UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 

[  ] 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 000-56148

 

TraQiQ Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

California   30-0580318
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

 

14205 SE 36th Street, Suite 100

Bellevue, WA 98006

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (425) 818-0560

 

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

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol   Name of Each Exchange on which registered
         

 

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

Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share

(Title of class)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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 has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. [  ]

 

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

 

The number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, outstanding as of March 17, 2021, was 30,830,237.

 

Documents incorporated by reference: None

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

  PART I  
     
Item 1. Business 1
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 3
     
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 8
     
Item 2. Properties 8
     
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 8
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 8
     
  PART II  
     
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 8
     
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 9
     
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 9
     
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 16
     
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 16
     
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 16
     
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 16
     
Item 9B. Other Information 18
     
  PART III  
     
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 18
     
Item 11. Executive Compensation 20
     
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 22
     
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 24
     
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 25
     
  PART IV  
     
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 26
     
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary 26
     
SIGNATURES 27

 

 

 

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements discussed in Item 1 (Business), Item 1A (Risk Factors), Item 3 (Legal Proceedings), Item 7 (Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations), and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as in other materials and oral statements that the Company releases from time to time to the public constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements concerning management’s expectations, strategic objectives, business prospects, anticipated economic performance and financial condition and other similar matters involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements discussed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors are discussed in Item 1A (Risk Factors) and Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. In addition, these statements constitute the Company’s cautionary statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It should be understood that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors.

 

These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may,’’ “will,’’ “expect,’’ “intend,’’ “estimate,’’ “anticipate,’’ “believe,’’ “continue’’ or similar terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Accordingly, you are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ from projections include, for example:

 

  the success or failure of management’s efforts to implement our business plan;
     
  our ability to fund our operating expenses;
     
  our ability to compete with other companies that have a similar business plan;
     
  the effect of changing economic conditions impacting our plan of operation; and
     
  our ability to meet the other risks as may be described in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

 

Unless otherwise required by law, we also disclaim any obligation to update our view of any such risks or uncertainties or to announce publicly the result of any revisions to the forward-looking statements made in this annual report on Form 10-K.

 

When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements in this annual report on Form 10-K and in our other filings with the SEC. We cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this annual report on Form 10-K will prove to be accurate. Furthermore, if our forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may prove to be material. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified time-frame, or at all.

 

 

 

 

Emerging Growth Company Status

 

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act enacted in April 2012, and, for as long as we continue to be an “emerging growth company,” we may choose to take advantage of exemptions from various reporting requirements applicable to other public companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. We will remain an “emerging growth company” until the earliest of (i) the last day of the fiscal year in which we have total annual gross revenues of $1 billion or more; (ii) the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of our common equity securities pursuant to an effective registration statement; (iii) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three year period; and (iv) the date on which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer.” We may take advantage of the extended transition period until the first to occur of the date we (i) are no longer an “emerging growth company” or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period. Consequently, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates.

 

PART I

 

Item 1. Business

 

Overview

 

TraQiQ, Inc. (along with its wholly owned subsidiaries, referred to herein as the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of California on September 9, 2009 as Thunderclap Entertainment, Inc. On July 14, 2017, Thunderclap Entertainment, Inc. changed its name to TraQiQ, Inc. On July 19, 2017, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (“Share Exchange”) with the stockholders of OmniM2M, Inc. (“OmniM2M”) and TraQiQ Solutions, Inc. dba Ci2i Services, Inc. (formerly Ci2i Services, Inc. – amended November 6, 2019) (“Ci2i”) whereby the stockholders of OmniM2M and Ci2i agreed to exchange all of their respective shares, representing 100% ownership in OmniM2M and Ci2i in exchange for 12,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively. The OmniM2M Shareholders and the Ci2i Shareholders have each been issued their respective 12,000,000 shares on a pro rata basis based on their respective holdings in OmniM2M and Ci2i in the Share Exchange Agreement. The Share Exchange was accounted for as a reverse merger whereas Ci2i is considered the accounting acquirer and TraQiQ, Inc. is considered the accounting acquiree. For accounting purposes, the acquisition of OmniM2M is recorded at historical cost in accordance with Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 805-50-25-2 as this is considered an acquisition of entities under common control as the management of the Company and OmniM2M control the activities of the respective companies. Prior to the merger with Ci2i and acquisition of OmniM2M, the Company was considered a shell company under Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). On December 1, 2017, The Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with Ajay Sikka (“Sikka”), the sole shareholder of Transport IQ, Inc. whereby Sikka agreed to sell all of the shares in TransportIQ, Inc. (“TransportIQ”) in exchange for $18,109, in the form of cancellation of all of the debt of TransportIQ that is owed to the Company. The transaction became effective upon the execution of the Share Exchange Agreement by Sikka and the Company; and Transport IQ, Inc, is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Because TransportIQ was commonly controlled and owned, the transaction was recorded at the historical carrying value of TransportIQ’s assets and liabilities.

 

On May 16, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Mann-India Technologies Private Ltd., an Indian Corporation (“Mann”). On January 2, 2020, Mann changed its name to TRAQIQ Solutions Private Limited (“TRAQ Pvt Ltd”). Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement with Mann, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of Mann and assumed certain net liabilities in exchange for warrants exercisable over a five-years to purchase 1,329,272 shares of common stock of the Company valued at $268. The warrants will be exercisable as follows: (i) 100,771 warrants immediately; (ii) 859,951 warrants exercisable one-year after the date of closing, which was extended to March 31, 2021; and (iii) 368,550 warrants exercisable two-years after the date of closing. This transaction is being recorded as a business combination under ASC 805.

 

On December 19, 2019, the name of Ci2i Services, Inc was changed to TraQiQ Solutions, Inc.

 

Effective December 31, 2020, TraQiQ Solutions, Inc. acquired the net assets of OmniM2M and TransportIQ, and then dissolved those entities in January 2021. The value of those transactions were for the assumed liabilities of Omni and TransportIQ, and no cash was exchanged.

 

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TraQiQ Solutions, Inc.

 

TraQiQ Solutions, Inc. (TraQSol) was formed about over 15 years ago and has most recently been providing technology solutions, predominantly in the business intelligence and data analytics arenas. The Company has been a vendor to Microsoft for over 10 years and has done work with many Microsoft product and business groups, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Media planning. Ci2i has worked closely with customers where a wide variety of analytics solutions were built.

 

TraQSol’s cloud solutions and analytics services comprise software development, program management, project management, and business analytics services.

 

TRAQIQ Solutions Private Ltd. (fka Mann-India Technologies Pvt Ltd)

 

Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement with TRAQ Pvt Ltd., the Company acquired 100% of the shares of TRAQ Pvt Ltd. and assumed certain net liabilities in exchange for warrants exercisable over a five-years to purchase 1,329,272 shares of common stock of the Company valued at $268. The warrants will be exercisable as follows: (i) 100,771 warrants immediately upon closing; (ii) 859,951 warrants exercisable one-year after the date of closing, extended to March 31, 2021); and (iii) 368,550 warrants exercisable two-years after the date of closing. This transaction is being recorded as a business combination under ASC 805.

 

Mann-India Private limited was renamed to TraQiQ Solutions Private Limited shortly after acquisition by TraQiQ Inc.

 

The warrants that are exercisable in one-year (which were extended to March 31, 2021) and two-years are conditioned upon TRAQ Pvt Ltd. achieving certain revenue figures and pre-tax profit percentages. TRAQ Pvt Ltd. must achieve target revenue of $1.1 million (US$) and pre-tax profit of 25% (US$). Should TRAQ Pvt Ltd. be unable to achieve these criteria, the warrants will be reduced proportionately.

 

TRAQ Pvt Ltd. was established in May 2000 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India. TRAQ Pvt Ltd. is a leading software development company which, with the advent of technology, has evolved as a mature and fast-growing company committed to provide reliable and cost-effective software solutions across industries all over the world.

 

TRAQ Pvt Ltd. has its own experienced team of software developers dedicated towards developing various kinds of customized software.

 

TraQ Pvt Ltd. has been doing business around the world for over 15 years, with particular emphasis on Latin America and India. The customer list includes large enterprise Finance and Insurance companies across Latin America. The company’s product portfolio has evolved rapidly and now includes enterprise ready solutions for payment processing, mobile wallets, micro lending solutions and digital transformation.

 

TraQSuite is a distribution platform that allows users to setup task-based networks rapidly – target customers, facilitate/validate transactions, track/manage task workers, manage funds and run the entire distribution network. It includes the following functions:

 

Targeting

 

TraQSuite analyzes your customers’ omni-channel behaviors and transactions. Using artificial intelligence technology, the software analyzes online activity and delivers real-time, automated recommendations and personalized content, including such items as personalized, always-updated coupons, funds, tickets and loyalty cards.

 

Transactions

 

The digital transactions functions of the software enable users to manage and control finances and virtually store and use financial assets including G2P, B2P, welfare, salary, cards and micro banking like loans and insurance. The software includes back-end payment processing and a front-end digital wallet that allows users with and without bank accounts to buy products and services and pay with their mobile devices, settling transactions across multiple vendors, currencies and locations.

 

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Last mile

 

The Last-Mile software module is designed to allow logistics and delivery operations to manage large numbers of workers in multiple locations that are delivering products and services to users. It both tracks the task workers and provides validation for the transactions. The mobile applications enable data sharing and validation and also measure customer satisfaction.

 

Integration

 

TraQSuite also includes software designed to integrate the TraQSuite tools with existing business software.

 

Learning

 

TraQLearn is eLearning software that includes modules and dashboards for students, teachers and administrators and tools to help with targeted learning.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

Risk Factors Related to Our Business

 

General Risks Relating to Our Business, Operations of Financial Condition

 

We have a limited operating history and are subject to the risks encountered by early-stage companies.

 

Because our operating company has a limited operating history, you should consider and evaluate our operating prospects in light of the risks and uncertainties frequently encountered by early-stage companies in rapidly evolving markets. For us, these risks include:

 

● risks that we may not have sufficient capital to achieve our growth strategy;

 

● risks that we may not develop our product and service offerings in a manner that enables us to be profitable and meet our customers’ requirements;

 

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● risks that our growth strategy may not be successful; and

 

● risks that fluctuations in our operating results will be significant relative to our revenues.

 

These risks are described in more detail below. Our future growth will depend substantially on our ability to address these and the other risks described in this section. If we do not successfully address these risks, our business would be significantly harmed.

 

Our operating losses and working capital deficiency raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If we do not continue as a going concern, investors could lose their entire investment.

 

Our operating losses and working capital deficiency raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If we do not generate revenues, do not achieve profitability and do not have other sources of financing for our business, we may have to curtail or cease our development plans and operations, which could cause investors to lose the entire amount of their investment.

 

If we are unable to manage our anticipated post-Share Exchange Agreement growth effectively, our business could be adversely affected.

 

We anticipate that a significant expansion of our operations and addition of operating subsidiaries, including one in the United States, and new personnel will be required in all areas of our operations in order to implement our post-Share Exchange business plan. Our future operating results depend to a large extent on our ability to manage this expansion and growth successfully. For us to continue to manage such growth, we must put in place legal and accounting systems, and implement human resource management and other tools. We have taken preliminary steps to put this structure in place. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to successfully manage this anticipated rapid growth. A failure to manage our growth effectively could materially and adversely affect our ability to market our crowd funding platform in multiple venues.

 

Increasing competition within our emerging industry could have an impact on our business prospects.

 

The Industrial Internet of Things market is an emerging industry where new competitors are entering the market frequently. These competing companies may have significantly greater financial and other resources than we have and may have been developing their products and services longer than we have been developing ours. Although we anticipate that our portfolio of products and related revenue stream sources are broad, increasing competition may have a negative impact on our profit margins.

 

Our business is subject to risks generally associated with fluctuating economic tendencies in the capital markets.

 

The demand for our products can change over time due to fluctuations in the global and local economies and in the related capital requirements of small and medium-sized enterprises. These fluctuations could negatively impact our future revenue streams.

 

We may not be able to adequately protect our proprietary technology, and our competitors may be able to offer similar products and services, which would harm our competitive position.

 

Our success depends in part upon our proprietary technology. We rely primarily on trademark, copyright, service mark and trade secret laws, confidentiality procedures, license agreements and contractual provisions to establish and protect our proprietary rights. Despite these precautions, third parties could copy or otherwise obtain and use our technology without authorization or develop similar technology independently. We also pursue the registration of our domain names, trademarks, and service marks in the United States. We cannot assure you that the protection of our proprietary rights will be adequate or that our competitors will not independently develop similar technology, duplicate our products and services or design around any intellectual property rights we hold.

 

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If third parties claim that we infringe their intellectual property, it may result in costly litigation.

 

We cannot assure you that third parties will not claim our current or future products infringe their intellectual property rights. Any such claims, with or without merit, could cause costly litigation that could consume significant management time. As the number of product and services offerings in the crowd funding market increases and functionalities increasingly overlap, companies such as ours may become increasingly subject to infringement claims. Such claims also might require us to enter into royalty or license agreements. If required, we may not be able to obtain such royalty or license agreements or obtain them on terms acceptable to us.

 

We may need additional financing. Any limitation on our ability to obtain such additional financing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Although we expect that the proceeds from the offering we completed will be sufficient to implement our business plan, there can be no assurance that we will not require additional capital. The raising of additional capital could result in dilution to our stockholders. In addition, there is no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional capital if we need it, or that if available, it will be available to us on favorable or reasonable terms. Any limitation on our ability to obtain additional capital as and when needed could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

If we fail to maintain proper and effective internal controls, our ability to produce accurate and timely financial statements could be impaired, which could harm our operating results, our ability to operate our business and investors’ views of us.

 

Ensuring that we have adequate internal financial and accounting controls and procedures in place so that we can produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis is a costly and time-consuming effort that will need to be evaluated frequently. Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires public companies to conduct an annual review and evaluation of their internal controls. Our failure to maintain the effectiveness of our internal controls in accordance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have a material adverse effect on our business. We could lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which could have an adverse effect on the price of our common stock. In addition, if our efforts to comply with new or changed laws, regulations, and standards differ from the activities intended by regulatory or governing bodies due to ambiguities related to practice, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against us and our business may be harmed.

 

Risks Relating to our Securities

 

There is not now, and there may not ever be, an active market for the Company’s Common Stock.

 

TraQiQ’s stock is trading on the OTC exchange. However, trading activity is very limited. This limited liquidity could present a number of different challenges in the future.

 

Our stock trading may be extremely sporadic. For example, several days may pass before any shares may be traded. As a result, an investor may find it difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations of the price of, our Common Stock. Accordingly, investors must assume they may have to bear the economic risk of an investment in our Common Stock for an indefinite period of time. There can be no assurance that a more active market for the Common Stock will develop, or if one should develop, there is no assurance that it will be sustained. This severely limits the liquidity of our Common Stock and would likely have a material adverse effect on the market price of our Common Stock and on our ability to raise additional capital.

 

We cannot assure you that the Common Stock will become liquid or that it will be listed on a securities exchange.

 

Until our Common Stock is listed on a national securities exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq Stock Market, if ever, we expect our Common Stock to remain eligible for quotation on the OTC Markets. In that venue, however, an investor may find it difficult to obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our Common Stock. In addition, if we fail to meet the criteria set forth in SEC regulations, various requirements would be imposed by law on broker-dealers who sell our securities to persons in the public market. Consequently, such regulations may deter broker-dealers from recommending or selling our Common Stock, which may further affect the liquidity of the Common Stock. This would also make it more difficult for us to raise capital.

 

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Our Common Stock is subject to the “penny stock” rules of the SEC and the trading market in the securities is limited, which makes transactions in the stock cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in the stock.

 

The SEC has adopted Rule 15g-9 which establishes the definition of a “penny stock,” for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require:

 

that a broker or dealer approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks; and
   
the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased.

 

In order to approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must:

 

Obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of the person; and
   
make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks.

 

The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form sets forth:

 

the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and
   
that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction.

 

Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the “penny stock” rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of common stock and cause a decline in the market value of stock.

 

Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.

 

The price of our Common Stock may become volatile, which could lead to losses by investors and costly securities litigation.

 

The trading price of our Common Stock is likely to be highly volatile and could fluctuate in response to factors such as:

 

● actual or anticipated variations in our operating results;

 

● announcements of developments by us or our competitors;

 

● announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments;

 

● adoption of new accounting standards affecting our Company’s industry;

 

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● additions or departures of key personnel;

 

● sales of our Common Stock or other securities in the open market; and

 

● other events or factors, many of which are beyond our control.

 

The stock market is subject to significant price and volume fluctuations. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class action litigation has often been initiated against the company. Litigation initiated against us, whether or not successful, could result in substantial costs and diversion of our management’s attention and resources, which could harm our business and financial condition.

 

We do not anticipate dividends to be paid on our Common Stock, and investors may lose the entire amount of their investment.

 

Cash dividends have never been declared or paid on the Common Stock, and we do not anticipate such a declaration or payment for the foreseeable future. We expect to use future earnings, if any, to fund business growth. Therefore, stockholders will not receive any funds absent a sale of their shares. We cannot assure stockholders of a positive return on their investment when they sell their shares, nor can we assure that stockholders will not lose the entire amount of their investment.

 

If securities analysts do not initiate coverage or continue to cover our Common Stock or publish unfavorable research or reports about our business, this may have a negative impact on the market price of our common stock.

 

The trading market for the Common Stock will depend on the research and reports that securities analysts publish about our business and the Company. We do not have any control over these analysts. There is no guarantee that securities analysts will cover the Common Stock. If securities analysts do not cover the Common Stock, the lack of research coverage may adversely affect its market price. If we are covered by securities analysts, and our stock is the subject of an unfavorable report, our stock price and trading volume would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases to cover the Company or fails to publish regular reports on the Company, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline.

 

You may experience dilution of your ownership interests because of the future issuance of additional shares of the Common Stock.

 

In the future, we may issue our authorized but previously unissued equity securities, resulting in the dilution of the ownership interests of our present stockholders and the purchasers of Common Stock offered hereby. We are currently authorized to issue an aggregate of 310,000,000 shares of capital stock consisting of 300,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001, with preferences and rights to be determined by our Board of Directors. We authorized 50,000 shares of our Preferred Stock as Series A and 50,000 shares are issued and outstanding. As of the date of this Report, there are 30,830,237 shares of our Common Stock issued and outstanding and 50,000 shares of our Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding. We may also issue additional shares of our Common Stock or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for our Common Stock in connection with hiring or retaining employees, future acquisitions, future sales of securities for capital raising purposes, or for other business purposes. The future issuance of any such additional shares of our Common Stock may create downward pressure on the trading price of the Common Stock. There can be no assurance that we will not be required to issue additional shares, warrants or other convertible securities in the future in conjunction with any capital raising efforts, including at a price (or exercise prices) below the price at which shares of the Common Stock will be initially quoted on the OTC Markets.

 

Pandemics including COVID-19 may adversely affect our business.

 

The recent unprecedented events related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), have had significant health, economic, and market impacts and may have short-term and long-term adverse effects on our business that we cannot predict as the global pandemic continues to evolve. The extent and effectiveness of responses by governments and other organizations also cannot be predicted.

 

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Our ability to access the capital markets and maintain existing operations is unknown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Any such limitation on available financing and how we conduct business with our customers and vendors would adversely affect our business.

 

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

 

None.

 

Item 2. Properties

 

We do not own any property. As of the date of this annual report, we lease space for our main corporate office at 14205 S.E. 36th St., Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98006. We will consider leasing additional office space after our public listing is completed.

 

Our subsidiary, TRAQ Pvt Ltd. also leases space in India that expires in October 2027.

 

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time the Company is a party to various legal or administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business. While any litigation contains an element of uncertainty, we have no reason to believe that the outcome of such proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

PART II

 

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.

 

Our common stock is not listed on any securities exchange, and effective October 27, 2020 is quoted on the OTC Market under the symbol “TRIQ.” Because our common stock is not listed on a securities exchange and its quotations on OTC are limited and sporadic, there is currently no established public trading market for our common stock.

 

The following table reflects the high closing sales information for our common stock for each fiscal quarter during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. This information was obtained from OTC and reflects inter-dealer prices without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

 

    COMMON STOCK MARKET PRICE  
    HIGH     LOW  
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020:                
First Quarter   $ -     $ -  
Second Quarter   $ -     $ -  
Third Quarter   $ -     $ -  
Fourth Quarter   $ 1.00     $ 0.25  

 

Holders of our Common Stock

 

As of March 17, 2021, there were approximately 66 stockholders of record of our common stock. This number does not include shares held by brokerage clearing houses, depositories or others in unregistered form. The stock transfer agent for our securities is Equity Stock Transfer.

 

Dividends

 

The Company has never declared or paid any cash dividends on its common stock. The Company currently intends to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of its business. As a result, the Company does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

 

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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

 

On October 19, 2020, the Company granted options for 1,750,000 shares of common stock under the Company’s stock option plan to Ajay Sikka at an option price of $0.0055 without registration under the Securities Act, and 2,180,000 options at a strike price of $0.005 to other directors in the United States as well as employees in India. See Item 12 for additional information. Each of these sales of securities was consummated pursuant to the exemption from registration in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The United States based grantees are sophisticated in business and investment matters.

 

Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

 

As a smaller reporting company, the Company is not required to file selected financial data.

 

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our financial statements, which we have prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate estimates and judgments, including those described in greater detail below. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

As used in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation,” except where the context otherwise requires, the term “we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company,” refers to the business of TraQiQ Inc.

