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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended: August 31, 2015

 

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

 

For the transition period from _____________ to _________________

 

Commission File No. 000-52669

 

MONAKER GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

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

 

2690 Weston Road, Suite 200

Weston, FL 33331

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(954) 888-9779

(Registrant’s telephone number)

 

NEXT 1 INTERACTIVE, INC.

(Former name or former address, 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 Securities Exchange act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

x Yes       ¨ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

x Yes       ¨ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company: 

 

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

 

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

 

As of October 12, 2015, there were 1,809,080 shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock.

 

 

 

  

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Financial Statements. 1
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 28
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. 33
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 33
     
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings. 35
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors. 35
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. 35
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. 35
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. 35
     
Item 5. Other Information. 35
     
Item 6. Exhibits 35

 

 

 

  

Monaker Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   August 31,   February 28, 
   2015   2015 
   (Unaudited)     
Assets          
Current Assets          
Cash  $20,367   $226,412 
Note receivable   15,000    15,000 
Prepaid expenses, security deposits and other current assets   88,690    81,365 
Total current assets   124,057    322,777 
           
Investments   4,828,766    5,705,734 
Dividends receivable   881,587    881,587 
Website development costs and intangible assets, net   1,068,063    189,235 
Total assets  $6,902,473   $7,099,333 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit          
Current Liabilities          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $2,567,901   $2,387,833 
Other current liabilities   18,773    139,750 
Due to affiliates   1,003,595    974,889 
Derivative liabilities - convertible promissory notes   186,514    287,149 
Convertible promissory notes, net of discount of $-0- and $-0-, respectively   620,733    6,828,386 
Convertible promissory notes - related party, net of discount of $-0- and $-0-, respectively   1,025,000    1,025,000 
Other advances   50,000    68,000 
Other notes payable   120,000    120,000 
Shareholder loans   404,000    379,000 
Notes payable   924,072    924,072 
Total current liabilities   6,920,588    13,134,079 
           
Convertible promissory notes - long term, net of discount of $-0- and $-0-, respectively   2,963,303    - 
           
Total liabilities   9,883,891    13,134,079 
           
Stockholders' Deficit          
Series A Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 3,000,000 authorized; 1,884,611 and 2,216,014 shares issued and outstanding at August 31, 2015 and February 28, 2015, respectively   18,846    22,160 
Series B Preferred stock, $.00001 par value; 3,000,000 authorized; 257,200 and 262,200 shares issued and outstanding at August 31, 2015 and February 28, 2015, respectively   3    3 
Series C Preferred stock, $.00001 par value; 3,000,000 authorized; 240,200 and 217,600 shares issued and outstanding at August 31, 2015 and February 28, 2015, respectively   2    2 
Series D Preferred stock, $.00001 par value; 3,000,000 authorized; 981,800 and 838,800 shares issued and outstanding at August 31, 2015 and February 28, 2015, respectively   10    8 
Common stock, $.00001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 1,636,093 and 422,167 shares issued and outstanding at August 31, 2015 and February 28, 2015, respectively   16    4 
Additional paid-in-capital   86,437,274    80,026,694 
Stock subscription receivable   (5,000)   (5,000)
    86,451,151    80,043,871 
Accumulated deficit   (89,910,818)   (86,078,617)
Total Monaker Group, Inc. stockholders' deficit   (3,459,667)   (6,034,746)
Noncontrolling interest   478,249    - 
Total stockholders' deficit   (2,981,418)   (6,034,746)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit  $6,902,473   $7,099,333 

 

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

 

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Monaker Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(Unaudited)

 

   For the three months ended   For the six months ended 
   August 31,   August 31, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
                 
Revenues                    
Travel, media and commission revenues  $149,267   $116,130   $485,360   $206,286 
Real estate media revenue   -    290,215    -    545,016 
Total revenues   149,267    406,345    485,360    751,302 
                     
Operating expenses                    
Cost of revenues   90,311    398,483    162,705    460,106 
Technology and development   18,282    347,475    36,564    694,950 
Salaries and benefits   405,820    668,763    694,298    1,250,634 
Selling and promotions expense   3,147    64,125    3,263    194,028 
General and administrative   412,391    552,526    660,440    1,357,497 
Total operating expenses   929,951    2,031,372    1,557,270    3,957,215 
                     
Operating loss   (780,684)   (1,625,027)   (1,071,910)   (3,205,913)
                     
Other income (expense)                    
Interest expense including loss on inducement expense on conversion of debt   (47,879)   (291,315)   (1,879,105)   (532,850)
Loss on conversion of debt   -    -    (224,000)   - 
Gain on change in fair value of derivatives   133,896    27,770    100,635    1,143,567 
Loss from proportionate share of investment in unconsolidated affiliate   (414,800)   -    (758,231)   - 
Other income (expense)   (916)   5,748    (1,733)   166,084 
Total other income (expense)   (329,699)   (257,797)   (2,762,434)   776,801 
                     
Net loss   (1,110,383)   (1,882,824)   (3,834,344)   (2,429,112)
                     
Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest   2,143    429,016    2,143    805,653 
                     
Net loss attributable to Monaker Group, Inc.  $(1,108,240)  $(1,453,808)  $(3,832,201)  $(1,623,459)
                     
Preferred Stock Dividend   -    (1,291)   -    (2,582)
                     
Net loss attributable to Common Shareholders  $(1,108,240)  $(1,455,099)  $(3,832,201)  $(1,626,041)
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding   1,606,641    410,896    1,094,985    403,226 
                     
Basic and diluted net loss per share  $(0.69)  $(3.54)  $(3.50)  $(4.03)
                     
Comprehensive loss:                    
Unrealized income(loss) on currency translation adjustment   -    7,675    -    (1,678)
Comprehensive loss  $(1,108,240)  $(1,447,424)  $(3,832,201)  $(1,627,719)

 

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

 

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Monaker Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

   For the six months ended 
   August 31,  
   2015   2014 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net loss attributable to Monaker Group, Inc.  $(3,832,201)  $(1,623,459)
           
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:          
Noncontrolling interest in loss of consolidated subsidiaries   (2,143)   (805,653)
Loss from proportionate share of investment in unconsolidated affiliate   758,231    - 
Amortization of intangibles and depreciation   36,564    999,595 
Amortization of debt discount   -    248,601 
Stock based compensation and consulting fees   295,594    126,838 
Loss on inducements to convert included in interest expense   1,656,418    - 
Directors fees   -    200,000 
Loss on debt conversion   224,000    - 
Gain on change in fair value of derivatives   (100,635)   (1,143,567)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Increase in accounts receivable   -    (26,772)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets   (7,325)   21,435 
Decrease in due to/from affiliates   (134,460)   - 
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses   180,068    331,380 
Decrease in other current liabilities   (28,477)   (9,285)
Net cash used in operating activities   (954,366)   (1,680,887)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Payments related to website development costs   (10,000)   (431,999)
Payments for computer equipment   -    (1,640)
Net cash used in investing activities   (10,000)   (433,639)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from convertible promissory notes   -    375,000 
Principal payments against convertible promissory notes   (36,400)   - 
Principal payments of other notes payable   -    (37,829)
Proceeds from shareholder loans   25,000    10,000 
Proceeds received for capital contribution for Name Your Fee   75,000    - 
Proceeds from issuance of series B preferred shares   -    200,000 
Proceeds from issuance of series C preferred shares   10,000    - 
Proceeds received in advance subscriptions   -    180,000 
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock   595,996    1,134,776 
Proceeds from the exercise of common stock warrants   88,725    157,680 
Proceeds from the collection of stock subscription receivable   -    48,380 
Net cash provided by financing activities   758,321    2,068,007 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   -    1,678 
           
Net decrease in cash   (206,045)   (44,841)
           
Cash at beginning of period   226,412    117,818 
           
Cash at end of period  $20,367   $72,977 

 

 

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   For the six months ended 
   August 31,  
   2015   2014 
         
Supplemental disclosure:          
Cash paid for interest  $133,977   $180,298 
           
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activity:          
           
Monaker Group, Inc.:          
Conversion of convertible promissory notes:          
Common stock:          
Value  $107,950   $7,000 
Shares   104,000    700,000 
           
Conversion of modified convertible promissory notes:          
Common stock:          
Value  $4,756,418   $- 
Shares   620,000    - 
Warrants   30,000    - 
           
Conversion of preferred stock into our former subsidiary, RealBiz Media Group, Inc., common stock:          
Series A Preferred:          
Value  $331,403   $- 
Shares   331,403    - 
           
Series B Preferred:          
Value  $100,000   $143,500 
Shares   20,000    28,700 
           
Series C Preferred:          
Value  $65,500   $- 
Shares   22,100    - 
           
Series D Preferred:          
Value  $85,000   $28,100 
Shares   17,000    5,620 
           
Conversion of convertible promissory notes into our former subsidiary, RealBiz Media Group, Inc., common stock:          
Value  $-   $80,000 
           
Series D Preferred stock issued for the benefit of our former subsidiary, RealBiz Media Group, Inc., assignment of an asset purchase agreement:          
Value  $400,000   $- 
Shares   60,000    - 
           
Convertible promissory note assignments to new third party investors:          
Value  $-   $30,000 
           
Preferred Series B stock and common stock warrants issued for proceeds received in prior year:          
Value  $75,000   $- 
Shares   15,000    - 
           
Preferred Series C stock and common stock warrants issued for proceeds received in prior year:          
Value  $17,500   $- 
Shares   3,500    - 
Warrants   4,500    - 
           
Common stock issued for investment in Launch 360 Media:          
Value  $56,000   $- 
Shares   20,000    - 
           
Series D Preferred stock issued for investment in Name Your Fee, LLC:          
Value  $500,000   $- 
Shares   100,000    - 
           
Embedded beneficial conversion feature in convertible promissory note.          
Value  $-   $375,000 

 

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

 

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Note 1 - Summary of Business Operations and Significant Accounting Policies

 

Nature of Operations and Business Organization

 

Monaker Group, Inc. (“Monaker” or the “Company”) is a multi-faceted interactive media company whose key focus is around what the Company believes to be the most universal, yet powerful consumer-passion categories being - travel, home and work. The Company is engaged in the business of providing digital media and marketing services for these industries along with the opportunity to create long term relationships through its Home & Away Club membership programs. The Company generates revenue from commissions from traditional sales of our travel products and expects to be accelerating its revenue base through: (i) advertising revenue from preferred suppliers, sponsors and referral fees (ii) travel and employment media services which include video sponsorship packages, pre-roll advertising, commissions and referral fees; and (iii) revenue derived from Home & Away Club memberships. The Company’s Media Group concentrates awareness campaigns through its three divisions:

 

(1)Travel – which encompasses Maupintour (one of the oldest luxury tour operators in the United States) and NextTrip.com/Voyage.tv, a video and media website with thousands of hours of travel footage.
(2)Employment - the NameYourFee.com website which allows recruiters to expand their reach of candidates to potential employers.
(3)Home – via its Home & Away Club loyalty program and minority interest in Realbiz Media Group, Inc. (“RealBiz”)

 

The Company plans to accelerate targeted content utilizing video via digital platforms including satellite, cable, broadcast, broadband, web, print and the development of a Home & Away Mobile App.

