ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-looking statements: Statements about our future expectations are “forward-looking statements” and are not guarantees of future performance. When used herein, the words “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “appear,” “intend,” “plan,” “expect,” “estimate,” “approximate,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties inherent in our business, including those set forth under the caption “Risk Factors,” in this Report, and are subject to change at any time. Our actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements. This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not have any statutory safe harbor for this forward-looking statement. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Financial Statements”). The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting policies in the United States (“GAAP”). Except as otherwise disclosed, all dollar figures included therein and in the following management discussion and analysis are quoted in United States dollars.
The following discussion of the Company’s financial condition and the results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and footnotes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Report.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that in addition to the description of historical facts contained herein, this report contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties as detailed herein and from time to time in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and elsewhere. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those, described in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others: (a) the Company’s fluctuations in sales and operating results; (b) risks associated with international operations; (c) regulatory, competitive and contractual risks; (d) development risks; (e) the ability to achieve strategic initiatives, including but not limited to the ability to achieve sales growth across the business segments through a combination of enhanced sales force, new products, and customer service; and (f) pending litigation.
Operations
On June 9, 2016 a change in control occurred, a sixty percent (60%) ownership interest was obtained by American Rebel, Inc. from our former officer and director and founder. On June 17, 2017, the Company acquired the business of its control stockholder accounted for and presented financially as a reverse merger transaction. Our majority stockholder, American Rebel, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and we distributed shares to the stockholders of American Rebel, Inc. As a result of this reverse merger, the reported operating history of the Company is now the operating history of American Rebel, Inc. Financial statements of both companies are now consolidated and all material intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated.
We are a development stage company and have limited financial resources. We have not established a firm source of equity or debt financing. Our independent registered public accounting firm has included an explanatory paragraph in their report filed on March, 2021 and included with our Form 10-K emphasizing the uncertainty of our ability to remain as a going concern. An investor or financial statement reader should read our Risk Factors in full.
Description of Business
Company Overview
American Rebel is boldly positioning itself as America’s Patriotic Brand. The Company has identified the market opportunity to design, manufacture, and market innovative concealed carry products and safes. American Rebel accesses its market uniquely through its positioning as America’s Patriotic Brand and the appeal of its products as well as through the profile and public persona of its founder and CEO, Andy Ross. Andy hosted his own television show for 12 years, has made multiple appearances over the years at trade shows, and is well-known in the archery world as the founder of Ross Archery, which was the world’s fastest-growing bow company in 2007 and 2008. Andy has also released 3 CDs, done numerous radio and print interviews, and performed many concerts in front of thousands of people. Andy has the ability to present American Rebel to large numbers of potential customers through the appeal of his music and other supporting appearances. For example, his appearance on the History Channel hit show Counting Cars in February 2014 has been viewed by over 2 million people. Bringing innovative products that satisfy an existing demand to the market through exciting means is the American Rebel blueprint for success.
Other
As a corporate policy, we will not incur any cash obligations that we cannot satisfy with known resources, of which there are currently none except as described in “Liquidity” below or elsewhere in this report. We believe that the perception that many people have of a public company makes it more likely that they will accept restricted securities from a public company as consideration for indebtedness to them than they would from a private company. We have not performed any studies of this matter. Our conclusion is based on our own observations. Additionally, the issuance of restricted shares will dilute the percentage of ownership interest of our stockholders.
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Results of Operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020
Revenue and cost of goods sold
For the year ended December 31, 2020, we reported Sales of $1,255,703, compared to Sales of $535,109 for the year ended December 31, 2019. For the year ended December 31, 2020, we reported Cost of Sales of $952,511, compared to Cost of Sales of $379,079 for the year ended December 31, 2019. For the year ended December 31, 2020, we reported Gross Profit of $303,192, compared to Gross Profit of $156,033 for the year ended December 31, 2019. Sales of our products began during the fourth quarter of 2016.
Expenses
Total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2020 were $3,075,113 compared to $6,156,254 for the year ended December 31, 2019 as further described below.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, we incurred consulting and business development expenses of $529,094, compared to consulting and business development expenses of $3,809,291 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease in consulting and business development expenses relates primarily to not having the expansion of activities in preparation of a 2019 product launch.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, we incurred product development expenses of $320,472, compared to product development expenses of $309,061 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease in product development expenses is due to the fact that 2019 was a year of releasing product to the marketplace.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, we incurred marketing and brand development expenses of $390,294, compared to marketing and brand development expenses of $632,522 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease in marketing and brand development expenses relates primarily to the benefit of the prior year’s investment in the marketing of the American Rebel brand.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, we incurred general and administrative expenses of $1,773,529, compared to general and administrative expenses of $1,343,352 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The increase relates primarily to an increase in professional, consulting and operating fees necessary to manage the growing business.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, we incurred depreciation expense of $61,724, compared to depreciation expense of $62,028 for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Other income and expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2020, we incurred interest expense of $2,292,957, compared to interest expense of $1,601,851 for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Net Loss
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 201920 amounted to $5,981,082, resulting in a loss per share of $0.10, compared to $7,602,072 for the year ended December 31, 2019, resulting in a loss per share of $0.25. The decrease in the net loss from the year ended December 31, 2019 to the year ended December 31, 2020 is primarily due to the investment in compensation that occurred in September 2019.
Liquidity
We are a development stage company and realized minimal but growing revenue from our planned operations. We have a working capital deficit of $888,280 at December 31, 2018 and $2,812,957 at December 31, 2019, and have incurred a deficit of $20,870,713 from inception to December 31, 2020. We have funded operations primarily through the issuance of capital stock, convertible debt and other securities.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, we raised net cash of $- by issuance of common shares, as compared to $3,500 for the year ended December 31, 2019. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we raised net cash of $2,869,171 through the issuance of promissory notes secured by specific inventory, as compared to $3,105,441 for the year ended December 31, 2019. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we repaid $0 on loans received from our CEO, as compared to $12,092 that we repaid on loans from our CEO during the year ended December 31, 2019.
As we proceed with the launch of our American Rebel concealed carry product and safe lines we have devoted and expect to continue to devote significant resources in the areas of capital expenditures and marketing, sales, and operational expenditures.
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We expect to require additional funds to further develop our business plan, including the anticipated launch of additional products in addition to the launch of our concealed carry product line. Since it is impossible to predict with certainty the timing and amount of funds required to establish profitability, we anticipate that we will need to raise additional funds through equity or debt offerings or otherwise in order to meet our expected future liquidity requirements. Any such financing that we undertake will likely be dilutive to existing stockholders.
In addition, we expect to also need additional funds to respond to business opportunities and challenges, including our ongoing operating expenses, protecting our intellectual property, developing or acquiring new lines of business and enhancing our operating infrastructure. While we may need to seek additional funding for such purposes, we may not be able to obtain financing on acceptable terms, or at all. In addition, the terms of our financings may be dilutive to, or otherwise adversely affect, holders of our common stock. We may also seek additional funds through arrangements with collaborators or other third parties. We may not be able to negotiate any such arrangements on acceptable terms, if at all. If we are unable to obtain additional funding on a timely basis, we may be required to curtail or terminate some or all of our product lines.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements and related footnotes requires us to make judgments, estimates, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.
An accounting policy is considered to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically, could materially impact the financial statements.
Financial Reporting Release No. 60 requires all companies to include a discussion of critical accounting policies or methods used in the preparation of financial statements. There are no critical policies or decisions that rely on judgments that are based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made. Note 1to the financial statements, included elsewhere in this report, includes a summary of the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of our financial statements.
Emerging Growth Company - We qualify as an “emerging growth company” under the recently enacted Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). As a result, we are permitted to, and intend to, rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements. For so long as we are an emerging growth company, among other things, we will not be required to:
·Have an auditor report on our internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;
·Submit certain executive compensation matters to shareholder advisory votes, such as “say-on-pay” and “say-on-frequency”
·Obtain shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved; and
·Disclose certain executive compensation related items such as the correlation between executive compensation and performance and comparisons of the Chief Executives compensation to median employee compensation.
In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Our financial statements may therefore not be comparable to those of companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.
We will remain an “emerging growth company” until the earliest of (i) the last day of the first fiscal year in which our total annual gross revenues exceed $1 billion; (ii) the fifth anniversary of our first sale of common equity pursuant to an effective registration statement; (iii) the date that we become a “large accelerated filer” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which would occur if the market value of our ordinary shares that are held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last business day of our most recently completed third fiscal quarter; or (iv) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt during the preceding three-year period.
