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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
☑            
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the Quarterly Period Ended December 31, 2016
 
or
 
☐            
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the Transition Period from _________ to _________
Commission file number: 000-54030
 
NATURALSHRIMP INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
 
74-3262176
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
15150 Preston Rd, Suite 300
Dallas, TX
 
75248
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(888) 791-9474
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
N/A
(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 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 ☑ 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 ☐ 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
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
 
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑.
 
As of February 13, 2017, there were 90,482,583 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 
 
 
 
 
NATURALSHRIMP INCORPORATED
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 

Page
 
 
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
 
 
 
 
ITEM 1
Financial Statements
3
 
 
 
 
Condensed consolidated balance sheets as December 31, 2016 (unaudited) and March 31, 2016
3
 
 
 
 
Condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)
4
 
 
 
 
Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)
5
 
 
 
 
Notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
6
 
 
 
ITEM 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
12
 
 
 
ITEM 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
16
 
 
 
ITEM 4.
Controls and Procedures
17
 
 
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  
 
 
 
 
ITEM 1.
Legal Proceedings
18
 
 
 
ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors
18
 
 
 
ITEM 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
18
 
 
 
ITEM 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
18
 
 
 
ITEM 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
18
 
 
 
ITEM 5.
Other Information
18
 
 
 
ITEM 6.
Exhibits
19
 
 
 
SIGNATURES

20
 
 
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NATURALSHRIMP INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
  December 31, 2016 
 
March 31, 2016
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 $89,663 
 $6,158 
Prepaid expenses
  4,000 
  - 
 
    
    
Total current assets
  93,663 
  6,158 
 
    
    
Fixed assets
    
    
Land
  202,293 
  202,293 
Buildings
  1,328,161 
  1,328,161 
Machinery and equipment
  929,214 
  929,214 
Autos and trucks
  14,063 
  14,063 
Furniture and fixtures
  22,060 
  22,060 
Accumulated depreciation
  (1,203,644)
  (1,161,144)
 
    
    
Fixed assets, net
  1,292,147 
  1,334,647 
 
    
    
Other assets
    
    
Deposits
  21,500 
  11,500 
 
    
    
Total other assets
  21,500 
  11,500 
 
    
    
Total assets
 $1,407,310 
 $1,352,305 
 
    
    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
    
    
Current liabilities
    
    
Short-term note and Lines of credit
 $828,090 
 $837,469 
Accounts payable
  520,342 
  568,806 
Accrued interest - related parties
  427,481 
  320,822 
Other accrued expenses
  304,479 
  154,558 
Notes payable - related parties
  1,272,162 
  654,906 
Notes payable in default - related party
  2,305,953 
  2,305,953 
 
    
    
Total current liabilities
  5,658,507 
  4,842,514 
 
    
    
Total liabilities
  5,658,507 
  4,842,514 
 
    
    
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
    
    
 
    
    
Stockholders' deficit
    
    
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized 89,482,583 and 89,399,012 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively
  8,948 
  8,940 
Additional paid in capital
  25,377,685 
  25,342,943 
Accumulated deficit
  (29,637,830)
  (28,842,092)
 
    
    
Total stockholders' deficit
  (4,251,197)
  (3,490,209)
 
    
    
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit
 $1,407,310 
 $1,352,305 
 
    
    
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
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NATURALSHRIMP INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
 
For the Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 December 31, 2016
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 $- 
 $- 
 $- 
 $- 
 
    
    
    
    
Operating expenses
    
    
    
    
Facility operations
  16,344 
  37,603 
  58,674 
  151,717 
General and administrative
  171,345 
  241,377 
  530,075 
  1,168,880 
Depreciation
  21,500 
  24,250 
  42,500 
  65,250 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
  - 
    
  - 
  319,369 
 
    
    
    
    
Total operating expenses
  209,189 
  303,230 
  631,249 
  1,705,216 
 
    
    
    
    
Net operating loss
  (209,189)
  (303,230)
  (631,249)
  (1,705,216)
 
    
    
    
    
Other income (expense)
    
    
    
    
Interest expense
  (55,822)
  (35,790)
  (164,489)
  (108,464)
Other income
  - 
  - 
  - 
  6,530 
 
    
    
    
    
Total other income (expense)
  (55,822)
  (35,790)
  (164,489)
  (101,934)
 
    
    
    
    
Loss before income taxes
  (265,011)
  (339,020)
  (795,738)
  (1,807,150)
 
    
    
    
    
Income taxes
  - 
  - 
  - 
  - 
 
    
    
    
    
Net loss
 $(265,011)
 $(339,020)
 $(795,738)
 $(1,807,150)
 
    
    
    
    
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Basic)
 $(0.00)
 $(0.00)
 $(0.01)
 $(0.02)
 
    
    
    
    
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING (Basic)
  89,424,477 
  89,170,979 
  89,437,931 
  88,376,497 
 
    
    
    
    