 

Overview

 

TraQiQ, Inc. (along with its wholly owned subsidiaries, referred to herein as the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of California on September 9, 2009 as Thunderclap Entertainment, Inc. On July 14, 2017, Thunderclap Entertainment, Inc. changed its name to TraQiQ, Inc. On July 19, 2017, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (“Share Exchange”) with the stockholders of OmniM2M, Inc. (“OmniM2M”) and TraQiQ Solutions, Inc. dba Ci2i Services, Inc. (formerly Ci2i Services, Inc. – amended November 6, 2019) (“Ci2i”) whereby the stockholders of OmniM2M and Ci2i agreed to exchange all of their respective shares, representing 100% ownership in OmniM2M and Ci2i in exchange for 12,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively. The OmniM2M Shareholders and the Ci2i Shareholders have each been issued their respective 12,000,000 shares on a pro rata basis based on their respective holdings in OmniM2M and Ci2i in the Share Exchange Agreement. The Share Exchange was accounted for as a reverse merger whereas Ci2i is considered the accounting acquirer and TraQiQ, Inc. is considered the accounting acquiree. For accounting purposes, the acquisition of OmniM2M is recorded at historical cost in accordance with Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 805-50-25-2 as this is considered an acquisition of entities under common control as the management of the Company and OmniM2M control the activities of the respective companies. Prior to the merger with Ci2i and acquisition of OmniM2M, the Company was considered a shell company under Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). On December 1, 2017, The Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with Ajay Sikka (“Sikka”), the sole shareholder of Transport IQ, Inc. whereby Sikka agreed to sell all of the shares in TransportIQ, Inc. (“TransportIQ”) in exchange for $18,109, in the form of cancellation of all of the debt of TransportIQ that is owed to the Company. The transaction became effective upon the execution of the Share Exchange Agreement by Sikka and the Company; and Transport IQ, Inc, is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Because TransportIQ was commonly controlled and owned, the transaction was recorded at the historical carrying value of TransportIQ’s assets and liabilities.

 

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Ci2i is an innovative and growth-oriented services company founded in 1998 that develops and deploys intelligent technologies and products in order to meet the demand for sustainable, integrated solutions to contemporary business needs. The primary focus has been in the Analytics and Intelligence segments. The Company is investing significantly in building products in the area of supply chain and last mile delivery.

 

On May 16, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with TRAQIQ Solutions Private Limited. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement with TRAQ Pvt Ltd., the Company acquired 100% of the shares of TRAQ Pvt Ltd. and assumed certain net liabilities in exchange for warrants exercisable over a five-years to purchase 1,329,272 shares of common stock of the Company valued at $268. The warrants will be exercisable as follows: (i) 100,771 warrants immediately upon closing; (ii) 859,951 warrants exercisable one-year after the date of closing; and (iii) 368,550 warrants exercisable two-years after the date of closing. This transaction is being recorded as a business combination under ASC 805.

 

The warrants that are exercisable in one-year and two-years are conditioned upon TRAQ Pvt Ltd. achieving certain revenue figures and pre-tax profit percentages. TRAQ Pvt Ltd. must achieve target revenue of $1.1 million (US$) and pre-tax profit of 25% (US$). Should TRAQ Pvt Ltd. be unable to achieve these criteria, the warrants will be reduced proportionately.

 

Effective December 31, 2020, Ci2i acquired the net assets of OmniM2M and TransportIQ, and then dissolved those entities in January 2021. The value of those transactions were for the assumed liabilities of Omni and TransportIQ, and no cash was exchanged.

 

Going Concern

 

The Company has an accumulated deficit of $2,504,893 and a working capital deficit of $2,851,721 as of December 31, 2020 compared to a working capital deficit of $2,697,036 as of December 31, 2019. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent on its ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to meet its obligations, which it has not been able to accomplish to date, and/or obtain additional financing from its stockholders and/or other third parties.

 

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Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies the Company will continue to meet its obligations and continue its operations for the next fiscal year. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to obtain necessary equity or debt financing to continue operations, successfully locating and negotiating with other business entities for potential acquisition and /or acquiring new clients to generate revenues.

 

In May 2019, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of TRAQ Pvt Ltd. and assumed certain net liabilities in exchange for warrants exercisable over a five-years to purchase 1,329,272 shares of common stock of the Company valued at $268. This acquisition will assist the Company in operations and cash flow.

 

In order to further implement its business plan and satisfy its working capital requirements, the Company will need to raise additional capital. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to raise additional equity or debt financing at acceptable terms, if at all.

 

There is no assurance that the Company will ever be profitable. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in the notes to our consolidated financial statements. Those material accounting estimates that we believe are the most critical to an investor’s understanding of our financial results and condition are discussed immediately below and are particularly important to the portrayal of our financial position and results of operations and require the application of significant judgment by our management to determine the appropriate assumptions to be used in the determination of certain estimates.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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 the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. These estimates include, but are not limited to, management’s estimate of provisions required for non-collectible accounts receivable, depreciative lives of our assets, determination of technological feasibility, and valuation allowances of our deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Capitalized Software Costs

 

In accordance with the relevant FASB accounting guidance regarding the development of software to be sold, leased, or marketed, the Company expenses such costs as they are incurred until technological feasibility has been established, at and after which time these costs are capitalized until the product is available for general release to customers. Once the technological feasibility is established per ASC 985-20, the Company capitalizes costs associated with the acquisition or development of major software for internal and external use in the balance sheet. Costs incurred to enhance the Company’s software products, after general market release of the services using the products, is expensed in the period they are incurred. The Company only capitalizes subsequent additions, modifications or upgrades to internally developed software to the extent that such changes allow the software to perform a task it previously did not perform. The Company expenses software maintenance and training costs as incurred.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), specifically ASC 606-10-50-12. 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 January 1, 2018 using the full retrospective method, however the new standard did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations, as it did not change the manner or timing of recognizing revenue.

 

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Professional Service Revenue

 

TRAQ Pvt Ltd. generally derives a large part of its revenues from professional and support services, which includes revenue generated from software development projects and associated fees for consulting, implementation, training, and project management provided to customers using their systems. Revenue from arrangements with customers is recognized based on the Company’s satisfaction of distinct performance obligations identified in each agreement, generally at a point in time as discussed in ASC 606. In instances where multiple performance obligations are identified, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation based on relative selling prices of each distinct product or service, and recognizes revenue related to each performance obligation at the points in time that each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligation includes providing customization of software’s, selling of licenses, where the Company typically satisfies its performance obligations prior to the submission of invoices to the customer for such services. The Company’s performance obligation for consulting and technical support is delivered on as the work is being performed, which is satisfied prior to invoicing. The Company generally collects payment within 30 to 60 days of completion of the performance obligation and there are no agency relationships.

 

Software development arrangements involving significant customization, modification or production are accounted for in accordance with the appropriate technical accounting guidance issued by the FASB using the percentage-of- completion method. The Company recognizes revenue using periodic reported actual hours worked as a percentage of total expected hours required to complete the project arrangement and applies the percentage to the total arrangement fee.

 

Unbilled revenue represents earnings in excess of billings as at the end of the reporting period. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from revenues in the statements of operations.

 

TRAQ Pvt Ltd. has deferred the revenue and costs attributable to certain process transition activities with respect to its customers where such activities do not represent the culmination of a separate earnings process. Such revenue and costs are subsequently recognized ratably over the period in which the related services are performed. Further, the deferred costs are limited to the amount of the deferred revenues.

 

TRAQ Pvt Ltd. has now started offering an integrated solution for supply chain and last mile. This product called “TraQSuite” is now offered in multiple markets as a cloud-based subscription offering. This is a significant improvement from the earlier professional services business.

 

Software Solution Revenue

 

Revenue from arrangements with customers is recognized based on the Company’s satisfaction of distinct performance obligations identified in each agreement, generally at a point in time as discussed in ASC 606. In instances where multiple performance obligations are identified, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation based on relative selling prices of each distinct product or service, and recognizes revenue related to each performance obligation at the points in time that each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligation includes providing connectivity to software, generally through a monthly subscription, where the Company typically satisfies its performance obligations prior to the submission of invoices to the customer for such services. The Company’s performance obligation for hardware components that are purchased by the customer in connection with the solution is delivery of the purchased device, which is satisfied prior to invoicing. The Company provides a twelve-month warranty on their hardware. All units deployed by the Company are past the twelve-month period, thus the Company has not accrued for a warranty liability. The Company generally collects payment within 30 to 60 days of completion of the performance obligation and there are no agency relationships.

 

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Costs of Services Provided

 

Costs of services provided consist of data processing costs, customer support costs including personnel costs to maintain the Company’s proprietary databases, costs to provide customer call center support, hardware and software expense associated with transaction processing systems and exchanges, telecommunication and computer network expense, and occupancy costs associated with facilities where these functions are performed. Depreciation expense is not included in costs of services provided.

 

Foreign Currency Transactions

 

The Company accounts for foreign currency transactions in accordance with ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters” (“ASC 830”), specifically the guidance in subsection ASC 830-20, “Foreign Currency Transactions”. The U.S. dollar is the functional and reporting currency for the Company and its subsidiaries other than TRAQ Pvt Ltd. whose functional currency is the Indian Rupee. Pursuant to ASC 830, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, with the resulting gains or losses upon settlement reported in foreign exchange gain (loss) in the computation of net income (loss). Gains or losses resulting from translation adjustments are reported under accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

 

Uncertain Tax Positions

 

The Company follows ASC 740-10, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”. This requires recognition and measurement of uncertain income tax positions using a “more-likely-than-not” approach. Management evaluates their tax positions on an annual basis.

 

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal tax jurisdiction and various state tax jurisdictions. The federal and state income tax returns of the Company are subject to examination by the IRS and state taxing authorities, generally for three years after they were filed.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

ASC 825, “Financial Instruments,” requires the Company to disclose estimated fair values for its financial instruments. Fair value estimates, methods, and assumptions are set forth below for the Company’s financial instruments: The carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, prepaid and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, stockholder advances, and short-term financing approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. The Company does not utilize derivative instruments.

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock

 

Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) include additional dilution from common stock equivalents, such as convertible notes, preferred stock, stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants. Common stock equivalents are not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share when the Company reports a loss because to do so would be anti-dilutive for periods presented. An uncertain number of shares underlying convertible debt have been excluded from the computation of loss per share because their impact was anti-dilutive.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

Parties are considered to be related to the Company if the parties directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, control, are controlled by, or are under common control with the Company. Related parties also include principal stockholders of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of principal stockholders of the Company and its management and other parties with which the Company may deal where one-party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests. The Company discloses all related party transactions. All transactions shall be recorded at fair value of the goods or services exchanged. Property purchased from a related party is recorded at the cost to the related party and any payment to or on behalf of the related party in excess of the cost is reflected as compensation or distribution to related parties depending on the transaction.

 

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Lease Obligations

 

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, current portion of operating lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities, less current portion in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

 

ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. For leases in which the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. Lease expense for operating lease arrangements is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for separately.

 

Results of Operations and Financial Condition for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 as Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2019

 

Revenues

 

For the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019, the Company’s revenues increased by $329,217, or 48%, from $680,732 in 2019 to $1,009,949 in 2020 due to the Company’s lack of trucking revenue being generated in TransportIQ offset by the revenues generated in TRAQ Pvt Ltd. post-acquisition in May 2019. The Company will continue to focus on and move towards an analytics model (solutions revenue) which is expected to bring in more revenue and higher profitability.

 

Cost of Sales

 

For the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019, the Company’s cost of revenues increased by $115,206, or 27%, from $431,363 in 2019 to $546,569 in 2020 due to the Company’s lack of support services being incurred to accommodate the trucking services in TransportIQ offset by the cost of revenues generated in TRAQ Pvt Ltd. post-acquisition in May 2019. The Company will continue to move towards an analytics model which is expected to bring in more revenue and higher profitability.

 

Operating Expenses

 

For the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019, the Company’s salary and salary related costs increased by $169,643, or 148%, from $114,615 in 2019 to $284,258 in 2020 due to the salary and salary related costs of TRAQ Pvt Ltd. post-acquisition in May 2019.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to 2019, the Company’s professional fees decreased by $86,345, or 30%, from $287,775 in 2019 to $201,430 in 2020. Our professional fees increased in 2019 compared to 2020 due the professional fees of TRAQ Pvt Ltd. post-acquisition in May 2019 and filing a Regulation A+. In 2020 we limited our professional fees due to cash flow issues.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019, the Company’s rent expense increased by $12,982, or 15%, from $88,863 in 2019 to $101,845 in 2020. We have re-worked our lease arrangement with the landlord of TRAQ Pvt Ltd and reduced our leased space considerably as of December 31, 2020 and anticipate this to be much less moving forward in 2021. The increase in 2020 was attributable to a full year of rent expense in 2020 rather than seven and a half months in 2019.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019, the Company’s depreciation and amortization expense increased $5,148, or 12%, from $42,840 in 2019 to $47,988 in 2020. The increase was the result of the depreciation and amortization expense on the fixed and intangible assets acquired in the TRAQ Pvt Ltd. Acquisition of twelve months in 2020 and seven and a half months in 2019.

 

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For the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019, the Company’s general and administrative expenses increased by $21,908, or 14%, from $160,919 in 2019 to $182,827 in 2020 primarily due to the lowering of overhead expenses in TransportIQ as the Company is moving towards an analytics model offset by the general and administrative expenses of TRAQ Pvt Ltd. post-acquisition in May 2019 and having a full year of administrative expenses for TRAQ Pvt Ltd rather than seven and a half months in 2019.

 

Interest Expense, net

 

For the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019, the Company’s interest expense, net of interest income increased by $78,216, or 31%, from $250,164 in 2019 to $328,380 in 2020 due to higher levels of debt in 2020.

 

Forgiveness of Debt and Other Income

 

For the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019, the Company’s forgiveness of debt and other income increased by $20,798 or 38%, from $55,450 in 2019 to $76,248 in 2020 due to forgiveness of payables in TRAQ Pvt Ltd in 2020 and due to PPP loan forgiveness of $24,640 in 2020.

 

Included in other income is $417,148 in 2019 for the recognized bargain purchase gain.

 

Net Loss

 

For the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019, the Company’s net loss increased by $384,700, or 172%, from $223,209 in 2019 to $607,909 in 2020 due to the increase in activity in TRAQ Pvt Ltd as we incurred one year of activity in 2020 rather than seven and a half months in 2019, as well as the added interest expense due to the increase in debt we incurred in 2020.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of December 31, 2020, current assets were $1,101,439 and current liabilities outstanding amounted to $3,953,160 which resulted in a working capital deficit of $2,851,721. As of December 31, 2019, current assets were $818,830 and current liabilities outstanding amounted to $3,515,866 which resulted in a working capital deficit of $2,697,036.

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $187,164 for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to $516,509 in 2019. Cash used in operations for 2020 and 2019 was the primarily related to the loss in operations offset by the bargain purchase gain in 2019, increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses and the changes in accounts receivable due to the lack of adequate cash flow of the Company.

 

The only investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2019, related to the cash and restricted cash of $234 and $185,399, respectively acquired in the TRAQ Pvt Ltd. acquisition and some acquisitions of fixed assets related to TRAQ Pvt Ltd. of $3,417. In the year ended December 31, 2020, the investing activities related to the advance in the form of a note receivable in the amount of $227,877. In 2020 and 2019 we had acquisitions of fixed assets of $3,709 and $3,417, respectively.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $285,433 compared to the year ended December 31, 2019 of $523,667. The cash provided by financing activities was the result of the issuance of long-term debt, including related parties, convertible notes from related and unrelated parties, offset by repayments on long term-debt which include related parties, as well as the decreases in our cash overdraft in both years.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off-balance sheet financing arrangements.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

Not required for a smaller reporting company.

 

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Not required for a smaller reporting company.

 

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

Our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the report of our independent registered public accounting firm, are set forth starting on page F-1 of this report.

 

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

 

None.

 

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Based on an evaluation as of the date of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s Certifying Officers conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Certifying Officers concluded that, because of the disclosed material weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms.

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s Certifying Officers, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon the evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures at the end of the period covered by this report, our Certifying Officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as a result of continuing weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting principally due to the following:

 

  - We have not established adequate financial reporting processes or monitoring activities to ensure adequate financial reporting and to mitigate the risk of management override, specifically because there are few employees and only two officers with management functions and therefore there is lack of segregation of duties.

 

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  - An outside consultant assists in the preparation of the annual and quarterly financial statements and partners with us to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements.
     
  - Outside counsel assists us to review and editing of the annual and quarterly filings and to ensure compliance with SEC disclosure requirements.

 

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, using the criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013 framework) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected. As a result of management’s assessment, management has determined that there are material weaknesses due to the lack of segregation of duties and, due to the limited resources based on the size of the Company. Due to the material weaknesses management concluded that as of December 31, 2020, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was ineffective. In order to address and resolve the weaknesses, the Company will endeavor to locate and appoint additional qualified personnel to the board of directors and pertinent officer positions as the Company’s financial means allow. To date, the Company’s limited financial resources have not allowed the Company to hire the additional personnel necessary to address the material weaknesses.

 

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter (the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

The term “internal control over financial reporting” is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the registrant’s board of directors, management and other personnel, 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 and includes those policies and procedures that:

 

(a) Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the registrant;

 

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(b) Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the registrant are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the registrant; and
   
(c) Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the registrant’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Item 9B. Other Information

 

None.

 

PART III

 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance;

 

The following persons are our executive officers and directors as of March 17, 2021 and hold the positions set forth opposite their respective names. The members of the Board of Directors serve until the next annual meeting and a successor is appointed and qualified, or until resignation or removal.

 

Name   Age   Position  

Date of

Appointment

Ajay Sikka   54   Chairman of the Board, Director, Chief Executive Officer, President & Chief Financial Officer   July 19, 2017
             
James DuBois   57   Director   February 2, 2018
             
Greg Rankich   47   Director   May 11, 2019

 

Business Experience

 

The following is a brief description of the business experience of our executive officers and directors:

 

Ajay Sikka, Chairman and Director, President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Ajay Sikka, age 54, was appointed to our Board as its Chairman and the Board appointed him as our Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer on July 19, 2017. From May 2014 to the 2020, Mr. Sikka has served as Chief Executive Officer of OmniM2M, Inc., an IIoT hardware, software and services company. From March 2011 to the present, Mr. Sikka has also served as Chief Executive Officer of TraQiQ Solutions, Inc. a technology provider that is focused on providing software products, services and support to enterprise customers, including Microsoft, Staples, Accenture, and Pactera. From April 2004 to Feb 2011, Mr. Sikka served as Senior Director at Microsoft Corp. in Redmond, Washington, where he worked in multiple teams, including Law & Corporate affairs, Central IT, and Business Strategy. He also managed Microsoft’s CloudCRM team that provided Customer Relationship Management (CRM) services within Microsoft. From April 2000 to March 2004, Mr. Sikka served as Chief Executive Officer of IndiaHQ Solutions, Inc., a content provider (Websites, newspapers, Yellow pages) for the South Asian community. That company was sold in 2004. From April 1996 to April 2000, Mr. Sikka served as Group Manager at Microsoft Corp. in Redmond, Washington where he drove Microsoft’s internet business and content management initiatives with telecommunications and Internet service providers. He arrived at Microsoft subsequent to Microsoft’s purchase of Vermeer, that made the FrontPage product. Mr. Sikka is an active angel investor and board of director member for startup companies and new ventures in the Seattle area.

 

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James DuBois, Director

 

James DuBois, age 57, is a member of our Board and was appointed to our Board on February 2, 2018. Mr. Dubois, currently serves as Global IT Advisor and Board Member at Expeditors International of Seattle, Washington. Mr. Dubois has guided IT and business transformation, corporate governance, customer-focused strategic product/services development, security, and risk management. While at Microsoft, as CIO and Chief Information Security Officer roles, directing IT modernization through corporate growth, turnaround, acquisitions integrations and divestitures.

 

Greg Rankich, Director

 

Greg Rankich, age 47, is a member of our Board and was appointed to our Board on May 11, 2019. Mr. Rankich, from May 2018 to present, is the co-founder and partner at Better U Today, which is a program designed to provide a simple and straightforward approach to help people achieve their ideal weight through food, education and lifestyle changes. From January 2017 to present, Mr. Rankich also serves as the managing partner of Kirkland REI, LLC which is a private real estate investment and management firm that focuses on four primary asset classes: Single Residential Properties, Multi-Family Properties, Commercial Properties and Land Acquisition. From July 2013 to present, Mr. Rankich serves as an Advisory Board Member of Ro Health, which is a rapidly growing medical staffing and home health agency. Ro Health supplies clients and patients with healthcare providers that are kind and caring. From July 2005 to May 2018, Mr. Rankich served as the Chief Executive Officer of Xtreme Consulting Group, Inc. an $80 million in revenue international services firm that employs best-in-class business and technology professionals who are focused on improving business performance for clients of all types and sizes. Digital Intelligence Systems acquired Xtreme on May 11, 2018. Prior to founding Xtreme, Mr. Rankich held many roles within Microsoft Corporation. In 2010, Mr. Rankich was a finalist for Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” award. He is an active member of company boards and advisory panels and is also involved in numerous charities and non-profits in the northwest. Mr. Rankich graduated with a B.A. in International Business and a M.B.A. from Washington State University.

 

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

 

Except as set forth in the director and officer biographies above, to the Company’s knowledge, during the past ten (10) years, none of the Company’s directors, executive officers, promoters, control persons, or nominees has been:

 

  the subject of any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time;
     
  convicted in a criminal proceeding or is subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);
     
  subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; or
     
  found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law.

 

Committees of the Board of Directors

 

Our Board of Directors has no committees. We do not have a standing nominating, compensation or audit committee. Accordingly, we do not have an audit committee financial expert serving on an audit committee.

 

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Corporate Governance

 

Board Independence

 

We currently have three directors serving on our board of directors. Our Board of Directors has adopted the definition of “independence” as described in NASDAQ Rule 5605(a)(2). Independent directors would not include anyone who, within the past three years, was employed by us or any of our parents or subsidiaries or any of their family members; or any director who is, or who has a family member who is, a controlling shareholder. Our board of directors has determined that no directors meet the independence requirements. We may obtain independent directors in the future but there is no assurance that we will do so.

 

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

 

In September 30, 2009, we adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct which is applicable to our employees and which also includes a Code of Ethics for our chief executive and principal financial officers and any persons performing similar functions. A code of ethics is a written standard designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:

 

  honest and ethical conduct,
     
  full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in regulatory filings and public statements,
     
  compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations,
     
  the prompt reporting violation of the code, and
     
  accountability for adherence to the code.

 

A copy of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 14.1 to our registration statement, which is incorporated herein. We will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any person without charge, upon request. The request for a copy can be made in writing to TraQiQ, Inc., 14205 S.E. 36th St., Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98006, Attention: Ajay Sikka, CEO.

 

Nominations for Directors

 

During 2020, there were no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Company’s board of directors.

 

Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports

 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, James DuBois and Greg Rankich, Directors of the Company, failed to file Form 3 reports of their initial holdings of Company stock. In addition, Ajay Sikka, James DuBois and Greg Rankich failed to file Form 4 reports following the issuance to them of options to purchase common stock pursuant to the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.

