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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

For the quarterly period ended: November 30, 2016

 

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

For the transition period from _____________ to _________________

 

Commission File No. 000-52669

 

MONAKER GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   26-3509845
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or formation)   Identification Number)

 

2690 Weston Road, Suite 200

Weston, FL 33331

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(954) 888-9779

(Registrant’s telephone number)

 

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 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 ☐ 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 ☐ 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: 

 

Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company 

 

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

 

As of January 20, 2017 there were 10,321,359 shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.  3
     
  Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) 3
     
  Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) 4
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) 5
     
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 6
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 22
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  29
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 29
     
  PART II - OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 30
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 31
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds  33
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 35
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures  35
     
Item 5. Other Information  35
     
Item 6. Exhibits 35

 

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 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

Monaker Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
 
   November 30,   February 29, 
   2016   2016 
Assets          
Current Assets          
Cash  $102,652   $137,944 
Notes receivable - short term   750,000    15,000 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   27,262    50,848 
Security deposits   15,000    13,206 
Total current assets   894,914    216,998 
           
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate       56,000 
Website Development costs and intangible assets, net   1,646,243    2,625,086 
Total assets  $2,541,157   $2,898,084 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit          
Current Liabilities          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $434,136   $588,513 
Other current liabilities   11,022    60,570 
Convertible promissory notes, net of discount of $0 and $0, respectively   1,409,326    1,658,908 
Other notes payable   993,000    15,919 
Notes payable - current portion       711,784 
Total current liabilities   2,847,484    3,035,694 
           
Total liabilities   2,847,484    3,035,694 
           
Stockholders’ deficit          
Series A Preferred stock,  $.01 par value; 3,000,000 authorized; 1,869,611 and 1,869,611 shares issued and outstanding at November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively   18,696    18,696 
Series B Preferred stock, $.00001 par value; 3,000,000 authorized; 0 and 125,200 shares issued and outstanding at November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively       1 
Series C Preferred stock, $.00001 par value; 3,000,000 authorized; 0 and 13,100 shares issued and outstanding at November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively        
Series D Preferred stock, $.00001 par value; 3,000,000 authorized; 0 and 132,156 shares issued and outstanding at November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively       2 
Common stock, $.00001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 9,913,663 and 6,686,540 shares issued and outstanding at November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively   99    67 
Additional paid-in-capital   97,516,196    92,925,589 
Accumulated deficit   (97,841,318)   (93,562,357)
Total Monaker Group, Inc. stockholders’ deficit   (306,327)   (618,002)
Noncontrolling interest       480,392 
Total stockholders’ deficit   (306,327)   (137,610)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit  $2,541,157   $2,898,084 

 

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

 

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Monaker Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
         
   For the three months ended   For the nine months ended 
       (Restated)       (Restated) 
   November 30,   November 30,   November 30,   November 30, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
Revenues                    
Travel and commission revenue  $101,477   $21,717   $373,346   $507,077 
Total revenues   101,477    21,717    373,346    507,077 
Operating expenses                    
Cost of revenues   98,224    25,373    294,433    188,078 
Technology and development       18,282        54,846 
Salaries and benefits   350,928    338,528    1,242,609    1,032,826 
Selling and promotions expense   137,273    10,940    166,721    14,203 
General and administrative   1,525,984    929,234    2,852,435    1,589,674 
Total operating expenses   2,112,409    1,322,357    4,556,198    2,879,627 
                     
Operating loss   (2,010,932)   (1,300,640)   (4,182,852)   (2,372,550)
Other income (expense)                    
Interest income (expense) including loss on inducement expense on conversion of debt   (66,281)   2,367,209    (189,678)   (340,987)
Gain (loss) on conversion of debt      (695,598)   97,943    (919,598)
Gain on change in fair value of derivatives       8,302        108,937 
Loss on inducement to convert preferred stock       (1,392,666)        (1,392,666)
Loss on legal settlement           (81,832)    
Gain (loss) on sales of investments          245,958     
Loss on investment   (168,500)       (168,500)    
Other income (expense)   (281)   (107)       (1,840)
Total other income (expense)   (235,062)   287,140    (96,109)   (2,546,154)
                     
Net loss  $(2,245,994)  $(1,013,500)  $(4,278,961)  $(4,918,704)
                     
Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest       2,641        4,784 
                     
Net loss attributable to Monaker Group, Inc.  $(2,245,994)  $(1,010,859)  $(4,278,961)  $(4,913,920)
                     
Net loss attributable to common shareholders  $(2,245,994)  $(1,010,859)  $(4,278,961)  $(4,913,920)
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding   9,340,277    2,498,269    8,078,582    1,549,050 
                     
Basic and diluted net loss per share  $(0.24)  $(0.40)  $(0.53)  $(3.17)

 

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

 

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Monaker Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the nine months ended
 
        (Restated) 
   November 30,   November 30, 
   2016   2015 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net loss applicable to Monaker Group, Inc.  $(4,278,961)  $(4,913,920)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:          
Noncontrolling interest in income of consolidated subsidiary       (4,784)
Amortization of intangibles   835,698    54,846 
Stock based compensation and consulting fees   1,110,423    1,086,007 
Loss on inducements to convert included in interest expense       1,392,666 
Loss on settlement of debt       919,598 
Derivative liability expense       (108,937)
Gain on settlement of debt   (97,943)    
     Gain on sale of assets   (245,958)    
     Loss on investment    168,500     
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets   23,586    (19,375)
Increase in security deposits   (1,794)    
Decrease in dividends receivable       881,587 
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses   (144,965)   (671,473)
Decrease in other current liabilities   (238,855)   (139,750)
Net cash used in operating activities   (2,870,269)   (1,523,535)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Payment related to website development costs   (630,864)   (10,000)
Investment in Name Your Fee       75,000 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (630,864)   65,000 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Payments on other notes payable   (214,582)   (36,400)
Proceeds from shareholder loans   20,000    15,919 
Payments on shareholder loans   (35,919)    
Proceeds from advances       57,000 
Principal payments against shareholder advances       (75,000)
Proceeds from line of credit, net   993,000     
Proceeds from the collection of stock subscription receivable        5,000 
Proceeds from issuance of Series B Preferred shares       75,000 
Proceeds from issuance of Series C Preferred shares       27,500 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock   1,752,800    1,361,231 
Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants   950,542    89,765 
Net cash provided by financing activities   3,465,841    1,520,015 
           
Net increase (decrease) in cash   (35,292)   61,480 
           
Cash at beginning of period   137,944    226,412 
           
Cash at end of period  $102,652   $287,892 
           
Supplemental disclosure:          
Cash paid for interest  $104,233   $177,215 
           
Non-cash transactions:          
Note payable and accrued interest converted to common stock  $575,372   $ 
Settlement of accrued interest with stock  $14,000   $ 
Shares/warrants issued for conversions of debt to equity  $75,000   $3,910,084 
Common stock issued for investment  $112,500   $56,000 
Common stock for assets  $   $1,188,001 
Series D Preferred for assets  $   $400,000 

 

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

 

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Note 1 - Summary of Business Operations and Significant Accounting Policies

 

Nature of Operations and Business Organization

 

Monaker Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Monaker”, “we”, “our”, “us”, or “Company”) operate an online marketplace for the alternative lodging rental industry. Alternative lodging rentals (ALRs) are whole unit vacation homes or timeshare resort units that are fully furnished, privately owned residential properties, including homes, condominiums, villas and cabins, that property owners and managers rent to the public on a nightly, weekly or monthly basis. Our marketplace, NextTrip.com, unites millions of travelers seeking ALR online with property owners and managers of over one million vacation rental properties located in countries around the world. As of November 30, 2016, our global marketplace includes approximately 100,000 paid listings on subscriptions and contracted with over 1 million listings under the performance based listing arrangement ALRs (described in greater detail below). As an added feature to our ALR offering, we also provide activities and tours at the destinations that are catered to the traveler through our Maupintour products.

 

Our vacation rental platform includes auxiliary services so travelers can purchase vacations through one site; NextTrip.com (or through other online distributors sourced by NextTrip.com), and provides qualified inquiries and bookings to property owners and managers. NextTrip serves three major constituents: property owners and managers, travelers and other distributors. Property owners and managers pay to provide detailed listings of their properties on our websites with the goal of reaching a broad audience of travelers seeking ALRs. Listing fees paid by property owners and managers are paid either in the form of subscriptions that are generally for an annual period, or in the form of performance-based fees that allow for owners and managers to list their properties for free and pay us a commission for successful bookings; this allows owners and managers to list their property on NextTrip and pay a commission per booking in lieu of a pre-paid subscription fee. Currently we are working to convert owners and managers away from the subscription format into the performance-based format. This is transparent to the traveler yet more beneficial to the owners and managers as they accept a larger performance-based fee in return for relief from the up-front subscription fee and lower booking fee. Travelers visit NextTrip and are able to search and compare our large and detailed inventory of listings to find ALRs meeting their needs.

 

Monaker is a technology driven travel and logistics company with ALR inventory. Monaker’s inventory consists of ALRs owned and leased by third parties which are available to rent through Monaker’s websites. Core to the Company’s services are key elements including technology, an extensive film library, media distribution, trusted brands and established partnerships that enhance product offerings and reach. We believe that consumers are quickly adopting video for researching and educating themselves prior to purchases, and Monaker has carefully amassed video content, media distribution, key industry relationships and a prestigious Travel Brand as cornerstones for the development and planned deployment of core-technology on both proprietary and partnership platforms.

 

Monaker sells travel services to leisure and corporate customers around the world. The primary focus is on providing ALR options as well as providing schedule, pricing and availability information for booking reservations for airlines, hotels, rental cars, cruises and other travel products such as sightseeing tours, show and event tickets and theme park passes. The Company sells these travel services both individually and as components of dynamically-assembled packaged travel vacations and trips. In addition, the Company provides content that presents travelers with information about travel destinations, maps and other travel details; this content information is the product of proprietary video-centered technology that allows the Company to create targeted travel videos from its film libraries. In January 2016, the Company introduced a beta of its new Travel Platform under the NextTrip brand. This platform is still under development and continues to be improved with a focus on maximizing the consumer’s experience and assisting them in the decision and purchasing process.

 

The platform is a combination of proprietary and licensed technology that connects and searches large travel suppliers as well as perishing and alternative lodging inventories to present to consumers comprehensive and optimal alternatives to choose from, at the most inexpensive rates.

 

The Company sells its travel services through various distribution channels. The primary distribution channel is through its own websites at NextTrip.com and Maupintour.com. The second distribution channel is selling travel services to customers through a toll-free telephone number designed to assist customers with complex or high-priced offerings. The remaining distribution channels are in the final stages of deployment and include sales on other travel companies’ websites and sales through networks of third-party travel agents and travel portals.

 

Monaker’s core holdings include NextTrip.com, and Maupintour.com along with platforms for vacation home rentals, timeshare rentals and discount travel. NextTrip.com is the primary website, where travel services are booked. The travel services include, but are not limited to: ALR, tours, activities/attractions, air, hotel and car rentals. Maupintour feeds into NextTrip.com by providing high-end tour packages and activities/attractions.

 

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Interim Financial Statements

 

These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included and such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2016 and notes thereto and other pertinent information contained in our Form 10-K the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

 

The results of operations for the nine months ended November 30, 2016, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending February 28, 2017.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All material inter-company transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Noncontrolling Interest and Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates

 

The Company accounts for its less than 100% interest in consolidated subsidiaries in accordance with ASC Topic 810, Consolidation, and accordingly the Company presents noncontrolling interests as a component of equity on its consolidated balance sheets and reports noncontrolling interest net loss under the heading “Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest” in the consolidated statements of operations. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for by either the equity or cost methods, generally depending upon ownership levels. The equity method of accounting is used when the Company’s investment in voting stock of an entity gives it the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee, which is presumed to be the case when the Company holds 20% to 50% of the voting stock of, or can otherwise demonstrate significant influence over, the investee. Unconsolidated affiliate companies in which the Company does not have significant influence and owns less than 20% of the voting stock are accounted for using the cost method. These investments in unconsolidated affiliates are assessed periodically for impairment and are written down if and when the carrying amount is considered to be permanently impaired.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The Company’s significant estimates include allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of intangible assets, stock based compensation, accrued expenses and derivative liabilities. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. While the Company believes that such estimates are fair when considered in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, the actual amounts of such estimates, when known, will vary from these estimates. If actual results significantly differ from the Company’s estimates, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations could be materially impacted.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

For purposes of balance sheet presentation and reporting of cash flows, the Company considers all unrestricted demand deposits, money market funds and highly liquid debt instruments with an original maturity of less than 90 days to be cash and cash equivalents. The Company had no cash equivalents at November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016.

 

Website Development Costs

 

The Company accounts for website development costs in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 350-50 “Website Development Costs”. Accordingly, all costs incurred in the planning stage are expensed as incurred, costs incurred in the website application and infrastructure development stage that meet specific criteria are capitalized and costs incurred in the day to day operation of the website are expensed as incurred. All costs associated with the websites are subject to straight-line amortization over a three-year period.

 

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Software Development Costs

 

The Company capitalizes internal software development costs subsequent to establishing technological feasibility of a software application in accordance with guidelines established by “ASC 985-20-25” Accounting for the Costs of Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed, requiring certain software development costs to be capitalized upon the establishment of technological feasibility. The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of these costs require considerable judgment by management with respect to certain external factors such as anticipated future revenue, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies. Amortization of the capitalized software development costs begins when the product is available for general release to customers. Capitalized costs are amortized based on the greater of (a) the ratio of current gross revenues to the total current and anticipated future gross revenues, or (b) the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product. As of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, the Company's software development costs are as follows:

 

Software Development Costs -
Place In Service
  Balance
February 29, 2016
  Additions  Disposals  Balance
November 30, 2016
Cost  S3,405,946   $630,864   $(915,392)  $3,121,418 
Less: Amortization   (780,860)   (835,698)   141,383    (1,475,175)
Net  $2,625,086   $(204,834)  $(774,009)  $1,646,243 
                     

Of the above software development costs, $1,105,932 is not yet placed in service as of November 30, 2016. In addition during the nine months ended November 30, 2016 there was a disposal of $915,392 assets in relation to the sale of the 51% membership interest of Name Your Fee (see note 4). 

