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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

þ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
  For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021  

 

Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
  For the transition period from ________ to ________.  

 

Commission file number 1-12711

 

AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 94-1721931
   

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or

organization)

 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 

11411 Southern Highlands Pkwy #240

Las Vegas, NV 89141

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(949) 444-5464

(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
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value   DPW   NYSE American

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding year (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  þ    No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Date 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).  Yes  þ    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  þ Smaller reporting company  þ
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  þ

 

At May 20, 2021 the registrant had outstanding 49,774,538 shares of common stock.

 

 

   
 

 

AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Page
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
       
Item 1.   Financial Statements  
       
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2021 and December 31,
2020 (Unaudited)
F-1 – F-2
       
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
F-3
       
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the three
months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
F-4 – F-5
       
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended
March 31, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
F-6 – F-7
       
    Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) F-8 – F-33
       
Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
1
       
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 8
       
Item 4.   Controls and Procedures 8
       
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION  
       
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings 10
Item 1A.   Risk Factors 12
Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 12
Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities 12
Item 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures 12
Item 5.   Other Information 12
Item 6.   Exhibits 13

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “goals,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, uncertain events or assumptions, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's expectations as of the date of this filing and involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include those described throughout this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, particularly the “Risk Factors” sections of such reports. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made in this Form 10-Q and in other documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission that disclose risks and uncertainties that may affect our business. The forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that had not been completed as of May 24, 2021. In addition, the forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q are made as of the date of this filing, and we do not undertake, and expressly disclaim any duty to update such statements, whether as a result of new information, new developments or otherwise, except to the extent that disclosure may be required by law.

 

   
 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
ASSETS        
         
CURRENT ASSETS        
Cash and cash equivalents  $107,801,265   $18,679,848 
Marketable equity securities   18,153,863    2,562,983 
Securities purchased under agreement to resell   33,647,059     
Accounts receivable   3,506,451    3,852,033 
Accounts and other receivable, related party   1,196,379    1,196,379 
Accrued revenue   1,533,215    1,695,905 
Inventories   3,476,512    3,373,851 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   2,918,284    2,988,080 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   172,233,028    34,349,079 
           
Intangible assets, net   4,240,420    4,390,388 
Goodwill   9,466,577    9,645,686 
Property and equipment, net   6,288,714    2,122,730 
Right-of-use assets   4,816,798    4,317,778 
Investment in promissory notes, related parties   13,467,783    10,668,470 
Investments in derivatives and common stock, related parties   14,822,439    6,139,391 
Investments in debt and equity securities   2,320,539    261,767 
Investment in limited partnership   1,869,000    1,869,000 
Loans receivable   596,568    750,174 
Other investments, related parties   3,465,000    802,500 
Other assets   443,543    326,419 
TOTAL ASSETS  $234,030,409   $75,643,382 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
           
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $9,020,134   $10,579,501 
Securities purchase consideration payable   33,310,589     
Accounts payable and accrued expenses, related party   32,569    35,687 
Operating lease liability, current   855,933    524,326 
Revolving credit facility   117,215    125,188 
Notes payable, net   2,154,676    4,048,009 
Notes payable, related parties   149,489    187,818 
Convertible notes payable, related party   400,000    400,000 
Warrant liability   4,870,821    4,192,052 
Other current liabilities   1,836,937    1,789,825 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   52,748,363    21,882,406 

 

 

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

 

F-1
 

 

AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued) 

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
   (Unaudited)      
LONG TERM LIABILITIES          
Operating lease liability, non-current   4,020,877    3,854,573 
Notes payable   319,047    336,500 
Notes payable, related parties   66,083    51,537 
Convertible notes payable   406,327    386,283 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES   57,560,697    26,511,299 
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
           
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $25.00 stated value per share,   7    7 
   $0.001 par value – 1,000,000 shares authorized; 7,040 shares          
   issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020,          
   respectively (redemption amount and liquidation preference of $176,000          
   as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020)          
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, $10 stated value per share,   125    125 
   share, $0.001 par value – 500,000 shares authorized; 125,000 shares issued          
   and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (liquidation          
   preference of $1,250,000 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020)          
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value – 500,000,000 shares authorized;   49,499    27,754 
  49,498,676 and 27,753,562 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021          
   and December 31, 2020, respectively          
Class B Common Stock, $0.001 par value – 25,000,000 shares authorized;   -    - 
 nil shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020          
Additional paid-in capital   292,763,040    171,397,199 
Accumulated deficit   (119,403,734)   (121,396,715)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   1,158,542    (1,717,934)
TOTAL DPW HOLDINGS STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   174,567,479    48,310,436 
           
Non-controlling interest   1,902,233    821,647 
           
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   176,469,712    49,132,083 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $234,030,409   $75,643,382 

 

 

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

 

F-2
 

 

AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2021   2020 
Revenue  $7,904,511   $5,569,282 
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining   129,896     
Revenue, lending and trading activities   5,210,222    36,152 
Total revenue   13,244,629    5,605,434 
Cost of revenue   5,107,908    3,853,435 
Gross profit   8,136,721    1,751,999 
           
Operating expenses          
Engineering and product development   601,918    440,626 
Selling and marketing   1,241,542    338,163 
General and administrative   5,092,268    2,902,994 
Provision for credit losses       1,000,000 
Total operating expenses   6,935,728    4,681,783 
Income (loss) from continuing operations   1,200,993    (2,929,784)
Other income (expenses)          
Interest income   36,923    320 
Interest expense   (313,934)   (1,086,163)
Change in fair value of marketable equity securities   1,959,791    (365,359)
Realized gain on marketable securities   397,331     
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt   481,533    (463,134)
Change in fair value of warrant liability   (678,769)   4,411 
Total other income (expenses), net   1,882,875    (1,909,925)
           
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes   3,083,868    (4,839,709)
Income tax (expense) benefit   (5,901)   5,905 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations   3,077,967    (4,833,804)
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes       (1,697,744)
Net income (loss)   3,077,967    (6,531,548)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest   (1,080,586)    
Net income (loss) attributable to Ault Global Holdings   1,997,381    (6,531,548)
Preferred dividends   (4,400)   (4,460)
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders  $1,992,981   $(6,536,008)
           
Basic net income (loss) per common share:          
Continuing operations  $0.05   $(1.07)
Discontinued operations       (0.37)
Net income (loss) per common share  $0.05   $(1.44)
           
Diluted net income (loss) per common share:          
Continuing operations  $0.05   $(1.07)
Discontinued operations       (0.37)
Net income (loss) per common share  $0.05   $(1.44)
           
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding   39,256,336    4,533,217 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding   40,202,443    4,533,217 
           
Comprehensive income (loss)          
Income (loss) available to common stockholders  $1,992,981   $(6,536,008)
Other comprehensive income (loss)          
Foreign currency translation adjustment   (92,694)   (148,607)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative securities of related party   2,969,170    (1,242,094)
Other comprehensive income (loss)   2,876,476    (1,390,701)
Total comprehensive income (loss)  $4,869,457   $(7,926,709)

 

 

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

 

F-3
 

 

AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

 

                           Accumulated         
   Series A & B           Additional       Other       Total 
   Preferred Stock   Common Stock   Paid-In   Accumulated   Comprehensive   Non-Controlling   Stockholders' 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit   Income (Loss)   Interest   Equity 
                                     
BALANCES, January 1, 2021   132,040   $132    27,753,562   $27,754   $171,397,199   $(121,396,715)  $(1,717,934)  $821,647   $49,132,083 
Stock based compensation:                                             
Options                   19,602                19,602 
Issuance of common stock for cash           21,561,900    21,562    124,961,743                124,983,305 
Issuance of common stock for conversion                                             
  of convertible notes payable           183,214    183    449,333                449,516 
Financing cost in connection with sales of
common stock
                   (4,064,837)               (4,064,837)
Net income                        1,997,381            1,997,381 
Preferred dividends                       (4,400)           (4,400)
Net unrealized gain on derivatives                                             
  in related party                           2,969,170        2,969,170 
Foreign currency translation adjustments                           (92,694)       (92,694)
Net income attributable to non-controlling
interest
                                      1,080,586    1,080,586 
                                              