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Recent Pronouncements
The Company evaluated recent accounting pronouncements through December 31, 2020 and believes that none have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements except for the following.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The objective of ASU 2016-02 is to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous U.S. GAAP. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of ASU 2016-02 is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effects adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260)-Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480); Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): (Part I) Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features, (Part II) Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests with a Scope Exception. The amendments in Part I of the ASU change the classification analysis of certain equity-linked financial instruments (or embedded features) with down round features. When determining whether certain financial instruments should be classified as liabilities or equity instruments a down round feature no longer precludes equity classification when assessing whether the instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. The amendments in Part II recharacterize the indefinite deferral of certain provisions of Topic 480 with a scope exception and do not have an accounting effect. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is evaluating the effects adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815)-Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The new guidance is intended to more closely align hedge accounting with entities’ hedging strategies, simplify the application of hedge accounting, and increase the transparency of hedging programs. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is evaluating the effects adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
DECEMBER 31, 2020
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-1
Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
Balance Sheets F-2
Statements of Operations F-3
Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) F-4
Statements of Cash Flows F-5
Notes to the Financial Statements F-6
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the shareholders and the board of directors of American Rebel Holdings, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of American Rebel Holdings, Inc. as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Substantial Doubt about the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a significant accumulated deficit. In addition, the Company continues to experience negative cash flows from operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/S/ BF Borgers CPA PC
BF Borgers CPA PC
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2020
Lakewood, CO
May 17, 2021
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, December 31,
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
OTHER ASSETS:
Investment - -
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accrued Interest – Convertible Debenture – Related Party 603,471 303,860
Loan – Officer - Related party 4,526 4,496
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT):
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) $ 1,121,363 $ 1,874,663
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the year ended For the year ended
Expenses:
Other Income (Expense)
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt (916,204) -
Provision for income tax - -
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share $ (0.10) $ (0.25)
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Common Additional
Common Stock Paid-in Accumulated
Stock Amount Capital Deficit Total
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended For the year ended
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash (used in) operating activities:
Change in accounts payable and accrued expense 65,102 643,413
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property and equipment purchased - -
Net Cash (Used in) Investing Activities - -
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of common stock - 3,500
Proceeds (repayments) of loans – officer - related party 51,083 (12,092)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for:
Income taxes $ - $ -
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Conversion of Debentures to common stock $ - $ -
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
The “Company” was incorporated on December 15, 2014 (date of inception) under the laws of the State of Nevada, as CubeScape, Inc. Effective January 5, 2017, the Company amended its articles of incorporation and changed its name to American Rebel Holdings, Inc. The Company completed a business combination with its majority stockholder, American Rebel, Inc. on June 19, 2017. As a result, American Rebel, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
The acquisition of American Rebel, Inc. was accounted for as a reverse merger. The Company issued 17,421,000 shares of its common stock and issued warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock to shareholders of American Rebel, Inc. and cancelled 9,000,000 shares of common stock owned by American Rebel, Inc.
The Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 which was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 14, 2015. Twenty six (26) investors invested at a price of $0.01 per share for a total of $60,000. The direct public offering closed on December 11, 2015.
Nature of operations
The Company is developing branded products in the self-defense, safe storage and patriotic product areas that are promoted and sold using personal appearance, music, internet and television avenues. The Company’s products will be under the American Rebel Brand and imprinted.
Principles of Consolidation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Year end
The Company’s year-end is December 31.
Cash and cash equivalents
For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents. The carrying value of these investments approximates fair value.
Inventory and Inventory Deposits
Inventory consists of safes, backpacks, jackets and accessories manufactured to our design and held for resale and are carried at the lower of cost (First-in, First-out Method) or market value. The Company determines the estimate for the reserve for slow moving or obsolete inventories by regularly evaluating individual inventory levels, projected sales and current economic conditions. The Company also makes deposit payments on inventory to be manufactured that are carried separately until the goods are received into inventory.
Fixed assets and depreciation
Property and equipment are stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation. Additions and improvements are capitalized while ordinary maintenance and repair expenditures are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is recorded by the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset, which ranges from five to seven years.
Revenue recognition
In accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"), revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our clients, in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. To achieve this core principle, we apply the following five steps: 1) Identify the contract with a client; (2) Identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) Determine the transaction price; (4) Allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract; and (5) Recognize revenues when or as the company satisfies a performance obligation.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
We adopted this ASC on January 1, 2018. Although the new revenue standard is expected to have an immaterial impact, if any, on our ongoing net income, we did implement changes to our processes related to revenue recognition and the control activities within them.
Advertising costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred; Marketing costs incurred were $390,294 and $632,522 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Fair value of financial instruments
Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values. These financial instruments include cash, and accounts payable. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for cash and payables because they are short-term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair values or they are payable on demand.
Level 1:The preferred inputs to valuation efforts are “quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities,” with the caveat that the reporting entity must have access to that market. Information at this level is based on direct observations of transactions involving the same assets and liabilities, not assumptions, and thus offers superior reliability. However, relatively few items, especially physical assets, actually trade in active markets.
Level 2: FASB acknowledged that active markets for identical assets and liabilities are relatively uncommon and, even when they do exist, they may be too thin to provide reliable information. To deal with this shortage of direct data, the board provided a second level of inputs that can be applied in three situations.
Level 3: If inputs from levels 1 and 2 are not available, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) acknowledges that fair value measures of many assets and liabilities are less precise. The board describes Level 3 inputs as “unobservable,” and limits their use by saying they “shall be used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available.” This category allows “for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date”. Earlier in the standard, FASB explains that “observable inputs” are gathered from sources other than the reporting company and that they are expected to reflect assumptions made by market participants.
Stock-based compensation
The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with the guidance in ASC Topic 505 and 718 which requires the Company to recognize expense related to the fair value of its employee stock option awards. This eliminates accounting for share-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value and requires instead that such transactions be accounted for using a fair-value-based method. The Company recognizes the cost of all share-based awards on a graded vesting basis over the vesting period of the award.
The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from other than employees in accordance with FASB ASC 718-10 and the conclusions reached by the FASB ASC 505-50. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earliest of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services as defined by FASB ASC 505-50.
In January 2018, the Company agreed to issue and subsequently issued a total of 500,000 shares of common stock as compensation for professional services to be performed during 2018. The common stock was valued at a price of $0.50 per share consistent with earlier sales of common stock by American Rebel, Inc. as well as the present conversion price of the Company’s convertible debentures. In January, 2018, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock as compensation in settlement of professional services billed at $180,000.
During January 2018, the Company recorded $157,483 in compensation expense, increased prepaid expense $31,251, and reduced Accrued expense $74,600 with the issuance of 466,667 shares of common stock. The common stock was valued at prices of $0.50 and $0.60 per share consistent with earlier sales of common stock by American Rebel, Inc. as well as the present conversion price of the Company’s convertible debentures and negotiation with a vendor.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
During January 2019, the Company recorded $178,505 in compensation expense, increased prepaid expense $160,000, and increased Discount on debt $57,467 with the issuance of 400,000 shares of common stock and 175,000 warrants to purchase common stock. The common stock was valued at prices of $0.65 to $0.76 per share consistent with market prices at the date of the transaction.
During September 2019, the Company recorded $3,432,000 in compensation expense and increased Discount on debt $819,500 with the issuance of 11,000,000 shares of common stock and 50,000 warrants to purchase common stock. The common stock was valued at prices of $0.70 to $0.30 per share consistent with market prices at the dates of the transactions.
During October and November 2019, the Company recorded $330,000 in compensation expense and increased Discount on debt $86,000 with the issuance of 1,650,000 shares of common stock. The common stock was valued at prices of $0.22 to $0.30 per share consistent with market prices at the dates of the transactions.
In February 2020, the Company issued 1,200,000 shares of its Common Stock to pay professional and consulting fees. Total fair value of $240,000 was recorded as an expense. In June 2020, the Company issued 810,000 shares of its Common Stock to pay consulting fees and interest expense. Total fair value of $95,000 was recorded as an expense. In August 2020, the Company issued 4,839,871 shares of its Common Stock to pay consulting fees and interest expense. Total fair value of $489,462 was recorded as an expense. In October 2020, the Company issued 6,410,000 shares of its Common Stock to pay consulting fees and interest expense. Total fair value of $553,820 was recorded as an expense. During May 2020, the Company issued 70,000 shares of its Common Stock in exchange for a debt reduction of $7,000.
Earnings per share
The Company follows ASC Topic 260 to account for earnings per share. Basic earnings per common share (“EPS”) calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding. During periods when common stock equivalents, if any, are anti-dilutive they are not considered in the computation.
Income taxes
The Company follows ASC Topic 740 for recording provision for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based upon the difference between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using the enacted marginal tax rate applicable when the related asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred income tax expense or benefit is based on the changes in the asset or liability for each period. If available evidence suggests that it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is required to reduce the deferred tax asset to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Future changes in such valuation allowance are included in the provision for deferred income tax in the period of change.
Deferred income tax may arise from temporary differences resulting from income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in different periods. Deferred taxes are classified as current or non-current, depending on the classification of assets and liabilities to which they relate. Deferred taxes arising from temporary differences that are not related to an asset or liability are classified as current or non-current depending on the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.
The Company applies a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold for all tax uncertainties. ASC Topic 740 only allows the recognition of tax benefits that have a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. As of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company reviewed its tax positions and determined there were no outstanding, or retroactive tax positions with less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, therefore this standard has not had a material effect on the Company.