Impairment of Intangible Assets

  

In accordance with ASC 350-30-65 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, the Company assesses the impairment of identifiable intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors the Company considers important, which could trigger an impairment review include the following:

 

1. Significant underperformance compared to historical or projected future operating results;
2. Significant changes in the manner or use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the overall business; and 
3. Significant negative industry or economic trends.

 

When the Company determines that the carrying value of an intangible asset may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above indicators of impairment and the carrying value of the asset cannot be recovered from projected undiscounted cash flows, the Company records an impairment charge. The Company measures any impairment based on a projected discounted cash flow method using a discount rate determined by management to be commensurate with the risk inherent to the current business model. Significant management judgment is required in determining whether an indicator of impairment exists and in projecting cash flows. The Company did not record an impairment charge on its intangible assets during the nine months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Convertible Debt Instruments

 

The Company records debt net of debt discount for beneficial conversion features and warrants, on a relative fair value basis. Beneficial conversion features are recorded pursuant to the Beneficial Conversion and Debt Topics of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The amounts allocated to warrants and beneficial conversion rights are recorded as debt discount and as additional paid-in-capital. Debt discount is amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt.

 

Derivative Instruments

 

The Company enters into financing arrangements that consist of freestanding derivative instruments or are hybrid instruments that contain embedded derivative features. The Company accounts for these arrangements in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification topic 815, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (“ASC 815”) as well as related interpretations of this standard. In accordance with this standard, derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and are measured at fair values with gains or losses recognized in earnings. Embedded derivatives that are not clearly and closely related to the host contract are bifurcated and are recognized at fair value with changes in fair value recognized as either a gain or loss in earnings. The Company determines the fair value of derivative instruments and hybrid instruments based on available market data using appropriate valuation models, considering all of the rights and obligations of each instrument.

 

The Company estimates fair values of derivative financial instruments using various techniques (and combinations thereof) that are considered consistent with the objective measuring fair values. In selecting the appropriate technique, the Company considers, among other factors, the nature of the instrument, the market risks that it embodies and the expected means of settlement. For less complex derivative instruments, such as freestanding warrants, the Company generally uses the Black-Scholes model, adjusted for the effect of dilution, because it embodies all of the requisite assumptions (including trading volatility, estimated terms, dilution and risk free rates) necessary to fair value these instruments. Estimating fair values of derivative financial instruments requires the development of significant and subjective estimates that may, and are likely to, change over the duration of the instrument with related changes in internal and external market factors. In addition, option-based techniques (such as Black- Scholes model) are highly volatile and sensitive to changes in the trading market price of our common stock. Since derivative financial instruments are initially and subsequently carried at fair values, our income (expense) going forward will reflect the volatility in these estimates and assumption changes. Under the terms of this accounting standard, increases in the trading price of the Company’s common stock and increases in fair value during a given financial quarter result in the application of non-cash derivative expense. Conversely, decreases in the trading price of the Company’s common stock and decreases in trading fair value during a given financial quarter result in the application of non-cash derivative income. 

 

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Based upon ASC 815-25 the Company has adopted a sequencing approach regarding the application of ASC 815-40 to its outstanding convertible debentures. Pursuant to the sequencing approach, the Company evaluates its contracts based upon earliest issuance date.

 

Earnings per Share

 

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during each period. On June 25, 2015, we effected a 1:50 reverse stock-split of all of our outstanding shares of common stock.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company has adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 does not require any new fair value measurements, but provides guidance on how to measure fair value by providing a fair value hierarchy used to classify the source of the information. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:

 

Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets.

 

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

 

Level 3: Inputs that are generally unobservable. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value.

 

Financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other current liabilities. The carrying amounts of such financial instruments in the accompanying balance sheets approximate their fair values due to their relatively short-term nature. The fair value of long-term debt is based on current rates at which the Company could borrow funds with similar remaining maturities. The carrying amounts approximate fair value. It is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to any significant currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.

 

Going Concern

 

As of November 30, 2016, and February 29, 2016, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $97,841,318 and $93,562,357, respectively. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As of November 30, 2016, the Company had a working capital deficit of $1,952,570, and for the nine months ended November 30, 2016, had a net loss of $4,278,961 and cash used in operations of $2,870,269.

 

We have very limited financial resources. We currently have a monthly cash requirement of approximately $350,000, exclusive of capital expenditures. We will need to raise substantial additional capital to support the on-going operation and increased market penetration of our products including the development of national advertising relationships, increases in operating costs resulting from additional staff and office space until such time as we generate revenues sufficient to support our operations. We believe that in the aggregate, we would require several millions of dollars to support and expand the marketing and development of our travel products, repay debt obligations, provide capital expenditures for additional equipment and development costs, payment obligations, office space and systems for managing the business, and cover other operating costs until our planned revenue streams from travel products are fully-implemented and begin to offset our operating costs. Our failure to obtain additional capital to finance our working capital needs on acceptable terms, or at all, will negatively impact our business, financial condition and liquidity. As of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, we had $2,847,484 and $3,035,694, respectively, of current liabilities. These conditions raise substantial doubt of our ability to continue as a going concern. We currently do not have the resources to satisfy these obligations, and our inability to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business and ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Management’s plans with regard to this going concern are as follows: the Company will continue to raise funds with third parties by way of a public or private offering; and management and members of the Board are working aggressively to increase the viewership of our products by promoting it across other mediums which will result in higher revenues. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to further implement its business plan and generate greater revenues. Management believes that the actions presently being taken to further implement its business plan and generate additional revenues provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern.

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, requiring an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. Early adoption is not permitted. The updated standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, related to the disclosures on going concern. The new standard provides guidance around management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. The new standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

We have implemented all new relevant accounting pronouncements that are in effect through the date of these financial statements.

 

Note 2 – Note Receivable

 

On December 22, 2014, the Company advanced $15,000 to a non-related third party debtor and signed a one year, six percent (6%) promissory note in the amount of $15,000. The entire principal balance of this note was rolled into and became part of the consideration paid for the purchase of the Company’s 51% membership interest in Name Your Fee, LLC, including approximately $1,000,000 in intangible assets which was sold on May 16, 2016, to the same non-related third party for cancellation of $45,000 in notes and a promissory note in the amount of $750,000 (see also Note 4).

 

Note 3 – Investment in Equity Instruments and Deconsolidation

 

On February 2, 2015, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Jasper Group Holdings, Inc. (“Jasper”) and created a Florida limited liability company named Name Your Fee, LLC. On April 20, 2015, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Jasper to leverage its existing technology and develop www.NameYourFee.com which provides tools for employment agencies to market their services. The Company’s ownership in the Joint Venture was 51% and Jasper’s was 49%. The Company and Jasper shared in capital contributions as well as participated in the net profits of Name Your Fee, LLC while Jasper operated and ran the NameYourFee.com website. On May 15, 2015, the Company issued 100,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock to Jasper at a stated value of $5 per share for a total value of $500,000. As stated in the agreement, Monaker received a 51% capital interest and Jasper received a 49% capital interest of the outstanding equity of Name Your Fee, LLC. Additionally, Jasper contributed $75,000 in proceeds as part of the agreement. For the year ended February 29, 2016, the Company properly eliminated the value of the investment in accordance with ASC Topic 810, Consolidation.

 

On May 16, 2016, the Company sold its 51% membership interest in Name Your Fee, LLC to a non-related third party for cancellation of $45,000 in notes due to the Company and a promissory note in the amount of $750,000. The Promissory Note does not accrue interest, is secured by the 51% membership interest in Name Your Fee, LLC and will be repaid through 20% of the net earnings received in NameYourFee.com through maturity. The Note contains standard and customary events of default. The principal amount of the note is due on June 15, 2018, provided that it will not be an event of default under the note unless the note is not repaid within 60 days after such maturity date (i.e., by August 14, 2018).

 

On October 31, 2014 (the “Deconsolidation Date”), Monaker and RealBiz Media Group, Inc. (“RealBiz”) deconsolidated their financial statements since Monaker’s investment in RealBiz went below 50% majority ownership and Monaker was deemed to no longer have control over RealBiz. Monaker’s proportional financial interest in RealBiz is reduced when shares of Monaker dual convertible preferred stock and Monaker convertible debt are exchanged for RealBiz shares of common stock. Since July 14, 2014, the holders of Series D Preferred Stock shares of the Company may elect to convert all or any part of such holder’s shares into common stock of the Company at the stated value of $12.50 per share on a one-for-one basis, or they may elect to convert the Series D Preferred Stock shares into shares of common stock of RealBiz stock at $0.15 per share. To honor the conversion of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock shares into RealBiz shares of common stock, the Company redeems, one-for-one, shares of RealBiz Series A Preferred Stock shares held as investment and presents them to RealBiz for conversion into RealBiz common stock (on a one-for-one basis). When the converted RealBiz common stock shares are received by the Company, they are forwarded to the individual/entity requesting the conversion into shares of RealBiz restricted common stock. All Series D Preferred Stock shares of the Company have been converted as of August 26, 2016.

 

Monaker continues to own RealBiz Preferred Series A and common stock and although the two Companies shared similar Board of Directors until April 2016, as discussed in the following sentence, the companies are operating independently. As of April 11, 2016, the Monaker Directors that were on the RealBiz Board, resigned as Board of Directors of RealBiz.

 

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After November 1, 2014, we use the equity method to account for our investment in this entity because we do not control it, but have the ability to exercise significant influence over it. Equity method investments are recorded at original cost and adjusted periodically to recognize (1) our proportionate share of the investees’ net income or losses after the date of investment, (2) additional contributions made and dividends or distributions received, and (3) impairment losses resulting from permanent adjustments to net estimated realizable value. Accordingly, we recorded our proportionate share of the investee’s net income or loss as “Loss on equity method investment” on the consolidated statements of operations.

 

At February 29, 2016, Monaker owned 44,470,101 shares of RealBiz Series A Preferred Stock and 10,359,890 shares of RealBiz common stock, representing 28% ownership of RealBiz. At November 30, 2016, Monaker owned 44,470,101 shares of RealBiz Series A Preferred Stock and 8,126,630 shares of RealBiz common stock, representing 27% ownership of RealBiz. This interest, along with a net receivable balance due, has been written down to zero ($0) as of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, to reflect the realizable value of this investment and asset. As discussed below under “Note 8 – Stockholders’ Deficit”, RealBiz has attempted to unilaterally cancel the common stock and Series A Preferred Stock which we hold in RealBiz and we have filed a lawsuit in connection therewith arguing such cancellation or attempted cancellation violated applicable law.

 

Note 4 – Acquisitions and Dispositions

 

On October 26, 2015, the Company entered into a Plan of Merger Agreement with Always on Vacation, Inc. involving a merger of the Company’s then wholly-owned subsidiary, AOV Holding, Inc. (“AOV”), and Always On Vacation, Inc. which involved issuing 383,230 shares of AOV common stock to the stockholders of Always On Vacation, Inc., effectively cancelling each share of capital stock of Always On Vacation, Inc. As part of the sale of businesses and assets unrelated to the core travel sector, on January 22, 2016, the intellectual property related to the travel sector (i.e. contracts, domains, trademark and platform) owned by Always On Vacation, Inc. were assigned to Monaker. On January 23, 2016, the interest in Always On Vacation, Inc. (a media company) was sold through a Stock Purchase Agreement to an unrelated third party for $10 plus their assumption of liabilities of Always On Vacation, Inc.

 

On November 25, 2015, the Company entered into an Intellectual Property License to Corporation by Licensor Agreement with CJ Software, Inc. for an internet-based, real-time specialty booking engine developed to consolidate unused timeshare, fractional, and other specialty lodging rooms to be booked for nightly stays. Once this software/platform is fully operational, which it is not currently, the Company will pay CJ Software, Inc. the sum of $180,000 by way of the issuance of 45,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $4.00 per share as a one-time lease payment for a perpetual, unrestricted, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty free license to use the software. In addition, the Company will employ one of their employees as an employee of Monaker and another as a consultant.

 

As part of the sale of businesses and assets unrelated to the core travel sector, on January 22, 2016, the intellectual property related to the travel sector (i.e., the NextTrip.com platform, Maupintour.com platform and Home & Away Club portal) owned by the Company’s television media entity (Next 1 Network, Inc.) were assigned to Monaker. The television media entity (Next 1 Network, Inc.) was sold pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 23, 2016, to an unrelated third party for $10 plus their assumption of liabilities of Next 1 Network, Inc.

 

On May 16, 2016, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement for the sale of its 51% membership interest in Name Your Fee, LLC in exchange for a Promissory Note, maturing on June 15, 2018, in the amount of $750,000 plus the cancellation of $45,000 in existing promissory notes due from the purchaser. The Promissory Note does not accrue interest, is secured by the 51% membership interest in Name Your Fee, LLC and will be repaid through 20% of the net earnings received in NameYourFee.com through maturity. The Note contains standard and customary events of default. The principal amount of the note is due on June 15, 2018, provided that it will not be an event of default under the note unless the note is not repaid within 60 days after such maturity date (i.e., by August 14, 2018).

 

On August 31, 2016, the Company entered into a Marketing and Stock Exchange Agreement with Recruiter.com, Inc. whereby the Company issued to Recruiter.com, Inc., 75,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock valued at $1.50 per share, for a total of $112,500, in exchange for 2,220 shares of common stock of Recruiter.com, Inc.  The acquisition of the 2,200 shares of common stock of Recruiter.com, Inc. was written off to its realizable value of $0 as of November 30, 2016.  Also, an additional 75,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock valued at $1.50 per share, for a total of $112,500, were issued for advertising and marketing services to be performed by Recruiter.com, Inc. over the next 12 months, pursuant to the terms of the agreement. 

