a gain on the disposal of discontinued operations in the amount of $4,941.

 

The Company had no revenue or expenses from discontinued operations during the six months ended September 30, 2018.

 

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

BALANCE SHEETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

    September 30, 2019     March 31, 2019  
    (unaudited)        
Assets from discontinued operations   $           -     $ 581  
                 
Liabilities from discontinued operations   $ -     $ 5,522  

 

NOTE 5– PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

The Company’s property and equipment is as follows:

 

    September 30, 2019     March 31, 2019     Estimated Life
    (unaudited)            
Computers, office furniture and other equipment   $ 69,808     $ 69,808     3-5 years
                     
Less: accumulated depreciation     (57,262 )     (56,798 )    
                     
Net   $ 12,546       13,010      

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 5– PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

 

On June 29, 2018, the Company purchased four Blink Level 2 – 40” pedestal chargers for permanent placement in one or more retail locations whereby the Company will share revenue from these electric car vehicle charging units with such location owner. No depreciation expense has been recorded for the charging units as of September 30, 2019 due to the fact that they have not been placed in service.

 

Depreciation expense for the three and six months ended September 30, 2019 were $232 and $464 compared to $259 and $518 for the same period in the prior year.

 

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

 

NOTE 6 – OPERATING LEASE

 

The Company has adopted ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), as of April 1, 2019 and will account for the new lease in terms of the right of use assets and offsetting lease liability obligations for this new lease under this pronouncement. In accordance with ASC 842 - Leases, effective April 1, 2019, the Company recorded a net lease right of use asset and a lease liability at present value of approximately $7,492 and $7,895, respectively. The Company recorded these amounts at present value, in accordance with the standard, using a discount rate of 8% which is representative of the last borrowing rates for notes issued to non-related parties. The right of use asset is composed of the sum of all lease payments, at present value, and is amortized straight line over the life of the expected lease term. For the expected term of the lease the Company used the initial term of the two-year lease. Upon the election by the Company to extend the lease for additional years, that election will be treated as a lease modification and the lease will be reviewed for remeasurement. This lease will be treated as an operating lease under the new standard.

 

The Company has chosen to implement this standard using the modified retrospective model approach with a cumulative-effect adjustment, which does not require the Company to adjust the comparative periods presented when transitioning to the new guidance on April 1, 2019. The Company has also elected to utilize the transition related practical expedients permitted by the new standard. The modified retrospective approach provides a method for recording existing leases at adoption and in comparative periods that approximates the results of a modified retrospective approach. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional net lease assets and lease liabilities of approximately $7,492 and $7,895 as of April 1, 2019, respectively. The difference between the additional lease assets and lease liabilities, net of the deferred tax impact, will be recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings. The standard is not expected to materially impact our consolidated net earnings and had no impact on cash flows.

 

Corporate office – New York

 

On December 1, 2017, the Company relocated its corporate headquarters from Danbury, Connecticut to New York, New York. The Company has entered into a two-year lease at $1,010 per month for the term of the lease. The lease right of use asset for this lease at adoption was $7,492 and will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the lease. For the six months ended September 30, 2019 the Company recorded a lease expense of $6,322. On September 1, 2019, the Company entered into a two-year lease extension with the modified lease expiring November 30, 2021. The lease modification required the Company to remeasure the lease asset and lease liability based on the original lease. The Company recorded a net lease right of use asset and a lease liability at present value of approximately $26,093 for each. The Company recorded these amounts at present value, in accordance with the standard, using a discount rate of 8.98% which was representative of the weighted average borrowing rates for all notes issued to non-related parties based on the respective principal balances at the time of the lease extension. As of September 30, 2019, the value of the unamortized lease right of use asset is $25,126. As of September 30, 2019, the Company’s lease liability was $25,278.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 6 – OPERATING LEASE (CONTINUED)

 

Barcelona office

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2019, the value of the unamortized lease right of use asset is $3,900. As of September 30, 2019, the Company’s lease liability was $3,883.

 

The lease right of use asset, at inception, of $27,050 is amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The present value of the New York corporate office lease had an initial present value of $22,476 at December 1, 2017. The Barcelona office lease value had an initial present value of $4,574. The present value of the modified New York Corporate office lease, at September 1, 2019 was $26,092. For the six months ended September 30, 2019 the Company recorded a lease expense of $6,323. As of September 30, 2019, the value of the unamortized lease right of use asset is $29,026. As of September 30, 2019, the Company’s lease liability was $29,162.

 

Maturity of Operating Lease Liability for fiscal year ended March 31,
2020   $ 7,513  
2021   $ 13,883  
2022   $ 7,766  
         
Total lease payments   $ 29,162  

 

The following chart shows the Company’s operating lease cost for the three and six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

 

    For the three months ended
September 30,
    For the six months ended
September 30,
 
    2019     2018     2019     2018  
Amortization of right of lease asset   $ 3,396     $     -     $ 6,323     $      -  
Lease interest cost     326       -       851       -  
Total Lease cost   $ 3,722     $ -     $ 7,174     $ -  

 

The following chart shows the Company’s operating lease liability at September 30, 2019.

 

Discounted Operating Lease liability at inception - December 1, 2017   $ 27,050  
Lease modification - September 1, 2019     26,093  
Lease modification adjustment- September 1, 2019     (200 )
Financing cost     851  
Less of lease payments made     (24,202 )
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASC 842     (430 )
Operating lease liability at September 30, 2019     29,162  
Less Lease Liability current portion     (13,202 )
Lease Liability - net current portion at September 30, 2019   $ 15,960  

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE

 

Notes payable and convertible notes consisted of the following as of:

 

        September 30, 2019     March 31, 2019  
                 
Alternative Strategy Partners PTE Ltd.   (a)     -       90,000  
GS Capital Partners LLC - Oct 2018   (b)     20,000       180,000  
GS Capital Partners LLC - Mar 2019   (c)     300,000       300,000  
GS Capital Partners LLC - May 2019   (d)     60,000       -  
GS Capital Partners LLC - Jun 2019   (e)     60,000       -  
Jefferson Street Capital LLC - Jul 2019   (f)     55,000       -  
Adar Alef, LLC - Aug 2019   (g)     55,000       -  
Odyssey Funding, LLC - Sep 2019   (h)     100,000       -  
Total notes payable and convertible notes       $ 650,000     $ 570,000  
Less - note discounts         (340,762 )     (356,125 )
Less - current portion of these notes         (309,238 )     (213,875 )
Total notes payable and convertible notes, net discounts       $ -     $ -  

 

(a) Three-month $180,000 non-convertible debenture dated September 23, 2015 bearing an interest rate of 11.50% per annum. The note matured in December 2015. The Company received cash of $90,000 ($75,000 wired directly to the Company and $15,000 wired directly from Alternative Strategy Partners PTE Ltd. (“ASP”) to compensate a consultant. The balance of this note ($90,000) was to be wired directly to a Japanese based consumer product firm called Eishin, Inc. (“Eishin”), but the holder never provided any documentation evidencing that $90,000 was paid to Eishin. The Company is in dispute with the noteholder, and the Company has not recorded this liability as of December 31, 2018 or March 31, 2018. If the proper documentation is provided to the Company, the Company will record the liability at that time. The Company has not received any type of default notice with respect to this $180,000 non-convertible note. Additionally, the Company has not received any shares in Eishin up to this point. The Company did follow up with Eishin in March 2017, and it was noted that Eishin did not reflect the Company as having this ownership. As a result, the additional $90,000 has not been recognized as outstanding. Upon settlement, this note had accrued interest of $23,468. As a result, the Company and ASP, on May 29, 2019, agreed and acknowledged that they shall have no debt, liability or any obligation between them and that the ASP Loan Agreement is immediately retired (except with respect to the assignment and transfer of the Eishin shares noted above). Since the Eishen rights were not valued on the Company’s balance sheet, the $113,468 liability has been removed from the Company’s balance sheet, as is reflected in the Company’s financial statement as a gain on extinguishment of debt in the amount of $113,467 during the six months ended September 30, 2019.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED)

 

(b) On October 25, 2018, the Company entered into a one year $180,000 convertible note bearing 8% interest with GS Capital Partners, LLC. The note has an original issue discount of $11,750. A portion of the proceeds will be used to retire the two remaining convertible notes on the books of the Company as of December 31, 2018 with GS Capital Partners, LLC. The face value of this note plus accrued interest under the note are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 70% of the lowest daily VWAP of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets market on which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the 15 prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 60% instead of 70% while that “chill” is in effect. Due to the discount to market conversion, a beneficial conversion feature was recorded on this note as a discount to the note in the amount of the $108,111 which will be amortized over the life of the note. This amortization will be reflected as interest cost ratably over the term of the note. Upon an event of default, principal and accrued interest will become immediately due and payable under the notes. Additionally, upon an event of default, notes will accrue interest at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or the highest rate of interest permitted by law. Further, certain events of default may trigger penalty and liquidated damage provisions. This note contains a provision where if the Company shall have defaulted on or breached any term of any other note of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and failed to cure such default within the appropriate grace period they would be considered in default of this note. During the first six months this note is in effect, the Company may redeem by paying to GS Capital Partners, LLC an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days either note is in effect, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of either note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, and (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day the either note is in effect, but less than the 180th day, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of either note along with any accrued interest. During the six months ended September 30, 2019, GS Capital Partners, LLC converted $160,000 of principal and $9,639 of accrued interest into 6,412,022 shares of common stock. Accrued interest as of September 30, 2019 was $1,609. On October 23, 2019, GS Capital Partners, LLC converted the remaining $20,000 of principal and accrued interest, at the conversion date in the amount of $1,591 into 998,207 shares of common stock.
   
(c) On March 14, 2019, the Company entered into a 12-month $300,000 principal face value 8.0% convertible debenture with GS Capital Partners, LLC, with a maturity date of March 13, 2020. The GS Capital Note carries $20,000 original issue discount (OID) and, as such, the initial net proceeds to the Company was $280,000. In connection with this agreement, the Company is obligated to issue 750,000 commitment shares having a value of $142,500 ($0.19 per share) which is reflected as interest expense in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations during the year ended March 31, 2019. These shares were not issued as of March 31, 2019. The Holder is entitled, at its option, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of this Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of Common Stock equal to 68% of the lowest daily VWAP of the Common Stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange for the fifteen (15) prior trading days. Due to the discount to market conversion, a beneficial conversion feature was recorded on this note as a discount to the note in the amount of the full face value of the note which will be amortized over the life of the note. This amortization will be reflected as interest cost ratably over the term of the note. The GS Capital Note may be redeemed by the Company during the first six months from execution, as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount, with any accrued interest; (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day, but less than the 180th day, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount, with any accrued interest. The GS Capital Note may not be redeemed after 180 days from the date of execution. At September 30, 2019, this note had accrued interest of $13,151. Also, in conjunction with this note, the 213,334 five-year cashless warrants, associated with the June 27, 2017, $80,000 5% one year note were fully cancelled.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED)

 

(d) On May 24, 2019, the Company entered into a one year 8% $60,000 Convertible Note with GS Capital Partners, LLC pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement. The GS Capital Note has a maturity date of May 23, 2020 and carried a $5,000 original issue discount (such that $55,000 was funded to the Company on May 24, 2019). The holder is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the GS Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 66% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the fifteen (15) prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. Such conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of common stock to the holder within 3 business days of receipt by the Company of the notice of conversion. Accrued but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. To the extent the conversion price of the Company’s common stock closes below the par value per share, the Company will take all steps necessary to solicit the consent of the stockholders to reduce the par value to the lowest value possible under law. The Company agrees to honor all conversions submitted pending this increase. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 56% instead of 66% while that “Chill” is in effect. In no event shall the holder be allowed to affect a conversion if such conversion, along with all other shares of the Company common stock beneficially owned by the holder and its affiliates would exceed 9.9% of the outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company. During the first six months that the GS Capital Note is in effect, the Company may redeem the GS Note by paying to the holder an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day, but less than the 180th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any accrued interest. The GS Note may not be redeemed after 180 days. Upon an event of default, among other default provisions set forth in the GS Capital Note, (i) interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or, if such rate is usurious or not permitted by current law, then at the highest rate of interest permitted by law. (ii) if the Company shall fail to deliver to the holder the shares of common stock without restrictive legend (when permissible in accordance with applicable law) within three (3) business days of its receipt of a notice of conversion, then the Company shall pay a penalty of $250 per day if the shares are not issued beginning on the 4th day after the conversion notice was delivered to the Company (which shall be increased to $500 per day beginning on the 10th day); (iii) if the Company’s stock ceases to be listed on an exchange, its stock is suspended from trading for more than 10 consecutive trading days or the Company ceases to file its reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, then the outstanding principal due under the GS Capital Note shall increase by 50%; or (iv) if the GS Capital Note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under this Note shall increase by 10%. In connection with the GS Capital Note, the Company issued irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving 3,327,000 shares of its Common Stock for conversions under this Note equal to two and a half times the discounted value of the Note (the “Share Reserve”) within 5 days from the date of execution and shall maintain a 2.5 times reserve for the amount then outstanding. Upon full conversion of this Note, any shares remaining in the Share Reserve shall be cancelled. At September 30, 2019, this note had accrued interest of $1,710.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED)

 

(e) On June 21, 2019, the Company entered into a one year 8% $60,000 Convertible Note with GS Capital Partners, LLC pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement. The GS Capital Note has a maturity date of June 21, 2020 and carried a $5,000 original issue discount (such that $55,000 was funded to the Company on June 21, 2019). The holder is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the GS Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 66% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange, which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the fifteen (15) prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. Such conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of common stock to the holder within 3 business days of receipt by the Company of the notice of conversion. Accrued but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. To the extent the conversion price of the Company’s common stock closes below the par value per share, the Company will take all steps necessary to solicit the consent of the stockholders to reduce the par value to the lowest value possible under law. The Company agrees to honor all conversions submitted pending this decrease. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 56% instead of 66% while that “Chill” is in effect. In no event shall the holder be allowed to affect a conversion if such conversion, along with all other shares of the Company common stock beneficially owned by the holder and its affiliates would exceed 9.9% of the outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company. During the first six months that the GS Capital Note is in effect, the Company may redeem the GS Note by paying to the holder an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day, but less than the 180th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any accrued interest. The GS Note may not be redeemed after 180 days. The Company may not redeem the GS Capital Note after the 180th day from entering into it. Upon an event of default, among other default provisions set forth in the GS Capital Note, (i) interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or, if such rate is usurious or not permitted by current law, then at the highest rate of interest permitted by law. (ii) if the Company shall fail to deliver to the holder the shares of common stock without restrictive legend (when permissible in accordance with applicable law) within three (3) business days of its receipt of a notice of conversion, then the Company shall pay a penalty of $250 per day if the shares are not issued beginning on the 4th day after the conversion notice was delivered to the Company (which shall be increased to $500 per day beginning on the 10th day); (iii) if the Company’s stock ceases to be listed on an exchange, its stock is suspended from trading for more than 10 consecutive trading days or the Company ceases to file its reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, then the outstanding principal due under the GS Capital Note shall increase by 50%; or (iv) if the GS Capital Note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under this Note shall increase by 10%. In connection with the GS Capital Note, the Company issued irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving 2,650,000 shares of its Common Stock for conversions under this Note equal to two and a half times the discounted value of the Note (the “Share Reserve”) within 5 days from the date of execution, and shall maintain a 2.5 times reserve for the amount then outstanding. Upon full conversion of this Note, any shares remaining in the Share Reserve shall be cancelled. As of September 30, 2019, this note had accrued interest of $1,328.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED)

 

(f) On July 22, 2019, the Company and Jefferson Street Capital, LLC (“Jefferson Street”) consummated entry into a Securities Purchase Agreement where the Company has borrowed $55,000 ($50,000 with original issuance discount reflected) at 10% annual interest under a term of nine-months in the form of a convertible note. The note is convertible into restricted stock of the Company. In connection with this agreement, the Company issued 250,000 commitment shares having a value of $10,500 ($0.042 per share, the closing price of our common stock on the day preceding the note) which was reflected as interest expense in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations during the three months ended September 30, 2019. The restricted stock was valued at the closing price on July 22, 2019. Legal fees of $2,000 were deducted from cash proceeds of the note payable to investor’s counsel, and a $5,000 original issue discount recognized. The Company received cash proceeds of $48,000 at closing. Under the Jefferson Street note, the Company was required initially to reserve 1,000,000 shares of its common stock, and thereafter to increase the reserve up to 15,000,000 shares upon the increase in the Company’s authorized common shares (per a charter amendment via shareholder meeting and approval as approved by the Board of Directors on July 26, 2019), but up to six times the number of shares required for a full conversion. The Company had 75 days from the date of this note to have this increased effectuated. The noteholder may, at any time, at its option, convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price for each share of Common Stock equal to 65% of the lowest volume weighted average price for the Company’s common stock during the previous fifteen trading day period as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the Common Stock may be traded in the future, including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company. This note contains a provision where if the Company shall have defaulted on or breached any term of any other note of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and failed to cure such default within the appropriate grace period they would be considered in default of this note; however, the Company maintains the option to repay the note in cash within the first 180 days beginning on July 22, 2019 to avoid such default provision triggering event, as more fully described below. During the first 180 days, the Company may prepay the principal amount of this note and accrued interest thereon, with a premium as follows: (a) 120% of the prepayment penalty for redemptions in the first 90 days after the note issuance; and (b) 133% of the prepayment amount if such prepayment was made at any time from (91 days after the issuance date until 180 days after the issuance date). The note is not able to be prepaid after 180 days after the issuance date. Upon an event of default (as defined and described in the note), among other default penalties, the Company shall pay the Default Amount (as defined in the agreement) as well as incur annual interest at a default interest rate of 24% per annum. In consideration of Jefferson Street loaning the Company the proceeds under this note, the Chief Executive Officer has personally guaranteed the prompt, full and complete payment of the outstanding principal amount, accrued and unpaid interest, default interest (if any) and applicable fees (if any), owing by the Company under the note. This personal guaranty will remain in effect until such time that the Company can reserve at least six times the amount of common shares issuable upon full conversion of the note. As of September 30, 2019, this note had accrued interest of $1,054.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED)

 

(g) On August 12, 2019, the Company received $47,500 net proceeds for the second of two notes (the “Back-End Note”) under a December 20, 2018 security purchase agreement with Adar Alef, LLC whereby the Company issued two 8% convertible redeemable notes in the cumulative principal amount of $110,000. Both notes were for $55,000 and had funded with net proceeds of $47,500, after the deduction of $5,000 for OID and $2,500 in legal fees. The first note was previously funded on December 24, 2018 and was fully converted on March 18, 2019. The Back-End Note was initially paid for by an offsetting promissory note issued by Adar Alef, LLC to the Company (the “Note Receivable”). The terms of the Back-End Note required cash funding prior to any conversion thereunder. The Note Receivable was due December 20, 2019, unless certain conditions were not met, in which case both the Back-End Note and the Note Receivable may both have been cancelled. The Back-End Note has a maturity date one year from the date of issuance upon which any outstanding principal and interest is due and payable. The face value amount plus accrued interest under the Back-End Note are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 60% of the lowest daily VWAP of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets market on which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the 20 prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 50% instead of 60% while that “chill” is in effect. Upon an event of default, principal and accrued interest will become immediately due and payable under the notes. Additionally, upon an event of default, both notes will accrue interest at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or the highest rate of interest permitted by law. Further, certain events of default may trigger penalty and liquidated damage provisions. (This note contains a provision where if the Company shall have defaulted on or breached any term of any other note of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and failed to cure such default within the appropriate grace period they would be considered in default of this note. This Back-End Note may not be repaid. The note holder may redeem this note at any time after the first six months. As of September 30, 2019, this note had accrued interest of $738.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED)

 

(h) On September 13, 2019, Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB stock symbol: TAUG, the “Company”) entered into a one year 8% $100,000 Convertible Note with Odyssey Funding, LLC (“Investor”) pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Odyssey Note”). The Odyssey Note has a maturity date of September 13, 2020 and carried a $5,000 original issue discount (such that $95,000 was funded to the Company at closing). The Investor is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the Odyssey Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 64% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange, which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the fifteen (15) prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. Such conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of common stock to the Investor within 3 business days of receipt by the Company of the notice of conversion. Accrued but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. To the extent the conversion price of the Company’s common stock closes below the par value per share, the Company will take all steps necessary to solicit the consent of the stockholders to reduce the par value to the lowest value possible under law. The Company agrees to honor all conversions submitted pending this decrease. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 54% instead of 64% while that “Chill” is in effect. In no event shall the Investor be allowed to effect a conversion if such conversion, along with all other shares of Company Common Stock beneficially owned by the Investor and its affiliates would exceed 4.99% of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock of the Company (which may be increased up to 9.9% upon 60 days’ prior written notice by the Investor. During the first 180 calendar days that the Odyssey Note is in effect, the Company may redeem the Odyssey Note by paying to the Investor an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 60 days of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 125% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 61st day, but by the 120th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 135% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any accrued interest, and (iii) if the redemption is after the 120th day, but less than the 180th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 140% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any accrued interest. The Company may not redeem the Odyssey Note after the 180th day from entering into it. Upon an event of default, among other default provisions set forth in the Odyssey Note, (i) interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or, if such rate is usurious or not permitted by current law, then at the highest rate of interest permitted by law. (ii) if the Company shall fail to deliver to the Investor the shares of common stock without restrictive legend (when permissible in accordance with applicable law) within three (3) business days of its receipt of a notice of conversion, then the Company shall pay a penalty of $250 per day the shares are not issued beginning on the 4th day after the conversion notice was delivered to the Company (which shall be increased to $500 per day beginning on the 10th day); (iii) if the Company’s stock ceases to be listed on an exchange, its stock is suspended from trading for more than 10 consecutive trading days or the Company ceases to file its reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, then the outstanding principal due under the Odyssey Note shall increase by 50%; or (iv) if the Odyssey Note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under this Note shall increase by 10%. In connection with the Odyssey Note, the Company issued irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving 22,727,000 shares (the “Share Reserve”) of its Common Stock for conversions under this Note. The Investor shall have the right to periodically request that the number of reserved shares be increased so that the number of reserved shares at least equals four hundred percent of the number of shares of Company common stock issuable upon conversion of the Note so long as there are sufficient authorized and unissued shares of the Company not otherwise reserved available to do so. Upon full conversion or repayment of this Odyssey Note, any shares remaining in the Share Reserve shall be cancelled. As of September 30, 2019, this note had accrued interest of $373.
   
