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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 19, 2023

 

Registration No. 333-271200

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

Amendment No.1

 

FORM S-1/A

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   7200   99-0363866

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(Primary Standard Industrial

Classification Code Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

5470 W. Spruce Avenue, Suite 102

Fresno, CA

(559) 271-5984

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

NEVADA AGENCY AND TRANSFER COMPANY

Registered Agent

50 West Liberty Street Suite 880, Reno, NV, 8950

(775) 322-0626

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

 

With copies to:

Matthew McMurdo

McMurdo Law Group, LLC

 1185 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor

New York, NY 10036

(917) 318-2865

 

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement is declared effective.

 

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933 check the following box: ☒

 

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐

 

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐

 

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐

 

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
      Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐

 

The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and the Company is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

 

Selling Shareholder Preliminary Prospectus

Subject to completion May 19, 2023

AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.

3,585,946 Shares of Common Stock

 

This prospectus relates to the resale of up to 3,585,946 shares of common stock, $.001 par value, of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company” or “AGSS”), by certain shareholders, as described herein (the “Selling Shareholders”). A portion of the Selling Shareholders held their shares for approximately ten (10) years, with them currently restricted under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. A certain Selling Shareholder was issued his shares in 2014 with a Rule 144 legend on it. Certain shareholders were issued an aggregate of 675,000 shares upon the conversion of preferred shares. The remaining Selling Shareholders were issued their shares of common stock on or about December 9, 2022, pursuant to a Definitive Share Exchange Agreement (the “AGSS Merger Agreement”) with Ameriguard Security Services, Inc., a California corporation, (“Ameriguard”) and Lawrence Garcia (“Garcia”) the majority shareholder of Ameriguard (the “Majority Shareholder”) and the minority shareholders of Ameriguard (“Minority Shareholders”). Under the AGSS Merger Agreement, One Hundred Percent (100%) of the ownership interest of Ameriguard was exchanged for an aggregate of 90,000,000 shares of common stock of AGSS issued to the Majority Shareholders and the Minority Shareholders, in accordance with the AGSS Merger Agreement (the “AGSS Merger”). The former stockholders of Ameriguard acquired a majority of the issued and outstanding common stock as a result of the share exchange transaction. Lawrence Garcia currently owns 86.26% of the issued and outstanding voting stock of the Company and will be able to exert significant influence and control over the Company for the foreseeable future.

 

The total amount of shares of common stock, which may be sold pursuant to this prospectus, would constitute approximately 6.22% of our issued and outstanding common stock as of May 5, 2023.

 

The Selling Shareholders are selling all the shares of common stock offered by this prospectus. It is anticipated that the Selling Shareholders will sell these shares of common stock from time to time in one or more transactions, at $1.18 per share. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the Selling Shareholders.

 

The Selling Shareholders are each an “underwriter” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act. In the event all shares are sold by the Selling Shareholders, each Selling Shareholder will realize net proceeds of $1.1799 per share and the aggregate net proceeds to the Selling Shareholders would be $5,375,333.05.

 

Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets Pink under the symbol “AGSS.” On May 17, 2023, the closing price of our common stock was $.92255 per share on the OTC Pink. These prices will fluctuate based on the demand for our common stock.

 

We may amend or supplement this prospectus from time to time by filing amendments or supplements as required. You should read the entire prospectus and any amendments or supplements carefully before you make your investment decision. The Company is not a blank check company because it has a specific business purpose and has no plans or intention to merge with an operating company. To our knowledge, none of the Company’s shareholders have plans to enter a change of control or change of management. None of our current management has previously been involved with a development stage company that did not implement its business plan, that generated no or minimal revenues or was engaged in a change of control.

 

The shares being offered. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 5.

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

The date of this prospectus is subject to completion May 19, 2023.

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PROSPECTUS SUMMARY   1
     
RISK FACTORS   5
     
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS   12
     
USE OF PROCEEDS   13
     
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE   14
     
THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS   15
     
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION   17
     
BUSINESS   19
     
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS   23
     
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY   30
     
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS   31
     
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS   33
     
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION   38
     
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT   39
     
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS   40
     
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES   41
     
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS   42
     
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE   43
     
DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION OF INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES   44
     
EXPERTS   44
     
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION   45
     
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   F-1

 

You may only rely on the information contained in this prospectus or that we have referred you to. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the common stock offered by this prospectus. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any common stock in any circumstances in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. Neither the delivery of this prospectus nor any sale made in connection with this prospectus shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in our affairs since the date of this prospectus or that the information contained by reference to this prospectus is correct as of any time after its date.

 

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

 

This summary highlights selected information contained elsewhere in this Prospectus. This summary does not contain all the information that you should consider before investing in the common stock of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. (referred to herein as “we,” “our,” “us,” “AGSS” or the “Company”). You should carefully read the entire Prospectus, including “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the accompanying financial statements and the related notes to the Financial Statements before making an investment decision.

 

The information presented is a brief overview of the key aspects of the offering. The prospectus summary contains a summary of information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. You should carefully read all information in the prospectus, including the financial statements and the notes to the financial statements under the Financial Statements section beginning on page F-1 prior to making an investment decision.

 

Corporate History

 

The Company was incorporated in Nevada on December 13, 2010.

 

The Company intended to become a provider of revenue cycle services to a broad range of healthcare providers. We offer our customers integrated solutions designed around their specific business needs, including revenue cycle data analysis, contract and outsourced coding, billing, coding and compliance audits, coding education, coding consulting, physician coding services and ICD-10 education and transition services.

 

On February 10, 2012, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (the “HRAA Merger Agreement”) with Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Anvex International, Inc., “HRAH”), a Nevada company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary Health Revenue Acquisition Corporation (“Acquisition Sub”), which was treated for accounting purposes as a reverse recapitalization with HRAA, considered the accounting acquirer. Each share of HRAA’s common stock was exchanged for the right to receive approximately 1,271 shares of HRAH’s common stock. Before their entry into the HRAA Merger Agreement, no material relationship existed between HRAH and Acquisition Sub or HRAA. On April 27, 2012, the Company completed a 12.98 to 1 forward stock split. On May 2, 2012, the Company changed its ticker symbol from ANVX to HRAA.

 

The Company then went dormant in August 2014.

 

On July 14, 2020, as a result of a custodianship in Clark County, Nevada, Case Number: A816259, Custodian Ventures LLC (“Custodian”) was appointed Custodian of the Company.

 

On July 15, 2020 Custodian appointed David Lazar as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President, Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

 

On September 8, 2021, under the terms of a private stock purchase agreement, 10,000,000 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “Shares”) of the Company, were transferred from Custodian Ventures, LLC to Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. California corporation (Ameriguard). As a result, Ameriguard became holder of approximately 91% of the voting rights of the issued and outstanding share capital of the Company on a fully-diluted basis of the Company, and became the controlling shareholder. The consideration paid for the Shares was $450,000. In connection with the transaction, David Lazar forgave the Company from all debts owed to him and/or Custodian Ventures, LLC.

 

On September 8, 2021, the Company accepted the resignations from David Lazar as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and as a Member of the Board of Directors. Effective on the same date to fill the vacancies created by Mr. Lazar’s resignations, the Company appointed Lawrence Garcia as the Company’s President, CEO, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary, and Chairman of the Board of Directors. These resignations are in connection with the consummation of the private stock purchase agreement and was not the result of any disagreement with Company on any matter relating to Company’s operations, policies or practices.

 

On March 11, 2022, the Company, amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. from Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc. The name was deemed effective by FINRA on March 17, 2022.

 

Pursuant to the AGSS Merger Agreement, we acquired the business of Ameriguard and will continue the existing business of Ameriguard as our wholly owned subsidiary.

 

 

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Ameriguard was formed on November 14, 2002. The corporation was incorporated with the issuance of 1,000 common shares formerly held by Lawrence Garcia, President and CEO with 550 shares and Lillian Flores, former VP of Operations with 450 shares. On July 12, 2022 under the terms of a Settlement Agreement, Flores exchanged her 450 shares for consideration of $3,384,950 and a promissory note in that amount secured by a stock pledge. Ameriguard provides armed guard services as a federal contractor with licenses in 7 states and provides commercial guard services in California.

 

Lawrence Garcia currently owns 86.26% of the issued and outstanding voting stock of the Company and will be able to exert significant influence and control over the Company for the foreseeable future.

 

Ameriguard principally provides guard services to governmental, quasi-governmental and commercial property management. Guard services generated $24.6 million in revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. Guard services include, providing armed and unarmed uniformed security personnel for access control, mobile patrols, traffic control, security console/system operators, fire safety directors, communication, reception, concierge and front desk/doorman operations.

 

Corporation Information

 

Our principal executive offices are currently located at 5470 W Spruce Ave Suite 102 Fresno CA 93722.

 

Our website; www.ameriguardsecurity.com.

 

Employees

 

As of December 31, 2022, we had 313 full-time employees, 237 of these employees are represented by collective bargaining agreements and the Company considers it relations with its employees to be very good.

 

Our Industry

 

Security guard and related services in the US is comprised of over 11,000 companies and 900,000 officers. We compete with top firms, such as Allied Universal, Securitas, G4S and Prosegur Security, which control the majority of the industry. Ameriguard’s approximately $24.6 million in annual revenue places it in a strong competitive position.

 

We believe that the top 40 companies have the resources to harness technology, to expand their business into related services other than guard services. Companies with over $50 million in revenue have, over the last 10 years, experienced steady growth while those guard companies under $20 million, the remaining 9,900 firms, have experienced declining revenues. We believe that the principal reason for this is the steady diversification of security services away from the traditional guard services to areas of utilization of technology requiring capital. Along with this, we believe that the profitability challenges below $20 million annual sales are much more difficult that above $50 million is sales, largely due to the significant economies of scale achieve at the higher revenue levels.

 

The proliferation of technology while increasing efficacy in performance and inevitably lower costs in the future, the impact on the contract security industry will likely have mixed results – positive for companies who harness technology into their service delivery strategies – and negative for those companies who fail to invest in or adopt these service-enhancing capabilities. Despite the advances in the U.S. contract guarding business over recent years, there remains a question as to the industry’s viability in view of the increasing trend for integrating manned services with security systems (i.e. security video, access control and monitoring) along with the emergence of other new smart technology options and solutions (i.e. robotics, drones, cybersecurity and crowd sharing alert notification).

 

The recent merger and acquisition trend, primarily by the major national and international security organizations and fueled by investment and funding from private equity firms, is continuing. The underlying reason for this shift is less obvious and suggests an increasing number of sellers who concluded that their better option was to exit and sell rather than remain in the marketplace and try to compete and organically grow their market share.

 

Despite its low barriers of entry and nominal capital requirements, the security guard business has become more challenging for the smaller owner/operator. The traditionally historic advantage of the smaller operator’s ability to offer relationship-driven customized services is no longer totally sufficient for sustainable growth – especially with the increasing regulatory challenges of the Affordable Care Act, federal and state minimum wage laws, Family Medical Leave Act and state laws (i.e. meal and rest break reporting and now, predictive scheduling).

 

 

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Even stronger local and smaller regional companies are finding it more difficult to protect their client base and grow revenues under increasing regulatory as well as competitive pressures. Larger regional and national organizations are dealing with the regulatory climate while growing market share by leveraging infrastructure, technology, economies of scale with more aggressive pricing and better service reliability. This approach appears to offer a more compelling value proposition from the client’s perspective, which seems evident by the higher client retention rates reported by the major security companies.

 

However, this consolidating trend may not be inevitable for the future as newer, more tech-savvy owner/operators enter the business and recognize how to adopt best practices with a variety of sophisticated third-party software platforms and applications to help level the playing field. These include talent management and on-boarding applications to attract, hire and maintain a more skilled and reliable workforce; integrated labor management platforms to control scheduling, compliance, operations, payroll, billing and financial reporting; and state-of-the-art social media marketing applications.

 

The contract security industry should now be able to more effectively capitalize on and penetrate opportunities in a $20 billion in-house market – especially for those companies who have invested and integrated technology into a more highly reliable ecosystem of protective services.

 

For the foreseeable future, the U.S. manned guarding business seems likely for continued sustainable growth. While the technology/manpower ratio may shift the revenue mix going forward, based on today’s currently expanding U.S. economy, the prospects for an aggregate growth rate of four percent or more seem realistic and perhaps even conservative, especially for ownership who have prudently invested in technology enhancements to their core guarding operations.

 

Providing these strategies can yield an attractive ROI, increase operating profits (EBITDA ranges of four to six percent and higher) and enterprise valuations, this industry seems not only viable but also opportune for further investment consideration.

 

(The above industry data taken from https://www.nasco.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-Bob-Perry-Contract-Security-Industry-White-Paper-1.pdf)

 

Regulatory Matters/Compliance

 

Each State has specific licensing requirements companies must meet to perform guard services, especially armed guard services. To date, the Company holds firearm licenses in over twelve States and does not foresee any license or governmental requirements preventing us from continuing to operate in any State a contract is awarded to us. As a company with over 300 employees, we are subject to all of the standard federal and state labor laws and have consistently met those requirements to date, including ERISA.

 

Properties

 

The Company’s corporate headquarters is located at 5470 W. Spruce Avenue, Suite 102, Fresno CA. The lease is currently month to month. Landlord has not indicated a desire for a new lease. Our lease payments are a total of $55,767 for the entire term (or, $4,230 per month).

 

Legal Proceedings

 

While we have not been involved in any litigation related to the performance of our guard services, armed or otherwise, to date, as an armed guard Company with contracts with Governmental entities is a possibility of legal proceedings that could be more serious than the average business. From time to time, the Company is involved in matters relating to claims arising from the ordinary course of business, but those claims have been labor and union related and have been settled on an administrative level not in court.

 

While the results of such claims and legal actions cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company’s management does not believe that there are claims or actions, pending or threatened against the Company, the ultimate disposition of which would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

 

 

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The Terms of the Offering

 

Securities Being Offered:   3,585,946 shares of common stock being registered on behalf of the Selling Shareholders.
     
Offering Period:   Until all shares are sold by the Shareholders or until 12 months from the date that the registration statement becomes effective, whichever comes first.
     
Offering Price   The Selling Shareholders will sell our shares at a fixed price of $1.18 per share. This price was determined by us based on the current market price.
     
Risk of Factors:   The Securities offered hereby involve a high degree of risk and should not be purchased by investors who cannot afford the loss of their entire investment. See “Risk Factors.”
     
Common Stock Issued and Outstanding Before Offering:   93,418,291 shares of our common stock are issued and outstanding as of the date of this Prospectus.
     
Common Stock Issued and Outstanding After Offering:   93,418,291 shares of common stock.
     
Use of Proceeds:   We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock by the Selling Shareholders. See “Use of Proceeds.”

 

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

An investment in our securities is highly speculative and subject to numerous and substantial risks. These risks are set forth below. You should not invest in the Company unless you can afford to lose your entire investment. Readers are encouraged to review these risks carefully before making any investment decision.

 

Risks Related to Our Corporate Business:

 

Concentration of Revenue

 

The company receives over 90% of its total revenue from four Federal contracts. These contracts have specific terms, typically five years with the opportunity for extension, but there are no assurances they will be extended. Although we have had several extended in the past, there is no guarantee this will again happened in the future. However, there are significant direct expenses for each contract that also are removed from operations at the end of a contract. As a result, the revenue lost from a completed contract does not affect the bottom-line profits in an amount equal to the revenue lost. The actual net income impact depends on the contract. To mitigate this risk the company actively pursues additional contracts on an ongoing basis.

 

Long process in acquiring contracts

 

The process required to acquire a government contract takes several months to complete prior to delivery of the proposal to the contracting agency. Due to the time span required to prepare a proposal and wining the contract is not guaranteed, the company maintains a department of individuals who monitor and write proposals for all government contracts that fit our operating criteria that become open for bid on a continuing basis. It is important to the company that new contracts are acquired consistently to maintain and grow annual revenue

 

The growth of the Company is dependent on acquisition opportunities 

 

With our revenue materially concentrated and our timeline to organic growth very drawn out, we are dependent on closing acquisitions over the next eighteen months in order to grow. Failure to close on acquisitions, or a lack of synergy with our target companies, could stall growth and, eventually, cause a material decline in our financial situation.

 

Transitioning from carve out contracts to open market contracts

 

Currently the company benefits from several ownership criteria and business size contract qualifications, referred to as contract carveouts, that increases the probability of contract awards. The company meets the contracting qualifications of disabled veteran and minority owned business. Another aspect of contract opportunities is set aside for small businesses. This as defined as those who have operating revenue on average over the past five (5) years under $25.5 million. Currently the company is below this threshold, yet our strategic plan is to move past the average revenue limits within the next 24 months. This should not be seen as a negative in that we will only exceed this limit once we reach annual revenue of $40 million or more during the next 24 months, putting us in an excellent financial position to compete with the much larger companies who operate in the $50-$100 million revenue level. Another aspect of our strategy is to acquire similar guard companies who already have small business contracts with the government which add significantly to our bottom line putting us in even a better position to win additional large government contracts.

 

Staffing Shortages

 

The guard industry suffers from staffing shortages. This is an ongoing challenge and in its worst case can impact our ability to meet the requirements of the contracts awarded.

 

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Impact of COVID

 

Initially the impact of the COVID pandemic was positive for the guard industry. Our industry is considered essential and with less activity at the sites we protect, we were able to meet and exceed the contract requirements with fewer staff and little to no overtime. As a result, each contract became more profitable than normal full operations. The challenges have actually come after the critical year of 2020. As the government began to require vaccinations for all employees and contractors, along with quarantine requirements, staffing became a big problem. Starting in 2021, these policies implemented by the federal government has made it very difficult for us to meet the staffing needs and thus as increased overtime expenses to levels never before seen. COVID restriction rules on the local, state and national levels recruitment results are ending. Moving forward we anticipate any related recruitment issues to end.

 

Accelerating Inflation

 

All industries struggle when operating in times of inflation like we are experiencing in 2022. The results are increased pressure on salaries, operational costs increase due to higher fuel prices and the increased cost of all supplies. The one silver lining for the company is that federal contacts require that the salary increases that we negotiate with the labor union must be covered by increasing the monthly contracted rate. This of course is stipulated by contract that we do not exceed what is customary in the area with related contracts. This is significant in that guard salaries account for over 90% of operational costs, reducing the impact of inflation.

 

Key employees are essential to expanding our business.

 

Lawrence Garcia and other key employees are essential to our ability to continue to grow and expand our business. Mr. Garcia, as CEO and majority shareholder, allows the company to bid on the restricted contracts that we discussed, in the “Transitioning from carve out contracts to open market contract” paragraph on the previous page. Other long-term employees have significant impact on the success of operations and understanding of the industry. They have established relationships within the industry in which we operate. If Mr. Garcia or any of the long-term employees were to leave the company, our growth strategy might be hindered, which could materially affect our business and limit our ability to increase revenue. However, we are taking steps to implement process and procedure to insure no single person lost would be detrimental to our long- term success.

 

If we are unable to establish appropriate internal financial reporting controls and procedures, it could cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations, result in the restatement of our financial statements, harm our operating results, subject us to regulatory scrutiny and sanction, cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and have a negative effect on the market price for shares of our Common Stock.

 

Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and to effectively prevent fraud. We maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting, which is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

As a public company, we have significant requirements for enhanced financial reporting and internal controls. We will be required to document and test our internal control procedures in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires annual management assessments of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting. The process of designing and implementing effective internal controls is a continuous effort that requires us to anticipate and react to changes in our business and the economic and regulatory environments and to expend significant resources to maintain a system of internal controls that is adequate to satisfy our reporting obligations as a public company.

 

Although our management team, CEO and CFO, have not specifically managed a publicly traded company, we do have experience with the issues and requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The company CFO is a California CPA with over 30 years of experience in business operations and has been through multiple financial statement audits that required compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

 

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Technology innovations in the markets that we serve may create alternatives to our products and result in reduced sales.

 

Technology innovations to which our current and potential customers might have access to, could reduce or eliminate their need for our services. New or other disruptive technology that reduces or eliminates the use of one or more of our services could negatively impact the need for our services. However, our management team and board of directors are aware of this challenge and are very innovative and forward thinking. Yet, our failure to develop, introduce or enhance our services able to compete with new technologies in a timely manner could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operation and financial condition. The management team is continually focused on improvements and new technology to insure we are not left behind.

 

We may engage in a business combination that causes tax consequences to us and our shareholders.

 

Federal and state tax consequences can be a significant factor in considering any business combination that we may undertake. As a result, such transactions may be subject to significant taxation to the buyer and its shareholders under applicable federal and state tax laws. While we intend to structure any business combination so as to minimize the federal and state tax consequences to the extent practicable in accordance with our business objectives, there can be no assurance that any business combination we undertake will meet the statutory or regulatory requirements of a tax-free reorganization or similar favorable treatment or that the parties to such a transaction will obtain the tax treatment intended or expected upon a transfer of equity interests or assets. A non-qualifying reorganization, combination or similar transaction could result in the imposition of significant taxation, both at the federal and state levels, which may have an adverse effect on both parties to the transaction, including our shareholders.

 

It is unlikely that our shareholders will have any opportunity to evaluate or approve a business combination.

 

Our shareholders will not have the opportunity to evaluate and approve the business combination. In most cases, business combinations do not require shareholder approval under applicable law, and our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws do not afford our shareholders with the right to approve such a transaction. Further, Mr. Garcia, our Chief Executive Officer and sole director, is the holder of over 86% of the voting rights of the Company on a fully diluted basis. Accordingly, our shareholders will be relying almost exclusively on the judgement of our board of directors (“Board”) and Chief Executive Officer and any persons on whom they may rely with respect to a potential business combination. To develop and implement our business plan, may in the future hire lawyers, accountants, technical experts, appraisers, or other consultants to assist with determining the Company’s direction’ and consummating any transactions contemplated thereby. We may rely on such persons in making difficult decisions in connection with the Company’s future business and prospects. The selection of any such persons will be made by our Board, and any expenses incurred, or decisions made based on any of the foregoing could prove to be averse to the Company in hindsight, the result of which could be diminished value to our shareholders.

 

Risks Related to Our Stockholders and Purchasing Shares of Common Stock

 

We have not voluntarily implemented various corporate governance measures.

