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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 FORM 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED: JUNE 30, 2015

OR

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

Commission File Number: 000-53586

THE PULSE BEVERAGE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada 36-4691531
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation of
organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

11678 N Huron Street, Northglenn, CO 80234
 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(720) 382-5476
(Telephone number, including area code)

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

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

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

  Large Accelerated Filer [   ]   Accelerated Filer [   ]
  Non-accelerated Filer [   ]   Smaller Reporting Company [X]

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

65,076,037 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001, as of August 14, 2015.


THE PULSE BEVERAGE CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q

INDEX

  PAGE
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
   
Item 1. Financial Statements 1
   
Condensed Balance Sheets as at June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2014 1
   
Condensed Statements of Operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited) 2
   
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited) 3
   
Notes to Financial Statements 4
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 8
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 15
   
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 16
   
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION  
   
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 16
   
Item 1A. Risk Factors 16
   
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 16
   
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 16
   
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure 16
   
Item 5. Other Information 16
   
Item 6. Exhibits 16
   
Signature Page 18
   
Certifications  
   
     Exhibit 31.1  
     Exhibit 31.2  
     Exhibit 32.1  


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

          This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Reference is made in particular to the description of our plans and objectives for future operations, assumptions underlying such plans and objectives, and other forward-looking statements included in this report.  Such statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “continue,” or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of such terms.  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.  Such statements address future events and conditions concerning, among others, capital expenditures, earnings, litigation, regulatory matters, liquidity and capital resources, and accounting matters.  Actual results in each case could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements by reason of factors such as future economic conditions, changes in consumer demand, legislative, regulatory and competitive developments in markets in which we operate, results of litigation, and other circumstances affecting anticipated revenues and costs, and the risk factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 filed on March 31, 2015.

YOU SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

          The forward-looking statements made in this report on Form 10-Q relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this report on Form 10-Q.  Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.  You should read this report and the documents that we reference in this report, including documents referenced by incorporation, completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we anticipate.

Unless otherwise indicated, in this Form 10-Q, references to “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company,” “Pulse” or the “Registrant” refer to The Pulse Beverage Corporation, a Nevada corporation.


 

The Pulse Beverage Corporation
Condensed Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2015 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2014

           2015             2014  
ASSETS            
             
Current Assets:            
             
      Cash $ 117,170   $ 49,517  
      Accounts receivable, net (Note 3)   783,038     544,749  
      Inventories (Note 4)   1,160,496     1,146,120  
      Prepaid expenses   144,414     268,267  
      Other current assets   65,797     15,057  
                  
      Total Current Assets   2,270,915     2,023,710  
      Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $220,103 and $174,613, respectively (Note 6)   254,036     266,553  
      Other Assets:            
      Loan receivable, net of current portion (Note 5)   -     177,232  
      Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $103,365 and $85,669 (Note 6 )   1,146,995     1,156,115  
      Total Other Assets   1,146,995     1,333,347  
             
Total Assets $ 3,671,946   $ 3,623,610  
             
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
             
Current Liabilities:            
             
      Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 856,611   $ 883,587  
             
Total Current Liabilities   856,611     883,587  
             
Stockholders’ Equity:            
             
Preferred Stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized, $0.001 par value, none issued   -     -  
Common Stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized, $0.00001 par value
65,076,037 and 54,276,037 issued and outstanding, respectively
  651     543  
Additional Paid-in Capital   14,237,612     13,177,720  
Subscriptions Received   -     100,000  
Accumulated Deficit   (11,422,928 )   (10,538,240 )
             
Total Stockholders’ Equity   2,815,334     2,740,023  
             
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 3,671,946   $ 3,623,610  

(The accompanying notes are integral to these unaudited financial statements)

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The Pulse Beverage Corporation
Condensed Statements of Operations
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
(Unaudited)

    Three
Months
Ended
June 30,
2015
    Three
Months
Ended
June 30,
2014
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2015

    Six Months
Ended

June 30,
2014
 
Gross Sales $ 1,276,066   $ 1,433,346   $ 2,021,222   $ 2,054,089  
Less: Promotional Allowances and Slotting Fees   (76,765 )   (75,126 )   (117,350 )   (128,770 )
Net Sales   1,199,301     1,358,220     1,903,872     1,925,319  
Cost of Sales   790,753     890,709     1,281,794     1,272,508  
                         
Gross Profit   408,548     467,511     622,078     652,811  
                         
Expenses                        
      Advertising, samples and displays   20,376     38,191     39,369     73,229  
      Freight-out   120,297     147,249     195,142     208,818  
      General and administration   305,454     464,228     615,278     838,210  
      Salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees   333,300     345,400     649,563     657,831  
      Stock-based compensation   -     -     -     166  
                         
Total Operating Expenses   779,427     995,068     1,499,352     1,778,254  
                         
Net Operating Loss   (370,879 )   (527,557 )   (877,274 )   (1,125,443 )
                         
Other Income (Expense)                        
      Asset impairment   (6,993 )   -     (6,993 )   -  
      Interest income (expense), net   21     1,265     (421 )   3,065  
                         
Total Other Income (Expense)   (6,972 )   1,265     (7,414 )   3,065  
                         
Net Loss $ (377,851 ) $ (526,292 ) $ (884,688 ) $ (1,122,378 )
                         
Net Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted $ (0.01 ) $ (0.01 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.02 )
                         
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted   64,606,000     51,768,000     59,692,000     51,727,000  

(The accompanying notes are integral to these unaudited financial statements)

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The Pulse Beverage Corporation
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
(Unaudited)