BALANCES, March 31, 2021   132,040   $132    49,498,676   $49,499   $292,763,040   $(119,403,734)  $1,158,542   $1,902,233   $176,469,712 

 

 

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

 

F-4
 

 

AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

                           Accumulated         
                   Additional       Other       Total 
   Preferred Stock   Common Stock   Paid-In   Accumulated   Comprehensive   Non-Controlling   Stockholders' 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit   Loss   Interest   Equity 
                                     
BALANCES, January 1, 2020   132,040   $132    3,318,390   $3,318   $101,099,347   $(88,650,465)  $(5,511,624)  $8,242   $6,948,950 
Stock based compensation:                                             
Options                   19,956                19,956 
Common stock           65,000    65    73,385                73,450 
Issuance of common stock in payment of                                             
  short term advances, related party           660,667    661    739,287                739,948 
Issuance of common stock in payment of                                             
  accrued liabilities           12,500    13    73,141                73,154 
Issuance of common stock for conversion                                             
  of debt           1,345,164    1,345    2,118,617                2,119,962 
Beneficial conversion feature in connection                                             
 with convertible notes                   20,345                20,345 
Fair value of warrants issued in connection                                             
 with convertible notes                   414,895                414,895 
Comprehensive loss:                                             
Net loss                        (6,531,548)           (6,531,548)
Preferred dividends                       (4,460)           (4,460)
Net unrealized loss on derivatives                                             
  in related party                           (1,242,094)       (1,242,094)
Foreign currency translation adjustments                           (148,607)       (148,607)
                                              
BALANCES, March 31, 2020   132,040   $132    5,401,721   $5,402   $104,558,973   $(95,186,473)  $(6,902,325)  $8,242   $2,483,951 

 

 

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

 

F-5
 

 

AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2021   2020 
         
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net loss  $3,077,967   $(6,531,548)
Less: Net loss from discontinued operations       (1,697,744)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations   3,077,967    (4,833,804)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation   161,713    174,947 
Amortization   104,130    83,285 
Amortization of right-of-use assets   228,703    122,034 
Amortization, related party   7,500    7,500 
Interest expense – debt discount   20,044    677,022 
Gain on extinguishment of debt   (481,533)    
Change in fair value of warrant liability   678,769    (4,411)
Accretion of original issue discount on notes receivable – related party   (3,870)    
Accretion of original issue discount on notes receivable   (64,596)   (3,738)
Increase in accrued interest on notes receivable – related party   (745)    
Stock-based compensation   19,602    122,763 
Realized losses on other investments       27,500 
Realized gains on sale of marketable securities   (4,891,601)   (14,442)
Unrealized (gains) losses on marketable equity securities   (2,259,739)   121,068 
Unrealized (gains) losses on equity securities – related party   (153,576)   181,990 
Unrealized (gains) losses on equity securities   (57,560)   92,930 
Provision for loan losses   -    1,000,000 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Marketable equity securities   (8,869,664)    
Accounts receivable   300,848    (607,615)
Accrued revenue   104,231    403,955 
Inventories   (117,654)   25,590 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (90,656)   103,636 
Other assets   (85,525)   (46,813)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   (1,709,982)   894,001 
Accounts payable, related parties   (3,118)   (9,725)
Other current liabilities   77,677    480,477 
Lease liabilities   (229,812)   (115,350)
Net cash used in continuing operating activities   (14,238,447)   (1,117,200)
Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities       1,246 
Net cash used in operating activities   (14,238,447)   (1,115,954)
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchase of property and equipment   (4,348,871)   (155,981)
Investment in promissory notes, related parties   (3,594,698)   (50,661)
Investments in derivative liabilities and common stock, related parties   (4,756,302)   (1,413)
Investment in real property, related party   (2,670,000)    
Purchase of marketable equity securities   -     
Sales of marketable equity securities   430,124    106,589 
Investments in debt and equity securities   (1,787,010)   (510)
Net cash used in investing activities  $(16,726,757)  $(101,976)

 

 

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

 

F-6
 

 

AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (continued)

 

   For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2021   2020 
         
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Gross proceeds from sales of common stock and warrants  $124,983,305   $ 
Financing cost in connection with sales of equity securities   (4,064,837)    
Proceeds from notes payable       600,000 
Proceeds from short-term advances – related party       573,754 
Payments on short-term advances – related party       (28,779)
Payments on notes payable   (971,925)   (80,782)
Payments on advances on future receipts       (20,000)
Payments of preferred dividends   (4,400)   (4,460)
Payments on revolving credit facilities, net   (7,973)   231,957 
Net cash provided by financing activities   119,934,170    1,271,690 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   152,451    89,194 
           
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   89,121,417    142,954 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   18,679,848    483,383 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $107,801,265   $626,337 
           
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
Cash paid during the period for interest  $658,042   $38,345 
           
Non-cash investing and financing activities:          
Cancellation of notes payable into shares of common stock  $449,516   $1,909,350 
Payment of accounts payable with digital currency  $118,627   $ 
Cancellation of short term advances, related party into shares          
of common stock  $   $739,948 
Purchase of marketable equity securities for future payment  $33,647,059   $ 

 

 

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

 

F-7
 

 

AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

Ault Global Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Ault Global” or the “Company”), formerly known as DPW Holdings, was incorporated in September 2017. The Company is a diversified holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in the following operating businesses: commercial and defense solutions, commercial lending and advanced textile technology. The Company’s wholly-owned operating subsidiaries are Gresham Worldwide, Inc. (“GWW”), Coolisys Technologies Corp. (“Coolisys”), Gresham Power Electronics Ltd. (f/k/a Digital Power Limited) (“Gresham Power”), Relec Electronics Ltd. (“Relec”), Digital Power Lending, LLC (“DP Lending”), Ault Alliance, Inc. (“Ault Alliance”), Ault Disruptive Technologies Company, LLC and Tansocial LLC (“Tansocial”). The Company also has a controlling interest in Enertec Systems 2001 Ltd (“Enertec”), Microphase Corporation (“Microphase”) and Alliance Cloud Services, LLC (“Alliance Cloud Services”). The Company has three reportable segments:

 

·GWW – defense solutions with operations conducted by Microphase, Enertec, Gresham Power and Relec,

 

·Coolisys – commercial electronics solutions, and

 

·Ault Alliance – commercial lending and digital learning through DP Lending, Alliance Cloud Services and Tansocial.

 

During March 2020, the Company ceased restaurant operations at I.AM, Inc. (“I.AM”). Management determined that the permanent closing of the restaurant operations at I.AM, which owned and operated the Prep Kitchen brand restaurants located in the San Diego area, met the criteria for presentation as discontinued operations. Accordingly, the results of the restaurant operations segment are presented as discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and are excluded from continuing operations for all periods presented. On November 2, 2020, I.AM filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 in the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Central District of California, Santa Ana Division, case number 8:20-bk-13076. As a result of I.AM’s bankruptcy filing on November 2, 2020, Ault Global ceded authority for managing the business to the Bankruptcy Court. For this reason, the Company concluded that Ault Global had lost control of I.AM, and no longer had significant influence over I.AM. Therefore, the Company deconsolidated I.AM effective with the filing of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2020.

 

In March 2021, the Company resumed cryptocurrency mining operations due to several factors, which had positively affected the number of active miners the Company operated, including the market prices of digital currencies, and favorable power costs available at the Michigan cloud data center purchased on January 29, 2021.

 

On January 19, 2021, the Company changed its corporate name from DPW Holdings, Inc., to Ault Global Holdings, Inc. The name change was effected through a parent/subsidiary short merger pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger dated January 7, 2021. The merger and resulting name change do not affect the rights of security holders of the Company. The Company’s common stock continues to be quoted on the NYSE American under the symbol “DPW”.