 

We currently focus primarily on our travel segment and expect to expand into the employment and Home/Membership services during the next quarter. The following is an overview of the 3 areas that currently have travel operations and/or the Company is imminently commencing promotion utilizing our media services.

 

1. Maupintour Extraordinary Vacations (“Maupintour”) is the oldest tour operator in North America having a history of over 65 years of creating and booking tours and activity-focused trips, from private tours of the Vatican to bicycling in the Alps to wine tasting in Italy. Maupintour books these trips and serves thousands of travel agents around the world. The Company has an active alumni that desires luxury vacations that includes private sightseeing, fine dining and 4 and 5 star accommodations. The Company previously ran group tours ranging from 10 to 25; however it has moved its model to customization of high end tours for families, small groups and individuals. The Company’s most popular destinations are Egypt, Israel, Europe, Africa, Asia and Peru. The Company’s peak season for this division is from February to July. Maupintour’s website is www.Maupintour.com.

 

2. NextTrip.com is being repositioned as an all-purpose travel site that includes customer support, relevant social networking, and travel business showcases, with a primary emphasis on Video to targeted web users and a secondary promotion to TV viewers via VOD promotion. The site is scheduled for launch in the 2nd quarter of this fiscal year and will work in conjunction with the Home & Away Club App to provide users with relevant information utilizing its diverse video library and experience to entertain, inform, and offer utility and savings to members. The travel website currently offers users, free of charge, hundreds of destination videos and promotes worldwide vacation destinations. NextTrip.com plans to generate revenues through advertising, travel commission, referral fees, and its affiliate program. The travel products and fulfillment and services are both created by the Company and/or contracted out to key industry suppliers including Mark Travel. Mark Travel is the largest wholesaler of travel products in the United States. NextTrip.com intends to serve relevant videos to travelers via four key elements: (i) television ads (ii) travel video on demand for web and TV (iii) broadband telecast (with the web player surrounded by interactive banner ads and/or discount travel coupons) and (iv) the development of its Travel App.

 

3. The Home & Away Club (H&AC). The Company has launched the Home & Away Club website and is targeting both existing customers and new potential customers to the site by offering up to $500 Rewards so consumers can try before they buy. As a primary means of creating awareness for H&AC the Company is utilizing existing customers, relationships and forging new partnerships within the travel, real estate and employment sectors. The Company utilizes targeted video for the travel, leisure, home products and services to engage and enable viewers to request information, make reservations and get an in-depth look at products and services the Club offers. The Company created a points based program for real estate agents that utilizes the RealBiz services. With the Home and Away Club, agents can earn dollars for completing specified actions, purchase Home and Away Club membership for themselves and/or gift to their customers and receive greatly discounted gifts to give to their happy clients. The membership gives the homeowner access to wholesale pricing on travel, lifestyle and home products while providing the real estate agents a loyalty platform that allows them the means to stay in contact with their customer.

 

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Note 1 - Summary of Business Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Interim Financial Statements

 

These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included and such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 and notes thereto and other pertinent information contained in our Form 10-K the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

 

The results of operations for the six months ended August 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending February 28, 2016.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

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

 

At February 28, 2014, the Company owned a 61% interest in RealBiz Media Group, Inc. (“RealBiz”), which owned an 85% interest in RealBiz Holdings, Inc. On October 31, 2014, the Company’s interest dropped to 43% in RealBiz. These entities’ accounts are no longer consolidated in the accompanying financial statements as we no longer have a controlling financial interest. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated. The 69% non-controlling interest in RealBiz at August 31, 2015 is represented by 1,016,400 shares of RealBiz Series A Preferred Stock with an annual dividend rate of 10% and 115,392,851 shares of RealBiz common stock issued and outstanding as of August 31, 2015.

 

Noncontrolling Interest and Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates

 

The Company accounts for its less than 100% interest in consolidated subsidiaries in accordance with ASC Topic 810, Consolidation, and accordingly the Company presents noncontrolling interests as a component of equity on its consolidated balance sheets and reports noncontrolling interest net loss under the heading “Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest” in the consolidated statements of operations. After the deconsolidation of RealBiz, as described in the following paragraph, there were no noncontrolling interests in any of the Company's remaining subsidiaries until the Company consolidated Name Your Fee, LLC during the six months ended August 31, 2015. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for by either the equity or cost methods, generally depending upon ownership levels. The equity method of accounting is used when the Company’s investment in voting stock of an entity gives it the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee, which is presumed to be the case when the Company holds 20% to 50% of the voting stock of, or can otherwise demonstrate significant influence over, the investee. Unconsolidated affiliate companies in which the Company does not have significant influence and owns less than 20% of the voting stock are accounted for using the cost method. These investments in unconsolidated affiliates are assessed periodically for impairment and are written down if and when the carrying amount is considered to be permanently impaired.

 

Deconsolidation

 

The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements on the accrual basis of accounting consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). In accordance with accounting guidance for consolidation, prior to the Deconsolidation Date of October 31, 2014, the accompanying consolidated financial statements presented the consolidated results of the Company including its investment in RealBiz. On the deconsolidation date, in accordance with ASC 810-10-50-1B and the voting interest model, which basically requires that an entity consolidate another entity if it owns a majority (greater than 50%) of that other entity, the Company deconsolidated RealBiz. Monaker commenced accounting for its investments in RealBiz in accordance with the equity method of accounting as of the Deconsolidation Date.

 

Use of Estimates

 

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

 

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Note 1 - Summary of Business Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

For purposes of balance sheet presentation and reporting of cash flows, the Company considers all unrestricted demand deposits, money market funds and highly liquid debt instruments with an original maturity of less than 90 days to be cash and cash equivalents. The Company had no cash equivalents at August 31, 2015 and February 28, 2015.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

The Company extends credit to its customers in the normal course of business. Further, the Company regularly reviews outstanding receivables, and provides for estimated losses through an allowance for doubtful accounts. In evaluating the level of established loss reserves, the Company makes judgments regarding its customers’ ability to make required payments, economic events and other factors. As the financial condition of these parties change, circumstances develop or additional information becomes available, adjustments to the allowance for doubtful accounts may be required. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses, and such losses traditionally have been within its expectations. The Company's allowance for doubtful accounts was $-0- at August 31, 2015 and February 28, 2015.

 

Property and Equipment

 

All expenditures on the acquisition for property and equipment are recorded at cost and capitalized as incurred, provided the asset benefits the Company for a period of more than one year. Expenditures on routine repairs and maintenance of property and equipment are charged directly to operating expense. The property and equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method based upon its estimated useful life after being placed in service. The estimated useful life of computer equipment is 3 years for RealBiz, our former subsidiary. When equipment is retired, sold or impaired, the resulting gain or loss is reflected in earnings. For the six months ended August 31, 2015 and August 31, 2014, the Company incurred $-0- and $10,621 of depreciation expense, respectively.

 

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 360-10, “Property, Plant and Equipment”, the Company periodically reviews its long- lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. The Company recognizes an impairment loss when the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. The amount of impairment is measured as the difference between the asset’s estimated fair value and its book value. For the six months ended August 31, 2015 and for the year ended February 28, 2015, the Company did not record impairment losses on any of its property and equipment.

 

Website Development Costs

 

The Company accounts for website development costs in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 350-50 “Website Development Costs”. Accordingly, all costs incurred in the planning stage are expensed as incurred, costs incurred in the website application and infrastructure development stage that meet specific criteria are capitalized and costs incurred in the day to day operation of the website are expensed as incurred. The Company placed into service in June 2013 two websites, Maupintour.com and Nexttrip.com. Additionally, the Company placed into service in March 2014 the Nestbuilder website. All costs associated with these websites are subject to straight-line amortization over a three-year period. For the six months ended August 31, 2015, the Company has capitalized $915,392 of costs associated with the Name Your Fee employment website that has not yet been placed into service. Websites related to RealBiz have been deconsolidated from the financial statements as of October 31, 2014.

 

Software Development Costs

 

The Company capitalizes internal software development costs subsequent to establishing technological feasibility of a software application in accordance with guidelines established by "ASC 985-20-25" Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed, requiring certain software development costs to be capitalized upon the establishment of technological feasibility. The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of these costs require considerable judgment by management with respect to certain external factors such as anticipated future revenue, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies. Amortization of the capitalized software development costs begins when the product is available for general release to customers. Capitalized costs are amortized based on the greater of (a) the ratio of current gross revenues to the total current and anticipated future gross revenues, or (b) the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product. Software development costs related to RealBiz have been deconsolidated from the financial statements as of October 31, 2014.

 

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Note 1 - Summary of Business Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Impairment of Intangible Assets

 

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

 

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

 

When the Company determines that the carrying value of an intangible asset may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above indicators of impairment and the carrying value of the asset cannot be recovered from projected undiscounted cash flows, the Company records an impairment charge. The Company measures any impairment based on a projected discounted cash flow method using a discount rate determined by management to be commensurate with the risk inherent to the current business model. Significant management judgment is required in determining whether an indicator of impairment exists and in projecting cash flows. The Company did not record an impairment charge on its intangible assets during the six months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

Convertible Debt Instruments

 

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

 

Derivative Instruments

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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Earnings per Share

 

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during each period. Diluted loss per common share is not presented because it is anti-dilutive.

 

The Company’s common stock equivalents include the following:

 

   August 31, 2015 
Series A convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding   3,769,222 
Series B convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding   5,144 
Series C convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding   96,080 
Series D convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding   392,720 
Warrants to purchase common stock issued, outstanding and exercisable   526,685 
Stock options issued, outstanding and exercisable   81 
Shares on convertible promissory notes   1,129,575 
    5,919,507 

 

Revenue recognition

 

Travel

 

Gross travel tour revenues represent the total retail value of transactions booked for both agency and merchant transactions recorded at the time of booking, reflecting the total price due for travel by travelers, including taxes, fees and other charges, and are generally reduced for cancellations and refunds. The Company also generates revenue from paid cruise ship bookings in the form of commissions. Commission revenue is recognized at the date the price is fixed or determinable, the delivery is completed, no other significant obligations of the Company exist and collectability is reasonably assured. Payments received before all of the relevant criteria for revenue recognition are satisfied are recorded as unearned revenue.