 

Item 11. Executive Compensation

 

Summary Executive Compensation Table

 

The following table shows, for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, compensation awarded to or paid to, or earned by, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (the “Named Executive Officers”).

 

SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

 

Name

and

principal

position

(a)

 

Year

(b)

   

Salary

($)

(c)

   

Bonus

($)

(d)

   

Stock

Awards

($)

(e)

   

Option

Awards

($)

(f)

   

Non-Equity

Incentive

Plan

Compensation

($)

(g)

   

Nonqualified

Deferred

Compensation

Earnings

($)

(h)

   

All Other

Compensation

($)

(i)

   

Total ($)

(j)

 
Ajay Sikka,     2019     $ 105,700       -       -       -       -       -       -     $ 105,700  
CEO, CFO and Director     2020     $ 132,646       -       -     $ 340,600       -       -       -     $ 473,246  

 

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In November 2020, Mr Sikka executed an Employment Agreement with the Company. He is to receive an annual salary of $180,000 and options on up to 1.75 million shares. Of these 1.25 million shares are to vest based on performance over five years with milestones. The remaining 500,000 options are service-based vesting with 250,000 over four years, and 250,000 over one-year. In 2020 and 2019, Mr. Sikka received a salary of $132,646 and $105,700, respectively.

 

Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table

 

On October 9, 2020, the Board of Directors approved the TraQiQ, Inc. Equity Compensation Plan which was adopted on October 11, 2020. Under this plan our named executive officers received grants of 1,750,000 and 0 during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

Outstanding Equity Awards At Fiscal Year-End For 2020 (1)

 

    Option Awards   Stock Awards
   

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Options

(#)

 

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Options

(#)

 

Option

Exercise

Price

 

Option

Expiration

 

Number of Shares or

Units of

Stock That

Have Not

Vested

 

Market Value of Shares or

Units of

Stock That

Have Not 

Vested

Name   Exercisable   Unexercisable  

($)

 

Date

 

(#)

 

($)

Ajay Sikka   312,500     1,437,500     $ 0.055       10/19/2030     -   -

 

(1) Of Mr. Sikka’s options, options with respect to 250,000_shares will vest on October 19, 2021, options with respect to 250,000 shares will vest in equal parts on October 19 of each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and options with respect to 1,250,000 shares will vest based on company performance, as determined by the board of directors.

 

Employment Agreements

 

On October 19, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the compensation plan for the CEO, Ajay Sikka. Mr. Sikka executed a five year employment agreement dated on the same date that provides for an annual salary of $180,000, and granted Mr. Sikka 1,500,000 stock options under the Company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan. 250,000 of these stock options vest over four years, with the remaining 1,250,000 options vesting upon a set of criteria which include annual revenue, business growth and stock performance.

 

Director Compensation

 

Directors of the Company receive no compensation other than the opportunity to receive option awards. Directors received the following grants.

 

In the table below, we have set forth information regarding compensation for 2020 received by each of our directors who is not an officer of the Company. The dollar amounts in the table below for option awards are the grant date fair market values associated with such awards.

 

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2020 Director Compensation Table

 

    Fees Earned or   Stock   Option   All Other    
Name   Paid in Cash   Awards   Awards   Compensation   Total
                     
James DuBois   $ -     $ -     $ 48,777            -     $ 48,777  
Greg Rankich   $ -     $ -     $ 39,022       -     $ 39,022  

 

In the following table we have set forth information regarding options held by each named director as of December 31. 2020. Options vest on the dates shown.

 

Name  

Number of Shares

Underlying

Options #

 

Option

Exercise

Price $

 

Option

Expiration

Date

 

 

 

Option Vesting Date

James DuBois     250,000     $ 0.005     10/19/2030   October 19. 2021
                         
Greg Rankich     200,000     $ 0.005      10/19/2030   October 19, 2021 (50% and October 19, 2022 (50%)

 

Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance

 

The Company may obtain directors’ and officers’ liability insurance insuring its directors and officers against liability for acts or omissions in their capacities as directors or officers in the near future, subject to certain exclusions. Such insurance also insures the Company against losses which we may incur in indemnifying our officers and directors.

 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

 

The following tables set forth certain information regarding the ownership of our common stock as of March 4, 2021, by:

 

  each director;
  each person known by us to own beneficially 5% or more of our Common Stock;
  each officer named in the summary compensation table elsewhere in this Current Report on Form 8-K; and
  all directors and executive officers as a group.

 

The amounts and percentages of common stock beneficially owned are reported on the basis of regulations of the SEC governing the determination of beneficial ownership of securities. Under the rules of the SEC, a person is deemed to be a “beneficial owner” of a security if that person has or shares “voting power,” which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting of such security, or “investment power,” which includes the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of such security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any securities of which that person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days. Under these rules more than one person may be deemed a beneficial owner of the same securities and a person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of securities as to which such person has no economic interest. The percentages of common stock beneficially owned are calculated on the basis of 32,733,193 total common shares issued and outstanding after giving effect to the Share Exchange Agreement, inclusion of stock options, warrants, shares issuable upon the conversion of notes payable and of Series A Preferred Stock, that are convertible into common stock and the percentage of Series A Preferred Stock is based on the 50,000 shares issued and outstanding. Each share of preferred stock is convertible into 85% of the average closing price of the common stock over the last 20 trading days immediately preceding the conversion.

 

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Unless otherwise indicated below, to the best of our knowledge each beneficial owner named in the table has sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all shares beneficially owned, subject to community property laws where applicable.

 

Title of Class  

Name and Address of Beneficial

Owner

  Shares  

Percent

of Class

             
Preferred A Stock   Ajay Sikka(1) 14205 S.E. 36th St., Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006     50,000       100.00 %
                     
Preferred Stock   All Officers and Directors as a Group (1 person)     50,000       100.00 %
                     
Common Stock   Ajay Sikka 14205 S.E. 36th St., Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006     15,512,484       49.85 %
                     
Common Stock   James DuBois(2), 11208 248 Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98053     29,412       0.10 %
                     
Common Stock   Greg Rankich     -       -  
                     
Common Stock   All Officers and Directors as a Group (3 persons)     15,541,896       49.95 %
                     
5% or Greater                    
Common Stock   Virandra Sikka 14205 S.E. 36th St., Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006     3,264,412       10.60 %
                     
Common Stock   Swarn Thiara 6704 126th Street SE, Snohomish, WA 98296     2,600,000       8.44 %
                     
Common Stock   Dharam Vir Sikka(4) 235 140th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98005     1,933,862       6.26 %

 

(1) Ajay Sikka is our controlling shareholder. Under the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock, he is entitled to 50,000 votes of common stock for each share of Series A Preferred Stock, thereby effectively giving him, in addition to his 15,512,484 common share votes (which includes 312,500 stock options, 45,600 shares that are convertible from the Series A Preferred Stock), an additional 2,500,000,000 common share votes.
(2) Represents 29,412 shares issuable upon the conversion of a note payable
(3) Represents 1,823,568 common shares and 110,294 common shares from the conversion of $93,750 in convertible notes.

 

Changes in Control

 

Except for matters described in this Current Report regarding the Share Exchange Agreement and our Series A Preferred Stock, we are unaware of any contract or other arrangement or provisions of our Articles or Bylaws the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change of control of us. There are not any provisions in our Articles or Bylaws, the operation of which would delay, defer, or prevent a change in control of us.

 

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Equity Compensation Plan Information

 

The following table gives information about our common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of options, warrants and rights under our 2020 Equity Compensation Plan as of December 31, 2020. Our shareholders have not approved this plan.

 

Plan category   Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights   Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights   Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
    (a)   (b)   (c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders     -       -       -  
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders     3,930,000     $ 0.0052       1,570,000  
Total     3,930,000     $ 0.0052       1,570,000  

 

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

 

Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions

 

Except as described below, and the past two years, there have been no transactions, whether directly or indirectly, between Ajay Sikka and any of our officers or former officers, directors or former directors or their family members.

 

The details for amount due to related parties were as follows:

 

    2020   2019
December 31,                
Amount due from related parties:                
Ajay Sikka(1)   $ 1,718,277     $ 1,221,737  
Kunaal Sikka(2)     15,000       15,000  
Swarm Singh(3)     45,000       45,000  
Satinder Thiara(4)     57,000       57,000  
Dharam Sikka(5)     75,000       75,000  
James DuBois(6)     20,000       20,000  
Total   $ 1,930,277     $ 1,433,737  

 

(1) These advances from the CEO are unsecured, due on demand and bear interest at 15% annually.
   
(2) Unsecured promissory note from Kunaal Sikka, the CEO’s son, dated September 13, 2018, in the amount of $15,000, at 12% annual interest maturing on December 31, 2019. On December 31, 2019 this note was in default and the interest changed to 18% per annum.
   
(3) Note payable to Swarn Singh, father-in-law of the CEO, entered into January 2017 ($25,000) and February 2017 ($20,000), at interest rate of 15% annually (1.25% monthly). These are unsecured loans and both loans mature December 31, 2019. On December 31, 2019 these notes were in default and the interest changed to 21% annually (1.75% monthly).
   
(4) Notes payable to Satinder Thiara entered into May 25, 2016 ($22,000) which is due December 31, 2021, December 13, 2016 ($10,000) which is due December 31, 2021, and May 1, 2018 ($25,000) which matures December 31, 2019 at interest rate of 15% annually (1.25% monthly). The May 1, 2018 note is in default and the interest rate changed to 21% annually (1.75% monthly).
   
(5)

Company entered into convertible notes with Dharam V. Sikka, father of CEO pursuant to a convertible note payable issued in August 2017 ($20,000), November 2017 ($30,000) and May 2018 ($25,000), with an interest rate of 6% and conversion terms as the Notes described above, maturing on December 31, 2019 and is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate equal to eighty percent (80%) of the average closing share price as quoted on the OTC Markets for the five (5) trading days prior to the date of conversion., On December 31, 2019 these notes were in default and the interest changed to 10% per annum.

 

(6) Company entered into a convertible note with James DuBois, a director of the Company in November 2017 in the amount of $20,000, at a 6% annual interest rate and conversion terms as the Notes described in (5) above, initially maturing on July 31, 2018, extended to December 31, 2019, On December 31, 2019 these notes were in default and the interest changed to 10% per annum

 

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Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services.

 

The aggregate fees incurred for each of the last two years for professional services rendered by AJSH & Co LLP (“AJSH”) the independent registered public accounting firm for the audits of the Company’s annual financial statements included in the Company’s Form 10-K and reviews of financial statements for its quarterly reports (Form 10-Q) are reported below. The Company engaged AJSH on February 1, 2020. The fees billed by AJSH relating to the audits for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 were:

 

    Audit
Fees
    Audit
Related
Fees
    Tax Fees     All Other Fees     Total  
2020   $ 27,500     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 27,500  
2019   $ 30,000     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 30,000  

 

Audit Fees

 

The aggregate fees incurred by the Company’s principal accountant for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements, review of financial statements included in the quarterly reports and other fees that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

Audit Related Fees

 

The aggregate fees billed for professional services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company’s financial statements but are not reported “Audit Fees” for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

Tax Fees

 

The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

All Other Fees

 

Other fees billed for products or services provided by the Company’s principal accountant during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

 

Financial Statements

 

The financial statements filed as a part of this report are set forth beginning on page F-1.

 

Financial Statement Schedules

 

No financial statement schedules are required to be filed with this report.

 

Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference as a part of this report:

 

 

        Incorporated by Reference

Exhibit

Number

 

 

Description

Filed Herewith Form Period Ending Exhibit Filing Date
               
3.1   Articles of Incorporation, as amended        
               
3.2   Bylaws   S-1   3.2 3/7/2011
               
4.1(a)   Note Purchase Agreement and Note, dated July 19, 2017 between the Company and Donald P. Hateley   8-K/A   4.1(a) 8/24/2017
               
4.1(b)   Note Purchase Agreement and Note, dated July 19, 2017 between the Company and Alena Borisova   8-K/A   4.1(b) 8/24/2017
               
4.1(c)   Description of Capital Stock X    
               
4.2(a)   Certificate of Determination for Series A Preferred   8-K   4.2(a) 8/3/2017
               
4.2(b)   Series A Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 1, 2017   8-K   4.2(b) 8/3/2017
               
10.1   Share Exchange Agreement dated July 19, 2017, fully executed on August 3, 2017   8-K/A   10.1 8/24/2017
               
10.2   TraQiQ, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan X        
               
21   Subsidiaries of the Registrant X        
               
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act X        
               
31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act X        
               
32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 X        
               

32.2

 

  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 X        

 

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 *

 

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

 

None.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

  TraQiQ Inc.
     
Date: March 22, 2021 By: /s/ Ajay Sikka
  Name: Ajay Sikka
  Title: Chairman of the Board of Directors & Chief
Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date: March 22, 2021 By: /s/ Ajay Sikka
  Name: Ajay Sikka
  Title: Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
     
Date: March 22, 2021 By: /s/ James DuBois
  Name: James DuBois
  Title: Director
     
Date: March 22, 2021 By: /s/ Greg Rankich
  Name: Greg Rankich
  Title: Director

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Report of Independent Registered Accounting Firm F-2
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 F-3
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 F-4
   
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit for the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 F-5
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 F-6
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7

 

F-1

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

  

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of TraqIQ, Inc.

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of TraqIQ, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) as on December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit and cash flows, for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Substantial Doubt about the Company Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has an accumulated deficit of $2,504,893 and working capital deficit of $2,851,721 as of December 31, 2020, and a working capital deficit of $2,697,036 as of December 31, 2019. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to this uncertainty are also described in the Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of financial statement. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

/s/ AJSH & Co LLP

 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2019.

 

New Delhi, India

March 22, 2021

 

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TRAQIQ, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

IN US$

 

    DECEMBER 31,   DECEMBER 31,
    2020   2019
         
ASSETS        
Current Assets:                
Cash   $ 29,658     $ 9,094  
Accounts receivable, net     521,618       602,155  
Note receivable - related party     227,877       -  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     322,286       207,581  
                 
Total Current Assets     1,101,439       818,830  
                 
Fixed assets, net     36,373       48,681  
Intangible assets, net     444,584       477,824  
Restricted cash     28,746       182,627  
Long-term investment     40,603       41,617  
Right-of-use asset     126,118       537,268  
Other assets     3,196       32,639  
                 
Total Non-current Assets     679,620       1,320,656  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 1,781,059     $ 2,139,486  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT                
                 
LIABILITIES                
Current Liabilities:                
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   $ 1,163,505     $ 883,845  
Cash overdraft     188,721       427,890  
Accrued payroll and related taxes     327,084       291,586  
Accrued taxes and duties payable     46,577       50,623  
Current portion - lease liability     8,779       122,343  
Current portion - long-term debt - related parties     1,843,399       1,306,737  
Current portion - long-term debt     133,761       191,508  
Current portion - convertible debt - long-term debt - related and unrelated parties     241,334       241,334  
                 
Total Current Liabilities     3,953,160       3,515,866  
                 
Long-term debt - related parties, net of current portion     -       32,000  
Long-term debt, net of current portion     59,856       19,202  
Lease liability, net of current portion     125,219       432,800  
                 
Total Non-current Liabilities     185,075       484,002  
                 
                 
Total Liabilities     4,138,235       3,999,868  
                 
Commitments and contingencies     -       -  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT                
Preferred stock, par value, $0.0001, 10,000,000 shares authorized, Series A Convertible Preferred, 50,000 and 50,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively     5       5  
Common stock, par value, $0.0001, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 27,297,960 and 27,297,960 issued and outstanding, respectively     2,730       2,730  
Additional paid in capital     117,261       12,623  
Accumulated deficit     (2,504,893 )     (1,896,984 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)    

27,721

    21,244  
                 
Total Stockholders’ Deficit     (2,357,176 )     (1,860,382 )
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT   $ 1,781,059     $ 2,139,486  

 

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

 

F-3

 

 

TRAQIQ, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

IN US$

 

    YEARS ENDED
    DECEMBER 31,
    2020   2019
         
REVENUE   $ 1,009,949     $ 680,732  
COST OF REVENUE     546,569       431,363  
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)     463,380       249,369  
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES                
Salaries and salary related costs     284,258       114,615  
Professional fees     201,430       287,775  
Rent expense     101,845       88,863  
Depreciation and amortization expense     47,988       42,840  
General and administrative expenses (including stock-based compensation)     182,827       160,919  
                 
Total Operating Expenses     818,348       695,012  
                 
OPERATING LOSS     (354,968 )     (445,643 )
                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)                
Bargain purchase gain     -       417,148  
PPP forgiveness and other income     76,248       55,450  
Interest expense, net of interest income     (328,380 )     (250,164 )
Total other income (expense)     (252,132 )     222,434  
                 
NET LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     (607,100 )     (223,209 )
                 
Provision for income taxes     809       -  
                 
NET LOSS   $ (607,909 )   $ (223,209 )
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss)                
Foreign currency translations adjustment     6,477       21,244  
Comprehensive income (loss)   $ (601,432 )   $ (201,965 )
                 
Net loss per share - basic and diluted   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.01 )
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted     27,297,960       27,297,960  

 

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

 

F-4

 

 

TRAQIQ, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

IN US $

 

            Additional       Accumulated    
    Series A Preferred   Common Stock   Paid-In Capital -   Accumulated   Other Comprehensive    
    Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Common   Deficit   Income (Loss)   Total
                                 
Balance - December 31, 2018     50,000     $ 5       27,297,960     $ 2,730     $ 12,355     $ (1,673,775 )   $ -     $ (1,658,685 )
                                                                 
Acquisition of Mann-India     -       -       -       -       268       -       5,116       5,384  
                                                                 
Net loss for the year     -       -       -       -       -       (223,209 )     16,128       (207,081 )
                                                                 
Balance - December 31, 2019     50,000       5       27,297,960       2,730       12,623       (1,896,984 )     21,244       (1,860,382 )
                                                                 
Stock-based compensation on granting of options     -       -       -       -       104,638       -       -       104,638  
                                                                 
Net loss for the year     -       -       -       -       -       (607,909 )     6,477       (601,432 )
                                                                 
Balance - December 31, 2020     50,000     $ 5       27,297,960     $ 2,730     $ 117,261     $ (2,504,893 )   $ 27,721     $ (2,357,176 )

 

 

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

 

F-5

 

 

TRAQIQ, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

IN US$

 

    2020   2019
CASH FLOW FROM OPERTING ACTIVIITES                
Net loss   $ (607,909 )   $ (223,209 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                
Bargain purchase gain     -       (417,148 )
Bad debt expense     -       60,460  
Forgiveness of debt     (64,725 )     (55,450 )
Depreciation and amortization     47,987       42,840  
Lease cost, net of repayment     6,297       13,226  
Foreign currency loss     29,588       18,882  
Stock-based compensation     104,638       -  
Changes in assets and liabilities                
Accounts receivable     65,816       (153,492 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     (144,600 )     12,019  
Other assets     28,647       (4,823 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses     293,943       238,873  
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes     55,967       (29,669 )
Accrued duties and taxes     (2,813 )     (15,395 )
Deferred revenue     -       (3,623 )
Total adjustments     420,745       (293,300 )
Net cash (used in) operating activities     (187,164 )     (516,509 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITES                
Cash received in acquisition of Mann     -       234  
Restricted cash received in acquisition of Mann     -       185,399  
Advances of note receivable - related party     (227,877 )     -  
Acquisition of fixed assets     (3,709 )     (3,417 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities     (231,586 )     182,216  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITES                
(Decrease) in cash overdraft     (228,745 )     (36,691 )
Proceeds from long-term debt - related parties     554,940       593,201  
Repayment of long-term debt - related parties     (42,100 )     (104,841 )
Proceeds from long-term debt     197,540       143,600  
Repayments of long-term debt     (196,202 )     (71,602 )
Net cash provided by financing activities     285,433       523,667  
                 
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH     (133,317 )     189,374  
                 
CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH - BEGINNING OF PERIOD     191,721       2,347  
                 
CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH - END OF PERIOD   $ 58,404     $ 191,721  
                 
CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD FOR:                
Interest expense   $ 84,830     $ 11,782  
Income taxes   $ 1,609     $ -  
                 
SUMMARY OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:                
Acquisition of Mann:                
Accounts receivable   $ -     $ 506,951  
Prepaid and other current assets     -       216,956  
Right-of-use asset     -       576,566  
Fixed assets     -       68,260  
Other assets     -       37,950  
Investment     -       42,248  
Customer relationships     -       448,800  
Tradename     -       49,799  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses     -       (173,197 )
Accrued payroll and related taxes     -       (325,629 )
Accrued duties and taxes     -       (66,765 )
Lease liability     -       (585,207 )
Deferred revenue     -       (3,618 )
Long-term debt     -       (90,314 )
Cash overdraft     -       (471,017 )
Cash     -       234  
Restricted cash     -       185,399  
                 
Total net assets acquired     -       417,416  
                 
Consideration per Share Exchange Agreement     -       268  
                 
Goodwill/(Bargain Purchase Gain)   $ -     $ (417,148 )

 

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

 

F-6

 

 

TRAQIQ, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

TraQiQ, Inc. (along with its wholly owned subsidiaries, referred to herein as the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of California on September 9, 2009 as Thunderclap Entertainment, Inc. On July 14, 2017, Thunderclap Entertainment, Inc. changed its name to TraQiQ, Inc. On July 19, 2017, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (“Share Exchange”) with the stockholders of OmniM2M, Inc. (“OmniM2M”) and TraQiQ Solutions, Inc. dba Ci2i Services, Inc. (formerly Ci2i Services, Inc. – amended November 6, 2019) (“Ci2i”) whereby the stockholders of Omni and Ci2i exchanged all of their respective shares, representing 100% ownership in OmniM2M and Ci2i in exchange for 12,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively. The OmniM2M Shareholders and the Ci2i Shareholders have each been issued their respective 12,000,000 shares on a pro rata basis based on their respective holdings in OmniM2M and Ci2i in the Share Exchange Agreement. The Share Exchange was accounted for as a reverse merger whereas Ci2i is considered the accounting acquirer and TraQiQ,Inc. is considered the accounting acquiree. For accounting purposes, the acquisition of Omni is recorded at historical cost in accordance with Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 805-50-25-2 as this is considered an acquisition of entities under common control as the management of the Company and Omni control the activities of the respective companies. Prior to the merger with Ci2i and acquisition of Omni, the Company was considered a shell company under Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. On December 1, 2017, The Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with Ajay Sikka (“Sikka”), the sole shareholder of Transport IQ, Inc. whereby Sikka agreed to sell all of the shares in TransportIQ, Inc. (“TransportIQ”) in exchange for $18,109, in the form of cancellation of all of the debt of TransportIQ that is owed to the Company. The transaction became effective upon the execution of the Share Exchange Agreement by Sikka and the Company; and Transport IQ, Inc, is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Because TransportIQ was commonly controlled and owned, the transaction was recorded at the historical carrying value of TransportIQ’s assets and liabilities.

