UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q


þ

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017

 

OR

 

 

¨

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


For the transition period from ________________ to ________________  


Commission file number 000-55497


Duos Technologies Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Florida

65-0493217

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

 

6622 Southpoint Drive South, Suite 310,

Jacksonville, Florida

32216

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (904) 652-1616


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

 

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

 

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


Large accelerated filer    ¨

Accelerated filer    ¨

Non-accelerated filer      ¨

Smaller reporting company   þ

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Emerging growth company   ¨


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


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


As of November 20, 2017, Duos Technologies Group, Inc. had outstanding 1,901,670 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share.

 

  




TABLE OF CONTENTS


 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

1

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

23

 

 

 

Item 3.

Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risk

34

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

34

 

 

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

35

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

35

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

35

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

36

 

 

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

36

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

36

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

36

 

SIGNATURES

38

 

 




PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1. Financial Statements.


DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

250

 

 

$

174,376

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

583,149

 

 

 

256,989

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

 

 

345,085

 

 

 

476,673

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

136,230

 

 

 

135,964

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

 

 

1,064,714

 

 

 

1,044,002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

56,609

 

 

 

66,491

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patents and trademarks, net

 

 

47,335

 

 

 

51,423

 

Total Other Assets

 

 

47,335

 

 

 

51,423

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

1,168,658

 

 

$

1,161,916

 


(Continued)





See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


1



DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)


 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank overdraft

 

$

688

 

 

$

 

Accounts payable

 

 

1,469,519

 

 

 

842,787

 

Accounts payable - related parties

 

 

41,374

 

 

 

40,136

 

Commercial insurance/office equipment financing

 

 

101,073

 

 

 

46,368

 

Notes payable - related parties

 

 

516,327

 

 

 

529,485

 

Notes payable, net of discounts

 

 

2,124,371

 

 

 

87,210

 

Convertible notes payable, including premiums

 

 

 

 

 

193,950

 

Warrant derivative liability

 

 

938,228

 

 

 

793,099

 

Line of credit

 

 

34,233

 

 

 

38,019

 

Payroll taxes payable

 

 

1,178,666

 

 

 

444,476

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

1,653,188

 

 

 

1,218,105

 

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts

 

 

242,846

 

 

 

219,625

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

341,545

 

 

 

675,171

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

 

8,642,058

 

 

 

5,128,431

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable - related party

 

 

41,478

 

 

 

48,231

 

Notes payable, net of discounts

 

 

1,404,348

 

 

 

1,206,522

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

10,087,884

 

 

 

6,383,184

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A redeemable convertible cumulative preferred stock, $10 stated value per share, 500,000 shares designated, 29,600 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 ($319,680 and $301,920 liquidation value at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively)

 

 

319,680

 

 

 

301,920

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 authorized, 9,500,000 available to be issued

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock: $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 1,901,670 and 1,892,020 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

 

 

1,902

 

 

 

1,892

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

18,181,620

 

 

 

18,141,629

 

Total paid-in-capital

 

 

18,183,522

 

 

 

18,143,521

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(27,274,428

)

 

 

(23,518,709

)

Sub-total

 

 

(9,090,906

)

 

 

(5,375,188

)

Less: Treasury stock (3,280 shares of common stock)

 

 

(148,000

)

 

 

(148,000

)

Total Stockholders' Deficit

 

 

(9,238,906

)

 

 

(5,523,188

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit

 

$

1,168,658

 

 

$

1,161,916

 







See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


2



DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)


 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Project

 

$

561,022

 

 

$

594,096

 

 

$

1,512,628

 

 

$

1,707,177

 

Maintenance and technical support

 

 

288,137

 

 

 

618,682

 

 

 

914,438

 

 

 

1,829,595

 

IT asset management services

 

 

196,576

 

 

 

154,391

 

 

 

816,903

 

 

 

481,783

 

Total Revenues

 

 

1,045,735

 

 

 

1,367,169

 

 

 

3,243,969

 

 

 

4,018,555

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COST OF REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Project

 

 

458,337

 

 

 

303,126

 

 

 

1,180,193

 

 

 

821,264

 

Maintenance and technical support

 

 

131,363

 

 

 

262,830

 

 

 

366,357

 

 

 

727,529

 

IT asset management services

 

 

68,691

 

 

 

79,199

 

 

 

328,730

 

 

 

254,730

 

Total Cost of Revenues

 

 

658,391

 

 

 

645,155

 

 

 

1,875,280

 

 

 

1,803,523

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROSS PROFIT

 

 

387,344

 

 

 

722,014

 

 

 

1,368,689

 

 

 

2,215,032

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and marketing expenses

 

 

27,104

 

 

 

62,116

 

 

 

146,031

 

 

 

227,785

 

Salaries, wages and contract labor

 

 

784,012

 

 

 

758,685

 

 

 

2,359,899

 

 

 

2,583,419

 

Research and development

 

 

65,984

 

 

 

72,288

 

 

 

225,982

 

 

 

201,668

 

Professional fees

 

 

87,366

 

 

 

59,803

 

 

 

292,099

 

 

 

229,277

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

210,398

 

 

 

198,715

 

 

 

768,606

 

 

 

622,851

 

Total Operating Expenses

 

 

1,174,864

 

 

 

1,151,607

 

 

 

3,792,617

 

 

 

3,865,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

 

 

(787,520

)

 

 

(429,593

)

 

 

(2,423,928

)

 

 

(1,649,968

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense

 

 

(1,525,894

)

 

 

(161,515

)

 

 

(3,279,898

)

 

 

(443,929

)

Gain on settlement of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

64,647

 

 

 

 

Warrant derivative gain (loss)

 

 

2,188,546

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,901,219

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

 

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1,339

 

Total Other Income (Expense)

 

 

662,652

 

 

 

(161,481

)

 

 

(1,314,031

)

 

 

(442,590

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

 

 

(124,868

)

 

 

(591,074

)

 

 

(3,737,959

)

 

 

(2,092,558

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A preferred stock dividends

 

 

(5,920

)

 

 

 

 

 

(17,760

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss applicable to common stock

 

$

(130,788

)

 

$

(591,074

)

 

$

(3,755,719

)

 

$

(2,092,558

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK PER COMMON SHARE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic & Diluted

 

$

(0.07

)

 

$

(0.31

)

 

$

(1.98

)

 

$

(1.11

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic & Diluted

 

 

1,899,716

 

 

 

1,886,457

 

 

 

1,896,578

 

 

 

1,881,266

 




See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


3



DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)


 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Cash from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(3,737,959

)

 

$

(2,092,558

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

36,519

 

 

 

35,262

 

Gain on settlement of debt

 

 

(64,647

)

 

 

 

Stock issued for services

 

 

40,000

 

 

 

125,036

 

Interest expense related to debt discounts of notes payable

 

 

3,064,086

 

 

 

131,884

 

Amortization of stock based prepaid consulting fees

 

 

 

 

 

418,119

 

Loss related to warrants exchanged for stock

 

 

 

 

 

630

 

Warrant derivative gain

 

 

(1,901,219

)

 

 

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(326,160

)

 

 

(274,054

)

Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts

 

 

131,587

 

 

 

76,686

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

207,936

 

 

 

108,347

 

Accounts payable

 

 

622,946

 

 

 

150,544

 

Accounts payable-related party

 

 

1,238

 

 

 

6,330

 

Payroll taxes payable

 

 

734,190

 

 

 

111,971

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

455,780

 

 

 

157,638

 

Contingent lawsuit liability

 

 

 

 

 

(550,000

)

Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts

 

 

23,221

 

 

 

238,772

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

(333,626

)

 

 

(162,955

)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(1,046,108

)

 

 

(1,518,348

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of patents/trademarks

 

 

 

 

 

(70

)

Purchase of fixed assets

 

 

(22,549

)

 

 

(32,411

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(22,549

)

 

 

(32,481

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank overdraft

 

 

688

 

 

 

 

Proceeds of advance payments-stock repurchase

 

 

 

 

 

140,000

 

Proceeds from related party notes

 

 

 

 

 

221,570

 

Repayments of related party notes

 

 

(19,911

)

 

 

(97,182

)

Repayments of insurance and equipment financing

 

 

(153,496

)

 

 

(154,621

)

Repayments of notes payable

 

 

(172,500

)

 

 

(147,500

)

Proceeds of notes payable, net of $185,250 cash fees

 

 

1,239,750

 

 

 

1,518,000

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

894,531

 

 

 

1,480,267

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash

 

 

(174,126

)

 

 

(70,562

)

Cash, beginning of period

 

 

174,376

 

 

 

140,129

 

Cash, end of period

 

 

250

 

 

 

69,567

 


(Continued)




See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


4



DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)


 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

110,919

 

 

$

125,687

 

Taxes paid

 

$

 

 

$

10,149

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued for prepaid consulting services

 

$

 

 

$

301,100

 

Increase in debt discount and paid-in capital for warrants issued with debt

 

$

 

 

$

509,303

 

Accrued interest forgiven related to note payable settlement

 

$

20,697

 

 

$

 

Debt discount related to notes payable

 

$

1,571,250

 

 

$

282,000

 

Note issued for financing of insurance premiums

 

$

208,201

 

 

$

198,089

 







See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


5



 


DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Nature of Operations


Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (“Company”), through its operating subsidiary “Duos Technologies, Inc. (“duostech”) is primarily engaged in the design and deployment of state-of-the-art, artificial intelligence driven intelligent technologies systems. duostech converges traditional security measures with information technologies to create “actionable intelligence.” duostech’s IP is built upon two of its core technology platforms (praes i dium ® and cen t raco™), both distributed as licensed software suites, and natively embedded within engineered turnkey systems. praes i dium ® is a modular suite of analytics applications which process and simultaneously analyze data streams from a virtually unlimited number of conventional sensors and/or data points. Native algorithms compare analyzed data against user-defined criteria and rules in real time and automatically report any exceptions, deviations and/or anomalies. This application suite also includes a broad range of conventional operational system components and sub-systems, including an embedded feature-rich video management engine and a proprietary Alarm Management Service (AMS). This unique service provides continuous monitoring of all connected devices, processes, equipment and sub-systems, and automatically communicates to the front end-user interface, if and when an issue, event or performance anomalies are detected. cen t raco™ is a comprehensive user interface that includes the functionalities of a Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system as well as those of an Enterprise Information System (EIS). This multi-layered interface can be securely installed as a stand-alone application suite inside a local area network or pushed outside a wide area network using the same browser-based interface. It leverages industry standards for data security, access, and encryption as appropriate. The platform also operates as a cloud-hosted solution.


The Company’s strategy includes expansion of its technology base through organic development efforts, strategic partnerships, and growth through strategic acquisitions. duostech’s primary target industry sectors include transportation, with emphasis on freight and transit railroad owners/operators, petro-chemical, utilities and healthcare.


As reported previously, Duos Technologies Group, Inc. is the result of the reverse merger between duostech and a wholly owned subsidiary of Information Systems Associates, Inc., a Florida corporation (“ISA”), which became effective as of April 1, 2015 and as a result of which duostech became a wholly owned subsidiary of the merged entity. The merger was followed by a corporate name change to Duos Technologies Group, Inc., a symbol change from IOSA to DUOT and up-listing from OTC Pink to OTCQB.


ISA’s original business of IT Asset Management (ITAM) services for large data centers is now operated as a division of the Company that continues its sales efforts through large strategic partners. ISA developed a methodology for the efficient data collection of assets contained within large data centers and was awarded a patent in 2010 for specific methods to collect and audit data.


Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (all of which are of a normal recurring nature) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 are not indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017 or for any other future period. These unaudited consolidated financial statements and the unaudited condensed notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 30, 2017.


All share and per share amounts have been presented to give retroactive effect to a 1 for 35 reverse-stock split that occurred in May 2017.

 




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DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


Reclassification


Certain amounts in the 2016 balance sheet have been reclassified from notes payable related parties - current to notes payable related parties - long-term to conform to the 2017 presentation. This reclassification caused notes payable related parties – long-term in 2016 to be increased by $48,231 and notes payable related parties – current to be decreased by the same amount.


Principles of Consolidation


The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, duostech and TrueVue 360, Inc (in-active). All inter-company transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.


Use of Estimates


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The most significant estimates in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the allowance on accounts receivable, valuation of deferred tax assets, valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, valuation of intangible and other long-lived assets, estimates of percentage completion on projects and related revenues, valuation of stock-based compensation, valuation of derivatives, valuation of warrants issued with debt, valuation of beneficial conversion features in convertible debt, valuation of stock-based awards and valuation of loss contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.


Concentrations


Cash Concentrations


Cash is maintained at financial institutions and at times, balances may exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses related to these balances. There were no amounts on deposit in excess of federally insured limits at September 30, 2017.


Significant Customers and Concentration of Credit Risk


Major Customers and Accounts Receivable


The Company had certain customers whose revenue individually represented 10% or more of the Company’s total revenue, or whose accounts receivable balances individually represented 10% or more of the Company’s total accounts receivable, as follows:


For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, three customers accounted for 25%, 19% and 19% of revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, five customers accounted for 31%, 20%, 16%, 16% and 11% of revenues.


At September 30, 2017, two customers accounted for 53% and 12% of accounts receivable. At December 31, 2016,   three customers accounted for 50%, 26% and 14% of accounts receivable.

 

Geographic Concentration


Approximately 4.5% of revenue is generated from a customer outside of the United States.




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DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


Derivative Instruments


ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC Topic 815”), establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedging activities by requiring that all derivatives be recognized in the balance sheet and measured at fair value. Gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized in earnings or recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) depending on the purpose of the derivatives and whether they qualify and have been designated for hedge accounting treatment. The Company uses a Monte Carlo based simulation model to compute the fair value of its embedded derivative instruments. Some of the more significant inputs to our fair value model that, if changed, might produce a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement of the Company’s derivative liabilities include the expected volatility, expected term and the stock price on the valuation date.


Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements


We measure our financial assets and liabilities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. For certain of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short maturities. Amounts recorded for notes payable, net of discount, and loans payable also approximate fair value because current interest rates available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities are substantially the same.


We follow accounting guidance for financial assets and liabilities. This standard defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. This standard does not require any new fair value measurements, but rather applies to all other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. This guidance does not apply to measurements related to share-based payments. This guidance discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost).


The guidance utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:


Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.


Level 2: Inputs, other than quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.


Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore developed using estimates and assumptions developed by us, which reflect those that a market participant would use.


Earnings (Loss) Per Share


Basic earnings per share (EPS) are computed by dividing net loss applicable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss applicable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options, stock warrants, convertible debt instruments, convertible preferred stock or other common stock equivalents. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computation if their effect is anti-dilutive. At September 30, 2017, outstanding warrants to purchase an aggregate of 526,947 shares of common stock; at September 30, 2017, 50,743 shares issuable upon conversion of Series A preferred stock were excluded from the computation of dilutive earnings per share because the inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.


Segment Information


The Company operates in one reportable segment.



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DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


Recent Issued Accounting Standards


ASU 2017-01


In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-01: "Business Combinations (Topic 805)” - to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company does not expect this ASU to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.


ASU 2017-04


In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04: "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)” -  to simplify how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company does not expect this ASU to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.


ASU 2017-05


In February 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-05: "Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20)” -  to clarify the scope of Subtopic 610-20, “Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets”, and to add guidance for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. Subtopic 610-20, which was issued in May 2014 as a part of Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), provides guidance for recognizing gains and losses from the transfer of nonfinancial assets in contracts with noncustomers. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company does not expect this ASU to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.


ASU 2017-08


In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-08: “Receivables – Non-Refundable fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20)” to amend the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. The Board is shortening the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company does not expect this ASU to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.


ASU 2016-15


In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. This guidance addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing diversity in practice regarding how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented in the statement of cash flows. The standard provides guidance on the classification of the following items: (1) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, (2) settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments, (3) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, (4) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, (5) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, (6) distributions received from equity method investments, (7) beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and (8) separately identifiable cash flows. The Company is required to adopt ASU 2016-15 for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017 on a retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.




