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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:
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

 

OR

 

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

 

Commission File Number: 000-53586

 

THE PULSE BEVERAGE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada

36-4691531

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation of
organization)

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

 

11678 N Huron Street, Northglenn, CO 80234
 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(720) 382-5476
(Telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

YES [X]   NO [   ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate 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).

 

YES [X]   NO [   ]

 

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

 

 

Large accelerated filer 

[   ] 

  

Accelerated filer 

[   ] 

 

Non-accelerated filer 

[   ] 

  

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 [   ]  NO [X]

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

70,924,980 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001, as of November 14, 2016.

 

 
 

 

 

THE PULSE BEVERAGE CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q

INDEX

 

PAGE

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

1

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2015

1

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months and Nine Months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)

2

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)

3

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

4

 

 

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

9

 

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

19

 

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

19

 

 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

20

 

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

20

 

 

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

20

 

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

21

 

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

21

 

 

Item 5. Other Information

21

 

 

Item 6. Exhibits

21

 

 

Signature Page

22

 

 

Certifications

 

 

 

     Exhibit 31.1

 

     Exhibit 31.2

 

     Exhibit 32.1

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

          This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Reference is made in particular to the description of our plans and objectives for future operations, assumptions underlying such plans and objectives, and other forward-looking statements included in this report.  Such statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “continue,” or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of such terms.  Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.  Such statements address future events and conditions concerning, among others, capital expenditures, earnings, litigation, regulatory matters, liquidity and capital resources, and accounting matters.  Actual results in each case could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements by reason of factors such as future economic conditions, changes in consumer demand, legislative, regulatory and competitive developments in markets in which we operate, results of litigation, and other circumstances affecting anticipated revenues and costs, and the risk factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 filed on March 30, 2016.

 

          YOU SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

          The forward-looking statements made in this report on Form 10-Q relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this report on Form 10-Q.  Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.  You should read this report and the documents that we reference in this report, including documents referenced by incorporation, completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we anticipate.

 

Unless otherwise indicated, in this Form 10-Q, references to “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company,” “Pulse” or the “Registrant” refer to The Pulse Beverage Corporation, a Nevada corporation.

 

 

 

 

The Pulse Beverage Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2015

 

   

2016

   

2015

 

ASSETS

               
                 

Current Assets:

               
                 

Cash

  $ 81,422     $ 431,270  

Accounts receivable, net (Note 3)

    381,592       386,462  

Inventories (Note 4)

    986,912       988,910  

Prepaid expenses

    15,357       15,461  

Total Current Assets

    1,465,283       1,822,103  

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $344,963 and $266,099, respectively (Note 5)

    185,496       247,235  

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $62,084 and $52,682, respectively (Note 5)

    1,127,813       1,131,793  

Total Assets

  $ 2,778,592     $ 3,201,131  
                 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

               
                 

Current Liabilities:

               
                 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  $ 1,076,095     $ 790,616  

Promissory notes payable (Note 6)

    91,156       -  

Credit card indebtedness

    21,942       22,066  

Loans payable, net (Note 7)

    1,473,489       755,771  

Total Current Liabilities

    2,662,682       1,568,453  

Stockholders’ Equity:

               
                 

Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized, $0.001 par value, none issued

    -       -  

Common stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized, $0.00001 par value 70,924,980 and 68,447,202 issued and outstanding, respectively (Note 9)

    709       684  

Additional paid-in capital

    15,179,167       14,879,160  

Accumulated deficit

    (15,063,966 )     (13,247,166 )

Total Stockholders’ Equity

    115,910       1,632,678  

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

  $ 2,778,592     $ 3,201,131  

 

(See accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements)

 

 
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The Pulse Beverage Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months

Ended

September 30,

2016

   

Three Months

Ended

September 30,

2015

   

Nine Months

Ended

September 30,

2016

   

Nine Months

Ended

September 30,

2015

 

Gross Sales

  $ 709,754     $ 1,046,548     $ 2,450,949     $ 3,067,770  

Less: Promotional Allowances and Slotting Fees

    (53,005 )     (53,551 )     (151,192 )     (170,900 )

Net Sales

    656,749       992,997       2,299,757       2,896,870  

Cost of Sales

    434,158       691,552       1,517,370       1,973,346  

Gross Profit

    222,591       301,445       782,387       923,524  

Expenses

                               

Advertising, samples and displays

    16,672       20,848       53,911       60,218  

Asset impairment

    -       53,692       8,268       71,537  

Freight-out

    67,965       94,478       227,218       289,620  

General and administration

    349,931       281,597       904,71       886,022  

Salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees

    211,069       284,616       713,922       934,179  

Stock-based compensation

    -       -       3,939       -  

Total Operating Expenses

    645,637       735,231       1,911,970       2,241,576  

Net Operating Loss

    (423,046 )     (433,786 )     (1,129,583 )     (1,318,052 )

Other Expense

                               

Financing expense

    (40,000 )     (10,000 )     (40,000 )     (10,000 )

Interest expense, net

    (48,143 )     (1,799 )     (120,530 )     (2,220 )

Interest expense, amortization of debt issuance costs

    (172,073 )     -       (423,007 )     -  

Total Other Expense

    (260,216 )     (11,799 )     (583,537 )     (12,220 )

Net Loss From Continuing Operations

    (683,262 )     (445,585 )     (1,713,120 )     (1,330,272 )

Loss From Discontinued Operations

    -       -       (103,680 )     -  

Net Loss

  $ (683,262 )   $ (445,585 )   $ (1,816,800 )   $ (1,330,272 )

Net Loss Per Share From Continued Operations – Basic and Diluted

  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.02 )

Net Loss Per Share From Discontinued Operations – Basic and Diluted

    -       -       -       -  

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted

    70,765,000       65,079,000       69,791,000       61,506,000  

 

 

(See accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements)

 

 
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The Pulse Beverage Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015

(Unaudited)

 

   

2016

   

2015

 

Cash Flow from Operating Activities

               
                 

Loss from discontinued operations

    (103,680 )     -  

Loss from ongoing operations

    (1,713,120 )     (1,330,272 )

Net loss

  $ (1,816,800 )   $ (1,330,272 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations:

               

Amortization and depreciation

    88,265       78,878  

Asset impairment

    8,268       71,537  

Bad debt allowance

    164,161       17,835  

Amortization of debt issuance costs

    423,005       -  

Shares issued for financing expense

    37,500       -  

Shares and options issued for services

    102,622       173,525  

Reduction of note receivable for services

    -       88,800  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

               

(Increase) in accounts receivable

    (159,291 )     (77,412 )

Decrease in other current assets

    -       8,003  

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses

    104       (2,991 )

(Increase) in inventories

    (6,270 )     (84,095 )

Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses

    354,651       6,779  

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities

    (803,785 )     (1,049,413 )

Cash Flow to Investing Activities

               

Purchase of property and equipment

    (17,124 )     (44,998 )

Proceeds from insurance claim

            6,736  

Proceeds from note receivable

    -       5,173  

Acquisition of intangible assets

    (5,422 )     (8,576 )

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

    (22,546 )     (41,665 )

Cash Flow from Financing Activities

               

Proceeds from loans, net of debt issuance costs

    763,360       145,000  

Repayment of loans and promissory notes payable

    (286,877 )     -  

Proceeds from the sale of common stock, net of costs

    -       905,000  

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

    476,483       1,050,000  

(Decrease) in Cash

    (349,848 )     (41,078 )

Cash - Beginning of Period

    431,270       49,517  

Cash - End of Period

  $ 81,422       8,439  

Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities:

               

Shares issued to settle debt

  $ 100,000     $ 76,025  

Supplemental Disclosures:

               

Interest paid

  $ 123,077     $ 1,901  

Income taxes paid

    -       -  

 

(See accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements)

 

 
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The Pulse Beverage Corporation

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

1.