        2015       2014  
Cash flow from Operating Activities            
     Net loss $ (884,688 ) $ (1,122,378 )
     Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations:            
          Amortization and depreciation   63,186     59,273  
          Asset impairment   6,993     -  
          Shares and options issued for services   115,000     139,208  
          Reduction of note receivable for services   82,800     -  
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
     (Increase) in accounts receivable   (238,289 )   (700,578 )
     Decrease in other current assets   7,087     -  
     Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses   8,853     (30,110 )
     Decrease (increase) in inventories   (59,710 )   (259,674 )
     Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses   103,797     420,420  
             
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities   (794,971 )   (1,493,839 )
             
Cash flow to Investing Activities            
     Proceeds from note receivable   (827 )   2,619  
     Purchase of property and equipment   (32,973 )   -  
     Acquisition of intangible assets   (8,576 )   (30,184 )
             
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities   (42,376 )   (27,565 )
             
Cash Flow from Financing Activities            
     Proceeds from the sale of common stock   905,000     -  
             
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities   905,000     -  
             
Increase (Decrease) in Cash   67,653     (1,521,404 )
             
Cash - Beginning of Period   49,517     1,774,994  
             
Cash - End of Period $ 117,170   $ 253,590  
             
Non-cash Financing and Investing Activities:            
             
     Shares issued for services, debt and prepaid expenses $ 75,000   $ 40,166  
             
Supplemental Disclosures:            
             
     Interest paid $ -   $ -  
     Income taxes paid   -     -  

(The accompanying notes are integral to these unaudited financial statements)

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The Pulse Beverage Corporation
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

1. Nature of Operations

  Darlington Mines Ltd. (“Darlington”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on August 23, 2006. On February 15, 2011 Darlington Mines Ltd. closed a voluntary share exchange transaction with a private Colorado company, The Pulse Beverage Corporation, which was formed on March 17, 2010. The Pulse Beverage Corporation became a wholly-owned subsidiary. On February 16, 2011 Darlington’s name was changed to “The Pulse Beverage Corporation”.

  We manufacture and distribute Natural Cabana® Lemonade, Limeade and Coconut Water and PULSE® Heart & Body Health functional beverages. Our products are distributed in domestically in a majority of the states primarily through a series of distribution agreements with various independent local and regional distributors.

  As of June 30, 2015, we had cash of $117,170 and working capital of $1,414,304. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 we sold 10,800,000 Units at $0.10 per Unit for cash proceeds of $1,050,000 and debt settlement of $75,000. Each Unit consisted of one share of restricted common stock and one-half of a warrant. Each whole warrant allows the holder to purchase one additional share at a price of $0.20 per share at any time between March 10, 2016 and May 27, 2016. Cash used in operations during the six months ended June 30, 2015 totaled $794,971 compared to $1,493,839 during the comparative six months ended June 30, 2014. We incurred a net loss of $377,851 and $884,688 for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to $526,292 and $1,122,378 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. The decrease in both net loss and cash used in operations compared to the comparable period is primarily driven by achieving greater operational efficiencies and reducing operating expenses.

  We intend to continually monitor and adjust our business plan as necessary to respond to developments in our business, our markets and the broader economy. We are actively seeking to complete an asset-backed, secured debt financing to support our working capital needs in the short-term and long-term. This asset-backed secured financing may require significant cash payments for interest and other costs or could be dilutive to our existing shareholders. As of August 14, 2015, we believe that our current cash and operating expense reductions combined with increased sales and gross margins will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs through the first half of 2016. We have made significant reductions in operating expenses and personnel. Thus in the remainder of 2015 we will be better able to align our operations with available capital and slow our cash used in operations. We believe that these cost controls and realigned expenses combined with an asset-backed secured financing are strategically important to further our long-term viability.

  We believe that the existing amount of working capital as of June 30, 2015 is sufficient to alleviate the uncertainties relating to our ability to successfully execute on our business plan and finance our operations through the first half of 2016. Our financial statements for the periods presented were prepared assuming we will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and settle liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

  Basis of presentation

  The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Our fiscal year end is on December 31st.

  The foregoing unaudited interim condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information using the instructions for Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, these condensed financial statements do not include all of the disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America for complete financial statements. These unaudited interim condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and the notes thereto included on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. In our opinion, the unaudited interim condensed financial statements furnished herein include all adjustments, all of which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.

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  Operating results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015.

  Use of Estimates

  The preparation of interim condensed financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses in the reporting period. We regularly evaluate estimates and assumptions related to the useful life and recoverability of long-lived assets, stock-based compensation, and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. We base our estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments as to the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by us may differ materially and adversely from our estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.

  Cash and Cash Equivalents

  We maintain cash balances with financial institutions that may exceed federally insured limits. We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we did not have any cash equivalents.

  Intangible Assets

  Intangible assets are comprised primarily of the cost of formulations of our products and of trademarks that represent our exclusive ownership of “Natural Cabana®”, “PULSE®” and “PULSE: Nutrition Made Simple®”; all used in connection with the manufacture, sale and distribution of our beverages. We evaluate our trademarks annually for impairment or earlier if there is an indication of impairment. If there is an indication of impairment of identified intangible assets not subject to amortization, we compare the estimated fair value with the carrying amount of the asset. An impairment loss is recognized to write-down the intangible asset to its fair value if it is less than the carrying amount. The fair value is calculated using the income approach. However, preparation of estimated expected future cash flows is inherently subjective and is based on our best estimate of assumptions concerning expected future conditions. Based on our impairment analysis performed for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, we did not identify indicators of impairment for our intangible assets.

  Revenue Recognition

  Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Ownership and title of our products pass to customers upon delivery of the products to customers. Certain of our distributors may also perform a separate function as a co-packer on our behalf. In such cases, ownership of and title to our products that are co-packed on our behalf by those co-packers who are also distributors, passes to such distributors when we are notified by them that they have taken transfer or possession of the relevant portion of our finished goods. Net sales have been determined after deduction of discounts, slotting fees and other promotional allowances in accordance with ASC 605-50. All sales to distributors and customers are final; however, in limited instances, due to product quality issues or distributor terminations, we may accept returned product. To date, such returns have been minimal.