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DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


ASU 2016-02


In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02: “Leases (Topic 842)” whereby lessees will need to recognize almost all leases on their balance sheet as a right of use asset and a lease liability. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is evaluating the impact on its consolidated financial statements.


ASU 2014-09


In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Update No. 2014-09: “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” which requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Since the issuance of the original standard, the FASB has issued several updates to the standard which i) clarify the application of the principal versus agent guidance; ii) clarify the guidance relating to performance obligations and licensing; iii) clarify assessment of the collectability criterion, presentation of sales taxes, measurement date for non-cash consideration and completed contracts at transaction; and iv) clarify narrow aspects of ASC 606 or corrects unintended application of the guidance. The new revenue recognition standard, amended by the updates, becomes effective in the first quarter of 2018 and is to be applied retrospectively using one of two prescribed methods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company currently plans to adopt the new standard effective January 1, 2018 and does not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on the amount or timing of its revenues.


NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN  


As reflected in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss of $3,737,959 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. During the same period, cash used in operating activities was $1,046,108. The working capital deficit, stockholders’ deficit and accumulated deficit as of September 30, 2017 were $7,577,344, $9,238,906 and $27,274,428. In addition, the Company is in technical default on several promissory notes although the lenders in each case are working with the company to resolve the defaults (see Note 3). Management believes that these matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the date this report is issued.


The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to further implement its business plan, raise additional capital and become profitable. Management embarked on a business growth strategy in 2014 to engage with private companies in or related to its market space with the intention of a merger or acquisition. In April 2015, the Company completed a reverse triangular merger whereby duostech became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The two companies are now integrated and the merged company continues to implement a growth strategy for its business in all the markets where they have previously operated.


On December 20, 2016, the Company signed a Securities Purchase Agreement and Promissory Note in the aggregate principal amount of up to $2,500,000 of which $575,000 was remitted by the investor upon signing. The Company was able to draw further amounts upon achieving certain milestones related to a planned registered raise of at least $10M. At September 30, 2017, the Company has achieved the scheduled milestones and received the second through tenth draws on January 25, 2017, February 8, 2017, February 27, 2017, March 6, 2017, March 14, 2017, April 25, 2017, June 1, 2017, June 27, 2017 and August 22, 2017 in the amounts of $150,000, $100,000, $250,000, $150,000, $250,000, $75,000, $100,000, $100,000 and $250,000 respectively.


The Company was also in the process of pursuing a public offering (“Initial Offering”) of its securities to raise sufficient capital, expected to be between $11 million and $15 million, to fund the Company’s working capital deficit, provide sufficient funding to further the Company’s growth objectives and qualify to be listed on a national stock exchange. On August 16, 2017, the Company withdrew its registration statement for the public offering.




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DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


While no assurance can be provided, management believes that these actions provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern and to grow its business and achieve profitability. Ultimately however, the continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to execute the plan described above, generate sufficient revenue and to attain profitable operations. These unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. 


NOTE 3 – DEBT


Notes Payable - Financing Agreements


The Company’s notes payable relating to financing agreements classified as current liabilities consist of the following as of:


 

 

September 30, 2017

 

December 31, 2016

 

Notes Payable

 

Principal

 

 

 

Interest

 

Principal

 

 

 

Interest

 

Third Party - Insurance Note 1

 

$

4,412

 

 

 

10.30

%

 

$

25,075

 

 

 

9.75

%

 

Third Party - Insurance Note 2

 

 

19,065

 

 

 

10.00

%

 

 

9,861

 

 

 

10.00

%

 

Third Party - Insurance Note 3

 

 

52,105

 

 

 

8.30

%

 

 

 

 

 

8.05

%

 

Third Party - Insurance Note 4

 

 

25,491

 

 

 

9.95

%

 

 

11,432

 

 

 

9.24

%

 

Total

 

$

101,073

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

46,368

 

 

 

 

 

 


The Company entered into an agreement on December 23, 2016 with its insurance provider by executing a $25,075 note payable (Insurance Note 1) issued to purchase an insurance policy, secured by that policy with an annual interest rate of 10.30% payable in monthly installments of principal and interest totaling $2,234 through October 23, 2017. The note balance as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $4,412 and $25,075, respectively.


The Company entered into an agreement on September 15, 2017 with its insurance provider by executing a $19,065 note payable (Insurance Note 2) issued to renew an insurance policy, secured by that policy, with an annual interest rate of 10.00% payable in monthly installments of principal and interest totaling $1,702 through June 15, 2018. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the note payable balance was $19,065 and $9,861, respectively.


The Company entered into an agreement on February 3, 2017 with its insurance provider by executing a $127,620 note payable (Insurance Note 3) issued to purchase an insurance policy, secured by that policy with an annual interest rate of 8.30% payable in monthly installments of principal and interest totaling $13,252 through December 31, 2017. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the note payable balance was $52,105 and zero, respectively.


The Company entered into an agreement on April 1, 2016 with its insurance provider by executing a $65,000 note payable (Insurance Note 4) issued to purchase an insurance policy, secured by that policy with an annual interest rate of 9.24% payable in monthly installments of principal and interest totaling $5,782 through February 1, 2017. The insurance policy was renewed on April 15, 2017 with a note payable in the amount $49,000 with an annual interest rate of 9.95% payable in monthly installments of principal and interest totaling $4,373 through February 15, 2018. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the note payable balance was $25,491 and $11,432, respectively.




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DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


Notes Payable - Related Parties


The Company’s notes payable to related parties classified as current liabilities consist of the following as of:


 

 

September 30, 2017

 

December 31, 2016

Notes Payable

 

Principal

 

Interest

 

Principal

 

Interest

Shareholder

 

$

65,000

 

 

9

%

 

$

65,000

 

 

9

%

Related party

 

 

13,369

 

 

8

%

 

 

13,369

 

 

8

%

Related party

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,504

 

 

 

Related party

 

 

56,500

 

 

8

%

 

 

56,500

 

 

8

%

Related Party

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,170

 

 

 

Related Party

 

 

8,431

 

 

8

%

 

 

8,431

 

 

8

%

CFO

 

 

31,973

 

 

8

%

 

 

31,973

 

 

8

%

Shareholder

 

 

226,936

 

 

6

%

 

 

226,936

 

 

6

%

CEO

 

 

8,899

 

 

8

%

 

 

8,383

 

 

8

%

Shareholder

 

 

105,219

 

 

8

%

 

 

105,219

 

 

8

%

Sub-total current portion

 

 

516,327

 

 

 

 

 

 

529,485

 

 

 

 

Add long-term portion-CEO

 

 

41,478

 

 

 

 

 

 

48,231

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

557,805

 

 

 

 

 

$

577,716

 

 

 

 


On May 28, 2008, a shareholder who is indirectly invested in the Company with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) through another entity, loaned the Company the sum of $65,000 accruing interest at 9% per annum. There was an accrued interest balance of $53,618 and $49,231 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The note was repayable on or before September 15, 2008 although no demand for repayment has been received from the holder. There is no formal written agreement and the terms are documented on a letter from a former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company. The terms contain no default clauses and as of the time of this report, no demand for repayment has been made or expected. The Company intends to either negotiate a conversion to common stock or to repay the loan when sufficient working capital permits such action.

 

Upon the consummation of the merger on April 1, 2015, the Company assumed an Original Issue Discount (OID) promissory note with a remaining principal balance of $15,000 accruing interest at 18% per annum. On November 30, 2015, there was an outstanding principal balance of $15,000 and an accrued interest balance of $2,651 in which the promissory note was restructured into a note due on or before December 15, 2016 for a total of $17,651 principal balance, accruing interest at 8% per annum and monthly payments of $1,535 commencing January 15, 2016. The Company made payments during the first quarter of 2016 in the amount of $4,282 and will resume payments in the fourth quarter of 2017. As of September 30, 2017, the loan had an outstanding amount of $13,369 and there was an accrued interest balance of $1,604.

 

Upon the consummation of the merger on April 1, 2015, the Company assumed two promissory notes due to an entity which had previously extended credit on a revolving basis for working capital. The total principal balance was $212,693 at the time of the merger and carried total interest and extension fees of 30% per annum. On September 30, 2015, the note and accrued interest for a total of $275,660 was exchanged for 1,002,401 common shares. The Company recorded a loss on settlement in the amount of $115,139. The same lender had extended further credit to the Company’s TrueVue360 subsidiary which on September 30, 2015 had a principal balance of $28,040 and accrued interest balance of $9,777 totaling $37,817. The note can be extended each time for a further 30 days on payment of a 1% extension fee in addition to the 1.5% interest cost which can be accrued. The Company agreed to convert this note to an 18-month term loan with 0% interest and monthly payments of $2,100 starting November 1, 2015. The Company also issued 14,321 five-year warrants with a strike price of $9.80 as consideration for the conversion of the larger note and the zero-interest feature of the extended payment plan. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the balance was zero and $10,504, respectively.

 



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DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


On December 12, 2013, the wife of the CEO loaned the Company the sum of $10,000 at an annual percentage rate of 8%. On January 29, 2015, March 3, 2015 and September 30, 2015 the wife of the CEO loaned the Company an additional $12,000, $5,000 and $9,500 respectively. On January 24, 2016, an additional $20,000 was loaned to the Company. The total principal due at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $56,500 and $56,500, respectively. There was accrued interest balance of $10,864 and $7,474 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The note is repayable on demand of the holder. As of the time of this report, no such demand has been made.

 

Upon the consummation of the merger on April 1, 2015, the Company assumed a promissory note with a remaining principal balance of $30,378 due to the former CEO of ISA. These amounts are non-interest bearing and are due on demand. The Company pays these loans as sufficient funds become available. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the loan had an outstanding balance of zero and $3,170, respectively.

 

Upon the consummation of the merger on April 1, 2015, the Company assumed an OID promissory note with a remaining principal and accrued interest balance of $10,593. During the third quarter of 2015, interest payments of $1,500 were paid. At November 30, 2015, the principal balance of the note was $10,000, and an accrued interest balance of $1,131 at a rate of 30% per annum was restructured into a note due on or before December 15, 2016 for a total of $11,131 principal balance, accruing interest at 8% per annum and monthly payments of $968 commencing January 15, 2016. The Company made payments during the first quarter of 2016 in the amount of $2,700 and plans to resume payments in the fourth quarter of 2017. At September 30, 2017, the loan had an outstanding balance of $8,431 and there was an accrued interest balance of $1,012.


Upon the consummation of the merger on April 1, 2015, the Company assumed two promissory notes with a total principal balance of $8,783 due to the Company’s CFO. During the second quarter of 2015, the CFO loaned the Company an additional $365 and the Company made payments to the CFO during the same period in the amount of $1,307. These advances do not incur any interest and will be paid by the Company when sufficient funds are available. On January 28, 2016, the CFO loaned the Company $30,000, accruing interest at 8% per annum which is repayable by the Company when sufficient funds are available. At September 30, 2017, the outstanding loan balance was $31,973 and there was an accrued interest balance of $4,020 at September 30, 2017.


On April 8, 2015, the Company received a $310,000 loan from a related party principal shareholder. The note accrues interest at the rate of 6% per annum and was repayable on or before October 31, 2015. There was accrued interest balance of $8,616 as of September 30, 2015. The Company and shareholder have agreed to replace the note with a new note in the amount of $320,166, which includes principal and accrued interest through October 31, 2015. Repayment shall occur with eleven monthly payments of $27,750 plus one final payment of $27,007 (including interest of 6%) beginning on or before December 31, 2015. As of September 30, 2017, the Company is eighteen payments in arrears and the outstanding balance was $226,936.


On July 19, 2016, the Company received a $60,000 loan less fees of $75 for a related party loan with proceeds of $59,925 from the Company’s CEO. The promissory note carries an annual interest rate of 7.99% with a monthly installment payment of $1,052 through July 19, 2022. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance was $50,377 and $56,614, respectively.


On August 11, 2016, the Company received an $111,645 loan from a related party principal shareholder. The note accrues interest at the rate of 8% per annum and is repayable on or before February 11, 2017. As of September 30, 2017, the outstanding balance was $105,219. The note is currently in technical default. However, as of the time of this report, the lender has agreed not to pursue any default remedies and has informally agreed to work with us until such time as the note can be repaid.


Notes Payable


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

Payable To

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal

 

 

Interest

 

 

Principal

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

19,108

 

 

 

 

 

$

19,108

 

 

 

 

Vendor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,500

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

19,108

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

41,608

 

 

 

 

 




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DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


Upon the consummation of the merger on April 1, 2015, the Company assumed a promissory note with a remaining principal balance of $19,108 due to an unrelated party investor and shareholder of the Company. The $19,108 is non-interest bearing and currently due, although the note holder has not made any demand for payment at this time.


On August 10, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement with FacilityTeam of Ontario, Canada to settle a dispute that had arisen concerning payments for software development services. The Company agreed to pay to FacilityTeam $2,500 per month starting October 1, 2015 for 24 months and, pursuant thereto, took a charge in the third quarter of 2015 for the settlement amount of $60,000. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance was zero and $22,500, respectively.


Convertible Notes, Including Premiums

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

Payable To

 

Principal

 

 

Premium

 

 

Principal, Including Premium

 

 

Principal

 

 

Premium

 

 

Principal, Including Premium

 

Vendor

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

50,000

 

 

$

50,000

 

 

$

100,000

 

Vendor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46,975

 

 

 

46,975

 

 

 

93,950

 

Total

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

96,975

 

 

$

96,975

 

 

$

193,950

 


Upon the consummation of the merger on April 1, 2015, the Company assumed a convertible promissory note of $50,000 due to a vendor of the Company which included a premium of $50,000 relating to its treatment as stock settled debt under ASC 480. The $50,000 convertible note accrues interest at 1% per month and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at a 50% discount to the average closing bid prices for the company’s common stock for the five days immediately preceding the conversion date. An interest payment was made on January 11, 2016 in the amount of $3,230. The outstanding note balance at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $50,000 and $50,000, respectively and accrued interest on December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $7,511 and $4,723, respectively. As previously disclosed, on May 23, 2016, the Company filed a lawsuit against, the holder of this note and another convertible note described below. The Company owes the principal and interest due under the notes and has sought to pay principal and interest of the note which first came due but its offer was rejected. On January 19, 2017, the Company executed a settlement agreement with this vendor resolving the pending lawsuit concerning the two convertible notes. The settlement calls for payment of $150,000 due within 45 days of execution thereof and resolves all outstanding obligations. Payment was made on March 7, 2017 and a gain on settlement of $64,647 was recorded by the Company.


Upon the consummation of the merger on April 1, 2015, the Company assumed a promissory note with a remaining principal balance of $44,325 bearing interest at 1.5% per month. The note holder gave 30-day notice to the Company on May 1, 2015 for the note to be repaid in full plus any interest due. On June 30, 2015, an Addendum to Promissory Note was executed providing that the payment of $46,975, $44,325 plus accrued interest of $2,650, in connection with the Debt Purchase Agreement represents the total settlement of the Note. Also, on June 30, 2015 a current shareholder and services provider agreed to assume the new $46,975 note with the existing terms and conditions and an addendum was signed for the assumption and making the note convertible into the Company’s common stock at a 50% discount to the average price of the Company’s common stock for the five trading days preceding conversion and the new Note is non-interest bearing. The addendum was treated as a debt extinguishment. The Company recorded a premium of $46,975 since the note was convertible at a fixed rate to a fixed monetary amount equal to $93,950 pursuant to ASC 480. On each of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the outstanding balance on the note was $93,950 which includes the $46,975 premium and there was accrued interest on December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $12,682 and $4,228, respectively. During the previous quarter, the new holder attempted a conversion into stock of a portion of the note. The Company determined that the conversion notice was invalid in several respects and rejected the conversion. As previously disclosed, on May 23, 2016, the Company filed a lawsuit against, the holder of this note and another convertible note described above. The Company owes the principal and interest due under the notes and has sought to pay principal and interest of the note which first came due but its offer was rejected. On January 19, 2017, the Company executed a settlement agreement with this vendor resolving the pending lawsuit concerning the two convertible notes. The settlement calls for payment of $150,000 due within 45 days of execution thereof and resolves all outstanding obligations. Payment was made on March 7, 2017.