The Company does not anticipate any significant changes to its total unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.
The Company classifies tax-related penalties and net interest as income tax expense. For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, no income tax expense has been recorded.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The standard requires lessees to recognize almost all leases on the balance sheet as a Right-of-Use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability and requires leases to be classified as either an operating or a finance type lease. The standard excludes leases of intangible assets or inventory. The standard became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019. The Company adopted ASC 842 using the modified retrospective approach, by applying the new standard to all leases existing at the date of initial application. Results and disclosure requirements for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2019 are presented under ASC 842, while prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historical accounting under ASC 840. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the standard, which also allowed the Company to carry forward historical lease classifications. The Company also elected the practical expedient related to treating lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all equipment leases as well as electing a policy exclusion permitting leases with an original lease term of less than one year to be excluded from the ROU assets and lease liabilities.
Under ASC 842, the Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. For this purpose, the Company considers only payments that are fixed and determinable at the time of commencement. As most of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company estimated the incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of lease payments. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to commencement and is recorded net of any lease incentives received. The Company’ lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise such options.
Operating leases are included in operating lease Right-of-Use assets and operating lease liabilities, current and non-current, on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
Recent pronouncements
The Company evaluated recent accounting pronouncements through December 31, 2020 and believes that none have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
Concentration Risk
In 2020, the Company purchased a substantial portion (over 20%) of inventory from two third-party vendors. As of December 31, 2020, the net amount due to the vendors (accounts payable and accrued expense) was $0. In 2019, the Company purchased substantially all of inventory from one third-party vendor. As of December 31, 2019, the net amount due to the vendor (accounts payable and accrued expense) was $221,920. The loss of these manufacturing vendor relationships could have a material effect on the Company, but the Company believes there are numerous other suppliers that could be substituted should these suppliers become unavailable or non-competitive.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the recoverability of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As noted above, the Company is in the development stage and, accordingly, has not yet generated significant revenues from operations. Since inception, the Company has been engaged in financing activities and executing its business plan of operations and incurring costs and expenses related to developing products and market identity, obtaining inventory and preparing for public product launch. As a result, the Company incurred net income (losses) for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 of ($5,981,082) and ($7,602,072), respectively. The Company’s accumulated deficit was ($20,870,713) as of December 31, 2020 and ($14,889,631) as of December 31, 2019. The Company’s working capital deficit was ($4,726,654) as of December 31, 2020 and a deficit of ($2,812,957) as of December 31, 2019. In addition, the Company’s development activities since inception have been sustained through equity and debt financing and the deferral of payments on accounts payable and other expenses.
The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to raise capital from the sale of its equity and, ultimately, the achievement of operating revenues. Management believes holders of its warrants will execute their outstanding warrants generating investment capital for the Company. Management is also in discussion with several investment banks and broker dealers regarding the initiation of a capital campaign.
Management believes sufficient funding can be secured through the obtaining of loans, as well as future offerings of its preferred and common stock to institutional and other financial sources. However, no assurance can be given that the Company will obtain this additional working capital, or if obtained, that such funding will not cause substantial dilution its stockholders. If the Company is unable to secure such additional funds from these sources, it may be forced to change or delay its business plan rollout.
These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from this uncertainty.
NOTE 3 - INVENTORY AND DEPOSITS
Inventory and deposits includes the following:
December 31, December 31,
Less: Reserve for excess and obsolete - -
NOTE 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment includes the following:
December 31, December 31,
For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 we recognized $61,724 and $62,028 in depreciation expense, respectively. We depreciate these assets over a period of sixty (60) months which has been deemed their useful life. In January, 2016 we acquired three vehicles from related parties and assumed the debt secured by the vehicles as described at Note 7 – Notes Payable. Accordingly, the recorded cost of each vehicle is the amount of debt assumed under each related loan, or a total of $277,886.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 5 –RELATED PARTY NOTE PAYABLE AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company received loans from its sole officer and director at the time totaling $221,155. The balance at December 31, 2019 was $4,496. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company repaid $0 of these loans resulting in a balance at December 31, 2020 of $4,526. These loans are due on demand and carry no interest.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company entered into several convertible debt instruments with stockholders in the amount of $270,000, for a total of $345,000. The Company accrued interest expense on this convertible debt of $41,288, for a total of $113,178 at December 31, 2020. Since public trading of the Company’s common stock began in 2018, the Company determined a Beneficial Conversion Discount of $270,000 applied to the 2018 sales the Convertible Debentures. The discount reduced the liability balance of the debentures to $0 when the debentures were issued and recorded the proceeds of the sale as Additional paid in Capital. The discount will be amortized over the three year term of the debentures. The discounted balance of the convertible debentures at December 31, 2020 was $297,890.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company acquired three vehicles from various related parties and assumed the debt secured by each one of the vehicles. Accordingly, the recorded value for each vehicle is the total debt assumed under each related loan, or a total of $277,886. (See Note 7 – Notes Payable.)
Charles A. Ross, Jr. serves as the Company’s CEO and director. Compensation for Mr. Ross was $180,250 and $200,000, respectively for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. Mr. Ross received a grant of 1,000,000 shares of American Rebel, Inc. common stock, valued at $0.50 per share in June 2017, prior to the acquisition. These shares were part of the 6,500,000 shares that Mr. Ross exchanged for Company common stock in the acquisition of American Rebel, Inc. completed on June 19, 2017. In September 2019, Mr. Ross received a grant of 2,725,000 shares of common stock, valued at $0.30 per share.
NOTE 6 – NOTES PAYABLE – NONRELATED PARTIES
Effective January 1, 2016, the Company acquired three vehicles from various related parties in exchange for the assumption of the liabilities related to those vehicles. The liabilities assumed are as follows at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
December 31, December 31,
Total recorded as current liability $ 15,649 $ 25,746
Current and long-term portion. Total loan balance is reported as current because loans are past due, become due within one year or are expected to be repaid within one year.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE – WORKING CAPITAL
On July 6, 2017, the Company’s wholly-owned operating subsidiary completed the sale of a secured promissory note in the principal amount of $250,000 with an interest rate of 12% per annum to a private investor, and current stockholder. In April, 2018 the Company’s wholly-owned operating subsidiary completed the sale of additional notes under similar terms in the additional principal amount totaling $250,000. In July, 2018 the Company’s wholly-owned operating subsidiary completed the sale of additional notes under similar terms in the additional principal amount totaling $300,000. In October and December, 2018 the Company’s wholly-owned operating subsidiary completed the sale of additional notes under similar terms in the additional principal amount totaling $425,000. The notes are secured by a pledge of certain of the Company’s current inventory and the chief executive officer’s personal guaranty. These working capital notes require payments equal to 75-100% of current sales of that specific secured inventory and mature in 180 days. In connection with the original note, the Company issued 250,000 shares of its common stock to the noteholder valued at $0.50 per share for a total of $125,000. The fair value of the common stock issued was recorded as a discount to the note payable and the discount was amortized over the term of that agreement to interest expense using the straight-line method that approximates the effective interest method.
During the year ending December 31, 2019, the Company and the Company’s wholly-owned operating subsidiary completed the sale of additional short term notes under similar terms in the additional principal amount totaling $3,104,441. The notes are secured by a pledge of certain of the Company’s current inventory and the chief executive officer’s personal guaranty. These short term working capital notes mature in 30-180 days. In connection with these notes, the Company issued 1,550,000 shares of its common stock, warrants to purchase 125,000 shares of its common stock and a conversion feature for 300,000 shares at $0.50 per share. The fair value of these share incentives was calculated to be $1,134,368. The fair value of the share incentives was recorded as a discount to the note payable and the discount was amortized over the term of those agreements to interest expense using the straight-line method that approximates the effective interest method. Interest expense recorded as a result of amortization of discount for the year ended December 31, 2019 is $1,068,784.
During the year ending December 31, 2020, the Company and the Company’s wholly-owned operating subsidiary completed the sale of additional short term notes and extensions of short term notes under similar terms in the additional principal amount totaling $2,869,171. The notes are secured by a pledge of certain of the Company’s current inventory and the chief executive officer’s personal guaranty. These short term working capital notes mature in 30-180 days. In connection with these notes, the Company issued 17,275,871 shares of its common stock, warrants to purchase 2,550,000 shares of its common stock. The fair value of these share incentives was calculated to be $1,660,112. The fair value of the share incentives was recorded as a discount to the note payable and the discount was amortized over the term of those agreements to interest expense using the straight-line method that approximates the effective interest method. Interest expense recorded as a result of amortization of discount for the year ended December 31, 2020 is $1,411,203.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company and the Company’s wholly-owned operating subsidiary completed the conversion of short term notes with a face value of $1,080,000 and accrued interest to 9,700,000 shares of Common Stock with a fair value of $1,651,900, resulting in a Loss on Extinguishment of Debt of $916,204.