  During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 5,946,516 shares of common stock to holders of convertible notes to retire $187,000 in principal and $13,718 of accrued interest (at an average conversion price of $0.03375 per share) under the convertible notes.
   
  During the six months ended September 30, 2019, the Company issued 6,412,022 shares of common stock to holders of convertible notes to retire $160,000 and $9,639 of note principal and accrued interest, respectively.
   
  Interest expense for the six months ended September 30, 2019 was $296,556 compared to $26,066 for the prior year. Accrued interest at September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019 was $19,963 and $30,780, respectively.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 8 – RELATED PARTIES

 

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

 

In conjunction with and consideration for a July 22, 2019, 10% convertible note, in the amount of $55,000, under a Securities Purchase Agreement the Company entered into with Jefferson Street Capital, LLC, the Chief Executive Officer has personally guaranteed the prompt, full and complete payment of the outstanding principal amount, accrued and unpaid interest, default interest (if any) and applicable fees (if any), owing by the Company under the note. This personal guaranty will remain in effect until such time that the Company can reserve at least six times the amount of common shares issuable upon full conversion of the note. As a result of the increase in the authorized shares taking effect on September 13, 2019, this personal guaranty was removed and the Company reserved the appropriate amount of shares on October 2, 2019.

 

NOTE 9 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

Common Stock

 

As of September 30, 2019, the Company is authorized to issue 400,000,000 shares of its common stock. As of September 30, 2019 and November 12, 2019, there were 78,949,634 and 80,197,841 shares, respectively of common stock issued and outstanding which includes all adjustments for fractional shares.

 

On July 26, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the (i) increase of the authorized common stock of the Company from 100,000,000 shares to 400,000,000 shares; (ii) the filing of both the preliminary and definitive information statements; and (iii) approved the record date of July 29, 2019. The Company’s shareholders unanimously approved the increase of the authorized shares to 400,000,000 in its Special Meeting on September 10, 2019 and the State of Florida amended the Articles of Incorporation on September 13, 2019 to reflect this increase.

 

Fiscal Year 2019

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Fiscal Year 2020

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2019, the Company issued 1,450,000 shares under distribution agreements.

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2019, the Company issued 6,412,022 shares for conversion of debt in the amount of $160,000 as well as accrued interest in the amount of $9,639 ($0.01722 to $0.04725 per share).

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2019, the Company issued 250,000 shares issued to Vice President of Distribution and Marketing.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 9 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) (CONTINUED)

 

Common Stock (Continued)

 

Fiscal Year 2020 (Continued)

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2019, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares issued for services rendered

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2019, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares for debt commitment in the amount of $153,000 ($0.19 to $0.42 per share), 750,000 of these shares had a value of $142,500 were recorded as a liability to issue shares at March 31, 2019 on the Company’s balance sheet.

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2019, the Company issued 714,286 shares under stock purchase agreements in consideration for $45,000 ($0.06 to $0.07 per share) to accredited investors that are unrelated third parties.

 

In connection with some of the consulting agreements and board advisory agreements the Company has entered into, as the following clauses are part of the compensation arrangements: (a) the consultant will be reimbursed for all reasonable out of pocket expenses and (b) the Company, in its sole discretion, may make additional cash payments and/or issue additional shares of common stock to the consultant based upon the consultant’s performance. The Company recognized $412,530 and $175,276 in stock-based compensation expense related to these agreements in the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

 

Warrants for Common Stock

 

The following table summarizes warrant activity for the six months and year ended September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019:

 

          Weighted     Average      
          Average     Remaining   Aggregate  
          Exercise     Contractual   Intrinsic  
    Shares     Price     Term   Value  
                       
Outstanding at March 31, 2018     1,433,611     $ 1.06     3.02 Years   $          -  
                             
Granted     -       -           -  
Expired     (223,335 )     0.2843              
Exercised     -       -              
Canceled     -       -              
                             
Outstanding and exercisable March 31, 2019     1,210,276     $ 1.2     1.28 Years   $ -  
                             
Granted     -       -           -  
Expired     (472,011 )     0.75              
Exercised     -       -              
Canceled     -       -              
                             
Outstanding and exercisable September 30, 2019     738,265     $ 1.48     1.30 Years   $  -  

 

During the year ended March 31, 2019, 213,334 warrants expired which were issued in conjunction with a one year 5% convertible note in the amount of $80,000 with GS Capital Partners, LLC. The five-year cashless warrants had an exercise price of $0.2625 per share. These warrants were cancelled as part of the convertible note agreement which the Company entered into with GS Capital Partners, LLC on March 14, 2019 in the amount of $300,000 (See Note 7 section c).

 

During the year ended March 31, 2019, 10,001 three-year warrants expired which were awarded to investors in conjunction with security purchase agreements. These warrants had a strike price of $0.75.

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2019, 472,011 three-year warrants expired which were awarded to investors in conjunction with security purchase agreements. These warrants had a strike price of $0.75.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 9 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) (CONTINUED)

 

Stock Options

 

On February 1, 2012, the Company awarded to each of two executives’, one current and one former, options to purchase 66,667 common shares, an aggregate of 133,334 shares. These options vested immediately and were for services performed.

 

The following table summarizes option activity for the year and six months ended September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019:

 

    Shares     Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
    Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
                       
Outstanding at March 31, 2018     133,334     $ 7.50     3.85 Years   $       —  
                             
Granted                        
Expired                        
Exercised                        
                             
Outstanding at March 31, 2019     133,334     $ 7.50     2.85 Years   $  
                             
Granted                        
Expired                        
Exercised                        
                             
Outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2019     133,334     $ 7.50     2.35 Years   $  

 

NOTE 10 – PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

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

 

The following table summarizes the significant differences between the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate for financial statement purposes for the six months and years ended September 30, 2019 March 31, 2019:

 

    September 30, 2019     March 31,2019  
Federal income taxes at statutory rate     21.00 %     21.00 %
State income taxes at statutory rate     0.00 %     0.00 %
Temporary differences     7.99 %     1.48 %
Permanent differences     0.11 %     0.24 %
Impact of Tax Reform Act     0.00 %     (167.44 )%
Change in valuation allowance     (29.10 )%     144.72 %
Totals     0.00 %     0.00 %

 

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

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 10 – PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

 

    As of     As of  
    September 30, 2019     March 31, 2019  
Deferred tax assets:                
Net operating losses before non-deductible items   $ 3,850,743     $ 3,685,807  
Loss on disposal of fixed assets     355       355  
Stock-based compensation     296,222       209,591  
Unrealized gains or losses on investments     11,345       (4,258 )
Total deferred tax assets     4,158,665       3,891,495  
Less: Valuation allowance     (4,158,665 )     (3,891,495 )
                 
Net deferred tax assets   $ -     $ -  

 

At September 30, 2019, the Company had a U.S. net operating loss carryforward in the approximate amount of $18.3 million available to offset future taxable income through 2038. The Company established valuation allowances equal to the full amount of the deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of the utilization of the operating losses in future periods. The valuation allowance increased by $267,170 in the six months ended September 30, 2019 and decreased by $1,516,710 in the year ended March 31, 2019. The net decreases were the result of the tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”) offset by taxable losses net of timing differences in each of the years.

 

On December 22, 2017, Public Law 115-97, informally referred to as the TCJA was enacted into law. The TCJA provides for significant changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that impact corporate taxation requirements. Effective January 1, 2018, the federal tax rate for corporations was reduced from 35% to 21% for US taxable income and requires one-time re-measurement of deferred taxes to reflect their value at a lower tax rate of 21%. The effective rate for the year ended March 31, 2018 was 31% as the rate was changed effective January 1, 2018 to the lower rate. Also, mandatory repatriation of untaxed foreign earnings and profits will be taxed at 15.5% to the extent the underlying assets are liquid and 8% on the remaining balance. There are other provisions to the TCJA, such as conversion of a worldwide system to a territorial system, limitations on interest expense and domestic production deductions, which will be effective in fiscal 2019. Given the significant complexity of the TCJA and anticipated additional implementation guidance from the Internal Revenue Service, further implications of the TCJA may be identified in future periods. The Company has adjusted their NOLs and valuation allowances to account for the changes brought about by the TCJA for the three months and year ended September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, respectively.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 11 – INVESTMENTS

 

Trading securities

 

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

 

Investment in Trading Securities:

 

At March 31, 2019

 

Company         Beginning
of Period
Cost
    Purchases    

Sales
Proceeds

   

End of
Period
Cost

   

Fair
Value

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

 

At September 30, 2019

 

Company         Beginning
of Period
Cost
    Purchases     Sales
Proceeds
    End of
Period
Cost
    Fair
Value
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
 
VistaGen Therapeutics Inc (VTGN)     (b)       287,500                 -       -       287,500       246,100       -       (41,400 )
Basanite Inc. (BASA)     (h)       30,000       -       40,000       -       -       10,000       -  
Totals           $ 317,500     $ -     $ 40,000     $ 287,500     $ 246,100     $ -     $ (41,400 )

 

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

 

**This amount represents the cumulative unrealized gain as of September 30, 2019, which includes $74,301 for the six months ended September 30, 2019.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 11 – INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

Trading securities (Continued)
   
(a) During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Company’s investment in Green Innovations, Ltd. was sold for net proceeds of $6,815 and was previously carried as an investment included within Current Assets. The Company’s investment in Green Innovations, Ltd. had a cost of $250,000. A loss of $243,185 was recognized on the sale of this security in the year ended March 31, 2018. For the year ended March 31, 2019, there was a realized gain of $125.
   
(b) On December 11, 2017 the Company invested $480,000 in the common stock of VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. (VTGN). The Company purchased 320,000 common shares along with 320,000 five-year warrants with a strike price of $1.50. On March 26, 2018, the Company purchased an additional 10,000 common shares. The investment in the common shares is recorded at fair valve with unrealized gains and losses, reflected in other operating income. The Company’s investment in VTGN has a cost of $490,117, unrealized loss of $183,910 and a fair value of $306,207 at March 31, 2018. During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 59,380 shares of VTGN for $61,998 (average price per share of $1.04 per share) in the open market. The Company sold 389,380 shares of VTGN for $517,485 ($1.33 per share) for a realized loss of $34,630. The Company also purchased in a direct offering 230,000 restricted common shares directly from VTGN during the year ended March 31, 2019 for a cost of $287,500. As of September 30, 2019, these shares were not on deposit with the Company’s broker of record. As of September 30, 2019, the Company has an unrealized loss on these shares in the amount of $41,400, and for the year ended March 31, 2019 has recorded a total realized loss of $34,630 in VTGN. As September 30, 2019, these shares were not on deposit held with the Company’s broker of record.
   
(c) The Company participated in an $18,500,250 underwritten public offering by BLINK, which closed on February 14, 2018. The Company invested $191,250 of its balance sheet cash and purchased 45,000 registered shares, as well as warrants exercisable immediately for a period of five (5) years from the date of issuance for up to 90,000 additional shares of common stock of BLINK. The Warrants carry an exercise price of $4.25 per share, and also trade on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol: BLNKW. The Company’s investment in BLINK common stock and warrants had a cost of $191,250, unrealized loss of $35,955 and a fair value of $155,295 at March 31, 2018. During the three months ended June 30, 2018 the Company purchased 41,018 shares of BLINK at a cost of $151,666 (average price per share of $3.69). The Company sold its total holding of 86,018 shares of BLINK for $367,142 (average price per share of $4.26) realizing a gain of $25,126. During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Company also purchased 208,800 warrants of BLNKW (average price per warrant of $0.77) and sold its entire position of 298,800 for $468,496 (average price per warrant of $1.60) realizing a gain of $305,381.
   
(d) On March 2 and March 8, 2018, the Company purchased 188,300 common shares of AYTU Bioscience (ATYU). The investment in the common shares is recorded at fair valve with unrealized gains and losses, reflected in other operating income. The Company’s investment in ATYU had a cost of $82,270, unrealized gain of $37,677 and a fair value of $119,947 at March 31, 2018. During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 260,000 shares of AYTU for a $100,830 (average price per share $0.38). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold all 448,300 shares of AYTU for $144,094 ($0.32 per share). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company had a realized loss of $38,206 on this holding.
   
(e) On March 12, 2018, the Company purchased 25,000 common shares of Lightbridge Corp (LTBR). The investment in the common shares is recorded at fair valve with unrealized gains and losses, reflected in other operating income. The Company’s investment in LTBR had a cost of $37,511, unrealized loss of $8,261 and a fair value of $29,250 at March 31, 2018. During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 287,405 shares of LTBR for $295,625 (average of $1.03 per share). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold 312,405 shares of LTBR for $276,159 (average price per share of $0.884) realizing a loss of $60,380.
   
(f) During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 391,514 shares of Pulmatix Inc. (PULM) for $204,802 (average per share price of $0.52). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold all 391,514 shares for $183,747 ($0.47 per share). The Company had a realized loss of $21,065 on this holding.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 11 – INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

Trading securities (Continued)
   
(g) During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 40,000 shares of Axovant Sciences Ltd. (AXON) for $103,938 (average share price of $2.60). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold all 40,000 shares for $98,433 ($2.46 per share). The Company had a realized loss of $5,505 on this holding.
   
(h) On July 5, 2018, the Company purchased 100,000 shares of Basanite Industries Inc. (BASA) (formerly Paymeon, Inc. (PAYM)) for $12,998 ($0.13 per share) in the open market. During July 2018 the Company sold the 100,000 shares for $10,821 ($0.11 per share) for a realized loss of $2,177. On July 9, 2018, the Company purchased 400,000 restricted common shares directly from the Company for $30,000 ($0.075 per share). During the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Company sold its 400,000 shares for $40,000 ($0.10 per share) recognizing a profit of $10,000.
   
(i) During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 44,000 common shares of Achieve Life Sciences (ACHV) for $177,355 ($4.03 per share). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold all 44,000 shares for $112,221 ($2.55 per share) for a realized loss of $65,135.
   
(j) During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased 450,000 common shares of Decision Diagnostics (DECN) for $20,480 ($0.046 per share). During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold all of its shares for $16,893 ($0.038 per share) for a realized loss of $3,586.

 

At September 30, 2019, the Company held warrants for AYTU to purchase 5,555 common shares at a strike price of $10.80 with an expiration of March 6, 2023. The strike price and number of shares were adjusted for the August 10, 2018, 1 for 20 reverse stock-split. At September 30, 2019, these warrants were out of the money by $9.59 per share and are not publicly traded, the Company has not recognized the value of these warrants as they are not liquid.

 

At September 30, 2019, the Company currently holds warrants for VTGN to purchase 320,000 shares of common stock at a strike price of $1.50 per share with an expiration of December 13, 2022 and warrants for VTGN to purchase 230,000 shares of common stock at a strike price of $1.50 per share with an expiration of February 28, 2022. At September 30, 2019, these warrants were out of the money by $0.25 per share. Since these warrants are not publicly traded, the Company has not recognized the value of these warrants as they are not liquid.

 

Digital Currency

 

During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased. Groestlcoin cryptocurrency (Crypto Currency Code: GRS). The purchase of this currency cannot be executed directly using $USD. The Company must purchase Bitcoin (BTC) and then purchase the Groestlcoin cryptocurrency by using BTC. This two-step process triggers the potential recognition of realized gains or losses on the purchase of Groestlcoin.

 

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

 

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

 

On August 25, 2018, the Company sold all gold and silver commodities held for a sum of $24,046, recognizing a loss on the transaction of $2,737.

 

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

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2019, the Company had no digital currency activity.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 11 – INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

Equity investments

 

Honeywood

 

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

 

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

 

Cost investments

 

Küdzoo, Inc.

 

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

 

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

 

The Company tested the investment value for Küdzoo as of March 31, 2019 for impairment. It was noted that the value of the company has increased based on recent equity raises in which the Company took part in. As a result of the new equity raises, the Company does not believe there is any impairment of this investment as of September 30, 2019.

 

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

 

Serendipity

 

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

 

The Company tested the investment value for Serendipity as of March 31, 2019 for impairment. It was noted that the value of the company has maintained its value through reviews of their financial performance, therefore, the Company does not believe there is any impairment of this investment as of September 30, 2019.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 12 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019:

 

    September 30, 2019  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Assets                                    
Investment-trading securities   $ 246,100     $ -     $ -     $ 246,100  
Cost method investment – Küdzoo   $ -     $ -     $ 57,900     $ 57,900  
Cost method investment – Serendipity Brands   $ -     $ -     $ 35,000     $ 35,000  

 

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

 

NOTE 13 – CONCENTRATIONS

 

During the six months and year ended September 30, 2019 and March 31, 2019, we have one supplier for 100% of our product who is also the manufacturer of Tauri-GumTM.

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2019, one customer accounted for 41.11% of product sales from continuing operations. For the year ended March 31, 2019, one customer accounted for 97% of product sales from continuing operations.