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DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


Notes Payable – Third Party


 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

Payable To

 

Principal

 

 

Less Unamortized Discounts

 

 

Principal, Less Unamortized Discounts

 

 

Principal

 

 

Less Unamortized Discounts

 

 

Principal, Less Unamortized Discounts

 

Note 1-non-current

 

$

1,800,000

 

 

$

395,652

 

 

$

1,404,348

 

 

$

1,800,000

 

 

$

593,478

 

 

$

1,206,522

 

Note 2-current

 

 

2,105,263

 

 

 

 —

 

 

 

2,105,263

 

 

 

605,263

 

 

 

559,661

 

 

 

45,602

 

Total

 

$

3,905,263

 

 

$

395,652

 

 

$

3,509,611

 

 

$

2,405,263

 

 

$

1,153,139

 

 

$

1,252,124

 


Note 1


On March 31, 2016, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an institutional investor, which, together with the transaction documents referenced therein, provides for the terms in the following paragraph. The Company closed the transaction on April 1, 2016.


The transaction amount was $1,800,000 less a 5% original issue discount. The note is a senior debt obligation secured by substantially all assets of the Company and shares of all current and future subsidiaries as well as being guaranteed by each subsidiary but is not convertible into the Company’s stock. The senior secured note also contains certain default provisions and is subject to standard covenants such as restrictions on issuing new debt. In conjunction with the note, the Company issued a warrant exercisable for 71,249 shares of common stock exercisable for five years at an exercise price of $12.25 per share. The warrants also contain certain anti-dilution provisions that apply in connection with any stock split, stock dividend, stock combination, recapitalization or similar transactions as well as a potential adjustment to the exercise price based on certain events. The relative fair value of the warrants of $466,031 was recorded as a debt discount and is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the debt. The note will mature three years from the closing date and will accrue interest at the rate of 14% per annum, payable monthly. The note will accrue additional interest at the rate of 2% per annum, compounding monthly, payable annually in arrears. The Company may choose to begin amortizing the principal at any time subject to prepayment premiums. Also, the Company agreed to an amended placement agent’s fee with respect to the placement of such loan which differed from the original terms agreed with the Placement Agent as that agreement had expired. The amendment included (a) postponement of payment of the cash fee of $5,000 to 15 days after execution of the term sheet, (b) the closing fee was fixed to $137,000 (based on a $1.8 million debt funding) and three-year warrants for 5,715 shares at an exercise price of $14 per share and valued at their fair value of $43,272. Other closing expenses totaled $40,000 plus another $10,000 of legal fees previously paid. Total cash issue costs of $192,000, the original issue discount of $90,000, the warrant relative fair value of $466,031 and warrant fair value of $43,272 were recorded as debt discounts to be amortized over the three-year term of the debt. Net proceeds were $1,518,000 after all issue costs. Additionally, at closing, certain previously recorded obligations of the Company totaling $690,110, as discussed below, were paid directly from the lender reducing the actual proceeds to the Company.


On April 1, 2016, in conjunction with the closing of the aforementioned Securities Purchase Agreement, the sum of $558,032 was remitted out of the proceeds in final settlement of the litigation with CW Electric. This amount consisted of $550,000 of the agreed settlement, which was previously accrued as of December 31, 2015, plus $8,032 of accrued interest. This represents full and final settlement of this matter, which is now closed.


On April 1, 2016, the Company directed the sum of $132,078 to be paid out of proceeds of the Securities Purchase agreement to a shareholder who held a note secured against part of the Company’s assets. The payment of $125,000 in principal and $7,078 of accrued interest represents full payment of the note and the noteholder no longer holds any security against the assets.


On April 1, 2016, the Company made a payment of $142,000 (part of the $192,000 discussed above) to a placement agent as compensation for arrangement of financing through the aforementioned Securities Purchase Agreement. The payment was deducted from proceeds of that agreement. As discussed above, the Company also issued 5,715 three-year warrants with an exercise price of $14 to the agent as additional compensation. These amounts are broadly in line with the anticipated compensation agreed within the original placement agency agreement which was terminated in December 2015.




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CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


GPB Debt Holdings II, LLC Letter Agreement


On August 1, 2017, the Company entered into a letter agreement with GPB Debt Holdings II LLC (“GPB”), whereby GPB agreed to convert $212,077 due and owing to it under that certain senior secured note issued by the Company on April 1, 2016 (“GPB Debt Obligation”) into common stock of the Company, contingent upon the completion of the Initial Offering (the “GPB Letter Agreement”). Pursuant to the GPB Letter Agreement, the GPB Debt Obligation will automatically convert upon consummation of the Initial Offering into such number of restricted shares of the Company’s common stock calculated by dividing the GPB Debt Obligation by the price per share of common stock paid by the investors in the Initial Offering. GPB has agreed to enter into a lock-up agreement prohibiting the sale or other transfer of all securities of the Company owned by him for a period of 6 months.


Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Note, the Company was to continue to make its monthly interest payments beginning on September 1, 2017 with a payment of $63,633 representing July 2017, August 2017 and September 2017 interest payments and payments thereafter until the Maturity Date. On the Maturity Date (as defined in the Note), GPB shall have the right, but not the obligation, to “put” to the Company any Conversion Shares issued to GPB pursuant to the Automatic Conversion that have not been sold for redemption in cash, in the amount equal to the number of such put Conversion Shares multiplied by the Conversion Price, payable within five days of the Company’s receipt of written notice indicating such election by GPB. Additionally, GPB will also be issued warrants, on the same terms and in substantially the same form offered to investors in the Initial Offering (the “Warrants”), except that such Warrants will be restricted securities, and will not trade on the OTC Markets OTCQB. On August 16, 2017, the company withdrew its registration statement and this letter agreement is no longer in effect. The Company has made no further interest payments on the note and has entered into a forbearance agreement with the lender.


Note 2


On December 20, 2016, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with JMJ Financial, ("JMJ," and together with the Company, the "Parties") and borrowed an initial principal amount of $605,263 from the total available as discussed below. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, JMJ purchased from the Company (i) a Promissory Note in the aggregate principal amount of up to $2,500,000 (the "Note") for consideration of up to $2,350,000 net of an original issue discount of 5%, due and payable on the earlier of May 15, 2017 or the third business day after the closing of the Initial Offering (as defined therein), and (ii) a Common Stock Purchase Warrant (the "Warrant") to purchase 115,289 shares of the Company's common stock ("Common Stock") at an exercise price per share equal to the lesser of (i) 80% of the per share price of the Common Stock in the Company's contemplated Initial Offering of securities (the "Initial Offering"), (ii) $5.25 per share, (iii) the lowest daily closing price of the Common Stock during the ten days prior to the Initial Offering (subject to adjustment), (iv) the lowest daily closing price of the Common Stock during the ten days prior to the Maturity Date (subject to adjustment), (v) 80% of the unit price in the Initial Offering (if applicable), or (vi) 80% of the exercise price of any warrants issued in the Initial Offering. Additionally, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company will issue JMJ shares of Common Stock equal to 30% of the principal sum of the Note ("Origination Shares") on the 5th trading day after the pricing of the Initial Offering, but in no event later than May 30, 2017. The number of Origination Shares will equal the principal sum of the Note divided by the lowest of (i) the lowest daily closing price of the Common Stock during the ten days prior to delivery of the Origination Shares or during the ten days prior to the date of the Initial Offering (in each case subject to adjustment for stock splits), (ii) 80% of the commo n stock offering price of the Initial Offering, (iii) 80% of the unit price offering price of the Initial Offering (if applicable), or (iv) 80% of the exercise price of any warrants issued in the Initial Offering. Cash closing expenses totaled $46,000 to the private placement agent. The Company also issued warrants for 9,224 common stock to the placement agent with the same terms as the lender warrants. Total cash issue costs of $46,000, the original issue discount of $30,263 and a discount relating to the warrants of $529,000 were recorded as debt discounts to be amortized over the 146-day term of the debt. Net proceeds were $529,000 after all issue costs. The Company previously paid and expensed legal fees of $28,750 and paid an advance retainer of $50,000 to a law firm for future work relating to the planned Initial Offering which is recorded as a prepaid asset at December 31, 2016. The Company recorded expenses in the amount of $30,000 during the first quarter of 2017 and $20,000 during the third quarter of 2017. At September 30, 2017, the prepaid balance was fully expensed.




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CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


On January 25, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $157,895 and received a net amount of $130,500 representing the second draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. The total cash issue costs of $12,000, the original issue discount of $7,895, legal fees of $7,500 and a discount relating to the warrants of $138,000 were recorded as debt discounts and have been fully amortized as of September 30, 2017. Warrants in the amount of 30,075 were issued as per the agreement.


On February 8, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $105,263 and received a net amount of $87,000 representing the third draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. The total cash issue costs of $8,000, the original issue discount of $5,263, legal fees of $5,000 and a discount relating to the warrants of $92,000 were recorded as debt discounts and have been fully amortized as of September 30, 2017. Warrants in the amount of 20,050 were issued as per the agreement.


On February 27, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $263,158 and received a net amount of $217,500 representing the fourth draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. The total cash issue costs of $20,000, the original issue discount of $13,158, legal fees of $12,500 and a discount relating to the warrants of $230,000 were recorded as debt discounts and have been fully amortized as of September 30, 2017. Warrants in the amount of 50,138 were issued as per the agreement.


On March 6, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $157,895 and received a net amount of $130,500 representing the fifth draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. The total cash issue costs of $12,000, the original issue discount of $7,895, legal fees of $7,500 and a discount relating to the warrants of $138,000 were recorded as debt discounts and have been fully amortized as of September 30, 2017. Warrants in the amount of 30,075 were issued as per the agreement.


On March 14, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $263,158 and received a net amount of $217,500 representing the sixth draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. The total cash issue costs of $20,000, the original issue discount of $13,158, legal fees of $12,500 and a discount relating to the warrants of $230,000 were recorded as debt discounts and have been fully amortized as of September 30, 2017. Warrants in the amount of 50,138 were issued as per the agreement.


On April 25, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $78,947 and received a net amount of $65,250 representing the seventh draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. The total cash issue costs of $6,000, the original issue discount of $3,947, legal fees of $3,750 and a discount relating to the warrants of $69,000 were recorded as debt discounts and have been fully amortized as of September 30, 2017. Warrants in the amount of 15,038 were issued as per the agreement.


On June 1, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $105,263 and received a net amount of $87,000 representing the eighth draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. The total cash issue costs of $8,000, the original issue discount of $5,263, legal fees of $5,000 and a discount relating to the warrants of $92,000 were recorded as debt discounts and have been fully amortized as of September 30, 2017. Warrants in the amount of 20,050 were issued as per the agreement.


On June 27, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $105,263 and received a net amount of $87,000 representing the ninth draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. The total cash issue costs of $8,000, the original issue discount of $5,263, legal fees of $5,000 and a discount relating to the warrants of $92,000 were recorded as debt discounts and have been fully amortized as of September 30, 2017. Warrants in the amount of 20,050 were issued as per the agreement.


On August 22, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $263,158 and received a net amount of $217,500 representing the tenth draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. The total cash issue costs of $20,000, the original issue discount of $13,158, legal fees of $12,500 and a discount relating to the warrants of $230,000 were recorded as debt discounts and have been fully amortized as of September 30, 2017. Warrants in the amount of 50,125 were issued as per the agreement.




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DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


Amendment to $2,500,000 Promissory Note


On May 15, 2017, the Company was obligated to repay the principal due to a lender on a bridge loan totaling $1,627,632. On May 22, 2017, the Company obtained an amendment #1 to the Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) and the $2,500,000 Promissory Note (“Note”). This amendment extended the original Maturity Date for the Promissory Note from May 15, 2017 to June 15, 2017 (“Extended Maturity Date”) and extended the Origination Shares issuance date in the Stock Purchase Agreement from May 30, 2017 to June 15, 2017.


On July 12, 2017, the Company was obligated to repay the principal due to a lender on a bridge loan totaling $1,842,105. The Company obtained a second amendment (#2) to the Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) and the $2,500,000 Promissory Note (“Note”). This amendment extended the original Maturity Date for the Promissory Note from June 15, 2017 to July 31, 2017 (“Extended Maturity Date”) and extended the Origination Shares issuance date in the Stock Purchase Agreement from May 30, 2017 to July 31, 2017.


On August 14, 2017, the Company obtained a further amendment #3 to the Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) and the $2,500,000 Promissory Note (“Note”). This amendment extended the original Maturity Date for the Promissory Note from July 31, 2017 to August 31, 2017 (“Extended Maturity Date”) and extended the Origination Shares issuance date in the Stock Purchase Agreement from May 30, 2017 to August 31, 2017.


On August 16, 2017, the Company withdrew its registration statement for the Initial Offering that was a condition of this bridge loan and the amounts advanced under the loan agreement. The lender continues to work with the Company by granting extensions to the note.


On November 14, 2017, the Company obtained a further amendment #4 to the Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) and the $2,500,000 Promissory Note (“Note”). This amendment extended the original Maturity Date for the Promissory Note from August 31, 2017 to November 16, 2017 (“Extended Maturity Date”) and extended the Origination Shares issuance date in the Stock Purchase Agreement from August 31, 2017 to November 16, 2017.


On November 16, 2017, the Company obtained a further amendment #5 to the Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) and the $2,500,000 Promissory Note (“Note”). This amendment extended the original Maturity Date for the Promissory Note from November 16, 2017 to November 18, 2017 (“Extended Maturity Date”) and extended the Origination Shares issuance date in the Stock Purchase Agreement from November 16, 2017 to November 18, 2017.


On November 20, 2017, the Company obtained a further amendment #6 to the Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) and the $2,500,000 Promissory Note (“Note”). This amendment extended the original Maturity Date for the Promissory Note from November 18, 2017 to November 22, 2017 (“Extended Maturity Date”) and extended the Origination Shares issuance date in the Stock Purchase Agreement from November 18, 2017 to November 22, 2017.


The Investor conditionally waived the defaults for the Company's failure to meet the original Maturity Date of the Note and delivery date for the Origination Shares. The Investor waived any damages, fees, penalties, liquidated damages, or other amounts or remedies otherwise resulting from such defaults through the Extended Maturity Date, and such conditional waiver is conditioned on the Issuer's not being in default of and not breaching any term of the Note or the SPA or any other Transaction Document at any time subsequent to the date of the Amendment. If the Company triggers an event of default or breaches any term of the Note, the SPA, or the Transaction Documents at any time subsequent to the date of the Amendment, the Investor may issue a notice of default for the Company’s failure to meet the original Maturity Date of the Note and original delivery date of the Origination Shares.


NOTE 4 – LINE OF CREDIT


The Company assumed a line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank upon merger with ISA on April 1, 2015. The line of credit provided for borrowings up to $40,000, but is now closed to future borrowing. The balance as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, was $34,233 and $38,019, respectively, including accrued interest. This line of credit has no maturity date. The annual interest rate is 10.75% at September 30, 2017. The former CEO of ISA is the personal guarantor.