As of December 31, 2020, and 2019, the outstanding balance due on the working capital notes was $4,672,096 and $3,595,561, respectively.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE – WORKING CAPITAL (CONTINUED)
NOTE PAYABLE SCHEDULE
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE – WORKING CAPITAL (CONTINUED)
NOTE PAYABLE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)
(a)On March 4, 2018, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party to develop a new product. The new product has yet to be produced. The Company and the unrelated party are in discussions to consolidate this note which is in default into a new current note or convert the note balance into equity.
(b)On January 9, 2019, the Company accepted a loan from Amazon Lending for $7,000 that was extended to $11,000 on July 11, 2019 and to $26,000 on January 10, 2020. This loan is paid in full.
(c)On November 1, 2018, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party for working capital. The Company and the unrelated party are in discussions to consolidate this note which is in default into a new current note or convert the note balance into equity.
(d)On December 31, 2018, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party for working capital. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated March 10, 2020, with the unrelated party.
(e)On January 14, 2019, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party for working capital. The Company and the unrelated party are in discussions to consolidate this note which is in default into a new current note, pay the balance on the note, or convert the note balance into equity.
(f)On March 1, 2019, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party for working capital. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated September 30, 2019.
(g)On May 1, 2019, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party for working capital. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated May 1, 2020.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE – WORKING CAPITAL (CONTINUED)
(h)On July 5, 2019, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated February 14, 2020.
(i)On July 15, 2019, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.10 per share.
(j)On August 22, 2019, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The note, which is in default, requires the Company to issue 10,000 shares of common stock to the unrelated party each day the note is in default.
(k)On August 26, 2019, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated February 20, 2020.
(l)On September 5, 2019, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was consolidated into shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.10 per share.
(m)On September 13, 2019, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was consolidated into shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.10 per share.
(n)On September 13, 2019, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was consolidated into shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.10 per share.
(o)On September 23, 2019, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated March 11, 2020.
(p)On September 30, 2019, the Company entered into a promissory note. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated April 1, 2020.
(q)On October 15, 2019, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated April 22, 2021.
(r)On November 5, 2019, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated April 25, 2021.
(s)On November 12, 2019, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was consolidated into shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.067 per share.
(t)On November 19, 2019, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated November 19, 2020.
(u)On November 20, 2019, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated November 20, 2020.
(v)On December 17, 2019, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated April 18, 2021.
(w)On December 20, 2019, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated March 10, 2020.
(x)On December 20, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement with American Express. The Company makes monthly payments to satisfy the loan agreement.
(y)On January 30, 2020, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated April 18, 2021.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE – WORKING CAPITAL (CONTINUED)
(z)On January 31, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The note was paid in full.
(aa)On February 14, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The note was paid in full.
(ab)On February 18, 2020, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party. The balance of the note was converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.10 per share.
(ac)On February 20, 2020, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party. The balance of the note was converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.10 per share.
(ad)On March 6, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The Company and the unrelated party are in discussions regarding the note, which is in default.
(ae)On March 10, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The Company and the unrelated party are in discussions regarding the note, which is in default.
(af)On March 11, 2020, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated September 10, 2020.
(ag)On March 26, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party.
(ah)On April 1, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated November 1, 2020.
(ai)On April 15, 2020, the Company received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). The loan has been forgiven.
(aj)On April 15, 2020, the Company received a Paycheck Protection Program Loan. The loan has been forgiven.
(ak)On April 25, 2020, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to manufacture inventory. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated October 13, 2020.
(al)On May 1, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated October 31, 2020.
(am)On June 10, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated March 31, 2021.
(an)On June 15, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party.
(ao)On June 18, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated March 31, 2021.
(ap)On June 29, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated March 31, 2021.
(aq)On July 3, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated March 31, 2021.
(ar)On July 31, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The note was paid in full.
(as)On August 5, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The Company and the unrelated party are in discussions regarding the note, which is in default.
(at)On September 3, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The Company and the unrelated party are in discussions regarding the note, which is in default.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE – WORKING CAPITAL (CONTINUED)
(au)On September 10, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The Company and the unrelated party are in discussions regarding the note, which is in default.
(av)On October 1, 2020, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with a related party. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated April 21, 2021.
(aw)On October 6, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The Company and the unrelated party are in discussions regarding the note, which is in default.
(ax)On October 13, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The Company and the unrelated party are in discussions regarding the note, which is in default.
(ay)On October 21, 2020, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with a related party. The balance of the note was consolidated into a new note dated April 21, 2021.
(az)On November 1, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party.
(ba)On November 1, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party.
(bb)On November 19, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party.
(bc)On November 20, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party.
(bd)On December 16, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party.
(be)On January 6, 2021, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party.
(bf)On March 1, 2021, a related party advanced money that was consolidated into a new note dated April 21, 2021.
(bg)On March 4, 2021, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The Company and unrelated party are in discussions regarding the note, which is in default.
(bh)On March 31, 2021, the Company entered into a forbearance agreement with an unrelated party to refinance existing loan amounts of $273,187.
(bi)On April 9, 2021, the Company entered into a bridge loan agreement with an related party.
(bj)On April 18, 2021, the Company entered into a secured promissory note with an unrelated party to refinance existing loan amounts of $408,875 and $183,000.
(bk)On April 21, 2021, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with a related party and paid off $617,600 of principal plus interest.
(bl)On April 22, 2021, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with an unrelated party and paid off $95,000 of principal plus interest.
(bm)On April 30, 2021, an officer of the Company loaned $190,000 to the Company.
(bn)On May 20, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated party. The balance of the note and the earned interest was rolled into a new note dated November 20, 2020.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 8- CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE – RELATED PARTY
Since September 16, 2016, the Company sold convertible debentures in the amount of $2,405,000 in the form of 12% three-year convertible term notes. Interest is accrued at an annual rate of 12% and is payable in common stock at maturity. Both principal and interest may be converted into common stock at a price of $0.50 per share after the passage of 181 days. The Company may redeem the debenture at its option or force conversion after common stock trades at a price in excess of $1.00 per share for five days. The Holder may force redemption after the Company raises $3 million dollars in equity. The holders of the convertible debentures were issued three year warrants to purchase 2,405,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.00 per share. As of December 31, 2018, the Company received $2,405,000 under this convertible debenture. In April and November, 2018, debentures with face value of $2,060,000 plus accrued interest of $280,529 were converted into 4,681,058 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had a face value of $345,000 due under this convertible debenture.
The convertible debenture holder, based on its agreement, with maturities beginning September 16, 2019 has the option to convert their principal and interest into 690,000 (plus 60,980 for accrued interest) shares of common stock. The fair value of the embedded beneficial conversion feature resulted in a discount of $227,110 to the convertible debenture – related party at December 31, 2019 and a discount of $137,110 at December 31, 2020.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company sold convertible debt instruments in the amount of $270,000. Since public trading of the Company’s common stock began in 2018, the Company determined a beneficial conversion discount of $270,000 applied to the 2018 sales the convertible debt instruments. The discount reduced the liability balance of the debentures to $0 when the debentures were issued and recorded the proceeds of the sale as Additional paid in Capital. The discount will be amortized over the three year term of the debentures. The discounted balance of the convertible debentures at December 31, 2020 was $297,890.
The Company analyzed the conversion option for derivative accounting consideration under ASC 815-15 “Derivatives and Hedging” and fair value measurement under ASC 820 and determined that the beneficial conversion feature under the convertible debenture should be recorded as a discount to debt if market was more than the conversion feature.
The convertible debenture - related party is measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period or termination of the debenture agreement with the change in fair value recorded to earnings. The fair value of the embedded beneficial conversion feature did not result in a discount to the convertible debenture - related party. The discount if and when we have one will be amortized over the term of agreement or modification to the agreement to interest expense using the straight-line method that approximates the effective interest method.
The Company used the eight steps to determine fair value under ASC 820. (1) Identify the item to be valued and the unit of account. (2) Determine the principal or most advantageous market and the relevant market participants. (3) Select the valuation premise to be used for asset measurements. (4) Consider the risk assumptions applicable to liability measurements. (5) Identify available inputs. (6) Select the appropriate valuation technique(s). (7) Make the measurement. (8) Determine amounts to be recognized and information to be disclosed.
Fair value was determined by the market price of the Company’s publicly traded stock with no discount allowed. This was determined as of the effective date of the agreement entered convertible debenture - related party. The conversion price was then compared to fair value, determined by market price and the difference between the two multiplied by the number of shares that would be issued upon conversion. The Company has not had any market activity within its public market. Private transactions between willing buyers and willing sellers have ranged from $0.02 to $0.50 per share. These transactions were not conducted through a broker-dealer network. Since public trading of the common stock began in 2018, market price of the Company’s traded stock has ranged from $0.05 to $2.50 per share.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 9 – EMBEDDED DERIVATIVES – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Since September 2016 the Company entered into a financial instrument, which consists of a convertible debenture, containing a conversion feature. Generally financial instruments are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock; at prices that are either marked to the volume weighted average price of the Company’s publicly traded stock or a static price determinative from each financial instrument agreement. These prices may be at a significant discount to market as determined overall by the volume weighted average price of the Company’s publicly traded common stock. The Company for all intent and purposes considers these discounts to be fair market value as would be determined in an arm’s length transaction with a willing buyer and the restrictive nature of the common stock issued, unless issued pursuant to a registration or some other registered shares with the SEC.
