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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-K

 

x ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014

 

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from_____________ to _____________.

 

Commission file number 000-29981

 

TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 

 

91-2027724  

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

720 SW Washington Street, Suite 200

Portland, OR 

 

97205 

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (203) 571-1096

 

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

 

Title of each class

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

None

 

None

 

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

 

Common Stock, par value $0.001

(Title of class)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ¨

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer

¨

Accelerated filer

¨

Non-accelerated filer

¨

Smaller reporting company

x

 

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

 

Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2014: $4,638,908 as based on last reported sales price ($0.40) of such stock on that date. The voting stock held by non-affiliates on that date consisted of 11,597,270 shares of common stock.

 

Applicable Only to Registrants Involved in Bankruptcy Proceedings During the Preceding Five Years:

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes ¨ No ¨

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. As of April 10, 2015, there were 24,221,715 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, issued and outstanding.

 

Documents Incorporated by Reference

 

List hereunder the following documents if incorporated by reference and the Part of the Form 10-K (e.g., Part I, Part II, etc.) into which the document is incorporated: (1) Any annual report to security holders; (2) Any proxy or information statement; and (3) Any prospectus filed pursuant to rule 424(b) or (c) of the Securities Act of 1933. The listed documents should be clearly described for identification purposes (e.g., annual report to security holders for fiscal year ended December 24, 1980). None.

 

 

 

TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I

 
     

ITEM 1 –

BUSINESS

 

3

 

ITEM 1A –

RISK FACTORS

   

12

 

ITEM 1B –

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

   

16

 

ITEM 2 –

PROPERTIES

   

16

 

ITEM 3 –

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

   

16

 

ITEM 4 –

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

   

16

 
       

PART II

 
       

ITEM 5 –

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

   

17

 

ITEM 6 –

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

   

19

 

ITEM 7 –

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

   

20

 

ITEM 7A –

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

   

25

 

ITEM 8 –

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

   

25

 

ITEM 9 –

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

   

25

 

ITEM 9A –

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

    25  

ITEM 9B –

OTHER INFORMATION

   

27

 
       

PART III

 
       

ITEM 10 –

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNACE

   

28

 

ITEM 11 –

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

   

33

 

ITEM 12 –

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

   

37

 

ITEM 13 –

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

   

38

 

ITEM 14 –

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

   

41

 
       

PART IV

 
       

ITEM 15 –

EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

   

42

 

 

 
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PRINTER TO PAGINATE DOCUMENT, UPDATE THE INDEX ABOVE,

AND THEN REMOVE THIS NOTE BEFORE FILING

 

PART I

 

Explanatory Note

 

This Annual Report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). These statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions, and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company set forth under the heading “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operation.” Forward-looking statements also include statements in which words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” “consider,” or similar expressions are used.

 

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. The Company's future results and shareholder values may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

 

ITEM 1 – BUSINESS

 

Corporate History

 

We were incorporated on August 28, 2000 in the state of Nevada under the name “Quadric Acquisitions”. From the date of our incorporation through April 27, 2012, we had several name changes and different business plans all under prior management that is no longer with the company. On April 27, 2012, we underwent a change of control transaction and changed our business plan. On January 7, 2013, we changed our name from Biopack Environmental Solutions, Inc. to TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. with the State of Nevada, and such change was effected with FINRA on January 18, 2013. We are currently called TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc.

 

Since January 2013 we have acquired the assets and operations of several businesses. As noted in detail below, with our recent change in management we intend to focus on, and direct our resources towards, the advance wound care treatment operations we conduct through HemCon Medical Technologies Inc., our wholly-owned subsidiary. While we still own the other assets, such as the Beaute de Maman™ product line and the Soft and Smooth Assets, described below, we do not intend to focus our resources on those assets at this time or in the foreseeable future.

 

Acquisition of Beaute de Maman™ Product Line

 

On June 25, 2012, we entered into a License and Asset Purchase Option Agreement (the “NCP Agreement”) with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“NCP”), under which we, acquired the exclusive license to develop, market and sell, NCP’s Beaute de Maman™ product line, which is a line of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant and nursing women. In addition, we acquired the exclusive license rights to develop, market and sell NCP’s formula being developed for itch suppression, which would be sold as an over-the-counter product, if successful. In exchange for these license rights we agreed to issue NCP 225,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. This transaction closed on June 26, 2012. Additionally, under the NCP Agreement, in connection with our license rights and to ensure we could fulfill any immediate orders timely, we purchased all existing finished product of the Beaute de Maman™ product line currently owned by NCP. In exchange for the inventory we agreed to issue NCP 25,000 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share is convertible into twenty five shares of common stock.

 

In February 2013, we, and our wholly-owned subsidiary, TriStar Consumer Products, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“TCP”), closed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “NCP Asset Purchase Agreement”) with NCP, and John Linderman and James Barickman, individuals and two of our former officers and directors (the “Shareholders”), under which we exercised our option to purchase the Beaute de Maman™ product line, in addition to the over-the-counter itch suppression formula. As consideration for the purchase of the Business we agreed to issue NCP, or its assignees, Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (750,000) shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

 
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Acquisition of the Soft and Smooth Assets

 

On July 11, 2012, we entered into a Marketing and Development Services Agreement (the “Marketing Agreement”) with InterCore Energy, Inc. (“ICE”). Under the Marketing Agreement we were retained to market and develop certain assets referred to as the Soft & Smooth Assets held by ICE. The Soft & Smooth Assets include all rights, interests and legal claims to that certain invention entitled “Delivery Device with Invertible Diaphragm” which is a novel medical applicator that is capable of delivering medicants and internal devices within the body in an atraumatic fashion (without producing injury or damage). In addition, we were also granted the exclusive option, in our sole discretion, to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets from ICE for warrants to purchase One Hundred Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of our common stock at One Dollar ($1) per share, with a four (4) year expiration period. On February 12, 2013, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “HLBCDC Asset Purchase Agreement”) with HLBC Distribution Company, Inc. (“HLBCDC”), under which we exercised our option to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets held by HLBCDC, which had acquired the Soft & Smooth Assets from ICE. In exchange for the Soft and Smooth Assets we agreed to issue to HLBCDC warrants enabling HLBCDC to purchase One Hundred Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of our common stock at One Dollar ($1) per share, with a four (4) year expiration period.

 

Exclusive Licensing Rights to Silverlon Technology

 

On March 7, 2013, we entered into an Exclusive Manufacturing, Marketing and Distribution Definitive License Agreement (the “Argentum Agreement”) with Argentum Medical, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Argentum”), under which we acquired an exclusive license to develop, market and sell products based on a technology called “Silverlon”, a proprietary silver coating technology providing superior performance related to OTC wound treatment. The original license was for 15 years. Under the Argentum Agreement, we were obligated to order a certain amount of proprietary Silverlon film each contract year and if the minimums are not met Argentum could cancel the Argentum Agreement. In exchange for these license rights we agreed to pay Argentum royalty payments based on the adjusted gross revenues generated by product sales, as well as issue Argentum a warrant to purchase up to 750,000 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $0.50 per share, of which 375,000 vested immediately and the remaining 375,000 vest contingent upon the product being approved by the F.D.A. The Argentum Agreement terminated according to its terms. Under the Argentum Agreement we issued Argentum the warrants to acquire 750,000 shares of our common stock at $0.50 per share but no other consideration.

 

Licensing Rights Option for Polytherapeutics PharmaDur Technology

 

On April 4, 2013, we entered into an Option to License Agreement (the “PharmaDur® Agreement”) with Polytherapeutics Inc. under which we acquired an exclusive three year license to develop products based on its PharmaDur® drug delivery technology for over-the-counter (“OTC”) products focused on the treatment of specific skin conditions and wound care applications. The PharmaDur® Agreement enabled us to continue development of products using the PharmaDur® technology. The PharmaDur® Agreement terminated in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

 

Acquisition of HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc.

 

On May 6, 2013, we closed the acquisition of HemCon Medical Technologies Inc., an Oregon corporation (“HemCon”), pursuant to the terms of an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Stock entered into by and between us and HemCon (the “HemCon Agreement”). The HemCon Agreement was entered into as part of HemCon’s Fifth Amended Plan of Reorganization in its bankruptcy proceeding (United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon, Case No. 12-32652-elp11) and was approved by the Court as part of HemCon’s approved Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan of Reorganization”). Under the HemCon Agreement, we purchased 100 shares of HemCon’s common stock, representing 100% of HemCon’s then-outstanding voting securities, in exchange for $3,075,000 (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price was paid to the Court and the Trustee of the bankruptcy proceeding to be distributed to HemCon’s creditors in accordance with the Plan of Reorganization. HemCon develops, manufactures, and sells HemCon’s advanced wound care and infection control products.

 

 
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Company Overview

 

As noted above, going forward and for the foreseeable future, we intend to focus our efforts and resources on our HemCon wound care products. We do not intend to devote any material resources towards further developing or selling the Beaute de Maman™ product line or the Soft and Smooth Assets products. As a result, the disclosure in this filing is primarily focused on HemCon and its products. HemCon’s wound care treatment products focused on superior hemostasis and infection control technology targeting a wide range of professional medical (e.g., surgery, dialysis, post-procedure recovery), trauma, military and first responders applications. The company has developed FDA-approved products targeted to specific procedures within the broad global professional wound care market.

 

HemCon Operations

 

HemCon, founded in 2001, is a diversified life sciences company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative wound care/infection control medical devices. These products target the emergency medical, surgical, dental, military and over‐the‐counter (OTC) markets in the U.S. and globally. HemCon’s advanced wound care and infection control products are designed to quickly stop moderate to severe hemorrhaging in surgery, trauma, battlefield injuries, surgical and OTC wounds. The company’s wound care products are presently either chitosan or micro-oxidized cellulose base. Chitosan has long been recognized as a robust hemostat and provides natural antibacterial properties. Historically chitosan has been difficult to reliably incorporate into manufactured wound care products. HemCon has overcome these historical limitations and has been granted or in application worldwide of seventy three patents for its proprietary lyophilized and gauze-based manufacturing processes that allow for consistent and reliable commercial grade wound care and infection control products. HemCon’s original medical device product, the HemCon Bandage, was developed in partnership with the U.S. Army. Between 2003 and 2008, the bandage was the standard issue hemorrhage control bandage for all U.S. Army soldiers and is credited with saving many lives on the battlefield. Under the Plan of Reorganization, HemCon kept its wound care/infection control medical devices business and all assets related thereto. The other segment of its operations, called the “LyP Product" which related to HemCon’s proprietary lyophilized human plasma and universal lyophilized plasma technology was spun out into a newly formed corporation and are not part of our acquisition of HemCon.

 

HemCon Europe (“HemConEU”) developed infrastructure as a result of significant investment from its inception in 1997. HemCon Europe through its operations in the Czech Republic and Ireland, offers supplier, subcontracting and material sourcing options along with Sterilization, Logistics and Freight service solutions for numerous products. In 2008 HemCon Medical Technologies Inc. acquired Alltracel an Irish public company which had raised over $40 million on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The funds were invested in the medical device products, infra-structure and assets prior to being acquired by HemCon Medical Technologies Inc.

 

Technology Platforms

 

Chitosan

 

Most HemCon products are fabricated from chitosan (pronounced “ky-toe-san”) derivatives, a naturally occurring, biocompatible polysaccharide. This chitosan platform, with its unique and natural characteristics, combined with HemCon’s proprietary manufacturing processes, allows us to bring products to the markets which are highly effective and reliable

 

Chitosan is a polysaccharide derived from the exoskeletons of shellfish and has long been recognized as a strong and safe coagulant that is used in products to control even severe bleeding. Its primary action works outside of the coagulation cascade thereby allowing for faster control of bleeding and use with most patients on coagulation therapies or with bleeding disorders.

 

 
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Chitosan has a positive charge and it attracts red blood cells and platelets, which have a negative charge. As the red blood cells and platelets are drawn towards the bandage through this ionic interaction, a strong seal is formed at the dermal wound site. This supportive, primary seal allows the body to effectively activate its coagulation pathway, initially forming organized platelets. HemCon dressings are designed to maintain this seal and serve as a frontline support structure as the platelets and red blood cells continue to aggregate until hemostasis is achieved. HemCon dressings do not rely solely on the clotting cascade to stop bleeding. The strong sealing action described allows the body to naturally clot.

 

 

 

Chitosan is also naturally antibacterial, offering properties against a wide range of gram positive and gram negative organisms. The HemCon process adds to this antibacterial property allowing HemCon products to carry an FDA approved antibacterial claim. This additional benefit gives this technology a significant commercial advantage over similar competing technologies.

 

Infrastructure has being built and developed over the past 16 years by an experienced team of personnel with creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to creating solutions for the most complex projects.

 

Oxidized Cellulose

 

HemCon Europe’s oxidized cellulose (m•doc™) is derived from non-genetically modified cotton linters (botanically derived). m•doc™ has been used globally as a hemostat for over 50 years. Due to the fibrous nature of the material, however it is limited in its consistency, effectiveness, and suitability for processing and potential for other applications.

 

HemCon Europe scientists developed a proprietary formulation and process for further manipulating and refining oxidized cellulose into various salt states, creating a much purer micronized powder format, with a uniform particle size of the order of microns (0.001 to 0.050mm). This micronized version of oxidized cellulose is achieved through a proprietary process of further oxidation, hydrolysis and refinement. The final product is chemically known as PolyAnhydroGlucuronic Acid (PAGA) and is known in the marketplace as m•doc™ - micro-dispersed oxidized cellulose.

 

 

The Czech Republic, a member of the EU, is an ideal European hub as it offers a great Strategic Location, an educated work force and a lower Labor burden in both the main factory located in Jicin and the research and development laboratory in Tisnov.

 

 
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Principal Products

 

Wound Care OTC and Professional:

 

Our HemCon subsidiary is engaged in the wound care retail and professional market space. Consumer wound care in the US is a mature market category that is projected to have flat sales within the overall sector. The inclusive worldwide market, with projected growth from $16B in 2013 to $23B in 2017, is driven by aging population disease states with concomitant chronic and acute wound care needs. The greatest growth will be in China, India, Brazil, and Japan; HemCon currently has formal distribution partners and sells wound care products in both Japan and China. The U.S. remains the largest market however and will be the focus of TWSI & HemCon.

 

HemCon currently has nine product lines in its portfolio in both professional and direct-to-consumer (DTC) markets. These products generally fall under product category of Tissue Adhesives, Sealants and Glues area of wound closure. There is some overlap with Bandages product category under wound management, but moving firmly into wound management will require some near-term future product innovations. The prime distinguishing characteristic of the HemCon product lines is the use of chitosan to rapidly clot moderate to heavy wounds. The m•doc product line made in our Czech subsidiary uses micro-dispensed ORC (cellulose) to achieve the same end for light bleeding.

 

HemCon’s focus is on wound closure and moving towards wound management:

 

 

1.

Surgery, hospital or ambulatory/outpatient, that requires clear field control of bleeding with internal, non-absorbable gauze products that have X-ray detection to avoid leaving objects behind.

 

 

 

 

2.

Catheterization, including interventional radiology and microsurgery, where patch-type products provide rapid hemostasis and effective anti-microbial barrier for small wounds, either under high pressure or oozing.

 

 

 

 

3.

Trauma, be it battlefield, EMS, ER or post-hospital, where a variety of hemostatic bandages are necessary for moderate to severe bleeding

 

 

 

 

4.

Dental surgery and ENTs, where small configurable hemostatic patches are able to be left in place to control bleeding and infection.

 

 

 

 

5.

Opportunistic segments including veterinarians, skilled nursing, chronic care, and burns who need a variety of dressings for wound management including moist dressings.

 

DTC innovation from small players has accounted for the 3% DTC growth rate demonstrating the clear need for new and better consumer products. TWSI has targeted the 50m Americans currently prescribed anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as Coumadin and Plavix. The special health concerns of this substantial and rapidly expanding group is not being served by today’s highly commoditized DTC product selection. Our future acquisition criterion is well focused on specific targets that have the value added technology to clearly differentiate our products from the mature offerings today found on the stores shelves and in the professional setting. This will allow us to differentiate from the established solutions and join in the accelerated growth sector of this mature category.

 

Patent Portfolio

 

Our primary patents are related to our HemCon wound care products. The Chitosan wound closure technology has 73 patents issued or some stage of application while the m•doc™ European Union (EU) technology is covered by 37 patents and applications.

 

Manufacturing

 

Historically, HemCon had manufactured its products in its own leased manufacturing facility. However, in December 2014, we began the transition from in-house manufacturing of HemCon’s products to utilizing outsourced, third-party manufacturers. In anticipation of this transition we manufactured additional HemCon products to have in inventory while our new third-party manufacturers completed the calibration tests and manufacturing runs required to satisfy quality and regulatory standards.. We also transferred most of our manufacturing machinery to our third-party manufacturers. By February, 2015, our new third party manufacturing partners had completed their calibration tests and validation runs and all of HemCon’s products were being manufactured by third-party manufacturers. We believe this transition from in-house manufacturing to third-party manufacturing will substantially increase our margins.

 

 
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Sales and Marketing

 

Products are sold to numerous channels either directly or utilizing distributors in the U.S and globally. Our wound care solutions are sold to the professional market place via our own national sales force consisting of 5 regional sale executives and 4 sales support staff. Our over-the-counter products are sold to retail outlets utilizing distributors.

 

Research and Development

 

We have a research and development pipeline focused on wound care and infection control. Intellectual property is managed towards commercial realization building on an established worldwide portfolio of issued patents within our markets.

 

We target the large wound care markets for primarily professional healthcare. This market represents a long-term, high growth and profitable opportunity. Our segment of the Wound Care markets has consistently grown at +3-4% annually and is forecasted to maintain or exceed that level of growth in the future.[1]

 

Wound Care Industry Overview

 

Wound care is a large and growing market globally driven largely by professional market dynamics. Growth is driven by several important changes including: population aging; disease state changes, (i.e., chronic disease such as diabetes and obesity); and technology changes, such as medical devices and bioactive dressings. We believe the key to sustainable growth in this market requires a sharp focus on needs in the market that are not being met. Success in identifying those niches and creatively attacking them will position us to succeed in the market.

 

Vital Statistics:

 

 

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Total global market: $16 billion growing to an estimated $23 billion in 2016

     
 

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Total global wounds: 161 million (not including superficial)

     
 

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Average cost of wound care products/wound: $100

     
 

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CAGR of 9.5% from 2011-2016

     
 

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US market is #1 at $5.6B, growing to an estimated $7.6B by 2016.

 

The wound care market in 2014 was a $21.2 billion market. With an average compound average growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% forecast for the next five years, the size of the market is estimated at $23 billion by 2016. Looking at the market geographically, the U.S. is the largest single player followed by the E.U., which is equal in size. U.S. issues and needs may take precedence in the near term due to ease of market access and lower cost to penetrate various segments. Japan is the third largest country, with the BIC countries coming in 4th (Brazil, India and China).

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1 JD Ford & Company Investment Bankers: Global Health & Wellness: State of the Industry. Resilience and Continued Growth Expected in Global Health & Wellness Industry: Copyright 2009.

 

 
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Source: Kalorama Information; Wound Care Markets 2012 Projection

 

There are two core factors supporting the growth potential for TWSI/HemCon wound care products:

 

1.

Increasing Ratio of Elderly

 

The growth in wound care is expected to be favorably driven by the growth in the ratio of elderly to non-elderly consumer. This is due to not only falling birth rates but increased life expectancy. As seen below, the time it takes to double the percent of elderly from 7% to 14% varies significantly by country, from over a century in France to two decades in China, Brazil and India. It is estimated that China’s population of elderly will increase from 110M currently to 330M in 2050 and India will go from 60M to 227M.

 

 

Source: Kinsella K, He W. An Aging World: 2008. Washington, DC: National Institute on Aging and U.S. Census Bureau, 2009.

 

The U.S. is equally impacted by this trend. Between 2010 and 2050, the United States is projected to experience rapid growth in its older population. In 2050, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to be 88.5 million, more than double the estimated population of 40.2 million in 2010. The baby boomers are largely responsible for this increase in the older population, as they will begin crossing into this category in 2011.

 

 
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The percent of elderly in U.S. is projected to rise from 13% to 25% in 2050.

 

 

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008

 

2.

Increasing Chronic Diseases

 

Chronic diseases are placing significant burden healthcare systems around the world. By 2030 more than half of the disease burden in low income countries will be non-communicable disease. These are not 100% attributable to the elderly but they are the largest part of it. Regardless of age, chronic disease states lead to increased wound care. Demographers and epidemiologists describe this shift as part of an “epidemiologic transition” characterized by the waning of infectious and acute diseases and the emerging importance of chronic and degenerative diseases.

 

 

SOURCE: WHO, Global Health and Aging, NIH Publication no. 11-7737, October 2011, p. 4.

 

While chronic disease afflicts all ages (not just the elderly), the elderly are more at risk for related health complications and compromised healing due to age.

