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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 March 31, 2021

 

ENTERPRISE DIVERSIFIED, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 


 

Commission file number 000-27763

 

Nevada

88-0397234

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

1518 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond, VA

23230

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(434) 336-7737

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


 

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

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).    [X] Yes  ☐ No

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

 

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

 

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

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

 

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s Common Stock, $0.125 par value, as of May 12, 2021 is 2,647,383.

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

 

Page No.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

 

 

PART I

Item 1. Financial Statements 

3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2020

3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

4

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

5

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020  

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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

23

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

28

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

28

 

 

PART II

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

29

Item 1A. Risk Factors

29

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

29

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

29

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

29

Item 5. Other Information

29

Item 6. Exhibits

29

 

 

Signatures

30

 

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including, without limitation, Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” herein, contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “plan,” and similar expressions and variations thereof identify certain of such forward-looking statements which speak only as of the dates on which they were made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties which may affect the Company’s business and prospects, including changes in economic and market conditions, acceptance of the Company’s products, maintenance of strategic alliances, and other factors discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, and that actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

ENTERPRISE DIVERSIFIED, INC.

And Subsidiaries

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

                 
   

March 31, 2021 (unaudited)

   

December 31, 2020

 

Assets

               

Current Assets

               
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 292,767     $ 341,007  
Accounts receivable, net     130,155       144,791  
Other current assets     40,227       44,530  
Current assets - held for resale           231  

Total current assets

    463,149       530,559  

Long-term Assets

               
Real estate - held for investment, net     70,319       241,876  
Real estate - held for resale, net     169,181        
Property and equipment, net     12,696       13,707  
Goodwill, net     212,445       212,445  
Note receivable     169,650       210,879  
Long-term investments     15,736,234       13,574,462  
Other assets     73,076       73,252  

Total long-term assets

    16,443,601       14,326,621  

Total assets

  $ 16,906,750     $ 14,857,180  

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

               

Current Liabilities

               
Accounts payable   $ 60,734     $ 65,524  
Accrued compensation     89,328       281,904  
Accrued expenses     48,475       24,159  
Deferred revenue     198,848       192,088  
Notes payable, current     5,277       5,609  

Total current liabilities

    402,662       569,284  

Long-term Liabilities

               
Notes payable, net of current portion     242,028       244,485  

Total long-term liabilities

    242,028       244,485  

Total liabilities

    644,690       813,769  

Stockholders’ Equity

               

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

           
Common stock, $0.125 par value, 2,800,000 shares authorized; 2,647,383 and 2,602,240 shares issued and outstanding     330,922       325,280  
Additional paid-in capital     27,673,692       27,439,334  

Accumulated deficit

    (11,742,554 )     (13,721,203 )

Total stockholders’ equity

    16,262,060       14,043,411  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 16,906,750     $ 14,857,180  

 

 

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

 

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ENTERPRISE DIVERSIFIED, INC.

and Subsidiaries

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   

For the three months ended

 
   

March 31

 
   

2021

   

2020

 

Revenues - asset management

  $ 2,193,854     $ (1,745,154 )

Revenues - real estate

    9,736       187,149  

Revenues - internet operations

    232,266       253,559  

Total revenues

    2,435,856       (1,304,446 )
                 

Cost of revenues - real estate

    7,644       132,209  

Cost of revenues - internet operations

    71,963       87,188  

Total cost of revenues

    79,607       219,397  
                 

Gross profit (loss) - asset management

    2,193,854       (1,745,154 )

Gross profit - real estate

    2,092       54,940  

Gross profit - internet operations

    160,303       166,371  

Total gross profit (loss)

    2,356,249       (1,523,843 )
                 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

               

Insurance

    6,603       24,133  

Professional fees

    143,505       210,134  

Salaries and wages

    182,954       161,349  

Travel and meals

    351       3,135  

Other operating expenses

    44,577       64,407  

Total selling, general and administrative expenses

    377,990       463,158  

Income (loss) from operations

    1,978,259       (1,987,001 )
                 

Interest expense

    (4,795 )     (7,082 )

Other income, net

    4,542       12,159  

Total other income (loss)

    (253 )     5,077  
                 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

    1,978,006       (1,981,924 )

Income tax benefit (expense)

           

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    1,978,006       (1,981,924 )
                 

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

    643       10,756  

Net income (loss)

  $ 1,978,649     $ (1,971,168 )
                 

Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted

    0.75       (0.76 )

Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations, basic and diluted

    0.75       (0.77 )

Net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations, basic and diluted

    0.00       0.00  

Weighted average number of shares, basic

    2,630,831       2,585,081  

Weighted average number of shares, diluted

    2,631,499       2,585,529  

 

 

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

 

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ENTERPRISE DIVERSIFIED, INC.

and Subsidiaries

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

   

Common Stock

   

Amount

   

Additional Paid-in Capital

   

Accumulated Deficit

   

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

Balance December 31, 2020

    2,602,240     $ 325,280     $ 27,439,334     $ (13,721,203 )   $ 14,043,411  

Net income (loss)

                      1,978,649       1,978,649  

Stock issuance

    45,143       5,642       234,358             240,000  

Balance March 31, 2021

    2,647,383     $ 330,922     $ 27,673,692     $ (11,742,554 )   $ 16,262,060  

 

 

   

Common Stock

   

Amount

   

Additional Paid-in Capital

   

Accumulated Deficit

   

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

Balance December 31, 2019

    2,566,646     $ 320,831     $ 27,313,734     $ (17,000,607 )   $ 10,633,958  

Net income (loss)

                      (1,971,168 )     (1,971,168 )

Stock issuance

    35,594       4,449       125,600             130,049  

Balance March 31, 2020

    2,602,240     $ 325,280     $ 27,439,334     $ (18,971,775 )   $ 8,792,839  

 

 

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

 

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ENTERPRISE DIVERSIFIED, INC.

and Subsidiaries

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

 

   

2021

   

2020

 

Cash flows from (used in) from operating activities:

               

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

  $ 1,978,006     $ (1,981,924 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from (used in) operating activities:

               
Unrealized (gains) losses on long-term investments     (2,053,384 )     1,784,406  
Gain on sale of real estate           (73,165 )
Depreciation and amortization     3,563       5,278  
Bad debt expense     89       405  
Accrued stock compensation expense     37,500       37,500  
Accrued interest income on notes receivable     (4,650 )     (3,918 )
(Increase) decrease in:                
Accounts receivable, net     14,547       17,186  
Other current assets     4,772       13,455  
Increase (decrease) in:                
Accounts payable     (4,790 )     30,798  
Accrued expenses     34,240       17,970  
Deferred revenue     6,760       (3,530 )
Net cash flows from (used in) continuing operations     16,653       (155,539 )
Net cash flows from discontinued operations     874       11,018  

Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities

    17,527       (144,521 )

Cash flows from investing activities:

               
Purchases of investments     (62,978 )     (12,472 )
Proceeds from sale of real estate           172,000  

Net cash flows from continuing operations

    (62,978 )     159,528  

Net cash flows from discontinued operations

           

Net cash flows from investing activities

    (62,978 )     159,528  

Cash flows from financing activities:

               
Principal payments on note payable     (2,789 )     (128,349 )

Net cash flows (used in) from continuing operations

    (2,789 )     (128,349 )
Net cash flows (used in) from discontinued operations            

Net cash flows (used in) financing activities

    (2,789 )     (128,349 )

Net increase (decrease) in cash

    (48,240 )     (113,342 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period     341,007       666,810  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

  $ 292,767     $ 553,468  

 

 

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

 

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ENTERPRISE DIVERSIFIED, INC.

and Subsidiaries

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

 

   

2021

   

2020

 

Non-cash and other supplemental information:

               

Transfer of real estate held for investment to held for resale

  $ 169,181     $ 43,917  

Issuance of common stock per equity compensation plan

  $ 240,000     $ 130,049  

Accrued interest receivable converted to Triad Guaranty, Inc. stock

  $ 45,410     $  

Continuing operations cash paid for interest

  $ 4,795     $ 7,082  

 

 

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

 

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ENTERPRISE DIVERSIFIED, INC.

and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Organization and Lines of Business

 

Enterprise Diversified, Inc. (formerly White Dove Systems, Inc., Interfoods Consolidated, Inc., and then Sitestar Corporation) was incorporated in Nevada on December 17, 1992. On June 1, 2018, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to change the name of the Company to “Enterprise Diversified, Inc.” Unless the context otherwise requires, and when used in this Report, the “Company,” “ENDI,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refers to Enterprise Diversified, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

 

During the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, the Company operated through four reportable segments: Asset Management Operations, Real Estate Operations, Internet Operations, and Other Operations. Other Operations include corporate operations and nonrecurring or one-time strategic funding or similar activity that is not considered to be one of our primary lines of business. During periods prior to the quarter ended June 30, 2019, the Company also operated through a fifth reportable segment, Home Services Operations. However, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, and for all prior periods presented, Home Services Operations are reported as discontinued operations. The management of the Company also continually reviews various business opportunities for the Company, including those in other lines of business.

 

Asset Management Operations

 

The Company operates its asset management operations business through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Willow Oak Asset Management, LLC (“Willow Oak”), Willow Oak Capital Management, LLC, Willow Oak Asset Management Affiliate Management Services, LLC (“Willow Oak AMS”) and Willow Oak Asset Management Fund Management Services, LLC (“Willow Oak FMS”).

 

In 2016, the Company made a seed investment, through Willow Oak, to assist in the launch of Alluvial Fund, LP, a private investment fund that was launched on January 1, 2017, by an unaffiliated sponsor and general partner, Alluvial Capital Management, LLC. The Company had determined that Willow Oak’s support of Alluvial Capital Management, LLC and its direct investment in Alluvial Fund were both beneficial and necessary undertakings in conjunction with establishing an asset management operations business and gaining credibility within that industry. As a special limited partner, Willow Oak earns a share of management and performance fees earned. As of March 31, 2021, Willow Oak continues to hold its direct investment in Alluvial Fund. Investment gains and losses are reported as revenue on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

In furtherance of establishing the asset management operations business, Willow Oak signed a fee share agreement in June 2017, with Coolidge Capital Management, LLC (“Coolidge”), whose sole member is Keith D. Smith, an ENDI director. Willow Oak is the sole member of Bonhoeffer Capital Management, LLC, the general partner to Bonhoeffer Fund, LP, a private investment partnership launched by Willow Oak and managed by Coolidge. Under their agreement concerning Bonhoeffer Fund, LP, Willow Oak paid all start-up expenses and pays agreed-upon operating expenses that are not partnership expenses, Coolidge is responsible for all investment management, and Willow Oak receives 50% of all performance and management fees earned. Additionally, Willow Oak FMS earns a direct fee from the private limited partnership for the administrative, compliance, and tax and audit liaison services it renders.