 

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Note 5 – Notes Payable

 

The following table sets forth the notes payable as of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016:

 

    Principal 
    November 30,
2016
    February 29,
2016
 
On September 6, 2011, the Company extended a note in the amount of $785,000, then in default, until February 1, 2013. Beginning on October 1, 2011, the Company was obligated to make payments of $50,000 due on the first day of each month. The first $185,000 in payments was to be in cash and the remaining $600,000 was to be made in cash or common stock. On February 15, 2012, the note-holder assigned $225,000 of its $785,000 outstanding promissory note to a non-related third party investor and the Company issued a new convertible promissory note for the same value. As part of the sale of businesses and assets unrelated to the core travel sector, the television media entity (Next 1 Network, Inc.) was sold and this promissory note was not assumed by the purchaser as part of the Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 23, 2016. The Company has assumed this note related to the sold entity and settled the outstanding debt on November 16, 2016, through the issuance of 255,041 shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.25 per share for the principal plus 680 shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.25 per share for the accrued interest.   $     $ 573,842  
                 
On August 16, 2004, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated third party in the amount of $500,000. The note bears interest at 7% per year, matured in March 2011 and was payable in quarterly installments of $25,000. As part of the sale of businesses and assets unrelated to the core travel sector, the television media entity (Next 1 Network, Inc.) was sold and this promissory note was not assumed by purchaser as part of the Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 23, 2016. The Company assumed this note related to the sold entity on June 24, 2016 and this promissory note was settled with full release for the amount of $40,000.           137,942  
    $      $ 711,784  

 

Note 6 – Other Notes Payable

 

The Company has a demand loan with a stated interest rate of 6% per annum, due for funds received from In Room Retail, Inc. which is owned by William Kerby, CEO and Chairman of the Company.  This loan was repaid in cash on November 4, 2016.   $     $ $15,919  
                 
On June 15, 2016, we entered into a revolving line of credit agreement with Republic Bank, Inc. of Duluth, Minnesota, in the maximum amount of $1,000,000. Amounts borrowed under the line of credit accrue interest at the Wall Street Journal U.S. Prime Rate plus 1% (updated daily until maturity), payable monthly in arrears beginning on July 15, 2016. Any amounts borrowed under the line of credit are due on June 15, 2017.     993,000        
    $ $993,000     $ $15,919  

 

Interest charged to operations relating to the above notes was $39,678 and $24,142, respectively, for the nine months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015, and $14,242 for the year ended February 29, 2016.

 

On June 2, 2016, we borrowed three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) from the Donald P. Monaco Insurance Trust (“Trust”), which was evidenced by a Promissory Note (“Note“) in the principal amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000), which accrues interest at the rate of 6% per annum (12% upon the occurrence of an event of default). All principal, interest and other sums due under the Note is due and payable on the earlier of (a) the date the operations of NextTrip.com generate net revenues equal to $300,000; (b) the date the Company enters into an alternate financing in excess of $300,000; or (c) August 1, 2016. The Note contains standard and customary events of default. Donald P. Monaco, a member of our Board of Directors, is the trustee of the Trust. This Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time, without penalty or premium. On June 24, 2016, we repaid this note. 

 

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Note 7 – Convertible Promissory Notes

 

The Company has outstanding convertible promissory notes with interest rates ranging from 6% to 12% per annum, maturity dates ranging from December 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017, and with a range of fixed and variable conversion features. Fixed conversion rates range from $5.00 to $5,000 per share. Variable conversion rates range from 50% of two (2) to ten (10) days of the average closing price of our common stock. During the nine months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized interest expense of $150,000 and $7,380, respectively. The table below summarizes the convertible promissory notes as of November 30, 2016.

 

    November 30, 2016 
    Non Related
Party
    Related
Party
    Total 
Principal                        
Beginning balance February 29, 2016   $ 1,658,908     $     $ 1,658,908  
Additions:                  
    $ 1,658,908     $     $ 1,658,908  
Subtractions:     (249,582           (249,582 ) 
Ending balance   $ 1,409,326     $     $ 1,409,326  
                         
Debt Discount                        
Beginning balance   $     $     $  
Additions:                  
Incurred during the year   $     $     $  
Subtractions:                        
Amortized during the year                  
Ending balance   $     $     $  
                         
Carrying Value                        
Total convertible promissory notes   $ 1,409,326     $     $ 1,409,326  
Adjustments                  
Carrying value   $ 1,409,326     $     $ 1,409,326  
Principal past due and in default   $     $     $  

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded debt amortization expense in the amount of $0 and $0, respectively.

 

Note 8 – Stockholders’ Deficit

 

Preferred stock

 

The aggregate number of shares of preferred stock that the Company is authorized to issue is up to One Hundred Million (100,000,000), with a par value of $0.00001 per share (“the Preferred Stock”) with the exception of Series A Preferred Stock shares having a $0.01 par value. The Preferred Stock may be divided into and issued in series. The Board of Directors of the Company is authorized to divide the authorized shares of Preferred Stock into one or more series, each of which shall be so designated as to distinguish the shares thereof from the shares of all other series and classes. The Board of Directors of the Company is authorized, within any limitations prescribed by law and the articles of incorporation, to fix and determine the designations, rights, qualifications, preferences, limitations and terms of the shares of any series of Preferred Stock.

 

On August 26, 2016, we converted all of our outstanding Series B (110,200 shares), Series C (13,100 shares) and Series D (110,156 shares) Preferred Stock, into an aggregate of 444,712 shares of our common stock, pursuant to certain special conversion terms offered in connection therewith and the mandatory conversion terms thereof.

 

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Additionally, stockholders holding 15,000 shares of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and 22,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock requested the conversion of such shares into 2,233,260 shares of RealBiz common stock. Pursuant to the customary practice of the Company and RealBiz, the Company first requested that RealBiz’s transfer agent convert shares of RealBiz Preferred A owned by the Company, into RealBiz common stock as provided by the designation of the RealBiz preferred stock. This request was denied by RealBiz and RealBiz’s transfer agent. The Company then requested that the Company’s transfer agent cancel the converted shares and that RealBiz’s transfer agent which is also Monaker’s transfer agent (American Stock Transfer) transfer shares of common stock of RealBiz held by the Company to such shareholders to satisfy the conversion obligations. To date, RealBiz has refused to recognize or effect the transfers. The Company has provided to RealBiz and American Stock Transfer all necessary documents and affidavits to execute the transfer and we are currently discussing filing a lawsuit against RealBiz and American Stock Transfer in an effort to force them to recognize and effect the requested transfers. The Preferred Stock Series B and D shares related to the conversion into RealBiz common shares have been retired and the number of shares of investment in RealBiz common stock have been reduced by 2,233,260 shares. . On November 16, 2016, RealBiz notified Monaker that the Board of Directors of RealBiz voted to cancel and retire all issued and outstanding shares of RealBiz Preferred Stock and all but 1,341,533 shares of common stock of RealBiz held by Monaker. RealBiz’s announced cancellation and retirement was without Monaker’s consent, and done in violation of Delaware law, federal law and the terms of RealBiz’s preferred and common stock. The Complaint was filed on November 30, 2016 (Monaker Group, Inc., f/k/a Next 1 Interactive, Inc. (“Monaker”) v. RealBiz Media Group, Inc., f/k/a Webdigs, Inc. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC Case No.: 1:16-cv-24978-DLG, seeking damages and injunctive and declaratory relief, arising from RealBiz’s declared cancellation and retirement of certain securities.

 

All Preferred Stock Series B, C and D shares have been retired.

 

Series A Preferred Stock

 

The Company has authorized and designated 3,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock as Series A 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). The holders of record of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders of the Company and shall be entitled to one hundred (100) votes for each share of Series A Preferred Stock.

 

Per the terms of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Designations, subject to the availability of authorized and unissued shares of Series A Preferred Stock, the holders of Series A Preferred Stock may, by written notice to the Company:

 

  elect to convert all or any part of such holder’s shares of Series A Preferred Stock into common stock at a conversion rate of the lower of:
    (a) $25.00 per share; or
    (b) at the lowest price the Company has issued stock as part of a financing; and
  convert all or part of such holder’s shares (excluding any shares issued pursuant to conversion of unpaid dividends) into debt obligations of the Company, secured by a security interest in all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, at a rate of $25.00 of debt for each share of Series A Preferred Stock.

 

On July 9, 2013, the Company amended the Certificate of Designations for the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock to grant to a holder of the Series A Preferred Stock the option to:

 

  elect to convert all or any part of such holder’s shares of Series A Preferred Stock into shares of the Company’s Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.00001 per share (“Series C Preferred Stock”), at a conversion rate of five (5) shares of Series A Preferred Stock for every one (1) share of Series C Preferred Stock; or to allow
  conversion into common stock at the lowest price the Company has issued stock as part of a financing to include all financings such as new debt and equity financing and stock issuances as well as existing debt conversions into stock.

 

On February 28, 2014, the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock shareholders agreed to authorize a change to the Certificate of Designations of the Series A Preferred Stock in Nevada to lock the conversion price to the lower of (a) a fixed price of $0.50 per share; and (b) the lowest price the Company has issued stock as part of a financing after January 1, 2006. Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 815-40, Derivatives and Hedging; Contracts in Entity’s own Equity (“ASC 815-40”) became effective for us on March 1, 2010. The Company’s Series A (convertible) Preferred Stock had certain reset provisions that require the Company to reduce the conversion price of the Series A (convertible) Preferred Stock if we issue equity at a price less than the conversion price. Upon the effective date, the provisions of ASC 815-40 required a reclassification to liability based on the reset feature of the agreements if the Company sells equity at a price below the conversion price of the Series A Preferred Stock. In accordance with ASC 815-40, the Company records the changes in the fair value of the derivative liability as non-operating, non-cash income or expense. However, the reset provision was removed thereby eliminating the derivative liability as of February 28, 2014; therefore the change in fair value of the Series A Preferred Stock derivative liability as of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016 resulted in non-operating income of $0 and $0, respectively.

 

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In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, either voluntary or involuntary (any of the foregoing, a “liquidation”), holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, prior and in preference to any distribution of any of the assets of this Company to the holders of the common Stock or any other series of Preferred Stock by reason of their ownership thereof an amount per share equal to $1.00 for each share (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations or splits with respect to such shares) of Series A Preferred Stock held by each such holder, plus the amount of accrued and unpaid dividends thereon (whether or not declared) from the beginning of the dividend period in which the liquidation occurred to the date of liquidation.

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2016, there were no transactions with regards to Series A Preferred Stock shares.

 

Dividends in arrears on the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock shares total $893,380 and $838,275 as of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively. The Company had 1,869,611 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016.

 

Series B Preferred Stock

 

The Company has authorized and designated 3,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock as Non-Voting Series B 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.00001 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”). The holders of Series B Preferred Stock may elect to convert all or any part of such holder’s shares into:

 

  common stock on a one for fifty basis, or 
  shares of RealBiz’s common stock at $0.05 per share.

 

Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary (a “liquidation”), the holders are entitled to receive out of the assets, whether capital or surplus, of the Company an amount equal to 100% of the stated value, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon and any other fees or liquidated damages owing thereon, for each share of then outstanding Preferred Stock before any distribution or payment shall be made to the holders of any junior securities (common stock), and if the assets of the Company shall be insufficient to pay in full such amounts, then the entire assets to be distributed to the holders shall be ratably distributed among the holders of all preferred stock in accordance with the respective amounts that would be payable on such shares if all amounts payable thereon were paid in full.

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2016:

 

  110,200 shares of Series B Preferred Stock were converted into 220,400 shares of common stock of Monaker at $2.50 per share, based on the $5 per share stated value of the Series B Preferred Stock.
  15,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock were converted into 1,500,000 shares of common stock of RealBiz at $0.05 per share, based on the $5 per share stated value of the Series B Preferred Stock.

 

Dividends in arrears on the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock total $0 and $182,782 as of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively. The Company had 0 and 125,200 shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively.

 

Series C Preferred Stock

 

The Company has authorized and designated 3,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock as Non-Voting Series C 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.00001 per share (the “Series C Preferred Stock”). The holders of Series C preferred stock may elect to convert all or any part of such holder’s shares into:

 

  common stock on a 2.5 for one basis, or 
  shares of RealBiz’s common stock at $0.10 per share.

 

Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary (a “liquidation”), the holders are entitled to receive out of the assets, whether capital or surplus, of the Company an amount equal to 100% of the stated value of $5 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon and any other fees or liquidated damages owing thereon, for each share of then outstanding Preferred Stock before any distribution or payment is to be made to the holders of any junior securities (common stock), and if the assets of the Company are insufficient to pay in full such amounts, then the entire assets to be distributed to the holders are to be ratably distributed among the holders of all preferred stock in accordance with the respective amounts that would be payable on such shares if all amounts payable thereon were paid in full.

 

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During the nine months ended November 30, 2016:

 

  13,100 shares of Series C Preferred Stock were converted into 26,000 shares of common stock of Monaker at $250.00 per share, based on the $5 per share stated value of the Series C Preferred Stock.

 

Dividends in arrears on the outstanding Series C Preferred Stock shares total $0 and $8,915 as of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively. The Company had 0 and 13,100 Series C Preferred Stock shares issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively.

 

Series D Preferred Stock

 

The Company has authorized and designated 3,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock as Non-Voting Series D 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.00001 per share (the “Series D Preferred Stock”). The holders of Series D preferred stock may elect to convert all or any part of such holder’s shares into:

 

  common stock on a 2.5 for one basis, or
  shares of RealBiz common stock at $0.15 per share.

 

On July 9, 2014, the Company filed an Amendment to its Series D Certificate of Designation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to change the conversion price from $250 to $12.50 per share.

 

Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary (a “liquidation”), the holders are entitled to receive out of the assets, whether capital or surplus, of the Company an amount equal to 100% of the stated value of $5 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon and any other fees or liquidated damages owing thereon, for each share of then outstanding Preferred Stock before any distribution or payment is to be made to the holders of any junior securities (common stock), and if the assets of the Company are insufficient to pay in full such amounts, then the entire assets to be distributed to the holders are to be ratably distributed among the holders of all preferred stock in accordance with the respective amounts that would be payable on such shares if all amounts payable thereon were paid in full.