 

Media

 

Our no longer consolidated subsidiary, RealBiz’s marketing and promotional services are provided to agents or brokers via a web-based portal that allows for credit card payments. Customers may pay a monthly recurring fee or an annual fee. Some customers additionally pay a one-time set up fee. Monthly recurring fees are recognized in the month the service is rendered. Collection of one-time set up fees and annual services fees give rise to recognized monthly revenue in the then-current month as well as deferred revenue liabilities representing the collected fee for services yet to be delivered.

 

Under these policies, no revenue is recognized unless persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collection is deemed reasonably assured. The Company considers an insertion order signed by the client or its agency to be evidence of an arrangement.

 

Cost of Revenues

 

Cost of revenues, for the travel segment, includes costs directly attributable to services sold and delivered. These costs include such items as amounts paid for airlines, hotels, excursions, sales commissions to business partners, industry conferences and public relations costs. Cost of revenues, for the media segment, include such items as credit card fees, sales commission to business partners, expenses related to our participation in industry conferences, and public relations expenses.

 

Sales and Promotion

 

Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of advertising and promotional expenses, salary expenses associated with sales and marketing staff, expenses related to our participation in industry conferences, and public relations expenses. The goal of our advertising is to acquire new subscribers for our e-mail products, increase the traffic to our web sites, and increase brand awareness.

 

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Note 1 - Summary of Business Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Advertising Expense

 

Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred and are included in selling and promotions expense in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Advertising expense for the six months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014, was $3,263 and $194,028, respectively.

 

Share Based Compensation

 

The Company computes share based payments to employees in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 718-10 “Compensation” (ASC 718-10). ASC 718-10 establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods and services at fair value, focusing primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employees services in share-based payment transactions. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods and services that are based on the fair value of an entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. Equity instruments issued to non-employees for goods or services are accounted for at fair value and marked to market until service is complete or a performance commitment date is reached, whichever is earlier, in accordance with ASC 505-50. In March 2005, the SEC issued SAB No. 107, Share-Based Payment (“SAB 107”) which provides guidance regarding the interaction of ASC 718-10 and certain SEC rules and regulations. The Company has applied the provisions of SAB 107 in its adoption of ASC 718-10.

 

Warrant Modifications

 

The Company treats a modification of the terms or conditions of an equity award in accordance with ASC Topic 718-20-35-3 by treating the modification as an exchange of the original award for a new award. In substance, the entity repurchases the original instrument by issuing a new instrument of equal or greater value, incurring additional compensation cost for any incremental value. Incremental compensation cost shall be measured as the excess, if any, of the fair value of the modified award determined in accordance with the provisions of this Topic over the fair value of the original award immediately before its terms are modified, measured based on the share price and other pertinent factors at that date

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to the provisions of ASC 740-10, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” which requires, among other things, an asset and liability approach to calculating deferred income taxes. The asset and liability approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is provided to offset any net deferred tax assets for which management believes it is more likely than not that the net deferred asset will not be realized.

 

The Company follows the provisions of the ASC 740 -10 related to, Accounting for Uncertain Income Tax Positions. When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. In accordance with the guidance of ASC 740-10, the benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above should be reflected as a liability for uncertain tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. The Company believes its tax positions are all highly certain of being upheld upon examination. As such, the Company has not recorded a liability for uncertain tax benefits.

 

The Company has adopted ASC 740-10-25 Definition of Settlement, which provides guidance on how an entity should determine whether a tax position is effectively settled for the purpose of recognizing previously unrecognized tax benefits and provides that a tax position can be effectively settled upon the completion of an examination by a taxing authority without being legally extinguished. For tax positions considered effectively settled, an entity would recognize the full amount of tax benefit, even if the tax position is not considered more likely than not to be sustained based solely on the basis of its technical merits and the statute of limitations remains open. As of August 31, 2015, the Company’s income tax returns for tax years ending February 28, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012 remain potentially subject to audit by the taxing authorities.

 

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Note 1 - Summary of Business Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Income Taxes (continued)

 

Monaker follows the guidance of ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” Deferred income taxes reflect the net effect of (a) temporary difference between carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial purposes and the amounts used for income tax reporting purposes, and (b) net operating loss carry-forwards. No current tax provision has been made in the accompanying statement of income (loss) because no taxes are due currently or were paid previously. Similarly, no deferred tax asset attributable to the net operating loss carry-forward has been recognized, as it is not deemed likely to be realized.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, notes payable, convertible notes and other current liabilities. The carrying amounts of such financial instruments in the accompanying balance sheets approximate their fair values due to their relatively short-term nature. The fair value of long-term debt is based on current rates at which the Company could borrow funds with similar remaining maturities. The carrying amounts approximate fair value. It is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to any significant currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. See Note 16 for fair value measurements.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

We have implemented all new relevant accounting pronouncements that are in effect through the date of these financial statements. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and we do not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made in the unaudited consolidated financial statements for comparative purposes.  These reclassifications have no effect on the results of operations or financial position of the Company.

 

Note 2 - Going Concern

 

As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $89,910,818, a working capital deficit of $6,796,531 at August 31, 2015, a net loss for the six months ended August 31, 2015 of $3,834,344 and cash used in operations during the six months ended August 31, 2015 of $954,366. While the Company is attempting to increase sales, the growth has yet to achieve significant levels to fully support its daily operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans with regard to this going concern are as follows: The Company will continue to raise funds with third parties by way of a public or private offering. Management and members of the Board are working aggressively to increase the viewership of our products by promoting it across other media which should increase value to advertisers and result in higher advertising rates and revenues.

 

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Note 2 - Going Concern (continued)

 

While the Company believes in the viability of its strategy to improve sales volume and in its ability to raise additional funds, there can be no assurances to that effect. The Company’s limited financial resources have prevented the Company from aggressively advertising its products and services to achieve consumer recognition. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to further implement its business plan and generate greater revenues. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. Management believes that the actions presently being taken to further implement its business plan and generate additional revenues provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern.

 

Note 3 – Note Receivable

 

On December 22, 2014, the Company advanced $15,000 to a non-related third party debtor and signed a one year, six (6%) percent promissory note. The entire principal balance of this note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, is due and payable on December 31, 2015.

 

Note 4 – Investment in Equity Instruments and Deconsolidation

 

RealBiz Media Group, Inc.

 

Our investment in an unconsolidated affiliate consists of an investment in equity instruments of RealBiz. On October 9, 2012, Monaker and RealBiz, formerly known as Webdigs, Inc. (“Webdigs”), completed the transactions contemplated by that certain Share Exchange Agreement entered into on April 4, 2012 (the “Exchange Agreement”). Under the Exchange Agreement, our Company exchanged with Webdigs all of the outstanding equity in Attaché Travel International, Inc., a Florida corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Monaker (“Attaché”). Attaché owns approximately 85% of a corporation named RealBiz Holdings Inc. (“RealBiz”) which is the parent corporation of RealBiz360, Inc. RealBiz is a real estate media services company with a proprietary video processing technology that is used to provide virtual tours to the real estate industry. In exchange for our Attaché shares, our Company received a total of 93 million shares of newly designated Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Webdigs Series A Stock”). At August 31, 2015 Monaker owned 49,554,326 shares of RealBiz Series A Preferred Stock, representing a 31% ownership of RealBiz.

 

On October 31, 2014 (“Deconsolidation Date”), Monaker and RealBiz deconsolidated their financial statements since the investment in RealBiz went below 50% majority ownership and Monaker was deemed to no longer have control over RealBiz. Monaker’s proportional financial interest in RealBiz is reduced when shares of Monaker Dual convertible preferred stock and Monaker convertible debt are exchanged for RealBiz common shares. The financial statements as of February 28, 2015 include consolidated balances of RealBiz through October 31, 2014. During the six months ended August 31, 2015, Monaker recorded our allocated portions totaling $758,231 of RealBiz’s net loss of $2,471,552. Monaker continues to own RealBiz Preferred Series A stock and although the two companies share similar Directors, the companies are operating independently.

  

After October 31, 2014, Monaker uses the equity method to account for our investment in this entity because Monaker does not control it, but has the ability to exercise significant influence over it. Equity method investments are recorded at original cost and adjusted periodically to recognize (1) our proportionate share of the investees’ net income or losses after the date of investment, (2) additional contributions made and dividends or distributions received, and (3) impairment losses resulting from permanent adjustments to net estimated realizable value. Accordingly, we recorded our proportionate share of the investee’s net income or loss as “Loss from proportionate share of investment in unconsolidated affiliate” on the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Monaker assesses the potential impairment of its equity method investments when indicators such as a history of operating losses, a negative earnings and cash flow outlook, and the financial condition and prospects for the investee’s business segment might indicate a loss in value. Monaker has not recognized any impairment loss on investment in unconsolidated affiliate to date.

 

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Note 4 – Investment in Equity Instruments and Deconsolidation (continued)

 

RealBiz Media Group, Inc. (continued)

 

The following table represents the consolidated balance sheet of RealBiz immediately prior to the Deconsolidation Date:

 

   October 31, 2014 
     
Cash  $20,066 
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and security deposits   121,708 
Property and equipment, net   45,778 
Website development costs and intangible assets, net   3,701,144 
Due from affiliates   131,086 
Total Assets  $4,019,782 
      
Accounts payable , accrued expenses and deferred revenue  $1,925,859 
Derivative liabilities   305,220 
Convertible promissory notes   60,000 
Loans payable  170,000 
Total current liabilities   2,461,079 
Convertible notes payable, long term   2,605 
Total Liabilities   2,463,684 
Preferred stock   66,802 
Subscription advances and stock subscription receivable   130,000 
Common stock   84,980 
Additional paid in capital   16,610,912 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   40,042 
Accumulated deficit   (15,376,638)
Total stockholders’ equity   1,556,098 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $4,019,782 

 

At February 28, 2015, RealBiz Media Group, Inc. had current assets of approximately $1.1 million of total assets of approximately $4.1 million of current and total liabilities of approximately $2.8 million. For the year ended February 28, 2015, unaudited RealBiz Media Group, Inc. had gross sales of approximately $1.1 million and a net loss of approximately $5.0 million. 

 

At August 31, 2015, RealBiz Media Group, Inc. had current assets of approximately $400,000, total assets of approximately $3.0 million, current liabilities of approximately $2.6 million and total liabilities of approximately $3.3 million. For the six months ended August 31, 2015, unaudited RealBiz Media Group, Inc. had gross sales of approximately $600,000 and a net loss of approximately $2.5 million. 