 

On November 1, 2018, Willow Oak entered into a fund management services agreement with Arquitos Investment Manager, LP, which is managed by our Board chairman and principal executive officer, Steven L. Kiel, to provide Arquitos with Willow Oak’s Fund Management Services (“FMS”) consisting of the following services: strategic planning, investor relations, marketing, operations, compliance and legal coordination, accounting and bookkeeping, annual audit coordination, and liaison to third-party service providers. On November 1, 2020, this agreement was renewed with revised terms that include an exchange of services between Willow Oak and Arquitos. Willow Oak earns monthly and annual fees as consideration for these services.

 

On October 1, 2019, Willow Oak partnered with Geoff Gannon and Andrew Kuhn to form Focused Compounding Capital Management, LLC (“Focused Compounding”). This joint venture, of which Willow Oak Capital Management is a 10% beneficial owner, manages capital through separately managed accounts and a private investment fund launched January 1, 2020. Willow Oak provides ongoing FMS and operational support in addition to having covered all one-time expenses associated with the launch of Focused Compounding Fund, LP. As consideration for the arrangement, Willow Oak Capital Management is entitled to 10% of gross management and performance fees earned by Focused Compounding. Additionally, Willow Oak FMS earns a direct fee from the private limited partnership for the administrative, compliance, and tax and audit liaison services it renders.

 

On September 29, 2020, Willow Oak, through Willow Oak AMS, executed a strategic relationship agreement with SVN Capital, LLC to become a 20% beneficial owner of the firm in exchange for the provision of certain ongoing FMS and operational services offered through Willow Oak FMS. As a beneficial owner of SVN Capital, LLC, Willow Oak is entitled to 20% of gross management and performance fees earned by the firm. Additionally, Willow Oak FMS earns a direct fee from SVN Capital Fund, LP, a private investment fund launched by the firm’s managing member, for the administrative, compliance, and tax and audit liaison services it renders.

 

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Real Estate Operations

 

As has been previously reported, in December 2017, ENDI created a wholly owned subsidiary named Mt Melrose, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“New Mt Melrose”), to acquire a portfolio of residential and other income-producing real estate in Lexington, Kentucky, pursuant to a certain Master Real Estate Asset Purchase Agreement entered into in December 2017 with a like-named seller, Mt. Melrose, LLC (“Old Mt. Melrose”), a Kentucky limited liability company owned by Jeff Moore, then an ENDI director. During January and June 2018, New Mt Melrose, consistent with the terms of the purchase agreement, completed two bundled acquisitions from Old Mt. Melrose of residential and other income-producing real properties located in Lexington, Kentucky. As has been previously reported, on June 27, 2019, the Company sold 65% of its membership interest in New Mt Melrose to an unaffiliated third-party purchaser, Woodmont Lexington, LLC (“Woodmont”). As consideration for the transaction, Woodmont paid the Company $100,000 and agreed to assume full responsibility for the management and operation of New Mt Melrose and its real estate portfolio. As a result of no longer having a controlling financial interest, the Company deconsolidated the operations of New Mt Melrose as of June 27, 2019. See Note 4 for more information.

 

As has been previously reported, in July 2017, ENDI created a wholly owned real estate subsidiary named EDI Real Estate, LLC to hold ENDI’s legacy portfolio of real estate. As of March 31, 2021, through EDI Real Estate, LLC, ENDI owns a legacy real estate investment portfolio that includes four residential properties and vacant land. Subsequent to March 31, 2021, one residential property has been sold. Our real estate portfolio under EDI Real Estate, LLC is primarily located in Roanoke, Virginia. The portfolio includes single-family homes, both rented and vacant, that are managed by a third-party property management company.

 

Internet Operations

 

The Company operates its internet operations segment through Sitestar.net, a wholly owned subsidiary that offers consumer and business-grade internet access, wholesale managed modem services, web hosting, third-party software as a reseller, and various ancillary services. Sitestar.net provides services to customers in the United States and Canada.

 

Other Operations

 

Other operations include nonrecurring or one-time strategic funding or similar activity and other corporate operations that are not considered to be one of the Company’s primary lines of business. Below are the main recent activities comprising other operations. Additional investment activity that is not specifically mentioned below is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

 

Financing Arrangement Regarding Triad Guaranty, Inc.

 

In August 2017, the Company entered into an agreement with several independent third parties to provide debtor-in-possession financing to an unaffiliated third party, Triad Guaranty, Inc., through Triad DIP Investors, LLC. The Company initially contributed $100,000. Triad Guaranty, Inc. exited bankruptcy in April 2018, and the Company subsequently entered into an amended and restated promissory note. As part of the amended and restated promissory note, the Company provided an additional contribution in the amount of $55,000 in May 2018. The terms of the promissory note provided for interest in the amount of 10% annually and the issuance of warrants in Triad Guaranty, Inc. equal to 2.5% of the company. On December 31, 2020, the Company accepted a revision of terms to the original promissory note which include, among other things, an extension of the loan maturity date to December 31, 2022, an increase of interest to the amount of 12% annually, and a provision to settle all currently accrued interest through the issuance of Triad Guaranty, Inc. common shares. In line with the revision of note terms, during the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, the Company was issued 454,097 shares of Triad Guaranty, Inc. in lieu of interest accrued on the note receivable as of December 31, 2020.

 

Corporate Operations

 

Corporate operations include any revenue or expenses derived from corporate office operations, as well as expenses related to public company reporting, the oversight of subsidiaries, and other items that affect the overall Company.

 

Discontinued Operations - Home Services Operations

 

Prior to May 24, 2019, the Company operated a home services operations segment through its former subsidiary, Specialty Contracting Group, LLC (formerly known as HVAC Value Fund, LLC). The Company had organized and launched this subsidiary in June 2016, initially with an unaffiliated third party. Specialty Contracting Group was focused on the management of HVAC and plumbing companies in Arizona.

 

As has been previously reported, on May 24, 2019, the Company completed a divestiture of the home services operations to Rooter Hero. See Note 3 for more information.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, and those entities in which it otherwise has a controlling financial interest, including: Willow Oak Asset Management, LLC, Willow Oak Capital Management, LLC, Willow Oak Asset Management Affiliate Management Services, LLC, Willow Oak Asset Management Fund Management Services, LLC, Bonhoeffer Capital Management, LLC, Sitestar.net, Inc., and EDI Real Estate, LLC.

 

All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

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NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. The December 31, 2020, consolidated balance sheet included herein was derived from audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted pursuant to instructions, rules, and regulations prescribed by the SEC. We believe that the disclosures provided herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading when these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements are read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes previously filed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all the adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to state fairly the Company’s financial position as of March 31, 2021, and the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and 2020.

 

Use of Estimates

 

In accordance with GAAP, the preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

 

On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments, including, among other items, those related to fair value of investments, revenue recognition, accrued expenses, financing operations, fair value of goodwill, fixed asset lives and impairment, lease right-of-use assets and impairment, deferred tax assets, liabilities and valuation allowance, other assets, the present value of lease liabilities, and contingencies and litigation. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. These accounting policies are described at relevant sections in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and notes receivable. The Company places its cash with high-quality financial institutions and, at times, may exceed the FDIC and CDIC insurance limit. The Company extends credit based on an evaluation of customers’ financial condition, generally without collateral. Exposure to losses on receivables is principally dependent on each customer’s financial condition. The Company monitors its exposure for credit losses and maintains allowances for anticipated losses.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company defines cash equivalents as all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less.

 

Investments

 

The Company holds various investments through its asset management operations and real estate operations segments. Additionally, investments may be held and reported under the Company’s “other” segment. Assets held through these segments do not have a readily determinable value as these investments are either not publicly traded, do not have published sales records, or do not routinely make current financial information available. These investments are remeasured to fair value on a recurring basis. See Note 5 for more information.

 

As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Company also holds its remaining equity investment in Mt Melrose, LLC through its real estate operations segment. The Company has determined that its remaining equity investment does not have a readily determinable fair value, and the Company will account for the investment at cost, less any impairment, as adjusted for changes resulting from observable price changes. When fair value becomes determinable, the investment will be marked to fair value on a periodic basis.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

The Company’s asset management operations segment records receivable amounts for fee shares and fund management services revenue earned on a monthly basis. Performance fee shares crystalize and are collected on an annual basis while management fee shares crystalize and are collected on either a monthly or quarterly basis as dictated by the respective partnership agreement. Fund management services receivables are collected monthly in line with ongoing performance. The Company historically has had no collection issues with fee share and fund management receivables, and the overall possibility for non-collection is extremely low. For these reasons, management has determined that it is not necessary to record an allowance against these receivables.

 

The Company also grants credit in the form of unsecured accounts receivable to its customers. The estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts, which is the recorded allowance for doubtful accounts and bad debt expense, is based on management’s assessment of current economic conditions and historical collection experience with each customer. Specific customer receivables are considered past due when they are outstanding beyond their contractual terms and are written off from the allowance for doubtful accounts when an account or invoice is individually determined to be uncollectible.

 

Real estate operations segment rental accounts are typically paid by tenants via cash or check no later than the fifth of the month. Any accounts collected after the fifth are charged either a flat-rate late fee or a daily-rate late fee based upon the lease agreement. If payments are not provided in a timely manner, then the amount due is designated as an account receivable. If accounts remain uncollected, then standard operating procedures are followed to commence a notice process for the tenant to either pay the amount due or vacate the property. Accounts receivable from rental revenue are generally considered unrecoverable after 90 days unless the Company reasonably believes that recovery is probable. These procedures typically result in low amounts of past due receivables.

 

The internet operations segment attempts to reduce the risk of non-collection by including a late-payment fee and a manual-processing-payment fee to customer accounts. Receivables more than 90 days past due are no longer included in accounts receivable and are turned over to a collection agency. Accounts receivable more than 30 days are considered past due. 

 

As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, allowances offsetting gross accounts receivable on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets totaled $509 and $421, respectively. For the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, bad debt expense from continuing operations was $89 and $405, respectively.

 

Notes Receivable

 

The Company does not routinely issue notes receivable in the ordinary course of business, but when a business opportunity arises, a subsidiary may issue a note if it appears to be favorable to the Company. Notes receivable are recorded at their principal amount and interest is accrued quarterly based on the applicable interest rate. The Company makes an assessment of the ultimate collectability of each note receivable on an annual basis based upon the financial condition of the borrower.