  Earnings Per Share

  Because we were in a loss position for all periods presented, there is no difference between the number of shares used for the basic and diluted per share calculations.

  Seasonality

  Our sales are seasonal and we experience fluctuations in quarterly results as a result of many factors. Historically, we have generated a greater percentage of our revenues during the warm weather months of April through September. Timing of customer purchases will vary each year and sales can be expected to shift from one quarter to another. As a result, we believe that period-to-period comparisons of results of operations are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as any indication of future performance or results expected for the entire fiscal year.

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  Recent Pronouncements

  ASU 2015-10

  In June, 2015 the FASB has issued ASU 2015-10, “Technical Corrections and Improvements,”

  ASU 2015-9

  In May, 2015 the FASB issued ASU 2015-09, “Disclosures About Short-Duration Contracts,”

  ASU 2015-7

  In May, 2015 the FASB issued ASU 2015-07, "Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent) — a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force,"

  ASU 2015-6

  In April, 2015 the FASB issued ASU 2015-06, "Effects on Historical Earnings per Unit of Master Limited Partnership Dropdown Transactions — a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force,"

  ASU 2015-5

  In April, 2015 the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, "Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement,"

  ASU 2015-4

  In April, 2015 the FASB issued ASU 2015-04, "Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Practical Expedient for the Measurement Date of an Employer’s Defined Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets,"

  ASU 2015-03

  In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. The amendments in this ASU require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this ASU. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. The amendments are to be applied on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each individual period presented is adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-03 to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

  ASU 2015-2

  In February, 2015 the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, "Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis,"

  ASU 2015-01

  In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, “Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items.” This ASU eliminates from U.S. GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. ASU 2015-01 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. A reporting entity may apply the amendments prospectively. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-01 to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

  ASU 2014-16

  In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-16, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815).” ASU 2014-16 addresses whether the host contract in a hybrid financial instrument issued in the form of a share should be accounted for as debt or equity. ASU 2014-16 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. We do not currently have issued, nor are we investors in, hybrid financial instruments. Accordingly, we do not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-16 to have any effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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  ASU 2014-12

  In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be achieved after the Requisite Service Period.” This ASU requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period is treated as a performance condition. ASU 2014-12 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-12 to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

  ASU 2014-09

  In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” ASU 2014-09 affects any entity using U.S. GAAP that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (e.g., insurance contracts or lease contracts). ASU 2014-09 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. We are still evaluating the effect of the adoption of ASU 2014-09. On April 1, 2015, the FASB voted to propose to defer the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year.

  We continually assess any new accounting pronouncements to determine their applicability to us. Where it is determined that a new accounting pronouncement affects our financial reporting, we undertake a study to determine the consequence of the change to our financial statements and assure that there are proper controls in place to ascertain that our financial statements properly reflect the change. We have evaluated all other ASUs issued through the date the condensed financials were issued and believes that the adoption of these will not have a material impact on our financial statements.

3. Accounts Receivable

  Accounts receivable consists of the following:
  June 30,
2015
    December 31,
2014
 
  Trade accounts receivable $ 791,686   $ 540,355  
  Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts   (16,500 )   (16,500 )
  Trade accounts receivable - net   775,186     523,855  
  Due from co-packer   7,852     20,894  
    $ 783,038   $ 544,749  

4. Inventories

  We regularly review our inventories for the presence of obsolete product attributed to age, seasonality and quality. If our review indicates a reduction in utility below the product’s carrying value, we reduce the product to a new cost basis.

  Inventories consists of the following:
  June 30,
2015
    December 31,
2014
 
  Finished goods $ 434,091   $ 543,548  
  Deposit on finished goods   34,774     67,706  
  Raw Materials   691,631     534,866  
    $ 1,160,496   $ 1,146,120  

5. Loan Receivable

  In 2011, we loaned $200,000 to Catalyst Development Inc. The loan bears interest at a rate of 4% per annum and matures on May 16, 2016 when a final payment of $174,000 is due. Catalyst repays this loan on a monthly basis at $1,060 principal and interest.

  Catalyst was owed fees of $164,931 as at June 30, 2015 and it was agreed that these outstanding fees would offset the loan receivable after applying a 4% interest charge and that the remaining note receivable of $24,993 would be written-down to $18,000. As a result we incurred an asset impairment charge of $6,993. The remaining balance of $18,000 is included in Other current assets and is being repaid at a rate of $2,000 per month without interest.

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6. Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets

      June 30,
2015
    December 31,
2014
 
  Property and equipment consists of the following:            
       Manufacturing, warehouse, display equipment and molds $ 293,359   $ 272,272  
       Office equipment and furniture   41,580     35,194  
       Mobile display unit and vehicles   139,200     133,700  
       Less: depreciation   (220,103 )   (174,613 )
  Total Property and Equipment $ 254,036   $ 266,553  
  Intangible assets consists of the following:            
       Formulations and manufacturing methods $ 794,536   $ 790,534  
       Trademarks, side-panel rights and patents   393,149     388,575  
       Website   62,675     62,675  
       Less: amortization   (103,365 )   (85,669 )
  Total Intangible Assets $ 1,146,995   $ 1,156,115  

7. Common Stock

  On March 27, 2015 we sold 10,050,000 Units at $0.10 per Unit for cash proceeds of $1,005,000 of which $100,000 was received as at December 31, 2014, $860,000 was received in cash and $45,000 was shares for debt. On May 27, 2015 we sold 750,000 Units at $0.10 per Unit for cash proceeds of $45,000, and debt settlement of $30,000. Each Unit consisted of one share of restricted common stock and one-half of a warrant. Each whole warrant allows the holder to purchase one additional share at a price of $0.20 per share at any time between March 10, 2016 and May 27, 2016.