 

2. LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

As of March 31, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $107.8 million, working capital of $119.5 million and total stockholders’ equity of $176.5 million. In the past, the Company has financed its operations principally through issuances of convertible debt, promissory notes and equity securities. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company continued to successfully obtain additional equity financing.

 

The Company believes its current cash on hand is sufficient to meet its operating and capital requirements for at least the next twelve months from the date these financial statements are issued.

 

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March 31, 2021

 

 

 

3. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X and do not include all the information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company has made estimates and judgments affecting the amounts reported in our condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially from our estimates. The condensed consolidated financial information is unaudited but reflects all normal adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to provide a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2021. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020 was derived from the Company’s audited 2020 financial statements contained in the above referenced Form 10-K. Results of the three months ended March 31, 2021, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2021.

 

Significant Accounting Policies

 

There have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies to those previously disclosed in the 2020 Annual Report other than disclosed below.

 

Fair value of Financial Instruments

 

In accordance with ASC No. 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received for the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date.

 

The guidance also establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs include those that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the factors that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. The guidance establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1:      Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2:     Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or model-derived valuations. All significant inputs used in our valuations are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated with observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs also include quoted prices that were adjusted for security-specific restrictions which are compared to output from internally developed models such as a discounted cash flow model.

 

Level 3:      Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

 

The carrying amounts of financial instruments carried at cost, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables and accounts and other receivable – related party, investments, notes receivable, trade payables and trade payables – related party approximate their fair value due to the short-term maturities of such instruments. 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”), which is intended to simplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company has completed its evaluation process and the January 1, 2021 adoption did not have a material impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

 

4. Revenue Disaggregation

 

The following tables summarize disaggregated customer contract revenues and the source of the revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. Revenues from lending and trading activities included in consolidated revenues were primarily interest, dividend and other investment income, which are not considered to be revenues from contracts with customers under GAAP.

 

The Company’s disaggregated revenues consist of the following for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:

 

   Three Months ended March 31, 2021 
   GWW   Coolisys   Ault Alliance   Total 
Primary Geographical Markets                
North America  $1,889,262   $1,207,400   $302,039   $3,398,701 
Europe   1,910,002    109,141        2,019,143 
Middle East   2,389,063            2,389,063 
Other   161,692    65,808        227,500 
Revenue from contracts with customers   6,350,019    1,382,349    302,039    8,034,407 
Revenue, lending and trading activities             5,210,222    5,210,222 
Total revenue  $6,350,019   $1,382,349   $5,512,261   $13,244,629 
Major Goods                    
RF/Microwave Filters  $1,214,901   $   $   $1,214,901 
Detector logarithmic video amplifiers   71,070            71,070 
Power Supply Units   238,423    1,382,349        1,620,772 
Power Supply Systems   2,233,287            2,233,287 
Healthcare diagnostic systems   184,725            184,725 
Defense systems   2,407,613            2,407,613 
Digital currency mining             129,896    129,896 
Other           172,143    172,143 
Revenue from contracts with customers   6,350,019    1,382,349    302,039    8,034,407 
Revenue, lending and trading activities             5,210,222    5,210,222 
Total revenue  $6,350,019   $1,382,349   $5,512,261   $13,244,629 
Timing of Revenue Recognition                    
Goods transferred at a point in time  $3,757,681   $1,382,349   $302,039   $5,442,069 
Services transferred over time   2,592,338            2,592,338 
Revenue from contracts with customers  $6,350,019   $1,382,349   $302,039   $8,034,407 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

   Three Month ended March 31, 2020 
   GWW   Coolisys   Ault Alliance   Total 
Primary Geographical Markets                
North America  $1,672,726   $866,928   $-   $2,539,654 
Europe   310,569    227,328        537,897 
Middle East   2,306,288            2,306,288 
Other   97,864    87,579        185,443 
Revenue from contracts with customers   4,387,447    1,181,835    -    5,569,282 
Revenue, lending and trading activities             36,152    36,152 
Total revenue  $4,387,447   $1,181,835   $36,152   $5,605,434 
Major Goods                    
RF/Microwave filters  $1,501,380   $   $   $1,501,380 
Detector logarithmic video amplifiers   288,846            288,846 
Power supply units       1,181,835        1,181,835 
Power supply systems   290,933            290,933 
Healthcare diagnostic systems   214,303            214,303 
Defense systems   2,091,985            2,091,985 
Revenue from contracts with customers   4,387,447    1,181,835    -    5,569,282 
Revenue, lending and trading activities             36,152    36,152 
Total revenue  $4,387,447   $1,181,835   $36,152   $5,605,434 
Timing of Revenue Recognition                    
Goods transferred at a point in time  $2,081,159   $1,181,835   $-   $3,262,994 
Services transferred over time   2,306,288            2,306,288 
Revenue from contracts with customers  $4,387,447   $1,181,835   $-   $5,569,282 

 

Sales of Products

 

The Company generates revenues from the sale of its products through a direct and indirect sales force. The Company’s performance obligations to deliver products are satisfied at the point in time when products are received by the customer, which is when the customer obtains control over the goods. The Company provides standard assurance warranties, which are not separately priced, that the products function as intended. The Company primarily receives fixed consideration for sales of product. Some of the Company’s contracts with distributors include stock rotation rights after six months for slow moving inventory, which represents variable consideration. The Company uses an expected value method to estimate variable consideration and constrains revenue for estimated stock rotations until it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur. To date, returns have been insignificant. The Company’s customers generally pay within 30 days from the receipt of an invoice.

 

Because the Company’s product sales agreements have an expected duration of one year or less, the Company has elected to adopt the practical expedient in ASC 606-10-50-14(a) of not disclosing information about its remaining performance obligations.

 

Manufacturing Services

 

The Company provides manufacturing services in exchange primarily for fixed fees; however, the initial two MLSE units are subject to variable pricing under the $50 million purchase order from MTIX. Under the terms of the MLSE purchase order, the Company is entitled to cost plus $100,000 for the manufacture of the first two MLSE units. The Company has determined that the costs of manufacturing the MLSE units will decline over time because of a learning curve which will result in a greater amount of revenue being recognized for these initial two MLSE units.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

For manufacturing services, which include revenues generated by Enertec and in certain instances revenues generated by Gresham Power, the Company’s performance obligation for manufacturing services is satisfied over time as the Company creates or enhances an asset based on criteria that are unique to the customer and that the customer controls as the asset is created or enhanced. Generally, the Company recognizes revenue based upon proportional performance over time using a cost to cost method which measures progress based on the costs incurred to total expected costs in satisfying its performance obligation. This method provides a depiction of the progress in providing the manufacturing service because there is a direct relationship between the costs incurred by the Company and the transfer of the manufacturing service to the customer. Manufacturing services that are recognized based upon the proportional performance method are included in the above table as services transferred over time and to the extent the customer has not been invoiced for these revenues, as accrued revenue in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Revisions to the Company’s estimates may result in increases or decreases to revenues and income and are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the periods in which they are first identified.

 

The Company has elected the practical expedient to not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component to the extent that the period between when the Company transfers its promised good or service to the customer and when the customer pays in one year or less.

 

The aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the performance obligation that is partially unsatisfied as of March 31, 2021, for the MLSE units was $48.0 million, representing 24 MLSE units. Based on our expectations regarding funding of the production process and our experience building the first machines, the Company expects to recognize the remaining revenue related to the partially unsatisfied performance obligation over an estimated three year period. The Company will be paid in installments for this performance obligation over the estimated period that the remaining revenue is recognized.

 

Lending Activities and Trading Activities

 

Ault Alliance, through DP Lending, generates revenue from lending activities primarily through interest, origination fees and late/other fees. Interest income on these products is calculated based on the contractual interest rate and recorded as interest income as earned. The origination fees or original issue discounts are recognized over the life of the loan using the effective interest method.

 

Financial instruments utilized in trading activities are carried at fair value. Fair value is generally based on quoted market prices for the same or similar assets and liabilities. If these market prices are not available, fair values are estimated based on dealer quotes, pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques where the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation. Realized gains and losses are recorded on a trade-date basis. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized in revenue from lending activities.