 

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Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred, while renewals and betterments are capitalized. Gains and losses on disposals are included in the results of operations. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives for each of the following asset classifications:

 

Furniture and fixtures (in years)     5  

Equipment (in years)

    7  

Building improvements (in years)

    15  

Buildings (in years)

    27.5  

 

The Company evaluates at each balance sheet date whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate possible impairment. If there are indications of impairment, then the Company uses estimated future undiscounted cash flows of the related asset or asset grouping over the remaining life in measuring whether the assets are recoverable. In the event such cash flows are not expected to be sufficient to recover the recorded asset values, the assets are written down to their estimated fair value. Property and equipment to be disposed are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value of the asset less cost to sell.

 

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. The Company tests its goodwill annually as of December 31, or more often if events and circumstances indicate that those assets might not be recoverable. 

 

Impairment testing of goodwill is required at the reporting-unit level (operating segment or one level below operating segment). The impairment test involves calculating the impairment of goodwill based solely on the excess of the carrying value of the reporting unit over the fair value of the reporting unit. Prior to performing the impairment test, the Company may make a qualitative assessment of the likelihood of goodwill impairment to determine whether a detailed quantitative analysis is required. The Company estimates the fair value of its reporting units using discounted expected future cash flows.

 

No impairment adjustments were recorded during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020.

 

Intangible assets (other than goodwill) consist of domain names attributed to the internet operations segment. The Company owns 228 domain names, of which 106 are available for sale. These domains are valued at historical cost. When management determines that material intangible assets are acquired in conjunction with the purchase of a business, the Company determines the fair values of the identifiable intangible assets by taking into account internal and external appraisals. Intangible assets determined to have definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. The Company evaluates at each balance sheet date whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate possible impairment. If there are indications of impairment, then the Company uses estimated future undiscounted cash flows of the related intangible asset or asset grouping over the remaining life in measuring whether the assets are recoverable. In the event such cash flows are not expected to be sufficient to recover the recorded asset values, the assets are written down to their estimated fair value.

 

No impairment adjustments were recorded during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020.

 

Real Estate

 

Real estate properties held for resale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. All costs directly related to the improvement and carrying of real estate are capitalized, including renovations and property taxes, to the extent the capitalized costs of the property do not exceed the estimated fair value of the property. If the cost of the real estate exceeds the estimated fair value, then the excess is charged to expense. Fair value is estimated based on comparable sales in the geographic area in which the real estate is located. Fair value is evaluated annually by management or when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the real estate may not be recoverable.

 

No impairment adjustments were recorded during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020.

 

Real estate properties held for investment are carried at the cost basis plus additional costs where the cost extended the life of or added value to the property. Otherwise, the cost is expensed as incurred. Properties categorized as real estate held for investment are not expected by management to be sold in the next 12 months. This determination is periodically reviewed by management.

 

During the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, $169,181 and $43,917, respectively, of real estate held for investment was transferred to real estate held for resale. No improvements were made to existing real estate held for investment during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020.

 

Accrued Compensation

 

Accrued compensation represents performance-based incentives that have not yet been paid. Additional compensation can be paid in the form of cash or via the issuance of Company stock. Compensation structures for employees are a pre-approved part of a formal employment agreement or arrangement. Stock-based compensation, issued as part of the Company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, is reserved for board members and members of senior management. The compensation accrual amount is based on the final value of Company stock that has been approved to be issued by the Governance, Compensation, and Nomination Committee of the Board of Directors. These compensation amounts are accrued when earned and able to be estimated and are paid or issued annually after financial records are finalized.

 

Other Accrued Expenses

 

Other accrued expenses represent incurred but not-yet-paid expenses from payroll accruals, professional fees, and other accrued taxes.

 

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Leases

 

The Company records right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities arising from both financing and operating leases that contain terms extending longer than one year. The Company does not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities for short-term leases (those with original terms of 12 months or less). In making our determinations, the Company combines lease and non-lease elements of our leases.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Asset Management Operations and Other Investment Revenue

 

The Company earns revenue from investments and through various fee share and consulting agreements, including realized and unrealized gains and losses, which may result in negative period or quarterly revenues. Management fees earned are recorded monthly and are included in revenue on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. Performance fees earned are accrued monthly, paid out annually, and are also included in revenue on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. Consulting fees are billed, paid, and recorded on a monthly basis. Long-term investments are marked to market at the end of each reporting period. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized as revenue in the period of adjustment.

 

Management notes that the structure of these arrangements leaves a very low possibility for nonperformance. While the amount of revenue varies from month to month, collectability is very high. No contract assets or liabilities are recognized or incurred.

 

Additionally, the Company earns revenue from direct participation in various private investment funds, primarily the Alluvial Fund. This results in the realized and unrealized gains and losses within a fund such as the Alluvial Fund being recognized as revenue, or a decrease in revenue, on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

A summary of revenue earned through the asset management operations segment for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020 is included below:

 

   

For the three months ended

 

Asset Management Operations Revenue

 

March 31, 2021

   

March 31, 2020

 
Gains (losses) on investment activity   $ 2,054,471     $ (1,784,406 )
Management and performance fee revenue     118,843       15,252  
Fund management services revenue     20,540       24,000  

Total revenue

  $ 2,193,854     $ (1,745,154 )

 

Real Estate Revenue

 

The Company earns real estate revenue through rental agreements on real estate held for investment, as well as through the sale of real estate held for resale.

 

Rental revenue from real estate held for investment is recognized when it is earned, generally on the last day of each month or at another regular period agreed upon by the Company and the tenant. Tenants generally provide a security deposit at the time of possession. This deposit is held separately from revenue and only applied to revenue when rental payment comparable to the security deposit amount is not provided in a timely manner and considered unlikely to be recovered. Otherwise, the security deposit is returned in a timely manner after the property is surrendered back to the Company. Management has concluded that the nature of the performance obligation is cyclical and predictable with a very low possibility for nonperformance. No contract assets or liabilities are recognized or incurred.

 

Revenue from real estate held for resale is recognized upon closing of the sale (transfer of control), as all conditions for full revenue recognition have been met at that time. All costs associated with the property sold are removed from the consolidated balance sheets and charged to cost of revenue at that time.

 

Internet Revenue

 

The Company sells internet services under annual and monthly contracts. Under the annual contracts, the subscriber pays a one-time annual fee, which is recognized as revenue ratably over the life of the contract. Under the monthly contracts, the subscriber is billed monthly and revenue is recognized for the period to which the service relates. Domain name registration revenue is recognized at the point of registration. Sales of hardware are recognized as revenue upon delivery and acceptance of the product by the customer. Sales are adjusted for any returns or allowances. Management has concluded that the nature of the performance obligation is cyclical with a very low possibility for nonperformance. Contract liabilities (deferred revenue) were recognized in the amount of collections received in advance of services to be performed. No contract assets were recognized or incurred.

 

The Company generates revenue in its internet operations segment from consumer and business-grade internet access, wholesale managed modem services for downstream ISPs, web hosting, third-party software as a reseller, and various ancillary services in the United States and Canada. Services include narrow-band (dial-up and ISDN) and broadband services (DSL, fiber-optic, and wireless), web hosting, and additional related services to consumers and businesses. Customers may also subscribe to web hosting plans to include email access and storage. Internet revenue is affected by the changing composition of revenue sources. In some years, this shift can be significant.

 

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Deferred Revenue

 

Deferred revenue represents collections from customers in advance of services to be performed. Revenue is recognized in the period service is provided. Total deferred revenue from continuing operations increased from $192,088 at December 31, 2020, to $198,848 at March 31, 2021. During the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, $119,312 and $127,957, respectively, of revenue from continuing operations was recognized from prior-year contract liabilities (deferred revenue).

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax benefits or consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined on the basis of the differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment, inclusive of the recent tax reform act. The most recent three tax years, fiscal years ended December 31, 2020, December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, are open to potential IRS examination.

 

Income (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.

 

In periods of net loss, diluted loss per share is calculated similarly to basic loss per share because the impact of all potentially dilutive common shares is anti-dilutive. In periods of net income, diluted earnings per share is computed using the more dilutive of the “two-class method” or the “treasury method.” Dilutive earnings per share under the “two-class method” is calculated by dividing net income available to common stockholders as adjusted for the participating securities, by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding plus the dilutive impact of all other potentially dilutive common shares, consisting primarily of common shares underlying common stock equity incentives. Dilutive earnings per share under the “treasury method” are calculated by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding plus the dilutive impact of all potentially dilutive common shares, consisting primarily of common shares underlying common stock equity incentives.

 

The number of potentially dilutive shares for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021. and 2020, consisting of common shares underlying common stock equity incentives, was 668. None of the potentially dilutive securities had a dilutive impact during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020 after rounding was applied.

  

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses” (Topic 326). The guidance eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold that was previously required prior to recognizing a credit loss on financial instruments. The credit loss estimate should now reflect an entity’s current estimate of all future expected credit losses. Under the previous guidance, an entity only considered past events and current conditions. In April 2019, the FASB further clarified the scope of the credit losses standard and addressed issues related to accrued interest receivable balances, recoveries, variable interest rates, and prepayments. In May 2019, the FASB issued further guidance to provide entities with an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis for eligible financial instruments. In November 2019, the FASB issued further guidance on expected recoveries for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration, and transition refiled for troubled debt restructurings, disclosures related to accrued interest receivables, and financial assets secured by collateral maintenance provisions. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of certain amendments of this guidance must be applied on a modified retrospective basis and the adoption of the remaining amendments must be applied on a prospective basis. The Company currently expects that the adoption of this guidance may change the way we assess the collectability of our receivables and recoverability of other financial instruments. The Company will adopt this guidance as of January 1, 2023. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company does not believe that any other recently issued effective standards, or standards issued but not yet effective, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. 

 

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NOTE 3. HOME SERVICES SUBSIDIARY ASSET SALE

 

On May 24, 2019, as has been previously reported, the Company completed a divestiture of its Home Services Operations, via its subsidiary, Specialty Contracting Group, LLC (formerly known as HVAC Value Fund, LLC), to an unaffiliated third-party purchaser, Rooter Hero Plumbing, Inc. (“Rooter Hero”). In the transaction, all of Specialty Contracting Group’s personal property and customer lists and records were conveyed to Rooter Hero, excluding stock inventory and other current assets. As part of the transaction, Rooter Hero assumed Specialty Contracting Group’s obligations under lease and/or loan agreements for all outstanding vehicles and equipment, as well as the obligations to service all of the subsidiary’s then-remaining customer accounts going forward. No cash consideration was exchanged in the transaction. Rather, as consideration for the transaction, Rooter Hero agreed to pay monthly royalties for the sixty (60) months following the closing calculated on the basis of any revenue actually received from the customer accounts transferred (7.5% of any monthly revenue generated from qualified sales during the first year, and 5% of any such monthly revenue during years two through five; in each case subject to reduction for pre-approved warranty-related costs concerning select customers).