 

Federal legislation, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, has resulted in the adoption of various corporate governance measures designed to promote the integrity of the corporate management and the securities markets. Some of these measures have been adopted in response to legal requirements. Others have been adopted by companies in response to the requirements of national securities exchanges, such as the NYSE or The NASDAQ Stock Market, on which their securities are listed. Among the corporate governance measures that are required under the rules of national securities exchanges are those that address board of directors’ independence, audit committee oversight and the adoption of a Code of Ethics. Our Board of Directors expects to adopt a Code of Ethics at its next Board meeting. The Company has not adopted exchange-mandated corporate governance measures and, since our securities are not listed on a national securities exchange, we are not required to do so. It is possible that if we were to adopt some or all these corporate governance measures, stockholders would benefit from somewhat greater assurances that internal corporate decisions were being made by disinterested directors and that policies had been implemented to define responsible conduct. For example, in the absence of audit, nominating and compensation committees comprised of at least most independent directors, decisions concerning matters such as compensation packages to our senior officers and recommendations for director nominees may be made by most directors who have an interest in the outcome of the matters being decided. Prospective investors should bear in mind our current lack of corporate governance measures in formulating their investment decisions.

 

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We may be exposed to potential risks relating to our internal control over financial reporting.

 

As directed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX 404”), the SEC has adopted rules requiring public companies to include a report of management on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting in its annual reports. While we expect to expend significant resources in developing the necessary documentation and testing procedures required by SOX 404, there is a risk that we will not comply with all the requirements imposed thereby. At present, there is no precedent available with which to measure compliance adequately. In the event we identify significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting that we cannot remediate in a timely manner, investors and others may lose confidence in the reliability of our financial statements and our ability to obtain equity or debt financing could suffer.

 

We have many authorized but unissued shares of our common stock.

 

We have many authorized but unissued shares of common stock, which our management may issue without further stockholder approval, thereby causing dilution of your holdings of our common stock. Our management will continue to have broad discretion to issue shares of our common stock in a range of transactions, including capital-raising transactions, mergers, acquisitions and other transactions, without obtaining stockholder approval, unless stockholder approval is required. If our management determines to issue shares of our common stock from the large pool of authorized but unissued shares for any purpose in the future, your ownership position would be diluted without your further ability to vote on that transaction.

 

While we have no preferred shares issued and outstanding, we have authorized and designated 10,000,000 shares as Series A-1 Preferred Shares with super-voting and conversion rights.

 

While there are no shares of Preferred stock outstanding, the Company has authorized and designated 10,000,000 shares as Series A-1 Preferred Stock, which (i) have preferred equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available therefore, when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors of the Company; (ii) hold distribution preferences upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company (iii) convert into seventy-two (72) shares, for each share of Series A-1 Preferred Stock, at the discretion of the holder; and (iv) are entitled to seventy-two (72) votes per share of Series A-1 Preferred Stock on all matters on which stock holders may vote. This dual-class structure may render our shares ineligible for inclusion in certain stock market indices, and thus adversely affect share price and liquidity, and may adversely affect public sentiment. Furthermore, any future issuances of Series A-1 preferred stock may be dilutive to the voting power and value of our common stock shareholders.

 

Shares of our common stock may become illiquidity because our shares may begin to be thinly traded and may never become eligible for trading on a national securities exchange.

 

While we may at some point be able to meet the requirements necessary for our common stock to be listed on a national securities exchange, we cannot assure you that we will ever achieve a listing of our common stock on a national securities exchange. Our shares are currently only eligible for quotation on the OTC Pink, which is not an exchange. Initial listing on a national securities exchange is subject to a variety of requirements, including minimum trading price and minimum public “float” requirements, and could also be affected by the general skepticism of such markets concerning companies that are the result of mergers with inactive publicly-held companies. There are also continuing eligibility requirements for companies listed on public trading markets. If we are unable to satisfy the initial or continuing eligibility requirements of any such market, then our stock may not be listed or could be delisted. This could result in a lower trading price for our common stock and may limit your ability to sell your shares, any of which could result in you losing some or all your investments.

 

The market valuation of our business may fluctuate due to factors beyond our control and the value of your investment may fluctuate correspondingly.

 

The market valuation of smaller reporting companies, such as us, frequently fluctuate due to factors unrelated to the past or present operating performance of such companies. Our market valuation may fluctuate significantly in response to several factors, many of which are beyond our control, including:

 

  i. changes in securities analysts’ estimates of our financial performance, although there are currently no analysts covering our stock;

 

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  ii. fluctuations in stock market prices and volumes, particularly among securities of smaller reporting companies;

 

  iii. changes in market valuations of similar companies;

 

  iv. announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, new technologies, acquisitions, commercial relationships, joint ventures or capital commitments;

 

  v. variations in our quarterly operating results;

 

  vi. fluctuations in related commodities prices; and

 

  vii. additions or departures of key personnel.

 

As a result, the value of your investment in us may fluctuate.

 

We have never paid dividends on our common stock.

 

We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock and do not presently intend to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Investors should not look to dividends as a source of income.

 

In the interest of reinvesting initial profits back into our business, we do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Consequently, any economic return will initially be derived, if at all, from appreciation in the fair market value of our stock, and not because of dividend payments.

 

Future sales or perceived sales of our common stock could depress our stock price.

 

This resale prospectus covers 3,585,946 shares of common stock. If the holders of these shares were to attempt to sell a substantial amount of their holdings at once, the market price of our common stock could decline. Moreover, the perceived risk of this potential dilution could cause shareholders to attempt to sell their shares and investors to short the common stock, a practice in which an investor sells shares that he or she does not own at prevailing market prices, hoping to purchase shares later at a lower price to cover the sale. As each of these events would cause the number of shares of our common stock being offered for sale to increase, our common stock market price would likely further decline. All these events could combine to make it very difficult for us to sell equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem appropriate.

 

Due to factors beyond our control, our stock price may be volatile.

 

Any of the following factors could affect the market price of our common stock:

 

  The continued COVID-19 pandemic and its adverse impact upon the capital markets;

 

  The loss of one or more members of our management team;

 

  Our failure to generate material revenues;

 

  Regulatory changes including new laws and rules which adversely affect companies in our line of business;

 

  Our public disclosure of the terms of any financing which we consummate in the future;

 

  An announcement that we have effected a reverse split of our common stock;

 

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  Our failure to become profitable;

 

  Our failure to raise working capital;

 

  Any acquisitions we may consummate;

 

  Announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, new services, acquisitions, commercial relationships, joint ventures or capital commitments;

 

  Cancellation of key contracts;

 

  Our failure to meet financial forecasts we publicly disclose;

 

  Short selling activities; or

 

  Changes in market valuations of similar companies.

 

In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class action litigation has often been instituted. A securities class action suit against us could result in substantial costs and divert our management’s time and attention, which would otherwise be used to benefit our business.

 

Offers or availability for sale of a substantial number of shares of our common stock may cause the price of our common stock to decline.

 

The existence of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, creates a circumstance commonly referred to as an “overhang” which can act as a depressant to our common stock price. The existence of an overhang, whether sales have occurred or are occurring, also could make our ability to raise additional financing through the sale of equity or equity-linked securities more difficult in the future at a time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate. If our existing shareholders and investors seek to sell a substantial number of shares of our common stock, such selling efforts may cause significant declines in the market price of our common stock.

 

Because we may issue preferred stock without the approval of our shareholders and have other anti-takeover defenses, it may be more difficult for a third party to acquire us and could depress our stock price.

 

In general, our Board may issue, without a vote of our shareholders, one or more additional series of preferred stock that have more than one vote per share. Additionally, issuance of preferred stock could block an acquisition resulting in both a drop in our stock price and a decline in interest of our common stock. This could make it more difficult for shareholders to sell their common stock. This could also cause the market price of our common stock shares to drop significantly, even if our business is performing well.

 

Because certain of our stockholders control a significant number of shares of our voting capital stock, they have effective control over actions requiring stockholder approval.

 

As of March 27, 2023, Lawrence Garcia, our Chief Executive Officer, effectively held 86.26% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock. As a result, Mr. Garcia can control the outcome of matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including the election of directors and any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all our assets. In addition, Mr. Garcia can control the management and affairs of our company. Accordingly, any investors who purchase shares will be minority shareholders and as such will have little to no say in the direction of us and the election of directors. Additionally, this concentration of ownership might harm the market price of our common stock by:

 

  delaying, deferring or preventing a change in corporate control;

 

  impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination involving us; or

 

  discouraging a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us

 

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Our common stock is considered a “penny stock.”

 

The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define “penny stock” to be an equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to specific exemptions. The market price of our common stock is currently less than $5.00 per share and therefore may be a “penny stock.” Brokers and dealers effecting transactions in “penny stock” must disclose certain information concerning the transaction, obtain a written agreement from the purchaser and determine that the purchaser is reasonably suitable to purchase the securities. These rules may restrict the ability of brokers or dealers to sell our common stock and may affect your ability to sell shares.

 

Shareholders may be limited to a specific forum for bringing actions against the Company.

 

The Company has selected the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada, to be the sole and exclusive forum for each of the following: (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought in the name or right of the Corporation or on its behalf, (b) any action asserting a claim for breach of any fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation to the Corporation or the Corporation’s stockholders, (c) any action arising or asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of NRS Chapters 78 or 92A or any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or these By-laws or (d) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine, including, without limitation, any action to interpret, apply, enforce or determine the validity of the Articles of Incorporation or these By-laws. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of capital stock of the corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to this provision. This could make it harder for a shareholder to bring an action against the Company or any of the officers or directors of the Company.

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This prospectus includes forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this prospectus, including statements regarding our future financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to several risks, uncertainties and assumptions described in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

Other sections of this prospectus may include additional factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a highly regulated, very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

 

We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events or performance. We cannot assure you that the events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. We have an ongoing obligation to continually disclose material future changes in the Company and its operations.

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

 

We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the common stock by the Selling Shareholders.

 

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DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE

 

The offering price of $1.18 per share was determined based upon a premium to the current market price. The Selling Shareholder will sell their shares pursuant to the Company’s Registration Statement at the fixed price of $1.18. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the Selling Shareholder.

 

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THE SELLING SHAREHOLDERS

 

A portion of the Selling Shareholders held their shares for approximately ten (10) years, with them currently restricted under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. A certain Selling Shareholder was issued his shares in 2014 with a Rule 144 legend on it. Certain shareholders were issued an aggregate of 675,000 shares upon the conversion of preferred shares. The remaining Selling Shareholders were issued their shares of common stock on or about December 9, 2022, pursuant to the AGSS Merger Agreement, whereby Ameriguard became a wholly owned subsidiary of AGSS, and AGSS its only shareholder. The Selling Shareholders relinquished all of their Ameriguard common shares, in exchange for the shares of common stock being registered in this registration statement on Form S-1.

 

All expenses incurred with respect to the registration of the common stock will be borne by the Company, but we will not be obligated to pay any underwriting fees, discounts, commission or other expenses incurred by Selling Shareholders in connection with the sale of such shares. 

 

Other than Martha Garcia, Lawrence Garcia, Jr., and Laura Garcia, none of the Selling Shareholders nor any of their associates or affiliates has held any position, office, or other material relationship with us in the past three years. Martha Garcia is the mother of Lawrence Garcia Lawrence Garcia, Jr. is the son of Mr. Garcia. Laura Garcia is sister of Mr. Garcia. None of these three individuals would be deemed affiliates, as each is an adult individual, living in a separate residence from Lawrence Garcia, our CEO.

 

The following table sets forth the name of the Selling Shareholders, the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by the Selling Shareholders as of the date hereof and the number of shares of common stock being offered by the Selling Shareholders. The offer and sale of the shares are being registered herein. The Selling Shareholders are under no obligation to sell all or any portion of such shares. All information with respect to share ownership has been furnished by the Selling Shareholders, respectively. The “Amount Beneficially Owned After the Offering” column assumes the sale of all shares offered herein.

 

Name  Shares of
Common Stock
Beneficially
Owned prior to
Offering
   Maximum
Number of
Shares of
Common Stock
to be Offered
   Number of
Shares of
Common
Stock
Beneficially
Owned after
Offering
   Percent
Ownership
after Offering
 
STEPHANIE POPE(1)   140,625    140,625    0    0%
STACEY VARGAS(1)   140,625    140,625    0    0%
MICHAEL ROMERO(1)   140,625    140,625    0    0%
MARTHA GARCIA(1)   140,625    140,625    0    0%
LEO REIJNDERS(1)   140,625    140,625    0    0%
LAWRENCE GARCIA JR.(1)   140,625    140,625    0    0%
LAURA GARCIA(1)   140,625    140,625    0    0%
HARLAN HARTMAN(1)   140,625    140,625    0    0%
GCT EQUITY HOLDINGS, LLC(1)   1,125,000    1,125,000    0    0%
ALI MUSLEH(1)   140,625    140,625    0    0%
                     
ALMORLI ADVISORS, INC.(2)   5,000    5,000    0    0%
WALD BLOISE(2)   2,500    2,500    0    0%
INTERED, INC(2)   2,500    2,500    0    0%
JOSEPH BROPHY(2)   16,983    16,983    0    0%
CARL ABBONIZIO(2)   2,500    2,500    0    0%
DANNY FEDER(2)   6,250    6,250    0    0%
ROBERT FREEDMAN(2)   7,500    7,500    0    0%
SERGE MILMAN(2)   1,250    1,250    0    0%
ROY LANTZ(2)   517    517    0    0%
ALAN DRUCKER(2)   1,429    1,429    0    0%
JIA LI(2)   179    179    0    0%
SUSAN HUDDLESTON(2)   715    715    0    0%
RONNIE EBANKS(2)   1,250    1,250    0    0%
VALERIE A. RINKLE(2)   1,000    1,000    0    0%
GREGORY S. DAHL(2)   90    90    0    0%

 

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JAMES MCCORMACK(2)   36,667    36,667    0    0%
JOSEPH E. TOENISKOETER(2)   100    100    0    0%
KEITH LUNEBURG(2)   36,667    36,667    0    0%
ROBERTA A. ANDERSON(2)   1,000    1,000    0    0%
DEAN BOYER(2)   32,250    32,250    0    0%
BRUCE A OSBORN(2)   554    554    0    0%
DANIEL J HAPNER(2)   893    893    0    0%
DENISE WILLIAMS(2)   1,647    1,647    0    0%
GARRY BACHER(2)   200    200    0    0%
MARILYN HAPNER(2)   179    179    0    0%
PEGGY M HAPNER(2)   358    358    0    0%
SECURE INVESTIGATION CONSULTING(2)   900    900    0    0%
MARIO SCINICARIELLO(2)   10,078    10,078    0    0%
FINEST MANAGEMENT LLC(2)   2,500    2,500    0    0%
LOUIS J. ALIMENA(2)   5,000    5,000    0    0%
ANTHONY MANGANARO(2)   2,692    2,692    0    0%
DONNA RUDOLPH(2)   274    274    0    0%
ELEANOR EDELSTEIN(2)   138    138    0    0%
EMILY EDELSTEIN(2)   410    410    0    0%
GARRY CONNELL(2)   2,692    2,692    0    0%
JUGNA SHAH(2)   4,543    4,543    0    0%
KAREL GINSBERG(2)   1,363    1,363    0    0%
LINDA PRESTO(2)   410    410    0    0%
LINDA RUBINOWITZ(2)   1,363    1,363    0    0%
PEGGY HAPNER(2)   1,363    1,363    0    0%
S&S FISCHER HOLDINGS, LP(2)   6,814    6,814    0    0%
SAM CZYSZ(2)   274    274    0    0%
SAM WAKSMAN(2)   2,726    2,726    0    0%
CHRISTIE RAMPONE(2)   1,250    1,250    0    0%
FIDELIS HOLDINGS LLC(2)   4,499    4,499    0    0%
BRADLEY JAMES COHEN(2)   10,384    10,384    0    0%
EDWARD ROSENTHAL(2)   3,750    3,750    0    0%
MARTIN J. HASEY(2)   15,117    15,117    0    0%
RICHARD COHEN & WILLA COHEN TEN ENT(2)    10,385    10,385    0    0%
VINCENT BURKE AND TONI BURKE TEN ENT(2)    2,017    2,017    0    0%
DIRING HOLDING LLC(2)   341    341    0    0%
DON LUNEBURG(2)   70,697    70,697    0    0%
GLENN COTTON(2)   101,639    101,639    0    0%
WILLIAM E. SCHIFFER(2)   59,024    59,024    0    0%
                     
HERBERT C POHLMANN, JR. TR(3)   37,500    37,500    0    0%
                     
BIOMEDICAL INSTITUTIONAL VALUE FUND, L.P.(4)   75,262    75,262    0    0%
BIOMEDICAL OFFSHORE VALUE FUND, LTS.(4)   166,137    166,137    0    0%
BIOMEDICAL VALUE FUND, L.P.(4)   293,132    293,132    0    0%
CLASS D SERIES GEF-PS, L.P.(4)   122,788    122,788    0    0%
WS INVESTMENTS II, LLC(4)   17,682    17,682    0    0%

 

 
(1)These Selling Shareholders were issued their 2,390,625 shares of common stock on or about December 9, 2022, pursuant to the AGSS Merger Agreement, whereby Ameriguard became a wholly owned subsidiary of AGSS, and AGSS its only shareholder.
(2)These Selling Shareholders were issued an aggregate of 482,821 restricted shares between February 15, 2012 and October 9, 2013, by the prior management of the Company.
(3)This Selling Shareholder was issued the 37,500 shares on April 23, 2014 by the prior management of the Company.
(4)These Selling Shareholders were issued the aggregate of 675,000 shares in March of 2023, upon the conversion of their preferred stock.

 

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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

 

This prospectus relates to the resale of up to 3,585,946 shares of our common stock by the Selling Shareholders, at a fixed price per share of $1.??, issued pursuant to the AGSS Merger Agreement.

 

Each of the Selling Shareholders is an “underwriter” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of the Securities Act.

 

The Selling Shareholders, and any of their pledgees, donees, assignees and other successors-in-interest may, from time to time sell any or all their shares of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions. These sales must be at a fixed price of $1.?? per share. The Selling Shareholders may use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares:

 

  ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits the purchaser;
     
  block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal;
     
  facilitate the transaction;
     
  purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
     
  an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;
     
  privately negotiated transactions;
     
  broker-dealers may agree with the Selling Shareholders to sell a specified number of such shares at the fixed price per share of $1.18;
     
  through the writing of options on the shares
     
  a combination of any such methods of sale; and
     
  any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.

 

The Selling Shareholders, as applicable, shall have the sole and absolute discretion not to accept any purchase offer or make any sale of shares if it deems the purchase price to be unsatisfactory at any time.

 

The Selling Shareholders may also sell the shares directly to market makers acting as principals and/or broker-dealers acting as agents for themselves or their customers. Such broker-dealers may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the Selling Shareholders and/or the purchasers of shares for whom such broker-dealers may act as agents or to whom they sell as principal or both, which compensation as to a particular broker-dealer might be more than customary commissions. Market makers and block purchasers purchasing the shares will do so for their own account and at their own risk. Each such registered broker-dealer will be an underwriter within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of the Securities Act. We cannot assure that all or any of the shares offered in this prospectus will be sold by the Selling Shareholders. The Selling Shareholders, and any broker-dealers or agents, upon completing the sale of any of the shares offered in this prospectus, will be deemed to be “underwriters” as that term is defined under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of such acts. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them will be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act.

 

The Selling Shareholders, alternatively, may sell all or any part of the shares offered in this prospectus through an underwriter. The Selling Shareholders have not entered into any agreement with a prospective underwriter and there is no assurance that any such agreement will be entered.

 

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The Selling Shareholders may pledge its shares to its brokers under the margin provisions of customer agreements. If any of the Selling Shareholders default on a margin loan, the broker may, from time to time, offer and sell the pledged shares. The Selling Shareholders, and any other persons participating in the sale or distribution of the shares will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations under such act, including, without limitation, Regulation M. These provisions may restrict certain activities of and limit the timing of purchases and sales of any of the shares by any of the Selling Shareholders, or any other such person. Under Regulation M, persons engaged in a distribution of securities are prohibited from simultaneously engaging in market making and certain other activities with respect to such securities for a specified period prior to the commencement of such distributions, subject to specified exceptions or exemptions. All these limitations may affect the marketability of the shares.

 

The Selling Shareholders will be offering such shares for its own account. We do not know for certain how or when the Selling Shareholders will choose to sell its shares of common stock. However, it can sell such shares at any time or through any manner set forth in this plan of distribution.

 

To permit the Selling Shareholders to resell the shares of common stock issued to it, we agreed to file a registration statement, of which this prospectus is a part, and all necessary amendments and supplements with the SEC for the purpose of registering and maintaining the registration of the shares. We will bear all costs relating to the registration of the common stock offered by this prospectus, other than the costs of our independent legal review. We will keep the registration statement effective until the earlier of (i) the date after which all of the shares of common stock held by the Selling Shareholders that are covered by the registration statement have been sold by the Selling Shareholders pursuant to such registration statement and (ii) the first day of the month next following the 36-month anniversary of the date the registration statement, to which this prospectus is made a part, is declared effective by the SEC.

 

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BUSINESS

 

Changes to the Business.

 

We intend to continue Ameriguard’s line of business. Ameriguard principally provides guard services to governmental, quasi-governmental and commercial property management. Guard services generated $24.6 million in revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. Guard services include, providing armed and unarmed uniformed security personnel for access control, mobile patrols, traffic control, security console/system operators, fire safety directors, communication, reception, concierge and front desk/doorman operations.

 

Corporation Information

 

Our principal executive offices are currently located at 5470 W Spruce Ave Suite 102 Fresno CA 93722.

 

Our website; www.ameriguardsecurity.com.

 

Employees

 

As of December 31, 2022, we had 313 full-time employees, 237 of these employees are represented by collective bargaining agreements and the Company considers its relations with its employees to be very good.

 

Corporate History

 

The Company was incorporated in Nevada on December 13, 2010.

 

The Company intended to become a provider of revenue cycle services to a broad range of healthcare providers. We offer our customers integrated solutions designed around their specific business needs, including revenue cycle data analysis, contract and outsourced coding, billing, coding and compliance audits, coding education, coding consulting, physician coding services and ICD-10 education and transition services.