Nature of Operations

 

Darlington Mines Ltd. (“Darlington”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on August 23, 2006. On February 15, 2011 Darlington Mines Ltd. closed a voluntary share exchange transaction with a private Colorado company, The Pulse Beverage Corporation, which was formed on March 17, 2010. The Pulse Beverage Corporation became a wholly-owned subsidiary. On February 16, 2011 Darlington’s name was changed to “The Pulse Beverage Corporation”.

 

We manufacture and distribute Natural Cabana® Lemonade, Limeade and Coconut Water and PULSE® Heart & Body Health functional beverages. Our products are distributed nationwide primarily through a series of distribution agreements with various independent local and regional distributors and on a warehouse direct basis with major retail chain stores. Our products are also distributed internationally in Canada, China and Mexico.

 

As of September 30, 2016, we had cash of $81,422 and a working capital deficiency of $1,197,399. On March 22, 2016, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility Agreement (the “Amended Credit Facility”) whereby we were approved for an additional $1,000,000 loan under the Amended Credit Facility having the same terms as the initial $900,000 loan. The Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Convertible Promissory Note matures November 6, 2016. The Lender has verbally agreed to extend the maturity date to May 6, 2017. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 we received gross proceeds of $850,000 less transaction costs of $86,640 for net proceeds of $763,360. In connection with this additional loan, we agreed to issue 10,558,069 shares of our restricted common stock to the Lender as an Advisory Fee. Notwithstanding the above, the Lender is restricted from receiving these shares to the extent that, after giving effect to the receipt of the shares, the Lender would beneficially own more than 4.99% of our common stock. Any shares not issued as a result of this limitation will be issued at a later date, and from time to time, when the issuance of these will not result in the Lender beneficially owning more than 4.99% of our common stock.

 

We intend to continually monitor and adjust our business plan as necessary to respond to developments in our business, our markets and the broader economy. As of November 14, 2016 we do not have plans that are outside the ordinary course of our business. Our plan is to generate positive operational cash flow, and secure additional equity financing. We believe our short-term plan to become operationally cash flow positive, our cash on hand, available working capital, further draws on our credit facility, additional debt securities currently being offered and equity financing alternatives will be made available to us to support our working capital needs through to September 30, 2017 which we believe, is sufficient to alleviate the uncertainties relating to our ability to successfully execute on our business plan and finance our operations through September 30, 2017. These alternatives may require significant cash payments for interest and other costs which could be highly dilutive to our existing shareholders. Our financial statements for the periods presented were prepared assuming we will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and settle liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

 

2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of presentation and consolidation

 

The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Our fiscal year end is on December 31st. These financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Natural Cabana SA de CV (A Mexico Subsidiary) and Natural Cabana Distribution Inc. (A US Subsidiary discontinued on May 31, 2016, See Note 11).

 

The foregoing unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information using the instructions for Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, these condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America for complete financial statements. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. In our opinion, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements furnished herein include all adjustments, all of which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.

 

Operating results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016.

 

 
4

 

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses in the reporting period. We regularly evaluate estimates and assumptions related to the useful life and recoverability of long-lived assets, stock-based compensation, and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. We base our estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments as to the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by us may differ materially and adversely from our estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

We maintain cash balances with financial institutions that may exceed federally insured limits. We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents include cash invested in money market accounts. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no cash equivalents. We place our cash and temporary cash investments with high credit quality institutions. At times, such investments may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we exceeded insurance limits by $nil and $86,711, respectively.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Ownership and title of our products pass to customers upon delivery of the products to customers. Certain of our distributors may also perform a separate function as a co-packer on our behalf. In such cases, ownership of and title to our products that are co-packed on our behalf by those co-packers who are also distributors, passes to such distributors when we are notified by them that they have taken transfer or possession of the relevant portion of our finished goods. Net sales have been determined after deduction of discounts, slotting fees and other promotional allowances in accordance with ASC 605-50. All sales to distributors and customers are final; however, in limited instances, due to product quality issues or distributor terminations, we may accept returned product. To date, such returns have been de minimis.

 

Seasonality 

 

Our sales are seasonal and we experience fluctuations in quarterly results as a result of many factors. Historically, we have generated a higher percentage of our revenues during the warm weather months of April through September. Timing of customer purchases will vary each year and sales can be expected to shift from one quarter to another. As a result, we believe that period-to-period comparisons of results of operations are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as any indication of future performance or results expected for the entire fiscal year.

 

Recent Pronouncements

 

We continually assess any new accounting pronouncements to determine their applicability to our operations and financial reporting. Where it is determined that a new accounting pronouncement affects our financial reporting, we undertake a study to determine the consequence of the change to our financial statements and assure that there are proper controls in place to ascertain that our financial statements properly reflect the change.

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (‘‘FASB’’) issued Accounting Standard Update (‘‘ASU’’) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The ASU is effective for public entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. In June 2015, the FASB deferred for one year the effective date of the new revenue standard, with an option that would permit companies to adopt the standard as early as the original effective date. Early adoption prior to the original effective date is not permitted. We are evaluating the impact this standard may have on our revenue recognition, but do not expect that the adoption will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (Topic 330), to amend Topic 330, Inventory. Topic 330 currently requires an entity to measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. Market could be replacement cost, net realizable value, or net realizable value less an approximately normal profit margin. ASU 2015-11 requires that inventory measured using either the first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost method be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. Adoption of ASU 2015-11 is required for fiscal reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. We do not expect adoption of ASU 2015-11 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The ASU is intended to provide more transparent and economically neutral information about the assets and liabilities that arise from leases than previous guidance. The ASU is effective for public entities for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, and adoption must be applied on a modified retrospective basis. We are evaluating the impact of this standard but do not expect that the adoption will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which amends ASC 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation. The ASU includes provisions intended to simplify various provisions related to how share-based payments are accounted for and presented in the financial statements. The ASU is effective for public entities for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted in any interim or annual period. We are evaluating the impact of this standard but do not expect that the adoption will have a material impact on our financial statements.

 

In connection with its financial instruments project, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments in June 2016 and ASU 2016-01 - Financial Instruments - Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities in January 2016. ASU 2016-13 introduces a new impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. For trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, loans and other instruments, entities will be required to use a forward-looking “expected loss” model that will replace the current “incurred loss” model and generally will result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses. The guidance will be effective for the first interim period of our 2021 fiscal year, with early adoption in fiscal year 2020 permitted.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15 - Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. ASU 2016-15 addresses how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The guidance will be effective for the first interim period of our 2019 fiscal year, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new standard.

 

In October 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-16 - Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory. ASU 2016-16 will require the tax effects of intercompany transactions, other than sales of inventory, to be recognized currently, eliminating an exception under current GAAP in which the tax effects of intra-entity asset transfers are deferred until the transferred asset is sold to a third party or otherwise recovered through use. The guidance will be effective for the first interim period of our 2019 fiscal year, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new standard.