 

The operations of Specialty Contracting Group, LLC had been considered a component of, and the divestiture reflected a strategic shift in, the Company’s business. As such, Specialty Contracting Group, LLC’s historical operations have been classified as discontinued operations in the Company’s financial statements. The loss from discontinued operations has been determined using a loss recovery approach, as the collection of future royalties is uncertain and a reasonable estimate could not be made. This approach requires that the contingent consideration, the future royalties to be received, be valued at the lesser of the amount of the “probable,” defined as a greater than 50% likelihood, future proceeds or the carrying value of the disposed assets. Due to the unpredictability of the contingent consideration, and management’s inherent lack of control over the buyer’s operations, management determined it would not be reasonable to attempt to value the contingent consideration. This resulted in assigning the contingent consideration a current valuation of zero. As and to the extent any royalties are deemed probable, they will be subsequently recognized as a “recovery from discontinued operations” on the statements of operations and will offset, or recover, the initial loss recorded. Accordingly, during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, an offsetting $643 and $11,019, respectively, of royalties on discontinued operations were recognized within the reported $643 and $10,756 of recoveries from discontinued operations, respectively.

 

As of the year ended December 31, 2020, discontinued assets reported on the face of the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets totaled $231. No discontinued liabilities were reported as of the year-ended December 31, 2020. This compares to the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, when no discontinued assets or discontinued liabilities are reported on the face of the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

A reconciliation of discontinued operations as reported on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, is as follows:

 

   

For the three months ended

 
   

March 31, 2021

   

March 31, 2020

 

Revenues

  $     $  

Cost of revenues

           

Gross profit

           

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

          263  

Recoveries from sale of subsidiary

    643       11,019  

Other income (expense), net

           

Income (loss) reported as discontinued operations

  $ 643     $ 10,756  

 

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NOTE 4. SALE OF CONTROLLING INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE SUBSIDIARY

 

Transaction

 

As has been previously reported, on June 27, 2019, the Company sold 65% of its membership interest in Mt Melrose, LLC to an unaffiliated third-party purchaser, Woodmont Lexington, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Woodmont”). As consideration for the transaction, Woodmont paid the Company $100,000 and agreed to assume full responsibility for the management and operation of Mt Melrose and its real estate portfolio. The Company retained a 35% membership interest in Mt Melrose. Subsequent to the transaction, however, Woodmont, as the manager of Mt Melrose, has purported that the Company’s membership interest in Mt Melrose has been diluted to 20.8%; the Company has disputed this assertion and maintains that it has retained its 35% membership interest.

 

In connection with this transaction, the Company and Woodmont also entered into a certain Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Mt Melrose, LLC (the “A&R LLC Agreement”). The A&R LLC Agreement sets forth the general terms and conditions governing the arrangements between the two members, including as to any distributions of cash to the members. The A&R LLC Agreement provides that the business and affairs of Mt Melrose will be managed exclusively by one or more managers; and Woodmont was designated as the sole manager. In addition, the Company expressly agreed to a three-year “standstill” arrangement, during which time the Company will not in any way participate, directly or indirectly, in the management or control of Mt Melrose; and with respect to any matters requiring a vote of the members, the Company will vote with (i.e., the same as) Woodmont. This arrangement was intended to allow the Company to maintain a passive management structure, while still owning a significant portion of the partnership.

 

While the operations of Mt Melrose, LLC have been considered a component of the Company’s business, the sale did not represent a major strategic shift in the Company’s business. While we deconsolidated the operations of Mt Melrose, LLC on June 27, 2019, as a result of no longer having a controlling financial interest, Mt Melrose, LLC’s historical operations continue to be reflected as “continuing operations” in the Company’s financial statements.

 

Deconsolidation Due to Transfer of Control

 

Prior to the sale of 65% of its Mt Melrose interest, the Company owned 100% of the membership interests in Mt Melrose, LLC and controlled the entity by virtue of its voting interests. As a result, the Company previously had consolidated Mt Melrose under the “voting interests” (VOE) consolidation model.

 

By virtue of the A&R LLC Agreement, and the aforementioned standstill agreement, however, Woodmont is the sole “manager” responsible for all management and operating decisions of Mt Melrose. Accordingly, management determined that as of June 27, 2019, the Company no longer has a “controlling financial interest” in Mt Melrose and no longer should consolidate Mt Melrose. Furthermore, the Company has concluded that Mt Melrose does not qualify as a “variable interest entity” as Mt Melrose has sufficient equity at risk to permit operations and the Company is not the primary beneficiary of Mt Melrose’s activities. All activity prior to the deconsolidation event has been included on our consolidated statements of operations for given prior reporting periods in continuing operations, and under the real estate segment. As of June 27, 2019, all previously consolidated assets and liabilities of Mt Melrose, LLC have been removed from our consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s membership interest in Mt Melrose is now accounted for as an investment in the equity of Mt Melrose in the Company’s reported financial statements. 

 

Accounting for Remaining Mt Melrose Investment

 

The Company adopted ASU 2016-01 effective January 1, 2018. ASU 2016-01 generally requires entities to measure equity investments at fair value and recognize any changes in fair value in net income. However, entities are able to elect a measurement alternative for equity investments that do not have a “readily determinable fair value.” The Company has determined that its equity investment in Mt Melrose did not have a readily determinable fair value at the time of deconsolidation. The Company’s inability to “exercise significant influence” due to the previously mentioned standstill agreement, also supports the use of the measurement alternative. Under this alternative, the Company measures the Mt Melrose investment at its implied fair value and assess it for impairment at each reporting date, or more often if indication of a potential impairment exists. When fair value becomes determinable, from observable price changes in orderly transactions, the Company’s investment will be marked to fair value on a periodic basis. Future dividends will be recognized as income and returns of capital recognized as a reduction in the Company’s investment when and if received.

 

Using the $100,000 transaction price for a 65% interest in Mt Melrose, LLC, the implied value of the retained 35% interest at the time of the transaction was $53,846. This amount is included under the long-term investment amount on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.

 

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NOTE 5. INVESTMENTS

 

Certain assets held through the Company, Willow Oak Asset Management, LLC, or EDI Real Estate, LLC, do not have a readily determinable value, as these investments are not publicly traded, nor do they have published sales records. The investment in Alluvial Fund, LP is measured using net asset value (NAV) as the practical expedient and is exempt from the fair value hierarchy (see Note 6). The NAV is based on the value of the underlying assets owned by the fund, minus its liabilities, and allocated based on total fund contributions. The Company’s investment in Alluvial Fund is remeasured to fair value on a recurring basis and realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized as revenue in the period of adjustment. Due to the nature of the Mt Melrose, LLC investment (subsequent to the Company’s transfer and relinquishment of control (see Note 4)), the investment is measured at cost basis, as fair value is not determinable until additional inputs and measurements become available. Due to the illiquid nature of Triad Guaranty, Inc. stock and the lack of available current financial information for the entity, the Company has measured its investment at cost basis, as fair value until additional inputs and measurements become available.

 

   

Cost Basis

   

Unrealized Gain

   

Carrying Value

 

March 31, 2021

                       

Alluvial Fund, LP (at fair value)

  $ 7,064,758     $ 8,572,220     $ 15,636,978  

Mt Melrose, LLC (at cost)

    53,846             53,846  
Triad Guaranty, Inc. stock (at cost)     45,410             45,410  

Total

  $ 7,164,014     $ 8,572,220     $ 15,736,234  

 

   

Cost Basis

   

Unrealized Gain

   

Carrying Value

 

December 31, 2020

                       

Alluvial Fund, LP (at fair value)

  $ 7,064,758     $ 6,455,858     $ 13,520,616  

Mt Melrose, LLC (at cost)

    53,846             53,846  

Total

  $ 7,118,604     $ 6,455,858     $ 13,574,462  

 

Alluvial Fund is a private investment fund that focuses on investing in what it believes are deeply mispriced securities in the United States and abroad. Alluvial Fund focuses on small companies, thinly traded issues, and special situations, seeking to identify value that its management believes the market has yet to recognize. During the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, the Company did not withdraw management or performance fees earned through the Alluvial Fund, and such fees were deemed reinvested. For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, the total amounts of these reinvested fees were $62,978 and $8,326, respectively.

 

 

NOTE 6. FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

GAAP defines fair value as the amount that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid for the transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, and establishes a hierarchy for disclosing assets and liabilities measured at fair value based on the inputs used to value them. The fair value hierarchy maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs. Observable inputs are based on market pricing data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs reflect management’s judgment about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair value hierarchy includes three levels based on the objectivity of the inputs as follows:

 

 

Level 1 - inputs are quoted prices in active markets as of the measurement date for identical assets and liabilities that the Company has the ability to access; this category includes exchange-traded mutual funds and equity securities;

 

 

 

 

Level 2 - inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates or yield curves, that are observable at commonly quoted intervals; this category includes mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, corporate debt securities, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, U.S. agency and municipal debt securities, U.S. Treasury securities, and derivative contracts; and

 

 

 

 

Level 3 - inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability; the measurements are highly subjective.

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

 

The Company values its investments at fair value at the end of each reporting period. See description of these investments in Note 5 above.

 

   

(Level 1)

   

(Level 2)

   

(Level 3)

   

(Excluded) (a)

   

Total at Fair Value

 

March 31, 2021

                                       

Alluvial Fund, LP

  $     $     $     $ 15,636,978     $ 15,636,978  

Total investments

  $     $     $     $ 15,636,978     $ 15,636,978  

 

 

   

(Level 1)

   

(Level 2)

   

(Level 3)

   

(Excluded) (a)

   

Total at Fair Value

 

December 31, 2020

                                       

Alluvial Fund, LP

  $     $     $     $ 13,520,616     $ 13,520,616  

Total investments

  $     $     $     $ 13,520,616     $ 13,520,616  

 

 

(a)

Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets.

  

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis

 

The Company analyzes goodwill on an annual basis or more often if events or changes in circumstances indicate potential impairments. No impairments were recorded during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020.

 

The Company values real estate held on the balance sheet on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred. No impairments were recorded during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020.

 

As discussed in Note 4, the Company’s ongoing equity investment in Mt Melrose, LLC is carried at its implied cost under the alternative approach and will be assessed for impairment at each balance sheet date. No impairments were recorded during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020.

 

As discussed previously, the Company holds stock in Triad Guaranty, Inc. This stock was received in accordance with the December 31, 2020 revisions to the original promissory note, which included Triad stock to be issued in lieu of accrued interest. Due to the illiquid nature of Triad Guaranty, Inc. stock and the lack of available current financial information for the entity, the Company has measured its investment in the stock at cost basis. The Company’s costs basis in the stock is equal to the amount of accrued interest on the promissory note as of December 31, 2020. The Company will assess its investment in Triad for impairment at each balance sheet date, or when additional inputs and measurements become available. No impairments were recorded during the three-month period ended March 31, 2021.