 

On February 10, 2012, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (the “HRAA Merger Agreement”) with Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Anvex International, Inc., “HRAH”), a Nevada company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary Health Revenue Acquisition Corporation (“Acquisition Sub”), which was treated for accounting purposes as a reverse recapitalization with HRAA, considered the accounting acquirer. Each share of HRAA’s common stock was exchanged for the right to receive approximately 1,271 shares of HRAH’s common stock. Before their entry into the HRAA Merger Agreement, no material relationship existed between HRAH and Acquisition Sub or HRAA. On April 27, 2012, the Company completed a 12.98 to 1 forward stock split. On May 2, 2012, the Company changed its ticker symbol from ANVX to HRAA.

 

The Company then went dormant in August 2014.

 

On July 14, 2020, as a result of a custodianship in Clark County, Nevada, Case Number: A816259, Custodian Ventures LLC (“Custodian”) was appointed Custodian of the Company.

 

On July 15, 2020 Custodian appointed David Lazar as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President, Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

 

On September 8, 2021, under the terms of a private stock purchase agreement, 10,000,000 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “Shares”) of the Company, were transferred from Custodian Ventures, LLC to Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. California corporation (Ameriguard). As a result, Ameriguard became holder of approximately 91% of the voting rights of the issued and outstanding share capital of the Company on a fully-diluted basis of the Company, and became the controlling shareholder. The consideration paid for the Shares was $450,000. In connection with the transaction, David Lazar forgave the Company from all debts owed to him and/or Custodian Ventures, LLC.

 

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On September 8, 2021, the Company accepted the resignations from David Lazar as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and as a Member of the Board of Directors. Effective on the same date to fill the vacancies created by Mr. Lazar’s resignations, the Company appointed Lawrence Garcia as the Company’s President, CEO, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary, and Chairman of the Board of Directors. These resignations are in connection with the consummation of the private stock purchase agreement and was not the result of any disagreement with Company on any matter relating to Company’s operations, policies or practices.

 

On March 11, 2022, the Company, amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. from Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc. The name was deemed effective by FINRA on March 17, 2022.

 

Pursuant to the AGSS Merger Agreement, we acquired the business of Ameriguard and will continue the existing business of Ameriguard as our wholly owned subsidiary.

 

Ameriguard was formed on November 14, 2002. The corporation was incorporated with the issuance of 1,000 common shares formerly held by Lawrence Garcia, President and CEO with 550 shares and Lillian Flores, former VP of Operations with 450 shares. On July 12, 2022 under the terms of a Settlement Agreement, Flores exchanged her 450 shares for consideration of $3,384,950 and a promissory note in that amount secured by a stock pledge. Ameriguard provides armed guard services as a federal contractor with licenses in 7 states and provides commercial guard services in California.

 

Our Industry

 

Security guard and related services in the US is comprised of over 11,000 companies and 900,000 officers. We compete with top firms, such as Allied Universal, Securitas, G4S and Prosegur Security, which control the majority of the industry.. Ameriguard’s approximately $24.6 million in annual revenue places it in a strong competitive position.

 

We believe that the top 40 companies have the resources to harness technology, to expand their business into related services other than guard services. Companies with over $50 million in revenue have, over the last 10 years, experienced steady growth while those guard companies under $20 million, the remaining 9,900 firms, have experienced declining revenues. We believe that the principal reason for this is the steady diversification of security services away from the traditional guard services to areas of utilization of technology requiring capital. Along with this, we believe that the profitability challenges below $20 million annual sales are much more difficult that above $50 million is sales, largely due to the significant economies of scale achieve at the higher revenue levels.

 

The proliferation of technology while increasing efficacy in performance and inevitably lower costs in the future, the impact on the contract security industry will likely have mixed results – positive for companies who harness technology into their service delivery strategies – and negative for those companies who fail to invest in or adopt these service-enhancing capabilities. Despite the advances in the U.S. contract guarding business over recent years, there remains a question as to the industry’s viability in view of the increasing trend for integrating manned services with security systems (i.e. security video, access control and monitoring) along with the emergence of other new smart technology options and solutions (i.e. robotics, drones, cybersecurity and crowd sharing alert notification).

 

The recent merger and acquisition trend, primarily by the major national and international security organizations and fueled by investment and funding from private equity firms, is continuing. The underlying reason for this shift is less obvious and suggests an increasing number of sellers who concluded that their better option was to exit and sell rather than remain in the marketplace and try to compete and organically grow their market share.

 

Despite its low barriers of entry and nominal capital requirements, the security guard business has become more challenging for the smaller owner/operator. The traditionally historic advantage of the smaller operator’s ability to offer relationship-driven customized services is no longer totally sufficient for sustainable growth – especially with the increasing regulatory challenges of the Affordable Care Act, federal and state minimum wage laws, Family Medical Leave Act and state laws (i.e. meal and rest break reporting and now, predictive scheduling).

 

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Even stronger local and smaller regional companies are finding it more difficult to protect their client base and grow revenues under increasing regulatory as well as competitive pressures. Larger regional and national organizations are dealing with the regulatory climate while growing market share by leveraging infrastructure, technology, economies of scale with more aggressive pricing and better service reliability. This approach appears to offer a more compelling value proposition from the client’s perspective, which seems evident by the higher client retention rates reported by the major security companies.

 

However, this consolidating trend may not be inevitable for the future as newer, more tech-savvy owner/operators enter the business and recognize how to adopt best practices with a variety of sophisticated third-party software platforms and applications to help level the playing field. These include talent management and on-boarding applications to attract, hire and maintain a more skilled and reliable workforce; integrated labor management platforms to control scheduling, compliance, operations, payroll, billing and financial reporting; and state-of-the-art social media marketing applications.

 

The contract security industry should now be able to more effectively capitalize on and penetrate opportunities in a $20 billion in-house market – especially for those companies who have invested and integrated technology into a more highly reliable ecosystem of protective services.

 

For the foreseeable future, the U.S. manned guarding business seems likely for continued sustainable growth. While the technology/manpower ratio may shift the revenue mix going forward, based on today’s currently expanding U.S. economy, the prospects for an aggregate growth rate of four percent or more seem realistic and perhaps even conservative, especially for ownership who have prudently invested in technology enhancements to their core guarding operations.

 

Providing these strategies can yield an attractive ROI, increase operating profits (EBITDA ranges of four to six percent and higher) and enterprise valuations, this industry seems not only viable but also opportune for further investment consideration

 

(The above industry data taken from https://www.nasco.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-Bob-Perry-Contract-Security-Industry-White-Paper-1.pdf)

 

Competitive Position

 

We believe that, based on our structure, we are uniquely positioned in the market currently allowing us to acquire additional government contracts and acquire competing companies in our industry. Our status as a small business that is minority and disabled veteran owned, gives us an edge on the special “carve out” contracts that we have discussed previously. The number of companies that meet this special criterion are fewer, increasing our odds of being awarded certain contracts. At the same time, having access to the public capital market could provide the capital needed to purchase competitors participating in the government market. Our experience and administrative capacity could ensure positive bottom-line impact from each acquisition. Additionally, our Board members have been selected due to their experience within the government contracting market. This adds support and insight that could be valuable to the successful bidding process. Finally, we believe that access to the capital could allow us to acquire businesses not in directly in our industry but can bring added value to our Company, such as: Cyber Security, Transportation, Surveillance, and industry related supplies.

 

TransportUS, Inc.

 

While the Company explored the purchase of TransportUS, Inc., a California corporation owned by Lawrence Garcia, the board of directors has determined, following due diligence, that the financial statements of TransportUS, Inc. are not in a form that can be audited under US GAAP. We have therefore abandoned such undertaking for the foreseeable future.

 

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Regulatory Matters/Compliance

 

Each State has specific licensing requirements companies must meet to perform guard services, especially armed guard services. To date, the Company holds firearm licenses in over twelve States and does not foresee any license or governmental requirements preventing us from continuing to operate in any State a contract is awarded to us. As a company with over 300 employees, we are subject to all of the standard federal and state labor laws and have consistently met those requirements to date, including ERISA.

 

The Company is governed by individual State firearms laws.

 

Properties

 

The Company’s corporate headquarters is located at 5470 W. Spruce Avenue, Suite 102, Fresno CA. The lease is currently month to month. Landlord has not indicated a desire for a new lease. Our lease payments are a total of $55,767 for the entire term (or, $4,230 per month), which we believe is the current market rate.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

While we have not been involved in any litigation related to the performance of our guard services, armed or otherwise, to date, as an armed guard Company with contracts with Governmental entities is a possibility of legal proceedings that could be more serious than the average business. From time to time, the Company is involved in matters relating to claims arising from the ordinary course of business, but those claims have been labor and union related and have been settled on an administrative level not in court.

 

While the results of such claims and legal actions cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company’s management does not believe that there are claims or actions, pending or threatened against the Company, the ultimate disposition of which would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Results of Operations

 

This Item 7 contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. Our actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Additional risks of which we are not currently aware or which we currently deem immaterial could also cause our actual results to differ, including those discussed in the sections entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this Annual Report.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the “Financial Statements”). The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting policies in the United States (“GAAP”). Except as otherwise disclosed, all dollar figures included therein and in the following management discussion and analysis are quoted in United States dollars.

 

The following discussion of the Company’s financial condition and the results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and footnotes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Report.

 

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that in addition to the description of historical facts contained herein, this report contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties as detailed herein and from time to time in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and elsewhere. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those, described in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others: (a) the Company’s fluctuations in sales and operating results; (b) regulatory, competitive and contractual risks; (c) development risks; (d) the ability to achieve strategic initiatives, including but not limited to the ability to achieve sales growth, and (e) unknown litigation.

 

Corporate Structure

 

As previously mentioned, on December 9, 2022, AGSS executed a reverse merger with AmeriGuard resulting in AGSS becoming the sole owner of AmeriGuard. This merger establishes AGSS as a company operating a viable guard company with annual sales of approximately $24,000,000. It also is in the position to access the capital market to generate the capital needed to begin its growth strategy of mergers and acquisitions within the security industry.

 

Prior to and after the merger, AGSS has been working on developing the leadership team needed. We have in place a CEO with 20 years of experience in our industry and has been very successful in the government contracting market. Our CFO has over 35 years of business finance experience, the last 15 of which he has been focusing on organizational development consulting across multiple industries, and an Operations team on the east coast managing IT and our federal contracts.

 

Results of Operations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022

 

Revenues and Cost of Goods Sold

 

2022 experienced a 10% increase of $2.2 million in security services revenue. The majority of which was from federal contracts in the amount of approximately $1.5 million and the remaining $700,000 from commercial guard services. The contract services revenue increase was the result of monthly fee increases within the four existing contract operated for during 2022 and 2021. As the costs of labor increases within the unionized contract so does the revenue. For the Commercial operations we saw a significant increase in demand for services, specifically our patrol services. Patrol services solve the problem of delayed police response. Our patrol officers respond to all alarms regardless of cause within 15 minutes of activation. This is a cost effect way for businesses to have protection without the high expense of a posted guard. This is an area of service we are continuing to expand.

 

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We also had a significant increase of over $280,000 in other related income. This increase was due to a change in accounting practices. Prior to 2022, overhead expenses included management salaries were allocated to between AmeriGuard and three other related companies. As part of our transition to prepare for the reverse merger we shifted to management agreements between AmeriGuard and the other related entities. As a result, we saw both an increase in other revenues along with an increase in administrative expenses.

 

As with all professional service industries the vast majority of expense in with direct labor and expenses associated with that labor. We are not an exception. Our direct expenses average around 89% of revenues. Total cost of services increased approximately $1.3 million in 2022, and that increase is expected in relation to the revenue increase in 2022 as previously discussed.

 

Operating Expenses and Other Expense

 

Operation expenses, overhead expenses, increased in 2022 over 2021 by approximately $1.3 million. Slightly more than half of that increase was in administrative salaries and related payroll expenses, of approximately $796,000. As mentioned earlier in 2021 overhead expenses included administrative salaries were allocated between related companies. In 2022, all the salaries were expensed to AmeriGuard. Also, during 2022 as part of the reverse merger preparations, we added to our administrative team a full-time CFO, an HR Manager and an Operations Management team along with the necessary support positions in payroll and accounting. This was done in the preparations for the merger and the following expansion.

 

Other areas of expense increase were in the cost of vehicle operations of approximately $138,000 due to the leasing of four additional vehicles for patrols along with an increase in fuel costs. The category of General administrative expenses increased approximately $350,000. Approximately $100,000 of the increase related to expenses no longer allocated to the related companies as we did in 2021. Then the merger related expenses new to 2022 such as office rent in New York, marketing expenses, travel, shareholder buyout loan expense and Board of Director expenses totaling approximately $200,000. The remainder of the increase were minor changes in other operational expenses.

 

Other expenses in the amount of $344,105 that occurred in 2022, but not in 2021 are non-operational expenses related specifically to the preparations for and after the reverse merger. These expenses are legal, compliance, accounting and merger related expenses that are treated as non-operational expense to prevent distortions of operational net income or loss. It is anticipated that there will be continued non-operational expenses from ongoing capital raise activities moving forward.

 

At this time, our operating structure and current level of expense can handle twice the revenue stream with minor increases to our operating overhead expenses. This allows the entire gross profit of any new contract or company acquisition to go straight to the bottom line, providing a consistent return on investment.

 

Net Income/(Loss) from Operations

 

We had a net loss of $74,003 in the year ending December 31, 2022. The Company had a net income of $128,038 in the year ending December 31, 2021. The decrease in the Company’s income can be attributed to the increase in expenses we incurred in the year ended December 31, 2022. Our operational structure that drives these costs has excess capacity in anticipation of significant growth via new contracts or more specifically, company acquisitions. This allows additional revenue to go directly to our bottom line (see moving forward comments).

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The Company’s principal sources of liquidity include cash from operations and proceeds from long term debt financing. During the year ended December 31, 2022, operations generated net cash increase of approximately $223,500 while cash used from investing activities during the same period was approximately $266,600, with cash used from financing activities was approximately $859,000. The Company did not receive and proceeds from long term debt in 2022. The net decrease in cash for 2022 was approximately $902,000.

 

The main use of cash from financing activities was the first payment to shareholder from the shareholder buyout agreement signed in July 2022 in the amount of $686,990, as previously discussed. Other finance activities usage was SBA loan payments of $180,000 and owner distributions before merger in the amount of $63,000. The main use of cash in investing activities were office remodel expenses. The SBA loan is a 10-year loan with monthly principal and interest payments. Interest rate is variable at prime rate plus 2.75%, adjusted every calendar quarter. The interest rate on December 31, 2022, was 9%. Additional information is found in Note 6 of the notes to the financial statements.

 

On December 31, 2022, the Company had cash on hand of $1,226,600, with total current assets of $3,207,750.

 

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Results of Operations for the three months ending March 31, 2023

 

Revenues and Cost of Goods Sold

 

The first quarter of 2023 experienced a 5.6% increase of approximately $325,000 in overall revenue over the previous year. The majority of which was from federal contracts and commercial services in the amount of approximately $288,000 and the remaining increase from training revenue. The contract services revenue increase was the result of monthly fee increases within the four existing contracts operated during both quarters. As the costs of labor increases within the unionized contract so does the revenue. For the Commercial operations we saw a significant increase in demand for services, specifically our patrol services. Patrol services solve the problem of delayed police response. Our patrol officers respond to all alarms regardless of cause within 15 minutes of activation. This is a cost effect way for businesses to have protection without the high expense of a posted guard. This is an area of service we are continuing to expand.

 

Like other professional service industries most of the expense is direct labor and the expenses associated with that labor. We are not an exception. Our direct expenses average around 90% of revenues. Total cost of services increased approximately $232,300 in 2023 over 2022, and that increase is expected in relation to the revenue increase in 2023 as previously discussed.

 

Operating Expenses and Other Expense

 

Operation expenses, overhead expenses, increased in 2023 over 2022 by approximately $385,000. Nearly half of that increase, 42%, was in administrative salaries and related payroll expenses, of approximately $165,000. As part of the reverse merger preparations, we added to our administrative team a full-time CFO, an HR Management team and an Operations Management team along with the necessary support positions in payroll and accounting. We also experienced an increase in professional fees of approximately $70,000. These increases relate to the preparations for the merger and the following corporate expansion. We have established an administrative team with the capacity available to take the company to annual sales of $200 million and beyond.

 

The remaining increase in operations expenses varied between various expense accounts with both increases and decreases in total expense. Most of which were minor, yet the combined total is approximately $150,000. Some categories of expense that experienced some sizable increase were loan interest in the amount of $29,200, training expense in the amount of $64,000 to name two of the significant accounts.

 

At this time, our operating structure and current level of expense can handle several times more revenue with minor increases to our operating overhead expenses. This allows the entire gross profit of any new contract or company acquisition to go straight to the bottom line, providing a consistent return on investment.

 

Net (Loss) from Operations

 

Net loss in the first quarter of 2023 was approximately $441,000. An increase over the loss in 2022 of approximately $298,000. As previously mentioned, our operational structure that drives these costs has excess capacity in anticipation of significant growth via new contracts or more specifically, company acquisitions. This allows additional revenue to go directly to our bottom line (see moving forward comments).

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The Company’s principal sources of liquidity include cash from operations and proceeds from long-term debt financing. During the three months ending March 31, 2023, operations generated a net decrease in cash of approximately $441,000 while cash used from general operations was approximately $344,000. The majority of the operational cash used was due to an increase in accounts receivable of approximately $138,000 and payments to pension liabilities of approximately $172,000. The net decrease in cash for the period was approximately $783,000.

 

On March 31, 2023, the Company had cash on hand of $444,879, with total current assets of $2,619,095.

 

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Moving Forward

 

During the past twenty-one months we have been working to get to where we are today. It has been difficult and expensive, to get to this point of being a public company with the corporate structure, systems and team that can expand our business with increasing profitability. Our current overhead expense structure has the capacity to manage two to three times the revenues from one of two strategic sources.

 

Our first source is to continue down our historical path of seeking out contracts that meet our sweet spot and bidding with hope of successful award. However, this path is time consuming and isn’t a guarantee of the growth we desire and is outside of our control.

 

Our second source of growth is merger and acquisition. Now that we have the capital market available to us and our industry is positioned for long term growth, now is the time. The security industry continues to grow in opportunity, and at the same there’s a lot of consolidation occurring. We plan to be a company acquiring others and quickly doubling our revenues with one or two key acquisitions. After which we could see all the gross profit from those companies going directly to our bottom line.

 

There are also potential acquisition opportunities in several other industries that could fit our business model. Those include transportation, cyber security, private security, ammunition manufacturing, and surveillance.

 

Management is very positive regarding profitable operations for the next twelve months based on the following:

 

  AGSS operates in a growing industry.

 

  The security industry is recession proof.

 

  There are over 10,000 security companies operating in our market, with 50% available for acquisition.

 

  Our management team, Board of Directors and supporting equity professionals can get the job done.

 

  We have been and will continue to be a company that is very conservative with our resources and will use every possible dollar provide strength and good return to our investors.

 

  We are in it for the long haul.

 

  We make profits the old fashion way, hard work.

 

Management Discussion of Strategic Plans

 

On December 9, 2022, AGSS acquired AmeriGuard via a stock exchange. After which, AmeriGuard became the 100% subsidiary of AGSS resulting in the consolidated annual revenue of AGSS to exceed $22 million. We hope to achieve material growth following a very simple menu:

 

  Aggressive bidding on new and current Federal Guard Contracts.

 

  Meet the growing needs in the Commercial Guard services.

 

  Acquisitions of Federal Contracting competitors, specifically those with high level secret security clearance.

 

  Acquisition of businesses operating in the governmental contracting market which may achieve greater margins such as the transportation industry and technology, specifically cyber-security and related IT services.

 

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Government Contracts

 

We intend to continue to take advantage of our federal contracting bidding category of a veteran owned, minority owned, small business (initially) narrowing the field of competition for each contract. The small business category is defined as average sales over 5 years at or below $25.5 million. We project that we will remain below that level for the next two calendar years. Another category that increases contracting opportunities is the much-coveted position of having high level secret clearance. We have held this clearance in the past and are actively seeking to gain such clearance again.

 

With over 20 years of experience with government contracts providing significant understanding of the bidding process along with a team of 5 individuals processing contract bids, we are confident of being awarded two or three new contracts in the next eighteen months.

 

As previously mentioned in the industry discussion, the industry is going through a merger and acquisition phase driven by the need to consolidate overhead and a significant percentage of owner retirements. One key reason for the creation of this public company is to gain the significant capital necessary to acquire two or three companies already in the governmental contract market.

 

Commercial Guard Services

 

With the increasing crime rates in most major cities across the country the gap between what the business owners expect from law enforcement and what law enforcement can deliver is widening. A specific concern is the amount of time it takes from the moment an alarm is triggered and the arrival of an officer. This can be multiple hours and sometimes not at all for local police departments. The time gap as described could mean the difference between a broken window to a multi thousand-dollar loss.

 

It is a part of our regular service to dispatch an armed officer to respond quickly to the alarm, secure the scene and await law enforcement or the business owner. We believe that this quick response ensures a higher level of security for our customers. We provide the complete package of alarms, video cameras to armed response. This complete vertical can be duplicated in any town USA. It is true that other guard companies do provide armed response, yet not many also have surveillance systems under their operational control and monitored with local dispatch as we do.

 

Our strategy is to acquire commercial guard companies in the states where we have federal contracts allowing us to establish a kind of farm system for guards who can start at a no experience entry position, receive experience and training to ultimately be employed at the high value level of unionized federal guard. Like many industries, it is extremely difficult to find and keep the employees needed for our federal contracts. This negatively impacts the bottom-line success of a contract due to extra overtime not anticipated. A program like this will allow individuals to start and build a career, not just a job.

 

Other Business Acquisitions

 

AGSS will look to identify a few potential Cyber Security/IT companies that could be acquired. We see the acquisition of a quality Cyber Security company and an important aspect of our strategic plan. The Executive Team will identify potential acquisitions with great urgency.

 

Implementation and Timeline

 

For the acquisitions we will identify target companies that meets the specific strategic and financial criteria established by the board, and then seek the necessary capital. The acquisition offer will include both cash and AGSS stock.

 

The criteria that management is currently using to identify acquisition target are:

 

  1. Currently holding governmental contracts in good standing and/or with solid commercial operations.

 

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  2. Companies in related industries provide significant value to our company’s bottom line.

 

  3. A minimum of a 10% EBTIDA (non-guard companies), and guard companies with the majority of revenues from government contracts with an EBTIDA of 2.5+%.