 

3.

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

 

 

 

September 30,

2016

(Unaudited)

   

December

31, 2015

 

Trade accounts receivable

  $ 679,338     $ 534,727  

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

    (306,916 )     (156,090 )

Trade accounts receivable - net

    372,422       378,637  

Value added tax recoverable

    3,103       2,290  

Other receivable

    6,067       -  

Due from suppliers of services

    -       5,535  

Total accounts receivable, net of allowance

  $ 381,592     $ 386,462  

 

4.

Inventories

 

Inventories consists of the following:

 

   

September 30,

2016

(Unaudited)

   

December

31, 2015

 

Finished goods

  $ 346,811     $ 344,764  

Raw materials

    640,101       644,146  

Total inventory

  $ 986,912     $ 988,910  

 

5.

Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets

 

Property and equipment consists of:

 

   

September 30,

2016

(Unaudited)

   

December

31, 2015

 

Manufacturing, warehouse, display equipment and molds

  $ 354,378     $ 337,253  

Office equipment and furniture

    41,581       41,581  

Mobile display unit and vehicles

    134,500       134,500  

Less: depreciation

    (344,963 )     (266,099 )

Total property and equipment

  $ 185,496     $ 247,235  

 

 
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Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $26,523, and $23,386, respectively and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $78,864 and $68,876, respectively.

 

Intangible assets consists of:

 

   

September

30,

2016

(Unaudited)

   

December

31, 2015

 

Formulations, rights and patents

  $ 969,696     $ 969,696  

Website

    62,675       62,675  

Less: amortization

    (62,084 )     (52,682 )

Trademarks – not amortized due to indefinite life

    157,526       152,104  

Total intangible assets

  $ 1,127,813     $ 1,131,793  

 

Amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $3,134 and $3,159, respectively and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $9,401 and $10,002, respectively.

 

6.

Promissory Notes Payable

 

On June 30, 2016 we negotiated settlements with two freight vendors by issuing promissory notes. These notes are unsecured as follows:

 

 

a)

Promissory Note #1 - $66,243 repayable in escalating monthly instalments starting July 24, 2016 and ending June 24, 2017 until paid. Interest is at 10%; and

 

b)

Promissory Note #2 - $24,913 repayable $500 per month without interest.

 

7.

Loans Payable

 

Loans payable consists of the following:

 

   

September 30,

2016

(Unaudited)

   

December

31, 2015

 

Short-term loan – (a) below

  $ 14,897     $ 15,000  

Short-term loan – related party – (a) below

    126,522       130,000  

Total short-term loans

    141,419       145,000  

Senior Secured Revolving Note – (b) below

    1,428,974       844,040  

Less: unamortized debt issuance costs

    (96,904 )     (233,269 )

Net carrying value

    1,332,070       610,771  

Total loans payable

  $ 1,473,489     $ 755,771  

 

 

a)

In September, 2015 we received short-term loans totaling $145,000 of which $130,000 was received from a family trust of our Chief Executive Officer. These loans bear interest at 10%, are unsecured and due on demand. As of November 14, 2016 no demand for repayment has been received.

 

 

b)

On November 6, 2015, we entered into a Credit Agreement with TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP (the “Lender”). Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Lender has committed to lend a total of $3,500,000 (the “Credit Facility”) to us pursuant to a senior secured revolving note (the “Note”). The initial tranche of $650,000 was funded on November 6, 2015 and a second tranche of $250,000 was funded on December 22, 2015 for a total of $900,000 advanced against this Credit Facility. This loan matured on November 6, 2016. The Lender has verbally agreed to extend the maturity date to May 6, 2017. We must meet specific monthly collateral requirements to further draw upon the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility is secured by a senior secured interest in all of our assets. We are charged a 12% per annum rate of interest plus a 6% per annum administration fee on the daily loan balance outstanding. Repayment terms pursuant to the contract were 20%, however, the Lender has been keeping 25% of gross receipts. The Lender has the right, in the Event of Default, to convert any outstanding amounts under the Note into restricted shares of the Company’s common stock based on 85% of the weighted value average price of our common shares over the prior 5 trading days prior to conversion. However, the Lender may not convert any portion of the Note to the extent that after giving effect to the shares which would be received on conversion, the Lender would beneficially own more than 4.99% of our common stock. In connection with the Credit Facility, we are obligated to pay a $150,000 facility fee which is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. As security for this fee we issued 3,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to the Lender who has the right to sell enough shares to recover its fee. These shares are issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016, however, the value will be recognized as the related liability is extinguished. Any excess shares not sold by the Lender will be returned to us for cancellation. The right to repurchase these shares has expired.

 

 
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On March 22, 2016, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility Agreement (the “Amended Credit Facility”) whereby we were approved for an additional $1,000,000 loan having the same terms as the initial $900,000 loan described above. The Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Convertible Promissory Note matures November 6, 2016 unless extended by the Lender. During the Nine months ended September 30, 2016 we received gross proceeds of $850,000 less transaction costs of $86,640 for net proceeds of $763,360. In connection with this additional loan, we agreed to issue 10,558,069 shares of our restricted common stock to the Lender as an Advisory Fee. Notwithstanding the above, the Lender is restricted from receiving these shares to the extent that, after giving effect to the receipt of the shares, the Lender would beneficially own more than 4.99% of our common stock. Any shares not issued as a result of this limitation will be issued at a later date, and from time to time, when the issuance of these will not result in the Lender beneficially owning more than 4.99% of our common stock. We have the right to repurchase these shares by paying $350,000 to the Lender on or before September 22, 2016.

 

Associated with the closing and amending of the Credit Facility we incurred $567,870 of debt issuance costs which is being amortized to interest expense, debt issuance costs, over the term of the loan to November 6, 2016. A total of $470,966 has been charged to operations up to September 30, 2016 leaving a balance of $96,904 to be amortized in November 2016.

 

8.

Stock-based Compensation

 

There is no unrecorded stock-based compensation to record in a future period.

 

9.

Common Stock

 

We have 100,000,000 shares of common stock authorized at a par value of $0.00001. On July 7, 2016 we filed Amendment #1 to our Schedule 14A Information Proxy Statement filed pursuant to Section 14 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to approve an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation such that we would be authorized to issue up to 500,000,000 shares of common stock.