 

The following represents the calculation of the Gain on deconsolidation of RealBiz Media Group, Inc. from the consolidated financial statements of the Company:

 

   October 31, 2014 
RealBiz Series A preferred shares retained by Monaker at October 31, 2014 (convertible into RealBiz common shares on a 1 for 1 basis)   65,785,253 
Quoted closing price of RealBiz Common Shares at October 31, 2014   0.10 
Fair value of equity method investment retained by Monaker  $6,578,525 
Carrying value of Noncontrolling interest at October 31, 2014 – 71.5% of 1,556,098 (Realbiz stockholder’s equity at October 31, 2014)   1,112,610 
Accumulated other comprehensive income of Monaker based upon foreign currency transactions   120,151 
Subtotal   7,811,286 
Less carrying value of RealBiz equity at October 31, 2014   (1,556,098)
Gain on Deconsolidation  $6,255,188 

 

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Note 4 – Investment in Equity Instruments and Deconsolidation (continued)

 

RealBiz Media Group, Inc. (continued)

 

The following table sets forth the activity and balance in the investment account for the six months ended August 31, 2015:

 

   # of shares   Value 
Beginning Balance   56,776,656   $5,705,734 
           
Activity:          
Preferred Series shares converted to RBIZ common stock   (7,222,330)   (174,737)
           
Loss from proportionate share of investment in unconsolidated affiliate   -0-    (758,231)
           
Ending Balance   49,554,326   $4,772,766 

 

Launch 360 Media, Inc.

 

On May 6, 2015, the Company entered into an Acquisition Agreement with Launch 360 Media, Inc. ("Launch 360") agreeing to issue 20,000 shares (post-split) for a ten percent (10%) interest in the common stock outstanding of Launch 360. The Company agreed to contribute the website, domain name, logos and all URL's relating to R & R TV, a Company subsidiary. Under the Codification "Investments - Other Initial Measurement" 325-20-30-3 shall record the initial investment at fair value establishing a new cost basis. The fair value was determined by the closing price on the date of issuance of shares to Launch 360 and the value at August 31, 2015 is $56,000.

 

Name Your Fee, LLC

 

On February 2, 2015, the Company entered a joint venture agreement with Jasper Group Holdings, Inc. (“Jasper”) and created a Florida Limited Liability Company called Name Your Fee, LLC. On May 15, 2015, as required, the Company issued 100,000 shares of Series D Preferred stock to Jasper at a stated value of $5 per share for a total value of $500,000. As stated in the agreement, Monaker received 51% and Jasper received 49% capital interest of the outstanding equity of Name Your Fee, LLC. Additionally, Jasper contributed $75,000 in proceeds as part of the agreement. The Company properly eliminated the value of the investment in accordance with ASC Topic 810, Consolidation.

 

Non-controlling interest:

 

Beginning Balance  $-0- 
      
Value of Jasper’s capital contribution   480,392 
      
Non-controlling interest earnings (loss)   (2,143)
      
Ending Balance  $478,249 

 

Note 5 – Property and Equipment

 

At August 31, 2015, the Company did not record property and equipment on its books and records. For the six months ended August 31, 2015 and August 31, 2014, the Company incurred $-0- and $10,621 of depreciation expense related to RealBiz, respectively.

 

Note 6 – Website Development Costs and Intangible Assets

 

The following table sets forth the intangible assets, both acquired and developed, including accumulated amortization as of August 31, 2015:

 

   August 31, 2015
   Remaining      Accumulated   Net Carrying 
   Useful Life  Cost   Amortization   Value 
                
Website development costs  1.0 years  $635,755   $629,479   $6,277 
H & A Club Portal  2.9 years   181,730    35,336    146,394 
Name Your Fee Website (not placed in service)  3.0 years   915,392    -0-    915,392 
      $1,732,877   $664,815   $1,068,063 

 

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Note 6 – Website Development Costs and Intangible Assets (continued)

 

On May 14, 2015, the Company signed a Joint Venture Agreement with Jasper Group Holdings, Inc. for the limited purpose of utilizing and developing the Name Your Fee.com website and other businesses as the partners may agree upon in writing. The Company received a 51% capital interest of the outstanding equity and 50% of the future profits of a newly formed entity Name Your Fee, LLC and issued 100,000 of its Series D Preferred Stock at a value of $500,000, based on its stated value of $5 per share. Upon the consolidation of Name Your Fee, LLC for the six months ended August 31, 2015, the Company has capitalized $915,392 of costs associated with the Name Your Fee employment website that has not been placed into service.

 

Total costs associated with the Name Your Fee employment website as of August 31, 2015:

 

Value of the capital contribution made by Monaker Group, Inc.  $500,000 
    51%
Total value of Name Your Fee, LLC   980,392 
Less: capital contribution made by Jasper Group Holdings, Inc.   75,000 
Initial value assigned to Name Your Fee employment website   905,392 
Additional expenditures for costs associated with employment website   10,000 
Total costs capitalized for employment website  $915,392 

 

The Company has determined that the above transaction has been properly accounted for as a business combination according to ASC 805.

 

Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives, estimated to be 4 years, except for the website(s), which is 3 years. Amortization expense related to website development costs and intangible assets was $36,564 and $988,974, for the six months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

Note 7 – Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

 

As of August 31, 2015, accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:

 

   August 31,
2015
 
     
Trade accounts payable  $1,319,333 
Accrued interest   1,096,297 
Accrued expenses - other   152,271 
   2,567,901 

 

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Note 8 – Notes Payable

 

The following table sets forth the notes payable as of August 31, 2015:

 

   Principal 
     
On September 6, 2011, the Company renegotiated a note, due to default, until February 1, 2013 for $785,000.  Beginning on October 1, 2011, the Company is obligated to make payments of $50,000 due on the first day of each month.  The first $185,000 in payments is to be in cash and the remaining $600,000 shall me made in cash or common stock.  On February 15, 2012, the noteholder assigned $225,000 of its $785,000 outstanding promissory note to a non-related third party investor and the Company issued a new convertible promissory note for the same value. On February 27, 2015, the Company signed a settlement agreement whereby interest payments were made and the balance is convertible to common stock at the Company’s option. As of August 31, 2015, the Company is not in default of this note.  $510,000 
      
On August 16, 2004, the Company entered into a promissory note with an unrelated third party for $500,000. The note bears interest at 7% per year and matured in March 2011 and was payable in quarterly installments of $25,000.   137,942 
      
In February 2009, the Company restructured note agreements with three existing noteholders. The collective balance at the time of the restructuring was $250,000 plus accrued interest payable of $158,000 which was consolidated into three new notes payable totaling $408,000. The notes bear interest at 10% per year and matured on May 31, 2010, at which time the total amount of principle and accrued interest was due. In connection with the restructure of these notes the Company issued 150,000 detachable 3 year warrants to purchase common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share. The warrant issuance was recorded as a discount and amortized monthly over the terms of the note. On July 30, 2010, the Company issued 535,000 shares of common stock to settle all of these note agreements except for $25,000.   25,000 
      
In connection with the acquisition of Brands on Demand, a five year lease agreement was entered into by an officer of the Company.  Subsequent to terminating the officer, the Company entered into an early termination agreement with the lessor in the amount of $30,000 secured by a promissory note to be paid in monthly installments of $2,500, beginning June 1, 2009 and matured June 1, 2010.   30,000 
      
On December 5, 2011, the Company converted $252,833 of accounts payable and executed an 8% promissory note to same vendor.  Commencing on December 5, 2011 and continuing on the 1st day of each calendar month thereafter, the Company shall pay $12,000 per month.  All payments are to be applied first to payment in full of any costs incurred in the collection of any sum due under this note, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fee, then to payment in full of accrued and unpaid interest and finally to the reduction of the outstanding principal balance of the note.   221,130 
   924,072 
Interest charged to operations relating to the above notes was $10,940 and $34,525, respectively for the three months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014.  As of August 31, 2015, the Company has not made payments on the above obligations, accrued interest at August 31, 2015 is $250,563.  The Company is in default of the above notes with the exception of the first note with a principal balance of $510,000.     

 

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Note 9 – Other Notes Payable

 

The following table sets forth the other notes payable as of August 31, 2015:

 

   Principal 
     
Related parties:     
      
On August 21, 2012, the Company received $50,000 in proceeds from a related-party investor and issued a bridge loan agreement with no maturity date.  In lieu of interest, the Company issued 100,000 two (2) year warrants with an exercise price of $0.05 per share valued at $1,500 and charged this to operations.  The fair value of the warrants was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 0.29%, dividend yield of -0-%, volatility factor of 384.11% and expected life of three months.  On July 15, 2013, the Company received $90,000 from the same related-party investor and converted the remaining balance of $30,000 into a new convertible promissory note valued at $120,000.  The new note bears interest at 12% per annum until the maturity date of October 31, 2015 of which the annual interest rate is 18% per annum.  Until such time of repayment of principal and interest, the holder of the new note may convert, in whole or part, into Series A or Series B Preferred stock. The Company has made the following principal payments:  $20,000 on August 15, 2013, $25,000 on October 1, 2013 and $25,000 on October 23, 2014, leaving a remaining principal balance of $50,000.  $50,000 
      
Non-related parties:     
      
The Company has an existing promissory note, dated July 23, 2010, with a shareholder in the amount of $100,000.  The note is due and payable on July 23, 2012 and bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum. As consideration for the loan, the Company issued 200 warrants to the holder with a nine year life and a fair value of approximately $33,000 to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.00001 par value, per share, at an exercise price of $500 per share. The fair value of the warrants were estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: risk-free interest rate of .984%, dividend yield of -0-%, volatility factor of 115.05% and an expected life of 1.5 years and has been fully amortized. On September 26, 2012, the noteholder assigned $30,000 of its principal to a non-related third party investor and the Company issued a convertible promissory note for same value. The Company is in default of this note.   70,000 
   120,000 
Interest charged to operations relating to the above notes was $5,125 and $7,156 respectively for the six months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014.  As of August 31, 2015, the Company has not made payments on the above obligations, accrued interest at August 31, 2015 is $47,686.     

 

Note 10 – Other Advances

 

Related Party

 

On April 13, 2011, the Company, as part of a shareholder loan conversion agreement, included the conversion of $98,000 of related party advances and the issuance of 1,407,016 shares of common stock and 2,814,032 three (3) year warrants with an exercise price $0.25 per share. On April 13, 2011, the Company converted $70,000 of related party advances into a convertible promissory note. This conversion was applied against a principal balance of $186,000 leaving a balance due of $18,000. During the six months ended August 31, 2015, the remaining principal balance of $18,000 was converted into the common stock of our former subsidiary, RealBiz, as part of an exchange agreement between the Company and the debt holder.

 

Non Related Party

 

Prior to the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011, a non-related party made $50,000 in payments to a vendor on behalf of the Company. The remaining principal balance as of August 31, 2015 totaled $50,000.