 

Impact on TWSI Business

 

As a direct result of the aging population and increasing incidence of chronic disease states, the types and prevalence of wounds are shifting. Wounds are categorized as acute or chronic: Acute wounds include trauma and surgical wounds. Chronic wounds include ulcers (venous, pressure, and diabetic) and burns. Surgical wounds are the highest number of events, totaling 112.4 M worldwide (WW) and 8M in the U.S. Ulcers of all types total 37M WW and 5M U.S. Burns are 10.4M worldwide and 1.7M U.S. The number of wounds is expected to increase with the number of disease events, driven by population demographics, primarily age. Wound care product revenues WW are estimated at $21B in 2014, growing to $23B by 2016.1 In the U.S., 2013 wound care costs were estimated at $20B per year, with over $4B spent on wound management products. The bottom line is that traditional products are not sufficient to solve the needs of wound care as it moves into the increasingly frail, and co-morbid, population. This provides opportunity for TWSI/HemCon to introduce innovative technologies that can successfully erode the market share held by the traditional players.

 

 
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SOURCE: S. Jackson and J. Stevens, The Future of Wound care, MX, 1/2006, p.2

 

Beauté de Maman™ Product Line

 

As noted above, we do not plan to emphasis or focus our efforts or resources on our Beauté de Maman™ (BdM) products, which are products specifically targeted to Pregnancy & New Mothers (P&NM). However, although our BdM product line represented an insignificant amount of revenue and operations in 2014, compared to HemCon, we are including some disclosure related to these products since we did manufacture and sell them in the year ended December 31, 2014. As a result, this Annual Report does not focus on the BdM products, but since they were and are part of our business, the following is a brief overview of the BdM products and the marketplace. We have no intention of spending resources on sales, marketing, research or development related to the BdM products.

 

The BdM product line is a line of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant and nursing women. Each product was extensively researched and developed to ensure the highest quality of ingredients that were known to be safe for the mother and baby while also being effective to meet the unique symptoms experienced during pregnancy and nursing. The products were targeted to meet the routine hygiene and unique symptomatic needs of pregnant and nursing women (e.g. Acne, nausea, stretch marks, thinning hair, etc.). Each product in this line was developed to deliver superior product performance while also being formulated with natural ingredients to be safe for the mother and developing baby.

 

The products were created in partnership with a board certified obstetrician designed meet the wide range of needs for women during this life stage event. We conducted extensive research with leading medical databases to ensure each ingredient was proven to be safe. The composition of each product is formulated with over 95% natural, or naturally derived ingredients. The products do not contain Parabens, BPA or Phthalates and are never tested on animals.

 

Employees

 

As of December 31, 2014, we had no direct employees of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Our core operating management team was working under individual consulting agreements. In early 2013 we executed employment contracts with our core management members. Our Chief Financial Officer is the only member of our management that continues to perform services on a consulting basis. Currently, HemCon employs 35 people, including 13 in managerial positions and 22 people in non-managerial positions Additionally HemCon employs 1 “temporary” non-managerial employees via employment agencies on a full time basis. Our employee numbers are down from one year ago, and even as of December 31, 2014, as a result of us moving HemCon’s manufacturing from in-house to third party manufacturers.

 

 
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Available Information

 

We are a fully reporting issuer, subject to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our Quarterly Reports, Annual Reports, and other filings can be obtained from the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may also obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The Commission maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the Commission at http://www.sec.gov.

 

ITEM 1A. – RISK FACTORS.

 

As a smaller reporting company we are not required to provide a statement of risk factors. However, we believe this information may be valuable to our shareholders for this filing. We reserve the right to not provide risk factors in our future filings. Our primary risk factors and other considerations include:

 

We have a limited operating history and limited historical financial information upon which you may evaluate our performance.

 

You should consider, among other factors, our prospects for success in light of the risks and uncertainties encountered by companies that, like us, have a limited operating history. We may not successfully address these risks and uncertainties or successfully market our existing and new products. If we fail to do so, it could materially harm our business and impair the value of our common stock. Even if we accomplish these objectives, we may not generate the positive cash flows or profits we anticipate. In 2014 we had over $5.5 million in revenues from our wholly-owned subsidiary, HemCon, but we had a net loss in all of TWSI of $8.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. For the year ended December 31, 2014, we had net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of $4.5 million and had $0.2 million in cash on hand on December 31, 2014. As a result, we have short term cash needs. These needs are currently being satisfied through proceeds from the sales of our securities and the issuance of debt instruments. We currently do not believe we will be able to satisfy our cash needs from our revenues until 2016. As a result, if we are not successful in continuing to raise money from the sale of our securities, we likely would not be able to continue as a going concern. Unanticipated problems, expenses, and delays are frequently encountered in establishing unique products in a mature marketplace, like wound care management. These include, but are not limited to, inadequate funding, lack of consumer acceptance, competition, delays in product development, and inadequate sales and marketing. The failure by us to address satisfactorily any of these conditions would have a materially adverse effect upon us and may force us to reduce or curtail operations. No assurance can be given that we can or will ever operate profitably.

 

We may not be able to meet our future capital needs.

 

While we had over $5.5 million in revenues from our wholly-owned subsidiary, HemCon. We had a net loss of $8.7 million in TWSI for the year ended December 31, 2014. As a result we have significant capital needs. Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including our ability to grow HemCon’s operations, identify and acquire solid companies, our ability to generate positive cash flow from operations, and the effect of competing market developments. We will need additional capital in the near future. Any equity financings will result in dilution to our then-existing stockholders. Sources of debt financing may result in high interest expense. Any financing, if available, may be on terms deemed unfavorable.

 

If we are unable to meet our future capital needs, we may be required to reduce or curtail operations.

 

Since our change of control transaction closed on April 27, 2012, we have relied on financing from investors and our officers and directors to fund operations. We have limited cash liquidity and capital resources. Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including our ability to market our products successfully, our ability to generate positive cash flow from operations, and our ability to obtain financing in the capital markets. Our business plan requires additional financing beyond our anticipated cash flow from current operations. Consequently, although we currently have no specific plans or arrangements for financing, we intend to raise funds through private placements, public offerings, or other such means. Any equity financings would result in dilution to our then-existing stockholders. Sources of debt financing may result in higher interest expense and may expose us to liquidity problems. Any financing, if available, may be on terms deemed unfavorable. If adequate funds are not obtained, we may be required to reduce or curtail operations.

 

 
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If we are unable to attract and retain key personnel, we may not be able to compete effectively in our market.

 

Our success will depend, in part, on our ability to attract and retain key management, both including and beyond what we have today. We will attempt to enhance our management and technical expertise by recruiting qualified individuals who possess desired skills and experience in certain targeted areas. If we are unable to retain staff and to attract and retain sufficient additional employees, and the requisite information technology, engineering, and technical support resources, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. The loss of key personnel could limit our ability to develop and market our products.

 

Competition could have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

Our current investments are in the medical device and products field. The medical device and products industry is a highly competitive industry and the products that we currently have an interest in may not compete well in the marketplace, which could cause our revenues to be less than expected, and/or may cause us to increase the number of our personnel or our advertising or promotional expenditures to maintain our competitive position or for other reasons.

 

An increase in government regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

The U.S. and certain other countries in which we operate impose certain federal and state or provincial regulations, and also require warning labels and signage on medical products. New or revised regulations or increased licensing fees, requirements, or taxes could also have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

 

If we fail to obtain or maintain applicable regulatory clearances or approvals for our products, or if such clearances or approvals are delayed, we will be unable to distribute our products in a timely manner, or at all, which could significantly disrupt our business and materially and adversely affect our sales and profitability.

 

The sale and marketing of our products are subject to regulation in the countries where we intend to conduct business. For a significant portion of our products, we need to obtain and renew licenses and registrations with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and its equivalent in other markets. The processes for obtaining regulatory clearances or approvals can be lengthy and expensive, and the results are unpredictable. If we are unable to obtain clearances or approvals needed to market existing or new products, or obtain such clearances or approvals in a timely fashion, our business would be significantly disrupted, and our sales and profitability could be materially and adversely affected.

 

In particular, as we enter foreign markets, we lack the experience and familiarity with both the regulators and the regulatory systems, which could make the process more difficult, more costly, more time consuming and less likely to succeed.

 

If we fail to comply with regulatory requirements, regulatory agencies may take action against us, which could significantly harm our business.

 

Marketed products, along with the manufacturing processes, post-approval clinical data, labeling, advertising and promotional activities for these products, are subject to continual requirements and review by the FDA and other regulatory bodies. In addition, regulatory authorities subject a marketed product, its manufacturer and the manufacturing facilities to ongoing review and periodic inspections. We will be subject to ongoing FDA requirements, including required submissions of safety and other post-market information and reports, registration requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices (“cGMP”) regulations, requirements regarding the distribution of samples to physicians and recordkeeping requirements.

 

The cGMP regulations also include requirements relating to quality control and quality assurance, as well as the corresponding maintenance of records and documentation. Regulatory agencies may change existing requirements or adopt new requirements or policies. We may be slow to adapt or may not be able to adapt to these changes or new requirements.

 

 
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We may be unable to adequately protect our proprietary rights.

 

Our ability to compete partly depends on the superiority, uniqueness, and value of our intellectual property and technology. To protect our proprietary rights, we will rely on a combination of patent, copyright, and trade secret laws, confidentiality agreements with our employees and third parties, and protective contractual provisions. Despite these efforts, any of the following occurrences may reduce the value of our intellectual property:

 

 

·

Our applications for patents relating to our business may not be granted or, if granted, may be challenged or invalidated;

     
 

·

Issued patents may not provide us with any competitive advantages;

     
 

·

Our efforts to protect our intellectual property rights may not be effective in preventing misappropriation of our technology;

     
 

·

Our efforts may not prevent the development and design by others of products or technologies similar to, competitive with, or superior to, those we develop; or

     
 

·

Another party may obtain a blocking patent and we would need to either obtain a license or design around the patent in order to continue to offer the contested feature or service in our products.

 

We may be forced to litigate to defend our intellectual property rights, or to defend against claims by third parties against us relating to intellectual property rights.

 

We may be forced to litigate to enforce or defend our intellectual property rights, to protect our trade secrets, or to determine the validity and scope of other parties’ proprietary rights. Any such litigation could be expensive and could distract our management from focusing on operating our business. The existence and/or outcome of any such litigation could harm our business.

 

We may not be able to effectively manage our growth and operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

We may experience rapid growth and development in a relatively short period of time. Should this happen, the management of this growth could require, among other things, continued development of our financial and management controls and management information systems, stringent control of costs, increased marketing activities, the ability to attract and retain qualified management personnel, and the training of new personnel. We intend to retain additional personnel as appropriate to manage our expected growth and expansion. Failure to successfully manage our possible growth and development could have a material adverse effect on our business and the value of our common stock.

 

Our future research and development projects may not be successful.

 

The successful development of products can be affected by many factors. Products that appear to be promising at their early phases of research and development may fail to be commercialized for various reasons, including the failure to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals. In addition, the research and development cycle for new products for which we may obtain such approvals certificate typically is long.

 

There is no assurance that any of our future research and development projects will be successful or completed within the anticipated time frame or budget or that we will receive the necessary approvals from relevant authorities for the production of these newly developed products, or that these newly developed products will achieve commercial success. Even if such products can be successfully commercialized, they may not achieve the level of market acceptance that we expect.

 

 
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Any products we develop, acquire, or invest in may not achieve or maintain widespread market acceptance.

 

The success of any products we develop, acquire, or invest in will be highly dependent on market acceptance. We believe that market acceptance of any products will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to:

 

 

·

the perceived advantages of our products over competing products and the availability and success of competing products;

     
 

·

the effectiveness of our sales and marketing efforts;

     
 

·

our product pricing and cost effectiveness;

     
 

·

the safety and efficacy of our products and the prevalence and severity of adverse side effects, if any; and

     
 

·

publicity concerning our products, product candidates, or competing products.

 

If our products fail to achieve or maintain market acceptance, or if new products are introduced by others that are more favorably received than our products, are more cost effective, or otherwise render our products obsolete, we may experience a decline in demand for our products. If we are unable to market and sell any products we develop successfully, our business, financial condition, results of operations, and future growth would be adversely affected.

 

Developments by competitors may render our products or technologies obsolete or non-competitive.

 

The medical device and products industry is intensely competitive and subject to rapid and significant technological changes. A large number of companies are pursuing the development of medical devices and products for markets that we are targeting. We face competition from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the United States and other countries. In addition, companies pursuing different but related fields represent substantial competition. Many of the organizations competing with us have substantially greater capital resources, larger research and development staffs and facilities, longer medical device development history in obtaining regulatory approvals, and greater manufacturing and marketing capabilities than do we. These organizations also compete with us to attract qualified personnel and parties for acquisitions, joint ventures, or other collaborations.

 

If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls or discover material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting, we may not be able to report our financial results accurately or timely or to detect fraud, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

An effective internal control environment is necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and is an important part of our effort to prevent financial fraud. We are required to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of our internal controls over financial reporting. Based on these evaluations, we may conclude that enhancements, modifications, or changes to internal controls are necessary or desirable. While management evaluates the effectiveness of our internal controls on a regular basis, these controls may not always be effective. There are inherent limitations on the effectiveness of internal controls, including collusion, management override, and failure of human judgment. In addition, control procedures are designed to reduce rather than eliminate business risks. If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, or if management or our independent registered public accounting firm discovers material weaknesses in our internal controls, we may be unable to produce reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, including subjecting us to sanctions or investigation by regulatory authorities, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any such actions could result in an adverse reaction in the financial markets due to a loss of confidence in the reliability of our financial statements, which could cause the market price of our common stock to decline or limit our access to capital.

 

Our common stock may be affected by limited trading volume and may fluctuate significantly.

 

There has been a limited public market for our common stock and there can be no assurance that an active trading market for our common stock will develop. This could adversely affect our shareholders’ ability to sell our common stock in short time periods or possibly at all. Our common stock has experienced and is likely to continue to experience significant price and volume fluctuations that could adversely affect the market price of our common stock without regard to our operating performance. Our stock price could fluctuate significantly in the future based upon any number of factors such as: general stock market trends; announcements of developments related to our business; fluctuations in our operating results; announcements of technological innovations, new products, or enhancements by us or our competitors; general conditions in the U.S. and/or global economies; developments in patents or other intellectual property rights; and developments in our relationships with our customers and suppliers. Substantial fluctuations in our stock price could significantly reduce the price of our stock.

 

 
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Our common stock is quoted for trading on OTC Markets, OTCQB tier of OTC Link ATS, which may make it more difficult for investors to resell their shares due to suitability requirements.

 

Our common stock is currently quoted for trading on OTC Markets, OTCQB tier of OTC Link ATS where we expect it to remain for the foreseeable future. Broker-dealers often decline to trade in Over-The-Counter (OTC) stocks given that the market for such securities is often limited, the stocks are often more volatile, and the risk to investors is often greater. In addition, OTC stocks are often not eligible to be purchased by mutual funds and other institutional investors. These factors may reduce the potential market for our common stock by reducing the number of potential investors. This may make it more difficult for investors in our common stock to sell shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of their shares. This could cause our stock price to decline.

 

ITEM 1B – UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

This Item is not applicable to us as we are not an accelerated filer, a large accelerated filer, or a well-seasoned issuer; however, we have not received written comments from the Commission staff regarding our periodic or current reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 within the last 180 days before the end of our last fiscal year.

 

ITEM 2 – PROPERTIES

 

Our current office space is located in The Morgan Building, 720 SW Washington Street, Suite 200, Portland, Oregon 97205. We lease approximately 7,500 square feet of office space. Our lease is for a term of 75 months and our base rent is approximately $14,000 per month for the first year, $15,800 for the second year, $16,300 for the third year, $16,800 for the fourth year, $17,300 for the fifth year, $17,800 for the sixth year, and $18,400 for the final three months.

 

ITEM 3 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

On December 8, 2014, Barry Starkman filed a Demand for Arbitration before the American Arbitration Association against TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. and Hemcon Medical Technologies, Inc. Mr. Starkman was TriStar’s Sr. Vice President of Operations and HemCon’s President and Chief Executive Officer from May 2013 through February 2014 pursuant to an Employment Agreement. Mr. Starkman claims that TriStar and HemCon impermissibly terminated him for cause and breached the Employment Agreement. He has asserted claims for breach of contract, promissory estoppel and violation of the Connecticut Wage Statute. He claims damages for breach of contract and promissory estoppel (which is essentially similar to the breach of contract claim) as well as double damages and attorneys’ fees under the Connecticut Wage Statute. His total base claim asserted is for $600,000. On January 5, 2015, HemCon and TriStar filed its Response to the Demand along with a Counterclaim against Starkman. In the Response to the Demand and in the Counterclaim, HemCon and TriStar deny the allegations in Mr. Starkman’s Demand for Arbitration and assert that Mr. Starkman was properly terminated for cause and is not entitled to any further payment under his Employment Agreement or any additional wages under the Connecticut Wage Statute. The Counterclaim asserts claims for approximately $800,000 for breach of the Employment Agreement as a result of obtaining unauthorized health benefits and engaging in unauthorized outside business activities. The parties have been, and continue to, conduct discovery. The parties’ witness and exhibit lists are due June 4, 2015 and an arbitration hearing is scheduled for August 3-4, 2015 in Westport, Connecticut before Hon. Beverly Margolis.

 

In the ordinary course of business, we may from time to time be involved in various pending or threatened legal actions. The litigation process is inherently uncertain and it is possible that the resolution of such matters might have a material adverse effect upon our financial condition and/or results of operations. However, in the opinion of our management, other than as set forth herein, matters currently pending or threatened against us are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

 

ITEM 4 – MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

There is no information required to be disclosed under this Item.

 

 
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PART II

 

ITEM 5 – MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Market Information

 

Our common stock is currently quoted for trading on OTC Markets, OTCQB tier of OTC Link ATS, under the trading symbol “TWSI”. Our common stock was originally listed on the OTC Bulletin Board on May 28, 2002, but was delisted on September 19, 2011, due to our failure to file our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for June 30, 2011. We are current in our ’34 Act reporting obligations. If management elects to attempt to re-list on the OTC Bulletin Board we must have a market maker file a 15c2-11 application on our behalf and be approved by FINRA.

 

The following table sets forth the high and low bid information for each quarter within the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, as best we could estimate from publicly-available information. The information reflects prices between dealers, and does not include retail markup, markdown, or commission, and may not represent actual transactions. On January 18, 2013, we effected a 1-for-1,000 reverse stock split. The numbers below reflect the reverse stock split.

 

 

 

 

Bid Prices

Fiscal Year Ended December 31,

 

Period

High Low

2013

 

First Quarter

 

$

9.40

   

$

1.00

 

 

Second Quarter

 

$

2.75

   

$

2.21

 

 

Third Quarter

 

$

2.75

   

$

1.70

 

 

Fourth Quarter

 

$

2.00

   

$

1.44

 
               

2014

 

First Quarter

 

$

1.45

   

$

0.41

 

 

Second Quarter

 

$

0.75

   

$

0.38

 

 

Third Quarter

 

$

0.49

   

$

0.20

 

 

Fourth Quarter

 

$

0.40

   

$

0.10

 

 

The Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 requires additional disclosure relating to the market for penny stocks in connection with trades in any stock defined as a penny stock. The Commission has adopted regulations that generally define a penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to a few exceptions which we do not meet. Unless an exception is available, the regulations require the delivery, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated therewith.

 

Holders

 

As of December 31, 2014, there were approximately 24,221,715 shares of our common stock outstanding held by 1,554 holders of record and numerous shares held in brokerage accounts. As of April 10, 2015, there were 24,221,715 shares of our common stock outstanding. As of June 30, 2014, there were 23,041,715 shares of our common stock outstanding. Of these shares, 11,597,270 were held by non-affiliates. On the cover page of this filing we value the 11,597,270 shares held by non-affiliates at $4,638,908. These shares were valued at $0.40 per share, based on our share price on June 30, 2014.

 

 
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Warrants

 

On November 26, 2014, we issued warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $0.13 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. These warrants were issued pursuant to a promissory note to a third party, in the principal amount of $200,000.

 

On February 12, 2013, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with HLBC Distribution Company, Inc. (“HLBCDC”), under which we exercised our option to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets held by HLBCDC. In exchange for the Soft and Smooth Assets we agreed to issue to HLBCDC warrants enabling HLBCDC to purchase One Hundred Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of our common stock at One Dollar ($1) per share, with a four (4) year expiration period.

 

During the first quarter of 2013, we issued 375,000 fully vested warrants to consultants with exercise prices of $0.45 and with a five year terms. Each warrant is exercisable into one share of common stock.

 

During the first quarter of 2013, we issued 25,000 warrants to Chord Advisors, LLC, a company affiliated with David Horin, our Chief Financial Officer, with an exercise price of $0.45 and a five year term. Each warrant is exercisable into one share of common stock.

 

In March 2013, In connection with the Argentum Agreement, we issued Argentum a warrant to purchase up to 750,000 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $0.50 per share. The warrant vests in two equal installments of 375,000 shares each, with the vesting based on product’s success in obtaining certain approvals from the Food and Drug Administration.

