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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(mark one)

 

þ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015
   
¨ Transition report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the transition period from _______ to _______.

 

Commission File No. 333-99393

 

Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc.

(Name of Small Business Issuer in Its Charter)

 

Nevada 90-0226181  
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
3001 NW 25th Avenue, Suite 1, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(954) 462-5570
(Issuer’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
(Former Name, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act 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, in any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

 

Yes x No ¨

 

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

 

  Large accelerated filer  ¨   Accelerated filer     ¨
       
  Non-accelerated filer    ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  Smaller reporting company    x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ¨ No x

 

There were 78,089,590 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 2, 2015.

 

 
 

 

PART I

 

Item 1.      Financial Statements

 

Financial Information

 

BROWNIE'S MARINE GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2015   2014 
ASSETS             
           
Current assets          
Cash  $42,155   $19,188 
Accounts receivable, net of $22,000 and $47,000 allowance for doubtful accounts, respectively   31,737    41,693 
Accounts receivable - related parties   64,051    71,325 
Inventory   613,500    606,213 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   145,889    30,195 
Other current assets - related parties   3,044    5,444 
Deferred tax asset, net - current   190    233 
Total current assets   900,566    774,291 
           
Property and equipment, net   98,046    108,506 
           
Deferred tax asset, net - non-current   2,330    2,330 
Other assets   6,648    31,049 
           
Total assets  $1,007,590   $916,176 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT             
           
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $554,604   $462,776 
Customer deposits and unearned revenue   18,558    40,385 
Royalties payable - related parties   154,779    127,661 
Other liabilities   231,371    232,738 
Other liabilities and accrued interest - related parties   92,019    93,521 
Convertible debentures, net   371,965    376,645 
Notes payable - current portion   6,041    8,749 
Notes payable - related parties - current portion   31,682    14,167 
Total current liabilities   1,461,019    1,356,642 
           
Long-term liabilities          
Notes payable - long-term portion   9,197    12,231 
           
Total liabilities   1,470,216    1,368,873 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
           
Stockholders' deficit          
Preferred stock; $0.001 par value: 10,000,000 shares authorized; 425,000 issued and outstanding   425    425 
Common stock; $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000,000 shares authorized; and  76,261,888 and 83,772,236 shares issued, respectively; 76,261,394 and 60,471,929 shares outstanding, respectively   7,626    6,047 
Common stock payable; $0.0001 par value;  195,610 and 195,610 shares, respectively   20    20 
Additional paid-in capital   8,638,808    8,631,496 
Accumulated deficit   (9,109,505)   (9,090,685)
Total stockholders' deficit   (462,626)   (452,697)
           
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit  $1,007,590   $916,176 

 

See Accompanying Unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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BROWNIE'S MARINE GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
                 
Net revenues                    
Net revenues  $467,930   $549,054   $761,995   $781,373 
Net revenues - related parties   243,283    316,070    413,726    672,135 
Total net revenues   711,213    865,124    1,175,721    1,453,508 
                     
Cost of net revenues                    
Cost of net revenues   458,499    544,472    805,772    996,318 
Royalties expense - related parties   17,101    20,411    28,420    33,637 
Total cost of net revenues   475,600    564,883    834,192    1,029,955 
                     
Gross profit   235,613    300,241    341,529    423,553 
                     
Operating expenses                    
Selling, general and administrative   167,078    157,745    331,531    337,712 
Research and development costs   21    1,200    7,809    1,579 
Total operating expenses   167,099    158,945    339,340    339,291 
                     
Income from operations   68,514    141,296    2,189    84,262 
                     
Other (income) expense,  net                    
Other (income) expense, net   (1,755)   39,342    2,231    2,604 
Interest expense   9,254    11,700    18,532    25,252 
Interest expense - related parties   203    4,506    203    9,013 
Total other (income) expense, net   7,702    55,548    20,966    36,869 
                     
Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes   60,812    85,748    (18,777)   47,393 
                     
Provision for income tax expense   43        43    44 
                     
Net income (loss)  $60,769   $85,748   $(18,820)  $47,349 
                     
Basic income (loss) per common share  $0.00   $0.01   $(0.00)  $0.00 
Diluted income (loss) per common share  $0.00   $0.00   $(0.00)  $0.00 
                     
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   73,202,855    14,097,417    70,276,729    10,665,857 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   116,874,166    69,028,500    70,276,729    65,596,941 

 

See Accompanying Unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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BROWNIE'S MARINE GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

 

                           Additional       Total 
   Common stock   Preferred stock   Common stock payable   paid-in   Accumulated   stockholders' 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   capital   deficit   deficit 
                                     
Balance, December 31, 2014   60,471,929   $6,047    425,000   $425    195,610   $20   $8,631,496   $(9,090,685)  $(452,697)
                                              
Conversion of related party employee compensation  payable to stock   4,648,262    465                    13,035        13,500 
                                              
Conversion of convertible debentures to stock   2,340,000    234                    4,446        4,680 
                                              
Conversion of accrued interest on convertible debentures to stock   4,200,000    420                    5,860        6,280 
                                              
Net loss                               (79,628)   (79,628)
                                              
Balance, March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)   71,660,191   $7,166    425,000   $425    195,610   $20   $8,654,837   $(9,170,313)  $(507,865)
                                              
Conversion of related party employee compensation  payable to stock   4,534,439    453                    13,047        13,500 
                                              
Dissolution of joint venture agreement                           (24,740)       (24,740)
                                              
Stock receivable underlying Board of Direcctor fees rescinded                           (4,532)       (4,532)
                                              
Conversion of accrued interest on note payable - Chief Executive Officer to stock   66,764    7                    196        203 
                                              
Net Income                               60,808    60,808 
                                              
Balance, June 30, 2015 (Unaudited)   76,261,394   $7,626    425,000   $425    195,610   $20   $8,638,808   $(9,109,505)  $(462,626)

 

See Accompanying Unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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BROWNIE'S MARINE GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2015   2014 
         
Cash flows provided by operating activities:          
Net (loss) income  $(18,820)  $47,349 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Loss on disposal of fixed assets       24,486 
Depreciation   10,869    10,656 
Amortization of leasehold improvements   6,396     
Change in deferred tax asset, net   43    44 
Accretion of convertible debenture discounts       3,334 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Change in accounts receivable, net   9,956    2,159 
Change in accounts receivable - related parties   7,274    9,894 
Change in inventory   (7,287)   40,231 
Change in prepaid expenses and other current assets   (115,694)   (38,071)
Change in other current assets - related parties   (2,132)   660 
Change in other assets   (339)    
Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities   98,108    (24,895)
Change in customer deposits and unearned revenue   (21,827)   (62,560)
Change in other liabilities   (562)   (1,093)
Change in other liabilities and accrued interest - related parties   25,701    50,509 
Change in  royalties payable - related parties   27,118    (5,700)
Net cash provided by operating activities   18,804   57,003 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchase of fixed assets   (6,805)   (19,412)
Net cash used in investing activities   (6,805)   (19,412)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Principal payment on loan payable   (805)    
Principal payments on notes payable   (5,742)   (6,203)
Proceeds from notes payable - related parties   27,000     
Principal payments on note payable - related parties   (9,485)   (63,869)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   10,968    (70,072)
           
Net change in cash  22,967  (32,481)
           
Cash, beginning of period   19,188    70,084 
           
Cash, end of period  $42,155   $37,603 
           
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest  $77   $3,301 
           
Cash paid for income taxes  $   $ 
           
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing activities and future operating activities:          
           
Conversion of convertible debentures to stock  $4,680   $51,574 
           
Conversion of accrued payroll to stock - related party  $27,000   $27,000 
           
Conversion of accrued interest on note payable - related party to stock  $203   $ 
           
Conversion of accrued interest and fees on convertible debentures to stock  $6,280   $1,700 
           
Retirement of shares returned by non-employee Board of Director  $   $1,383 
           
Dissolution of joint venture   $24,740   $0 
           
Devaluation of related party stock receivable   $4,537   $  

 

See Accompanying Unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.Description of business and summary of significant accounting policies

 

Description of business –Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as the “Company” or “BWMG”) designs, tests, manufactures and distributes recreational hookah diving, yacht based scuba air compressor and nitrox generation systems, and scuba and water safety products through its wholly owned subsidiary Trebor Industries, Inc. The Company sells its products both on a wholesale and retail basis, and does so from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Company does business as (dba) Brownie’s Third Lung, the dba name of Trebor Industries, Inc. The Company’s common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets (pink) under the symbol “BWMG”.

 

Basis of Presentation – The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). In the opinion of management all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary to give a fair presentation of operating results for the periods presented have been included.

 

Definition of fiscal year – The Company’s fiscal year end is December 31.

 

Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Reclassifications – Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2014 financial statement amounts to conform to the 2015 financial statement presentation.

 

Cash and equivalents – Only highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less are classified as cash and equivalents. These investments are stated at cost, which approximates market value.

 

Inventory – Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or fair market value. Cost is principally determined by using the average cost method that approximates the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method of accounting for inventory. Inventory consists of raw materials as well as finished goods held for sale. The Company’s management monitors the inventory for excess and obsolete items and makes necessary valuation adjustments when required.

 

Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements– Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment and Leasehold Improvement is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and/or amortization. Depreciation and amortization is provided principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease, which are primarily 3 to 5 years. The cost of repairs and maintenance is charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for property betterments and renewals are capitalized. Upon sale or other disposition of a depreciable asset, cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in other income (expense).

 

The Company periodically evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful lives of fixed assets or whether the remaining balance of fixed assets should be evaluated for possible impairment. The Company uses an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the fixed assets in measuring their recoverability.