The Company accounts for the fair value of the conversion feature in accordance with ASC 815-15, Derivatives and Hedging; Embedded Derivatives, which requires the Company to bifurcate and separately account for the conversion features as an embedded derivative contained in the Company’s convertible debt and original issue discount notes payable. The Company is required to carry the embedded derivative on its balance sheet at fair value and account for any unrealized change in fair value as a component in its results of operations. The Company valued the embedded derivatives using eight steps to determine fair value under ASC 820. (1) Identify the item to be valued and the unit of account. (2) Determine the principal or most advantageous market and the relevant market participants. (3) Select the valuation premise to be used for asset measurements. (4) Consider the risk assumptions applicable to liability measurements. (5) Identify available inputs. (6) Select the appropriate valuation technique(s). (7) Make the measurement. (8) Determine amounts to be recognized and information to be disclosed.
The fair value of the conversion feature of the financial instrument as of December 31, 2018 was $0. The Company did not record any expense associated with the embedded derivatives at December 31, 2018. No embedded derivative expense was realized as there was no change in the conversion price. The conversion price for this financial instrument was $0.50 per share which is higher than market as there have been no sales of the Company’s common stock.
NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES
At December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had a net operating loss carryforward of $20,870,713 and $14,889,631, respectively, which begins to expire in 2034.
Components of net deferred tax asset, including a valuation allowance, are as follows:
Deferred tax asset:
Net deferred tax asset $ - $ -
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $4,382,850 and $3,126,823, respectively. In assessing the recovery of the deferred tax asset, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of the deferred tax asset is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income in the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of future deferred tax assets, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. As a result, management determined it was more likely than not deferred tax assets will not be realized as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and recognized 100% valuation allowance for each period.
Reconciliation between statutory rate and the effective tax rate for and as of December 31, 2020 and 2019:
Federal statutory rate (21.0)%
State taxes, net of federal benefit (0.00)%
Change in valuation allowance 21.0%
Effective tax rate 0.0%
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 11 – SHARE CAPITAL
The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock and 1,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value preferred stock.
Common stock
On December 15, 2014, the Company issued to its founder, then an officer and director of the Company, 6,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock at a price of $0.001 per share for services provided upon organization. The services were valued at $6,000.
On January 15, 2015, the Company issued to its founder 3,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock at a price of $0.008 per share for certain intangible assets and tangible assets (see Note 3 - Intangible Assets). Mr. David Estus, then our sole officer and director, incurred more than $50,000 in developing or acquiring the intangible and tangible assets for which the Company valued at $24,000.
The Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 which was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 14, 2015. The Form S-1 allowed the Company to solicit investors for investment in a direct public offering of $60,000. Twenty six (26) investors invested at a price of $0.01 per share for the entire offering which closed on December 11, 2015.
The Company issued 17,421,000 shares of its common stock and issued warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock to shareholders of American Rebel, Inc. and cancelled 9,000,000 shares of common stock owned by American Rebel, Inc. to complete the acquisition of American Rebel, Inc. which was accounted for as a reverse merger.
During June 2017, prior to the merger, American Rebel, Inc issued 2,800,000 shares of common stock as compensation and recorded an expense based on fair market value of $0.50 per share for a total expense of $1,400,000. On June 19, 2017, in connection with the merger and acquisition of the subsidiary, the Company exchanged 17,421,000 shares of common stock with stockholders of American Rebel, Inc. and cancelled 9,000,000 shares of common stock held by American Rebel, Inc. American Rebel, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company upon completion of the exchange.
On July 6, 2017, the Company’s wholly-owned operating subsidiary completed the sale of a secured promissory note in the principal amount of $250,000 with an interest rate of 12% per annum to a private investor, and current stockholder. The note is secured by a pledge of all of the Company’s current inventory and the chief executive officer’s personal guaranty. This working capital note requires payments equal to 75% of current sales and matures in 180 days. In connection with this note, the Company issued 250,000 shares of its common stock to the noteholder.
On August 6, 2017, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary completed an agreement to acquire a right to a trade show booth location early in 2018. In connection with this acquisition, the Company issued 100,000 shares of its common stock to the seller.
In January 2018, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary completed an agreement to acquire professional services during 2018 in exchange for 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The common stock is to be issued in three stages, 166,667 shares in January 2018, 166,667 shares in May 2018 and the remainder in September 2018. The shares were valued at $.50 per share consistent with valuation of other share issues.
In January 2018, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock to settle a liability for professional services billed in the amount of $180,000.
In January 2019, the Company issued a 30 day warrant to purchase 250,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $0.01 per share to pay consulting fees. Total fair value of $160,000 was recorded as an expense of $160,000 at June 30, 2019. The warrants were exercised and 250,000 shares of common stock were issued.
In January 2019, the Company’s wholly-owned operating subsidiary completed the sale of a secured promissory note in the principal amount of $300,000 with an interest rate of 16.66% per annum to a private investor. The note is secured by a pledge of all of the Company’s current inventory and the chief executive officer’s personal guaranty. This working capital note matures in 120 days. In connection with this note, the Company issued 100,000 shares of its common stock to the note holder.
In May 2019, the Company identified 50,000 shares of common stock in its subsidiary that had been awarded at date of incorporation but not recorded by the Company. The share count was corrected to include these shares valued at Par value of $0.001.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 11 – SHARE CAPITAL (CONTINUED)
In September 2019, the Company issued 1,400,000 shares of its common stock in conjunction with notes payable and recorded loan discount of $812,000 based on fair market value of $0.30 and $0.95 per share. Of the loan discount recorded, the amount that had been amortized to interest expense at September 30, 2019 was $228,460.
In September 2019, the Company issued 9,700,000 shares of its common stock to pay professional and consulting fees and recorded an expense based on fair market value of $0.30 and $0.95 per share for a total expense of $3,432,000, and recorded prepaid expense of $675,750.
In November 2019, the Company issued 150,000 shares of its common stock in conjunction with notes payable and recorded loan discount of $86,000 based on fair market value of $0.30 and $0.22 per share. Of the loan discount recorded, the amount that had been amortized to interest expense at December 31, 2019 was $25,744.
In December 2019, the Company issued 1,500,000 shares of its common stock to pay professional and consulting fees and recorded an expense based on fair market value of $0.22 per share for a total expense of $330,000.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company issued 17,275,871 shares of its Common Stock and issued five year warrants to sell 2,500,000 shares of common stock in connection with issue of short-term loans. The fair value of these share incentives was calculated to be $1,881,761 which was recorded as a discount to the notes payable and amortized to interest expense over the term of those loan agreements. Interest expense recorded as a result of amortization of discount for the year ended December 31, 2020 is $1,411,203.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company issued 9,700,000 shares of its Common Stock and completed the conversion of short-term notes with a face value of $1,080,000 and accrued interest. The fair value of these shares was calculated to be $1,651,900, resulting in a Loss on Extinguishment of Debt of $916,242.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company issued 2,700,000 shares of its Common Stock to pay professional and consulting fees. Total fair value of $375,000 was recorded as an expense.
At December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were 72,808,058 and 43,062,058 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively.
NOTE 12 – WARRANTS AND OPTIONS
Since September 16, 2016, in connection with the convertible debenture –related party (see Note 8 – Convertible Debenture – Related Party) the Company issued three-year warrants to purchase 2,405,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.00 per share. In conjunction with the conversion of convertible debt at April 30, 2018, the Company agreed to reduce the exercise price of the Warrants to $.50 per share.
On June 19, 2017, the Company issued five-year warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share as compensation.
In October 2020, the Company issued five-year warrants to purchase 2.500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.10 per share in connection with short term financing. In November 2020, the Company issued two-year warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.00 per share in connection with short term financing.
As of December 31, 2018, there were 2,245,000 warrants issued and outstanding. As of December 31, 2020, there were 3,395,000 warrants outstanding to acquire additional shares of common stock.
The Company evaluates outstanding warrants as derivative liabilities and will recognize any changes in the fair value through earnings. The Company determined that the Warrants have an immaterial fair value at December 31, 2020. The warrants do not trade in a highly active securities market, and as such, the Company estimated the fair value of these common stock equivalents using Black-Scholes and the following assumptions:
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 12 – WARRANTS AND OPTIONS (CONTINUED)
Expected volatility was based primarily on historical volatility. Historical volatility was computed using daily pricing observations for recent periods. The Company’s common stock has not traded so the volatility computation was based on other similarly situated companies. The Company believes this method produced an estimate that was representative of the Company’s expectations of future volatility over the expected term which due to their maturity period as expiry, it was three years. The Company had no reason to believe future volatility over the expected remaining life of these common stock equivalents was likely to differ materially from historical volatility. Expected life was based on three years due to the expiry of maturity. The risk-free rate was based on the U.S. Treasury rate that corresponded to the expected term of the common stock equivalents.