 

Equity transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2016:

 

 

a)

On January 31, 2016 we issued 238,889 common shares and on February 29, 2016 we issued 238,889 common shares having an aggregate fair value of $40,611 pursuant to an employment contract with an officer/director. This contract expired on March 8, 2016 and pursuant to the contract the officer/director is to return 50% of shares issued. A total of 210,548 shares are to be returned for cancellation. These shares were valued at $0.08 per share or $16,844 in total which amount was deducted from additional paid in capital;

 

 

b)

On April 12, 2016 we issued 50,000 common shares to a former Advisory Board Member for the past use of her name on our website. The value of these shares being $3,875 was charged to operations during the three months ended June 30, 2016;

 

 

c)

On May 5 and June 7, 2016 we issued 1,000,000 common shares and 200,000 common shares, respectively, to settle $120,000 of creditor debt. These shares were valued at $0.10 based on a negotiated settlement price dated April 21, 2016;

 

 

d)

On May 11, 2016 we issued 250,000 common shares at $0.15 per share to a service provider pursuant to a Strategic Advisory and Services Agreement. These shares were valued at the 5 days weight average price prior to issuance. The service provider is to source new equity or debt capital, as such, the value of these shares, being $37,500, has been included in prepaid expenses to be deducted from proceeds of a future financing or charged to operations should a financing not be completed; and

 

 

e)

From April 12, 2016 to September 22, 2016 we issued a total of 500,000 common shares at an average fair value of $0.10 per share to a service provider pursuant to a Consultant Agreement dated April 11, 2016. The aggregate value of these shares, being $51,041, was charged to operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

 

 
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Equity transactions during the three months ended September 30, 2015:

 

 

a)

During the three months ended September 30, 2016 we issued a total of 250,000 common shares at an average fair value of $0.085 per share to a service provider pursuant to a Consultant Agreement dated April 11, 2016. The aggregate value of these shares, being $21,250, was charged to operations during the three months ended September 30, 2016.

 

10.

Warrants

 

At September 30, 2016 we had 3,548,330 common stock purchases warrants outstanding having an average exercise price of $0.45 per common share and having an average expiration date of .44 years. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 warrants to acquire 17,531,750 common shares expired unexercised.

 

11.

Loss from Discontinued Operations

 

During February, 2016 we began our own Southern California distributorship, Natural Cabana Distribution Inc. Through this subsidiary we began selling Natural Cabana® Lemonades/Limeades and Coconut Waters to existing accounts in Southern California while we searched for a suitable independent large distributorship in the area to replace our former distributor. We made this strategic decision in order to maintain existing regional retail accounts in the area. On May 31, 2016 we discontinued this temporary operation and moved our ongoing business to a large independent distributor. 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 we received $73,740 of net revenue for this project. Cost of sales was $59,627 for a gross profit of $14,113. We incurred expenses of $94,724 and recorded a bad debt of $23,069. Our net loss from discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $103,680 which also represents negative operating cash flow from discontinued operations.

 

12.

Subsequent Events

 

We evaluated all subsequent events through the date these financial statements were issued and determined that there are no subsequent events to record or disclose.

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 AND 2015

 

The discussion that follows is derived from our interim unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2016 (“Q3-2016”) and 2015 (“Q2-2015”).

 

Statements of Operations

 

   

Q3-2016

   

Q3-2015

   

Effect on Net

Income

+ (-)

 

Gross Sales

  $ 709,754     $ 1,046,548     $ (336,794 )

Less: Promotional allowances and slotting fees

    (53,005 )     (53,551 )     546  

Net Sales

    656,749       992,997       (336,248 )

Cost of Sales

    434,158       691,552       257,394  

Gross Profit

    222,591       301,445       (78,854 )

Expenses

                       

Advertising, samples and displays

    16,672       20,848       4,176  

Asset impairment

    -       53,692       53,692  

Freight-out

    67,965       94,478       26,513  

General and administration

    349,931       281,597       (68,334 )

Salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees

    211,069       284,616       73,547  

Total Operating Expenses

    645,637       735,231       89,594  

Net Operating Loss

    (423,046 )     (433,786 )     10,740  

Other Income (Expense)

                       

Financing expense

    (40,000 )     (10,000 )     (30,000 )

Interest expense, net

    (48,143 )     (1,799 )     (46,344 )

Interest expense, amortization of debt issuance costs

    (172,073 )     -       (172,073 )

Total Other Income (Expense)

    (260,216 )     (11,799 )     (248,417 )

Net Loss

  $ (683,262 )   $ (445,585 )   $ (237,677 )

 

 
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Net Sales

 

We introduced Natural Cabana® Lemonade in 2012 and since then have developed a multi-national comprehensive distribution system in 47 States, Canada, Mexico, and China. This year we began eliminating a number of weaker, non-performing and slow-paying distributors and now have approximately 70 distributors and 20 wholesalers. This was a strategic decision as we moved our sales model concentration from direct store delivery through distributors to warehouse direct to retail which has led to reductions in overhead associated with direct store delivery distributors. The decrease in net sales was expected in order to grow net sales from a more profitable fixed expense base and to increase sales prices, reduce promotional programs, reduce freight-out which, collectively, will increase our contribution margin.

 

Some of the more notable regional and national grocery and convenience chain stores are: Albertsons/Safeway/Tom Thumb Markets, Walmart, Kroger/King Soopers/City Markets, Stater Bros, Food Max, Houchens/IGA/IGA Express/IGA Cross Roads, Kmart, 7-Eleven, United C-stores, Weis Markets, King Kullen, Dierbergs Markets, Hy-Vee Supermarket, WinCo Foods, Price Less Markets, Gristede’s Foods, Toot n Totem and Travel America.

 

We have been in operation with our first product, Natural Cabana® Lemonade, for almost four years. We expanded this brand into Limeade, which started selling in January, 2014, and into Coconut Water, which started selling in March, 2014.

 

We currently develop, produce, market, sell and distribute our brands through our strategic regional and international distribution system, which includes over 85% Class “A” distributors and wholesalers such as Sysco, The Sygma Network, UNFI and distributors for Anheuser Busch, Miller Coors, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, RC/7-Up and Cadbury Schweppes.

 

During Q3-2016 our aggregate gross revenues compared to Q3-2015 decreased by $336,794 to $709,754 (Q3-2015 - $1,046,548).

 

During Q3-2016 gross revenues, on sale of 50,049 cases (Q3-2015 – 83,169 cases) of Natural Cabana® Lemonade/Limeade, declined by $363,311 to $580,604 (Q3-2015 - $943,915).

 

In April, 2016 we introduced our Lemonade/Limeade formula in a 16.9oz glass bottle package under a private label “Citrus tree” for Acme Markets. During Q3-2016 we sold 1,539 cases for sales of $19,970.

 

During Q3-2016 gross revenues, on sale of 9,224 cases (Q3-2015 – 8,448 cases) of Natural Cabana® Coconut Water, increased by $7,610 to $109,180 (Q3-2015 - $101,570). During the year we introduced a smaller 11.2oz six-pack coconut water which some big box retailers find easier to sell; this should increase net sales during the remainder of 2016.

 

During Q3-2016 gross revenues, on sale of nil cases (Q3-2015 – 64 cases) of PULSE® Heart & Body Health, decreased by $1,063 to $nil (Q3-2015 - $1,063). Once our working capital deficiency improves and we have free cash to invest in our brands we are planning to repackage PULSE Heart & Body Health into a more attractive package and re-introducing this brand into the Southern California marketplace. As the cost to re-introduce is high we are timing it with a large equity financing to ensure we have enough funding to successfully re-introduce this product.

 

Due to seasonality, net revenue fluctuates from quarter to quarter.

 

During Q3-2016 our aggregate net sales, after promotional allowances and slotting fees, decreased by $336,248 to $656,749 (Q3-2015 - $992,997). During Q3-2016, promotional allowances and slotting fees, decreased by $546 to $53,005 (Q3-2015 - $53,551). As a percentage of gross sales, promotional allowances and slotting fees increased to 7.5% (Q3-2015 – 5.1%). This is a temporary increase as we incurred one-time expenses getting our product into new stores with promotional campaigns behind the launch in each store. 