 

NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Subsequent to September 30, 2019, the Company issued additional shares of common stock as follows; (i) 250,000 shares for commitment shares relative to convertible note issued and (ii) 998,207 shares in conversion of convertible notes of $20,000 and accrued interest of $1,591.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)

 

On October 17, 2019, the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note (“BHP Note”), bearing an interest rate of 10% per annum, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement with BHP Capital NY, Inc. dated October 7, 2019. The BHP Note has a maturity date of July 3, 2020 and carried a $5,000 original issue discount (such that $50,000 was funded to the Company on October 8, 2019). The holder is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the BHP Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 65% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange, which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the fifteen (15) prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. Holder shall be entitled to deduct $500.00 from the conversion amount in each Notice of Conversion to cover Holder’s deposit fees associated with each Notice of Conversion. The Borrower is required at all times to have authorized and reserved three times the number of shares that would be issuable upon full conversion of the Note (assuming that the 4.99% limitation is not exceeded) in effect, initially 7,000,000 shares. Borrower shall issue and deliver or cause to be issued and delivered to or upon the order of the Holder certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion within two (2) business days after such receipt. If delivery of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note is not delivered by the Deadline due to action and/or inaction of the Borrower, the Borrower shall pay to the Holder $2,000 per day in cash. The Borrower shall have the right, exercisable on not more than three (3) Trading Days prior written notice to the Holder of the Note to prepay the outstanding Note (principal and accrued interest) paying the holder the amounts as follows: : (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day, but less than the 180th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any accrued interest. The BHP Note may not be redeemed after 180 days. Upon an event of default, among other default provisions set forth in the BHP Note, (i) interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of 24% per annum, (ii) Borrower shall fail to maintain the listing of the Common Stock on at least one of the OTC (which specifically includes the quotation platforms maintained by the OTC Markets Group) or an equivalent replacement exchange, (iii) Borrower shall fail to comply with the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act; and/or the Borrower shall cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, (iv) bankruptcy, (v) cessation of operations, (vi) liquidation, (vii) restatement of any financial statements filed by the Borrower with the SEC at any time after 180 days after the Issuance Date for any date or period until this Note is no longer outstanding, if the result of such restatement would, by comparison to the un-restated financial statement, have constituted a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note or the Purchase Agreement, and (viii) breach or default by the Borrower of any covenant or other term or condition contained in any of the Other Agreements, after the passage of all applicable notice and cure or grace periods, shall, at the option of the Holder, be considered a default. In the event of default due to restatement, failure to comply with the Exchange act, delisting from exchange or cross default the borrower must pay 150% times the sum the then outstanding principal amount of this Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest. During the period where any monies are owed to the Holder pursuant to this Note, if the Borrower engages in any future financing transactions with a third party investor, the Borrower will provide the Holder with written notice thereof promptly but in no event less than 10 days prior to closing any financing transactions. In the event the Holder determines that the terms of the subsequent investment are preferable to the terms of the securities of the Borrower issued to the Holder pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Holder will notify the Borrower in writing. Promptly after receipt of such written notice from the Holder, the Borrower agrees to amend and restate the Securities (which may include the conversion terms of this Note), to be identical to the instruments evidencing the subsequent investment.

 

On October 23, 2019, GS Capital Partners, LLC converted the remaining $20,000 of principal pursuant to an October 25, 2018 convertible note along with the accrued interest remaining on that note, at the conversion date in the amount of $1,591 into 998,207 shares of common stock (as noted above).

 

On October 16, 2019, the Company issued 250,000 commitment shares to noteholder, BHP Capital NY, Inc. pursuant to the October 17, 2019 BHP Note. The shares had a value of $9,750 ($0.039 per share) which was recorded as interest expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

  

NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)

 

On November 7, 2019, Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB stock symbol: TAUG, the “Company”) a nine-month convertible promissory note with Tangier’s Global, LLC (the “Tangier’s Note”) was effectuated. The Company received funds in the amount of $125,000 after reduction of the Original Issue Discount of $12,500. The $137,500 face value note matures on August 5, 2020 and bears and interest rate of 10%. The Note holder is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the Tangier’s Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 66% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange, which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the twenty (20) prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. If the Company is placed on “chilled” status with the DTC, the discount shall be increased by 10%, i.e., from 34% to 44%, until such chill is remedied. If the Company is not DWAC eligible through their transfer agent and DTC’s FAST system, the Conversion Price discount will be increased by 5%, i.e., from 34% to 39%. In the case of both, the Conversion Price discount shall be a cumulative increase of 15%, i.e., from 34% to 49%. Any default of this Note not remedied within the applicable cure period will result in a permanent additional 10% increase, i.e., from 34% to 44%, in the Conversion Price discount in addition to any and all other Conversion Price discounts, as provided above. Any conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of common stock to the Investor within 2 business days of receipt by the Company of the notice of conversion. Accrued but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. During the first 180 calendar days that the Tangier’s Note is in effect, the Company may redeem the note by paying to the note holder Investor an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day, but by the 180th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any accrued interest. The Company may not redeem the Tangier’s Note after the 180th day from entering into it without written approval by the noteholder. If the Company fails to deliver shares in accordance with the timeframe stated, the Holder, at any time prior to selling all of those shares, may rescind any portion, in whole or in part, of that particular conversion attributable to the unsold shares. Holder may not engage in any “shorting” or “hedging” transaction(s) in the Common Stock of the Company prior to conversion. Upon an event of default, among other default provisions set forth in the Tangier’s Note (i) interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of lesser of 20% per annum or the maximum rate permitted under applicable law; (ii) after the occurrence of an Event of Default that results in the eventual acceleration of this Note, an additional 10% increase to the Conversion Price discount will go into effect; (iii) a default in the timely issuance of underlying shares in excess of any conversion not delivered prior to 20 Trading Days after the Conversion Date, the Company shall pay to the Holder as liquidated damages an amount equal to $2,000 per day, until such certificate or certificates are delivered.

 

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TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

(US$)

 

NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)

 

The Company shall be considered in default and subject to a mandatory default amount commencing 5 days after the occurrence the following but not limited to: (i) a default in payment of any amount due hereunder; (ii) a default in the timely issuance of underlying shares upon, which default continues for 2 Trading Days after the Company has failed to issue shares or deliver stock certificates within the 3rd Trading Day following the Conversion Date; (iii) failure by the Company for 3 days after notice has been received by the Company to comply with any material provision of this Note; (iv) failure of the Company to remain compliant with DTC, thus incurring a “chilled” status with DTC; (v) any default of any mortgage, indenture or instrument which may be issued, or by which there may be secured or evidenced any indebtedness, for money borrowed by the Company or for money borrowed the repayment of which is guaranteed by the Company, whether such indebtedness or guarantee now exists or shall be created hereafter; (vi) if the Company is subject to any Bankruptcy Event; (vii) any failure of the Company to satisfy its “filing” obligations under Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”) and the rules and guidelines issued by OTC Markets News Service, OTCMarkets.com and their affiliates; (viii) failure of the Company to remain in good standing under the laws of its state of domicile; (ix) failure by the Company to maintain the Required Reserve in accordance with the term; (x) failure of Company’s Common Stock to maintain a closing bid price in its Principal Market for more than 3 consecutive Trading Days; (xi) any delisting from a Principal Market for any reason; (xii) failure by Company to pay any of its transfer agent fees in excess of $2,000 or to maintain a transfer agent of record; (xiii) any trading suspension imposed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under Sections 12(j) or 12(k) of the 1934 Act; (xiv) failure by the Company to meet all requirements necessary to satisfy the availability of Rule 144 to the Holder or its assigns, including but not limited to the timely fulfillment of its filing requirements as a fully-reporting issuer registered with the SEC, requirements for XBRL filings, and requirements for disclosure of financial statements on its website. In connection with the Tangier’s Note, the Company issued irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving 35,000,000 shares (the “Share Reserve”) of its Common Stock for conversions under this Note. The Company covenants that it will at all times reserve and keep available for Holder, out of its authorized and unissued Common Stock solely for the purpose of issuance upon conversion of this Note, free from preemptive rights or any other actual contingent purchase rights of persons other than the Holder, five times the number of shares of Common Stock as shall be issuable. If the amount of shares on reserve in Holder’s name at the Company’s transfer agent for this Note shall drop below the Required Reserve, the Company will, within 2 Trading Days of notification from Holder, instruct the transfer agent to increase the number of shares so that the Required Reserve is met. Upon full conversion or repayment of this Tangier’s, any shares remaining in the Share Reserve shall be cancelled.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

 

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations describes the principal factors affecting the results of operations, liquidity and capital resources of the Company and critical accounting estimates. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying quarterly unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended March 31, 2019 (“Annual Report”). Our Annual Report includes additional information about our significant accounting policies, practices and the transactions that underlie our financial results, as well as a detailed discussion of the most significant risks and uncertainties associated with our financial and operating results.

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. These statements are often identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “estimate,” or “continue,” and similar expressions or variations. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those identified herein, and those discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors”, set forth in Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q and in our other SEC filings. We disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

 

Business Overview

 

Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”, “Tauriga” or “us”) is a Florida corporation, with its principal place of business being located at 555 Madison Avenue, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10022. The Company has, over time, moved into a diversified life sciences technology company, with its mission to operate a revenue generating business, while continuing to evaluate potential acquisition candidates operating in the life sciences technology space.

 

TAURI-GUMTM

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company began production of Blood Orange flavor of Tauri-GumTM which was completed in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020. The Company also began production of its Pomegranate flavored Tauri-GumTM in the third fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2020, which will be in addition to its mint and blood orange flavored products.

 

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

 

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

 

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The Company has entered into the following agreements with distributors to arrange for the distribution of this product line:

 

E&M Distribution Agreement

 

On April 1, 2019, the Company entered into a comprehensive distribution agreement with E&M Ice Cream Company (“E&M”) to establish Tauri-GumTM in the marketplace (the “E&M Distribution Agreement”). The Company has supported the Tauri-GumTM commercial launch with substantial levels of both financial resources and marketing support. The Company had both received payment for and delivered the product for its previously announced $54,000 Tauri-GumTM purchase order during March 2019, and re-orders in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. The Company has agreed to issue a one-time issuance of 1,000,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, and to tender a one-time cash payment of $125,000 to E&M. This $125,000 cash component was paid in full to E&M on April 1, 2019, and the value of the shares is reflected in stock-based compensation based on the grant date of April 1, 2019. The Company is awaiting issuance instructions from E&M to issue the shares.

 

South Florida Region Distribution Agreement

 

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

 

Under terms of this IRM Distribution Agreement, the Company will work closely with IRM to promote Tauri-GumTM. In connection with this IRM Distribution Agreement, the Company has also agreed to a one-time issuance of 450,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock and a cash stipend of $10,000 to IRM. [As of the date of this report, $6,000 of the $10,000 cash stipend has been paid. The value of the restricted shares was reflected as stock-based compensation with a grant date of April 8, 2019.

 

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North Eastern United States Distribution Agreement

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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Windmill Health Distribution Agreement

 

On June 28, 2019, the Company entered into a distribution agreement with Windmill Health Products, LLC (“Windmill Health”), a New Jersey based distributor, with the intention of increasing and accelerating market penetration of the Company’s Tauri-GumTM product line. Simultaneous with the Company’s entry into the Windmill Health agreement, Windmill Health placed an initial purchase order with us totaling $46,848, split evenly between packages of the Mint flavored and Blood-Orange flavored chewing gum product lines. The Company did not contribute any capital or issue any equity to Windmill Health in connection with the Windmill Health distribution agreement.

 

Food and Drug Administration

 

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

 

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

 

The Company’s activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including failing to secure additional funding, success in developing and marketing its products and the level of competition and potential regulatory enforcement actions. These risks and others are described in greater detail in the risk factors set forth in our annual report on 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2019, as supplemented by the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of Part II of this Form 10-Q.

 

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2019 Increase in Authorized Shares

 

On July 26, 2019, the Company held a meeting of its board of directors. The matters voted on and approved at the meeting included an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.00001 par value per share from 100,000,000 to 400,000,000 shares (the “Authorized Shares Increase”). The increase in the authorized shares was approved by the shareholders of record at a special meeting of shareholders on September 10, 2019, and the Company promptly filed its Amended Articles of Incorporation with the division of corporations of the State of Florida to effectuate the increase in authorized shares, which was formally accepted by the Florida Division of Corporations on September 12, 2019.

 

Cupuaçu Butter Lip Balm

 

On December 23, 2016, the Company entered into a non-exclusive, 12-month license agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Cleveland, Ohio based cosmetics products company Ice + Jam LLC (“Ice + Jam”) to market Ice + Jam’s proprietary cupuaçu butter lip balm, sold under the trademark HerMan® which launched during the quarter ended December 31, 2017.During February of 2018, the Company’s strategy with respect to the HerMan® product was negatively impacted by a series of product defects relating to the twisting mechanism of the lip balm tube. As a result of this and the concomitant halting of selling efforts, the Company had no sales of the HerMan® product during the three months ended June 30, 2019 or the year ended March 31, 2019. The Company has removed the product from the website and the remaining inventory was written off as it was determined that the units were not usable. The Company has discontinued this operation as of March 31, 2019. On April 1, 2019, the Company recognized a gain on the disposal of discontinued operations in the amount of $4,941.

 

Honeywood

 

Following the termination of a proposed 2014 merger between the Company and California-based Honeywood LLC (“Honeywood”), a developer of a topical medicinal cannabis product, on August 1, 2017, the Company entered into a Debt Conversion Agreement, whereby the Company agreed to convert an $170,000 note receivable due from Honeywood, including accrued interest into a 5% membership interest in Honeywood.

 

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

 

Pilus Energy

 

On January 28, 2014, the Company acquired Pilus Energy, LLC (“Pilus”), an Ohio limited liability company and a developer of alternative cleantech energy platforms using proprietary microbial solutions that create electricity while consuming polluting molecules from wastewater.

 

On December 22, 2016, the Company entered in a membership interest transfer agreement with Open Therapeutics whereby the Company sold 80% of its membership interest in Pilus back to Open Therapeutics for consideration of the termination of 80% of the unexercised portion of the warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock. Open Therapeutics agreed to pay to the Company 20% of the net profit generated Pilus Energy from its previous year’s earnings, if any. Through September 30, 2019, there has been no activity recorded by Open Therapeutics with respect to Pilus Energy.

 

On January 12, 2019, the Company and Open Therapeutics agreed to extinguish a $75,000 contingent liability, whereby Open Therapeutics was to receive the first $75,000 of net profit earned from the operations of Pilus Energy in exchange for a one-time issuance of 500,000 restricted shares of Company’s common stock. The shares were recorded at a value of $24,750 ($0.0495 per share).

 

Tauriga Biz Dev Corp.

 

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

 

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On March 29, 2018 the Company, through Tauriga Biz Dev Corp., entered into an independent sales representative agreement with Blink Charging Company (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“BLINK”). Under this agreement the Company will be a non-exclusive independent sales representative. The Company will act on behalf of BLINK to solicit orders from potential customers for EV (“Electric Vehicle”) Stations placement. Tauriga Biz Dev Corp. will be compensated upon contracting and as long as the Company’s acquired prospect remains under contract. This arrangement has the potential to earn both short term as well as long term recurring revenue by helping BLINK expand its national electric vehicle charging infrastructure and network. This sales agreement is a three-tier model based on whether Tauriga Biz Dev Corp. contracts the new customer to purchase equipment outright from BLINK or enter into one of two revenue-sharing agreements. In the case Tauriga Biz Dev Corp. effectuates a sale of BLINK equipment it will receive a one-time sales commission based on the sales price of the equipment sale. In the case where Tauriga Biz Dev Corp. secures a revenue sharing agreement with a customer where BLINK remains the owner, Tauriga Biz Dev Corp. will be paid an on-going commission based off of gross charger revenue, subject to which party paid for the installation. Commission payments under the revenue sharing agreement are subject to minimum revenue generation hurdles.

 

On June 29, 2018, the Company purchased four BLINK Level – 2 - 40” pedestal chargers for permanent placement in a retail location or locations whereby the Company will pay a variable annual fee based on 7% of total revenue per charging unit. The rest of the proceeds will be split 80/20 between the Company and the host location owner or its assignee. The host location owner to will pay for the cost of providing power to these unit as well as installation costs. The Company has not yet secured the location for installation of these units.

 

As of September 30, 2019, Tauriga BDC has not installed any of these machines in any locations, and no revenue has been generated through the Blink contract.

 

Tauriga Sciences Limited

 

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

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

For the three and six months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the three and six months ended September 30, 2018

 

The results of operations included herein contain only those operations that are part of our continuing operations. For discussion regarding our past operations which have since been disposed of, please refer to our Annual Report.

 

Revenue

 

During March 2019, the Company began to realize sales of Tauri-GumTM with recognized gross revenue of $57,134. Revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2019 were $114,100. The Company’s sales came from online, distributors and wholesale clients. For the purposes of sales by sales channel segmentation, distributor sales include sales to customers that were distributors.

 

Sales of Tauri-GumTM by sales channel for the three and six months ended September 30,

 

    For the three months ended September 30,     For the six months ended September 30,  
    2019     2018     2019     2018  
Distributor   $ -     $       -     $ 15,592     $      -  
Online     1,186       -       3,796       -  
Wholesale     68,537       -       94,712       -  
Total   $ 69,723     $ -     $ 114,100     $ -  

 

As Tauri-GumTM sales were first recognized in March 2019, there was no revenue recognized during the six months ended September 30, 2018.

 

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On March 29, 2018 the Company, through Tauriga Biz Dev Corp., entered into an independent sales representative agreement with BLINK. Under this agreement the Company will be a non-exclusive independent sales representative. The Company will act on behalf of BLINK to solicit orders from potential customers for EV Stations placement. Tauriga Biz Dev Corp. will be compensated upon contracting and as long as the Company’s acquired prospect remains under contract. This arrangement has the potential to earn both short term as well as long term recurring revenue by helping BLINK expand its national electric vehicle charging infrastructure and network. This sales agreement is a three-tier model based on whether Tauriga Biz Dev Corp. contracts the new customer to purchase equipment outright from BLINK or enter into one of two revenue-sharing agreements. In the case Tauriga Biz Dev Corp. effectuates a sale of BLINK equipment it will receive a one-time sales commission based on the sales price of the equipment sale. In the case where Tauriga Biz Dev Corp. secures a revenue sharing agreement with a customer where BLINK remains the owner, Tauriga Biz Dev Corp. will be paid an on-going commission based off of gross charger revenue, subject to which party paid for the installation. Commission payments under the revenue sharing agreement are subject to minimum revenue generation hurdles.

 

Commissions earned under this contract with Tauriga Biz Dev Corp. will be recorded as revenue when earned. Based on a binding agreement in place between BLINK and the referral provided by the Company, revenue will be recorded based on equipment value purchased or placed in service as well as the length of the contract. The Company is currently working towards its goal of generating potential revenue deriving from this Reseller Agreement with BLINK. For the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, there has been no sales and no revenue generated from this product line.

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

For the three and six months ended September 30, 2019, the Company had cost of goods sold in the amount of $61,481 and $90,899 as a result of sales of Tauri-GumTM to online customers, distributors and wholesale clients. For the purposes of cost of goods sold segmentation distributor cost of goods sold includes sales to customers that were distributors.

 

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Cost of Goods Sold by sales channel for Tauri-GumTM for the three and six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were:

 

    For the three months ended September 30,     For the six months ended September 30,  
    2019     2018     2019     2018  
Distributor   $ -     $ -     $ 11,340     $ -  
Online   $ 407             -       1,265            -  
Wholesale   $ 61,074       -     $ 78,294       -  
Total     61,481     $ -     $ 90,899     $ -  

 

As Tauri-GumTM sales were first recognized in March 2019, there was no cost of goods sold recognized during the six months ended September 30, 2018.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Marketing and advertising expense

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2019, marketing and advertising expense from continuing operations was $4,129 compared to none for the same period in the prior year, respectively, due to cost of Tauri-gumTM samples allocated from inventory.

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2019, marketing and advertising expense from continuing operations was $134,677 compared to none for the same period in the prior year, respectively, largely due to a payment under a distribution agreement in the amount of $125,000 as well as Tauri-gumTM samples allocated from inventory in the amount of $4,477.

 

Research and development

 

There was no research and development expense for the three months ended September 30, 2019.

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2019, research and development expense was $3,852 compared to none for the same period in the prior year. The current year increased expense was due to the Tauri-GumTM increased spending on product design.

 

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General and Administrative Expense

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2019, general and administrative expenses were largely unchanged at $291,920 compared to $296,273 during the same period in the prior year.

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, general and administrative expenses were $920,763 and $518,311, respectively. This increase of $402,252 was primarily attributable to $237,253 increase in stock-based compensation, $73,267 of increased consulting expense, $62,523 addition legal and proxy filing fees, $11,500 increase in conference fees and $8,465 increase in press release expense.