 

Note 11 – Shareholder Loans

 

During the six months ended August 31, 2015, the Company received $25,000 in cash proceeds, made no conversions or payments and the remaining balance as of August 31, 2015 totaled $404,000.

 

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Note 12 – Convertible Promissory Notes

 

The Company has convertible promissory notes with interest rates ranging from 6% to 12% per annum, maturity dates ranging from September 30, 2012 to October 19, 2016 and with a range of fixed and variable conversion features. During the six months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized interest expense of $582 and $36,482, respectively. The table below summarizes the convertible promissory notes as of August 31, 2015.

 

   August 31, 2015 
   Non Related
Party
   Related
Party
   Total 
Principal               
Beginning balance  $6,828,386   $1,025,000   $7,853,386 
Additions:               
Proceeds received from note issuances   -0-    -0-    -0- 
Fees   -0-    -0-    -0- 
    -0-    -0-    -0- 
                
Subtractions:               
Conversion to common shares   3,207,950    -0-    3,207,950 
Principal repayments   36,400    -0-    36,400 
    3,244,350    -0-    3,244,350 
                
Ending balance  $3,584,036   $1,025,000   $4,609,036 
                
Carrying Value               
Total convertible promissory notes  $3,584,036   $1,025,000   $4,609,036 
Less: current portion   620,733    1,025,000    1,645,733 
Long term portion  $2,963,303   $-0-   $2,963,303 
                
Principal past due and in default  $343,151   $-0-   $343,151 

 

During the six months ended August 31, 2015, the Company:

 

·Recorded debt discount amortization expense in the amount of $-0- and $248,445, respectively.

 

·Made $36,400 in principal payments against outstanding convertible promissory notes.

 

·Executed a conversion of $107,950 of principal into 104,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

·Issued 124,000 shares of its common stock in satisfaction of $3,100,000 in principal of modified convertible promissory notes in accordance with the terms of the notes. Additionally, as an inducement to convert, the Company issued 496,000 shares of its common stock at a value of $1,612,000 and issued 30,000 one (1) year common stock warrants with an exercise price of $0.50 per share valued at $44,418 for a total amount charged to interest expense of $1,656,418. The value of the common stock issued was based on the fair value of the stock determined by actual trading price quotes at the time of issuance. The value of the warrants was estimated at the time of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate of 0.23%, dividend yield of -0-%, volatility factor of 217.20% and expected life of one year.

 

Convertible debt modification – non related party

 

On February 24, 2014, the Company entered into a note amendment with a lender affecting several outstanding convertible promissory notes totaling $6,012,526 in principal that was past due and $62,377 in accrued interest as of November 30, 2013. The agreement extended the maturity date of all the notes held by the lender to December 1, 2014 and allowed the lender the right to extend the maturity date of each of the notes to December 1, 2015, provided that all quarterly interest payment are made by the due dates of January 15th, April 15th, July 15 and October 15th. Additionally, the agreement changed the conversion feature of each note held by the lender from the variable conversion rate based on market price to a fixed conversion rate of $0.50 per share. As part of the note amendment, the Company's subsidiary, RealBiz, issued 12,000,000 one (1) year warrants with an exercise price of $0.50. The Company applied the 10% cash flow test pursuant to Topic ASC 470-50-40-10 "Debt Modification and Extinguishment" to calculate the difference between the present value of the new loan's cash flows and the present value of the old loan's remaining cash flow and concluded that the results exceeded the 10% factor, the debt modification is considered substantially different and applied extinguishment accounting. Accordingly, the gain or loss on extinguishment should be measured by the difference between the carrying amount of the old debt and the fair value of the new debt. Additionally, Topic ASC 470-50-40-17 states if the exchange or modification is to be accounted for in the same manner as a debt extinguishment and the new debt instrument is initially recorded at fair value, then the fees paid or received shall be associated with the extinguishment of the old debt instrument and included in determining the debt extinguishment gain or loss to be recognized. The fair value of the warrants was determined to be $4,809,308, the fair value of the new debt was determined to be $6,070,540 and the carrying amount of the old debt of principal and interest totaling $6,070,703 resulting in a total loss on the extinguishment of debt of $4,808,145 recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended February 28, 2014. The fair value of the warrants were calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate of 0.35%, expected volatility of 324.34% with a one year life. The Company determined the fair value of the new debt by taking a weighted average of all the Company's existing convertible promissory notes interest rate for a discount rate, calculating that rate to be approximately 7% and computed the present value of the new debt's remaining cash flows. On February 17, 2015, the maturity date of the first note amendment was changed to December 1, 2016 and the Company agreed to convert $3,100,000 of principal into common stock. On May 15, 2015, the Company issued 124,000 shares of its common stock in full satisfaction of $3,100,000 in principal of modified convertible promissory notes in accordance with the terms of the notes. Additionally, as an inducement to convert, the Company issued 496,000 shares of its common stock at a value of $1,612,000 and issued 30,000 one (1) year common stock warrants with an exercise price of $0.50 per share valued at $44,418 for a total amount charged to interest expense of $1,656,418. The value of the common stock issued was based on the fair value of the stock determined by actual trading price quotes at the time of issuance. The value of the warrants was estimated at the time of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate of 0.23%, dividend yield of -0-%, volatility factor of 217.20% and expected life of one year. The Company evaluated the application of ASC 470-50 “Debt Modification and Extinguishment” and ASC 470-60 “Troubled Debt Restructuring” and concluded that the revised terms constituted a debt modification, rather than a debt extinguishment or a troubled debt restructuring.  During the six months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized interest expense of $1,785,926 and $181,266, respectively.

 

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Note 12 – Convertible Promissory Notes (continued)

 

Convertible debt modification – non related party (continued)

 

On March 31, 2014, the Company entered into a note amendment with a lender affecting several outstanding convertible promissory notes totaling $517,582 in principal that was due and $24,566 in accrued interest. The agreement extended the maturity date of all the notes held by the lender to July 17, 2015. The Company applied the 10% cash flow test pursuant to Topic ASC 470-50-40-10 to calculate the difference between the present value of the new loan's cash flows and the present value of the old loan's remaining cash flow and concluded that the results didn't exceed the 10% factor, the debt modification is not considered substantially different and did not apply extinguishment accounting, rather accounting for the modification on a prospective basis pursuant to Topic ASC 470-60-55-10. The carrying amount of the convertible promissory notes is not adjusted and the effects of the changes are to be reflected in future periods. On May 5, 2015, the Company issued 30,000 shares of its common stock in satisfaction of $15,000 of principal. The value of the common stock issued was based on the fair value of the stock determined by actual trading price quotes at the time of issuance. On July 1, 2015, the maturity date of the first note amendment was changed to July 17, 2016.The Company evaluated the application of ASC 470-50 “Debt Modification and Extinguishment” and ASC 470-60 “Troubled Debt Restructuring” and concluded that the revised terms constituted a debt modification, rather than a debt extinguishment or a troubled debt restructuring.  During the six months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized interest expense of $23,385 and $14,181, respectively.

 

Convertible debt modification – related party

 

On October 28, 2014, the Company entered into a note amendment with a related-party lender affecting several outstanding convertible promissory notes totaling $650,000 in principal and $210,920 in accrued interest, which was previously amended on July 14, 2014. The agreement extended the maturity date of all the notes held by the lender to October 31, 2015. The Company applied the 10% cash flow test pursuant to Topic ASC 470-50-40-10 to calculate the difference between the present value of the new loan's cash flows and the present value of the old loan's remaining cash flow and concluded that the results didn't exceed the 10% factor, the debt modification is not considered substantially different and did not apply extinguishment accounting. The carrying amount of the convertible promissory notes is not adjusted and the effects of the changes are to be reflected in future periods. During the six months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized interest expense of $40,242 and $32,668, respectively.

 

On October 28, 2014, the Company entered into a note amendment with a related-party lender affecting a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $25,000 and accrued interest of $382, which was previously amended on July 14, 2014. The agreement extended the maturity date of the note held by the lender to October 31, 2015. Additionally, until October 31, 2015, the related-party lender shall have the opportunity to exchange the convertible promissory notes, in whole or in part, for Series A or Series B Preferred stock of the Company. The Company applied the 10% cash flow test pursuant to Topic ASC 470-50-40-10 to calculate the difference between the present value of the new loan's cash flows and the present value of the old loan's remaining cash flow and concluded that the results didn't exceed the 10% factor, the debt modification is not considered substantially different and did not apply extinguishment accounting. The carrying amount of the convertible promissory notes is not adjusted and the effects of the changes are to be reflected in future periods. During the six months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized interest expense of $739 and $250, respectively.

 

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Note 12 – Convertible Promissory Notes (continued)

 

Convertible debt modification – related party (continued)

 

On October 28, 2014, the Company entered into a note amendment with a related-party lender affecting a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $350,000 and accrued interest of $15,995, extending the maturity date of the note held by the lender to October 31, 2015 from October 31, 2014. Additionally, until October 31, 2015, the related-party lender shall have the opportunity to exchange the convertible promissory notes, in whole or in part, for Series A or Series B Preferred stock of the Company. The Company applied the 10% cash flow test pursuant to Topic ASC 470-50-40-10 to calculate the difference between the present value of the new loan's cash flows and the present value of the old loan's remaining cash flow and concluded that the results didn't exceed the 10% factor, the debt modification is not considered substantially different and did not apply extinguishment accounting. The carrying amount of the convertible promissory notes is not adjusted and the effects of the changes are to be reflected in future periods. During the six months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized interest expense of $25,020 and $-0-, respectively.

 

Note 13 – Stockholders’ Deficit

 

Preferred stock

 

The aggregate number of shares of preferred stock that the Company is authorized to issue is up to One Hundred Million (100,000,000), with a par value of $0.0001 per share (“the Preferred Stock”) with the exception of Series A Preferred shares having a $0.01 par value. The Preferred Stock may be divided into and issued in series. The Board of Directors of the Company is authorized to divide the authorized shares of Preferred Stock into one or more series, each of which shall be so designated as to distinguish the shares thereof from the shares of all other series and classes. The Board of Directors of the Company is authorized, within any limitations prescribed by law and the articles of incorporation, to fix and determine the designations, rights, qualifications, preferences, limitations and terms of the shares of any series of Preferred Stock.