 

 

NOTE 7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

The cost of property and equipment at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, consisted of the following:

 

   

March 31, 2021

   

December 31, 2020

 

Computers and equipment

  $ 17,330     $ 17,330  

Furniture and fixtures

    10,850       10,850  
      28,180       28,180  

Less accumulated depreciation

    (15,484 )     (14,473 )

Property and equipment, net

  $ 12,696     $ 13,707  

 

Depreciation expense from continuing operations was $1,012 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, and $1,012 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020.

 

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NOTE 8. REAL ESTATE

 

EDI Real Estate, LLC

 

Through EDI Real Estate, as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Company identified the following units as held for resale or held for investment as noted below:

 

EDI Real Estate

 

March 31, 2021

   

December 31, 2020

 

Units occupied or available for rent

    2       4  

Vacant lots held for investment

    3       3  

Total units held for investment

    5       7  
                 

Units held for resale

    2        

Vacant lots held for resale

           

Total units held for resale

    2        

 

Units held for investment consist of single-family residential rental units.

 

The leases in effect as of March 31, 2021, are based on annual time periods and typically include month-to-month provisions after the completion of the initial term. An outside property management company manages these rental properties on behalf of the Company. The property management company has introduced updated and renewed leases for existing rental properties.

 

EDI Real Estate

 

March 31, 2021

   

December 31, 2020

 

Total real estate held for investment

  $ 95,679     $ 303,158  

Accumulated depreciation

    (25,360 )     (61,282 )

Real estate held for investment, net

    70,319       241,876  
                 

Real estate held for resale, net

  $ 169,181     $  

 

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, depreciation expense on the EDI Real Estate portfolio of properties was $2,377. This compares to the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, when depreciation expense on the EDI Real Estate portfolio of properties was $4,091.

 

No properties were sold during the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. Subsequent to March 31, 2021, one property held for resale has been sold. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, two properties held for resale were sold for gross proceeds of $172,000. Net proceeds totaled $34,749. This compares to their carrying value of $98,835, which resulted in a total gain of $73,165 for the period. No properties were purchased during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020 for the EDI Real Estate portfolio.

 

No impairment adjustments were recorded on the EDI Real Estate portfolio during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020.

 

Future Minimum Rental Revenues - EDI Real Estate, LLC

 

The future anticipated minimum rental revenues based on leases in place as of March 31, 2021, for EDI Real Estate, LLC are as follows:

 

2021

  $ 795  

2022

     

Total

  $ 795  

 

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NOTE 9. NOTES PAYABLE

 

Notes payable at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, consist of the following:

 

   

Interest Rates

 

Average Term

 

March 31, 2021

   

December 31, 2020

 

Interest-bearing amount due on promissory note through EDI Real Estate, LLC

    5.60%  

15 years

  $ 151,305     $ 154,094  

Interest-bearing amount due on real estate held for investment through EDI Real Estate, LLC

    6.00%  

5 years

    96,000       96,000  

Less current portion

              (5,277 )     (5,609 )

Long-term portion

            $ 242,028     $ 244,485  

 

The timing of future payments of notes payable are as follows as of March 31, 2021:

 

2021

  $ 3,901  

2022

    101,507  

2023

    5,828  

2024

    6,145  

2025 and thereafter

    129,924  

Total

  $ 247,305  

 

During the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018, EDI Real Estate, LLC, as a borrower, issued a promissory note secured by certain properties held for investment. This note carries an annual interest rate of 5.6% and fully matures on September 1, 2033, with early payoff permitted. The interest rate on this note is subject to change once each five-year period based on an index rate plus a margin of 2.750 percentage points. The index rate is calculated as a monthly average yield on U.S. Treasury Securities, adjusted to a constant maturity of five years. As of the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, the remaining note payable balance is secured by three of the remaining residential properties.

 

During the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017, EDI Real Estate, LLC, as a borrower, issued two promissory notes, each secured by a property held for investment. These notes carry annual interest rates of 6%, pay interest quarterly, and are due September 15, 2022, with early payoff permitted.

 

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NOTE 10. SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

During the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, the Company operated through four business segments with separate management and reporting infrastructures that offer different products and services. The four business segments are as follows: Asset Management Operations, Real Estate Operations, Internet Operations, and Other Operations.

 

During periods prior to the quarter ended June 30, 2019, the Company also operated through a fifth reportable segment, Home Services Operations. However, as mentioned in Note 3, the Company completed a divestiture of its home services operations on May 24, 2019. As a result, as of the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, and for all prior periods presented, the Company’s former home services operations segment has been reported as discontinued operations.

 

The asset management operations segment includes revenues and expenses derived from various joint ventures, service offerings, and initiatives undertaken in the asset management industry.

 

The real estate operations segment includes (i) our equity in Mt Melrose, LLC, which manages properties held for investment and held for resale located in Lexington, Kentucky, and (ii) revenue and expenses related to the management of legacy properties held for investment and held for resale through EDI Real Estate located in Roanoke, Virginia.

 

The internet operations segment includes revenue and expenses related to our sale of internet access, hosting, storage, and other ancillary services. Our internet segment includes revenue generated by operations in both the United States and Canada. For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, the internet segment generated revenue of $220,280 in the United States and revenue of $11,986 in Canada. This compares to the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, where the internet segment generated revenue of $240,622 in the United States and revenue of $12,937 in Canada. All assets reported under the internet segment for the periods ended March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, are located within the United States.

 

The other operations segment includes revenue and expenses from nonrecurring or one-time strategic funding or similar activity and any revenue or expenses derived from corporate office operations, as well as expenses related to public company reporting, the oversight of subsidiaries, and other items that affect the overall Company.

 

Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments is shown in the following tables for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020.

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

 

Asset Management

   

Real Estate

   

Internet

   

Other

   

Discontinued Operations - Home Services

   

Consolidated

 
                                                 

Revenues

  $ 2,193,854     $ 9,736     $ 232,266     $     $     $ 2,435,856  

Cost of revenue

          7,644       71,963                   79,607  

Operating expenses

    117,711       6,485       46,541       207,253             377,990  

Other income (expense)

          (4,795 )     361       4,181             (253 )

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    2,076,143       (9,188 )     114,123       (203,072 )           1,978,006  

Income from discontinued operations

                            643       643  

Goodwill

                212,445                   212,445  

Identifiable assets

  $ 15,820,688     $ 312,819     $ 433,317     $ 339,926     $     $ 16,906,750  

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

Asset Management

   

Real Estate

   

Internet

   

Other

   

Discontinued Operations - Home Services

   

Consolidated

 
                                                 

Revenues

  $ (1,745,154 )   $ 187,149     $ 253,559     $     $     $ (1,304,446 )

Cost of revenue

          132,209       87,188                   219,397  

Operating expenses

    109,241       16,636       47,848       289,433             463,158  

Other income (expense)

    2,283       (1,268 )     370       3,692             5,077  

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    (1,852,112 )     37,036       118,893       (285,741 )           (1,981,924 )

Income from discontinued operations

                            10,756       10,756  

Goodwill

                212,445                   212,445  

Identifiable assets

  $ 8,399,068     $ 457,145     $ 468,024     $ 543,702     $ 321     $ 9,868,260  

 

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NOTE 11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Leases

 

As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Company has no remaining leases classified as operating leases and no financing leases.

 

The previous lease for office space for Willow Oak Asset Management, LLC expired on September 30, 2020, and has been renewed on a month-to-month basis beginning on October 1, 2020. The previous lease for warehouse space for corporate matters was a short-term lease, under 12 months, and expired in February 2020. In accordance with ongoing accounting policy elections, the Company does not recognize right-of-use (ROU) assets or lease liabilities for short-term or month-to-month leases. Total rental expenses attributed to these short-term leases for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020 were $5,250 and $13,434, respectively.

 

Lease costs for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020 consisted of the following:

 

    For the three months ended  
   

March 31, 2021

   

March 31, 2020

 

Finance lease costs:

               
Amortization of ROU assets   $     $  
Interest on lease liabilities            
Operating lease cost           28,888  
Sublease income            

Total lease costs from continuing operations

          28,888  

Total lease costs from discontinued operations

           

Total lease costs

  $     $ 28,888  

 

As the Company has no remaining leases classified as operating leases or financing leases as of the periods ended March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, there are no future liabilities or maturities of lease obligations recognized on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

Other Commitments

 

As mentioned in Note 4, on June 27, 2019, the Company sold 65% of its membership interest in Mt Melrose, LLC to Woodmont. Under the terms of the parties’ membership interest purchase agreement, the Company agreed to indemnify Woodmont against certain losses actually incurred by Woodmont as a result of breaches of the Company’s representations and warranties made under the agreement. As has been previously reported, Woodmont has made several claims for indemnification under the agreement, all of which have been disputed by the Company.

 

Litigation & Legal Proceedings

 

Enterprise Diversified, Inc. (f/k/a Sitestar Corporation) v. Frank Erhartic, Jr.

 

As has been previously reported, on April 12, 2016, the Company filed a civil action complaint against Frank Erhartic, Jr. (the “Former Erhartic CEO”), the Company’s former CEO and director (prior to December 14, 2015) and currently an owner of record or beneficially of more than 5% of the Company’s Common Stock, alleging, among other things, that the Former Erhartic CEO engaged in, and caused the Company to engage in to its detriment, a series of unauthorized and wrongful related-party transactions, including causing the Company to borrow certain amounts from the Former Erhartic CEO’s mother unnecessarily and at a commercially unreasonable rate of interest, converting certain funds of the Company for personal rent payments to the Former Erhartic CEO, commingling in land trusts certain real properties owned by the Company and real properties owned by the Former Erhartic CEO, causing the Company to pay certain amounts to the Former Erhartic CEO for lease payments under an unauthorized lease as to a storage facility owned by the Former Erhartic CEO, causing the Company to pay rent on its corporate headquarters owned by the Former Erhartic CEO’s ex-wife in amounts commercially unreasonable and excessive, and to make real estate tax payments thereon for the personal benefit of the Former Erhartic CEO, converting to the Former Erhartic CEO and/or absconding with five motor vehicles owned by the Company, causing the Company to pay real property and personal property taxes on numerous properties owned personally by the Former Erhartic CEO, causing the Company to pay personal credit card debt of the Former Erhartic CEO, causing the Company to significantly overpay the Former Erhartic CEO’s health and dental insurance for the benefit of the Former Erhartic CEO, and causing the Company to pay the Former Erhartic CEO’s personal automobile insurance. The Company is seeking, among other relief available, monetary damages in excess of $350,000. This litigation matter is currently pending in the Circuit Court for the City of Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia).