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, depreciation and amortization expense was $232 and $259, respectively. Depreciation expense decrease of $27 was due to depreciation expense on old computer equipment was slightly higher than its replacement.

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, depreciation and amortization expense was $464 and $518, respectively. Depreciation expense decrease of $54 was due to depreciation expense on old computer equipment was slightly higher than its replacement.

 

Interest Expense

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, interest expense was $174,742 and $2,570 , respectively. Interest expense increase of $172,172 was due to an increase in interest carry cost of $8,849 due to a much higher debt level as well as increased debt discount amortization of $152,823 as well as $10,500 for the value of commitment shares issued to a note holder.

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, interest expense was $296,556 and $26,066, respectively. Interest expense increase of $270,490 was due to an increase in interest carry cost of $17,177 due to a much higher debt level offset by a prepayment penalty on a convertible note in the amount of $16,657, $10,500 for the value of commitment shares issued to a note holder, increased debt discount amortization of $259,470.

 

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Net Income (Loss)

 

The Company generated a net loss from continuing operations of $629,710 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared net loss of $265,552 during the three months ended September 30, 2018. This variance was largely due to a difference of $311,901 in the unrealized loss on trading securities in the current period from a gain in the prior period, offset by a prior period actual loss on the sale of trading securities in the amount of $119,395 as well as higher interest expense of $172,172.

 

The Company generated a net loss from continuing operations of $1,279,034 for the six months ended September 30, 2019 compared to a net loss of $98,764 during the six months ended September 30, 2018. This difference was largely due to a larger gain on the sale of trading securities in the amount of $220,6250, the difference of $295,686 in the unrealized loss on trading securities in the current period from a gain in the prior period, as well as higher general and administrative expense in the amount of $402,452 as well as higher interest expense of $270,490 offset by a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $113,466.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At September 30, 2019, we had cash of $30,010 and $246,100 of securities compared to March 31, 2019 of $385,943 and $350,400 of trading securities. We have historically met our cash needs through a combination of proceeds from private placements of our securities, loans and convertible notes. Our cash requirements are generally for purchases of inventory as well as selling, general and administrative activities. We believe that our cash balance is not sufficient to finance our cash requirements for expected operational activities, capital improvements, and partial repayment of debt through the next 12 months.

 

For operating activities, we used cash of $655,533 for the six months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $34,502 cash provided during the six months ended September 30, 2018. The principal elements of cash flow from operations for the six months ended September 30, 2019 were $412,530 common stock issued and issuable for services (including stock based compensation), amortization of debt discount of $241,379 offset by an increase in inventory $114,264 and a gain on the extinguishment of debt in the amount of $113,468.

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2018, principal elements of cash flow from operations were realized and unrealized gains on the sale of marketable securities of $230,625 and $221,385, respectively, offset by proceeds from trading securities in the amount of $354,413, stock-based compensation expense of $175,276 and a net loss of $98,764.

 

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Cash used in investing activities during the six months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $20,400 and $8,909, respectively. During 2019, the Company invested $20,400 in a private Company. During 2018, the Company purchased equipment for $10,086, invested $15,000 in a private company as well as purchased digital currency in the amount of $16,177.

 

Cash provided by in financing activities during the six months ended September 30, 2019 was $320,000 compared to $25,000 cash used during the same period in the prior year. During 2019, the Company had proceeds from the sale of common stock in the amount of $15,000 and $305,000 proceeds from convertible notes payable. During 2018, the Company had $25,000 proceeds from notes payable and used $50,000 to repay principal on notes payable.

 

As of September 30, 2019, current assets exceeded our current liabilities by $201,968 compared to $490,436 at March 31, 2019. During 2019, the Company’s net assets decreased while current liabilities remained relatively constant. At September 30, 2019, current assets were $617,631 compared to $947,816. The Company’s current assets decrease was largely due to a decrease in the cash balance decreased by $355,933 as well as a decrease in trading securities of $104,300 offset by an increase in inventory of $ and an increase in trading securities $114,624. At September 30, 2019, current liabilities were $415,663 compared to $457,380 at March 31, 2019. The Company’s decrease in current liabilities was mainly due to a decrease in the liability to issue stock of $172,500 offset by an increase in notes payable net of discounts and accrued expenses.

 

Going Concern

 

During the fourth quarter of the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company began sales and marketing efforts for its Mint flavored Tauri-GumTM product. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized sales of $57,134 and recognized a gross profit of $20,006, which has continued into the six months ended September 30, 2019 where the Company recognized revenue of $114,100 and a gross profit of $23,201. During the six months ended September 30, 2019, the Company has entered into multiple distribution agreements and has engaged an independent contractor to act as Vice President of Distribution and Marketing. Although the Company’s working capital surplus of $201,968 at September 30, 2019 has remained constant in the past year, the Company still believes that there is uncertainty with respect to continuing as a going concern.

 

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On July 1, 2019, months after the NYC Department of Heath announced a ban on cannabidiol in foods and beverages (mainly focused on restaurants and baked goods), the updated New York City Health Code now includes an embargoing of CBD-infused Edible(s) Products (including packaged products). The Company is hopeful that the FDA as well as the New York City Council will implement regulations surrounding the CBD industry in a logical and prompt manner. The FDA’s uncertainty surrounding CBD was the initial cause of the New York City ban, and we believe further clarification from the FDA supporting its safety and regulating its labeling will also offer a clearer pathway to the New York City CBD market. The Company believes it is well positioned under the circumstances and has taken a conservative approach towards its products, including, for example, ensuring that its product manufacturer periodically tests for compliance with the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, such as utilizing CBD oils from hemp plants which contain 0% THC content. The Company remains confident that this embargo on CBD Edible(s) products will be lifted and/or clarified. As a result of this embargo, the Company has taken the necessary steps to ensure that their marketing efforts are focused on areas outside of New York City, while maintaining its physical presence in New York City.

 

The Company, in the short term, intends to continue funding its operations either through cash-on-hand or through financing alternatives. Management’s plans with respect to this include raising capital through equity markets to fund future operations as well as the possible sale of its remaining marketable securities which had a market value of $246,100 at September 30, 2019. In the event the Company cannot raise additional capital to fund and/or expand operations or fails to raise adequate capital and generate adequate sales revenue, or if the regulatory landscape were to become more difficult or result in regulatory enforcement, it could result in the Company having to curtail or cease operations.

 

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Additionally, even if the Company does raise sufficient capital to support its operating expenses and generate adequate revenues in the short term, there can be no assurances that the revenues will be sufficient to enable it to develop business to a level where it will generate profits and cash flows from operations to achieve profitability thereby eliminating its reliance on alternative sources of funding. Although management believes that the Company is in a stronger position than it has been in in several years, there is still no guarantee that profitable operations with sufficient cashflow to sustain operations can or will be achieved without the need of alternative financing, which is limited. These matters still raise significant doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as determined by management. The Company believes that there is uncertainty with respect to continuing as a going concern until the operating business can achieve more than nominal sales and profitable operations and sustain cash flow to operate the Company for a period of twelve months. In the event the Company does need to raise additional capital to fund operations or engage in a transaction, failure to raise adequate capital and generate adequate sales revenues could result in the Company having to curtail or cease operations. Even if the Company does raise sufficient capital to support its operating expenses, acquire new license agreements or ownership interests in life science companies and generate adequate revenues, or the agreements entered into recently are successful, there can be no assurances that the revenues will be sufficient to enable it to develop business to a level where it will generate profits and cash flows from operations. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as determined by management. However, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

On December 1, 2017, the Company relocated its corporate headquarters from Danbury, Connecticut to New York, New York, and entered into a two-year lease for its New York City location at $1,010 per month for the term of the lease.

 

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

 

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

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of September 30, 2019, the Company had no off-balance sheet arrangement as defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

Not applicable

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission defines the term “disclosure controls and procedures” to mean a company’s controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its chief executive and chief financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company maintains such a system of controls and procedures in an effort to ensure that all information which it is required to disclose in the reports it files under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified under the SEC’s rules and forms and that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to the chief executive and chief financial officer to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

 

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As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are not effective as of such date. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have determined that the Company continues to have the following deficiencies which represent a material weakness:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Currently, management does not have the resources nor will it in the near to mid-term future to accomplish all of these goals.

 

The additional hiring is contingent upon the Company’s efforts to obtain additional funding through equity or debt and the results of its operations, however, has added consultants to assist in the remediation of the weaknesses identified. Management expects to secure funds in the coming fiscal year but provides no assurances that it will be able to do so.

 

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

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

 

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

 

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

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

 

From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business. As of November 12, 2019, there were no pending or threatened lawsuits that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the results of our operations.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

 

Investing in our common stock is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. You should carefully consider the risk factors described under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, in other reports we file with the SEC, and as set forth in certain updated or additional risk factor below.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Under the 2018 Farm Bill, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been given the authority to regulate CBD when incorporated into a food, drug, or cosmetic substance. Immediately following the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, the FDA signaled its intent to use this power. The FDA sought public comments through July 16, 2019 and has not issued any guidance, rules, or regulations regarding the use of CBD in foods, drugs, or cosmetics since closing the comment period. Because our product is included in food, FDA rules and regulations limiting our ability to source, manufacture, and sell the product, or limiting the consumer’s ability to purchase and use the produce, could severely impact our revenues and profits.

 

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New York City has implemented an embargo on food and beverage CBD products.

 

On July 1, 2019, months after the NYC Department of Heath announced a ban on cannabidiol in foods and beverages (mainly focused on restaurants and baked goods), the updated New York City Health Code now includes an embargoing of CBD-infused Edible(s) Products (including packaged products). The Company is hopeful that the FDA as well as the New York City Council will implement regulations surrounding the CBD industry in a logical and prompt manner. The FDA’s uncertainty surrounding CBD was the initial cause of the New York City ban, and we believe further clarification from the FDA supporting its safety and regulating its labeling will also offer a clearer pathway to the New York City CBD market. The Company is very well positioned in this argument and has taken a conservative approach towards its products, including, for example, ensuring that its product manufacturer periodically tests for compliance with the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, such as utilizing CBD oils from hemp plants and that it contains 0% THC content. The Company remains confident that this embargo on CBD Edible(s) products will be lifted and/or clarified. As a result of this embargo, the Company has taken the necessary steps to ensure that their marketing efforts are focused on areas outside of New York City, while still maintaining their New York City (the 5 Boroughs) presence.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Laws regarding the transportation of Cannabis may change

 

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

 

We may be classified as an inadvertent investment company.

 

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

 

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As a result of our December 13, 2017 purchase of shares of Vistagen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN), and the subsequent investments the Company has made in public and privately held companies in the subsequent period, the investment securities presently held by us exceeds 40% of our total assets, exclusive of cash items and, accordingly, we are currently an inadvertent investment company. As of September 30, 2019 the Company holds common stock in one company and warrants exercisable for common stock in two companies. An inadvertent investment company can avoid being classified as an investment company if it can rely on one of the exclusions under the 1940 Act. One such exclusion, Rule 3a-2 under the 1940 Act, allows an inadvertent investment company a grace period of one year from the earlier of (a) the date on which an issuer owns securities and/or cash having a value exceeding 50% of the issuer’s total assets on either a consolidated or unconsolidated basis and (b) the date on which an issuer owns or proposes to acquire investment securities having a value exceeding 40% of the value of such issuer’s total assets (exclusive of government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis. We have taken actions to cause the investment securities held by us to be less than 40% of our total assets, and will continue to evaluate other feasible actions towards this end, which may include acquiring assets with our cash on hand, consummating a significant merger/acquisition transaction, or liquidating our investment securities. We also may seek a no-action letter from the SEC if we are unable to acquire sufficient non-securities assets or liquidate sufficient investment securities in a timely manner.

 

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

 

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

 

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Company issued shares of common stock as follows: (i) 250,000 shares under distribution agreements; (ii) 5,523,714 shares for conversion of debt and (iii) 250,000 shares for debt commitment, each as more fully described below.

 

Subsequent to September 30, 2019 through this report date, the Company issued shares of common stock as follows: (i) 988,207 shares for conversion of debt and (iii) 250,000 shares for debt commitment, as more fully described below.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Company issued the final 250,000 shares under the terms of a distribution agreement entered into with Sai Krishna LLC (“SKL”), a New Jersey based distributor on April 30, 2019. Under the SKL Distribution Agreement, (the Company agreed to a one-time issuance of an aggregate of 1,000,000 restricted common shares the Company’s stock, which are subject to the customary resale and transfer restrictions imposed under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in accordance with the following schedule: (i) to Mr. Mahesh Lekkala, 500,000 restricted shares the Company’s common stock within ten (10) business days of April 30, 2019; and (ii) to SKL, 500,000, which were permitted to be immediately allocated by SKL to persons within its organization and, as such, (a) 250,000 of such shares were issued to SKL within ten (10) business days of April 30, 2019, and the additional issuance of (b) 250,000 of such shares were issued to SKL within ten (10) business days of August 1, 2019. The value of the shares were reflected as stock-based compensation with a grant date of April 30, 2019 and were valued over the term of the one-year agreement.

 

On July 18, 2019, GS Capital Partners, LLC converted the remaining $75,000 of principal pursuant to an October 25, 2018 convertible note, along with the accrued interest on that note in the amount of $4,372, into an aggregate of 2,719,170 shares of common stock.

 

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On July 22, 2019, the Company and Jefferson Street Capital, LLC (“Jefferson Street”) consummated entry into a Securities Purchase Agreement and Convertible Note whereby the Company borrowed $55,000 at 10% annual interest under a term of nine-months. The note is convertible into restricted stock of the Company. In connection with this agreement, the Company issued 250,000 commitment shares having a value of $10,500 ($0.042 per share) which is reflected as interest expense in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations during the three months ended September 30, 2019. The restricted stock was valued at the closing price on July 22, 2019. Legal fees of $2,000 were deducted from cash proceeds of the note payable to investor’s counsel, and there was a $5,000 original issue discount recognized. The Company received cash proceeds of $48,000. Under the note, the Company reserved up to 15,000,000 shares following the increase in the Company’s authorized common shares, which was approved by the Board of Directors on July 26, 2019 and subsequently by the Company’s shareholders at a special meeting held on September 10, 2019. Jefferson Street may, at any time, at its option, convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price for each share of Common Stock equal to 65% of the lowest volume weighted average price for the Company’s common stock during the previous fifteen trading day period as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the Common Stock may be traded in the future, including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company. This note contains a provision where if the Company shall have defaulted on or breached any term of any other note of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and failed to cure such default within the appropriate grace period they would be considered in default of this note.

 

During the first 180 days, the Company may prepay the principal amount of this note and accrued interest thereon, with a premium as follows: (a) 120% of the prepayment penalty for redemptions in the first 90 days after the note issuance; and (b) 133% of the prepayment amount if such prepayment was made at any time from (91 days after the issuance date until 180 days after the issuance date). The note is not able to be prepaid after 180 days after the issuance date.

 

Upon an event of default (as defined and described in the note), among other default penalties, the Company shall pay the Default Amount (as defined in the agreement) as well as incur annual interest at a default interest rate of 24% per annum.

 

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On August 12, 2019, the Company received $47,500 net proceeds for the second of two notes (the “Back-End Note”) under a December 20, 2018 security purchase agreement with Adar Alef, LLC whereby the Company issued two 8% convertible redeemable notes in the cumulative principal amount of $110,000. Both notes were for $55,000 and had funded with net proceeds of $47,500, after the deduction of $5,000 for OID and $2,500 in legal fees. The first note was previously funded on December 24, 2018 and was fully converted on March 18, 2019. The Back-End Note was initially paid for by an offsetting promissory note issued by Adar Alef, LLC to the Company (the “Note Receivable”). The terms of the Back-End Note required cash funding prior to any conversion thereunder. The Note Receivable was due December 20, 2019, unless certain conditions were not met, in which case both the Back-End Note and the Note Receivable may both have been cancelled. The Back-End Note has a maturity date one year from the date of issuance upon which any outstanding principal and interest is due and payable. The face value amount plus accrued interest under the Back-End Note are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 60% of the lowest daily VWAP of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets market on which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the 20 prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 50% instead of 60% while that “chill” is in effect. Upon an event of default, principal and accrued interest will become immediately due and payable under the notes. Additionally, upon an event of default, both notes will accrue interest at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or the highest rate of interest permitted by law. Further, certain events of default may trigger penalty and liquidated damage provisions. (This note contains a provision where if the Company shall have defaulted on or breached any term of any other note of similar debt instrument into which the Company has entered and failed to cure such default within the appropriate grace period they would be considered in default of this note. This Back-End Note may not be repaid. The note holder may redeem this note at any time after the first six months.

 

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On September 13, 2019, we entered into a one year 8% $100,000 Convertible Note with Odyssey Funding, LLC (“Investor”) pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Odyssey Note”). The Odyssey Note has a maturity date of September 13, 2020 and carried a $5,000 original issue discount (such that $95,000 was funded to the Company at closing). The Investor is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the Odyssey Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 64% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange, which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the fifteen (15) prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. Such conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of common stock to the Investor within 3 business days of receipt by the Company of the notice of conversion. Accrued but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. To the extent the conversion price of the Company’s common stock closes below the par value per share, the Company will take all steps necessary to solicit the consent of the stockholders to reduce the par value to the lowest value possible under law. The Company agrees to honor all conversions submitted pending this decrease. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased to 54% instead of 64% while that “Chill” is in effect. In no event shall the Investor be allowed to effect a conversion if such conversion, along with all other shares of Company Common Stock beneficially owned by the Investor and its affiliates would exceed 4.99% of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock of the Company (which may be increased up to 9.9% upon 60 days’ prior written notice by the Investor. During the first 180 calendar days that the Odyssey Note is in effect, the Company may redeem the Odyssey Note by paying to the Investor an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 60 days of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 125% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 61st day, but by the 120th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 135% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any accrued interest, and (iii) if the redemption is after the 120th day, but less than the 180th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 140% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any accrued interest. The Company may not redeem the Odyssey Note after the 180th day from entering into it. Upon an event of default, among other default provisions set forth in the Odyssey Note, (i) interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of 24% per annum or, if such rate is usurious or not permitted by current law, then at the highest rate of interest permitted by law. (ii) if the Company shall fail to deliver to the Investor the shares of common stock without restrictive legend (when permissible in accordance with applicable law) within three (3) business days of its receipt of a notice of conversion, then the Company shall pay a penalty of $250 per day the shares are not issued beginning on the 4th day after the conversion notice was delivered to the Company (which shall be increased to $500 per day beginning on the 10th day); (iii) if the Company’s stock ceases to be listed on an exchange, its stock is suspended from trading for more than 10 consecutive trading days or the Company ceases to file its reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, then the outstanding principal due under the Odyssey Note shall increase by 50%; or (iv) if the Odyssey Note is not paid at maturity, the outstanding principal due under this Note shall increase by 10%.

 

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In connection with the Odyssey Note, the Company issued irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving 22,727,000 shares (the “Share Reserve”) of its Common Stock for conversions under this Note. The Investor shall have the right to periodically request that the number of reserved shares be increased so that the number of reserved shares at least equals four hundred percent of the number of shares of Company common stock issuable upon conversion of the Note so long as there are sufficient authorized and unissued shares of the Company not otherwise reserved available to do so. Upon full conversion or repayment of this Odyssey Note, any shares remaining in the Share Reserve shall be cancelled and put back into the Company’s treasury.

 

On September 24, 2019, GS Capital Partners, LLC converted $45,000 of principal pursuant to an October 25, 2018 convertible note along with the accrued interest on that note in the amount of $3,294, into 2,804,544 shares of common stock.