 

Series A Preferred Stock

 

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

 

Per the terms of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Designations, subject to the availability of authorized and unissued shares of Series A Preferred Stock, the holders of Series A Preferred Stock may, by written notice to the Company, elect to convert all or any part of such holder’s shares of Series A Preferred Stock into common stock at a conversion rate of the lower of (a) $0.50 per share or (b) at the lowest price the Company has issued stock as part of a financing. Additionally, the holders of Series A Preferred Stock may by written notice to the Company, convert all or part of such holder’s shares (excluding any shares issued pursuant to conversion of unpaid dividends) into debt obligations of the Company, secured by a security interest in all of the assets of the Company and its’ subsidiaries, at a rate of $0.50 of debt for each share of Series A Preferred Stock. On July 9, 2013, the Company amended the Certificate of Designations for the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock to allow for conversion into Series C Preferred stock to grant to a holder of the Series A Preferred Stock the option to elect to convert all or any part of such holder's shares of Series A Preferred Stock into shares of the Company’s Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.00001 per share (“Series C Preferred Stock”), at a conversion rate of five (5) shares of Series A Preferred Stock for every one (1) share of Series C Preferred Stock. Furthermore, the amendment allows for conversion into common stock at the lowest price the Company has issued stock as part of a financing to include all financing such as new debt and equity financing and stock issuances as well as existing debt conversions into stock. On February 28, 2014, the Company's Preferred Series A shareholders agreed to authorize a change to the Certificate of Designations of the Series A Preferred Stock in Nevada to lock the conversion price to a fixed price of $0.01.

 

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

 

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Series A Preferred Stock (continued)

 

During the six months ended August 31, 2015, the Company:

 

·Converted 331,403 shares of Series A Preferred stock, at a carrying value of $331,403, into 3,314,030 shares of common stock of our former subsidiary RealBiz at agreed upon conversion terms.

 

Dividends in arrears on the outstanding preferred shares total $745,804 as of August 31, 2015. The Company had 1,884,611 shares issued and outstanding as of August 31, 2015.

 

Series B Preferred Stock

 

The Company has authorized and designated 3,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock as Non-Voting Series B 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.00001 per share (“the Series B Preferred Stock”). The holders of Series B Preferred Stock may elect to convert all or any part of such holder’s shares into the Company’s common stock at $5 per share or into shares of RealBiz Media’s common stock at $0.05 per share.

 

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

 

During the six months ended August 31, 2015, the Company:

 

·Issued 15,000 shares of Series B Preferred for proceeds received in prior year valued at $75,000.

 

·Converted 20,000 shares of Series B Preferred stock into RealBiz, upon investor's request, issuing 2,000,000 shares of RealBiz Media Group, Inc. common stock with a total carrying value of $100,000.

 

Dividends in arrears on the outstanding preferred shares total $538,652 as of August 31, 2015. The Company had 257,200 shares issued and outstanding as of August 31, 2015.

 

Series C Preferred Stock

 

The Company has authorized and designated 3,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock as Non-Voting Series C 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.00001 per share (the “Series C Preferred Stock”). On July 9, 2014, Monaker filed (i) an Amendment to its Series C Certificate of Designation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to change the conversion price from $5.00 to a new conversion price of $0.25. The holders of Series C Preferred stock may elect to convert all of any part of such holder's shares into the Company's common stock at $0.25 per share or into shares of RealBiz Media's common stock at $0.10 per share.

 

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

 

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Note 13 – Stockholders’ Deficit (continued)

 

Series C Preferred Stock (continued)

 

During the six months ended August 31, 2015, the Company:

 

·Issued 2,000 shares of its Series C Preferred stock along with 2,000 one (1) year common stock warrants with an exercise price of $2.50 and received $10,000 in cash proceeds.

 

·Issued 3,500 shares of its Series C Preferred stock along with 4,500 one (1) year common stock warrants with an exercise price of $2.50 for $17,500 of proceeds received from prior year advances.

 

·Issued 13,000 shares of Series C preferred stock and 6,000 one (1) year warrants with an exercise price of $0.50 to recipients for consulting services valued at $73,138. The value of the common stock issued was based on the fair value of the stock at the time of issuance. The value of the warrants was estimated at the date of grant using Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate of 0.10% to 0.24%, dividend yield of -0-%, volatility factor of 217.04 and expected life of one year.

 

·Issued 26,000 shares of Series C Preferred stock for a deferred compensation settlement with the former Chief Financial Officer of RealBiz Media Group, Inc., our former subsidiary.

 

·Converted 22,100 shares of Series C Preferred stock into 960,000 shares of common stock of our former subsidiary RealBiz Media Group, Inc. at the agreed upon conversion terms.

 

Dividends in arrears on the outstanding preferred shares total $128,233 as of August 31, 2015. The Company had 240,200 shares issued and outstanding as of August 31, 2015.

 

Series D Preferred Stock

 

The Company has authorized and designated 3,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock as Non-Voting Series D 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.00001 per share (the “Series D Preferred Stock”). On July 9, 2014, the Company filed (i) an Amendment to its Series D Certificate of Designation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to change the conversion price from $5.00 to a new conversion price of $0.25. The holders of Series D Preferred stock may elect to convert all of any part of such holder's shares into the Company's common stock at $0.25 per share or into shares of RealBiz Media's common stock at $0.15 per share.

 

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

 

During the six months ended August 31, 2015, the Company:

 

·Issued 60,000 shares of Series D Preferred stock for the benefit of an Asset Purchase Agreement the Company assigned to its former subsidiary, RealBiz, valued at $400,000. The value assigned to the asset purchase agreement was based upon the fair market value of RealBiz's common stock on the date of the agreement as if all 60,000 shares were converted to RBIZ common stock.

 

·Issued 100,000 shares of Series D Preferred stock for the benefit of a joint venture agreement with Jasper Group Holdings, Inc. ("Jasper") and created a Florida Limited Liability Company called Name Your Fee, LLC. As stated in the agreement, ownership of the Company is at 51% for Monaker(“Monaker”) f/k/a Next 1 Interactive, Inc. and 49% for Jasper. Monaker will issue to Jasper 100,000 Preferred Series D shares at a stated value of $5 per share for a total of $500,000 as its contribution. Jasper is contributing $75,000, advancing $75,000 to RealBiz Media Group, Inc., (a former subsidiary of Monaker Group, Inc.) and the assets of the website (Name Your Fee) together with associated technology.

 

·Converted 17,000 shares of Series D Preferred stock, upon investor request, into 563,610 shares of RealBiz Media Group, Inc. with a carrying value of $85,000.

 

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Series D Preferred Stock (continued)

 

Dividends in arrears on the outstanding preferred shares total $1,454,141 as of August 31, 2015. The Company had 981,800 shares issued and outstanding as of August 31, 2015.

 

Common Stock

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

During the six months ended August 31, 2015, the Company:

 

·Issued 355,549 shares of its common stock along with 190,840 one year common stock warrants with an exercise price between $0.50 and $12.50 for cash proceeds of $595,996.

 

·Issued 69,500 shares of its common stock upon the exercise of 69,500 common stock warrants for cash proceeds of $88,725.

 

·Issued 104,000 shares of its common stock in satisfaction of $107,950 in principal of convertible promissory notes in accordance with the terms of the notes.

 

·Issued 124,000 shares of its common stock in satisfaction of $3,100,000 in principal of modified convertible promissory notes in accordance with the terms of the notes. Additionally, as an inducement to convert, the Company issued 496,000 shares of its common stock at a value of $1,612,000 and issued 30,000 one (1) year common stock warrants with an exercise price of $0.50 per share valued at $44,418 for a total amount charged to interest expense of $1,656,418. The value of the common stock issued was based on the fair value of the stock determined by actual trading price quotes at the time of issuance. The value of the warrants was estimated at the time of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate of 0.23%, dividend yield of -0-%, volatility factor of 217.20% and expected life of one year.

 

·Issued 20,000 shares of its common stock as part of an acquisition agreement with Launch 360 Media, Inc. ("Launch 360), dated May 6, 2015, for a ten percent (10%) interest in the common stock outstanding of Launch 360 valued at $56,000. The value of the common stock issued was based on the fair value of the stock determined by actual trading price quotes at the time of issuance.

 

·Issued 9,586 shares of its common stock valued at $35,737 to its employees as stock compensation. The value of the common stock issued was based on the fair value of the stock at the time of issuance.

 

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Common Stock (continued)

 

·Issued 35,291 shares of its common stock valued at $150,217 and 22,291 one (1) year common stock warrants with an exercise price of $1.25 valued at $36,502 for a total amount of $186,719 for consulting services rendered. The value of the common stock issued was based on the fair value of the stock determined by actual trading price quotes at the time of issuance. The value of the warrants was estimated at the time of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate of 0.40%, dividend yield of -0-%, volatility factor of 207.55% and expected life of one year.

 

The Company had 1,636,093 shares issued and outstanding as of August 31, 2015 post-split based upon the 1:50 reverse stock split that occurred on June 25, 2015 and has retroactively adjusted the consolidated financial statements according to ASC 260-10-55-12.

 

Common Stock Warrants

 

At August 31, 2015, there were 526,685 warrants outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $6.26 and weighted average life of 1.67 years. During the six months ended August 31, 2015, the Company granted 255,631 warrants – 22,291 warrants for consulting fees, 12,500 warrants attached to Preferred Series C issuances, 190,840 warrants issued with common stock subscriptions and 30,000 warrants for inducement to settle modified debt; and 123,911 expired.

 

Common Stock Options

 

At August 31, 2015, there were 81 options outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $362.50 and weighted average life of 6.09 years. During the six months ended August 31, 2015, no options were granted or exercised. Under the Monaker Group, Inc. 2009 Incentive Compensation Plan there are 99 shares of common stock that are reserved for future issuances.

 

Compensation expense relating to stock options granted during the six months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014, was $-0- .

 

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company leases approximately 6,500 square feet of office space in Weston, Florida pursuant to a lease agreement, with Bedner Farms, Inc. of the building located at 2690 Weston Road, Weston, Florida 33331. In accordance with the terms of the lease agreement, the Company is renting the commercial office space, for a term of five years commencing January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2015. The rent for the six months ended August 31st, 2015 and 2014 was $72,237 and $69,237 respectively. In September of 2011, the Company sublet a portion of its office space offsetting our rent expense by $1,500 per month. In November 2012, the Company entered into another agreement to sublet a portion of its office space offsetting our rent expense by an additional $2,500 per month, this tenant will pay $2,750 as of January 2014. In January 2014, the total monthly rent sublet offset is $4,250.