 

In connection with our acquisition of HemCon in May 2013 we borrowed money from several different parties and in connection with those promissory notes we issued warrants to the holders, as follows:

 

 

1)

We issued DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, warrants to purchase 1,500,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

 

 
 

2)

We issued the Lawrence K. Ingber Trust warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

 

 
 

3)

We issued Mr. James Linderman, the father of one of our officers and directors, warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

 

 
 

4)

We issued Mr. James Barickman, one of our officers and directors, warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

 

 
 

5)

We issued Mr. John Linderman, one of our officers and directors, warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

 

 
 

6)

We issued Mr. Harry Pond warrants to purchase 21,600 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

In the third quarter of 2013, in connection with the issuance of a promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 282,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.69 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

In the fourth quarter of 2013, in connection with the issuance of a promissory note, we issued warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $1.80 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013, we converted approximately $1.1 million in compensation owed to our executive officers into an aggregate of 2,200,000 warrants with a fair value of $1.9 million, with a strike price of $1.00 per share.

 

 
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Dividends

 

There have been no cash dividends declared on our common stock, and we do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Dividends are declared at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors.

 

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

 

There are no outstanding options or warrants to purchase shares of our common stock under any equity compensation plans.

 

Currently, we do not have any equity compensation plans.

 

Recent Issuance of Unregistered Securities

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2014, we issued the following unregistered securities:

 

On November 26, 2014, we issued a promissory note to a third party, in the principal amount of $200,000. The note has an interest rate of 21% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before November 30, 2014. In connection with this promissory note, we issued warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $0.13 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This issuance was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, due to the fact the investor was either accredited or sophisticated investors, and the investor is familiar with our operations.

 

On December 23, 2014, we issued promissory notes to seven non-affiliate investors in the principal amount of $560,000. In connection with the issuance of these promissory notes we issued an aggregate of 280,000 shares of our common stock, restricted in accordance with Rule 144, these seven non-affiliate investors. This issuance was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, due to the fact the investors were either accredited or sophisticated investors, and the investor is familiar with our operations.

 

If our stock is listed on an exchange we will be subject to the Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 requires additional disclosure relating to the market for penny stocks in connection with trades in any stock defined as a penny stock. The Commission has adopted regulations that generally define a penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to a few exceptions which we do not meet. Unless an exception is available, the regulations require the delivery, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated therewith.

 

ITEM 6 – SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

As a smaller reporting company we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 

 
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ITEM 7 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Annual Report on Form 10-K of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. for the period ended December 31, 2014 contains forward-looking statements, principally in this Section and “Business.” Generally, you can identify these statements because they use words like “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” and similar terms. These statements reflect only our current expectations. Although we do not make forward-looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy and actual results may differ materially from those we anticipated due to a number of uncertainties, many of which are unforeseen, including, among others, the risks we face as described in this filing. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which apply only as of the date of this annual report. To the extent that such statements are not recitations of historical fact, such statements constitute forward-looking statements that, by definition, involve risks and uncertainties. In any forward-looking statement where we express an expectation or belief as to future results or events, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the statement of expectation of belief will be accomplished.

 

We believe it is important to communicate our expectations to our investors. There may be events in the future; however, that we are unable to predict accurately or over which we have no control. The risk factors listed in this filing, as well as any cautionary language in this annual report, provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations we describe in our forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated, include, but are not limited to: our ability to successfully obtain financing for product acquisition; changes in product strategies; general economic, financial and business conditions; changes in and compliance with governmental regulations; changes in various tax laws; and the availability of key management and other personnel.

 

Overview

 

We were incorporated on August 28, 2000 in the state of Nevada under the name “Quadric Acquisitions”. From the date of our incorporation through April 27, 2012, we had several name changes and different business plans all under prior management that is no longer with the company. On April 27, 2012, we underwent a change of control transaction and changed our business plan. On January 7, 2013, we changed our name from Biopack Environmental Solutions, Inc. to TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. with the State of Nevada, and such change was effected with FINRA on January 18, 2013. We conduct our current operations under the name TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc.

 

We are focused on providing best of breed solutions of advanced wound care products to the worldwide professional healthcare industry. The HemCon platform enables TWSI to execute a strong professional medical focus on advanced wound care products to support improved medical outcomes. We believe we have entered the market uniquely aligned to important underlying factors that are redefining how care givers and patients engage in managing advanced wound care,

 

TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. (TWSI, us or TriStar) through HemCon’s advanced wound care solutions is focused on bringing new technologies to patients that address both traumatic and chronic therapeutic healthcare opportunities based on a combination of superior science, product development and market positioning worldwide. Each of our products is designed to improve medical outcomes through superior and proven technologies. Our innovative products and technologies exclusively focus in the projected worldwide $23 billion wound care sector.

 

 

·

Wound care treatment products focused on superior hemostasis and infection control technology targeting a wide range of professional medical (e.g., interventional cardiology, surgery, dialysis, post-procedure recovery), trauma, military and first responders applications. The company has developed FDA approved products targeted to specific procedures within the broad global professional wound care markets.

     
 

·

Research and Development programs on-going in underserved wound treatment markets.

 

 
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Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Summary of Results of Operations (in thousands)

 

    For the year ended  
    December 31,  
    2014     2013  
Sales revenue   $ 5,549     $ 3,776  
Cost of Goods Sold     5,310       3,074  
Gross profit     239       702  
               
Continuing operations                
Operating expenses:                
General and administrative     2,752       7,331  
Sales, marketing and development expenses     2,526       2,462  
Amortization on intangible assets     85       59  
Impairment of intangible assets     -       15  
Total operating expenses     5,363       9,867  
               
Loss from operations   (5,124 )   (9,165 )
               
Other income and (expenses)                 
Interest expense   (3,398 )   (2,609 )
(Loss) gain on sale of assets and liabilities   (163 )     2  
Inducement expense     -     (802 )
Change in fair value of derivative liability     12       -  
Other expenses   (201 )   (54 )
Total other income (expenses)   (3,750 )   (3,463 )
               
Net loss   $ (8,874 )   $ (12,628 )

 

Operating Loss

 

We had an operating loss of approximately $5,124 for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to an operating loss of approximately $9,165 for the year ended December 31, 2013. The decrease in operating loss was primarily attributable a decrease in general and administrative expenses related to certain cost cutting initiatives.

 

Revenue

 

Our Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014 was approximately $5,549 compared to $3,776 for the year ended December 31, 2013. Our revenue was primarily derived from the operations of our subsidiary, HemCon. Revenue from HemCon amounted to approximately $5,581 for the year ended December 31, 2014. This revenue was the result of sales of bleeding and wound management products for surgical, health care, consumer and military markets.

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

Our cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2014 were approximately $5,310, compared to $3,074 for the same period in 2013. The cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2014 primarily related to the revenues generated from HemCon. HemCon’s cost of goods sold amounted to approximately $5,031 or approximately 90% of HemCon’s revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

 
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General and Administrative Expenses

 

General and administrative expenses were approximately $2,752 for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to approximately $7,331 for the year ended December 31, 2013. Our primary general and administrative expenses for the period in 2014 were $51 from accrued but not paid executive salaries, $710 from professional fees related to TriStar such as audit, marketing and legal fees, and $2,445 related to salaries, occupancy cost, utilities, etc. attributable to HemCon.

 

Sales, Marketing and Development

 

Our expenses related to sales, marketing and development are $2,526 for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to $2,462 for the year ended December 31, 2013. We expect our sales, marketing and development expenses to be similar in the next few six-month periods.

 

Amortization of Intangible Assets

 

During the year ended December 31, 2014, we had $85 in amortization of intangible assets related to trade name, patents, non-compete agreements and customer lists acquired in the HemCon acquisition, compared to $59 for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense was $3,398 for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to $2,609 for the year ended December 31, 2013. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 interest expense primarily related to the amortization of debt discount on promissory notes and warrants issued in connection with the acquisition and continued funding of HemCon.

 

Inducement Expense

 

Inducement expense $0 for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to $802 for the year ended December 31, 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2013 inducement expense primarily related to the conversion of approximately $1.1 million in executive officers compensation into 2,200,000 warrants with a fair value of $1.9 million, with a strike price of $1.00 per share.

 

Change in fair value of derivatives

 

During the year ended December 31, 2014 we recognized a non-cash fain on derivative liabilities of $12 due primarily to the change in fair value of the conversion option on convertible debt which was recorded as a derivative liability.

 

 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources for Year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Introduction

 

During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, because of our operating losses, we did not generate positive operating cash flows. Our cash on hand as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $189 and $193, respectively. Due to our monthly cash burn rate we have significant short term cash needs. These needs are being satisfied through proceeds from the sales of our securities and the issuance of convertible notes.

  

Our cash, current assets, total assets, current liabilities, and total liabilities as of December 31, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013, respectively, are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

  December 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
    Change  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

$

189

   

$

193

   

$

(4

)

Total Current Assets

   

1,797

     

3,653

   

(1,856

)

Total Assets

   

3,069

     

5,558

   

(2,489

)

Total Current Liabilities

   

14,140

     

9,140

     

5,000

 

Total Liabilities

 

$

14,140

   

$

9,188

   

$

4,952

 

 

Our total assets decreased by $2,489 as of December 31, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013. While are total assets at December 31, 2014 were similar to our total assets at December 31, 2013, the composition of those assets was different. At December 31, 2014, we had $96 more in other non-current assets, and $55 more in accounts receivable, offset by decreases of $4 in cash and cash equivalents, $37 less in prepaid expenses, net, $330 in inventories, net, $685 in property and equipment, net, and $85 in intangible assets, net.

 

Our current liabilities increased by $5,000 as of December 31, 2014 as compared to December 31, 2013. A large portion of this increase was due to significant increases in our short terms notes, our accounts payable and accrued expenses, derivative liability, our accounts payable and accrued expenses due to related parties, and our derivative liability.

 

In order to repay our obligations in full or in part when due, we will be required to raise significant capital from other sources. There is no assurance, however, that we will be successful in these efforts.

 

Cash Requirements

 

We had cash and cash equivalents available as of $189 and $193 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We have significant short term cash needs. These needs are being satisfied through proceeds from the sales of our securities and the issuance of convertible notes.

  

 
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Sources and Uses of Cash

 

Operations

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $4,488 for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to $2,573, for the year ended December 31, 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2013, net cash used in operating activities consisted primarily of our net loss of $8,874, amortization of debt discount of $1,879, offset by changes in working capital related to accounts payable and accrued expenses – related party of $866 inventory of $330, and accounts payable and accruals of $1,129 accounts receivable $(110) and deferred revenue of ($306), and other non-current assets of ($96).

  

Investing Activities

 

Net cash provided by investing activities of $248 for the year ended December 31, 2014, and used in investing activities of $3,139 for the year ended December 31, 2013. In the year ended December 31, 2013 the net cash used in investing activities relates to the acquisition of HemCon.

  

Financing

 

Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $4,024, compared to $5,913 for the year ended December 31, 2013. For the period in 2014, our financing activities consisted of $3,694 from proceeds from issuance of short terms notes – related party, $330 from proceeds from issuance of convertible notes – related party.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2014:

 

    2015   2016   2017   2018   2019   Total

 

Debt obligations

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

Service contracts

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

Operating leases

 

$

279

 

$

216

 

$

196-

 

$

203

 

$

209

 

$

1,103

 

   

$

279

 

$

216

 

$

196-

 

$

203

 

$

209

 

$

1,103

 

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off balance sheet arrangements.

 

 
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ITEM 7A – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

As a smaller reporting company we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 

ITEM 8 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

For a list of financial statements and supplementary data filed as part of this Annual Report, see the Index to Financial Statements beginning at page F-1 of this Annual Report.

 

ITEM 9 – CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

There are no items required to be reported under this Item.

 

ITEM 9A – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our Principal Accounting Officer), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined) in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(c) and 15d – 15(e)). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our Principal Accounting Officer), who are our principal executive officer and principal financial officers, respectively, concluded that, as of the end of the period ended December 31, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective (1) to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (2) to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to us, including our chief executive and chief financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our Principal Accounting Officer) do not expect that our disclosure controls or internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. No matter how well conceived and operated, our disclosure controls and procedures can provide only a reasonable level of assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Further, the design of a 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 limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented if there exists in an individual a desire to do so. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

 

Furthermore, smaller reporting companies face additional limitations. Smaller reporting companies employ fewer individuals and find it difficult to properly segregate duties. Often, one or two individuals control every aspect of the company's operation and are in a position to override any system of internal control. Additionally, smaller reporting companies tend to utilize general accounting software packages that lack a rigorous set of software controls.

 

 
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(b) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act, as amended, as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and includes those policies and procedures that:

 

 

·

Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect our transactions and any disposition of our assets;

 

 

 

 

·

Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and

 

 

·

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on this assessment, Management has identified the following three material weaknesses that have caused management to conclude that, as of December 31, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures, and our internal control over financial reporting, were not effective at the reasonable assurance level:

 

1. We do not have sufficient segregation of duties within accounting functions, which is a basic internal control. Due to our size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties may not always be possible and may not be economically feasible. However, to the extent possible, the initiation of transactions, the custody of assets and the recording of transactions should be performed by separate individuals. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have segregation of duties on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.

 

2. We have not documented our internal controls. We have limited policies and procedures that cover the recording and reporting of financial transactions and accounting provisions. As a result we may be delayed in our ability to calculate certain accounting provisions. While we believe these provisions are accounted for correctly in the attached audited financial statements our lack of internal controls could lead to a delay in our reporting obligations. We were required to provide written documentation of key internal controls over financial reporting beginning with our fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have written documentation of our internal controls and procedures on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.

 

 
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3. Effective controls over the control environment were not maintained. Specifically, a formally adopted written code of business conduct and ethics that governs our employees, officers, and directors was not in place. Additionally, management has not developed and effectively communicated to our employees its accounting policies and procedures. This has resulted in inconsistent practices. Further, our Board of Directors does not currently have any independent members and no director qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K. Since these entity level programs have a pervasive effect across the organization, management has determined that these circumstances constitute a material weakness.

 

To address these material weaknesses, management performed additional analyses and other procedures to ensure that the financial statements included herein fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Accordingly, we believe that the consolidated financial statements included in this report fairly present, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

  

(c) Remediation of Material Weaknesses

 

In order to remediate the material weakness in our documentation, evaluation and testing of internal controls, we hope to hire additional qualified and experienced personnel to assist us in remedying this material weakness.

 

(d) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There are no changes to report during our fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2014.

 

ITEM 9B – OTHER INFORMATION

 

There are no events required to be disclosed by the Item.

 

 
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PART III

 

ITEM 10 – DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

Directors and Executive Officers

 

The following table sets forth the names and ages of our directors, director nominees, and executive officers as of March 31, 2015, the principal offices and positions with the Company held by each person and the date such person became a director or executive officer of the Company. The executive officers of the Company are elected annually by the Board of Directors. The directors serve one-year terms until their successors are elected. The executive officers serve terms of one year or until their death, resignation, or removal by the Board of Directors. Unless described below, there are no family relationships among any of the directors and officers.

 

Name

 

Age

 

Position(s)

         

Michael Wax

 

63

 

Interim Chief Executive Officer and President, Chief Development Officer and Director

         

David Horin

 

46

 

Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Secretary

         

Frederick A. Voight

 

58

 

Chief Investment Officer and Director

         

Harry Pond

 

64

 

Director

 

Business Experience

 

The following is a brief account of the education and business experience of each director and executive officer during at least the past five years, indicating each person’s principal occupation during the period, and the name and principal business of the organization by which he was employed.

 

Michael Wax is our interim President & CEO. He is also President & CEO of HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc., our wholly-owned subsidiary. Mr. Wax led the buyout of HemCon in May, 2013. As one of our founders he helped design the roll-up strategy of healthcare assets which includes purchasing HemCon while acting as our Chief Development Officer. He began his professional career in New York City at CBS Inc. as a key member of a small team of international strategic planning executives responsible for acquiring, divesting and operating international divisions; while there he participated in numerous multinational transactions across a wide array of businesses in the communications industry. He then joined American Express and continued his trans-Atlantic business development career with specific responsibilities for coordinating administration and operational tasks with acquisitions and divestments. His entrepreneurial career began in the greater Boston area by founding Wax & Company and Avatar Securities Corporation, a boutique investment banking concern focused on mid-cap transactions primarily concentrating on medical technology companies. Mr. Wax was the firm’s listed principle with this SEC registered broker/dealer firm. Michael personally held FINRA security licenses Series 27, Financial & Operations Principal, Series 24, General Security Principal, and Series 7 & 63, General Security Representative. Avatar provided equity and debt capital formation, strategic consulting and mergers and acquisition transaction services as well as valuations and fairness opinions. The firm provided financial services and consulting to public and private medical technology companies. In 1996, Mr. Wax moved from Boston to Bend, Oregon and co-founded DesChutes Medical Products, Inc., where as President and CEO he guided the company from the patent formation stage, through commercial product launch and to complete divestment. During his tenure at DesChutes he successfully initiated an international distribution strategy as well as introducing OTC products to the domestic retail markets. Numerous RX products were developed and harvested. In early 2009 DesChutes was sold to Jarden Corporation (JAH:NYSE). Mr. Wax holds a graduate degree from the University of Chicago. He has been a founding board member and Chairman of Oregon State University, Cascades Campus and sat on the strategic planning board of St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon for the past three years. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon.

 

 
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David Horin was appointed as our Chief Financial Officer on October 25, 2012. Mr. Horin is currently the President of Chord Advisors, LLC, an advisory firm that provides targeted financial solutions to public (small-cap and mid-cap) and private small and mid-sized companies. From March 2008 to June 2012, Mr. Horin was the Chief Financial Officer of Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc., a full-service investment bank dedicated to providing corporate finance, strategic advisory, sales and trading and related services to public and private companies across multiple sectors and regions. From March 2003 through March 2008, Mr. Horin was the Managing Director of Accounting Policy and Financial Reporting at Jefferies Group, Inc., a full-service global investment bank and institutional securities firm focused on growth and middle-market companies and their investors. Prior to his employment at Jefferies Group, Inc., from 2000 to 2003, Mr. Horin was a Senior Manager in KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice in New York, where he advised firm members and clients on technical accounting and risk management matters for a variety of public, international and early growth stage entities. Mr. Horin has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Baruch College, City University of New York. Mr. Horin is also a Certified Public Accountant.

 

Frederick A. Voight is our Chief Investments Officer and a member of our Board of Directors. Mr. Voight has served as the Managing Director of F.A. Voight & Associates LP, since its inception in 1994. Mr. Voight has more than twenty-five years of experience in managing both public and private company investments. He has previous experience as the Chairman and CEO of a public company and has served as a director of several public and numerous private companies. From June 1983 until August 1994, Mr. Voight owned and operated a chain of retail lumber and home centers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. From May 1992 until October 1994, he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Skylands Park Management, Inc., a publically traded NASDAQ company and led the company through two public offerings. From December 2004 until March 2006, he served as a director for Cell Robotics International, Inc., a publicly traded company that was a developer and manufacturer of bio-photonic technologies for clinical and medical research. He also served as a director for the DesChutes Medical Products Co., an Oregon company specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of innovative products for the medical self-help market, from September 2006 until January 2009 when the company was sold to Jarden Corporation (JAH:NYSE). Mr. Voight served as a director of EPV Solar, Inc., a Robbinsville, NJ PV manufacturing company, from June 1999 through 2010 and as Chairman of the Board from October 2006 until July 2009. Mr. Voight also served from November 2010 until January 2013 as the Managing Director, Investments for InterCore Energy Inc. (ICOR:OTCBB), a publicly-traded clean energy technology company. Mr. Voight has a degree in business administration and majored in finance.

 

Harry Pond is a member of our Board of Directors. From 2005 to present, Mr. Pond has served as Managing Director of Rockland Group, LLC, which is a real estate development company active in the Houston, Texas real estate market. From 2008 to present, Mr. Pond has served as a senior business executive for Rockland Insurance Agency, Inc. In this position he is actively involved with the management of loss prevention, marketing, and recruiting to ensure the company’s profitability and productivity. From 1979 to present, Mr. Pond has owned and operated The Harry Pond Insurance Agency, a company that he is currently in the process of merging with Rockland Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. Pond also serves on the Board of Directors of InterCore, Inc. (ICOR), a company currently quoted on OTC Markets. Mr. Pond received his BS in mathematics and education from Texas State University.

 

Recent Management and Board of Directors Changes

 

On February 10, 2015, Mr. John R. Linderman resigned his positions as our Chief Executive Officer, President and as a member of our Board of Directors. Mr. Linderman did not hold any positions on any Board committees at the time of his resignation. On February 13, 2015, our Board of Directors appointed Mr. Michael Wax, our Chief Development Officer and a member of our Board of Directors, to the position of interim Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer). On February 13, 2015, our Board of directors appointed Mr. Harry Pond to serve on our Board of Directors to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Linderman’s resignation. Mr. Pond will serve as a Director until the next annual meeting and his successor is duly elected and qualified, or until his earlier resignation or removal. On February 12, 2015, Mr. James (Jamie) H. Barickman resigned his position as our Chief Marketing Officer and as a member of our Board of Directors. Mr. Barickman did not hold any positions on any Board committees at the time of his resignation.