 

Blockchain Mining

 

The Company has entered into digital asset mining pools by executing contracts with the mining pool operators to provide computing power to the mining pool. The contracts are terminable at any time by either party and the Company’s enforceable right to compensation only begins when the Company provides computing power to the mining pool operator. In exchange for providing computing power, the Company is entitled to a fractional share of the fixed digital currency award the mining pool operator receives (less digital asset transaction fees to the mining pool operator which are recorded as a component of cost of revenues), for successfully adding a block to the blockchain. The Company’s factional share is based on the proportion of computing power the Company contributed to the mining pool operator to the total computing power contributed by all mining pool participants in solving the current algorithm.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

Providing computing power in digital asset transaction verification services is an output of the Company’s ordinary activities. The provision of providing such computing power is the only performance obligation in the Company’s contracts with mining pool operators. The transaction consideration the Company receives, if any, is noncash consideration, which the Company measures at fair value on the date received, which is not materially different than the fair value at contract inception or the time the Company has earned the award from the pools. The consideration is all variable. Because it is not probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will not occur, the consideration is constrained until the mining pool operator successfully places a block (by being the first to solve an algorithm) and the Company receives confirmation of the consideration it will receive, at which time revenue is recognized. There is no significant financing component in these transactions.

 

Fair value of the digital currency award received is determined using the market rate of the related digital currency at the time of receipt.

 

There is currently no specific definitive guidance under GAAP or alternative accounting framework for the accounting for digital currencies recognized as revenue or held, and management has exercised significant judgment in determining the appropriate accounting treatment. In the event authoritative guidance is enacted by the FASB, the Company may be required to change its policies, which could have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results from operations.

 

Expenses associated with running the cryptocurrency mining business, such as equipment deprecation and electricity cost are recorded as a component of cost of revenues.

 

5. fair value of financial instruments

 

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following table sets forth the Company’s financial instruments that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy:

 

   Fair Value Measurement at March 31, 2021 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Investments in convertible and term
promissory notes of AVLP and Ault &
Company – related parties
  $13,467,783   $   $   $13,467,783 
Investments in common stock and derivative
instruments of AVLP – a related party
   10,335,348    819,324        9,516,024 
Investment in common stock and warrants of
Alzamend – a related party
   4,487,091            4,487,091 
Investments in marketable equity securities   18,153,863    18,153,863         
Securities purchased under agreement to resell   33,647,059    33,647,059           
Investments in debt and equity securities   2,320,539        506,574    1,813,965 
Total Investments  $82,411,683   $52,620,246   $506,574   $29,284,863 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

   Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2020 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Investments in convertible promissory notes
and advances of AVLP and Alzamend – related
parties
  $10,668,470   $   $   $10,668,470 
Investments in common stock and derivative
instruments of AVLP – a related party
   5,486,140    499,588        4,986,552 
Investment in common stock and warrants of
Alzamend – a related party
   653,251            653,251 
Investments in marketable equity securities   2,562,983    2,562,983         
Investments in debt and equity securities   261,767            261,767 
Total Investments  $19,632,611   $3,062,571   $   $16,570,040 

 

We assess the inputs used to measure fair value using the three-tier hierarchy based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market.

 

We measure equity investments without readily determinable fair values on a nonrecurring basis. The fair values of these investments are determined based on valuation techniques using the best information available, and may include quoted market prices, market comparables, and discounted cash flow projections. Our other current financial assets and current financial liabilities have fair values that approximate their carrying values.

 

We assess the inputs used to measure fair value using the three-tier hierarchy based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market.

 

Investments

 

We consider all highly liquid interest-earning investments with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. The fair values of these investments approximate their carrying values. In general, investments with original maturities of greater than three months and remaining maturities of less than one year are classified as short-term investments. Investments with maturities beyond one year may be classified as short-term based on their highly liquid nature and because such marketable securities represent the investment of cash that is available for current operations.

 

Debt investments are classified as available-for-sale and realized gains and losses are recorded using the specific identification method. The Company made an irrevocable election to record available-for-sale debt investments at fair value utilizing the fair value option available under U.S. GAAP. The Company believed that carrying these investments at fair value better portrayed the economic substance of the investments. Under the fair value option, gains and losses on the debt investments are included in unrealized gains/(losses) on investments within net earnings each reporting period. Fair value is calculated based on publicly available market information or other estimates determined by management. If the cost of an investment exceeds its fair value, we evaluate, among other factors, general market conditions, credit quality of debt instrument issuers, and the extent to which the fair value is less than cost. To determine credit losses, we employ a systematic methodology that considers available quantitative and qualitative evidence. In addition, we consider specific adverse conditions related to the financial health of, and business outlook for, the investee. If we have plans to sell the security or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery, then a decline in fair value below cost is recorded as an impairment charge in other income (expense), net and a new cost basis in the investment is established. If market, industry, and/or investee conditions deteriorate, we may incur future impairments .

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

Equity investments

 

The following discusses our marketable equity securities, non-marketable equity securities, gains and losses on marketable and non-marketable equity securities.

 

Our marketable equity securities are publicly traded stocks or funds measured at fair value and classified within Level 1 and 2 in the fair value hierarchy because we use quoted prices for identical assets in active markets or inputs that are based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets.

 

Our non-marketable equity securities are investments in privately held companies without readily determinable market values. The carrying value of our non-marketable equity securities is adjusted to fair value upon observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer or impairment (referred to as the measurement alternative). Non-marketable equity securities that have been remeasured during the period based on observable transactions are classified within Level 2 or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy because we estimate the value based on valuation methods which may include a combination of the observable transaction price at the transaction date and other unobservable inputs including volatility, rights, and obligations of the securities we hold. The fair value of non-marketable equity securities that have been remeasured due to impairment are classified within Level 3.

 

We perform a qualitative assessment on a periodic basis and recognize an impairment if there are sufficient indicators that the fair value of the investment is less than carrying value. Changes in value are recorded in other income (expense), net.

 

Derivatives

 

Derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities and measured at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation.

 

For derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges, gains and losses from changes in fair values are primarily recognized in other income (expense), net.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in investments in debt and equity securities measured and carried at fair value on a recurring basis with the use of significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended March 31, 2021:

 

   Investments in 
   debt and equity 
   securities 
Balance at January 1, 2021  $261,767 
Investment in convertible promissory notes   500,000 
Investment in warrants   1,000,000 
Change in fair value of warrants   57,560 
Accretion of discount   52,198 
Balance at March 31, 2021  $2,320,539 

 

See Note 12 for the changes in investments in AVLP, Alzamend and Ault & Company measured and carried at fair value on a recurring basis with the use of significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

6. Net Income (Loss) per Share

 

Basic and diluted net income per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2021 are calculated as follows:

 

   For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 
   Income   Shares   Per-Share 
   (Numerator)   (Denominator)   Amount 
 Net income (loss) attributable to Ault Global Holdings  $1,997,381           
 Less: Preferred stock dividends   (4,400)          
                
 Basic earnings per share               
 Net income available to common stockholders   1,992,981    39,256,336   $0.05 
                
 Effect of dilutive securities               
 Stock options   -    505,245      
 8% convertible notes, related party   8,000    275,862      
 4% convertible notes   6,600    165,000      
                
 Diluted earnings per share               
 Income available to common stockholders plus
assumed conversions
  $2,007,581    40,202,443   $0.05 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is the same for the three months ended March 31, 2020, as the effect of the potential common stock equivalents is anti-dilutive due to the Company’s net loss position for the period. Anti-dilutive securities, which are convertible into or exercisable for the Company’s common stock, consist of the following at March 31, 2020:

 

   March 31, 2020 
Stock options   950 
Warrants   765,422 
Convertible notes   561,158 
Conversion of preferred stock   2,232 
Total   1,329,762 

 

7. Discontinued Operations

 

On March 16, 2020, to try and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, San Diego County health officials issued orders mandating that all restaurants must end dine-in services. As a result of these temporary closures and the deteriorating business conditions at the Company’s restaurant businesses, the Company concluded that discontinuing the operations of I.AM was ultimately in its best interest.