 

TraQiQ Solutions, Inc.

 

This entity was formed about over 15 years ago and has most recently been providing technology solutions, predominantly in the business intelligence and data analytics arenas. The Company has been a vendor to Microsoft for over 10 years and has done work with many Microsoft product and business groups, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Media planning. Ci2i has worked closely with customers where a wide variety of analytics solutions were built.

 

Ci2i’s cloud solutions and analytics services comprise software development, program management, project management, and business analytics services.

 


F-7

 

 

On May 16, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Mann-India Technologies Private Ltd., an Indian Corporation (“Mann”). On January 2, 2020, Mann changed its name to TRAQIQ Solutions Private Limited (“TRAQ Pvt Ltd”). Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement with Mann, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of Mann and assumed certain net liabilities in exchange for warrants exercisable over a five-years to purchase 1,329,272 shares of common stock of the Company valued at $268. The warrants will be exercisable as follows: (i) 100,771 warrants immediately; (ii) 859,951 warrants exercisable one-year after the date of closing, which was extended to March 31, 2021; and (iii) 368,550 warrants exercisable two-years after the date of closing. This transaction is being recorded as a business combination under ASC 805.

 

The warrants that are exercisable in one-year and two-years are conditioned upon TRAQ Pvt Ltd. achieving certain revenue figures and pre-tax profit percentages. TRAQ Pvt Ltd. must achieve target revenue of $1.1 million (US$) and pre-tax profit of 25% (US$). Should TRAQ Pvt Ltd. be unable to achieve these criteria, the warrants will be reduced proportionately.

Mann-India Private limited was renamed to TraQiQ Solutions Private Limited shortly after acquisition by TraQiQ Inc.

 

The warrants that are exercisable in one-year (which were extended to March 31, 2021) and two-years are conditioned upon TRAQ Pvt Ltd. achieving certain revenue figures and pre-tax profit percentages. TRAQ Pvt Ltd. must achieve target revenue of $1.1 million (US$) and pre-tax profit of 25% (US$). Should TRAQ Pvt Ltd. be unable to achieve these criteria, the warrants will be reduced proportionately.

 

TRAQ Pvt Ltd. was established in May 2000 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India. TRAQ Pvt Ltd. is a leading software development company which, with the advent of technology, has evolved as a mature and fast-growing company committed to provide reliable and cost-effective software solutions across industries all over the world.

 

TRAQ Pvt Ltd. has its own experienced team of software developers dedicated towards developing various kinds of customized software.

 

TraQ Pvt Ltd. has been doing business around the world for over 15 years, with particular emphasis on Latin America and India. The customer list includes large enterprise Finance and Insurance companies across Latin America. The company’s product portfolio has evolved rapidly and now includes enterprise ready solutions for payment processing, mobile wallets, micro lending solutions and digital transformation.

 

TraQSuite is a distribution platform that allows users to setup task-based networks rapidly – target customers, facilitate/validate transactions, track/manage task workers, manage funds and run the entire distribution network. It includes the following functions:

 

Targeting

 

TraQSuite analyzes your customers’ omni-channel behaviors and transactions. Using artificial intelligence technology, the software analyzes online activity and delivers real-time, automated recommendations and personalized content, including such items as personalized, always-updated coupons, funds, tickets and loyalty cards.

 

Transactions

 

The digital transactions functions of the software enable users to manage and control finances and virtually store and use financial assets including G2P, B2P, welfare, salary, cards and micro banking like loans and insurance. The software includes back-end payment processing and a front-end digital wallet that allows users with and without bank accounts to buy products and services and pay with their mobile devices, settling transactions across multiple vendors, currencies and locations.

 

Last mile

 

The Last-Mile software module is designed to allow logistics and delivery operations to manage large numbers of workers in multiple locations that are delivering products and services to users. It both tracks the task workers and provides validation for the transactions. The mobile applications enable data sharing and validation and also measure customer satisfaction.

 

Integration

 

TraQSuite also includes software designed to integrate the TraQSuite tools with existing business software.

 

Learning

 

TraQLearn is eLearning software that includes modules and dashboards for students, teachers and administrators and tools to help with targeted learning.

 

Effective December 31, 2020, Ci2i acquired the net assets of OmniM2M and TransportIQ, and then dissolved those entities in January 2021. The value of those transactions were for the assumed liabilities of Omni and TransportIQ, and no cash was exchanged. These acquisitions did not constitute accounting for discontinued operations under ASC 205 as the two entities were acquired by a subsidiary of the Company and were not disposed of.

 

NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and the regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of TraQiQ, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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 the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. These estimates include, but are not limited to, management’s estimate of provisions required for non-collectible accounts receivable, depreciative lives of our assets, determination of technological feasibility, and valuation allowances of our deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

F-8

 

 

Foreign Currency Transactions

 

The Company accounts for foreign currency transactions in accordance with ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters” (“ASC 830”), specifically the guidance in subsection ASC 830-20, “Foreign Currency Transactions”. The U.S. dollar is the functional and reporting currency for the Company and its subsidiaries other than TRAQ Pvt Ltd. whose functional currency is the Indian Rupee. Pursuant to ASC 830, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, with the resulting gains or losses upon settlement reported in foreign exchange gain (loss) in the computation of net income (loss). Gains or losses resulting from translation adjustments are reported under accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

 

Reclassification

 

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation with no effect on the Company’s net loss, total assets, liabilities equity or cash flows.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and on deposit at banking institutions as well as all highly liquid short-term investments with original maturities of 90 days or less of $29,658 and $9,094 as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

Restricted Cash

 

The Company’s restricted cash balance consists of time deposits with financial institutions which are valued at cost and approximate fair value. Interest earned on these deposits in included in interest income. The carrying value of our restricted cash at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $28,746 and $182,627, respectively. The balances consist of time deposits pledged with financial institutions for a Line of Credit facility taken from Andhra Bank, issuance of overdraft limit.

 

Accounts Receivable and Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company considers accounts receivable, net of allowance for returns and doubtful accounts, to be fully collectible. The allowance is based on management’s estimate of the overall collectability of accounts receivable, considering historical losses and economic conditions. Based on these same factors, individual accounts are charged off against the allowance when management determines those individual accounts are uncollectible. Credit extended to customers is generally uncollateralized. Past-due status is based on contractual terms. Management has determined that no allowance was required for the outstanding accounts receivable as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

Property and Equipment and Long-Lived Assets

 

Fixed assets are stated at cost. Depreciation on fixed assets are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from three to ten years.

 

FASB Codification Topic 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment” (ASC 360), requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles held and used by an entity be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The application of ASC 360 has not materially affected the Company’s reported earnings, financial condition or cash flows.

 

Intangible assets with definite useful lives are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Intangible assets represent purchased intangible of TRAQ Pvt Ltd. which includes customer relationships and trademarks. The Company amortizes these intangible assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 15 years. OmniM2M has had and currently does have computer software development underway, however, has determined that the costs associated with this development, currently do not meet the requirements for capitalization under ASC 985-20-25. OmniM2M will continue to monitor the development of such software in relationship to the requirements under the ASC in the future to determine if capitalization is warranted.

 

F-9

 

 

The Company has adopted Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2017-04 Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350), Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The Company reviews recoverability of long-lived assets on a periodic basis whenever events and changes in circumstances have occurred which may indicate a possible impairment. The assessment for potential impairment is based primarily on the Company’s ability to recover the carrying value of its long-lived assets from expected future cash flows from its operations on an undiscounted basis. If such assets are determined to be impaired, the impairment recognized is the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.

 

The Company will assess the impairment of identifiable intangibles whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable at the time they do have intangible assets. Factors the Company considers to be important which could trigger an impairment review include the following:

 

1. Significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results;

 

2. Significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the overall business; and

 

3. Significant negative industry or economic trends.

 

When the Company determines that the carrying value of intangibles may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above indicators of impairment and the carrying value of the asset cannot be recovered from projected undiscounted cash flows, the Company records an impairment charge. The Company will measure any impairment based on a projected discounted cash flow method using a discount rate determined by management to be commensurate with the risk inherent in the current business model. Significant management judgment is required in determining whether an indicator of impairment exists and in projecting cash flows. Management has determined that no impairment of long-lived assets is required for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

Capitalized Software Costs

 

In accordance with the relevant FASB accounting guidance regarding the development of software to be sold, leased, or marketed, the Company expenses such costs as they are incurred until technological feasibility has been established, at and after which time these costs are capitalized until the product is available for general release to customers. Once the technological feasibility is established per ASC 985-20, the Company capitalizes costs associated with the acquisition or development of major software for internal and external use in the balance sheet. Costs incurred to enhance the Company’s software products, after general market release of the services using the products, is expensed in the period they are incurred. The Company only capitalizes subsequent additions, modifications or upgrades to internally developed software to the extent that such changes allow the software to perform a task it previously did not perform. The Company expenses software maintenance and training costs as incurred. The Company has not capitalized any cost for software development for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), specifically ASC 606-10-50-12. 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 January 1, 2018 using the full retrospective method, however the new standard did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations, as it did not change the manner or timing of recognizing revenue.

 

F-10

 

 

Professional Service Revenue

 

TRAQ Pvt Ltd. derives a large part of its revenues from professional and support services, which includes revenue generated from software development projects and associated fees for consulting, implementation, training, and project management provided to customers using their systems. Revenue from arrangements with customers is recognized based on the Company’s satisfaction of distinct performance obligations identified in each agreement, generally at a point in time as discussed in ASC 606. In instances where multiple performance obligations are identified, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation based on relative selling prices of each distinct product or service, and recognizes revenue related to each performance obligation at the points in time that each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligation includes providing customization of software’s, selling of licenses, where the Company typically satisfies its performance obligations prior to the submission of invoices to the customer for such services. The Company’s performance obligation for consulting and technical support is delivered on as the work is being performed, which is satisfied prior to invoicing. The Company generally collects payment within 30 to 60 days of completion of the performance obligation and there are no agency relationships.

 

Software development arrangements involving significant customization, modification or production are accounted for in accordance with the appropriate technical accounting guidance issued by the FASB using the percentage-of- completion method. The Company recognizes revenue using periodic reported actual hours worked as a percentage of total expected hours required to complete the project arrangement and applies the percentage to the total arrangement fee.

 

Unbilled revenue represents earnings in excess of billings as at the end of the reporting period. Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from revenues in the statements of operations.

 

TRAQ Pvt Ltd. has deferred the revenue and costs attributable to certain process transition activities with respect to its customers where such activities do not represent the culmination of a separate earnings process. Such revenue and costs are subsequently recognized ratably over the period in which the related services are performed. Further, the deferred costs are limited to the amount of the deferred revenues.

 

TRAQ Pvt Ltd. has now started offering an integrated solution for supply chain and last mile. This product called “TraQSuite” is now offered in multiple markets as a cloud-based subscription offering. This is a significant improvement from the earlier professional services business.

 

Software Solution Revenue

 

Revenue from arrangements with customers is recognized based on the Company’s satisfaction of distinct performance obligations identified in each agreement, generally at a point in time as discussed in ASC 606. In instances where multiple performance obligations are identified, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation based on relative selling prices of each distinct product or service, and recognizes revenue related to each performance obligation at the points in time that each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligation includes providing connectivity to software, generally through a monthly subscription, where the Company typically satisfies its performance obligations prior to the submission of invoices to the customer for such services. The Company’s performance obligation for hardware components that are purchased by the customer in connection with the solution is delivery of the purchased device, which is satisfied prior to invoicing. The Company provides a twelve-month warranty on their hardware. All units deployed by the Company are past the twelve-month period, thus the Company has not accrued for a warranty liability. The Company generally collects payment within 30 to 60 days of completion of the performance obligation and there are no agency relationships.

 

F-11

 

 

The following is a summary of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, disaggregated by type:

 

    2020   2019
Professional Services Revenue   $

935,214

    $ 654,374  
Software Solution Revenue     74,735       26,358  
    $

1,009,949

    $ 680,732  

 

Costs of Services Provided

 

Costs of services provided consist of data processing costs, customer support costs including personnel costs to maintain the Company’s proprietary databases, costs to provide customer call center support, hardware and software expense associated with transaction processing systems and exchanges, telecommunication and computer network expense, and occupancy costs associated with facilities where these functions are performed. Depreciation expense is not included in costs of services provided.

 

Lease Obligations

 

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, current portion of operating lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities, less current portion in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

 

ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. For leases in which the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. Lease expense for operating lease arrangements is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for separately.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are accounted under the asset and liability method. The current charge for income tax expense is calculated in accordance with the relevant tax regulations applicable to entity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and for operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

Uncertain Tax Positions

 

The Company follows ASC 740-10, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”. This requires recognition and measurement of uncertain income tax positions using a “more-likely-than-not” approach. Management evaluates their tax positions on an annual basis.

 

TraQiQ, Inc., TraQiQ Solutions, OmniM2M and TransportIQ file a consolidated income tax return in the U.S. federal tax jurisdiction and various state tax jurisdictions. TRAQ Pvt Ltd. files income tax returns in all India tax jurisdictions. The federal and state income tax returns of the Company are subject to examination by the IRS and state taxing authorities, generally for three years after they were filed. The India tax returns of TRAQ Pvt Ltd. are subject to examination by the India Income Tax Department and India state taxing authority, generally for 12 months after the relevant tax year, 24 months after the relevant tax year in case transfer pricing provisions are applicable.

 

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

ASC 825, “Financial Instruments,” requires the Company to disclose estimated fair values for its financial instruments. The carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, prepaid and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, stockholder advances, short term financing and convertible debt approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. The Company does not utilize derivative instruments.

 

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.

 

These 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.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Derivatives are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. The conversion features of the convertible instruments are embedded derivatives and are separately valued and accounted for on the consolidated balance sheet with changes in fair value recognized during the period of change as a separate component of other income/expense. Fair values for exchange-traded securities and derivatives are based on quoted market prices. The pricing model we use for determining the fair value of our derivatives are binomial pricing models. Valuations derived from this model are subject to ongoing internal and external verification and review. The model uses market-sourced inputs such as interest rates and stock price volatilities. Selection of these inputs involves management’s judgment and may impact net income (loss).

 

With the issuance of the July 2017 FASB ASU 2017-11, “Earnings Per Share (Topic 260) Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815),” which addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features, the Company has chosen the early adopt retroactively the amendments in Part I of the standard whereby fair value derivative liabilities previously recognized were derecognized in the current and comparative periods. Under the amendments included in this update, the Company is no longer required to record changes in fair value during the period of change as a separate component of other income (expense) in the consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

F-13

 

 

The amendments in Part I of this Update change the classification analysis of certain equity-linked financial instruments (or embedded features) with down round features. When determining whether certain financial instruments should be classified as liabilities or equity instruments, a down round feature no longer precludes equity classification when assessing whether the instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. The amendments also clarify existing disclosure requirements for equity-classified instruments. As a result, a freestanding equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded conversion option) no longer would be accounted for as a derivative liability at fair value as a result of the existence of a down round feature. For freestanding equity classified financial instruments, the amendments require entities that present earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with Topic 260 to recognize the effect of the down round feature when it is triggered. That effect is treated as a dividend and as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic EPS. Convertible instruments with embedded conversion options that have down round features are now subject to the specialized guidance for contingent beneficial conversion features (in Subtopic 470-20, “Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options”), including related EPS guidance (in Topic 260). The amendments in Part II of this Update recharacterize the indefinite deferral of certain provisions of Topic 480 that now are presented as pending content in the Codification, to a scope exception. Those amendments do not have an accounting effect.

 

Under current GAAP, an equity-linked financial instrument with a down round feature that otherwise is not required to be classified as a liability under the guidance in Topic 480 is evaluated under the guidance in Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” to determine whether it meets the definition of a derivative. If it meets that definition, the instrument (or embedded feature) is evaluated to determine whether it is indexed to an entity’s own stock as part of the analysis of whether it qualifies for a scope exception from derivative accounting. Generally, for warrants and conversion options embedded in financial instruments that are deemed to have a debt host (assuming the underlying shares are readily convertible to cash or the contract provides for net settlement such that the embedded conversion option meets the definition of a derivative), the existence of a down round feature results in an instrument not being considered indexed to an entity’s own stock. This results in a reporting entity being required to classify the freestanding financial instrument or the bifurcated conversion option as a liability, which the entity must measure at fair value initially and at each subsequent reporting date.

 

The amendments in this Update revise the guidance for instruments with down round features in Subtopic 815-40, “Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity,” which is considered in determining whether an equity-linked financial instrument qualifies for a scope exception from derivative accounting. An entity still is required to determine whether instruments would be classified in equity under the guidance in Subtopic 815-40 in determining whether they qualify for that scope exception. If they do qualify, freestanding instruments with down round features are no longer classified as liabilities and embedded conversion options with down round features are no longer bifurcated.

 

For entities that present EPS in accordance with Topic 260, and when the down round feature is included in an equity-classified freestanding financial instrument, the value of the effect of the down round feature is treated as a dividend when it is triggered and as a numerator adjustment in the basic EPS calculation. This reflects the occurrence of an economic transfer of value to the holder of the instrument, while alleviating the complexity and income statement volatility associated with fair value measurement on an ongoing basis. Convertible instruments are unaffected by the Topic 260 amendments in this Update.

 

Those amendments in Part I of this Update are a cost savings relative to current GAAP. This is because, assuming the required criteria for equity classification in Subtopic 815-40 are met, an entity that issued such an instrument no longer measures the instrument at fair value at each reporting period (in the case of warrants) or separately accounts for a bifurcated derivative (in the case of convertible instruments) on the basis of the existence of a down round feature. For convertible instruments with embedded conversion options that have down round features, applying specialized guidance such as the model for contingent beneficial conversion features rather than bifurcating an embedded derivative also reduces cost and complexity. Under that specialized guidance, the issuer recognizes the intrinsic value of the feature only when the feature becomes beneficial instead of bifurcating the conversion option and measuring it at fair value each reporting period.

 

F-14

 

 

The amendments in Part II of this Update replace the indefinite deferral of certain guidance in Topic 480 with a scope exception. This has the benefit of improving the readability of the Codification and reducing the complexity associated with navigating the guidance in Topic 480.

 

For public business entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted for all entities, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The amendments in Part 1 of this Update should be applied in either of the following ways:

 

  1. retrospectively to outstanding financial instruments with a down round feature by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the statement of financial position as of the beginning of the first fiscal year and interim period(s) in which the pending content that links to this paragraph is effective; or
     
  2. retrospectively to outstanding financial instruments with a down round feature for each prior reporting period presented in accordance with the guidance on accounting changes in paragraphs 250-10-45-5 through 45-10.

 

The amendments in Part II of this Update do not require any transition guidance because those amendments do not have an accounting effect.

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock

 

Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) include additional dilution from common stock equivalents, such as convertible notes, preferred stock, stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants. Common stock equivalents are not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share when the Company reports a loss because to do so would be anti-dilutive for periods presented.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

Parties are considered to be related to the Company if the parties directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, control, are controlled by, or are under common control with the Company. Related parties also include principal stockholders of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of principal stockholders of the Company and its management and other parties with which the Company may deal where one-party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests. The Company discloses all related party transactions. All transactions shall be recorded at fair value of the goods or services exchanged. Property purchased from a related party is recorded at the cost to the related party and any payment to or on behalf of the related party in excess of the cost is reflected as compensation or distribution to related parties depending on the transaction.

 

Retirement Benefits to Employees

 

Defined Contribution Plan

 

In India, the employees receive benefits from a provident fund, where the employer and employees each make monthly contributions to the plan at a pre-determined rate to the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner. Employer’s contributions to the fund is charged as an expense in the Statements of Operations.

 

Defined Benefit Plan

 

In accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, applicable for Indian companies, TRAQ Pvt Ltd. provides for a lump sum payment to eligible employees, at retirement or termination of employment based on the last drawn salary and years of employment with the Company. Current service costs for defined benefit plans are accrued in the period to which they relate. The liability in respect of defined benefit plans is calculated annually by TRAQ Pvt Ltd. TRAQ Pvt Ltd. records annual amounts relating to its defined benefit plans based on calculations that incorporate various actuarial and other assumptions, including discount rates, mortality, assumed rates of return, compensation increases and turnover rates. TRAQ Pvt Ltd. reserves its assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is appropriate to do so. TRAQ Pvt Ltd.’s obligation in respect of the gratuity plan, which is a defined benefit plan, is provided for based on actuarial valuation.

 

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Other Long-Term Employee Benefits

 

TRAQ Pvt Ltd.’s net obligation in respect of leave encashment is the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods; that benefit is discounted to determine its present value, and the fair value of any related assets is deducted. The discount rate is based on the prevailing market yields of Indian government securities at the reporting date that have maturity dates approximating the terms of TRAQ Pvt Ltd.’s obligations. The calculation is performed using the projected unit credit method. Any actuarial gains or losses are recognized.

 

Investments

 

The Company’s investments are in debt and equity instruments. These investments are accounted for in accordance with ASC 320 Investments – Debt Securities and ASC 321 Investments – Equity Securities. Interest earned under such investments are included in interest income.

 

Segment Reporting

 

For purposes of segment disclosures, two or more operating segments should be grouped only if the segments meet all the requirements of paragraph 280-10-50-11, including the requirements for similar economic characteristics.

 

As a result, all operating units perform similar services, and approximately 99% of the Company’s revenue is generated from its Indian subsidiary. The Company believes that no segment reporting is required as all remaining operations outside of the Indian subsidiary is immaterial.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

There were updates recently issued, most of which represent technical corrections to the accounting literature or application to specific industries or transactions that are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Going Concern

 

The Company has an accumulated deficit of $2,504,893 and a working capital deficit of $2,851,721, as of December 31, 2020, and a working capital deficit of $2,697,036 as of December 31, 2019. As a result of these factors, management has determined that there is substantial doubt about the Company ability to continue as a going concern.

