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: March 31, 2021

 

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from __________ to __________

 

Commission File No. 001-39500

 

Creatd, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada		87-0645394
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

2050 Center Avenue Suite 640

Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(201) 258-3770

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001		CRTD		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Common Stock Purchase Warrants		CRTDW		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes ☒  No ☐

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☒	Smaller reporting company	☒
Emerging growth company	☐

 

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

 

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

 

As of May 14, 2021, the Company had 10,989,566 shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding.

 

 

 

 

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2021

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

			Page
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Other Information Contained in this Report			ii
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		1
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		31
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		36
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		36
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		37
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		37
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		37
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities		37
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		38
Item 5.	Other Information		38
Item 6.	Exhibits		39
Signatures			40

 

 

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. You can find many (but not all) of these statements by looking for words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions in this Form 10-Q. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions; prospective products, applications, customers and technologies; future performance or results of anticipated products; anticipated expenses; and projected financial results. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

 

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our ability to continue as a going concern;

 

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our operating expenses exceed our revenues and will likely continue to do so for the foreseeable future;

 

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our ability to obtain additional capital, which may be difficult to raise as a result of our limited operating history or any number of other reasons;

 

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our ability provide digital content that is useful to users;

 

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our ability to retain existing users or add new users;

 

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competition from traditional media companies;

 

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general economic conditions and events and the impact they may have on us and our users; and

 

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other factors discussed in this Form 10-Q.

 

We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements we make. We have included important factors in the cautionary statements included in this Form 10-Q, particularly in the “Risk Factors” section, that we believe could cause actual results or events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that we make. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments we may make or collaborations or strategic partnerships we may enter into.

 

You should read this Form 10-Q and the documents that we have filed as exhibits to this Form 10-Q completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires, the terms “Creatd,” “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” refer collectively to Creatd, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Creatd, Inc.
March 31, 2021

 

Index to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Contents		Page(s)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2021 (unaudited) and December 31, 2020		2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)		3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)		4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)		6
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)		7

 

 

Creatd, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

		March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
		(Unaudited)
Assets
Current Assets
Cash		$	2,802,772			$	7,906,782
Accounts receivable, net			151,729				90,355
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			566,727				23,856
Total Current Assets			3,521,228				8,020,993
Property and equipment, net			58,849				56,258
Intangible assets			929,459				960,611
Goodwill			1,035,795				1,035,795
Deposits and other assets			291,836				191,836
Marketable securities			62,733				62,733
Minority investment in businesses			317,096				217,096
Operating lease right of use asset			219,449				239,158
Total Assets		$	6,436,445			$	10,784,480
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		$	1,849,136			$	2,638,688
Derivative liabilities			344,404				42,231
Share liability			187,500				-
Convertible Notes, net of debt discount and issuance costs			239,544				897,516
Current portion of operating lease payable			87,912				79,816
Note payable - related party, net of debt discount			5,397				-
Note payable, net of debt discount and issuance costs			1,423,995				1,221,539
Deferred revenue			148,760				88,637
Total Current Liabilities			4,286,648				4,968,427
Non-current Liabilities:
Note payable			54,298				213,037
Operating lease payable			130,303				157,820
Total Non-current Liabilities			184,601				370,857
Total Liabilities			4,471,249				5,339,284
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity
Series E Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 20,000,000 shares authorized; 1,088 and 7,738 shares issued and outstanding, respectively			1				8
Common stock par value $0.001: 100,000,000 shares authorized; 10,925,026 issued and 10,915,676 outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and
8,736,378 issued and 8,727,028 outstanding as of December 31, 2020			10,925				8,737
Additional paid in capital			80,633,380				77,505,013
Subscription receivable			-				(40,000	)
Accumulated deficit			(78,572,159	)			(71,928,922	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income			(44,545	)			(37,234	)
Less: Treasury stock, 5,657 and 5,657 shares, respectively			(62,406	)			(62,406	)
			1,965,196				5,445,196
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$	6,436,445			$	10,784,480

 

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

 

 

Creatd, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited)

 

		For the three months Ended				For the three months Ended
		March 31, 2021				March 31, 2020
Net revenue		$	743,913			$	293,142
Gross margin			743,913				293,142
Operating expenses
Research and development			328,852				135,570
General and administrative			6,361,058				1,983,521
Total operating expenses			6,689,910				2,119,091
Loss from operations			(5,945,997	)			(1,825,949	)
Other income (expenses)
Other income			-				63,556
Interest expense			(198,671	)			(375,530	)
Accretion of debt discount and issuance cost			(497,165	)			(186,947	)
Derivative expense			(100,502	)			-
Change in fair value of derivative liability			(197,389	)			-
Settlement of vendor liabilities			92,909				(126,087	)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt			203,578				(535,040	)
Other expenses, net			(697,240	)			(1,160,048	)
Loss before income tax provision			(6,643,237	)			(2,985,997	)
Income tax provision			-				-
Net loss		$	(6,643,237	)		$	(2,985,997	)
Deemed dividend			-				-
Inducement expense			-				-
Net loss attributable to common shareholders			(6,643,237	)			(2,985,997	)
Comprehensive loss
Net loss			(6,643,237	)			(2,985,997	)
Currency translation gain (loss)			(7,311	)			(9,239	)
Comprehensive loss		$	(6,650,548	)		$	(2,995,236	)
Per-share data
Basic and diluted loss per share		$	(0.68	)		$	(0.96	)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding			9,836,443				3,101,387

 

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

 

 

Creatd, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

		Series E																								Additional												Other
		Preferred Stock								Common Stock								Treasury stock								Paid In				Subscription				Accumulated				Comprehensive				Stockholders’
		Shares				Amount				Shares				Amount				Shares				Amount				Capital				Receivable				Deficit				Income				Equity
Balance, January 1, 2021			7,738			$	8				8,736,378			$	8,737				(5,657	)		$	(62,406	)		$	77,505,013			$	(40,000	)		$	(71,928,922	)		$	(37,234	)		$	5,445,196
Stock based compensation			-				-				112,261				112				-				-				1,345,803				-				-				-				1,345,915
Shares issued for prepaid services			-				-				40,000				40				-				-				191,960				-				-				-				192,000
Shares issued to settle vendor liabilities			-				-				44,895				45				-				-				181,341				-				-				-				181,386
Common stock issued upon conversion of notes payable			-				-				65,328				65				-				-				142,735				-				-				-				142,800
Exercise of warrants to stock			-				-				302,434				302				-				-				1,272,370				-				-				-				1,272,672
Cash received for preferred series E and warrants			40				-				-				-				-				-				(4,225	)			40,000				-				-				35,775
Conversion of preferred series E to stock			(6,690	)			(7	)			1,623,730				1,624				-				-				(1,617	)			-				-				-				-
Foreign currency translation adjustments			-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				(7,311	)			(7,311	)
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021			-				-				-				-				-				--				-				-				(6,643,237	)			-				(6,643,237	)
Balance, March 31, 2021			1,088			$	1				10,925,026			$	10,925				(5,657	)		$	(62,406	)		$	80,633,380			$	-			$	(78,572,159	)		$	(44,545	)		$	1,965,196

  

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

 

 

Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

 

		Series A Preferred Stock								Series B Preferred Stock								Series D Preferred Stock								Common Stock								Treasury stock								Additional Paid In				Accumulated				Other Comprehensive				Stockholders’
		Shares				Amount				Shares				Amount				Shares				Amount				Shares				Amount				Shares				Amount				Capital				Deficit				Income				Equity
Balance, December 31, 2019			-			$	-				-			$	-				-			$	-				3,059,646			$	3,060				(159,850	)		$	(367,174	)		$	36,391,818			$	(44,580,437	)		$	(5,995	)		$	(8,558,728	)
Shares issued with notes payable			-				-				-				-				-				-				2,683				3				-				-				31,635				-				-				31,638
Shares issued for services			-				-				-				-				-				-				50,000				50				-				-				584,950				-				-				585,000
Shares issued to settle vendor liabilities			-				-				-				-				-				-				23,565				23				-				-				235,612				-				-				235,635
Conversion of warrants to stock			-				-				-				-				-				-				5,000				5				-				-				5,767				-				-				5,772
Stock warrants issued with note payable			-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				504,856				-				-				504,856
Foreign currency translation adjustments			-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				(9,239	)			(9,239	)
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2020			-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				-				(2,985,997	)			-				(2,838,498	)
Balance, March 31, 2020			-			$	-				-			$	-				-			$	-				3,140,894			$	3,141				(159,850	)		$	(367,174	)		$	37,754,638			$	(47,566,434	)		$	(15,234	)		$	(10,191,063	)

  

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

 

 

Creatd, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 

 

		For the three months Ended				For the three months Ended
		March 31, 2021				March 31, 2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss		$	(6,643,237	)		$	(2,985,997	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			41,199				38,246
Accretion of debt discount and issuance cost			497,165				186,947
Share-based compensation			1,570,239				392,143
Settlement of vendor liabilities			(92,908	)			126,087
Change in fair value of derivative liability			197,389				-
Derivative expense			100,502				-
Loss on extinguishment of debt			(203,578	)			535,040
Non cash lease expense			19,709				17,385
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Prepaid expenses			(391,918	)			-
Accounts receivable			(61,374	)			(20,273	)
Deferred revenue			60,123				(6,681	)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			(370,528	)			418,340
Operating lease liability			(19,421	)			(16,100	)
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities			(5,296,638	)			(1,314,863	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash paid for property and equipment			(12,637	)			-
Deposits			(100,000	)			-
Cash paid for minority investment in business			(100,000	)			-
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities			(212,637	)			-
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the exercise of warrant			1,312,672				-
Net proceeds from issuance of notes			85,500				303,000
Repayment of notes			(43,716	)			(40,000	)
Proceeds from issuance of demand loan			-				100,000
Proceeds from issuance of convertible note			-				1,172,610
Repayment of convertible notes			(941,880	)			(75,000	)
Proceeds from issuance of note payable - related party			-				152,989
Repayment of note payable - related party			-				(180,273	)
Purchase of treasury stock and warrants			-				(2,500	)
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities			412,576				1,430,826
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			(7,311	)			(9,239	)
Net Change in Cash			(5,104,010	)			106,724
Cash - Beginning of Year			7,906,782				11,637
Cash - End of period		$	2,802,772			$	118,361
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash Paid During the Year for:
Income taxes		$	-			$	-
Interest		$	55,276			$	38,086
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Settlement of vendor liabilities for common stock		$	168,667			$	37,500
Warrants issued with debt		$	-			$	504,295
Shares issued with debt		$	-			$	32,200
Issuance of common stock for prepaid services		$	155,178			$	585,000
Conversion of note payable and interest into convertible notes		$	-			$	385,000
Conversion of Demand loan into notes payable		$	-			$	150,000
Deferred offering costs		$	4,225			$	-
Common stock issued upon conversion of notes payable		$	142,800			$	-

  

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

 

 

Creatd, Inc.