 

On October 2, 2012, the Company issued 380,000 shares of Series D Preferred stock as part of the October 2, 2012 exchange of securities agreement between the Company and Acknew Investments, Inc. (“Acknew”), for the acquisition of the entity that eventually became RealBiz Media Group, Inc. (RealBiz) and then and now constitutes significant operations of RealBiz, a holder of Class A common shares of RealBiz Holdings, Inc., which contained a “ratchet provision”: If, at any time while Acknew is a holder of Series D Preferred Stock and the Retirement Obligation (requiring the Company to pay out of 50% of all net profits from the Company or 50% of any new funding received by the Company from September 21, 2012, until such time as the $700,000 of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock shares owned by Acknew are redeemed by the Company) remains not fully satisfied, the Company sells or issues any common stock of the Company at an effective price per share that is lower than the then-effective conversion price (any such issuance being referred to as a “Dilutive Issuance”), then the conversion prices for the Series D Preferred Stock held by Acknew is reduced to equal the product obtained by multiplying (1) the then effective conversion price by (2) a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the number of total shares of common stock outstanding immediately prior to the Dilutive Issuance plus the number of shares of common stock which the aggregate consideration received by the Company in the Dilutive Issuance would purchase at the then-effective conversion price; and the denominator of which is the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after the Dilutive Issuance.

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2016:

 

  110,156 shares of Series D Preferred Stock were converted into 198,312 shares of common stock of Monaker at $2.50 per share, based on the $5 per share stated value of the Series D Preferred Stock.
  22,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock were converted into 733,260 shares of common stock of RealBiz at $0.15 per share, based on the $5 per share stated value of the Series D Preferred Stock.

 

Dividends in arrears on the outstanding Series D Preferred Stock shares total $0 and $138,188 as of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively. The Company had 0 and 132,156 Series D Preferred Stock shares issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively.

 

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Common Stock

 

On October 28, 2011, the Board and the holders of a majority of the voting power of our shareholders approved an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to increase our authorized shares of common stock from 200,000,000 to 500,000,000. On February 13, 2012, the Board and the holders of a majority of the voting power of our shareholders approved an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to increase our authorized shares of common stock from 500,000,000 to 2,500,000,000. The increase in our authorized shares of common stock became effective upon the filing of the amendment(s) to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada.

 

On May 2, 2012, the Board consented to (i) effect a 1-to-500 reverse split of the Company’s common stock and (ii) reduce the number of authorized shares from 2,500,000,000 to 5,000,000. Such actions became effective upon the filing of the amendment to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada. The consolidated financial statements have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.

 

On June 26, 2012, the Board and the holders of a majority of the voting power of our shareholders approved an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to increase our authorized shares of common stock from 5,000,000 shares to 500,000,000 shares.

 

On June 25, 2015, the Board consented to (i) effect a 1-to-50 reverse split of the Company’s common stock and (ii) change the name of the Company from Next 1 Interactive, Inc. to Monaker Group, Inc. Such actions became effective upon the filing of the amendment to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada. The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.

 

During the nine months ended November 30, 2016 the Company:

 

  Sold 1,927,085 shares of restricted common stock for $2,703,342 in proceeds in private transactions.
  Issued 489,428 shares of restricted common stock valued at $997,923 for stock compensation.
    Issued 255,721 shares of restricted common stock valued at $575,372 for conversion of notes payable and accrued interest thereon.
  Issued 60,000 shares of restricted common stock for conversion of accrued interest of $89,000.
  On September 19, 2016 Recruiter.com was issued 75,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $112,500 for the acquisition of 1.5% of Recruiter.com.  As of November 30, 2016, the value of this investment was written down to $0 to reflect the market value of the investment.
  On September 19, 2016 Recruiter.com was issued 75,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $112,500 in connection with our entry into a marketing agreement related to a one year marketing promotion to all of the Recruiter.com members by Monaker, NextTrip and the related entities.

 

The Company had 9,913,663 and 6,686,540 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, respectively.

 

Common Stock Warrants

 

The following table sets forth common stock purchase warrants outstanding as of November 30, 2016 and February 29, 2016, and changes in such warrants outstanding for the nine months ended November 30, 2016:

 

   Warrants   Weighted
Average Exercise
 
Outstanding, February 29, 2016   1,456,052   $1.56 
Warrants granted   1,626,547   $0.83 
Warrants exercised/forfeited/expired   (1,520,687)  $(1.00)
Outstanding, November 30, 2016   1,561,912   $1.42 
           
Common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants   1,561,912   $1.42 

 

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At November 30, 2016, there were 1,561,912 warrants outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $1.42 and a weighted average life of 2.55 years. During the nine months ended November 30, 2016, the Company granted 1,626,547 warrants – 757,347 warrants for consulting fees and 869,200 warrants in connection with common stock subscriptions.

 

As of November 30, 2016, February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015, the warrants have an intrinsic value of $0.

 

Common Stock Options

 

On October 28, 2009, the shareholders approved the Monaker Group, Inc. (formerly known as Next 1 Interactive, Inc.) 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2009 Plan”) at the annual shareholders meeting. Under the 2009 Plan, 9,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance on the effective date of the 2009 Plan. In the fiscal year ending February 29, 2016 this plan was eliminated and the 4,050 ten (10) year stock options previously issued were cancelled. The options had an exercise price of $7.25 per share and an intrinsic value of $0.

 

Compensation expense relating to stock options granted during the nine months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015, was $0.

 

Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company leases its office space and certain office equipment under non-cancellable operating leases. In accordance with the terms of the office space lease agreement, the Company is renting the commercial office space, for a term of three years from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018. The rent for the nine months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015 was $59,262 and $109,024, respectively.

 

Our future minimum rental payments through February 28, 2017 amount to $19,890.

 

The following schedule represents obligations under written commitments on the part of the Company that are not included in liabilities:

 

    Current     Long Term      
    February 28,
2017
    February 28,
2018
    February 28, 2019
and
thereafter
    Totals  
Leases   $ 20,233     $ 82,349     $ 68,959     $ 171,541  
Other     58,414       247             58,661  
Totals   $ 78,647     $ 82,596     $ 68,959     $ 230,202  

 

Legal Matters

 

The Company is involved, from time to time, in litigation, other legal claims and proceedings involving matters associated with or incidental to our business, including, among other things, matters involving breach of contract claims, intellectual property, employment issues, and other related claims and vendor matters. The Company believes that the resolution of currently pending matters will not individually or in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. However, assessment of the current litigation or other legal claims could change in light of the discovery of facts not presently known to the Company or by judges, juries or other finders of fact, which are not in accord with management’s evaluation of the possible liability or outcome of such litigation or claims.

 

On March 28, 2016, the Company was presented with a Demand for Arbitration, pursuant to Rule 4(a) of the American Arbitration Association Commercial Rules of Arbitration, whereby Acknew Investments, Inc. and Vice Regal Developments Inc. (Claimants) are arguing that $700,000 is due to them, even though they have already been paid said amounts through preferred shares that were issued as a guarantee and which Claimants converted into shares of common stock. In connection with the purchase of the stock of the entity that eventually became RealBiz Media Group, Inc. (RealBiz) that then and now constitutes significant operations of RealBiz, the Company issued 380,000 shares of Monaker Series D Preferred Stock shares with a value of $1,900,000, which was considered the $1,200,000 value of the stock portion of the purchase price, and was also meant to guaranty the payment of the balance of $700,000. The Company contends that the obligation to pay the $700,000 was extinguished with the conversion of the Monaker Series D Preferred Stock shares into shares of common stock. The date for arbitration has not been set and the Company will vehemently defend its position.

 

On May 11, 2016, RealBiz filed a Complaint against us in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Case Number 1:16-cv-61017-FAM)(the “Complaint”). The Complaint alleges $1,287,517 is due from us to RealBiz, and seeks the recovery of such amount, plus pre-judgment interest from October 31, 2015 and costs. The Complaint alleges causes of action including ‘account stated’ and ‘unjust enrichment’.

 

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In June 2016, we filed an Answer and Counterclaim to the Complaint (the “Counterclaim”) denying RealBiz’s allegations and claims and pleading affirmative defenses including ‘failure to state a claim for which relief can be granted’, ‘set-off’ rights (including that if there was any amount owed, RealBiz’s obligation to us far exceeded the $1.2 million amount that RealBiz alleges is due to it), ‘mistake or error’, ‘unclean hands’, ‘waiver’, ‘release’, ‘breach of contract’ (we allege there was an oral agreement that all intercompany balances would be written–off) and ‘rescission of letter addressing partial balance due’ (confirming that a letter upon which RealBiz’s case is predicated was rescinded shortly after its issuance and is of no force or effect). The Counterclaim against RealBiz alleges causes of action including ‘unjust enrichment’ (we allege that the net amount due to us from RealBiz is in excess of $10 million dollars if there is no oral agreement), ‘money had and received’, ‘business disparagement’, and ‘breach of contract’ (we allege there was an oral agreement that all intercompany balances would be written–off), and seeks recovery of all actual damages, consequential damages and incidental damages, if any, including but not limited to attorney’s fees and costs, plus-prejudgment and post-judgment interest. We believe the claims asserted in the Complaint, as amended, are without merit and intend to vigorously defend ourselves against the lawsuit while simultaneously seeking damages against RealBiz. The Company has no basis for determining whether there is any likelihood of material loss associated with the claims and/or the potential and/or the outcome of the litigation.

 

On June 2, 2016, the Company paid an arbitration award of $81,572 ($73,959 plus interest of $7,613) to Twelfth Child Entertainment, LLC for a License Agreement settlement for rights to air programs regarding “Foreclosure to Fabulous” television programming on the Company’s previously owned media business that was sold on January 21, 2016. The Company absorbed this settlement as part of its partnership commitment with Launch Media 360 which is an investment of the Company.

 

On November 30, 2016, the Company filed a Complaint (Monaker Group, Inc., f/k/a Next 1 Interactive, Inc. (“Monaker”) v. RealBiz Media Group, Inc., f/k/a Webdigs, Inc. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC Case No.: CACE-16-019818) for damages and injunctive and declaratory relief, arising from RealBiz’s declared cancellation, retirement, and/or termination of certain securities. RealBiz notified Monaker of its intent to unilaterally cancel, retire, and/or terminate its preferred and common stock held by Monaker. RealBiz’s announced cancellation, retirement, and termination was without Monaker’s consent, and done in violation of Delaware law, federal law and the terms of RealBiz’s preferred and common stock.

 

A class action lawsuit has been filed against us, William Kerby, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Donald Monaco, our director, and D’Arelli Pruzansky, P.A., our former auditor, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on behalf of persons who purchased our common stock and options between April 6, 2012 and June 23, 2016 (the “Class Period”). The case, McCleod v. Monaker Group, Inc. et al, No. 16-cv-62902 was filed on December 9, 2016. The lawsuit focuses on whether the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws and whether the Company’s former auditor was negligent and makes allegations regarding the activities of certain Company executives. The lawsuit alleges and estimates total shareholders losses totaling approximately $20,000,000. The lawsuit stems from the Company’s announcement in June 2016 that it would have to restate its financial statements due to issues related to the Company’s investment in RealBiz. The lawsuit asks the court to confirm the action is a proper class action. We believe the claims asserted in the lawsuit are without merit and intend to vigorously defend ourselves against the claims made in the lawsuit The Company has no basis for determining whether there is any likelihood of material loss associated with the claims and/or the potential and/or the outcome of the litigation.

 

The Company is unable to determine the estimate of the probable or reasonably possible loss or range of losses arising from the above legal proceedings.

 

Note 10 – Business Segment Reporting

 

Accounting Standards Codification 280-16 “Segment Reporting”, established standards for reporting information about operating segments in annual consolidated financial statements and required selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. It also established standards for related disclosures about products, services, and geographic areas. Operating segments are defined as components of the enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

 

The Company has one operating segment consisting of various products and services related to its online marketplace of travel and related logistics including destination tours / activities, accommodation rental listings, hotel listings, air and car rental. The Company’s chief operating decision maker is considered to be the Chief Executive Officer. The chief operating decision maker allocates resources and assesses performance of the business and other activities at the single operating segment level.

 

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Note 11 – Consulting Agreements  

 

On March 18, 2016 the company entered into a consulting agreement for compensation of 15,000 common stock shares.

 

On April 27, 2016 the company entered into a consulting agreement with term of five years from the effective date, unless sooner terminated as provided herein. Agreement shall automatically renew, on each renewal anniversary, for one (1) year periods. Compensation will be initial cash payment of $65,000 and common shares of 30,374.

 

On June 30, 2016 the company entered into a consulting agreement with a term of initial three-month period beginning July 1, 2016 and ending on September 30, 2016. Subject to both parties’ satisfaction with the results of this initial three-month consulting period, the consultant shall be retained by Monaker for a second three-month engagement under these same terms if agreed to extend consulting agreement. The compensation is 10,000 restricted common shares issued each month. Monaker retains the right to cancel at any time after the first 30 days of engagement. In the event of cancellation, shares earned by consultant for a partial month of services will be pro-rated based on a 30-day cycle.

 

On August 1, 2016 the company entered into a consulting agreement which continues through July 31, 2017. For compensation the company is to issue 10,000 restricted common shares fully vested every three months for a total of 40,000 restricted common shares.

 

On September 1, 2016 the company entered into a consulting agreement for term of 12 months. For each successfully introduced executed subscription agreement in the year 2016, the company agrees to issue to consultant an 8% cash payment and 8% common shares plus warrants based on the dollar value of the subscription agreement, in exchange for services rendered.

 

On September 1, 2016 the Company engaged a consultant for investor relations services through August 31, 2017. For compensation the consultant received 150,000 restricted common shares vesting immediately and 150,000 cashless warrants with exercise price of $3.00 and term of 2 years. The stock and warrants have “piggyback” registration rights.

 

On September 8, 2016 the company entered into a media relations program agreement with a term ending on May 5, 2017. Compensation of 10,000 restricted shares, with registration rights after six months, which shall cover the first 60-day period of services. Contingent upon Monaker’s satisfaction with services during this initial 60-day period there is a monthly fee of $6,000 per month for a period of six months, payable within five days of the beginning of each monthly billing period.

 

On September 8, 2016 the Company entered into a consulting agreement for 12 months. If the consultant successfully aids in the closing a private placement funding of $750,000 the consultant gets cash of $50,000 USD, 20,000 warrants with exercise price of $2.50 per share and term of 1 year, and 20,000 common shares.