 

Other: Mt Melrose-related Proceedings

 

As has been previously reported, various disputes have arisen between the Company and Woodmont Lexington, LLC (“Woodmont”), the entity to whom the Company sold, on June 27, 2019, 65% of the Company’s membership interest in Mt Melrose, LLC. 

 

As has been previously reported, the Company filed a verified complaint in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware on November 20, 2019, commencing a civil action against Woodmont – see Civil Action No. 2019-0928-JTL (the “Delaware Action”). The Delaware Action was filed by the Company in response to various repeated claims and demands and injurious conduct by Woodmont and its representative. The Company is seeking, among other relief available against Woodmont, injunctive, declaratory and equitable relief, and relief for, among other things, Woodmont’s breaches of contract and unjust enrichment, along with attorneys’ fees and expenses. While management intends to vigorously prosecute the Company’s claims and defend the Company’s rights against Woodmont in these matters, the Company and Woodmont have agreed to engage in voluntary mediation concerning their various disputes through the Delaware Court of Chancery, which voluntary mediation commenced in March 2021. The Delaware Action remains pending in the Delaware Court of Chancery; however, it is currently stayed pending the outcome of the parties’ mediation and potential resolution of disputes.

 

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NOTE 12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  

Classes of Shares

 

As of March 31, 2021, the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, authorize 32,800,000 shares of capital stock of the Company, consisting of 30,000,000 authorized shares of serial preferred stock, par value of $0.001 per share, and 2,800,000 authorized shares of common stock, par value of $0.125 per share.

 

Preferred Stock

 

Preferred stock, any series, shall have the powers, preferences, rights, qualifications, limitations, and restrictions as from time to time fixed by the Company’s Board of Directors in its sole discretion. As of March 31, 2021, the Company has not issued any shares of its preferred stock (including, without limitation, its Series A Preferred Stock).

 

As previously reported in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 29, 2020, the Company has adopted a certain stockholder rights agreement styled as the Tax Benefit Preservation Plan, dated as of July 24, 2020, by and between the Company and Colonial Stock Transfer Company, Inc., as rights agent. The Tax Benefit Preservation Plan was adopted as a means designed to safeguard against inadvertent diminution or limitation of the Company’s valuable tax assets. As previously reported, pursuant to the Tax Benefit Preservation Plan, as of July 24, 2020, the Company has designated a series of its preferred stock as the Series A Preferred Stock, consisting of 250,000 shares so designated.

 

Common Stock

 

As of March 31, 2021, 2,647,383 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued and outstanding.

 

 

NOTE 13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Management has evaluated all subsequent events from March 31, 2021, through the date the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. Management has concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.

 

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Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

This section is intended to provide readers of our financial statements information regarding our financial condition, results of operations, and items that management views as important. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related footnotes for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. The discussion of results, causes, and trends should not be construed to imply any conclusion that such results or trends will necessarily continue in the future. Additionally, it should be noted that a uniform comparative analysis cannot be performed for all segments, as a segment’s limited financial history or recent restructuring results in less comparable financial performance.

 

Overview

 

During the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, Enterprise Diversified, Inc. (“ENDI,” the “Company,” or “we”) operated through four reportable segments:

 

 

 ●

Asset Management Operations - this segment includes revenue and expenses derived from our various joint ventures, service offerings, and initiatives undertaken in the asset management industry;

 

Real Estate Operations - this segment includes (i) our equity in Mt Melrose, LLC, which manages properties held for investment and held for resale located in Lexington, Kentucky, and (ii) revenue and expenses related to the management of legacy properties held for investment and held for resale through EDI Real Estate located in Roanoke, Virginia;

 

● 

Internet Operations - this segment includes revenue and expenses related to our sale of internet access, hosting, storage, and other ancillary services; and

 

Other Operations - this segment includes any revenue and expenses from nonrecurring or one-time strategic funding or similar activity that is not considered to be one of our primary lines of business, and any revenue or expenses derived from corporate office operations, as well as expenses related to public company reporting, the oversight of subsidiaries, and other items that affect the overall Company.

 

During periods prior to the quarter ended June 30, 2019, the Company also operated through a fifth reportable segment, Home Services Operations, comprised of former subsidiary Specialty Contracting Group, LLC’s operation of HVAC and plumbing companies in Arizona. However, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, and for all prior periods presented, Home Services Operations are reported as discontinued operations.

 

The management of the Company also continually reviews various business opportunities for the Company, including those in other lines of business.

 

Asset Management Operations

 

The Company operates its asset management operations business through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Willow Oak Asset Management, LLC (“Willow Oak”), Willow Oak Capital Management, LLC, Willow Oak Asset Management Affiliate Management Services, LLC ("Willow Oak AMS"), and Willow Oak Asset Management Fund Management Services, LLC (“Willow Oak FMS”).

 

In 2016, the Company made a seed investment, through Willow Oak, to assist in the launch of Alluvial Fund, LP, a private investment fund that was launched on January 1, 2017, by an unaffiliated sponsor and general partner, Alluvial Capital Management, LLC. The Company had determined that Willow Oak’s support of Alluvial Capital Management, LLC and its direct investment in Alluvial Fund were both beneficial and necessary undertakings in conjunction with establishing an asset management operations business and gaining credibility within that industry. As a special limited partner, Willow Oak earns a share of management and performance fees earned. As of March 31, 2021, Willow Oak continues to hold its direct investment in Alluvial Fund. Investment gains and losses are reported as revenue on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

In furtherance of establishing the asset management operations business, Willow Oak signed a fee share agreement in June 2017, with Coolidge Capital Management, LLC (“Coolidge”), whose sole member is Keith D. Smith, an ENDI director. Willow Oak is the sole member of Bonhoeffer Capital Management, LLC, the general partner to Bonhoeffer Fund, LP, a private investment partnership launched by Willow Oak and managed by Coolidge. Under their agreement concerning Bonhoeffer Fund, LP, Willow Oak paid all start-up expenses and pays agreed-upon operating expenses that are not partnership expenses, Coolidge is responsible for all investment management, and Willow Oak receives 50% of all performance and management fees earned. Additionally, Willow Oak FMS earns a direct fee from the private limited partnership for the administrative, compliance, and tax and audit liaison services it renders.

 

On November 1, 2018, Willow Oak entered into a fund management services agreement with Arquitos Investment Manager, LP, which is managed by our Board chairman and principal executive officer, Steven L. Kiel, to provide Arquitos with Willow Oak’s Fund Management Services (“FMS”) consisting of the following services: strategic planning, investor relations, marketing, operations, compliance and legal coordination, accounting and bookkeeping, annual audit coordination, and liaison to third-party service providers. Willow Oak earns monthly and annual fees as consideration for these services.

 

On October 1, 2019, Willow Oak partnered with Geoff Gannon and Andrew Kuhn to form Focused Compounding Capital Management, LLC (“Focused Compounding”). This joint venture, of which Willow Oak Capital Management is a 10% beneficial owner, manages capital through separately managed accounts and a private investment fund launched January 1, 2020. Willow Oak provides ongoing FMS and operational support in addition to having covered all one-time expenses associated with the launch of Focused Compounding Fund, LP. As consideration for the arrangement, Willow Oak Capital Management is entitled to 10% of gross management and performance fees earned by Focused Compounding. Additionally, Willow Oak FMS earns a direct fee from the private limited partnership for the administrative, compliance, and tax and audit liaison services it renders.

 

On September 29, 2020, Willow Oak, through Willow Oak AMS, executed a strategic relationship agreement with SVN Capital, LLC to become a 20% beneficial owner of the firm in exchange for the provision of certain ongoing FMS and operational services offered through Willow Oak FMS. As a beneficial owner of SVN Capital, LLC, Willow Oak is entitled to 20% of gross management and performance fees earned by the firm. Additionally, Willow Oak FMS earns a direct fee from SVN Capital Fund, LP, a private investment fund launched by the firm’s managing member, for the administrative, compliance, and tax and audit liaison services it renders.

 

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Real Estate Operations

 

As has been previously reported, in December 2017, ENDI created New Mt Melrose, a wholly owned subsidiary at that time, to acquire a portfolio of residential and other income-producing real estate in Lexington, Kentucky, pursuant to a certain Master Real Estate Asset Purchase Agreement entered into in December 2017 with the seller, Old Mt. Melrose. During January and June 2018, New Mt Melrose, consistent with the terms of the purchase agreement, completed two bundled acquisitions from Old Mt. Melrose of residential and other income-producing real properties located in Lexington, Kentucky. As has been previously reported, on June 27, 2019, the Company sold 65% of its membership interest in New Mt Melrose to Woodmont, which agreed to assume full responsibility for the management and operation of New Mt Melrose and its real estate portfolio. As a result of no longer having a controlling financial interest, the Company deconsolidated the operations of New Mt Melrose as of June 27, 2019. See Note 4 for more information.

 

As has been previously reported, in July 2017, ENDI created a wholly owned real estate subsidiary named EDI Real Estate, LLC, to hold ENDI’s legacy portfolio of real estate. As of March 31, 2021, through EDI Real Estate, LLC, ENDI owns a legacy real estate investment portfolio that includes four residential properties and vacant land. Subsequent to March 31, 2021, one residential property has been sold. Our real estate portfolio under EDI Real Estate, LLC is primarily located in Roanoke, Virginia. The portfolio includes occupied single-family homes that are managed by a third-party property management company. The leases in effect as of December 31, 2020, are based on annual time periods and include month-to-month provisions after the completion of the initial term.

 

State and municipal laws and regulations govern the real estate industry in general and do not vary significantly throughout our real estate holding areas. State laws, including the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, in addition to local ordinances, govern our rental properties and also do not vary significantly throughout our real estate holding areas.

 

Internet Operations

 

The Company operates its internet operations segment through Sitestar.net, a wholly owned subsidiary. Sitestar.net is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers consumer and business-grade internet access, wholesale managed modem services, web hosting, third-party software as a reseller, and various ancillary services. We provide services to customers in the United States and Canada. This segment markets and sells narrow-band (dial-up and ISDN) and broadband services (DSL and fiber-optic), as well as web hosting and related services to consumers and businesses.

 

Our primary competitors include regional and national cable and telecommunications companies that have substantially greater market presence, brand-name recognition, and financial resources compared to Sitestar.net. Secondary competitors include local and regional ISPs.

 

The residential broadband internet access market is dominated by cable and telecommunications companies. These companies offer internet connectivity through the use of cable modems, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) programs, and fiber. These competitors have extensive scale and significantly more resources than Sitestar.net. Competitors often offer incentives for customers to purchase internet access by offering discounts for bundled service offerings (i.e., phone, television, and Internet). While we are a reseller of broadband services including DSL and fiber services, our profit margin is heavily influenced by these competitive forces.