 

In the first quarter of 2020, management determined that the permanent closing of the restaurant operations met the criteria for presentation as discontinued operations. Accordingly, the results of the restaurant operations are presented as discontinued operations in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and are excluded from continuing operations for all periods presented. On November 2, 2020, I.AM filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 in the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Central District of California, Santa Ana Division, case number 8:20-bk-13076. As a result of I.AM’s bankruptcy filing on November 2, 2020, Ault Global ceded authority for managing the business to the Bankruptcy Court. For this reason, the Company concluded that Ault Global had lost control of I.AM, and no longer had significant influence over I.AM. Therefore, the Company deconsolidated I.AM effective with the filing of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2020.

 

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AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

The restaurant operations are included in our results as discontinued operations through March 16, 2020, the date of closing of the restaurants. The following tables summarize the major classes of line items included in loss from discontinued operations:

 

   For the Three 
   Months Ended 
   March 31, 2020 
Revenue  $543,327 
Cost of revenue   (160,310)
Selling and marketing    
General and administrative   (555,445)
Impairment of property and equipment and right-of-use assets   (1,525,316)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations  $(1,697,744)

 

8. Marketable Equity Securities

 

Marketable securities in equity securities with readily determinable market prices consisted of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

 

   Marketable equity securities at March 31, 2021 
          Gross unrealized    Gross unrealized      
     Cost    gains    losses    Fair value 
Common shares   $15,225,347   $3,733,672   $(805,156)  $18,153,863 

 

 

    Marketable equity securities at December 31, 2020 
          Gross unrealized    Gross unrealized      
     Cost    gains    losses    Fair value 
Common shares   $1,505,686   $1,083,532   $(26,235)  $2,562,983 

 

Marketable equity securities

 

The following table presents additional information about marketable equity securities:

 

   Marketable 
   Equity Securities 
Balance at January 1, 2021  $2,562,983 
Purchases of marketable equity securities in operations   62,994,562 
Sales of marketable equity securities in operations   (54,124,898)
Sales of marketable equity securities   (430,124)
Realized gains on marketable equity securities   4,891,601 
Unrealized gains on marketable equity securities   2,259,739 
Balance at March 31, 2021  $18,153,863 

 

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AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had invested in the marketable equity securities of certain publicly traded companies. The Company’s investment in marketable equity securities will be revalued on each balance sheet date. The fair value of the Company’s holdings in marketable equity securities at March 31, 2021and December 31, 2020 is a Level 1 measurement based on quoted prices in an active market.

 

At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company also held an investment in a limited partnership. This investment does not have a readily determinable fair value and has been measured at cost less impairment, if any, and adjusted for observable price changes for identical or similar investments.

 

Naked Brand Group stock purchase agreement

 

On March 29, 2021, DP Lending entered into a stock purchase agreement with an institutional investor (the “Seller”) to purchase 47,058,824 shares of Naked Brand Group Limited (the “NAKD shares”). Under the agreement, DP Lending agreed to sell the NAKD shares and pay the Seller 99% of the net proceeds from the sale. As of March 31, 2021, the fair value of the NAKD shares was $33.6 million and is included in securities purchased under agreement to resell. The Company also recorded a $33.3 million stock purchase consideration payable and a $336,000 contract liability as of March 31, 2021.

 

9. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, property and equipment consist of:

 

   March 31, 2021   December 31, 2020 
Cryptocurrency machines and related equipment  $593,226   $567,216 
Computer, software and related equipment   3,340,446    3,056,711 
Office furniture and equipment   751,272    489,315 
Land   2,566,621     
Building   1,283,311      
Leasehold improvements   1,343,162    1,352,124 
    9,878,038    5,465,366 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization   (3,589,324)   (3,342,636)
Property and equipment, net  $6,288,714   $2,122,730 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, depreciation expense amounted to $162,000 and $175,000 respectively.

 

Acquisition of Michigan Cloud Data Center

 

On January 29, 2021, Alliance Cloud Services, LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ault Alliance, closed on the acquisition of a 617,000 square foot energy-efficient facility located on a 34.5 acre site in southern Michigan for a purchase price of $3.9 million. The facility is subject to a final corrective measures plan with the Environment Protection Agency. The seller performed remedial activities at the Michigan facility relating to historical soil and groundwater contamination and the Company is responsible for ongoing monitoring and final remediation plans. The Company’s estimated cost of the environmental remediation obligation is approximately $300,000 and reflects its best estimate of probable future costs for remediation based on the current assessment data and regulatory obligations. Future costs will depend on many factors, including the extent of work necessary to implement monitoring and final remediation plans and the Company’s time frame for remediation. The Company may incur actual costs in the future that are materially different than this estimate and such costs could have a material impact on results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows during the period in which they are recorded.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

10. INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

 

At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 intangible assets consist of:

 

   March 31, 2021   December 31, 2020 
Trade name and trademark  $1,555,571   $1,551,197 
Customer list   3,391,272    3,441,654 
Domain name and other intangible assets   665,295    689,920 
    5,612,138    5,682,771 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization   (1,371,718)   (1,292,383)
Intangible assets, net  $4,240,420   $4,390,388 

 

The Company’s trade names and trademarks were determined to have an indefinite life. The remaining definite lived intangible assets are primarily being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Amortization expense was $104,000 and $83,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

 

11. GOODWILL

 

The following table summarizes the changes in our goodwill during the three months ended March 31, 2021:

 

   Goodwill 
Balance as of January 1, 2021  $9,645,686 
Effect of exchange rate changes   (179,109)
Balance as of March 31, 2021  $9,466,577 

 

12. INVESTMENTS – RELATED PARTIES

 

Investments in AVLP, Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (“Alzamend”) and Ault and Company, Inc. (“Ault & Company”) at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, are comprised of the following:

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Investment in convertible promissory note of AVLP  $13,924,136   $11,269,136 
Short term advance in Alzamend   -    750,000 
Investment in convertible promissory note of Alzamend   -    50,000 
Investment in promissory note of Ault & Company   2,500,000    - 
Accrued interest in promissory notes, related parties   2,027,557    2,026,812 
Total investment in promissory notes, related parties – gross   18,451,693    14,095,948 
Less: original issue discount   (1,560,302)   (3,870)
Less: provision for loan losses   (3,423,608)   (3,423,608)
Total investment in promissory notes, related parties   13,467,783    10,668,470 
           
Investment in derivative instruments of AVLP   9,516,024    4,986,552 
Investment in common stock of AVLP   819,324    499,588 
Investment in common stock and warrants of Alzamend   4,487,091    653,251 
Investments in derivatives and common stock, related parties   14,822,439    6,139,391 
Total investments, related parties – net  $28,290,222   $16,807,861 
           
Investments in derivatives and common stock, related parties  $14,822,439   $6,139,391 
Investment in promissory notes, related parties   13,467,783    10,668,470 
Total investment, related parties – net  $28,290,222   $16,807,861 

 

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AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

The following table summarizes the changes in our investments in AVLP, Alzamend and Ault & Company during the three months ended March 31, 2021:

 

       Investment in     
   Investment in   promissory notes   Total 
   warrants and   and advances   investment 
   common stock   of AVLP,   in AVLP, 
   of AVLP and   Alzamend and   Alzamend and 
   Alzamend   Ault & Company   Ault & Company, net 
Balance at January 1, 2021  $6,139,391   $10,668,470   $16,807,861 
Investment in convertible promissory notes of AVLP       1,094,698    1,094,698 
Investment in convertible promissory note of Alzamend       (50,000)   (50,000)
Investment in promissory note of Ault & Company       2,500,000    2,500,000 
Investment in common stock of AVLP and Alzamend   3,046,016        3,046,016 
Investment in warrants of Alzamend   953,984        953,984 
Short term advance in Alzamend       (750,000)   (750,000)
Fair value of derivative instruments issued by AVLP   1,560,302        1,560,302 
Unrealized gain in derivative instruments of AVLP   2,969,170        2,969,170 
Unrealized loss in warrants of Alzamend   (13,086)       (13,086)
Unrealized gain in common stock of AVLP and Alzamend   166,662        166,662 
Accretion of discount       3,870    3,870 
Accrued Interest       745    745 
Balance at March 31, 2021  $14,822,439   $13,467,783   $28,290,222 

 

Investments in AVLP

 

The Company’s investments in AVLP, a related party controlled by Philou Ventures, LLC (“Philou”), an affiliate of the Company, consist of convertible promissory notes, derivative instruments and shares of AVLP common stock. As of March 31, 2021, loans to AVLP totaled $13.9 million and, in addition to the 12% convertible promissory notes, AVLP has issued to the Company warrants to purchase 27.8 million shares of AVLP common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share for a period of five years. The warrants are considered derivative financial instruments.