 

These consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates, among other things, the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business over a reasonable period. The consolidated financial statements of the Company do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of the uncertainties.

 

In May 2019, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of TRAQ Pvt Ltd. and assumed certain net liabilities in exchange for warrants exercisable over a five-years to purchase 1,329,272 shares of common stock of the Company. This acquisition will assist the Company in operations and cash flow.

 

F-16

 

 

The Company plans to raise additional capital to carry out its business plan. The Company’s ability to raise additional capital through future equity and debt securities issuances is unknown. Obtaining additional financing and the successful development of the Company’s contemplated plan of operations, ultimately, to profitable operations, are necessary for the Company to continue operations.

 

NOTE 3: ACQUISITION OF TRAQ PVT LTD.

 

On May 16, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Mann-India Technologies Private Ltd., an Indian Corporation. On January 2, 2020, the name of this company was changed to TRAQIQ Solutions Private Limited. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement with TRAQ Pvt Ltd., the Company acquired 100% of the shares of TRAQ Pvt Ltd. and assumed certain net liabilities) in exchange for warrants exercisable over a five-years to purchase 1,329,272 shares of common stock of the Company valued at $268. The warrants will be exercisable as follows: (i) 100,771 warrants immediately upon closing; (ii) 859,951 warrants exercisable one-year after the date of closing, which was extended to March 31, 2021; and (iii) 368,550 warrants exercisable two-years after the date of closing.

 

The warrants that are exercisable in one-year and two-years are conditioned upon TRAQ Pvt Ltd. achieving certain revenue figures and pre-tax profit percentages. TRAQ Pvt Ltd. must achieve target revenue of $1.1 million (US$) and pre-tax profit of 25% (US$). Should TRAQ Pvt Ltd. be unable to achieve these criteria, the warrants will be reduced proportionately.

 

The Company acquired the assets and liabilities noted below in exchange for the warrants noted herein and accounted for the acquisition in accordance with ASC 805. As a result, total consideration was equal to the value of the warrants of $268, as stated in the agreement, and the Company recognized a gain on bargain purchase in the amount of $417,148. In accordance with ASC 805-20-50-4A, based on the book values which approximate fair values at the effective date of acquisition, the purchase price was recorded as follows:

 

Cash (including restricted cash of $185,399)   $ 185,633  
Accounts receivables, net     506,951  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     216,956  
Right-of-use asset     576,566  
Fixed assets     68,260  
Customer relationships     448,800  
Tradenames     49,799  
Investment     42,248  
Other assets     37,950  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses     (173,197 )
Accrued payroll and related taxes     (325,629 )
Accrued duties and taxes     (66,765 )
Lease liability     (585,207 )
Deferred revenue     (3,618 )
Cash overdraft     (471,017 )
Debt – related parties     (61,273 )
Debt     (29,041 )
    $ 417,416  

 

The customer relationships and tradenames are being amortized over fifteen years.

 

The difference between the net assets acquired of $417,416, and the consideration paid (in the form of warrants) of $268 represents a bargain purchase gain of $417,148.

 

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The following table shows pro-forma results for the year December 31, 2019 as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2019. These unaudited pro forma results of operations are based on the historical financial statements and related notes of TRAQ Pvt Ltd. and the Company.

 

   

For the

year ended

December 31, 2019

Revenues   $ 1,143,606  
Net income (loss)   $ (166,533 )
Net income (loss) per share   $ (0.01 )

 

NOTE 4: CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH

 

Cash and restricted cash are as follows:

 

   

December 31,

2020

 

December 31,

2019

Cash on hand   $ 141     $ 252  
Bank balances     29,517       8,842  
Restricted cash     28,746       182,627  
Total   $ 58,404     $ 191,721  

 

ASU 2016-18, “Statements of Cash Flows” (Topic 230) was adopted by the Company in 2017. In accordance with this standard, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents is included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the Statements of Cash Flows. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were no cash equivalents.

 

NOTE 5: FIXED ASSETS

 

The Company’s property and equipment is as follows:

 

    December 31, 2020   December 31, 2019   Estimated Life
             
Property and equipment – TRAQ Pvt Ltd.   $ 638,587     $ 650,621     3 - 10 years
Less: accumulated depreciation     (602,214 )     (601,940 )    
                     
Net   $ 36,373     $ 48,681      

 

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $14,747 and $22,065, respectively.

 

NOTE 6: INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

The Company’s intangible assets are as follows:

 

   

December 31,

2020

 

December 31,

2019

         
Customer relationships   $ 448,800     $ 448,800  
Tradenames     49,799       49,799  
Less: accumulated amortization     (54,015 )     (20,775 )
                 
Net   $ 444,584     $ 477,824  

 

Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $33,240 and $20,775, respectively.

 

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NOTE 7: LONG-TERM INVESTMENT

 

The Company’s long-term investment is as follows:

 

    December 31, 2020  

December 31,

2019

                 
Equity Security – Compulsorily Convertible Debenture   $ 40,603     $ 41,617  

 

The investment the Company has in a 1% Compulsorily Convertible Debenture for the period of seven years are neither to be redeemed by the issuing entity nor are redeemable at the option of the investor, therefore this has been considered an equity security. The Company has elected to measure the equity security at its cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer.

 

NOTE 8: NOTE RECEIVABLE

 

The Company’s notes receivable is as follows:

 

    December 31, 2020  

December 31,

2019

                 
MIMO Technologies PVT Ltd   $ 227,877     $ -  

 

The Company entered into a note receivable with a related party in the amount of 15,037,263 INR (approximately $170,000 US$) dated April 1, 2020 with no stated maturity date. The note bears interest at 13% per annum. Further, the Company provided additional amounts on October 5, 2020, to bring the total outstanding to 16,647,264 INR ($227,877 US$) as of December 31, 2020.

 

NOTE 9: LONG-TERM DEBT RELATED PARTIES

 

The following is a summary of the current portion - long-term debt - related parties as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

        December 31, 2020   December 31, 2019
Unsecured advances - CEO   (a)   $ 1,718,277     $ 1,221,737  
                     
Notes payable - Satinder Thiara   (b)     57,000       57,000  
                     
Promissory note – Kunaal Sikka   (c)     15,000       15,000  
                     
Notes payable – Swarn Singh   (d)     45,000       45,000  
                     
Note payable - Chaudhary   (e)     8,122       -  
                     
          1,843,399       1,338,737  
Current portion of long-term debt related parties         (1,843,399 )     (1,306,737 )
Long-term debt – related parties       $ -     $ 32,000  

 

  (a) This is an unsecured advance from the CEO originally entered into January 1, 2015. The note bears interest at 15% annually (1.25% monthly) and are due on demand.
     
  (b) Notes payable to Satinder Thiara entered into May 25, 2016 ($22,000) which is due December 31, 2021, December 13, 2016 ($10,000) which is due December 31, 2021, and May 1, 2018 ($25,000) which matured December 31, 2019 at interest rate of 15% annually (1.25% monthly). These are unsecured loans. The May 1, 2018 note is in default as of December 31, 2019. As a result the interest rate was changed to 21% annually (1.75% monthly).

 

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  (c) Unsecured promissory note from Kunaal Sikka, the CEO’s son, dated September 13, 2018, in the amount of $15,000, maturing on December 31, 2019, and accruing interest at an annual rate of 12%. The note is in default as of December 31, 2019. As a result the interest rate was changed to 18% annually (1.50% monthly).
     
  (d) Note payable to Swarn Singh, father-in-law of the CEO, entered into January 3, 2017 ($25,000) and February 1, 2017 ($20,000) at interest rate of 15% annually (1.25% monthly). These are unsecured notes. Both notes were due December 31, 2019. The notes are in default as of December 31, 2019. As a result the interest rate was changed to 21% annually (1.75% monthly).
     
  (e) Note payable to Sushil Chaudhary dated April 27, 2020 in the amount of 1,100,000 INR (approximately $14,500 US$) due on demand at 13% per annum. This amount was offset by an amount due from the company that Sushil Chaudhary owns in the amount of $8,179.

 

Interest expense on these notes for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 are $228,748 and $170,688, respectively.

 

NOTE 10: LONG-TERM DEBT

 

The following is a summary of the long-term debt as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

       

December 31,

2020

 

December 31,

2019

Promissory notes - Kabbage   (a)   $ -     $ 23,826  
Promissory notes – Loan Builder   (b)     -       -  
Other debt – in default   (c)     6,000       6,000  
Yukti Securities Private Limited   (d)     4,547       4,660  
Lathika Regunathan   (e)     -       -  
Noor Qazi   (f)     -       50,562  
Auto loan – ICICI Bank   (g)     18,539       25,662  
Baxter Credit Union   (h)     99,911       100,000  
UGECL   (i)     54,563       -  
USA Bank PPP   (j)     10,057       -  
Total       $ 193,617     $ 210,710  
Current portion         (133,761 )     (191,508 )
Long-term debt, net of current portion       $ 59,856     $ 19,202  

 

  (a) Multiple monthly loan agreements with Kabbage. Each of these loans has a six-month duration with interest and fees spread over the 6 months.
     
  (b) Business loan agreement with LoanBuilder in August 2018 in the amount of $18,000, payable in 52 weekly payments of $409, including interest.
     
  (c) Note payable to an individual for $7,500, issued in May 2018 as consideration for services, due in June 2018, and bearing no interest. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company made a payment of $1,500 against the note and the Company has withheld payment of the remaining amount pending receipt of amounts due from the service provider.
     
  (d) Loan payable to Yukti Securities Private Limited is an unsecured loan which is due on demand.
     
  (e) Unsecured loan from Lathika Regunathan, individual, is due on demand. Was repaid in 2019.
     
  (f) Unsecured loan from Noor Qazi, individual, is due on demand. Was repaid in December 2020.
     
  (g) Loan payable with ICICI Bank, secured by the vehicle the loan was taken for. Payments are monthly at $752, through maturity in May 2023. Of the amount outstanding, the following represents the maturity: Current (2021) $7,183; (2022) $7,837; (2023) $3,519.
     
  (h) Revolving loan in the amount of $100,000 at 4% interest per annum due December 30, 2020. The loan was renegotiated for a balance of $99,911 with similar terms at 4% interest per annum and is guaranteed by the CEO of the Company.
     
  (i) COVID line of credit from UGECL up to 4,000,000 INR in India, term of 48 months, interest only at 7.5%% annual rate for first 12 months, then 36 equal installments through maturity. Current (2021) $6,063; long-term (2022-2024) $48,500.
     
  (j) PPP loan from USA Bank, with interest accruing at 1% per annum. Original amount of $34,697 had $24,640 forgiven in December 2020, with the remaining $10,057 due in five years In February 2021, the Company was notified that the entire balance of the PPP loan has been forgiven.

 

Interest expense on these notes for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 are $6,932 and $12,110, respectively.

 

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NOTE 11: CURRENT PORTION - CONVERTIBLE DEBT – RELATED AND UNRELATED PARTIES

 

The following is a summary of current portion - convertible debt - related and unrelated parties as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

        December 31, 2020   December 31, 2019
Face value of notes – related party   (a)   $ 95,000     $ 95,000  
                     
Face value of notes – unrelated parties   (a)     98,077       98,077  
                     
Excess of the fair value of shares issuable over the face value of the convertible notes   (a)     48,257       48,257  
                     
        $ 241,334     $ 241,334  

 

  (a) In connection with the reverse merger in July 2017, the Company and two stockholders, who had provided related party advances to the Company, agreed to exchange their related party advances for 6% Convertible Promissory Notes that were originally due on January 15, 2018 (the “Notes”) in the amount of $68,077. From August 2017 through November 2017, the Company issued additional notes to four different parties (two of which were related parties) in the principal amount of $100,000 ($70,000 to related parties). In January 2018, the holders of the Notes agreed to extend the maturity to April 30, 2018, and in April 2018, agreed to further extend the maturity of certain notes to June or July 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the maturity of the notes were further extended to March 31, 2019 and then again to periods ranging from June 30, 2019 to December 31, 2019. The Notes bear simple interest at 6% unless the Company defaults, which increases the interest rate to 10%. The Holders, at their option, can elect to convert the principal plus any accrued interest, into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate equal to eighty percent (80%) of the average closing share price as quoted on the OTC Markets for the five (5) trading days prior to the date of conversion. There are two notes that had a maturity date of June 30, 2019, with the remaining notes having a maturity date of December 31, 2019. These notes have not been extended and are currently in default. The Company has classified these notes as current liabilities. The Company has accrued the default interest on the two notes from July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020.
     
    During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company received additional proceeds from a related party of $25,000 (from Dharam V. Sikka, father of CEO) pursuant to a convertible note payable issued in May 2018, with the same interest rate and conversion terms as the Notes described above, initially maturing on December 31, 2018, which has been extended to March 31, 2019 and then again to December 31, 2019. Because the Notes are convertible into a variable number of shares of common stock based on a fixed dollar amount, in accordance with ASC Topic 480-10-50-2, the notes are recorded at the fair value of the shares issuable upon conversion. The excess of the fair value of shares issuable over the face value of the Notes is recorded as a discount to the note to be amortized into interest expense over the term of the note.

 

Interest expense on these notes for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 are $19,361 and $12,957, respectively.

 

The Company has calculated the stock-settled liability in accordance with ASC 835-30 which establishes the monetary value at settlement of these instruments at fair value.

 

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NOTE 12: STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

 

On July 19, 2017, the Company approved the issuance of 50,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to its CEO and, on August 1, 2017, the Company sold and issued the 50,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to its CEO at a price of $0.20 per share for $10,000.

 

Each outstanding share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into the number of shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Common Stock”) determined by dividing the Stated Value by the Conversion Price as defined below, at the option of any Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shareholder in whole or in part, at any time commencing no earlier than six (6) months after the issuance date; provided that any conversion under this section must be made during the ten (10) day period immediately following the date on which the corporation files with the Securities and Exchange Commission any periodic report on form 10-Q, 10-K or the equivalent form; provided further that, any conversion under this Section IV: (a) shall be for a minimum Stated Value of $500 of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

The Conversion Price for each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock in effect on any Conversion Date shall be (i) eighty five percent (85%) of the average closing bid price of the Common Stock over the twenty (20) trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion, (ii) but no less than par value of the Common Stock. For purposes of determining the closing bid price on any day, reference shall be to the closing bid price for a share of Common Stock on such date on the OTC Markets, as reported on Bloomberg, L.P. (or similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices) (the “Per Share Market Value”).

 

Common Stock

 

As of December 31, 2020, the Company has 27,297,960 shares issued and outstanding.

 

On April 12, 2018, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to forward split all outstanding shares of common stock such that all issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be automatically combined and reclassified such that each share of Pre-Forward Split Stock shall be combined and reclassified into four shares of Common Stock. The number of shares for all periods presented has been retroactively restated to reflect the forward split.

 

Warrants

 

On May 16, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Mann-India Technologies Private Ltd., an Indian Corporation. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of TRAQ Pvt Ltd. and assumed certain net liabilities in exchange for warrants exercisable over a five-years to purchase 1,329,272 shares of common stock of the Company valued at $268. The warrants will be exercisable as follows: (i) 100,771 warrants immediately upon closing; (ii) 859,951 warrants exercisable one-year after the date of closing, which was extended to March 31, 2021; and (iii) 368,550 warrants exercisable two-years after the date of closing. The value of the transaction totaled $268 and is reflected as an increase to additional paid in capital.

 

Options

 

On November 23, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.

 

On October 19, 2020, the Company granted 3,930,000 stock options to board members, advisory board members, employees and consultants. The options have a 10-year term, and are both service based grants, as well as performance-based grants. Stock-based compensation for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $104,638, and the unrecognized stock-based compensation for these grants as of December 31, 2020 is $660,372. Of the 3,930,000 options granted, only 312,500 have been vested through December 31, 2020.

 

The following represents a summary of options as of December 31, 2020 and 2019:

 

    December 31, 2020   December 31, 2019
    Number   Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  Number   Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Beginning balance     -     $ -       -     $ -  
                                 
Granted     3,930,000       0.0052       -       -  
Exercised     -       -       -       -  
Forfeited     -       -       -       -  
Expired     -       -       -       -  
Ending balance     3,930,000     $ 0.0052       -     $ -  
Intrinsic value of options   $ 6,267,475             $ -          
                                 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)     9.81                          

 

NOTE 13: OPERATING LEASE

 

The Company has adopted ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), as of January 1, 2019 and will account for their 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 January 1, 2019, the Company up until May 16, 2019 did not have any long-term lease commitments. On May 17, 2019 with the Company’s acquisition of TRAQ Pvt Ltd., recorded a lease right of use asset and a lease liability at present value of $576,566 and $585,207, respectively. The Company is recording this amount at present value, in accordance with the standard, using an incremental borrowing rate by adjusting the benchmark reference rates with appropriate financing spreads and lease specific adjustments for the effects of collateral. The right of use asset will be composed of the sum of all lease payments plus any initial direct cost and will be straight line amortized over the life of the expected lease term. For the expected term of the lease the Company will use the term of the nine-year lease. This lease will be treated as an operating lease under the new standard.

 

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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 January 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.

 

The lease right of use asset of in the original amount of $592,909 was to be amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company recorded rent expense of $100,079 and $74,214.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company renegotiated their leases with the landlord for TRAQ Pvt Ltd. As a result of this renegotiation, the Company vacated one of their two leases, and as a result, impaired $333,571 in right-of-use asset and $349,428 in lease liability. The difference has been reflected as forgiveness of debt in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in December 31, 2020.

 

As of December 31, 2020, the value of the unamortized lease right of use asset is $126,118. As of December 31, 2020, the Company’s lease liability was $133,998.

 

Remaining Lease Obligation by calendar year (undiscounted cash flows)    
2021   $ 26,087  
2022     29,091  
2023     29,091  
2024     30,000  
2025     33,455  
2026 and thereafter     59,940  
Total lease payments     207,663  
Less: Imputed interest     73,665  
Present value of lease liabilities   $ 133,998  

 

nOTE 14: CONCENTRATIONS

 

During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had two major customers comprising 85% of revenues and two major customers comprising 82% of revenues, respectively. A major customer is defined as a customer that represents 10% or greater of total revenues. There was 85% and 67% of accounts receivable two and two customers as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

The Company does not believe that the risk associated with these customers or vendors will have an adverse effect on the business.

 

nOTE 15: CONTINGENCY

 

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company charged an independent truck driver approximately $190,000 pursuant to its agreement with the driver, which entitled the Company to fees equal to $800 per day for the driver’s failure to return a trailer owned by the Company with the period prescribed by the agreement. The Company has not recognized this as income due to uncertainty of payment and will record as other income during the period in which amounts are collected.

 

NOTE 16: PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

The provision (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 differs from the amount which would be expected as a result of applying the statutory tax rates to the losses before income taxes due primarily to the valuation allowance to fully reserve net deferred tax assets.

 

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All United States based entities:

 

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 years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019:

 

    2020   2019
Federal income taxes at statutory rate     21.00 %     21.00 %
State income taxes at statutory rate     7.50 %     7.50 %
Temporary differences     0.38 %     (0.82 )%
Permanent differences     (0.98 )%     (7.41 )%
Change in valuation allowance     (27.90 )%     (20.27 )%
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.

 

    As of   As of
    December 31,
2020
  December 31,
2019
Deferred tax assets:                
Net operating losses before non-deductible items   $ 747,748     $ 579,118  
Stock-based compensation     28,174       -  
Depreciation     (1,616 )     (1,616 )
Total deferred tax assets     774,306       577,502  
Less: Valuation allowance     (774,306 )     (577,502 )
                 
Net deferred tax assets   $ -     $ -  

 

As of December 31, 2020, the Company has a net operating loss carry forward of $2,777,151 expiring through 2037. The Company has provided a valuation allowance against the full amount of the deferred tax asset due to management’s uncertainty about its realization. Furthermore, the net operating loss carry forward may be subject to further limitation pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The valuation allowance was increased by $196,804 in 2020.

 

The Company classifies income tax penalties and interest, if any, as part of other general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Company did not expense any penalties or interest during the years ended December 31, 2020 or December 31, 2019 and did not accrue any penalties or interest as of December 31, 2020 or December 31, 2019.

 

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India based entity:

 

Significant components of deferred tax liabilities as at December 31, 2020 and 2019 (was acquired May 2019):

 

    As of   As of
   

December 31,

2020

  December 31, 2019
Deferred Tax Assets:                
Difference between book and tax base of fixed assets   $ 43,868     $ 56,696  
Provision for gratuity     27,189       22,253  
Provision for leave encashment     11,030       8,598  
Operating lease     5,170       2,339  
NOL carryforward (based on last tax return filed per Indian Income Tax laws)     43,140       11,404  
Timing difference on TDS under 40a(ia)     9,002       -  
MAT credit     8,644       8,860  
Deferred Tax Assets     148,043       110,150  
                 
Net Deferred Tax Assets     148,043       110,150  
Less: Valuation allowance     (148,043 )     (110,150 )
Net Deferred Tax Asset   $ -     $ -  

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying values of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.

 

At December 31, 2020, the Company performed an analysis of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance due to management’s uncertainty about its realization. The Company when necessary will record a valuation allowance against this deferred tax asset. Based on the analysis, the Company has provided a valuation allowance against the full amount of said Deferred Tax Assets of $148,043 due to management’s uncertainty about its realization.

 

nOTE 17: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

 

TRAQ Pvt Ltd.’s Gratuity Plan provides for lump sum payment to vested employees on retirement or upon termination of employment in an amount based on the respective employee’s salary and years of employment with the Company. Liabilities with regard to the Gratuity Plans are determined by actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method. Current service costs for the Gratuity Plan are accrued in the year to which they relate. Actuarial gains or losses or prior service costs, if any, resulting from amendments to the plans are recognized and amortized over the remaining period of service of the employees.