March 31, 2021

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 1 – Organization and Operations

 

Creatd, Inc., formerly Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. (“we,” “us,” the “Company,” or “Creatd”), is a technology company focused on the development of digital communities, marketing branded digital content, and e-commerce opportunities. Creatd’s content distribution platform, Vocal, delivers a robust long-form, digital publishing platform organized into highly engaged niche-communities capable of hosting all forms of rich media content. Through Creatd’s proprietary algorithm dynamics, Vocal enhances the visibility of content and maximizes viewership, providing advertisers access to target markets that most closely match their interests.

 

The Company was originally incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on December 30, 1999 under the name LILM, Inc. The Company changed its name on December 3, 2013 to Great Plains Holdings, Inc. as part of its plan to diversify its business.

 

On February 5, 2016 (the “Closing Date”), GTPH, GPH Merger Sub, Inc., a Nevada corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of GTPH (“Merger Sub”), and Jerrick Ventures, Inc., a privately-held Nevada corporation headquartered in New Jersey (“Jerrick”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger”) pursuant to which the Merger Sub was merged with and into Jerrick, with Jerrick surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of GTPH (the “Merger”). GTPH acquired, pursuant to the Merger, all of the outstanding capital stock of Jerrick in exchange for issuing Jerrick’s shareholders (the “Jerrick Shareholders”), pro-rata, a total of 475,000 shares of GTPH’s common stock. In connection therewith, GTPH acquired 33,415 shares of Jerrick’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Jerrick Series A Preferred”) and 8,064 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Jerrick Series B Preferred”).

 

In connection with the Merger, on the Closing Date, GTPH and Kent Campbell entered into a Spin-Off Agreement (the “Spin-Off Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Campbell purchased from GTPH (i) all of GTPH’s interest in Ashland Holdings, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, and (ii) all of GTPH’s interest in Lil Marc, Inc., a Utah corporation, in exchange for the cancellation of 39,091 shares of GTPH’s Common Stock held by Mr. Campbell. In addition, Mr. Campbell assumed all debts, obligations and liabilities of GTPH, including any existing prior to the Merger, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Spin-Off Agreement.

 

Upon closing of the Merger on February 5, 2016, the Company changed its business plan to that of Jerrick.

 

Effective February 28, 2016, GTPH entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Statutory Merger Agreement”) with Jerrick, pursuant to which GTPH became the parent company of Jerrick Ventures, LLC, a wholly-owned operating subsidiary of Jerrick (the “Statutory Merger”) and GTPH changed its name to Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. to better reflect its new business strategy.

 

On September 11, 2019, the Company acquired 100% of the membership interests of Seller’s Choice, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Seller’s Choice”). Seller’s Choice is digital e-commerce agency based in New Jersey (see Note 4).

 

On September 9, 2020, the Company filed a certificate of amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to change our name to “Creatd, Inc.”, which became effective on September 10, 2020. 

 

Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies and Practices

 

Management of the Company is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies and the appropriateness of accounting policies and their application. Critical accounting policies and practices are those that are both most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results and require management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. The Company’s significant and critical accounting policies and practices are disclosed below as required by the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and following the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by U.S. GAAP can be condensed or omitted. These interim financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the Company’s annual financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial information. These interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021 or any other interim period or for any other future year. These unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2020, included in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2020 has been derived from audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.

 

Use of Estimates and Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.

 

These significant accounting estimates or assumptions bear the risk of change due to the fact that there are uncertainties attached to these estimates or assumptions, and certain estimates or assumptions are difficult to measure or value.

 

Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole 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.

 

Management regularly evaluates the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience and reasonable assumptions. After such evaluations, if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly.

 

Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Principles of consolidation

 

The Company consolidates all majority-owned subsidiaries, if any, in which the parent’s power to control exists.

 

As of March 31, 2021, the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries and/or entities are as follows:

 

Name of combined affiliate		State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization		Company Ownership Interest
Jerrick Ventures LLC		Delaware			100	%
Abacus Tech Pty Ltd		Australia			100	%
Seller’s Choice, LLC		New Jersey			100	%
Jerrick Global, LLC		Delaware			100	%
Give, LLC		Delaware			100	%
Creatd Partners LLC		Delaware			100	%
Sci-Fi Shop, LLC		Delaware			100	%
OG Collection LLC		Delaware			100	%
VMENA LLC		Delaware			100	%
Vocal For Brands, LLC		Delaware			100	%
Vocal Ventures LLC		Delaware			100	%
What to Buy, LLC		Delaware			100	%

 

All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The fair value measurement disclosures are grouped into three levels based on valuation factors:

 

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Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

 

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Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments and market corroborated inputs)

 

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Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including our own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The Company’s Level 1 assets/liabilities include cash, accounts receivable, marketable trading securities, accounts payable, prepaid and other current assets, line of credit and due to related parties. Management believes the estimated fair value of these accounts at March 31, 2021 approximate their carrying value as reflected in the balance sheets due to the short-term nature of these instruments or the use of market interest rates for debt instruments.

 

The Company’s Level 2 assets/liabilities include certain of the Company’s notes payable and capital lease obligations. Their carrying value approximates their fair values based upon a comparison of the interest rate and terms of such debt given the level of risk to the rates and terms of similar debt currently available to the Company in the marketplace.

 

The Company’s Level 3 assets/liabilities include goodwill, intangible assets, marketable debt securities, equity investments at cost, and derivative liabilities, when they are recorded at fair value due to an impairment charge. Inputs to determine fair value are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are therefore determined using model-based techniques, including option pricing models and discounted cash flow models. Unobservable inputs used in the models are significant to the fair values of the assets and liabilities. 

 

The following table provides a summary of the relevant assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on recurring basis:

 

Fair Value Measurements as of

March 31, 2021

 

		Total				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities (Level 1)				Quoted Prices for Similar Assets or Liabilities in Active Markets (Level 2)				Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Marketable securities - debt securities		$	62,733			$	-			$	-			$	62,733
Total assets		$	62,733			$	-			$	-			$	62,733
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities		$	344,404			$	-			$	-			$	344,404
Total Liabilities			344,404			$	-			$	-			$	344,404

 

 

The following table shows the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis as of March 31, 2021:

 

		Fair Value				Valuation Methodology			Unobservable Inputs
Marketable securities - debt securities		$	62,733			Discounted cash flow analysis			Expected cash flows from the investment
Derivative liabilities		$	344,404			Monte Carlo simulations and Binomial model			Risk free rate
									Expected volatility
									Drift rate

 

The following table provides a summary of the relevant assets that are measured at fair value on non-recurring basis: 

 

Fair Value Measurements as of

March 31, 2021

 

		Total				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities (Level 1)				Quoted Prices for Similar Assets or Liabilities in Active Markets (Level 2)				Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Equity investments, at cost		$	317,096			$	-			$	-			$	317,096
Total assets		$	317,096			$	-			$	-			$	317,096

 

The following table shows the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2021:

 

		Fair Value				Valuation Methodology			Unobservable Inputs
Equity investments, at cost		$	317,096			Qualitative assessment per ASC 321-10-35			Qualitative factors

 

 

The Company valued the initial value of debt securities, which are investments in convertible notes receivable, by assessing the separate values of the debt and equity components for similar instruments convertible into private company equity (Level 3). The investment was initially measured at cost, which was determined to approximate fair value due to the lack of marketability of the conversion shares underlying these convertible instruments and the expected recoverability of the note principal. The key assumption affecting the level 3 fair values would be collectability of the notes. The Company monitors for impairment indicators at each balance sheet date.

 

Marketable debt securities as of March 31, 2021 are as follows:

 

		Fair Value Hierarchy			Cost				Unrealized Gains (Loss)				Fair Value
Marketable securities - debt securities		3			$	62,733			$	-			$	62,733

 

The change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) on debt securities available for sale that has been included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income as a separate component of Stockholder’s Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $0 and $0, respectively.

 

The Company recognizes impairment on loans or notes receivable (that do not meet the definition of a debt security) when it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms, and the amount of loss can be estimated. The loss is estimated based on the present value of expected cash flows. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company recognized a $0 credit loss on debt marketable securities.

 

Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

 

At times, cash balances may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurable limits. The Company has never experienced any losses related to these balances. As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, cash amounts in excess of $250,000 were not fully insured. The uninsured cash balance as of March 31, 2021 was approximately $2.6 million. The Company does not believe it is exposed to significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.

 

Long-lived Assets Including Goodwill and Other Acquired Intangibles Assets

 

We evaluate the recoverability of property and equipment and acquired finite-lived intangible assets for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. The evaluation is performed at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. Recoverability of these assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amounts to the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate from the use and eventual disposition. If such review indicates that the carrying amount of property and equipment and intangible assets is not recoverable, the carrying amount of such assets is reduced to fair value. We have not recorded any significant impairment charges during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

 

Acquired finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. We routinely review the remaining estimated useful lives of property and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets. If we change the estimated useful life assumption for any asset, the remaining unamortized balance is amortized or depreciated over the revised estimated useful life.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2020 the Company completed its annual impairment test of goodwill. The Company performed the qualitative assessment as permitted by ASC 350-20 and determined that the fair value of the reporting unit was more likely than not equal or greater than the carrying value, including Goodwill. Based on completion of this annual impairment test, no impairment was indicated.

 

 

Investments

 

Marketable securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities and are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recognized in earnings. Debt securities not classified as held-to-maturity or as trading are classified as available-for-sale, and are carried at fair market value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, included in the determination of comprehensive income and reported in stockholders’ equity.

 

The Company accounts for its investments in available-for-sale debt securities, in accordance with sub-topic 320-10 of the FASB ASC (“Sub-Topic 320-10”). Accrued interest on these securities is included in fair value and amortized cost.

 

Pursuant to Paragraph 320-10-35, investments in debt securities that are classified as available for sale shall be measured subsequently at fair value in the statement of financial position. Unrealized holding gains and losses for available-for-sale securities (including those classified as current assets) shall be excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income until realized.

 

The Company follows FASB ASC 320-10-35 to assess whether an investment in debt securities is impaired in each reporting period. An investment in debt securities is impaired if the fair value of the investment is less than its amortized cost. If the Company intends to sell the debt security (that is, it has decided to sell the security), an other-than-temporary impairment shall be considered to have occurred. If the Company more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis or it otherwise does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security, an other-than-temporary impairment shall be considered to have occurred. The Company considers the expected cash flows from the investment based on reasonable and supportable forecasts as well as several other factors to estimate whether a credit loss exists. If the Company intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit loss, the other-than-temporary impairment shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date.