Term (expected in years) 4.73 3.00
Annual Rate of Dividends 0.0% 0.0%
Stock Purchase Warrant
The following table summarizes all warrant activity for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price Remaining Intrinsic
Shares Per Share term value
Expired - - - -
Exercised - -
NOTE 13 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Rental Payments under Non-cancelable Operating Leases
The Company has a lease for warehouse and shipping space in Lenexa, Kansas which expires in January 2026. And an annually renewable lease for manufacturing and warehouse space in Chanute, Kansas. The following is a schedule, by year, of the future minimum rental payments under the lease:
Year ended December 31,
Rent costs totaled approximately $159,120 and $121,992 for years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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AMERICAN REBEL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company evaluated all events that occurred after the balance sheet date of December 31, 2020 through the date the financial statements were issued and determined that there were the following subsequent events.
Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the Company entered into a one-year promissory note dated January 6, 2021, in the amount of $40,000 paying 18% interest. Interest and principal are due at maturity.
Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the Company received an equity investment of $50,000 on January 12, 2021, to purchase 833,333 shares of the Company’s common stock by Subscription Agreement at $0.06 per share..
Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the Company entered into a one-year promissory note dated March 4, 2021 in the amount of $50,000. The Company will pay monthly interest payments at 12% per annum to the holder of the note. A component of the note issued 600,000 shares of common stock to the note holder.
Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the Company received an equity investment of $100,000 on March 5, 2021, to purchase 1,666,667 shares of the Company’s common stock by Subscription Agreement at $0.06 per share.
On March 1, 2021, a related party advanced the Company $117,600 to make outstanding note payments.
On March 10, 2021, the Company issued 280,000 shares of common stock to pay interest on an outstanding note.
On March 10, 2021, the Company issued 310,000 shares of common stock to pay interest on an outstanding note.
On March 24, 2021, the Company authorized the issuance of 2,500,000 shares of common stock to a consulting company controlled by an officer, as consideration of the termination of such consultant’s services and to relieve the Company from certain ongoing compensation commitments. Such shares will be issued only upon the amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation to increase its authorized shares of common stock.
On March 24, 2021, the Company authorized the issuance of 2,145,000 shares of common stock to its CEO and 2,145,000 shares of common stock to its President. 4,190,000 of such shares will be issued only upon the amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation to increase its authorized shares of common stock
Effective March 31, 2021, the Company entered into a forbearance agreement with a current debt holder, whereby the Company agreed to repay four notes owed to such holder with an initial payment of $100,000 and eight monthly installment payments totaling $173,187.50.
On April 9, 2021, the Company received a $1,000,000 bridge loan from a current officer/director. As part of the bridge loan, the Company issued the officer/director a five-year warrant to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.10 per share and pledged 2,000,000 shares of common stock as security for the bridge loan.
On April 9, 2021, the Company entered into two employment agreements with recently appointed officers, whereby it agreed to issue 8,750,000 shares of common stock to such officers. In addition, the Company entered into amendments to the current employment agreements with its CEO and President, whereby it agreed to issue 8,000,000 shares of common stock. All of these shares will be issued only upon the amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation to increase its authorized shares of common stock.
On April 18, 2021, the Company executed a $591,000 secured replacement promissory note with a current debt holder, whereby the Company agreed to consolidate and repay two notes owed to such holder with an initial payment of $100,000 and monthly installment payments for the balance of the note.
On April 20, 2021, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock in return for services rendered.
On April 21, 2021, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with a current debt holder, whereby the Company agreed to repay two notes and an advancement from such holder, including accrued interest at 8% per annum, with a payment of $639,955.64.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2020
NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)
On April 22, 2021, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with a current debt holder, whereby the Company agreed to repay the $151,687.97 balance owing on the note owed to such holder with a cash payment of $50,000 and the issuance of 2,000,000 shares of common stock, with a stated value of $100,687.97.
On April 30, 2021, the Company received a $190,000 six-month loan from a current officer/director.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
We have had no disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time communicated to the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based closely on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” in Rule 13a-15(e). The Company's disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide a reasonable level of assurance of reaching the Company's desired disclosure control objectives. In designing periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. The Company's certifying officer, Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, has concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in reaching that level of assurance.
Our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, Charles A. Ross, Jr., evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on the evaluation, Mr. Ross concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting him to material information relating to us required to be included in our periodic SEC filings. The Company hired a financial expert with the experience in creating and managing internal control systems as well as to continue to improve the effectiveness of our internal controls and financial disclosure controls.
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria set forth in the 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"). Based on this evaluation, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. As we are a non-accelerated filer, management's report is not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm.
This report shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section , and is not incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
Management has confidence in its internal controls and procedures. The Company’s management believes that a control system, no matter how well designed and operated can provide only reasonable assurance and cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the internal control system are met, and no evaluation of internal controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected. Further, the design of an internal control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitation in all internal control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issuers and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.
Changes in Internal Controls
There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2020 that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
Internal control systems, no matter how well designed and operated, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even a system which is determined to be effective cannot provide absolute assurance that all control issues have been detected or prevented. Our systems of internal controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Current Indebtedness – Note Defaults
We have entered into a number of promissory notes, some of which are in default as of December 31, 2020, or went into default before the filing of this Annual Report (See Notes 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the financial statements).
As of December 30, 2020, we only had cash and cash equivalents of $60,899 and had a significant amount of short-term debt in default. The short-term debt agreements provide legal remedies for satisfaction of defaults, including increased interest rates, default fees and other financial penalties. As of the date of this Annual Report none of the lenders have pursued their legal remedies. Management’s plan is to raise additional funds in the form of debt or equity in order to continue to fund losses until such time as revenues are able to sustain the Company. To date, the main source of funding has been through the issuance of debt securities. There is no assurance that management will be successful in being able to continue to obtain additional funding or defend potential litigation by note holders.
Bridge Loan Agreement and Promissory Note
On April 9, 2021, the Company received a six-month secured bridge loan for $1,000,000 from Ronald A. Smith, a stockholder and recently appointed Chief Operating Officer and chairman. The loan bears interest at 8% and is to be prepaid from any financing in excess of $2,000,000. If the Company is unable to raise $2,000,000 by the original six-month maturity date, the loan will be extended to a 36-month term at 12% with varied principal and interest payments during such extended term. Such note is secured by all the tangible and intangible assets of the Company that are not currently secured by other indebtedness or that become unencumbered through the repayment of other indebtedness. As part of the loan, the Company issued the lender a warrant to purchase 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share with a five-year term. In addition, the Company pledged 2,000,000 shares of common stock as security for the loan. A copy of the bridge loan agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 4.13 and the bridge loan note is attached as Exhibit 10.33.
On April 30, 2021, the Company received another six-month loan from Mr. Smith for $190,000. The loan bears interest at 1% and is to be prepaid from any financing in excess of $500,000 during the term. A copy of the term note is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.39.
Employment Agreements and Amendments
On April 9, 2021, we entered into employment agreements with Ronald A. Smith, COO, and Rocco LaVista, VP of Business Development. Pursuant to the agreements, we agreed to issue Mr. Smith 4,750,000 shares of common stock and Mr. LaVista 4,000,000 shares of common stock once we amend our articles of incorporation to increase our shares of authorized common stock. Each of these employment agreements are described in detail in Item 11 below. Copies of the employment agreements are attached hereto as Exhibit 10.34 and 10.35.
On April 9, 2021, we entered into amendments to the employment agreements with Charles A. Ross, Jr., CEO, and Doug Grau, President. Pursuant to the agreements, we agreed to issue each of Messrs. Ross and Grau 4,000,000 shares of common stock once we amend our articles of incorporation to increase our shares of authorized common stock. Each of these amendments are described in detail in Item 11 below. Copies of the amendments are attached hereto as Exhibit 10.36 and 10.37.
Debt Settlements and Revisions
On October 1, 2020, the Company borrowed $250,000 from Digital Ally, Inc. (“Digital”) pursuant to an 8% Secured Promissory Note. In addition, on October 21, 2020, the Company borrowed an additional $250,000 from Digital pursuant to an 8% Secured Promissory Note. Further, Digital advanced the Company an additional $117,600 in March of 2021. On April 21, 2021, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Digital, whereby the Company agreed to repay the two notes and advancement, including accrued interest at 8% per annum, with a payment of $639,955.64 to Digital.
Effective March 31, 2021, the Company entered into a forbearance agreement with a current debt holder, whereby the Company agreed to repay four notes owed to such holder with an initial payment of $100,000 and eight monthly installment payments totaling $173,187.50. A copy of the forbearance agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.32.