 

 
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Term of Office

 

Our directors hold office until the next annual meeting or until their successors have been elected and qualified, or until they resign or are removed. Our board of directors appoints our officers, and our officers hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify, or until their resignation or their removal.

 

Family Relationships

 

There are no family relationships among our directors or officers.

 

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

 

Our directors and executive officers have not been involved in any of the following events during the past ten years:

 

 

1.

any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time;

 

 

 
 

2.

any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);

 

 

 
 

3.

being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities;

 

 

 
 

4.

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

 

 

 
 

5.

being the subject of, or a party to, any federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of: (i) any federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation; or (ii) any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order; or (iii) any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or

 

 

 
 

6.

being the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.

 

 
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Committees

 

All proceedings of the board of directors for the year ended December 31, 2014 were conducted by resolutions consented to in writing by the board of directors and filed with the minutes of the proceedings of our board of directors. Our company currently does not have nominating, compensation or audit committees or committees performing similar functions nor does our company have a written nominating, compensation or audit committee charter. Our board of directors does not believe that it is necessary to have such committees because it believes that the functions of such committees can be adequately performed by the board of directors.

 

We do not have any defined policy or procedural requirements for shareholders to submit recommendations or nominations for directors. The board of directors believes that, given the stage of our development, a specific nominating policy would be premature and of little assistance until our business operations develop to a more advanced level. Our company does not currently have any specific or minimum criteria for the election of nominees to the board of directors and we do not have any specific process or procedure for evaluating such nominees. The board of directors will assess all candidates, whether submitted by management or shareholders, and make recommendations for election or appointment.

 

A shareholder who wishes to communicate with our board of directors may do so by directing a written request addressed to our president at the address appearing on the first page of this annual report.

 

Audit Committee Financial Expert

 

Our board of directors has determined that it does not have an audit committee member that qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K. We believe that the audit committee members are collectively capable of analyzing and evaluating our financial statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. In addition, we believe that retaining an independent director who would qualify as an “audit committee financial expert” would be overly costly and burdensome and is not warranted in our circumstances given the early stages of our development and the fact that we have not generated revenues to date.

 

Nomination Procedures For Appointment of Directors

 

As of December 31, 2014, we did not effect any material changes to the procedures by which our stockholders may recommend nominees to our board of directors.

 

Code of Ethics

 

Effective March 26, 2003, our company’s board of directors adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to, among other persons, members of our board of directors, our company’s officers, contractors, consultants and advisors. As adopted, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics sets forth written standards that are designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:

 

 

(1)

honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;

 

 

 
 

(2)

full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that we file with, or submit to, the Securities and Exchange Commission and in other public communications made by us;

 

 

 
 

(3)

compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations;

 

 

 
 

(4)

the prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to an appropriate person or persons identified in the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics; and

 

 

 
 

(5)

accountability for adherence to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

 

Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics requires, among other things, that all of our company's senior officers commit to timely, accurate and consistent disclosure of information; that they maintain confidential information; and that they act with honesty and integrity.

 

 
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In addition, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics emphasizes that all employees, and particularly senior officers, have a responsibility for maintaining financial integrity within our company, consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, and federal and state securities laws. Any senior officer who becomes aware of any incidents involving financial or accounting manipulation or other irregularities, whether by witnessing the incident or being told of it, must report it to our company. Any failure to report such inappropriate or irregular conduct of others is to be treated as a severe disciplinary matter. It is against our company policy to retaliate against any individual who reports in good faith the violation or potential violation of our company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics by another.

 

Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2003 as Exhibit 20.1 to our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. We will provide a copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to any person without charge, upon request.

 

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Compliance

 

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company’s directors and executive officers and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of the Company’s equity securities to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of common stock and other equity securities of the Company. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.

 

During the most recent fiscal year, to the Company’s knowledge, the following delinquencies occurred:

 

Name

  No. of Late
Reports
    No. of Transactions Reported Late     No. of Failures
to File
 

John Linderman

 

0

   

0

   

0

 

David Horin

   

0

     

0

     

0

 

James Barickman

   

0

     

0

     

0

 

Michael Wax

   

0

     

0

     

0

 

Frederick A. Voight

   

0

     

0

     

2

 

 

 
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ITEM 11 – EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

The particulars of compensation paid to the following persons:

 

 

(a)

all individuals serving as our principal executive officer during the year ended December 31, 2014;

 

 

 
 

(b)

each of our two most highly compensated executive officers other than our principal executive officer who were serving as executive officers at December 31, 2014 who had total compensation exceeding $100,000; and

 

 

 
 

(c)

up to two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided under (b) but for the fact that the individual was not serving as our executive officer at December 31, 2014,

 

who we will collectively refer to as the named executive officers, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, are set out in the following summary compensation table:

 

Summary Compensation

 

The following table provides a summary of the compensation received by the persons set out therein for each of our last three fiscal years:

 

SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

 

Name and Principal Position

  Year     Salary
($)
    Bonus
($)
    Stock Awards ($)     Option Awards ($) (4)     Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensa- tion
($)
    Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings
($)
    All Other Compensa -tion
($)
    Total
($)
 

John Linderman(1) Chief Executive Officer, President and Director

 

2014

2013

   

-0-

-0-

   

-0-

-0-

   

-0-

-0-

   

-0-

-0-

   

-0-

-0-

   

-0-

-0-

   

-0-

275,000

(9)

 

-0-

275,000

(9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Horin(2) Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

 

2014

2013

2012

     

-0-

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Barickman(3) Chief Marketing Officer and Director

 

2014

2013

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

   

-0-

275,000

(9)

 

-0-

275,000

(9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Wax(4) Chief Development Officer and Director

 

2014

2013

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

   

-0-

275,000

(9)

 

-0-

275,000

(9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frederick A. Voight(5) Chief Investment Officer and Director

 

2014

2013

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

   

-0-

275,000

(9)

 

-0-

275,000

(9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harry Pond(6) Former Chief Executive Officer and Former Director

 

2013

2012

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gerald Lau(7) Former President, Chief Executive Officer

 

2012

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sean Webster(8) Former Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer

 

2012

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

     

-0-

-0-

 

_______________

(1)

John Linderman was appointed our Chief Executive Officer and President on February 1, 2013 and resigned on February 10, 2015.

 

 
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(2)

David Horin was appointed our Chief Financial Officer on October 25, 2012, and appointed as our Secretary on February 1, 2013.

 

 

(3)

James Barickman was appointed our Chief Marketing Officer on February 1, 2013 and resigned on February 12, 2015.

 

 

(4)

Michael Wax was appointed our Chief Development Officer on February 1, 2013 and was appointed our interim Chief Executive Officer on February 13, 2015.

 

 

(5)

Frederick A. Voight was appointed our Chief Investment Officer on February 1, 2013.

 

 

(6)

Harry Pond was appointed as our President and Secretary on April 27, 2012, and resigned from both positions, effective February 1, 2013.

 

 

(7)

Gerald Lau was appointed our President and Chief Executive Officer on March 27, 2007. Mr. Lau resigned from these positions effective April 27, 2012. Mr. Lau resigned as one of our directors effective November 19, 2012.

 

 

(8)

Sean Webster was appointed as a director of our company on August 6, 2008 and as our Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer on October 6, 2008. Mr. Webster resigned from these positions effective April 27, 2012.

 

 

(9)

The listed executive officer exchanged $275,000 due in accrued compensation for warrants to purchase 550,000 shares of our common at $1.00 per share. The warrants vested immediately.

 

Employment Contracts

 

We currently have written employment agreements with the following executive officers:

 

Under the terms of the revised employment agreement we currently have with Mr. Voight, he will serve as our Chief Investment Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Voight’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Investment Officer. His compensation will be $1 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.

 

Under the terms of the revised employment agreement we current have with Mr. Wax, he will serve as our interim Chief Executive Officer until a permanent replacement is hired and as our Chief Development Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Wax’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Development Officer. His compensation will be $1 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.

 

 
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Director Compensation

 

The following table sets forth director compensation for 2014:

 

Name

  Fees Earned or Paid in Cash
($)
    Stock
Awards
($)
    Option Awards
($)
    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($)     Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings
($)
    All Other Compensation ($)     Total
($)
 
                             

John Linderman

 

-0-

   

-0-

   

-0-

   

-0-

   

-0-

   

-0-

   

-0-

 
                                                       

James Barickman

   

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

 
                                                       

Michael Wax

   

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

 
                                                       

Frederick A. Voight

   

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

 

 

No director received compensation for the fiscal years December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. We have no formal plan for compensating our directors for their service in their capacity as directors, although such directors are expected in the future to receive stock options to purchase common shares as awarded by our board of directors or (as to future stock options) a compensation committee which may be established. Directors are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attendance at meetings of our board of directors. Our board of directors may award special remuneration to any director undertaking any special services on our behalf other than services ordinarily required of a director.

 

 
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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

 

The following table sets forth certain information concerning outstanding stock awards held by the Named Executive Officers on December 31, 2014:

 

    Option Awards   Stock Awards  

Name

  Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable     Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable     Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options (#)     Option Exercise Price ($)  

Option
Expiration
Date

  Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#)     Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($)     Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested (#)     Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested ($)  
                                   

John Linderman

 

550,000

   

-0-

   

-0-

   

1.00

 

4 years

 

-0-

   

-0-

   

-0-

   

-0-

 
                                                                 

David Horin

   

25,000

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

0.45

 

4 years

   

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

 
                                                                 

James Barickman

   

550,000

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

1.00

 

4 years

   

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

 
                                                                 

Michael Wax

   

550,000

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

1.00

 

4 years

   

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

 
                                                                 

Frederick A. Voight

   

550,000

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

1.00

 

4 years

   

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

     

-0-

 

 

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013, we converted approximately $1.1 million in compensation owed to our executive officers into an aggregate of 2,200,000 warrants with a fair value of $1.9 million, with a strike price of $1.00 per share. No equity awards were issued for compensation during the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

Aggregated Option Exercises

 

There were no options exercised by any officer or director of our company during our twelve month period ended December 31, 2014.

 

Long-Term Incentive Plan

 

Currently, our company does not have a long-term incentive plan in favor of any director, officer, consultant or employee of our company.

 

 
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ITEM 12 – SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

The following table sets forth, as of April 10, 2015, certain information with respect to our equity securities owned of record or beneficially by (i) each Officer and Director of the Company; (ii) each person who owns beneficially more than 5% of each class of the Company’s outstanding equity securities; and (iii) all Directors and Executive Officers as a group.

 

Title of Class

 

Name and Address

of Beneficial Owner(2)

 

Nature of

Beneficial Ownership

 

Amount

   

Percent

of Class (1)

 

                   

Common Stock

 

Michael Wax (3)

 

Chief Development Officer and Director

 

550,000

(4)

 

2

%(4) 

                   

Common Stock

 

David Horin (3)

 

Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

 

25,000

(5)

 

1

%(5) 

                   

Common Stock

 

Frederick A. Voight (3)

 

Chief Investment Officer and Director

 

29,906,172

(6)

 

60

%(6) 

                   

Common Stock

 

Harry Pond (3)

 

Director

 

49,551,177

(7)

 

72

%(7) 

                   

Common Stock

 

John R. Linderman

 

5% Shareholder

 

13,419,445

(8)

 

39

%(8) 

                   

Common Stock

 

James H. Barickman

 

5% Shareholder

 

13,225,000

(9)

 

38

%(9) 

             

 

   

Common Stock

 

M&K Family Limited Partnership

 

5% Shareholder

 

25,000,000

(10)

 

36

%(10) 

                   
   

All Officers and Directors as a Group (5 persons)

     

80,032,349

(4) – (7)

 

84

%(4)-(7) 

_______________

(1)

Based on 23,041,715 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 15, 2014. Shares of common stock subject to options or warrants currently exercisable, or exercisable within 60 days, are deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage of the person holding such options or warrants, but are not deemed outstanding for the purposes of computing the percentage of any other person.

 

 

(2)

Unless indicated otherwise, the address of the shareholder is 720 SW Washington Street, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97205.

 

 

(3)

Indicates an officer and/or director of the Company.

 

 

(4)

Includes warrants to purchase 550,000 shares of our common stock at $1.00 per share.

 

 

(5)

Includes warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at $0.45 per share. The warrants vested immediately upon granting.

 

 

(6)

Includes 3,750,000 shares of our common stock and 850,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock held by Rivercoach Partners, LP, an entity managed by Mr. Voight, as well as warrants to purchase 550,000 shares of our common stock held in Mr. Voight’s name, and warrants to purchase 2,052,000 shares of common stock at $2.74 per share held in the name of Daystar Funding, LP, another entity controlled by Mr. Voight. The Series D Preferred Shares are convertible into 21,250,000 shares of our common stock. Rivercoach has agreed not to convert the Series D Preferred Shares until we have sufficient authorized common stock to permit the conversion. Also includes the shares of our common stock underlying a $230,000 principal amount promissory note issued to Daystar Funding, LP, which is convertible into 1% of our then outstanding common stock, or 2,304,172 for purposes of this table.

 

 

(7)

Includes 4,026,177 shares of our common stock, 405,000 shares of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, 1,000,000 shares of our Series B Preferred Stock, and 1,540,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock all held by Rockland Group, LLC, which is an entity controlled by Mr. Harry Pond, one of our directors. The Series A Preferred Shares are convertible into 2,025,000 shares of our common stock. The Series B Preferred Shares are convertible into 5,000,000 shares of our common stock. The Series D Preferred Shares are convertible into 38,500,000 shares of our common stock. Rockland Group has agreed not to convert the Series D Preferred Shares until we have sufficient authorized common stock to permit the conversion.

 

 

(8)

Includes 2,069,445 shares of common stock (of which 1,875,000 shares are in the name of Northstar Consumer Products, and 194,445 in the name of Pensco), warrants to purchase 550,000 shares of our common stock at $1.00 per share, warrants to purchase 87,500 shares of our common stock at $2.19, warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at $2.74, and 427,500 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (convertible into 10,687,500 shares of our common stock). For the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock and the 1,875,000 shares of common stock held in the name of Northstar Consumer Products, LLC, it is an entity managed by Mr. Linderman and Mr. Barickman (the other half of Northstar’s ownership has been attributed to Mr. Barickman for the purposes of this table), so Mr. Linderman’s ownership is one-half of the 3,750,000 shares of our common stock and one-half of the 855,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock held by Northstar Consumer Products, LLC. Northstar has agreed not to convert the Series D Preferred Shares until we have sufficient authorized common stock to permit the conversion..

 

 
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(9)

Includes 1,875,000 shares of common stock in the name of Northstar Consumer Products, warrants to purchase 550,000 shares of our common stock at $1.00 per share, warrants to purchase 87,500 shares of our common stock at $2.19, warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at $2.74, and 427,500 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (convertible into 10,687,500 shares of our common stock). For the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock and the 1,875,000 shares of common stock held in the name of Northstar Consumer Products, LLC, it is an entity managed by Mr. Linderman and Mr. Barickman (the other half of Northstar’s ownership has been attributed to Mr. Linderman for the purposes of this table), so Mr. Barickman’s ownership is one-half of the 3,750,000 shares of our common stock and 855,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock held by Northstar Consumer Products, LLC. Northstar has agreed not to convert the Series D Preferred Shares until we have sufficient authorized common stock to permit the conversion.

 

 

(10)

Includes 3,750,000 shares of our common stock and 850,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The M&K Family Partnership has agreed not to convert the Series D Preferred Shares until we have sufficient authorized common stock to permit the conversion.

 

Change of Control Transaction

 

On April 27, 2012, the holders of our preferred stock, which account for the voting control of the company, entered into an Agreement for the Purchase of Preferred Stock (the “Agreement”) with Rockland Group, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Rockland”), under which Rockland purchased Six Hundred Twenty Thousand (620,000) shares of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, One Million Shares (1,000,000) shares of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, and Seven Hundred Ten Thousand (710,000) shares of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. At the closing, these shares represented approximately 63% of our outstanding votes on all matters brought before the holders of our common stock for approval. The transaction closed on April 27, 2012. This transaction resulted in a change of control as Rockland owned a majority of our outstanding voting securities at the close of the transaction.

 

ITEM 13 – CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

Other than as set out below, as of December 31, 2014, we had not been a party to any transaction, proposed transaction, or series of transactions during the last two years in which the amount involved exceeded the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our total assets at year end for the last two completed fiscal years, and in which, to our knowledge, any of the following persons had, or is to have, a direct or indirect material interest: a director or executive officer of our company; a nominee for election as a director of our company; a beneficial owner of more than five percent of the outstanding shares of our common stock; or any member of the immediate family of any such person.

 

On January 6, 2014, we entered into a revised consulting agreement with Chord Advisors, LLC ("Chord"). David Horin, the Company's Chief Financial Officer has a significant equity partnership stake in Chord. Currently the agreement is on a month-to-month basis. We agreed to pay Chord a monthly consulting fee of approximately $13,000 for Mr. Horin's services and services of his firm and warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock upon the consummation of a financing transaction in excess of $2 million with an exercise price equal to the exercise price of such warrants in a financing transaction. The Company incurred $150,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014, and has an account payable balance related to this agreement of $174,000 as of December 31, 2014.

 

In May 2013, we entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Barry Starkman to serve as our Senior Vice President of Operations and the President and Chief Executive Officer of HemCon, Under employment agreement with Mr. Starkman his employment had an initial term from May 6, 2013 until April 30, 2015 and would automatically renew for two-year terms unless terminated by the parties in accordance with the agreement. Mr. Starkman’s base salary was $250,000 per year with the possibility of up to 15% to 30% in incentive compensation based on meeting performance criteria to be established by us and HemCon. This employment agreement was terminated during the 1st quarter of 2014.

 

 
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In May 2013, we entered into employment agreement with Simon McCarthy to serve as Chief Scientist Officer of HemCon. Under the employment agreement with Mr. McCarthy his employment has an initial term from May 6, 2013 until April 30, 2015 and will automatically renew for two-year terms unless terminated by the parties in accordance with the agreement. Mr. McCarthy’s base salary is $150 per year with the possibility of up to 15% in incentive compensation based on meeting performance criteria to be established by the Company and HemCon.

 

In February 2013, we entered into employment agreements with Mr. John Linderman to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. James Barickman to serve as Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Frederick A. Voight to serve as Chief Investment Officer, and Mr. Michael S. Wax to serve as Chief Development Officer.

 

Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Linderman, he was to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer until January 31, 2018. His compensation was to be $300,000 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by the Board of Directors. On February 10, 2015, Mr. John R. Linderman resigned his positions as our Chief Executive Officer, President and as a member of our Board of Directors.

 

Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Barickman, he was to serve as our Chief Marketing Officer until January 31, 2018. His compensation was to be $300,000 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors. On February 12, 2015, Mr. James (Jamie) H. Barickman resigned his position as our Chief Marketing Officer and as a member of our Board of Directors.

 

Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Voight, he will serve as our Chief Investment Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Voight’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Investment Officer. His compensation will be $120,000 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.

 

Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Wax, he will serve as our Chief Development Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Wax’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Development Officer. His compensation will be $120,000 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.

 

On February 15, 2015, we entered into new agreements with Mr. Voight and Mr. Wax, with Mr. Voight maintaining his same position, and Mr. Was adding the position of interim Chief Executive Officer after the resignation of John Linderman. Both agreements are for $1 salary per year.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013, we converted approximately $1.1 million in compensation owed to our executive officers into an aggregate of 2,200,000 warrants with a fair value of $1.9 million, with a strike price of $1.00 per share. Of these warrants 550,000 were issued to Mr. John Linderman in exchange for $275,000 in compensation owed, 550,000 were issued to James Barickman in exchange for $275,000 in compensation owed, 550,000 were issued to Frederick A. Voight in exchange for $275,000 in compensation owed, and 550,000 were issued to Michael Wax in exchange for $275,000 in compensation owed.

 

On August 15, 2013, we entered into a stock purchase agreement with John Linderman, our President and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to which Mr. Linderman purchased 194,445 shares of our common stock for $175,000, or $0.90 per share.

 

During the third quarter of 2013, we issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $470,000. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 282,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

 

 
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During the fourth quarter of 2013, we issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $300,000. The note has an interest rate of 18% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before May 1, 2014. No warrants were issued in connection with the promissory note. We repaid $70,000 of this promissory note during 2013.

 

During the first quarter of 2014, we issued convertible promissory notes (“Notes”) to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $230,000. The note has an interest rate of 24% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before August 11, 2014. No warrants were issued in connection with the promissory note.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2014 the Company issued a promissory note (“Note”) to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $330. The note has an interest rate of 21% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before May 31, 2015. No warrants were issued in connection with the Note.

 

Prior to closing the acquisition of HemCon we borrowed money from, and issued warrants to, several related parties:

 

1) A Promissory Note with DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $2,500,000. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month and is due on or before November 6, 2013. Additionally, a loan fee of 2% of the principal amount is due and payable by us to lender on or before the maturity date. In connection with this promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 1,500,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

2)  A Promissory Note with James Linderman, the father of one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $100,000. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before August 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Linderman warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

3) A Promissory Note with James Barickman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50,000. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Barickman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

4) A Promissory Note with John Linderman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50,000. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. John Linderman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

During the first quarter of 2013, we issued 25,000 warrants to Chord Advisors, LLC, a company affiliated with David Horin, our Chief Financial Officer, with an exercise price of $0.45 and a five year term. Each warrant is exercisable into one share of common stock.