 

On October 17, 2019, the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note, bearing an interest rate of 10% per annum, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement with BHP Capital NY, Inc. dated October 7, 2019 (the “BHP Note”). The BHP Note has a maturity date of July 3, 2020 and carried a $5,000 original issue discount (such that $50,000 was funded to the Company on October 8, 2019). The holder is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the BHP Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 65% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange, which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the fifteen (15) prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. Holder shall be entitled to deduct $500.00 from the conversion amount in each Notice of Conversion to cover Holder’s deposit fees associated with each Notice of Conversion. The Borrower is required at all times to have authorized and reserved three times the number of shares that would be issuable upon full conversion of the Note (assuming that the 4.99% limitation is not exceeded) in effect, initially 7,000,000 shares. Borrower shall issue and deliver or cause to be issued and delivered to or upon the order of the Holder certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion within two (2) business days after such receipt. If delivery of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note is not delivered by the Deadline due to action and/or inaction of the Borrower, the Borrower shall pay to the Holder $2,000 per day in cash. The Borrower shall have the right, exercisable on not more than three (3) Trading Days prior written notice to the Holder of the Note to prepay the outstanding Note (principal and accrued interest) paying the holder the amounts as follows: : (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day, but less than the 180th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any accrued interest. The BHP Note may not be redeemed after 180 days. Upon an event of default, among other default provisions set forth in the BHP Note, (i) interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of 24% per annum, (ii) Borrower shall fail to maintain the listing of the Common Stock on at least one of the OTC (which specifically includes the quotation platforms maintained by the OTC Markets Group) or an equivalent replacement exchange, (iii) Borrower shall fail to comply with the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act; and/or the Borrower shall cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, (iv) bankruptcy, (v) cessation of operations, (vi) liquidation, (vii) restatement of any financial statements filed by the Borrower with the SEC at any time after 180 days after the Issuance Date for any date or period until this Note is no longer outstanding, if the result of such restatement would, by comparison to the un-restated financial statement, have constituted a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note or the Purchase Agreement, and (viii) breach or default by the Borrower of any covenant or other term or condition contained in any of the Other Agreements, after the passage of all applicable notice and cure or grace periods, shall, at the option of the Holder, be considered a default. In the event of default due to restatement, failure to comply with the Exchange act, delisting from exchange or cross default the borrower must pay 150% times the sum the then outstanding principal amount of this Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest. During the period where any monies are owed to the Holder pursuant to this Note, if the Borrower engages in any future financing transactions with a third party investor, the Borrower will provide the Holder with written notice thereof promptly but in no event less than 10 days prior to closing any financing transactions. In the event the Holder determines that the terms of the subsequent investment are preferable to the terms of the securities of the Borrower issued to the Holder pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Holder will notify the Borrower in writing. Promptly after receipt of such written notice from the Holder, the Borrower agrees to amend and restate the Securities (which may include the conversion terms of this Note), to be identical to the instruments evidencing the subsequent investment.

 

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On October 16, 2019, the Company issued 250,000 unregistered commitment shares of common stock to BHP Capital NY, Inc. pursuant to the October 17, 2019 BHP Note (described above). The shares had a value of $9,750 ($0.039 per share) which was recorded as interest expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

On October 23, 2019, GS Capital Partners, LLC converted the remaining $20,000 of principal pursuant to the previously disclosed and described October 25, 2018 convertible note along with the accrued interest remaining on that note, at the conversion date in the amount of $1,591 into 998,207 shares of common stock.

 

On November 7, 2019, Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB stock symbol: TAUG, the “Company”) a nine-month convertible promissory note with Tangier’s Global, LLC (the “Tangier’s Note”) was effectuated. The Company received funds in the amount of $125,000 after reduction of the Original Issue Discount of $12,500. The $137,500 face value note matures on August 5, 2020 and bears and interest rate of 10%. The Note holder is entitled, at its option, at any time after cash payment, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the Tangier’s Note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price for each share of common stock equal to 66% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTC Markets exchange, which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the twenty (20) prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company or its transfer agent. If the Company is placed on “chilled” status with the DTC, the discount shall be increased by 10%, i.e., from 34% to 44%, until such chill is remedied. If the Company is not DWAC eligible through their transfer agent and DTC’s FAST system, the Conversion Price discount will be increased by 5%, i.e., from 34% to 39%. In the case of both, the Conversion Price discount shall be a cumulative increase of 15%, i.e., from 34% to 49%. Any default of this Note not remedied within the applicable cure period will result in a permanent additional 10% increase, i.e., from 34% to 44%, in the Conversion Price discount in addition to any and all other Conversion Price discounts, as provided above. Any conversion shall be effectuated by the Company delivering the shares of common stock to the Investor within 2 business days of receipt by the Company of the notice of conversion. Accrued but unpaid interest shall be subject to conversion. During the first 180 calendar days that the Tangier’s Note is in effect, the Company may redeem the note by paying to the note holder Investor an amount as follows: (i) if the redemption is within the first 90 days of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 120% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any interest that has accrued during that period, (ii) if the redemption is after the 91st day, but by the 180th day of the issuance date, then for an amount equal to 133% of the unpaid principal amount of this Note along with any accrued interest. The Company may not redeem the Tangier’s Note after the 180th day from entering into it without written approval by the noteholder. If the Company fails to deliver shares in accordance with the timeframe stated, the Holder, at any time prior to selling all of those shares, may rescind any portion, in whole or in part, of that particular conversion attributable to the unsold shares. Holder may not engage in any “shorting” or “hedging” transaction(s) in the Common Stock of the Company prior to conversion. Upon an event of default, among other default provisions set forth in the Tangier’s Note (i) interest shall accrue at a default interest rate of lesser of 20% per annum or the maximum rate permitted under applicable law; (ii) after the occurrence of an Event of Default that results in the eventual acceleration of this Note, an additional 10% increase to the Conversion Price discount will go into effect; (iii) a default in the timely issuance of underlying shares in excess of any conversion not delivered prior to 20 Trading Days after the Conversion Date, the Company shall pay to the Holder as liquidated damages an amount equal to $2,000 per day, until such certificate or certificates are delivered. The Company shall be considered in default and subject to a mandatory default amount commencing 5 days after the occurrence the following but not limited to: (i) a default in payment of any amount due hereunder; (ii) a default in the timely issuance of underlying shares upon, which default continues for 2 Trading Days after the Company has failed to issue shares or deliver stock certificates within the 3rd Trading Day following the Conversion Date; (iii) failure by the Company for 3 days after notice has been received by the Company to comply with any material provision of this Note; (iv) failure of the Company to remain compliant with DTC, thus incurring a “chilled” status with DTC; (v) any default of any mortgage, indenture or instrument which may be issued, or by which there may be secured or evidenced any indebtedness, for money borrowed by the Company or for money borrowed the repayment of which is guaranteed by the Company, whether such indebtedness or guarantee now exists or shall be created hereafter; (vi) if the Company is subject to any Bankruptcy Event; (vii) any failure of the Company to satisfy its “filing” obligations under Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”) and the rules and guidelines issued by OTC Markets News Service, OTCMarkets.com and their affiliates; (viii) failure of the Company to remain in good standing under the laws of its state of domicile; (ix) failure by the Company to maintain the Required Reserve in accordance with the term; (x) failure of Company’s Common Stock to maintain a closing bid price in its Principal Market for more than 3 consecutive Trading Days; (xi) any delisting from a Principal Market for any reason; (xii) failure by Company to pay any of its transfer agent fees in excess of $2,000 or to maintain a transfer agent of record; (xiii) any trading suspension imposed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under Sections 12(j) or 12(k) of the 1934 Act; (xiv) failure by the Company to meet all requirements necessary to satisfy the availability of Rule 144 to the Holder or its assigns, including but not limited to the timely fulfillment of its filing requirements as a fully-reporting issuer registered with the SEC, requirements for XBRL filings, and requirements for disclosure of financial statements on its website. In connection with the Tangier’s Note, the Company issued irrevocable transfer agent instructions reserving 35,000,000 shares (the “Share Reserve”) of its Common Stock for conversions under this Note. The Company covenants that it will at all times reserve and keep available for Holder, out of its authorized and unissued Common Stock solely for the purpose of issuance upon conversion of this Note, free from preemptive rights or any other actual contingent purchase rights of persons other than the Holder, five times the number of shares of Common Stock as shall be issuable. If the amount of shares on reserve in Holder’s name at the Company’s transfer agent for this Note shall drop below the Required Reserve, the Company will, within 2 Trading Days of notification from Holder, instruct the transfer agent to increase the number of shares so that the Required Reserve is met. Upon full conversion or repayment of this Tangier’s, any shares remaining in the Share Reserve shall be cancelled.

 

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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

 

Not applicable

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

 

The description of the Convertible Promissory Note entered into by the Company with BHP Capital NY, Inc., dated October 7, 2019, is incorporated by reference herein.

 

The description of the Convertible Promissory Note entered into by the Company with Tangier’s Global, LLC, on November 7, 2019, is incorporated by reference herein.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.

 

Exhibit 3.1 - amended article of incorporation, dated September 12, 2019 (filed on current report 8-K on October 8, 2019)
     
Exhibit 10.1   Jefferson St. Capital LLC Securities Purchase Agreement dated July 22, 2019 for $55,000 (filed on form 10-Q on August 13, 2019)
     
Exhibit 10.2   Jefferson St. Capital, LLC Convertible note dated July 22, 2019 for $55,000 (filed on form 10-Q on August 13, 2019)
     
Exhibit 10.3   Distribution Agreement between the Company and Windmill Health, dated June 28, 2019 (filed on current report 8-K on July 5, 2019)
     
Exhibit 10.4   Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant (filed on current report 8-K on July 18, 2019)
     
Exhibit 10.5   Back-end 8% note having a face-value of $55,000 with ADAR ALEF, LLC due December 20, 2019 funded on August 12, 2019 (filed on form 10-Q on January 29, 2019)
     
Exhibit 10.6   Odyssey Funding, LLC Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 13, 2019 (filed on current report 8-K on October 8, 2019)
     
Exhibit 10.7   Odyssey Funding, LLC Convertible Note dated September 13, 2019 (filed on current report 8-K on October 8, 2019)
     
Exhibit 10.8   BHP Capital NY, Inc. Securities Purchase Agreement dated October 7, 2019 (filed herewith)
     
Exhibit 10.9   BHP Capital NY, Inc Convertible Promissory note dated October 17, 2019 (filed herewith)
     
Exhibit 10.10   Tangiers Global, LLC 10% Convertible Promissory Note dated November 5, 2019 (filed herewith)

 

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Exhibit 31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. Required by Rule 13a-14(1) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
Exhibit 31.2   Certification of Principal Accounting Officer of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. Required by Rule 13a-14(1) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
Exhibit 32.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Section 1350 Of 18 U.S.C. 63
     
Exhibit 32.2   Certification of Principal Accounting Officer of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Section 1350 Of 18 U.S.C. 63

 

Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the interactive data files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 

Exhibit 101    
     
101.INS - XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH - XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
     
101.CAL - XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
     
101.DEF - XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
     
101.LAB - XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
     
101.PRE - XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC.
  (Registrant)
     
Date: November 12, 2019 By: /s/ Seth M. Shaw
    Seth M. Shaw
    Chief Executive Officer
     
  By: /s/ Kevin P. Lacey
    Kevin P. Lacey
    Chief Financial Officer

 

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SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

This SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of October 3, 2019, by and between TAURIGA SCIENCES INC., a Florida corporation, with its address at 555 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10022 (the “Company”), and BHP CAPITAL NY, INC., a New York corporation, with its address at 45 SW 9th St., Suite 1603, Miami, Florida 33130 (the “Buyer”).

 

WHEREAS:

 

A. The Company and the Buyer are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by the rules and regulations as promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”); and

 

B. Buyer desires to purchase and the Company desires to issue and sell, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement a convertible note of the Company, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, in the aggregate principal amount of $55,000.00 (together with any note(s) issued in replacement thereof or as a dividend thereon or otherwise with respect thereto in accordance with the terms thereof, the “Note”), convertible into shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, of the Company (the “Common Stock”), upon the terms and subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in such Note.

 

NOW THEREFORE, the Company and the Buyer severally (and not jointly) hereby agree as follows:

 

1. Purchase and Sale of Note.

 

a. Purchase of Note. On the Closing Date (as defined below), the Company shall issue and sell to the Buyer and the Buyer agrees to purchase from the Company such principal amount of Note as is set forth immediately below the Buyer’s name on the signature pages hereto. In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company shall issue 250,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Commitment Shares”) to Buyer as a commitment fee. The Commitment Shares shall be earned on the date of this Agreement.

 

b. Form of Payment. On the Closing Date (as defined below), (i) the Buyer shall pay the purchase price for the Note to be issued and sold to it at the Closing (as defined below) (the “Purchase Price”) by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the Company, in accordance with the Company’s written wiring instructions, against delivery of the Note in the principal amount equal to the Purchase Price as is set forth immediately below the Buyer’s name on the signature pages hereto, and (ii) the Company shall deliver such duly executed Note on behalf of the Company, to the Buyer, against delivery of such Purchase Price.

 

c. Closing Date. Subject to the satisfaction (or written waiver) of the conditions thereto set forth in Section 6 and Section 7 below, the date and time of the issuance and sale of the Note pursuant to this Agreement (the “Closing Date”) shall be 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time on or about October 3, 2019, or such other mutually agreed upon time. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall occur on the Closing Date at such location as may be agreed to by the parties.

 

     

 

 

2. Buyer’s Representations and Warranties. The Buyer represents and warrants to the Company that:

 

a. Investment Purpose. As of the date hereof, the Buyer is purchasing the Note and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note (such shares of Common Stock being collectively referred to herein as the “Conversion Shares” and, collectively with the Note, the “Securities”) for its own account and not with a present view towards the public sale or distribution thereof, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted from registration under the 1933 Act.

 

b. Accredited Investor Status. The Buyer is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D (an “Accredited Investor”).

 

c. Reliance on Exemptions. The Buyer understands that the Securities are being offered and sold to it in reliance upon specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities laws and that the Company is relying upon the truth and accuracy of, and the Buyer’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of the Buyer set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of the Buyer to acquire the Securities.

 

d. Information. The Company has not disclosed to the Buyer any material nonpublic information and will not disclose such information unless such information is disclosed to the public prior to or promptly following such disclosure to the Buyer.

 

e. Legends. The Buyer understands that the Note and, until such time as the Conversion Shares have been registered under the 1933 Act; or may be sold pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration, the Conversion Shares may bear a restrictive legend in substantially the following form:

 

“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR UNDER ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND MAY NOT BE PLEDGED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED UNLESS (1) A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO IS EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR (2) THE ISSUER OF SUCH SECURITIES RECEIVES AN OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE HOLDER OF SUCH SECURITIES, WHICH COUNSEL AND OPINION ARE REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE ISSUER’S TRANSFER AGENT, THAT SUCH SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.”

 

The legend set forth above shall be removed and the Company shall issue a certificate without such legend to the holder of any Security upon which it is stamped, if, unless otherwise required by applicable state securities laws, (a) such Security is registered for sale under an effective registration statement filed under the 1933 Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to an exemption from registration without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, or (b) such holder provides the Company with an opinion of counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Security may be made without registration under the 1933 Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company so that the sale or transfer is effected. The Buyer agrees to sell all Securities, including those represented by a certificate(s) from which the legend has been removed, in compliance with applicable prospectus delivery requirements, if any. In the event that the Company does not accept the opinion of counsel provided by the Buyer with respect to the transfer of Securities pursuant to an exemption from registration, such as Rule 144, at the Deadline, it will be considered an Event of Default pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Note; provided such opinion complies with the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions (as defined herein).

 

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f. Authorization; Enforcement. This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of the Buyer, and this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the Buyer enforceable in accordance with its terms.

 

3. Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company represents and warrants to the Buyer that:

 

a. Organization and Qualification. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries (as defined below), if any, is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated, with full power and authority (corporate and other) to own, lease, use and operate its properties and to carry on its business as and where now owned, leased, used, operated and conducted. “Subsidiaries” means any corporation or other organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, in which the Company owns, directly or indirectly, any equity or other ownership interest.

 

b. Authorization; Enforcement. (i) The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, the Note and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and to issue the Securities, in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, (ii) the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including without limitation, the issuance of the Note and the issuance and reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion or exercise thereof) have been duly authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors and no further consent or authorization of the Company, its Board of Directors, or its shareholders is required, (iii) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company by its authorized representative, and such authorized representative is the true and official representative with authority to sign this Agreement and the other documents executed in connection herewith and bind the Company accordingly, and (iv) this Agreement constitutes, and upon execution and delivery by the Company of the Note, each of such instruments will constitute, a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms.

 

c. Capitalization. As of September 30, 2019, the authorized common stock of the Company consists of 400,000,000 authorized shares of Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per share, of which 76,145,090 shares are issued and outstanding; and 5,520,000 shares shall be reserved for issuance upon conversion of the Note (the “Reserved Amount”). All of such outstanding shares of capital stock are, or upon issuance will be, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

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d. Issuance of Shares. The Conversion Shares are duly authorized and reserved for issuance and, upon conversion of the Note in accordance with its terms, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Company and will not impose personal liability upon the holder thereof.

 

e. No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Note by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including, without limitation, the issuance and reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares) will not (i) conflict with or result in a violation of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws, or (ii) violate or conflict with, or result in a breach of any provision of, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both could become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture, patent, patent license or instrument to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including federal and state securities laws and regulations and regulations of any self-regulatory organizations to which the Company or its securities are subject) applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or by which any property or asset of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or affected (except for such conflicts, defaults, terminations, amendments, accelerations, cancellations and violations as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect). The businesses of the Company and its Subsidiaries, if any, are not being conducted, and shall not be conducted so long as the Buyer owns any of the Securities, in violation of any law, ordinance or regulation of any governmental entity. “Material Adverse Effect” means any material adverse effect on the business, operations, assets, financial condition or prospects of the Company or its Subsidiaries, if any, taken as a whole, or on the transactions contemplated hereby or by the agreements or instruments to be entered into in connection herewith.

 

f. SEC Documents; Financial Statements. The Company has filed all reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC pursuant to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”) (all of the foregoing filed prior to the date hereof and all exhibits included therein and financial statements and schedules thereto and documents (other than exhibits to such documents) incorporated by reference therein, being hereinafter referred to herein as the “SEC Documents”). Upon written request the Company will deliver to the Buyer true and complete copies of the SEC Documents, except for such exhibits and incorporated documents. As of their respective dates or if amended, as of the dates of the amendments, the SEC Documents complied in all material respects with the requirements of the 1934 Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder applicable to the SEC Documents, and none of the SEC Documents, at the time they were filed with the SEC, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. None of the statements made in any such SEC Documents is, or has been, required to be amended or updated under applicable law (except for such statements as have been amended or updated in subsequent filings prior the date hereof). As of their respective dates or if amended, as of the dates of the amendments, the financial statements of the Company included in the SEC Documents complied as to form in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the published rules and regulations of the SEC with respect thereto. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, during the periods involved and fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial position of the Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries as of the dates thereof and the consolidated results of their operations and cash flows for the periods then ended (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments). The Company is subject to the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act.

 

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g. Absence of Certain Changes. Since September 10, 2019, except as set forth in the SEC Documents, there has been no material adverse change and no material adverse development in the assets, liabilities, business, properties, operations, financial condition, results of operations, prospects or 1934 Act reporting status of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

h. Absence of Litigation. Except as set forth in the SEC Documents, there is no action, suit, claim, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or their officers or directors in their capacity as such, that could have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company and its Subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing.

 

i. No Integrated Offering. Neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, nor any person acting on its or their behalf, has directly or indirectly made any offers or sales in any security or solicited any offers to buy any security under circumstances that would require registration under the 1933 Act of the issuance of the Securities to the Buyer. The issuance of the Securities to the Buyer will not be integrated with any other issuance of the Company’s securities (past, current or future) for purposes of any shareholder approval provisions applicable to the Company or its securities.

 

j. No Brokers. The Company has taken no action which would give rise to any claim by any person for brokerage commissions, transaction fees or similar payments relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

k. No Investment Company. The Company is not, and upon the issuance and sale of the Securities as contemplated by this Agreement will not be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (an “Investment Company”). The Company is not controlled by an Investment Company.

 

l. Breach of Representations and Warranties by the Company. If the Company breaches any of the representations or warranties set forth in this Section 3, and in addition to any other remedies available to the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an Event of default under Section 3.4 of the Note.

 

4. COVENANTS.

 

a. Best Efforts. The Company shall use its best efforts to satisfy timely each of the conditions described in Section 7 of this Agreement.