On April 18, 2021, the Company executed a $591,000 secured replacement promissory note with a current debt holder, whereby the Company agreed to consolidate and repay two notes owed to such holder with an initial payment of $100,000 and monthly installment payments for the balance of the note. A copy of the secured replacement promissory note is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.38.
On April 22, 2021, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with a current debt holder, whereby the Company agreed to repay the $151,687.97 balance owing on the note owed to such holder with a cash payment of $50,000 and the issuance of 2,000,000 shares of common stock, with a stated value of $100,687.97.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Directors and Executive Officers
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the executive officers and directors of American Rebel Holdings, Inc. as of December 31, 2020 and newly appointed officer and director after year-end. In addition, the table sets forth significant employees of the Company and its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, American Rebel, Inc.
All directors of the Company hold office until the next annual meeting of the security holders or until their successors have been elected and qualified. Officers of the Company are appointed by our Board and hold office until their death, resignation or removal from office. Our directors and executive officers, their ages, positions held, and duration as such, are as follows:
Name Positions Held with the Company Age Date First Elected or Appointed
Doug E. Grau President and Director 58 February 12, 2020
Corey Lambrecht Director 51 February 12, 2020
SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES
Name Positions Held with the Company Age
Nathan Findley President, American Rebel Safes 44
Brett Lafferty National Sales Manager, American Rebel Safes 37
Jordan Bath Director of Operations, American Rebel Safes 28
Rocco LaVista Newly appointed VP of Business Development 49
Charles A. Ross, Jr., CEO, CFO
Mr. Ross is currently the Company’s CEO, CFO, and a Director. He has held these positions since June 20, 2016. He is responsible for all duties required of a corporate officer and the development of the business. From December 15, 2014 through April 9, 2021, Mr. Ross served as the sole officer and director of American Rebel, Inc. He know serves as Secretary/Treasurer and a director. American Rebel, Inc. has developed a product line of concealed carry products that officially launch at the 2017 NRA Convention April 27 – 30 in Atlanta, GA. Prior to founding American Rebel, Inc. Mr. Ross founded many companies including Digital Ally, Inc., which he established in 2004. In addition to his entrepreneurial accomplishments, Mr. Ross served as host for ten years of his own television show, Maximum Archery, where he bow hunted all over the world including traditional hunts and some of the world’s most dangerous game. Maximum Archery evolved into his new show, American Rebel, which features Mr. Ross’s music, patriotism, his support of the 2nd Amendment and celebrates the “American Rebel Spirit” in all of us. Mr. Ross has released three CDs and the current single off his third CD, Time to Fight, is a duet with country supergroup Little Texas entitled “Back on the Backroads.” “Back on the Backroads” has received airplay on radio stations across the United States and internationally. Previous singles released by Mr. Ross include “Cold Dead Hand,” “Rebel,” and “What We Do For Fun Around Here.”
Doug E. Grau, President
Mr. Grau is currently our president and a director. He also serves as a director of American Rebel, Inc., our wholly-owned operating subsidiary. Mr. Grau has produced CEO Andy Ross’s three CDs and has worked with Andy in various capacities for eleven years. Mr. Grau worked as an executive at Warner Bros. Records in Nashville for fifteen years, developing the talents of Travis Tritt, Little Texas, David Ball, Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Larry the Cable Guy, Ron White, and others. Mr. Grau graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, TN in 1985 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
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Corey Lambrecht, Director
Mr. Lambrecht is a 20+ year public company executive with broad experience in strategic acquisitions, corporate turnarounds, new business development, pioneering consumer products, corporate licensing, interactive technology services in addition to holding public company executive roles with responsibilities including day-to-day business operations, management, raising capital, board communication and investor relations. He is a Certified Director from the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management accredited Directors program. Since 2007 he has been a Director of CUI Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: CUI) and has served multiple terms on the Audit Committee and currently serves as the Compensation Committee Chairman. Mr. Lambrecht served on the Board of ORHub, Inc. (OTC: ORHB) from July 2016 through December 2019. On January 17, 2020, Mr. Lambrecht was appointed to serve as the Chief Financial Officer for Singlepoint Inc. (OTC: SING) and he previously served as a Board Member for Lifestyle Wireless, Inc. which, in 2012 merged into Singlepoint. In December 2011 he joined the Board of Guardian 8 Holdings, a leading non-lethal security product company, serving until early 2016. He most recently served as the President and Chief Operating Officer at Earth911 Inc., a subsidiary of Infinity Resources Holdings Company (OTC: IRHC) from January 2010 to July 2013.
NEWLY APPOINTED OFFICER AND DIRECTOR
Ronald A. Smith, COO and Chairman
Mr. Smith was appointed as Chief Operating Officer and chairman on April 9, 2021. He also serves as CEO/President and a director of American Rebel, Inc., our wholly-owned operating subsidiary. Ronald Smith brings nearly 40 years of experience in company management to his position as CEO of American Rebel. For more than 23 years, he was the Owner/President of LADS Pet Supplies, a premium pet supplies wholesale distributor in the northeastern US that his parents founded in 1963. His role consisted of overseeing all facets of the business including sales and marketing, warehouse operations and shipping, and accounting and finance. Ronald provided a vision for growth and development of the business in a competitive, rapidly growing marketplace. It was Ronald’s leadership that helped guide their team to successfully grow and develop many start-up products into brand leaders in their category and vastly expand the business his parents had founded. As a respected distributor in the industry, he was able to foster business relationships with hundreds of business partners, including Proctor & Gamble, Mars and Bayer. After his nearly 40 years of experiencing the industry evolve into one of the largest and fastest growing sectors, Ronald sold his business to a national distribution company and retired from the pet supplies industry. His passion is developing strong relationships with brands that fall in the independent retail channel and Ronald is excited to use his experience and passion to help build the American Rebel brand into a category leader in the independent channel.
SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES
Nathan Findley, President, American Rebel Safes
Nathan joins American Rebel with 10+ years of outdoor and firearms industries experience. Most recently, he served as Director of Sales and Product Development with Liberty Safe. That opportunity stemmed from the acquisition of 9g Products by Liberty Safe where Nathan had a wide range of responsibilities including Product Development, Sourcing and Procurement, and New Dealer Business. education background includes engineering at Kansas State University and business at Johnson County Community College.
Brett Lafferty, National Sales Manager, American Rebel Safes
Prior to joining American Rebel in January 2019, Brett was Regional Sales Manager for Liberty Safe, responsible for sales in AR, KY, LA, MS, TN. Brett has expanded his territory at American Rebel and he is often travelling to visit accounts or attend trade shows. Brett has been instrumental in the launch of the industry’s first inventory control safe, the AR-INV.
Jordan Bath, Director of Operations, American Rebel Safes
Jordan joins American Rebel with knowledge and experience in the outdoor industry. He gained this through his work with Liberty Safe and hopes to make American Rebel a household name for safes, concealed carry products and more. In his spare time he can be found anywhere from BBQ competitions to volunteering for the Kansas Department of Wildlife.
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Rocco LaVista, VP of Business Development for American Rebel Holdings, Inc.
Mr. LaVista was appointed as Vice President of Business Development on April 9, 2021. Rocco has worked in the financial services industry for the past 25 years and formed Gurkha Consulting LLC, a full-service business consultancy specializing in start-ups to small companies, in early 2017. Upon graduating Cum Laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1994 with a B.S in Accounting, he began his career in the accounting departments at The Dreyfus Corporation and Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management before joining PaineWebber and embarking on an 18 year journey as a registered representative. He has held various FINRA licenses, including the Series 7, 24, 63 and 65. He is currently a licensed Life & Health Insurance producer in the State of NJ. During his tenure as a stockbroker, Rocco was very active in placing Investment Banking deals including Private Placements, Secondary Offerings, PIPEs, NASDAQ Uplistings, SPACs, Convertibles, Bridge Financings, and IPOs. Mr. LaVista is also an officer and director of Beverage USA Holdings, Inc., a private beverage company.
Term of Office
Each director is elected by the Board and serves until his or her successor is elected and qualified, unless he or she resigns or is removed earlier. Each of our officers is elected to a term of one (1) year and serves until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified, or until he or she is earlier removed from office or resigns.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships between or among any of our directors, executive officers and incoming directors or executive officers.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
Other than disclosed in their biography above, no director, executive officer, significant employee or control person of the Company has been involved in any legal proceeding listed in Item 401(f) of Regulation S-K in the past 10 years.
Committees of the Board
Our Board held no formal meetings in the prior fiscal year. All proceedings of the Board were conducted by resolutions consented to in writing by the directors and filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the directors. Such resolutions consented to in writing by the directors entitled to vote on that resolution at a meeting of the directors are, according to the Nevada Revised Statutes and the bylaws of our Company, as valid and effective as if they had been passed at a meeting of the directors duly called and held. We do not presently have a policy regarding director attendance at meetings.