 

As of December 31, 2013, $325,970 was due to Sean Webster, our former Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer, and a former director, and $564,320 was due to Gerald Lau, our former Chief Executive Officer, a former director of our company. This amount represents money advanced to us which had not been repaid back to them as of December 31, 2013. The amount was unsecured and bears no interest. On September 14, 2012, Rockland Group, LLC, an entity controlled by Harry Pond, one of our former officers and directors and one of our current shareholders, entered into an Assistance and Settlement Agreement with Mr. Webster and Mr. Lau under which they agreed to settle the amounts we owed to the for $32,000, which amount was due to Mr. Webster and Mr. Lau when the company got current in its periodic reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The $32,000 was paid to Mr. Webster and Mr. Lau on or about January 25, 2013, and, as a result, no further amounts are owed to Mr. Lau or Mr. Webster and they agreed to release the company from any additional amounts owed.

 

 
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On April 27, 2012, the holders of our preferred stock, which accounted for the voting control of the company at the time, entered into an Agreement for the Purchase of Preferred Stock (the “Agreement”) with Rockland Group, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Rockland”), under which Rockland purchased Six Hundred Twenty Thousand (620,000) shares of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, One Million Shares (1,000,000) shares of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, and Seven Hundred Ten Thousand (710,000) shares of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. At the closing of the transaction, these shares represented approximately 63% of our outstanding votes on all matters brought before the holders of our common stock for approval. The transaction closed on April 27, 2012.

 

Corporate Governance

 

As of December 31, 2014, our Board of Directors consisted of Mr. John Linderman, Mr. James Barickman, Mr. Michael Wax and Mr. Frederick A. Voight. We did not have a board member that qualifies as “independent” as the term is used in NASDAQ rule 5605(a)(2).

 

ITEM 14 – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

 

Audit fees

 

The aggregate fees billed for the two most recently completed fiscal periods ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 for professional services rendered by M&K CPAS, PLLC for the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements, quarterly reviews of our interim consolidated financial statements and services normally provided by the independent accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for these fiscal periods were as follows:

 

    Year Ended December 31,
2014
    Year Ended December 31,
2013
 

Audit Fees and Audit Related Fees

 

$

85,000

   

$

85,000

 

Tax Fees

 

$

0

   

$

0

 

All Other Fees

 

$

0

   

$

0

 

Total

 

$

85,000

   

$

85,000

 

 

In the above table, “audit fees” are fees billed by our company’s external auditor for services provided in auditing our company’s annual financial statements for the subject year. “Audit-related fees” are fees not included in audit fees that are billed by the auditor for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit review of our company’s financial statements. “Tax fees” are fees billed by the auditor for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. “All other fees” are fees billed by the auditor for products and services not included in the foregoing categories.

 

Policy on Pre-Approval by Audit Committee of Services Performed by Independent Auditors

 

The board of directors pre-approves all services provided by our independent auditors. All of the above services and fees were reviewed and approved by the board of directors before the respective services were rendered.

 

The board of directors has considered the nature and amount of fees billed by M&K CPAS, PLLC and believes that the provision of services for activities unrelated to the audit is compatible with maintaining M&K CPAS PLLC’s independence.

 

 
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PART IV

 

ITEM 15 – EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

(a)(1) Financial Statements

 

For a list of financial statements and supplementary data filed as part of this Annual Report, see the Index to Financial Statements beginning at page F-1 of this Annual Report.

 

(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules

 

We do not have any financial statement schedules required to be supplied under this Item.

 

(a)(3) Exhibits

 

Refer to (b) below.

 

(b) Exhibits

 

Item No.

 

Description

 

 

 

(3)

 

Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws

 

 

 

3.1

 

Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2001)

 

 

 

3.2

 

Bylaws (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2001)

 

 

 

3.3

 

Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2001)

 

 

 

3.4

 

Articles of Merger (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2001)

 

 

 

3.5

 

Certificate of Designation (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2001)

 

 

 

3.6

 

Articles of Merger filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on November 21, 2006 effective on November 26, 2006 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 28, 2006)

 

 

 

3.7

 

Articles of Merger filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on February 21, 2007 effective on February 26, 2007 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 27, 2007)

 

 

 

3.8

 

Certificate of Correction filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on June 27, 2007 (incorporated by reference from our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on April 15, 2009)

 

 

 

3.9

 

Certificate of Designation filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on July 27, 2007 (incorporated by reference from our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on April 15, 2009)

 

 

 

3.10

 

Certificate of Change filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on June 6, 2009 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 11, 2009)

 

 

 

3.11

 

Certificate of Designation for Series D Convertible Preferred Stock filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on June 19, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 16, 2013)

 

 

 

3.12

 

Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on August 29, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 16, 2013)

 

 

 

3.13

 

Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on January 7, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 16, 2013)

 

 
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(10)

 

Material Contracts

 

 

 

10.1

 

Agreement for the Purchase of Preferred Stock (the “Agreement”) with Rockland Group, LLC dated April 27, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 11, 2012)

 

 

 

10.2

 

License and Asset Option Purchase Agreement with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC dated June 25, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2012)

 

 

 

10.3

 

Agreement for the Purchase of Preferred Stock with Rockland Group, LLC dated June 29, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2012)

 

 

 

10.4

 

Subsidiary Acquisition Option Agreement with Xinghui Ltd. dated April 25, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2012)

 

 

 

10.5

 

Marketing and Development Services Agreement with InterCore Energy, Inc. dated July 11, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2012)

 

 

 

10.6

 

Purchase and Assignment of Rights Agreement with RWIP, LLC dated July 11, 2012 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2012)

 

 

 

10.8

 

Asset Purchase Agreement with Northstar Consumer Products, LLC, dated February 4, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2013)

 

 

 

10.9

 

Asset Purchase Agreement with HLBC Distribution Company, Inc., dated February 12, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2013)

 

 

 

10.10

 

Employment Agreement with John R. Linderman dated February 1, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2013)

 

 

 

10.11

 

Employment Agreement with James Barickman dated February 1, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2013)

 

 

 

10.12

 

Employment Agreement with Fredrick A. Voight dated February 1, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2013)

 

 

 

10.13

 

Employment Agreement with Michael S. Wax dated February 1, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2013)

 

 

 

10.14

 

Exclusive Manufacturing, Marketing and Distribution Definitive License Agreement with Argentum Medical, LLC dated March 7, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2013)

 

 

 

10.15

 

Order Confirming Debtor’s Fifth Amended Plan of Reorganization and Plan of Reorganization in In re HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc. filed May 6, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 13, 2013)

 

 

 

10.16

 

Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Stock entered into by and between TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. and HemCon Medical Services, Inc. dated April 18, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 13, 2013)

 

 

 

10.17

 

Employment Agreement with Barry Starkman (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 13, 2013)

 

 

 

10.18

 

Employment Agreement with Simon McCarthy (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 13, 2013)

 

 

 

10.19

 

Promissory Note with DayStar Funding, LP dated May 6, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 13, 2013)

 

 

 

10.20

 

Promissory Note with Lawrence K. Ingber Trust, dated June 14, 1980, as amended and restated March 6, 2006, dated May 6, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 13, 2013)

 

 

 

10.21

 

Promissory Note with James Barickman dated May 6, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 13, 2013)

 

 

 

10.22

 

Promissory Note with John Linderman dated May 6, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 13, 2013)

 

 
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10.23

 

Promissory Note with James Linderman dated May 6, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 13, 2013)

 

 

 

10.24

 

Stock Exchange Agreement with M&K Family Limited Partnership dated July 11, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 1, 2013)

 

 

 

10.25

 

Stock Exchange Agreement with Northstar Consumer Products, LLC, dated July 11, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 1, 2013)

 

 

 

10.26

 

Stock Exchange Agreement with Rivercoach Partners, LP dated July 11, 2013 (incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 1, 2013)

   

(31)

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications

 

 

 

31.1

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith).

 

 

 

31.2

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Accounting Officer (filed herewith).

 

 

 

(32)

 

Section 1350 Certifications

 

 

 

32.1

 

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith).

 

 

 

32.2

 

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Accounting Officer (filed herewith).

 

101.INS **

 

XBRL Instance Document

     

101.SCH **

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

     

101.CAL **

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

     

101.DEF **

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

     

101.LAB **

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

     

101.PRE **

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

____________

* Filed herewith.

 

** XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

 

 
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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc.

     

Dated: April 15, 2015

By:

/s/ Michael Wax

 

 

 

Michael Wax

 

   

Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chief Development Officer and a Director

 

     

Dated: April 15, 2015

By:

/s/ David Horin

 

 

 

David Horin

 

   

Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

 

 

In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Dated: April 15, 2015

By:

/s/ Michael Wax

 

 

 

Michael Wax

 

   

Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chief Development Officer, and a Director

 

     

Dated: April 15, 2015

By:

/s/ David Horin

 

 

 

David Horin

 

   

Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

 

     

Dated: April 15, 2015

By:

/s/ Frederick A. Voight

 

 

 

Frederick A. Voight

 

   

Chief Investment Officer and a Director

 

     

Dated: April 15, 2015

By:

/s/ Harry Pond

 

 

 

Harry Pond

 

   

Director

 

 

 
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ITEM 8 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

INDEX

 

Page
   

Financial Statements:

 
   

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

F-2

Consolidated Balance Sheet

F-3

Consolidated Statement of Operations

F-4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

F-5

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

F-6

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

F-7

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

F-8

 

 

Supplementary Data

 

 

 

Not applicable

 

 

 
F-1

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors

TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc.

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, 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. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered reoccurring losses from operations, and has an accumulated deficit and working capital deficit as of December 31, 2014. These conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding those matters also are described in Note 3. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

 

/s/ M&K CPAS, PLLC

April 13, 2015

Houston, TX

www.mkacpas.com

 

 
F-2

 

TRISTAR WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

  As of December 31,  
    2014     2013  

ASSETS

       

Current assets

       

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

189

   

$

193

 

Accounts receivables, net

   

652

     

638

 

Prepaid expenses and other

   

141

     

178

 

Other receivables

   

-

     

1,500

 

Receivable from related party

   

1

     

-

 

Inventories, net

   

814

     

1,144

 

Total current assets

   

1,797

     

3,653

 

Non-current assets

               

Accounts receivables, net of current portion

   

41

     

-

 

Property and equipment, net

   

312

     

997

 

Intangible assets, net

   

782

     

867

 

Other non-current assets

   

137

     

41

 

Total non-current assets

   

1,272

     

1,905

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

3,069

   

$

5,558

 
               

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

               

Current liabilities

               

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

2,450

   

$

1,321

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses due to related parties

   

1,839

     

973

 

Current liabilities related to assets sold

   

-

     

1,500

 

Short-term notes (net of debt discount $12 and $497 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)

   

4,332

     

714

 

Short-term notes - related party 

   

4,300

     

3,970

 

Convertible notes (net of debt discount $0 and $0 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)

   

671

     

356

 

Convertible notes - related party (net of debt discount $0 and $0 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)

   

230

     

-

 

Deferred revenue

   

48

     

306

 

Derivative liability

   

270

     

-

 

Total current liabilities

   

14,140

     

9,140

 

Non-current Liabilities

               

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

   

-

     

48

 

Total non-current liabilities

   

-

     

48

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

   

14,140

     

9,188

 
               

STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

               

Convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 5,621,667 and 5,621,667 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively

   

6

     

6

 

Common stock; $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 24,221,715 and 22,041,713 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively

   

2

     

2

 

Additional paid-in capital

   

20,055

     

18,823

 

Other comprehensive gain/(loss)

   

182

   

(19

)

Accumulated deficit

 

(31,316

)

 

(22,442

)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

 

(11,071

)

 

(3,630

)

               

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

 

$

3,069

   

$

5,558

 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

 
F-3

 

TRISTAR WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(dollars in thousands)

 

  For the year ended  
  December 31,  
  2014     2013  

 

 

 

 

 

Sales revenue

 

$

5,549

   

$

3,776

 

Cost of Goods Sold

   

5,310

     

3,074

 

Gross profit

   

239

     

702

 
               

Continuing operations

               

Operating expenses:

               

General and administrative

   

2,752

     

7,331

 

Sales, marketing and development expenses

   

2,526

     

2,462

 

Amortization on intangible assets

   

85

     

59

 

Impairment of intangible assets

   

-

     

15

 

Total operating expenses

   

5,363

     

9,867

 
               

Loss from operations

 

(5,124

)

 

(9,165

)

               

Other income and (expenses)

               

Interest expense

 

(3,398

)

 

(2,609

)

(Loss) gain on sale of assets and liabilities

 

(163

)

   

2

 

Inducement expense

   

-

   

(802

)

Change in fair value of derivative liability

   

12

     

-

 

Other expenses

 

(201

)

 

(54

)

Total other income (expenses)

 

(3,750

)

 

(3,463

)

               

Net loss

 

(8,874

)

 

(12,628

)

               

Other comprehensive gain (loss)

               

Foreign currency translation gain (loss)

   

201

   

(19

)

               

Total comprehensive loss

 

$

(8,673

)

 

$

(12,647

)

               

Loss per share

 

$

(0.38

)

 

$

(0.43

)

Diluted loss per share

 

$

(0.38

)

 

$

(0.43

)

               

Weighted average common shares outstanding

   

23,195,194

     

29,576,522

 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

   

23,195,194

     

29,576,522

 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

 
F-4

 

TRISTAR WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

(dollars and shares in thousands)

 

                        Additional     Other     Total  
    Preferred Stock   Common Stock  

Accumulated

 

 

Paid-in

 

 

Comprehensive

 

Stockholders’

 
  Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Deficit     capital     Income/Loss     Deficit  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2012

 

6,120

   

$

6

   

41

   

$

-

   

$

(9,814

)

 

$

8,939

   

$

-

   

$

(869

)

1st Quarter - Issuance of warrants for services

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

688

     

-

     

688

 

1st Quarter - Issuance of warrants for research development

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

921

     

-

     

921

 

1st Quarter - Issuance of common stock in exchange for convertible notes and accrued interest

   

-

     

-

     

4,035

     

-

     

-

     

32

     

-

     

32

 

1st Quarter - Conversion of Series A Convertible Preferred into common stock

 

(215

)

   

-

     

1,075

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

 

1st Quarter - Conversion of Series C Convertible Preferred into common stock

 

(710

)

 

(1

)

   

3,550

     

1

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

 

1st Quarter - Conversion of Series D Convertible Preferred into common stock

 

(1,430

)

 

(1

)

   

35,750

     

3

     

-

   

(2

)

   

-

     

-

 

1st Quarter - Issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred for research and development and acqusition of Beute de Maman

   

750

     

1

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

2,812

     

-

     

2,813

 

1st Quarter - Issuance of Series D Convertible Preferred for cash

   

67

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

250

     

-

     

250

 

1st Quarter - Conversion of notes payable to Series D Convertible Preferred

   

60

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

225

     

-

     

225

 

2nd Quarter - Issuance of common stock for cash

   

-

     

-

     

295

     

-

     

-

     

227

     

-

     

227

 

2nd Quarter - Issuance of warrants in conjunction with promissory notes

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

1,651

     

-

     

1,651

 

3rd Quarter - Cancellation of  common stock in exchange for Series D convertible Preferred Stock

   

980

     

1

   

(24,500

)

 

(2

)

   

-

     

1

     

-

     

-

 

3rd Quarter - Issuance common stock for cash

   

-

     

-

     

100

     

-

     

-

     

100

     

-

     

100

 

3rd Quarter - Issuance of warrants in conjunction with promissory notes

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

225

     

-

     

225

 

4th Quarter - Issuance common stock for debt conversion

   

-

     

-

     

1,500

     

-

     

-

     

12

     

-

     

12

 

4th Quarter - Issuance common stock for cash

   

-

     

-

     

195

     

-

     

-

     

175

     

-

     

175

 

4th Quarter - Issuance warrants for accrued salaries conversion

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

1,902

             

1,902

 

4th Quarter - Issuance of warrants in conjunction with promissory notes

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

556

     

-

     

556

 

Imputed interest on notes payable

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

31

     

-

     

31

 

Cumulative translation adjustment

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

   

(19

)

 

(19

)

Adjustment for the forgiveness of accounts payable to NCP

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

78

     

-

     

78

 

Net loss

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

   

(12,628

)

   

-

     

-

   

(12,628

)

Balance at December 31, 2013

   

5,622

     

6

     

22,041

     

2

   

(22,442

)

   

18,823

   

(19

)

 

(3,630

)

1st Quarter - Issuance common stock for debt conversion

   

-

     

-

     

1,000

     

0

     

-

     

8

     

-

     

8

 

1st Quarter - Issuance of warrants in conjunction with promissory notes

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

389

     

-

     

389

 

2nd Quarter - Issuance of warrants in conjunction with promissory notes

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

456

     

-

     

456

 

3rd Quarter - Issuance of warrants in conjunction with promissory notes

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

208

     

-

     

208

 

3rd Quarter - Issuance common stock for debt conversion

   

-

     

-

     

800

     

-

     

-

     

6

     

-

     

6

 

3rd Quarter - Issuance common stock for services

   

-

     

-

     

100

     

-

     

-

     

48

     

-

     

48

 

4th Quarter - Issuance of common stock in conjunction with promissory notes

   

-

     

-

     

280

     

-

     

-

     

47

     

-

     

47

 

4th Quarter - Issuance of warrants in conjunction with promissory notes

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

14

     

-

     

14

 

Cumulative translation adjustment

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

201

     

201

 

Imputed interest on notes payable

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

     

56

     

-

     

56

 

Net loss

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

-

   

(8,874

)

   

-

     

-

   

(8,874

)

Balance at December 31, 2014

   

5,622

   

$

6

     

24,221

   

$

2

   

$

(31,316

)

 

$

20,055

   

$

182

   

$

(11,071

)

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements 

 

 
F-5

 

TRISTAR WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollars in thousands)

 

  For the year ended  
  December 31,  
  2014     2013  

Cash flows from operating activities:

       

Loss for the period from continuing operations

 

$

(8,874

)

 

$

(12,628

)

Adjustments to reconcile net profit/loss from continuing operations  to net cash provided by operating activities:

               

Non-cash research and development expenses

   

-

     

3,726

 

Depreciation expenses

   

274

     

196

 

Loss on sale of assets and liabilities

   

163

     

-

 

Inducement expenses

   

-

     

802

 

Change in fair value of derivative liability

 

(12

)

   

-

 

Amortization of debt discount

   

1,878

     

2,002

 

Issuance of common stock for services

   

48

     

-

 

Issuance of warrants for research and development

   

-

     

-

 

Issuance of warrants for services

   

-

     

688

 

Intangible asset amortization

   

85

     

59

 

Intangible asset impairment

   

-

     

15

 

Imputed interest on note payable

   

56

     

31

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

               

Accounts receivables

 

(110

)

   

15

 

Inventory

   

330

     

278

 

Prepaid expenses

   

37

   

(22

)

Accounts payable and accruals

   

1,129

     

489

 

Other non-current assets

 

(96

)

 

(18

)

Other receivables

   

54

     

-

 

Deferred revenue

 

(305

)

 

(72

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses - related party

   

866

     

1,866

 

Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations

 

(4,477

)

 

(2,573

)

               

Cash flow from investing activities:

               

Acquisition of HemCon

   

-

   

(3,139

)

Sale of property plant and equipment

   

404

     

-

 

Purchase of property plant and equipment

 

(156

)

   

-

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   

248

   

(3,139

)

               

Cash flow from financing activities:

               

Proceeds from issuance of short-term notes

   

3,694

     

1,646

 

Repayment of short-term notes

 

(560

)

 

(400

)

Proceeds from issuance of short-term convertible notes - related party

   

560

     

50

 

repayment of short-term notes- related party

   

-

   

(245

)

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes

   

330

     

4,110

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

   

-

     

502

 

Proceeds from issuance of Series D convertible preferred stock

   

-

     

250

 

Net cash generated from financing activities from continuing operations

   

4,024

     

5,913

 
               

Cumulative translation adjustment

   

201

   

(19

)

Net change in cash

 

(4

)

   

182

 
               

Cash and cash equivalent, beginning

   

193

     

11

 

Cash and cash equivalent, ending

 

$

189

   

$

193

 
               

Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities

               

Debt discount due to convertible debentures issued with warrants

 

$

47

   

$

2,432

 

Debt discount due to embedded derivative liabilities within convertible debentures issued

 

$

-

   

$

-

 

Debt discount due to convertible debentures issued with common stock

 

$

14

   

$

-

 

Reclassification between current accounts receivable and long term accounts receivable

 

$

(41

)

 

$

-

 

Conversion of notes payable to preferred stock

 

$

-

   

$

225

 

Conversion of notes payable to common stock

 

$

-

   

$

44

 

Conversion of  preferred stock to common stock

 

$

-

   

$

2

 

Conversion of common stock to preferred stock

 

$

-

   

$

2

 

Conversion of accrued salaries to warrants

 

$

-

   

$

1,100

 

Adjustment for the forgiveness of accounts payable to NCP - Related Party

 

$

-

   

$

78

 

Acquisition of Beaute de Maman for Series D Convertible Preferred Stock

 

$

-

   

$

8

 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

 
F-6

 

TRISTAR WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands except per share)

 

1. The Company

 

TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. (“the Company”) was incorporated on August 28, 2000 in the state of Nevada under the name “Quadric Acquisitions”. From the date of its incorporation through April 27, 2012, the Company had several name changes and different business plans all under prior management that is no longer with the Company. On April 27, 2012, the Company underwent a change of control transaction and changed its business plan. On January 7, 2013, the Company changed its name from Biopack Environmental Solutions, Inc. to TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. with the State of Nevada, and such change was effected with FINRA on January 18, 2013. The Company conducts its current operations under the name TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. The vast majority of the Company’s operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiary, HemCon Medical Technologies Inc., an Oregon corporation (“HemCon”), and involve the development, marketing and sale of HemCon’s innovative wound care products.