 

There are currently laws and regulations directly applicable to access or commerce on the internet, covering issues such as user privacy, freedom of expression, pricing, characteristics and quality of products and services, taxation, advertising, intellectual property rights, information security, and the convergence of traditional telecommunications services with Internet communications. We may be positively or negatively affected by the repeal, modification, or adoption of various laws and regulations. These changes may occur at the international, federal, state, and local levels, and may cover a wide range of issues.

 

As of March 31, 2021, the focus of our internet operations segment is to generate cash flow, work to make our costs variable, and reinvest in our operations when an acceptable return is available. We did not make significant reinvestments into the internet operations segment during the three-month period ended March 31, 2021.

 

Management routinely endeavors to identify the market value for domain names owned by the Company in order to assess potential income opportunities. Management evaluates these domain names for third-party sales potential, as well as for other marketing opportunities that could generate new revenue from current customers who utilize the domains.

 

Other Operations

 

Other operations include nonrecurring or one-time strategic funding or similar activity and other corporate operations that are not considered to be one of the Company’s primary lines of business. Below are the main recent activities comprising other operations.

 

Financing Arrangement Regarding Triad Guaranty, Inc.

 

In August 2017, the Company entered into an agreement with several independent third parties to provide debtor-in-possession financing to an unaffiliated third party, Triad Guaranty, Inc., through Triad DIP Investors, LLC. The Company initially contributed $100,000. Triad Guaranty, Inc. exited bankruptcy in April 2018, and the Company subsequently entered into an amended and restated promissory note. As part of the amended and restated promissory note, the Company provided an additional contribution in the amount of $55,000 in May 2018. The terms of the promissory note provided for interest in the amount of 10% annually and the issuance of warrants in Triad Guaranty, Inc. equal to 2.5% of the company. On December 31, 2020, the Company accepted a revision of terms to the original promissory note which includes, among other things, an extension of the loan maturity date to December 31, 2022, an increase of interest to the amount of 12% annually, and a provision to settle all currently accrued interest through the issuance of Triad Guaranty, Inc. common shares. In line with the revision of note terms, during the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, the Company was issued 454,097 shares of Triad Guaranty, Inc. in lieu of interest accrued on the note receivable as of December 31, 2020.

 

Corporate Operations

 

Corporate operations include any revenue or expenses derived from corporate office operations, as well as expenses related to public company reporting, the oversight of subsidiaries, and other items that affect the overall Company.

 

Discontinued Operations - Home Services Operations

 

Prior to May 24, 2019, the Company operated its home services operations segment through its subsidiary, Specialty Contracting Group, LLC (formerly known as HVAC Value Fund, LLC). The Company had organized and launched this subsidiary in June 2016, initially with an unaffiliated third party. Specialty Contracting Group was focused on the management of HVAC and plumbing companies in Arizona.

 

As has been previously reported, on May 24, 2019, the Company completed its divestiture of the home services operations to Rooter Hero. See Note 3 for more information.

 

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Summary of Financial Performance

 

Common stockholders’ equity increased from $14,043,411 at December 31, 2020, to $16,262,060 at March 31, 2021. This change was attributable to $2,076,143 of net income in the asset management operations segment and $114,123 of net income in the internet operations segment, and was partially offset by a net loss of $9,188 in the real estate operations segment, $203,072 in other segments, and $643 of recoveries resulting from discontinued operations under the former home services operations segment. Corporate expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, included in the net loss from other operations, totaled $207,253. Total comprehensive net income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, equaled $1,978,649.

 

Balance Sheet Analysis

 

This section provides an overview of changes in our assets, liabilities, and equity and should be read together with our accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, including the accompanying notes to the financial statements. The table below provides a balance sheet summary for the periods presented and is designed to provide an overview of the balance sheet changes from quarter to quarter.

 

   

March 31, 2021

   

December 31, 2020

   

September 30, 2020

   

June 30, 2020

   

March 31, 2020

 

ASSETS

                                       
Cash and equivalents   $ 292,767     $ 341,007     $ 337,149     $ 425,985     $ 553,468  
Accounts receivables, net     130,155       144,791       49,824       28,394       35,298  
Investments, at fair value     15,736,234       13,574,462       11,135,580       9,586,178       8,354,270  
Real estate, total     239,500       241,876       378,698       383,128       376,499  
Goodwill and other assets     508,094       555,044       524,772       545,407       548,725  

Total assets

  $ 16,906,750     $ 14,857,180     $ 12,426,023     $ 10,969,092     $ 9,868,260  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                                       
Accounts payable   $ 60,734     $ 65,524     $ 63,573     $ 77,670     $ 188,732  
Accrued expenses     137,803       306,063       176,904       119,839       124,255  
Deferred revenue     198,848       192,088       213,498       210,671       201,430  
Notes payable and other liabilities     247,305       250,094       646,791       666,608       561,004  

Total liabilities

    644,690       813,769       1,100,766       1,074,788       1,075,421  
Total stockholders’ equity     16,262,060       14,043,411       11,325,257       9,894,304       8,792,839  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 16,906,750     $ 14,857,180     $ 12,426,023     $ 10,969,092     $ 9,868,260  

 

Results of Operations

 

Asset Management Operations

 

The Company operates its asset management operations business through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Willow Oak Asset Management, LLC (“Willow Oak”), Willow Oak Capital Management, LLC, Willow Oak Asset Management Affiliate Management Services, LLC (“Willow Oak AMS”), and Willow Oak Asset Management Fund Management Services, LLC (“Willow Oak FMS”). These subsidiaries were formed on October 10, 2016, May 24, 2018, and August 21, 2020, respectively. During the segment’s first year of operations, Willow Oak entered into three fee share agreements with multiple private investment partnerships and made an additional investment through another partnership arrangement. During the year ended December 31, 2018, two new partnerships were formed, multiple fee share agreements were entered into, and a new service offering, Fund Management Services, was launched. During the year ended December 31, 2019, one new joint venture was formed in which Willow Oak Capital Management is a non-managing beneficial owner. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we assisted in the launch of a new private investment fund, and two new wholly owned entities, Willow Oak AMS and Willow Oak FMS, were formed to advance strategic relationships with external investment firms. Additionally, Willow Oak formalized a new strategic relationship with an investment firm, becoming a non-managing beneficial owner in exchange for the provision of certain ongoing FMS and operational services.

 

As of March 31, 2021, Willow Oak continues to hold a direct investment in the Alluvial Fund, LP. The realized and unrealized investment gains and losses are reported as revenue on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. This treatment can result in reporting negative revenue figures for a given period.

 

Willow Oak continues to earn revenue through fee share arrangements, as well as through fund management services.

 

During the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, the asset management operations segment produced $2,193,854 of revenue. Cost of revenue was $0 and operating expenses totaled $117,711. Net income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, totaled $2,076,143. This compares to the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, when the asset management operations segment produced negative $1,745,154 of revenue, cost of revenue was $0, and operating expenses totaled $109,241. Additionally, other income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, was $2,283, and the total net loss was $1,852,112. Other income for the segment during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, was primarily due to sublease rental income earned through the Company’s New York office space.

 

The increase in revenue for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, is primarily due to market volatility and increased returns through the Company’s Alluvial Fund investment in addition to an increase in fee share revenues from the new affiliate and fund management services relationships. The increase in operating expenses is primarily due to higher payroll expenses.

 

As of March 31, 2021, the fair value of long-term investments held through the asset management operations segment totaled $15,636,978. This compares to the fair value of long-term investments held at December 31, 2020, which totaled $13,520,616. The increase in investments is attributable to positive Alluvial Fund performance during the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. Management notes that, while short-term market volatility can have a significant effect on reported revenue for a given period, the Company’s overall investment strategy is ultra-long-term focused.

 

The tables below provide a summary of income statement amounts over time. These figures are specific to the asset management operations segment and are presented for the quarterly periods designated below.

 

   

For the three months ended

 

Asset Management Operations Revenue

 

March 31, 2021

   

March 31, 2020

 
Gains (losses) on investment activity   $ 2,054,471     $ (1,784,406 )
Management and performance fee revenue     118,843       15,252  
Fund management services revenue     20,540       24,000  

Total revenue

  $ 2,193,854     $ (1,745,154 )

 

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Real Estate Operations

 

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, the real estate operations segment generated revenue of $9,736 and cost of revenues totaling $7,644. All revenues and cost of revenues for the current period are related to rental activities. Operating expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, were $6,485. Other expenses totaled $4,795 and the net loss for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, totaled $9,188. This compares to the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, when the real estate operations segment generated revenue of $187,149, including $15,149 of rental revenue, and cost of revenues totaling $132,209, which included $16,347 of cost of rental revenues. Operating expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, were $16,636, other expenses totaled $1,268, and total reported net income was $37,036. Other expenses incurred during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, were primarily interest-related expenses. The current period decreases in revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and interest expense are primarily due to the sale of certain real estate properties held historically as rental properties.

 

EDI Real Estate Operations

 

As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the EDI Real Estate portfolio of properties included the following units:

 

EDI Real Estate

 

March 31, 2021

   

December 31, 2020

 

Units occupied or available for rent

    2       4  

Vacant lots held for investment

    3       3  

Total units held for investment

    5       7  
                 

Units held for resale

    2        

Vacant lots held for resale

           

Total units held for resale

    2        

 

Units held for investment consist of single-family residential rental units.

 

The leases in effect, as of March 31, 2021, are based on annual time periods and typically include month-to-month provisions after the completion of the initial term. An outside property management company manages these rental properties on behalf of the Company. The property management company has introduced updated and renewed leases for existing rental properties.

 

EDI Real Estate

 

March 31, 2021

   

December 31, 2020

 

Total real estate held for investment

  $ 95,679     $ 303,158  

Accumulated depreciation

    (25,360 )     (61,282 )

Real estate held for investment, net

    70,319       241,876  
                 

Real estate held for resale, net

  $ 169,181     $  

 

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, depreciation expense on the EDI Real Estate portfolio of properties was $2,377. This compares to the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, when depreciation expense on the EDI Real Estate portfolio of properties was $4,091.

 

No properties were sold during the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. Subsequent to March 31, 2021, one property held for resale has been sold. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, two properties held for resale were sold for gross proceeds of $172,000. Net proceeds totaled $34,749. This compares to their carrying value of $98,835, which resulted in a total gain of $73,165 for the period. No properties were purchased during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020 for the EDI Real Estate portfolio.

 

During the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020, $169,181 and $43,917, respectively, of real estate held for investment was transferred to real estate held for resale.

 

There were no impairment adjustments recorded during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021, and 2020.