 

  4. Consolidation savings will bring EBTIDA to 15% (non-guard companies), and 8-10% for guard companies.

 

  5. Monthly revenues exceeding $500,000.

 

  6. Has a clear path for revenue growth.

 

  7. If the company does not meet the criteria in 1-6. It needs to demonstrate an ability to grow 10% per year or more and bring positive cash flow to the company.

 

For new government contracts, this approach is a bit more time-consuming and competitive. Preparing proposals for the contracts that become available is not the problem, the time aspect is the dates the contracts are awarded.

 

The capital required component of these contracts is twofold. First, the contract often requires new equipment and vehicles. Second, the bidding company must have enough working capital to cover the first three months of payroll. With payroll cost being 80% of the contract and various equipment requirements, the required capital on hand can be significant. For a contract that has $15 million per year in revenue the capital on hand requirement would exceed $3,000,000.

 

The following is a description of the assumptions made for each quarter of operation.

 

Second quarter of operation, April – June 30, 2023

 

During this quarter our focus will be acquiring a guard company of a large enough size to have annual sales over $10 million, with the hopes of providing additional cash from operations at 6% of annual sales. Management is confident they will be able to find a few companies that meet our acquisition requirements.

 

Third quarter of operation, July – September 30, 2023

 

At this point AGSS should have a complete Executive Team, full Board of Directors, processes and procedures in place and will be aggressively working to achieve our goal of $100 million in annual sales.

 

As previously indicated it is anticipated that AGSS will acquire additional Security Companies competing with AGSS in the government contracting market, along with companies that meet the acquisition criteria previously mentioned, from June 2023 through the end of the year. The previous comments and timeline reflect management’s expectations that are achievable and are at the minimum of management’s intentions. Based on market activities and investor readiness, the pace of acquisitions and contract awards could accelerate.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These principles require us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, cash flow and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Our estimates include those related to revenue recognition, accounts receivable reserves, income and other taxes, stock-based compensation and equipment and contingent obligations. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and our actual results, our future financial statements will be affected.

 

We define our “critical accounting policies” as those U.S. generally accepted accounting principles that require us to make subjective estimates about matters that are uncertain and are likely to have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations as well as the specific way we apply those principles. Our estimates are based upon assumptions and judgments about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate is made and applied and require us to continually assess a range of potential outcomes. A detailed discussion of the critical accounting policies that most affect our company is in Footnote 2 of the notes to our financial statements.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

 

The Company’s corporate headquarters is located at 5470 W. Spruce Avenue, Suite 102, Fresno CA. The lease is currently month to month. Landlord has not indicated a desire for a new lease. Our lease payments are a total of $55,767 for the entire term (or, $4,230 per month).

 

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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The Company is not presently a party to any legal proceedings. From time to time, the Company is involved in matters relating to claims arising from the ordinary course of business, but those claims have been labor and union related and have been settled on an administrative level not in court.

 

While the results of such claims and legal actions cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company’s management does not believe that there are claims or actions, pending or threatened against the Company, the ultimate disposition of which would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

 

During the past ten years no current or incoming director, executive officer, promoter or control person of the Company has been involved in the following:

 

(1) A petition under the Federal bankruptcy laws or any state insolvency law which was filed by or against, or a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer was appointed by a court for the business or property of such person, or any partnership in which he was a general partner at or within two years before the time of such filing, or any corporation or business association of which he was an executive officer at or within two years before the time of such filing;

 

(2) Such person was convicted in a criminal proceeding or is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);

 

(3) Such person was the subject of any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from, or otherwise limiting, the following activities:

 

i. Acting as a futures commission merchant, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker, leverage transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or an associated person of any of the foregoing, or as an investment adviser, underwriter, broker or dealer in securities, or as an affiliated person, director or employee of any investment company, bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice in connection with such activity;

 

ii. Engaging in any type of business practice; or

 

iii. Engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in connection with any violation of Federal or State securities laws or Federal commodities laws;

 

(4) Such person was the subject of any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any Federal or State authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the right of such person to engage in any activity described in paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this section, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;

 

(5) Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission to have violated any Federal or State securities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated;

 

(6) Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated any Federal commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated;

 

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(7) Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of:

 

i. Any Federal or State securities or commodities law or regulation; Or

 

ii. Any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease and desist order, or removal or prohibition order; Or

 

iii. Any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; Or

 

(8) Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.

 

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DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS

 

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

 

Set forth below is information regarding our directors and executive officers following the closing of the AGSS Merger. Pursuant to the terms of the AGSS Merger, our sole officer and director, Lawrence Garcia, was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer, was appointed as our Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Treasurer, Michael Goossen as our Chief Financial Officer. In addition, in connection with the AGSS Merger, Douglas Anderson was appointed to serve as a director on December 9, 2022

 

The following persons became our executive officers and directors upon effectiveness of the AGSS Merger, and hold the positions set forth opposite their respective names.

 

Name   Age   Position
Lawrence Garcia   50   Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
        Chief Operating Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and Director
         
Michael Goossen, CPA   61  

Chief Marketing Officer and Director

Chief Financial Officer

         
Douglas Anderson*   60   Director

 

 
*

Appointed December 9, 2022.

 

Directors serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified. The directors of our company are elected by the vote of a majority in interest of the holders of the voting stock of our company and hold office until the expiration of the term for which he or she was elected and until a successor has been elected and qualified.

 

Most of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the Board for the transaction of business. The directors must be present in person or telephonically at the meeting to constitute a quorum. However, any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board individually or collectively consent in writing to the action.

 

Directors may receive compensation for their services and reimbursement for their expenses as shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board. Our directors currently do not receive monetary compensation for their service on the Board of Directors.

 

Officers are appointed to serve until such time as their successors have been duly appointed by the Board of Directors.

 

The principal occupations for the past five years (and, in some instances, for prior years) of each of our executive officers and directors, followed by our key employees, are as follows:

 

Officers

 

Lawrence Garcia is the CEO and President of Ameriguard Security Service, Inc incorporated in state of California in 2002. Lawrence is a disabled veteran of the United States Navy and of Hispanic dissent. He has led the company from a small local guard company to a national company currently managing five Federal Government armed guard contracts with annual revenue of over $22 million. Mr. Garcia has twice been named, “Businessman of the Year” in the State of California.

 

Michael Goossen, CPA is the Chief Financial Officer of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc., a California Corporation. Michael has been a CPA since 1986, has worked in multiple industries as a CFO and CEO. During the past 20 years he has been providing small business consulting, offering CFO services and executive leadership development. Michael began working with Ameriguard as a CFO consultant and business strategic services 3 years ago and became the full time CFO for Ameriguard in August 2022.

 

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Board of Directors

 

Douglas Anderson, Board Director. Mr. Anderson is the CEO of Wall Street Capital Partners and has been involved in or exposed to most aspects of corporate finance with over 20 years on Wall Street. Prior to his work in corporate finance, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps, including the elite Marine Reconnaissance Battalion. He held a Top-Secret clearance while serving operationally in the U.S. State Department at American Embassies overseas, as well as at the U.N. in New York, where he participated in Security Enhancement programs. Mr. Anderson was formally trained on Wall Street as an Underwriter. He has been interviewed and broadcast nationally and internationally, many times as an expert both on NASDAQ and at the NYSE. Mr. Anderson earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and postgraduate graduate education includes executive education from Harvard in Finance and Texas A&M in Agriculture Science. Mr. Anderson has served as an Advisor, Director, public company CEO and public company Board Director over his career.

 

General Russel Honoré, Board Director. General Russel Honoré is a decorated 37-year army veteran and a global authority on leadership, disaster management, and climate preparedness. At the request of the Speaker of the House, the General led Task Force 1-6 Capitol Security Review to improve Capitol security following the attacks on January 6, 2021. As the commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, he became known as the “Category 5 General” for his leadership in coordinating military relief efforts in post-hurricane New Orleans. General Honoré knows that the future of our national security depends on protecting our environment, and he’s fighting for a brighter future for us all. A Louisiana native, he founded GreenARMY, a coalition of environmental experts and advocates, to protect against pollution while fighting climate change and the natural disasters it causes. During his military career, General Honoré held numerous commands, including Vice Director for Operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Commander of the Standing Joint Force Headquarters-Homeland Security.

 

Family Relationships

 

There are no family relationships among our executive officers and directors.

 

Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight

 

Our Board of Directors focuses on the most significant risks facing our company and our company’s general risk management strategy, and ensure that risks undertaken by our Company are consistent with the Board’s appetite for risk. While the Board oversees our company’s risk management, management is responsible for day-to-day risk management processes. We believe this division of responsibilities is the most effective approach for addressing the risks facing our company and that our Board leadership structure supports this approach.

 

Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors

 

Under Nevada General Corporation Law and our articles of incorporation, our directors will have no personal liability to us or our stockholders for monetary damages incurred as the result of the breach or alleged breach by a director of his “duty of care.” This provision does not apply to the directors’ (i) acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing and culpable violation of law, (ii) acts or omissions that a director believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or our shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director, (iii) approval of any transaction from which a director derives an improper personal benefit, (iv) acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director’s duty to the corporation or our shareholders in circumstances in which the director was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing a director’s duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or our shareholders, (v) acts or omissions that constituted an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director’s duty to the corporation or our shareholders, or (vi) approval of an unlawful dividend, distribution, stock repurchase or redemption. This provision would generally absolve directors of personal liability for negligence in the performance of duties, including gross negligence.

 

The effect of this provision in our articles of incorporation is to eliminate the rights of the Company and our stockholders (through stockholder’s derivative suits on behalf of the Company to recover monetary damages against a director for breach of his fiduciary duty of care as a director (including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly negligent behavior) except in the situations described in clauses (i) through (vi) above. This provision does not limit nor eliminate the rights of the Company or any stockholder to seek non-monetary relief such as an injunction or rescission in the event of a breach of a director’s duty of care. In addition, our Articles of Incorporation provide that if Nevada law is amended to authorize the future elimination or limitation of the liability of a director, then the liability of the directors will be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the law, as amended. Nevada General Corporation Law grants corporations the right to indemnify their directors, officers, employees and agents in accordance with applicable law. Our bylaws provide for indemnification of such persons to the full extent allowable under applicable law. These provisions will not alter the liability of the directors under federal securities laws.

 

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We intend to enter into agreements to indemnify our directors and officers, in addition to the indemnification provided for in our bylaws. These agreements, among other things, indemnify our directors and officers for certain expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines, and settlement amounts incurred by any such person in any action or proceeding, including any action by or in the right of the Company, arising out of such person’s services as a director or officer of the Company, any subsidiary of the Company or any other company or enterprise to which the person provides services at the request of the Company. We believe that these provisions and agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified directors and officers.

 

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling the Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, the Company has been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

On July 7, 2022, the Ameriguard entered into a buyout agreement with its minority shareholder Lillian Flores. The value of Ameriguard to be used for the buyout agreement was calculated using an independent evaluation service which determined the December 31, 2020 value to be approximately $6,400,000. As a 45% owner, Mrs. Flores’ share was approximately $2,885,000. After negotiation of some additional funds due Mrs. Flores, the final buyout amount was approximately $3,385,000. A 5-year promissory note was executed and the note is secured by a stock pledge.

 

As part of the executed agreement the first payment of $676,990 was issued July 12, 2022. The agreement stipulates 4 additional payments of $739,508, principal and interest, starting December 31, 2023, with final payment made December 31, 2026.

 

Director Independence

 

Lawrence Garcia, CEO and majority Shareholder is our only non-independent director.

 

Because our common stock is not currently listed on a national securities exchange, we have used the definition of “independence” of The NASDAQ Stock Market to make this determination. NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(a)(2) provides that an “independent director” is a person other than an officer or employee of the company or any other individual having a relationship which, in the opinion of the company’s board of directors, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. The NASDAQ listing rules provide that a director cannot be considered independent if:

 

  the director is, or at any time during the past three years was, an employee of the Company;
     
  the director or a family member of the director accepted any compensation from the Company in excess of $120,000 during any period of 12 consecutive months within the three years preceding the independence determination (subject to certain exclusions, including, among other things, compensation for board or board committee service);
     
  a family member of the director is, or at any time during the past three years was, an executive officer of the Company;
     
  the director or a family member of the director is a partner in, controlling stockholder of, or an executive officer of an entity to which the Company made, or from which the Company received, payments in the current or any of the past three fiscal years that exceed 5% of the recipient’s consolidated gross revenue for that year or $200,000, whichever is greater (subject to certain exclusions);
     
  the director or a family member of the director is employed as an executive officer of an entity where, at any time during the past three years, any of the executive officers of the Company served on the compensation committee of such other entity; or
     
  the director or a family member of the director is a current partner of the Company’s outside auditor, or at any time during the past three years was a partner or employee of the Company’s outside auditor, and who worked on the company’s audit.

 

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Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

 

To our knowledge, during the past ten years, none of our directors, executive officers, promoters, control persons, or nominees has:

 

  been convicted in a criminal proceeding or been subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses)

 

  had any bankruptcy petition filed by or against the business or property of the person, or of any partnership, corporation or business association of which he was a general partner or executive officer, either at the time of the bankruptcy filing or within two years prior to that time;

 

  been found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated;

 

  been the subject of, or a party to, any federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated (not including any settlement of a civil proceeding among private litigants), relating to an alleged violation of any federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation, any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order, or any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or
     
  been the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.

 

Code of Ethics

 

We have not adopted a code of ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, or persons performing similar functions, because of the small number of persons involved in the management of the Company.

 

Director and Executive Compensation

 

No compensation has been paid and no stock options granted to any of our officers or directors in the last three fiscal years.

 

Employment Agreements

 

Prior to AGSS Merger date no employment agreements were in place. It is the intention of ownership to rely on the recommendation of the compensation committee to be appointed by the Board of Directors 

 

2023 Equity Incentive Plan

 

Our Board of Directors and stockholders owning a majority of our outstanding shares plan to adopt an Equity Incentive Plan. Details of the plan will be developed with the input of the Board of Directors along with the then established compensation committee.

 

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our senior management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15I and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded as of the Evaluation Date that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective such that the information relating to us required to be disclosed in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company’s former management abandoned all operations for many years, and only recently did the Company appoint new management to make filings with the SEC on behalf of the Company. As of December 31, 2022 we have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.

 

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act, as amended. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

The framework our management uses to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting is based on the guidance provided by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission in its 1992 report: INTERNAL CONTROL - INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK. Based on our evaluation under the framework described above, our management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was ineffective as of December 31, 2022 due to the same material weaknesses that rendered our disclosure controls and procedures ineffective. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is not effective due to a lack of sufficient resources to hire a support staff in order to separate duties between different individuals. The Company lacks the appropriate personnel to handle all the varying recording and reporting tasks on a timely basis. The Company plans to address these material weaknesses as resources become available by hiring additional professional staff, such as a Chief Financial Officer, as funding becomes available, outsourcing certain aspects of the recording and reporting functions, and separating responsibilities. We have identified the following material weaknesses.

 

1.As of December 31, 2022, we did not maintain effective controls over the control environment. Specifically, we have not developed and effectively communicated to our employees the accounting policies and procedures. This has resulted in inconsistent practices. Further, the Board of Directors does not currently have any independent members and no director qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K. Since these entity level programs have a pervasive effect across the organization, management has determined that these circumstances constitute a material weakness.

 

2.As of December 31, 2022, we did not maintain effective controls over financial statement disclosure. Specifically, controls were not designed and in place to ensure that all disclosures required were originally addressed in our financial statements. Accordingly, management has determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness.

 

Because of these material weaknesses, management has concluded that the Company did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on the criteria established in “INTERNAL CONTROL-INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK” issued by the COSO. Management believes that the material weaknesses set forth above did not have an effect on our financial results because the activity during this period was nominal. However, management believes that the lack of a functioning audit committee and the lack of a majority of outside Directors on our Board of Directors results in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures, which could result in a material misstatement in our financial statements in future periods. Management to further recruit qualified individuals, establish an audit committee, appoint independent directors, and ensure that board members have current and pertinent financial experience.

 

Change In Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

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

 

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

Employment Agreements

 

There are no employment agreements were in place. It is the intention of ownership to rely on the recommendation of the compensation committee to be appointed by the Board of Directors.

 

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

 

There were no outstanding equity awards held by our officers as of December 31, 2022.

 

Board of Directors

 

All directors hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified, or until their earlier death, resignation or removal. Officers are elected by and serve at the discretion of the board.

 

Our directors are reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in connection with attending board meetings and receive a monthly honorarium for serving on the board.

 

Compensation committee

 

The board of directors plans to establish a compensation committee as required by Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The committee will make compensation recommendation to the board

 

2023 Equity Incentive Plan

 

Our Board of Directors and stockholders owning a majority of our outstanding shares plans to adopt an Equity Incentive Plan following the AGSS Merger. Details of the plan will be developed with the input of the Board of Directors along with the then established compensation committee.

 

Executive Officer Compensation

 

The following table sets forth the annual compensation for years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 to our Officers.

 

Executive positions and salaries:

 

Name and Position  Year  Salary
($)
   Bonus
($)
   Other
Compensation
($)
   Total
($)
 
Lawrence Garcia - CEO  2022   146,551    -    21,279    167,830 
   2021   129,190    -    19,789    148,979 
                        
Michael Goossen, CPA - CFO(1)  2022   134,250    -    650    134,900 
   2021   98,423    -    -    98,423 

 

 
(1)Mr. Goossen was an independent consultant until August 1, 2022.

 

Director Compensation

 

Our directors are reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in connection with attending board meetings and receive a monthly honorarium for serving on the board.

 

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.

 

The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of December 31, 2022 by (i) each person (or group of affiliated persons) who is known by us to own more than five percent of the outstanding shares of our common stock, (ii) each director, executive officer and director nominee, and (iii) all of our directors, executive officers and director nominees as a group. Immediately following the AGSS Merger, we have 93,417,302 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

 

Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with SEC rules and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. All share ownership figures include shares of our Common Stock issuable upon securities convertible or exchangeable into shares of our Common Stock within sixty (60) days of December 31, 2022 which are deemed outstanding and beneficially owned by such person for purposes of computing his or her percentage ownership, but not for purposes of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.

 

Name and Address 

Beneficial

Ownership

  

Percentage
of Class(1)

 
Lawrence Garcia   80,578,125    86,26%
Michael Goossen, CPA   2,671,875    2.86%
Douglas Anderson*   3,515,625    3.76%
All officers/directors as a group (3 people)   86,765,625    92.88%

 

 
(1)Based on 93,418,291 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 27, 2023. There are no shares of Preferred stock outstanding.
*Appointed on December 9, 2022.

 

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

 

Notes Payable – Related Party

 

On July 7, 2022, Ameriguard entered into a buyout agreement with its minority shareholder Lillian Flores. The value of Ameriguard to be used for the buyout agreement was calculated using an independent evaluation service which determined the December 31, 2020 value to be approximately $6,400,000. As a 45% owner, Mrs. Flores’ share was approximately $2,885,000. After negotiation of some additional funds due Mrs. Flores, the final buyout amount was approximately $3,385,000. A 5-year promissory note was executed.

 

Director Independence

 

We currently have two independent directors as that term is defined in Rule 4200 of Nasdaq’s listing standards.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

 

Authorized Capital Stock

 

Our authorized capital stock consists of five hundred million (500,000,000) shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share. Immediately after giving effect to the AGSS Merger and related transactions, there were 93,417,302 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding.

 

Common Stock

 

The following is a summary of the material rights and restrictions associated with our common stock.

 

The holders of our common stock currently have (i) equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available therefore, when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors of the Company; (ii) are entitled to share ratably in all of the assets of the Company available for distribution to holders of common stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company (iii) do not have preemptive, subscription or conversion rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions or rights applicable thereto; and (iv) are entitled to one non-cumulative vote per share on all matters on which stock holders may vote. Please refer to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and the applicable statutes of the State of Nevada for a more complete description of the rights and liabilities of holders of the Company’s securities.

 

Preferred Stock

 

There are no shares of Preferred stock outstanding. The 10,000,000 authorized and designated Series A-1 Preferred Stock (i) have preferred equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available therefore, when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors of the Company; (ii) hold distribution preferences upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company (iii) convert into seventy-two (72) shares, for each share of Series A-1 Preferred Stock, at the discretion of the holder; and (iv) are entitled to seventy-two (72) votes per share of Series A-1 Preferred Stock on all matters on which stock holders may vote.

 

Following the AGSS Merger there were and are no Preferred Stock outstanding. Any future issuance will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

 

Dividend Policy

 

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of our business. As a result, we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

 

Transfer Agent

 

The transfer agent for our common stock is VStock Transfer, and its telephone number is (727) 289-0010.

 

Trading Information

 

Our common stock is currently approved for quotation on OTC Markets (otcmarkets.com) under the symbol “AGSS”.

 

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MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

Market Information

 

AGSS’s common stock is quoted through the over-the-counter market on the OTC Market Pink under the symbol “AGSS.” There is a limited trading of AGSS’s common stock. The following table sets forth high and low sales prices of AGSS common stock for each fiscal quarter for the last two fiscal years as reported by the OTC Markets., based on closing prices. The prices in the table reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail markup, markdown or commission and may not represent actual transactions.

 

   High   Low 
Third Quarter ended September 30, 2021  $4.39   $0.50 
Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2021  $4.39   $0.50 
           
First Quarter ended March 31, 2022  $4.39   $0.50 
Second Quarter ended June 30, 2022  $5.34   $1.70 
Third Quarter ended September 30, 2022  $3.00   $1.25 
Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2022  $3.38   $1.00 
           
First Quarter ended March 31, 2023  $3.35   $1.975 

 

As of May ??, 2023, there were approximately 95 record holders of AGSS common stock, not including shares held in “street name” in brokerage accounts. As of May ??, 2023, there were approximately 93,418,291 shares of AGSS’s common stock issued and outstanding on record.

 

Dividends

 

AGSS has not declared or paid any cash dividends on its common stock.

 

Transfer Agent and Registrar

 

The transfer agent and registrar for AGSS’s common stock VStock Transfer LLC, 18 Lafayette Place, Woodmere, NY 11598, telephone number 212-828-8436.