 

Overall, the Company is focused on bringing new technologies to consumers and patients that address underserved therapeutic healthcare opportunities based on a combination of superior science, product development and market positioning worldwide. Each of the Company’s products is designed to improve health advocacy and medical outcomes through superior and proven technologies. The Company’s innovative products and technologies focus in three categories:

 

Wound Care products focused on superior hemostasis and infection control through the exploitation of proprietary and in licensed technologies targeting a wide range of professional medical (e.g., surgery, dialysis, post-procedure recovery), trauma, military and consumer OTC (over the counter) applications reducing the total cost of care. The Company has developed FDA-approved products targeted to specific procedures within the broad professional care medical market as well as innovative products targeted to the global OTC (consumer self-care) wound care market which have received FDA clearance, CE approval and other international approvals.

 

Women’s Health products initially focused on the unique needs during pregnancy and nursing. Longer-term the Company plans to expand the TWSI portfolio to address broader, under-met needs in women’s health. The Company markets to the maternity segment under the Beaute de Maman™ brand sold via traditional retailers and internet portals.

 

Therapeutic Skin Care products leveraging a proprietary delivery system enabling superior dosing and consumer therapeutic benefits related to several OTC skin care needs. These technology applications are being developed for potential third party licensing or internal brand expansion.

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

 

The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its 100% owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

 
F-7

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash consists of funds deposited in checking accounts. While cash held by financial institutions may at times exceed federally insured limits, management believes that no material credit or market risk exposure exists due to the high quality of the institutions that have custody of the Company’s funds. The Company has not incurred any losses on such accounts.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

The Company extends credit to its customers in the normal course of business and performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers. Accounts receivable are stated at amounts due from customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts that are outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. The Company determines its allowance for doubtful accounts by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due and the customer's current ability to pay its obligation to the Company. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. Accounts receivable are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $15 and $8, at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

Use of Estimates

 

In preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management is required 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, as well as the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Due to inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods may be affected by changes in these estimates. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include valuing equity securities in share-based payment arrangements, estimating the fair value of equity instruments upon issuance, and estimating the useful lives of depreciable assets and whether impairment charges may apply.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Product Sales Revenue

 

The Company recognizes product sales revenue when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, prices are fixed and determinable, the product is shipped or delivered, title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, and collection is reasonably assured. Certain of its product sales are made to distributors. The Company's distributor arrangements do not provide distributors with product return rights or pricing adjustments. The Company recognizes product sales to distributors on a sell-in basis, when the product is delivered 

 

Deferred Revenue

 

The Company defers nonrefundable up-front payments received from distributors. These fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over the contractual term of the related contract. 

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of standard cost (which approximates average cost) or market.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes based on the estimated useful lives of the various assets ranging from three to ten years. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to current earnings. Upon disposal of assets, the costs of assets and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. Gains or losses are reflected in current earnings.

 

 
F-8

 

Intangible assets

 

Intangible assets consist of patents, customer lists, non-compete arrangements and a trade name. Patents, customer lists, non-compete arrangements and a trade name acquired in business combinations under the purchase method of accounting are recorded at fair value net of accumulated amortization since the acquisition date. Amortization is calculated using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives at the following annual rates:

 

    Useful Lives  

Patents

 

12

 

Customer lists

   

14

 

Non-compete arrangements

   

4

 

Trade name

   

16

 

 

The Company reviews its finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of finite-lived intangible asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of a finite-lived intangible asset is measured by a comparison of its carrying amount to the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the asset is considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset, which is determined based on discounted cash flows.

 

Other Receivables and Current Liabilities Related to Assets Sold

 

Prior to the Company acquisition of HemCon, on February 6, 2013, HemCon concluded an asset sale with Bard Access Systems for its GuardIVa™ product plus associated intellectual property and trademark for $4,500 following on from a license and supply agreement in October 2012 for $500. GuardIVa™ has been classified as a discontinued operation in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. This sale and the proceeds which were realized facilitated the Company in emerging from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. During 2014 the company derecognized an amount of $1.5 million recorded at 31st December 2013 as outstanding deferred consideration which is payable on achieving certain regulatory requirements. The derecognition is primarily as a result of the lapse of time and such impact on achieving certain regulatory requirements. The company reserves the right at its discretion to continue to pursue or cease pursuing its efforts to achieve certain regulatory requirements. This derecognition did not impact the Income Statement of the company in 2014. This deferred consideration, if received, will be paid to the Secured Creditors under the bankruptcy case 12-32652-ELP11 pursuant to the HemCon Sale and purchase agreement on receipt of same. GuardIVa™ is a hydrophilic foam based IV site dressing for use at Catheter insertion sites. The dressing incorporates HemCon micro dispersed oxidized cellulose technology an active hemostatic ingredient along with CHG a generic antibacterial agent.

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a company during the period resulting from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. The primary difference between net income and comprehensive income for the Company results from foreign currency translation adjustments. Accumulated other comprehensive income and loss was $182 and $19 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The financial position of foreign subsidiaries is translated using the exchange rates in effect at the end of the period, while income and expense items are translated at average rates of exchange during the period. The net income and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in the period incurred were $201 for the year ended December 31, 2014 and $83 for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

 
F-9

 

Concentration of Source of Materials

 

The Company uses a raw material that must meet specific quality standards in its production process, which is currently purchased from one vendor. The Company mitigates the risk to its production process through purchasing quantities sufficient to meet its production needs in the near term and by having identified alternative sources of supply of an equivalent standard should they become necessary.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Compensation expense for all stock-based awards is measured on the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as an expense, on a straight-line basis, over the employee's requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity award). The fair value of each option award is estimated on the grant date using a Black-Scholes option valuation model. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized only for those awards that are expected to vest using an estimated forfeiture rate. We estimate pre-vesting option or warrant forfeitures at the time of grant and reflect the impact of estimated pre-vesting option forfeitures in compensation expense recognized. For options and warrants issued to non-employees, the Company recognizes stock compensation costs utilizing the fair value methodology over the related period of benefit.

 

Segment Reporting

 

The Company operates as one segment, in which management uses one measure of profitability. The Company is managed and operated as one business. The Company does not operate separate lines of business or separate business entities with respect to any of its product candidates. Accordingly, the Company does not have separately reportable segments. The Company generated $1,248 revenue from Europe and $4,301 from North America during 2014.

 

Accounting for Warrants

 

The Company accounts for the issuance of common stock purchase warrants issued in connection with debt and equity offerings in accordance with the provisions of ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The Company classifies as equity any contracts that (i) require physical settlement or net-share settlement or (ii) gives the Company a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in its own shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement). The Company classifies as assets or liabilities any contracts that (i) require net-cash settlement (including a requirement to net-cash settle the contract if an event occurs and if that event is outside the control of the Company) or (ii) gives the counterparty a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement).

 

The Company assessed the classification of its common stock purchase warrants as of the date of each transaction and determined that such instruments met the criteria for equity classification. The warrants are reported on the consolidated balance sheet as a component of stockholders’ equity at fair value using the Black-Scholes valuation method.

 

Accounting for Derivative Liabilities – Conversion Option

 

The fair value of the conversion option was valued using the binomial lattice options pricing model, a “Level 3” input, based on the quoted price of common stock, volatility based on the Company’s peer group, the expected life based on the remaining contractual term of the conversion option and the risk free interest rate based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury Securities with a maturity equivalent to the conversion options’ contractual life.

 

 
F-10

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for derivative instruments in accordance with ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”), which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other financial instruments or contracts. The Company also considers ASC 815, which provides criteria for determining whether freestanding contracts that are settled in a company’s own stock, including common stock warrants, should be designated as either an equity instrument, an asset or as a liability under ASC 815.

 

Additionally, the Company evaluated the conversion feature embedded in its convertible promissory notes based on the criteria of ASC 815 to determine whether the conversion feature would be required to be bifurcated from the promissory note and accounted for separately as a derivative. Based on management’s evaluation, the embedded conversion feature meets the requirements of derivative accounting under ASC 815. The Company recorded this conversion feature at its fair value in accordance with ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”). The embedded conversion feature was valued using the binomial option pricing model. Increases or decreases in the fair value of the conversion feature are included as a component of other income (expense) in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the respective period.

 

Loss per Share

 

Basic loss per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted loss per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares (including redeemable shares) plus dilutive potential common shares outstanding using the treasury stock method. Any potentially dilutive securities are anti-dilutive due to the Company’s net losses. For the years presented, there is no difference between the basic and diluted net loss per share.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-10, Elimination of Certain Financial Reporting Requirements, Including an Amendment to Variable Interest Entities Guidance in Topic 810, Consolidation. The amendments in this update remove the definition of a development stage entity from the Master Glossary of the Accounting Standards Codification, thereby removing the financial reporting distinction between development stage entities and other reporting entities from U.S. GAAP. In addition, the amendments eliminate the requirements for development stage entities to (1) present inception-to-date information in the statements of income, cash flows and shareholder equity, (2) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity, (3) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged, and (4) disclose in the first year in which the entity is no longer a development stage entity that in prior years it had been in the development stage. A public entity is required to apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and interim periods therein. An entity should apply the amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted the guidance during the second quarter of 2014. Adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”). ASU 2014-15 provides guidance on management’s responsibility in evaluating whether there is substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern and about related footnote disclosures. For each reporting period, management will be required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date the financial statements are issued. The amendments in ASU 2014-15 are effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt the methodologies prescribed by ASU 2014-15 by the date required, and does not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2014-15 will have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.

 

 
F-11

 

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718). The ASU clarifies how entities should treat performance targets that can be achieved after the requisite service period of a share-based payment award. The accounting standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the guidance on its financial position, results of operation, and cash flows.

 

In November 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-16, “Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share Is More Akin to Debt or to Equity” (“ASU 2014-16”), which clarifies how to evaluate the economic characteristics and risks of a host contract in a hybrid financial instrument that is issued in the form of a share. Specifically, ASU 2014-16 requires that an entity consider all relevant terms and features in evaluating the nature of the host contract and clarifies that the nature of the host contract depends upon the economic characteristics and the risks of the entire hybrid financial instrument. An entity should assess the substance of the relevant terms and features, including the relative strength of the debt-like or equity-like terms and features given the facts and circumstances, when considering how to weight those terms and features. ASU 2014-16 is effective for public businesses for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

Revenue Concentrations

 

The Company considers significant revenue concentrations to be counterparties who account for 10% or more of the total revenues generated by the Company during the period. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the amount of revenue derived from counterparties representing more than 10% of our total revenues was 10%. As of December 31, 2014 one customer owed a total of 10% of accounts receivable.

 

3. Going Concern and Management's Plans

 

The Company's financial statements are prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) applicable to a going concern which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has not yet established an ongoing source of revenue sufficient to cover its operating costs and allow it to continue as a going concern. In addition, as of December 31, 2014, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $31,316, had incurred a net loss for the year ended December 31, 2014 of $8,874 and had negative working capital of $12,302. Funding has been provided by related parties as well as new investors committed to make it possible to maintain, expand, and ensure the advancement of the TriStar Wellness products. The Company anticipates that the same related parties may fund the Company on an as needed basis or will seek to obtain financing from other outside parties.

 

The independent registered public accounting firm’s report on the financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 states that because the Company has suffered recurring operating losses from operations, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. A “going concern” opinion indicates that the financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern and do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

 
F-12

 

Strategy

 

The Company intends to focus on purchasing or licensing rights to various health and wellness products using in-house expertise to develop, test, bring to market, and market a variety of health and wellness products. The Company is currently aggressively completing development of product lines that the Company believes address important market needs in target categories. The Company plans to primarily rely on internal R&D expertise complimented by an extensive network of product development specialists to optimize the product development and testing in advance of market launch. In all cases the Company’s plan is to own the unique formulas or processes via direct acquisition or license. As appropriate the Company will pursue and defend patents on each product offering to help protect from competitive incursion.

 

During the 4th quarter of 2014, the Company moved its manufacturing and office headquarters where it has operated since 2003. The new office space is located in The Morgan Building, 720 SW Washington Street, Suite 200, Portland, Oregon 97205. The Company leases approximately 7,500 square feet of office space. The lease is for a term of 75 months and the base rent is approximately $17 per month over the lease term. The Company sold property plant and equipment with a net book value of $566 and received cash proceeds of $404 as part of this relocation. The new facility, located in downtown Portland, Oregon, will be fully equipped with an innovation center laboratory and will provide increased customer integration into new product development. The Company has arranged for all manufacturing to be outsourced to medical contractors in the United States, and HemCon will remain the specification developer for its life-saving hemostatic products. HemCon will maintain its existing distribution network and will continue servicing customers worldwide.

 

4. Business Combinations

 

NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC

 

In February, 2013, the Company closed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“NCP”), and John Linderman and James Barickman, individuals (the “Shareholders”), under which the Company exercised an option to purchase a brand of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant women (the Beaute de Maman product line), in addition to an over-the-counter itch suppression formula (together, the “Business”). Previously, the Company entered into to that certain License and Asset Purchase Option Agreement dated June 25, 2012 with NCP (the “License Agreement”), under with the Company licensed the Business from NCP and had the option to purchase the Business from NCP upon certain conditions being satisfied. As set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement those conditions were either satisfied or renegotiated to the satisfaction of the parties and the Company exercised an option, and purchased, the Business from NCP. As consideration for the purchase of the Business the Company agreed to issue NCP, or its assignees, Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (750,000) shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The fair value of the consideration given was $2,813 and the value of the assets received was $15, liability was $7 and such fair value of assets was impaired during 2013. There was no acquired assets other than intangible assets and therefore no purchase price is being presented. The fair values for acquired intangible assets of NCP were determined by the Company using a valuation performed by an independent valuation specialist. In addition, the Company also recorded an additional $2,805 expense based on the valuation of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock determined by a valuation specialist. This transaction was recorded as a component of research and development expenses during 2013 because the viability of an alternative future use was uncertain.

 

HemCon

 

On May 6, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of HemCon, an Oregon corporation (“HemCon”), pursuant to the terms of an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Stock entered into by and between us and HemCon (the “Agreement”). The Agreement was entered into as part of HemCon’s Fifth Amended Plan of Reorganization in its bankruptcy proceeding (United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon, Case No. 12-32652-elp11) and was approved by the Court as part of HemCon’s approved Plan of Reorganization. Under the Agreement, the Company purchased 100 shares of HemCon’s common stock, representing 100% of HemCon’s then-outstanding voting securities, in exchange for approximately $3.1 million (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price was paid to the Court and the Trustee of the bankruptcy proceeding to be distributed to HemCon’s creditors in accordance with the Plan of Reorganization.

 

 
F-13

 

The acquisition has been accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the acquired entity were recorded at their estimated fair values at the date of the acquisition. The operating results for HemCon have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date.

 

The purchase price allocation is based on estimates of fair value as follows (in thousands):

 

Accounts receivables

 

$

653

 

Other receivables

   

1,500

 

Inventory

   

1,410

 

Other current assets

   

23

 

Prepaid expenses

   

156

 

Fixed assets

   

1,193

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

(341

)

Current liabilities related to assets held for sale

 

(1,500

)

Deferred revenue

 

(882

)

Patents

   

336

 

Customer list

   

198

 

Trade name

   

266

 

Non-compete agreement

   

127

 

Total acquisition cost allocated

 

$

3,139

 

 

Management assigned fair values to the identifiable intangible assets through a combination of the relief from royalty method and the multi-period excess earnings method.

  

The useful lives of the acquired intangibles are as follows:

 

    Useful Lives  

Patents

   

12

 

Customer lists

   

14

 

Non-compete arrangements

   

4

 

Trade name

   

16

 

 

Intangible asset amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $85 and $59, respectively.

 

 
F-14

 

5. Inventories

 

Inventories, net consist of the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

 

    December 31,     December 31,  
    2014     2013  

Raw materials

 

$

157

   

$

318

 

Work in Progress

   

178

     

251

 

Finished Goods

   

479

     

575

 
 

$

814

   

$

1,144

 

 

Reserve for obsolescence was approximately $227 and $251 for years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

6. Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment consist of the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

 

 

  Estimates
Useful Life
    December 31,     December 31,  

 

  (Years)     2014     2013  

Manufacturing Equipment

   

7-10

   

$

290

   

$

623

 

Leasehold Improvements

 

7

     

-

     

520

 

Office Furniture and Equipment

   

3-7

     

121

     

32

 

Computer Equipment and Software

   

1-5

     

23

     

12

 

Construction in Progress

   

 

     

-

     

6

 
   

 

     

434

     

1,193

 
Less: Accumulated Depreciation, amortization and impairments      

(122

)

 

(196

)

   

 

   

$

312

   

$

997

 

 

The Company sold property and equipment with a net book value of $566 for proceeds of $404 during the year ended December 31, 2014 as a result of our closing of our Portland facility.

 

Depreciation expense was approximately $274 and $72 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

7. Loans Payable

 

  December 31,     December 31,  
    2014     2013  

Short-term notes (net of debt discount $12 and $497 as of December 31, 2014

       

    and December 31, 2013, respectively)

 

$

4,332

   

$

714

 

Short-term notes - related party

   

4,300

     

3,970

 
 

$

8,632

   

$

4,684

 
               

Convertible notes (net of debt discount $0 and $0 as of December 31, 2014 and

               

    December 31, 2013, respectively)

 

$

671

   

$

356

 

Convertible notes - related party (net of debt discount $0 and $0 as of

               

    December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)

   

230

     

-

 
 

$

901

   

$

356

 

 

 
F-15

 

Promissory Notes

 

2013 Activity

 

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued convertible demand notes to a related party for $50 which is convertible into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

During the first quarter of 2013, Sue Alter, a related party, sold her convertible notes with accrued interest with a principal balance of $400 to three separate non-related parties. Subsequent to this sale, the new holders partially converted their notes payable, in accordance with the original terms of the notes, with a principal amount of $32 into 4,029,200 common shares.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, a third party partially converted their notes payable, in accordance with the original terms of the notes, with a principal amount of $8 into 1,000,000 common shares.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $2,950. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 1,770,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with Mr. Frederick A. Voight, the chief investment officer and director, in the principal amount of $15. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before August 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. Frederick A. Voight warrants to purchase 9,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.04%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. This note is currently past due.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with James Linderman, the father of one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $100. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before August 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Linderman warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.04%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. This note is currently past due.

 

 
F-16

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with James Barickman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Barickman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.04%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. This note is currently past due.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with John Linderman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. John Linderman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.04%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. This note is currently past due.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with Lawrence Ingber, an unaffiliated third party, in the principal amount of $100. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued to the holder warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.04%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. This note is currently past due.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with Harry Pond in the principal amount of $36. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued to the holder warrants to purchase 21,600 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.04%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. This note is currently past due.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company entered into a Loan Agreement with Combat Medical Systems, an unaffiliated third party for a loan of up to $400, payable in two tranches, $400 was paid in connection with the closing of the acquisition of HemCon, and $350 payable in the future subject to contingencies. The loan has an interest rate of 10% per annum and is due on or before November 6, 2013. The note was repaid in full on November 26, 2013.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded 2% loan fees in aggregate for approximately $60 in connection with the promissory notes issued in May 2013. In connection with note issuances during the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a $1,726 discount at issuance and recorded debt discount amortization of $1,726 during the year ended December 31, 2013. Of the $1,726 discount recorded at issuance the portion relating to the detachable warrants of $1,666 was credited to additional paid in capital and the $60 loan fee described above was credited to the loan principal.

 

 
F-17

 

During the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with John Linderman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $175. The note has an interest rate of 22% per annum, simple interest, and is due on or before October 18, 2013. No warrants were issued in connection with the promissory note. This note was repaid in full during the fourth quarter of 2013.

 

During the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $470. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 282,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.69 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.96% to 1.35%, volatility – 78.06% to 80.75%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A.