 

At March 31, 2021, the Company recorded a cumulative unrealized gain on its investment in warrants of AVLP of $1.9 million compared to a cumulative unrealized loss of $1.1 million at December 31, 2020 representing the difference between the cost basis and the estimated fair value of the warrants in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income in the stockholder's equity section of the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recognized, in other comprehensive income (loss), net unrealized gain on derivative securities of related party of $3.0 million compared to a net unrealized loss on derivative securities of related party of $1.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The Company’s investment in AVLP will be revalued on each balance sheet date.

 

The fair value of the Company’s holdings in the AVLP warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing method and the following assumptions:

 

     
Exercise price   $0.50
Remaining contractual term (in years)   1.68 — 5.0
Volatility   68.7% — $104.6%
Weighted average risk free interest rate   0.13% — 2.98%
Expected dividend yield   0%

 

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AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

The volatility factor was determined based on historical stock prices for similar technology companies with market capitalizations under $100 million. The warrant valuation is a Level 3 measurement.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, no interest income was recognized from the Company’s investment in AVLP. The Company evaluated the collectability of both interest and principal for the convertible promissory notes in AVLP to determine whether there was an impairment. Based on current information and events, primarily the value of the underlying conversion feature and current economic events, the Company concluded that an impairment existed. At March 31, 2021, the Company determined that the fair value of the convertible promissory notes in AVLP was $12.5 million. The Company’s determination of fair value was based upon the estimated present value of a future liquidity event combined with the closing price of AVLP’s common stock at March 31, 2021. Impairment assessments require significant judgments and are based on significant assumptions related to the borrower’s credit risk, financial performance, expected sales, and estimated fair value of the collateral.

 

In aggregate, the Company has 999,175 shares of AVLP common stock which represents 18.0% of AVLP’s outstanding shares of common stock. At March 31, 2021, the closing market price of AVLP’s common stock was $0.82, an increase from $0.50 at December 31, 2020. Based upon the closing market price of AVLP common stock at March 31, 2021, the Company’s investment in AVLP common stock had an unrealized gain of $71,000.

 

The Company has determined that AVLP is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) as it does not have sufficient equity at risk. The Company does not consolidate AVLP because the Company is not the primary beneficiary and does not have a controlling financial interest. To be a primary beneficiary, an entity must have the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, among other factors. Although the Company has made a significant investment in AVLP, the Company has determined that Philou, which controls AVLP through the voting power conferred by its equity investment and which is deemed to be more closely associated with AVLP, is the primary beneficiary. As a result, AVLP’s financial position and results of operations are not consolidated in our financial position and results of operations.

 

Investments in Alzamend

 

At December 31, 2020, the Company had provided Alzamend a short-term advance of $750,000 and invested $50,000 in an 8% convertible promissory note. In conjunction with the issuance of the 8% convertible promissory note, Alzamend issued to the Company warrants to purchase 16,667 shares of Alzamend common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share for a period of five years.

 

On March 9, 2021, DP Lending, entered into a securities purchase agreement with Alzamend to invest $10.0 million in Alzamend common stock and warrants, subject to the achievement of certain milestones. DP Lending funded $4.0 million upon execution of the securities purchase agreement, which included the conversion of the short term advance and convertible promissory note in the aggregate amount of $800,000. The remaining $6.0 million will be funded upon Alzamend achieving certain milestones related to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Alzamend’s Investigational New Drug application and Phase 1a human clinical trials for Alzamend’s lithium based ionic cocrystal therapy, known as AL001. Under the securities purchase agreement, in aggregate, Alzamend has agreed to sell up to 6,666,667 shares of its common stock to DP Lending for $10.0 million, or $1.50 per share, and issue to DP Lending warrants to acquire up to 3,333,334 shares of Alzamend common stock with an exercise price of $3.00 per share. The transaction was approved by the Company’s independent directors after receiving a third-party valuation report of Alzamend.

 

In addition to the Alzamend common shares purchase on March 9, 2021, the Company also held 427,888 shares of Alzamend common stock that it had acquired in during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 for $252,000. At March 31, 2021, the estimated fair value of Alzamend’s common stock was $1.14. Based upon the estimated fair value of Alzamend common stock at March 31, 2021, the Company’s investment in Alzamend common stock had an unrealized gain of $236,000.

 

F-21
 

 

AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

Investment in Ault & Company, Inc.

 

On February 25, 2021, Ault & Company, a related party, sold and issued an 8% Secured Promissory Note in the principal amount of $2.5 million to the Company. The principal amount of the Secured Promissory Note, plus any accrued and unpaid interest at a rate of 8% per annum, is due and payable on February 25, 2022.

 

13. OTHER INVESTMENTS, RELATED PARTIES

 

Executive Chairman relocation benefit

 

On February 23, 2021, as part of a relocation benefit for our Executive Chairman, Milton C. Ault, III, related to the Company moving its corporate headquarters from Newport Beach, CA to Las Vegas, NV, the Company agreed to purchase Mr. Ault’s California residence for $2.7 million. The transaction was structured such that upon the closing of the subsequent sale of the residence, the Company shall have not recognized a gain or a loss on the transaction. The Company and Mr. Ault agreed to escrow $254,000 of the purchase price in the event of a loss on the subsequent sale of the residence. During April 2021, the Company entered into an agreement for the subsequent sale of the residence, which closed on April 19, 2021.

 

14. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

The options outstanding as of March 31, 2021, have been classified by exercise price, as follows: 

 

Outstanding   Exercisable 
       Weighted                
       Average   Weighted        Weighted 
       Remaining   Average       Average 
Exercise  Number   Contractual    Exercise   Number   Exercise 
Price  Outstanding   Life (Years)   Price   Exercisable   Price 
$480 - $560  894   4.70   $537.34   695   $530.84 
$1,208 - $1,352  25   3.00   $1,336.00   25   $1,336.00 
$480 - $1,352  919   4.65   $559.07   720   $558.82 
                       
Issuances outside of Plans
$1.79   850,000   9.47   $1.79   0   $0.00 
                        
Total Options
$480 - 1,856   850,919   9.47   $2.39   720   $558.82 

 

On March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there was no aggregate intrinsic value of stock options that were outstanding and exercisable. The intrinsic value for stock options is calculated based on the exercise price of the underlying awards and the fair value of such awards as of the period-end date.