 

On October 5, 2016 the Company engaged a consultant for advisory services for a term of six months.

For compensation the consultant received 150,000 restricted common shares vesting immediately and 500,000 warrants with exercise price of $2 per share, and one year term. In the event the consultant successfully closes on a $3 million financing deal the consultant will received an additional 150,000 restricted common shares.

 

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Note 12 – Subsequent Events

 

The Company has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the balance sheet date and has identified the following:

 

Subscriptions

 

On December 6, 2016 Monaker received $50,000 in proceeds and issued 25,000 shares of common stock and common stock warrants exercisable on a cashless basis to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock, expiring on April 30, 2017, with an exercise price of $1.50 per shares in connection with a private placement investment by an accredited investor evidenced by a subscription agreement.

 

Warrant Exercise

 

On December 1, 2016, we received $10,000 in proceeds and issued 20,000 shares of common stock in connection with a cashless warrant exercise for $0.50 per share.
   
On December 6, 2016, we received $42,500 in proceeds and issued 85,000 shares of common stock in connection with a cashless warrant exercise for $0.50 per share.
   
On January 11, 2017, we issued 256 common stock, in connection with a warrant exercise for consulting services valued at $320.
   
On January 16, 2017, we received $4,100 in proceeds and issued 3,280 shares of common stock in connection with a warrant exercise for $1.25 per share.

 

Consulting Agreements

 

On December 7, 2016, Monaker issued 20,000 shares of common stock, valued at $40,000, for payment due pursuant to the terms of a consulting agreement.
   
On December 14, 2016, Monaker issued 4,160 shares of common stock, valued at $10,400 and common stock warrants exercisable on a cashless basis to purchase 4,160 shares of common stock, expiring on December 12, 2017 with an exercise price of $1.50 per shares pursuant to a consulting agreement.
   
As of December 31, 2016, Monaker entered into an Investor Relations and Financial Consulting Services Agreement with Capital Market Access (CMA) for a term of 90 days at $2,500 per month for the first three months and it automatically renews for an additional 90 days thereafter, at a rate of $5,300 per month thereafter. In addition Monaker agreed to issue CMA 150,000 shares of its common stock which will vest to CMA at a rate of 3,000 shares of common stock of Monaker per month plus (i) a performance-based compensation that amounts to 15,000 common shares for introductions that result in the purchase of 2.5% of Monaker’s outstanding shares, (ii) research coverage that amounts to 15,000 common shares for initiation of non-paid equity research coverage of Monaker, (iii) 15,000 common shares for achieving a three month average trading volume of $50,000 and $100,000 of Monaker’s common stock and (iv) 150,000 warrants to purchase 150,000 shares of Monaker’s common stock (50,000 warrants with a $3.00 strike price vesting in 90 days from the effective date of the agreement, 50,000 warrants with a $4.00 strike price vesting the next 90 days, then 50,000 warrants with a $5.00 strike price vesting in the following 90 days). The warrants have a 3 year term and cashless option adjustable for stock splits.
   
On January 3, 2017, Monaker issued 150,000 shares of common stock, valued at $300,000 and 50,000 warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of Monaker’s common stock with a $3.00 strike price expiring on December 30, 2019, for payment due pursuant to the terms of the Capital Market Access (CMA) Investor Relations and Financial Consulting Services Agreement.
   
On January 3, 2017, in connection with the CMA agreement discussed above, Monaker issued 10,000 shares of common stock, valued at $20,000, for payment due pursuant to the terms of a consulting agreement.
   
On January 16, 2017, we issued 10,000 shares of common stock, valued at $20,000, for payment due pursuant to the terms of a consulting agreement.

 

Promissory Note

 

On December 20, 2016, we borrowed $37,500 from In Room Retail, which was evidenced by a Promissory Note (“Note”) in the principal amount of $37,500, which accrued interest at the rate of 6% per annum. William Kerby, a member of the Board of Directors and executive of the Company, is the managing member of In Room Retail.

 

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

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the attached consolidated unaudited financial statements and notes thereto, and our consolidated audited financial statements and related notes for our fiscal year ended February 29, 2016 found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition to historical information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Where possible, we have tried to identify these forward looking statements by using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intends,” or similar expressions. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements due to important factors and risks including, but not limited to, those set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

This Report contains statements that we believe are, or may be considered to be, “forward-looking statements”. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Report regarding the prospects of our industry or our prospects, plans, financial position or business strategy, may constitute forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “foresee,” “project,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plans,” “forecasts,” “continue” or “could” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terms. Furthermore, such forward-looking statements may be included in various filings that we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission or press releases or oral statements made by or with the approval of one of our authorized executive officers. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that these expectations will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained herein, which reflect management’s opinions only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to any forward-looking statements. You are advised, however, to consult any additional disclosures we make in our reports to the SEC. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this Report.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations are based upon its consolidated unaudited financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these unaudited financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent liabilities. On an on-going basis, management evaluates past judgments and estimates, including those related to bad debts, accrued liabilities, convertible promissory notes and contingencies. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The accounting policies and related risks described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 23, 2016 are those that depend most heavily on these judgments and estimates. As of November 30, 2016, there had been no material changes to any of the critical accounting policies contained therein.

 

Definitions:

 

Unless the context requires otherwise, references to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “Monaker” and “Monaker Group, Inc.” refer specifically to Monaker Group, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries including Extraordinary Vacations USA, Inc. (100% interest), NextTrip Holdings, Inc. (100% interest) and Voyages North America, LLC (72.5% interest).

 

In addition, unless the context otherwise requires and for the purposes of this report only:

 

  “Exchange Act” refers to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;
  “SEC” or the “Commission” refers to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; and
  “Securities Act” refers to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

This information should be read in conjunction with the interim unaudited financial statements and the notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the audited financial statements and notes thereto and Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 2016.

 

Certain capitalized terms used below and otherwise defined below, have the meanings given to such terms in the footnotes to our consolidated financial statements included above under “Part I - Financial Information” - “Item 1. Financial Statements”.

 

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Overview

 

Monaker Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries have been amassing vacation home inventory in efforts to become one of the world’s largest online marketplaces for the alternative lodging rental industry. Alternative lodging rentals (ALRs) are whole unit vacation homes or timeshare resort units that are fully furnished, privately owned residential properties, including homes, condominiums, villas and cabins, that property owners and managers rent to the public on a nightly, weekly or monthly basis. Our marketplace, NextTrip.com, has the capacity of uniting millions of travelers seeking ALR online with property owners and managers of over one million vacation rental properties located in countries around the world. As of November 30, 2016, our global marketplace included approximately 100,000 paid listings on subscriptions and we contracted with over 1 million listings under the performance based listing arrangement ALRs (described in greater detail below). As an added feature to our ALR offering, we also provide activities and tours at the destinations that are catered to the traveler through our Maupintour products.

 

Our ambition is to become the largest vacation rental platform in the world with auxiliary services so travelers can purchase vacations through one site; NextTrip.com (or through other online distributors sourced by NextTrip.com) and to provide the most qualified inquiries and bookings to property owners and managers. NextTrip serves three major constituents: property owners and managers, travelers, and other distributors. Property owners and managers pay to provide detailed listings of their properties on our websites with the goal of reaching a broad audience of travelers seeking ALRs. Listing fees paid by property owners and managers are paid either in the form of subscriptions that are generally for an annual period, or in the form of performance-based fees that allow for owners and managers to list their properties for free and pay us a commission for successful bookings; this allows owners and managers to list their property on NextTrip and pay a commission per booking in lieu of a pre-paid subscription fee. Currently we are converting owners and managers away from the subscription format into the performance-based format. This is transparent to the traveler yet more beneficial to the owners and managers as they accept a larger performance-based fee in return for relief from the up-front subscription fee and lower booking fee. Travelers visit NextTrip and are able to search and compare our large and detailed inventory of listings to find ALRs meeting their needs.

 

The global vacation rental industry is large and growing, but also fragmented and inefficient. We believe we will benefit from having both a broad selection of ALR listings and a large audience of travelers as well as distributors. We believe that the broad selection of ALRs will attract more travelers and the large audience of travelers will in turn attract more ALRs from property owners and managers.

 

Monaker is a technology driven travel and logistics company with alternative lodging rental inventory. Monaker’s inventory consists of ALRs owned and leased by third parties which are available to rent through Monaker’s websites. Core to the Company’s services are key elements including technology, an extensive film library, media distribution, trusted brands and established partnerships that enhance product offerings and reach. We believe that consumers are quickly adopting video for researching and educating themselves prior to purchases, and Monaker has carefully amassed video content, media distribution, key industry relationships and a prestigious Travel Brand as cornerstones for the development and planned deployment of core-technology on both proprietary and partnership platforms.

 

Summary

 

Monaker sells travel services to leisure and corporate customers around the world. Our primary focus is on providing ALR options as well as providing schedule, pricing and availability information for booking reservations for airlines, hotels, rental cars, cruises and other travel products such as sightseeing tours, show and event tickets and theme park passes. The Company sells these travel services both individually and as components of dynamically-assembled packaged travel vacations and trips. In addition, the Company provides content that presents travelers with information about travel destinations, maps and other travel details; this content information is the product of proprietary video-centered technology that allows the Company to create targeted travel videos from its film libraries. In January 2016, the Company introduced a beta version of its new Travel Platform under the NextTrip brand. This platform is still under development and continues to be improved with a focus on maximizing the consumer’s experience and assisting them in the decision and purchasing process.

 

The platform is a combination of proprietary and licensed technology (described below) that connects and searches large travel suppliers as well as perishing and alternative lodging inventories to present to consumers comprehensive and optimal alternatives at the most inexpensive rates to choose from.

 

The Company sells its travel services through various distribution channels. The primary distribution channel is through its own websites at Nexttrip.com and Maupintour.com. The second distribution channel is selling travel services to customers through a toll-free telephone number designed to assist customers with complex or high-priced offerings. The remaining distribution channels are in the final stages of deployment and include sales on other travel companies’ websites and sales through networks of third-party travel agents and travel portals.

 

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Monaker’s core holdings include Nexttrip.com, and Maupintour.com along with platforms for vacation home rentals, timeshare rentals and discount travel. Nexttrip.com is the primary website, where travel services are booked. The travel services include, but are not limited to: ALR, tours, activities/attractions, air, hotel and car rentals. Maupintour feeds into Nextrip.com by providing high-end tour packages and activities/attractions.

 

Additional holdings include a social media/discount travel platform and a 27% interest in RealBiz Media Group, Inc. (“RealBiz”) which was deconsolidated on October 31, 2014 and written off as of February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 as an unrealizable investment.

 

The Company owned approximately 27% of RealBiz Media Group, Inc. (“RealBiz”) as of November 30, 2016 which is represented by 44,470,101 shares of RealBiz Series A Preferred Stock and 8,126,630 shares of RealBiz common stock. In addition, the Company is owed in excess of $10 million dollars in funds as a net receivable balance due from RealBiz for amounts paid for the benefit of or on behalf of RealBiz. Both the shares and the net receivable have been written down to zero ($0) to reflect the realizable value of this investment and asset. On May 11, 2016, RealBiz filed a Complaint against us in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Case Number 1:16-cv-61017-FAM)(the “Complaint”). The Complaint alleges $1,287,517 is due from us to RealBiz, and seeks the recovery of such amount, plus pre-judgment interest from October 31, 2015 and costs. The Complaint alleges causes of action including ‘account stated’ and ‘unjust enrichment’. In June 2016, we filed an Answer and Counterclaim to the Complaint (the “Counterclaim”) denying RealBiz’s allegations and claims and pleading affirmative defenses including ‘failure to state a claim for which relief can be granted’, ‘set-off’ rights (including that if there was any amount owed, RealBiz’s obligation to us far exceeded the $1.2 million amount that RealBiz alleges is due to it), ‘mistake or error’, ‘unclean hands’, ‘waiver’, ‘release’, ‘breach of contract’ (we allege there was an oral agreement that all intercompany balances would be written–off) and ‘rescission of letter addressing partial balance due’ (confirming that a letter upon which RealBiz’s case is predicated was rescinded shortly after its issuance and is of no force or effect). The Counterclaim against RealBiz alleges causes of action including ‘unjust enrichment’ (we allege that the net amount due to us from RealBiz is in excess of $10 million dollars if there is no oral agreement), ‘money had and received’, ‘business disparagement’, and ‘breach of contract’ ( we allege there was an oral agreement that all intercompany balances would be written–off), and seeks recovery of all actual damages, consequential damages and incidental damages, if any, including but not limited to attorney’s fees and costs, plus-prejudgment and post-judgment interest. We believe the claims asserted in the Complaint, as amended, are without merit and intend to vigorously defend ourselves against the lawsuit while simultaneously seeking damages against RealBiz. The Company has no basis for determining whether there is any likelihood of material loss associated with the claims and/or the potential and/or the outcome of the litigation. Also, on November 30, 2016, the Company filed a Complaint (Monaker Group, Inc., f/k/a Next 1 Interactive, Inc. (“Monaker”) v. RealBiz Media Group, Inc., f/k/a Webdigs, Inc. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC Case No.: CACE-16-019818) for damages and injunctive and declaratory relief, arising from RealBiz’s declared cancellation, retirement, and/or termination of certain securities. RealBiz notified Monaker of its intent to unilaterally cancel, retire, and/or terminate its preferred and common stock held by Monaker. RealBiz’s announced cancellation, retirement, and termination was without Monaker’s consent, and done in violation of Delaware law, federal law and the terms of RealBiz’s preferred and common stock.