 

During the third quarter of 2013, the Company recorded 2% loan fees in aggregate for approximately of $10 in connection with the promissory notes issued in August 2013. In connection with note issuances during the third quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a $220 discount at issuance and recorded debt discount amortization of $220 for the year ended December 31, 2013. Of the $220 discount recorded at the issuance the portion relating to the detachable warrants of $210 was credited to additional paid in capital and the $10 loan fee described above was credited to the loan principal.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013, a third party partially converted their notes payable, in accordance with the original terms of the notes, with a principal amount of $4 into 500,000 common shares.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company paid the second payment against the Loan Agreement with Combat Medical System in the amount of $400, in connection with the closing of the acquisition of HemCon.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013 the Company issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $300. The note has an interest rate of 18% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before May 1, 2014. No warrants were issued in connection with the promissory note. The Company repaid $70 of this promissory note during 2013.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013 the Company issued a promissory note to a third party, in the principal amount of $1,100. The note has an interest rate of 21% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before November 30, 2014. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $1.80 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.39%, volatility – 85.8%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discount related to the warrants are being amortized over a one year period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis. The Company recorded a debt discount related to the warrants of $556 by crediting additional paid in capital. Amortization expense on the debt discount was $56 for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

The Company recorded imputed interest on convertible debentures and interest expense of $31 and $34 for year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively, based upon a market interest rate of 8% and accrued interest based on the stated rate of 0.5%.

 

 
F-18

 

First Quarter 2014 Activities

 

On January 15, 2014, the Company issued a convertible promissory note (“Note”) to a third party, in the principal amount of $100. The note has an interest rate of 24% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before July 15, 2014. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $1.32 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.68%, volatility – 111.11%, expected term – 5 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discounts related to the warrants are being amortized over a 0.5 year period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis. The Company recorded a debt discount related to the warrants of $91 by crediting additional paid in capital. Amortization expense on the debt discount was $41. At any time after February 1, 2014, or in the event of default, the holder may choose to convert the balance due from this Note into sufficient number of common shares of the Company, to constitute 1% of the total number of fully diluted and, by doing so, accept the payment of shares as payment in full for the outstanding balance. The Note contains an embedded conversion feature that the Company has determined is a derivative requiring bifurcation in accordance with the provisions of ASC 815. The embedded conversion feature of the Notes was valued at approximately $2,386 using the binomial option pricing model at January 15, 2014. The fair value of the conversion feature was determined using the binomial option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.06%, volatility – 111.11%, expected term – 0.5 years, expected dividends– N/A.

 

During the first quarter of 2014 the Company issued a promissory note to a third party, in the principal amount of $740. The note has an interest rate of 21% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before November 30, 2014. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued warrants to purchase 850,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price between $0.75 and $1.32 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.56%, volatility – 100.10%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discounts related to the warrants are being amortized over a 0.8 year period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis. The Company recorded a debt discount related to the warrants of $298 by crediting additional paid in capital. Amortization expense on the debt discount was $176 for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

 

During the first quarter of 2014 the Company issued convertible promissory notes (“Notes”) to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $230. The note has an interest rate of 24% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before August 11, 2014. No warrants were issued in connection with the promissory note. The Notes contain an embedded conversion feature that the Company has determined is a derivative requiring bifurcation in accordance with the provisions of ASC 815. At any time after February 1, 2014, or in the event of default, the holder may choose to convert the balance due from this Note into sufficient number of common shares of the Company, to constitute 1% of the total number of fully diluted and, by doing so, accept the payment of shares as payment in full for the outstanding balance. The embedded conversion feature of the Notes was valued at approximately $1,483 using the binomial option pricing model at February 11, 2014. The fair value of the conversion feature was determined using the binomial option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.10%, volatility – 92%, expected term – 0.5 years, expected dividends– N/A. Amortization expense on the debt discount was $61 for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

 

During the first quarter of 2014, two third parties partially converted their notes payable, in accordance with the original terms of the notes, with an aggregate principal amount of $8,000 into 1,000,000 common shares.

 

The Company recorded imputed interest on convertible debentures and interest expense of $7 and $9 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively, based upon a market interest rate of 8% and accrued interest based on the stated rate of 0.5%.

 

 
F-19

 

Second Quarter 2014 Activities

 

On April 1, 2014, the Company issued a convertible promissory note (“Note”) to a third party, in the principal amount of $230. The note has an interest rate of 24% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before November 1, 2014. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued warrants to purchase 2,300,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $0.59 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.73%, volatility – 101.53%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discounts related to the warrants are being amortized over a 0.6 year period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis. The Company recorded a debt discount related to the warrants of $187 by crediting additional paid in capital. Amortization expense on the debt discount was $97. At any time after April 1, 2014, or in the event of default, the holder may choose to convert the balance due from this Note into sufficient number of common shares of the Company, to constitute 1% of the total number of fully diluted and, by doing so, accept the payment of shares as payment in full for the outstanding balance. The Note contains an embedded conversion feature that the Company has determined is a derivative requiring bifurcation in accordance with the provisions of ASC 815. The embedded conversion feature of the Notes was valued at approximately $926 using the binomial option pricing model at April 1, 2014. The fair value of the conversion feature was determined using the binomial option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.73%, volatility – 101.5%, expected term – 0.5 years, expected dividends– N/A.

 

On April 1, 2014, the Company issued a promissory note to a third party, in the principal amount of $824. The note has an interest rate of 21% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before November 30, 2014. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued warrants to purchase 824,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $0.35 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.73%, volatility – 101.53%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discounts related to the warrants are being amortized over a 0.7 year period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis. The Company recorded a debt discount related to the warrants of $269 by crediting additional paid in capital. Amortization expense on the debt discount was $100 for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

 

Third Quarter 2014 Activities

 

On July 1, 2014, the Company issued a promissory note to a third party, in the principal amount of $870. The note has an interest rate of 21% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before November 30, 2014. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued warrants to purchase 870,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $0.35 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.62%, volatility – 98.19%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discounts related to the warrants are being amortized over a 0.4 year period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis. The Company recorded a debt discount related to the warrants of $208 by crediting additional paid in capital. Amortization expense on the debt discount was $124 for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

 

 
F-20

 

Fourth Quarter 2014 Activities

 

On November 26, 2014, the Company issued a promissory note to a third party, in the principal amount of $200. The note has an interest rate of 21% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before November 30, 2014. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $0.13 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. The relative fair value of the warrants compared to the debt was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.58%, volatility – 76.53%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discounts related to the warrants are being amortized over a 0.1 year period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis. The Company recorded a debt discount related to the warrants of $14 by crediting additional paid in capital. Amortization expense on the debt discount was $1 for the three months ended December 31, 2014.

 

During the quarter ended December 31, 2014, the Company issued promissory notes to several third parties, in the principal amount of $560. The notes have interest rate of 6%-10% per annum, simple interest and were due in December 2014. All of these promissory notes were fully paid back in December 2014. In connection with these promissory notes, the Company issued 280,000 shares of common stock. The fair value of the common stock to the debt were recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. The fair value of the common stock was based on the stock price on the issuance date on the market. The debt discounts related to the common stock are being amortized over the term of the promissory notes on a straight-line basis. The Company recorded a debt discount related to the common stock of $47 by crediting additional paid in capital. Amortization expense on the debt discount was $47 for the three months ended December 31, 2014.

 

On December 13, 2014, the Company issued a promissory note to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $330. The note has an interest rate of 21% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before May 31, 2015. No warrants were issued in connection with the promissory note.

 

On December 16, 2014, the Company issued a promissory note to a third party in the principal amount of $500. This note has interest rate of 30% per annum, simple interest and is due on September 30, 2015.

 

The Company recorded imputed interest on convertible debentures and interest expense from related party of $5 and $0 for year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively, based upon a market interest rate of 8% and accrued interest based on the stated rate of 0.5%.

 

 
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8. Stockholders’ Equity

 

Acquisition of Beaute de Maman product Line from NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC

 

In February, 2013, the Company closed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“NCP”), and John Linderman and James Barickman, individuals (the “Shareholders”), under which the Company exercised an option to purchase a brand of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant women (the Beaute de Maman product line), in addition to an over-the-counter itch suppression formula (together, the “Business”). Previously, the Company entered into to that certain License and Asset Purchase Option Agreement dated June 25, 2012 with NCP (the “License Agreement”), under with the Company licensed the Business from NCP and had the option to purchase the Business from NCP upon certain conditions being satisfied. As set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement those conditions were either satisfied or renegotiated to the satisfaction of the parties and the Company exercised an option, and purchased, the Business from NCP. As consideration for the purchase of the Business the Company agreed to issue NCP, or its assignees, Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (750,000) shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The fair value of the consideration given was $2,813 and assets received was $15 liabilities assumed $7 and such fair value was immediately impaired, due to the uncertainty of future cash flows during 2013. There was no acquired assets other than intangible assets and therefore no purchase price is being presented. The fair values for acquired intangible assets of NCP were determined by the Company using a valuation performed by an independent valuation specialist. In addition, the Company also recorded an additional $2,805 expense based on the stock valuation on the date of this transaction. This transaction was recorded as a component of research and development expenses during 2013 because the viability of an alternative future use was uncertain.

 

Forgiveness of Accounts Payable

 

During the 4th quarter of 2013, NCP forgave certain accrued expenses incurred by the Company and due to NCP. Due to the related party nature of this transaction, The Company recorded a $78 charge to additional paid in capital.

 

Diluted Shares

 

There were 405,000 shares of Series A, 1,000,000 shares of Series B and no shares of Series C outstanding as of December 31, 2014. Each share of Preferred D is convertible into twenty five shares of common stock. Convertible preferred stock was considered anti-dilutive for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, due to net losses. As of December 31, 2014, there are 4,216,667 Series D Convertible Preferred Shares which are convertible into 105,416,675 of common shares. All Series D Convertible Preferred Stock voting rights are on an “as converted to common stock” basis. Dividends are not mandatory. If declared by the Board Series D Preferred Stock shall have preference over common stock and equal to other series of preferred stock. As of December 31, 2014, there are 12,376,600 warrants which are convertible into one share of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $1.22. In addition, convertible debt of $901 as of December 31, 2014 is convertible into 48,398,253 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

The Company has determined that common stock equivalents in excess of available authorized common shares are not derivative instruments due to the fact that an increase in authorized shares is within the Company’s control. 

 

Note Conversions

 

All note conversions were within the original conversion terms and therefore no gain or loss was recorded on these conversions.

 

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued convertible demand notes to a related party for $50 which is convertible into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

In January 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from Sue E. Alter, notifying the Company that she wished to convert $0.0336 of principal and interest due under that certain TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Convertible Promissory Note dated April 27, 2012 into 4,200 shares of our common stock. The shares were issued to Ms. Alter, without a restrictive legend.

 

 
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In January 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from a noteholder, notifying the Company that he wished to convert $0.0336 of principal and interest due under that certain TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Convertible Promissory Note dated January 28, 2013 into 4,200 shares of common stock. The shares were issued to Mr. Kent C. Chisman on or about January 31, 2013, without a restrictive legend.

 

In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from a noteholder, notifying the Company that he wished to convert $0.1664 of principal and interest due under that certain TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Convertible Promissory Note dated January 28, 2013 into 20,800 shares of common stock. The shares were issued to Mr. Kent C Chisman on or about February 14, 2013, without a restrictive legend.

 

In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from a noteholder, notifying the Company that they wished to convert $32 of principal and interest due under that certain TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Convertible Promissory Note dated February 21, 2013 into 4,000,000 shares of common stock. The shares were issued to a third party on or about March 4, 2013, without a restrictive legend.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, a third party partially converted their notes payable, in accordance with the original terms of the notes, with a principal amount of $8 into 1,000,000 common shares.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013, a third party partially converted their notes payable, in accordance with the original terms of the notes, with a principal amount of $4 into 500,000 common shares.

 

All note conversions were within the original conversion terms and therefore no gain or loss was recorded on these conversions.

 

During the first quarter of 2014, two third parties partially converted their notes payable, in accordance with the original terms of the notes, with an aggregate principal amount of $8,000 into 1,000,000 common shares.

 

During the third quarter of 2014, a third party partially converted their notes payable, in accordance with the original terms of the notes, with an aggregate principal amount of $6,400 into 800,000 common shares.

 

Share Conversions

 

On February 5, 2013, the Company received notices of conversion from several of its largest shareholders and related-parties:

 

·

Rockland Group, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Harry Pond, one of the Company's former officers and former sole director, converted both 215,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 1,075,000 shares of common stock and 710,000 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock into 3,550,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were issued to Rockland Group, LLC, with a restrictive legend.

 

·

Rivercoach Partners, LP, an entity controlled by Mr. Frederick A. Voight, converted 400,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into 10,000,000 shares of common stock. These shares were issued to Rivercoach Partner, LP, with a restrictive legend.

 

·

Highpeak, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. Michael S. Wax, converted 780,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into 19,500,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were issued to Highpeak, LLC, with a restrictive legend.

 

·

NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, an entity controlled by Mr. John Linderman and Mr. Jamie Barickman converted 250,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into 6,250,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were issued to NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, with a restrictive legend.

 

 
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In July 2013, the Company received a notice of Irrevocable Stock Power from NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. John Linderman and Mr. Jamie Barickman, notifying the Company that NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC wished to cancel 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for 100,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the preferred shares issued was equal to the value of the common shares cancelled therefore no loss was recorded for this transaction.

 

In July 2013, the Company received a notice of Irrevocable Stock from M&K Family Limited Partnership, one of the largest shareholders, notifying the Company that M&K Family Limited Partnership wished to cancel 15,750,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for 630,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the preferred shares issued was equal to the value of the common shares cancelled therefore no loss was recorded for this transaction.

 

In July 2013, the Company received a notice of Irrevocable Stock Power from Rivercoach Partners, LP, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. Frederick A. Voight, notifying the Company that Rivercoach Partners, LP wished to cancel 6,250,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for 250,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the preferred shares issued was equal to the value of the common shares cancelled therefore no loss was recorded for this transaction.

 

Share Issuances for Cash

 

In February 2013 the Company issued 26,667 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock to Rockland Group, LLC in exchange for $100 in cash.

 

In March 2013 the Company issued 40,000 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock to two third parties in exchange for $150 in cash.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued for cash, 295,000 shares of common stock for approximately $227 in cash.

 

During the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued for cash, 100,000 shares of common stock for $100 in cash.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company issued for cash, 194,445 shares of common stock for approximately $175 in cash. The shares were issued to John Linderman.

 

Detachable Warrants

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued Promissory Notes containing 1,950,600 detachable Warrants. The detachable Warrants were valued at approximately $1.77 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model at June 30, 2013. The relative fair value of the detachable Warrants compared to the debt of approximately $1,651 was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.48% - 0.77%, volatility – 92.45%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discount related to the warrants are being amortized over a nine month period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis.

 

During the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued Promissory Notes containing 282,000 detachable Warrants. The detachable Warrants were valued at approximately $1.19 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model at September 30, 2013. The relative fair value of the detachable Warrants compared to the debt of approximately $183 was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.96% to 1.35%, volatility – 78.06% to 80.75%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discount related to the warrants are being amortized over a nine month period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis.

 

 
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During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company issued Promissory Notes containing 1,000,000 detachable Warrants. The detachable Warrants were valued at approximately $1.19 per warrant using the Black-Scholes model at December 31, 2013. The relative fair value of the detachable Warrants compared to the debt of approximately $556 was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.39%, volatility – 85.8%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discount related to the warrants is being amortized over a one year period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis.

 

During the first quarter of 2014, the Company issued Promissory Notes containing 1,850,000 detachable Warrants. The relative fair value of the detachable Warrants compared to the debt of approximately $389 was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.46% - 1.68%, volatility – 99.58 – 111.11%, expected term – 4 to 5 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discount related to the warrants is being amortized over a six to ten month period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis.

 

During the second quarter of 2014, the Company issued Promissory Notes containing 3,124,000 detachable Warrants. The relative fair value of the detachable Warrants compared to the debt of approximately $456 was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.73%, volatility –101.53%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discount related to the warrants is being amortized over a seven to eight month period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis.

 

During the third quarter of 2014, the Company issued Promissory Notes containing 870,000 detachable Warrants. The relative fair value of the detachable Warrants compared to the debt of approximately $208 was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.62%, volatility – 98.19%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discount related to the warrants is being amortized over a seven to eight month period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company issued Promissory Notes containing 200,000 detachable Warrants. The relative fair value of the detachable Warrants compared to the debt of approximately $14 was recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity with the offset recorded as a discount on the promissory notes and included as a component of promissory notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.58%, volatility – 76.53%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividends– N/A. The debt discount related to the warrants is being amortized over a seven to eight month period (through maturity) on a straight-line basis.

 

Shares Issued for Services

 

On July 25, 2014, the Company issued aggregate 100,000 common shares to two third parties for services. The fair value of the common shares was $48 based upon the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant.

 

Shares Issued in Conjunction with Promissory Notes

 

In December 2014, the Company issued 280,000 common shares to seven third parties in conjunction with promissory notes. The fair value of the common shares was $47.

 

 
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Warrants for Services

 

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued 350,000 fully vested warrants to consultants with exercise prices of $0.45 and with a five year terms. Each warrant is exercisable into one share of common stock. The fully vested warrants were valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date issued and amounted to approximately $688. The fair value of the 375,000 warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: approximate risk free interest rate - 0.86%, volatility - 85%, expected term - 4 years, expected dividend - N/A.

 

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued 25,000 warrants to Chord Advisors, LLC with an exercise price of $0.45 and a five year term. Each warrant is exercisable into one share of common stock. The warrants were valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date granted and amounted to $19,648. The fair value of the 25,000 warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate - 0.85%, volatility - 85%, expected term - 4 years, expected dividend n/a.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company converted approximately $1.1 million in Executive Officers compensation into 2,200,000 options with a fair value of $1.9 million, with a strike price of $1.00 per share. The Company recorded a loss on inducement expense of $0.8 million relating to the salary conversion. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.75%, volatility – 85.5%, expected term – 2.5 years, expected dividends– N/A.

 

Warrants for Research and Development

 

In February 2013, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “HLBCDC Asset Purchase Agreement”) with HLBC Distribution Company, Inc. (“HLBCDC”), under which the Company exercised an option to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets held by HLBCDC. The Soft & Smooth Assets include all rights, interests and legal claims to that certain inventions entitled “Delivery Devise with Invertible Diaphragm” as further defined in the Marketing Agreement (the “Soft and Smooth Assets”). Previously, we entered into a Marketing and Development Services Agreement (the “Marketing Agreement”) with InterCore Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ICOR”), under which the Company was retained to market and develop the Soft and Smooth Assets and were granted the exclusive option, in the Company’s sole discretion, to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets from ICOR. Subsequently, ICOR sold the Soft and Smooth Assets to HLBCDC, transferring the rights to purchase the Soft and Smooth Assets from ICOR to HLBCDC. In exchange for the Soft and Smooth Assets the Company agreed to issue to HLBCDC warrants enabling HLBCDC to purchase One Hundred Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of common stock at One Dollar ($1) per share, with a four (4) year expiration period. The warrants were valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date granted and amounted to approximately $100. The fair value of the 150,000 warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate - 0.88%, volatility - 85%, expected term – 4 years, expected dividend – N/A. The warrants were expensed due to the uncertainty of the level of future cash flows. 

 

On March 7, 2013, the Company entered into an Exclusive Manufacturing, Marketing and Distribution Definitive License Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Argentum Medical, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Argentum”), under which the Company acquired an exclusive license to develop, market and sell products based on a technology called “Silverlon”, a proprietary silver coating technology providing superior performance related to OTC wound treatment. The license is for 15 years, with a possible 5 year extension. Under the Agreement, the Company is obligated to order a certain amount of proprietary Silverlon film each contract year and if the minimums are not met Argentum could cancel the Agreement. In exchange for these license rights the Company agreed to pay Argentum royalty payments based on the adjusted gross revenues generated by product sales, as well as issue Argentum a warrant to purchase up to 750,000 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $0.50 per share. The warrant vests in two equal installments of 375,000 shares each, with the vesting based on product’s success in obtaining certain approvals from the Food and Drug Administration. The Company recorded 375,000 non-contingent warrants during the first quarter of 2013 with a fair value of approximately $821. The fair value was determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate - 0.85%, volatility - 85%, expected term - 4 years, expected dividend n/a. The warrants were expensed due to the uncertainty of the level of future cash flows. The remaining 375,000 warrants are unvested due to the underlying contingency being unresolved.

 

 
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9. Deferred Income Taxes

 

The Company uses the asset and liability approach to account for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases using tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period when the change is enacted.

 

On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted an accounting standard which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in financial statements. This standard provides guidance on recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements uncertain tax positions that a company has taken or expects to take on a tax return.