 

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AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

A summary of option activity under the Company's stock option plans as of March 31, 2021, and changes during the three months ended are as follows:

 

         Outstanding Options 
                   Weighted      
              Weighted   Average      
    Shares        Average   Remaining   Aggregate 
    Available   Number   Exercise    Contractual   Intrinsic 
    for Grant   of Shares   Price   Life (years)    Value 
January 1, 2021    6,693    925   $564.43    4.87   $ 
Forfeited 1        (6)  $1,352.00           
March 31, 2021    6,693    919   $559.07    4.65   $ 

 

1 Includes options that were issued pursuant to the Company’s 2002 Plan and are not available for future issuance.

 

15. WARRANTS 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company did not issue any warrants. The following table summarizes information about common stock warrants outstanding at March 31, 2021:

 

Outstanding      Exercisable 
       Weighted             
       Average   Weighted       Weighted 
       Remaining   Average       Average 
Exercise  Number   Contractual   Exercise   Number   Exercise 
Price  Outstanding   Life (Years)   Price   Exercisable   Price 
$ —  6,500   3.00   $   6,500   $ 
$0.88 - $1.91  3,237,016   4.05   $1.43   3,237,016     $0.88 - $1.91  
$8.00 - $19.80  53,452   3.13   $12.74   53,452     $8.00 - $19.80  
$440 - $920  16,225   1.95   $733.40   16,225     $440 - $920  
$1,040 - $2,000  2,367   1.93   $1,404.85   2,367     $1,040 - $2,000  
$0.88 - $2,000  3,315,560   4.02   $6.19   3,315,560   $6.19 

 

Warrant issuances during 2020 requiring shareholder approval

 

Rule 713 of the NYSE American, the national securities exchange on which the Common Stock is listed, requires stockholder approval of a transaction, other than a public offering, involving the sale, issuance or potential issuance by an issuer of Common Stock (or securities convertible into or exercisable for Common Stock) at a price less than the greater of book or market value which together with sales by officers, directors or principal stockholders of the issuer equals 20% or more of presently outstanding Common Stock, or equal to 20% or more of presently outstanding stock for less than the greater of book or market value of the stock, or when the issuance or potential issuance of additional shares will result in a change of control of the issuer. Accordingly, absent shareholder approval, the holders of warrants issued between October 22, 2020 and November 19, 2020 to purchase an aggregate of 2,627,394 shares of Common Stock are prohibited from exercising the warrants and receiving shares of Common Stock unless stockholder approval is obtained for the warrants. The Company anticipates seeking stockholder approval for the exercise of all the warrants during July 2021.

 

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AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

The Company utilized the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the assumptions used during the three months ended March 31, 2020:

 

Exercise price $0.88 - $1.91
Remaining contractual term (in years) 5.0
Volatility 86.3%
Weighted average risk free interest rate 0.46% — 1.38%
Expected dividend yield 0%

 

16. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

Other current liabilities at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 consist of:

 

   March 31, 2021   December 31, 2020 
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes  $1,497,374   $1,411,728 
Warranty liability   91,043    90,640 
Other accrued expenses   248,520    287,457 
   $1,836,937   $1,789,825 

 

17. LEASES

 

We have operating leases for office space. Our leases have remaining lease terms of 2 month to 11 years, some of which may include options to extend the leases perpetually, and some of which may include options to terminate the leases within 1 year.

 

The following table provides a summary of leases by balance sheet category as of March 31, 2021:

 

   March 31, 2021 
Operating right-of-use assets  $4,816,798 
Operating lease liability - current   855,933 
Operating lease liability - non-current   4,020,877 

 

The components of lease expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2021, were as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2021 
Operating lease cost  $345,755 
Short-term lease cost    
Variable lease cost    

 

The following tables provides a summary of other information related to leases for the three months ended March 31, 2021:

 

   March 31, 2021 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:     
Operating cash flows from operating leases  $346,864 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities  $ 
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases    6.4 years  
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases   9.0%

 

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AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

The Company determined that using a discount rate of 9% is reasonable, as this is consistent with the mortgage rates for commercial properties for the time period commensurate with the terms of the leases.

 

Maturity of lease liabilities under our non-cancellable operating leases as of March 31, 2021, are as follows:

 

Payments due by period    
2021 (remainder)  $1,033,945 
2022   1,292,334 
2023   992,390 
2024   914,693 
2025   697,692 
Thereafter   1,793,975 
Total lease payments   6,725,029 
Less interest   (1,848,219)
Present value of lease liabilities  $4,876,810 

 

18. NOTES PAYABLE

 

Notes Payable at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, are comprised of the following:

 

   March 31, 2021   December 31, 2020 
Esousa purchased notes  $   $200,000 
Short-term notes payable   1,087,491    1,088,899 
Notes payable to Wells Fargo   174,290    182,615 
Note payable to Dept. of Economic and Community Development   185,546    196,597 
Paycheck Protection Program Loans   447,201    1,162,302 
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan   150,000    150,000 
Short term bank credit   429,195    1,404,096 
Total notes payable  $2,473,723   $4,384,509 
Less: current portion   (2,154,676)   (4,048,009)
Notes payable – long-term portion  $319,047   $336,500 

 

Master Exchange Agreement

 

On February 10, 2020, the Company entered into a master exchange agreement (the “Master Exchange Agreement”) with Esousa Holdings, LLC (“Esousa” or the “Creditor”) which acquired certain promissory notes that had been previously issued by the Company. During January 2021, the Company issued to the investor an aggregate of 183,214 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the exchange of principal and interest in the amount of $200,000 and $15,948, respectively. A loss on extinguishment of $234,000 was recognized on the issuance of common stock based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the date of the exchanges.

 

Paycheck Protection Program

 

During April 2020, the Company received loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) in the principal amount of $715,000 and the Company’s majority owned subsidiary, Microphase, received loans in the principal amount of $467,000. The principal of the loan may be forgiven up to the total cost of payroll, mortgage interest payments, rent and utility payments made during the eight-week period after origination. On January 11, 2021, the Company received forgiveness in the principal amount of $715,000. The Company expects the remaining amount received under the PPP shall also be forgiven.

 

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AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

19. NOTES PAYABLE – RELATED PARTIES

 

Notes Payable – Related parties at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, are comprised of the following:

 

   March 31, 2021   December 31, 2020 
Notes payable, related parties  $215,572   $239,355 
Less: current portion   (149,489)   (187,818)
Notes payable, related parties – long-term portion  $66,083   $51,537 

 

Microphase is a party to several notes payable agreements with six of its past officers, employees and their family members. As of March 31, 2021, the aggregate outstanding balance pursuant to these notes payable agreements, inclusive of $33,000 of accrued interest, was $248,000, with annual interest rates ranging between 3.00% and 6.00%.

 

20. CONVERTIBLE NOTES

 

Convertible Notes Payable at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, are comprised of the following:

 

   March 31, 2021   December 31, 2020 
4% Convertible promissory note  $660,000   $660,000 
Less: Unamortized debt discounts   (253,673)   (273,717)
Total convertible notes payable, net of financing cost  $406,327   $386,283 

 

4% Convertible Promissory Note

 

On May 20, 2019, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an investor to sell, for a purchase price of $500,000, a 4% original issue discount (“OID”) convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal face amount of $660,000 and a five-year warrant to purchase an aggregate of 12,500 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company is required to make quarterly interest payments and the principal amount of the note is due on May 20, 2024. The note is convertible into shares of Common Stock at $4.00 per share. The exercise price of the warrant is $12.00 per share. In addition, the Executive Chairman of the Company agreed to guarantee and act as surety for the Company’s obligation to repay the note pursuant to a personal guarantee.

 

The Company computed the fair value of the warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and, as a result of this calculation, recorded debt discount in the amount of $58,000based on the estimated fair value of the warrants. At the time of issuance of the note, the closing price of the Common Stock was in excess of the effective conversion price, resulting in a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”) of $188,000, based on the difference between the effective conversion price and the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the commitment date of the transaction.

 

In aggregate, the Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $406,896 based on the relative fair values of the warrants, BCF and OID. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, non-cash interest expense of $20,000 and $20,000, respectively, was recorded from the amortization of debt discounts. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing method. The risk-free rate of 2.18% was derived from the U.S. Treasury yield curve, matching the term of the warrant, in effect at the measurement date. The volatility factor of 87.51% was determined based on historical stock prices of similar technology companies.

 

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AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

21. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Blockchain Mining Supply and Services, Ltd.

 

On November 28, 2018, Blockchain Mining Supply and Services, Ltd. (“Blockchain Mining”) a vendor who sold computers to our subsidiary, filed a Complaint (the “Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against us and our subsidiary, Digital Farms, Inc. (f/k/a Super Crypto Mining, Inc.), in an action captioned Blockchain Mining Supply and Services, Ltd. v. Super Crypto Mining, Inc. and DPW Holdings, Inc., Case No. 18-cv-11099.