 

The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in marketable securities - available-for-sale debt securities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

		For the three months ended March 31, 2021
		Total
Beginning of period		$	62,733
Purchase of marketable securities			-
Interest due at maturity			-
Other than temporary impairment			-
Conversion of marketable securities			-
March 31, 2021		$	62,733

 

We invest in debt securities. Our investments in debt securities are subject to interest rate risk. To minimize the exposure due to an adverse shift in interest rates, we invest in securities with maturities of two years or less and maintain a weighted average maturity of one year or less. As of March 31, 2021, all of our investments had maturities between one and three years. The marketable debt security investments are evaluated for impairment if events or circumstances arise that indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable.

 

 

The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in equity investments, at cost that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:

 

		For the Three Months ended March 31, 2021
		Total
Beginning of period		$	217,096
Purchase of equity investments			100,000
Conversion of marketable securities			-
March 31, 2021		$	317,096

 

The Company has elected to measure its equity securities without a readily determinable fair value at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. An election to measure an equity security in accordance with this paragraph shall be made for each investment separately.

 

The Company performed a qualitative assessment considering impairment indicators to evaluate whether these investments were impaired. Impairment indicators that the Company considered included the following: a) a significant deterioration in the earnings performance, credit rating, asset quality or business prospects of the investee; b) a significant adverse change in the regulatory, economic or technology environment of the investee; c) a significant adverse change in the general market condition of either the geographical area or the industry in which the investee operates; d) a bona fide offer to purchase or an offer by the investee to sell the investment; e) factors that raise significant concerns about the investee’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company follows subtopic 450-20 of the FASB ASC to report accounting for contingencies. Certain conditions may exist as of the date the condensed consolidated financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or un-asserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or un-asserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.

 

If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potential material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed.

 

Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.

 

 Foreign Currency

 

 Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at our Consolidated Balance Sheet dates. Results of operations and cash flows are translated using the average exchange rates throughout the periods. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of assets and liabilities is included as a component of stockholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, which are included in SG&A, have not been significant in any period presented.

 

 

Derivative Liability

 

The Company evaluates its debt and equity issuances to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for in accordance with paragraph 815-10-05-4 and Section 815-40-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The result of this accounting treatment is that the fair value of the embedded derivative is marked-to-market each balance sheet date and recorded as either an asset or a liability. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, the change in fair value is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as other income or expense. Upon conversion, exercise or cancellation of a derivative instrument, the instrument is marked to fair value at the date of conversion, exercise or cancellation and then the related fair value is reclassified to equity.

 

In circumstances where the embedded conversion option in a convertible instrument is required to be bifurcated and there are also other embedded derivative instruments in the convertible instrument that are required to be bifurcated, the bifurcated derivative instruments are accounted for as a single, compound derivative instrument. 

 

The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. Equity instruments that are initially classified as equity that become subject to reclassification are reclassified to liability at the fair value of the instrument on the reclassification date. Derivative instrument liabilities will be classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument is expected within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

 

The Company adopted Section 815-40-15 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Section 815-40-15”) to determine whether an instrument (or an embedded feature) is indexed to the Company’s own stock. Section 815-40-15 provides that an entity should use a two-step approach to evaluate whether an equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to its own stock, including evaluating the instrument’s contingent exercise and settlement provisions. The Company changed its method of accounting for the debt and warrants through the early adoption of ASU 2017-11 during the three months ended December 31, 2017 on a retrospective basis.

 

The Company utilizes a Geometric Brownian Motion (“GBM”) model and a Binomial model to compute the fair value of the derivative and to mark to market the fair value of the derivative at each balance sheet date. The inputs utilized in the application of the GBM model included a starting stock price, an expected term of each debenture remaining from the valuation date to maturity, an estimated volatility, and a risk-free rate. The inputs utilized in the application of the Binomial model included a stock price on valuation date, an expected term of each debenture remaining from the valuation date to maturity, an estimated volatility, and a risk-free rate. The Company records the change in the fair value of the derivative as other income or expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Under Topic 606, revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.

 

We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:

 

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identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer;

 

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identification of the performance obligations in the contract;

 

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determination of the transaction price. The transaction price for any given subscriber could decrease based on any payments made to that subscriber. A subscriber may be eligible for payment through one or more of the monetization features offered to Vocal creators, including earnings through reads (on a cost per mille basis) and cash prizes offered to Challenge winners;

 

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allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and

 

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recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.

 

 

Revenue disaggregated by revenue source for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 consists of the following:

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2021				2020
Agency (Managed Services + Branded Content)		$	428,300			$	248,251
Platform (Creator Subscriptions)			306,902				35,962
Affiliate Sales			8,008				8,149
Other Revenue			703				780
		$	743,913			$	293,142

 

Agency Revenue

 

Managed Services

 

The Company provides Studio/Agency Service offerings to business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) product and service brands which encompasses a full range of digital marketing and e-commerce solutions. The Company’s services include the setup and ongoing management of clients’ websites, Amazon and Shopify storefronts and listings, social media pages, search engine marketing, and other various tools and sales channels utilized by e-commerce sellers for sales and growth optimization. Contracts are broken into three categories Partners, Monthly Services, and Projects. Contract amounts for Partner and Monthly Services clients range from approximately $500-$7,500 per month while Project amounts vary depending on the scope of work. Partner and Monthly clients are billed monthly for the work completed within that month. Partner Clients may or may not have an additional billing component referred to as Sales Performance Fee, which is a fee based upon a previously agreed upon percentage point of the client’s total sales for the month. Some Partners may also have projects within their contracts that get billed and recognized as agreed upon project milestones are achieved. Revenue is recognized over time as service obligations and milestones in the contract are met.

 

Branded Content

 

Branded content represents the revenue recognized from the Company’s obligation to create and publish branded articles for clients on the Vocal platform and promote said stories, tracking engagement for the client. The performance obligation is satisfied when the Company successfully publishes the articles on its platform and meets any required promotional milestones as per the contract. The revenue is recognized over time as the services are performed and any required milestones are met.

 

Below are the significant components of a typical agreement pertaining to branded content revenue:

 

	●	The Company collects fixed fees ranging from $10,000 to $110,000.
	●	The articles are created and published within three months of the signed agreement, or as previously negotiated with the client.
	●	The articles are promoted per the contract and engagement reports are provided to the client.
	●	Most billing for contracts occurs 50% at signing and 50% upon completion of the services, with net payment terms varying per client.
	●	Most contracts include provisions for clients to acquire content rights at the end of the campaign for a flat fee.

 

Platform Revenue

 

Creator Subscriptions

 

Vocal+ is a premium subscription offering for Vocal creators. In addition to joining for free, Vocal creators now have the option to sign up for a Vocal+ membership for either $9.99 monthly or $99 annually, though these amounts are occasionally subject to promotional discounts. Vocal+ subscribers receive access to value-added features such as increased rate of cost per mille (thousand) (“CPM”) monetization, a decreased minimum withdrawal threshold, a discount on platform processing fees, member badges for their profiles, access to exclusive Vocal+ Challenges, and early access to new Vocal features. Subscription revenues stem from both monthly and annual subscriptions, the latter of which is amortized over a twelve-month period. Any customer payments received are recognized over the subscription period, with any payments received in advance being deferred until they are earned.

 

 

The transaction price for any given subscriber could decrease based on any payments made to that subscriber. A subscriber may be eligible for payment through one or more of the monetization features offered to Vocal creators, including earnings through reads (on a cost per mille basis) and cash prizes offered to Challenge winners. Estimates are utilized for payments made for earnings through reads, by establishing the lifetime a subscriber has had a Vocal account, determining the percentage of that lifetime that the subscriber has been a paying customer, and applying that percentage to payments for earnings through reads in the relevant reporting period.

 

Affiliate Sales Revenue

 

Affiliate sales represents the commission the Company receives when a purchase is made through affiliate links placed within content hosted on the Vocal platform. Affiliate revenue is earned on a “click through” basis, upon referring visitors, via said links, to an affiliate’s site and having them complete a specific outcome, most commonly a product purchase. The Company uses multiple affiliate platforms, such as Skimlinks, Amazon, and Tune, to form and maintain thousands of vendor relationships. Each vendor establishes their own commission percentage, which typically range from 2-20%. The revenue is recognized upon receipt as reliable estimates could not be made.

 

Deferred Revenue

 

Deferred revenue consists of billings and payments from clients in advance of revenue recognition. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had deferred revenue of $148,760 and $88,637, respectively.

 

Accounts Receivable and Allowances

 

Accounts receivable are recorded and carried when the Company has performed the work in accordance with managed services, project, partner, consulting and branded content agreements. For example, we bill a managed service client monthly when we have updated their Amazon store, modified SEO or completed the other services listed in the agreement. For projects and branded content, we will bill the client and record the receivable once milestones are reached that are set in the agreement. We make estimates for the allowance for doubtful accounts and allowance for unbilled receivables based upon our assessment of various factors, including historical experience, the age of the accounts receivable balances, credit quality of our customers, current economic conditions, and other factors that may affect our ability to collect from customers. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company recorded $997 as a bad debt expense. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company has an allowance for doubtful accounts of $81,506 and $80,509, respectively.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company recognizes compensation expense for all equity–based payments granted in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation”. Under fair value recognition provisions, the Company recognizes equity–based compensation net of an estimated forfeiture rate and recognizes compensation cost only for those shares expected to vest over the requisite service period of the award.

 

Restricted stock awards are granted at the discretion of the Company. These awards are restricted as to the transfer of ownership and generally vest over the requisite service periods, typically over a five-year period (vesting on a straight–line basis). The fair value of a stock award is equal to the fair market value of a share of Company stock on the grant date.

 

The fair value of an option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black–Scholes option valuation model. The Black–Scholes option valuation model requires the development of assumptions that are inputs into the model. These assumptions are the value of the underlying share, the expected stock volatility, the risk–free interest rate, the expected life of the option, the dividend yield on the underlying stock and the expected forfeiture rate. Expected volatility is benchmarked against similar companies in a similar industry over the expected option life and other appropriate factors. Risk–free interest rates are calculated based on continuously compounded risk–free rates for the appropriate term. The dividend yield is assumed to be zero as the Company has never paid or declared any cash dividends on its Common stock and does not intend to pay dividends on its Common stock in the foreseeable future. The expected forfeiture rate is estimated based on management’s best estimate. 