 

Cost of Sales

 

During Q3-2016 cost of sales decreased by $257,394 to $434,158 (Q3-2015 – $691,552). The decrease in cost of sales was due to the decrease in net revenue. We expect cost of sales for the production of Natural Cabana® Lemonade/Limeade to remain stable for the foreseeable future due to fairly stable raw material costs. Cost of sales for Natural Cabana® Coconut Water significantly declined due to the lower cost of coconut water sourced from our new Asian manufacturer and lower ocean-shipping costs.

 

 
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Gross Profit

 

During Q3-2016 gross profit decreased by $78,854 to $222,591 (Q3-2015 - $301,445). Gross profit for Q3-2016, as a percentage of net sales, increased 3.5% to 34% (Q3-2015 – 30.5%). Gross profit decreased due to lower sales which was expected due to eliminating a number of weaker distributors and our strategic decision to concentrate on warehouse direct to retail. We expect gross profit for the sale of Natural Cabana® Lemonade/Limeade to remain stable for the foreseeable future due to fairly stable sales prices, promotional programs and raw material costs. Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, has increased due to increased sales of our Natural Cabana® Coconut Water which is a lower cost product than our previous supplier in Asia and lower ocean-shipping costs. We expect all of these factors to have a positive effect on our gross profit.

 

Expenses

 

Advertising, samples and displays

 

This expense includes in-store sampling, samples shipped to distributors, display racks, ice barrels, sell sheets, shelf strips and door decals. During Q3-2016 advertising, samples and displays expense decreased by $4,176 to $16,672 (Q3-2015 - $20,848).

 

Freight-out

 

During Q3-2016, freight-out decreased by $26,513 to $67,965 (Q3-2015 - $94,478). On a per case basis freight-out increased by $0.09 per case to $1.12 (Q3-2015 - $1.03). This increase is due to the location of shipping points which is sometimes outside our control. We expect freight-out, on a per case basis, to decrease due to lower transportation costs in the United States and due to shipping directly to warehouses versus to numerous distributors.

 

Contribution to fixed expenses

 

Beverage companies are often compared on a contribution to fixed expense basis which is calculated as gross profit less variable costs such as advertising, samples and displays and freight-out. This line item is not GAAP and therefore it is not disclosed separately in our financial statements. During Q3-2016 contribution to fixed expense decreased by $48,164 to $137,955 (Q3-2015 - $186,119). As a percentage of net sales, contribution margin increased by 2.25% to 21% (Q3-2015 – 18.75%). Contribution margin has steadily increased quarter over quarter as we move from direct store delivery to warehouse direct to retail and we expect contribution to fixed expenses to increase as we complete our strategic decision to move towards warehouse direct to retail.

 

Asset impairment

 

During Q3-2016 asset impairment expense decreased by $53,692 to $nil (Q3-2015 - $53,692). During Q3-2015 we elected to write-down an inventory deposit due from our previous coconut water supplier in the amount of $45,334 and to write-down trademarks by $5,982.

 

General and administrative

 

General and administration expenses for Q3-2016 and Q3-2015 consist of the following:

 

   

Q3-2016

   

Q3-2015

   

Effect on

Net Income

+ (-)

 

Advisory and consulting fees

  $ 26,250     $ 26,250       -  

Amortization and depreciation

    29,657       26,545       (3,112 )

Bad debts

    124,161       16,820       (107,341 )

Legal, professional and regulatory fees

    26,781       21,032       (5,749 )

Loan collection fees

    21,135       -       (21,135 )

Office, insurance, rent and telephone

    49,286       57,874       8,588  

Shareholder, broker and investor relations

    36,470       60,810       24,340  

Travel, meals and trade shows

    36,191       72,266       36,075  
    $ 349,931     $ 281,597     $ (68,334 )

 

During Q3-2016, general and administrative expenses increased by $68,334 to $349,931 (Q3-2015 - $281,597). During Q3-2016 we provided an additional $107,495 to fully allow for a doubtful account in Mexico. We expect to partially recover this account receivable in the future. During Q3-2016, shareholder, broker and investor relations decreased by $24,340 to $36,470 (Q3-2015 - $60,810). In April, 2016 we hired an investor relations consultant and paid them $12,000 cash and 250,000 shares (valued at $21,248) during Q3-2016. During Q3-2015 we incurred an expense of $57,500 attributable to the value of common shares issued to a consultant in a prior period. Travel, meals and trade shows decreased by $36,075 to $36,191 (Q3-2015 - $72,266) due to a strategic reduction in this expense. Office, rent and telephone decreased by $8,588 to $49,286 (Q3-2015 - $57,874) due to a strategic reduction in office costs. During Q3-2016 we incurred administration and collection fees of $21,135 associated with the TCA loan.

 

 
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Salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees

 

During Q3-2016 salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees decreased by $73,547 to $211,069 (Q3-2015 - $284,616). We rationalized the number and placement of salespeople in the field as we moved our business concentration from direct store delivery through distributors to warehouse direct to retailers. This reduced the number of salespeople needed. We concentrated on warehouse direct sales, chain store listings and international expansion which is where we see the majority of our growth coming from. These areas of future growth are generally handled by our two senior officers. Going into the remainder of 2016 we expect this cost to be less than $200,000 per quarter.

 

Stock-based compensation

 

We have no further unrecognized stock-based compensation cost to record.

 

Net Operating Loss

 

Net operating loss for Q3-2016 decreased by $10,740 to $423,046 (Q3-2015 - $433,786). Offsetting the $78,854 decline in gross profit was an overall reduction of expenses of $89,594. We made a strategic decision to stream-line our operations as discussed under net sales above in order for us to reach profitability sooner and grow from a more solid base of business.

 

Other Income (Expense)

 

Financing Expense

 

During Q3-2016 we charged $40,000 to financing expense due to the expiration of a contract with a financier on September 9, 2016. During Q3-2015 we incurred a $10,000 financing fee associated with a loan we elected not to take due to poor terms offered

 

Interest Expense, net

 

During Q3-2016 we incurred interest expense of $48,143 (Q3-2015 – 1,799). During Q3-2016 we incurred interest expense of $5,100 on short-term loans, $773 on credit card debt, and $42,270 on our revolving TCA loan balance.

 

Interest Expense, amortization of debt issuance costs

 

A total of $567,870 of debt issuance costs were incurred associated with the closing and amendment of the Credit Facility discussed in Note 7 to our financial statements. Pursuant to ASU 2015-3 these costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the loan to November 6, 2016. A total of $172,073 was charged to interest expense during Q3-2016. The remaining balance of $96,904 will be charged to interest expense in the next quarter.

 

Net Loss

 

Net loss, after interest expense and loss from discontinued operations, for Q3-2016 increased by $237,677 to $683,262 ($0.01 per share), compared with a net loss for Q3-2015 of $445,585 ($0.01 per share). This increase was mainly due to TCA loan interest and amortization of debt issuance costs totaling $214,343 (Q3-2015 - $nil).

 

 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 AND 2015

 

The discussion that follows is derived from our interim unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (“YTD-2016”) and 2015 (“YTD-2015”).