 

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BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.Description of business and summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Going Concern –The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business for the twelve-month period following the date of these financial statements. Although profitable for the year ended December 31, 2014, and the three months ended June 30, 2015, we have otherwise incurred losses since 2009, and had a loss for the six months ended June 30, 2015. We have predominantly had a working capital deficit since 2009. The Company is behind on payments due for matured convertible debentures, related parties notes payable, accrued liabilities and interest – related parties, and certain vendor payables. The Company is handling delinquencies on a case by case basis. However, there can be no assurance that cooperation the Company has received thus far will continue. Payment delinquencies are further addressed in Note 7. RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS, Note 9. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES, Note 10. OTHER LIABILITIES, Note 11. NOTES PAYABLE, and Note 12. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES.

 

Because the Company does not expect that existing operational cash flow will be sufficient to fund presently anticipated operations, this raises substantial doubt about BWMG’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from date the financial statements are issued. Therefore, the Company will need to raise additional funds and is currently exploring alternative sources of financing. BWMG has issued a number of convertible debentures as an interim measure to finance working capital needs as discussed in Note 12. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES and may continue to raise additional capital through sale of restricted common stock or other securities, and obtaining some short term loans. The Company has paid for legal and consulting services with restricted stock in past years to maximize working capital, and intends to continue this practice when possible. In addition, the Company implemented some cost saving measures and will continue to explore more to reduce operating expenses.

 

If BWMG fails to raise additional funds when needed, or does not have sufficient cash flows from sales, it may be required to scale back or cease operations, liquidate assets and possibly seek bankruptcy protection. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Revenue recognition – Revenues from product sales are recognized when the Company’s products are shipped or when service is rendered. Revenues from fixed-price contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of cost incurred to date to estimated total cost of each contract. This method is used because management considers the percentage of cost incurred to date to estimated total cost to be the best available measure of progress on the contracts.

 

Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs, and depreciation costs. General and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Change in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Revenue and costs incurred for time and material projects are recognized as the work is performed.

 

Product development costs – Product development expenditures are charged to expenses as incurred.

 

Advertising and marketing costs – The Company expenses the costs of producing advertisements and marketing material at the time production occurs, and expenses the costs of communicating advertisements and participating in trade shows in the period in which occur. Advertising and trade show expense incurred for the three months ended June 30, 2015, and 2014, was $600 and $292 respectively. Advertising and trade show expense incurred for the six months ended June 30, 2015, and 2014, was $2,319 and $620, respectively.

 

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BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.Description of business and summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Customer deposits and returns policy – The Company takes a minimum 50% deposit against custom and large tankfill systems prior to ordering and/or building the systems. The remaining balance due is payable upon delivery, shipment, or installation of the system. There is no provision for cancellation of custom orders once the deposit is accepted, nor return of the custom ordered product. Additionally, returns of all other merchandise are subject to a 15% restocking fee as stated on each sales invoice.

 

Income taxes – The Company accounts for its income taxes under the assets and liabilities method, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent the Company believes these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax assets that do not meet the criteria for recognition. In the event the Company were to determine that it would be able to realize deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, they would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

 

The Company follows the accounting guidance which provides that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. Income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized initially and in subsequent periods. Also included is guidance on measurement, derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

 

Comprehensive income – The Company has no components of other comprehensive income. Accordingly, net income equals comprehensive income for all periods.

 

Stock-based compensation – The Company accounts for all compensation related to stock, options or warrants using a fair value based method whereby compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to calculate the fair value of options and warrants issued to both employees and non-employees. Stock issued for compensation is valued on the effective date of the agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which includes determination of the fair value of the share-based transaction. The fair value is determined through use of the quoted stock price. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company compensated and/or converted all accrued payroll to stock for one related party employee. For further discussion see Note 7. RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS,

 

Beneficial conversion features on convertible debentures – The fair value of the stock upon which beneficial conversion feature (BCF) computations, as applicable, was determined through use of the quoted stock price. See Note 12. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES for further discussion.

 

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BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.Description of business and summary of significant ACCOUNTING policies (continued)

 

Fair value of financial instruments Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. An entity is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

 

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

 

Inputs are used in applying the various valuation techniques and broadly refer to the assumptions that market participants use to make valuation decisions, including assumptions about risk. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. However, the determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment by the Company. Management considers observable data to be market data which is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, provided by multiple, independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market. The categorization of an investment within the hierarchy is based upon the pricing transparency of the investment and does not necessarily correspond to the Company’s perceived risk of that investment.

 

Fair value of financial instruments (continued) At June 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014, the carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, accounts receivable – related parties, customer deposits and unearned revenue, royalties payable – related parties, other liabilities, other liabilities and accrued interest – related parties, notes payable, notes payable – related parties, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the Company’s convertible debentures was the principal balance due at June 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014, as presented on the face of the balance sheet.

 

Earnings per common share – Basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of options, warrants and convertible securities. Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding common shares during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common and common stock equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Common stock equivalent shares are excluded from the computation if their effect is antidilutive. All common stock and equivalent shares were excluded in the computation of dilutive earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2015, since their effect was antidilutive. They were included for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, and for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

 

New accounting pronouncements – The Company believes there was no new accounting guidance adopted, but not yet effective that either has not already been disclosed in prior reporting periods or is relevant to the readers of BWMG’s financial statements.

 

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BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

2.INVENTORY

 

Inventory consists of the following as of:

 

   June 30, 2015   December 31, 2014 
         
Raw materials  $348,024   $331,879 
Work in process        
Finished goods   265,476    274,334 
   $613,500   $606,213 

 

3.PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets totaling $145,889 at June 30, 2015, consists of $122,661 prepaid inventory, $6,846 prepaid insurance, $5,762 prepaid rent, $10,000 prepaid legal, and $620 other current assets and prepaid expenses.

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets totaling $30,195 at December 31, 2014, consists of $21,508 prepaid inventory, $8,112 prepaid insurance, and $575 other current assets and prepaid expenses.

 

4.PROPERTYAND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

Property and equipment consists of the following as of:

 

    June 30, 2015   December 31, 2014 
         
Factory and office equipment  $62,633   $62,633 
Tooling   59,149    52,344 
Computer equipment and software   23,932    23,932 
Vehicles   44,160    44,160 
Leasehold improvements   38,379    38,379 
    228,253    221,448 
Less:  accumulated depreciation and amortization   (130,207)   (112,942)
   $98,046   $108,506 

 

5.OTHER ASSETS

 

Other assets of $6,648 at June 30, 2015, consists of refundable deposits. Other assets of $31,049 at December 31, 2014, consists of $24,740 investment in joint venture, and $6,309 refundable deposits. See Note 17. JOINT VENTURE EQUITY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT for further information on dissolution of joint venture in 2015.
 
6.CUSTOMER CREDIT CONCENTRATIONS

 

The Company sells to three entities owned by the brother of Robert Carmichael, the Company’s Chief Executive officer, and three Company’s owned by the Chief Executive Officer as further discussed in Note 7. RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS. Combined sales to these six entities for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, represented 34.21% and 35.94%, respectively, of total net revenues. Combined sales to these six entities for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, represented 35.19% and 45.81%, respectively, of total net revenues. Sales to no other customers for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, and June 30, 2014 represented greater than 10% of net revenues for the respective periods.

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7.RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS

 

Notes payable – related parties

 

Notes payable – related parties consists of the following at June 30, 2015:

 

Promissory note payable to the non-employee Board of Director, secured by up to $200,000 in and to all of the Company’s right, title and interest in its fixed assets, inventory, receivables, and all documents including its books, records, and files; bearing interest at 21.21% per annum, due in monthly principal and interest payments of $8,585,  matured on November 1, 2014  $7,083 
      
Promissory note payable to Chief Executive Officer, unsecured, payable in twelve monthly principal payment of $2,250 beginning June 15, 2015, with interest at 10% per annum with payments monthly in shares of stock based on the monthly weighted average price of the stock, maturing May 15, 2016.   24,599 
      
Less amounts due within one year   31,682 
      
Long-term portion of notes payable  $ 
      
   $31,682 

 

As of June 30, 2015, principal payments on the notes payable – related parties are as follows:

 

2015  $20,432 
2016   11,250 
2017    
2018    
2019    
Thereafter    
   $31,682 

 

Effective April 22, 2015, the Company issued Mr. Carmichael, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, an unsecured promissory note presented in the table above in consideration for a $27,000 advance. For purposes of calculating the interest due monthly on the note, the weighted average price per share during the monthly period from the historical data as quoted on www.quotemedia.com for BWMG shall be used. Interest shall be calculated as the unpaid principal balance times the daily rate for the number of the days in the period times the average weighted price per share for the monthly period. The Company borrowed and is using the proceeds for tooling and inventory of new product it plans to offer during its local summer diving and boating season. For the three months ended June 30, 2015, the Company converted $203 accrued interest on the note payable – related party to 66,764 shares of restricted stock.

 

On October 30, 2013, the Company signed the above secured promissory note, with Mikkel Pitzner, the non-employee Board of Director (BOD) for $85,000. In addition to the terms of the Note Payable disclosed in the table above, the Company was to use its best efforts to settle the Branch Banking and Trust (“BBT”) Judgment and terminate all Uniform Commercial Code filings in favor of Mr. Pitzner within 10 business days of the date of the agreement. As further inducement to make the loan, Mr. Pitzner was granted an option to purchase 1,802,565 shares of the Company’s common stock for $.01 per share. The option is exercisable immediately and will continue for a period ending two years from the agreement date with an option for cashless exercise based on a formula within the agreement. The closing price per share of the Company’s stock closing on the OTCBB on the date of the agreement was $.025 per share. As a result of the option granted, the Company recorded $44,610 stock option expense using the Black-Scholes valuation model on date of the agreement.

 

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7.RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

As of June 30, 2015, the Company was approximately one payment in arrears on payments due under the Note payable to the non-employee Board of Director. No notice of default has been received and the Company plans to make payments as able.