 

During both 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred a net loss and therefore had no tax liability. The Company does not have any material uncertain income tax positions. As a result of significant losses and uncertainty of future profit, the net deferred tax asset generated by the loss carry forward has been fully reserved. The cumulative net operating loss carry forward is approximately $12,321 and $5,600 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and will expire in the year ended 2033. All tax losses prior to the year ended December 31, 2012 have been eliminated due to the change in control during the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

The tax effects of temporary differences and tax loss and credit carry forwards that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are comprised of the following:

 

    As of
December 31,
    As of
December 31,
 
  2014     2013  
Deferred tax assets:                
Net-operating loss carryforward   $ 4,801     $ 2,184  
Loss on sales of assets liabilities     63       -  
Intangible asset amortization     62       29  
Inducement expenses     -       313  
Total deferred tax assets     4,927       2,526  
Valuation allowance   (4,927 )   (2,526 )
Deferred tax asset, net of allowance  

$

-    

$

-  

 

The expected tax expense (benefit) based on the U.S. federal statutory rate is reconciled with actual tax expense (benefit) as follows:

 

  For year ended   For year ended  
  December 31,
2014
  December 31,
2013
 
       
Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate   (34.0) %   (34.0) %
State Taxes, Net of Federal Tax Benefit   (5.0) %   (5.0) %
Imputed interest     0.1 %     0.1 %
Valuation Allowance     38.9 %     38.9 %
Income Taxes Provision (Benefit)     0.0 %     0.0 %

 

 
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10. Related Party Transactions

 

Consulting Agreements

 

On May 15, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Highpeak, LLC (“Highpeak”). The agreement is effective from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. The Company terminated this agreement effective February 2013 and entered into an employment agreement as specified below. The Company agreed to pay Highpeak a monthly consulting fee of $10. The Company incurred $20 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and has an accounts payable balance related to this agreement of $0 and $10 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

On May 15, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Rivercoach Partners LP (“Rivercoach”). The agreement is effective from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. The Company terminated this agreement effective February 2013 and entered into an employment agreement as specified below. The Company agreed to pay Rivercoach a monthly consulting fee of $10. The Company incurred $20 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and has an accounts payable balance related to this agreement of $72 and $72 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

On June 1, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC (“NCP”). The two year agreement is effective from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. The Company terminated this agreement effective February 2013 and entered into an employment agreement as specified below. The Company agreed to pay NCP a monthly consulting fee of $15. The Company incurred $30 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and has an accounts payable balance related to this agreement of $347 and $262 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

On July 17, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Chord Advisors, LLC (“Chord”). David Horin, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer has a significant equity partnership stake in Chord. The one year agreement was effective from July 15, 2012 through July 15, 2013. Currently the agreement is on a month to month basis. The Company has agreed to pay Chord a monthly consulting fee of approximately $13 for Mr. Horin’s services and services of his firm. The Company incurred $150 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and has an accounts payable balance related to this agreement of $113 as of December 31, 2013.

 

On January 6, 2014 the Company entered into a revised consulting agreement with Chord Advisors, LLC ("Chord"). David Horin, the Company's Chief Financial Officer has a significant equity partnership stake in Chord. Currently the agreement is on a month to month basis. The Company has agreed to pay Chord a monthly consulting fee of approximately $13 for Mr. Horin's services and services of his firm and 50,000 warrants upon the consummation of a financing transaction in excess of $2 million with an exercise price equal to the exercise price of such warrants in a financing transaction. The Company incurred $150 for the year ended December 31, 2014, and has an account payable balance related to this agreement of $174 as of December 31, 2014.

 

The Company will recognize cash consulting expenses over the requisite service period pursuant to the provisions of each specific agreement.

 

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expensses

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013, NCP forgave certain accrued expenses incurred by the Company and due to NCP. Due to the related party nature of this transaction, The Company recorded a $78 charge to additional paid in capital.

 

The Company owed Daystar $50 and $50, James Barickman $3 and $3, John Linderman $16 and $16, Northstar $347 and $262, Chord Advisors $174 and $113, and Rivercoach $72 and $72 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

 
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Employment Agreements

 

In May 2013, the Company entered into employment agreement with Mr. Barry Starkman to serve as our Senior Vice President of Operations and the President and Chief Executive Officer of HemCon, Under the Company’s employment agreement with Mr. Starkman his employment has an initial term from May 6, 2013 until April 30, 2015 and will automatically renew for two-year terms unless terminated by the parties in accordance with the agreement. Mr. Starkman’s base salary is $250 per year with the possibility of up to 15% to 30% in incentive compensation based on meeting performance criteria to be established by us and HemCon. This employment agreement was terminated during the 1st quarter of 2014.

 

In May 2013, the Company entered into employment agreement with Simon McCarthy to serve as Chief Scientist Officer of HemCon. Under the employment agreement with Mr. McCarthy his employment has an initial term from May 6, 2013 until April 30, 2015 and will automatically renew for two-year terms unless terminated by the parties in accordance with the agreement. Mr. McCarthy’s base salary is $150 per year with the possibility of up to 15% in incentive compensation based on meeting performance criteria to be established by the Company and HemCon.

 

In February 2013, The Company entered into employment agreements with Mr. John Linderman to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. James Barickman to serve as Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Frederick A. Voight to serve as Chief Investment Officer, and Mr. Michael S. Wax to serve as Chief Development Officer.

 

Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Linderman, he will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Linderman’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Executive Officer. His compensation will be $300 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by the Board of Directors.

 

Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Barickman, he will serve as our Chief Marketing Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Barickman’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Marketing Officer. His compensation will be $300 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.

 

Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Voight, he will serve as our Chief Investment Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Voight’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Investment Officer. His compensation will be $300 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.

 

Under the terms of the employment agreement with Mr. Wax, he will serve as our Chief Development Officer until January 31, 2018. Unless notice is given by either party of its or his intent to terminate the agreement not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial term and the end of any successive term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive two year periods; provided however, in no event shall the term of his employment extend beyond January 31, 2023. Mr. Wax’s duties and responsibilities will be those generally associated with a Chief Development Officer. His compensation will be $300 per year with any additional cash or equity bonuses to be determined by our Board of Directors.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company converted approximately $1.1 million in Executive Officers compensation into 2,200,000 options with a fair value of $1.9 million, with a strike price of $1.00 per share. The Company recorded a gain on inducement expense of $0.8 million relating to the salary conversion. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 1.75%, volatility – 85.5%, expected term – 2.5 years, expected dividends– N/A.

 

 
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Related Party Notes

 

During the 1st quarter of 2013, the Company issued convertible demand notes to Frederick A. Voight for $50 which is convertible into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

During the 1st quarter of 2013, the Company issued convertible demand notes to Harry Pond for $50 which is convertible into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $2,950. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 1,770,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with Harry Pond in the principal amount of $36. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, the Company issued to the holder warrants to purchase 21,600 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with James Linderman, the father of one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $100. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before August 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Linderman warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with James Barickman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. James Barickman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with John Linderman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $50. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Mr. John Linderman warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

 

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with Frederick A. Voight, in the principal amount of $15. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month, simple interest, and is due on or before August 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued Frederick A. Voight warrants to purchase 7,500 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

 

During the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued a promissory note with John Linderman, one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $175. The note has an interest rate of 22% per annum, simple interest, and is due on or before October 18, 2013. No warrants were issued in connection with the promissory note. The note was repaid on October 17, 2013.

 

 
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During the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $470. The note has an interest rate of 1.5% per month and is due on or before November 6, 2013. In connection with this promissory note, we issued DayStar Funding, LP, warrants to purchase 282,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price $2.74 per share, which was the fair market value of our common stock on the date of issuance. This note is currently past due.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013 the Company issued promissory notes to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $300. The note has an interest rate of 18% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before May 1, 2014. No warrants were issued in connection with the promissory note. The Company repaid $70 of this promissory note during 2013.

 

During the first quarter of 2014 the Company issued convertible promissory notes (“Notes”) to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $230. The note has an interest rate of 24% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before August 11, 2014. No warrants were issued in connection with the promissory note. The Notes contain an embedded conversion feature that the Company has determined is a derivative requiring bifurcation in accordance with the provisions of ASC 815. The embedded conversion feature of the Notes was valued at approximately $1,483 using the binomial option pricing model at February 11, 2014. The fair value of the conversion feature was determined using the binomial option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate – 0.10%, volatility – 92%, expected term – .05 years, expected dividends– N/A. Amortization expense on the debt discount was $177 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2014 the Company issued a promissory note (“Note”) to DayStar Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership and a party controlled by Frederick A. Voight one of our officers and directors, in the principal amount of $330. The note has an interest rate of 21% per annum, simple interest and is due on or before May 31, 2015. No warrants were issued in connection with the Note.

 

As of December 31, 2014, the Company owed to Daystar Funding, LP $4,530 and accrued interest of $1,154.

 

As of December 31, 2014, the Company owed John Linderman and James Barickman $11 and $11 of accrued interest, respectively.

 

Preferred Stock and Note Conversions

 

In January 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from Sue E. Alter, notifying the Company that she wished to convert $0.0336 of principal and interest due under that certain TriStar Wellness Solutions, Inc. Convertible Promissory Note dated April 27, 2012 into 4,200 shares of our common stock. The shares were issued to Ms. Alter, without a restrictive legend.

 

In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from Rockland Group, LLC, one of our largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. Harry Pond, one of our former officers and sole former director, notifying the Company that Rockland Group, LLC wished to convert 215,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 1,075,000 shares of common stock. These shares were issued to Rockland Group, LLC, with a restrictive legend.

 

 
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In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from Rockland Group, LLC, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. Harry Pond, one of the Company’s former officers and sole former director, notifying us that Rockland Group, LLC wished to convert 710,000 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock into 3,550,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were issued to Rockland Group, LLC, with a restrictive legend.

 

In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from Rivercoach Partners, LP, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. Frederick A. Voight, notifying the Company that Rivercoach Partners, LP wished to convert 400,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into 10,000,000 shares of common stock. These shares were issued to Rivercoach Partner, LP, with a restrictive legend.

 

In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from Highpeak, LLC, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. Michael S. Wax, notifying the Company that Highpeak, LLC wished to convert 780,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into 19,500,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were issued to Highpeak, LLC, with a restrictive legend.

 

In February 2013, the Company received a notice of conversion from NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. John Linderman and Mr. Jamie Barickman, notifying us that NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC wished to convert 250,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into 6,250,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were issued to NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, with a restrictive legend.

 

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued convertible demand notes to a related party for $50 which is convertible into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The notes do not bear interest. In February 2013, the notes were converted into 13,333 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

In February 2013, the Company issued 26,667 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock to Rockland Group, LLC in exchange for $100 in cash.

 

In July 2013, the Company received a notice of Irrevocable Stock Power from NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. John Linderman and Mr. Jamie Barickman, notifying the Company that NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC wished to cancel 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for 100,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the preferred shares issued was equal to the value of the common shares cancelled therefore no loss was recorded for this transaction.

 

In July 2013, the Company received a notice of Irrevocable Stock from M&K Family Limited Partnership, one of the largest shareholders, notifying the Company that M&K Family Limited Partnership wished to cancel 15,750,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for 630,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the preferred shares issued was equal to the value of the common shares cancelled therefore no loss was recorded for this transaction.

 

In July 2013, the Company received a notice of Irrevocable Stock Power from Rivercoach Partners, LP, one of the largest shareholders and an entity controlled by Mr. Frederick A. Voight, notifying the Company that Rivercoach Partners, LP wished to cancel 6,250,000 shares of Common Stock in exchange for 250,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The value of the preferred shares issued was equal to the value of the common shares cancelled therefore no loss was recorded for this transaction.

 

 
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Warrants for Research and Development

 

In February 2013, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “HLBCDC Asset Purchase Agreement”) with HLBC Distribution Company, Inc. (“HLBCDC”) a Company controlled by Michael Wax, under which the Company exercised an option to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets held by HLBCDC. The Soft & Smooth Assets include all rights, interests and legal claims to that certain inventions entitled “Delivery Devise with Invertible Diaphragm” as further defined in the Marketing Agreement (the “Soft and Smooth Assets”). Previously, we entered into a Marketing and Development Services Agreement (the “Marketing Agreement”) with InterCore Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ICOR”), under which the Company was retained to market and develop the Soft and Smooth Assets and were granted the exclusive option, in the Company’s sole discretion, to purchase the Soft & Smooth Assets from ICOR. Subsequently, ICOR sold the Soft and Smooth Assets to HLBCDC, transferring the rights to purchase the Soft and Smooth Assets from ICOR to HLBCDC. In exchange for the Soft and Smooth Assets the Company agreed to issue to HLBCDC warrants enabling HLBCDC to purchase One Hundred Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of common stock at One Dollar ($1) per share, with a four (4) year expiration period. The warrants were valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date granted and amounted to approximately $100. The fair value of the 150,000 warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate - 0.88%, volatility - 85%, expected term - 4 years, expected dividend n/a.

 

Acquisition of Beaute de Maman product Line from NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC

 

In February, 2013, the Company closed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with NorthStar Consumer Products, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“NCP”), and John Linderman and James Barickman, individuals (the “Shareholders”), under which the Company exercised an option to purchase a brand of skincare and other products specifically targeted for pregnant women (the Beaute de Maman product line), in addition to an over-the-counter itch suppression formula (together, the “Business”). Previously, the Company entered into to that certain License and Asset Purchase Option Agreement dated June 25, 2012 with NCP (the “License Agreement”), under with the Company licensed the Business from NCP and had the option to purchase the Business from NCP upon certain conditions being satisfied. As set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement those conditions were either satisfied or renegotiated to the satisfaction of the parties and the Company exercised an option, and purchased, the Business from NCP. As consideration for the purchase of the Business the Company agreed to issue NCP, or its assignees, Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (750,000) shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The fair value of the consideration given was $2,813 and assets received was $15 liabilities assumed $7 and such fair value was immediately impaired, due to the uncertainty of future cash flows during 2013. There was no acquired assets other than intangible assets and therefore no purchase price is being presented. The fair values for acquired intangible assets of NCP were determined by the Company using a valuation performed by an independent valuation specialist. In addition, the Company also recorded an additional $2,805 expense based on the stock valuation on the date of this transaction. This transaction was recorded as a component of research and development expenses during 2013 because the viability of an alternative future use was uncertain.

 

Common Stock Issued for Cash

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company issued for cash, 194,445 shares of common stock for approximately $175 in cash. The shares were issued to John Linderman.

 

Warrants for Services

 

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company issued 25,000 warrants to Chord Advisors, LLC with an exercise price of $0.45 and a five year term. Each warrant is exercisable into one share of common stock. The warrants were valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date granted and amounted to $20. The fair value of the 25,000 warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate - 0.85%, volatility - 85%, expected term - 4 years, expected dividend n/a.

 

 
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Forgiveness of Accounts Payable

 

During the 4th quarter of 2013, NCP forgave certain accrued expenses incurred by the Company and due to NCP. Due to the related party nature of this transaction, The Company recorded a $78 charge to additional paid in capital.

 

11. Intangible Assets, Net

 

On May 6, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of HemCon Medical Technologies Inc., an Oregon corporation (“HemCon”), pursuant to the terms of an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Stock entered into by and between us and HemCon (the “Agreement”). The Agreement was entered into as part of HemCon’s Fifth Amended Plan of Reorganization in its bankruptcy proceeding (United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon, Case No. 12-32652-elp11) and was approved by the Court as part of HemCon’s approved Plan of Reorganization. Under the Agreement, the Company purchased 100 shares of HemCon’s common stock, representing 100% of HemCon’s then-outstanding voting securities, in exchange for $3,139 in cash (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price was paid to the Court and the Trustee of the bankruptcy proceeding to be distributed to HemCon’s creditors in accordance with the Plan of Reorganization.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, intangible assets consisted primarily of patents, customer lists, non-compete arrangements and a trade name. Patents, customer lists, non-compete arrangements and a trade name acquired in business combinations under the purchase method of accounting are recorded at fair value net of accumulated amortization since the acquisition date. The intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful life which is 4 to 20 years.

 

    Life in   Amortized as of December 31,   Balance as of December 31,  
Description   Years     Price     2014     2013     2014     2013  
Patents   12     $ 336     $ 46     $ 18     $ 290     $ 318  
Customer list     14       198       25       9       173       189  
Trade name     16       266       22       11       244       255  
Non-compete agreement     4       127       52       21       75       106  
          $ 927     $ 145     $ 59     $ 782     $ 867  

 

12. Litigation

 

The Company recognizes a liability for a contingency when it is probable that liability has been incurred and when the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. When a range of probable loss can be estimated, the Company accrues the most likely amount of such loss, and if such amount is not determinable, then the Company accrues the minimum of the range of probable loss. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, there was no litigation against the Company and therefore the litigation accrual was zero.

 

 
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13. Fair Value Measurements

 

The Company has adopted the provisions of ASC 820 which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. ASC 820 provides guidance on how to measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. The requirement to measure an asset as liability at fair value is determined under the U.S. GAAP.

 

Certain of the Company’s assets and liabilities are considered to be financial instruments and are required to be measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. Certain of these financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, short-term debt and deferred revenue are measured at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. Derivative liabilities are measured at fair value.

 

The Company measures fair value basis based on the following key objectives:

 

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date;

 

 

A three-level hierarchy (“Valuation Hierarchy”) which prioritizes the use of observable pricing data (Level 1 and Level 2 inputs as defined below) over unobservable pricing data (Level 3 inputs as defined below) is used in measuring value; and

 

 

The Company’s creditworthiness is considered when measuring the fair value of liabilities.

 

The valuation hierarchy used in measuring fair value is defined as follows:

 

 

Level 1 inputs are observed inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments inactive markets;

 

 

Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable such as quoted prices for similar instruments inactive markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and

 

 

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions, such as valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable. Level 3 requires significant management judgment or estimation.

 

 
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All items measures at fair value are required to be classified and disclosed as a Level 1, 2 or 3 asset or liability based on the inputs used to measure for value of an asset or liability in its entirety. An asset or liability classified as Level 1 is measured by quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments. An asset or liability classified as Level 2 is measured using significant observable inputs and an asset or liability classified as Level 3 is measured using significant unobservable inputs.

  

The following table represents our assets and liabilities by level measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2014:

 

Description

  Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

Derivative liability - conversion options

 

$

-

   

$

-

   

$

270

 

 

 

The following table represents our assets and liabilities by level measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013:

 

Description

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

   

None

 

None

 

None

 

 

The following table presents changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value from the period ended December 31, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Both observable and unobservable inputs are used to determine the fair value of positions that the Company has classified within the Level 3 category. Unrealized gains and losses associated with liabilities within the Level 3 category include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable (e.g., changes in market interest rates) and unobservable (e.g., changes in unobservable long-dated volatilities) inputs.

 

Balance as of December 31, 2013  

$

-  
Discount related to embedded conversion feature *     282  
Change in fair value of derivative liability - conversion option   (12 )
Balance - December 31, 2014   $ 270  

 

* The Notes contain an embedded conversion feature that the Company has determined is a derivative requiring bifurcation in accordance with the provisions of ASC 815.

 

14. Employee Benefit Plans

 

In 2013 the Company adopted a qualified 401(k) profit sharing plan for eligible employees who have met certain requirements. Contributions consist of employee elective salary deferrals and employer matching deferrals. Employer matching contributions are made at the discretion of management and no such contributions were made for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

 
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15. Commitments

 

The Company leases manufacturing and office space and equipment under operating leases. The manufacturing and office space leases expire March 2015 and February 2021 respectively. The company has not exercised any option to renew its operating lease for its manufacturing space and has entered into subcontracting agreements with experts in the field. The company has an obligation pursuant to the lease terms to carry out some remedial works prior to March 2015. The anticipated costs for these works have been included in the financial statements. The equipment operating leases expire through 2016. Future minimum lease payments under these leases for the years ending December 31 are as follows:

 

Years ending December 31:

   

2015

 

$

279

 

2016

   

216

 

2017

   

176

 

2018

   

203

 

2019

   

209

 
   

$

1,083

 

  

The Company renegotiated its lease agreement on its manufacturing facility premises in February of 2013 following a request by the landlord to lift the stay afforded by Bankruptcy Protection. This modification to the lease term which inserts six month break clauses and reduces the term of the lease by 6 months has been included in the above.

 

Total rent expense amounted to $524 and $524 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

16. Subsequent Events

 

On February 10, 2015, Mr. John R. Linderman resigned his positions as Chief Executive Officer, President and as a member of Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Linderman did not hold any positions on any Board committees at the time of his resignation.

 

On February 12, 2015, Mr. James (Jamie) H. Barickman resigned his positions as the Company’s Chief Marketing Officer and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Barickman did not hold any positions on any Board committees at the time of his resignation.

 

On February 13, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Mr. Michael Wax, the Company’s current Chief Development Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, to the position of interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Wax is not related to any of the Company’s current officers or directors by family or marriage. The Company’s Board of Directors will be conducting a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer and plan to hire a permanent Chief Executive Officer as soon as possible.

 

On February 13, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Mr. Harry Pond to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Linderman’s resignation. Mr. Pond will serve as a Director until the next annual meeting and his successor is duly elected and qualified, or until his earlier resignation or removal.

 

At the date of resignation of Mr. Linderman and Mr. Barrickman for consideration of services provided and amounts owed of $50 and $50, respectively, they each received loan notes in the amount of $50.

 

 

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