 

Repurchases of Our Securities

 

None of the shares of our common stock were repurchased by the Company during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

 

Sales of Our Unregistered Securities during 2022 Not Previously Disclosed

 

None

 

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Penny Stock Considerations

 

Our common stock will be deemed to be “penny stock” as that term is generally defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to mean equity securities with a price of less than $5.00. Our shares thus will be subject to rules that impose sales practice and disclosure requirements on broker-dealers who engage in certain transactions involving a penny stock.

 

Under the penny stock regulations, a broker-dealer selling a penny stock to anyone other than an established customer or accredited investor must make a special suitability determination regarding the purchaser and must receive the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to the sale, unless the broker-dealer is otherwise exempt. Generally, an individual with a net worth more than $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $100,000 individually or $300,000 together with his or her spouse is considered an accredited investor. In addition, under the penny stock regulations the broker-dealer is required to:

 

Deliver, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prepared by the SEC relating to the penny stock market, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt.

 

Disclose commissions payable to the broker-dealer and our registered representatives and current bid and offer quotations for the securities.

 

Send monthly statements disclosing recent price information pertaining to the penny stock held in a customer’s account, the account’s value and information regarding the limited market in penny stocks; and

 

Make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction, prior to conducting any penny stock transaction in the customer’s account.

 

Because of these regulations, broker-dealers may encounter difficulties in their attempt to buy or sell shares of our common stock, which may affect the ability of Belair or other holders to sell their shares in the secondary market and have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market. These additional sales practice and disclosure requirements could impede the sale of our common stock even if our common stock becomes publicly traded. In addition, the liquidity for our common stock may be decreased, with a corresponding decrease in the price of our common stock. Our shares are likely to be subject to such penny stock rules for the foreseeable future.

 

Reports to Stockholders

 

We have filed all necessary periodic reports, and other information with the SEC. We have provided annual reports to our stockholders containing audited financial statements.

 

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

None

 

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DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION OF INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES

 

Our Bylaws, subject to the provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes, contain provisions which allow the Company to indemnify any person against liabilities and other expenses incurred as the result of defending or administering any pending or anticipated legal issue in connection with service to us if it is determined that person acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed was in or not opposed to the best interest of the Company. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons, we have been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable.

 

Forum Selection

 

The Company has selected the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada, to be the sole and exclusive forum for each of the following: (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought in the name or right of the Corporation or on its behalf, (b) any action asserting a claim for breach of any fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation to the Corporation or the Corporation’s stockholders, (c) any action arising or asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of NRS Chapters 78 or 92A or any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or these By-laws or (d) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine, including, without limitation, any action to interpret, apply, enforce or determine the validity of the Articles of Incorporation or these By-laws. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of capital stock of the corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to this provision. Actions arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, shall not be governed by this provision and may be brought in any federal jurisdiction.

 

EXPERTS

 

Financial Auditors

 

Our most current audited consolidated financial statements for the years ending December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, are included in this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the reports of BF Borgers CPA PC), Lakewood, CO, independent public accountants, given on this firm’s authority as experts in auditing and accounting.

 

Legal Counsel Providing Legal Opinion

 

The validity of the issuance of the shares of common stock will be passed upon for the company by McMurdo Lawa Group, LLC. Counsel has additionally consented to his opinion being included as an exhibit to this filing. Additionally, counsel has consented to being named in the prospectus.

 

The legal counsel that passed their opinion on the legality of these securities is:

 

Matthew McMurdo, Esq.

McMurdo Law Group, LLC

1185 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor

New York, NY 10036

 

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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

 

We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 (File Number 333-271200) under the Securities Act of 1933 regarding the shares of common stock offered hereby. This prospectus does not contain all the information found in the registration statement, portions of which are omitted as permitted under the rules and regulations of the SEC. For further information regarding us and the securities offered by this prospectus, please refer to the registration statement, including its exhibits and schedules. Statements made in this prospectus concerning the contents of any contract, agreement or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement are summaries of the terms of those documents. The registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, including its exhibits and schedules, may be inspected and copied at the public reference room maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the public reference room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

The SEC maintains a web site on the Internet at www.sec.gov. Our registration statement and other information that we file with the SEC are available at the SEC’s website.

 

We make available to our stockholders annual reports (on Form 10-K) containing our audited consolidated financial statements and make available quarterly reports (on Form 10-Q) containing our unaudited interim consolidated financial information for the first three fiscal quarters of each of our fiscal years.

 

If you are a stockholder, you may request a copy of these filings at no cost by contacting us at:

 

Ameriguard Security Services, Inc.

5470 W. Spruce Avenue, Suite 102

Fresno, CA

Telephone number: (559) 271-5984

 

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Financial Statements

 

Index to Financial Statements

 

    Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   F-2
     
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-3
     
Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-4
     
Statement of Shareholders’ Deficit for the Two Years Ended December 31, 2022   F-5
     
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-6
     
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021   F-7

 

F-1

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the shareholders and the board of directors of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc.

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Critical Audit Matter

 

Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments.

 

We determined that there are no critical audit matters.

 

/s/ BF Borgers CPA PC (PCAOB ID 5041)

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2021

Lakewood, CO

March 30, 2023

 

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AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

           
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
Assets          
Current Assets          
Cash  $1,227,654   $2,129,801 
Accounts receivable, net (note 1)   1,869,268    2,215,197 
Prepaid insurance   110,829    107,884 
Related Party Receivable (note 3)   -    - 
Total Current Assets   3,207,751    4,452,882 
           
Other Non-Current Assets          
Fixed assets, net depreciation (note 4)   298,806    132,802 
Operating Lease   302,695    - 
Total Non-Current Assets   601,501    132,802 
           
Total Assets  $3,809,252   $4,585,684 
           
Liabilities          
Current Liabilities          
Accounts payable  $761,516   $418,342 
Accrued Interest Due (note 6)   49,035    - 
Accrued Payroll   737,143    657,741 
Payroll liability - Pension (note 5)   453,965    616,579 
Current portion of notes payable (note 6)   719,563    127,615 
Total Current Liabilities   2,721,222    1,820,277 
           
Long Term Liabilities          
Long term portion of notes payable (note 6)   2,782,784    780,845 
Operating Lease   294,387    - 
Total Liabilities   5,798,393    2,601,122 
           
Stockholders’ equity          
Common stock, $.001 par value, 94,471,302 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022 and 2021 (Note 7)   158,346    158,346 
Retained earnings/(deficit)   (2,147,486)   1,826,216 
Total Stockholders’ Equity   (1,989,140)   1,984,562 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $3,809,253   $4,585,684 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

           
   For the
Years Ended
 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
Revenue          
Security Services  $24,643,096   $22,418,328 
Other related income   304,305    24,185 
Total Revenue   24,947,401    22,442,513 
           
Cost of Services          
Salaries and related taxes   15,030,738    13,873,241 
Employee benefits   3,052,774    2,915,322 
Sub-Contractor payments   3,467,391    3,433,959 
Guard training   202,826    222,298 
Vehicles and equipment expenses   194,889    184,176 
Total Cost of Services   21,948,618    20,628,996 
Gross Margin   2,998,783    1,813,517 
           
Operating Expenses          
Salaries, payroll taxes and benefits   1,161,982    365,433 
Vehicle expense   433,424    295,054 
Professional services   361,314    318,442 
Cellular services   106,382    112,140 
General liability insurance   87,119    111,287 
Advertising and marketing   128,544    77,349 
General and administrative expenses   645,268    294,062 
Loan interest   105,826    59,439 
Depreciation expense   42,927    52,273 
Total Operating Expenses   3,072,786    1,685,479 
           
Net Income/(Loss) from Operations   (74,003)   128,038 
           
Other Income (Expenses)          
Other Income   -    - 
Other (Expense)   (344,105)   - 
Total Other Income   (344,105)   - 
           
Net Income/(loss) before Income Taxes   (418,108)   128,038 
           
Income tax expense   10,350    33,923 
           
Net Income/(loss)  $(428,458)  $94,115 
           
Net Income/(loss) per Common Share - Basic and Diluted  $(0.0046)  $0.0010 
           
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted   93,417,302    93,417,302 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

FOR THE YEARS ENDED December 31, 2021 and 2022

 

 

                                    
   Common Stock   Preferred Stock   Additional
Paid-In
   Stockholders’   Total
Stockholders’
 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Equity   Equity 
Balance, December 31, 2020   2,743,302   $69,346    675,000   $10,000   $9,976,045   $(7,191,705)  $2,863,685 
Owner draws (pre-merger)   -    -                   (473,238)  $(473,238)
Equity Merger   89,999,000    89,000         (10,000)   (579,000)       $(500,000)
Cancelation and conversion of preferred stock   675,000         (675,000)                    
Net Income for year ended December 31, 2021                            94,115   $94,115 
Balance, December 31, 2021   93,417,302    158,346    -    -   $9,397,045   $(7,570,828)  $1,984,562 
Owner draws (pre-merger)                           $(62,824)  $(62,824)
Shareholder buyout                       (3,384,950)       (3,384,950)
Retained Deficit of merger with related entity                            (97,470)  $(97,470)
Net (Loss) for year ended December 31, 2022        -          -          (428,458)  (428,458)
Balance, December 31, 2022   93,417,302   $158,346    -   $-   $6,012,095   $(8,159,580)  $(1,989,140)

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

           
   For the
Years Ended
 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities          
Net Income/(Loss)  $(428,458)  $94,115 
Adjustment to reconcile net loss from operations:          
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities          
Accounts receivable, net   345,929    (23,372)
Prepaid insurance   (2,945)   (32,949)
Accounts payable   343,172    33,742 
Accrued Interest   49,035    - 
Accrued Payroll   79,402    75,693 
Payroll liability - Pension   (162,614)   77,237 
Net Cash (Used)/provided in Operating Activities   223,521    224,466 
           
Cash Flows (Used)/Provided from Investing Activities          
Purchase of fixed assets   (6,043)   (24,552)
Building improvements   (224,132)   - 
Depreciation   42,927    52,273 
Operating lease liability   (79,358)   - 
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities   (266,606)   27,721 
           
Cash (Used)/Provided from Financing Activities          
Secure Transportation vehicle loan   -    21,500 
Purchase of Shell Corporations - AGSS   -    (500,000)
Payment for Shareholder buyout   (686,990.00)   - 
Loan principle payments   (180,298)   (227,097)
Owner distributions   (62,824)   (473,238)
Operating lease asset   71,049    - 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities   (859,063)   (1,178,835)
           
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash   (902,148)   (926,648)
Cash at Beginning of Period   2,129,801    3,056,449 
Cash at End of Period  $1,227,653   $2,129,801 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:          
Income Taxes Paid  $10,350   $33,923 
Interest Paid  $105,826   $59,439 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:          
Shareholder Loan  $3,384,950      
Operating leases - right of use asset  $302,695      
Operating leases - lease liability  $294,387      

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc. (the Company), was incorporated on November 14, 2002, with an S-Corp tax election. The corporation was incorporated with the issuance of 1,000 shares of no-par value stock held by Lawrence Garcia, President and CEO with 550 shares and Lillian Flores, VP of Operations with 450 shares. The Company provides armed guard services as a federal contractor with licenses in 5 states and provides commercial guard services in California.

 

On July 7, 2021, the Company, entered into an agreement to gain 100% control of Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc (HRAA) a public corporation, incorporated in Nevada, by the purchase of 10,000,000 shares of Preferred A-1 Stock from the seller, Custodian Ventures LLC. The purchase of HRAA allowed the Company to begin plans to consummate a reverse merger with HRAA becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of a public company. In March of 2022, a Certificate of Amendment was filed with the Nevada Secretary of State, changing the name of HRAA, to Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. (AGSS). Shortly thereafter, a stock name and ticker change report was filed with the SEC and the stock ticker of HRAA was changed to AGSS.

 

On December 9, 2022, the Company executed the reverse merger agreement and became the subsidiary of AGSS. From that point forward, the financial statement filings will be the consolidation of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc, a Nevada company with Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. a California company.

 

The Company’s accounting year end is December 31.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

These financial statements are presented in United States dollars and have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The risks and uncertainties described below may not be the only ones we are or may face in the future. If any of the following do occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

 

The company receives over 90% of its total revenue from four Federal contracts as described in Note 9 below. These contracts have specific terms, typically five years with the opportunity for extension, but there are no assurances they will be extended. Although we have had several extended in the past, there is no guarantee this will again happened in the future. However, there are significant direct expenses for each contract that also are removed from operations at the end of a contract. As a result, the revenue lost from a completed contract does not affect the bottom-line profits in an amount equal to the revenue lost. The actual net income impact depends on the contract.

 

The process required to acquire a government contract takes several months to complete prior to delivery of the proposal to the contracting agency. Due to the time span required to prepare a proposal and wining the contract is not guaranteed, the company maintains a department of individuals who monitor and write proposals for all government contracts that become open for bid on a continuing basis. It is important to the company that new contracts are acquired consistently to maintain and grow annual revenue.

 

Other risks to operations consist of State and Federal regulations, accelerating inflation, and overall business environment issues we cannot foresee.

 

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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Use of Estimates

 

In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include estimated useful lives and potential impairment of property and equipment, along with the collectability of some receivables from customers.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. On December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents totaling $1,227,654 and $2,129,801 respectively.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

We record accounts receivable at net realizable value. This value includes an appropriate allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts to reflect any loss anticipated on the accounts receivable balances and is charged to other bad debt expense. We calculate this allowance based on our history of write-offs, the level of past-due accounts based on the contractual terms of the receivables, and our relationships with, and the economic status of, our customers. With over ninety percent of year end accounts receivable balance from Federal contracts that require payment, and the uncollectable amount historically has been less than 1%. As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts was determined to be unnecessary.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for major additions and improvements are capitalized and minor replacements, maintenance, and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. When property and equipment is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in the results of operations for the respective period. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the related assets using the straight-line method for financial statement purposes. The Company uses other depreciation methods (generally accelerated) for tax purposes where appropriate. The estimated useful life for Machinery and Equipment, and Vehicles is 5 years, with Leasehold improvements useful life is 10 Years.

 

Operating Leases

 

In February 2016, FASB ASU No. 2016-02 established ASC Topic 842, Leases, which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. Effective December 31, 2022, we have implemented ASU No. 2016-02 and booked the operating lease asset and the related liability.

 

We have leased vehicles that are classified as operating leases per the guidelines. The Statement of Cash Flows reflects the implementation of this guideline in two ways. Both as transactions that affected cash flow and non-cash financing activities. The change in the operating lease liability of ($79,358) is the difference of the total liability of our lease ($373,745) from the total liability balance of ($294,387) as of December 31,2022. The change in operating lease asset of $71,049 is the net of the total asset of the leases ($373,745) and the remaining asset balance of $302,695 as of December 31, 2022.

 

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Net Income/(Loss) per Share

 

Net income/(loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period as defined by Financial Accounting Standards, ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share”. Basic earnings/(loss) per common share (“EPS”) calculations are determined by dividing net income/(loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize revenue when the Invoice for contracted services is issued as stipulated by the contract. Other services provided are recognized at the time the service is provided. Ninety eight percent of revenues are billed monthly and recognized in the month the services were provided. Refunds and returns, which are minimal, are recorded as a reduction of revenue. The Company has not recorded a reserve for returns on December 31, 2022, or 2021 since it does not believe such returns will be material.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company applies the accounting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements”, as well as certain related FASB staff positions. This guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact business and considers assumptions that marketplace participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of nonperformance.

 

The guidance also establishes a fair value hierarchy for measurements of fair value as follows:

 

  Level 1 - quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
     
  Level 2 - inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
     
 

Level 3 - unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

 

The carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments approximates their fair value as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022, due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

NOTE 3 – RELATED PARTY RECEIVABLE

 

On July 7, 2021, the company has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the Preferred A-1 Stock of Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc. a SEC registered company for $5000,000. In March 2022, Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc. name was changed to Ameriguard Security Services Inc. (AGSS). On December 9, 2022, we signed the definitive merger agreement initiating a reverse merger with AGSS, resulting in the Company becoming a 100% owned subsidiary of AGSS. Prior to the merger, the Company funded the operational expenses of AGSS and treated these expenses as related party expenses. These expenses we eliminated when the two companies were consolidated for the financial statement presentation.

 

The receivable balances on December 31, 2022, and 2021 were $57,971 and $10,596 respectively. Balances adjusted to zero as a result of consolidation.

 

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NOTE 4 – FIXED ASSETS

 

Fixed assets consist of the following on December 31, 2022, and 2021:

 

          
   2021   2020 
Leasehold Improvements   224,132    - 
Machinery and Equipment   278,551    246,974 
Vehicles   110,274    131,775 
Total Fixed Assets   612,957    378,749 
Accumulated Depreciation   (314,151)   (245,947)
Fixed Assets, Net  $298,806   $132,802 

 

NOTE 5 – PAYROLL LIABILITY – PENSION

 

The company offers various pension plans to employee groups based on location of employment. Corporate office employees and guards have an option to participate in a 401K sponsored by the company with a matching program up to 5% of employee salary. Federal contracts have union agreements that define the pension calculation and due dates. It is the responsibility of the company to calculate the pension benefit amount each month and contribute the amount due to the plan designated. The pension balances due on December 31, 2022, and 2021 for all plans was $453,965 and $616,579 respectively.

 

NOTE 6 – NOTES PAYABLE

 

In June 2020, AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc. received an SBA Loan through Fresno First Bank in the amount of $1,080,000 that was used to close out the Citibank loan in the amount of $312,339 with the remaining balance after expenses held in reserve. The SBA loan is a 10-year loan with monthly principal and interest payments. Interest rate is variable at prime rate plus 2.75%, adjusted every calendar quarter. Interest rate on December 31, 2022, and 2021 was 9% and 4.01% respectively. Balance remaining on the SBA loan was $804,387 and $888,845 as of December 31, 2022, and 2021 respectively.

 

In January 2020, the Company entered into a financing agreement with Master Security Company for the purchase of vehicles, guns, and guard equipment for the National Institute of Health USEPA contract which began May 2020. The principal financed was $150,000, with interest of 4% for a term of 21 months. Resulting in a monthly principal and interest payment of $7,406. Balance remaining in the amount of $0 and $7,729 as of December 31, 2022, and 2021 respectively.

 

In December 2021, the Company entered into a financing agreement with Secure Transportation Inc. for the purchase of three used vehicles in the amount of $21,500. Note requires 12 equal payments of $1,900 with a calculated interest rates of 5% with the first payment December 15, 2021. Balance remaining in the amount of $0 and $19,615 as of December 31, 2022, and 2021 respectively.

 

On July 7, 2022, the Company entered into a buyout agreement with a shareholder Lillian Flores. The total buyout amount was $3,384,950 representing 45% of the calculated business value as of December 31, 2020. Following the initial payment of $686,990, the company agreed to make 4 equal installments of principal and interest of $739,508 each December 31, starting 2023. Interest is calculated at a fixed rate of 3.110% compounded semi-annually. The company has accrued interest on December 31, 2022, of $49,035. Balance remaining in the amount of $2,697,960.

 

The following schedule details the loans active as of December 31, 2022, and 2021:

 

           
   2022   2021 
Current Portion:          
Notes and loans payable  $719,563   $127,615 
Total Current Portion   719,563    127,615 
Long term Portion:          
Notes and loans payable   2,782,784    780,845 
Total Long-term Portion   2,782,784    780,845 
   $3,502,347   $908,460 

 

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NOTE 7 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

On December 9, 2022, the Company executed a reverse merger agreement with AGSS resulting in significant adjustments to the equity section of both companies. The result of the merger was AGSS became the sole owner of the Company. Although the merger is dated December 9, 2022, for financial statement presentation purposes, we have presented the Equity Section as if the merger occurred in 2021.

 

The first significant impact on stockholders’ equity was the issuance of 90,000,000 AGSS shares to the shareholders of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc (the Company) in exchange for 1000 shares of the Company, adding a net increase in common shares outstanding of 89,999,000. Next was the cancelation and conversion of series 675,000 A-1 preferred shares held by AGSS on December 31, 2020. The final result in the total number of shares outstanding is 93,417,302.

 

The next part of stockholder’s equity impacted was Additional Paid-in Capital. The impact was a reduction of Paid-in Capital of $579,000. This reduction was caused by an $89,999 impact of issuing new shares, a $10,000 impact form the cancelation of preferred shares and finally the $500,000 cost of the Company’s purchase of AGSS, formally Heath Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc.

 

There were two other transactions that impacted stockholders’ equity that occurred to the Company’s equity section relating to owner draws and the merger with a related company. As a part of the normal activity of the privately held Company, an S-Corp, shareholders were distributed funds accounted for as Owner Draws. The owner draw accounts were used primarily for taxes paid by the shareholders due to profits of the S-Corp being transferred to their personal returns along with some personal expenses and personal cash needs. For 2021, there was approximately $105,000 posted as Owner draw from historical balances of related party receivables. As part of the preparation for merger these inter-company balances were removed through the owner draw accounts. Total owner draw amounts were $473,238 and $62,824 for December 31, 2022, and 2021 respectively.

 

NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The company has a multiple vehicle lease agreement with Enterprise Leasing. As of December 31, 2022, the company had 19 vehicles under lease. The lease agreement includes maintenance services along physical damage insurance. The term of the lease agreement varies based on the date vehicle were leased and the respective terms for each vehicle. The master lease is updated annually and requires annual internal financial reports and company tax return.

 

NOTE 9 – CONCENTRATION OF SALES

 

The company generated approximately $24,600,000 and $22,100.000 in guard service revenue for the years 2022 and 2021 respectively. Of the total guard service revenue, approximately 92% was earned from four federal contracts operated by the company. The contracts and their respective terms are as follows:

 

Social Security Administration, NSC   - September 2022 through September 2027
         
Social security Administration, SSC   - June 2022 through June 2027
         
Social Security Administration, WBDOC   - June 2021 through July 2026
         
National Institute of Health- EPA   - May 2020 through March 2025

 

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NOTE 10 – LITIGATION AND CLAIMS

 

As of December 31, 2022, there was one employment issue pending. The issue involves a terminated employee alleging discrimination and wrongful termination. A lawsuit has not been filed only a demand letter has been presented. Management has been working with the attorneys to find a reasonable settlement to this dispute without going to trial. After several months of discussion and negotiation it appears that the complaint will be settled for $23,000. It is anticipated that an agreement may be reached by the end of March 2023.

 

Per Attorney letters received there are no other pending cases or legal matters.