 

Notes payable – related parties

 

Notes payable – related parties consists of the following at December 31, 2014:

 

Promissory note payable to the non-employee Board of Director, secured by up to $200,000 in and to all of the Company’s right, title and interest in its fixed assets, inventory, receivables, and all documents including its books, records, and files; bearing interest at 21.21% per annum, due in monthly principal and interest payments of $8,585,  matured on November 1, 2014  $14,167 
      
Less amounts due within one year   14,167 
      
Long-term portion of notes payable  $ 
      
   $14,167 

 

Net revenues and accounts receivable – related parties – The Company sells products to Brownie’s Southport Divers, Inc., Brownie’s Palm Beach Divers, and Brownie’s Yacht Toys, owned by the brother of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Terms of sale are no more favorable than those extended to any of the Company’s other customers. Combined net revenues from these entities for three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, was $214,701 and $265,490, respectively. Combined net revenues from these entities for six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, was $371,338 and $487,231, respectively. Accounts receivable from Brownie’s SouthPort Diver’s, Inc., Brownie’s Palm Beach Divers, and Brownie’s Yacht Toys at June 30, 2015, was $36,012, $5,370, and $8,461, respectively. Accounts receivable from Brownie’s SouthPort Diver’s, Inc., Brownie’s Palm Beach Divers, and Brownie’s Yacht Toys at December 31, 2014, was $42,882, $4,128, and $8,451, respectively.

 

The Company sells products to Brownie’s Global Logistics, LLC. (“BGL”) and 940 Associates, Inc., and 3D Buoy, fully owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Terms of sale are more favorable than those extended to BWMG’s regular customers, but no more favorable than those extended to Brownie’s strategic partners. Terms of sale approximate cost or include a nominal margin. These terms are consistent with those extended to Brownie’s strategic partners. Strategic partner terms on a per order basis include promotion of BWMG’s technologies and “Brownie’s” brand, offered only on product or services not offered for resale, and must provide for reciprocal terms or arrangements to BWMG on strategic partners’ product or services. BGL is fulfilling the strategic partner terms by providing exposure for BWMG’s technologies and “Brownie’s” brand in the yachting and exploration community word-wide through its operations. Combined net revenues from these entities for three months ended June 30, 2015, and 2014, were $28,582 and $45,447, respectively. Combined net revenues from these entities for six months ended June 30, 2015, and 2014 were $42,388 and $178,691, respectively Accounts receivable from BGL at June 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014 was $11,142 and $2,107, respectively. Accounts receivable from 3D Buoy was $3,066 at June 30, 2015.

 

Beginning in 2015, the joint venture agreement with Pompano Dive Center “PDC” was in process of dissolution. PDC provided notice of intent to dissolve effective January 1, 2015. During the second quarter of 2015, PDC returned the stock it held in BWMG, fulfiling the terms of dissolution. Therefore, during the second quarter of 2015, the Company reversed the $24,740 long term asset (purchase option) tied to the stock provided PDC discussed below, with corresponding reduction in additional paid in capital.

 

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7.RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

As a result, PDC is not being presented or disclosed as a related party in 2015. The Company opted to not reclassify 2014 presentation and disclosure due to immateriality of impact on financial statement and disclosure comparability. Therefore, the notes and financial statements include PDC as a related party in 2014. Accordingly, sales to PDC for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $5,133 and $6,212, respectively. Terms of sale were no more favorable than those extended to any of the Company’s other customers. Accounts receivable from Pompano Dive Center at December 31, 2014, was $1,080. See Note 17. JOINT VENTURE EQUITY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT for further discussion regarding PDC.

 

Royalties expense – related parties – The Company has Non-Exclusive License Agreements with 940 Associates, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “940A”), an entity owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, to license product patents it owns. Under the terms of the license agreements effective January 1, 2005, the Company pays 940A $2.00 per licensed product sold, rates increasing 5% annually. Also with 940A, the Company has an Exclusive License Agreement to license the trademark “Brownies Third Lung”, “Tankfill”, “Brownies Public Safety” and various other related trademarks as listed in the agreement. Based on this license agreement, the Company pays 940A 2.5% of gross revenues per quarter. Total royalty expense for the above agreements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, is disclosed on the face of the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of June 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014, the Company was approximately thirty and twenty-nine months in arrears, respectively, on royalty payments due. No default notice has been received and the Company plans to make payments as able.

 

Equity based compensation for Chief Executive Officer – On February 23, 2013, the Company declared a bonus payable for the years ended 2012 for certain employees, service providers, and consultants. As part of this bonus, the Chief Executive Officer was awarded $67,000 to be paid out in cash or stock based on later determination by the BODs. This amount was included in operating expense for the year ended December 31, 2012. See table below for inclusion in other liabilities and accrued interest – related parties. Further, pursuant to a Written Consent of the BODs of the Company on June 11, 2012, clarifying a meeting held on May 31, 2012, the BODs declared an $83,333 bonus due the Chief Executive Officer payable in shares of restricted stock. The shares vested as of January 2, 2013. The grant price per share was based on the closing price of the stock on May 31, 2012. For accounting purposes, the Company recognized $83,333 operating expense ratably over the seven months the shares vested. These shares are included in shares payable on the statement of stockholders’ deficit.

 

Non-employee Board of Director fees and bonus – Effective December 23, 2013, the Board of Directors cancelled the $2,500 per month non-employee Board of Director fee agreement under which Mikkel Pitzner was being compensated. In addition, Mr. Pitzner forgave the $27,500 BOD fees due in shares payable and/or paid him monthly through November 2013. Related to the forgiveness of the BOD fees for 2013, the Company cancelled related stock payable to him, recorded $5,917 receivable for the stock due back from him, and recorded the $27,500 as contribution to Additional Paid in Capital. During the three months ended June 30, 2014, Mr. Pitzner returned 14,406 shares, or $1,383 of $5,917, leaving a $4.534 receivable. As of June 30, 2015, the Company deemed the receivable fair market value as $1, which is the par value of 8,372 shares pending return from Mr. Pitzner. Therefore, the Company reduced the value of the receivable to $1, and reduced additional paid in capital, which is the account that would otherwise be adjusted upon return of the shares

 

Equity based compensation to employee –The Company pays the employment compensation of Alexander F. Purdon, an employee and a more than 10% shareholder of the Company, in restricted shares of stock in lieu of cash. The number of shares paid is based on the weighted average price per share during the months the services were rendered. For the three months ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, stock based compensation to Mr. Purdon was $13,500 and $13,500, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, stock based compensation to Mr. Purdon was $27,000 and $27,000, respectively, or 9,182,701 shares and 2,930,849, respectively. In addition, of the $129,500 employee bonuses declared payable for 2012 year end, which is payable in stock or cash to be determined by the Board of Directors, Mr. Purdon is due $17,500. Lastly, of 61,852 total shares of common stock attributable to incentive retention bonuses declared by the Board of Directors in 2012, which vested as of May 2013, Mr. Purdon is payable 1,852 shares of stock, which were valued at $2,250. These shares are included in shares payable on the statement of stockholders’ deficit.

 

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7.RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Patent purchase agreements – In the first quarter of 2010, the Carleigh Rae Corporation (herein referred to as “CRC”), an entity that the Company’s Chief Executive Officer has an ownership interest, transferred ownership rights to the Company of patents previously subject to Non-Exclusive License Agreements. Effective December 24, 2010, the Company finalized and executed terms of the purchase from CRC for payment of $25,500 and nominal shares of the Company’s common stock. In addition, the principals of CRC were entitled to a percentage of future sales amounting to $8,250 of products the Company was to receive in conjunction with two patent infringement lawsuits settled in the third quarter of 2010. See Other liabilities and accrued interest– related parties below for inclusion of $6,017 remaining from the original $8,250 liability due the Principals of CRC. By acquiring the Intellectual Property (IP) the Company (i) has an opportunity to further develop the IP, (ii) has the ability to incorporate the IP into current and future products, and (iii) has the opportunity to license the IP to third parties.

 

Other liabilities and accrued interest– related parties

 

Other liabilities and accrued interest– related parties consists of the following at:

 

   June 30, 2015   December 31, 2014 
         
Year-end 2012 bonus payable to Chief Executive Officer  $67,000   $67,000 
Year-end 2012 bonus payable to employee   17,500    17,500 
Accrued interest on note payable non-employee   Board of Director   1,502    3,004 
Due to Principals of Carleigh Rae Corp., net   6,017    6,017 
   $92,019   $93,521 

 

Stock options outstanding from patent purchase - Effective March 3, 2009, the Company entered into a Patent Purchase Agreement with Robert M. Carmichael, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Company purchased several patents it had previously been paying royalties on and several related unissued patents. In exchange for the IP, the Company issued Mr. Carmichael 234 stock options at a $1,350 exercise price with expiration ten years from the effective date of grant, or March 2, 2019. None of the options have been exercised to-date.

 

8.ASSET PURCHASE

 

On February 3, 2012, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with Florida Dive Industries, Inc. (“Seller”). On March 5, 2012, the same parties executed an amendment to the agreement (collectively, the “Agreement”). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company acquired certain diving and related inventory, and Seller provided a three year non-compete agreement within a 10-mile wide radius. On May 31, 2013, the Company closed the dive store and vacated the premises. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had paid Seller $9,643 toward the $22,500 cash purchase price leaving a balance of $12,857 included in other liabilities at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

 

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9.ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $554,604 at June 30, 2015, consists of $274,991 accounts payable trade, $31,952 accrued payroll and fringe benefits, $45,000 accrued year-end bonuses, $39,749 accrued payroll taxes and withholding, and $162,912 accrued interest. Balances due certain vendors are in arrears to varying degrees. The Company is handling all delinquent accounts on a case by case basis.