 

b. Form D; Blue Sky Laws. The Company agrees to timely make any filings required by federal and state laws as a result of the closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

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c. Use of Proceeds. The Company shall use the proceeds for general working capital purposes.

 

d. Expenses. At the Closing, the Company shall pay the Buyer’s legal counsel $3,000.00 in connection with the preparation of this Agreement and the related transaction documents. Such fee shall be deducted from the funding amount delivered at Closing and paid to the Buyer’s legal counsel.

 

e. Corporate Existence. So long as the Buyer beneficially owns any Note, the Company shall maintain its corporate existence and shall not sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, except with the prior written consent of the Buyer.

 

f. Breach of Covenants. If the Company breaches any of the covenants set forth in this Section 4, and in addition to any other remedies available to the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an event of default under Section 3.4 of the Note.

 

g. Failure to Comply with the 1934 Act. So long as the Buyer beneficially owns the Note, the Company shall comply with the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act; and the Company shall continue to be subject to the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act.

 

h. Trading Activities. Neither the Buyer nor its affiliates has an open short position in the common stock of the Company and the Buyer agrees that it shall not, and that it will cause its affiliates not to, engage in any short sales of or hedging transactions with respect to the common stock of the Company.

 

i. Right of First Refusal. Unless it shall have first delivered to the Buyer, at least forty eight (48) hours prior to the closing of such Future Offering (as defined herein), written notice describing the proposed Future Offering (“ROFR Notice”), including the terms and conditions thereof, identity of the proposed purchaser and proposed definitive documentation to be entered into in connection therewith, and providing the Buyer an option during the forty eight (48) hour period following delivery of such notice to purchase the securities being offered in the Future Offering on the same terms as contemplated by such Future Offering (the limitations referred to in this sentence and the preceding sentence are collectively referred to as the “Right of First Refusal”), the Company will not conduct any equity (or debt with an equity component) financing in an amount less than $150,000 (“Future Offering(s)”) during the period beginning on the Closing Date and ending nine (9) months following the Closing Date. In the event the terms and conditions of a proposed Future Offering are amended in any respect after delivery of the notice to the Buyer concerning the proposed Future Offering, the Company shall deliver a new notice to the Buyer describing the amended terms and conditions of the proposed Future Offering and the Buyer thereafter shall have an option during the forty eight (48) hour period following delivery of such new notice to purchase the securities being offered on the same terms as contemplated by such proposed Future Offering, as amended.

 

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5. Transfer Agent Instructions. The Company shall issue irrevocable instructions to its transfer agent to issue certificates, registered in the name of the Buyer or its nominee, for the Conversion Shares in such amounts as specified from time to time by the Buyer to the Company upon conversion of the Note in accordance with the terms thereof (the “Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions”). In the event that the Company proposes to replace its transfer agent, the Company shall provide, prior to the effective date of such replacement, a fully executed Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions in a form as initially delivered pursuant to this Agreement (including but not limited to the provision to irrevocably reserve shares of Common Stock in the Reserved Amount as such term is defined in the Note) signed by the successor transfer agent to Company and the Company. Prior to registration of the Conversion Shares under the 1933 Act or the date on which the Conversion Shares may be sold pursuant to an exemption from registration, all such certificates shall bear the restrictive legend specified in Section 2(e) of this Agreement. The Company warrants that: (i) no instruction other than the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions referred to in this Section 5, will be given by the Company to its transfer agent and that the Securities shall otherwise be freely transferable on the books and records of the Company as and to the extent provided in this Agreement and the Note; (ii) it will not direct its transfer agent not to transfer or delay, impair, and/or hinder its transfer agent in transferring (or issuing)(electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for Conversion Shares to be issued to the Buyer upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note as and when required by the Note and this Agreement; and (iii) it will not fail to remove (or directs its transfer agent not to remove or impairs, delays, and/or hinders its transfer agent from removing) any restrictive legend (or to withdraw any stop transfer instructions in respect thereof) on any certificate for any Conversion Shares issued to the Buyer upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note as and when required by the Note and/or this Agreement. If the Buyer provides the Company and the Company’s transfer agent, at the cost of the Buyer, with an opinion of counsel in form, substance and scope customary for opinions in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Securities may be made without registration under the 1933 Act, the Company shall permit the transfer, and, in the case of the Conversion Shares, promptly instruct its transfer agent to issue one or more certificates, free from restrictive legend, in such name and in such denominations as specified by the Buyer. The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Buyer, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transactions contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Section 5 may be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Company of the provisions of this Section, that the Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an injunction restraining any breach and requiring immediate transfer, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.

 

6. Conditions to the Company’s Obligation to Sell. The obligation of the Company hereunder to issue and sell the Note to the Buyer at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date of each of the following conditions thereto, provided that these conditions are for the Company’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Company at any time in its sole discretion:

 

a. The Buyer shall have executed this Agreement and delivered the same to the Company.

 

b. The Buyer shall have delivered the Purchase Price in accordance with Section 1(b) above.

 

c. The representations and warranties of the Buyer shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at that time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date), and the Buyer shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Buyer at or prior to the Closing Date.

 

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d. No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

7. Conditions to The Buyer’s Obligation to Purchase. The obligation of the Buyer hereunder to purchase the Note at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for the Buyer’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Buyer at any time in its sole discretion:

 

a. The Company shall have executed this Agreement and delivered the same to the Buyer.

 

b. The Company shall have delivered to the Buyer the duly executed Note (in such denominations as the Buyer shall request) in accordance with Section 1(b) above.

 

c. The Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions, in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyer, shall have been delivered to and acknowledged in writing by the Company’s Transfer Agent.

 

d. The representations and warranties of the Company shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at such time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date) and the Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company at or prior to the Closing Date. The Buyer shall have received a certificate or certificates, executed by the chief executive officer of the Company, dated as of the Closing Date, to the foregoing effect and as to such other matters as may be reasonably requested by the Buyer including, but not limited to certificates with respect to the Board of Directors’ resolutions relating to the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

e. No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

f. No event shall have occurred which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company including but not limited to a change in the 1934 Act reporting status of the Company or the failure of the Company to be timely in its 1934 Act reporting obligations.

 

g. The Conversion Shares shall have been authorized for quotation on an exchange or electronic quotation system and trading in the Common Stock on such exchange or electronic quotation system shall not have been suspended by the SEC or an exchange or electronic quotation system.

 

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h. The Buyer shall have received an officer’s certificate described in Section 3(d) above, dated as of the Closing Date and the Buyer shall have been delivered the Commitment Shares on the Closing Date.

 

8. Governing Law; Miscellaneous.

 

a. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other concerning the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be brought only in the state courts of New York or in the federal courts located in New York and the county of Nassau. The parties to this Agreement hereby irrevocably waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and shall not assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue or based upon forum non conveniens. The Company and Buyer waive trial by jury. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Agreement or any other agreement delivered in connection herewith is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of any agreement. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Agreement, the Note or any related document or agreement by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.

 

b. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party.

 

c. Headings. The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement.

 

d. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any provision hereof which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof.

 

e. Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement and the instruments referenced herein contain the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the matters covered herein and therein and, except as specifically set forth herein or therein, neither the Company nor the Buyer makes any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking with respect to such matters. No provision of this Agreement may be waived or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the majority in interest of the Buyer.

 

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f. Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or (iv) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, or facsimile, addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery or delivery by facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received), or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be as set forth in the heading of this Agreement. Each party shall provide notice to the other party of any change in address.

 

g. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and assigns. Neither the Company nor the Buyer shall assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Buyer may assign its rights hereunder to any person that purchases Securities in a private transaction from the Buyer or to any of its “affiliates,” as that term is defined under the 1934 Act, without the consent of the Company.

 

h. Survival. The representations and warranties of the Company and the agreements and covenants set forth in this Agreement shall survive the closing hereunder notwithstanding any due diligence investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Buyer. The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer and all of its officers, directors, employees and agents for loss or damage arising as a result of or related to any breach or alleged breach by the Company of any of its representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Agreement or any of its covenants and obligations under this Agreement, including advancement of expenses as they are incurred.

 

i. Further Assurances. Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

j. No Strict Construction. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party.

 

k. Remedies. The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Buyer by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Agreement will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Company of the provisions of this Agreement, that the Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Buyer and the Company have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

 

TAURIGA SCIENCES INC.  
   
10/07/2019  
     
By: /s/ Seth M. Shaw  
Name: Seth Shaw  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

BHP CAPITAL NY INC.  
     
By: /s/ Bryan Pantofel  
Name: Bryan Pantofel  
Title: President  

 

AGGREGATE SUBSCRIPTION AMOUNT:        

 

Aggregate Principal Amount of Note:   $ 55,000.00  
Aggregate Purchase Price:   $ 50,000.00  

 

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NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE CONVERTIBLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.

 

Principal Amount: $55,000.00 Issue Date: October 3, 2019
Purchase Price: $50,000.00  

 

CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Tauriga Sciences, Inc., a Florida corporation (hereinafter called the “Borrower”), hereby promises to pay to the order of BHP Capital NY INC., a New York Corporation, or registered assigns (the “Holder”) the sum of $55,000.00 together with any interest as set forth herein, on July 3, 2020 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance hereof at the rate of ten percent (10%)(the “Interest Rate”) per annum from the date hereof (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. This Note may not be prepaid in whole or in part except as otherwise explicitly set forth herein. Any amount of principal or interest on this Note which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of twenty four percent (24%) per annum from the due date thereof until the same is paid (“Default Interest”). Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 365 day year and the actual number of days elapsed. Interest shall commence accruing on the Issue Date but shall not be payable until the Note becomes payable (whether at Maturity Date or upon acceleration or by prepayment). All payments due hereunder (to the extent not converted into common stock, $0.00001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”) in accordance with the terms hereof) shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America. All payments shall be made at such address as the Holder shall hereafter give to the Borrower by written notice made in accordance with the provisions of this Note. Each capitalized term used herein, and not otherwise defined, shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated the date hereof, pursuant to which this Note was originally issued (the “Purchase Agreement”).

 

This Note is free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Borrower and will not impose personal liability upon the holder thereof.

 

The following terms shall apply to this Note:

 

 
 

 

ARTICLE I. CONVERSION RIGHTS

 

1.1 Conversion Right. The Holder shall have the right from time to time, and at any time following the date of this Note and ending on the later of: (i) the Maturity Date and (ii) the date of payment of the Default Amount (as defined in Article III), each in respect of the remaining outstanding amount of this Note to convert all or any part of the outstanding and unpaid amount of this Note into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock, as such Common Stock exists on the Issue Date, or any shares of capital stock or other securities of the Borrower into which such Common Stock shall hereafter be changed or reclassified at the conversion price (the “Conversion Price”) determined as provided herein (a “Conversion”); provided, however, that in no event shall the Holder be entitled to convert any portion of this Note in excess of that portion of this Note upon conversion of which the sum of (1) the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its affiliates (other than shares of Common Stock which may be deemed beneficially owned through the ownership of the unconverted portion of the Notes or the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other security of the Borrower subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitations contained herein) and (2) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of the portion of this Note with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the Holder and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. For purposes of the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Regulations 13D-G thereunder, except as otherwise provided in clause (1) of such proviso. The beneficial ownership limitations on conversion as set forth in the section may NOT be waived by the Holder. The number of shares of Common Stock to be issued upon each conversion of this Note shall be determined by dividing the Conversion Amount (as defined below) by the applicable Conversion Price then in effect on the date specified in the notice of conversion, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Notice of Conversion”), delivered to the Borrower by the Holder in accordance with Section 1.4 below; provided that the Notice of Conversion is submitted by facsimile or e-mail (or by other means resulting in, or reasonably expected to result in, notice) to the Borrower before 6:00 p.m., New York, New York time on such conversion date (the “Conversion Date”); however, if the Notice of Conversion is sent after 6:00pm, New York, New York time the Conversion Date shall be the next business day. The term “Conversion Amount” means, with respect to any conversion of this Note, the sum of (1) the principal amount of this Note to be converted in such conversion plus (2) at the Holder’s option, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on such principal amount at the interest rates provided in this Note to the Conversion Date, plus (3) at the Holder’s option, Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in the immediately preceding clauses (1) and/or (2) plus (4) at the Holder’s option, any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 1.4 hereof.

 

1.2 Conversion Price. The conversion price (the “Conversion Price”) (subject to equitable adjustments by the Borrower relating to the Borrower’s securities or the securities of any subsidiary of the Borrower, combinations, recapitalization, reclassifications, extraordinary distributions and similar events) shall equal the lesser of (i) 65% multiplied by the lowest volume weighted average price (as defined below) for the Common Stock during the previous fifteen (15) Trading Day period before the Issue Date of this Note (representing a discount rate of 35%), or (ii) the Variable Conversion Price (as defined herein). The “Variable Conversion Price” shall mean, 65% multiplied by the Market Price (as defined herein) (representing a discount rate of 35%). “Market Price” means the lowest volume weighted average price for the Common Stock during the fifteen (15) Trading Day period ending on the latest complete Trading Day prior to the Conversion Date. “Trading Day” shall mean any day on which the Common Stock is tradable for any period on the OTC Markets, or on the principal securities exchange or other securities market on which the Common Stock is then being traded. The Borrower shall be responsible for the fees of its transfer agent and all DTC fees associated with any such issuance. Holder shall be entitled to deduct $500.00 from the conversion amount in each Notice of Conversion to cover Holder’s deposit fees associated with each Notice of Conversion.

 

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1.3 Authorized Shares. The Borrower covenants that during the period the conversion right exists, the Borrower will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares, free from preemptive rights, to provide for the issuance of Common Stock upon the full conversion of this Note issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. The Borrower is required at all times to have authorized and reserved three times the number of shares that would be issuable upon full conversion of the Note (assuming that the 4.99% limitation set forth in Section 1.1 is not in effect)(based on the respective Conversion Price of the Note (as defined in Section 1.2) in effect from time to time, initially 7,000,000)(the “Reserved Amount”). The Reserved Amount shall be increased (or decreased with the written consent of the Holder) from time to time in accordance with the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. The Borrower represents that upon issuance, such shares will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. In addition, if the Borrower shall issue any securities or make any change to its capital structure which would change the number of shares of Common Stock into which the Notes shall be convertible at the then current Conversion Price, the Borrower shall at the same time make proper provision so that thereafter there shall be a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock authorized and reserved, free from preemptive rights, for conversion of the outstanding Note. The Borrower (i) acknowledges that it has irrevocably instructed its transfer agent to issue certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, and (ii) agrees that its issuance of this Note shall constitute full authority to its officers and agents who are charged with the duty of executing stock certificates to execute and issue the necessary certificates for shares of Common Stock in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Note.

 

If, at any time the Borrower does not maintain the Reserved Amount it will be considered an Event of Default under Section 3.2 of the Note.

 

1.4 Method of Conversion.

 

(a) Mechanics of Conversion. As set forth in Section 1.1 hereof, from time to time, and at any time during the period beginning on the date which is one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of this Note and ending on the later of: (i) the Maturity Date and (ii) the date of payment of the Default Amount, this Note may be converted by the Holder in whole or in part at any time from time to time after the Issue Date, by (A) submitting to the Borrower a Notice of Conversion (by facsimile, e-mail or other reasonable means of communication dispatched on the Conversion Date prior to 6:00 p.m., New York, New York time) and (B) subject to Section 1.4(b), surrendering this Note at the principal office of the Borrower (upon payment in full of any amounts owed hereunder).

 

(b) Surrender of Note Upon Conversion. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, upon conversion of this Note in accordance with the terms hereof, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Note to the Borrower unless the entire unpaid principal amount of this Note is so converted. The Holder and the Borrower shall maintain records showing the principal amount so converted and the dates of such conversions or shall use such other method, reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and the Borrower, so as not to require physical surrender of this Note upon each such conversion.

 

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(c) Delivery of Common Stock Upon Conversion. Upon receipt by the Borrower from the Holder of a facsimile transmission or e-mail (or other reasonable means of communication) of a Notice of Conversion meeting the requirements for conversion as provided in this Section 1.4, the Borrower shall issue and deliver or cause to be issued and delivered to or upon the order of the Holder certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion within two (2) business days after such receipt (the “Deadline”) (and, solely in the case of conversion of the entire unpaid principal amount hereof, surrender of this Note) in accordance with the terms hereof and the Purchase Agreement. Upon receipt by the Borrower of a Notice of Conversion, the Holder shall be deemed to be the holder of record of the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion, the outstanding principal amount and the amount of accrued and unpaid interest on this Note shall be reduced to reflect such conversion, and, unless the Borrower defaults on its obligations hereunder, all rights with respect to the portion of this Note being so converted shall forthwith terminate except the right to receive the Common Stock or other securities, cash or other assets, as herein provided, on such conversion. If the Holder shall have given a Notice of Conversion as provided herein, the Borrower’s obligation to issue and deliver the certificates for Common Stock shall be absolute and unconditional, irrespective of the absence of any action by the Holder to enforce the same, any waiver or consent with respect to any provision thereof, the recovery of any judgment against any person or any action to enforce the same, any failure or delay in the enforcement of any other obligation of the Borrower to the holder of record, or any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, limitation or termination, or any breach or alleged breach by the Holder of any obligation to the Borrower, and irrespective of any other circumstance which might otherwise limit such obligation of the Borrower to the Holder in connection with such conversion.

 

(d) Delivery of Common Stock by Electronic Transfer. In lieu of delivering physical certificates representing the Common Stock issuable upon conversion, provided the Borrower is participating in the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer (“FAST”) program, upon request of the Holder and its compliance with the provisions set forth herein, the Borrower shall use its best efforts to cause its transfer agent to electronically transmit the Common Stock issuable upon conversion to the Holder by crediting the account of Holder’s Prime Broker with DTC through its Deposit and Withdrawal at Custodian (“DWAC”) system.

 

(e) Failure to Deliver Common Stock Prior to Deadline. Without in any way limiting the Holder’s right to pursue other remedies, including actual damages and/or equitable relief, the parties agree that if delivery of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note is not delivered by the Deadline due to action and/or inaction of the Borrower, the Borrower shall pay to the Holder $2,000 per day in cash, for each day beyond the Deadline that the Borrower fails to deliver such Common Stock (the “Fail to Deliver Fee”); provided; however that the Fail to Deliver Fee shall not be due if the failure is a result of a third party (i.e., transfer agent; and not the result of any failure to pay such transfer agent) despite the best efforts of the Borrower to effect delivery of such Common Stock. Such cash amount shall be paid to Holder by the fifth day of the month following the month in which it has accrued or, at the option of the Holder (by written notice to the Borrower by the first day of the month following the month in which it has accrued), shall be added to the principal amount of this Note, in which event interest shall accrue thereon in accordance with the terms of this Note and such additional principal amount shall be convertible into Common Stock in accordance with the terms of this Note. The Borrower agrees that the right to convert is a valuable right to the Holder. The damages resulting from a failure, attempt to frustrate, interference with such conversion right are difficult if not impossible to qualify. Accordingly, the parties acknowledge that the liquidated damages provision contained in this Section 1.4(e) are justified.

 

1.5 Concerning the Shares. The shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note may not be sold or transferred unless: (i) such shares are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act or (ii) the Borrower or its transfer agent shall have been furnished with an opinion of counsel (which opinion shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions) to the effect that the shares to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration (such as Rule 144 or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”); or (iii) such shares are transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of the Borrower who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer the shares only in accordance with this Section 1.5 and who is an Accredited Investor (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

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Any restrictive legend on certificates representing shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note shall be removed and the Borrower shall issue to the Holder a new certificate therefore free of any transfer legend if the Borrower or its transfer agent shall have received an opinion of counsel from Holder’s counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that (i) a public sale or transfer of such Common Stock may be made without registration under the Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company so that the sale or transfer is effected; or (ii) in the case of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, such security is registered for sale by the Holder under an effective registration statement filed under the Act; or otherwise may be sold pursuant to an exemption from registration. In the event that the Company does not reasonably accept the opinion of counsel provided by the Holder with respect to the transfer of Securities pursuant to an exemption from registration (such as Rule 144), at the Deadline, it will be considered an Event of Default pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Note.