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CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


NOTE 5 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


Litigation


On August 10, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement with FacilityTeam of Ontario, Canada to settle a dispute that had arisen concerning payments for software development services. The Company strongly believed that FacilityTeam did not deliver the products promised and felt that we would prevail in arbitration called for by the contract between the parties. Ultimately, the Company opted to settle the matter for the cost of the litigation which was estimated be at least $60,000; rather than spend further resources on defending the claim and pursuing the counterclaim against FacilityTeam. The Company agreed to pay to FacilityTeam $2,500 per month starting October 1, 2015 for 24 months and taking a charge in the third quarter of 2015 for the settlement amount of $60,000. On December 12, 2016, the Company was notified that it was in breach of settlement with a previous vendor, FacilityTeam based in in Ontario, Canada alleging failure to make payments against that settlement. On December 28, 2016, the Company subsequently agreed to a modified payment schedule as part of a post judgement settlement for the amounts still outstanding. The final payment of $5,000 was made on March 7, 2017.


On May 12, 2016, in Broward County, Florida, the holder of two convertible notes entered into in March and June 2015 in the amount of $50,000 and $46,975 respectively sued the company alleging that the Company was in default for not making scheduled principal and interest payment and failing to convert a portion of the notes into the Company’s common stock. As previously reported, on May 23, 2016, we filed a lawsuit in Broward County, Florida against, Greentree Financial Group, Inc., the holder of $96,975 aggregate principal amount of our convertible notes. The suit alleges, amongst other things, that the officers and directors of Greentree that entered into the notes, failed to disclose legal facts with respect to their personal conduct in the past, which, had the Company known, would have made it unlikely that such transaction would have been consummated.


The Company owes the principal and interest due under the notes and sought to pay principal and interest of the note which first came due, but its offer was rejected. On January 23, 2017, the Company executed a settlement agreement with Greentree Financial Group resolving a pending lawsuit concerning these two convertible notes. The settlement called for payment of $150,000 within 45 days of execution thereof and resolves all outstanding obligations related to the Notes. The payment was made on March 7, 2017.


Delinquent Payroll Taxes Payable


As reported previously, the Company has a delinquent payroll tax payable at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 in the amount of $1,149,189 and $400,076, respectively. The delinquent portion is included in the payroll taxes payable balance of $1,178,666 and $444,476, respectively, as shown on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The IRS has accepted the Company’s offer of a monthly installment agreement in the amount of $25,000 commencing March 28, 2016. The monthly installment payments made as of September 30, 2017 totals $250,000.


NOTE 6 – RELATED PARTIES


Letter Agreements


On June 9, 2017, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Mr. Gianni Arcaini, the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the Company (the “Arcaini Letter Agreement”), whereby Mr. Arcaini agreed to convert all deferred compensation owed to him under his Employment Agreement (“Arcaini Debt Obligation”) into common stock of the Company, contingent upon the completion of the Initial Offering. The aggregate amount of $700,543 (“Arcaini Obligation”) will be owed to Mr. Arcaini under the Arcaini Debt Obligation including interest through June 30, 2017. Pursuant to the Arcaini Letter Agreement, the Arcaini Debt Obligation will automatically convert upon consummation of the Initial Offering into such number of restricted shares of the Company’s common stock calculated by dividing the Arcaini Debt Obligation by $5.00 or 140,109 shares. The Company anticipates amending the Arcaini Letter Agreement to issue Mr. Arcaini 140,109 warrants upon the consummation of the Initial Offering. Mr. Arcaini has agreed to enter into a lock-up agreement prohibiting the sale or other transfer of all securities of the Company owned by him for a period of 6 months.




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CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


On August 16, 2017, the Company withdrew its registration statement on Form S-1 for the Initial Offering. Upon such withdrawal, the Arcaini Letter Agreement was terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions therein.


On June 9, 2017, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Mr. Adrian Goldfarb, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company (the “Goldfarb Letter Agreement”), whereby Mr. Goldfarb agreed to convert all amounts due and owing to him under that certain promissory note issued by the Company (“Goldfarb Debt Obligation”) into common stock of the Company, contingent upon the completion of the Initial Offering. The aggregate amount of $33,620 (“Goldfarb Obligation”) will be owed to Mr. Goldfarb under the Goldfarb Debt Obligation including interest through June 30, 2017. Pursuant to the Goldfarb Letter Agreement, the Goldfarb Debt Obligation will automatically convert upon consummation of the Initial Offering into such number of restricted shares of the Company’s common stock calculated by dividing the Goldfarb Debt Obligation by $5.00 or 6,724 shares. The Company anticipates amending the Goldfarb Letter Agreement to issue Mr. Goldfarb 6,724 warrants upon consummation of the Initial Offering. Mr. Goldfarb has agreed to enter into a lock-up agreement prohibiting the sale or other transfer of all securities of the Company owned by him for a period of 6 months.


On August 16, 2017, the Company withdrew its registration statement on Form S-1 for the Initial Offering. Upon such withdrawal, the Goldfarb Letter Agreement was terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions therein.


As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were various notes and loans payable to related parties totaling $557,805 and $577,716, respectively, with related unpaid interest of $92,036 and $62,959 respectively (see Note 3). The Company also has accounts payable-related party’s due to an officer for expense reimbursement and due to an affiliate for services in the total amount of $41,374 and $40,136 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.


NOTE 7 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS


We currently measure and report at fair value the liability for warrant derivative instruments. The fair value liabilities for price adjustable warrants have been recorded as determined utilizing the BSM option pricing model and Monte Carlo simulations. The following tables summarize our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2017:

 

 

 

Balance at

September 30,

2017

 

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

 

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs

 

 

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of liability for warrant derivative instruments

 

$

938,228

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

938,228

 

 

The following is a roll forward through September 30, 2017 of the fair value liability of warrant derivative instruments:

 

 

 

Fair Value of

 

 

 

 

Liability for

 

 

 

 

Warrant

 

 

 

 

Derivative

 

 

 

 

Instruments

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2016

 

$

793,099

 

 

Initial fair value of warrant liability

 

 

2,046,348

 

 

Change in fair value included in other (income) loss

 

 

(1,901,219

)

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

 

$

938,228

 

 




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CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


The Company calculated the estimated fair values of the liabilities for warrant derivative instruments at March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2017 and at the warrant issuance dates of January 25, 2017 through August 22, 2017 with the Black Scholes Pricing Model (“BSM”) option pricing model and Monte Carlo simulations using the closing prices of the Company’s common stock of from $1.05 to $8.75 and the ranges for volatility, expected term and risk-free interest indicated below that follows (BSM inputs only). The Monte Carlo simulations were used to determine a range of expected volatilities and the implied volatility used was determined with a correlation to the highest probability results from that simulation.  Thus, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized a gain from the change in derivative liability of $1,901,219 included in the statement of operations under Other Income (Expense), Warrant Derivative Gain related to these warrant derivative instruments.


 

 

BSM Inputs

 

Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

For the Period

January 25, to September 30, 2017

 

Expected Volatility

 

58-142%

 

Expected Remaining Term

 

4.22-4.89 years

 

Risk Free Interest Rate

 

1.978-1.939%

 


NOTE 8 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT  


Common stock issued for services

 

During the first quarter of 2017, the Company issued 2,903 shares of common stock for services valued at the quoted trading price on respective grant dates resulting in a consulting expense of $15,000. The Company was obligated to issue 6,747 shares of common stock during the third quarter of 2017 for services valued at the quoted trading price on respective grant dates resulting in a consulting expense of $25,000. These shares were issued in November 2017.


NOTE 9 – COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS

 

Warrants


The following is a summary of activity for warrants to purchase common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:


 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

Number of Warrants

 

 

Weighted

Avg.

Exercise

Price

 

 

Remaining Contractual Life (Years)

 

Outstanding at the beginning of the year

 

 

218,764

 

 

$

8.40

 

 

 

3.8

 

Warrants expired

 

 

(375

)

 

 

233.45

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants issued with debt

 

 

308,558

 

 

 

5.25

 

 

 

4.5

 

Outstanding at end of period

 

 

526,947

 

 

 

6.61

 

 

 

4.2

 

Exercisable at end of period

 

 

526,947

 

 

$

6.61

 

 

 

4.2

 


During the first quarter of 2017, 194,888 warrants were issued with the Securities Purchase Agreement and the amended Placement Agent Agreement. During the same period, 375 warrants expired.


During the second quarter of 2017, 59,548 warrants were issued with the Securities Purchase Agreement and the amended Placement Agent Agreement.


During the third quarter of 2017, 54,122 warrants were issued with the Securities Purchase Agreement and the amended Placement Agent Agreement.




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CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

 


NOTE 10 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


On October 20, 2017, the Company received a short-term unsecured loan in the amount of $50,000 from JMJ Financial.  The note was issued with a 20% Original Issue Discount (OID) and a 10% one-time interest charge.  The note has a maturity of the earlier of 12 months or closing of a funding of at least $500,000.


On October 30, 2017, the Company received a short-term unsecured loan in the amount of $25,000 from JMJ Financial.  The note was issued with a 20% Original Issue Discount (OID) and a 10% one-time interest charge.  The note has a maturity of the earlier of 12 months or closing of a funding of at least $500,000.


On November 14, 2017, the Company obtained a further amendment #4 to the Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) and the $2,500,000 Promissory Note (“Note”). This amendment extended the original Maturity Date for the Promissory Note from August 31, 2017 to November 16, 2017 (“Extended Maturity Date”) and extended the Origination Shares issuance date in the Stock Purchase Agreement from August 31, 2017 to November 16, 2017.


On November 16, 2017, the Company obtained a further amendment #5 to the Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) and the $2,500,000 Promissory Note (“Note”). This amendment extended the original Maturity Date for the Promissory Note from November 16, 2017 to November 18, 2017 (“Extended Maturity Date”) and extended the Origination Shares issuance date in the Stock Purchase Agreement from November 16, 2017 to November 18, 2017.


On November 20, 2017, the Company obtained a further amendment #6 to the Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) and the $2,500,000 Promissory Note (“Note”). This amendment extended the original Maturity Date for the Promissory Note from November 18, 2017 to November 22, 2017 (“Extended Maturity Date”) and extended the Origination Shares issuance date in the Stock Purchase Agreement from November 18, 2017 to November 22, 2017.




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


This Form 10-Q and other reports filed by the Company from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (collectively, the “Filings”) contain or may contain forward-looking statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, the Company’s management as well as estimates and assumptions made by Company’s management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. When used in the Filings, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or the Company’s management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, including the risks relating to the Company’s business, industry, and the Company’s operations and results of operations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned.

 

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

 

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Our financial statements would be affected to the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require management’s judgment in its application. There are also areas in which management’s judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce a materially different result. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.


Overview


Duos Technologies Group Inc. was incorporated in Florida on May 31, 1994 (the “Company”) under the original name of Information Systems Associates (“ISA”). Initially, our business operations consisted of consulting services for asset management of large corporate data centers and development and licensing of Information Technology (IT) asset management software. In late 2014, ISA entered negotiations with Duos Technologies, Inc. (“DTI”), for the purposes of executing a reverse triangular merger. This transaction was completed on April 1, 2015. DTI was incorporated under the laws of Florida on November 30, 1990 for design, development and deployment of proprietary technology applications and turn-key engineered systems. The Company, based in Jacksonville, Florida, employs approximately 35 people and is a technology company with a strong portfolio of intellectual property, with core competencies that include advanced intelligent technologies that are delivered through its proprietary integrated enterprise command and control platform.


The Company through its operating subsidiary DTI is primarily engaged in the design and deployment of state-of-the-art, artificial intelligence driven intelligent technologies systems. The Company converges traditional security measures with information technologies to create “actionable intelligence.”


The Company’s strategy includes continued expansion of its technology base through organic development efforts, strategic partnerships, and growth through strategic acquisitions. The Company’s primary target industry sectors include transportation, with emphasis on freight and transit railroad owners/operators, petro-chemical, utilities and healthcare. Our strategy for the next 12 months is to continue to pursue the key target markets described herein and expand the offerings within those markets as available capital allows.


Specifically, based upon a successful capital raise, the Company intends to undertake to invest in sales and marketing resources to broaden its reach into the target markets, evaluate key requirements within those markets and add development resources to allow us to compete for additional projects thereby driving revenue growth. In addition, the original business of IT Asset Management (ITAM) services for large data centers is now operated as a division of the Company that continues its sales efforts through large strategic partners.




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Prospects and Outlook


Over the past several years, we have made substantial investments in product research and development and achieved significant milestones in the development of our technology solutions. We have made progress in penetrating the market with our proprietary technology solutions, more particularly in the rail industry which is currently undergoing a major shift in maintenance strategies. We believe that this shift will be a significant motivating factor for using our technologies. We also continue to expand our IT professional audit services.


Our business success in the immediate future will largely depend on the increased penetration of our target markets for our proprietary intelligent security analytical technology solutions.


Notwithstanding the above, no assurance can be provided that our product offerings will generate the market acceptance and orders that we contemplate.


Results of Operation


The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements included in this report.


Comparison for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

The following table sets forth a modified version of our unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations that is used in the following discussions of our results of operations:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

1,045,735

 

 

$

1,367,169

 

Cost of Revenue

 

 

658,391

 

 

 

645,155

 

Gross profit

 

 

387,344

 

 

 

722,014

 

Operating expenses

 

 

1,174,864

 

 

 

1,151,607

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(787,520

)

 

 

(429,593

)

Other income (expense)

 

 

662,652

 

 

 

(161,481

)

Net loss

 

 

(124,868

)

 

 

(591,074

)

Series A preferred stock dividends

 

 

(5,920

)

 

 

 

Net loss applicable to common stock

 

$

(130,788

)

 

$

(591,074

)


Revenues


Revenues were $1,045,735 and $1,367,169 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The comparative 24% decrease in revenue during 2017 was largely the result of the decrease in project revenue of 11% and an offset with an increase of 27% in the IT asset management services. The revenue decrease in projects is a result of an ongoing transition to new offerings including intelligent analytics and machine learning from our traditional legacy security centric offerings. The company continues to be undercapitalized with respect to growing the new businesses, but continues to make progress with the limited available funds. These factors combined with the anticipated decrease in maintenance and technical support as the business shifts its focus from legacy security products to advanced intelligence offerings, including the 48% decrease in maintenance and technical support. This was all from one legacy customer who did not renew their contract at the end of 2016, along with an annual credit of $70,000 for one customer. The revenue from this line item will be replaced over the next reporting periods with an anticipated increase in consulting services for the rail business and recurring maintenance revenues from new projects after the initial maintenance free period.


Cost of Revenues


Costs of revenues were $658,391 and $645,155 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease in 2017 cost of the project implementation was related to decreased project revenue. Other increases in costs of revenues are generally in line with the increase in revenue in these categories with IT asset management services showing a slight improvement most related to economies of scale. It should be noted that the decrease in 2017 cost of the maintenance and technical support is due to the budgeted decrease in revenue. Additionally, we have two projects that are budgeted under the normal 50% margin, reducing the overall gross profit. These projects are related to initial implementations of new technology where costs were higher overall. However, upon rollout of additional systems, margins are expected to be within the normal historical range.



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Gross Profit


Gross Profit was $387,344 and $722,014 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease in gross profit was mainly the result of the decrease in project revenues and two projects with budgeted lower than normal profit margins (see above). This decrease was partially offset by lower costs overall in the project costs as well as maintenance and technical support with also an offset with better than anticipated performance in the IT asset management areas.


Operating Expenses


Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were $1,174,864 and $1,151,607 respectively, an increase of $23,257. This increase in expenses was mainly due to an increase in contract labor, professional expenses and general and administration of $64,573. However, this increase was offset by a decrease of $35,012 in selling and marketing expenses and $6,304 in research and development expenses. The increase in operating expenses are largely the result of ongoing funding activities and are one time in nature.


Loss Before Other Income (Expense)


The loss from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $787,520 and $429,593, respectively. The increase in loss from operations was mostly due to the overall decrease in revenue for the period and increase in cost of revenues affecting the overall gross profit. The lower than normal gross profit will continue into the fourth quarter of 2017.


Interest Expense


Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $1,525,894 and $161,515 respectively. The increase in interest expense was almost entirely due to non-cash charges in connection with debt discount and warrant amortization expense for bridge financing entered into in late 2016.