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $462,776 at December 31, 2014, consists of $196,027 accounts payable trade, $31,669 accrued payroll and fringe benefits, $45,000 accrued year-end bonuses, $39,242 accrued payroll taxes and withholding, and $150,838 accrued interest. Balances due certain vendors are also due in arrears to varying degrees. The Company is handling all delinquent accounts on a case by case basis.

 

10.OTHER LIABILITIES

 

Other liabilities of $231,371 at June 30, 2015, consists of $215,782 short-term loans, $12,857 payable for assets purchased pursuant to Asset Purchase Agreement (Note 8. ASSET PURCHASE), and $2,732 on-line training liability. Other liabilities of $232,738 at December 31, 2014, consists of $216,586 short-term loans, $12,857 payable for assets purchased pursuant to Asset Purchase Agreement and $3,295 on-line training liability. The short-term loans are comprised of four loans due on demand from unrelated parties. The loans have no other stated terms except one for $200,000 indicated it was for settlement of debenture debt. Therefore, the Company used the proceeds from that loan toward settlement of some convertible debentures.

 

On-line training certificates accompany all hookah units sold. The training certificates entitle the holder to an on-line interactive course at no additional charge to the holder. The number of on-line training certificates issued per unit is the same as the number of divers the unit as sold is designed to accommodate (i.e., a three diver unit configuration comes with three on-line training certificates). The certificates have eighteen-month redemption from the time customer purchases the unit before expiration. The Company owes the on-line training vendor an agreed upon negotiated rate for on-line certificates redeemed prior to expiration, and payment is due upon redemption. The Company estimates the on-line training liability based on the historical redemption rate of approximately 10%. The Company continues to monitor and maintain a reserve for certificate redemption that approximates the historical redemption rate.

 

11.NOTES PAYABLE

 

Notes payable consists of the following as of June 30, 2015:

 

Promissory note payable, secured by vehicle underlying loan having carrying value of $15,939 at June 30, 2015, bearing interest at 1.9% per annum, due in monthly principal and interest payments of $523, maturing on December 5,  2017.  $15,238 
      
Less amounts due within one year   6,041 
      
Long-term portion of notes payable  $9,197 

 

As of June 30, 2015, principal payments on the notes payable are as follows:

 

2015  $3,006 
2016   6,099 
2017   6,133 
2018    
2019    
Thereafter    
      
   $15,238 

 

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11.NOTES PAYABLE (continued)

 

The unsecured note payable presented in the table below, which matured in March 2015, was paid in full in accordance with its terms. The note payable had resulted from conversion of a vendor payable dating back to February 2011. The note payable was restructured once in June 2012 to reduce the monthly payments and to extend the maturity.

 

Notes payable consists of the following as of December 31, 2014:

 

Promissory note payable, unsecured, bearing interest at 5% simple interest per annum, due in weekly principal and interest payments of $250, maturing on March 10, 2015.  $2,764 
      
Promissory note payable, secured by vehicle underlying loan having carrying value of $17,760 at December 31, 2014, bearing interest at 1.9% per annum, due in monthly principal and interest payments of $523, maturing on December 5,  2017.   18,216 
    20,980 
      
Less amounts due within one year   8,749 
      
Long-term portion of notes payable  $12,231 

 

12.CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

 

Convertible debentures consist of the following at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

Maturity
Date
  Interest
Rate
   Origination
Principal
   Origination
Discount
   June 30,
2015
Debenture
Balance
   June 30,
2015
Accrued
Interest
   December
31, 2014
Debenture
Balance
   December
31, 2014
Accrued
Interest
   Ref.
5/27/2011   10%   125,000    (53,571)  $58,750   $31,769   $58,750   $28,829   (1)
11/11/2011   5%   76,000    (32,571)   -    -    -    -   (2)
5/2/2013   8%   42,500    (27,172)   -    -    -    -   (3)
8/2/2013   8%   78,500    (50,189)   -    -    4,680    6,280   (3)
5/5/2012   5%   300,000    (206,832)   300,000    125,000    300,000    110,000   (4)
8/31/2013   5%   10,000    (4,286)   10,000    1,931    10,000    1,679   (5)
    10%   See ref (6) for Discussion    -    379    -    379   (6)
2/10/2014   10%   5,500    -    472    192    472    155   (7)
2/10/2014   10%   39,724    -    2,743    3,641    2,743    3,503   (8)
4/14/2013   9.90%   20,000    (13,333)   -    -    -    -   (9)
                                       
                  $371,965   $162,912   $376,645   $150,825    

 

Reference numbers in right hand column of table entitled Ref. refer to paragraphs with corresponding numbers that immediately follow this paragraph.

 

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12.CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (continued)

 

(1)The Company purchased in exchange for convertible debenture exclusive rights for license of certain intellectual property from an unrelated party. The parties agreed to a royalty of 2.5% of net revenues generated from the sale, sub-license or use of the technology or a reasonable negotiated rate based on similar invention. The debenture was convertible to common shares of the Company at May 27, 2011, along with accrued interest at the option of the lender. Conversion price per share is 30% discount as determined from the weighted average of the preceding 12 trading days’ closing market price. The Company valued the beneficial conversion feature (BCF) of the convertible debenture at $53,517, its intrinsic value. The Company accreted the discount to the convertible debenture and will recognize interest expense through repayment in full or conversion. Because there was no assurance of success and the invention was still in design and pre-prototype phase, the Company recorded the initial net value of the debenture, $71,483, as research and development expense during the year ended 2010. Both parties agreed to confidentiality regarding the invention during the pre-prototype stage. In addition, the Company agreed to provide the licensor with design services, as well as assist in completing the prototype and initial production at the Company’s prevailing wholesale rate for comparable services.

 

On February 10, 2012, the holder of this debenture entered into an agreement with a third party to sell/assign the $125,000 principal balance, plus accrued interest. The purchase was to be in installments with transfer/assignment of the debenture upon payment, referred to as “Closings”. The first Closing was on or about February 15, 2012 for $7,500, with that amount assigned/transferred. The second Closing, occurred 90 days after the first closing for $11,750 paid/assigned. All subsequent Closings were to be for $11,750 and occur in 30 day increments after the second Closing. This was to continue until the full principal balance of $125,000, plus accrued interest is purchased/assigned. See Ref. (6) for discussion of new terms on the assigned portions of the debenture.

 

(2)The Company ratified a technology and license agreement with commitment for purchase of inventory related to an agreement signed in 2010, which set pricing for products if minimum quantity purchases were met. Since the Company did not purchase the minimum quantities, but desired to maintain the technology and licensing rights along with the pricing, it agreed to purchase the 2010 balance shortage in 2011, as well as the 2011 minimum quantities. The agreement required the Company issue a convertible debenture for $76,000, and 38,000 shares of restricted common stock. The lender at their option could convert all or part of the note plus accrued interest into common stock at a price of thirty percent (30%) discount as determined from the average four (4) highest closing bid prices over the preceding five (5) trading days. The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $32,571. The Company accreted the discount to the convertible debenture and recognized interest expense through settlement. The Company repaid $28,000 of this debenture in 2011. See Note 16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES for discussion of litigation involving the technology and license agreement that was settled/dismissed on July 1, 2014. Associated with the dismissal, the Company reversed in the third quarter of 2014, related prepaid inventory and convertible debenture resulting in a loss on settlement of $14,850.

 

(3)On August 8, 2012, the Company borrowed $42,500 from lender in exchange for a convertible debenture maturing on May 10, 2013. Beginning 180 days after the date of the debenture, lender could convert the note to common shares at a 39% discount of the “Market Price” of the stock based on the average of the lowest three (3) closing bid prices on the date prior to the notice of conversion. The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $27,172. Accordingly, the $42,500 debenture was discounted by the amount of the BCF. The Company accreted the discount to the convertible debenture through its maturity and recognized interest expense until full conversion. The lender fully converted this debenture to shares of common stock with $34,055 converted during the year ended December 31, 2013, and $8,445 converted during the year ended December 31, 2014. In addition, $1,700 accrued interest on the convertible debenture was converted to stock in the first quarter of 2014. The stock was issued without restrictive legend pursuant to Rule 144, since the holder acquired convertible note issued by the Company more than six months prior to the date of conversion and did not pay any additional consideration for the shares.

 

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12.CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (continued)

 

On October 31, 2012, the Company borrowed $78,500 from this same lender in exchange for a convertible debenture maturing on August 2, 2013. Beginning 180 days after the date of the debenture, lender could have converted the note to common shares at a 39% discount pursuant to the same terms and conditions discussed in the paragraph above. The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $50,189, and accordingly, discounted the $78,500 debenture by this amount. The Company accreted the discount to the convertible debenture through its maturity and recognized interest expense until full conversion. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the lender converted $73,820 of the convertible debenture to shares of common stock, and during the first quarter of 2015 converted the remaining $4,680 balance to shares of common stock. In addition, the lender converted $6,820 accrued interest on the convertible debenture to stock in the first quarter of 2015 in full satisfaction of the balance due. The stock was issued without restrictive legend pursuant to Rule 144, as the holder acquired convertible note issued by the Company more than six months prior to the date of conversion and did not pay any additional consideration for the shares.

 

(4)On May 3, 2011, the Company borrowed $300,000 in exchange for a convertible debenture. The Debenture bears 10% interest per annum. The lender may at any time convert any portion of the debenture to common shares at a 30% discount of the “Market Price” of the stock based on the average of the previous ten (10) days weighted average closing prices on the date prior to the notice of conversion. The Company may prepay the debenture plus accrued interest at any time before maturity. In addition, as further inducement for loaning the Company the funds, the Company granted the lender 300,000 and 600,000 warrants at $337.50 and $472.50 per share (after restatement for 1 for -1,350- reverse stock split), respectively. As a result, the Company allocated fair market value (“FMV”) to both the BCF and to the warrants, or $206,832, which was recorded as a discount against the debenture. The Company accreted the discount to the convertible debenture through maturity and will accrue interest expense until paid in full or converted. Before discount, the Company determined the FMV of the warrants as $45,000 using the Black-Scholes valuation model.