 

NOTE 11 – INCOME TAXES

 

Prior to the merger the Company had elected, with the consent of its stockholders, to be treated as an S Corporation under the Internal Revenue Code. In lieu of corporate income taxes, the stockholders of an S Corporation are taxed on their proportionate share of the Company’s income. As a result of the merger on December 9, 2022, the S Corporation status ends, and the consolidated 2022 tax return will be filed as a standard corporation. However, due to the losses incurred during the tax year ending 2022, there will be no tax liability for 2022. Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been included in the accompanying financial statements.

 

NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On March 22, 2023, The Company was notified by the Contracting Officer of National Institute of Health-EPA our contract with them was not continuing and they were invoking the 45 days cancelation clause in the contract. As a result, the company will transition the closure of the contract on or about April 30, 2023. This will reduce on our annual revenue in the amount of approximately $5,122,000 in 2023, along with direct expenses that will be reduced by $4,650,000.

 

On March 23, 2023, the board of directors approved the purchase of TransportUS, Inc. While the Company explored the purchase of TransportUS, Inc., owned by Lawrence Garcia, the board of directors has determined, following due diligence, that the financial statements of TransportUS, Inc. are not in a form that can be audited under US GAAP. We have therefore abandoned such undertaking for the foreseeable future.

 

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AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

           
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
Assets          
Current Assets          
Cash  $444,337   $1,227,654 
Accounts receivable, net (note 1)   2,007,810    1,869,268 
Prepaid insurance   166,406    110,829 
Related Party Receivable (note 3)   -    - 
Total Current Assets   2,618,553    3,207,751 
           
Other Non-Current Assets          
Fixed assets, net depreciation (note 4)   269,049    298,806 
Operating Lease   302,695    302,695 
Total Non-Current Assets   571,744    601,501 
           
Total Assets  $3,190,297   $3,809,252 
           
Liabilities          
Current Liabilities          
Accounts payable  $759,009    761,515 
Accrued Interest Due (note 6)   70,335    49,035 
Accrued Payroll   733,172    737,143 
Payroll liability - Pension (note 5)   281,582    453,965 
Current portion of notes payable (note 6)   719,563    719,563 
Total Current Liabilities   2,563,661    2,721,221 
           
Long Term Liabilities          
Long term portion of notes payable (note 6)   2,764,385    2,782,784 
Operating Lease   294,387    294,387 
Total Liabilities   5,622,433    5,798,393 
           
Stockholders’ equity          
Common stock, $.001 par value, 94,471,302 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022 and 2021 (Note 7)   158,346    158,346 
Retained earnings/(defecit)   (2,590,482)   (2,147,486)
Total Stockholders’ Equity   (2,432,136)   (1,989,140)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $3,190,297   $3,809,252 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

F-13

 

 

AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Three Months Ending March 31, 2023 and 2022

 

           
   2023   2022 
Revenue          
Security Services  $6,041,726   $5,717,559 
Other related income   59,374    58,159 
Total Revenue   6,101,100    5,775,718 
           
Cost of Services          
Salaries and related taxes   3,876,865    3,531,867 
Employee benefits   580,102    733,020 
Sub-Contractor payments   890,459    856,370 
Guard training   116,262    51,667 
Vehicles and equipment expenses   51,988    45,828 
Total Cost of Services   5,515,676    5,218,752 
           
Gross Margin   585,424    556,966 
           
Operating Expenses          
Salaries, payroll taxes and benefits   385,195    219,843 
Vehicle expense   82,659    109,865 
Professional services   175,608    104,259 
Cellular services   27,666    24,685 
General liability insurance   27,788    25,554 
Advertising and marketing   33,744    28,870 
General and administrative expenses   178,004    101,968 
Loan interest   40,922    11,653 
Depreciation expense   8,334    11,094 
Total Operating Expenses   959,920    637,791 
           
Net Income/(Loss) from Operations   (374,496)   (80,825)
           
Other Income (Expenses)          
Other Income   -      
Other (Expense)   (68,500)   (62,600)
Total Other Income   (68,500)   (62,600)
           
Net Income/(loss) before Income Taxes   (442,996)   (143,425)
           
Income tax expense   -    - 
           
Net Income/(loss)  $(442,996)  $(143,425)
           
Net Income/(loss) per Common Share - Basic and Diluted  $(0.0047)  $(0.0015)
           
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted   93,417,302    93,417,302 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc.

CONSPIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

For the Three Months Ending March 31, 2023

 

                                    
   Common Stock   Preferred Stock   Additional Paid-In   Stockholders’   Total Stockholders’ 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Equity   Equity 
Balance, December 31, 2022   93,417,302   $158,346    -   $-   $6,012,095   $(8,159,580)  $(1,989,140)
                                    
Net loss for the period        -         -    -    (442,996)   (442,996)
                                    
Balance, March 31, 2023   93,417,302   $158,346    -   $-   $6,012,095   $(8,602,576)  $(2,432,136)

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

           
   For the
Three Months Ending
 
   March 31,   March 31, 
   2023   2022 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities          
Net Income/(Loss)  $(442,996)  $(143,425)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss from operations:          
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities          
Accounts receivable, net   (138,543)   (336,627)
Prepaid insurance   (55,577)   26,795 
Depreciation   8,334    11,094 
Accounts payable   (6,475)   311,438 
Accrued Interest   21,300    - 
Accrued Payroll   -    - 
Payroll liability - Pension   (172,385)   (184,047)
Net Cash (Used)/provided in Operating Activities   (786,341)   (314,771)
           
Cash Flows Used from Investing Activities          
Purchase of fixed assets   -    - 
Building improvements   28,890    (86,075)
Equipment   (7,468)     
Loan principle payments   (18,399)   (220,436)
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities   3,023    (306,511)
           
Cash Provided from Financing Activities          
Net adjustments, Equity   -    (12,137)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities   -    (12,137)
           
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash   (783,318)   (633,420)
Cash at Beginning of Period   1,227,654    2,129,801 
Cash at End of Period  $444,337   $1,496,382 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:          
Income Taxes Paid  $-   $- 
Interest Paid  $40,922   $11,653 
           
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:          
Operating leases - right of use asset  $302,695   $- 
Operating leases - lease liability  $294,387   $- 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc. (the Company), was incorporated on November 14, 2002, with an S-Corp tax election. The corporation was incorporated with the issuance of 1,000 shares of no-par value stock held by Lawrence Garcia, President and CEO with 550 shares and Lillian Flores, VP of Operations with 450 shares. The Company provides armed guard services as a federal contractor with licenses in 5 states and provides commercial guard services in California.

 

On July 7, 2021, the Company, entered into an agreement to gain 100% control of Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc (HRAA) a public corporation, incorporated in Nevada, by the purchase of 10,000,000 shares of Preferred A-1 Stock from the seller, Custodian Ventures LLC. The purchase of HRAA allowed the Company to begin plans to consummate a reverse merger with HRAA becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of a public company. In March of 2022, a Certificate of Amendment was filed with the Nevada Secretary of State, changing the name of HRAA, to Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. (AGSS). Shortly thereafter, a stock name and ticker change report was filed with the SEC and the stock ticker of HRAA was changed to AGSS.

 

On December 9, 2022, the Company executed the reverse merger agreement and became the subsidiary of AGSS. From that point forward, the financial statement filings will be the consolidation of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc, a Nevada company with Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. a California company.

 

The Company’s accounting year end is December 31.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

These financial statements are presented in United States dollars and have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The risks and uncertainties described below may not be the only ones we are or may face in the future. If any of the following do occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

 

The company receives over 90% of its total revenue from four Federal contracts as described in Note 9 below. These contracts have specific terms, typically five years with the opportunity for extension, but there are no assurances they will be extended. Although we have had several extended in the past, there is no guarantee this will again happened in the future. However, there are significant direct expenses for each contract that also are removed from operations at the end of a contract. As a result, the revenue lost from a completed contract does not affect the bottom-line profits in an amount equal to the revenue lost. The actual net income impact depends on the contract.

 

The process required to acquire a government contract takes several months to complete prior to delivery of the proposal to the contracting agency. Due to the time span required to prepare a proposal and wining the contract is not guaranteed, the company maintains a department of individuals who monitor and write proposals for all government contracts that become open for bid on a continuing basis. It is important to the company that new contracts are acquired consistently to maintain and grow annual revenue.

 

Other risks to operations consist of State and Federal regulations, staffing shortages, accelerating inflation, and overall business environment issues we cannot foresee.

 

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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Use of Estimates

 

In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include estimated useful lives and potential impairment of property and equipment, along with the collectability of some receivables from customers.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. On March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents totaling $444,879 and $1,227,654 respectively.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

We record accounts receivable at net realizable value. This value includes an appropriate allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts to reflect any loss anticipated on the accounts receivable balances and is charged to other bad debt expense. We calculate this allowance based on our history of write-offs, the level of past-due accounts based on the contractual terms of the receivables, and our relationships with, and the economic status of, our customers. With over ninety percent of year end accounts receivable balance from Federal contracts that require payment, and the uncollectable amount historically has been less than 1%. As of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts was determined to be unnecessary.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for major additions and improvements are capitalized and minor replacements, maintenance, and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. When property and equipment is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in the results of operations for the respective period. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the related assets using the straight-line method for financial statement purposes. The Company uses other depreciation methods (generally accelerated) for tax purposes where appropriate. The estimated useful life for Machinery and Equipment, and Vehicles is 5 years, with Leasehold improvements useful life is 10 Years.

 

Operating Leases

 

In February 2016, FASB ASU No. 2016-02 established ASC Topic 842, Leases, which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. Effective December 31, 2022, we have implemented ASU No. 2016-02 and booked the operating lease asset and the related liability.

 

Net Income/(Loss) per Share

 

Net income/(loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period as defined by Financial Accounting Standards, ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share”. Basic earnings/(loss) per common share (“EPS”) calculations are determined by dividing net income/(loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding.

 

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Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize revenue when the Invoice for contracted services is issued as stipulated by the contract. Other services provided are recognized at the time the service is provided. Ninety eight percent of revenues are billed monthly and recognized in the month the services were provided. Refunds and returns, which are minimal, are recorded as a reduction of revenue. The Company has not recorded a reserve for returns on March 31, 2023, or 2022 since it does not believe such returns will be material.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company applies the accounting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements”, as well as certain related FASB staff positions. This guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact business and considers assumptions that marketplace participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of non-performance.

 

The guidance also establishes a fair value hierarchy for measurements of fair value as follows:

 

  Level 1 - quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
     
  Level 2 - inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
     
  Level 3 - unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

 

The carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments approximates their fair value as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

NOTE 3 – RELATED PARTY RECEIVABLE

 

On July 7, 2021, the company has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the Preferred A-1 Stock of Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc. a SEC registered company for $5000,000. In March 2022, Health Revenue Assurance Holdings, Inc. name was changed to Ameriguard Security Services Inc. (AGSS). On December 9, 2022, we signed the definitive merger agreement initiating a reverse merger with AGSS, resulting in the Company becoming a 100% owned subsidiary of AGSS. Prior to the merger, the Company funded the operational expenses of AGSS and treated these expenses as related party expenses. These expenses we eliminated when the two companies were consolidated for the financial statement presentation.

 

The receivable balances on March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, were $57,971. Related party receivables are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

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NOTE 4 – FIXED ASSETS

 

Fixed assets consist of the following on March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022:

 

          
   2023   2022 
Leasehold Improvements   195,241    224,132 
Machinery and Equipment   285,551    278,551 
Vehicles   110,742    110,274 
Total Fixed Assets   591,534    612,957 
Accumulated Depreciation   (322,485)   (314,151)
Fixed Assets, Net  $269,049   $298,806 

 

NOTE 5 – PAYROLL LIABILITY – PENSION

 

The company offers various pension plans to employee groups based on location of employment. Corporate office employees and guards have an option to participate in a 401K sponsored by the company with a matching program up to 5% of employee salary. Federal contracts have union agreements that define the pension calculation and due dates. It is the responsibility of the company to calculate the pension benefit amount each month and contribute the amount due to the plan designated. The pension balances due on March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, for all plans were $281,582 and $453,965 respectively.

 

NOTE 6 – NOTES PAYABLE

 

In June 2020, AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc. received an SBA Loan through Fresno First Bank in the amount of $1,080,000 that was used to close out the Citibank loan in the amount of $312,339 with the remaining balance after expenses held in reserve. The SBA loan is a 10-year loan with monthly principal and interest payments. Interest rate is variable at prime rate plus 2.75%, adjusted every calendar quarter. Interest rate on March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, was 10.75% and 9% respectively. Balance remaining on the SBA loan was $804,387 and $785,988 as of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

On July 7, 2022, the Company entered into a buyout agreement with a shareholder Lillian Flores. The total buyout amount was $3,384,950 representing 45% of the calculated business value as of December 31, 2020. Following the initial payment of $686,990, the company agreed to make 4 equal instalments of principal and interest of $739,508 each December 31, starting 2023. Interest is calculated at a fixed rate of 3.110% compounded semi-annually. The company has accrued interest on March 31, 2022, of $70,335. Balance remaining in the amount of $2,697,960.

 

The following schedule details the loans active as of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022:

 

          
   2023   2022 
Current Portion:          
Notes and loans payable  $719,563   $719,563 
Total Current Portion   719,563    719,563 
Long term Portion:          
Notes and loans payable   2,764,385    2,782,784 
Total Long-term Portion   2,764,385    2,782,784 
   $3,483,948   $3,502,347 

 

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NOTE 7 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

From December 31, 2022, to March 31,2023 the only impact to equity was the net loss for the period of $442,996.

 

NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The company has a multiple vehicle lease agreement with Enterprise Leasing. As of March 31, 2023, the company had 19 vehicles under lease. The lease agreement includes maintenance services. The term of the lease agreement varies based on the date vehicle were leased and the respective terms for each vehicle. The master lease is updated annually and requires annual internal financial reports and company tax return.

 

NOTE 9 – CONCENTRATION OF SALES

 

The company generated approximately $6,000,000 and $5,700,000 in guard service revenue for the three-month ending March 31, 2023 and 2022 respectively. Of the total guard service revenue, approximately 92% was earned from four federal contracts operated by the company. The contracts and their respective terms are as follows:

 

  Social Security Administration, NSC - September 2022 through September 2027
         
  Social security Administration, SSC - June 2022 through June 2027
         
  Social Security Administration, WBDOC - June 2021 through July 2026
         
  National Institute of Health- EPA - May 2020 through May 2023

 

NOTE 10 – LITIGATION AND CLAIMS

 

As of December 31, 2022, there was one employment issue pending. The issue involves a terminated employee alleging discrimination and wrongful termination. A lawsuit has not been filed only a demand letter has been presented. Management has been working with the attorneys to find a reasonable settlement to this dispute without going to trial. After several months of discussion and negotiation it appears that the complaint will be settled for $23,000. As of March 31, 2023, the final agreement was signed which pays out the $23,000 settlement in three monthly installments starting May 15, 2023 Per Attorney letters received there are no other pending cases or legal matters.

 

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PART II – INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

 

ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION

 

The following are our expenses related to our offering:

 

Securities and Exchange Commission Registration Fee  $ 
Legal Fees  $25,000.00 
Accounting Fees*  $25,000.00 
Printing and Engraving*  $- 
Blue Sky Qualification Fees and Expenses*  $- 
Transfer Agent Fee*  $- 
Miscellaneous*  $ 
TOTAL  $50,000.00 

 

 
*Estimated costs

 

ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

 

The Registrant is a Nevada corporation, and the provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes will be applicable to the indemnification the Registrant offers to its officers, directors and agents. In its By-laws the Registrant generally agrees to indemnify each person who is a director or officer of the Registrant or serves at the request of a director or officer as a director, officer, employee or agent of another company, in accordance with the Registrant’s By-laws, to the fullest extent permissible by the Nevada Revised Statutes or other applicable laws. In its By-laws the Registrant indicates that, in connection with any such indemnification, it is within the discretion of the Board of Directors whether to advance any funds in advance of disposition of any action, suit or proceeding.

 

Under the Articles of Incorporation, the By-laws, and the Nevada Revised Statutes, no director of the Registrant will be personally liable to the Registrant or its stockholders for monetary damages, or expenses in defense of an action, for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Registrant, or serving in such capacity for another entity at the request of the Registrant, except for liability (i) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the Registrant or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or there is reasonable cause to believe it was unlawful, or (iii) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. The Registrant has the power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any persons potentially eligible for indemnification. The rights to indemnification are also applicable to those persons entitled to such rights by virtue of the Registrant’s consummation of a business combination, including such consummations wherein the Registrant is merged into or reorganized as a new entity.

 

The foregoing description of available indemnification is a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by the complete terms and provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Registrant’s Articles of Incorporation and By-laws, filed herewith as exhibits.

 

ITEM 15RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

 

Below is a chart of all the shareholders who purchased shares since December 31, 2022.

 

None.

 

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ITEM 16. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit       Incorporated by Reference   Filed Furnished  
No.   Exhibit Description   Form   Date   Herewith  
2.1   Definitive Share Exchange Agreement   8-K   12/14/2022      
3.1   Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC. (Nevada)   8-K   12/14/2022      
3.2   Amended and Restated Bylaws of AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC. (Nevada)   8-K   12/14/2022      
3.3   Articles of Incorporations Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. (Ameriguard)(California)   8-K   12/14/2022      
3.4   Bylaws AGS, Inc. (Ameriguard) (California)   8-K   12/14/2022      
3.5   Certificate of Designation of the Series A-1 Preferred Stock           Filed  
5.1   Opinion of McMurdo Law Group, LLC, legal counsel   S-1   4/10/2023      
10.1   Promissory Note (Secured by Stock Pledge)   8-K   12/14/2022      
10.2   Stock Pledge Agreement   8-K   12/14/2022      
10.3   Buyout documents           Filed  
23.1   Consent of BF Borgers CPA PC           Filed  
23.2   Consent of McMurdo Law Group, LLC (included in Exhibit 5.1)   S-1   4/10/2023      
107   Filing fee schedule           Filed  

 

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ITEM 17UNDERTAKINGS

 

UNDERTAKINGS

 

The Registrant undertakes:

 

1. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

The Registrant is registering securities under Rule 415 of the Securities Act and hereby undertakes:

 

1. To file, during any period in which it offers or sells securities, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement to:

 

(i) Include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;

 

(ii) Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which, individually or together, represent a fundamental change in the information in the registration statement; and notwithstanding the forgoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospects filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in the volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement.

 

(iii) Include any additional or changed material information on the plan of distribution.

 

2. That, for the purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

 

3. To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

 

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4. The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:

 

A. For determining liability of the undersigned issuer under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned issuer undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned issuer pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned issuer will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

 

i. Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned issuer relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

 

ii. Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned issuer or used or referred to by the undersigned issuer;
   
iii. The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned issuer or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned issuer; and

 

iv. Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned issuer to the purchaser.

 

B. That for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser:

 

Each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

 

“Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”) may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the issuer has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.”

 

In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the issuer of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the issuer in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the issuer will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized in Fresno, California on May 19, 2023.

 

  AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Lawrence Garcia
    Lawrence Garcia
   

Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer,
and Principal Executive Officer

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement was signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates stated.

 

/s/ Lawrence Garcia   Dated: May 19, 2023

Lawrence Garcia
Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer,
and Principal Executive Officer

   
     
/s/ Mike Goossen   Dated: May 19, 2023

Kathy M. Griffin
Chief Financial Officer, Director,
and Principal Accounting Officer

   
     
/s/ Douglas Anderson   Dated: May 19, 2023

Douglas Anderson

Director

   

 

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Exhibit 3.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.3

 

 

 

PROMISSORY NOTE

(SECURED BY STOCK PLEDGE)

 

 

 

$3,384,950.00 

July 1, 2022

Fresno, California

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned (“Maker”), promises to pay to LILLIAN FLORES (“Holder”), or order, at 5111 W. Fir Ave., Fresno, California 93722 (or such other address as Holder may from time to time designate), in lawful currency of the United States, the principal amount of Three Million Three Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,384,950.00) to be paid in five (5) equal annual installments, together with interest on the unpaid balance compounded semi-annually at a per annum rate of 3.11%. The initial payment will be paid within fourteen (14) days of the execution of the Agreement and all others necessary to finalize the terms of this redemption and settlement transaction. The second, third, fourth and fifth installment, which includes the balance due, shall be paid on December 31st of each year commencing December 31, 2023, and continuing each and every year until December 31, 2026, at which time the remaining balance shall be due.

 

Payments shall be made by regular check and sent to Holder’s address at 5111 W. Fir Ave., Fresno, California 93722, or by wire transfer into Holder’s bank account. Each payment shall be applied first to the payment of accrued interest and second to reduce the principal balance due hereunder. This Promissory Note shall mature and become due and payable in full on the last day of the 2026 fiscal year (“Maturity Date”).

 

This Promissory Note is secured by a “Stock Pledge Agreement” with Maker, as Pledgor, and Holder, as Pledgee, which is dated on or about the same date as this Promissory Note pursuant to which Maker pledges all of Maker’s shares of stock in AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, to secure this Promissory Note. Upon the occurrence of an event of default hereunder, Holder may sue Maker for the entire principal and interest due under this Promissory Note and all other liabilities and expenses incurred in connection therewith. Holder, in Holder’s sole discretion, may declare this Promissory Note immediately due and payable upon any unauthorized sale or transfer of any of Maker’s Shares defined in the Pledge Agreement.

 

Neither the failure to exercise nor any delay on the part of Holder in exercising any right, power or privilege shall constitute a waiver of any such right, power or privilege nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power or privilege preclude any further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other rights, powers or privileges.

 

 

 

 

Presentment for payment, notice of dishonor, protest, notice of protest, and rights to setoffs and counter-claims are hereby waived by Maker. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any document which may be collateral security for this Promissory Note, this Promissory Note is negotiable and may be assigned in whole or in part by Maker with Holder’s written consent; provided, however, that the giving or withholding of consent shall be in Holder’s sole and absolute discretion.

 

In addition to any other remedy available to Holder, the entire unpaid balance of the principal sum of this Promissory Note and all interest due thereon, including all arrearages thereon, shall at the option of Holder, immediately become due and payable, without further notice or demand, upon the occurrence, with respect to Maker, of any of the following events of default:

 

(i) any payment of principal or accrued interest that is not paid within ten (10) calendar days of the date when due;

 

(ii) the occurrence of a material breach or misrepresentation under this Promissory Note or the Pledge Agreement securing this Promissory Note;

 

(iii) the commencement of a proceeding in bankruptcy, receivership, or insolvency by or against Maker;

 

(iv) any attempt by Maker to make an assignment of their shares for the benefit of creditors;

 

(v) a material change in control in the ownership or management structure of Maker; and,

 

(vi) the occurrence of any event of default under any of the other agreements executed concurrently with this Promissory Note including Settlement Agreement and Stock Redemption Agreement.