Warrant Derivative Gain


Warrant derivative gain for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $2,188,546 and zero, respectively. The gain recorded in the third quarter 2017 was primarily the result of the decrease in common stock share price that affected the evaluation for the non-cash warrant derivative expense related to the funding draws against the Company’s promissory note with JMJ Financial.


Other Income


Other income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was zero and $34, respectively.


Net Loss

The net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $124,868 and $591,074, respectively. The $466,206 decrease in net loss is primarily attributable to the non-cash charges in 2017 of $1,457,057 in debt discount expense and $2,188,546 warrant derivative gain on debt related to bridge financing. Net loss applicable to Common Stock was $130,788 in 2017 versus $591,074 in 2016, an increase of $460,286. The loss applicable to common stock in the third quarter of 2017 reflected a charge for Preferred Stock Dividends of $5,920. Net loss per common share was $(0.07) and $(0.31) for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.




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Comparison for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016


The following table sets forth a modified version of our unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations that is used in the following discussions of our results of operations:


 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

3,243,969

 

 

$

4,018,555

 

Cost of Revenue

 

 

1,875,280

 

 

 

1,803,523

 

Gross profit

 

 

1,368,689

 

 

 

2,215,032

 

Operating expenses

 

 

3,792,617

 

 

 

3,865,000

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(2,423,928

)

 

 

(1,649,968

)

Other income (expense)

 

 

(1,314,031

)

 

 

(442,590

)

Net loss

 

 

(3,737,959

)

 

 

(2,092,558

)

Series A preferred stock dividends

 

 

(17,760

)

 

 

 

Net loss applicable to common stock

 

$

(3,755,719

)

 

$

(2,092,558

)


Revenues


Revenues were $3,243,969 and $4,018,555 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The comparative 19% decrease in revenue during 2017 was largely the result of the decrease in project revenue and the anticipated decrease in maintenance and technical support as the business shifts its focus from legacy security products to advanced intelligence offerings. The IT asset management business continued to show strength in the nine months with a 70% increase in revenues compared with the previous same period a year ago. The 50% decrease in maintenance and technical support was all from one legacy customer who did not renew their contract at the end of 2016. The revenue from this line item will be replaced over the next reporting periods with an anticipated increase in consulting services for the rail business and recurring maintenance revenues from new projects after the initial maintenance free period.


Cost of Revenues


Costs of revenues were $1,875,280 and $1,803,523 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase in 2017 cost of the project implementation was related to increased costs for implementation of one international project with unanticipated additional travel and other expenses related to this specific project, alone with two new projects with budgeted lower than normal profit margins. Other increases in costs of revenues are generally in line with the increase in revenue in these categories with IT asset management services showing a slight improvement most related to economies of scale. It should be noted that the decrease in 2017 cost of the maintenance and technical support is due to the budgeted decrease in revenue.


Gross Profit


Gross Profit was $1,368,689 and $2,215,032 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The overall decrease resulted primarily in the first and third quarters 2017 from an isolated decline in margins in the project business for reasons described previously. This decrease during the first quarter 2017 is expected to be one-time in nature and that the overall year will be in line with previous gross profit performance. The decrease in gross profit was offset by lower costs overall in the maintenance and technical support with further offset in the increase in IT asset management areas but still resulted in a reduction of 38% in overall gross margin compared to the comparative quarter in 2016. Despite more aggressive pricing in the award of a large contract that makes up much of the revenue in that business line, unanticipated expenses related to initial implementation of a new product reduced the overall gross margins compared to the previous equivalent quarter. These cost overruns are expected to be a one-time event and that gross margin percentage are anticipated to be in line with previous years going forward.




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Operating Expenses


Operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were $3,792,617 and $3,865,000 respectively, a decrease of $72,383. This decrease in expenses was mainly due to a decrease in contract labor and selling and marketing expenses of $305,274. However, this decrease was offset by an increase of $232,891 because of additional professional fees and general and administration expenses related to operating as a public company, expenses related to our corporate actions including a planned up-listing to a national exchange and additional spending on resources for the research and development department by the Company.


Loss Before Other Income (Expense)


The loss from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were $2,423,928 and $1,649,968, respectively. The increase in loss from operations in the amount of $773,960 was due to the decrease in gross profit of $846,343 and with an offset in less operating expenses of $72,383.


Interest Expense


Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $3,279,898 and $443,929 respectively. The increase in interest expense was almost entirely due to non-cash charges in connection with debt discount and warrant amortization expense for bridge financing entered into in late 2016.


Warrant Derivative Gain


Warrant derivative gain for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $1,901,219 and zero, respectively. The gain recorded in the third quarter 2017 was primarily the result of the decrease in common stock share price that affected the evaluation for the non-cash warrant derivative expense related to the funding draws against the Company’s promissory note with JMJ Financial.


Other Income


Other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $1 and 1,339, respectively.


Net Loss

The net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $3,737,959 and $2,092,558, respectively. The $1,645,401 increase in net loss is primarily attributable to the non-cash charges in 2017 of $3,064,086 in debt discount expense offset with a warrant derivative gain of $1,901,219 on debt related to bridge financing. Net loss applicable to Common Stock was $3,755,719 in 2017 versus $2,092,558 in 2016, an increase of $1,663,161. The loss applicable to common stock in 2017 reflected a charge for Preferred Stock Dividends of $17,760. Net loss per common share was $(1.98) and $(1.11) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


Cash flows used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were $1,046,108 and $1,518,348, respectively. The decrease in cash flows used in operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was due primarily to the non-cash warrant derivative gain offset with debt discount expense related to the promissory note with JMJ Financial with an offset of $1,517,112 positive variance in changes in assets and liabilities.


Cash flows used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were $22,549 and $32,481, respectively representing minimum investments in certain assets during 2017 and 2016.


Cash flows provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were $894,531 and $1,480,267, respectively. Cash flows from financing activities during 2017 were primarily attributable to proceeds from the draws on notes payable, partially offset by repayments of existing notes and short-term credit facilities. Cash flows from financing activities during 2016 were primarily attributable to proceeds from the draws on notes payable, partially offset by repayments of existing notes and short-term credit facilities.




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Since inception, we have funded our operations primarily through the sale of our equity (or equity linked) and debt securities. As of November 15, 2017, we had cash on hand of approximately $93,000. We have approximately $131,000 in monthly lease and other mandatory payments, not including payroll and ordinary expenses which are due monthly.


Reverse Split


Effective April 26, 2017, the Company filed an Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company (the “Amendment”) to effectuate a reverse split of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock at an exchange ratio of 1-for-35 (the “Reverse Split”). As a result of the Reverse Split, every thirty-five (35) shares of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock were converted into one (1) share of issued and outstanding common stock. The number of authorized shares remained unchanged. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the Reverse Split. Any fractional shares of common stock resulting from the Reverse Split were rounded up to the nearest whole share. It is not necessary for stockholders to exchange their existing stock certificates for new stock certificates in connection with the Reverse Split. Stockholders who hold their shares in brokerage accounts are not required to take any action to exchange their shares.


The Reverse Split was implemented by the Company in connection with an application filed to up-list the Company’s common stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market (“NASDAQ”). The Reverse Split is intended to fulfill the stock price requirements for listing on NASDAQ since the requirements include, among other things, that the Company’s common stock must maintain a minimum closing price per share of $4.00 or higher for 30 of the most recent 60 trading days. There is no assurance that the Company’s application to up-list the Company’s common stock on NASDAQ will be approved.


On April 28, 2017, the Company received notice from Financial Industry Regulatory Authority that the Reverse Split was approved and took effect at the opening of trading on May 22, 2017.


The Reverse Split has no impact on shareholders’ proportionate equity interests or voting rights in the Company or the par value of the Company’s common stock, which remains unchanged.


The above description of the Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Amendment, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2017.


JMJ Financing Transaction


On December 20, 2016, we entered a bridge financing Securities Purchase Agreement with JMJ Financial, an accredited investor, for non-convertible debt financing in the amount up to $2,500,000. Our first draw was in the amount of $575,000 net of an OID of $30,263. The loan agreement contemplates a series of corporate actions leading to the Company raising at least $10 million in the Initial Offering. The loan is  payable on the earlier of May 15, 2017 or the third business day after the closing of the Public Pursuant to the Note, the lender is obligated to provide the Company an additional $750,000 advance under the Note in tranches, as certain milestones, contained within the Note, are achieved. The lender may make further advances of up to $825,000 ($625,000 after deduction for original issue discounts for the entire $2.5M note) under the Note, in such amounts and at such times as the Parties may agree. The Company has drawn $1,275,000 during the first three quarters of 2017 after achieving scheduled milestones against the $1,225,000 available amount as of September 30 , 2017 including $150,000 related to favorable settlement on an existing debt obligation that was in default. Although the note is not convertible per se,  if the Company fails to repay the balance due under the Note when due, the lender has the right to convert all or any portion of the outstanding Note into shares of Common Stock, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Note. All amounts due under the Note become immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of an event of default as set forth in the Note.


On January 25, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $157,895 and received a net amount of $130,500 representing the second draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. Warrants in the amount of 30,075 were issued as per the agreement.


On February 8, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $105,263 and received a net amount of $87,000 representing the third draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. Warrants in the amount of 20,050 were issued as per the agreement.


On February 27, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $263,158 and received a net amount of $217,500 representing the fourth draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. Warrants in the amount of 50,138 were issued as per the agreement.


On March 6, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $157,895 and received a net amount of $130,500 representing the fifth draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. Warrants in the amount of 30,075 were issued as per the agreement.




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On March 14, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $263,158 and received a net amount of $217,500 representing the sixth draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. Warrants in the amount of 50,138 were issued as per the agreement.


On April 25, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $78,947 and received a net amount of $65,250 representing the seventh draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. Warrants in the amount of 15,038 were issued as per the agreement.


On June 1, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $105,263 and received a net amount of $87,000 representing the eighth draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. Warrants in the amount of 20,050 were issued as per the agreement.


On June 27, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $105,263 and received a net amount of $87,000 representing the ninth draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. Warrants in the amount of 20,050 were issued as per the agreement.


On August 22, 2017, the Company borrowed an additional $263,158 and received a net amount of $217,500 representing the sixth draw against the Securities Purchase agreement with JMJ Financial. Warrants in the amount of 50,125 were issued as per the agreement.


On May 15, 2017, the Company was obligated to repay the principal due to JMJ Financial under the Note totaling $1,627,632. On May 22, 2017, the Company and JMJ Financial entered into an Amendment No. 1 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and to the Note (“Amendment No. 1”). This Amendment No. 1 extended the original maturity date for the Note from May 15, 2017 to June 15, 2017 and extended the date on which the Origination Shares (as defined in the SPA) are to be issued from May 30, 2017 to June 15, 2017. Pursuant to Amendment No. 1, on June 15, 2017, the Company was obligated to repay the principal due to JMJ Financial under the Note totaling $1,627,632.


On July 12, 2017, the Company and JMJ Financial entered into an Amendment No. 2 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and to the Note (“Amendment No. 2”). This Amendment No. 2 extended the original maturity date for the Note from June 15, 2017 to July 31, 2017 and extended the date on which the Origination Shares are to be issued from June 15, 2017 to July 31, 2017.


On August 14, 2017, the Company obtained an amendment No. 3 to the Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) and the $2,500,000 Promissory Note (“Note”). This amendment extended the original Maturity Date for the Promissory Note from July 31, 2017 to August 31, 2017 (“Extended Maturity Date”) and extended the Origination Shares issuance date in the Stock Purchase Agreement from May 30, 2017 to August 31, 2017.


On November 14, 2017, the Company obtained a further amendment No. 4 to the Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) and the $2,500,000 Promissory Note (“Note”). This amendment extended the original Maturity Date for the Promissory Note from August 31, 2017 to November 16, 2017 (“Extended Maturity Date”) and extended the Origination Shares issuance date in the Stock Purchase Agreement from August 31, 2017 to November 16, 2017.


On November 16, 2017, the Company obtained a further amendment No. 5 to the Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) and the $2,500,000 Promissory Note (“Note”). This amendment extended the original Maturity Date for the Promissory Note from November16, 2017 to November 18, 2017 (“Extended Maturity Date”) and extended the Origination Shares issuance date in the Stock Purchase Agreement from November 16, 2017 to November 18, 2017.


On November 20, 2017, the Company and JMJ Financial entered into Amendment No. 6 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and to the $2,500,000 Promissory Note (“Amendment No. 6”). This amendment extended the original Maturity Date for the Promissory Note from November 18, 2017 to November 22, 2017. Pursuant to Amendment No. 6, JMJ Financial conditionally waived the defaults for the Company's failure to meet the original maturity date of the Note and delivery date for the Origination Shares. JMJ Financial waived any damages, fees, penalties, liquidated damages, or other amounts or remedies otherwise resulting from such defaults in accordance with Amendment No. 6, and such conditional waiver is conditioned on the Company not being in default of and not breaching any term of the Note or the SPA or any other transaction document at any time subsequent to the date of Amendment No. 6. If the Company triggers an event of default or breaches any term of the Note, the SPA, or the transaction documents at any time subsequent to the date of Amendment No. 6, JMJ Financial may issue a notice of default for the Company’s failure to meet the original maturity date of the Note and original delivery date of the Origination Shares.



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Letter Agreement for Conversion of Promissory Notes


On June 9, 2017, the Company entered into letter agreements (together the “Note Holder Letter Agreements”) with six investors (collectively, the “Note Holders”) holding promissory notes (collectively the “Notes”) whereby the Note Holders agreed to convert all monies due to them under the Notes into restricted shares of common stock (the “Note Conversion Shares”), all contingent upon the completion of the Company’s anticipated Initial Offering of its securities to raise up to $12,500,000 and list its securities on the NASDAQ (the “Initial Offering”). Subsequent to the withdrawal of the Company’s registration statement, five of the noteholders withdrew their offers to convert. The remaining noteholder will convert upon the closing of a financing in the amount of at least $11 million.


On August 16, 2017, the Company withdrew its registration statement on Form S-1 for the Initial Offering. Upon such withdrawal, the Note Holder Letter Agreements were terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions therein.


Letter Agreement for Related Party Conversion


On June 9, 2017, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Mr. Gianni Arcaini, the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the Company (the “Arcaini Letter Agreement”), whereby Mr. Arcaini agreed to convert all deferred compensation owed to him under his Employment Agreement (“Arcaini Debt Obligation”) into common stock of the Company, contingent upon the completion of the Initial Offering. The aggregate amount of $700,543 (“Arcaini Obligation”) will be owed to Mr. Arcaini under the Arcaini Debt Obligation including interest through June 30, 2017. Pursuant to the Arcaini Letter Agreement, the Arcaini Debt Obligation will automatically convert upon consummation of the Initial Offering into such number of restricted shares of the Company’s common stock calculated by dividing the Arcaini Debt Obligation by $5.00 or 140,109 shares. The Company anticipates amending the Arcaini Letter Agreement to issue Mr. Arcaini 140,109 warrants upon the consummation of the Initial Offering. Mr. Arcaini has agreed to enter into a lock-up agreement prohibiting the sale or other transfer of all securities of the Company owned by him for a period of 6 months.


On August 16, 2017, the Company withdrew its registration statement on Form S-1 for the Initial Offering. Upon such withdrawal, the Arcaini Letter Agreement was terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions therein.