 
    
    
    
    
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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NATURALSHRIMP INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 December 31, 2015
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 $(795,738)
 $(1,807,150)
 
    
    
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
    
    
Stock-based compensation
  24,750 
  49,999 
Depreciation expense
  42,500 
  65,250 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
  - 
  319,369 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    
    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  (4,000)
  3,203 
Deposits
  (10,000)
  - 
Accounts payable
  (48,465)
  411,488 
Other accrued expenses
  149,921 
  (87,580)
Accrued interest - related parties
  106,659 
  60,951 
 
    
    
CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  (534,373)
  (984,470)
 
    
    
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    
    
 
    
    
Cash paid for purchase of fixed assets
  - 
  (35,980)
 
    
    
CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  - 
  (35,980)
 
    
    
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    
    
 
    
    
Payment of related party notes payable
  - 
  (5,798)
Borrowing on Notes payable related party
  617,257 
  - 
Borrowing on Short-Term Note and Lines of credit
    
  38,000 
Repayment of Lines of credit
  (9,379)
  (49,377)
Proceeds from sale of stock
  10,000 
  - 
Proceeds from sale of stock - post reverse acquisition
  - 
  856,749 
 
    
    
CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  617,878 
  839,574 
 
    
    
NET CHANGE IN CASH
  83,505 
  (180,876)
 
    
    
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
  6,158 
  220,874 
 
    
    
CASH AT END OF PERIOD
 $89,663 
 $39,998 
 
    
    
INTEREST PAID
 $57,830 
 $47,513 
 
    
    
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
    
    
Common Stock issued in Settlement of Notes Payable-Related Party $
 $- 
  35,000 
 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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NATURALSHRIMP INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Nature of Operations
 
NaturalShrimp Incorporated is a global shrimp farming company that has developed a technology to produce fresh, gourmet-grade shrimp reliably and economically in an indoor, re-circulating, saltwater facility. Our eco-friendly, bio-secure design does not rely on ocean water; it recreates the natural ocean environment allowing for high-density production which can be replicated anywhere in the world.
 
Our self-contained shrimp aquiculture system allows for the production of Pacific White (Litopenaeus vannamei, formerly Penaeus vannamei) shrimp in an ecologically controlled fully contained and independent production system without the use of antibiotics or toxic chemicals.
 
The Company has developed several proprietary technology assets, including a knowledge base that allows the production of commercial quantities of shrimp in a closed system with a computer monitoring system that automates, monitors and maintains proper levels of oxygen, salinity and temperature for optimal shrimp production.
 
Our research and development facilities are located outside of San Antonio, Texas, and we hold a minority interest in a Norwegian company that owns and operates a similar shrimp production facility in Medina del Campo, Spain.
 
On November 26, 2014, Multiplayer Online Dragon, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“MYDR”), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with NaturalShrimp Holdings, Inc. a Delaware corporation (“NSH” or the “Company”), pursuant to which MYDR was to acquire substantially all of the assets of NSH which assets consist primarily of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of NaturalShrimp Corporation (“NSC”), a Delaware corporation, and NaturalShrimp Global, Inc. (“NS Global”), a Delaware corporation, and certain real property located outside of San Antonio, Texas (the “Assets”).
 
On January 30, 2015, MYDR consummated the acquisition of the Assets pursuant to the Agreement. In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, MYDR effected a 1 for 10 reverse stock split, decreasing the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock from 97,000,000 to 9,700,000 and MYDR issued 75,520,240 shares of its common stock to NSH as consideration for the Assets. As a result of the transaction, NSH acquired 88.62% of MYDR’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock, NSC and NS Global became MYDR’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, and MYDR changed its principal business to a global shrimp farming company. All per share amounts reflected hereafter give effect to the 1-for-10 reverse split.
 
As a result of the controlling financial interest of the former stockholders of NSH, for financial statement reporting purposes, the asset acquisition has been treated as a reverse acquisition with NSH deemed the accounting acquirer and the Company deemed the accounting acquiree under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805-10-55 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). The reverse acquisition is deemed a capital transaction and the net assets of NSH (the accounting acquirer) are carried forward to the Company (the legal acquirer and the reporting entity) at their carrying value before the acquisition. The acquisition process utilizes the capital structure of the Company and the assets and liabilities of NSH which are recorded at their historical cost. The equity of the Company is the historical equity of NSH.
 
In connection with MYDR’s receipt of approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), effective March 3, 2015, MYDR amended its Articles of Incorporation to change its name to “NaturalShrimp Incorporated” (the “Company”).
 
The Company has two wholly owned subsidiaries including NaturalShrimp Corporation and NaturalShrimp Global, Inc.
 
As used in this report and unless otherwise indicated, the term “Company” refers to NaturalShrimp Incorporated and the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Subsidiaries”). Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars.
 