 

In the event of default, Maker agrees to pay all costs, charges and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by Holder in any proceedings for collection of this Promissory Note and in the enforcement of any right or remedy hereunder whether or not litigation is instituted. Maker hereby expressly waives all statutes of limitation affecting the enforceability of this Promissory Note. Maker consent to all renewals, indulgences, extensions and modifications by Holder or any holder hereof without notice.

 

Despite anything to the contrary in this Promissory Note, the total liability for interest payments shall not exceed the applicable limits, if any, imposed by the usury laws of the State of California. Any interest paid in excess of those limits shall be refunded to Maker by application of the amount of excess interest paid against any sums outstanding in such order as Holder may determine in Holder’s discretion. If the amount of excess interest paid exceeds the sums outstanding, the portion exceeding those sums shall be refunded in cash to Maker by Holder. To ascertain whether any interest payable exceeds the limits imposed, any nonprincipal payment, including, without limitation, prepayment fees and late charges, shall be deemed to the extent permitted by law to be an expense, fee, late charge, premium, or penalty rather than interest.

 

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Maker shall have the right to prepay any or all of the promissory note outstanding at any time without penalty.

 

This Promissory Note and the terms, covenants, conditions and agreements contained herein may not be changed, modified or terminated, except by written instrument signed by the party to be charged. This instrument shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be proper only in Fresno County, California. Maker agrees that the unenforceability or invalidity of any provision or provisions of this Promissory Note shall not render any other provision or provisions herein contained unenforceable or invalid.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Promissory Note is executed on July 1, 2022, and is effective as of the date first above written.

 

MAKER:
   
 AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.,
  a California corporation
  
 By:/s/ LAWRENCE GARCIA
 LAWRENCE GARCIA
  President

 

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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

 

This settlement agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Lillian Flores (“Flores”) and Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. (“Ameriguard”, and collectively with Flores, the “Parties”) on the following terms, conditions, and recitals.

 

RECITALS

 

This Agreement is entered into with the following facts taken into consideration:

 

A. Flores is a 45 percent (45%) shareholder of Ameriguard. Lawrence Garcia (“Garcia”), who is not a party but a signatory to this Agreement, holds the other 55 percent (55%) of the shares of Ameriguard.

 

B. Lillian Flores desires to have her shares of Ameriguard repurchased pursuant to the Buy-Sell Agreement dated May 14, 2010, and has further alleged that she is entitled to additional distributions from Ameriguard for profits not previously distributed (the “Dispute”)

 

C. Pursuant to the request for a buy-back, Ameriguard commissioned a valuation which sets forth the valuation of the Ameriguard shares held by Flores at Two Million Eight Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($2,884,950.00). Flores has indicated her willingness to accept this valuation for settlement purposes. Ameriguard has further agreed to distribute Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) as additional consideration and will further allow Flores to retain certain benefits provided by Ameriguard for as long as Ameriguard provides them to Garcia, as set forth herein.

 

D. The Parties are now desirous of reducing the terms of any buy-out and settlement of the dispute can do so by way of this Agreement.

 

AGREEMENT

 

With the above facts taken into consideration and in consideration of the mutual terms, provisions, covenants, conditions, understandings, and agreements set forth herein, the adequacy and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

 

1. Incorporation of Recitals. Paragraphs A through D, inclusive, of the Recitals hereof are fully incorporated herein and are true and correct. These Recitals are intended and shall be deemed and construed to be a material and integral portion of this Agreement.

 

2. Consideration – Ameriguard: In consideration for the releases and the agreements contained herein, Ameriguard shall:

 

a. Payment of Buy-Out Amounts. Pay to Flores the sum of Three Million Three Hundred Eight Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars ($3,384,950.00) payable in five (5) equal annual installments together with interest of the unpaid balance compounded semi-annually at the rate of 3.11% per annum, as set forth in the amortization attached hereto as Exhibit 1.

 

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT1

 

 

i. The initial payment will be paid within fourteen (14) days of the execution of this Agreement, and all other agreements necessary to effectuate the terms of the Stock Redemption Agreement dated July 1, 2022 (“Stock Redemption Agreement”) by each of the parties hereto.

 

ii. The second, third, fourth and fifth installment, which includes the balance due, shall be paid on December 31st of each year commencing December 31, 2023, and continuing each and every year until December 31, 2026, at which time the remaining balance shall be due, as set forth in Paragraph 5.4 of the Buy-Sell Agreement dated May 14, 2010.

 

iii. Ameriguard may, at its sole option, pre-pay any or all amounts due prior to their due date without any pre-payment penalty.

 

iv. The terms for repayment of the amounts set forth herein, shall be more memorialized by a Promissory Note (“Promissory Note”) secured by Flores’ shares in Ameriguard, as set forth in a Stock Pledge Agreement to be signed concurrently with the Promissory Note and this Agreement (“Stock Pledge Agreement”).

 

v. Flores acknowledges and agrees that Ameriguard may allocate the payment of funds to be paid under the promissory note and this Agreement as it sees fit. Further, Flores agrees that as each payment is made by Ameriguard, as provided for herein, a proportionate number of shares may, at the option of Ameriguard, be redeemed and released from the hold created by the Stock Pledge Agreement. For example, when the initial payment is made, as set forth in paragraph 2(a)(i), Ameriguard may, in its sole discretion, may redeem 20% of the shares held pursuant to the Stock Pledge Agreement and, provided each payment constitutes 20% of the total amount due, can redeem an equal amount of Ameriguard shares held under the Stock Pledge Agreement.

 

vi. Flores and Ameriguard acknowledge that Ameriguard may merge with a public entity (“Newco”) in the future. In the event such a merger occurs, it is anticipated that the shares to be held pursuant to the Stock Pledge Agreement, shall be converted to new shares to be issued by Newco in the same proportion as shares will be issued to Garcia, the other shareholder in Ameriguard, and in the name of Garcia. Specifically, it is anticipated that a total of 84,600,000 shares will be issued to Garcia, 33,600,000 of which will be in consideration for the exchange of shares of Flores. Though Garcia is not a party to this Settlement Agreement for other purposes, Garcia agrees as follows:

 

(A) In the event Newco issues shares to him as part of any merger, he will segregate that proportion of shares that are issued in exchange for the shares Flores provides to Newco for such conversion to be held by Coleman & Horowitt, LLP for the benefit of Flores pursuant to the terms of the Stock Pledge Agreement;

 

(B) Garcia will execute a Stock Pledge Agreement and Assignment of Shares in a form similar to that which Flores has executed in connection with this Agreement to assure that the shares issued by Newco for the benefit of Flores are property assigned to Coleman & Horowitt, LLP per the terms of the Stock Pledge Agreement;

 

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(C) Will otherwise cooperate in all aspects to assure a transfer of shares to be held for the benefit of Flores until such time as Flores has been paid in full for all amounts due to her under the terms of this Agreement.

 

b. Removal of Flores as Guarantor.

 

i. The parties each acknowledge and agree that removal and release of Flores as a Guarantor of the SBA loan originated by Fresno First Bank under which Ameriguard is the Borrower, is a condition precedent to the obligations of Flores under this Agreement. To that end, Ameriguard shall take all reasonable steps necessary to remove Flores as a Guarantor of and SBA Loan originated by Fresno First Bank (“FFB”) to which Flores agreed to serve as a Guarantor.

 

ii. The parties acknowledge that Ameriguard represents it has provided FFB with all documents they have requested in order to remove Flores as a Guarantor and acknowledge and understand that in order for FFB and the SBA to consider removing Flores as a Guarantor, she first must resign as an officer and must no longer be a shareholder of Ameriguard. Thus, Flores acknowledges that the final determination of removal of Flores as a Guarantor of the loan cannot be finalized until this Agreement and other Agreement contemplated by this Agreement have been executed by all parties.

 

iii. The parties further agree that in the event FFB has not executed a release of the subject Flores Guaranty within six (6) months from the Effective Date of this Agreement, then upon written notice from Flores, AmeriGuard shall either or pay off the SBA Loan in its entirety no later than 60 days from the date of such written notice from Flores.

 

c. Indemnity. To the highest extent permitted by law, indemnify and defend Flores from any claims that arise by virtue of her status as an employee, officer and/or shareholder of Ameriguard. Ameriguard shall have the right to select counsel to defend Flores, subject to the consent to Flores, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

 

d. Other Benefits. As consideration for the assistance Flores is to provide to Ameriguard, pursuant to paragraph 3(d), below, and the agreements and releases contained herein, Ameriguard, its successor and/or assign, shall pay to Flores the sum of $250 per month as reimbursement to Flores for her cell phone and for her fuel purchases until Ameriguard, its successor and/or assign ceases to provide such a benefit to Garcia.

 

e. Waiver and Release. Waive and release and claims Ameriguard may have against Flores, whether known or unknown, that arise by virtue of The Dispute.

 

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3. Consideration – Flores: In consideration for the agreements and release contained herein, Flores shall:

 

a. Resignation as Officer and Director. Immediately resign as an officer and director of Ameriguard.

 

b. Turnover of Shares. Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, turn over all shares she currently holds in Ameriguard to Coleman & Horowitt, LLP, as security for payment of all amounts due under this Agreement, pursuant to the Stock Pledge Agreement referenced in paragraph 2(a)(iii).

 

c. Covenant Not to Compete. In order to assure that Ameriguard obtains the full benefits of its purchase of shares from Flores, and to protect the goodwill and assets of Ameriguard that will flow from Ameriguard’s purchase of the sale of shares of Ameriguard being sold by Flores pursuant to this Agreement, Flores agrees that neither she nor anyone else acting on her behalf, shall not commence, be employed by or engage in any business substantially similar to the business operations currently being conducted by Ameriguard for a period of three (3) years and 45 miles from any location in which Ameriguard currently conducts business within the State of California.

 

d. Assistance. For a period of one (1) year, from the execution of this Agreement by all parties, cooperate with Ameriguard in responding to questions that may be posed regarding Flores’ prior job duties at Ameriguard that may arise from time-to-time. Flores shall provide no more than 5 hours assistance per month.

 

e. Waiver and Release. Waive and release and claims Flores may have against Ameriguard, whether known or unknown, that arise by virtue of The Dispute.

 

4. Release of Claims.

 

a. Excepting only the covenants and promises made by the parties to each other in this Agreement, in consideration of the Agreements set forth herein, each of the Parties, for themselves and on behalf of each of their predecessors, successors, employees and assigns, hereby releases and forever discharges the other party to this settlement agreement of any and all claims, debts, liabilities, demands, obligations, costs, expenses, actions and causes of action of every nature, character and description, whether known or unknown, which it, or any predecessor of it, now owns or holds by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever occurred, done, omitted or suffered to be done prior to the date of this settlement agreement with respect to the subject matter of The Dispute. This release runs only in favor of each of the signatories to this Agreement and to each of their parents, subsidiaries, officers and directors, affiliates, co-venturers, partners, employees, principals, agents, attorneys, predecessors, heirs, devisees, assigns, and successors-in-interest, as the case may be.

 

b. In consideration of the Agreements set forth herein, the Parties hereto covenant and agree that they will not hereafter commence, maintain or prosecute any action at law, or otherwise, or assert any claim against the parties to this settlement agreement for any damages or losses of any kind or amounts arising out of the subject matter of The Dispute, except as may be provided for by this settlement agreement.

 

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c. Each of the Parties hereto further warrants, represents and agrees that such party has not previously assigned or transferred, or attempted to assign or transfer, to any person or entity, any action or actions, cause or causes of action, at law or in equity, suits, debts, liens, contracts, agreements, notes, promises, liabilities, rights, claims, demands, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys= fees), damages or losses hereinabove released.

 

d. Except as provided in this Agreement and subject to any other limitations set forth in this Agreement, the Parties hereby waive such rights as may otherwise exist pursuant to California Civil Code § 1542, which provides:

 

“A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR”

 

which may arise by virtue of The Dispute.

 

The Parties furthermore represent and agree:

 

i. That they have executed this Agreement with full knowledge of any rights they may have with respect to the parties to this Agreement.

 

ii. That they have received independent legal advice from their attorneys with respect to the matters hereinabove set forth, and the rights and asserted rights arising out of said matters and The Dispute.

 

iii. That other than the statements of fact and representations contained within this Agreement, the Parties have not relied upon any statement of material fact, or omission to state a material fact, by any of the signatories to this Agreement, or by anyone acting on behalf of the signatories to this Agreement, with respect to the matters covered by this Agreement and the underlying dispute between the Parties.

 

iv. That they understand and acknowledge the significance and consequence of a waiver of California Civil Code § 1542 and hereby assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, losses, liabilities, or costs they may hereafter incur from The Dispute.

 

e. It is expressly understood and agreed by the Parties that none of the releases set forth herein are intended to or do release any claims arising out of a breach of this Agreement by any of the released parties to this Agreement.

 

5. Authority. The Parties hereto hereby represent and warrant that the execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement do not violate or contravene any indenture, agreement, judgment or order to which they are a party or by which they are bound.

 

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6. No Admission of Liability. This Agreement shall not be treated as an admission of liability or wrongdoing by any party, its subsidiaries or affiliates, or any directors, officers, agents, employees, or attorneys thereof, or any of them.

 

7. Capacity of Parties. By execution hereof, the Parties hereto acknowledge that this Agreement has been carefully read, its contents are known, its contents are fully understood, and it is freely signed. Each Party further acknowledges that such party has received independent legal advice and explanation of the terms and effects of this Agreement from independent counsel selected by that party, all prior to the execution of this Agreement.

 

8. Parties Independent; Non-Control by Either Party. The Parties acknowledge and agree that there exists no relationship of trust and confidence between Flores, on the one hand, and Ameriguard, on the other hand. This Agreement and the documents and instruments to be executed and delivered hereunder shall, upon completion of the terms, conditions, and covenants set forth herein, constitute a fully executed settlement and general and special release of all rights, claims, or liabilities among the parties, except as expressly limited by this Agreement. Each party to this Agreement warrants and acknowledges that the other party has not exercised control over, nor had any interest in the management and operation of, any of its business, either directly or indirectly. No provision herein is intended to provide either party with any degree of control over, or interest in, any other party’s business, either directly or indirectly.

 

9. Tax Consequences. All parties are aware that certain State and Federal income tax consequences may be incurred as a result of the consummation of this Agreement. All parties are independently relying on their own legal counsel and accountants in connection with such consequences. Flores will not look to Ameriguard for reimbursement or indemnification of any such taxes. Similarly, Ameriguard will not look to Flores for reimbursement or indemnification of any such taxes.

 

10. Binding on Successors. This Agreement is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon all Parties hereto, and each Party’s respective heirs, successors, assigns, transferees, parents, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, other controlled entities, agents, servants, employees, directors, representatives, partners, and attorneys.

 

11. No Third Party Benefits. This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the Parties hereto, and no other person or entity shall be entitled to a direct or indirect cause of action or claim in connection with this Agreement.

 

12. Sole and Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement made by the Parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter hereof and further supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous understandings, representations, warranties, and agreements made by the parties hereto or their representatives pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and may be modified only by a written agreement signed by the parties hereto. The terms of this Agreement may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior or contemporaneous agreement, and the Parties hereto further intend and agree that NO extrinsic evidence whatsoever may be introduced to interpret or contradict the meaning of the terms of this Agreement in any judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, if any.

 

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13. Modification of Agreement; No Oral Consents. No modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing, signed by all parties. In every instance where this Agreement requires the consent of Ameriguard to an act or omission of Flores or to the existence of some fact, circumstance or event, Ameriguard shall only be deemed to have given its consent by a written notice to Flores as provided in this Agreement, and no oral consent of any kind, nature or character shall be effective for any purpose whatsoever.

 

14. Construction. In construing this Agreement, the following provisions shall govern:

 

a. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

 

b. In the event that any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid in any legal or equitable proceeding, this Agreement shall be interpreted as though any such invalid portions or covenants were not contained in this Agreement.

 

c. Pronouns used in this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the appropriate gender or neuter, and as either single or plural, as the context requires.

 

d. All headings are for the purpose of convenience only, are not a part of this Agreement, and are not to be used in construing this Agreement.

 

e. This Agreement shall not be construed either favorably or adversely against any Party to this Agreement merely because of that Party’s (or their counsel’s) involvement in its preparation.

 

15. Notice. Any notice, request, demand, instrument or any other communication to be given to any party to this Agreement shall be in writing addressed as follows:

 

Ameriguard:

Ameriguard Security Service, Inc.

c/o Darryl J. Horowitt, Esq.

Coleman & Horowitt, LLP

499 West Shaw Ave., Ste. 116

Fresno, CA 93704

dhorowitt@ch-law.com

 

Flores:

Lillian Flores

c/o John W. Phillips, Esq.

Fennemore Dowling Aaron

8080 N. Palm Ave., Third Floor

Fresno, CA 93711

jphillips@fennemorelaw.com

 

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It may be personally delivered, in which case delivery shall be deemed immediate, or may be sent registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, in the United States mail, in which case it shall be deemed delivered on the third business day after mailing. Any party may change his, her or its address at any time by a notice in conformance with this paragraph.

 

16. Confidentiality. For a period of 5 years from the date of execution of this Agreement by each of the parties hereto, the settling parties shall keep confidential the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation the monetary consideration paid and/or to be paid hereunder and all of the terms of the Agreement (the “Confidential Information”) and shall not release or disseminate any of the Confidential Information to any third party, other than their respective attorneys or accountants, and then only to the extent that such accountants or attorneys expressly agree to be bound by the terms of the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement, or where disclosure is required by regularly issued judicial process. This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the exchange of the releases hereunder.

 

17. Non-Disparagement. For a period of 5 years from the date of execution of this Agreement by each of the parties hereto, the Parties agree they will not disparage each other, or otherwise take any action which could reasonably be expected to adversely affect their respective personal or professional reputations, or the personal or professional reputation of any of either Party’s directors, officers, agents, attorneys, insurers or employees. Nothing in the Agreement shall, however, be deemed to interfere with any Party’s obligation to report transactions with appropriate governmental, taxing, and/or registering agencies, or to comply with any order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

 

18. Cooperation. The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree to execute any other documents and take any other action as may be reasonably necessary to further the purposes of this Agreement.

 

19. Attorneys’ Fees

 

a. It is specifically agreed that each party hereto shall be responsible for the payment of its own attorney’s fees.

 

b. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in section 19(a), above, if any action at law or in equity is brought to enforce or interpret the terms of this settlement agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all costs incurred in such action or proceeding, including reasonable attorney’s fees, in addition to any other relief to which they may otherwise be entitled.

 

20. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

21. Facsimile/Electronic Signatures. A facsimile and/or electronic signature shall be considered as valid as an original for purposes of this Agreement.

 

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Dated:    

/s/ Lillian Flores

   LILLIAN FLORES, an individual

 

  AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
      
Dated:  7/6/2022  By:/s/ Lawrence Garcia
   LAWRENCE GARCIA
      President

 

Dated:  7/6/2022  /s/ Lawrence Garcia
 LAWRENCE GARCIA, an individual

 

 

SPOUSAL CONSENT

 

For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, who is the spouse of a shareholder, Lillian Flores of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. a California corporation (the “Company”), hereby agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Settlement Agreement set forth above.

 

Dated:  7/6/2022  

/s/ Eric Flores

     ERIC FLORES, Spouse of Lillian Flores
      

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:    
     
COLEMAN & HOROWITT, LLP   FENNEMORE DOWLING AARON
       
By: /s/ Darryl J. Horowitt   By: /s/ John W. Phillips
  DARRYL J. HOROWITT     JOHN W. PHILLIPS
  Attorneys for AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.     Attorneys for LILLIAN FLORES

 

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Stock Assignment Separate from Certificate

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers Four Hundred Fifty (450) shares of the common stock of AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC. a California corporation (the “Corporation”) standing in the name of LILLIAN FLORES, to the Corporation.

 

I do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint COLEMAN & HOROWITT, LLP, as attorney to transfer said stock on the books of the Corporation with full power of substitution.

 

/s/ Lillian Flores

 Dated:     
LILLIAN FLORES   

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCK PLEDGE AGREEMENT

 

 

 

This STOCK PLEDGE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is effective as of July 1, 2022 (the “Effective Date”) by and among AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC., a California corporation (“Pledgor”), LILLIAN FLORES, individually (“Pledgee”), and COLEMAN & HOROWITT, LLP, a California limited liability partnership (“Pledge Holder”).

 

RECITALS

 

A. Pledgor is the owner of Four Hundred Fifty (450) shares acquired pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Stock Redemption Agreement dated July 1, 2022, entered into by Pledgee, as Seller, and Pledgor, as Buyer. It is those Four Hundred Fifty (450) shares that are the subject of this Agreement (the “Shares”).

 

B. As set forth in the Stock Redemption Agreement, Pledgor agreed to secure Pledgor’s repayment of that certain Promissory Note dated July 1, 2022, and made by Pledgor in favor of Pledgee in the original principal sum $3,384,950.00 (the “Promissory Note”), with a pledge of the Shares.

 

C. Pledgor further agreed to secure Pledgor’s performance of that certain Settlement Agreement dated July 1, 2022, executed by Pledgor and Pledgee (the “Settlement Agreement”).

 

AGREEMENT

 

Pledge; Proxy. Pledgor hereby grants to Pledgee a security interest in the Shares, and further assigns and pledges the Shares to Pledgee as collateral for the payment of the Promissory Note, and performance by Pledgor of the Promissory Note, the Stock Redemption Agreement, the Settlement Agreement and this Agreement. The Shares shall also serve as collateral for the repayment of any and all sums required to be advanced by Pledgee to preserve the Shares or to protect Pledgee’s security interest in the Shares, and, in the event an action or proceeding to enforce the collection or performance of Pledgor’ obligations under the Promissory Note, the Stock Redemption Agreement, the Settlement Agreement, or this Agreement, the reasonable expenses of enforcement, including, without limitation, retaking, holding, preparing for sale, selling or otherwise disposing of the Shares, together with reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. Pledgor covenants to deliver the certificate or certificates evidencing the Shares to Pledge Holder to be held hereunder. Pledgor shall also endorse a Stock Assignment Separate from Certificate in substantially the form attached to the Stock Redemption Agreement as Exhibit C, assigning the Shares to Pledge Holder. This Agreement is a Control Agreement as defined in the California Commercial Code.