 

 

Determining the appropriate fair value model and calculating the fair value of equity–based payment awards requires the input of the subjective assumptions described above. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of equity–based payment awards represent management’s best estimates, which involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. As a result, if factors change and the Company uses different assumptions, our equity–based compensation could be materially different in the future. The Company issues awards of equity instruments, such as stock options and restricted stock units, to employees and certain non-employee directors. Compensation expense related to these awards is based on the fair value of the underlying stock on the award date and is amortized over the service period, defined as the vesting period, using the cliff straight-line method. The vesting period is generally one to three years. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock units. Compensation expense is reduced for actual forfeitures as they occur.

 

Loss Per Share

 

Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is determined using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. In periods when losses are reported, which is the case for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 presented in these condensed consolidated financial statements, the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

 

The Company had the following common stock equivalents at March 31, 2021 and 2020:

 

		March 31,
		2021				2020
Options			2,350,062				303,833
Warrants			6,273,778				268,660
Convertible notes - related party			-				1,855
Convertible notes			49,629				430,084
Totals			8,673,469				1,004,432

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

 

In December 2019, the FASB issued authoritative guidance intended to simplify the accounting for income taxes (ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes”). This guidance eliminates certain exceptions to the general approach to the income tax accounting model and adds new guidance to reduce the complexity in accounting for income taxes. This guidance is effective for annual periods after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those annual periods. The updated guidance, which became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU-2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 affects loans, debt securities, trade receivables, and any other financial assets that have the contractual right to receive cash. The ASU requires an entity to recognize expected credit losses rather than incurred losses for financial assets. ASU 2016-13 is effective for the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within that fiscal year. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. This ASU amends the guidance on convertible instruments and the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity, and also improves and amends the related EPS guidance for both Subtopics. The ASU will be effective for annual reporting periods after December 15, 2021 and interim periods within those annual periods and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2021, the FASB issued authoritative guidance intended to clarify and reduce diversity in an issuer’s accounting for modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options that remain equity classified after modification or exchange. (ASU 2021-04), “Derivatives and Hedging Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Topic 815). This guidance amendments provide measurement, recognition, and disclosure guidance for an issuer’s accounting for modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options that remain equity classified after modification or exchange. This guidance is effective for annual periods after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, when adopted, will have a material effect on the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

Note 3 – Going Concern

 

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that it will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.

 

As reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements, as of March 31, 2021, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $78.6 million, a net loss of $6.6 million and net cash used in operating activities of $5.3 million for the reporting period then ended. The Company is in default on debentures as of the date of this filing. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the issuance of these financial statements.

 

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 novel coronavirus outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” and on March 10, 2020, declared it to be a pandemic. Actions taken around the world to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus include restrictions on travel, and quarantines in certain areas, and forced closures for certain types of public places and businesses. The COVID-19 coronavirus and actions taken to mitigate it have had and are expected to continue to have an adverse impact on the economies and financial markets of many countries, including the geographical area in which the Company operates. While it is unknown how long these conditions will last and what the complete financial impact will be to the Company, capital raising efforts and our operations may be negatively affected.

 

The Company is attempting to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues; however, its cash position may not be sufficient to support its daily operations. While the Company believes in the viability of its strategy to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues and in its ability to raise additional funds by way of a public or private offering of its debt or equity securities, there can be no assurance that it will be able to do so on reasonable terms, or at all. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues and its ability to raise additional funds by way of a public or private offering. 

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Note 4 - Equity investments, at cost

 

The Company has elected to measure its equity securities without a readily determinable fair value at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. An election to measure an equity security in accordance with this paragraph shall be made for each investment separately.

 

The Company performed a qualitative assessment considering impairment indicators to evaluate whether these investments were impaired. Impairment indicators that the Company considered included the following: a) a significant deterioration in the earnings performance, credit rating, asset quality or business prospects of the investee; b) a significant adverse change in the regulatory, economic or technology environment of the investee; c) a significant adverse change in the general market condition of either the geographical area or the industry in which the investee operates; d) a bona fide offer to purchase or an offer by the investee to sell the investment; e) factors that raise significant concerns about the investee’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

On October 2, 2020, the Company converted $102,096 of its marketable debt security into 119,355 shares of preferred stock or a 1.3% equity investment in a private company.

 

On October 23, 2020, the Company entered into an equity interest purchase agreement whereas the Company purchased 3.8% ownership of a private company for $115,000. On February 17, 2021 the Company entered into a membership interest purchase agreement whereas the Company purchased another 3.3% ownership of a private company for $100,000.

 

 

Note 5 – Notes Payable

 

Notes payable as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

		Outstanding Principal as of
		March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020				Interest Rate				Maturity Date
Seller’s Choice Note		$	660,000			$	660,000				30	%		September 2020
The May 2020 PPP Loan Agreement			412,500				412,500				1	%		April 2022
The April 2020 PPP Loan Agreement			262,432				282,432				1	%		May 2022
The October 2020 Loan Agreement			57,273				55,928				14	%		July 21
The November 2020 Loan Agreement			-				23,716				14	%		May 2021
The February 2021 Loan Agreement			86,089				-				14	%		July 21
			1,478,293				1,434,576
Less: Debt Discount			-				-
Less: Debt Issuance Costs			-				-
			1,478,293				1,434,576
Less: Current Debt			(1,423,995	)			(1,221,539	)
Total Long-Term Debt		$	54,298			$	213,037

 

As of March 31, 2021, if PPP loans payable are not forgiven, remaining scheduled principal payments due on notes payable are as follows:

 

Twelve months ended March 31,
2021		$	1,423,995
2022			54,298
		$	1,478,293

 

Seller’s Choice Note

 

On September 11, 2019, the Company entered into Seller’s Choice Purchase Agreement with Home Revolution LLC (see Note 4). As a part of the consideration provided pursuant to the Seller’s Choice Acquisition, the Company issued the Seller’s Choice Note to the Seller in the principal amount of $660,000. The Seller’s Choice Note bears interest at a rate of 9.5% per annum and is payable on March 11, 2020 (the “Seller’s Choice Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts become due. Upon maturity the Company utilized an automatic extension up to 6 months. This resulted in a 5% increase in the interest rate every month the Seller’s Choice Note is outstanding. As of March 31, 2021 the Company is in default on the Seller’s Choice note.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company accrued interest of $48,822.

 

The April 2020 PPP Loan Agreement

 

On April 30, 2020, the Company was granted a loan with a principal amount of $282,432 (the “Loan”), pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under Division A, Title I of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which was enacted on March 27, 2020. The Loan, which was in the form of a Note dated April 30, 2020 matures on April 30, 2022 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 1.00% per annum, payable monthly commencing on October 30, 2020. The Note may be prepaid by the Company at any time prior to maturity without payment of any premium. Funds from the Loan may only be used to retain workers and maintain payroll or make mortgage payments, lease payments and utility payments.

 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company accrued interest of $696. 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company repaid $20,000 in principal.

 

The Company is in the process of returning the funds received from the Loan.

 

When the applications for PPP first opened up, there was limited available funding and much confusion surrounding the application process. The Company initially submitted its application for the May 2020 PPP Loan in early April but received no response in the aftermath of submitting the application. After consulting multiple advisors, the Company made the decision to apply elsewhere, due to the rampant media coverage of institutions running out of funding and the Company’s need for the capital and belief that if 2 separate loans were approved, the remaining application could simply be withdrawn.

 

Therefore, in late April, the company proceeded with applying for the April 2020 PPP Loan. After some conflicting communications regarding acceptance, the Company attempted to contact the lender to clarify but got no response. After continued attempts to follow up with both lenders, the Company received approval for the May 2020 PPP Loan and funding for the April 2020 PPP Loan on the same day, followed the next day by the funding of the May 2020 PPP Loan. The Company immediately separated the funds for the April 2020 PPP Loan into a separate reserved bank account with the intention of returning the funds. However, after several attempts to contact the lender with no response, the Company was faced with difficulty raising funds in the early-Covid economy and made the decision to utilize the funds for operations and pursue an installment repayment plan when they were able to reach the lender. As of the date of this filing, the Company has begun making repayments on the loan, absent a formal installment agreement due to difficulties reaching the lender. The Company intends to complete repayment before the end of 2021.

 

As each company is only permitted one loan under the CARES Act, there is a possibility the loan may be called by the SBA and the Company would have to repay the loan in full at such time.

 

The May 2020 PPP Loan Agreement

 

On May 4, 2020, Jerrick Ventures, LLC (“Jerrick Ventures”), the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, was granted a loan from PNC Bank, N.A. with a principal amount of $412,500, pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”). The Loan, which was in the form of a Note dated May 4, 2020 matures on May 4, 2022 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 1.00% per annum, payable monthly commencing on November 4, 2020. The Note may be prepaid by Jerrick Ventures at any time prior to maturity without payment of any premium. Funds from the Loan may only be used to retain workers and maintain payroll or make mortgage payments, lease payments and utility payments. Jerrick Ventures intends to use the entire Loan amount for qualifying expenses. Under the terms of the PPP, certain amounts of the Loan may be forgiven if they are used for qualifying expenses as described in the CARES Act.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company accrued interest of $1,017. 

 

The Company plans to apply for forgiveness of this loan and has begun discussions with the lender regarding that process.

 

The October 2020 Loan Agreement

 

On October 6, 2020, the Company entered into a secured loan agreement (the “October 2020 Loan Agreement”) with a lender (the “October 2020 Lender”), whereby the October 2020 Lender issued the Company a secured promissory note of A$74,300 AUD or $53,128 United States Dollars (the “October 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the October 2020 Loan Agreement, the October 2020 Note has an effective interest rate of 14%. The maturity date of the October 2020 Note is September 30, 2021 (the “October 2020 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the October 2020 Loan Agreement are due. The loan is secured by the Australian research & development credit.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company accrued A$2565 in interest.

 

The November 2020 Loan Agreement

 

On November 24, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “November 2020 Loan Agreement”) with a lender (the “November 2020 Lender”) whereby the November 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $34,000 (the “November 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the November 2020 Loan Agreement, the November 2020 Note has an effective interest rate of 14%. The maturity date of the November 2020 Note is May 25, 2021 (the “November 2020 Maturity Date”), at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the November 2020 Note are due.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company repaid $23,716 in principal and $4,736 of accrued interest.

 

 

The February 2021 Loan Agreement

 

On February 24, 2021, the Company entered into a secured loan agreement (the “February 2021 Loan Agreement”) with a lender (the “February 2021 Lender”), whereby the February 2021 Lender issued the Company a secured promissory note of A$111,683 AUD or $86,089 United States Dollars (the “February 2021 Note”). Pursuant to the February 2021 Loan Agreement, the February 2021 Note has an effective interest rate of 14%. The maturity date of the February 2021 Note is July 31, 2021 (the “February 2021 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the February 2021 Loan Agreement are due. The loan is secured by the Australian research & development credit.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company accrued A$1,499 in interest.