 
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Basis of Presentation
 
The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments, unless otherwise indicated) necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been made. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends or of results to be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2016 (including the notes thereto) set forth on Form 10-K. The Company uses as guidance Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) as established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
 
Significant Accounting Policies
 
For reference to a complete list of significant accounting policies, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2016 (including the notes thereto) set forth on Form 10-K.
 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets
 
The Company will periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used when events and circumstances warrant such a review and at least annually. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such asset is separately identifiable and is less than its carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost to dispose.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
During the period ended December 31, 2016 and through February 13, 2017, there were several new accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. Management does not believe the adoption of any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. 
 
NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN AND MANAGEMENT’S LIQUIDITY PLANS
 
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. For the nine months ended December 31, 2016, the Company incurred losses from operations of $795,738. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $29,637,830 and a working capital deficit of $5,564,844. These matters raise substantial doubt about the ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to raise the required additional capital or debt financing to meet short and long-term operating requirements. During the nine months ended December 31, 2016, the Company received net cash proceeds of $617,257 from the additional issuance of debt from a related party. Management believes that private placements of equity capital and/or additional debt financing will be needed to fund the Company’s long-term operating requirements. The Company may also encounter business endeavors that require significant cash commitments or unanticipated problems or expenses that could result in a requirement for additional cash. If the Company raises additional funds through the issuance of equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of our current shareholders could be reduced, and such securities might have rights, preferences or privileges senior to the Company’s common stock. Additional financing may not be available upon acceptable terms, or at all. If adequate funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, the Company may not be able to take advantage of prospective business endeavors or opportunities, which could significantly and materially restrict our operations. The Company is continuing to pursue external financing alternatives to improve its working capital position. If the Company is unable to obtain the necessary capital, the Company may have to cease operations. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
 
 
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NOTE 3 – BUILDINGS, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
 
Equipment is carried at historical value at the date of the reverse acquisition or cost and is depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Depreciation on buildings is computed using the straight-line method, while depreciation on all other fixed assets is computed using the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) method. MACRS does not materially differ from GAAP. Estimated useful lives are as follows:
 
Autos and Trucks
5 years
Buildings
27.5 – 39 years
Other Depreciable Property
5 – 10 years
Furniture and Fixtures
3 – 10 years
 
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. At the time of retirement or other disposition of equipment, the cost and accumulated depreciation will be removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss, if any, will be reflected in operations.
 
The Company is installing advanced technology it is process. Management has analyzed the current equipment and believes the building and equipment will integrate with the advanced technology and therefore no impairment is necessary at this time.
 
NOTE 4 – SHORT-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT
 
On November 3, 2015 the Company entered into a short-term note agreement with Community National Bank for a total value of $50,000. As of March 31, 2016, the Company has drawn $50,000 on this short-term note. The short-term note has a stated interest rate of 5.25%, maturity date of November 3, 2016 and an initial interest only payment on February 3, 2016. The short-term note is guaranteed by two officers and directors. The balance of the line of credit at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016 was $50,000. The Company is currently working on an extension to this note.
 
The Company has a working capital line of credit with Community National Bank. On August 28, 2013, the Company renewed the line of credit for $30,000. The line of credit bears an interest rate of 7.3% and is payable quarterly. The line of credit matured on February 28, 2014 and was renewed by the Company with a maturity date of June 10, 2017. It is secured by various assets of the Company’s subsidiaries, and is guaranteed by two directors of the Company. The balance of the line of credit at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016 was $5,813 and $14,129, respectively.
 
The Company also has a working capital line of credit with Extraco Bank. On March 12, 2015, the Company renewed the line of credit for $475,000. The line of credit bears an interest rate of 4.0% that is compounded monthly on unpaid balances and is payable monthly. The line of credit matures on April 30, 2017, and is secured by certificates of deposit and letters of credit owned by directors and shareholders of the Company. The balance of the line of credit is $473,029 and $473,029 at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively.
 
The Company has additional lines of credit with Extraco Bank for $100,000 and $200,000, which were renewed on January 19, 2016 and April 30, 2016, with maturity dates of January 19, 2017 and April 30, 2017, respectively. The lines of credit bear an interest rate of 4.5% that is compounded monthly on unpaid balances and is payable monthly. It is secured by certificates of deposit and letters of credit owned by directors and shareholders of the Company. The balance of the lines of credit was $278,470 and $278,470 at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively.
 
The Company also has a working capital line of credit with Capital One Bank for $50,000. The line of credit bears an interest rate of prime plus 25.9 basis points, which totaled 25.24% as of December 31, 2016. The line of credit is unsecured. The balance of the line of credit was $9,580 and $9,580 at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively.
 
The Company also has a working capital line of credit with Chase Bank for $25,000. The line of credit bears an interest rate of prime plus 10 basis points, which totaled 13.98% as of December 31, 2016. The line of credit is secured by assets of the Company’s subsidiaries. The balance of the line of credit is $11,197 and $12,261 at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively.
 