8. Warrants

  As at June 30, 2015 we had 25,634,247 common stock purchases warrants outstanding having an average exercise price of $0.46 per common share and having an average expiration date of .8 years.

9. Fair Value Measurements

  We did not have any assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

  We believe the carrying amounts of Cash, Accounts receivable; other current assets, Accounts payable, Accrued wages, and other accrued expenses are a reasonable approximation of the fair value of those financial instruments because of the nature of the underlying transactions and the short-term maturities involved.

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

The discussion that follows is derived from our unaudited interim condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2015 and our audited balance sheet as at December 31, 2014 and our unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 and our unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 (“Q2-2015”) AND 2014 (Q2-2014)

    Q2-2015     Q2-2014     Increase
(Decrease)
 
Gross Sales $ 1,276,066   $ 1,433,346   $ (157,280 )
Less: Promotional allowances and slotting fees   (76,765 )   (75,126 )   1,639  
Net Sales   1,199,301     1,358,220     (158,919 )
Cost of Sales   790,753     890,709     (99,956 )
                   
Gross Profit   408,548     467,511     (58,963 )
                   
Expenses                  
      Advertising, samples and displays   20,376     38,191     (17,815 )
      Freight-out   120,297     147,249     (26,952 )
      General and administration   305,454     464,228     (158,774 )
      Salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees   333,300     345,400     (12,100 )
                   
Total Operating Expenses   779,427     995,068     (215,641 )
                   
Net Loss from Operations   (370,879 )   (527,557 )   (156,678 )
                   
Total Other (Expenses) Income   (6,972 )   1,265     (8,237 )
Net Loss $ (377,851 ) $ (526,292 ) $ (148,441 )

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Net Sales

We introduced our Natural Cabana® Lemonade in 2012 and since then have developed a multi-national comprehensive distribution system through more than 147 distributors in 47 States, Canada, China, Mexico, Panama, and Ireland. We expanded this brand into Limeade, which started selling in January, 2014, and into Coconut Water, which started selling in March, 2014. Our PULSE® Heart & Body Health brand of functional beverages, originally developed by Baxter Healthcare, is being introduced and marketed in a new, non-gender-specific formulation with increased flavor profiles. We believe the new formulation will have significantly wider distributor, buyer and consumer appeal. We began selling PULSE®, through United Natural Foods Inc. (“UNFI”), in June 2015.

We currently develop, produce, market, sell and distribute our brands through our strategic regional and international distribution system, which includes over 85% Class “A” distributors such as Sysco, The Sygma Network, Core-Mark, Snyder’s-Lance, UNFI and distributors for Anheuser Busch, Miller Coors, Pepsi, RC/7-Up and Cadbury Schweppes. Some of the more notable regional and national grocery and convenience chain stores are: Albertsons/Safeway, Walmart, Kroger/Fred Meyer, Kmart, Circle K, Walgreens, Wegmans, Fresh & Easy, 7-Eleven, Whole Foods, H-E-B, Hy-Vee Supermarket, Save Mart Supermarkets, Hannaford, Food City, Raley's Supermarkets, Price Chopper Supermarkets, and WinCo Foods.

During Q2-2015 our net sales were down $158,919 or 11.7% over Q2-2014. This was due to orders for 16,000 cases received in June but not shipped until July due to production delays at a co-packer which was beyond our control. The net revenue from these delayed sales was $188,000. We were up 70% over Q1-2015 due to warmer weather months. Net sales for all products were $1,199,301 (2014 - $1,358,220) after slotting fees and other promotional allowances of $76,765 (2014 - $75,126). We do not intend on paying slotting fees during the remainder of 2015 unless the economic benefit is considered to be of value to us.

During Q2-2015 gross revenues, on sale of 91,404 cases (Q2-2014 – 103,601 cases) of Natural Cabana® Lemonade/Limeade, declined by $106,190 to $1,076,249.  During Q2-2015 gross revenues, on sale of 14,200 cases (Q2-2014 – 21,338 cases) of Natural Cabana Coconut Water, declined by $79,382 to $1,247,341. These declines were a result of the delayed sales mentioned above.

During Q2-2015 we sold 1,448 cases of PULSE® Heart & Body Health brand of functional beverages for gross revenues of $28,725 (2014 - $432 on 15 cases sold).  The increase of $28,293 was due to supplying UNFI with product to fulfill an order from Fresh and Easy, a 97 store chain-store located in California, Nevada and Arizona. Fresh & Easy is our first chain store listing and they buy through UNFI.

We expect net sales to increase as we expand our markets internationally into Mexico, China and Canada. We secured an agreement with an established Mexico distributor in February, 2015 to distribute Natural Cabana® Lemonade, Limeade and Coconut Water to key accounts. They will initially distribute Natural Cabana® Coconut Water to more than 2,800 stores in Mexico including: Soriana, H-E-B, 7-11, Calimax, Circlulo K, Dax, Smart & Final, and Farmacia Roma. We have placed our first order for 15,000 cases of Coconut Water sourced from our new Asian manufacturer. These cases have been shipped and are due to arrive later in August. This new coconut water was widely taste-tested and paneled and the consensus of opinion was that it better suits the palette of North American coconut water consumers. Our distributor will initially distribute Natural Cabana® Coconut Water to more than 2,800 stores in Mexico including: Soriana, H-E-B, 7-Eleven, Calimax, Circlulo K, Dax, Smart & Final, and Farmacia Roma. We are planning to produce Natural Cabana® Lemonade/Limeade (“Limonada”) in a 16oz glass “PULSE bottle” format.