 

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1. Term of Pledge. Pledge Holder shall hold the Shares as security until the Promissory Note is paid in full and Pledgor has fully performed all of Pledgor’s obligations under the Promissory Note, the Stock Redemption Agreement, the Settlement Agreement, or this Agreement.

 

2. Voting Rights. During the term of this pledge, Pledgor, in accordance with Pledgor’s share ownership, shall have the right to vote Pledgor’s Shares.

 

3. Adjustments of Capital Structure. In the event that, during the term of this pledge, any reclassification, readjustment or other change is declared or made in the capital structure of the Corporation, or any successor corporation, all new, substituted and/or additional shares, or other securities issued by reason of any such change, shall be held by Pledge Holder under the terms of this Agreement in the same manner as the Shares originally pledged hereunder.

 

4. Legend on Stock. The certificates of stock for the Shares pledged hereunder shall bear a legend substantially as follows:

 

“The shares represented by this certificate are subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Stock Pledge Agreement entered into by and among AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC., a California corporation (“Pledgor”), LILLIAN FLORES, individually (“Pledgee”), and COLEMAN & HOROWITT, LLP, a California limited liability partnership (“Pledge Holder”), dated July 1, 2022. A copy of the Stock Pledge Agreement is on file at the principal office of the Corporation. Any prospective transferee of these shares should refer to the Stock Pledge Agreement.”

 

5. Payment of Promissory Note and Satisfaction of Obligations. At such time as all of Pledgor’s obligations under the Promissory Note, the Stock Redemption Agreement, the Settlement Agreement, or this Agreement have been satisfied, the Shares (or so much thereof as remains after the full performance of the obligations) shall be released, the interests created herein shall cease and terminate, and Pledge Holder and Pledgee shall reassign and redeliver the Shares to Pledgor, in accordance with Pledgor’s share ownership, cancel the Promissory Note, and deliver the applicable Shares along with all other necessary or appropriate documents to Pledgor. The delivery to Pledgor of the Shares (or so much thereof as remains after the full performance of the obligations) shall be a complete and full acquittance for the collateral delivered, and Pledge Holder and Pledgee shall thereafter be discharged from any and all liability or responsibility therefor.

 

6. Default. A default under the Promissory Note, the Stock Redemption Agreement, the Settlement Agreement, or this Agreement by Pledgor shall be deemed to be a default under the Promissory Note, the Stock Redemption Agreement, the Settlement Agreement, or this Agreement, entitling Pledgee to accelerate the entire unpaid balance of the Promissory Note. If Pledgor materially defaults in the performance of any of the terms of the Promissory Note, the Stock Redemption Agreement, the Settlement Agreement, or this Agreement, Pledgee shall notify the Corporation, Pledgor, and Pledge Holder in writing of the default. If the default is not cured within ten (10) calendar days of the notice, Pledge Holder shall thereafter terminate and defeat the ownership of the Shares by the Pledgor and vote the Shares on all corporate questions pursuant to the directions of Pledgee.

 

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7. Remedies. When an event of default occurs, without limiting Pledgee’s available remedies, Pledgee may exercise any and all rights and remedies available to a secured creditor after default, including, but not limited to, any and all rights and remedies available under the California Commercial Code. Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in this Agreement, the Pledge Holder may, with the prior consent of Pledgee, deliver the Shares certificates to Pledgor (instead of holding the Shares certificate) as the Pledge Holder, in which event, the Pledgor shall hold the Shares certificate, in trust, as collateral for performance of the Promissory Note.

 

8. Notice. All notices, requests, demands, instructions, or other communications to be given to any party hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given (i) on the date of service, if personally served on the party to whom notice is to be given; (ii) within seventy-two (72) hours after mailing, if mailed to the party to whom notice is to be given, by first- class mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid; or (iii) within forty-eight (48) hours after being deposited with a recognized private courier service (e.g., Federal Express), if delivered by a private courier service to the party to whom notice is to be given, all charges prepaid. A notice not given as above shall, if it is in writing, be deemed given if and when actually received by the party to whom it is required or permitted to be given.

 

9. Authorizations to Pledgee. Pledgor authorizes Pledgee, without notice or demand, and without affecting Pledgor’s obligations hereunder, from time to time to compromise, renew or extend the time for payment of the Promissory Note or any part thereof, or any other amounts secured by the Shares or this Agreement.

 

10. Pledge Holder. COLEMAN & HOROWITT, LLP, a California limited liability partnership (“Pledge Holder”) is hereby appointed Pledge Holder. Except for Pledge Holder’s willful misconduct or gross negligence in carrying out Pledge Holder’s duties hereunder, each of the undersigned hereby waives all claims of any kind against Pledge Holder. Each of the undersigned jointly and severally agrees to indemnify Pledge Holder, defend Pledge Holder, and hold Pledge Holder harmless from and against any and all obligations, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses, including but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising in any way from any claims, demands or actions of any kind, made or taken against Pledge Holder in connection with this Agreement. Should conflicting demands and/or notices be made and/or served on Pledge Holder, with respect to the pledge hereunder, the parties hereto expressly agree that Pledge Holder shall have the option, in Pledge Holder’s sole and absolute discretion, to (i) resign as Pledge Holder and appoint an alternate Pledge Holder for purposes of this Agreement, (ii) withhold and stop Pledge Holder’s involvement in any and all proceedings regarding the performance of this Agreement and await settlement of the controversy between Pledgee and Pledgor by final appropriate legal proceedings, and/or (iii) take any other action in Pledge Holder’s sole and absolute discretion. If Pledge Holder resigns and appoints an alternate Pledge Holder, Pledge Holder shall thereupon be fully released and discharged from all obligations to further perform any and all duties and obligations imposed upon Pledge Holder under this Agreement. Pledge Holder’s duties hereunder are limited to the safekeeping of the Shares and for the transfer or other disposition thereof in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Pledge Agreement, the Pledge Holder shall retain the right to substitute itself for another Pledge Holder who holds such professional license or licenses as may be necessary to comply with all state and federal rules governing a professional medical corporation.

 

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11. Pledge Holder Fees and Costs. If Pledge Holder is required to take action, Pledge Holder shall be compensated for all time devoted, if any, to the handling of the escrow established hereunder and all related transfers at Pledge Holder’s standard hourly rate(s) which shall be no less than Four Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($400.00) per hour. Except as may otherwise be provided in this Agreement, Pledgor shall bear the expense of all such fees and costs incurred in connection with this Agreement and the escrow established hereunder. Pledge Holder shall bill Pledgor for such services rendered, if any, on a monthly basis or at the time services are rendered. Pledge Holder, in Pledge Holder’s sole discretion, may resign and appoint an alternate Pledge Holder at any time, including, without limitation, upon the occurrence of an event described in Section 10 above. Any such resignation and appointment shall be effective upon written notice to Pledgee and Pledgor.

 

12. Representations and Warranties. Pledgor represents and warrants that the Shares are free and clear of any and all liens and encumbrances, including, but not limited to, any pledge, claim, security interest, mortgage, assessment, charge, restriction or limitation of any kind, whether arising by agreement, operation of law or otherwise (collectively “Liens”).

 

13. Counterparts; Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. For purposes of this Agreement, a facsimile or electronically scanned signature shall be deemed as valid and enforceable as an original.

 

14. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with the documents referred to herein, sets forth the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. All agreements, covenants, representations and warranties, expressed or implied, oral and written, of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof are contained herein and in the documents referred to herein or implementing the provisions hereof. No other agreements, covenants, representations or warranties, expressed or implied, oral or written, have been made by either party to the other with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. All prior and contemporaneous conversations, negotiations, possible and alleged agreements and representations, covenants and warranties with respect to the subject matter hereof are waived, merged herein and therein and superseded hereby and thereby. This is an integrated agreement.

 

15. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

 

16. Inurement. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon each party hereto, their heirs, successors, representatives, assigns, agents, employees and personal representatives.

 

17. Severability. To the extent that any provision here in this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the balance of this Agreement shall be enforced to the extent practical and consistent with the spirit and intentions of this Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Stock Pledge Agreement to be effective as of the date first written above.

 

PLEDGOR:

 

AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.

 

By:/s/ LAWRENCE GARCIA  Date:  7/6/2022  
 LAWRENCE GARCIA   
 President   

 

PLEDGEE:

 

   Date:    
LILLIAN FLORES  

 

PLEDGE HOLDER:

 

COLEMAN & HOROWITT, LLP

 

By:/s/ DARRYL HOROWITT  Date:  7/6/2022  
 DARRYL HOROWITT   
 Partner   

 

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STOCK REDEMPTION AGREEMENT

 

THIS STOCK REDEMPTION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is effective as of the 1st day of July 2022, by and between AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC., a California corporation (“Corporation”) and LILLIAN FLORES (“Seller”) with reference to the following facts:

 

RECITALS

 

A. Seller is the owner of Four Hundred Fifty (450) shares of the common stock of the Corporation, which amounts to 45% of the issued and outstanding shares of the common stock of the Corporation.

 

B. On May 14, 2010, Seller entered into a Shareholders’ Buy-Sell Agreement (“Buy- Sell Agreement”) in order to restrict the free transferability of the corporate shares to assure continuity in the control and management of the Corporation.

 

C. On July 30, 2021, Seller gave notice to Corporation that she wished to exercise her right to sell her shares under the terms and conditions of the Buy-Sell Agreement.

 

D. Seller desires to sell all 450 shares of her stock to Corporation (the “Shares”) at an agreed-upon price and on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

 

E. The parties agree that the redemption price of Seller’s shares shall be Two Million Eight Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand and Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,884,950.00).

 

F. The parties agree further that in accordance with the terms of that certain Settlement Agreement executed on the same date as this Stock Redemption Agreement, attached hereto has Exhibit D and incorporated herein by this reference, Corporation will pay to Seller $500,000 additional consideration.

 

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AGREEMENT

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual agreements herein contained, Seller and Buyer agree as follows:

 

1. Purchase and Sale: For the Redemption Price (as defined below), and on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, Seller hereby sells, assigns, and transfers to Corporation, and Corporation hereby purchases from Seller, the Shares.

 

2. Effective Date: Notwithstanding the date on which the closing occurs, the sale and purchase of the Shares shall be deemed for financial purposes to be effective as of July 1, 2022 (the “Effective Date”).

 

3. Redemption Price; Payment: As full consideration for the Shares, the Corporation agrees to pay Seller a redemption price of $2,884,950.00 (“Redemption Price”), together with additional compensation in the amount of $500,000.00, for a total amount of $3,384,950.00, in accordance with and pursuant to the terms of the Promissory Note in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, and by this reference incorporated herein.

 

4. Closing: The closing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall take place on the date hereof, simultaneously with the parties’ execution of this Agreement.

 

4.1. Buyer’s Closing Deliverables: At the Closing, Corporation shall do all of the following:

 

(a) Execute and deliver to Seller a Promissory Note dated July 1, 2022, in the principal amount of $3,384,950.00, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.

 

(b) Execute and deliver to Seller a Stock Pledge Agreement dated July 1, 2022, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.

 

(c) All other agreements, certificates, instruments, and documents reasonably requested by Seller in order to fully consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and carry out the purpose and intent of this Agreement.

 

4.2. Seller’s Closing Deliverables: At the Closing, Seller shall do all of the following:

 

(a) Execute a “Stock Assignment Separate From Certificate” dated July 1, 2022, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit C, that irrevocably appoints Coleman & Horowitt, LLP as attorney-in-fact to transfer the Shares on the books of the Corporation with full power of substitution.

 

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5. Due Authorization: The stock redemption described in this Agreement has been duly approved by proper corporate action.

 

6. Time of the Essence: Time is of the essence for performance of the obligations set forth in this Agreement.

 

7. Representations and Warranties of Seller: Seller represents and warrants to Buyer and this Agreement is made in reliance on the following:

 

(a) Seller owns, beneficially and of record, all Shares to be sold to Buyer hereunder and has good, marketable and indefeasible title to and full power of disposition over and has the full right to sell and transfer to the Buyer all Shares to be sold by Seller hereunder;

 

(b) Seller’s Shares are free of all liens, claims, debts or other encumbrances, and shall be free of all such liens, claims, debts or other encumbrances upon their transfer to the Buyer under this Agreement, save and except the lien created in favor of Fresno First Bank, which the parties will seek to exonerate under the terms of the Settlement Agreement to be executed concurrently with this Agreement; and,

 

(c) Seller has not personally obligated the Corporation by any transaction, agreement or event which is not reflected in the financial statements of the Corporation as of the Effective Date of this Agreement.

 

8. Seller Indemnity: The Corporation shall indemnify and defend Seller, to the highest extent permitted by law, from any claims that arise by virtue of her status as an officer and/or shareholder of Corporation. Corporation shall have the right to select counsel for the defense of any claim that may be brought against Seller which is to indemnify and defend pursuant to this provision, but with the approval of Seller, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

 

9. Survival of Representations and Warranties: The representations, warranties and covenants of the parties to this Agreement shall survive the Closing and the redemption of the Shares described herein for a period of time one (1) year from the Effective Date.

 

10. Further Assurances: The parties hereto each hereby agree to make, execute and deliver such documents and undertake such other and further acts as may be reasonably necessary or convenient to carry out the intent of the parties to this Agreement.

 

11. Notices: Any notice required to be given, or appropriate, pursuant to this Agreement, by either party to the other, shall be in writing and delivered personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid or by e-mail to the other party, with a read and delivery receipt requested, with a copy delivered by first class mail, postage prepaid.

 

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12. Binding Dispute Resolution. Any dispute or controversy between the parties to this Agreement regarding this Agreement resolved by binding arbitration pursuant to the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any arbitration held pursuant to this provision shall be conducted by a retired judge of the California Superior Court or an attorney with no less than ten (10) years of experience with commercial litigation involving contract disputes. Any award shall be enforced pursuant to the California Arbitration Act

 

13. Litigation Costs: If any legal action or arbitration or other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with any of the provisions of this Agreement, the successful or prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and other costs incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.

 

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPRESENTATION. EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT COLEMAN & HOROWITT, LLP (“FIRM”) HAS DRAFTED THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION ONLY, AND DOES NOT REPRESENT THE SELLER AND HAS NOT PROVIDED LEGAL ADVICE TO THE SELLER. THE SELLER REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT SHE HAS HAD ADEQUATE TIME AND OPPORTUNITY TO RETAIN COUNSEL OF HER CHOOSING TO REPRESENT HER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT.

 

15. Governing Law/Venue: This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of California and venue for any arbitration or litigation that may arise by virtue of this Agreement shall held be in Fresno County, California.

 

16. Inurement: This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors and assigns.

 

17. Other Agreements Superseded; Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter contained in it and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings of the parties. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the parties. No waiver of any condition or provision shall be enforceable unless made in writing. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any person or entity other than the parties hereto any rights or remedies.

 

18. Interpretation: The subject headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement are included for convenience only, and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any of its provisions. This Agreement is the result of negotiations by and between the parties hereto and, therefore, shall not be construed in favor of or against either party hereto.

 

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19. Severability: If any term of this Agreement is to any extent illegal, otherwise invalid, or incapable of being enforced, such term shall be excluded to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability; all other terms hereof shall remain in full force and effect; and, to the extent permitted and possible, the invalid or unenforceable term shall be deemed replaced by a term that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of such invalid or unenforceable term.

 

20. Modification/Waiver: No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the parties. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.

 

21. Counterparts; Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. For purposes of this Agreement, a facsimile or electronically scanned signature shall be deemed as valid and enforceable as an original.

 

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

 

 

SELLER:

     
Date:       
   

LILLIAN FLORES

 

CORPORATION:

   
Date:  7/6/2022  

AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.,

    a California corporation

 

  By: /s/ Lawrence Garcia
 

LAWRENCE GARCIA

President

 

Signatures continue on next page

 

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SPOUSAL CONSENT

 

For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, who is the spouse of a shareholder, Lillian Flores of Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. a California corporation (the “Company”), hereby agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Stock Redemption Agreement set forth above.

 

Dated:  7/6/2022   /s/ Eric Flores
    ERIC FLORES, Spouse of Lillian Flores

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

 

COLEMAN & HOROWITT, LLP   FENNEMORE DOWLING AARON
         
By: /s/ DARRYL J. HOROWITT   By:  
 

DARRYL J. HOROWITT
Attorneys for AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.

    JOHN W. PHILLIPS
Attorneys for LILLIAN FLORES

 

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ACTION BY UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT

OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF

AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.,
A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

 

 

 

The undersigned, being all the directors of AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC., (the “Corporation”), by unanimous written consent pursuant to authority granted by the California Corporations Code section 307(b), hereby adopt the following resolutions.

 

WHEREAS, LILLIAN FLORES currently owns four hundred fifty (450) shares of the capital stock of the Corporation and desires to have her shares redeemed by the Corporation; and

 

WHEREAS, there has been presented to and considered by the Board of Directors a “Stock Redemption Agreement” dated July 1, 2022, whereby the Corporation agrees to redeem said 450 shares for a redemption price of $2,884,950.00; and

 

WHEREAS, there has been presented to and considered by the Board of Directors a “Settlement Agreement” dated July 1, 2022, whereby the Corporation agrees to pay to Ms. Flores additional consideration in the amount of $500,000.00 in settlement of a dispute; and

 

WHEREAS, the total amount of $3,384,950.00, owing to Ms. Flores is evidenced by that certain “Promissory Note” dated July 1, 2022; and

 

WHEREAS, the Promissory Note shall be secured by that certain “Stock Pledge Agreement” dated July 1, 2022;

 

WHEREAS, Ms. Flores has submitted to the Board of Directors her resignation as a director and Chief Financial Officer of the corporation; and

 

WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board of Directors that this transaction is in the best interest of the Corporation and its shareholders; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Stock Redemption Agreement, Settlement Agreement, Promissory Note and Stock Pledge Agreement in the form presented be, and they hereby are, approved;

 

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RESOLVED FURTHER, that the President and Secretary of the Corporation be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute the Stock Redemption Agreement, Promissory Note, Settlement Agreement and Stock Pledge Agreement for and on behalf of the Corporation, as necessary; and

 

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Board of Directors accepts Ms. Flores’ resignation; and

 

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the officers and directors of the Corporation are authorized and directed to execute all further documents and carry out all further actions necessary and proper to carry out the intents and purposes of the above resolutions.

 

Dated:  7/6/2022   /s/ Lawrence Garcia
  LAWRENCE GARCIA, Director

 

Dated:  7/7/2022   /s/ Mike Goosen
 

MIKE GOOSEN, Director

 

Dated:    
 

DOUGLAS ANDERSON, Director

 

Dated:    
 

LEO REIJNDERS, Director

 

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ACTION BY UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS

OF

AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.,
A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

 

 

 

The undersigned, being all of the shareholders of AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, a California corporation (the “Corporation”), acting by written consent without a meeting pursuant to Section 603 of the California Corporations Code, hereby adopt the following resolutions, effective as of July 1, 2022:

 

WHEREAS, the shareholders have reviewed the Action by Unanimous Written Consent of the Board of Directors of AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC., dated July 1, 2022, and have considered the proposed transactions described therein, namely the redemption by the corporation, for good and valuable consideration, the 450 shares of capital stock of the corporation currently standing in the name of LILLIAN FLORES, as well as additional consideration in settlement of a dispute; and

 

WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the shareholders that this transaction is fair and in the best interest of this corporation and its shareholders; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the shareholders of the Corporation approve of the resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors on July 1, 2022.

 

Dated:  7/6/2022   /s/ Lawrence Garcia
    LAWRENCE GARCIA, Shareholder

 

Dated:   
    LILLIAN FLORES, Shareholder

 

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ACTION BY UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS

OF

AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.

A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

 

 

 

The undersigned are, and together constitute, the board of directors and shareholders of AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC. (“Corporation”), and take the following actions by the undersigned unanimous written consent:

 

1.RESOLVED that shareholder, LILLIAN FLORES, redeemed her four hundred fifty (450) shares of the common voting stock of the Corporation to the Corporation in a transaction dated July 1, 2022;

 

2.RESOLVED that LAWRENCE GARCIA is now the only shareholder of the Corporation, owning 550 shares of capital stock of the Corporation, which represents one hundred percent (100%) of the issued and outstanding shares of the common voting stock of the Corporation;

 

3.RESOLVED that LILLIAN FLORES has resigned and relinquished her title as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation and has resigned and relinquished her position as Director of the Corporation;

 

4.RESOLVED that the following are elected to the corporate offices set forth opposite their names below:

 

  Chief Executive Officer: Lawrence Garcia
  Secretary: Lawrence Garcia
  Chief Financial Officer: Michael Goosen

 

5.RESOLVED that the following are hereby elected directors of the corporation to serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified:

 

LAWRENCE GARCIA
MIKE GOOSEN
DOUGLAS ANDERSON
LEO REIJNDERS

 

Dated as of and effective as of July 1, 2022.

 

/s/ Lawrence Garcia   /s/ Lawrence Garcia
LAWRENCE GARCIA, Director   LAWRENCE GARCIA, Shareholder

 

/s/ Mike Goosen    
MIKE GOOSEN, Director   DOUGLAS ANDERSON, Director

 

 

LEO REIJNDERS, Director

 

 

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Exhibit 23.1

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

We hereby consent to the incorporation in this Registration Statement on Form S-1-A1 of our report dated March 30, 2023, relating to the financial statements Ameriguard Security Services, Inc. for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 and to all references to our firm included in this Registration Statement.

 

 

Certified Public Accountants

Lakewood, CO

May 19, 2023

 

 

 

Exhibit 107

 

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables

 

Form S-1
(Form Type)

 

AMERIGUARD SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities

 

Security Type  Security
Class Title
  Fee
Calculation
or
Carry
Forward Rule
  Amount
Registered
   Proposed
Maximum
Offering Price
Per Unit
   Maximum
Aggregate
Offering
Price
   Fee Rate   Amount of
Registration
Fee
 
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share  Common  CFR 229   3,585,946   $1.50   $5,378,919    0.000110200   $592.76 
                                
Total Offering Amounts                               
                                
Net Fee Due                            $592.76