NOTE 5 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
 
Common Stock
 
 
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On August 1, 2016, the Company reached an agreement with a professional advisor in which the Company issued 55,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $24,750. This amount was recorded as stock compensation cost for the period ended December 31, 2016.
 
On October 10, 2016, the Company entered into a form of Subscription Agreement for $0.35 per common share and issued 28,571 common shares.
 
During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company reached an agreement with certain vendors in which the Company issued 199,103 shares of common stock in full payment of debt of $35,000, accrued interest of $23,927 and recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $319,369.
 
On August 7, 2015, the Company reached an agreement with a professional advisor in which the Company issued 28,571 shares of common stock with a fair value of $49,999. This amount was recorded as stock compensation cost for the year ended March 31, 2016.
 
Between May 7, 2015 and January 5, 2016, NaturalShrimp Incorporated entered into a form of Subscription Agreement (the “Agreement”) and consummated initial closings of a private placement offering of the Company’s common stock. As of March 31, 2016 an aggregate of 2,393,956 shares of common stock had been sold to investors pursuant to the Agreement at a price of $0.35 per share.
 
NOTE 6 – OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
 
The Company has not granted any options or warrants since inception.
 
NOTE 7 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
Notes Payable – Related Parties
 
NaturalShrimp Holdings, Inc.
 
On January 1, 2016 the Company entered into a notes payable agreement with NaturalShrimp Holdings, Inc., a shareholder. Between January 16, 2016 and November 14, 2016 the Company borrowed $736,111 under this agreement. The note payable has no set monthly payment or maturity date with a stated interest rate of 2% and accrued interest of $4,562 at December 31, 2016. The balance of the note at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016 was $736,111 and $134,750, respectively and was classified as a current liability on the consolidated balance sheets.
 
Baptist Community Services (BCS)
 
Pursuant to an assignment agreement dated March 26, 2009, Amarillo National Bank sold and transferred a note to Baptist Community Services (BCS), a shareholder of the Company, in the amount of $2,004,820. The interest rate under the terms of the agreement is 2.25% and is payable monthly. The note is collateralized by all inventories, accounts, equipment, and all general intangibles related to the Company’s shrimp production facility in La Coste, Texas. Payment of the note is also guaranteed by High Plains Christian Ministries Foundation, a shareholder of the Company. The balance of the note at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016 was $2,004,820 and classified as a current liability on the consolidated balance sheets.
 
Effective December 31, 2008, the Company entered into a subordinated promissory note agreement with BCS for $70,000 (BCS subordinated note) to provide working capital to pay accrued interest due under the BCS note and other operating expenses. On April 7, 2009, the BCS subordinated note was increased to $125,000 to provide additional working capital for the Company. The balance of the BCS subordinated note at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 was $301,133 and $301,133, respectively, and classified as a current liability on the consolidated balance sheets. During the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company incurred $56,416 and $56,416 in interest expense on the subordinated note. At December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, accrued interest payable was $233,398 and $176,982, respectively.
 
On January 25, 2010, the Company received notice from BCS notifying it that the Company was in default of its obligations to BCS and that both the BCS note and the BCS subordinated note, as well as all accrued interest, fees and expenses, were payable in full. Pursuant to a forbearance agreement dated January 25, 2010, BCS agreed to forbear from exercising any remedies available under the notes until January 25, 2011 or when the Company fails to promptly perform any of its covenants or obligation under the forbearance agreement, whichever occurs first. In 2015, the parties executed a fifth forbearance agreement which extended the forbearance terms to December 31, 2016, see Note 12 - Subsequent Events.
 
 
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Shareholder Notes
 
The Company has entered into several working capital notes payable to multiple shareholders and Bill Williams, an officer, a director, and a shareholder of the Company, for a total of $486,500. These notes had stock issued in lieu of interest and have no set monthly payment or maturity date. The balance of these notes at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016 was $426,404 and $426,404, respectively, and is classified as a current liability on the consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, accrued interest payable was $164,280 and $142,296, respectively.
 
Shareholders
 
In 2009, the Company entered into a note payable to Randall Steele, a shareholder of the Company, for $50,000. The note bears interest at 6.0% and is payable upon maturity on January 20, 2011. In addition, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock for consideration. The shares were valued at the date of issuance at fair market value. The value assigned to the shares of $50,000 was recorded as increase in common stock and additional paid-in capital and was limited to the value of the note. The assignment of a value to the shares resulted in a financing fee being recorded for the same amount. The note is unsecured. The balance of the note at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016 was $50,000, respectively, and is classified as a current liability on the consolidated balance sheets. Interest expense on the note was $2,250 and $2,258 during the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. At December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, accrued interest payable was $ 1,533 and $1,543 respectively.
 
Beginning in 2010, the Company started entering into several working capital notes payable with various shareholders of the Company for a total of $290,000 and bearing interest at 8%. The balance of these notes at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016 was $30,000, and is classified as a current liability on the consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, accrued interest payable was $1,100 and $800, respectively.
 