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales includes raw materials, co-packing services and lab testing. During the second quarter ended June 30, 2015 cost of sales increased by $99,956 to $790,753 (2014 – $890,709). As a percentage of net revenue, cost of sales for 2015 increased by .35% to 65.93% (2014 – 65.58%). We expect all cost variables to decrease as we source raw materials at a lower cost because of volume discounts, ship our product within a 500 mile radius of our co-packers, add additional co-packers and due to a lower cost (at manufacturer) coconut water sourced from our new manufacturer in Asia.

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Gross Profit

During the second quarter ended June 30, 2015 gross profit decreased by $58,963 to $408,548 (2014 - $467,511). This was due to a June 2015 production delay at a co-packer which delayed 12,500 cases to July, 2015 and also due to 3,500 cases delayed until a distributor paid for its order. The gross profit from these delayed sales would have been $64,000.Gross profit for 2015, as a percent of net sales, decreased by .35% to 34.07% (2014 – 34.42%); a temporary decline due to an increase in certain raw materials and co-packing fees and our product mix. We expect an increase in gross profit as we introduce PULSE®, a higher margin brand, and decrease the cost of our coconut water including shipping and warehousing due to significantly lower cost coconut water sourced from our new manufacturer in Asia. Additionally, as we expand into Canada and Mexico, we expect higher margins in those countries. We are eliminating some promotional programs and slotting fees which will increase our net revenues. We expect all of these factors to have a positive effect on our gross profit.  

Expenses

Advertising, samples and displays

This expense includes in-store sampling, samples shipped to distributors, display racks, ice barrels, sell sheets, shelf strips and door decals. During the second quarter ended June 30, 2015 advertising, samples and displays expense decreased by $17,825 to $20,376 (2014 - $38,201). As a percentage of net sales, this expense decreased by 1.11% to 1.7% (2014 – 2.81%). We have experienced less cost due to less display racks and barrels being ordered. We expect this expense to increase in proportion to increases in sales mainly due to the expansion of Natural Cabana® Coconut Water and the introduction of PULSE® Heart & Body Health functional beverages and due to an overall increase in distribution reach both in the United States and internationally.

Freight-out

During the second quarter ended June 30, 2015, freight-out decreased by $26,952 to $120,297 (2014 - $147,249) due to 14% less cases shipped. On a per case basis, freight-out decreased by $0.06 per case to $1.12 (2014 - $1.18). We expect freight-out on a per case basis to decrease due the lower shipping cost of Natural Cabana® Coconut Water and PULSE® Heart & Body Health functional beverages. Additionally, there will be limited freight-out charges associated with our distributor receiving our Natural Cabana® Coconut Water at the port of entry in Mexico.  

Contribution to fixed expenses

Beverage companies are often compared on a contribution to fixed expense basis which includes gross profit less variables such as advertising, samples and displays and freight-out. This line item is not GAAP and therefore it is not disclosed separately in our financial statements. During the second quarter ended June 30, 2015, as a percentage of net sales, contribution to fixed expense increased by 1.57% to 22.34% (2014 – 20.77%). We expect contribution to fixed expenses to increase due to the reasons disclosed under gross profit.

General and administrative

General and administration expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 consist of the following:

           2015             2014        Increase
(Decrease)
 
      Advisory and consulting fees $ 27,500   $ 35,000   $ (7,500 )
      Amortization and depreciation   33,889     31,773     2,116  
      Bad debts   1,035     -     1,035  
      Legal, professional and regulatory fees   20,973     26,478     (5,505 )
      Office, insurance, rent and telephone   73,167     61,105     12,062  
      Research and development   -     34,596     (34,596 )
      Shareholder, broker and investor relations   60,810     159,661     (98,851 )
      Trade shows   75     15,000     (14,925 )
      Travel and meals   88,005     100,615     (12,610 )
                   
  $ 305,454   $ 464,228   $ (158,774 )

During the second quarter ended June 30, 2015, general and administrative expenses decreased by $158,774 to $305,454 (2014 - $464,228). Shareholder, broker and investor relations decreased by $98,851 to $60,810 (2014 - $159,661). A total of $57,500 (2014 - $62,187) was associated with the value of common shares issued during quarter four of 2014 and charged to 2015 for services rendered in 2015. We do not intend on increasing such expenditures during the remainder of 2015. We did not incur any research and development expenses this period compared to $34,596 spent on research and development in 2014 associated with the finalization of Pulse® Heart and Body Health. Legal, professional and regulatory fees decreased by $5,505 to $20,973 (2014 - $26,478) due to a reduction in legal fees associated with trademarks and distribution agreements offset by an increase in accounting fees paid in Mexico. Advisory and consulting fees decreased by $7,500 due to a reduction in an advisors contract. Office expenses increased by $12,062 to $73,167 (2014 - $61,105) due to one-time expenses associated with handling Walmart transactions. Trade shows expense decreased by $14,925 to $75 (2014 - $15,000) due to not attending certain conferences in 2015 such as the Natural Products Expo West Conference and the Roth Capital Conference. Travel and meals decreased by $12,610 to $88,005 (2014 - $100,615) due to an overall effort to decrease overhead.

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Salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees

During the second quarter ended June 30, 2015 salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees increased by $12,100 to $333,300 (2014 - $345,400).  We expect salaries and benefits to decrease to $75,000 per month starting August 2015 due to personnel and wage reductions.

Stock-based compensation

During the second quarter ended June 30, 2015, we did not have stock-based compensation and we have no further unrecognized stock-based compensation cost to record.

Other Income (Expense)

During the second quarter ended June 30, 2015we received net interest income of $21 (2014 - $2,265). A note receivable was written-down to a negotiated amount. This write-down resulted in a loss of $6,993.