  

Statements of Operations

 

   

YTD-2016

   

YTD-2015

   

Effect on

Net Income

+ (-)

 

Gross Sales

  $ 2,450,949     $ 3,067,770     $ (616,821 )

Less: Promotional allowances and slotting fees

    (151,192 )     (170,900 )     19,708  

Net Sales

    2,299,757       2,896,870       (597,113 )

Cost of Sales

    1,517,370       1,973,346       455,976  

Gross Profit

    782,387       923,524       (141,137 )

Expenses

                       

Advertising, samples and displays

    53,911       60,218       6,307  

Asset impairment

    8,268       71,537       63,269  

Freight-out

    227,218       289,620       62,402  

General and administration

    904,712       886,022       (18,690 )

Salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees

    713,922       934,179       220,257  

Stock-based compensation

    3,939       -       (3,939 )

Total Operating Expenses

    1,911,970       2,241,576       329,606  

Net Operating Loss

    (1,129,583 )     (1,318,052 )     188,469  

Other Income (Expense)

                       

Financing expense

    (40,000 )     (10,000 )     (30,000 )

Interest expense, net

    (120,530 )     (2,220 )     (118,310 )

Interest expense, amortization of debt issuance costs

    (423,007 )     -       (423,007 )
                         

Total Other Income (Expense)

    (583,537 )     (12,220 )     (571,317 )

Net Loss From Continued Operations

    (1,713,120 )     (1,330,272 )     (382,848 )

Loss From Discontinued Operations

    (103,680 )     -       (103,680 )

Net Loss

  $ (1,816,800 )   $ (1,330,272 )   $ (486,528 )

  

 
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Net Sales

 

We introduced Natural Cabana® Lemonade in 2012 and since then have developed a multi-national comprehensive distribution system in 47 States, Canada, Mexico, and China. This year we began eliminating a number of weaker, non-performing and slow-paying distributors and now have approximately 70 distributors and 20 wholesalers. This was a strategic decision as we moved our sales model concentration from direct store delivery through distributors to warehouse direct to retail which has led to reductions in overhead associated with direct store delivery distributors. The decrease in net sales was expected in order to grow net sales from a more profitable fixed expense base and to increase sales prices, reduce promotional programs, reduce freight-out which, collectively, will increase our contribution margin.

 

Some of the more notable regional and national grocery and convenience chain stores are: Albertsons/Safeway/Tom Thumb Markets, Walmart, Kroger/King Soopers/City Markets, Stater Bros, Food Max, Houchens/IGA/IGA Express/IGA Cross Roads, Kmart, 7-Eleven, United C-stores, Weis Markets, King Kullen, Dierbergs Markets, Hy-Vee Supermarket, WinCo Foods, Price Less Markets, Gristede’s Foods, Toot n Totem and Travel America.

 

We have been in operation with our first product, Natural Cabana® Lemonade, for almost four years. We expanded this brand into Limeade, which started selling in January, 2014, and into Coconut Water, which started selling in March, 2014.

 

We currently develop, produce, market, sell and distribute our brands through our strategic regional and international distribution system, which includes over 85% Class “A” distributors and wholesalers such as Sysco, The Sygma Network, UNFI and distributors for Anheuser Busch, Miller Coors, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, RC/7-Up and Cadbury Schweppes.

 

During YTD-2016 our aggregate gross revenues compared to YTD-2015 decreased by $616,821 to $2,450,949 (YTD-2015 - $3,067,770).

 

During YTD-2016 gross revenues, on sale of 170,095 cases (YTD-2015 – 229,726 cases) of Natural Cabana® Lemonade/Limeade, declined by $647,292 to $2,010,891 (YTD-2015 - $2,658,183).

 

In April, 2016 we introduced our Lemonade/Limeade formula in a 16.9oz glass bottle package under a private label “Citrus tree” for Acme Markets. During YTD-2016 we sold 2,691 cases for sales of $34,887.

 

During YTD-2016 gross revenues, on sale of 37,226 cases (YTD-2015 – 33,186 cases) of Natural Cabana® Coconut Water, increased by $25,838 to $405,169 (YTD-2015 - $379,331). During the year we introduced a smaller 11.2oz six-pack coconut water which some big box retailers find easier to sell; this should increase net sales during the remainder of 2016.

 

During YTD-2016 gross revenues, on sale of nil cases (YTD-2015 – 1,529 cases) of PULSE® Heart & Body Health, decreased by $30,257 to $nil (YTD-2015 - $30,257). Once our working capital deficiency improves and we have free cash to invest in our brands we are planning to repackage PULSE Heart & Body Health into a more attractive package and re-introducing this brand into the Southern California marketplace. As the cost to re-introduce is high we are timing it with a large equity financing to ensure we have enough funding to successfully re-introduce this product.

 

Due to seasonality, net revenue fluctuates from quarter to quarter.

 

During YTD-2016 our aggregate net sales, after promotional allowances and slotting fees, decreased by $597,113 to $2,299,757 (YTD-2015 - $2,896,870). During YTD-2016, promotional allowances and slotting fees, decreased by $19,708 to $151,192 (YTD-2015 - $170,900). As a percentage of gross sales, promotional allowances and slotting fees increased to 6.17% (YTD-2015 – 5.57%). This is a temporary increase as we incurred one-time expenses getting our product into new stores with promotional campaigns behind the launch in each store.

 

 
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Cost of Sales

 

During YTD-2016 cost of sales decreased by $455,976 to $1,517,370 (YTD-2015 – $1,973,346). The decrease in cost of sales was due to the decrease in net revenue. We expect cost of sales for the production of Natural Cabana® Lemonade/Limeade to remain stable for the foreseeable future due to fairly stable raw material costs. Cost of sales for Natural Cabana® Coconut Water significantly declined due to the lower cost of coconut water sourced from our new Asian manufacturer and lower ocean-shipping costs.

 

Gross Profit

 

During YTD-2016 gross profit decreased by $141,137 to $782,387 (YTD-2015 - $923,524). Gross profit for YTD-2016, as a percentage of net sales, increased 2% to 34% (YTD-2015 – 32%). Gross profit decreased due to lower sales which was expected due to eliminating a number of weaker distributors and our strategic decision to concentrate on warehouse direct to retail. We expect gross profit for the sale of Natural Cabana® Lemonade/Limeade to remain stable for the foreseeable future due to fairly stable sales prices, promotional programs and raw material costs. Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, has increased due to increased sales of our Natural Cabana® Coconut Water which is a lower cost product than our previous supplier in Asia and lower ocean-shipping costs. We expect all of these factors to have a positive effect on our gross profit.

 

Expenses

 

Advertising, samples and displays

 

This expense includes in-store sampling, samples shipped to distributors, display racks, ice barrels, sell sheets, shelf strips and door decals. During YTD-2016 advertising, samples and displays expense decreased by $6,307 to $53,911 (YTD-2015 - $60,218).

 

Freight-out

 

During YTD-2016, freight-out decreased by $62,402 to $227,218 (YTD-2015 - $289,620). On a per case basis freight-out decreased by $0.02 per case to $1.08 (YTD-2015 - $1.10). This decrease is due to the location of shipping points which is sometimes outside our control. We expect freight-out, on a per case basis, to decrease due to lower transportation costs in the United States and due to shipping directly to warehouses versus to numerous distributors.