Additionally, on the same date, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Mr. Adrian Goldfarb, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company (the “Goldfarb Letter Agreement”), whereby Mr. Goldfarb agreed to convert all amounts due and owing to him under that certain promissory note issued by the Company (“Goldfarb Debt Obligation”) into common stock of the Company, contingent upon the completion of the Initial Offering. The aggregate amount of $33,620 (“Goldfarb Obligation”) will be owed to Mr. Goldfarb under the Goldfarb Debt Obligation including interest through June 30, 2017. Pursuant to the Goldfarb Letter Agreement, the Goldfarb Debt Obligation will automatically convert upon consummation of the Initial Offering into such number of restricted shares of the Company’s common stock calculated by dividing the Goldfarb Debt Obligation by $5.00 or 6,724 shares. The Company anticipates amending the Goldfarb Letter Agreement to issue Mr. Goldfarb 6,724 warrants upon consummation of the Initial Offering. Mr. Goldfarb has agreed to enter into a lock-up agreement prohibiting the sale or other transfer of all securities of the Company owned by him for a period of 6 months.


On August 16, 2017, the Company withdrew its registration statement on Form S-1 for the Initial Offering. Upon such withdrawal, the Goldfarb Letter Agreement was terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions therein.


The above descriptions of the Note Holder Letter Agreements, Arcaini Letter Agreement and Goldfarb Letter Agreement (collectively, the “Agreements”) do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the Agreements, which are Exhibit 10.1, Exhibit 10.2 and Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 15, 2017.


GPB Debt Holdings II, LLC Letter Agreement


On August 1, 2017, the Company entered into a letter agreement with GPB Debt Holdings II LLC (“GPB”), whereby GPB agreed to convert $212,077 due and owing to it under that certain senior secured note issued by the Company on April 1, 2016 (“GPB Debt Obligation”) into common stock of the Company, contingent upon the completion of the Initial Offering (the “GPB Letter Agreement”). Pursuant to the GPB Letter Agreement, the GPB Debt Obligation will automatically convert upon consummation of the Initial Offering into such number of restricted shares of the Company’s common stock calculated by dividing the GPB Debt Obligation by the price per share of common stock paid by the investors in the Initial Offering. GPB has agreed to enter into a lock-up agreement prohibiting the sale or other transfer of all securities of the Company owned by him for a period of 6 months.




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Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Note, the Company was to continue to make its monthly interest payments beginning on September 1, 2017 with a payment of $63,633 representing July 2017, August 2017 and September 2017 interest payments and payments thereafter until the Maturity Date. On the Maturity Date (as defined in the Note), GPB shall have the right, but not the obligation, to “put” to the Company any Conversion Shares issued to GPB pursuant to the Automatic Conversion that have not been sold for redemption in cash, in the amount equal to the number of such put Conversion Shares multiplied by the Conversion Price, payable within five days of the Company’s receipt of written notice indicating such election by GPB. Additionally, GPB will also be issued warrants, on the same terms and in substantially the same form offered to investors in the Initial Offering (the “Warrants”), except that such Warrants will be restricted securities, and will not trade on the OTC Markets OTCQB.


On August 16, 2017, the Company withdrew its registration statement on Form S-1 for the Initial Offering. Upon such withdrawal, the GPB Letter Agreement was terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions therein.


As of the date hereof, the Company has made no further interest payments on the note. On May 12, 2017, the Company and GPB entered into a Forbearance Agreement.


Because of the growing nature of the business, we project that we will need additional capital to fund operations over the next 12 months. We anticipate we will need an additional $3,000,000 for the year of 2017.


On a long-term basis, our liquidity is dependent on continuation and expansion of operations, receipt of revenues, and additional infusions of capital. Our current capital and revenues are insufficient to fund such expansion. If we choose to launch such an expansion campaign, we will require substantially more capital. The funds raised from any future offering will also be used to market our products and services as well as contribute to existing working capital needs.


Demand for the products and services will be dependent on, among other things, market acceptance of our products and services, the technology market in general, and general economic conditions, which are cyclical in nature. In as much as a major portion of our activities is the receipt of revenues from the sales of our products and services, our business operations may be adversely affected by our competitors and prolonged recession periods.


Our auditor has expressed substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going Management is unable to predict if and when we will be able to generate positive cash flow. Our plan regarding these matters is to raise additional debt and/or equity financing to allow us the ability to cover our current cash flow requirements and meet our obligations as they become due. There can be no assurances that financing will be available or if available, that such financing will be available under favorable terms. If we are unable to generate adequate revenues to cover expenses and cannot obtain additional financing soon, we may seek protection under bankruptcy laws.


Off Balance Sheet Arrangements


We have no-off balance sheet contractual arrangements, as that term is defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.


Critical Account Policies


We have identified the accounting policies below as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations.


Revenue Recognition and Contract Accounting


The Company generates revenue from three sources: (1) Project Revenue; (2) Maintenance and Technical Support and (3) IT Asset Management (consulting and auditing).




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Project Revenue


The Company constructs intelligent technology systems consisting of materials and labor under customer contracts. Revenues and related costs on project revenue are recognized using the “percentage of completion method” of accounting in accordance with ASC 605-35, “Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts”. Under this method, contract revenues are recognized over the performance period of the contract in direct proportion to the costs incurred as a percentage of total estimated costs for the entirety of the contract. Costs include direct material, direct labor, subcontract labor and other allocable indirect costs. All un-allocable indirect costs and corporate general and administrative costs are also charged to the periods as incurred. Any recognized revenues that have not been billed to a customer are recorded as an asset in “costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts”. Any billings of customers in excess of recognized revenues are recorded as a liability in “billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts”. However, in the event a loss on a contract is foreseen, the Company will recognize the loss when such loss is determined.

 

A contract is considered complete when all costs except insignificant items have been incurred and the installation is operating according to specifications or has been accepted by the customer.


The Company has contracts in various stages of completion. Such contracts require estimates to determine the appropriate cost and revenue recognition. Costs estimates are reviewed periodically on a contract-by-contract basis throughout the life of the contract such that adjustments to the profit resulting from revisions are made cumulative to the date of the revision. Significant management judgments and estimates, including the estimated costs to complete projects, must be made and used in connection with the revenue recognized in the accounting period. Current estimates may be revised as additional information becomes available.


Maintenance and Technical Support


Maintenance and technical support services are provided on both an as-needed and extended-term basis and may include providing both parts and labor. Maintenance and technical support provided outside of a maintenance contract are on an as-requested basis, and revenue is recognized as the services are provided. Revenue for maintenance and technical support provided on an extended-term basis is recognized ratably over the term of the contract.


For sales arrangements that do not involve multiple elements such as professional services, which are of short-term duration, revenues are recognized when services are completed.


IT Asset Management Services


The Company recognizes revenue from its IT asset management business in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, "Revenue Recognition" and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 985-605-25 which addresses Revenue Recognition for the software industry. The general criteria for revenue recognition under ASC 985-605 for our Company, which sells software licenses, which do not require any significant modification or customization, is that revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable and collectability is probable.


The Company’s IT asset management business generates revenues from three sources: (1) Professional Services (consulting and auditing); (2) Software licensing with optional hardware sales and (3) Customer Service (training and maintenance support).


For sales arrangements that do not involve multiple elements: 


(1)

Revenues for professional services, which are of short-term duration, are recognized when services are completed;

(2)

For all periods reflected in this report, software license sales have been one-time sales of a perpetual license to use our software product and the customer also has the option to purchase third party manufactured handheld devices from us if they purchase our software license. Accordingly, the revenue is recognized upon delivery of the software and delivery of the hardware, as applicable, to the customer;

(3)

Training sales are one-time upfront short-term training sessions and are recognized after the service has been performed; and

(4)

Maintenance/support is an optional product sold to our software license customers under one-year contracts. Accordingly, maintenance payments received upfront are deferred and recognized over the contract term.




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Multiple Elements


Arrangements with customers may involve multiple elements including project revenue and maintenance services in our Intelligent Technology Systems business. Maintenance will occur after the project is completed and may be provided on an extended-term basis or on an as-needed basis. In our IT Asset Management business, multiple elements may include any of the above four sources. Training and maintenance on software products may occur after the software product sale while other services may occur before or after the software product sale and may not relate to the software product. Revenue recognition for multiple element arrangement is as follows:


Each element is accounted for separately when each element has value to the customer on a standalone basis and there is Company specific objective evidence of selling price of each deliverable. For revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables, the Company allocates the total customer arrangement to the separate units of accounting based on their relative selling prices as determined by the price of the items when sold separately. Once the selling price is allocated, the revenue for each element is recognized using the applicable criteria under GAAP as discussed above for elements sold in non-multiple element arrangements. A delivered item or items that do not qualify as a separate unit of accounting within the arrangement are combined with the other applicable undelivered items within the arrangement. The allocation of arrangement consideration and the recognition of revenue is then determined for those combined deliverables as a single unit of accounting. The Company sells its various services and software and hardware products at established prices on a standalone basis which provides Company specific objective evidence of selling price for purposes of multiple element relative selling price allocation. The Company only sells maintenance services or spare parts based on its established rates after it has completed a system integration project for a customer. The customer is not required to purchase maintenance services. All elements in multiple element arrangements with Company customers qualify as separate units of account for revenue recognition purposes. 

 

Deferred Revenue


Deferred revenues represent billings or cash received in excess of revenue recognizable on service agreements that are not accounted for under the percentage of completion method.

 

Accounts Receivable


Accounts receivable are stated at estimated net realizable value. Accounts receivable are comprised of balances due from customers net of estimated allowances for uncollectible accounts. In determining the collections on the account, historical trends are evaluated and specific customer issues are reviewed to arrive at appropriate allowances. The Company reviews its accounts to estimate losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. Any required allowance is based on specific analysis of past due accounts and also considers historical trends of write-offs. Past due status is based on how recently payments have been received from customers.

 

Share-Based Compensation


Stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with the Share-Based Payment Topic of ASC 718 which requires recognition in the financial statements of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments over the shorter of the period the employee or director is required to perform the services in exchange for the award or the vesting period. The ASC also requires measurement of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award.

 

Pursuant to ASC Topic 505-50, for share-based payments to consultants and other third-parties, compensation expense is determined at the “measurement date”. The expense is recognized over the service period of the award. Until the measurement date is reached, the total amount of compensation expense remains uncertain. The Company initially records compensation expense based on the fair value of the award at the reporting date. 

 



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Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The most significant estimates in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the allowance on accounts receivable, valuation of deferred tax assets, valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, valuation of intangible and other long-lived assets, estimates of percentage completion on projects and related revenues, valuation of stock-based compensation, valuation of derivatives, valuation of warrants issued with debt, valuation of beneficial conversion features in convertible debt, valuation of stock-based awards and valuation of loss contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.


Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

The information to be reported under this item is not required of smaller reporting companies.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures


With the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based upon such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer has concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the third quarter ended September 30, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1. Legal Proceedings.


From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business.


Greentree Financial Group, Inc. Lawsuit


On May 12, 2016, a complaint was filed against the Company in the Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in and for Broward Country, Florida (the “Circuit Court”) by Greentree Financial Group, Inc. as plaintiff (“Greentree”). Greentree, the holder of two convertible promissory notes in the principal amount of $50,000 and $46,975 (the “Notes”), alleged that the Company was in default for failure to make scheduled principal and interest payments and failing to convert a portion of the Notes into the Company’s common stock. On May 23, 2016, we filed a counterclaim in the Circuit Court against Greentree alleging, amongst other claims, that the officers and directors of Greentree failed to disclose certain facts with respect to their past conduct, which, had the Company known, would have made it unlikely that the Company would have entered into the debt financing transaction issuing the Notes.  On January 23, 2017, the Company executed a settlement agreement with Greentree resolving the pending lawsuit with respect to the Notes (the “Settlement Agreement”). The terms of the Settlement Agreement include payment by the Company to Greentree in the amount of $150,000 due within 45 days of execution thereof and resolves all outstanding obligations related to the Notes (the “Payment”). The Payment was made by the Company to Greentree on March 7, 2017. On March 24, 2017, the Company received an Agreed Final Order of Dismissal from the Court dismissing the Greentree Matter with prejudice.


FacilityTeam Lawsuit


On December 12, 2016, the Company was notified that it was in breach of settlement with a previous vendor, FacilityTeam based in in Ontario, Canada alleging failure to make certain payments in accordance with such settlement. On December 28, 2016, the Company agreed to a modified payment schedule as part of a post judgement settlement for the amounts due and owing. On March 7, 2017, the final settlement payment was made by the Company to FacilityTeam.


Dispute with Former Employee


On or about February 15, 2017, the Company received a Notice of Filing of Complaint of Discrimination filed by a former employee of the Company that had been terminated for insubordination. The Company received notice in late April 2017 from the Florida Commission on Human Relations with a determination of no reasonable cause exists to believe that an unlawful practice occurred.


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


Item 1A. Risk Factors.


We believe there are no changes that constitute material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Amended Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission on July 14, 2017.


Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.


Except as disclosed below, there were no unregistered sales of the Company’s equity securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 that were not previously disclosed in reports filed with the SEC.




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On August 22, 2017, the Company issued common stock purchase warrants to an investor in connection with a debt financing transaction (the “Financing Warrants”). The Financing Warrants are exercisable into 50,125 shares of the Company’s common stock at an aggregate exercise amount of $263,158. On the same date, the Company issued additional common stock purchase warrants to a placement agent for fees in connection with the debt financing transaction (the “Additional Financing Warrants”). The Additional Financing Warrants are exercisable into 3,997 shares of the Company’s common stock at an aggregate exercise amount of $20,894.


The preceding securities were issued in reliance upon the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and Rule 506(b) promulgated there under. The above issuances of securities qualified for exemption under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The securities were exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act because the issuance of such securities by the Company did not involve a “ Initial Offering,” as defined in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, due to the insubstantial number of persons involved in the transaction, size of the offering, and manner of the offering and number of securities offered. The Company did not undertake an offering in which it sold a high number of securities to a high number of investors. In addition, the investor had the necessary investment intent as required by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act since they agreed to, and received, the securities bearing a legend stating that such securities are restricted pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act. This restriction ensures that these securities would not be immediately redistributed into the market and therefore not be part of a “ Initial Offering.” Based on an analysis of the above factors, the Company has met the requirements to qualify for exemption under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.


None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.


None.


Item 5. Other Information.


None.


Item 6. Exhibits


Exhibit No.

 

Description

3.1

 

Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 3.1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2017)

10.1

 

Form of Note Holder Letter Agreement, dated June 9, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 15, 2017)

10.2

 

Form of Arcaini Letter Agreement, dated June 9, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.2 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 15, 2017)

10.3

 

Form of Goldfarb Letter Agreement, dated June 9, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.3 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 15, 2017)

10.4

 

GPB Debt Holdings II, LLC Letter Agreement, dated August 1, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed as Exhibit 10.4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 15, 2017)

10.5

 

Amendment #1 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and to the Note, dated May 22, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed as Exhibit 10.5 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 15, 2017)

10.6

 

Amendment #2 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and to the Note, dated July 12, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed as Exhibit 10.6 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 15, 2017)

10.7

 

Amendment #3 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and to the Note, dated August 14, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed as Exhibit 10.7 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 15, 2017)

10.8 *

 

Amendment #4 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and to the Note, dated November 14, 2017



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10.9 *

 

Amendment #5 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and to the Note, dated November 16, 2017

10.10 *

 

Amendment #6 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and to the Note, dated November 20, 2017

10.11

 

Form of Investor Warrant (incorporated herein by reference to the registration statement on Form S-1 filed as Exhibit 10.9 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 14, 2017)

10.12

 

Form of Warrant Agency Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to the registration statement on Form S-1 filed as Exhibit 10.10 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 14, 2017)

10.13 *

 

Forbearance Agreement dated May 17, 2017

31.1 *

 

Certification by the Principal Executive Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)).

31.2 *

 

Certification by the Principal Financial Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)).

32.1 *

 

Certification by the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2 *

 

Certification by the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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

 

* Filed herewith

 



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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

 

DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.