Net Loss

During the second quarter ended June 30, 2015 net loss decreased by $143,441 to $377,851 (2014 - $526,292). Compared to net loss of $506,837 for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015 net loss for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015 decreased by $128,986. These reductions were due to a significant decrease in general and administrative expenses.

Net losses to date, for the most part, continue to be the result of a concentrated effort to establish and increase brand awareness and to establish and improve upon our extensive nationwide and international distribution systems. Our net losses are also due to the development of our brands including: PULSE® Heart & Body Health, Natural Cabana® Lemonade and Limeade and Coconut Water and to secure distribution and chain store listings.

Non-GAAP financial information not disclosed in the financial statements

During the second quarter ended June 30, 2015 our net loss, after adjustments to bring GAAP to net loss before corporation income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and one-time charges (Adjusted EBITDA), decreased by $152,408 to $238,069 (2014 - $390,477). This decrease was mainly due to a reduction in general and administration expenses.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 (“2015”) AND 2014 (“2014”)

         2015          2014     Increase
(Decrease)
 
Gross Sales $ 2,021,222   $ 2,054,089   $ (32,867 )
Less: Promotional allowances and slotting fees   (117,350 )   (128,770 )   (11,420 )
Net Sales   1,903,872     1,925,319     (21,447 )
Cost of Sales   1,281,794     1,272,508     9,286  
                   
Gross Profit   622,078     652,811     (30,733 )
                   
Expenses                  
      Advertising, samples and displays   39,369     73,239     (33,860 )
      Freight-out   195,142     208,818     (13,676 )
      General and administration   615,278     839,444     (222,932 )
      Salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees   649,563     656,587     (8,268 )
      Stock-based compensation   -     166     (166 )
                   
Total Operating Expenses   1,499,352     1,778,254     (278,902 )
                   
Net Loss from Operations   (877,274 )   (1,125,443 )   (248,169 )
                   
Total Other (Expenses) Income   (7,414 )   3,065     (10,479 )
Net Loss $ (884,688 ) $ (1,122,378 ) $ (237,690 )

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Net Sales

During 2015 our net sales were down $21,447 to $1,903,872 (2014 - $1,925,319). This was due to orders for 16,000 cases received in June but not shipped until July due to production delays at a co-packer which was beyond our control. The net revenue from these delayed sales was $188,000. Promotional allowances and slotting fees were down by $11,420 to $117,350 (2014 - $128,770). As a percentage of gross revenue our promotional allowances and slotting fees were down by .5% to 5.8% (2014 – 6.3%). We do not intend on paying slotting fees in 2015 unless the economic benefit is considered to be of value to us.

During 2015 gross revenues, on sale of 146,509 cases (2014 – 149,110 cases) of Natural Cabana® Lemonade/Limeade, increased by $35,205 to $1,714,268 generally due to price increases. During 2015 gross revenues, on sale of 24,738 cases (2014 – 31,838 cases) of Natural Cabana Coconut Water, declined by $95,535 to $278,229 (2014 – $373,764) These declines were a result of the delayed sales mentioned above.

During 2015 we sold 1,465 cases of PULSE® Heart & Body Health brand of functional beverages for gross revenues of $29,194 (2014 - 44 cases for $1,731). The increase of $27,463 was due to supplying UNFI with product to fulfill an order from Fresh and Easy, a 97 store chain-store located in California, Nevada and Arizona. Fresh & Easy is our first chain store listing and they buy through UNFI.

Cost of Sales

During 2015 cost of sales increased by $9,286 to $1,281,794 (2014 – $1,272,508). As a percentage of net revenue, cost of sales for 2015 increased by 1.23% to 67.33% (2014 – 66.10%). We expect all cost variables to decrease as we source raw materials at a lower cost because of volume discounts, ship our product within a 500 mile radius of our co-packers, add additional co-packers and due to 27% lower cost (at manufacturer) coconut water sourced from our new manufacturer in Vietnam.

Gross Profit

During 2015 gross profit decreased by $30,733 to $622,078 (2014 - $652,811). This was due to a June 2015 production delay at a co-packer which delayed 12,500 cases to July, 2015 and also due to 3,500 cases delayed until a distributor paid for its order. The gross profit from these delayed sales would have been $64,000.Gross profit for 2015, as a percent of net sales, decreased by 1.23% to 32.67% (2014 – 33.9%); a temporary decline due to an increase in certain raw materials and co-packing fees and our product mix. We expect an increase in gross profit as we introduce PULSE®, a higher margin brand, and decrease the cost of our coconut water including shipping and warehousing due to significantly lower cost coconut water sourced from our new manufacturer in Asia. Additionally, as we expand into Canada and Mexico, we expect higher margins in those countries. We are eliminating some promotional programs and slotting fees which will increase our net revenues. We expect all of these factors to have a positive effect on our gross profit.  

Expenses

Advertising, samples and displays

During 2015 advertising, samples and displays expense decreased by $33,860 to $39,369 (2014 - $73,239). As a percentage of net sales, this expense decreased by 1.8% to 2.0% (2014 – 3.8%). We have experienced less cost due to less display racks and barrels being ordered. We expect this expense to increase in proportion to increases in sales mainly due to the expansion of Natural Cabana® Coconut Water and the introduction of PULSE® Heart & Body Health functional beverages and due to an overall increase in distribution reach both in the United States and internationally.

Freight-out

During 2015, freight-out decreased by $13,676 to $195,142 (2014 - $208,818) due to 4% less cases shipped. On a per case basis, freight-out decreased by $0.03 per case to $1.13 (2014 - $1.16). We expect freight-out on a per case basis to decrease due the lower shipping cost of Natural Cabana® Coconut Water and PULSE® Heart & Body Health functional beverages. Additionally, there will be limited freight-out charges associated with our distributor receiving our Natural Cabana® Coconut Water at the port of entry in Mexico.  