 

On February 2, 2015, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Jasper Group Holdings, Inc. (“Jasper”) and created a Florida limited liability company named Name Your Fee, LLC. On May 15, 2015, as required, the Company issued 100,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock to Jasper at a stated value of $5 per share for a total value of $500,000. As stated in the agreement, Monaker received a 51% capital interest and Jasper received a 49% capital interest of the outstanding equity of Name Your Fee, LLC. Additionally, Jasper contributed $75,000 in proceeds as part of the agreement. The Company properly eliminated the value of the investment in accordance with ASC Topic 810, Consolidation. On May 16, 2016, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement for the sale of its 51% membership interest in Name Your Fee, LLC in exchange for a Promissory Note, maturing on June 15, 2018, in the amount of $750,000 plus the cancellation of $45,000 in existing promissory notes due from the purchaser. The Promissory Note does not accrue interest, is secured by the 51% membership interest in Name Your Fee, LLC and will be repaid through 20% of the net earnings received in NameYourFee.com through maturity. The Note contains standard and customary events of default. The principal amount of note is due on June 15, 2018, provided that it will not be an event of default under the note unless the note is not repaid within 60 days after such maturity date (i.e., by August 14, 2018).

 

Sufficiency of Cash Flows

 

Because current cash balances and our projected cash generated from operations are not sufficient to meet our cash needs for working capital and capital expenditures, management intends to seek additional equity or obtain additional credit facilities. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to issue additional capital upon terms acceptable to us. The sale of additional equity will result in additional dilution to our shareholders. A portion of our cash may be used to acquire or invest in complementary businesses or products or to obtain the right to use complementary technologies. From time to time, in the ordinary course of business, we evaluate potential acquisitions of such businesses, products or technologies.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

For the Three Months Ended November 30, 2016 Compared to the Three Months Ended November 30, 2015

 

Revenues

 

Our total revenues increased 367% to $101,477 for the three months ended November 30, 2016 compared to $21,717 for the three months ended November 30, 2015, an increase of $79,760. The increase in sales is mainly due to an increase in the amount of travel trips being fulfilled for our luxury tour operations in the fall months that were booked prior to the three months ended November 30, 2016. These tour operations provide escorted and independent tours worldwide to upscale travelers. The Company has focused its efforts and resources on completing its platforms for alternative lodging products and has not budgeted marketing funds for revenue growth until such time as it launches the new NextTrip.com platform.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Our operating expenses include costs of revenue, technology and development, salaries and benefits, selling and promotions and general and administrative expenses. Our operating expenses increased 60% to $2,112,409 for the three months ended November 30, 2016, compared to $1,322,357 for the three months ended November 30, 2015, an increase of $790,052. This increase was mainly attributable to the increase in (i) cost of sales due to the increase in tours being fulfilled, (ii) selling and promotional expenses related to promotions of the NextTrip brands to travel agents and other distribution points, (iii) general and administrative expenses associated with the increased amortization expense, costs of attracting additional property managers and owners to NextTrip.com and the additional costs of consultants and (iv) legal fees associated with defending lawsuits presented by RealBiz as well as the filing Complaints against RealBiz. These costs were offset by a decrease in technology and development costs as costs incurred are for the development of the NextTrip.com and are being capitalized.

 

Net Loss

 

We had a net loss $2,245,994 for the three months ended November 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $1,013,500 for the three months ended November 30, 2015. The increase in net loss was primarily due to (i) a decrease of $2,367,209 in other income and (ii) an increase in operating expenses of $878,598, which was offset by a decrease of loss on conversion of debt of $695,598.

 

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For the Nine months Ended November 30, 2016 Compared to the Nine months Ended November 30, 2015

 

Revenues

 

Our total revenues decreased 26% to $373,346 for the nine months ended November 30, 2016 compared to $507,077 for the nine months ended November 30, 2015, a decrease of $133,731. The decrease in sales is mainly due to a very weak demand for our luxury tour products during the first quarter of 2016 (the quarter ended May 31, 2016) of $95,099 versus $336,093 for the quarter ended May 31, 2015. The Company has focused its efforts and resources on completing its platforms for alternative lodging products and has not budgeted marketing funds for revenue growth until such time as it launches the new NextTrip.com platform.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Our operating expenses include cost of revenues, technology and development, salaries and benefits, selling and promotions and general and administrative expenses. Our operating expenses increased 58% to $4,556,198 for the nine months ended November 30, 2016, compared to $2,879,627 for the nine months ended November 30, 2015, an increase of $1,676,568. This increase was mainly attributable to the amortization of website development costs and intangibles and the addition of third party consultants working on the NextTrip.com platform.

 

Other Income (Expenses)

 

Interest expense decreased to $189,678 for the nine months ended November 30, 2016, compared to interest expense of $340,987 for nine months ended November 30, 2015, a decrease of $151,309, which is primarily due to the reduction of notes payables from the sales of non-travel businesses and the settlement of promissory notes as well as the conversion of promissory notes to equity during the period ended November 30, 2016.

 

We had a loss on conversion of debt of $919,598 for the nine months ended November 30, 2015, compared to a gain on conversion of debt of $97,943 for the nine months ended November 30, 2016, a decrease of $1,017,541, which was primarily due to the reduction of notes payables from the sale of non-travel businesses and the settlement of promissory notes for discounted amounts as well as the conversion of promissory notes to equity during the period ended November 30, 2016. The gain on the conversion of debt of $97,943 during the nine months ended November 30, 2016 was in connection with the settling of the debt obligation related to an entity (Next 1 Network, Inc.) that was sold in January 2016.

 

Gain on change in fair value of derivatives decreased to $0 for the nine months ended November 30, 2016, compared to $108,937 for the nine months ended November 30, 2015 due to the retirement of derivative instruments during the period ended November 30, 2016.

 

Loss on legal settlements increased to $81,832 for the nine months ended November 30, 2016, compared to $0 for the nine months ended November 30, 2015, primarily due to the payment of an arbitration award on June 2, 2016.

 

Loss on inducement to convert preferred stock decreased to $0 for the nine months ended November 30, 2016, compared to a loss of $1,392,666 for the nine months ended November 30, 2015, a decrease of $1,392,666 due to the conversion of our outstanding  preferred  stock  into  common  shares  according  to  an exchange  agreement  with  holders  of  our  preferred  shares during the period ended November 30, 2015.

 

Net Loss

 

We had a net loss $4,278,961 for the nine months ended November 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $4,918,704 for the nine months ended November 30, 2015, a decrease of $639,746 or 13%. The decrease in loss was primarily due to (i) a decrease of $133,731 in revenues, (ii) a decrease of $151,309 in interest expense, (iii) a decrease of $1,017,541 in the loss on conversion of debt and, (iv) a decrease of $1,392,666 in loss on inducement to convert preferred stock which was offset by an increase of $1,676,568 in operating costs.

 

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Contractual Obligations

 

The following schedule represents obligations under written commitments on the part of the Company that are not included in liabilities:

 

    Current   Long Term     
    February 28,
2017
   February 28,
2018
   February 28, 2019
and
thereafter
   Totals 
Leases   $20,233   $82,349   $68,959   $171,541 
Other    58,414    247        58,661 
Totals   $78,647   $82,596   $68,959   $230,202 
                       

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At November 30, 2016, we had $102,652 of cash on-hand, a decrease of $35,292 from the $137,944 of cash on hand we had at the start of fiscal 2017. The decrease in cash was primarily due to operating expenses and website development costs that exceeded our draws from the Line of Credit (described below).

 

The $735,000 increase in notes receivable to $750,000 as of November 30, 2016 compared to $15,000 as of February 29, 2016 was principally due to the sale of its 51% membership interest in Name Your Fee, LLC on May 16, 2016 in exchange for a Promissory Note, maturing on June 15, 2018, in the amount of $750,000 plus the cancellation of $45,000 in existing promissory notes due from the purchaser.

 

The $711,784 decrease in notes payable to $0 as of November 30, 2016, compared to $711,784 as of February 29, 2016, was due to the settlement of $573,842 of amounts due on a promissory note as of February 29, 2016 in shares of common stock (255,041 shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.25 per share for the principal plus 680 shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.25 per share for the accrued interest) and the payment of $40,000 to settle $137,942 of note payable owed as of February 29, 2016.

 

The $977,081 increase in other notes payable, to $993,000 as of November 30, 2016, compared to $15,919 as of February 29, 2016, was due to amounts borrowed under the Line of Credit.

 

We had negative working capital of $1,952,570 as of November 30, 2016 and an accumulated deficit of $97,911,992.

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $2,870,269 for the nine months ended November 30, 2016, compared to $1,523,535 for the nine months ended November 30, 2015, an increase of $1,346,734. This increase was primarily due to the absence of a $1,392,666 loss on inducements to convert and inducements to convert of $919,598 present during the nine months ended November 30, 2015 but not in the nine months ended November 30, 2016.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $630,864 and provided for $65,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. This increase was primarily due to additional website development costs.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities increased $1,945,826 to $3,465,841 for the nine months ended November 30, 2016, compared to $1,520,015, for the nine months ended November 30, 2015. This increase was primarily due to the net increase of proceeds in the sale of common stock and the exercise of warrants of $2,703,342 and net proceeds received from the Line of Credit of $993,000.

 

The growth and development of our business will require a significant amount of additional working capital. We currently have limited financial resources and based on our current operating plan, we will need to raise additional capital in order to continue as a going concern. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to raise additional capital upon terms that are acceptable to us. We currently do not have adequate cash to meet our short or long-term objectives. In the event additional capital is raised, it may have a dilutive effect on our existing stockholders.

 

Monaker is a technology driven travel and logistics company with alternative lodging rental inventory. Monaker’s inventory consists of ALRs owned and leased by third parties which are available to rent through Monaker’s websites. Core to the Company’s services are key elements including technology, an extensive film library, media distribution, trusted brands and established partnerships that enhance product offerings and reach. We believe that consumers are quickly adopting video for researching and educating themselves prior to purchases, and Monaker has carefully amassed video content, media distribution, key industry relationships and a prestigious Travel Brand as cornerstones for the development and planned deployment of core-technology on both proprietary and partnership platforms.

 

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We are subject to all the substantial risks inherent in the development of a new business enterprise within an extremely competitive industry. Due to the absence of a long standing operating history and the emerging nature of the markets in which we compete, we anticipate operating losses until we can successfully implement our business strategy, which includes all associated revenue streams. Our revenue model is new and evolving, and we cannot be certain that it will be successful. The potential profitability of this business model is unproven. We may never ever achieve profitable operations or generate significant revenues. Our future operating results depend on many factors, including demand for our products, the level of competition, and the ability of our officers to manage our business and growth. As a result of the emerging nature of the market in which we compete, we may incur operating losses until such time as we can develop a substantial and stable revenue base. Additional development expenses may delay or negatively impact the ability of the Company to generate profits. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that our business model will be successful or that we can sustain revenue growth, achieve or sustain profitability, or continue as a going concern.

 

We have very limited financial resources. We currently have a monthly cash requirement of approximately $350,000, exclusive of capital expenditures. We will need to raise substantial additional capital to support the on-going operation and increased market penetration of our products and services including the development of national advertising relationships, increases in operating costs resulting from additional staff and office space until such time as we generate revenues sufficient to support our operations, if ever. We believe that in the aggregate, we could require several millions of dollars to support and expand the marketing and development of our travel products and services, repay debt obligations, provide capital expenditures for additional equipment and development costs, payment obligations, office space and systems for managing our business, and cover other operating costs until our planned revenue streams from travel products are fully-implemented and begin to offset our operating costs. Our failure to obtain additional capital to finance our working capital needs on acceptable terms, or at all, will negatively impact our business, financial condition and liquidity. As of November 30, 2016, we had approximately $2.8 million of current liabilities (a decrease of approximately $200,000 from the $3.0 million of current liabilities as of February 29, 2016). We currently do not have the resources to satisfy these obligations, and our inability to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business, our ability to continue as a going concern, and the value of our securities.

 

Since our inception, we have funded our operations with the proceeds from the private equity financings. Currently, revenues provide less than 10% of our cash requirements. Our remaining cash needs are derived from debt and equity raises.

 

Recent Significant Funding Transactions

 

On June 1, 2016, we received $90,000 in proceeds from the Donald P Monaco Insurance Trust (whose trustee is Donald Monaco a director of the Company) and issued 60,000 shares of common stock in connection with a partial warrant exercise for $1.50 per share.

 

On June 2, 2016, we borrowed three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) from the Donald P. Monaco Insurance Trust (“Trust”), which was evidenced by a Promissory Note (“Note“) in the principal amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000), which accrues interest at the rate of 6% per annum (12% upon the occurrence of an event of default). All principal, interest and other sums due under the Note is due and payable on the earlier of (a) the date the operations of NextTrip.com generate net revenues equal to $300,000; (b) the date the Company enters into an alternate financing in excess of $300,000; or (c) August 1, 2016. The Note contains standard and customary events of default. Donald P. Monaco, a member of our Board of Directors, is the trustee of the Trust. This Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time, without penalty or premium. On June 24, 2016, we repaid this note.

 

On June 15, 2016, we received $187,500 in proceeds and issued 75,000 shares of common stock and 75,000 cashless common stock warrants expiring June 14, 2017 with an exercise price of $1.50.

 

On June 15, 2016, we entered into a revolving line of credit agreement with Republic Bank, Inc. of Duluth, Minnesota, in the maximum amount of $1,000,000 (the “Line of Credit”). Amounts borrowed under the Line of Credit accrue interest at the Wall Street Journal U.S. Prime Rate plus 1% (updated daily until maturity), payable monthly in arrears beginning on July 15, 2016. Any amounts borrowed under the Line of Credit are due on June 15, 2017. Amounts borrowed under the Line of Credit are planned to be used for marketing initiatives, working capital and to repay $300,000 previously borrowed from the Donald P. Monaco Insurance Trust, of which Donald Monaco, a Director of the Company, is the Trustee. The loan contains standard and customary events of default. There are no financial covenants for this agreement. From June 16,2016 through November 30, 2016, we have had draws of $996,000 and net repayments of $3,000 for net draws of $993,000 under the line of credit.

 

On August 8, 2016, we received $225,000 in proceeds and issued 150,000 shares of common stock and 75,000 cashless common stock warrants expiring August 26, 2016, with an exercise price of $1.50.

 

On August 26, 2016, we received $280,000 in proceeds and issued 112,000 shares of common stock and 112,000 cashless common stock warrants expiring in August 2017 with an exercise price of $1.50.