We do not currently have a standing nominating or compensation committee of the Board, or any committee performing similar functions. Our Board performs the functions of nominating and compensation committees.
Audit Committee
Our Board has not established an audit committee within the meaning of Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Instead, the entire Board acts as the audit committee within the meaning of Section 3(a)(58)(B) of the Exchange Act and will continue to do so until such time as a separate audit committee has been established.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
We currently have not designated anyone as an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined in Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K as we have not yet created an audit committee of the Board.
Code of Ethics
We adopted a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that applies to directors, officers and employees, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer. A written copy of the Code is available upon written request to the Company.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act requires our executive officers and directors, and persons who own more than 10% of our common stock, to file reports regarding ownership of, and transactions in, our securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission and to provide us with copies of those filings.
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Based solely on our review of the copies of such forms received by us, or written representations from certain reporting persons, we believe that none of our officers, directors and greater than 10% percent beneficial owners complied with all applicable filing requirements.
Nominations to the Board of Directors
Our directors take a critical role in guiding our strategic direction and oversee the management of the Company. Board candidates are considered based upon various criteria, such as their broad-based business and professional skills and experiences, a global business and social perspective, concern for the long-term interests of the stockholders, diversity, and personal integrity and judgment.
In addition, directors must have time available to devote to Board activities and to enhance their knowledge in the growing business. Accordingly, we seek to attract and retain highly qualified directors who have sufficient time to attend to their substantial duties and responsibilities to the Company.
Director Nominations
As of December 31, 2020, we did not make any material changes to the procedures by which our stockholders may recommend nominees to our Board. In April of 2021, the board approved increasing the size of our board of directors to four persons and appointed a new member, Ronald A. Smith.
Board Leadership Structure and Role on Risk Oversight
Mr. Ross currently serves as our principal executive officer and director of the Company. We have determined this leadership structure was duly appropriate for us because of our small size, limited operations and resources. The Board will continue to evaluate our leadership structure and modify as deemed appropriate based on size, resources and operations of the Company. It is anticipated that our Board will establish procedures and guidelines to determine an appropriate role for members of the Board in risk oversight function of the Company.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
No interlocking relationship exists between our Board and the board or compensation committee of any other company, nor has any interlocking relationship existed in the past.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
General Philosophy
Our Board is solely responsible for establishing and administering our executive and director compensation plans, if any.
Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth the salaries and director fees we paid to our current executive officer(s) during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively:
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Name and principal position Year ($) ($) ($) ($) ($) ($) ($) ($)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)
(1)During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had no formal employment arrangement with Mr. Ross for services. Mr. Ross’ compensation was not based on any percentage calculations. The board made all decisions determining the amount and timing of payment for his compensation.
(2)Represents cash compensation paid to the named executive officer.
(3)In September 2019, Mr. Ross received a grant of 2,725,000 shares of common stock, with a deemed value of $0.30 per share
(4)Mr. Grau was appointed as an officer on February 12, 2020. Prior to such appointment, Mr. Grau worked for the Company as a non-executive officer.
(5)In September 2019, Mr. Grau received a grant of 3,000,000 shares of common stock, with a deemed value of $0.30 per share.
Employment Agreements
Effective January 1, 2021, the Registrant entered into employment agreements with Charles A. Ross, Jr., its CEO, and Doug E. Grau, its President. These agreements were amended in April of 2021. Further, on April 9, 2021, the Registrant entered into employment agreements with Ronald A. Smith, its COO, and Rocco LaVista, its VP of Business Development.
Charles A. Ross, Jr. Employment Agreement and Amendment -
In general, Mr. Ross’ employment agreement contains provisions concerning terms of employment, voluntary and involuntary termination, indemnification, severance payments, and other termination benefits, in addition to a non-compete clause and certain other perquisites.
The original term of Mr. Ross’ employment agreement runs from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2025.
Mr. Ross’ employment agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of $180,000, which may be adjusted by the board of directors of the Registrant. Pursuant to the amendment to his employment agreement, dated April 9, 2021, Mr. Ross agreed to reduce his salary to $6,667 per month for a six-month period.
In addition, Mr. Ross is eligible to receive annual short term incentive bonuses as determined by a review at the discretion of the Registrant’s board of directors.
Further, the Registrant granted and issued Mr. Ross 50,000 shares of Series A - Super Voting Convertible Preferred Stock. Pursuant to the amendment to his employment agreement, the Registrant authorized for issuance 4,000,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Ross, with such shares only being issued upon amendment to the Registrant’s articles of incorporation to increase the authorized shares of common stock.
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In the event of a termination of employment with the Registrant by the Registrant without “cause” or by Mr. Ross for “Good Reason” (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Ross would receive: (i) a lump sum payment equal to all earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination of employment; (ii) a lump sum payment equal to 12-months base salary; and (iii) immediate vesting of all equity awards (including but not limited to stock options and restricted shares).
In the event of a termination of employment with the Registrant by the Registrant for “cause” (as defined in the employment agreement), by reason of incapacity, disability or death, Mr. Ross, or his estate, would receive a lump sum payment equal to all earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination of employment, disability or death.
In the event of a termination of Mr. Ross’ employment with the Registrant by reason of change in control (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Ross, would receive: (i) a lump sum payment equal to all earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination of employment; (ii) a lump sum payment equal to twelve (12) months Salary plus 100% of his prior year’s Bonus; and (iii) and immediate vesting of all equity awards (including but not limited to stock options and restricted shares).
The above description of Mr. Ross’ employment agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of that agreement, a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-K filed on March 2, 2021. A copy of the amendment to Mr. Ross’ employment agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.36.
Doug E. Grau Employment Agreement and Amendment-
In general, Mr. Grau’s employment agreement contains provisions concerning terms of employment, voluntary and involuntary termination, indemnification, severance payments, and other termination benefits, in addition to a non-compete clause and certain other perquisites.
The original term of Mr. Grau’s employment agreement runs from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2025.
Mr. Grau’s employment agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of $120,000, which may be adjusted by the board of directors of the Registrant. Pursuant to the amendment to his employment agreement, dated April 9, 2021, Mr. Grau agreed to reduce his salary to $6,667 per month for a six-month period.
In addition, Mr. Grau is eligible to receive annual short term incentive bonuses as determined by a review at the discretion of the Registrant’s board of directors.
Further, the Registrant granted and issued Mr. Grau 50,000 shares of Series A - Super Voting Convertible Preferred Stock. Pursuant to the amendment to his employment agreement, the Registrant authorized for issuance 4,000,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Grau, with such shares only being issued upon amendment to the Registrant’s articles of incorporation to increase the authorized shares of common stock.
In the event of a termination of employment with the Registrant by the Registrant without “cause” or by Mr. Grau for “Good Reason” (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Grau would receive: (i) a lump sum payment equal to all earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination of employment; (ii) a lump sum payment equal to 12-months base salary; and (iii) immediate vesting of all equity awards (including but not limited to stock options and restricted shares).
In the event of a termination of employment with the Registrant by the Registrant for “cause” (as defined in the employment agreement), by reason of incapacity, disability or death, Mr. Grau, or his estate, would receive a lump sum payment equal to all earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination of employment, disability or death.
In the event of a termination of Mr. Grau’s employment with the Registrant by reason of change in control (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Grau, would receive: (i) a lump sum payment equal to all earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination of employment; (ii) a lump sum payment equal to twelve (12) months Salary plus 100% of his prior year’s Bonus; and (iii) and immediate vesting of all equity awards (including but not limited to stock options and restricted shares).
The above description of Mr. Grau’s employment agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of that agreement, a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-K filed on March 2, 2021. A copy of the amendment to Mr. Grau’s employment agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.37.
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Ronald A. Smith Employment Agreement -
In general, Mr. Smith’s employment agreement contains provisions concerning terms of employment, voluntary and involuntary termination, indemnification, severance payments, and other termination benefits, in addition to a non-compete clause and certain other perquisites.
The original term of Mr. Smith’s employment agreement runs from April 9, 2021 until March 31, 2023.
Mr. Smith will not be paid a salary for his services.
In addition, Mr. Smith is eligible to receive annual short term incentive bonuses as determined by a review at the discretion of the Registrant’s board of directors.
Further, the Registrant authorized for issuance 4,750,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Smith, with such shares only being issued upon amendment to the Registrant’s articles of incorporation to increase the authorized shares of common stock.
In the event of a termination of employment with the Registrant by the Registrant without “cause” or by Mr. Smith for “Good Reason” (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Smith would receive immediate vesting of all equity awards (including but not limited to stock options and restricted shares).
In the event of a termination of Mr. Smith’s employment with the Registrant by reason of change in control (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Smith, would receive: (i) a lump sum payment equal to 100% of his prior year’s Bonus; and (ii) and immediate vesting of all equity awards (including but not limited to stock options and restricted shares).
The above description of Mr. Smith’s employment agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of that agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.34 hereto.
Rocco LaVista Employment Agreement -