 

Note 6 – Convertible Note Payable

 

Convertible notes payable as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

		Outstanding Principal as of																		Warrants granted
		March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020				Interest Rate				Conversion Price				Maturity Date		Quantity				Exercise Price
The September 2020 convertible Loan Agreement			-				341,880				12	%		$	-	(*)		September 2021			85,555				5
The October 2020 convertible Loan Agreement			169,400				169,400				6	%		$	-	(*)		October 2021			-				-
The First December 2020 convertible Loan Agreement			-				600,000				12	%		$	-	(*)		December 2021			-				-
The Second December 2020 convertible Loan Agreement			169,400				169,400				6	%		$	-	(*)		December 2021			-				-
			338,800				1,280,680
Less: Debt Discount			(94,226	)			(309,637	)
Less: Debt Issuance Costs			(5,030	)			(73,527	)
			239,544				897,516
Less: Current Debt			(239,544	)			(897,516	)
Total Long-Term Debt		$	-			$	-

 

(*)	As subject to adjustment as further outlined in the notes

 

The First July 2020 Convertible Loan Agreement

 

On July 01, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “First July 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “First July 2020 Lender”), whereby the First July 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $68,000 (the “First July 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the First July 2020 Loan Agreement, the First July 2020 Note has interest of twelve percent (10%). The First July 2020 Note matures on June 29, 2021. 

 

Upon default or 180 days after issuance the First July 2020 Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) equal to 61% multiplied by the lowest trade of the common stock during the twenty (15) consecutive trading day period immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.t

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the First July 2020 Note became convertible. Due to the fact that these convertible notes have an option to convert at a variable amount, they are subject to derivative liability treatment. The Company has applied ASC 815, due to the potential for settlement in a variable quantity of shares. The conversion feature has been measured at fair value using a Binomial model at the conversion date and the period end. The conversion feature of First July 2020 Note gave rise to a derivative liability of $112,743. The Company recorded $68,000 as a debt discount and $44,743 was recorded to derivative expense. The debt discount is charged to accretion of debt discount over the remaining term of the convertible note.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company converted $68,000 in principal and $3,400 in interest into 35,469 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

The August 2020 Convertible Loan Agreement

 

On August 17, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “August 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “August 2020 Lender”), whereby the August 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $68,000 (the “August 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the August 2020 Loan Agreement, the August 2020 Note has interest of twelve percent (12%). The August 2020 Note matures on August 17, 2021.

 

 

Upon default or 180 days after issuance the August 2020 Convertible Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) equal to 61% multiplied by the lowest trade of the common stock during the twenty (15) consecutive trading day period immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.

 

The Company recorded a $3,000 debt discount relating to original issue discount associated with this note. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.t

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the August 2020 Note became convertible. Due to the fact that these convertible notes have an option to convert at a variable amount, they are subject to derivative liability treatment. The Company has applied ASC 815, due to the potential for settlement in a variable quantity of shares. The conversion feature has been measured at fair value using a Binomial model at the conversion date and the period end. The conversion feature of August 2020 Note gave rise to a derivative liability of $120,759. The Company recorded $65,000 was recorded as a debt discount and $55,759 was recorded to derivative expense. The debt discount is charged to accretion of debt discount over the remaining term of the convertible note.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company converted $68,000 in principal and $3,400 in interest into 29,859 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

The September 2020 Convertible Loan Agreement

 

On September 23, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “September 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “September 2020 Lender”), whereby the September 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $385,000 (the “September 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the September 2020 Loan Agreement, the September 2020 Note has interest of twelve percent (12%). The September 2020 Note matures on September 23, 2021. 

 

Upon default or 180 days after issuance the Second July 2020 Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share equal to the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.

 

The Company recorded a $68,255 debt discount relating to original issue discount associated with this note. The Company recorded a $146,393 debt discount relating to 85,555 warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost. 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company repaid $341,880 in principal and $46,200 in interest.

 

The October 2020 Convertible Loan Agreement

 

On October 2, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “October 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “October 2020 Lender”), whereby the October 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $169,400 (the “October 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the October 2020 Loan Agreement, the October 2020 Note has interest of twelve percent (6%). The October 2020 Note matures on the first (12^th) month anniversary of its issuance date. 

 

Upon default or 180 days after issuance the October 2020 Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) equal to 75% of average the lowest three trading prices of the Company’s common stock on the fifteen-trading day immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.

 

The Company recorded a $19,400 debt discount relating to original issue discount associated with this note. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Second July 2020 Note became convertible. Due to the fact that these convertible notes have an option to convert at a variable amount, they are subject to derivative liability treatment. The Company has applied ASC 815, due to the potential for settlement in a variable quantity of shares. The conversion feature has been measured at fair value using a Binomial model at the conversion date and the period end. The conversion feature of Second July 2020 Note gave rise to a derivative liability of $74,860. The Company recorded this as a debt discount. The debt discount is charged to accretion of debt discount over the remaining term of the convertible note.

 

 

The First December 2020 convertible Loan Agreement

 

On December 9, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “First December 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “First December 2020 Lender”), whereby the First December 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $600,000 (the “First December 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the First December 2020 Loan Agreement, the First December 2020 Note has interest of twelve percent (12%). As additional consideration for entering in the First December 2020 convertible Loan Agreement, the Company issued 45,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The First December 2020 Note matures on the first (12^th) month anniversary of its issuance date. 

 

Upon default the First December 2020 Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) equal to the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.

 

The Company recorded a $110,300 debt discount relating to original issue discount associated with this note. The Company recorded a $113,481 debt discount relating to 45,000 shares issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company repaid $600,000 in principal and $4,340 in interest.

 

The Second December 2020 Convertible Loan Agreement

 

On December 30, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “Second December 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “Second December 2020 Lender”), whereby the Second December 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $169,400 (the “Second December 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the Second December 2020 Loan Agreement, the Second December 2020 Note has interest of twelve percent (6%). The Second December 2020 Note matures on the first (12^th) month anniversary of its issuance date. 

 

Upon default the Second December 2020 Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) equal to 75% of average the lowest three trading prices of the Company’s common stock on the fifteen-trading day immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.

 

The Company recorded a $18,900 debt discount relating to original issue discount associated with this note. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

 

Note 7 – Related Party

 

Notes payable

 

Notes payable – related party as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is as follows:

 

		Outstanding Principal as of														Warrants granted
		March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020				Interest Rate				Maturity Date		Quantity				Exercise Price
The September 2020 Goldberg Loan Agreement			16,705				16,705				7	%		September 2022			-				-
The September 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement			3,295				3,295				7	%		September 2022			-				-
			20,000				20,000
Less: Debt Discount			(14,603	)			(17,068	)
Less: Debt Issuance Costs			-				-
			5,397				2,932
Less: Current Debt			(5,397	)			(2,932	)
		$	-			$	-

 

 

The September 2020 Goldberg Loan Agreement

 

On September 15, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “September 2020 Goldberg Loan Agreement”) with Goldberg whereby the Company issued a promissory note of $16,705 (the “September 2020 Goldberg Note”). Pursuant to the September 2020 Goldberg Loan Agreement, the September 2020 Goldberg Note has an interest rate of 7%. The maturity date of the September 2020 Goldberg Note is September 15, 2022 (the “September 2020 Goldberg Maturity Date”), at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under note are due. The September 2020 Goldberg Loan is secured by the tangible and intangible property of the Company.

 

Since the September 2020 Goldberg Note has a make-whole provision if the shares of the Company’s common stock issued to the lender in accordance with the Lender’s Exchange Agreement (see note 11) have a value equal to or less than $7,737,594 determined by using the lowest VWAP of the last 30 days prior to September 14, 2021. The principal amount of the September 2020 Goldberg Note shall increase by 200% of the difference between the initial consideration and the September 14, 2021 value. The Company has applied ASC 815, due to the potential for settlement in a variable quantity of shares. The make-whole feature gave rise to a derivative liability of $2,557,275, of which $2,540,570 was recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt and $16,705 as a debt discount. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost. The derivative liability is marked to market as of March 31, 2021, and the change in derivative liability is recorded on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss. See note 8.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company accrued interest of $288.

 

The September 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement

 

On September 15, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “September 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement”) with Rosen whereby the Company issued a promissory note of $3,295 (the “September 2020 Rosen Note”). Pursuant to the September 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement, the September 2020 Rosen Note has an interest rate of 7%. The maturity date of the September 2020 Rosen Note is September 15, 2022 (the “September 2020 Rosen Maturity Date”), at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the note are due. The September 2020 Rosen Loan is secured by the tangible and intangible property of the Company.

 

Since the September 2020 Rosen Note has a make-whole provision if the shares of the Company’s common stock issued to the lender in accordance with the Lender’s Exchange Agreement (see note 11) have a value equal to or less than $554,924 determined by using the lowest VWAP of the last 30 days prior to September 14, 2021. The principal amount of the September 2020 Rosen Note shall increase by 200% of the difference the initial consideration and the September 14, 2021 value. The Company has applied ASC 815, due to the potential for settlement in a variable quantity of shares. The make-whole feature of gave rise to a derivative liability of $504,413, of which $501,118 was recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt and $3,295 as a debt discount. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost. The derivative liability is marked to market as of March 31, 2021, and the change in derivative liability is recorded on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss. See note 8.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company accrued interest of $57.

 

Officer compensation

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company paid $20,082 for living expenses for officers of the Company.

 

Note 8 – Derivative Liabilities

 

The Company has identified derivative instruments arising from a make-whole feature in the Company’s notes payable at March 31, 2021. For the terms of the make-whole features see the September 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement and the September 2020 Goldberg Loan Agreement in Note 7. The Company has also identified derivative instruments arising from convertible notes that have an option to convert at a variable number of shares in the Company’s convertible notes payable at March 31, 2021. For the terms of the conversion features see Note 7. The Company had no derivative assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2021.

 

 

The Company utilized a Geometric Brownian Motion (“GBM”) model and a binomial model to compute the fair value of the derivative and to mark to market the fair value of the derivative at each balance sheet date. The inputs utilized in the application of the GBM model and binomial model included a starting stock price, an expected term of each debenture remaining from the valuation date to maturity, an estimated volatility, and a risk-free rate.

 

Risk-free interest rate: The Company uses the risk-free interest rate of a U.S. Treasury Note adjusted to be on a continuous return basis to align with the GBM model and binomial model.