NOTE 8 – FEDERAL INCOME TAX
 
The Company accounts for income taxes under ASC 740-10, which provides for an asset and liability approach of accounting for income taxes. Under this approach, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on anticipated future tax consequences, using currently enacted tax laws, attributed to temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts calculated for income tax purposes.
 
For the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company incurred net operating losses and, accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been recorded.  In addition, no benefit for income taxes has been recorded due to the uncertainty of the realization of any deferred tax assets.
 
Based on the available objective evidence, including the Company’s history of losses, management believes it is more likely than not that any net deferred tax assets will not be fully realizable. Accordingly, the Company provided for a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively.
 
In accordance with ASC 740, the Company has evaluated its tax positions and determined that there are no uncertain tax positions.
 
NOTE 9 – CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
 
The Company maintains cash balances at one financial institution. Accounts at this institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000. As of December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, the Company’s cash balance did not exceed FDIC coverage.
 
NOTE 10 – REVERSE ACQUISITION
 
On November 26, 2014, Multiplayer Online Dragon, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“MYDR”), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with NaturalShrimp Holdings, Inc. a Delaware corporation (“NSH”), pursuant to which MYDR was to acquire substantially all of the assets of NSH which assets consist primarily of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of NaturalShrimp Corporation (“NSC”), a Delaware corporation, and NaturalShrimp Global, Inc. (“NS Global”), a Delaware corporation, and certain real property located outside of San Antonio, Texas (the “Assets”).
 
 
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On January 30, 2015, MYDR consummated the acquisition of the Assets pursuant to the Agreement. In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, the MYDR issued 75,520,240 shares of its common stock to NSH as consideration for the Assets. As a result of the transaction, NSH acquired 88.62% of MYDR’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock, NSC and NS Global became MYDR’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, and MYDR changed its principal business to a global shrimp farming company.
 
There were no material relationships between the MYDR and NSH or between the Company’s or NSH’s respective affiliates, directors, or officers or associates thereof, other than in respect of the Agreement. Effective March 3, 2015, MYDR amended its Articles of Incorporation to change its name to “NaturalShrimp Incorporated”.
 
The Company evaluated this transactions using ASC 805-40 “Business Combinations Reverse Acquisitions”. Due to the change in control of the Company, this transaction was accounted for as a reverse acquisition in accordance with ASC No. 805-40 whereby NSH was considered the accounting acquirer.
 
NOTE 11 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Executive Employment Agreements – Bill Williams and Gerald Easterling
 
On April 1, 2015, the Company entered into employment agreements with each of Bill G. Williams, as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Gerald Easterling as the Company’s President, effective as of April 1, 2015 (the “Employment Agreements”).
 
The Employment Agreements are each terminable at will and each provide for a base annual salary of $96,000. In addition, the Employment Agreements each provide that the employee is entitled, at the sole and absolute discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors, to receive performance bonuses. Each employee will also be entitled to certain benefits including health insurance and monthly allowances for cell phone and automobile expenses.
 
Each Employment Agreement provides that in the event employee is terminated without cause or resigns for good reason (each as defined in their Employment Agreements), the employee will receive, as severance and employee’s base salary for a period of 60 months following the date of termination. In the event of a change of control of the Company, the employee may elect to terminate the Employment Agreement within 30 days thereafter and upon such termination would receive a lump sum payment equal to 500% of the employee’s base salary.
 
Each Employment Agreement contains certain restrictive covenants relating to non-competition, non-solicitation of customers and non-solicitation of employees for a period of one year following termination of the employee’s Employment Agreement.
 
NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
On January 10, 2017, NaturalShimp Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NaturalShrimp entered into a promissory note with Community National Bank for $245,000, at an annual interest rate of 5% and a maturity date of January 10, 2020 (the “CNB Note”). The CNB Note is secured by certain real property owned by the Company in LaCoste, Texas, and is also personally guaranteed by the Company’s President, as well as certain shareholders of the Company. As consideration for their personal guarantees, the Company agreed to issue to these shareholders an aggregate of 600,000 shares of our common stock.
 
Concurrent with the closing of the CNB Note, the Company agreed to pay Baptist Community Services of Amarillo, Texas (“BCS”) $200,000 of the proceeds from the CNB Note to payoff the Company’s existing notes payable, plus accrued interest, owing to BCS totaling approximately $2,540,000 (the “BCS Notes”). Subsequent to the date of this filing, the Company expects to execute mutual release agreements with BCS memorializing the payoff of the BCS Notes and to further release the Company from any further obligations under the BCS Notes.
 
On January 10, 2017, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares to a consultant for services to be rendered over six months.
 