 

(5)The Company borrowed $10,000 in exchange for a convertible debenture. The lender at their option may convert all or part of the note plus accrued interest into common stock at a price of thirty percent (30%) discount as determined from the average four (4) highest closing bid prices over the preceding five (5) trading days. The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $4,286. The Company accreted the discount to the convertible debenture and will recognize interest expense until paid in full or converted.

 

(6)The Company entered a new debenture agreement upon sale/assignment of the original lender under the debenture as discussed in reference (1) above. Because the stated terms of the new debenture agreement were significantly different from the original debenture, including analysis of value of the beneficial conversion feature at the assignment/purchase date, the transaction was treated as extinguishment of the old debenture and recording of the new for accounting purposes. Because the debenture is being assigned/sold in installments, the Company is calculating and recognizing gain or loss on the extinguishment as it occurs.

 

On February 10, 2012, the new holder (lender) purchased $7,500 of the original $125,000 principal balance, and based on this transaction, the Company recorded a $4,286 loss on extinguishment. On May 18, 2012, the lender purchased another $11,750, and the Company recorded a $6,714 loss on extinguishment related to this transaction. On July 17, 2012, the lender purchased another $11,750, and the Company recorded a $6,714 loss on extinguishment related to this transaction. On November 8, 2012, the lender purchased another $11,750, and the Company recorded a $6,714 loss on the extinguishment related to this transaction. Since that date the lender has not purchased or converted any shares pursuant to the sale/assignment agreement.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

12.CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (continued)

 

The Company may prepay at any time in an amount equal to 150% of the principal and accrued interest. The conversion price under the debenture is $.37125, and the lender may convert at any time until the debenture plus accrued interest is paid in full. Various other fees and penalties apply if payments or conversions are not done timely by the Company. The lender will be limited to maximum conversion of 4.99% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company at any one time. The debenture and the shares referenced within the debenture may be assignable in whole or in part to a third party at any time during the term.

 

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the lender had assigned an aggregate of $5,500 under the debenture to four separate parties, and $23,500 to another party. See reference (7) and (8), respectively, related to the assignments.

 

(7)This line is comprised of the assignment of $5,500 of the convertible debenture from reference (6) above with the same stated terms and conditions equally to four separate parties. Due to the smaller transaction amounts, these four debenture holders have been combined for presentation purposes.

 

(8)On February 12, 2014 the Company entered into new debenture agreement for $39,724 upon sale/assignment of the original lender. Because the stated terms of the new debenture agreement and principal amounts were significantly different from the original debenture, including analysis of value of the beneficial conversion feature at the assignment/purchase date, the transaction was treated as extinguishment of the old debenture with recording of the new for accounting purposes.

 

Conversion price under the debenture is $.37125, and the lender may convert at any time until the debenture plus accrued interest is paid in full. Various other fees and penalties apply if payments or conversions are not done timely by the Company. The lender is limited to maximum conversion of 4.99% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company at any one time. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the lender converted $3,211 of the debenture to stock. The stock was issued without restrictive legend pursuant to Rule 144, since the holder acquired convertible note issued by the Company more than six months prior to the date of conversion and did not pay any additional consideration for the shares.

 

(9)On April 8, 2013, the Company borrowed $20,000 in exchange for a convertible debenture. The lender at their option may convert all or part of the note plus accrued interest into common stock at a price of thirty percent (40%) discount as determined from the lowest trading price for the 5 trading days prior to the conversion notice. The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $13,333 and is accreting the discount to the convertible debenture, and will recognize interest expense until paid in full or converted. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the lender converted $20,000 in full satisfaction of the convertible debenture to shares of common stock. In addition, during the year ended 2014, the Company converted all the accrued interest on the debenture, or $2,302, to shares of common stock. The debenture and interest conversion stock was issued without restrictive legend pursuant to Rule 144, since the holder acquired convertible note issued by the Company more than six months prior to the date of conversion and did not pay any additional consideration for the shares.

 

13.STOCK WARRANTS

 

On March 9, 2011, the Company borrowed $50,000 in exchange for a convertible debenture, which was converted in full with accrued interest in the second quarter of 2012. As further inducement for loaning the Company the funds, the Company granted the lender 50,000 and 100,000 warrants at $337.50 and $472.50 per share, respectively. Before discount, the Company determined and recorded the fair market value of the warrants as $7,500 using the Black-Scholes valuation model. See Note 12. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES, reference (4) for similar warrant arrangement made with another lender.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

14.INCOME TAXES

 

The components of the provision for income tax expense are as follows for the six months ended:

 

   June 30, 2015   June 30, 2014, 
Current taxes          
Federal  $   $ 
State        
Current taxes        
Change in deferred taxes   2,310    (39,550)
Change in valuation allowance   (2,267)   39,594 
           
Provision for income tax expense  $43   $44 

 

 

The following is a summary of the significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at June 30, 2015:

 

Deferred tax assets:     
Equity based compensation  $97,276 
Allowance for doubtful accounts   7,480 
Net operating loss carryforward   1,097,447 
On-line training certificate reserve   961 
Total deferred tax assets   1,203,164 
Valuation allowance   (1,200,644)
      
Deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance   2,520 
      
Less deferred tax assets – non-current, net of valuation allowance   2,330 
      
Deferred tax assets – current, net of valuation allowance  $190 

 

The effective tax rate used for calculation of the deferred taxes as of June 30, 2015 was 34%. The Company has established a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets of $1,200,644 or 99.8%, due to the uncertainty regarding realization, comprised primarily of a 100% reserve against the net operating carryforward, 100% reserve against the allowance for doubtful accounts, and 97% reserve against the deferred tax assets attributable to the equity based compensation.

 

The significant differences between the statutory tax rate and the effective tax rates for the six months ended are as follows:

 

   June 30, 2015   June 30, 2014, 
Statutory tax rate   %   %
Increase (decrease) in rates resulting from:          
Net operating loss carryforward or carryback   (34)%   (32)%
On-line training liability reserve   1%    —%
Change in valuation allowance   45%   32%
Change in allowance for doubtful accounts   (12)%              —%
Effective tax rate             —%             —%

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

 

14.INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

The following is a summary of the significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2014:

 

Deferred tax assets:     
Equity based compensation  $97,276 
Allowance for doubtful accounts   15,980 
Net operating loss carryforward   1,091,064 
On-line training certificate reserve   1,154 
Total deferred tax assets   1,205,474 
Valuation allowance   (1,202,911)
      
Deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance   2,563 
      
Less deferred tax assets – non-current, net of valuation allowance   2,330 
      
Deferred tax assets – current, net of valuation allowance  $233 

 

The effective tax rate used for calculation of the deferred taxes as of December 31, 2014 was 34%. The Company has established a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets of $1,202,911 or 99.8%, due to the uncertainty regarding realization, comprised primarily of a 100% reserve against the net operating carryforward, 100% reserve against the allowance for doubtful accounts, and 97% reserve against the deferred tax assets attributable to the equity based compensation.

 

15.AUTHORIZATION OF PREFERRED STOCK

 

During the second quarter of 2010, the holder of the majority of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock approved an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation authorizing the issuance of 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The preferred stock as authorized has such voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations, restrictions and relative rights as may be determined by our Board of Directors of the Company from time to time in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 78 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. Before modification, the existing Articles of Incorporation did not authorize the issuance of shares of preferred stock. The Company authorized the preferred stock for the purpose of added flexibility in seeking capital and potential acquisition targets.  The amendment authorizing the issuance of shares of preferred stock grants the Board authority, without further action by our stockholders, to designate and issue preferred stock in one or more series and to designate certain rights, preferences and restrictions of each series, any or all of which may be greater than the rights of the common stock. As of June 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014, the 425,000 shares of preferred stock are owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The preferred shares have 250 to 1 voting rights over the common stock, and are convertible into 31,481 shares of common stock. The preferred stock votes with the Company’s common stock, except as otherwise required under Nevada law. Accordingly, at June 30, 2015, Mr. Carmichael has approximately 61% of the combined voting power of the Common Stock and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, voting as a single class and will control the outcome of any corporate transaction or other matter submitted to the shareholders for approval, including mergers, consolidations and the sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and also the power to prevent or cause a change in control.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

16.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

From time to time the Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including matters relating to product liability claims. Such product liability claims sometimes involving wrongful death or injury have historically been covered by product liability insurance, which provided coverage for each claim up to $1,000,000. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company did not renew its product liability insurance since the renewal policy amount was cost prohibitive. The Company is currently seeking a new insurance carrier or alternative means to satisfy this potential liability exposure, as well as to fulfil the sales terms of some of our customers, which require the insurance coverage.

 

As previously disclosed, we are co-defendants under an action filed by an individual in June 2013 in the Circuit Court of Broward County claiming personal injury resulting from use of a Brownie’s Third Lung. Plaintiff has claimed damages in excess of $1,000,000. The insurance carrier’s legal counsel indicates unfavorable outcome is possible, but not probable. We believe such claim is without merit and intend to continue to aggressively defend such action. In addition, as previously disclosed, we are also co-defendant under an action filed March 2015, in the Circuit Court of Broward County claiming personal injury resulting from the use of a Brownie’s Third Lung product. This claim falls outside the Company’s period of insurance coverage. The Company believes the claim to be a Workers Compensation claim relating exclusively against other defendant and without merit, and has retained counsel to aggressively defend this action.

 

The Company is co-defendant in an action filed by and individual in the Circuit Court of Broward County in March 2015, claiming personal injury resulting from use of the Brownie’s Third Lung. The claim is also for damages in excess of $1,000,000. The claim falls outside the Company’s insurance coverage period. The Company has retained legal counsel, believes the claim is completely without basis in fact or merit, and intends to aggressively defend.