 

1.6 Effect of Certain Events.

 

(a) Effect of Merger, Consolidation, Etc. At the option of the Holder, the sale, conveyance or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower, the effectuation by the Borrower of a transaction or series of related transactions in which more than 50% of the voting power of the Borrower is disposed of, or the consolidation, merger or other business combination of the Borrower with or into any other Person (as defined below) or Persons when the Borrower is not the survivor shall be deemed to be an Event of Default (as defined in Article III) pursuant to which the Borrower shall be required to pay to the Holder upon the consummation of and as a condition to such transaction an amount equal to the Default Amount (as defined in Article III). “Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, trust or other entity or organization.

 

(b) Adjustment Due to Merger, Consolidation, Etc. If, at any time when this Note is issued and outstanding and prior to conversion of all of the Note, there shall be any merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, recapitalization, reorganization, or other similar event, as a result of which shares of Common Stock of the Borrower shall be changed into the same or a different number of shares of another class or classes of stock or securities of the Borrower or another entity, or in case of any sale or conveyance of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower other than in connection with a plan of complete liquidation of the Borrower, then the Holder of this Note shall thereafter have the right to receive upon conversion of this Note, upon the basis and upon the terms and conditions specified herein and in lieu of the shares of Common Stock immediately theretofore issuable upon conversion, such stock, securities or assets which the Holder would have been entitled to receive in such transaction had this Note been converted in full immediately prior to such transaction (without regard to any limitations on conversion set forth herein), and in any such case appropriate provisions shall be made with respect to the rights and interests of the Holder of this Note to the end that the provisions hereof (including, without limitation, provisions for adjustment of the Conversion Price and of the number of shares issuable upon conversion of the Note) shall thereafter be applicable, as nearly as may be practicable in relation to any securities or assets thereafter deliverable upon the conversion hereof. The Borrower shall not affect any transaction described in this Section 1.6(b) unless (a) it first gives, to the extent practicable, ten (10) days prior written notice (but in any event at least five (5) days prior written notice) of the record date of the special meeting of shareholders to approve, or if there is no such record date, the consummation of, such merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar event or sale of assets (during which time the Holder shall be entitled to convert this Note) and (b) the resulting successor or acquiring entity (if not the Borrower) assumes by written instrument the obligations of this Note. The above provisions shall similarly apply to successive consolidations, mergers, sales, transfers or share exchanges.

 

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(c) Adjustment Due to Distribution. If the Borrower shall declare or make any distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of Common Stock as a dividend, stock repurchase, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including any dividend or distribution to the Borrower’s shareholders in cash or shares (or rights to acquire shares) of capital stock of a subsidiary (i.e., a spin-off)) (a “Distribution”), then the Holder of this Note shall be entitled, upon any conversion of this Note after the date of record for determining shareholders entitled to such Distribution, to receive the amount of such assets which would have been payable to the Holder with respect to the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion had such Holder been the holder of such shares of Common Stock on the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to such Distribution.

 

1.7 Prepayment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note, at any time during the periods set forth on the table immediately following this paragraph (the “Prepayment Periods”), the Borrower shall have the right, exercisable on not more than three (3) Trading Days prior written notice to the Holder of the Note to prepay the outstanding Note (principal and accrued interest), in full, in accordance with this Section 1.7. Any notice of prepayment hereunder (an “Optional Prepayment Notice”) shall be delivered to the Holder of the Note at its registered addresses and shall state: (1) that the Borrower is exercising its right to prepay the Note, and (2) the date of prepayment which shall be not more than three (3) Trading Days from the date of the Optional Prepayment Notice. On the date fixed for prepayment (the “Optional Prepayment Date”), the Borrower shall make payment of the Optional Prepayment Amount (as defined below) to Holder, or upon the direction of the Holder as specified by the Holder in a writing to the Borrower (which direction shall to be sent to Borrower by the Holder at least one (1) business day prior to the Optional Prepayment Date). If the Borrower exercises its right to prepay the Note, the Borrower shall make payment to the Holder of an amount in cash equal to the percentage (“Prepayment Percentage”) as set forth in the table immediately following this paragraph opposite the applicable Prepayment Period, multiplied by the sum of: (w) the then outstanding principal amount of this Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note to the Optional Prepayment Date plus (y) Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in clauses (w) and (x) plus (z) any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Section 1.4 hereof (the “Optional Prepayment Amount”). If the Borrower delivers an Optional Prepayment Notice and fails to pay the Optional Prepayment Amount due to the Holder of the Note within two (2) business days following the Optional Prepayment Date, the Borrower shall forever forfeit its right to prepay the Note pursuant to this Section 1.7.

 

Prepayment Period   Prepayment Percentage

1. The period beginning on the Issue Date and ending on the date

which is ninety (90) days following the Issue Date.

  120%

2. The period beginning on the date which is ninety-one (91) days following the Issue Date and ending on the date which is one

hundred eighty (180) days following the Issue Date.

  133%

 

After the expiration of one hundred eighty (180) days following the Issue Date, the Borrower shall have no right of prepayment.

 

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ARTICLE II. CERTAIN COVENANTS

 

2.1 Sale of Assets. So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not, without the Holder’s written consent, sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any significant portion of its assets outside the ordinary course of business. Any consent to the disposition of any assets may be conditioned on a specified use of the proceeds of disposition.

 

ARTICLE III. EVENTS OF DEFAULT

 

If any of the following events of default (each, an “Event of Default”) shall occur:

 

3.1 Failure to Pay Principal and Interest. The Borrower fails to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon when due on this Note, whether at maturity or upon acceleration and such breach continues for a period of five (5) days after written notice from the Holder.

 

3.2 Conversion and the Shares. The Borrower fails to issue shares of Common Stock to the Holder (or announces or threatens in writing that it will not honor its obligation to do so) upon exercise by the Holder of the conversion rights of the Holder in accordance with the terms of this Note, fails to transfer or cause its transfer agent to transfer (issue) (electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for shares of Common Stock issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, the Borrower directs its transfer agent not to transfer or delays, impairs, and/or hinders its transfer agent in transferring (or issuing) (electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for shares of Common Stock to be issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, or fails to remove (or directs its transfer agent not to remove or impairs, delays, and/or hinders its transfer agent from removing) any restrictive legend (or to withdraw any stop transfer instructions in respect thereof) on any certificate for any shares of Common Stock issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note (or makes any written announcement, statement or threat that it does not intend to honor the obligations described in this paragraph) and any such failure shall continue uncured (or any written announcement, statement or threat not to honor its obligations shall not be rescinded in writing) for two (2) business days after the Holder shall have delivered a Notice of Conversion. It is an obligation of the Borrower to remain current in its obligations to its transfer agent. It shall be an event of default of this Note, if a conversion of this Note is delayed, hindered or frustrated due to a balance owed by the Borrower to its transfer agent. If at the option of the Holder, the Holder advances any funds to the Borrower’s transfer agent in order to process a conversion, such advanced funds shall be paid by the Borrower to the Holder within forty-eight (48) hours of a demand from the Holder.

 

3.3 Breach of Covenants. The Borrower breaches any material covenant or other material term or condition contained in this Note and any collateral documents including but not limited to the Purchase Agreement and such breach continues for a period of twenty (20) days after written notice thereof to the Borrower from the Holder.

 

3.4 Breach of Representations and Warranties. Any representation or warranty of the Borrower made herein or in any agreement, statement or certificate given in writing pursuant hereto or in connection herewith (including, without limitation, the Purchase Agreement), shall be false or misleading in any material respect when made and the breach of which has (or with the passage of time will have) a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note or the Purchase Agreement.

 

3.5 Receiver or Trustee. The Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver or trustee for it or for a substantial part of its property or business, or such a receiver or trustee shall otherwise be appointed.

 

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3.6 Bankruptcy. Bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings, voluntary or involuntary, for relief under any bankruptcy law or any law for the relief of debtors shall be instituted by or against the Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower.

 

3.7 Delisting of Common Stock. The Borrower shall fail to maintain the listing of the Common Stock on at least one of the OTC (which specifically includes the quotation platforms maintained by the OTC Markets Group) or an equivalent replacement exchange, the Nasdaq National Market, the Nasdaq SmallCap Market, the New York Stock Exchange, or the American Stock Exchange.

 

3.8 Failure to Comply with the Exchange Act. The Borrower shall fail to comply with the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act; and/or the Borrower shall cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.

 

3.9 Liquidation. Any dissolution, liquidation, or winding up of Borrower or any substantial portion of its business.

 

3.10 Cessation of Operations. Any cessation of operations by Borrower or Borrower admits it is otherwise generally unable to pay its debts as such debts become due, provided, however, that any disclosure of the Borrower’s ability to continue as a “going concern” shall not be an admission that the Borrower cannot pay its debts as they become due.

 

3.11 Financial Statement Restatement. The restatement of any financial statements filed by the Borrower with the SEC at any time after 180 days after the Issuance Date for any date or period until this Note is no longer outstanding, if the result of such restatement would, by comparison to the un-restated financial statement, have constituted a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note or the Purchase Agreement.

 

3.12 Replacement of Transfer Agent. In the event that the Borrower proposes to replace its transfer agent, the Borrower fails to provide, prior to the effective date of such replacement, a fully executed Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions in a form as initially delivered pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (including but not limited to the provision to irrevocably reserve shares of Common Stock in the Reserved Amount) signed by the successor transfer agent to Borrower and the Borrower.

 

3.13 Cross-Default. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note or the other related or companion documents, a breach or default by the Borrower of any covenant or other term or condition contained in any of the Other Agreements, after the passage of all applicable notice and cure or grace periods, shall, at the option of the Holder, be considered a default under this Note and the Other Agreements, in which event the Holder shall be entitled (but in no event required) to apply all rights and remedies of the Holder under the terms of this Note and the Other Agreements by reason of a default under said Other Agreement or hereunder. “Other Agreements” means, collectively, all agreements and instruments between, among or by: (1) the Borrower, and, or for the benefit of, (2) the Holder and any affiliate of the Holder, including, without limitation, promissory notes; provided, however, the term “Other Agreements” shall not include the related or companion documents to this Note. Each of the loan transactions will be cross-defaulted with each other loan transaction and with all other existing and future debt of Borrower to the Holder.

 

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3.14 Reserve Under Transfer Agent Letter. If, the Borrower has failed to reserve the Holder at least three times the amount of shares issuable to the Holder upon full conversion of the Note pursuant to that certain Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instruction Letter dated October , 2019, by and among the Holder, ClearTrust LLC (the Borrower’s Transfer Agent), and the Borrower (substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, the “Transfer Agent Letter”).

 

3.15 Unavailability of Rule 144. If, at any time on or after the date which is 180 days after the Issue Date, the Holder is unable to (i) obtain a standard “144 legal opinion letter” from an attorney reasonably acceptable to the Holder, the Holder’s brokerage firm (and respective clearing firm), and the Borrower’s transfer agent in order to facilitate the Holder’s conversion of any portion of the Note into free trading shares of the Borrower’s Common Stock pursuant to Rule 144, and (ii) thereupon deposit such shares into the Holder’s brokerage account.

 

Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of Default specified in Section 3.1 (solely with respect to failure to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon when due at the Maturity Date), the Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Borrower shall pay to the Holder, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the Default Amount (as defined herein). UPON THE OCCURRENCE AND DURING THE CONTINUATION OF ANY EVENT OF DEFAULT SPECIFIED IN SECTION 3.2, 3.14 and 3.15 THE NOTE SHALL BECOME IMMEDIATELY DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE BORROWER SHALL PAY TO THE HOLDER, IN FULL SATISFACTION OF ITS OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO: (Y) THE DEFAULT AMOUNT (AS DEFINED HEREIN); MULTIPLIED BY (Z) TWO (2). Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of Default specified in Sections 3.1 (solely with respect to failure to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon when due on this Note or upon acceleration), 3.3, 3.4, 3.7, 3.8, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, and/or 3.13 exercisable through the delivery of written notice to the Borrower by such Holders (the “Default Notice”), and upon the occurrence of an Event of Default specified the remaining sections of Articles III (other than failure to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon at the Maturity Date specified in Section 3,1 hereof), the Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Borrower shall pay to the Holder, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the greater of (i) 150% times the sum of (w) the then outstanding principal amount of this Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note to the date of payment (the “Mandatory Prepayment Date”) plus (y) Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in clauses (w) and/or (x) plus (z) any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Section 1.4(e) hereof (the then outstanding principal amount of this Note to the date of payment plus the amounts referred to in clauses (x), (y) and (z) shall collectively be known as the “Default Amount”) and all other amounts payable hereunder shall immediately become due and payable, all without demand, presentment or notice, all of which hereby are expressly waived, together with all costs, including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses, of collection, and the Holder shall be entitled to exercise all other rights and remedies available at law or in equity.

 

If the Borrower fails to pay the Default Amount within five (5) business days of written notice that such amount is due and payable, then the Holder shall have the right at any time, so long as the Borrower remains in default (and so long and to the extent that there are sufficient authorized shares), to require the Borrower, upon written notice, to immediately issue, in lieu of the Default Amount, the number of shares of Common Stock of the Borrower equal to the Default Amount divided by the Conversion Price then in effect.

 

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ARTICLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS

 

4.1 Failure or Indulgence Not Waiver. No failure or delay on the part of the Holder in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privileges. All rights and remedies existing hereunder are cumulative to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies otherwise available.

 

4.2 Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or (iv) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, or facsimile, addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery or delivery by facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received), or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be:

 

If to the Borrower, to:

 

Tauriga Sciences, Inc.

555 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor New York, New York 10022

Attn: Seth Shaw, Chief Executive Officer

 

If to the Holder:

 

BHP Capital NY Inc.

45 SW 9th St., Suite 1603

Miami, Florida 33130

Attn: Bryan Pantofel, President

 

4.3 Amendments. This Note and any provision hereof may only be amended by an instrument in writing signed by the Borrower and the Holder. The term “Note” and all reference thereto, as used throughout this instrument, shall mean this instrument (and the other Notes issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement) as originally executed, or if later amended or supplemented, then as so amended or supplemented.

 

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4.4 Most Favored Nation. During the period where any monies are owed to the Holder pursuant to this Note, if the Borrower engages in any future financing transactions with a third party investor, the Borrower will provide the Holder with written notice (the “MFN Notice”) thereof promptly but in no event less than 10 days prior to closing any financing transactions. Included with the MFN Notice shall be a copy of all documentation relating to such financing transaction and shall include, upon written request of the Holder, any additional information related to such subsequent investment as may be reasonably requested by the Holder. In the event the Holder determines that the terms of the subsequent investment are preferable to the terms of the securities of the Borrower issued to the Holder pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Holder will notify the Borrower in writing. Promptly after receipt of such written notice from the Holder, the Borrower agrees to amend and restate the Securities (which may include the conversion terms of this Note), to be identical to the instruments evidencing the subsequent investment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 4.4 shall not apply in respect of (i) an Exempt Issuance, or (ii) an underwritten public offering of Common Stock. “Exempt Issuance” means the issuance of: (a) shares of Common Stock or options to employees, officers, consultants, advisors or directors of the Borrower pursuant to any stock or option plan duly adopted for such purpose by a majority of the members of the Board of Directors or a majority of the members of a committee of directors established for such purpose, (b) securities upon the exercise or exchange of or conversion of this Note and/or other securities exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding on the date hereof, and (c) securities issued pursuant to acquisitions or strategic transactions approved by a majority of the disinterested directors of the Borrower, provided that any such issuance shall only be to a Person which is, itself or through its subsidiaries, an operating company in a business synergistic with the business of the Borrower and in which the Borrower receives benefits in addition to the investment of funds, but shall not include a transaction in which the Borrower is issuing securities primarily for the purpose of raising capital or to an entity whose primary business is investing in securities.

 

4.5 Assignability. This Note shall be binding upon the Borrower and its successors and assigns, and shall inure to be the benefit of the Holder and its successors and assigns. Each transferee of this Note must be an “accredited investor” (as defined in Rule 501(a) of the Securities and Exchange Commission). Notwithstanding anything in this Note to the contrary, this Note may be pledged as collateral in connection with a bona fide margin account or other lending arrangement; and may be assigned by the Holder without the consent of the Borrower.

 

4.6 Cost of Collection. If default is made in the payment of this Note, the Borrower shall pay the Holder hereof costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.

 

4.7 Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other concerning the transactions contemplated by this Note shall be brought only in the state courts of New York or in the federal courts located in the Eastern District of New York. The parties to this Note hereby irrevocably waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and shall not assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue or based upon forum non conveniens. The Borrower and Holder waive trial by jury. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Note or any other agreement delivered in connection herewith is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of any agreement. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Note, any agreement or any other document delivered in connection with this Note by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Note and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.

 

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4.8 Purchase Agreement. By its acceptance of this Note, each party agrees to be bound by the applicable terms of the Purchase Agreement.

 

4.9 Remedies. The Borrower acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Holder, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Borrower acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Note will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Borrower of the provisions of this Note, that the Holder shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Note and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions thereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has caused this Note to be signed in its name by its duly authorized officer this on October 3, 2019

 

TAURIGA SCIENCES INC.

 

10/07/2019  
     
By: /s/ Seth M. Shaw  
Name: Seth Shaw  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

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-Note: November 5, 2019

 

NEITHER THIS NOTE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THIS NOTE ARE CONVERTIBLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IN RELIANCE UPON AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND, ACCORDINGLY, MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT.

 

THIS NOTE DOES NOT REQUIRE PHYSICAL SURRENDER OF THE NOTE IN THE EVENT OF A PARTIAL REDEMPTION OR CONVERSION. AS A RESULT, FOLLOWING ANY REDEMPTION OR CONVERSION OF ANY PORTION OF THIS NOTE, THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL SUM REPRESENTED BY THIS NOTE MAY BE LESS THAN THE PRINCIPAL SUM AND ACCRUED INTEREST SET FORTH BELOW.

 

10% CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE

 

OF

 

TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC.

 

Issuance Date: November 5, 2019

Principal Sum: $137,500

 

This Note is a duly authorized Convertible Promissory Note of Tauriga Sciences, Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida (the “Company”), designated as the Company’s 10% Convertible Promissory Note due August 5, 2020 (“Maturity Date”) in the face amount of $137,500 (the “Note”).

 

For Value Received, the Company hereby promises to pay to the order of Tangiers Global, LLC or its registered assigns or successors-in-interest (the “Holder”) the Principal Sum of $137,500 (the “Principal Sum”) and to pay “guaranteed” interest on the principal balance hereof at an amount equivalent to 10% of the Principal Sum, to the extent such Principal Sum and “guaranteed” interest and any other interest, fees, liquidated damages and/or items due to Holder herein have not been repaid or converted into the Company’s Common Stock (the “Common Stock”), in accordance with the terms hereof. The sum of $125,000 shall be remitted and delivered to the Company, and $12,500 shall be retained by the Holder through an original issue discount (the “OID”) for due diligence and legal bills related to this transaction. The OID is set at 10% of any consideration paid. The Company covenants that within                    months        of           the Effective Date of the Note, it shall utilize approximately $125,000 of the proceeds in the manner set forth on Schedule 1, attached hereto (the “Use of Proceeds”), and shall promptly provide evidence thereof to Holder, in sufficient detail as reasonably requested by Holder.

 

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In addition to the “guaranteed” interest referenced above, and upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in Section 3.00(a)), additional interest will accrue from the date of the Event of Default at the rate equal to the lower of 20% per annum or the highest rate permitted by law (the “Default Rate”).

 

This Note will become effective only upon the execution by both parties, including the execution of Exhibits B, C, D, E, Schedule 1 (collectively, the “Exhibits”), and the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions (the “Date of Execution”) and delivery of the initial payment of consideration by the Holder (the “Effective Date”). The Company acknowledges and agrees the Exhibits are material provisions of this Note.

 

For purposes hereof the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them below:

 

Business Day shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which commercial banks in the City of New York are authorized or required by law or executive order to remain closed.