 

Date: November 20, 2017

By:

/s/ Gianni B. Arcaini

 

Gianni B. Arcaini

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Date: November 20, 2017

By:

/s/ Adrian G. Goldfarb

 

Adrian G. Goldfarb

Chief Financial Officer







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EXHIBIT 10.8


AMENDMENT #4

TO THE SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND

TO THE $2,500,000 PROMISSORY NOTE


This Amendment #4, dated November 14, 2017 (this “Amendment”), is by and between Duos Technologies Group, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “ Issuer ”) and JMJ Financial (the “ Investor ”) (referred to collectively herein as the “Parties”)


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement Document SPA-12202016 (the “ SPA ”) dated as of December 20, 2016, pursuant to which the Issuer issued to the Investor a $2,500,000 Promissory Note (the “ Note ”), a Warrant, and Origination Shares (All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms in the SPA);


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor previously entered into Amendment #1 to the SPA and the Note dated May 22, 2017 extending the Maturity Date of the Note and the date for delivery of the Origination Shares;


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor previously entered into Amendment #2 to the SPA and the Note dated July 12, 2017 further extending the Maturity Date of the Note and the date for delivery of the Origination Shares; and


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor previously entered into Amendment #3 to the SPA and the Note dated August 14, 2017 further extending the Maturity Date of the Note and the date for delivery of the Origination Shares (all references in this Amendment to the SPA or to the Note shall refer to the SPA and the Note as previously amended).


NOW, THEREFORE, the Issuer and the Investor agree to amend the SPA and the Note as follows:


1.

Extension of Maturity Date . In the sentence in the Note that states “The Maturity Date is the earlier of August 31, 2017 or the third business day after the closing of the Public Offering,” the date of August 31, 2017 shall be replaced with the date of November 16, 2017.


2.

Extension of Origination Shares Dates. The references to the date of August 31, 2017 in Sections 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 of the SPA shall be replaced with the date of November 16, 2017.


3.

Conditional Waiver of Default . The Investor conditionally waives the defaults for the Issuer's failure to meet the original and previously amended Maturity Date of the Note and delivery date for the Origination Shares, but the Investor does not waive any damages, fees, penalties, liquidated damages, or other amounts or remedies otherwise resulting from such defaults (which damages, fees, penalties, liquidated damages, or other amounts or remedies the Investor may choose in the future to assess, apply or pursue in its sole discretion) and the Investor's conditional waiver is conditioned on the Issuer's not being in default of and not breaching any term of the Note or the SPA or any other Transaction Documents at any time subsequent to the date of this Amendment (if the Issuer triggers an event of default or breaches any term of the Note, the SPA, or the Transaction Documents at any time subsequent to the date of this Amendment, the Investor may issue a notice of default for the Issuer's failure to meet the original Maturity Date of the Note and delivery date of the Origination Shares.


ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SPA AND THE NOTE REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.


*          *          *





 


Please indicate acceptance and approval of this Amendment by signing below:




/s/ Gianni Arcaini

 

/s/ Justin Keener

Gianni Arcaini

 

JMJ Financial

Duos Technologies Group, Inc.

 

Its Principal

Chief Executive Officer

 

 








[Amendment #4 Signature Page]




 


EXHIBIT 10.9


AMENDMENT #5

TO THE SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND

TO THE $2,500,000 PROMISSORY NOTE



This Amendment #5, dated November 16, 2017 (this “Amendment”), is by and between Duos Technologies Group, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “ Issuer ”) and JMJ Financial (the “ Investor ”) (referred to collectively herein as the “Parties”)


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement Document SPA-12202016 (the “ SPA ”) dated as of December 20, 2016, pursuant to which the Issuer issued to the Investor a $2,500,000 Promissory Note (the “ Note ”), a Warrant, and Origination Shares (All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms in the SPA);


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor previously entered into Amendment #1 to the SPA and the Note dated May 22, 2017 extending the Maturity Date of the Note and the date for delivery of the Origination Shares;


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor previously entered into Amendment #2 to the SPA and the Note dated July 12, 2017 further extending the Maturity Date of the Note and the date for delivery of the Origination Shares; and


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor previously entered into Amendment #3 to the SPA and the Note dated August 14, 2017 further extending the Maturity Date of the Note and the date for delivery of the Origination Shares.


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor previously entered into Amendment #4 to the SPA and the Note dated November 14, 2017 further extending the Maturity Date of the Note and the date for delivery of the Origination Shares (all references in this Amendment to the SPA or to the Note shall refer to the SPA and the Note as previously amended).


NOW, THEREFORE, the Issuer and the Investor agree to amend the SPA and the Note as follows:


1.

Extension of Maturity Date . In the sentence in the Note that states “The Maturity Date is the earlier of November 16, 2017 or the third business day after the closing of the Public Offering,” the date of November 16, 2017 shall be replaced with the date of November 18, 2017.


2.

Extension of Origination Shares Dates. The references to the date of November 16, 2017 in Sections 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 of the SPA shall be replaced with the date of November 18, 2017.


3.

Conditional Waiver of Default . The Investor conditionally waives the defaults for the Issuer's failure to meet the original and previously amended Maturity Date of the Note and delivery date for the Origination Shares, but the Investor does not waive any damages, fees, penalties, liquidated damages, or other amounts or remedies otherwise resulting from such defaults (which damages, fees, penalties, liquidated damages, or other amounts or remedies the Investor may choose in the future to assess, apply or pursue in its sole discretion) and the Investor's conditional waiver is conditioned on the Issuer's not being in default of and not breaching any term of the Note or the SPA or any other Transaction Documents at any time subsequent to the date of this Amendment (if the Issuer triggers an event of default or breaches any term of the Note, the SPA, or the Transaction Documents at any time subsequent to the date of this Amendment, the Investor may issue a notice of default for the Issuer's failure to meet the original Maturity Date of the Note and delivery date of the Origination Shares.


ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SPA AND THE NOTE REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.


*          *          *





 


Please indicate acceptance and approval of this Amendment by signing below:



/s/ Gianni Arcaini

 

/s/ Justin Keener

Gianni Arcaini

 

JMJ Financial

Duos Technologies Group, Inc.

 

Its Principal

Chief Executive Officer

 

 
















[Amendment #5 Signature Page]



 


EXHIBIT 10.10


AMENDMENT #6

TO THE SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND

TO THE $2,500,000 PROMISSORY NOTE


This Amendment #6, dated November 20, 2017 (this “Amendment”), is by and between Duos Technologies Group, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “ Issuer”) and JMJ Financial (the “ Investor ”) (referred to collectively herein as the “Parties”)


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement Document SPA-12202016 (the “ SPA ”) dated as of December 20, 2016, pursuant to which the Issuer issued to the Investor a $2,500,000 Promissory Note (the “ Note ”), a Warrant, and Origination Shares (All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms in the SPA);


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor previously entered into Amendment #1 to the SPA and the Note dated May 22, 2017 extending the Maturity Date of the Note and the date for delivery of the Origination Shares;


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor previously entered into Amendment #2 to the SPA and the Note dated July 12, 2017 further extending the Maturity Date of the Note and the date for delivery of the Origination Shares;


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor previously entered into Amendment #3 to the SPA and the Note dated August 14, 2017 further extending the Maturity Date of the Note and the date for delivery of the Origination Shares;


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor previously entered into Amendment #4 to the SPA and the Note dated November 14, 2017 further extending the Maturity Date of the Note and the date for delivery of the Origination Shares; and


WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Investor previously entered into Amendment #5 to the SPA and the Note dated November 16, 2017 further extending the Maturity Date of the Note and the date for delivery of the Origination Shares (all references in this Amendment to the SPA or to the Note shall refer to the SPA and the Note as previously amended).


NOW, THEREFORE, the Issuer and the Investor agree to amend the SPA and the Note as follows:


1.

Extension of Maturity Date . In the sentence in the Note that states “The Maturity Date is the earlier of November 18, 2017 or the third business day after the closing of the Public Offering,” the date of November 18, 2017 shall be replaced with the date of November 22, 2017.


2.

Extension of Origination Shares Dates. The references to the date of November 18, 2017 in Sections 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 of the SPA shall be replaced with the date of November 22, 2017.


3.

Conditional Waiver of Default . The Investor conditionally waives the defaults for the Issuer's failure to meet the original and previously amended Maturity Date of the Note and delivery date for the Origination Shares, but the Investor does not waive any damages, fees, penalties, liquidated damages, or other amounts or remedies otherwise resulting from such defaults (which damages, fees, penalties, liquidated damages, or other amounts or remedies the Investor may choose in the future to assess, apply or pursue in its sole discretion) and the Investor's conditional waiver is conditioned on the Issuer's not being in default of and not breaching any term of the Note or the SPA or any other Transaction Documents at any time subsequent to the date of this Amendment (if the Issuer triggers an event of default or breaches any





 


term of the Note, the SPA, or the Transaction Documents at any time subsequent to the date of this Amendment, the Investor may issue a notice of default for the Issuer's failure to meet the original Maturity Date of the Note and delivery date of the Origination Shares.


ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SPA AND THE NOTE REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.


*          *          *



Please indicate acceptance and approval of this Amendment by signing below:


/s/ Gianni Arcaini

 

/s/ Justin Keener

Gianni Arcaini

 

JMJ Financial

Duos Technologies Group, Inc.

 

Its Principal

Chief Executive Officer

 

 











[Amendment #6 Signature Page]








EXHIBIT 10.13




FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT


This FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT (this " Agreement ") is entered into as of May 12, 2017, by and among Duos Technology Group, Inc. (the " Borrower "), a Delaware corporation, and GPB Debt Holdings II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the " Lender "). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Loan Documents (as hereinafter defined).


RECITALS


A.

Borrower and Lender are parties to that Senior Secured Note in the principal (" Principal ") sum of $1,800,000 (the " Note ").


B.

Borrower and Lender, are patty to that certain Security Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2016 (the " Security and Pledge Agreement "), to secure the prompt payment, performance and discharge in full of all of the Borrower’s obligations under the Note.


C.

Borrower has failed to pay the monthly interest due and owing on the Note for the month of April 2017, and such failure constitutes an Event of Default (the " Specified Default ") pursuant to Section 3(a)(i) of the Note.


D.

As a result of the Specified Default, the indebtedness evidenced by the Loan Documents immediately is due and payable, and Lender has the right, pursuant to the terms of the Loan Documents and applicable law, to collect the indebtedness due to Lender under the Loan Documents and, pursuant to Section 7 of the Security Agreement, to exercise any and all legal rights and remedies available to Lender, having reserved all rights it has at law, in equity, by agreement or otherwise.


E.

Borrower has requested that during the Forbearance Period (as hereinafter defined), Lender forbear from exercising its rights and remedies against the Borrower with respect to the Specified Default, notwithstanding the existence of the Specified Default in order to negotiate a capital raise.


F.

Subject to the tem1s and conditions set forth herein, and without prejudice to anything contained on Section 2(b) herein, Lender has agreed to forbear from exercising any default-related rights and remedies against the Borrower for a limited period of time in accordance with this Agreement.


NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the terms, covenants and conditions contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:


SECTION 1.   Recitals .


The Recitals, which are true and correct, are incorporated herein by reference.











SECTION 2. Confirmation by Borrower of Principal and Specified Default .


(a)

Each Credit Party acknowledges and agrees that as of the close of business on May 1, 2017, the aggregate Principal balance of the outstanding amount under the Note was not less than $1,800,000.

The foregoing amount does not include interest, fees, expenses and other amounts which are chargeable or otherwise reimbursable under the Loan Documents (together with the Principal, the "Obligations"). The Borrower does not have any rights of offset, defenses, claims or counterclaims with respect to any of the Obligations.

(b)

Each Credit Party acknowledges and agrees that (i) the Loan Documents constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of Borrower, enforceable by Lender in accordance with their respective terms, and the security interests granted by Borrower, in its assets are the legal, valid and binding obligations of such patties; (ii) the Specified Default constitutes an Event of Default and that there are no disputes as to the occurrence and continued existence of the Specified Default; (iii) the Specified Default is not curable; (iv) Lender has the right to payment of the Obligations, to immediately enforce its right to payment of the Obligations, to immediately enforce its security interests in the collateral securing the Note, and to exercise all other rights, powers and remedies provided to Lender under the Loan Documents;

(v)

pursuant to the terms of Section 2(c) of the Note, interest on the Obligations will accrue at the default rate specified in such Section (19%); and pursuant the Note, Lender is entitled to be paid for all legal fees and expenses in connection with enforcement of its rights under the Loan Documents including the costs it incurs preparing this Agreement; and (vi) pursuant to Section 18(c) of the Note the Lender is entitled to a Late Charge equal to 18% per annum of the unpaid amount due; and (vii) the Borrower has no defenses, offsets and/or counterclaims against Lender and/or its agents in connection with the Note or against the enforcement of the Note, and the Borrower shall not dispute or contest (or cause anyone else to dispute or contest) the validity or enforceability of the Note or the priority, enforceability or extent of Lender's security interest in, and lien on, the collateral securing the Note, in any judicial, administrative or other proceeding, either during or following the termination or expiration of the Forbearance Period set forth herein.


SECTION 3. Forbearance; Forbearance Default Rights and Remedies .


(a)

Effective as of the Forbearance Effective Date (as hereinafter defined), Lender agrees that until the expiration or termination of the "Forbearance Period" (as hereinafter defined), it will temporarily forbear from exercising any default-related rights and remedies against any Credit Party, in each case solely with respect to the Specified Default; provided, however, that:


(i)

except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Specified Default shall continue to constitute an actionable Event of Default for the purpose of triggering all limitations, restrictions or prohibitions on certain actions that may be taken or omitted or otherwise acquiesced to by or on behalf of any Credit Party pursuant to the Loan Documents, including, without limitation, any limitations, restrictions or prohibitions with respect to any distribution, advance or other payment directly or indirectly from or for the benefit of any Credit Patty to any other Credit Patty, any  direct











or indirect owner of an equity interest in any Credit Party or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing; and any actions or inactions taken or omitted or otherwise acquiesced to by or on behalf of any Credit Party in violation of such provisions, in each case while any Default or Event of Default (including the Specified Default) exists, will constitute additional Events of Default under the Loan Documents, as well as a Forbearance Default (as hereinafter defined) under this Agreement; and


(ii)

default and/or other notices and correspondence to any Credit Party may be delivered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

(b)

As used herein, the term " Forbearance Period " shall mean the period beginning on the Forbearance Effective Date and ending on the earliest to occur of: (i) the date on which Lender delivers to Borrowers a written notice terminating the Forbearance Period, which notice may be delivered at any time upon or after the occurrence of any Forbearance Default (as hereinafter defined), (ii) the date any Credit Party repudiates or asse1is any defense to any Obligation or other liability under or in respect of this Agreement or the Loan Documents or applicable law, or makes or pursues any claim or cause of action against Lender; and (iii)  11:59

p.m. (New York time) on May 31, 2017 (the occurrence of any of the foregoing clauses (i) through (iii), a " Termination Event "). As used herein, the term " Forbearance Default " shall mean: (A) the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default other than the Specified    Default;

(B) the failure of any Credit Party to timely comply with any material term, condition, or covenant set forth in this Agreement; (C) the failure of any representation or warranty made by any Credit Party under or in connection with this Agreement to be true and complete in all material respects as of the date when made; or (D) Lender's reasonable belief that any Credit Party: (1) has ceased or is not actively pursuing mutually acceptable restructuring or foreclosure alternatives with Lender; or (2) is not negotiating such alternatives in good faith. Solely with respect to subsection (D), the Forbearance Default will not be effective until one (1) business day after receipt by Borrowers of written notice from Lender of such Forbearance Default. Any Forbearance Default shall constitute an immediate Event of Default under the Loan Documents.