 

On August 14, 2014, the Company entered into a new lease commitment. Terms of the new lease include thirty-seven month term commencing on September 1, 2014; payment of $5,367 security deposit; base rent of approximately $4,000 per month over the term of the lease plus sales tax; and payment of 10.76% of annual operating expenses (i.e. common areas maintenance), which is approximately $1,500 per month subject to periodic adjustment.

 

On July 1, 2014 the following complaint was settled in full: On December 18, 2012, Undersea Breathing Systems, Inc. (“UBS”) filed an amended complaint against the Company compelling purchase of Medal Model No. 4241 membranes or equivalent pursuant to pricing agreement in 2011. UBS is the holder of the convertible debenture referenced in Note 12. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES Ref (2). Under the complaint, UBS asserted the Company was to purchase no less than 24 membranes from the company per year for $2,000 and $1,000, cash and Company stock, respectively, per membrane. The Company took delivery, paid cash, and issued stock for 14 Medal Model No 4241 membranes pursuant to the stated pricing in 2011, plus issued an additional $24,000 stock toward future purchases of 24 membranes. However, the Company has not purchased or taken delivery of additional membranes. At the same time the stock was issued the Company granted UBS a convertible debenture of $76,000 and reduced its balance to $48,000 when the Company paid $28,000 cash and took delivery of the 14 membranes. Therefore, UBS currently has $24,000 worth of stock and a $48,000 convertible debenture for which the Company took no membrane deliveries. On July 1, 2014, the court granted dismissal of the final remaining complaint asserted by UBS. Associated with the dismissal, the Company reversed in the third quarter of 2014, related prepaid inventory and convertible debenture resulting in a loss on settlement of $14,850.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

17.JOINT VENTURE EQUITY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT

 

Effective December 31, 2014, the Company received notice from Pompano Dive Center, LLC. (“PDC”) of intent to cancel the joint venture agreement discussed below. During the second quarter of 2015, PDC returned the 3,394 shares of its stock in BWMG fulfiling the terms of dissolution. Therefore, during the second quarter of 2015, the Company reversed the $24,740 long term asset (purchase option) tied to the stock provided PDC discussed below, with corresponding reduction in additional paid in capital.

 

On November 7, 2011, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Equity Exchange Agreement (“Agreement”) with PDC. PDC owns a retail store, several dive boats, and has a classroom for training divers. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company will provide PDC with an assortment of Brownie’s Third Lung products on consignment, and PDC will act as a training and demonstration site for Brownie’s Third Lung products. Beginning in 2012, both parties ceased operating under the consignment inventory arrangement. Inventory not sold was returned, and inventory was purchased for sale. See Note: 7 RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS - Net revenues and accounts receivable – related parties for further information related to pre-2015 related party information. Terms of sale to PDC were no more favorable than those granted other dealers of the Company’s products.

 

In addition, the Agreement provided for a non-binding letter of intent for the possible acquisition of PDC in exchange for BWMG’s stock for the yet to be agreed upon value of PDC. In anticipation of a possible purchase, the Agreement provides BWMG with a 33% interest in PDC. As part of the transaction, BWMG issued 3,394 restricted shares of its common stock with fair market value on the date of the transaction of $24,740 to PDC, reflected in other assets in the long-term portion of the Company’s balance sheet.

 

If BWMG purchased PDC, the stock issued by BWMG would be credited to the purchase price. Further, PDC is required to remit no later than 45 days from the end of each quarter, a 33% share in pre-tax net profits. At least 50% of the total pre-tax profits are required for distribution under the Agreement, and BWMG is not required to share in losses.

 

Upon termination of this Agreement by party and/or a written purchase and sales agreement is not entered into by the parties, then the parties’ respective interests in each other’s business will revert back to the original party. Accordingly, if this should happen, PDC will relinquish the interest acquired in BWMG through this Agreement and BWMG will do the same. All property at PDC owned by BWMG will be returned to BWMG at that time as well. Because the joint venture is cancellable at any time by either party with return of respective interest transferred to each as per the joint venture agreement, possible acquisition of PDC is in the form of a non-binding letter of intent, each entities assets and liabilities remain their own, BWMG will not share in any of PDC losses or additional expenses unless otherwise approved, and the management and operation of PDC remains with PDC, the Company accounted for the investment in PDC under the Cost basis. Since inception of the Agreement PDC has reported pre-tax net losses. Therefore, to-date there has been no profit sharing due the Company under the agreement.

 

18.EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

On August 22, 2007, the Company adopted an Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). Under the Plan, Stock Options may be granted to Employees, Directors, and Consultants in the form of Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options. Stock Purchase Rights, time vested and/performance invested Restricted Stock, and Stock Appreciation Rights and Unrestricted Shares may also be granted under the Plan. The initial maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan shall be 297 shares, and no more than 75 Shares of Common Stock may be granted to any one Participant with respect to Options, Stock Purchase Rights and Stock Appreciation Rights during any one calendar year period. Common Stock to be issued under the Plan may be either authorized and unissued or shares held in treasury by the Company. The term of the Plan shall be ten years. The Board of Directors may amend, alter, suspend, or terminate the Plan at any time. All 297 options were issued under the plan prior to January 1, 2010, and to-date all remain outstanding.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

19.EQUITY BASED INCENTIVE/RETENTION BONUSES

 

On November 2, 2012, the Board of Directors consented to grant equity based bonuses to certain key employees and consultants as an incentive to retain their services. Stock incentive bonuses were to vest, and be paid out on May 2, 2013, contingent upon continued employment or service. The stock bonus price per share was calculated based on last closing price as reported on per the OTCBB prior to the grant date for a total of $75,100. Shares were set aside and reserved for this transaction. As disclosed in Note 7. RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS, $45,000 and $2,250 of the $75,100 bonuses, or 37,038 and 1,854 shares, were awarded to the Chief Executive Officer and the related party employee, respectively. The Company accrued operating expense ratably from the time of the awards through May 2, 2013, when vested. Of the 61,852 vested shares, only 5,185 have been issued to-date. The rest are included in shares payable as reflected on the Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit and the Balance Sheet.

 

20.STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AGREEMENT

 

On April 10, 2012, the Company entered into a strategic alliance agreement with Precision Paddleboards, Inc. The agreement provides for 12 month exclusivity granted for $24,000 in one year restricted stock, or 494 shares. Price per share was calculated as the weighted average per share for 30 days preceding the agreement or $.036 per share. The Company recognized the operating expense ratably over the twelve month vesting term with corresponding entry to shares payable. As of June 30, 2015, none of the 494 shares had been paid out and are reflected in shares payable balance on the Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit and the Balance Sheet.

 

21.INTEREST EXPENSE NON-RELATED PARTIES AND OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2015, non-related parties interest expense of $9,254 is comprised of $9,177 interest on convertible debentures and $77 other interest. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, non-related parties interest expense of $11,700 is comprised of $11,565 interest on convertible debentures and $135 other interest.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2015, non-related parties interest expense of $18,532 is comprised of $18,354 interest on convertible debentures and $1,768 other interest. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, non-related parties interest expense of $25,252 is comprised of $24,486 interest on convertible debentures and $766 other interest.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2015, $1,755 other income, net is comprised of no individually significant items. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, $39,342 other expense, net is comprised primarily of $24,486 loss on disposal of fixed assets, $14,850 loss on convertible debenture settlement, and $6 other expense, net of individually insignificant items.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2015, $2,231 other expense, net is comprised primarily of $11,137 insurance expense audit adjustments partially offset by $3,471 royalty income on licensed patents, $1,800 sale of fixed assets and $3,635 other income, net of individually insignificant items. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, $2,604 other expense, net is comprised primarily of $31,463 write off of accrued legal expense from prior years resulting from resolution of overbilling as identified by Company, $5,144 royalty income on licensed patents, $24,486 loss on disposal of fixed assets, $14,850 loss on convertible debenture settlement, and $125 other income, net of individually insignificant items.

 

22.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On July 31, 2015, Mr. Purdon, related party employee, was issued 1,766,074 shares of restricted common stock in lieu of cash for $4,500, employee compensation for the month ended July 31, 2015. The number of shares issued was based on the weighted average share price during the month.

 

On July 14, 2015, Mr. Robert Carmichael, Chief Executive Officer, was issued 62,122 for $178 accrued interest on notes payable – related party.

 

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

 

Introductory Statements

 

Information included or incorporated by reference in this filing may contain forward-looking statements. This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology.

 

This filing contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding, among other things, (a) our projected sales and profitability, (b) our Company’s growth strategies, (c) our Company’s future financing plans and (d) our Company’s anticipated needs for working capital. These statements may be found under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business,” as well as in this prospectus generally. Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, the risks outlined under “Risk Factors” and matters described in this filing generally. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this filing will in fact occur.

 

Overview

 

Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (referred to herein as “BWMG”, “the Company”, “we” or “Brownie’s”), does business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Trebor Industries, Inc., d/b/a Brownie’s Third Lung, a Florida corporation. The Company designs, tests, manufactures and distributes recreational hookah diving, yacht based scuba air compressor and nitrox generation systems, and scuba and water safety products. BWMG sells its products both on a wholesale and retail basis, and does so from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Company’s common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets under the symbol “BWMG”. The Company’s website is www.browniesmarinegroup.com.

 

Mr. Carmichael has operated Trebor as its President since 1986. Since 2004, Mr. Carmichael has served as President, Principal Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. From March 23, 2004 to April 26, 2004, Mr. Carmichael served as the Company’s Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer. He is the holder or co-holder of some patents that are used by Trebor and several other large original equipment manufacturers in the diving industry. Mr. Carmichael is also the holder of trademarks and tradenames used by the Company.

 

The Company’s diving and marine based products are generally marketed under the Brownie’s Third Lung, Brownie’s Tankfill, and Brownie’s Public Safety trade names.