 

Dividend yield: The Company uses a 0% expected dividend yield as the Company has not paid dividends to date and does not anticipate declaring dividends in the near future.

 

Volatility: The Company calculates the expected volatility based on the company’s historical stock prices with a look back period commensurate with the period to maturity.

 

Expected term: The Company’s remaining term is based on the remaining contractual maturity of the convertible notes.

 

The following are the changes in the derivative liabilities during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

 

		Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
Derivative liabilities as January 1, 2021		$	-			$	-			$	42,231
Addition			-				-				308,362
Extinguishment											(203,578	)
Changes in fair value			-				-				197,389
Derivative liabilities as March 31, 2021		$	-			$	-			$	344,404

 

Note 9 – Stockholders’ Equity

 

Shares Authorized

 

Prior to July 13, 2020, the Company was authorized to issue up to thirty-five million (35,000,000) shares of capital stock, of which fifteen million (15,000,000) shares are designated as common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and twenty million (20,000,000) are designated as “blank check” preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. The designations, rights, and preferences of such preferred stock are to be determined by the Company’s board of directors.

 

On July 13, 2020, the Company filed the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, which authorize the issuance of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, and 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock.

 

Preferred Stock

 

Series E Convertible Preferred Stock

 

On December 29, 2020 the Company entered into securities purchase agreements with thirty-three accredited investors whereby the Investors have agreed to purchase from the Company an aggregate of 7,778 shares of the Company’s Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share and 2,831,715 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share. The Series E Preferred Stock is convertible into a total of 1,887,810 shares of Common Stock. The combined purchase price of one Conversion Share and one and a half warrant was $4.12. The aggregate purchase price for the Series E Preferred Stock and warrants was $7,777,777.77. The Company has recorded $817,353 to stock issuance costs, which are part of Additional Paid-in Capital.

 

The warrants are exercisable for a term of five-years from the date of issuance, at an exercise price of $4.50 per share. The warrants provide for cashless exercise to the extent that there is no registration statement available for the underlying shares of Common Stock.

 

 

The placement agent for the transaction and received cash compensation equal to 10% of the aggregate purchase price and warrants to purchase 471,953 shares of the Company’s common stock, at an exercise price of $5.15 per share (the “PA Warrants”). The PA Warrants are exercisable for a term of five-years from the date of issuance.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company received the $40,000 of the subscription receivable for the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company has recorded $4,225 to stock issuance costs, which are part of Additional Paid-in Capital.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, investors converted 6,690 shares of the Company’s Series E Convertible Preferred Stock into 1,623,730 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

Common Stock

 

On January 14, 2021, the Company issued 30,000 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $133,200.

 

On January 20, 2021, the Company issued 40,000 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for a year of services at a fair value of $192,000. These shares were recorded as common stock issued for prepaid services and will be expensed over the life of the consulting contract to share based payments. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company recorded $36,822 to share based payments.

 

On February 1, 2021, the Company issued 50,000 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $196,000.

 

On February 3, 2021, the Company issued 1,929 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $8,198.

 

On February 18, 2021, the Company issued 10,000 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $48,000.

 

On February 18, 2021, the Company issued 10,417 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $50,002.

 

On February 26, 2021, the Company issued 291 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $1,499.

 

On March 17, 2021, the Company issued 9,624 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $49,371.

 

On March 28, 2021, the Company issued 31,782 shares of its restricted common stock to settle outstanding vendor liabilities of $125,000.

 

On March 31, 2021, the Company issued 13,113 shares of its restricted common stock to settle outstanding vendor liabilities of $43,667. In connection with this transaction the Company also recorded a loss on settlement of vendor liabilities of $12,719.

 

Stock Options

 

The Company applied fair value accounting for all share-based payments awards. The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. 

 

 

The assumptions used for options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2021 are as follows:

 

		March 31, 2021
Exercise price		$	2.55 – 14.10
Expected dividends			0	%
Expected volatility			223.15 – 242.98	%
Risk free interest rate			0.46 – 0.98	%
Expected life of option			5 - 7 years

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option activity:

 

		Options				Weighted Average Exercise Price				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
Balance – December 31, 2020 – outstanding			541,021				12.75				4.29
Granted			1,812,375				6.39				6.22
Exercised			-				-				-
Cancelled/Modified			(3,334	)			15.00				-
Balance – March 31, 2021 – outstanding			2,350,062				7.84				5.37
Balance – March 31, 2021 – exercisable			145,834			$	23.97				1.55

 

 

Option Outstanding												Option Exercisable
Exercise price				Number Outstanding				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)				Weighted Average Exercise Price				Number Exercisable				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
$	7.84				2,350,062				5.37				23.97				145,834				1.55

 

During the ended December 31, 2018 the Company granted options of 11,667 to consultants that has a fair value of $57,123. As of the date of this filing the company has not issued these options and they are recorded as an accrued liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

Stock-based compensation for stock options has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and totaled $818,612, for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

 

As of March 31, 2021, there was $7,807,672 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested employee options granted under the Company’s share-based compensation plans that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.4 year.

 

Warrants

 

The Company applied fair value accounting for all share-based payments awards. The fair value of each warrant granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

 

Warrant Activities

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s warrant activity:

 

		Warrant				Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance – December 31, 2020 – outstanding			6,130,948				4.96
Granted			486,516				5.13
Exercised			(333,130	)			4.69
Cancelled/Modified			(10,556	)			24.00
Balance – March 31, 2021 – outstanding			6,273,778				4.96
Balance – March 31, 2021 – exercisable			6,273,778			$	4.96

 

 

Warrants Outstanding																Warrants Exercisable
Exercise price				Number Outstanding				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)				Weighted Average Exercise Price				Number Exercisable				Weighted Average Exercise Price
$	4.96				6,273,778				4.52				4.96				6,273,778				4.52

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company issued 302,404 shares of common stock to a certain warrant holder upon the exercise of a warrant to purchase 333,130 shares of common stock. The Company received $1,272,672 in connection with the exercise of a warrant.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 a total of 486,516 warrants were issued in connection with the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock raise.

 

Share-based awards, restricted stock award (“RSAs”)

 

On February 4, 2021 the Board resolved that, the Company shall pay each member of the Board, for each calendar quarter during which such member continues to serve on the Board, compensation as a group amounts to $62,500 per quarter. The shares vest one year after issuance. The $62,500 worth of Common Stock is based on the closing price on the last day of the quarter. Since the shares are based on a variable number of shares in a future period the Company classified this grant as a liability in accordance with ASC 480.

 

A summary of the activity related to RSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2021is presented below:

 

Restricted stock units (RSUs)		Total shares				Grant date fair value
RSAs non-vested at January 1, 2021		-				$-
RSAs granted			55,876				$ 4.30 – 4.32
RSAs vested			-			$	-
RSAs forfeited			-			$	-
RSAs non-vested March 31, 2021			55,876				$ 4.30 – 4.32

 

Stock-based compensation for RSA’s has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and totaled $228,535, for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

 

Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies

 

The CARES Act lifts certain deduction limitations originally imposed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“2017 Tax Act”). Corporate taxpayers may carry back net operating losses (NOLs) originating between 2018 and 2020 for up to five years, which was not previously allowed under the 2017 Tax Act. The CARES Act also eliminates the 80% of taxable income limitations by allowing corporate entities to fully utilize NOL carryforwards to offset taxable income in 2018, 2019 or 2020. Taxpayers may generally deduct interest up to the sum of 50% of adjusted taxable income plus business interest income (30% limit under the 2017 Tax Act) for 2019 and 2020. The CARES Act allows taxpayers with alternative minimum tax credits to claim a refund in 2020 for the entire amount of the credits instead of recovering the credits through refunds over a period of years, as originally enacted by the 2017 Tax Act.

 

In addition, the CARES Act raises the corporate charitable deduction limit to 25% of taxable income and makes qualified improvement property generally eligible for 15-year cost-recovery and 100% bonus depreciation. The enactment of the CARES Act did not result in any material adjustments to our income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

On March 26, 2020 and April 30, 2020, the Company received 2 separate loans pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under Division A, Title I of the CARES Act.

 

When the applications for PPP first opened up, there was limited available funding and much confusion surrounding the application process. The Company initially submitted its application for the May 2020 PPP Loan in early April but received no response in the aftermath of submitting the application. After consulting multiple advisors, the Company made the decision to apply elsewhere, due to the rampant media coverage of institutions running out of funding and the Company’s need for the capital and belief that if 2 separate loans were approved, the remaining application could simply be withdrawn.

 

 

Therefore, in late April, the company proceeded with applying for the April 2020 PPP Loan. After some conflicting communications regarding acceptance, the Company attempted to contact the lender to clarify but got no response. After continued attempts to follow up with both lenders, the Company received approval for the May 2020 PPP Loan and funding for the April 2020 PPP Loan on the same day, followed the next day by the funding of the May 2020 PPP Loan. The Company immediately separated the funds for the April 2020 PPP Loan into a separate reserved bank account with the intention of returning the funds. However, after several attempts to contact the lender with no response, the Company was faced with difficulty raising funds in the early-Covid economy and made the decision to utilize the funds for operations and pursue an installment repayment plan when they were able to reach the lender. As of the date of this filing, the Company has begun making repayments on the loan, absent a formal installment agreement due to difficulties reaching the lender. The Company intends to complete repayment before the end of 2021.

 

As each company is only permitted one loan under the CARES Act, there is a possibility the loan may be called by the SBA and the Company would have to repay the loan in full at such time.

 

Litigation

 

On or about June 25, 2020, Home Revolution, LLC (“Home Revolution”) filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Home Revolution, LLC, et al. v. Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. et al., Case No. 2:20-cv-07775-JMV-MF. The Complaint alleges, among other things, that Creatd, Inc. breached the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, as modified, and ancillary transaction documents in connection with the acquisition of Seller’s Choice, LLC, from Home Revolution in September 2019. The Complaint additionally alleges violation of the New Jersey Uniform Securities Law, violations of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, fraud, equitable accounting, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion and unjust enrichment. After filing the Complaint but prior to our Answer date, Home Revolution moved by order to show cause to have a receiver appointed by the Court to take over Creatd’s operations. 

 

We submitted an opposition, and after oral arguments on August 13, 2020, the Court denied the receiver request in its entirety. We then filed a Motion to Dismiss on August 14, 2020 on a number of grounds, the most significant of which is that this is a simple (alleged) breach of Promissory Note case. Creatd is current on all payments under the Note, and because both parties are New Jersey entities a mere breach of contract and/or collection-based case is not appropriately venued in federal court. Upon receipt of our Motion to Dismiss, Home Revolution submitted an Amended Complaint, presumably in an effort to cure the problems with the Complaint which we identified in the Motion to Dismiss. Home Revolution has subsequently initiated a series of atypical procedures and, as a result, has (without following the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure) moved for both default and to submit yet another newly Amended Complaint (the one precludes the other and vice versa). 