 

Our future minimum rental payments through February 28, 2016 is $65,455 consisting of rent expenditure of $48,455 offset by our tenant contribution of $17,000

 

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

 

   Current   Long Term     
           FY 2018     
           and     
   FY 2016   FY 2017   thereafter   Totals 
Consulting  $76,065   $152,130   $304,260   $532,455 
Leases   50,516    3,091    -0-    53,607 
Interest   90,000    180,000    360,000    630,000 
Technology   66,882    133,764    267,528    468,174 
Insurance   45,071    -0-    -0-    45,071 
Other   9,000    18,000    36,000    63,000 
  Totals  $337,534   $486,985   $967,788   $1,792,307 

 

 

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Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

 

Legal Matters

 

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

 

There is currently a case pending whereby the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (the “Defendant”) is being sued for allegedly breaching a contract, which he signed in his role as the CEO of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary Extraordinary Vacations Group, Inc. (“Extraordinary Vacations”). The case is being strongly contested. The Defendant filed a motion to dismiss plaintiff’s amended complaint with prejudice and such motion has been argued before the judge in the case. The Company is currently awaiting the judge’s ruling at this time.

 

The Company is a defendant in a lawsuit filed by Twelfth Child Entertainment in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach, Florida alleging that Monaker owes 11,000 shares of Series D Preferred stock for a License Agreement. The case has been resolved in arbitration and the Twelfth Child was granted an arbitration award of approximately $80,000.  However, the Company is continuing to negotiate a settlement that would set aside this award.

 

There is a case that was filed on March 14, 2014 whereby the Company is a defendant in a lawsuit filed by Lewis Global Partners in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida alleging that Monaker owes 2,700 shares of Series B Preferred stock for a Consulting Agreement.  The case is being strongly contested and is being sent to arbitration.

 

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

 

Note 15 – Segment Reporting

 

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

 

The Company currently has only one segment in full operation, Travel. In the prior year, the Company had consolidated RealBiz and had a second segment, real estate media which is no longer reported.

 

The Company did not generate any revenue outside the United States for the six months ended August 31, 2015 and 2014 and did not have any assets located outside the United States.

 

Note 16 – Fair Value Measurements

 

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

 

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Note 16 – Fair Value Measurements (continued)

 

The hierarchy consists of three levels:

 

·Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

·Level 2 - Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets of liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

 

·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.

 

Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

 

The Company analyzes all financial instruments with features of both liabilities and equity under ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” and ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging”. Derivative liabilities are adjusted to reflect fair value at each period end, with a increase or decrease in the fair value being recorded in results of operations as adjustments to fair value of derivatives. Effects of interactions between embedded derivatives are calculated and accounted for in arriving at the overall fair value of the financial instruments. In addition, the fair values of freestanding derivative instruments such as warrant and option derivatives are valued using the Black-Scholes model.

 

The Company uses Level 3 inputs for its valuation methodology for the warrant derivative liabilities and embedded conversion option liabilities as their fair values were determined by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model based on various assumptions. The Company’s derivative liabilities are adjusted to reflect fair value at each period end, with any increase or decrease in the fair value being recorded in results of operations as adjustments to fair value of derivatives.

 

The following table sets forth the liabilities as of August 31, 2015, which are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy.

 

As required, they are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement:

 

       Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using 
Description  August 31,
2015
  

Quoted Prices

 in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

  

Significant 

Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
                 
Convertible promissory note with embedded conversion option  $186,514   $-0-   $-0-   $186,514 
Total  $186,514   $-0-   $-0-   $186,514 

 

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The following table sets forth a summary of changes in fair value of our derivative liabilities for the six months ended August 31, 2015:

 

   August 31, 2015 
Beginning balance  $287,149 
Change in fair value of embedded conversion feature of:     
Gain on change in fair value of derivatives on convertible promissory notes   100,635 
Ending balance  $186,514 

 

Note 17 – Subsequent Events

 

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

 

During September 2015, the Company:

 

·received $25,000 in proceeds and issued 10,000 shares of Common stock and 40,000 one year common stock warrants with an exercise price of $0.10

 

·received $250,000 in proceeds as part of a subscription for 100,000 shares of common stock and 100,000 one year common stock warrants with an exercise price of $1.50.

 

·received $75,000 in relation to the negotiation of a dividend agreement with RealBiz Media Group, Inc.

 

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

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the attached consolidated unaudited financial statements and notes thereto, and our consolidated audited financial statements and related notes for our fiscal year ended February 28, 2015 found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition to historical information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Where possible, we have tried to identify these forward looking statements by using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intends,” or similar expressions. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements due to important factors and risks including, but not limited to, those set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations are based upon its consolidated unaudited financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these unaudited financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent liabilities. On an on-going basis, management evaluates past judgments and estimates, including those related to bad debts, accrued liabilities, convertible promissory notes and contingencies. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The accounting policies and related risks described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 16, 2015 are those that depend most heavily on these judgments and estimates. As of August 31, 2015, there had been no material changes to any of the critical accounting policies contained therein.

 

Overview

 

We are a media based company utilizing video as a key driver to create consumer awareness of products and opportunities in the travel, home and employment sectors. To further loyalty and long term relationships we have created a membership reward programs and multiple business associations and partnerships. Additionally we hold a 51% majority ownership in Name Your Fee, LLC. for the employment segment, a minority interest in RealBiz Media Group, Inc. a publicly traded real estate media company (“RealBiz”), servicing the real estate segment and a 10% ownership in R&R Television Network a company services the lifestyle industry. The Company’s mission has been to both create and acquire travel, employment and real estate video content that can be delivered on any screen (Television, web and mobile), all with interactive advertising and transactional shopping components designed to engage and enable viewers to request information, make purchases and get an in-depth look at products and services all through their device of choice. Since our deconsolidation of RealBiz, our only operational segment is our travel segment.

 

Summary

 

Monaker Group, Inc. (“Monaker”) is a multi-faceted interactive media company whose key focus is around what the Company believes to be the most universal, yet powerful consumer-passion categories being - travel, home and work. The Company is engaged in the business of providing digital media and marketing services for these industries along with the opportunity to create long term relationships through its Home & Away Club membership programs. During the six months ended August 31, 2015, all of our revenue was derived from our travel operations. The Company generates revenue from commissions from traditional sales of our travel products and expects to accelerate its revenue base through: (i) advertising revenue from preferred suppliers, sponsors and referral fees, (ii) travel and employment media services which include video sponsorship packages, pre-roll advertising, commissions and referral fees; and (iii) revenue derived from Home& Away Club memberships.

 

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The Company’s Media Group concentrates awareness campaigns through its three divisions:

 

(1) Travel – which encompasses Maupintour (one of the oldest luxury tour operators in the United States) NextTrip.com/Voyage.tv, a video and media website with thousands of hours of travel footage.

 

(2) Employment - the NameYourFee.com website which is designed to allow recruiters to expand their reach of candidates to potential employers.

 

(3) Home – via its Home & Away Club loyalty program and minority interest in Realbiz.

 

The Company targets content utilizing video via digital platforms including satellite, cable, and broadcast, Broadband, Web, Print and the development of a Home & Away Mobile App.

 

We are currently primarily focused only on our travel segment and expect to expand into the employment and Home/Membership services during the next quarter. The following is an overview of the 3 areas that currently have travel operations and/or the Company is imminently commencing promotion utilizing our media services.

 

1. Maupintour Extraordinary Vacations (“Maupintour”) is the oldest tour operator in North America having a history of over 65 years of creating and booking tours and activity-focused trips, from private tours of the Vatican to bicycling in the Alps to wine tasting in Italy. Maupintour books these trips and serves thousands of travel agents around the world. The Company has an active alumni that desires luxury vacations that includes private sightseeing, fine dining and 4 and 5 star accommodations. The Company previously ran group tours ranging from 10 to 25; however it has moved its model to customization of high end tours for families, small groups and individuals. The Company’s most popular destinations are Egypt, Israel, Europe, Africa, Asia and Peru. The Company’s peak season for this division is from February to July. Maupintour’s website is www.Maupintour.com.

 

2. NextTrip.com is being repositioned as an all-purpose travel site that includes customer support, relevant social networking, and travel business showcases, with a primary emphasis on Video to targeted web users and a secondary promotion to TV viewers via VOD promotion. The site is scheduled for launch in the 2nd quarter of this fiscal year and will work in conjunction with the Home & Away Club App to provide users with relevant information utilizing its diverse video library and experience to entertains, informs, and offers utility and savings to members. The travel website currently offers users, free of charge, hundreds of destination videos and promotes worldwide vacation destinations. NextTrip.com plans to generate revenues through advertising, travel commission, referral fees, and its affiliate program. The travel products and fulfillment and services are both created by the company and/or contracted out to key industry suppliers including Mark Travel. Mark Travel is the largest wholesaler of travel products in the United States. NextTrip.com will look to serve relevant videos to travelers via four key elements: (i) television ads; (ii) travel video on demand for web and TV; (iii) broadband telecast (with the web player surrounded by interactive banner ads and/or discount travel coupons); and (iv) the development of its Travel App.

 

3. The Home & Away Club (H&AC). The Company has launched the Home & Away Club website and is both targeting existing customers and new potential customers to the site by offering up to $500 Rewards so consumers can try before they buy. As a primary means of creating awareness for H&AC the Company is utilizing existing customers, relationships and forging new partnerships within the travel, real estate and employment sectors. The Company intends to utilize targeted video for the travel, leisure, home products and services to engage and enable viewers to request information, make reservations and get an in-depth look at products and services the Club offers. The Company created a points based program for real estate agents that utilize the Realbiz services. With the Home and Away club, agents can earn dollars for completing actions and can receive greatly discounted gifts to give to their happy clients. This allows real estate agents the ability to earn and/or purchase Home and Away Club membership for themselves and/or gifting to their customers. The membership gives the homeowner access to wholesale pricing on travel, lifestyle and home products while providing the real estate agents a loyalty platform that allows them the means to stay in contact with their customer.

 

Sufficiency of Cash Flows

 

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

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

For the Three Months Ended August 31, 2015 Compared to the Three Months Ended August 31, 2014

 

Revenues

 

Our total revenues decreased 63% to $149,267 for the three months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $406,345 for the three months ended August 31, 2014, a decrease of $257,078. The decrease is mainly due to the deconsolidation of our former subsidiary RealBiz and no longer includes the revenue of RealBiz.

 

Revenues from the travel segment increased 29% to $149,267 for the three months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $116,130 for the three months ended August 31, 2014, an increase of $33,137. The increase is attributable to an increase in tour and cruises booked by our luxury tour operation which provides escorted and independent tours worldwide to upscale travelers.

 

Revenues from the RealBiz real estate media decreased 100% to $0 for the three months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $290,215 for the three months ended August 31, 2014, a decrease of $290,215 due to the deconsolidation of our former subsidiary RealBiz and no longer including the revenue of RealBiz.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Our operating expenses include cost of revenues, technology and development, salaries and benefits, selling and promotions and general and administrative expenses. Our operating expenses decreased 54% to $929,951 for the three months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $2,031,372 for the three months ended August 31, 2014, a decrease of $1,101,421. This decrease was mainly attributable to deconsolidation of the expenses of the former consolidated subsidiary RealBiz Media Group, Inc.