 

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015, as Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

 

Net revenues. For the three months ended June 30, 2015, we had net revenues of $711,213 as compared to net revenues of $865,124 for the three months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $153,911, or 17.79%. Sales of hookah systems and related was down approximately $38,000 for the second quarter of 2015, compared to the second quarter of 2014. However, gas and electric powered hookah system and related sales were up for the second quarter of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 with the increase offset by decline primarily in sales of battery-powered hookah systems and related sales. Battery powered hookah systems have been off the market for approximately a year undergoing next generation engineering and were reintroduced to market in July 2015 explaining the current period decline. The Company expects battery powered hookah sales to return to previous levels by September or October 2015. Sales in tankfill systems and related sales, and SCUBA and related sales was down by approximately $109,000, and $9,000, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to same period in 2014. Sales in Public Safety and Other category increased approximately $2,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2105 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2104.

 

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Cost of net revenues. For the three months ended June 30, 2015, we had cost of net revenues of $475,600 as compared with cost of net revenues of $564,883 for the three months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $89,283, or 15.81%. The decrease during the second quarter ended June 30, 2015 compared to first quarter ended June 30, 2014, is primarily attributable to the decrease in material costs of approximately $66,000 due to decrease in net revenues. Representing the next largest area of decrease in the second quarter of 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014, was approximately $17,000 decrease in overhead allocation primarily due to discontinuance of product liability insurance in the third quarter of 2014, which was an expense allocable as overhead.

 

Gross profit. For the three months ended June 30, 2015, we had a gross profit of $235,613 as compared to gross profit of $300,241 for the three months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $64,628, or 21.53%. The decrease in gross profit is primarily attributable to decrease in sales for the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to same period in 2014.

 

Operating expenses. For the three months ended June 30, 2015, we had operating expenses of $167,099 as compared to operating expenses of $158,945 for the three months ended June 30, 2014, an increase of $8,154, or 5.13%. The Company considers operating expenses comparable between the second quarter of 2015 and the second quarter 2014.

 

Other (income) expense, net. For the three months ended June 30, 2015, we had other expense, net of $7,702, as compared to other income, net of $55,548 for the three months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $47,846 other expense, net, or 86.13%. This account is comprised of other (income) expense, net with $(41,097) change during the second quarter of 2015 compared to the second quarter of 2014; and interest expense, which declined $6,749 during the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to same period in 2014. Other (income) expense, net is comprised of transactions that are generally of a non-recurring nature. The $41,077 other income, net increase is primarily due to $24,486 loss on disposal of fixed assets, and $14,850 loss on convertible debenture settlement occurring in the second quarter of 2014 without comparable transactions in the second quarter of 2015. The $6,749 decrease in interest expense during the second quarter of 2015, as compared to the second quarter of 2014, is primarily due to approximately $2,400 less in convertible debenture interest due lower convertible debenture balance outstanding during the second quarter of 2015, as compared to the same period in 2014; and approximately $4,300 decrease in interest expense related party due to decline in note payable balance during the second quarter of 2015 as compared to the second quarter of 2014.

 

Provision for income tax expense. For the three months ended June 30, 2015, we had a provision for income tax expense of $43 as compared to a provision for income tax benefit of $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $43, or insignificant.

 

Net income (loss). For the three months ended June 30, 2015, we had net income of $60,812 as compared to net income of $85,748 for the three months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $24,936, or 29.08%. The $24,396 decrease in net income is primarily attributable to $64,628 decrease in gross profit, and $8,154 increase in other expense, net; and partially offset by increase in other income, net of $47,846.

 

Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015, as Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014

 

Net revenues. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, we had net revenues of $1,175,721 as compared to net revenues of $1,453,508 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $277,787, or 19.11%. Sales of hookah systems and related was down approximately $88,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period in 2014. However, gas and electric powered hookah system and related sales were up for the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to the same period in 2014, with the increase offset by decline primarily in sales of battery-powered hookah systems and related sales. Battery powered hookah systems have been off the market for approximately a year undergoing next generation engineering and were reintroduced to market in July 2015 explaining the current period decline. The Company expects battery powered hookah sales to return to previous levels by September or October 2015. Sales in tankfill systems and related sales, and SCUBA and related sales was down by approximately $184,000, and $17,000, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to same period in 2014. Sales in Public Safety and Other category increased approximately $12,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2105 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2104.

 

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Cost of net revenues. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, we had cost of net revenues of $834,192 as compared with cost of net revenues of $1,029,955 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $195,763, or 19.01%. The decrease during the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to six months ended June 30, 2014, is primarily attributable to approximately $142,000 the decrease in material costs including approximately $124,000 due to decrease in net revenues, and approximately 1.5% increase in overall material costs of approximately $18,000. Representing the next largest area of decrease in the second quarter of 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014, was the approximately $32,000 decrease in overhead allocation primarily due to discontinuance of product liability insurance in the third quarter of 2014, which was an expense allocable as overhead.

 

Gross profit. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, we had a gross profit of $341,529 as compared to gross profit of $423,553 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $82,024, or 19.37%. The decrease in gross profit is primarily attributable to decrease in sales for the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to same period in 2014.

 

Operating expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, we had operating expenses of $339,340 as compared to operating expenses of $339,241 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, an increase of $49, or insignificant.

 

Other (income) expense, net. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, we had other expense, net of $20,966, as compared to other expense, net of $36,869 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $15,903, or 43.13%. This account is comprised of other (income) expense, net that had $(373) change during the first half of 2015 compared to the first half of 2014; and interest expense that declined $15,530 during the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014. Other (income) expense net is comprised of transactions that are generally of a non-recurring nature. The $15,530 decrease in interest expense is primarily attributable to approximately $6,100 less in convertible debenture interest due to lower convertible debenture balance outstanding during the first half of 2015, as compared to the same period in 2015; and approximately $8,900 decrease in interest expense related party due to decline in note payable balance during the six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014.

 

Provision for income tax expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, we had a provision for income tax expense of $43 as compared to a provision for income tax benefit of $44 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $1, or 2.27%.

 

Net income (loss). For the six months ended June 30, 2015, we had net loss of $18,820 as compared to net income of $47,349 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, an increase in net loss of $66,169 (alternatively, a decrease in net income), or 139.75%. The $66,169 increase in net loss is primarily attributable to $82,073 decrease in gross profit; and partially offset by decrease in other expense, net of $66,169.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of June 30, 2015, the Company had cash and current assets (primarily consisting of inventory) of $900,566 and current liabilities of $1,461,019 or a current ratio of .62 to 1. This represents a working capital deficit of $560,453. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had cash and current assets of $774,291 and current liabilities of $1,356,642, or a current ratio of .57 to 1. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had cash and current assets of $950,643 and current liabilities of $1,760,058, or a current ratio of .54 to 1.

 

The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business for the twelve-month period following the date of these financial statements. Although we had net income for the year ended December 31, 2014, we have otherwise incurred annual losses since 2009. In addition we expect we may have more losses in future periods. Other than in 2014, we have had a working capital deficit each year since 2009.

 

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The Company is behind on payments due matured convertible debentures; related party notes payable; accrued liabilities and interest – related parties; and certain vendor payables. The Company is handling delinquencies on a case by case basis. However, there can be no assurance that cooperation the Company has received thus far will continue.

 

The Company does not expect that existing cash flow will be sufficient to fund presently anticipated operations. This raises substantial doubt about BWMG’s ability to continue as a going concern during the twelve- month period following the date of the financial statements included herein. The Company will need to raise additional funds and is currently exploring alternative sources of financing. We have issued a number of convertible debentures as an interim measure to finance our working capital needs. We have historically paid for many legal and consulting services with restricted stock to maximize working capital. We intend to continue this practice in the future when possible. We have implemented some cost saving measures and will continue to explore more to reduce operating expenses.

 

If we fail to raise additional funds when needed, or do not have sufficient cash flows from sales, we may be required to scale back or cease operations, liquidate our assets and possibly seek bankruptcy protection. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Certain Business Risks

 

The Company is subject to various risks, which may materially harm its business, financial condition and results of operations. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information in this filing before deciding to purchase the Company’s common stock. These are not the only risks and uncertainties that the Company faces. If any of these risks or uncertainties actually occurs, the Company’s business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed. In that case, the trading price of the Company’s common stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment.

 

Our ability to continue as a going concern is in substantial doubt absent obtaining adequate new debt or equity financing and achieving sufficient sales levels.

 

Although we incurred net income of approximately $94,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014, we incurred net losses of approximately $18,820 and $896,000, for the six months ended June 30, 2015, and year ended December 31, 2013, respectively. We anticipate these losses will continue for the foreseeable future. Additionally, the Company has negative cash flows from operations, negative working capital, is behind on payments due for matured convertible debentures, related party notes payable, accrued liabilities and interest –related parties, and certain vendor payables. The Company is working out all matters of delinquency on a case by case basis. However, there can be no assurance that cooperation the Company has received thus far will continue. This raises a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our continued existence is dependent upon generating working capital and obtaining adequate new debt or equity financing. Because of our continuing losses, we may not have working capital to permit us to remain in business during the twelve- month period following the date of the financial statements included herein, without improvements in our cash flow from operations or new financing. Working capital limitations continue to impinge on our day-to-day operations, thus contributing to continued operating losses.

 

The optional conversion features of a series of convertible debentures issued by the Company could require the Company to issue a substantial number of shares of common stock, which will cause dilution to the Company’s stockholders and a potentially negative effect on our stock price.

 

Since October 4, 2010 the Company has issued convertible debentures to several lenders and other third parties. At June 30, 2015, the outstanding principal balance of these debentures was $371,965. The debentures convert under various conversion formulas, all of which are at a significant discount to market price of our common stock. The conversion of any of the debentures will result in the issuance of a significant number of shares of our common stock which will cause dilution to our existing shareholders. Furthermore, the conversion at a significant discount to the market price of our common stock may have a negative effect on our stock price.