(c)

Upon the occurrence of a Termination Event, the agreement of Lender hereunder to forbear from exercising any default-related rights and remedies shall immediately terminate without the requirement of any demand, presentment, protest, or notice of any kind, all of which each of the Borrower waives. Each of the Borrower agrees that Lender may at any time thereafter proceed to exercise any and all of its rights and remedies under any or all of the Loan Document and/or applicable law, including, without limitation, its rights and remedies with respect to any Specified Default that is continuing at such time. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, upon the occurrence of a Te1mination Event, without the requirement of any demand, presentment, protest, or notice of any kind, (i) Lender may commence any legal or other action to collect any or all of the Obligations from any Credit Party and/or any Collateral or Other Collateral, and (ii) Lender may take any other enforcement action or otherwise exercise any or all rights and remedies provided for by any or all of the Loan Documents and/or applicable law, all of which rights and remedies are fully reserved by Lender, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Loan Documents, and applicable law.


(d) Any agreement to extend the Forbearance Period, if any, must be set forth in  writing  and signed  by a duly  authorized  signatory  of Lender,  and each of the Borrower









acknowledges that Lender has not made any assurances concerning any possibility of an extension of the Forbearance Period.


SECTION 4. General Cooperation from Borrower.


Each Credit Party shall, and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its Chief Financial Officer and consultants to cooperate fully with Lender in furnishing information as and when reasonably requested by Lender regarding the Collateral or any Credit Party's financial affairs, finances, financial condition, business and operations. Each Credit Party authorizes Lender to meet and/or have discussions with any of such Credit Party's Chief Financial Officer and other employees and consultants from time to time.


SECTION 5. General Release; Covenant Not to Sue.


(a)

In consideration of, among other things, Lender's execution and delivery of this Agreement, each of the Borrower (collectively, " Releasors ") hereby forever waives, releases and discharges, to the fullest extent permitted by law, each Releasee (as hereinafter defined) from any and all claims (including, without limitation, crossclaims, counterclaims, rights of set-off and recoupment), actions, causes of action, suits, debts, accounts, interests, liens, promises, warranties, damages and consequential damages, demands, agreements, bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, controversies, variances, trespasses, judgments, executions, costs, expenses or claims whatsoever (collectively, the " Claims "), that such Releasor now has or hereafter may have, of whatsoever nature and kind, whether known or unknown, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether arising at law or in equity, against Lender, and each of its affiliates, subsidiaries, shareholders and "controlling persons" (within the meaning of the federal securities laws), and their respective successors and assigns and each and all of the officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys and other representatives of each of the foregoing (collectively, the "Releasees"), based in whole or in part on facts, whether or not now known, existing on or before the Forbearance Effective Date, that relate to, arise out of or otherwise are in connection with: (i) any or all of the Loan Documents or transactions contemplated thereby or any actions or omissions in connection therewith, (ii) any aspect of the dealings or relationships between or among the Borrower, on the one hand, and Lender, on the other hand, relating to any or all of the documents, transactions, actions or omissions referenced in clause (i) hereof, or (iii) any aspect of the dealings or relationships between or among any or all of the equity holders of the Borrower, on the one hand, and Lender, on the other hand, but only to the extent such dealings or relationships relate to any or all of the documents, transactions, actions or omissions referenced in clause (i) hereof.


(b)

In connection with such releases, the Borrower acknowledge that they are aware that they or their attorneys or others may hereafter discover claims or facts presently unknown or unsuspected in addition to or different from those which they now know or believe to be true with respect to the subject matter of the Claims being released pursuant to Section 6(a) hereof. Nevertheless, it is the intention of the Borrower in executing this Agreement to fully, finally, and forever settle and release all matters and all claims relating thereto, which exist, hereafter may exist or might have existed (whether or not previously or currently asserted in any action) constituting Claims released pursuant to Section 6(a) hereof.






(c)

In entering into this Agreement, each Credit Party consulted with, and has been represented by, legal counsel and expressly disclaims any reliance on any representations, acts or omissions by any of the Releasees and hereby agrees and acknowledges that the validity and effectiveness of the releases set forth above do not depend in any way on any such representations, acts and/or omissions or the accuracy, completeness or validity hereof.

(d)

Each of the Borrower hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably, covenants and agrees with and in favor of each Releasee that it will not sue (at law, in equity, in any regulatory proceeding or otherwise) any Releasee on the basis of any Claim released, remised and discharged by any Credit Party pursuant to Section 6(a) hereof. If any Credit Party violates the foregoing covenant, the Borrower agree to pay, in addition to such other damages as any Releasee may sustain as a result of such violation, all reasonable attorneys' fees and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by any Releasee as a result of such violation.


(e)

The provisions of this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement, the Loan Documents, and payment in full of the Obligations.


SECTION 6. Representations, Warranties and Covenants of Borrowers and Other Borrower.

Each of the Borrower represents, warrants and covenants that:


(a)

The individual(s) executing this Agreement on behalf of each Credit Paity is authorized to so act and the execution, delivery and performance by each of the Bonower of this Agreement, the Loan Documents have been duly authorized, and this Agreement and all documents and instruments delivered in connection herewith and the Loan Documents are legal, valid and binding obligations of such Borrower enforceable against such patties in accordance with their respective terms, except as the enforcement thereof may be subject to (i) the effect of any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar law affecting creditors' rights generally and (ii) general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity or at law);


(b)

Except with respect to the Specified Default, each of the representations and warranties contained in the Loan Documents is hue and correct in all material respects (or,  to the extent such representations are already qualified by materiality in the applicable Loan Document, in all respects) on and as of the date hereof as if made on the date hereof, except to the extent that such representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects (or, to the extent such representations are already qualified by materiality in the applicable Loan Document, in all respects) as of such earlier date, and, except with respect to the Specified Default, each of the agreements and covenants in the Loan Documents is hereby reaffirmed with the same force and effect as if each were separately stated herein and made as of the date hereof;


(c)

Neither the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and all documents and instruments delivered in connection herewith nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby does or shall contravene, result in a breach of, or violate (i) any provision of any Credit Party's formation documents, (ii) any law or regulation, or any order or decree of any court or government instrumentality, or (iii) any indenture, mortgage,











deed of trust, lease, agreement or other instrument to which any Credit Party is a party or by which any Credit Party or any of its property is bound;

(e)

Before execution and delivery of this Agreement, Lender had no obligation to negotiate with any of the Borrower or any other person or entity concerning anything contained herein. Each Credit Party agrees that Lender's execution of this Agreement does not create any such obligation; and

(f)

Each Credit Party has made its own decisions regarding all of its operations and its incurrence and payment of all third party debt and all other payments.


SECTION 7. Ratification of Liability .


Each of the Bo1rnwer, as debtors, grantors, pledgors, guarantors, assignors, or in other similar capacities in which such parties grant liens or security interests in their properties or otherwise act as accommodation parties or guarantors, as the case may be, under the Loan Documents, hereby ratifies and reaffirms all of its payment and performance obligations and obligations to indemnify, contingent or otherwise, under each of such Loan Documents to which such paiiy is a party, and each such party hereby ratifies and reaffirms its grant of liens on or security interests in its properties pursuant to such Loan Documents to which it is a party as security for the Obligations under or with respect to the Loan Documents, and confirms and agrees that such liens and security interests, all of which are valid, properly perfected and have the priority required by the Loan Documents, hereafter secure all of the Obligations, including, without limitation, all additional Obligations hereafter arising or incurred pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement or the Loan Documents. Each of the Borrower further agrees and reaffirms that the Loan Documents to which it is a party apply to all Obligations owing under the Note (including, without limitation, all additional Obligations hereafter arising or incurred pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement the Loan Document). Each such party

(i)

further acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Agreement and all other agreements, documents, and instruments executed and/or delivered in connection herewith, (ii) consents to the terms and conditions of same, and (iii) agrees and acknowledges that each of the Loan Documents remains in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed. Except as expressly provided herein, the execution of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of Lender, nor constitute an amendment or waiver of any provision of any of the Loan Documents nor constitute a novation of any of the Obligations under the Loan Documents.


SECTION 8. Reference to and Effect Upon the Loan Documents .


(a)

Except as expressly modified hereby, all terms, conditions, covenants, representations and warranties contained in the Loan Documents, and all rights of Lender and all of the Obligations, shall remain in full force and effect. Each of the Borrower hereby confirms that the Loan Documents are in full force and effect and that the Borrower do not have any right of setoff, recoupment or other offset or any defense, claim or counterclaim with respect to any of the Obligations or any the Loan Documents.

(b)

Except as expressly set fo1ih herein, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Agreement shall not directly or indirectly (i) create any obligation to defer











any enforcement action after the occurrence and continuance of any Default or Event of Default (including, without limitation, any Forbearance Default), (ii) constitute a consent or waiver of any past, present or future violations of any provisions of the Loan Documents, (iii) amend, modify or operate as a waiver of any provision of the Loan Documents or any right, power or remedy of Lender, (iv) constitute a consent to any merger or other transaction or to any sale, restructuring or refinancing transaction or (v) constitute a course of dealing or other basis for altering any Obligations or any other contract or instrument. Except as expressly set forth herein, Lender reserves all of its respective rights, powers, and remedies under the Agreement, the Loan Documents and applicable law. All of the provisions of the Loan Documents are hereby reiterated.

(c)

From and after the Forbearance Effective Date, the term "Loan Documents" in the Loan Documents shall include, without limitation, this Agreement and any agreements, instruments and other documents executed and/or delivered in connection herewith.


(d)

This Agreement shall not be deemed or construed to be a satisfaction, reinstatement, novation or release of the Loan Documents or any obligations arising thereunder.


SECTION 9. Construction .


This Agreement and all other agreements and documents executed and/or delivered in connection herewith have been prepared through the joint efforts of all of the parties hereto. Neither the provisions of this Agreement nor any such other agreements and documents nor any alleged ambiguity therein shall be interpreted or resolved against any party on the  ground that such patty or its counsel drafted this Agreement or such other agreements and documents, or based on any other rule of strict construction. Each of the parties hereto represents and declares that such party has carefully read this Agreement and all other agreements and documents executed in connection therewith, and that such patty knows the contents thereof and signs the same freely and voluntarily. The patties hereto acknowledge that they have been represented by legal counsel of their own choosing in negotiations for and preparation of this Agreement and all other agreements and documents executed in connection herewith and that each of them has read the same and had their contents fully explained by such counsel and is fully aware of their contents and legal effect.


SECTION 10.

Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument, and all signatures need not appear on any one counterpart. Any party hereto may execute and deliver a counterpart of this Agreement by delivering by facsimile or other electronic transmission a signature page of this Agreement signed by such party, and any such facsimile or other electronic transmission shall be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.









SECTION 11.

Governing Law.

The law of the State of New York shall govern all matters arising out of, in connection with or relating to this Agreement, including, without limitation, its validity, interpretation, construction, performance and enforcement.


SECTION 12.

Severability.

The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision in or obligation under this Agreement in any jurisdiction shall not affect or impair the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations under this Agreement or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction. If feasible, any such offending provision shall be deemed modified to be within the limits of enforceability or validity; however, if the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be stricken and all other provisions of this Agreement in all other respects shall remain valid and enforceable.


SECTION 13.

Further Assurances.

Each of the Borrower agrees to take all further actions and execute all further documents as Lender may from time to time reasonably request that are necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and all other agreements executed and delivered in connection herewith.


SECTION 14.

Section Headings.


Section headings in this Agreement are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute part of this Agreement for any other purpose.


SECTION 15.

Notices .


All notices, requests, and demands to or upon the respective parties hereto shall be given in accordance with the Loan Documents.


SECTION 16.

Effectiveness.

This Agreement shall become effective at the time (the " Forbearance Effective Date ") that all of the following conditions precedent have been met (or waived by Lender):


(a)

Agreement. Lender shall have received duly executed signature pages for this Agreement signed by the Borrower.

(b)

Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties contained herein shall be true and correct in all material respects, and no Forbearance Default, Default shall exist on the date hereof.


SECTION 17.

Assignments; No Third Party Beneficiaries.

This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Borrower and each Lender and their respective successors and assigns; provided, that no Credit Party shall





be entitled to delegate any of its duties hereunder and no Credit Party shall assign any of its rights or remedies set forth in this Agreement without the prior written consent of Lender in its sole discretion. No Person other than the parties hereto, the Releasees, and Lender shall have any rights hereunder or be entitled to rely on this Agreement and all third-party beneficiary rights (other than the rights of the Releasees under Section 6 hereof) are hereby expressly disclaimed.


SECTION 18.

Final Agreement .


This Agreement, the Loan Documents, and the other written agreements, instruments, and documents entered into in connection therewith set forth in full the terms of agreement between the parties hereto and thereto and are intended as the full, complete, and exclusive contracts governing the relationship between such parties, superseding all other discussions, promises, representations, warranties, agreements, and understandings between the parties with respect thereto. Any waiver of any condition in, or breach of, any of the foregoing in a particular instance shall not operate as a waiver of other or subsequent conditions or breaches of the same or a different kind. Lender's exercise or failure to exercise any rights or remedies under any of the foregoing in a particular instance shall not operate as a waiver of its right to exercise the same or different rights and remedies in any other instances. There are no oral agreements among the parties thereto or hereto.


SECTION 20.

Miscellaneous .


(a)

Each of the parties hereto agrees that the transactions contemplated hereby constitute a contemporaneous exchange for new value.

(b)

The parties hereto recognize that the Borrower have not fully complied with the tetms of the Loan Documents as of the date hereof. No course of dealing between Lender, on one hand, and the Borrower, on the other hand, is established by virtue of the Borrower’s non-compliance therewith. The Borrower understand that Lender's failure to insist on strict performance as of such date shall not be interposed as a defense to Lender's exercise of its legal rights, nor shall it constitute a waiver of any thereof.


(c)

The Borrower acknowledges that TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE with respect to the time for performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.


[Signature pages follow.]



















IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.


BORROWER :


DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP INC., as Borrower



By: /s/ Gianni B. Arcaini

Name: Gianni B. Arcaini

Title: Chief Executive Officer




LENDER :


GPB DEBT HOLDINGS II, LLC, as Lender



By: /s/ Evan Myrianthopoulos

Name: Evan Myrianthopoulos

Title: Managing Partner





Exhibit 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Gianni B. Arcaini, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of Duos Technologies Group, Inc.;

 

 

 

2.

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

 

 

 

3.

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

 

 

 

4.

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

 

 

 

 

a)

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

 

 

 

 

b)

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

 

 

 

 

c)

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

 

 

 

 

d)

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

 

 

 

5.

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

 

 

 

 

a)

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

 

 

 

 

b)

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

 

Date: November 20, 2017

By:

/s/ Gianni B. Arcaini

 

 

Gianni B. Arcaini

 

 

Principal Executive Officer

Duos Technologies Group, Inc.




Exhibit 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Adrian G. Goldfarb, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of Duos Technologies Group, Inc.;

 

 

 

2.

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

 

 

 

3.

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

 

 

 

4.

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

 

 

 

 

a)

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

 

 

 

 

b)

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

 

 

 

 

c)

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

 

 

 

 

d)

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

 

 

 

5.

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

 

 

 

 

a)

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

 

 

 

 

b)

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

 

Date: November 20, 2017

By:

/s/ Adrian G. Goldfarb

 

 

Adrian G. Goldfarb

 

 

Principal Financial Officer

Duos Technologies Group, Inc.





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 this Quarterly Report of Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company”), on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2017, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Gianni B. Arcaini, Principal Executive Officer of the Company, certify to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Sec. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

 

(1)  

Such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2017, fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

 

(2)  

The information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2017, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

  

Date: November 20, 2017

By:

/s/ Gianni B. Arcaini

 

 

Gianni B. Arcaini

 

 

Principal Executive Officer

Duos Technologies Group, Inc.

 




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 this Quarterly Report of Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company”), on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2017, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I Adrian G. Goldfarb, Principal Financial Officer of the Company, certify to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Sec. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

 

(1)  

Such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2017, fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

 

(2)  

The information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2017, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: November 20, 2017

By:

/s/ Adrian G. Goldfarb

 

 

Adrian G. Goldfarb

 

 

Principal Financial Officer

Duos Technologies Group, Inc.