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Contribution to fixed expenses

During 2015, as a percentage of net sales, contribution to fixed expense increased by 1.1% to 20.35% (2014 – 19.25%). We expect contribution to fixed expenses to increase due to the reasons disclosed under gross profit.

General and administrative

General and administration expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 consist of the following:

    2015     2014     Increase
(Decrease)
 
      Advisory, board and consulting fees $ 57,500   $ 60,000   $ (2,500 )
      Amortization and depreciation   63,186     59,273     3,913  
      Bad debts   1,035     -     1,035  
      Legal, professional and regulatory fees   81,179     75,843     5,336  
      Office, rent and telephone   132,963     120,102     12,861  
      Research and development   -     34,596     (34,596 )
      Shareholder, broker and investor relations   124,332     272,431     (148,099 )
      Trade shows   875     36,523     (35,648 )
      Travel and meals   154,208     179,442     (25,234 )
                   
  $ 615,278   $ 838,210   $ (222,932 )

During 2015 general and administrative expenses decreased by $222,932 to $615,278 (2014 - $838,210). Shareholder, broker and investor relations decreased by $148,099 to $124,332 (2014 - $272,431). A total of $115,000 (2014 - $139,208) was associated with the value of common shares issued during 2014 and charged to 2015 for services rendered in 2015. We do not intend on increasing such expenditures during the remainder of 2015. We did not incur any research and development expenses this period compared to $34,596 spent on research and development in 2014 associated with the finalization of Pulse® Heart and Body Health. Legal, professional and regulatory fees increased by $5,336 to $81,179 (2014 - $75,843) due to an increase in accounting fees paid in Mexico. Advisory and consulting fees decreased by $2,500 due to a reduction in an advisors contract. Office expenses increased by $12,861 to $132,963 (2014 - $120,102) due to one-time expenses associated with handling Walmart transactions. Trade shows expense decreased by $35,648 to $875 (2014 - $36,523) due to not attending certain conferences in 2015 such as the Natural Products Expo West Conference, Roth Capital Conference and Marcum Conference. Travel and meals decreased by $25,234 to $154,208 (2014 - $179,442) due to an overall effort to decrease overhead.

Salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees

During 2015 salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees increased by $8,268 to $649,563 (2014 - $656,587). 

Stock-based compensation

During 2015, we did not have stock-based compensation and we have no further unrecognized stock-based compensation cost to record.

Other Income (Expense)

During 2015 we incurred net interest expense of $421 (2014 – net interest income of $3,065). A note receivable was written-down to a negotiated amount. This write-down resulted in a loss of $6,993.

Net Loss

During 2015 net loss decreased by $237,690 to $884,688 (2014 - $1,122,378). Compared to net loss of $506,837 for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015 net loss for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015 decreased by $128,986. These reductions were due to a significant decrease in general and administrative expenses and a reduction in promotions, slotting, advertising and freight-out.

Non-GAAP financial information not disclosed in the financial statements

During the 2015 net loss, after adjustments to bring GAAP to net loss before corporation income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and one-time charges (Adjusted EBITDA), decreased by $307,188 to $616,709 (2014 - $923,897). These reductions were due to a significant decrease in general and administrative expenses and a reduction in promotions, slotting, advertising and freight-out.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Overview

During the six months ended June 30, 2015 our cash position increased by $67,653 to $117,170 and our working capital position declined by $14,490 to $1,414,304. As at June 30, 2015, our working capital consisted of: cash of $117,170; accounts receivable of $783,038; inventories of $1,160,496 (including finished product of $434,091, raw materials of $691,631 and a product deposit of $34,774); prepaid expenses of $144,414 and other current assets of $65,797. We have no debt other than accounts payable of $668,026, accrued expenses of $17,615 and other amounts due of $170,970.

The following table sets forth the major sources and uses of cash for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

      2015       2014  
Net cash used in operating activities   ($794,971)     ($1,493,839)  
Net cash used in investing activities   (42,376)     (27,565)  
Net cash provided by financing activities   905,000     -  
Net increase (decrease) in cash   $67,653     ($1,521,404)  

Cash Used in Operating Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2015 we used cash of $794,971 in operating activities. This was made up of the net loss of $884,688 less adjustments for non-cash items such as: shares and options issued for services of $115, amortization and depreciation of $63,186, asset impairment of $6,993, and reduction of note receivable for services of $82,800; all totaling $267,979. After non-cash items, the net cash loss was $616,709 compared to a cash loss of $923,897 in the comparable six months ended June 30, 2014, an improvement of $307,188. Our net cash used in operating activities as a result of changes in operating assets and liabilities increased by $178,262 due to increased accounts receivable of $238,289, increased inventory levels of $59,710, and an increase in other assets of $7,087 offset by a decrease in prepaid expenses of $8,853 and $103,797 of increased credit extended by our suppliers.

During the six months ended June 30, 2014 we used cash of $1,493,839 in operating activities. This was made up of the net loss of $1,122,378, less adjustments for non-cash items such as: shares and options issued for services of $139,208, and amortization and depreciation of $59,273; all totaling $198,481. After non-cash items, the net loss was $942,022. We used $569,942 in net increases in operating assets and liabilities. We used $700,578 due to increased accounts receivable and $259,674 due to increased inventory levels. We received $420,420 due to credit extended by our suppliers resulting in increases in accounts payable. We used $30,110 from an increase in prepaid expenses. 

Cash Used in Investing Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2015 we used cash of $42,376 in investing activities. A total of $21,087 was spent on moulds and dies and $5,500 on a delivery van for Northern California. We spent $4,573 on trademarks and $4,003 on formulation and testing associated with bringing our PULSE® Heart & Body Health brand of functional beverages into commercial production.  