 

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

 

Our common stock is traded on the OTC Markets. There is 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. As a result, this could adversely affect our shareholders’ ability to sell our common stock in short time periods, or possibly at all. Thinly traded common stock can be more volatile than common stock traded in an active public market. Our common stock has experienced, and is likely to experience in the future, significant price and volume fluctuations, which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock without regard to our operating performance. In addition, we believe that factors such as quarterly fluctuations in our financial results and changes in the overall economy or the condition of the financial markets could cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially.

 

Our company is a voluntary filer with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in the event that we cease reporting under the Exchange Act, investors would have limited information available to them about the company.

 

While we are subject to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act, we do not have a class of securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act. To the extent that our duty to file Exchange Act reports has automatically suspended under Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act, as a voluntary filer, we may elect to cease reporting under the Exchange Act at such time which would limit the information available to investors and shareholders about the company.

 

Our common stock is deemed to be “penny stock,” which may make it more difficult for investors to sell their shares due to suitability requirements

 

Our common stock is deemed to be “penny stock” as that term is defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). Our common stock is covered by an SEC rule that imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors, which are generally institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000, or individuals with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with their spouse.

 

Broker/dealers dealing in penny stocks are required to provide potential investors with a document disclosing the risks of penny stocks. Moreover, broker/dealers are required to determine whether an investment in a penny stock is a suitable investment for a prospective investor. These requirements 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 them. This could cause our stock price to decline.

 

We depend on the services of our Chief Executive Officer

 

Our success largely depends on the efforts and abilities of Robert M. Carmichael, our President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Carmichael has been instrumental in securing our existing financing arrangements. Mr. Carmichael is primarily responsible for the development of our technology and the design of our products. The loss of the services of Mr. Carmichael could materially harm our business because of the cost and time necessary to recruit and train a replacement. Such a loss would also divert management attention away from operational issues. We do not presently maintain a key-man life insurance policy on Mr. Carmichael.

 

 

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We require additional personnel and could fail to attract or retain key personnel.

 

Our continued growth depends on our ability to attract and retain a Chief Financial Officer, a Chief Operations Officer, and additional skilled associates. We are currently utilizing the services of two professional consultants in the absence of a Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer. The loss of the services of these consultants prior to our ability to attract and retain a Chief Financial Officer or Chief Operations Officer may have a material adverse effect upon us. Also, there can be no assurance that we will be able to retain our existing personnel or attract additional qualified associates in the future.

 

Our failure to obtain intellectual property and enforce protection would have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

Our success depends in part on our ability, and the ability of our patent and trademark licensors, entities owned and controlled by Robert M. Carmichael, our President and Chief Executive Officer, to obtain and defend our intellectual property, including patent protection for our products and processes, preserve our trade secrets, defend and enforce our rights against infringement and operate without infringing the proprietary rights of third parties, both in the United States and in other countries. Despite our efforts to protect our intellectual proprietary rights, existing copyright, trademark and trade secret laws afford only limited protection.

 

Our industry is characterized by frequent intellectual property litigation based on allegations of infringement of intellectual property rights. Although we are not aware of any intellectual property claims against us, we may be a party to litigation in the future.

 

We may be unable to manage growth.

 

Successful implementation of our business strategy requires us to manage our growth. Growth could place an increasing strain on our management and financial resources. If we fail to manage our growth effectively, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed, and our stock price may decline.

 

We rely on vendors and manufacturers without long-term contracts.

 

We deal with suppliers on an order-by order basis and have no long-term purchase contracts or other contractual assurances of continued supply or pricing. In addition, we have no long-term contracts with our manufacturing sources and compete with other companies for production facility capacity. Historically, we have purchased enough inventories of products or their substitutes to satisfy demand. However, unanticipated failure of any manufacturer or supplier to meet our requirements or our inability to build or obtain substitutes could force us to curtail or cease operations.

 

We depend on consumer spending on discretionary items.

 

The success of the our business depends largely upon a number of factors related to consumer spending, including current and future economic conditions affecting disposable consumer income such as employment, business conditions, tax rates, and interest rates. In times of economic uncertainty, consumers tend to defer expenditures for discretionary items, which affect demand for our products. Any significant deterioration in overall economic conditions that diminishes consumer confidence or discretionary income can reduce our sales and adversely affect our financial results. The impact of weakening consumer credit markets; layoffs; corporate restructurings; higher fuel prices; declines in the value of investments and residential real estate; and increases in federal and state taxation can all negatively affect our results. There can be no assurance that in this type of environment consumer spending will not decline beyond current levels, thereby adversely affecting our growth, net sales and profitability or that our business will not be adversely affected by continuing or future downturns in the economy, boating industry, or dive industry. If declines in consumer spending on recreational marine accessories and dive gear are other than temporary, we could be forced to curtail operations.

 

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Government regulations may impact us

 

The SCUBA industry is self-regulating; therefore, Brownie’s is not subject to government industry specific regulation. Nevertheless, Brownie’s strives to be a leader in promoting safe diving practices within the industry and is at the forefront of self-regulation through responsible diving practices. Brownie’s is subject to all regulations applicable to “for profit” companies as well as all trade and general commerce governmental regulation. All required federal and state permits, licenses, and bonds to operate its facility have been obtained. There can be no assurance that our operations will not be subject to more restrictive regulations in the future, which could force us to curtail or cease operations.

 

Bad weather conditions could have an adverse effect on operating results

 

Our business is significantly impacted by weather patterns. Unseasonably cool weather, extraordinary amounts of rainfall, or unseasonably rough surf, may decrease boat use and diving, thereby decreasing sales. Accordingly, our results of operations for any prior period may not be indicative of results of any future period.

 

Investors should not rely on an investment in our stock for the payment of cash dividends

 

We have not paid any cash dividends on our capital stock and we do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the future. Investors should not make an investment in our common stock if they require dividend income. Any return on an investment in our common stock will be as a result of any appreciation, if any, in our stock price.

 

The manufacture and distribution of recreational diving equipment could result in product liability claims and we currently lack product liability insurance

 

We, like any other retailer, distributor and manufacturer of products that are designed for recreational sporting purposes, face an inherent risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that the use of our products results in injury. Such claims may include, among other things, that our products are designed and/or manufactured improperly or fail to include adequate instructions as to proper use and/or side effects, if any. We do not anticipate obtaining contractual indemnification from parties-supplying raw materials, manufacturing our products or marketing our products. In any event, any such indemnification if obtained will be limited by our terms and, as a practical matter, to the creditworthiness of the indemnifying party. We currently do not have any product liability insurance. In the event that we do not have adequate insurance or contractual indemnification, product liabilities relating to defective products could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial conditions, which could force us to curtail or cease our business operations.

 

Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Not Applicable to Smaller Reporting Company.

  

Item 4.   Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our management carried out an evaluation with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer who serves as our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer, required by Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act.

 

Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and principal financial and accounting officer concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective such that the information relating to our company required to be disclosed in our SEC reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Our management concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2015, as described in more detail below. Our management concluded that a significant deficiency exists regarding timely disclosure controls and procedures as described in more detail below. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those responsible for oversight of the registrant’s financial reporting.

 

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The specific weakness identified by our management was a lack of personnel with an appropriate level of SEC reporting and accounting experience and training in the application of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) commensurate with our financial reporting requirements and business environment. The weakness is principally due to lack of working capital to retain qualified employees, which are integral to the Company’s process for timely disclosure and financial reporting. Furthermore, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, Mr. Robert Carmichael, lacks experience in U.S. GAAP and financial accounting. We rely extensively on outside service providers to comply with our financial reporting requirements. Since our inception we have relied on an outside consultant with experience in this area to assist us prepare our financial statements and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Until such time as we have a chief executive officer and/or chief financial officer with the requisite expertise in U.S. GAAP, there are no assurances that the significant deficiency in our internal control over financial reporting will not result in errors in our financial statements which could lead to a restatement of those financial statements. This deficiency resulted in the failure of the Company to timely file Form 8-K current reports relating to conversions of related party employee compensation payable to restricted stock during the period covered by this report. These transactions are disclosed in the notes to the Company’s Financial Statements for the period covered by this report included herein.

 

To mitigate the chance for reoccurrence of this noted deficiency, as disclosed in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of this Form 10-Q Quarterly Report, the Company is currently in the process of addressing its working capital shortfall whereby this would provide the needed funds to retain the legal, accounting, and external services required for timely disclosure and financial reporting.

 

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

 

None.

 

Item 1a.   Risk Factors

 

Not Applicable to Smaller Reporting Company.

 

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

 

During the period covered by this report, the Company sold securities without registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) in reliance upon the exemption provided in Section 4(a)(2) as described below or as otherwise previously disclosed on Form 8-K.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2015, $13,500 related party employee compensation payable was converted to 4,434,439 shares of restricted stock.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2015, $203 accrued interest on note-payable – related parties was converted to 66, 764 shares of restricted common stock.

 

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Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None

 

Item 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

 

None

 

Item 5.    Other Information

 

None

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

  Description   Location
         
10.1   Promissory Note with Chief Executive Officer  

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed on May 11, 2015. 

         
31.1   Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)   Provided herewith.
         
31.2   Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)   Provided herewith.
         
32.1  

Certification Pursuant to Section 1350

  Provided herewith.
         
32.2   Certification Pursuant to Section 1350   Provided herewith.
         
101   XBRL Interactive Data File *    

 

* Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following financial statements from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) related notes to these financial statements tagged as blocks of text.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date:   August 11, 2015

Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Robert M. Carmichael
    Robert M. Carmichael
    President, Chief Executive Officer,
    Chief Financial Officer/
    Principal Accounting Officer

 

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