 

Conversion Price” shall be equal to 66% of the lowest volume weighted average price of the Company’s Common Stock during the 20 consecutive Trading Days prior to the date on which Holder elects to convert all or part of the Note. For the purpose of calculating the Conversion Price only, any time after 4:00 pm Eastern Time (the closing time of the Principal Market) shall be considered to be the beginning of the next Business Day. If the Company is placed on “chilled” status with the DTC, the discount shall be increased by 10%, i.e., from 33% to 43%, until such chill is remedied. If the Company is not DWAC eligible through their transfer agent and DTC’s FAST system, the Conversion Price discount will be increased by 5%, i.e., from 33% to 38%. In the case of both, the Conversion Price discount shall be a cumulative increase of 15%, i.e., from 33% to 48%. Any default of this Note not remedied within the applicable cure period will result in a permanent additional 10% increase, i.e., from 33% to 43%, in the Conversion Price discount in addition to any and all other Conversion Price discounts, as provided above.

 

Principal Amount” shall refer to the sum of (i) the original principal amount of this Note (including the original issue discount, prorated if the Note has not been funded in full), (ii) all guaranteed and other accrued but unpaid interest hereunder, (iii) any fees due hereunder, (iv) liquidated damages, and (v) any default payments owing under the Note, in each case previously paid or added to the Principal Amount.

 

Principal Market” shall refer to the primary exchange or trading platform on which the Company’s common stock is traded or quoted.

 

“Trading Day” shall mean a day on which there is trading or quoting for any security on the Principal Market.

 

“Underlying Shares” means the shares of Common Stock into which the Note is convertible (including interest, fees, liquidated damages and/or principal payments in common stock as set forth herein) in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

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The following terms and conditions shall apply to this Note:

 

Section 1.00 Repayment.

 

(a) The Company may pay this Note, in whole or in part, in cash or in other good funds, according to the following schedule:

 

Days Since Effective Date   Payment Amount
Under 90   120% of Principal Amount so paid
91-180   133% of Principal Amount so paid

 

(b) After 180 days from the Effective Date, the Company may not pay this Note, in whole or in part, in cash or in other good funds, without prior written consent from Holder, which consent may be withheld, delayed, denied, or conditioned in Holder’s sole and absolute discretion. Whenever any amount expressed to be due by the terms of this Note is due on any day that is not a Business Day, the same shall instead be due on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Company may not pay the Note, in whole or in part, in cash or in other good funds without written consent of the Holder, which consent may be withheld, delayed, denied, or conditioned in Holder’s sole and absolute discretion. Further, the Company shall provide the Holder with two weeks’ prior written notice of the Company’s determination to pay any or all of its obligations hereunder. During such two-week period, the Holder may exercise any or all of its conversion rights hereunder. In the event that the Holder does not exercise its conversion rights in respect of any or all of such noticed, prospective payment, the Company shall tender the full amount set forth in such notice (less any amount in respect of which the Holder has exercised its conversion rights) to the Holder within 2 Business Days following the Holder’s exercise (or notification to the Company of non-exercise) of the Holder’s conversion rights in respect of the amount set forth in such notice. Any such payment by the Company in connection with this provision shall be deemed to have been made on the date that the Holder first receives the above-referenced notice.

 

Section 2.00 Conversion.

 

(a) Conversion Right. Subject to the terms hereof and restrictions and limitations contained herein, the Holder shall have the right, at the Holder’s sole option, at any time and from time to time to convert in whole or in part the outstanding and unpaid Principal Amount under this Note into shares of Common Stock at the Conversion Price (defined below), but not to exceed the Restricted Ownership Percentage, as defined in Section 2.00(f). The date of any conversion notice (“Conversion Notice”) hereunder shall be referred to herein as the “Conversion Date”.

 

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(b) Stock Certificates or DWAC. The Company will deliver to the Holder, or Holder’s authorized designee, no later than 2 Trading Days after the Conversion Date, a certificate or certificates (which certificate(s) shall be free of restrictive legends and trading restrictions if the shares of Common Stock underlying the portion of the Note being converted are eligible under a resale exemption pursuant to Rule 144(b)(1)(ii) and Rule 144(d)(1)(ii) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) representing the number of shares of Common Stock being acquired upon the conversion of this Note. In lieu of delivering physical certificates representing the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, provided the Company’s transfer agent is participating in Depository Trust Company’s (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer (“FAST”) program, the Company shall instead use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its transfer agent to electronically transmit such shares issuable upon conversion to the Holder (or its designee), by crediting the account of the Holder’s (or such designee’s) broker with DTC through its Deposits and Withdrawal at Custodian (“DWAC”) program (provided that the same time periods herein as for stock certificates shall apply).

 

(c) Charges and Expenses. Issuance of Common Stock to Holder, or any of its assignees, upon the conversion of this Note shall be made without charge to the Holder for any issuance fee, transfer tax, legal opinion and related charges, postage/mailing charge or any other expense with respect to the issuance of such Common Stock. Company shall pay all transfer agent fees incurred from the issuance of the Common Stock to Holder, as well as any and all other fees and charges required by the transfer agent as a condition to effectuate such issuance.

 

(d) Delivery Timeline. If the Company fails to deliver to the Holder such certificate or certificates (or shares through the DWAC program) pursuant to this Section (free of any restrictions on transfer or legends, if eligible) prior to 20 Trading Days after the Conversion Date, the Company shall pay to the Holder as liquidated damages an amount equal to $2,000 per day, until such certificate or certificates are delivered. The Company acknowledges that it would be extremely difficult or impracticable to determine the Holder’s actual damages and costs resulting from a failure to deliver the Common Stock and the inclusion herein of any such additional amounts are the agreed upon liquidated damages representing a reasonable estimate of those damages and costs. Such liquidated damages will be automatically added to the Principal Sum of the Note and tack back to the Effective Date for purposes of Rule 144.

 

(e) Reservation of Underlying Securities. The Company covenants that it will at all times reserve and keep available for Holder, out of its authorized and unissued Common Stock solely for the purpose of issuance upon conversion of this Note, free from preemptive rights or any other actual contingent purchase rights of persons other than the Holder, five times the number of shares of Common Stock as shall be issuable (taking into account the adjustments under this Section 2.00, but without regard to any ownership limitations contained herein) upon the conversion of this Note (consisting of the Principal Amount), to Common Stock (the “Required Reserve”). The Company covenants that all shares of Common Stock that shall be issuable will, upon issue, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully-paid, non-assessable and freely-tradable (if eligible). If the amount of shares on reserve in Holder’s name at the Company’s transfer agent for this Note shall drop below the Required Reserve, the Company will, within 2 Trading Days of notification from Holder, instruct the transfer agent to increase the number of shares so that the Required Reserve is met. The Company agrees that the maintenance of the Required Reserve is a material term of this Note and any breach of this Section 2.00(e) will result in a default of the Note.

 

(f) Conversion Limitation. The Holder will not submit a conversion to the Company that would result in the Holder beneficially owning more than 9.99% of the then total outstanding shares of the Company (“Restricted Ownership Percentage”).

 

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(g) Conversion Delays. If the Company fails to deliver shares in accordance with the timeframe stated in Section 2.00(d), the Holder, at any time prior to selling all of those shares, may rescind any portion, in whole or in part, of that particular conversion attributable to the unsold shares. The rescinded conversion amount will be returned to the Principal Sum with the rescinded conversion shares returned to the Company, under the expectation that any returned conversion amounts will tack back to the Effective Date.

 

(h) Shorting and Hedging. Holder may not engage in any “shorting” or “hedging” transaction(s) in the Common Stock of the Company prior to conversion.

 

(i) Conversion Right Unconditional. If the Holder shall provide a Conversion Notice as provided herein, the Company’s obligations to deliver Common Stock shall be absolute and unconditional, irrespective of any claim of setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, or alleged breach by the Holder of any obligation to the Company.

 

Section 3.00 Defaults and Remedies.

 

(a) Events of Default. An “Event of Default” is: (i) a default in payment of any amount due hereunder; (ii) a default in the timely issuance of underlying shares upon and in accordance with terms of Section 2.00, which default continues for 2 Trading Days after the Company has failed to issue shares or deliver stock certificates within the 3rd Trading Day following the Conversion Date; (iii) if the Company does not issue the press release or file the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in each case in accordance with the provisions and the deadlines referenced Section 5.00(i); (iv) failure by the Company for 3 days after notice has been received by the Company to comply with any material provision of this Note; (iv) any representation or warranty of the Company in this Note that is found to have been incorrect in any material respect when made, including, without limitation, the Exhibits; (vi) failure of the Company to remain compliant with DTC, thus incurring a “chilled” status with DTC; (vii) any default of any mortgage, indenture or instrument which may be issued, or by which there may be secured or evidenced any indebtedness, for money borrowed by the Company or for money borrowed the repayment of which is guaranteed by the Company, whether such indebtedness or guarantee now exists or shall be created hereafter; (viii) if the Company is subject to any Bankruptcy Event; (ix) any failure of the Company to satisfy its “filing” obligations under Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”) and the rules and guidelines issued by OTC Markets News Service, OTCMarkets.com and their affiliates; (x) failure of the Company to remain in good standing under the laws of its state of domicile; (xi) any failure of the Company to provide the Holder with information related to its corporate structure including, but not limited to, the number of authorized and outstanding shares, public float, etc. within 1 Trading Day of request by Holder; (xii) failure by the Company to maintain the Required Reserve in accordance with the terms of Section 2.00(e); (xiii) failure of Company’s Common Stock to maintain a closing bid price in its Principal Market for more than 3 consecutive Trading Days; (xiv) any delisting from a Principal Market for any reason; (xv) failure by Company to pay any of its transfer agent fees in excess of $2,000 or to maintain a transfer agent of record; (xvi) failure by Company to notify Holder of a change in transfer agent within 24 hours of such change; (xvii) any trading suspension imposed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under Sections 12(j) or 12(k) of the 1934 Act; (xviii) failure by the Company to meet all requirements necessary to satisfy the availability of Rule 144 to the Holder or its assigns, including but not limited to the timely fulfillment of its filing requirements as a fully-reporting issuer registered with the SEC, requirements for XBRL filings, and requirements for disclosure of financial statements on its website; or (xix) failure of the Company to abide by the Use of Proceeds or failure of the Company to inform the Holder of a change in the Use of Proceeds.

 

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(b) Remedies. If an Event of Default occurs, the outstanding Principal Amount of this Note owing in respect thereof through the date of acceleration, shall become, at the Holder’s election, immediately due and payable in cash at the “Mandatory Default Amount”. The Mandatory Default Amount means 33% of the outstanding Principal Amount of this Note will be automatically added to the Principal Sum of the Note and tack back to the Effective Date for purposes of Rule 144. Commencing 5 days after the occurrence of any Event of Default that results in the eventual acceleration of this Note, this Note shall accrue additional interest, in addition to the Note’s “guaranteed” interest, at a rate equal to the lesser of 20% per annum or the maximum rate permitted under applicable law. Finally, after the occurrence of an Event of Default that results in the eventual acceleration of this Note, an additional 10% increase to the Conversion Price discount will go into effect. In connection with such acceleration described herein, the Holder need not provide, and the Issuer hereby waives, any presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, and the Holder may immediately and without expiration of any grace period enforce any and all of its rights and remedies hereunder and all other remedies available to it under applicable law. Such acceleration may be rescinded and annulled by the Holder at any time prior to payment hereunder and the Holder shall have all rights as a holder of the note until such time, if any, as the Holder receives full payment pursuant to this Section 3.00(b). No such rescission or annulment shall affect any subsequent event of default or impair any right consequent thereon. Nothing herein shall limit the Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it at law or in equity including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Company’s failure to timely deliver certificates representing shares of Common Stock upon conversion of the Note as required pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

Section 4.00 Representations and Warranties of Holder.

 

Holder hereby represents and warrants to the Company that:

 

(a) Holder is an “accredited investor,” as such term is defined in Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), and will acquire this Note and the Underlying Shares (collectively, the “Securities”) for its own account and not with a view to a sale or distribution thereof as that term is used in Section 2(a)(11) of the 1933 Act, in a manner which would require registration under the 1933 Act or any state securities laws. Holder has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that such Holder is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the Securities. Holder can bear the economic risk of the Securities, has knowledge and experience in financial business matters and is capable of bearing and managing the risk of investment in the Securities. Holder recognizes that the Securities have not been registered under the 1933 Act, nor under the securities laws of any state and, therefore, cannot be resold unless the resale of the Securities is registered under the 1933 Act or unless an exemption from registration is available. Holder has carefully considered and has, to the extent Holder believes such discussion necessary, discussed with its professional, legal, tax and financial advisors, the suitability of an investment in the Securities for its particular tax and financial situation and its advisers, if such advisors were deemed necessary, and has determined that the Securities are a suitable investment for it. Holder has not been offered the Securities by any form of general solicitation or advertising, including, but not limited to, advertisements, articles, notices or other communications published in any newspaper, magazine, or other similar media or television or radio broadcast or any seminar or meeting where, to Holders’ knowledge, those individuals that have attended have been invited by any such or similar means of general solicitation or advertising. Holder has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive satisfactory answers from the Company, or any person or persons acting on behalf of the Company, concerning the terms and conditions of the Securities and the Company, and all such questions have been answered to the full satisfaction of Holder. The Company has not supplied Holder any information regarding the Securities or an investment in the Securities other than as contained in this Agreement, and Holder is relying on its own investigation and evaluation of the Company and the Securities and not on any other information.

 

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(b) The Holder is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its incorporation and has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted. The Holder is duly qualified to transact business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its business or properties.

 

(c) All limited liability company action has been taken on the part of the Holder, its officers, directors, managers and members necessary for the authorization, execution and delivery of this Note. The Holder has taken all limited liability company action required to make all of the obligations of the Holder reflected in the provisions of this Note, valid and enforceable obligations.

 

(d) Each certificate or instrument representing Securities will be endorsed with the following legend (or a substantially similar legend), unless or until registered under the 1933 Act or exempt from registration:

 

THE SECURITIES EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, ASSIGNED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS THERE IS AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SUCH ACT COVERING SUCH SECURITIES, THE TRANSFER IS MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 144 PROMULGATED UNDER SUCH ACT OR THE COMPANY RECEIVES AN OPINION OF COUNSEL FOR THE HOLDER OF THESE SECURITIES WHICH IS REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY, STATING THAT SUCH SALE, TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT OR HYPOTHECATION IS EXEMPT FROM THE REGISTRATION AND PROSPECTUS DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH ACT.

 

Section 5.00 General.

 

(a) Payment of Expenses. The Company agrees to pay all reasonable charges and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and expenses, which may be incurred by the Holder in successfully enforcing this Note and/or collecting any amount due under this Note.

 

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(b) Assignment, Etc. The Holder may assign or transfer this Note to any transferee at its sole discretion. This Note shall be binding upon the Company and its successors and shall inure to the benefit of the Holder and its successors and permitted assigns.

 

(c) Amendments. This Note may not be modified or amended, or any of the provisions of this Note waived, except by written agreement of the Company and the Holder.

 

(d) Funding Window. The Company agrees that it will not enter into a convertible debt financing transaction, including 3(a)(9) and 3(a)(10) transactions, with any party other than the Holder for a period of 15 Trading Days following the Effective Date. The Company agrees that this is a material term of this Note and any breach of this will result in a default of the Note.

 

(e) Terms of Future Financings. Purposely withheld.

 

(f) Governing Law; Jurisdiction.

 

(i) Governing Law. This Note will be governed by, and construed and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico without regard to any conflicts of laws or provisions thereof that would otherwise require the application of the law of any other jurisdiction.

 

(ii) Jurisdiction and Venue. Any dispute, claim, suit, action or other legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Note or the rights and obligations of each of the parties shall be brought only in the San Juan, Puerto Rico or in the federal courts of the United States of America located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

 

(iii) No Jury Trial. The Company hereto knowingly and voluntarily waives any and all rights it may have to a trial by jury with respect to any litigation based on, or arising out of, under, or in connection with, this Note.

 

(iv) Delivery of Process by the Holder to the Company. In the event of an action or proceeding by the Holder against the Company, and only by the Holder against the Company, service of copies of summons and/or complaint and/or any other process that may be served in any such action or proceeding may be made by the Holder via U.S. Mail, overnight delivery service such as FedEx or UPS, email, fax, or process server, or by mailing or otherwise delivering a copy of such process to the Company at its last known attorney as set forth in its most recent SEC filing.

 

(v) Notices. Any notice required or permitted hereunder (including Conversion Notices) must be in writing and either personally served, sent by facsimile or email transmission, or sent by overnight courier. Notices will be deemed effectively delivered at the time of transmission if by facsimile or email, and if by overnight courier the business day after such notice is deposited with the courier service for delivery.

 

(g) No Bad Actor. No officer or director of the Company would be disqualified under Rule 506(d) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on the basis of being a “bad actor” as that term is established in the September 13, 2013 Small Entity Compliance Guide published by the SEC.

 

(h) Usury. If it shall be found that any interest or other amount deemed interest due hereunder violates any applicable law governing usury, the applicable rate of interest due hereunder shall automatically be lowered to equal the maximum rate of interest permitted under applicable law. The Company covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) that it will not seek to claim or take advantage of any law that would prohibit or forgive the Company from paying all or a portion of the principal, fees, liquidated damages or interest on this Note.

 

(i) Securities Laws Disclosure; Publicity. The Company shall include in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for period ending September 30, 2019 a description of the material terms of the Note with the SEC within the time required by the 1934 Act. From and after the filing of such Form 10-Q, the Company represents to the Holder that it shall have publicly disclosed all material, non-public information delivered to the Holder by the Company, or any of its officers, directors, employees, or agents in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Note. The Company and the Holder shall consult with each other in issuing any other press releases with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby, and neither the Company nor the Holder shall issue any such press release nor otherwise make any such public statement without the prior consent of the Company, with respect to any press release of the Holder, or without the prior consent of the Holder, with respect to any press release of the Company, none of which consents shall be unreasonably withheld, delayed, denied, or conditioned except if such disclosure is required by law, in which case the disclosing party shall promptly provide the other party with prior notice of such public statement or communication. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not publicly disclose the name of the Holder, or include the name of the Holder in any filing with the SEC or any regulatory agency or Principal Market, without the prior written consent of the Holder, except to the extent such disclosure is required by law or Principal Market regulations, in which case the Company shall provide the Holder with prior notice of such disclosure permitted hereunder.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Convertible Promissory Note to be duly executed on the day and in the year first above written.

 

  TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC.
     
  By:        
  Name:  
  Title:  
  Email:  
  Address:  

 

This Convertible Promissory Note of November 5, 2019 is accepted this ___ day of                         , 2019 by

 

TANGIERS GLOBAL, LLC  
   
By:    
Name:    
Title: Managing Member  

 

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Exhibit 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED

(SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002)

 

I, Seth M. Shaw, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tauriga Sciences, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: November 12, 2019

 

  /s/ Seth M. Shaw
  Seth M. Shaw
  Chief Executive Officer

 

     
 

 

 

Exhibit 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED

(SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002)

 

I, Kevin P. Lacey, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tauriga Sciences, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: November 12, 2019

 

  /s/ Kevin P. Lacey
  Kevin P. Lacey
  Chief Financial Officer

 

     
 

 

 

Exhibit 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 (AS ADOPTED

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002)

 

In connection with the quarterly report of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Seth M. Shaw, Chief Executive Officer, certify to my knowledge and in my capacity as an officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and,

 

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

 

Date: November 12, 2019

 

  /s/ Seth M. Shaw
  Seth M. Shaw
  Chief Executive Officer

 

A certification furnished pursuant to this Item will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the small business issuer specifically incorporates it by reference.

 

     
 

 

 

Exhibit 32.2

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 (AS ADOPTED

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002)

 

In connection with the quarterly report of Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Kevin P. Lacey, Chief Financial Officer, certify to my knowledge and in my capacity as an officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and,

 

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

 

Date: November 12, 2019

 

  /s/ Kevin P. Lacey
  Kevin P. Lacey
  Chief Financial Officer

 

A certification furnished pursuant to this Item will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the small business issuer specifically incorporates it by reference.