 

On September 8, 2016, Charcoal Investments, Ltd., subscribed to purchase 148,000 units, each consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share and an expiration date of September 7, 2017, pursuant to a Subscription and Investment Representation Agreement, for an aggregate of $370,000 or $2.50 per unit.

 

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On October 26, 2016 we received $420,000 in proceeds from the exercise of warrants to purchase 280,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $1.50 per share from the Donald P Monaco Insurance Trust (whose trustee is Donald Monaco a director of Monaker) and issued 280,000 shares of common stock in connection therewith.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Market Risk

 

This represents the risk of loss that may result from the potential change in value of a financial instrument because of fluctuations in interest rates and market prices. We do not currently have any trading derivatives nor do we expect to have any in the future. We have established policies and internal processes related to the management of market risks, which we use in the normal course of our business operations.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We have established and maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

Management, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. As of November 30, 2016, based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, and in light of the material weaknesses we found in our internal controls over financial reporting as of February 29, 2016 (as described in greater detail in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 2016), our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded properly, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

In light of the material weaknesses described above, we have performed additional analysis and other post-quarter procedures to ensure our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and we have contracted with experts, where necessary, for assistance in analyzing and determining the proper accounting and financial reporting treatment for various of the Company’s complicated business transactions. Accordingly, management has concluded that the financial statements fairly present in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows as at, and for, the periods presented in this report.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

We regularly review our system of internal control over financial reporting to ensure we maintain an effective internal control environment. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

The Company is involved, from time to time, in litigation, other legal claims and proceedings involving matters associated with or incidental to our business, including, among other things, matters involving breach of contract claims, intellectual property and other related claims, employment issues, and vendor matters. The Company believes that the resolution of currently pending matters will not individually or in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. However, assessment of the current litigation or other legal claims could change in light of the discovery of facts not presently known to the Company or by judges, juries or other finders of fact, which are not in accord with management’s evaluation of the possible liability or outcome of such litigation or claims.

 

On March 28, 2016, the Company was presented with a Demand for Arbitration, pursuant to Rule 4(a) of the American Arbitration Association Commercial Rules of Arbitration, whereby Acknew Investments, Inc. and Vice Regal Developments Inc. (Claimants) are arguing that $700,000 is due to them, even though they have already been paid said amounts through preferred shares that were issued as a guarantee and which Claimants converted into shares of common stock. In connection with the purchase of the stock of the entity that eventually became RealBiz Media Group, Inc., the Company issued 380,000 shares of Monaker Series D Preferred Stock shares with a value of $1,900,000, which was considered the $1,200,000 value of the stock portion of the purchase price, and was also meant to guaranty the payment of the balance of $700,000. The Company contends that the obligation to pay the $700,000 was extinguished with the conversion of the Monaker Series D Preferred Stock shares into shares of common stock. The date for arbitration has not been set and the Company will vehemently defend its position.

 

On May 11, 2016, RealBiz filed a Complaint against us in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Case Number 1:16-cv-61017-FAM) (the “Complaint”). The Complaint alleges $1,287,517 is due from us to RealBiz, and seeks the recovery of such amount, plus pre-judgment interest from October 31, 2015 and costs. The Complaint alleges causes of action including ‘account stated’ and ‘unjust enrichment’.

 

In June 2016, we filed an Answer and Counterclaim to the Complaint (the “Counterclaim”) denying RealBiz’s allegations and claims and pleading affirmative defenses including ‘failure to state a claim for which relief can be granted’, ‘set-off’ rights (including that if there was any amount owed, RealBiz’s obligation to us far exceeded the $1.2 million amount that RealBiz alleges is due to it), ‘mistake or error’, ‘unclean hands’, ‘waiver’, ‘release’, ‘breach of contract’ (we allege there was an oral agreement that all intercompany balances would be written–off) and ‘rescission of letter addressing partial balance due’ (confirming that a letter upon which RealBiz’s case is predicated was rescinded shortly after its issuance and is of no force or effect). The Counterclaim against RealBiz alleges causes of action including ‘unjust enrichment’ (we allege that the net amount due to us from RealBiz is in excess of $10 million dollars if there is no oral agreement), ‘money had and received’, ‘business disparagement’, and ‘breach of contract’ (we allege there was an oral agreement that all intercompany balances would be written–off), and seeks recovery of all actual damages, consequential damages and incidental damages, if any, including but not limited to attorney’s fees and costs, plus-prejudgment and post-judgment interest. We believe the claims asserted in the Complaint, as amended, are without merit and intend to vigorously defend ourselves against the lawsuit while simultaneously seeking damages against RealBiz. The Company has no basis for determining whether there is any likelihood of material loss associated with the claims and/or the potential and/or the outcome of the litigation.

  

On June 2, 2016, the Company paid an arbitration award of $81,572 ($73,959 plus interest of $7,613) to Twelfth Child Entertainment, LLC for a License Agreement settlement for rights to air programs regarding “Foreclosure to Fabulous” television programming on the Company’s previously owned media business that was sold on January 21, 2016. The Company absorbed this settlement as part of its partnership commitment with Launch Media 360 which is an investment of the Company.

 

On November 30, 2016, the Company filed a Complaint (Monaker Group, Inc., f/k/a Next 1 Interactive, Inc. (“Monaker”) v. RealBiz Media Group, Inc., f/k/a Webdigs, Inc. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC Case No.: CACE-16-019818) for damages and injunctive and declaratory relief, arising from RealBiz’s declared cancellation, retirement, and/or termination of certain securities. RealBiz notified Monaker of its intent to unilaterally cancel, retire, and/or terminate its preferred and common stock held by Monaker. RealBiz’s announced cancellation, retirement, and termination was without Monaker’s consent, and done in violation of Delaware law, federal law and the terms of RealBiz’s preferred and common stock.

 

A class action lawsuit has been filed against us, William Kerby, our Chief Executive Officer, Don Monaco, our director, and D’Arelli Pruzansky, P.A., our former auditor, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on behalf of persons who purchased our common stock and options between April 6, 2012 and June 23, 2016 (the “Class Period”). The case, McCleod v. Monaker Group, Inc. et al, No. 16-cv-62902 was filed on December 9, 2016. The lawsuit focuses on whether the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws and whether the Company’s former auditor was negligent and makes allegations regarding the activities of certain Company executives. The lawsuit alleges and estimates total shareholders losses totaling approximately $20,000,000. The lawsuit stems from the Company’s announcement in June 2016 that it would have to restate its financial statements due to issues related to the Company’s investment in RealBiz. The lawsuit asks the court to confirm the action is a proper class action. We believe the claims asserted in the lawsuit are without merit and intend to vigorously defend ourselves against the claims made in lawsuit The Company has no basis for determining whether there is any likelihood of material loss associated with the claims and/or the potential and/or the outcome of the litigation.

 

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The Company is unable to determine the estimate of the probable or reasonably possible loss or range of losses arising from the above legal proceedings.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 2016, filed with the Commission on June 23, 2016, under the heading “Risk Factors”, except as described below, and investors should review the risks provided in the Form 10-K and below, prior to making an investment in the Company. The business, financial condition and operating results of the Company can be affected by a number of factors, whether currently known or unknown, including but not limited to those described in the Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 2016, under “Risk Factors”, and those described below, any one or more of which could, directly or indirectly, cause the Company’s actual financial condition and operating results to vary materially from past, or from anticipated future, financial condition and operating results. Any of these factors, in whole or in part, could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, operating results and stock price.

 

We will need additional capital which may not be available on commercially acceptable terms, if at all, which raises questions about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

We have very limited financial resources. We will need to raise substantial additional capital to support the on-going operation and increased market penetration of our products and services including the development of national advertising relationships, increases in operating costs resulting from additional staff and office space until such time as we generate revenues sufficient to support our operations, if ever. We believe that in the aggregate, we could require several millions of dollars to support and expand the marketing and development of our travel products and services, repay debt obligations, provide capital expenditures for additional equipment and development costs, payment obligations, office space and systems for managing our business, and cover other operating costs until our planned revenue streams from travel products are fully-implemented and begin to offset our operating costs. Our failure to obtain additional capital to finance our working capital needs on acceptable terms, or at all, will negatively impact our business, financial condition and liquidity. As of November 30, 2016, we had approximately $2.8 million of current liabilities compared to $3.0 million of current liabilities as of February 29, 2016. We currently do not have the resources to satisfy these obligations, and our inability to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business, our ability to continue as a going concern, and the value of our securities.

 

We have experienced liquidity issues due to, among other reasons, our limited ability to raise adequate capital on acceptable terms. We have historically relied upon the issuance of promissory notes and preferred stock that are convertible into shares of our common stock to fund our operations and have devoted significant efforts to reduce that exposure (as previously noted, the liabilities have been reduced from $3.0 million as of February 29, 2016 to $2.8 million as of November 30, 2016). We anticipate that we will need to issue equity to fund our operations and continue to repay our outstanding debt for the foreseeable future. If we are unable to achieve operational profitability or we are not successful in securing other forms of financing, we will have to evaluate alternative actions to reduce our operating expenses and conserve cash.

 

These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Accordingly, the financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. The financial statements included herein also include a going concern footnote from our auditors.

 

In the event we are unable to raise adequate funding in the future for our operations and to pay our outstanding debt obligations, we may be forced to scale back our business plan and/or liquidate some or all of our assets (or our creditors may undertake a foreclosure of such assets in order to satisfy amounts we owe to such creditors) or may be forced to seek bankruptcy protection, which could result in the value of our outstanding securities declining in value or becoming worthless.

 

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The employment agreements of our officers include limited non-solicitation and non-compete provisions and provide for severance pay upon termination of such agreements for certain reasons.

 

William Kerby entered into an employment agreement, dated October 15, 2006 with an annual base salary of $300,000. He may also, as determined by the Board of Directors, receive a year-end performance bonus. The agreement has automatic renewal periods of four years each, and is currently in place until October 14, 2018. In the event the agreement is terminated by the Company with notice of non-renewal, the Company is required to pay Mr. Kerby all salary earned up until the date of termination, plus three months’ severance. The Agreement is also terminated upon the death or disability (i.e., he is unable to perform duties for a period of 120 days out of any 180 day period) of Mr. Kerby, and can be terminated by the Company for cause (gross negligence, willful misconduct, willful nonfeasance, material breach, conviction following final disposition of any available appeal of a felony or pleading guilty to or no contest to any felony) or without cause, and by Mr. Kerby for good reason (i.e., in the event the Company breaches any term of the agreement) or for no reason. In the event Mr. Kerby’s employment is terminated due to Mr. Kerby’s death, the Company is required to continue to pay his salary to his estate for a period of six months. In the event Mr. Kerby’s employment is terminated due to Mr. Kerby’s disability, the Company is required to continue to pay Mr. Kerby’s salary for the greater of two years or the period until disability insurance benefits furnished by the Company, if any, begin. In the event Mr. Kerby terminates his employment for good reason or the Company terminates his employment without cause, the Company is required to continue to pay Mr. Kerby’s salary and benefits for the remainder of the then term. In the event the Company terminates his employment for cause, Mr. Kerby is due his salary through the termination date. The agreement includes non-solicitation and non-competition clauses, prohibiting him from soliciting customers and clients of the Company or otherwise interfering with the Company’s employees for a period of six months from the date of termination, and prohibiting him from competing against the Company anywhere in the United States, for a period of three months from the date of termination, respectively, provided that the non-competition provision is voided in the event of the non-renewal of the agreement, in the event Mr. Kerby terminates his employment for good reason, in the event the Company terminates the agreement other than for cause, and certain other reasons described in greater detail in the agreement.

 

Omar Jimenez our Chief Financial Officer entered into an employment agreement, dated January 21, 2016, pursuant to which he received $175,000 per year until July 2016, when his salary was increased to $250,000 per year, and he is eligible for cash or common stock bonuses at the discretion of the board of directors. If the agreement is terminated by Mr. Jimenez for good reason (as defined in the agreement) or by the Company without cause, and other than due to Mr. Jimenez’s death or disability, Mr. Jimenez is due two calendar months of severance pay; if the agreement is terminated due to Mr. Jimenez’s disability, Mr. Jimenez, is due compensation through the remainder of the month during which he was terminated. The agreement includes a one year non-solicitation and non-competition clause following the date of the termination of the agreement, which non-competition clause prohibits him (without the prior written consent of the Company which consent will not be unreasonably withheld) from directly or through another person or another entity carrying on or being engaged in any business within North America which is competitive with the business of the Company, however the non-compete shall terminate in the event of a termination of employment by Mr. Jimenez for good reason or a termination by the Company other than for cause or disability.

 

The automatic renewal feature of the agreements may prevent us from terminating the employment of such officers, the non-solicitation and non-compete provisions may not provide us adequate protection from such persons competing with us after their termination, and the severance pay payable to such individuals may make it costly to terminate the employment of such individuals, make us less attractive for potential acquirers or prevent a change of control.

 

The market price of our common stock may be highly volatile.

 

Companies trading in the stock market in general have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of these companies. Broad market and industry factors may negatively affect the market price of our common stock, regardless of our actual operating performance.

 

The market price of our common stock may be volatile. Our stock price could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to a variety of factors, including the following: 

 

  Inability to obtain additional funding;
     
  Our ability to attract and maintain customers and visitors to our websites;
     
  Our ability to compete in our industry;
     
  Failure to maintain our existing strategic collaborations or enter into new collaborations;

 

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  Failure by us or our licensors, if any, and strategic collaboration partners to prosecute, maintain or enforce our intellectual property rights;
     
  Changes in laws or regulations applicable to future products and services;
     
  Adverse regulatory decisions;
     
  Introduction of new products, services or technologies by our competitors;
     
  Failure to meet or exceed financial projections we may provide to the public;
     
  Failure to meet or exceed the financial projections of the investment community;
     
  The perception of the travel industry by the public, legislatures, regulators and the investment community;
     
  Announcements of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments by us or our competitors;
     
  Additions or departures of key management personnel;
     
  Significant lawsuits;
     
  Changes in the market valuations of similar companies;
     
  Sales of our common stock by us or our stockholders in the future; and
     
  Trading volume of our common stock.