 

Other Income (Expenses)

 

Interest expense decreased 84% to $47,879 for three months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $291,315 for three months ended August 31, 2014, a decrease of $243,436 primarily due to the conversion of interest bearing debt into shares of our stock and the stock of our former consolidated subsidiary RealBiz. Gain on change in fair value of derivatives increased 382% to $133,896 for the three months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $27,770 for three months ended August, 31, 2014, an increase of $106,126 primarily due to change in the per share value of the underlying common stock and conversion of outstanding principal in convertible promissory notes containing embedded conversion options. Loss from the proportionate share of investment in unconsolidated affiliate increased 100% to $414,800 for the three months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $-0- for three months ended August, 31, 2014, an increase of $414,800 primarily due to the change to the equity method of accounting as a result of the deconsolidation of the our former consolidated subsidiary RealBiz.

 

Net Loss

 

We had a net loss of $1,110,383 for the three months ended August 31, 2015, compared to net loss of $1,882,824 for the three months ended August 31, 2014, a decrease of $772,441. The decrease in loss from 2014 to 2015 was primarily due as a result of the deconsolidation of our former consolidated subsidiary RealBiz Media Group, Inc.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

For the Six Months Ended August 31, 2015 Compared to the Six Months Ended August 31, 2014

 

Revenues

 

Our total revenues decreased 35% to $485,360 for the six months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $751,302 for the six months ended August 31, 2014, a decrease of $265,942. The decrease is mainly due to the deconsolidation of our former subsidiary RealBiz and no longer including the revenue of RealBiz. The decrease was partially offset by the receipt of deferred revenue.

 

Revenues from the travel segment increased 135% to $485,360 for the six months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $206,286 for the six months ended August 31, 2014, an increase of $279,074. The increase is attributable to the receipt of deferred revenue.

 

Revenues from the RealBiz real estate media decreased 100% to $0 for the six months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $545,016 for the six months ended August 31, 2014, a decrease of $545,016 due to the deconsolidation of our former subsidiary RealBiz and no longer including the revenue of RealBiz.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Our operating expenses include cost of revenues, technology and development, salaries and benefits, selling and promotions and general and administrative expenses. Our operating expenses decreased 61% to $1,557,270 for the six months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $3,957,215 for the six months ended August 31, 2014, a decrease of $2,399,945. This decrease was mainly attributable to deconsolidation of the expenses of the former consolidated subsidiary RealBiz.

 

Other Income (Expenses)

 

Interest expense increased 253% to $1,879,105 for six months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $532,850 for six months ended August 31, 2014, an increase of $1,346,255 is due primarily to the inducement expense of converting a debt holder to common shares and warrants as disclosed in note 12. Loss on conversion of debt increased 100% to $224,000 for six months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $0 for six months ended August 31, 2014, a loss due primarily to the inducement expense of converting a debt and equity holder to common shares. Gain on change in fair value of derivatives decreased 91% to $100,635 for the six months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $1,143,567 for six months ended August, 31, 2014, a decrease of $1,042,932 primarily due to change in the per share value of the underlying common stock and conversion of outstanding principal in convertible promissory notes containing embedded conversion options. Loss from the proportionate share of investment in unconsolidated affiliate increased 100% to $758,231 for the six months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $-0- for six months ended August, 31, 2014, an increase of $758,231 primarily due to the change to the equity method of accounting as a result of the deconsolidation of the our former consolidated subsidiary RealBiz. Other income (expense) decreased 101% to a $1,733 loss for the six months ended August 31, 2015, compared to a $166,084 gain for six months ended August, 31, 2014, a decrease of $167,817 primarily due as a result of the deconsolidation of our former consolidated subsidiary RealBiz.

 

Net Loss

 

We had a net loss of $3,834,344 for the six months ended August 31, 2015, compared to net loss of $2,429,112 for the six months ended August 31, 2014, an increase of $1,405,232. The 58% increase in loss from 2014 to 2015 was primarily due to an increase of $1,346,255 in interest expense including loss on inducement expense on conversion of debt and to a lesser extent a decrease in the gain on change in fair value of derivatives of $1,042,932, an increase of $758,231 in the loss from proportionate share of investment in unconsolidated affiliate and as a result of the deconsolidation of the our former consolidated subsidiary RealBiz, an increase of $224,000 in the loss on conversion of debt and an increase of $167,817 of other expense offset by a decrease in operating loss of $2,134,003.

 

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Contractual Obligations

 

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

 

   Current   Long Term     
           FY 2018     
           and     
   FY 2016   FY 2017   thereafter   Totals 
Consulting  $76,065   $152,130   $304,260   $532,455 
Leases   50,516    3,091    -0-    53,607 
Interest   90,000    180,000    360,000    630,000 
Technology   66,882    133,764    267,528    468,174 
Insurance   45,071    -0-    -0-    45,071 
Other   9,000    18,000    36,000    63,000 
  Totals  $337,534   $486,985   $967,788   $1,792,307 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At August 31, 2015, we had $20,367 cash on-hand, a decrease of $206,045 from $226,412 at the start of fiscal 2016. The decrease in cash was due primarily to operating expenses, website development costs and advances to affiliates.

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $954,366 for the six months ended August 31, 2015, a decrease of $726,521 from $1,680,887 used during the six months ended August 31, 2014. This decrease was primarily due to an increase in loss on inducement to convert included in interest expense, a decrease in the gain on change in fair value of derivatives, an increase in loss from proportionate share of investment in unconsolidated affiliate, a decrease in the noncontrolling interest in loss of consolidated subsidiaries, an increase in loss on debt conversions, an increase in stock based compensation, offset by increases in net loss and to a lesser extent a decrease in the amortization of intangibles, a decrease in amortization of debt, a decrease in directors fees, a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

 

Net cash used in investing activities decreased to $10,000 the six months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $433,639 for the six months ended August 31, 2014, a decrease of $423,639 primarily due as a result of the deconsolidation of the our former consolidated subsidiary RealBiz and how we have minimal website development costs.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities decreased by $1,309,686 to $758,321, for the six months ended August 31, 2015, compared to $2,068,007 for the six months ended August 31, 2014. This decrease was primarily due as a result of the deconsolidation of our former consolidated subsidiary RealBiz and 2014 included financings of RealBiz and 2015 does not.

 

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

 

We are a media company currently primarily focusing on travel and real estate by utilizing multiple media platforms including the Internet, radio and television. As a company that has recently changed our business model and emerged from the development phase with a limited operating history, we are subject to all the substantial risks inherent in the development of a new business enterprise within an extremely competitive industry. Due to the absence of an operating history under the new business model and the emerging nature of the markets in which we compete, we anticipate operating losses until we can successfully implement our business strategy, which includes all associated revenue streams. Our multi-platform media revenue model is new and evolving, and we cannot be certain that it will be successful. The potential profitability of this business model is unproven. Our ability to generate revenues depends, among other things, on our ability to create enough viewership to provide advertisers, sponsors, travelers and homebuyers value. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that our business model will be successful or that we can sustain revenue growth, achieve or sustain profitability, or continue as a going concern.

 

We will need to raise substantial additional capital to support the on-going operation and increased market penetration of our real estate and travel business including the development of national sales representation for national and global advertising and sponsorships, increases in operating costs resulting from additional staff and office space until such time as we generate revenues sufficient to support the business. We believe that in the aggregate, we will need approximately $750,000 to $1.5 million to repay debt obligations, provide capital expenditures for additional equipment and satisfy payment obligations, office space and systems required to manage the business, and cover other operating costs until our planned revenue streams from advertising, sponsorships, e-commerce, travel and real estate are fully- implemented and begin to offset our operating costs. There can be no assurances that we will be successful in raising the required capital to complete this portion of our business plan.

 

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Since our inception, we have funded our operations with the proceeds from the private equity financings. We have issued these shares without registration in private placements under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, afforded the Company. The shares were sold solely to “accredited investors” as that term is defined in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Currently, revenues provide less than 20% of our cash requirements. The remaining cash need is derived from raising additional capital. The current monthly cash burn rate is approximately $200,000, with the expectation of profitability by the end of fiscal 2016.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Market Risk

 

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

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our CEO and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of August 31, 2015. Based upon that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that, as of August 31, 2015, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as a result of the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting described below.

 

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of the Company’s CEO and CFO to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

(i)  pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;

 

(ii)  provide reasonable assurance that our transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and our directors; and

 

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

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Additionally, we have determined that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at the reasonable assurance level due to the lack of an independent audit committee or audit committee financial expert which represents a material weakness as reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on June 16, 2015. Due to liquidity issues, we have not been able to immediately take any action to remediate this material weakness. However, when conditions allow, we intend to expand our board of directors and establish an independent audit committee consisting of individuals with industry experience including a qualified financial expert. Notwithstanding the assessment that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective and that there was a material weakness as identified herein, we believe that our consolidated financial statements contained herein fairly present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods covered thereby in all material respects.

 

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(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

 

During the quarter ended August 31, 2015, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule13a-15(f) of the Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

There have been no material changes from the legal matters reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2015, as filed with the SEC on June 16, 2015.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

There have been no changes that constitute material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2015, as filed with the SEC on June 16, 2015.

 

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

 

·Issued 355,549 shares of its common stock along with 190,840 one year common stock warrants with an exercise price between $0.50 and $12.50 for cash proceeds of $595,996.

 

·Issued 69,500 shares of its common stock upon the exercise of 69,500 common stock warrants for cash proceeds of $88,725.

 

·Issued 2,000 shares of its Series C Preferred stock along with 2,000 one (1) year common stock warrants with an exercise price of $2.50 and received $10,000 in cash proceeds.

 

·Issued 3,500 shares of its Series C Preferred stock along with 4,500 one (1) year common stock warrants with an exercise price of $2.50 for $17,500 of proceeds received from prior year advances

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.

 

There were no defaults upon senior securities during the period ended August 31, 2015.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

There is no other information required to be disclosed under this item, which was not previously disclosed.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
31.1   Certification of the Principal Executive Officer of Monaker Group, Inc., pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
     
31.2     Certification of the Principal Accounting Officer of Monaker Group, Inc., pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
     
32.1   Certification of the Principal Executive Officer of Monaker Group, Inc., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.2   Certification of the Principal Accounting Officer of Monaker Group, Inc., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
101   The following financial statements from Monaker Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the six months ended August 31, 2015 filed October 15, 2015, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (filed herewith).

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

MONAKER GROUP, INC.

 

Date: October 16, 2015 /s/ William Kerby
  William Kerby
  Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
   
Date: October 16, 2015 /s/ Adam Friedman
  Adam Friedman
  Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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