 

After we submitted a motion to clear up the above, the Court reinstated the matter to the docket and permitted Plaintiff to file the Second Amended Complaint (we had no objection). We have filed a motion to dismiss the Second Amended Complaint. That will take some time to be decided. We expect no major event to occur for the next 12 months. Finally, we believe the lawsuit lacks merit and will vigorously challenge the action.

 

Lease Agreements

 

On May 5, 2018, the Company signed a 5-year lease for approximately 2,300 square feet of office space at 2050 Center Avenue Suite 640, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024. Commencement date of the lease is June 1, 2018. The total amount due under this lease is $411,150.

 

On April 1, 2019, the Company signed a 4-year lease for approximately 796 square feet of office space at 2050 Center Avenue Suite 660, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024. Commencement date of the lease is April 1, 2019. The total amount due under this lease is $108,229.

 

 

The components of lease expense were as follows:

 

		Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Operating lease cost		$	19,709
Short term lease cost			3,714
Total net lease cost		$	23,423

 

Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases was as follows:

 

		Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating lease payments			26,646
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):			2.2
Weighted average discount rate:			13	%

 

Total future minimum payments required under the lease as of December 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

Twelve Months Ending December 31,
2021		$	82,336
2022			114,627
2023			53,094
Total		$	250,058

 

Rent expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $26,934.30 and $21,358, respectively. 

 

Note 11 – Subsequent Events

 

On May 13, 2021, one of the Company’s vendors issued a credit memo crediting $399,050 for Q1 2021 services.

 

Subsequent to March 31, 2021, the Company entered into one promissory note agreement with net proceeds of $115,000, and subsequently repaid $28,403 towards the note.

 

Subsequent to March 31, 2021, the Company entered into convertible promissory notes with three investors for aggregate net proceeds of $3,860,000. The Company issued an aggregate of 1,090,908 warrants with an exercise price of $4.50.

 

Subsequent to March 31, 2021, a lender converted $169,400 in outstanding debt into 55,631 shares of Common Stock. 

 

Subsequent to March 31, 2021, a total of 43,084 warrants were exercised via cashless exercise, resulting in the cancellation of 43,084 warrants, and the issuance of 18,259 shares of Common Stock.

  

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Our financial statements would be affected to the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require management’s judgment in its application. There are also areas in which management’s judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce a materially different result. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

 

We intend for this discussion to provide information that will assist in understanding our financial statements, the changes in certain key items in those financial statements, and the primary factors that accounted for those changes, as well as how certain accounting principles affect our financial statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2020, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K that was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2021.

 

Overview

 

Our mission is to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and brands through technology and partnership. We accomplish this through Creatd’s three main business pillars: Vocal Ventures, Creatd Partners, and Recreatd. At its core, Creatd centers around the philosophy that creators are the driving force that propels success in the digital realm. This philosophy is represented by a framework we call the Creatd Cycle, which operates on the premise that creators produce content that attracts audiences, who in turn attract brands who are interested in reaching those audiences.

 

Creatd’s first pillar, Vocal Ventures, houses our proprietary technology platforms, including Creatd’s flagship product, the Vocal platform, and its network of 37 wholly owned-and-operated creator communities. Through Vocal, creators can create and share their stories in a way that helps them get discovered by their ideal audiences and be rewarded for their creativity. Similarly, brands can access their ideal consumers and drive conversions for their products and services. The Vocal platform’s scalable and unique underlying agile framework lends itself well to future acquisitions and white-label opportunities for Creatd’s technology because of the ease with which other platforms can be integrated into our ecosystem.

 

Creatd Partners, Creatd’s second pillar, houses our brand-oriented initiatives, including our agency businesses, Vocal for Brands and Seller’s Choice, as well as its corporate ventures and investments. Both of these agencies serve a multitude of clients, while the venture arm looks to make direct investments in the ones that have significant upside opportunity. Creatd Partners pairs Creatd’s resources and Vocal’s proprietary technology, which were built to simultaneously amplify creators’ discoverability and potential reward and help direct-to-consumer brands achieve conversions and reach their target audiences, while generating value for all of Creatd’s stakeholders.

 

 

Recreatd is the pillar which houses Creatd’s intellectual property and legacy media assets, including acquired artwork, photographs and media memorabilia. Recreatd represents an initiative by Creatd to revitalize transmedia content, utilizing Vocal Ventures’ technology, data, and marketing capabilities to reboot archival media assets and e-commerce properties. The Company’s ability to leverage its technology to revitalize this content represents a significant value proposition for media companies and publishers that are sitting on vast collections of content that are of supreme quality but are not in a suitable format for today’s consumer.

 

Vocal

 

Vocal, Creatd’s flagship product, is a robust, proprietary technology platform that provides best-in-class tools, safe and curated communities, and monetization opportunities that enable creators to find a receptive audience and get rewarded. Through Vocal, content creators can get discovered and monetize their content by connecting to their ideal audiences and partnering with the brands that want to reach those audiences.

 

Vocal+ is Creatd’s premium subscription membership program. Vocal+ members pay a membership fee for premium features, including receiving increased earnings for their content, reduced platform processing fees for Tips received, a Vocal+ badge on their creator page, eligibility to participate in exclusive Vocal+ Challenges, and more. Creators may sign up for a Vocal+ membership when they create an account, or they can upgrade an existing Vocal Free account to a Vocal+ account at any time.

 

Since its initial launch in 2016, Vocal has grown to be one of the fastest growing communities for content creators of all kinds, including writers, musicians, podcasters, photographers, and more; as of March 2021, Vocal has reached over 900,000 freemium creators and over 20,000 Vocal+ paid subscribers across its 38 owned and operated niche communities. Subsequent to the first quarter 2021, the Company announced that Vocal+ reached a new record high, surpassing 25,000 subscribers.

 

Vocal provides a broad stage for creators to connect with fans and find new audiences. In addition to enabling access to millions of unique monthly visitors, the platform provides creators with a full suite of tools and services for content creation, discovery, distribution, and monetization, including:

 

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Easy-to use, rich media content editor: Vocal’s storytelling tools enable creators to produce beautiful and engaging stories in a simple, user-friendly interface, and incorporate rich-media content of all kinds, including streaming content, photos, videos, podcasts, product links, written text, and more. Vocal’s open canvas content creation editor makes it easy to create high-quality and engaging stories, and is a cost effective alternative to managing a blog content management system (CMS).

 

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Numerous Monetization Features: Both of Vocal’s membership tiers–Vocal freemium and the Vocal+ premium tier – provide multiple monetization opportunities for creators. Creators can earn money i) every time their story is read, ii) by competing in Challenges, iii) by receiving ‘tips’ and ‘bonuses’ iv) by collaborating on branded content campaigns through the company’s in-house agency, Vocal for Brands. For freemium members, content ‘reads’ are monetized at a rate of $3.80 per 1,000 reads (calculated based on time on page, scrolling behavior, and other internal metrics), whereas Vocal+ members monetize at $6.00 per 1,000 reads. These rates are subject to change based on market trends or the introduction of additional features and plan tiers.

 

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Brand-safe advertising platform: Vocal was designed to target consumers in an authentic, non-interruptive way. Brand partnerships and collaborations allow companies tap into the power of Vocal through campaign-optimized stories, authored by real Vocal creators, that build brand affinity, trust, and drive sales.

 

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Transparent Performance Data: Creators can view their “Stats” at any time to view their individual performance data, such as how many Reads a given story received, how much money they have earned, and how many Tips, Bonuses, or ‘Likes,’ they received. Additionally, Vocal users have the ability to view key metrics such as community-specific data and Vocal+ membership data.

 

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Valuable Audience: The nature of Vocal’s genre-specific (niche) community structure is such that it generates a positively selected audience, a quality which makes Vocal an attractive prospect for creators and brands alike. In a niche community, audiences are inherently more likely to be interested in the particular content housed in that community.

 

 

Vocal for Brands

 

Creatd’s internal content studio, Vocal for Brands, pairs leading brands with authentic creators to produce marketing campaigns that are non-interruptive, engaging, and direct-response driven. The key value propositions for brands include:

 

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Authentic Storytelling: Our internal data group partners brands with real Vocal creators to tell their brand’s story in a way that is both engaging and trustworthy. In addition, brands can opt to sponsor a Challenge, which effectively yield a collection of crowdsourced branded content for brands and help them reach a wider audience.

 

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Valuable Audience: Vocal’s first-party data provides an opportunity to create highly targeted and segmented audiences to promote branded content. Most importantly, Vocal’s technology helps brands target the right audience by utilizing and applying that first-party data.

 

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Transparent Analytics: For every campaign we produce, our brand clients have access to story performance data, engagement data, behavioral data, and interest data. Brands can apply this data to further increase awareness and optimize audience targeting.

 

Vocal’s first-party data enables our team to create highly targeted and segmented audiences for Vocal for Brands campaigns, and help the brand reach their ideal audience. Brands can access story performance data, engagement data, behavioral data, and sentiment data, all of which is used to further optimize the campaign’s success. The combination of Vocal’s hyper-engaged audiences, user-generated communities, and brand-safe environment help brands achieve maximum ROAS (return on ad spend).

 

Vocal for Brands typically collects fixed fees ranging from $10,000 to $110,000, depending on campaign duration and specific client objectives.

 

Additionally, with the introduction of Challenges in early first quarter 2020, brands can now collaborate with Vocal on a sponsored Challenge, prompting the creation of high-quality stories that are centered around the brand’s mission and further disseminated through creators’ respective social channels and promotional outlets.

 

Seller’s Choice

 

In addition to Vocal for Brands, Creatd supports brands by providing managed and performance marketing services through Seller’s Choice. an in-house marketing agency for DTC (direct-to-consumer) and e-commerce clients. Acquired by Creatd in September 2019, Seller’s Choice provides direct-to-consumer brands with design, development, strategy, and sales optimization services. Its status as an Amazon Solution Provider and its weighty operational structure made it an ideal candidate for acquisition in late 2019. Creatd’s business model is built to absorb distressed operational infrastructures, integrate the few best components, and shed the non-essential costs.

 

 

Creatd Partners

 

Creatd Partners is the Company’s corporate venture arm, as well as the business division that encompasses management of Seller’s Choice and Vocal for Brands. Creatd Partners invests in qualified brands who are aligned with our corporate mission, such as direct-to-consumer brands, digital platforms, and technologies that support entrepreneurs and the creator economy. Creatd Partners was established with the aim of nurturing high-potential, early-stage companies that can meaningfully benefit by leveraging Creatd’s technology, resources and proven capacity to optimize visibility, reach, and conversions for direct-to-consumer products and services. Creatd Partners investments are subject to the completion of rigorous due diligence and independent valuation assessment and may encompass a combination of financial and operational support in exchange for an equity stake in the business.