 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This report contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are projections in respect of future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements made in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q include statements about
 
our ability to successfully commercialize our shrimp farming operations to produce a market-ready product in a timely manner and in enough quantity;
absence of contracts with customers or suppliers;
our ability to maintain and develop relationships with customers and suppliers;
our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses or new brands;
the impact of competitive products and pricing;
supply constraints or difficulties; and
the retention and availability of key personnel.
 
These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks in the section entitled “Risk Factors” set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2016, and filed on July 14, 2016, any of which may cause the Company’s or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks include, by way of example and not in limitation:
 
general economic and business conditions;
substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern;
our need to raise additional funds in the future;
our ability to successfully recruit and retain qualified personnel in order to continue our operations;
our ability to successfully implement our business plan;
our ability to successfully acquire, develop or commercialize new products and equipment;
the commercial success of our products;
intellectual property claims brought by third parties;
the impact of any industry regulation; and
other factors discussed under the section entitled “Risk Factors” set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2016.
 
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity or performance. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
 
Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes related thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the future operating results over time except as required by law. We believe that our assumptions are based upon reasonable data derived from and known about our business and operations. No assurances are made that actual results of operations or the results of our future activities will not differ materially from our assumptions.
 
As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and unless otherwise indicated, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company” refer to NaturalShrimp Incorporated, inclusive of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, NaturalShrimp Corporation, NaturalShrimp Global, Inc. and Natural Aquatic Systems, Inc. Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars.
 
 
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Corporate Overview
 
We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on July 3, 2008 under the name “Multiplayer Online Dragon, Inc.” Effective November 5, 2010, we effected an 8 for 1 forward stock split, increasing the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock from 12,000,000 shares to 96,000,000 shares. On October 29, 2014, we effected a 1 for 10 reverse stock split, decreasing the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock from 97,000,000 to 9,700,000.
 
On November 26, 2014, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with NaturalShrimp Holdings, Inc. a Delaware corporation (“NSH”), pursuant to which we agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of NSH which assets consisted primarily of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of NaturalShrimp Corporation (“NSC”), a Delaware corporation, and NaturalShrimp Global, Inc. (“NS Global”), a Delaware corporation, and certain real property located outside of San Antonio, Texas (the “Assets”).
 
On January 30, 2015, we consummated the acquisition of the Assets pursuant to the Agreement. In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, we issued 75,520,240 shares of our common stock to NSH as consideration for the Assets. As a result of the transaction, NSH acquired 88.62% of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock, NSC and NS Global became our wholly-owned subsidiaries, and we changed our principal business to a global shrimp farming company.
 
In connection with our receipt of approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), effective March 3, 2015, we amended our Articles of Incorporation to change our name to “NaturalShrimp Incorporated”.
 
We are a biotechnology company and have developed a proprietary technology that allows us to grow Pacific White shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei, formerly Penaeus vannamei) in an ecologically controlled, high-density, low-cost environment, and in fully contained and independent production facilities. Our system uses technology which allows us to produce a naturally-grown shrimp “crop” weekly, and accomplishes this without the use of antibiotics or toxic chemicals. We have developed several proprietary technology assets, including a knowledge base that allows us to produce commercial quantities of shrimp in a closed system with a computer monitoring system that automates, monitors and maintains proper levels of oxygen, salinity and temperature for optimal shrimp production. Our initial production facility is located outside of San Antonio, Texas.
 
NS Global, a wholly owned subsidiary of NaturalShrimp Incorporated., owns 10% of NaturalShrimp International A.S. in Europe. Our European-based partner, NaturalShrimp International A.S., Oslo, Norway is responsible for the construction cost of their facility and initial operating capital.
 
The first facility built in Spain for NaturalShrimp International A.S. is GambaNatural de España, S.L. The land for the first facility was purchased in Medina del Campo, Spain and construction of the 75,000 sq. ft. facility and was completed in 2015. Medina del Campo is approximately seventy-five miles northwest of Madrid, Spain.
 
Since the middle of 2015, we have continued to develop our indoor shrimp production system. In addition, during 2016, we have engaged in additional engineering projects with third parties to further enhance our indoor production capabilities. We are also working on expanding our intellectual property with respect to such additional enhancements. At this time, we don’t expect commercial sales until late calendar 2017, which would be limited. When production does commence, wholesale prices for the shrimp produced by the Company are expected to be between $9.00 to $12.00 per pound F.O.B, based on preliminary estimates.
 
On October 16, 2015, we formed Natural Aquatic Systems, Inc. (“NAS”). The purpose of the NAS is to formalize the business relationship between NaturalShrimp Incorporated and F&T Water Solutions LLC for the joint development of certain water technologies. The technologies shall include, but are not limited to, any and all inventions, patents, intellectual property and know-how dealing with enclosed aquatic production systems worldwide. This includes construction, operation, and management of enclosed aquatic production, other than shrimp, facilities throughout the world, co-developed by both parties at our facility located outside of La Coste, Texas.
 