 

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

 

During the three months ended November 30, 2016 the Company issued the following unregistered securities:

 

Common Stock

 

  On September 8, 2016, we received $370,000 in proceeds and issued 148,000 shares of common stock and 148,000 common stock warrants expiring September 7, 2017 with an exercise price of $2.50 per share.
     
  On September 8, 2016, we issued 2,084 shares of common stock in connection with the exercise, on a cashless basis, of warrants to purchase 2,084 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.00 per share.
     
  On September 6, 2016, we issued 20,000 shares of common stock valued at $50,000 and 20,000 common stock warrants expiring September 7, 2017, with an exercise price of $2.50 per shares pursuant to a consulting agreement.
     
 

On September 12, 2016, we issued 1,877 shares of common stock, in connection with a warrant exercise, which warrant was originally issued for consulting services valued at $2,016; a total of 640 warrants were exercised with an exercise price of $0.25 per share and an additional 1,237 warrants were exercised with an exercise price of $1.50 per share.

     
  On September 14, 2016, we received $20,000 in proceeds and issued 8,000 shares of common stock and 24,000 common stock cashless warrants expiring February 20, 2017, with an exercise price of $1.50 per share.
     
  On September 19, 2016, we issued 5,800 shares of common stock pursuant to the terms of a consulting agreement for IR Services valued at $11,600.
     
  On September 19, 2016 Recruiter.com was issued 75,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $112,499 for the acquisition of 2.5% of Recruiter.com.  As of November 30, 2016, the value of this investment was written down to $0 to reflect the market value of the investment.
     
  On September 19, 2016 Recruiter.com was issued 75,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $112,499 in connection with our entry into a marketing agreement related to a one year marketing promotion to all of the Recruiter.com members by Monaker, NextTrip and the related entities.
     
  On September 21, 2016, we received $2,000 in proceeds and issued 4,000 shares of common stock in connection with the exercise of warrants to purchase 4,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.50 per share.
     
  On October 5, 2016, we issued 150,000 shares of common valued at $300,000 and 150,000 common stock cashless warrants expiring August 31, 2018, with an exercise price of $3.00 per shares pursuant to the terms of an IR Agreement.

 

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  On October 5, 2016, we issued 150,000 shares of common valued at $300,000 and 150,000 common stock warrants expiring October 4, 2017, with an exercise price of $2.00 per shares pursuant to the terms of an Advisory Service Agreement.
     
  On October 10, 2016, we issued 4,200 shares of common stock in connection with a consulting agreement for IR Services valued at $8,400.
     
  On October 12, 2016, we received $3,000 in proceeds and issued 2,000 shares of common stock in connection with a subscription agreement with a private accredited investor pursuant to which shares were acquired for $1.50 per share.
     
  On October 26, 2016 we received $420,000 in proceeds from the exercise of warrants to purchase 280,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $1.50 per share from the Donald P Monaco Insurance Trust (whose trustee is Donald Monaco a director of Monaker) and issued 280,000 shares of common stock in connection therewith.
     
  On October 31, 2016, we received $25,000 in proceeds and issued 10,000 shares of common stock and 10,000 common stock cashless warrants expiring April 30, 2017 with an exercise price of $1.50 per share to a private accredited investor pursuant to  a subscription agreement.
     
  On November 1, 2016, we issued 10,000 shares of common stock, valued at $20,000, for payment due pursuant to the terms of a consulting agreement.
     
  On November 4, 2016, we received $99,800 in proceeds and issued 114,770 shares of common stock in connection with a subscription agreement entered into with a private accredited investor.
     
  On November 16, 2016, we forced conversion on the total outstanding balance of a Promissory Note and issued 255,721 common shares valued at $575,372 in full repayment for the outstanding principal of $573,842 plus $1,530 of accrued interest owed on the note.
     
  On November 21, 2016, we issued 8,092 shares of common stock in connection with a cashless warrant exercise of warrants to purchase 8,092 shares of common stock on a cashless warrants which had an exercise price of $0.00 per share.
     
  On November 28, 2016, we received $15,000 in proceeds and issued 30,000 shares of common stock in connection with a warrant exercise of warrants to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock on a cashless basis which had an exercise price of $0.50 per share.
     
  On November 29, 2016, we received $15,000 in proceeds and issued 30,000 shares of common stock in connection with a warrant exercise of warrants to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock on a cashless basis which had an exercise price of $0.50 per share.
     
  On November 29, 2016, we received $10,000 in proceeds and issued 20,000 shares of common stock in connection with a subscription agreement entered into with a private accredited investor.

 

Subsequent to November 30, 2016, and through the filing date of this report, the Company issued the following unregistered securities:

 

Subscriptions

 

On December 6, 2016 Monaker received $50,000 in proceeds and issued 25,000 shares of common stock and common stock warrants exercisable on a cashless basis to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock, expiring on April 30, 2017, with an exercise price of $1.50 per shares in connection with a private placement investment by an accredited investor evidenced by a subscription agreement.

 

Consulting Agreements

 

On December 7, 2016, Monaker issued 20,000 shares of common stock, valued at $40,000, for payment due pursuant to the terms of a consulting agreement.

 

On December 14, 2016, Monaker issued 4,160 shares of common stock, valued at $10,400 and common stock warrants exercisable on a cashless basis to purchase 4,160 shares of common stock, expiring on December 12, 2017 with an exercise price of $1.50 per shares pursuant to a consulting agreement.

 

Effective on December 31, 2016, we entered into an investor relations agreement with Capital Market Access (CMA). Pursuant to the agreement, CMA agreed to provide us investor relations and related advisory services, and we agreed to (i) pay CMA $2,500 per month for the first three months of the agreement and $5,300 per month thereafter, (ii) issue CMA 150,000 shares of common stock (which vest at the rate of 3,000 shares per month, subject to the vesting terms described below), and (iii) grant CMA the warrants described below. The cash fees may be paid from the sale of shares issued to CMA, by CMA, at our election, when such shares can be sold by CMA. We agreed to grant CMA warrants to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock, of which 50,000 warrants have an exercise price of $3.00 per share and vest 90 days from the date of the agreement; 50,000 warrants have an exercise price of $4.00 per share and vest 180 days from the date of the agreement and 50,000 warrants have an exercise price of $5.00 per share and vest 270 days from the date of the agreement, all of which have a three year term and cashless exercise rights. We also agreed that CMA would vest (a) 15,000 of the shares when an introduction by CMA results in the purchase of 2.5% or more of our outstanding shares; (b) 15,000 of the shares when an introduction by CMA results in the initiation of non-paid equity research coverage of the Company; (c) 15,000 of the shares when the three month average daily trading volume of our common stock exceeds $50,000; and (d) 15,000 of the shares when the three month average daily trading volume of our common stock exceeds $100,000. The agreement has a term of 90 days, automatically renewable for additional 90 day periods thereafter, provided that either party may terminate the agreement at any time with 30 days prior written notice.

 

On January 3, 2017, Monaker issued 10,000 shares of common stock, valued at $20,000, for payment due pursuant to the terms of a consulting agreement.

 

 

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We claim an exemption from registration for the issuances and sales described above pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act, since the foregoing issuances did not involve a public offering, the recipients were (a) “accredited investors”; and/or (b) had access to similar documentation and information as would be required in a Registration Statement under the Securities Act, the recipients acquired the securities for investment only and not with a view towards, or for resale in connection with, the public sale or distribution thereof. The securities were offered without any general solicitation by us or our representatives. No underwriters or agents were involved in the foregoing issuances and grants and we paid no underwriting discounts or commissions. The securities sold are subject to transfer restrictions, and the certificates evidencing the securities contain an appropriate legend stating that such securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold absent registration or pursuant to an exemption therefrom. The securities were not registered under the Securities Act and such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws.

 

We claim an exemption from registration provided by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act for the conversions of preferred stock and cashless warrant exercises described above, as the securities were exchanged by us with our existing security holders in transactions where no commission or other remuneration was paid or given directly or indirectly for soliciting such exchange.

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.

 

There were no defaults upon senior securities during the quarter ended November 30, 2016.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

Effective on December 31, 2016, we entered into an investor relations agreement with Capital Market Access (CMA). Pursuant to the agreement, CMA agreed to provide us investor relations and related advisory services, and we agreed to (i) pay CMA $2,500 per month for the first three months of the agreement and $5,300 per month thereafter, (ii) issue CMA 150,000 shares of common stock (which vest at the rate of 3,000 shares per month, subject to the vesting terms described below), and (iii) grant CMA the warrants described below. The cash fees may be paid from the sale of shares issued to CMA, by CMA, at our election, when such shares can be sold by CMA. We agreed to grant CMA warrants to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock, of which 50,000 warrants have an exercise price of $3.00 per share and vest 90 days from the date of the agreement; 50,000 warrants have an exercise price of $4.00 per share and vest 180 days from the date of the agreement and 50,000 warrants have an exercise price of $5.00 per share and vest 270 days from the date of the agreement, all of which have a three year term and cashless exercise rights. We also agreed that CMA would vest (a) 15,000 of the shares when an introduction by CMA results in the purchase of 2.5% or more of our outstanding shares; (b) 15,000 of the shares when an introduction by CMA results in the initiation of non-paid equity research coverage of the Company; (c) 15,000 of the shares when the three month average daily trading volume of our common stock exceeds $50,000; and (d) 15,000 of the shares when the three month average daily trading volume of our common stock exceeds $100,000. The agreement has a term of 90 days, automatically renewable for additional 90 day periods thereafter, provided that either party may terminate the agreement at any time with 30 days prior written notice.

 

On August 31, 2016, the Company entered into a Marketing and Stock Exchange Agreement with Recruiter.com, Inc. whereby the Company issued to Recruiter.com, Inc., 75,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock valued at $1.50 per share, for a total of $112,500, in exchange for 2,220 shares of common stock of Recruiter.com, Inc.  The acquisition of the 2,200 shares of common stock of Recruiter.com, Inc. was written off to its realizable value of $0 as of November 30, 2016.  Also, an additional 75,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock valued at $1.50 per share, for a total of $112,500, were issued for advertising and marketing services to be performed by Recruiter.com, Inc. over the next 12 months, pursuant to the terms of the agreement. 

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

See the Exhibit Index following the signature page to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a list of exhibits filed or furnished with this report, which Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  MONAKER GROUP, INC.
   
Date: January 23, 2017 /s/ William Kerby
  William Kerby
  Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
   
Date: January 23, 2017 /s/ Omar Jimenez
  Omar Jimenez
  Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Accounting/Financial Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

        Incorporated By Reference
Exhibit No.   Description   Filed or Furnished Herewith   Form   Exhibit   Filing Date   File No.
                         
10.1   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 26, 2015 by and between Monaker Group Inc., AOV Holdings, Inc. and AlwaysOnVacation, Inc.       10-K   10.1   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.2   Intellectual Property License to Corporation by Licensor, dated November 25, 2015 by and among Monaker Group, Inc. and CJ Software, Inc.       10-K   10.2   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.3   Assignment of IP and Other Assets dated January 22, 2016 by and between Monaker Group, Inc. and AlwaysOnVacation, Inc.       10-K   10.3   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.4   Assignment of IP and Other Assets dated January 22, 2016 by and between Monaker Group, Inc. and Next 1 Networks, Inc.       10-K   10.4   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.5   Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 23, 2016 by and between Monaker Group, Inc. and BC 1062800 Ltd. for the sale of Next 1 Networks, Inc.       10-K   10.5   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.6   Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 23, 2016 by and between Monaker Group, Inc. and BC 1062800 Ltd. for the sale of AlwaysOnVacation, Inc.       10-K   10.6   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.7   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 26, 2015 by and between Monaker Group Inc., AOV Holdings, Inc. and AlwaysOnVacation, Inc.       10-K   10.1   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.8   Intellectual Property License to Corporation by Licensor, dated November 25, 2015 by and among Monaker Group, Inc. and CJ Software, Inc.       10-K   10.2   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.9   Assignment of IP and Other Assets dated January 22, 2016 by and between Monaker Group, Inc. and AlwaysOnVacation, Inc.       10-K   10.3   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.10   Assignment of IP and Other Assets dated January 22, 2016 by and between Monaker Group, Inc. and Next 1 Networks, Inc.       10-K   10.4   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.11   Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 23, 2016 by and between Monaker Group, Inc. and BC 1062800 Ltd. for the sale of Next 1 Networks, Inc.       10-K   10.5   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.12   Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 23, 2016 by and between Monaker Group, Inc. and BC 1062800 Ltd. for the sale of AlwaysOnVacation, Inc.       10-K   10.6   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.13   Deed of Settlement, dated February 26, 2016, by and between Ryanair Limited and AlwaysOnVacation, Inc.       10-K   10.7   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.14   Settlement Agreement Televisual Media Holdings, LLC and Monaker Group, Inc. dated May 24, 2015       10-K   10.8   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.15   Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated May 16, 2016, by and between Jasper Group Holdings, Inc. and Monaker Group, Inc.       10-K   10.9   6/23/2016   000-52669

 

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10.16   Promissory Note ($750,000) dated June 16, 2016, by Monaker Group, Inc. in favor of Crystall Falls Investments, LLC       10-K   10.10   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.17   Line of Credit Agreement dated June 15, 2016 by and between Monaker Group, Inc. and Republic Bank, Inc.       10-K   10.11   6/23/2016   000-52669
10.18   Note Amendment between the Company and Mark Wilton dated February 29, 2016       10-Q   4.1   7/20/2016   000-52669
10.19   Subscription and Investment Representation Agreement dated September 8, 2016, between Monaker Group, Inc. and Charcoal Investments Ltd.       S-1   10.26   9/23/2016   333-213753 
10.20   December 31, 2016, Letter of Engagement with Capital Market Access   X                
10.21   August 31, 2016, Marketing and Stock Exchange Agreement with Recruiter.com, Inc.   X                
31.1(1)   Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act   X                
31.2(1)   Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act   X                
32.1(2)   Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   X                
32.2(2)   Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   X                
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document   X                
101.SCH   XBRL Schema Document   X                
101.CAL   XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document   X                
101.DEF   XBRL Definition Linkbase Document   X                
101.LAB   XBRL Label Linkbase Document   X                
101.PRE   XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document   X                

 

(1)Filed herewith.

 

(2)Furnished herewith.

 

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