 

Contribution to fixed expenses

 

Beverage companies are often compared on a contribution to fixed expense basis which is calculated as gross profit less variable costs such as advertising, samples and displays and freight-out. This line item is not GAAP and therefore it is not disclosed separately in our financial statements. During YTD-2016 contribution to fixed expense decreased by $72,431 to $501,256 (YTD-2015 - $573,687). As a percentage of net sales, contribution margin increased by 2% to 22% (YTD-2015 – 20%). Contribution margin has steadily increased quarter over quarter as we move from direct store delivery to warehouse direct to retail and we expect contribution to fixed expenses to increase as we complete our strategic decision to move towards warehouse direct to retail.

 

Asset impairment

 

During YTD-2016 asset impairment expense decreased by $63,269 to $8,268 (YTD-2015 - $71,537). During YTD-2015 we elected to write-down an inventory deposit due from our previous coconut water supplier in the amount of $45,334 and to write-down trademarks by $16,835. During YTD-2016 we incurred an impairment of $8,268 due to the expiry of finished goods.

 

General and administrative

 

General and administration expenses for YTD-2016 and YTD-2015 consist of the following:

 

   

YTD-2016

   

YTD-2015

   

Effect on

Profitability

+ (-)

 

Advisory and consulting fees

  $ 82,625     $ 83,750     $ 1,125  

Amortization and depreciation

    88,265       78,878       (9,387 )

Bad debts

    164,161       17,835       (146,326 )

Legal, professional and regulatory fees

    130,356       102,211       (28,145 )

Loan collection fees

    52,330       -       (52,330 )

Office, rent and telephone

    159,354       190,856       31,502  

Shareholder, broker and investor relations

    90,715       185,141       94,426  

Travel, meals and trade shows

    136,906       227,351       90,445  
    $ 904,712     $ 886,022     $ (18,690 )

 

 
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During YTD-2016, general and administrative expenses increased by $18,690 to $904,712 (YTD-2015 - $886,022). During YTD-2016 we provided a bad debt allowance of $147,495 to fully allow for a doubtful account in Mexico and $16,666 for doubtful accounts in the United States. We expect to partially recover this account receivable in the future. During YTD-2016, shareholder, broker and investor relations decreased by $94,426 to $90,715 (YTD-2015 - $185,141). In April, 2016 we hired an investor relations consultant and paid them $24,000 cash and 500,000 shares (valued at $51,041) during YTD-2016. During YTD-2015 we incurred an expense of $172,500 attributable to the value of common shares issued to a consultant in a prior period. Travel, meals and trade shows decreased by $90,445 to $136,906 (YTD-2015 - $227,351) due to a strategic reduction in this expense. Office, rent and telephone decreased by $31,502 to $159,354 (YTD-2015 - $190,856) due to a strategic reduction in office costs. During YTD-2016 we incurred administration and collection fees of $52,330 associated with the TCA loan.

 

Salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees

 

During YTD-2016 salaries and benefits and broker/agent’s fees decreased by $220,257 to $713,922 (YTD-2015 - $934,179). We rationalized the number and placement of salespeople in the field as we moved our business concentration from direct store delivery through distributors to warehouse direct to retailers. This reduced the number of salespeople needed. We concentrated on warehouse direct sales, chain store listings and international expansion which is where we see the majority of our growth coming from. These areas of future growth are generally handled by our two senior officers. Going into the remainder of 2016 we expect this cost to be less than $200,000 per quarter.

 

Stock-based compensation

 

During YTD-2016 we incurred $3,939 of stock-based compensation due to the value of vested stock options (YTD-2015 - $nil).We have no further unrecognized stock-based compensation cost to record.

 

Net Operating Loss

 

Net operating loss for YTD-2016 decreased by $188,468 to $1,129,583 (YTD-2015 - $1,318,052). Offsetting the $141,137 decline in gross profit was an overall reduction of expenses of $329,605. We made a strategic decision to stream-line our operations as discussed under net sales above in order for us to reach profitability sooner and grow from a more solid base of business.

 

Other Income (Expense)

 

Financing Expense

 

During YTD-2016 we charged $40,000 to financing expense due to the expiration of a contract with a financier on September 9, 2016. During YTD-2015 we incurred a $10,000 financing fee associated with a loan we elected not to take due to poor terms offered

 

Interest Expense, net

 

During YTD-2016 we incurred interest expense of $120,530 (YTD-2015 – 2,220). During YTD-2016 we incurred interest expense of $13,630 on short-term loans, $2,241 on credit card debt, and $104,659 on our revolving TCA loan balance.

 

Interest Expense, amortization of debt issuance costs

 

A total of $567,870 of debt issuance costs were incurred associated with the closing and amendment of the Credit Facility discussed in Note 7 to our financial statements. Pursuant to ASU 2015-3 these costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the loan to November 6, 2016. A total of $423,007 was charged to interest expense during YTD-2016. The remaining balance of $96,904 will be charged to interest expense in the next quarter.

 

Loss from Discontinued Operations

 

During February, 2016 we began our own Southern California distributorship, Natural Cabana Distribution Inc. Through this subsidiary we began selling Natural Cabana® Lemonades/Limeades and Coconut Waters to existing accounts in Southern California while we searched for a suitable independent large distributorship in the area to replace our former distributor. We made this strategic decision in order to maintain existing regional retail accounts in the area. On May 31, 2016 we discontinued this temporary operation and moved our ongoing business to a large independent distributor. During YTD-2016 we received $73,740 of net revenue. Cost of sales was $59,627 for a gross profit of $14,113. We incurred expenses of $94,724 and recorded a bad debt of $23,069. Our net loss from discontinued operations for YTD-2016 was $103,680.

 

 
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Net Loss

 

Net loss, after interest expense and loss from discontinued operations, for YTD-2016 increased by $486,528 to $1,816,800 ($0.03 per share), compared with a net loss for YTD-2015 of $1,330,272 ($0.02 per share). This increase was due to TCA loan interest and amortization of debt issuance costs totaling $527,666 (YTD-2015 - $nil). We also incurred a loss from discontinued operations of $103,680 (YTD-2015 - $nil).

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The discussion that follows is derived from our interim unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and the interim unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (“2016”) and 2015 (“2015”).

 

Overview

 

During 2016 our cash position decreased by $349,848 to $81,422 and our working capital decreased by $1,451,049 to negative $1,197,399 from $253,650. As at September 30, 2016, our working capital consisted of: cash of $81,422; accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, of $381,592; inventories of $986,912 (including finished product of $346,811 and raw materials of $640,101); and prepaid expenses of $15,357. Our current liabilities include accounts payable of $785,362, accrued expenses of $290,733, promissory notes of $91,156, credit card indebtedness of $21,942, and loans payable of $1,473,489.

 

The following table sets forth the major sources and uses of cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015:

 

   

2016

   

2015

 

Net cash used in operating activities

  $ (803,785 )   $ (1,049,413 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (22,546 )     (41,665 )

Net cash provided by financing activities

    476,483       1,050,000  

Net (decrease) in cash

  $ (349,848 )   $ (41,078 )

 

Cash Used in Operating Activities

  

During 2016 we used cash of $803,784 (2015 - $1,049,413) in operating activities. This was made up of the net loss of $1,816,800 (2015 - $1,330,272) less adjustments for non-cash items such as: asset impairment of $8,268 (2015 - $71,537), bad debt allowance of $164,161 (2015 - $17,835), amortization of debt issuance costs of $423,005 (2015 - $nil), shares and options issued for services and financing costs of $140,122 (2015 - $173,525), amortization and depreciation of $88,265 (2015 - $78,878), and reduction of note receivable for services of $nil (2015 - $88,800); all totaling $823,823 (2015 - $430,575). After non-cash items, the net loss was $992,978 (2015 - $899,697). Our net cash from operating activities as a result of changes in operating assets and liabilities was $189,190 (2015 – cash used of $149,716) due to an increase in accounts receivable of $159,291 (2015 - $77,412), an increase in inventories of $6,270 (2015 – increase of $84,095), an decrease in prepaid expenses of $104 (2015 – increase of $2,991) and an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $354,651 (2015 – $6,779).