During the six month ended June 30, 2014 we used cash of $27,565 in investing activities. A total of $22,225 was spent on trademarking and $7,959 on Pulse® formula documentation. We received $2,619 in principal repayments against our long-term loan due from Catalyst Development, Inc. 

Cash Provided by Financing Activities

On March 27, 2015 we sold 10,050,000 Units at $0.10 per Unit for cash proceeds of $1,005,000 of which $100,000 was received as at December 31, 2014, $860,000 was received in cash and $45,000 was shares for debt. On May 27, 2015 we sold an additional 750,000 Units at $0.10 per Unit for cash proceeds of $45,000, and debt settlement of $30,000. Each Unit consisted of one share of restricted common stock and one-half of a warrant. Each whole warrant allows the holder to purchase one additional share at a price of $0.20 per share at any time between March 10, 2016 and May 27, 2016.

There were no financing activities in the comparative six months ended June 30, 2014.

Additional Capital

As of June 30, 2015, we had cash of $117,170 and working capital of $1,414,304. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 we sold 10,800,000 Units at $0.10 per Unit for cash proceeds of $1,050,000 and debt settlement of $75,000. Each Unit consisted of one share of restricted common stock and one-half of a warrant. Each whole warrant allows the holder to purchase one additional share at a price of $0.20 per share at any time between March 10, 2016 and May 27, 2016.

We intend to continually monitor and adjust our business plan as necessary to respond to developments in our business, our markets and the broader economy. We are actively seeking to complete an asset-backed, secured debt financing to support our working capital needs in the short-term and long-term. This asset-backed secured financing may require significant cash payments for interest and other costs or could be dilutive to our existing shareholders. As of August 14, 2015, we believe that our current cash and operating expense reductions combined with increased sales and gross margins will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs through the first half of 2016. We have made significant reductions in operating expenses and personnel. Thus in the remainder of 2015 we will be better able to align our operations with available capital and slow our cash used in operations. We believe that these cost controls and realigned expenses combined with an asset-backed secured financing are strategically important to further our long-term viability.

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We believe that the existing amount of working capital as of June 30, 2015 is sufficient to alleviate the uncertainties relating to our ability to successfully execute on our business plan and finance our operations through the first half of 2016.  Our financial statements for the years presented were prepared assuming we will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and settle liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

OFF BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We have not had, and at June 30, 2015, do not have, any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). This preparation requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. US GAAP provides the framework from which to make these estimates, assumption and disclosures. We choose accounting policies within US GAAP that management believes are appropriate to accurately and fairly report our operating results and financial position in a consistent manner. Management regularly assesses these policies in light of current and forecasted economic conditions. While there are a number of significant accounting policies affecting our financial statements, we believe the following critical accounting policies involve the most complex, difficult and subjective estimates and judgments:

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses in the reporting period. We regularly evaluate estimates and assumptions related to the useful life and recoverability of long-lived assets, stock-based compensation, and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. We base our estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments as to the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by us may differ materially and adversely from our estimates.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are comprised primarily of the cost of formulations of our products and of trademarks that represent our exclusive ownership of Natural Cabana®, PULSE® and PULSE: Nutrition Made Simple®, all used in connection with the manufacture, sale and distribution of our beverages. We evaluate our trademarks annually for impairment or earlier if there is an indication of impairment. If there is an indication of impairment of identified intangible assets not subject to amortization, we compare the estimated fair value with the carrying amount of the asset.  An impairment loss is recognized to write-down the intangible asset to its fair value if it is less than the carrying amount. The fair value is calculated using the income approach. However, preparation of estimated expected future cash flows is inherently subjective and is based on our best estimate of assumptions concerning expected future conditions. Based on our impairment analysis performed for the three months ended June 30, 2015, the estimated fair values of trademarks and other intangible assets exceeded their respective carrying values.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

See Note 2 to our financial statements.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Robert E. Yates, who is both our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining our disclosure controls and procedures.  Disclosure controls and procedures are those procedures that are designed to ensure that information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in those reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of June 30, 2015. Based on that evaluation, it was concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2015.

Changes in internal controls

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

None.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in Item 1A of our 2014 Form 10-K.  In our judgment, there were no material changes in the risk factors as previously disclosed in Item 1A of our 2014 Form 10-K.

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

Securities Issued in Unregistered Transactions

On May 27, 2015 we sold 750,000 Units at a price of $0.10 per Unit to three foreign accredited investors for cash proceeds of $45,000 and debt settlement of $30,000. Each Unit consisted of one common share and one-half of a warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.20 per share at any time on or before May 27, 2016. We relied upon Rule 506 of Regulation D and/or Regulation S of the Securities Act as these securities were issued to foreign investors in offshore transactions, based upon representations made by such investors.

Subsequent Sales of Unregistered Securities

Subsequent to June 30, 2015, we did not issue any securities in unregistered transactions.

ITEM 3. DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None. 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.

The following documents are included herein:

Exhibit No. Document Description
2.1(1) Share Exchange Agreement dated February 15, 2011
2.2(1) Articles of Merger dated February 17, 2011
3.1(2) Articles of Incorporation as amended
3.2(2) Bylaws
31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *
31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *
101 .INS XBRL Instance Document*
101 .SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
101 .CAL XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document*
101 .DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*
101 .LAB XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document*
101 .PRE XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document*

*Provided herewith

(1) Incorporated by reference from our report on Form 8-K filed February 22, 2011.
(2) Incorporated by reference from our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed December 7, 2007.

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SIGNATURES

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

    THE PULSE BEVERAGE CORPORATION
     
     
Date: August 14, 2015 BY: /s/ Robert Yates
    Robert Yates,
Principal Executive and Financial Officer