 

Creatd Partners’ first investment is Plant Camp, a direct-to-consumer food company that creates healthy and nutritional upgrades to classic foods and was launched in December 2020. In first quarter 2021, the Company announced its second Creatd Partner investment, Untamed Photographer, an environmental art platform for wildlife photographers.

 

Creatd Partners is currently exploring future opportunities that fit its criteria and risk profile, seeking partner companies that combine a quality product, seasoned founders, and the ability to leverage Creatd’s platform technology.

 

Acquisition Strategy

 

Creatd’s hybrid finance and design culture is key to its acquisition strategy. Acquisition targets are companies that meet a set of opportunistic or financial standards or that are part of specific digital environments that are accretive and can seamlessly integrate into Creatd’s existing revenue lines. Creatd will continue to make strategic acquisitions when presented with opportunities that are in the interest of shareholder value.

 

Results of Operations

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The following table summarizes total current assets, liabilities and working capital at March 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020:

 

		March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020				Increase / (Decrease)
Current Assets		$	3,521,228			$	8,020,993			$	(4,499,765	)
Current Liabilities		$	4,286,648			$	4,968,427			$	(681,779	)
Working Capital (Deficit)		$	(765,420	)		$	3,052,566			$	(3,817,986	)

 

 

At March 31, 2021, we had a working capital (deficit) of $765,420 as compared to a working capital of $3,052,566 at December 31, 2020, a decrease in working capital of $3,817,986. The decrease is primarily attributable to a reduction in cash and an increase in derivative liability, share liability, deferred revenue and notes payable. This was offset by an increase in prepaid expense, and a decrease in accounts payable and convertible notes payable.

 

Net Cash

 

Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, was $5,296,638 and $1,314,863, respectively. The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $6,643,237 and $2,985,997, respectively. This change is primarily attributable to the net loss for the current period offset by share-based payments in the amount of $1,570,239 to employees and consultants for services rendered, the accretion of debt discount and debt issuance costs of $497,165 due to the incentives given with debentures, and a gain on extinguishment of debt of $100,502 in addition to a change in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $370,528.

 

Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $212,637. This is attributable to the purchase of property and equipment, deposits on investments, and cash paid for the purchase of investments.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $412,576 and $1,430,826. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company was predominantly financed by net proceeds from the exercise of warrant of $1,312,672 and the proceeds from loans and notes of $85,500 to fund operations, the proceeds of which were partially offset by the repayment of notes and loans a of $985,596. Similarly, the Company’s financing activity for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 generated $1,475,610 from loans and notes, the proceeds of which were partially offset from repayment of notes of $115,000.

 

Summary of Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2021				2020
Revenue		$	743,913			$	293,142
Operating Expenses		$	6,689,910			$	2,119,091
Loss from operations		$	(5,945,997	)		$	(1,825,949	)
Other Expenses		$	(697,240	)		$	(1,160,048	)
Net loss		$	(6,643,237	)		$	(2,985,997	)
Loss per common share – basic and diluted		$	(0.68	)		$	(0.96	)

  

Revenue

 

Revenue was $743,913 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, as compared to $293,142 for the comparable three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $450,771. The year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue is attributable to the steady growth of Vocal+ Creator Subscriptions as well as growth in the Company’s agency businesses, Vocal for Brands and Seller’s Choice, which have experienced an acceleration in revenues.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2021, were $6,689,910 as compared to $2,119,091 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increase of $4,570,819 in operating expenses is mainly related to a $993,000 increase in personnel compensation, as a result of the Company’s significantly increasing employee headcount; a $1.6 million increase in marketing expenditure, which will be actively managed to achieve optimum return on investment; $1.5 million in stock-based compensation to employees and consultants, as well as incentive-based options issued to employees.

 

Loss from Operations

 

Loss from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $(5,945,997) as compared to $(1,825,949) for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increase in the loss from operations this quarter primarily reflects an increase in marketing due to the launch of a significant marketing campaign, and redundancies in new staff members and outsourced costs that will be eliminated over time. Going forward, the Company expects the loss from operations to return to base levels

 

 

 

Other Income and Expenses

 

Other income and expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $697,240 as compared to $1,160,048 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The decrease in first quarter 2021 other expenses was predominantly due to a gain on extinguishment of debt of $738,618 and a reduction in interest expense. This was offset by an increase in derivative expense, change in fair value of derivative liability, and accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

 

Net Loss

 

Net loss attributable to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $6,643,237, or loss per share of $0.68, as compared to a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $2,985,997, or loss per share of $0.96, for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of March 31, 2021, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Significant Accounting Policies

 

Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. During the three months ending March 31, 2021, we were not required to make any material estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and related disclosures of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. However, if we complete an acquisition, we will be required to make estimates and assumptions typical of other companies. For example, we will be required to make critical accounting estimates related to valuation and accounting for business combinations. The estimates will require us to rely upon assumptions that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimates are made, and changes in them are reasonably likely to occur from period to period. Changes in estimates used in these and other items could have a material impact on our financial statements in the future. Our estimates will be based on our experience and our interpretation of economic, political, regulatory, and other factors that affect our business prospects. Actual results may differ significantly from our estimates.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

There have been no material changes in our exposures to market risk since December 31, 2020. For details on the Company’s interest rate, foreign currency exchange, and credit risks, see “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Information About Market Risks” in our 2020 Annual Report.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are not effective.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended March 31, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. However, during first quarter 2021, the Company continued the complete review of all of its financial procedures and controls that was requisitioned and begun during 2020 and is continuing the process of updating and optimizing its infrastructure around these controls. The Company believes that this process will positively affect our internal control over financial reporting in the future.

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business.

 

On June 25, 2020, Home Revolution, LLC (“Home Revolution”) filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (the “Court”), entitled Home Revolution, LLC, et al v. Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. et al, Case No. 2:20-cv-07775-JMV-MF (the “Action”). The complaint for the lawsuit alleges, among other things, that the Company breached the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, as modified, and ancillary transaction documents in connection with the acquisition of Seller’s Choice, LLC, from Home Revolution in September 2019. The complaint additionally alleges violation of the New Jersey Uniform Securities Law, violations of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, fraud, equitable accounting, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion and unjust enrichment.

 

The Company continues to believe that the Action lacks merit. In the event this Action is not summarily dismissed, the Company intends to vigorously challenge it. At this time, the Company is unable to estimate potential damage exposure, if any, related to the litigation.

 

In addition to the existing claim for damages contained in the Complaint, on July 29, 2020, Home Revolution moved, by order to show cause, for preliminary injunctive relief. On August 13, 2020, the Court denied Home Revolution’s request for a preliminary injunction.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

Our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows may be impacted by a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, including those set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, the occurrence of any one of which could have a material adverse effect on our actual results.

 

There have been no material changes to the Risk Factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

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

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we issued securities that were not registered under the Securities Act and were not previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as listed below. All of the securities discussed in this Item 2 were issued in reliance on the exemption under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

 

Employee Options Issuances

 

On February 19, 2021, the Company issued options to purchase 1,473,000 shares of Common Stock granted to management and employees under the Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. These options have an exercise price of $5.65, vest 50% on February 19, 2022 and 50% on February 19, 2023 and expire 5 years from the date of vesting.

 

Conversion of Outstanding Promissory Notes

 

On January 4, 2021, a lender converted $68,000 in promissory notes into 35,469 shares of Common Stock.

 

On February 22, 2021, a lender converted $68,000 in promissory notes into 29,859 shares of Common Stock.

 

Consultant Shares

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company issued 152,261 shares of Common Stock to consultants and employees.

  

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

On May 14, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with three accredited investors (the “Investors”), whereby, at the closing, the Investors have agreed to purchase from the Company (i) convertible notes in the aggregate principal amount of $4,666,668 (the “Notes”), inclusive of original issuance discount, and (ii) 1,090,908 warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The Notes have a maturity date of November 22, 2022, with monthly installment payments due beginning six months from the date of issuance of the Notes. The Notes do not bear interest except in connection with a default, as described in the Notes. The Notes are convertible into shares of Common Stock at a fixed price of $5.00 per share, subject to adjustment as set forth in the Notes. The Company received $4.0 million of gross proceeds, reflecting an original issuance discount of $666,668.

 

The Warrants are exercisable for a term of five-years from the date of issuance, at an exercise price of $4.50 per share. The Warrants provide for cashless exercise to the extent that there is no registration statement available for the underlying shares of Common Stock.

 

The representations and warranties contained in the Purchase Agreement were made by the parties to, and solely for the benefit of, the other in the context of all of the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement and in the context of the specific relationship between the parties. The provisions of the Purchase Agreement, including the representations and warranties contained therein, are not for the benefit of any party other than the parties to the Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Agreement is not intended for investors and the public to obtain factual information about the current state of affairs of the parties.

 

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission by not later than 15 business days from the date of the registration statement to register for resale the shares of Common Stock underlying the Notes and Warrants.

 

In connection with the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into (a) that certain Security Agreement, granting a security interest in favor of Lind Global Macro Fund, LP as agent for the Investors (“Security Agreement”); and (b) that certain Trademark Security Agreement, granting a security interest in certain trademark collateral in favor of Lind Global Macro Fund, LP as agent for the Investors (the “Trademark Security Agreement”).

 

The closing of the Purchase Agreement occurred on May 17, 2021.

 

The above disclosure contains only a brief description of the material terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Notes, the Warrants, the Security Agreement, and the Trademark Security Agreement, and does not purport to be a complete description of the rights and obligations of the parties thereunder, and such description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Purchase Agreement, the Notes, the Warrants, the Security Agreement, and the Trademark Security Agreement, the forms of which are attached as Exhibits 10.1, 4.1, 4.2, 10.2, and 10.3, respectively, to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.		Description
4.1*		Form of Convertible Note
4.2*		Form of Warrant
10.1*		Form of Securities Purchase Agreement
10.2*		Security Agreement
10.3*		Trademark Security Agreement
31.1*		Certification by the Principal Executive Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)).
31.2*		Certification by the Principal Financial Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)).
32.1#		Certification by the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2#		Certification by the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS		XBRL Instant Document
101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

*	Filed herewith

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This certification is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

CREATD, INC.
By:	/s/ Jeremy Frommer
Name:	Jeremy Frommer
Title:	Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)

 

By:	/s/ Chelsea Pullano
Name:	Chelsea Pullano
Title:	Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

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