 
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Results of Operations
 
Comparison of the Nine months Ended December 31, 2016 to the Nine months Ended December 31, 2015
 
Revenue
 
We have not earned any significant revenues since our inception and we do not anticipate earning revenues in the near future.
 
Expenses
 
Our expenses for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 are summarized as follows in comparison to our expenses for the nine months ended December 31, 2015:
 
 
 
Nine months Ended
December 31,
 
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
Salaries and related expenses
 $279,501 
 $298,983 
Rent
  8,803 
  10,378 
Professional fees
  115,664 
  402,866 
Other general and administrative expenses
  126,107 
  456,653 
Facility operations
  58,674 
  151,717 
Depreciation
  42,500 
  65,250 
Loss on Extinguishment of debt
    
  319,369 
Total
 $631,249 
 $1,705,216 
 
Operating expenses for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 were $631,249, representing a decrease of 54% compared to operating expenses of $1,705,216 for the same period in 2015. The primary reason for the change is the decrease in professional fees and the decrease in other general and administrative expenses associated with the reverse acquisition transaction in comparison to the current period.
 
Comparison of the Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 to the Three Months Ended December 31, 2015
 
Revenue
 
We have not earned any significant revenues since our inception and we do not anticipate earning revenues in the near future.
 
Expenses
 
Our expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2016 are summarized as follows in comparison to our expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2015:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
Salaries and related expenses
 $88,440 
 $99,399 
Rent
  3,819 
  7,378 
Professional fees
  17,137 
  36,801 
Other general and administrative expenses
  61,949 
  97,799 
Facility operations
  16,344 
  37,603 
Depreciation
  21,500 
  24,250 
Total
 $209,189 
 $303,230 
 
Operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2016 were $209,189, representing a decrease of 31% compared to operating expenses of $303,230 for the same period in 2015. The primary reason for the change is the decrease in professional fees and the decrease in other general and administrative expenses associated with the reverse acquisition transaction in comparison to the current period.
 
 
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Liquidity, Financial Condition and Capital Resources
 
As of December 31, 2016, we had cash and cash equivalents on hand of $89,663 and a working capital deficiency of $5,564,884, as compared to cash equivalents on hand of $6,158 and a working capital deficiency of $4,836,356 as of March 31, 2016. The increase in working capital deficiency is mainly due to an increase in accrued expenses for the period ended December 31, 2016.
 
Working Capital Deficiency
 
 
 
December 31,
 
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2016
 
 
2016
 
Current assets
 $93,663 
 $6,158 
Current liabilities
  5,658,507 
  4,842,514 
Working capital deficiency
 $5,564,884 
 $4,836,356 
 
The decrease in current assets is mainly due to a decrease of in cash and equivalents. The increase in current liabilities is primarily due to increase in accrued interest and notes payable to related parties. Management is attempting raise more capital in order to increase the Company’s cash position and pay down current liabilities.
 
Cash Flows
 
 
 
Nine months Ended
December 31,
 
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
Net cash used in operating activities
 $(534,373)
 $(984,470)
Net cash used in investing activities
  - 
  (35,980)
Net cash provided by financing activities
  617,878 
  839,574 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 $83,505 
 $(180,876)
 
The decrease in net cash used in operating activities in the nine months ended December 31, 2016, compared to the same period in December 31 2015, mainly relates to a decrease in operating expenses. The decrease in cash provided by financing activities is mainly due to a decrease in cash flows from financing activities, namely proceeds from sale of common stock in the previous period reduced by issuance of related party debt from a related party in the current period.
 
Our cash position was approximately $89,663 as of December 31, 2016. Management believes that our cash on hand and working capital are not sufficient to meet our current anticipated cash requirements through 2016.
 
Notes Payable-Related party
 
On January 1, 2016 the Company entered into a notes payable agreement with NaturalShrimp Holdings, Inc., a shareholder. Between January 16, 2016 and September 27, 2016 the Company borrowed $736,111 under this agreement. The note payable has no set monthly payment or maturity date with a stated interest rate of 2%.
 
Recent Developments
 
On January 10, 2017, NaturalShimp Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NaturalShrimp entered into a promissory note with Community National Bank for $245,000, at an annual interest rate of 5% and a maturity date of January 10, 2020 (the “CNB Note”). The CNB Note is secured by certain real property owned by the Company in LaCoste, Texas, and is also personally guaranteed by the Company’s President, as well as certain shareholders of the Company. As consideration for their personal guarantees, the Company agreed to issue to these shareholders an aggregate of 600,000 shares of our common stock.
 
Concurrent with the closing of the CNB Note, the Company agreed to pay Baptist Community Services of Amarillo, Texas (“BCS”) $200,000 of the proceeds from the CNB Note to payoff the Company’s existing notes payable, plus accrued interest, owing to BCS totaling approximately $2,540,000 (the “BCS Notes”). Subsequent to the date of this filing, the Company expects to execute mutual release agreements with BCS memorializing the payoff of the BCS Notes and to further release the Company from any further obligations under the BCS Notes.
 