 

Mt Melrose Operations

 

For the periods ended March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Company’s remaining investment in Mt Melrose is carried on our condensed consolidated balance sheets for $53,846. This carrying value is reflective of the mechanics of the June 27, 2019, transaction, rather than management’s perceived value of the Company’s remaining interest. By way of the Mt Melrose transaction, further described in Note 4, the Company was able to significantly reduce direct and overhead expenses, improve net cash flows, and fully deconsolidate approximately $6.4 million of debt. Additionally, the Company was afforded the opportunity to refocus growth opportunities to its asset management operations segment. These circumstances, rather than the cash consideration received, are what strategically prompted the majority sale of the Mt Melrose entity. Additional debt restructurings and sales of previously inactive real estate properties have allowed the portfolio to continue its redirection, which management believes could provide long-term returns greater than its current carrying value.

 

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Internet Operations

 

Revenue attributed to the internet operations segment during the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, totaled $232,266, and cost of revenue totaled $71,963. Operating expenses for the segment totaled $46,541 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, and other income totaled $361. Total net income for the internet operations segment was $114,123 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. This compares to the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, when revenue totaled $253,559, cost of revenues totaled $87,188, operating expenses were $47,848, other income was $370, and net income was $118,893. Other income for the segment is the result of refundable sales tax credits.

 

As of March 31, 2021, we have a total of 6,895 customer accounts across the U.S. and Canada. This compares to the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, when we had a total of 7,401 customer accounts. As of March 31, 2021, approximately 60% of our revenue is driven by internet access services, with the remaining 40% being earned though web hosting and other web-based storage services.

 

Approximately 92% of our customer accounts are U.S.-based, while 8% are Canada-based. Revenue generated by our U.S. customers totaled $220,280, and revenue generated by our Canadian customers totaled $11,986 during the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. This compares to revenue generated by our U.S. customers of $240,622, and revenue generated by our Canadian customers of $12,937 during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020.

  

Other Operations

 

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, the Company’s other operations segment did not produce any revenue or cost of goods sold. Operating expenses totaled $207,253, and other income was $4,181 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. Corporate operating expenses accounted for the full $207,253 of reported operating expenses for our other operations. This resulted in a net loss of $203,072 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. This compares to the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, when the other operations segment again did not produce any revenue or cost of goods sold, but did incur corporate operating expenses of $289,433, other income of $3,692, and a net loss of $285,741 for the period. Corporate expenses were lower for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, primarily due to a decrease in legal expenses.

 

Discontinued Operations - Home Services Operations

 

As noted previously, Specialty Contracting Group, LLC’s historical operations are now classified as “discontinued operations” in our consolidated financial statements, and all presented prior periods have also been reclassified to discontinued operations for comparability. Net income reported from discontinued operations related to the home services operations segment for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, were $643. This compares to net income of $10,756 reported from discontinued operations related to the home services operations segment for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020.

 

Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources

 

During the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, Enterprise Diversified carried out its business strategy in four operating segments: Asset Management Operations, Real Estate Operations, Internet Operations, and Other Operations. Our primary focus is on generating cash flow so that we have the flexibility to pursue opportunities as they present themselves. We will only invest cash in each segment if we believe that the return on this invested capital is appropriate for the risk associated with the investment. This consideration is measured against all investment opportunities available to us and is not limited to these particular segments or the Company’s historical operations.

 

Cash and equivalents totaled $292,767 at the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, compared to $341,007 at year-end December 31, 2020. Real estate held for investment decreased to $70,319 at the period ended March 31, 2021, compared to $241,876 at year-end December 31, 2020, and real estate held for resale increased to $169,181 at the period ended March 31, 2021, compared to $0 at year-end December 31, 2020. Additionally, accrued compensation decreased from $281,904 at the year ended December 31, 2020, to $89,328 at the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. The fluctuations in real estate amounts are primarily due to the opportunistic sales of certain EDI Real Estate rental properties, and the decrease in accrued compensation is due to the issuance of common stock during the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. The Company does not expect to make significant reinvestments into property and equipment used in operating activities at this time.

 

The Company currently believes that our existing balances of cash, cash equivalents, and cash generated from operations will be sufficient to satisfy our currently anticipated cash requirements through at least the next 12 months.

 

The aging of accounts receivable as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020 is as shown:

 

   

March 31, 2021

   

December 31, 2020

 

Current

  $ 127,151     $ 142,121  

30 – 60 days

    1,748       1,836  

60 + days

    1,256       834  

Total

  $ 130,155     $ 144,791  

 

We have no material capital expenditure requirements.

 

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Contractual Obligations

 

In 2016, the Company made a strategic determination to fund a seed investment, through Willow Oak, to assist in the launch of Alluvial Fund, LP, a private investment fund that was launched on January 1, 2017, by an unaffiliated sponsor and general partner, Alluvial Capital Management, LLC. The Company had determined that Willow Oak’s support of Alluvial Capital Management, LLC and its direct investment in Alluvial Fund were both beneficial and necessary undertakings in conjunction with establishing an asset management operations business and gaining credibility within that industry. As of March 31, 2021, Willow Oak continues to hold its remaining direct investment in Alluvial Fund. Investment gains and losses are reported as revenue on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

As has been previously reported, on June 27, 2019, the Company sold 65% of its membership interest in Mt Melrose, LLC to Woodmont. Under the terms of the parties’ membership interest purchase agreement, the Company agreed to indemnify Woodmont against certain losses actually incurred by Woodmont as a result of breaches of the Company’s representations and warranties made under the agreement. As has been previously reported, Woodmont has made several claims for indemnification under the agreement, all of which have been disputed by the Company. Also, in connection with the transaction, the Company and Woodmont entered into a certain Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Mt Melrose, LLC, which sets forth the general terms and conditions governing the arrangements between the two members; and, in addition, the Company expressly agreed to a three-year “standstill” arrangement, during which time the Company will not in any way participate, directly or indirectly, in the management or control of Mt Melrose.

 

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We are not a party to any material off-balance sheet arrangements as of March 31, 2021, nor at any time from January 1, 2021, through March 31, 2021.

 

Discussion Regarding COVID-19 Potential Impacts

 

Due to the continuing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has experienced, and continues to expect, market volatility as primarily related to its investment in the Alluvial Fund. As reported in prior periods, this volatility can create periods when the asset management operations segment produces negative revenue amounts. Due to the size of the investment, these negative revenue amounts can also have a sizable impact on the Company’s balance sheets at a given point in time. The nature of this investment has inherent market risks, and short-term results can be unpredictable.

 

Management continues to monitor and assess all Company operations for additional potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, the Company has not been forced to make significant operational changes as a result of the pandemic. Management does not anticipate additional challenges in meeting existing obligations, nor do we expect significant customer or vendor interruptions. However, the extent to which the continuing COVID-19 pandemic ultimately may impact our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations likely will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the continuing pandemic, the direct and indirect impact of the continuing pandemic on our employees, customers, and service providers, as well as the U.S. economy, and the actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the continuing pandemic.

 

Discussion Regarding the Company’s Status Under the Investment Company Act of 1940

 

As discussed above, the Company, directly and through our subsidiaries, currently is engaged primarily in asset management operations, real estate operations, and internet operations lines of business--that is, in businesses other than that of investing, reinvesting, owning, holding, or trading in securities. We are not engaged primarily, nor do we propose to engage primarily, in the business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities; nor does the Company propose to operate any of its businesses in a manner that would cause the Company to be subject to regulation as an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”).

 

However, as of the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021, management has determined that our ownership of “investment securities” (as defined in the 1940 Act) exceeds 40% of the value of the Company’s total assets (exclusive of government securities and cash items), as measured under the 1940 Act. Our ownership of “investment securities” is largely comprised of our investment and limited partnership interests in Alluvial Fund, LP. In this respect, as the composition of our assets has changed over recent time, including by virtue of our previous sale of membership interests in Mt Melrose, LLC and our previous divestiture of the former Home Services Operations segment, the impact of our long-standing Alluvial Fund investment to the composition of our total assets, as measured under the 1940 Act, has become more pronounced, albeit inadvertently. 

 

During the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021, representatives from the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Division of Investment Management and the Company have engaged in several informal discussions and correspondence regarding a general inquiry by the SEC as to the Company’s current status under the 1940 Act, namely as a result of the apparent quantitative significance of the Company’s assets that may constitute “investment securities” in relation to the Company’s total assets, as noted above. 

 

As a result of such discussions and correspondence among the Company and the SEC, the Board of Directors of the Company has re-confirmed that the Company has a bona fide intent to be engaged primarily in lines of business not constituting that of investing, reinvesting or trading in securities, nor that of acquiring, owning or holding “investment securities,” and the Board has resolved to explore certain strategic options so as to eliminate as soon as is reasonably possible any uncertainty in regard to the Company’s status under the 1940 Act. In this respect, the Company is in the process of developing a strategic operational plan setting forth specific potential steps designed to grow certain operational lines of business and effect changes to the composition of our assets in the near future; although there can be no assurances, of course, that we will be successful in our formulation and/or carrying out of any such plan.

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

This item is not required by smaller reporting companies.

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act, as of March 31, 2021. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Because of inherent limitations, any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objective. Based upon this evaluation, and based upon material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting identified as of the date of our most recent evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2021.

 

Changes in Our Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2021, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

Pursuant to Item 103 of Regulation S-K, as amended, the information required by this item is provided by cross-reference to the Company’s legal proceedings disclosure located under the Litigation & Legal Proceedings heading in Note 11 to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements (see page 21).

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

 

This item is not required for smaller reporting companies.

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

On February 3, 2021, the Company issued a total of 45,143 unregistered shares of its Common Stock to members of the Board of Directors and select senior management in lieu of cash payment of certain accrued director’s fees and annual management bonuses, pursuant to and in line with our previously reported Enterprise Diversified, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended. The number of shares issued was determined by the Governance, Compensation, and Nomination Committee of the Board of Directors using the volume weighted average price of a share of Common Stock for the ninety (90) days immediately preceding January 31, 2021, which equaled $5.3166. To the extent this issuance constituted an offer or sale of securities under the Securities Act, it was exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance upon Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D Rule 506, as a transaction by an issuer not involving a public offering.

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.

Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

 

Exhibit

 

Description

31.1

 

Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

31.2

 

Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101

 

Pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T, the following materials from Enterprise Diversified, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2021 (unaudited) and December 31, 2020; (ii) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021, and 2020; (iii) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021, and 2020; (iv) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021, and 2020; (v) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021, and 2020; (vi) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

ENTERPRISE DIVERSIFIED, INC.

 

 

 

Date: May 14, 2021

 

/s/ Steven L. Kiel

 

 

Steven L. Kiel

 

 

Executive Chairman

 

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

Date: May 14, 2021

 

/s/ Alea A. Kleinhammer

 

 

Alea A. Kleinhammer

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

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