 

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The benefit obligation has been measured as of December 31, 2020. The gratuity plan is unfunded. The following table sets forth the activity of the Gratuity Plans and the amounts recognized in the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020:

 

    Year Ended
    December 31, 2020
Change in projected benefit obligation:        
Projected benefit obligation as of January 1, 2020   $ 85,594  
Service cost     10,746  
Interest cost     5,595  
Benefits paid     (19,033 )
Actuarial gain (loss) on the Obligation     23,761  
Effect of exchange rate changes     (2,090 )
    $ 104,573  
         
Projected benefit obligation as of December 31, 2020        
Unfunded amount – non-current   $ 94,023  
Unfunded amount - current     10,550  
Total accrued liability   $ 104,573  
         
Components of net period benefit costs:        
Service cost   $ 10,746  
Interest cost     5,595  
Actuarial gain (loss) on the Obligation     23,761  
    $ 40,102  
         
The weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic gratuity cost are:        
         
Discount rate     5.55% per annum  
         
Rate of increase in compensation levels     10.00 % per annum  

 

The benefit obligation has been measured as of December 31, 2019. The gratuity plan is unfunded. The following table sets forth the activity of the Gratuity Plans and the amounts recognized in the Company’s financial statements for the period May 16, 2019 through December 31, 2019:

 

    Period May 16, 2019
through
    December 31, 2019
Change in projected benefit obligation:        
Projected benefit obligation as of May 16, 2019   $ 65,550  
Service cost     6,982  
Interest cost     3,106  
Benefits paid     (1,932 )
Actuarial gain (loss) on the Obligation     13,086  
Effect of exchange rate changes     (1,198 )
    $ 85,594  
         
Projected benefit obligation as of December 31, 2019        
Unfunded amount – non-current   $ 74,781  
Unfunded amount - current     10,813  
Total accrued liability   $ 85,594  
         
Components of net period benefit costs:        
Service cost   $ 6,982  
Interest cost     3,106  
Actuarial gain (loss) on the Obligation     11,888  
    $ 21,976  
         
The weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic gratuity cost are:        
         
Discount rate     6.70% per annum  
         
Rate of increase in compensation levels     10.00 % per annum  

 

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Leave Encashment:

 

The other long-term employee benefits has been measured as of December 31, 2020. The following table sets forth the activity of the leave encashment and the amounts recognized in TRAQ Pvt Ltd.’s financial statements at December 31, 2020:

 

    Year Ended
    December 31, 2020
Change in projected benefit obligation:        
Projected benefit obligation as of January 1, 2020   $ 33,070  
Service cost     10,746  
Interest cost     5,595  
Benefits paid     (2,212 )
Actuarial gain (loss) on the Obligation     (3,969 )
Effect of exchange rate changes     (806 )
    $ 42,424  
         
Projected benefit obligation as of December 31, 2020        
Unfunded amount – non-current   $ 37,306  
Unfunded amount - current     5,118  
Total accrued liability   $ 42,424  
         
Components of net period benefit costs:        
Service cost   $ 10,746  
Interest cost     5,595  
Actuarial gain (loss) on the Obligation     (3,969 )
    $ 12,372  
         
The weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic gratuity cost are:        
         
Discount rate     5.55% per annum  
         
Rate of increase in compensation levels     10.00 % per annum  

 

The other long-term employee benefits has been measured as of December 31, 2019. The following table sets forth the activity of the leave encashment and the amounts recognized in TRAQ Pvt Ltd.’s financial statements at the end of the period May 16, 2019 through December 31, 2019:

 

    Period May 16, 2019
through
    December 31, 2019
Change in projected benefit obligation:        
Projected benefit obligation as of May 16, 2019   $ 24,243  
Service cost     3,646  
Interest cost     940  
Benefits paid     (919 )
Actuarial gain (loss) on the Obligation     5,617  
Effect of exchange rate changes     (457 )
    $ 33,070  
         
Projected benefit obligation as of December 31, 2019        
Unfunded amount – non-current   $ 27,682  
Unfunded amount - current     5,388  
Total accrued liability   $ 33,070  
         
Components of net period benefit costs:        
Service cost   $ 3,646  
Interest cost     940  
Actuarial gain (loss) on the Obligation     5,160  
    $ 9,746  
         
The weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic gratuity cost are:        
         
Discount rate     6.70% per annum  
         
Rate of increase in compensation levels     10.00 % per annum  

 

nOTE 18: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Commitments and contingencies in respect of TRAQ Pvt Ltd;

 

  (i) TRAQ Pvt Ltd had applied for compounding of the TDS liability for the assessment year 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 in accordance with Indian Income Tax Laws. However, no amount payable for tax and penalty was confirmed by the Income Tax Department. Further, TRAQ Pvt Ltd has also defaulted for TDS deducted but not paid in time during assessment years 2016-2017 to 2020-2021. Accordingly, there may be a contingent liability in respect of TDS regarding compounding charges, interest, and penalty which is not quantifiable at present, hence not provided in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
     
  (ii) TRAQ Pvt Ltd has outstanding Gratuity for $23,971 as of December 31, 2020, towards ex-employees of TRAQ Pvt Ltd; therefore, TRAQ Pvt Ltd is liable for penalty under The Gratuity Act under the Indian Laws and other relevant laws. Since the amount of penalty for default in payment of gratuity is not ascertainable, therefore it is not provided for in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Gratuity of $13,816 has been paid in the month of January 2021.

 

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  (iii)  There are numerous interpretative issues relating to the Indian Supreme Court (SC) judgment dated February 28, 2019, on Provident Fund (PF) on the inclusion of allowances for the purpose of PF contribution as well as its applicability. Due to a pending decision on the subject review petition and directions from EPFO, the impact for the past period, if any, was not ascertainable and consequently no effect was given in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
     
  (iv)  TRAQ Pvt Ltd has delayed in complying with provisions related to Foreign Direct Investment and Transfer of Shares to Non-resident as per the Master Circulars and notification issued by Reserve Bank of India, therefore, is liable for imposition of penalty. Since the amount of the penalty for the same is not ascertainable, no effect was given in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
     
  (v)  Prior to its acquisition in May 2019, TRAQ Pvt Ltd, had provided a guarantee in favor of State Bank of India for $165,813 on March 22, 2014, for Mira Green Tech Private Limited. The State Bank of India is in process of satisfying whether there is any obligation due by TRAQ Pvt Ltd at this time.

 

nOTE 19: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In January 2021, the Company issued 37,500 shares of common stock valued at $52,500 for services rendered, and in March 2021 the Company issued 61,500 shares of common stock valued at $70,725 for services rendered.

 

On January 19, 2021, the Company entered into a 12% Convertible Promissory Note with GS Capital Partners, LLC (the “GS Note”) in the amount of $125,000. The GS Note has a maturity of one-year and is to be repaid commencing on the fifth month anniversary and every month thereafter in the amount of $20,000. The conversion price of the GS Note is 66% of the lowest closing stock price over the previous 20 trading days. There are certain price protections for GS Capital Partners, LLC under the terms of the GS Note, which make the conversion option a derivative liability. The Company recorded an original issue discount in the amount of $10,000 and $5,000 was paid out of the proceeds for legal fees. In accordance with the terms of the GS Note, the Company issued 26,000 shares of common stock as a commitment fee and issued 170,000 shares of common stock that are returnable upon achievement of the terms of the GS Note.

 

On January 22, 2021, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Rohuma, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Rohuma”) and its members, whereby the Rohuna members agreed to exchange all of their respective membership interests in Rohuma in exchange for 4,292,220 shares of common stock, of which the first tranche of shares were issued on March 1, 2021 totaling 2,562,277 shares, with the remaining value reflected as contingent consideration until the shares vest at which time they will be issued. The transaction was valued at $4,335,142 ($1.01 per share).

 

On February 12, 2021, the Company entered into a 10% Convertible Promissory Note with Platinum Point Capital, LLC (the “Platinum Note”). The Platinum Note has a maturity of one-year. The conversion price of the Platinum Note is the greater of (a) $0.01 or (b) 70% of the lowest closing stock price over the previous 15 trading days. There are certain price protections for Platinum Point Capital, LLC under the terms of the Platinum Note, which make the conversion option a derivative liability. The Company granted 200,000 warrants that have a term of three-years and an exercise price of $2.00 per share with the Platinum Note. The warrants granted with the Platinum Note also contain certain price protections, that make the value of the warrants a derivative liability. The Company and Platinum Point Capital, LLC entered into an amendment to exclude the Mimo warrants granted on February 17, 2021 from the price protections. In accordance with the terms of the Platinum Note, the Company issued 60,000 shares as a commitment fee.

 

On February 16, 2021, the Company entered into several stock purchase agreements for the issuance of 570,000 shares for cash in the amount of $456,000 (value of $0.80 per share). The individuals also received 285,000 warrants that have a term of three years at an exercise price of $2.00 per share.

 

On February 17, 2021, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Mimo Technologies Private Ltd., and Indian corporation (“Mimo”) and its shareholders, whereby the Mimo shareholders agreed to exchange all of their respective shares in Mimo in exchange for warrants to purchase 1,367,539 shares of the Company’s common stock. The warrants have a term of three years and an exercise price of $0.001 and cash in the amount of $22,338.

 

On March 6, the Company converted $181,250 and accrued interest of $43,438 into 264,338 shares of common stock. The conversions were done at fair value. These shares will be issued by the Company in the next few weeks.

 

On March 8, 2021, the Company entered into a consulting agreement to provide advisory services regarding strategic planning. The agreement is for a term of one-year. The agreement calls for payments to be paid monthly in the amount of $3,000 and the issuance of stock at the commencement of the agreement for 25,000 shares, and a three-year warrant for 100,000 warrants with a strike price of $2.00 per share that vest March 7, 2022.


 

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Exhibit 3.1

 

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

(September 9, 2009, as amended July 14, 2017)

 

ARTICLE ONE

 

The name of this corporation is TraqIQ, Inc. [As amended July 14, 2017]

 

ARTICLE TWO

 

The purpose of this corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation Law of California other than the banking business, the trust company business or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated by the California Corporations Code.

 

ARTICLE THREE

 

The name and address in this state of this Corporation’s initial agent for service of process is:

 

Donald P. Hateley, Esq.

201 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 300

Santa Monica, CA 90401-2224

 

ARTICLE FOUR

 

(a) This Corporation is authorized to issue two classes of shares, designated respectively “Common Stock” and “Preferred Stock.” 300,000,000 shares of $0.0001 par value Common Stock may be issued. 10,000,000 shares of $0.0001 par value Preferred Stock may be issued. [As amended July 14, 2017]

 

(b) The board of directors may divide the Preferred Stock into any number of series. The board shall fix the designation and number of shares of each such series. The board may determine and alter the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions granted to and imposed upon any wholly unissued series of the Preferred Stock. The board of directors (within the limits and restrictions of any resolution adopted by it, originally fixing the number of shares of any series) may increase or decrease the number of shares of any such series after the issue of shares of that series, but not below the number of then outstanding shares of such series.

 

ARTICLE FIVE

 

The liability of the Directors of the Corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The Corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the Corporations Code) for breach of duty to the Corporation and its stockholders through bylaw provisions or through agreements with agents, or both, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the Corporations Code, subject to the limits of such excess indemnification set forth in Section 204 of the Corporations Code.

 

ARTICLE SIX

 

(a) Upon the filing and effectiveness (the “Effective Time”) of this Certificate of Amendment pursuant to the Corporations Code, all issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, no par value per share (the “Pre-Reverse Split Stock”), shall be and hereby are automatically combined and reclassified (the “Reverse Stock Split”), such that each twenty (20) shares of Pre-Reverse Split Stock shall be combined and reclassified into one (1) validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable share of the Corporation’s Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “New Common Stock”), without any action by the holders thereof. The Corporation shall not issue fractional shares of New Common Stock in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. Each stockholder entitled to receive a fractional share of Common Stock as a result of the Reverse Stock Split shall receive a share rounded up to the next whole number. No shareholder shall receive less than 50 shares of New Common Stock as a result of the Reverse Stock Split. [As amended July 14, 2017]

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 4.1c

 

DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK

 

We were incorporated under the laws of the State of California on September 10, 2009. We were initially authorized to issue 50,000,000 shares of common stock, no par value per share. We were also authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, no par value, in series as fixed by our sole director. On July 14, 2017, we amended our Articles of Incorporation and increased our common shares to 300,000,000, par value $0.0001 per share and changed our preferred shares to $0.0001 par value. On July 21, 2017, we filed a Certificate of Determination to authorize 50,000 Series A preferred shares. As of the date of this Offering Circular, there are 50,000 Series A preferred shares outstanding.

 

Common Stock

 

Our articles of incorporation authorize the issuance of 300,000,000 shares of common stock with $0.0001 par value per share.

 

Each share of common stock entitles the holder to one vote, either in person or by proxy, at meetings of shareholders. The holders of our common stock:

 

  have equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available if and when declared by our Board of Directors;
     
 

are entitled to share ratably in all our assets available for distribution to holders of common stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs;

     
 

do not have preemptive, subscription or conversion rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions or rights; and

     
 

are entitled to one non-cumulative vote per share on all matters on which stockholders may vote except for voting for the election of directors.

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.2

 

TRAQIQ, INC. 2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

1. Purpose; Eligibility.

 

1.1 General Purpose. The name of this plan is the TraQiQ, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The purposes of the Plan are to (a) enable TraQiQ, Inc., a California corporation (the “Company”), and any Affiliate to attract and retain the types of Employees, Consultants and Directors who will contribute to the Company’s long range success; (b) provide incentives that align the interests of Employees, Consultants and Directors with those of the shareholders of the Company; and (c) promote the success of the Company’s business.

 

1.2 Eligible Award Recipients. The persons eligible to receive Awards are the Employees, Consultants and Directors of the Company and its Affiliates and such other individuals designated by the Committee who are reasonably expected to become Employees, Consultants and Directors after the receipt of Awards.

 

1.3 Available Awards. Awards that may be granted under the Plan include: (a) Incentive Stock Options, (b) Non-qualified Stock Options, (c) Stock Appreciation Rights, and (d) Restricted Awards.

 

2. Definitions.

 

Affiliate” means a corporation or other entity that, directly or through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, the Company.

 

Applicable Laws” means the requirements related to or implicated by the administration of the Plan under applicable state corporate law, United States federal and state securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or quotation system on which the shares of Common Stock are listed or quoted, and the applicable laws of any foreign country or jurisdiction where Awards are granted under the Plan.

 

Award” means any right granted under the Plan, including an Incentive Stock Option, a Non-qualified Stock Option, a Stock Appreciation Right, or a Restricted Award.

 

Award Agreement” means a written agreement, contract, certificate or other instrument or document evidencing the terms and conditions of an individual Award granted under the Plan which may, in the discretion of the Company, be transmitted electronically to any Participant. Each Award Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

 

Beneficial Owner” has the meaning assigned to such term in Rule 13d-3 and Rule 13d-5 under the Exchange Act, except that in calculating the beneficial ownership of any particular Person, such Person shall be deemed to have beneficial ownership of all securities that such Person has the right to acquire by conversion or exercise of other securities, whether such right is currently exercisable or is exercisable only after the passage of time. The terms “Beneficially Owns” and “Beneficially Owned” have a corresponding meaning.

 

Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company, as constituted at any time.

 

Cause” means:

 

With respect to any Employee or Consultant, unless the applicable Award Agreement states otherwise:

 

     
 

  

(a) If the Employee or Consultant is a party to an employment or service agreement with the Company or its Affiliates and such agreement provides for a definition of Cause, the definition contained therein; or

 

(b) If no such agreement exists, or if such agreement does not define Cause: (i) the commission of, or plea of guilty or no contest to, a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or the commission of any other act involving willful malfeasance or material fiduciary breach with respect to the Company or an Affiliate; (ii) conduct that brings or is reasonably likely to bring the Company or an Affiliate negative publicity or into public disgrace, embarrassment, or disrepute; (iii) gross negligence or willful misconduct with respect to the Company or an Affiliate; (iv) material violation of state or federal securities laws; or (v) material violation of the Company’s written policies or codes of conduct, including written policies related to discrimination, harassment, performance of illegal or unethical activities, and ethical misconduct.

 

With respect to any Director, unless the applicable Award Agreement states otherwise, a determination by a majority of the disinterested Board members that the Director has engaged in any of the following:

 

(a) gross misconduct or neglect;

 

(a) false or fraudulent misrepresentation inducing the director’s appointment;

 

(c) willful conversion of corporate funds; or

 

(d) repeated failure to participate in Board meetings on a regular basis despite having received proper notice of the meetings in advance.

 

The Committee, in its absolute discretion, shall determine the effect of all matters and questions relating to whether a Participant has been discharged for Cause.

 

Change in Control” means:

 

(a) The direct or indirect sale, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any Person that is not a subsidiary of the Company;

 

(b) The acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% (on a fully diluted basis) of either (i) the then outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company, taking into account as outstanding for this purpose such Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options or warrants, the conversion of convertible stock or debt, and the exercise of any similar right to acquire such Common Stock (the “Outstanding Company Common Stock”) or (ii) the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the “Outstanding Company Voting Securities”); provided, however, that for purposes of this Plan, the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change in Control: (A) any acquisition by the Company or any Affiliate, (B) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan sponsored or maintained by the Company or any subsidiary, (C) any acquisition which complies with clauses, (i), (ii) and (iii) of subsection (c) of this definition or (D) in respect of an Award held by a particular Participant, any acquisition by the Participant or any group of persons including the Participant (or any entity controlled by the Participant or any group of persons including the Participant); or

 

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(c) The consummation of a reorganization, merger, consolidation, statutory share exchange or similar form of corporate transaction involving the Company that requires the approval of the Company’s shareholders, whether for such transaction or the issuance of securities in the transaction (a “Business Combination”), unless immediately following such Business Combination: (i) more than 50% of the total voting power of (A) the entity resulting from such Business Combination (the “Surviving Company”), or (B) if applicable, the ultimate parent entity that directly or indirectly has beneficial ownership of sufficient voting securities eligible to elect a majority of the members of the board of directors (or the analogous governing body) of the Surviving Company (the “Parent Company”), is represented by the Outstanding Company Voting Securities that were outstanding immediately prior to such Business Combination (or, if applicable, is represented by shares into which the Outstanding Company Voting Securities were converted pursuant to such Business Combination), and such voting power among the holders thereof is in substantially the same proportion as the voting power of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities among the holders thereof immediately prior to the Business Combination; (ii) no Person (other than any employee benefit plan sponsored or maintained by the Surviving Company or the Parent Company) is or becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the total voting power of the outstanding voting securities eligible to elect members of the board of directors of the Parent Company (or the analogous governing body) (or, if there is no Parent Company, the Surviving Company); and (iii) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors (or the analogous governing body) of the Parent Company (or, if there is no Parent Company, the Surviving Company) following the consummation of the Business Combination were Board members at the time of the Board’s approval of the execution of the initial agreement providing for such Business Combination.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing definition or any other provision of this Plan, the term Change in Control will not include a sale of assets, reorganization, merger, consolidation, statutory share exchange, or other transaction effected exclusively for the purpose of changing the domicile or entity type of the Company.

 

Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as it may be amended from time to time. Any reference to a section of the Code shall be deemed to include a reference to any regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

Committee” means a committee of one or more members of the Board appointed by the Board to administer the Plan in accordance with Section 3.3 and Section 3.4.

 

Common Stock” means the common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, of the Company, or such other securities of the Company as may be designated by the Committee from time to time in substitution thereof.

 

Company” means TraQiQ, Inc., a California corporation, and any successor thereto. “Consultant” means any individual or entity which performs bona fide services to the Company or an Affiliate, other than as an Employee or Director, and who may be offered securities registerable pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-8 under the Securities Act.

 

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Continuous Service” means that the Participant’s service with the Company or an Affiliate, whether as an Employee, Consultant or Director, is not interrupted or terminated. The Participant’s Continuous Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because of a change in the capacity in which the Participant renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Consultant or Director or a change in the entity for which the Participant renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service; provided further that if any Award is subject to Section 409A of the Code, this sentence shall only be given effect to the extent consistent with Section 409A of the Code. For example, a change in status from an Employee of the Company to a Director of an Affiliate will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. The Committee or its delegate, in its sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service shall be considered interrupted in the case of any leave of absence approved by that party, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal or family leave of absence. The Committee or its delegate, in its sole discretion, may determine whether a Company transaction, such as a sale or spin-off of a division or subsidiary that employs a Participant, shall be deemed to result in a termination of Continuous Service for purposes of affected Awards, and such decision shall be final, conclusive and binding.

 

Deferred Stock Units” or “DSUs” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(b) hereof.

 

Director” means a member of the Board.

 

Disability” means, unless the applicable Award Agreement says otherwise, that the Participant is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment; provided, however, for purposes of determining the term of an Incentive Stock Option pursuant to Section 6.10 hereof, the term Disability shall have the meaning ascribed to it under Section 22(e)(3) of the Code. The determination of whether an individual has a Disability shall be determined under procedures established by the Committee. Except in situations where the Committee is determining Disability for purposes of the term of an Incentive Stock Option pursuant to Section 6.10 hereof within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code, the Committee may rely on any determination that a Participant is disabled for purposes of benefits under any long-term disability plan maintained by the Company or any Affiliate in which a Participant participates.

 

Disqualifying Disposition” has the meaning set forth in Section 15.11. “Effective Date” shall mean the date as of which this Plan is adopted by the Board.

 

Employee” means any person, including an Officer or Director, employed by the Company or an Affiliate; provided, that, for purposes of determining eligibility to receive Incentive Stock Options, an Employee shall mean an employee of the Company or a parent or subsidiary corporation within the meaning of Section 424 of the Code. Mere service as a Director or payment of a director’s fee by the Company or an Affiliate shall not be sufficient to constitute “employment” by the Company or an Affiliate.

 

Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Fair Market Value” means, as of any date, the value of the Common Stock as determined below. If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market system, including without limitation, the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq Stock Market, the Fair Market Value shall be the closing price of a share of Common Stock (or if no sales were reported the closing price on the date immediately preceding such date) as quoted on such exchange or system on the day of determination, as reported in the Wall Street Journal. In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, the Fair Market Value shall be determined in good faith by the Committee and such determination shall be conclusive and binding on all persons.

 

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Fiscal Year” means the Company’s fiscal year.

 

Free Standing Rights” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.

 

Good Reason” means, unless the applicable Award Agreement states otherwise:

 

(a) If an Employee or Consultant is a party to an employment or service agreement with the Company or its Affiliates and such agreement provides for a definition of Good Reason, the definition contained therein; or

 

(b) If no such agreement exists or if such agreement does not define Good Reason, the occurrence of one or more of the following without the Participant’s express written consent, which circumstances are not remedied by the Company within thirty (30) days of its receipt of a written notice from the Participant describing the applicable circumstances (which notice must be provided by the Participant within ninety (90) days of the Participant’s knowledge of the applicable circumstances): (i) any material, adverse change in the Participant’s duties, responsibilities, authority, title, status or reporting structure; (ii) a material reduction in the Participant’s base salary or bonus opportunity; or (iii) a geographical relocation of the Participant’s principal office location by more than fifty (50) miles.