 
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Going Concern
 
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this annual report on Form 10-Q have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has accumulated losses through the period to December 31, 2016 of $29,637,830, as well as negative cash flows from operating activities. Presently, the Company does not have sufficient cash resources to meet its plans in the twelve months following December 31, 2016. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management is in the process of evaluating various financing alternatives in order to finance our research and development activities and general and administrative expenses. For the nine months ended December 31, 2016, our cash needs have primarily been funded via advances from our loan with NaturalShrimp Holdings, Inc. Other alternatives include raising funds through public or private equity markets and either through institutional or retail investors. On October 10, 2016, we sold 28,571 shares of our common stock at $0.35 per share in a private placement. Although there is no assurance that the Company will be successful with our fund raising initiatives, management believes that the Company will be able to secure the necessary financing as a result of ongoing financing discussions with third party investors and existing shareholders.
 
The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent on its ability to obtain additional financing as may be required and ultimately to attain profitability. If the Company raises additional funds through the issuance of equity, the percentage ownership of current shareholders could be reduced, and such securities might have rights, preferences or privileges senior to its common stock. Additional financing may not be available upon acceptable terms, or at all. If adequate funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, the Company may not be able to take advantage of prospective business endeavors or opportunities, which could significantly and materially restrict its future plans for developing its business and achieving commercial revenues. If the Company is unable to obtain the necessary capital, the Company may have to cease operations.
 
Future Financing
 
We will require additional funds to implement our growth strategy for our business. In addition, while we have received capital from various private placements and credit lines that have enabled us to fund our operations, these funds have been largely used to develop our processes, although additional funds are needed for other corporate operational and working capital purposes. Therefore, we will need to raise an additional $1,000,000 to cover all of our expansion and operational expenses over the next 12 months. These funds may be raised through equity financing, debt financing, or other sources, which may result in further dilution in the equity ownership of our shares. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain the additional financing on a timely basis should it be required, or generate significant material revenues from operations, we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due and we will be forced to scale down or perhaps even cease our operations.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We have no 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 stockholders.
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in the notes to our financial statements included herein for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 and in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. We believe that the accounting policies below are critical for one to fully understand and evaluate our financial condition and results of operations.
 
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
 
Our recently adopted accounting pronouncements are more fully described in Note 1 to our financial statements included herein for the quarter ended December 31, 2016.
 
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Not Applicable
 
 
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), our management carried out an evaluation, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act), as of the period covered by this report. Disclosure controls and procedures are defined as controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon their evaluation, our management (including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2016, based on the material weaknesses defined below:
 
(i)          
inadequate segregation of duties consistent with control objectives; and
(ii)          
ineffective controls over period end financial disclosure and reporting processes.
 
Our management feels the weaknesses identified above have not had any material effect on our financial results. However, we are currently reviewing our disclosure controls and procedures related to these material weaknesses and expect to implement changes in the next fiscal year, including identifying specific areas within our governance, accounting and financial reporting processes to add adequate resources to potentially mitigate these material weaknesses.
 
Our management will continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our internal controls and procedures and our internal controls over financial reporting on an ongoing basis and is committed to taking further action and implementing additional enhancements or improvements, as necessary and as funds allow.
 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal controls over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 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. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
 
Management believes that despite our material weaknesses set forth above, our consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 are fairly stated, in all material respects, in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended December 31, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
We know of no material pending proceedings to which we are a party or of which our properties are subject.
 
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
An investment in our common stock involves a number of very significant risks. You should carefully consider the risk factors included in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 that was filed on July 14, 2016, in addition to other information contained in those reports and in this quarterly report in evaluating the Company and its business before purchasing shares of its common stock. The Company’s business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected due to any of those risks.
 
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
On October 10, 2016, we offered and sold 28,571 shares of our common stock at $0.35 per share in a private placement. These shares were issued to an "accredited investor", as defined by Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act. The issuance of the shares was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to the exemption for transactions by an issuer not involved in any public offering under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D.
 
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
None.
 
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
 
Not Applicable.
 
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
 
None.
 
 
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
 
No.
Description
Promissory Note between NaturalShrimp Corporation and Community National Bank dated January 10, 2017
Payoff, Termination and Release Letter between Baptist Community Services and NaturalShrimp Corporation dated January 13, 2017.
3.1(a)
Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 originally filed on June 11, 2009).
3.1(b)
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 19, 2014).
3.2
Bylaws (incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 originally filed on June 11, 2009).
Certification Statement of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification Statement of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification Statement of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification Statement of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101*
Interactive Data Files
 
 
* Filed herewith
 
 
 
 
 
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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.
 
NATURALSHRIMP INCORPORATED
 
By: /s/ Bill G. Williams                        
Bill G. Williams
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: February 13, 2017
 
 
By: /s/ William Delgado                                      
William Delgado
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: February 13, 2017
 
 
 
 
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