 

Cash Used in Investing Activities

 

During 2016 we used cash of $22,546 in investing activities. In 2016 a total of $17,124 was spent on molds and die cuts and $5,422 was spent on trademarks. During 2015 we used cash of $41,665 in investing activities.

 

Cash Provided by Financing Activities

 

On March 22, 2016, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility Agreement (the “Amended Credit Facility”) whereby we were approved for an additional $1,000,000 loan having the same terms as the initial $900,000 loan. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 we received gross proceeds of $850,000 less transaction costs of $86,640 for net proceeds of $763,360. During 2016 we repaid loans and promissory notes by $286,877.

 

On March 27, 2015 we sold 10,050,000 Units at $0.10 per Unit for cash proceeds of $1,005,000 of which $100,000 was received as at December 31, 2014, $860,000 was received in cash and $45,000 was shares issued for debt. On May 27, 2015 we sold 750,000 Units at $0.10 per Unit for cash proceeds of $45,000, and debt settlement of $30,000.

 

 
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In September, 2015 we received short-term loans totaling $145,000 of which $130,000 was received from a family trust of our Chief Executive Officer. These loans bear interest at 10% per annum, are unsecured and due on demand. As of November 14, 2016 no demand for repayment has been received.

 

Additional Capital

  

As of September 30, 2016, we had cash of $81,422 and a working capital deficiency of $1,197,399. On March 22, 2016, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility Agreement (the “Amended Credit Facility”) whereby we were approved for an additional $1,000,000 loan under the Amended Credit Facility having the same terms as the initial $900,000 loan. This loan matured on November 6, 2016. The Lender has verbally agreed to extend the maturity date to May 6, 2017. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 we received gross proceeds of $850,000 less transaction costs of $86,640 for net proceeds of $763,360. In connection with this additional loan, we agreed to issue 10,558,069 shares of our restricted common stock to the Lender as an Advisory Fee. Notwithstanding the above, the Lender is restricted from receiving these shares to the extent that, after giving effect to the receipt of the shares, the Lender would beneficially own more than 4.99% of our common stock. Any shares not issued as a result of this limitation will be issued at a later date, and from time to time, when the issuance of these will not result in the Lender beneficially owning more than 4.99% of our common stock.

 

We intend to continually monitor and adjust our business plan as necessary to respond to developments in our business, our markets and the broader economy. As of November 14, 2016 we do not have plans that are outside the ordinary course of our business. Our plan is to generate positive operational cash flow, and secure additional equity financing. We believe our short-term plan to become operationally cash flow positive, our cash on hand, available working capital, further draws on our credit facility, additional debt securities currently being offered and equity financing alternatives will be made available to us to support our working capital needs through to September 30, 2017 which we believe, is sufficient to alleviate the uncertainties relating to our ability to successfully execute on our business plan and finance our operations through September 30, 2017. These alternatives may require significant cash payments for interest and other costs which could be highly dilutive to our existing shareholders. Our financial statements for the periods presented were prepared assuming we will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and settle liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

 

OFF BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

We have not had, and at September 30, 2016, do not have, any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). This preparation requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. US GAAP provides the framework from which to make these estimates, assumptions and disclosures. We choose accounting policies within US GAAP that management believes are appropriate to accurately and fairly report our operating results and financial position in a consistent manner. Management regularly assesses these policies in light of current and forecasted economic conditions. While there are a number of significant accounting policies affecting our financial statements, we believe the following critical accounting policies involve the most complex, difficult and subjective estimates and judgments:

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses in the reporting period. We regularly evaluate estimates and assumptions related to the useful life and recoverability of long-lived assets, stock-based compensation, and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. We base our estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments as to the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by us may differ materially and adversely from our estimates.

 

 
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Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets are comprised primarily of the cost of formulations of our products and trademarks that represent our exclusive ownership of Natural Cabana®, PULSE® and PULSE: Nutrition Made Simple®, all used in connection with the manufacture, sale and distribution of our beverages. We evaluate our trademarks annually for impairment or earlier if there is an indication of impairment. If there is an indication of impairment of identified intangible assets not subject to amortization, we compare the estimated fair value with the carrying amount of the asset.  An impairment loss is recognized to write-down the intangible asset to its fair value if it is less than the carrying amount. The fair value is calculated using the income approach. However, preparation of estimated expected future cash flows is inherently subjective and is based on our best estimate of assumptions concerning expected future conditions. Based on our impairment analysis performed for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, the estimated fair values of trademarks and other intangible assets exceeded their respective carrying values.

 

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

See Note 2 to our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Robert E. Yates, who is both our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining our disclosure controls and procedures.  Disclosure controls and procedures are those procedures that are designed to ensure that information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in those reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of September 30, 2016. Based on that evaluation, it was concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2016.

 

 
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Changes in internal control

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

 

None.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in Item 1A of our 2015 Form 10-K.  In our judgment, there were no material changes in the risk factors as previously disclosed in Item 1A of our 2015 Form 10-K.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

 

Securities Issued in Unregistered Transactions

 

On August 16, 2016 we issued 166,666 shares of common stock having a fair market value of $16,667 pursuant to a service contract.

 

On September 22, 2016 we issued 83,335 shares of common stock having a fair market value of $4,583 pursuant to a service contract.

 

Subsequent Sales of Unregistered Securities

 

Subsequent to September 30, 2016, we have not issued securities in unregistered transactions:

 

We relied upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to the issuance of the shares listed above. The persons who acquired these securities were sophisticated investors who were provided full information regarding our business and operations. There was no general solicitation in connection with the offer or sale of these securities. The persons acquired these securities for their own accounts. The shares cannot be sold unless pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from registration. No commissions were paid to any person in connection with the issuance of these securities.

 

 
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ITEM 3. DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

 

None. 

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.

 

The following documents are included herein:

 

Exhibit

No. 

Document Description 

2.1(1) 

Share Exchange Agreement dated February 15, 2011

2.2(1) 

Articles of Merger dated February 17, 2011

3.1(2) 

Articles of Incorporation as amended

3.2(2) 

Bylaws

31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *

31.2 

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *

101 .INS

XBRL Instance Document*

101 .SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*

101 .CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document*

101 .DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*

101 .LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document*

101 .PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document*

*Provided herewith

 

(1)

Incorporated by reference from our report on Form 8-K filed February 22, 2011.

 

(2)

Incorporated by reference from our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed December 7, 2007.

 

 
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 SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

 

 

THE PULSE BEVERAGE CORPORATION 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: November 14, 2016

BY:

/s/ Robert E. Yates

 

 

 

Robert E. Yates, Principal Executive and Financial Officer

 

 

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