 

Grant Date” means the date on which the Committee adopts a resolution, or takes other appropriate action, expressly granting an Award to a Participant that specifies the key terms and conditions of the Award or, if a later date is set forth in such resolution, then such date as is set forth in such resolution.

 

Incentive Stock Option” means an Option that is designated by the Committee as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code and that meets the requirements set out in the Plan.

 

ISO Limit” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.

 

Non-Employee Director” means a Director who is a “non-employee director” within the meaning of Rule 16b-3.

 

Non-qualified Stock Option” means an Option that by its terms does not qualify or is not intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.

 

Officer” means a person who is an officer of the Company within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

Option” means an Incentive Stock Option or a Non-qualified Stock Option granted pursuant to the Plan.

 

Optionholder” means a person to whom an Option is granted pursuant to the Plan or, if applicable, such other person who holds an outstanding Option.

 

Option Exercise Price” means the price at which a share of Common Stock may be purchased upon the exercise of an Option.

 

Participant” means an eligible person to whom an Award is granted pursuant to the Plan or, if applicable, such other person who holds an outstanding Award.

 

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Permitted Transferee” means: (a) a member of the Optionholder’s immediate family (child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, former spouse, sibling, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister- in-law, including adoptive relationships), any person sharing the Optionholder’s household (other than a tenant or employee), a trust in which these persons have more than 50% of the beneficial interest, a foundation in which these persons (or the Optionholder) control the management of assets, and any other entity in which these persons (or the Optionholder) own more than 50% of the voting interests; (b) third parties designated by the Committee in connection with a program established and approved by the Committee pursuant to which Participants may receive a cash payment or other consideration in consideration for the transfer of a Non-qualified Stock Option; and (c) such other transferees as may be permitted by the Committee in its sole discretion.

 

“Person” means a person as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act.

 

Plan” means this TraQiQ, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and/or amended and restated from time to time.

 

Related Rights” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.

 

Restricted Award” means any Award granted pursuant to Section 8. “Restricted Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.

 

Rule 16b-3” means Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act or any successor to Rule 16b-3, as in effect from time to time.

 

Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Stock Appreciation Right” means the right pursuant to an Award granted under Section 7 to receive, upon exercise, an amount payable in cash or shares equal to the number of shares subject to the Stock Appreciation Right that is being exercised multiplied by the excess of (a) the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date the Award is exercised, over (b) the exercise price specified in the Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement.

 

Stock for Stock Exchange” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4. “Substitute Award” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.6.

 

Ten Percent Shareholder” means a person who owns (or is deemed to own pursuant to Section 424(d) of the Code) stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or of any of its Affiliates.

 

“Total Share Reserve” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.

 

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3. Administration.

 

3.1 Authority of Committee. The Plan shall be administered by the Committee or, in the Board’s sole discretion, by the Board. Subject to the terms of the Plan, the Committee’s charter and Applicable Laws, and in addition to other express powers and authorization conferred by the Plan, the Committee shall have the authority:

 

(a) to construe and interpret the Plan and apply its provisions;

 

(b) to promulgate, amend, and rescind rules and regulations relating to the administration of the Plan;

 

(c) to authorize any person to execute, on behalf of the Company, any instrument required to carry out the purposes of the Plan;

 

(d) to delegate its authority to one or more Officers of the Company with respect to Awards that do not involve “insiders” within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act;

 

(e) to determine when Awards are to be granted under the Plan and the applicable Grant Date;

 

(f) from time to time to select, subject to the limitations set forth in this Plan, those eligible Award recipients to whom Awards shall be granted;

 

(g) to determine the number of shares of Common Stock to be made subject to each Award;

 

(h) to determine whether each Option is to be an Incentive Stock Option or a Non-qualified Stock Option;

 

(i) to prescribe the terms and conditions of each Award, including, without limitation, the exercise price and medium of payment and vesting provisions, and to specify the provisions of the Award Agreement relating to such grant;

 

(j) to amend any outstanding Awards, including for the purpose of modifying the time or manner of vesting, or the term of any outstanding Award; provided, however, that if any such amendment impairs a Participant’s rights or increases a Participant’s obligations under his or her Award or creates or increases a Participant’s federal income tax liability with respect to an Award, such amendment shall also be subject to the Participant’s consent;

 

(k) to determine the duration and purpose of leaves of absences which may be granted to a Participant without constituting termination of their employment for purposes of the Plan, which periods shall be no shorter than the periods generally applicable to Employees under the Company’s employment policies;

 

(l) to make decisions with respect to outstanding Awards that may become necessary upon a change in corporate control or an event that triggers anti-dilution adjustments;

 

(m) to interpret, administer, reconcile any inconsistency in, correct any defect in and/or supply any omission in the Plan and any instrument or agreement relating to, or Award granted under, the Plan; and

 

(n) to exercise discretion to make any and all other determinations which it determines to be necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan.

 

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The Committee also may modify the purchase price or the exercise price of any outstanding Award, provided that if the modification effects a repricing, shareholder approval shall be required before the repricing is effective.

 

3.2 Committee Decisions Final. All decisions made by the Committee pursuant to the provisions of the Plan shall be final and binding on the Company and the Participants, unless such decisions are determined by a court having jurisdiction to be arbitrary and capricious.

 

3.3 Delegation. The Committee or, if no Committee has been appointed, the Board may delegate administration of the Plan to a committee or committees of one or more members of the Board, and the term “Committee” shall apply to any person or persons to whom such authority has been delegated. The Committee shall have the power to delegate to a subcommittee any of the administrative powers the Committee is authorized to exercise (and references in this Plan to the Board or the Committee shall thereafter be to the committee or subcommittee), subject, however, to such resolutions, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, as may be adopted from time to time by the Board. The Board may abolish the Committee at any time and revest in the Board the administration of the Plan. The members of the Committee shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board. From time to time, the Board may increase or decrease the size of the Committee, add additional members to, remove members (with or without cause) from, appoint new members in substitution therefor, and fill vacancies, however caused, in the Committee. The Committee shall act pursuant to a vote of the majority of its members or, in the case of a Committee comprised of only two members, the unanimous consent of its members, whether present or not, or by the written consent of the majority of its members and minutes shall be kept of all of its meetings and copies thereof shall be provided to the Board. Subject to the limitations prescribed by the Plan and the Board, the Committee may establish and follow such rules and regulations for the conduct of its business as it may determine to be advisable.

 

3.4 Committee Composition. Except as otherwise determined by the Board, the Committee shall consist solely of two or more Non-Employee Directors. The Board shall have discretion to determine whether or not it intends to comply with the exemption requirements of Rule 16b-3. However, if the Board intends to satisfy such exemption requirements, with respect to any insider subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, the Committee shall be a compensation committee of the Board that at all times consists solely of two or more Non-Employee Directors. Within the scope of such authority, the Board or the Committee may delegate to a committee of one or more members of the Board who are not Non-Employee Directors the authority to grant Awards to eligible persons who are not then subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act. Nothing herein shall create an inference that an Award is not validly granted under the Plan in the event Awards are granted under the Plan by a compensation committee of the Board that does not at all times consist solely of two or more Non-Employee Directors.

 

3.5 Indemnification. In addition to such other rights of indemnification as they may have as Directors or members of the Committee, and to the extent allowed by Applicable Laws, the Committee shall be indemnified by the Company against the reasonable expenses, including attorney’s fees, actually incurred in connection with any action, suit or proceeding or in connection with any appeal therein, to which the Committee may be party by reason of any action taken or failure to act under or in connection with the Plan or any Award granted under the Plan, and against all amounts paid by the Committee in settlement thereof (provided, however, that the settlement has been approved by the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) or paid by the Committee in satisfaction of a judgment in any such action, suit or proceeding, except in relation to matters as to which it shall be adjudged in such action, suit or proceeding that such Committee did not act in good faith and in a manner which such person reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the Company, or in the case of a criminal proceeding, had no reason to believe that the conduct complained of was unlawful; provided, however, that within 60 days after the institution of any such action, suit or proceeding, such Committee shall, in writing, offer the Company the opportunity at its own expense to handle and defend such action, suit or proceeding.

 

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4. Shares Subject to the Plan.

 

4.1 Subject to adjustment in accordance with Section 12, no more than 5,500,000 shares of Common Stock shall be available for the grant of Awards under the Plan (the “Total Share Reserve”). During the terms of the Awards, the Company shall keep available at all times the number of shares of Common Stock required to satisfy such Awards.

 

4.2 Shares of Common Stock available for distribution under the Plan may consist, in whole or in part, of authorized and unissued shares, treasury shares or shares reacquired by the Company in any manner.

 

4.3 Subject to adjustment in accordance with Section 12, no more than 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock may be issued in the aggregate pursuant to the exercise of Incentive Stock Options (the “ISO Limit”).

 

4.4 The maximum number of shares of Common Stock subject to Awards granted during a single Fiscal Year to any Director, together with any cash fees paid to such Director during the Fiscal Year shall not exceed a total value of $2,000,000 (calculating the value of any Awards based on the grant date fair value for financial reporting purposes).

 

4.5 Any shares of Common Stock subject to an Award that expires or is canceled, forfeited, or terminated without issuance of the full number of shares of Common Stock to which the Award related will again be available for issuance under the Plan. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, shares subject to an Award under the Plan shall not again be made available for issuance or delivery under the Plan if such shares are (a) shares tendered in payment of an Option, (b) shares delivered or withheld by the Company to satisfy any tax withholding obligation, or (c) shares covered by a stock-settled Stock Appreciation Right or other Awards that were not issued upon the settlement of the Award.

 

4.6 Awards may, in the sole discretion of the Committee, be granted under the Plan in assumption of, or in substitution for, outstanding awards previously granted by an entity acquired by the Company or with which the Company combines (“Substitute Awards”). Substitute Awards shall not be counted against the Total Share Reserve; provided, that, Substitute Awards issued in connection with the assumption of, or in substitution for, outstanding options intended to qualify as Incentive Stock Options shall be counted against the ISO Limit. Subject to applicable stock exchange requirements, available shares under a shareholder-approved plan of an entity directly or indirectly acquired by the Company or with which the Company combines (as appropriately adjusted to reflect such acquisition or transaction) may be used for Awards under the Plan and shall not count toward the Total Share Reserve.

 

5. Eligibility.

 

5.1 Eligibility for Specific Awards. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees. Awards other than Incentive Stock Options may be granted to Employees, Consultants and Directors and those individuals whom the Committee determines are reasonably expected to become Employees, Consultants and Directors following the Grant Date.

 

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5.2 Ten Percent Shareholders. A Ten Percent Shareholder shall not be granted an Incentive Stock Option unless the Option Exercise Price is at least 110% of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on the Grant Date and the Option is not exercisable after the expiration of five years from the Grant Date.

 

6. Option Provisions. Each Option granted under the Plan shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement. Each Option so granted shall be subject to the conditions set forth in this Section 6, and to such other conditions not inconsistent with the Plan as may be reflected in the applicable Award Agreement. All Options shall be separately designated Incentive Stock Options or Non-qualified Stock Options at the time of grant, and, if certificates are issued, a separate certificate or certificates will be issued for shares of Common Stock purchased on exercise of each type of Option. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall have no liability to any Participant or any other person if an Option designated as an Incentive Stock Option fails to qualify as such at any time or if an Option is determined to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code and the terms of such Option do not satisfy the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. The provisions of separate Options need not be identical, but each Option shall include (through incorporation of provisions hereof by reference in the Option or otherwise) the substance of each of the following provisions:

 

6.1 Term. Subject to the provisions of Section 5.2 regarding Ten Percent Shareholders, no Incentive Stock Option shall be exercisable after the expiration of 10 years from the Grant Date. The term of a Non-qualified Stock Option granted under the Plan shall be determined by the Committee; provided, however, no Non-qualified Stock Option shall be exercisable after the expiration of 10 years from the Grant Date.

 

6.2 Exercise Price of an Incentive Stock Option. Subject to the provisions of Section 5.2 regarding Ten Percent Shareholders, the Option Exercise Price of each Incentive Stock Option shall be not less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock subject to the Option on the Grant Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Incentive Stock Option may be granted with an Option Exercise Price lower than that set forth in the preceding sentence if such Option is granted pursuant to an assumption or substitution for another option in a manner satisfying the provisions of Section 424(a) of the Code.

 

6.3 Exercise Price of a Non-qualified Stock Option. The Option Exercise Price of each Non-qualified Stock Option shall be not less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock subject to the Option on the Grant Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Non-qualified Stock Option may be granted with an Option Exercise Price lower than that set forth in the preceding sentence if such Option is granted pursuant to an assumption or substitution for another option in a manner satisfying the provisions of Section 409A of the Code.

 

6.4 Consideration. The Option Exercise Price of Common Stock acquired pursuant to an Option shall be paid, to the extent permitted by applicable statutes and regulations, either (a) in cash or by certified or bank check at the time the Option is exercised or (b) in the discretion of the Committee, upon such terms as the Committee shall approve, the Option Exercise Price may be paid: (i) by delivery to the Company of other Common Stock, duly endorsed for transfer to the Company, with a Fair Market Value on the date of delivery equal to the Option Exercise Price (or portion thereof) due for the number of shares being acquired, or by means of attestation whereby the Participant identifies for delivery specific shares of Common Stock that have an aggregate Fair Market Value on the date of attestation equal to the Option Exercise Price (or portion thereof) and receives a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the difference between the number of shares thereby purchased and the number of identified attestation shares of Common Stock (a “Stock for Stock Exchange”); (ii) a “cashless” exercise program established with a broker; (iii) by reduction in the number of shares of Common Stock otherwise deliverable upon exercise of such Option with a Fair Market Value equal to the aggregate Option Exercise Price at the time of exercise; (iv) by any combination of the foregoing methods; or (v) in any other form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to the Committee. Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Option, the exercise price of Common Stock acquired pursuant to an Option that is paid by delivery (or attestation) to the Company of other Common Stock acquired, directly or indirectly from the Company, shall be paid only by shares of the Common Stock of the Company that have been held for more than six months (or such longer or shorter period of time required to avoid a charge to earnings for financial accounting purposes). Notwithstanding the foregoing, during any period for which the Common Stock is publicly traded (i.e., the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market system) an exercise by a Director or Officer that involves or may involve a direct or indirect extension of credit or arrangement of an extension of credit by the Company, directly or indirectly, in violation of Section 402(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 shall be prohibited with respect to any Award under this Plan.

 

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6.5 Transferability of an Incentive Stock Option. An Incentive Stock Option shall not be transferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution and shall be exercisable during the lifetime of the Optionholder only by the Optionholder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Optionholder may, by delivering written notice to the Company, in a form satisfactory to the Company, designate a third party who, in the event of the death of the Optionholder, shall thereafter be entitled to exercise the Option.

 

6.6 Transferability of a Non-qualified Stock Option. A Non-qualified Stock Option may, in the sole discretion of the Committee, be transferable to a Permitted Transferee, upon written approval by the Committee to the extent provided in the Award Agreement. If the Non-qualified Stock Option does not provide for transferability, then the Non-qualified Stock Option shall not be transferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution and shall be exercisable during the lifetime of the Optionholder only by the Optionholder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Optionholder may, by delivering written notice to the Company, in a form satisfactory to the Company, designate a third party who, in the event of the death of the Optionholder, shall thereafter be entitled to exercise the Option.

 

6.7 Vesting of Options. Each Option may, but need not, vest and therefore become exercisable in periodic installments that may, but need not, be equal. The Option may be subject to such other terms and conditions on the time or times when it may be exercised (which may be based on performance or other criteria) as the Committee may deem appropriate. The vesting provisions of individual Options may vary. No Option may be exercised for a fraction of a share of Common Stock.

 

6.8 Termination of Continuous Service. Unless otherwise provided in an Award Agreement or in an employment agreement the terms of which have been approved by the Committee, in the event an Optionholder’s Continuous Service terminates (other than upon the Optionholder’s death or Disability), the Optionholder may exercise his or her Option (to the extent that the Optionholder was entitled to exercise such Option as of the date of termination) but only within such period of time ending on the earlier of (a) the date three months following the termination of the Optionholder’s Continuous Service or (b) the expiration of the term of the Option as set forth in the Award Agreement; provided that, if the termination of Continuous Service is by the Company for Cause, all outstanding Options (whether or not vested) shall immediately terminate and cease to be exercisable. If, after termination, the Optionholder does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified in the Award Agreement, the Option shall terminate.

 

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6.9 Extension of Termination Date. An Optionholder’s Award Agreement may also provide that if the exercise of the Option following the termination of the Optionholder’s Continuous Service for any reason would be prohibited at any time because the issuance of shares of Common Stock would violate the registration requirements under the Securities Act or any other state or federal securities law or the rules of any securities exchange or interdealer quotation system, then the Option shall terminate on the earlier of (a) the expiration of the term of the Option in accordance with Section 6.1 or (b) the expiration of a period after termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service that is three months after the end of the period during which the exercise of the Option would be in violation of such registration or other securities law requirements.

 

6.10 Disability of Optionholder. Unless otherwise provided in an Award Agreement, in the event that an Optionholder’s Continuous Service terminates as a result of the Optionholder’s Disability, the Optionholder may exercise his or her Option (to the extent that the Optionholder was entitled to exercise such Option as of the date of termination), but only within such period of time ending on the earlier of (a) the date 12 months following such termination or (b) the expiration of the term of the Option as set forth in the Award Agreement. If, after termination, the Optionholder does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified herein or in the Award Agreement, the Option shall terminate.

 

6.11 Death of Optionholder. Unless otherwise provided in an Award Agreement, in the event an Optionholder’s Continuous Service terminates as a result of the Optionholder’s death, then the Option may be exercised (to the extent the Optionholder was entitled to exercise such Option as of the date of death) by the Optionholder’s estate, by a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance or by a person designated to exercise the Option upon the Optionholder’s death, but only within the period ending on the earlier of (a) the date 12 months following the date of death or (b) the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement. If, after the Optionholder’s death, the Option is not exercised within the time specified herein or in the Award Agreement, the Option shall terminate.

 

6.12 Incentive Stock Option $100,000 Limitation. To the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined at the time of grant) of Common Stock with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by any Optionholder during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company and its Affiliates) exceeds $100,000, the Options or portions thereof which exceed such limit (according to the order in which they were granted) shall be treated as Non- qualified Stock Options.

 

7. Stock Appreciation Rights. Each Stock Appreciation Right granted under the Plan shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement. Each Stock Appreciation Right so granted shall be subject to the conditions set forth in this Section 7, and to such other conditions not inconsistent with the Plan as may be reflected in the applicable Award Agreement. Stock Appreciation Rights may be granted alone (“Free Standing Rights”) or in tandem with an Option granted under the Plan (“Related Rights”).

 

7.1 Grant Requirements for Related Rights. Any Related Right that relates to a Non- qualified Stock Option may be granted at the same time the Option is granted or at any time thereafter but before the exercise or expiration of the Option. Any Related Right that relates to an Incentive Stock Option must be granted at the same time the Incentive Stock Option is granted.

 

7.2 Term. The term of a Stock Appreciation Right granted under the Plan shall be determined by the Committee; provided, however, no Stock Appreciation Right shall be exercisable later than the tenth anniversary of the Grant Date.

 

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7.3 Vesting. Each Stock Appreciation Right may, but need not, vest and therefore become exercisable in periodic installments that may, but need not, be equal. The Stock Appreciation Right may be subject to such other terms and conditions on the time or times when it may be exercised as the Committee may deem appropriate. The vesting provisions of individual Stock Appreciation Rights may vary. No Stock Appreciation Right may be exercised for a fraction of a share of Common Stock.

 

7.4 Exercise and Payment. Upon exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right, the holder shall be entitled to receive from the Company an amount equal to the number of shares of Common Stock subject to the Stock Appreciation Right that is being exercised multiplied by the excess of (i) the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date the Award is exercised, over (ii) the exercise price specified in the Stock Appreciation Right or related Option. Payment with respect to the exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right shall be made on the date of exercise. Payment shall be made in the form of shares of Common Stock (with or without restrictions as to substantial risk of forfeiture and transferability, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion), cash or a combination thereof, as determined by the Committee.

 

7.5 Exercise Price. The exercise price of a Free Standing Right shall be determined by the Committee, but shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of one share of Common Stock on the Grant Date of such Stock Appreciation Right. A Related Right granted simultaneously with or subsequent to the grant of an Option and in conjunction therewith or in the alternative thereto shall have the same exercise price as the related Option, shall be transferable only upon the same terms and conditions as the related Option, and shall be exercisable only to the same extent as the related Option; provided, however, that a Stock Appreciation Right, by its terms, shall be exercisable only when the Fair Market Value per share of Common Stock subject to the Stock Appreciation Right and related Option exceeds the exercise price per share thereof and no Stock Appreciation Rights may be granted in tandem with an Option unless the Committee determines that the requirements of Section 7.1 are satisfied.

 

7.6 Reduction in the Underlying Option Shares. Upon any exercise of a Related Right, the number of shares of Common Stock for which any related Option shall be exercisable shall be reduced by the number of shares for which the Stock Appreciation Right has been exercised. The number of shares of Common Stock for which a Related Right shall be exercisable shall be reduced upon any exercise of any related Option by the number of shares of Common Stock for which such Option has been exercised.

 

8. Restricted Awards. A Restricted Award is an Award of actual shares of Common Stock (“Restricted Stock”) or hypothetical Common Stock units (“Restricted Stock Units”) having a value equal to the Fair Market Value of an identical number of shares of Common Stock, which may, but need not, provide that such Restricted Award may not be sold, assigned, transferred or otherwise disposed of, pledged or hypothecated as collateral for a loan or as security for the performance of any obligation or for any other purpose for such period (the “Restricted Period”) as the Committee shall determine. Each Restricted Award granted under the Plan shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement. Each Restricted Award so granted shall be subject to the conditions set forth in this Section 8, and to such other conditions not inconsistent with the Plan as may be reflected in the applicable Award Agreement.

 

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8.1 Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units.

 

(a) Each Participant granted Restricted Stock shall execute and deliver to the Company an Award Agreement with respect to the Restricted Stock setting forth the restrictions and other terms and conditions applicable to such Restricted Stock. If the Committee determines that the Restricted Stock shall be held by the Company or in escrow rather than delivered to the Participant pending the release of the applicable restrictions, the Committee may require the Participant to additionally execute and deliver to the Company (A) an escrow agreement satisfactory to the Committee, if applicable, and (B) the appropriate blank stock power with respect to the Restricted Stock covered by such agreement. If a Participant fails to execute an agreement evidencing an Award of Restricted Stock and, if applicable, an escrow agreement and stock power, the Award shall be null and void. Subject to the restrictions set forth in the Award, the Participant generally shall have the rights and privileges of a shareholder as to such Restricted Stock, including the right to vote such Restricted Stock and the right to receive dividends; provided that, any cash dividends and stock dividends with respect to the Restricted Stock may be withheld by the Company for the Participant’s account, and interest may be credited on the amount of the cash dividends withheld at a rate and subject to such terms as determined by the Committee. The cash dividends or stock dividends so withheld by the Committee and attributable to any particular share of Restricted Stock (and earnings thereon, if applicable) shall be distributed to the Participant in cash or, at the discretion of the Committee, in shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount of such dividends, if applicable, upon the release of restrictions on such share and, if such share is forfeited, the Participant shall have no right to such dividends.

 

(b) The terms and conditions of a grant of Restricted Stock Units shall be reflected in an Award Agreement. No shares of Common Stock shall be issued at the time a Restricted Stock Unit is granted, and the Company will not be required to set aside funds for the payment of any such Award. A Participant shall have no voting rights with respect to any Restricted Stock Units granted hereunder. The Committee may also grant Restricted Stock Units with a deferral feature, whereby settlement is deferred beyond the vesting date until the occurrence of a future payment date or event set forth in an Award Agreement (“Deferred Stock Units”). At the discretion of the Committee, each Restricted Stock Unit or Deferred Stock Unit (representing one share of Common Stock) may be credited with an amount equal to the cash and stock dividends paid by the Company in respect of one share of Common Stock (“Dividend Equivalents”). Dividend Equivalents shall be withheld by the Company and credited to the Participant’s account, and interest may be credited on the amount of cash Dividend Equivalents credited to the Participant’s account at a rate and subject to such terms as determined by the Committee. Dividend Equivalents credited to a Participant’s account and attributable to any particular Restricted Stock Unit or Deferred Stock Unit (and earnings thereon, if applicable) shall be distributed in cash or, at the discretion of the Committee, in shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount of such Dividend Equivalents and earnings, if applicable, to the Participant upon settlement of such Restricted Stock Unit or Deferred Stock Unit and, if such Restricted Stock Unit or Deferred Stock Unit is forfeited, the Participant shall have no right to such Dividend Equivalents.

 

8.2 Restrictions.

 

(a) Restricted Stock awarded to a Participant shall be subject to the following restrictions until the expiration of the Restricted Period, and to such other terms and conditions as may be set forth in the applicable Award Agreement: (A) if an escrow arrangement is used, the Participant shall not be entitled to delivery of the stock certificate;

 

(B) the shares shall be subject to the restrictions on transferability set forth in the Award Agreement; (C) the shares shall be subject to forfeiture to the extent provided in the applicable Award Agreement; and (D) to the extent such shares are forfeited, the stock certificates shall be returned to the Company, and all rights of the Participant to such shares and as a shareholder with respect to such shares shall terminate without further obligation on the part of the Company.

 

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(b) Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units awarded to any Participant shall be subject to (A) forfeiture until the expiration of the Restricted Period to the extent provided in the applicable Award Agreement, and to the extent such Restricted Stock Units or Deferred Stock Units are forfeited, all rights of the Participant to such Restricted Stock Units or Deferred Stock Units shall terminate without further obligation on the part of the Company and (B) such other terms and conditions as may be set forth in the applicable Award Agreement.

 

(c) The Committee shall have the authority to remove any or all of the restrictions on the Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Deferred Stock Units whenever it may determine that, by reason of changes in Applicable Laws or other changes in circumstances arising after the date the Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units or Deferred Stock Units are granted, such action is appropriate.

 

8.3 Restricted Period. With respect to Restricted Awards, the Restricted Period shall commence on the Grant Date and end at the time or times set forth on a schedule established by the Committee in the applicable Award Agreement. No Restricted Award may be granted or settled for a fraction of a share of Common Stock.

 

8.4 Delivery of Restricted Stock and Settlement of Restricted Stock Units. Upon the expiration of the Restricted Period with respect to any shares of Restricted Stock, the restrictions set forth in Section 8.2 and the applicable Award Agreement shall be of no further force or effect with respect to such shares, except as set forth in the applicable Award Agreement. If an escrow arrangement is used, upon such expiration, the Company shall deliver to the Participant, or his or her beneficiary, without charge, the stock certificate evidencing the shares of Restricted Stock which have not then been forfeited and with respect to which the Restricted Period has expired (to the nearest full share) and any cash dividends or stock dividends credited to the Participant’s account with respect to such Restricted Stock and the interest thereon, if any. Upon the expiration of the Restricted Period with respect to any outstanding Restricted Stock Units, or at the expiration of the deferral period with respect to any outstanding Deferred Stock Units, the Company shall deliver to the Participant, or his or her beneficiary, without charge, one share of Common Stock for each such outstanding vested Restricted Stock Unit or Deferred Stock Unit (“Vested Unit”) and cash equal to any Dividend Equivalents credited with respect to each such Vested Unit in accordance with Section 8.1(b) hereof and the interest thereon or, at the discretion of the Committee, in shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value equal to such Dividend Equivalents and the interest thereon, if any; provided, however, that, if explicitly provided in the applicable Award Agreement, the Committee may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay cash or part cash and part Common Stock in lieu of delivering only shares of Common Stock for Vested Units. If a cash payment is made in lieu of delivering shares of Common Stock, the amount of such payment shall be equal to the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock as of the date on which the Restricted Period lapsed in the case of Restricted Stock Units, or the delivery date in the case of Deferred Stock Units, with respect to each Vested Unit.

 

8.5 Stock Restrictions. Each certificate representing Restricted Stock awarded under the Plan shall bear a legend in such form as the Company deems appropriate.

 

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9. Securities Law Compliance. Each Award Agreement shall provide that no shares of Common Stock shall be purchased or sold thereunder unless and until (a) any then applicable requirements of state or federal laws and regulatory agencies have been fully complied with to the satisfaction of the Company and its counsel and (b) if required to do so by the Company, the Participant has executed and delivered to the Company a letter of investment intent in such form and containing such provisions as the Committee may require. The Company shall use reasonable efforts to seek to obtain from each regulatory commission or agency having jurisdiction over the Plan such authority as may be required to grant Awards and to issue and sell shares of Common Stock upon exercise of the Awards; provided, however, that this undertaking shall not require the Company to register under the Securities Act the Plan, any Award or any Common Stock issued or issuable pursuant to any such Award. If, after reasonable efforts, the Company is unable to obtain from any such regulatory commission or agency the authority which counsel for the Company deems necessary for the lawful issuance and sale of Common Stock under the Plan, the Company shall be relieved from any liability for failure to issue and sell Common Stock upon exercise of such Awards unless and until such authority is obtained.

 

10. Use of Proceeds from Stock. Proceeds from the sale of Common Stock pursuant to Awards, or upon exercise thereof, shall constitute general funds of the Company.

 

11. Miscellaneous.

 

11.1 Acceleration of Exercisability and Vesting. The Committee shall have the power to accelerate the time at which an Award may first be exercised or the time during which an Award or any part thereof will vest in accordance with the Plan, notwithstanding the provisions in the Award stating the time at which it may first be exercised or the time during which it will vest.

 

11.2 Shareholder Rights. Except as provided in the Plan or an Award Agreement, no Participant shall be deemed to be the holder of, or to have any of the rights of a holder with respect to, any shares of Common Stock subject to such Award unless and until such Participant has satisfied all requirements for exercise of the Award pursuant to its terms and no adjustment shall be made for dividends (ordinary or extraordinary, whether in cash, securities or other property) or distributions of other rights for which the record date is prior to the date such Common Stock certificate is issued, except as provided in Section 12 hereof.

 

11.3 No Employment or Other Service Rights. Nothing in the Plan or any instrument executed or Award granted pursuant thereto shall confer upon any Participant any right to continue to serve the Company or an Affiliate in the capacity in effect at the time the Award was granted or shall affect the right of the Company or an Affiliate to terminate (a) the employment of an Employee with or without notice and with or without Cause or (b) the service of a Director pursuant to the bylaws of the Company or an Affiliate, and any applicable provisions of the corporate law of the state in which the Company or the Affiliate is incorporated, as the case may be.

 

11.4 Transfer; Approved Leave of Absence. For purposes of the Plan, no termination of employment by an Employee shall be deemed to result from either (a) a transfer of employment to the Company from an Affiliate or from the Company to an Affiliate, or from one Affiliate to another, or (b) an approved leave of absence for military service or sickness, or for any other purpose approved by the Company, if the Employee’s right to reemployment is guaranteed either by a statute or by contract or under the policy pursuant to which the leave of absence was granted or if the Committee otherwise so provides in writing, in either case, except to the extent inconsistent with Section 409A of the Code if the applicable Award is subject thereto.

 

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11.5 Withholding Obligations. To the extent provided by the terms of an Award Agreement and subject to the discretion of the Committee, the Participant may satisfy any federal, state or local tax withholding obligation relating to the exercise or acquisition of Common Stock under an Award by any of the following means (in addition to the Company’s right to withhold from any compensation paid to the Participant by the Company) or by a combination of such means: (a) tendering a cash payment; (b) authorizing the Company to withhold shares of Common Stock from the shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable to the Participant as a result of the exercise or acquisition of Common Stock under the Award, provided, however, that no shares of Common Stock are withheld with a value exceeding the maximum amount of tax required to be withheld by law; or (c) delivering to the Company previously owned and unencumbered shares of Common Stock of the Company.

 

12. Adjustments upon Changes in Stock. In the event of changes in the outstanding Common Stock or in the capital structure of the Company by reason of any stock or extraordinary cash dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, an extraordinary corporate transaction such as any recapitalization, reorganization, merger, consolidation, combination, exchange, or other relevant change in capitalization occurring after the Grant Date of any Award, Awards granted under the Plan and any Award Agreements, the exercise price of Options and Stock Appreciation Rights, and the maximum number of shares of Common Stock subject to all Awards stated in Section 4 will be equitably adjusted or substituted, as to the number, price or kind of a share of Common Stock or other consideration subject to such Awards to the extent necessary to preserve the economic intent of such Award. In the case of adjustments made pursuant to this Section 14, unless the Committee specifically determines that such adjustment is in the best interests of the Company or its Affiliates, the Committee shall, in the case of Incentive Stock Options, ensure that any adjustments under this Section 14 will not constitute a modification, extension or renewal of the Incentive Stock Options within the meaning of Section 424(h)(3) of the Code and in the case of Non-qualified Stock Options, ensure that any adjustments under this Section 14 will not constitute a modification of such Non-qualified Stock Options within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. Any adjustments made under this Section 14 shall be made in a manner which does not adversely affect the exemption provided pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act. The Company shall give each Participant notice of an adjustment hereunder and, upon notice, such adjustment shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes.

 

13. Effect of Change in Control.

 

13.1 Unless otherwise provided in an Award Agreement, notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary, in the event of a Participant’s termination of Continuous Service without Cause or for Good Reason during the 12-month period following a Change in Control, all outstanding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights shall become immediately exercisable with respect to 100% of the shares subject to such Options or Stock Appreciation Rights, and/or the Restricted Period shall expire immediately with respect to 100% of the outstanding shares of Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units as of the date of the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service. To the extent practicable, any actions taken by the Committee under the immediately preceding sentence shall occur in a manner and at a time which allows affected Participants the ability to participate in the Change in Control with respect to the shares of Common Stock subject to their Awards.

 

13.2 In addition, in the event of a Change in Control, the Committee may in its discretion and upon at least 10 days’ advance notice to the affected persons, cancel any outstanding Awards and pay to the holders thereof, in cash or stock, or any combination thereof, the value of such Awards based upon the price per share of Common Stock received or to be received by other shareholders of the Company in the event. In the case of any Option or Stock Appreciation Right with an exercise price (or SAR Exercise Price in the case of a Stock Appreciation Right) that equals or exceeds the price paid for a share of Common Stock in connection with the Change in Control, the Committee may cancel the Option or Stock Appreciation Right without the payment of consideration therefor.

 

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13.3 The obligations of the Company under the Plan shall be binding upon any successor corporation or organization resulting from the merger, consolidation or other reorganization of the Company, or upon any successor corporation or organization succeeding to all or substantially all of the assets and business of the Company and its Affiliates, taken as a whole.

 

14. Amendment of the Plan and Awards.

 

14.1 Amendment of Plan. The Board at any time, and from time to time, may amend or terminate the Plan. However, except as provided in Section 12 relating to adjustments upon changes in Common Stock and Section 14.3, no amendment shall be effective unless approved by the shareholders of the Company to the extent shareholder approval is necessary to satisfy any Applicable Laws. At the time of such amendment, the Board shall determine, upon advice from counsel, whether such amendment will be contingent on shareholder approval.

 

14.2 Shareholder Approval. The Board may, in its sole discretion, submit any other amendment to the Plan for shareholder approval.

 

14.3 Contemplated Amendments. It is expressly contemplated that the Board may amend the Plan in any respect the Board deems necessary or advisable to provide eligible Employees, Consultants and Directors with the maximum benefits provided or to be provided under the provisions of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder relating to Incentive Stock Options or to the nonqualified deferred compensation provisions of Section 409A of the Code and/or to bring the Plan and/or Awards granted under it into compliance therewith.

 

14.4 No Impairment of Rights. Rights under any Award granted before amendment of the Plan shall not be impaired by any amendment of the Plan unless (a) the Company requests the consent of the Participant and (b) the Participant consents in writing.

 

14.5 Amendment of Awards. The Committee at any time, and from time to time, may amend the terms of any one or more Awards; provided, however, that the Committee may not affect any amendment which would otherwise constitute an impairment of the rights under any Award unless (a) the Company requests the consent of the Participant and (b) the Participant consents in writing.

 

15. General Provisions.

 

15.1 Forfeiture Events. The Committee may specify in an Award Agreement that the Participant’s rights, payments and benefits with respect to an Award shall be subject to reduction, cancellation, forfeiture or recoupment upon the occurrence of certain events, in addition to applicable vesting conditions of an Award. Such events may include, without limitation, breach of non- competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, or other restrictive covenants that are contained in the Award Agreement or otherwise applicable to the Participant, a termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service for Cause, or other conduct by the Participant that is detrimental to the business or reputation of the Company and/or its Affiliates.

 

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15.2 Clawback. Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Plan, the Company may cancel any Award, require reimbursement of any Award by a Participant, and effect any other right of recoupment of equity or other compensation provided under the Plan in accordance with any Company policies that may be adopted and/or modified from time to time (“Clawback Policy”). In addition, a Participant may be required to repay to the Company previously paid compensation, whether provided pursuant to the Plan or an Award Agreement, in accordance with the Clawback Policy. By accepting an Award, the Participant is agreeing to be bound by the Clawback Policy, as in effect or as may be adopted and/or modified from time to time by the Company in its discretion (including, without limitation, to comply with applicable law or stock exchange listing requirements).

 

15.3 Other Compensation Arrangements. Nothing contained in this Plan shall prevent the Board from adopting other or additional compensation arrangements, subject to shareholder approval if such approval is required; and such arrangements may be either generally applicable or applicable only in specific cases.

 

15.4 Sub-Plans. The Committee may from time to time establish sub-plans under the Plan for purposes of satisfying securities, tax or other laws of various jurisdictions in which the Company intends to grant Awards. Any sub-plans shall contain such limitations and other terms and conditions as the Committee determines are necessary or desirable. All sub-plans shall be deemed a part of the Plan, but each sub-plan shall apply only to the Participants in the jurisdiction for which the sub-plan was designed.

 

15.5 Unfunded Plan. The Plan shall be unfunded. Neither the Company, the Board nor the Committee shall be required to establish any special or separate fund or to segregate any assets to assure the performance of its obligations under the Plan.

 

15.6 Recapitalizations. Each Award Agreement shall contain provisions required to reflect the provisions of Section 12.

 

15.7 Delivery. Upon exercise of a right granted under this Plan, the Company shall issue Common Stock or pay any amounts due within a reasonable period of time thereafter. Subject to any statutory or regulatory obligations the Company may otherwise have, for purposes of this Plan, 30 days shall be considered a reasonable period of time.

 

15.8 No Fractional Shares. No fractional shares of Common Stock shall be issued or delivered pursuant to the Plan. The Committee shall determine whether cash, additional Awards or other securities or property shall be issued or paid in lieu of fractional shares of Common Stock or whether any fractional shares should be rounded, forfeited or otherwise eliminated.

 

15.9 Other Provisions. The Award Agreements authorized under the Plan may contain such other provisions not inconsistent with this Plan, including, without limitation, restrictions upon the exercise of Awards, as the Committee may deem advisable.

 

15.10 Section 409A. The Plan is intended to comply with Section 409A of the Code to the extent subject thereto, and, accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, the Plan shall be interpreted and administered to be in compliance therewith. Any payments described in the Plan that are due within the “short-term deferral period” as defined in Section 409A of the Code shall not be treated as deferred compensation unless Applicable Laws require otherwise. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, to the extent required to avoid accelerated taxation and tax penalties under Section 409A of the Code, amounts that would otherwise be payable and benefits that would otherwise be provided pursuant to the Plan during the six (6) month period immediately following the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service shall instead be paid on the first payroll date after the six-month anniversary of the Participant’s separation from service (or the Participant’s death, if earlier). Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Company nor the Committee shall have any obligation to take any action to prevent the assessment of any additional tax or penalty on any Participant under Section 409A of the Code and neither the Company nor the Committee will have any liability to any Participant for such tax or penalty.

 

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15.11 Disqualifying Dispositions. Any Participant who shall make a “disposition” (as defined in Section 424 of the Code) of all or any portion of shares of Common Stock acquired upon exercise of an Incentive Stock Option within two years from the Grant Date of such Incentive Stock Option or within one year after the issuance of the shares of Common Stock acquired upon exercise of such Incentive Stock Option (a “Disqualifying Disposition”) shall be required to immediately advise the Company in writing as to the occurrence of the sale and the price realized upon the sale of such shares of Common Stock.

 

15.12 Section 16. It is the intent of the Company that the Plan satisfy, and be interpreted in a manner that satisfies, the applicable requirements of Rule 16b-3 as promulgated under Section 16 of the Exchange Act so that Participants will be entitled to the benefit of Rule 16b-3, or any other rule promulgated under Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and will not be subject to short-swing liability under Section 16 of the Exchange Act. Accordingly, if the operation of any provision of the Plan would conflict with the intent expressed in this Section 17.13, such provision to the extent possible shall be interpreted and/or deemed amended so as to avoid such conflict.

 

15.13 Beneficiary Designation. Each Participant under the Plan may from time to time name any beneficiary or beneficiaries by whom any right under the Plan is to be exercised in case of such Participant’s death. Each designation will revoke all prior designations by the same Participant, shall be in a form reasonably prescribed by the Committee and shall be effective only when filed by the Participant in writing with the Company during the Participant’s lifetime.

 

15.14 Expenses. The costs of administering the Plan shall be paid by the Company.

 

15.15 Severability. If any of the provisions of the Plan or any Award Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, whether in whole or in part, such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent, but only to the extent, of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability and the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.

 

15.16 Plan Headings. The headings in the Plan are for purposes of convenience only and are not intended to define or limit the construction of the provisions hereof.

 

15.17 Non-Uniform Treatment. The Committee’s determinations under the Plan need not be uniform and may be made by it selectively among persons who are eligible to receive, or actually receive, Awards. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Committee shall be entitled to make non-uniform and selective determinations, amendments and adjustments, and to enter into non- uniform and selective Award Agreements.

 

16. Effective Date of Plan. The Plan shall become effective as of the Effective Date.

 

17. Termination or Suspension of the Plan. The Plan shall terminate automatically on November 30, 2030. No Award shall be granted pursuant to the Plan after such date, but Awards theretofore granted may extend beyond that date. The Board may suspend or terminate the Plan at any earlier date pursuant to Section 14.1 hereof. No Awards may be granted under the Plan while the Plan is suspended or after it is terminated.

 

18. Choice of Law. The law of the State of Washington shall govern all questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this Plan, without regard to such state’s conflict of law rules.

 

As adopted by the Board of Directors of TraQiQ, Inc. on October 11, 2020. As approved by the shareholders of TraQiQ, Inc. on October 8, 2020.

 

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Exhibit 21

 

Subsidiaries of TraQiQ, Inc (on 12/31/2020)
                 
    State/Country of Incorporation   Structure   dba   Status
TraQiQ Solutions, Inc. (TraQSol)   Washington   C Corp   Ci2i Services, Inc.   Active
TraQiQ Solutions, Pvt Ltd (TraQPvt)   India           Active
TransportIQ, Inc   Nevada   C Corp       Being consolidated with TraQSol
OmniM2M Inc.   Washington   C Corp       Being consolidated with TraQSol

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Ajay Sikka, Chief Executive Officer, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of TraQiQ Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this annual 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 annual report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual 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 annual report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers 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 controls 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 annual 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 annual period that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal controls 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 controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data 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 controls over financial reporting.

 

Date: March 22, 2021 /s/ Ajay Sikka
  Ajay Sikka
 

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Ajay Sikka, Chief Financial Officer, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of TraQiQ Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this annual 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 annual report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual 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 annual report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers 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 controls 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 annual 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 annual period that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal controls 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 controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data 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 controls over financial reporting.

 

Date: March 22, 2021 /s/ Ajay Sikka
  Ajay Sikka
 

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting 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 Annual report of TraQiQ Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ajay Sikka, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 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 and Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: March 22, 2021 /s/ Ajay Sikka
  Ajay Sikka
 

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Annual report of TraQiQ Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ajay Sikka, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 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 and Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: March 22, 2021 /s/ Ajay Sikka
  Ajay Sikka
 

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)