 

The Complaint asserts claims for breach of contract and promissory estoppel against the Company and its subsidiary arising from the subsidiary’s alleged failure to honor its obligations under the purchase agreement. The Complaint seeks monetary damages in excess of $1,388,495, plus attorneys’ fees and costs.

 

The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims asserted against it in this action.

 

On April 13, 2020, the Company and its subsidiary, jointly filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint in its entirety as against us, and the promissory estoppel claim as against its subsidiary. On the same day, the Company’s subsidiary also filed a partial Answer to the Complaint in connection with the breach of contract claim.

 

On April 29, 2020, Blockchain Mining filed an amended complaint (the “Amended Complaint”). The Amended Complaint asserts the same causes of action and seeks the same damages as the initial Complaint.

 

On May 13, 2020, the Company and its subsidiary, jointly filed a motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint in its entirety as against the Company, and the promissory estoppel claim as against of its subsidiary. On the same day, the Company’s subsidiary also filed a partial Answer to the Amended Complaint in connection with the breach of contract claim.

 

In its partial Answer, the Company’s subsidiary admitted to the validity of the contract at issue and also asserted numerous affirmative defenses concerning the proper calculation of damages.

 

On December 4, 2020, the Court issued an Order directing the Parties to engage in limited discovery (the “Limited Discovery”) to be completed by March 4, 2021. In connection therewith, the Court also denied the defendants’ Motion to Dismiss without prejudice.

 

The Company and its subsidiary have informed the Court that they intend to file a revised motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint and anticipate filing such motion to dismiss when the Court issues a briefing schedule.

 

Based on the Company’s assessment of the facts underlying the claims, the uncertainty of litigation, and the preliminary stage of the case, the Company cannot reasonably estimate the potential loss or range of loss that may result from this action. Notwithstanding, the Company has established a reserve in the amount of the unpaid portion of the purchase agreement. An unfavorable outcome may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Ding Gu (a/k/a Frank Gu) and Xiaodan Wang Litigation

 

On January 17, 2020, Ding Gu (a/k/a Frank Gu) (“Gu”) and Xiaodan Wang (“Wang” and with “Gu” collectively, “Plaintiffs”), filed a Complaint (the “Complaint”) in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York against us and our Chief Executive Officer, Milton C. Ault, III, in an action captioned Ding Gu (a/k/a Frank Gu) and Xiaodan Wang v. DPW Holdings, Inc. and Milton C. Ault III (a/k/a Milton Todd Ault III a/k/a Todd Ault), Index No. 650438/2020.

 

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March 31, 2021

 

 

 

The Complaint asserts causes of action for declaratory judgment, specific performance, breach of contract, conversion, attorneys’ fees, permanent injunction, enforcement of Guaranty, unjust enrichment, money had and received, and fraud arising from: (i) a series of transactions entered into between Gu and us, as well as Gu and Ault, in or about May 2019; and (ii) a term sheet entered into between Plaintiffs and DPW, in or about July 2019. The Complaint seeks, among other things, monetary damages in excess of $1.1 million, plus a decree of specific performance directing the Company to deliver unrestricted shares of common stock to Gu, plus attorneys’ fees and costs.

 

The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims asserted against it in this action.

 

On May 4, 2020, the Company and Ault jointly filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint in its entirety, with prejudice.

 

On July 24, 2020, Plaintiffs filed their opposition papers to the Company’s joint motion to dismiss.

 

The motion to dismiss has been fully briefed and is currently pending before the court.

 

Based on the Company’s assessment of the facts underlying the above claims, the uncertainty of litigation, and the preliminary stage of the case, the Company cannot reasonably estimate the potential loss or range of loss that may result from this action. An unfavorable outcome may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Subpoena

 

The Company received a subpoena from the SEC for the voluntary production of documents. The Company is fully cooperating with this non-public, fact-finding inquiry and Management believe that the Company has operated its business in compliance with all applicable laws. The subpoena expressly provides that the inquiry is not to be construed as an indication by the Commission or its staff that any violations of the federal securities laws have occurred, nor should it be considered a reflection upon any person, entity or security. However, there can be no assurance as to the outcome of this matter.

  

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

   

Other Litigation Matters

 

The Company is involved in litigation arising from other matters in the ordinary course of business. We are regularly subject to claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings involving labor and employment, commercial disputes, and other matters. Such claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings could result in fines, civil penalties, or other adverse consequences.

 

Certain of these outstanding matters include speculative, substantial or indeterminate monetary amounts. The Company records a liability when it believes that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If the Company determines that a loss is reasonably possible and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, the Company discloses the reasonably possible loss. The Company evaluates developments in its legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued, and the matters and related reasonably possible losses disclosed, and makes adjustments as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both likelihood of there being and the estimated amount of a loss related to such matters.

 

With respect to the Company’s other outstanding matters, based on the Company’s current knowledge, the Company believes that the amount or range of reasonably possible loss will not, either individually or in aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, the outcome of such matters is inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties. 

 

22. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Preferred Stock

 

The Company is authorized to issue 25.0 million shares of Preferred Stock $0.001 par value. The Board has designated 1.0 million shares as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), 500,000 shares as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) and 2,500 shares as Series C Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock”). The rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions on the remaining authorized 23.5 million shares of Preferred Stock have not been determined. The Board is authorized to designate a new series of preferred shares and determine the number of shares, as well as the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions granted to or imposed upon any series of preferred shares. As of March 31, 2021, there were 7,040 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, 125,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and no other shares of Preferred Stock issued or outstanding.

 

Common Stock

 

Common stock confers upon the holders the rights to receive notice to participate and vote at any meeting of stockholders of the Company, to receive dividends, if and when declared, and to participate in a distribution of surplus of assets upon liquidation of the Company. The Class B common stock carries the voting power of 10 shares of Class A common stock.

 

2021 ATM Offering

 

On January 22, 2021, the Company entered into an At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement, as amended on February 17, 2021 and thereafter on March 5, 2021 (the “2021 Sales Agreement”) with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC, or the sales agent, relating to the sale of shares of Common Stock offered by a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, as amended by the amendments to the sales agreement dated February 16, 2021 and March 5, 2021. In accordance with the terms of the 2021 Sales Agreement, the Company may offer and sell shares of Common Stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $200.0 million from time to time through the sales agent. As of March 5, 2021, the Company had sold an aggregate of 21.6 million shares of Common Stock pursuant to the sales agreement for gross proceeds of $125.0 million.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock for conversion of debt

 

During January 2021, the Company issued to Esousa an aggregate of 183,214 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the exchange of principal and interest in the amount of $200,000 and $16,000, respectively. A loss on extinguishment of $234,000 was recognized on the issuance of common stock based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the date of the exchanges.

 

23. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

a.The Company and AVLP entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (“AVLP Loan Agreement”) with an effective date of August 21, 2017. At March 31, 2021, the Company has provided loans to AVLP in the principal amount $13.9 million and, in addition to the 12% convertible promissory notes, AVLP has issued to the Company warrants to purchase 27.8 million shares of AVLP common stock. Under the terms of the AVLP Loan Agreement, any notes issued by AVLP are secured by the assets of AVLP. As of March 31, 2021, the Company recorded contractual interest receivable attributed to the AVLP Loan Agreement of $2.0 million, and a provision for loan loss of $3.4 million.

 

The Company owns 999,175 shares of AVLP common stock that it acquired in the open market. At March 31, 2021, the Company’s investment in AVLP common stock had an unrealized gain of $71,000.

 

Philou is AVLP’s controlling shareholder. Mr. Ault is Chairman of AVLP’s Board of Directors and the Executive Chairman of the Board of the Company. Mr. Horne is the Chief Financial Officer and a director of AVLP and Chief Executive Officer, Vice Chairman and Director of the Company. Mr. Nisser is General Counsel of AVLP and President, General Counsel and Director of the Company.

 

In March 2017, the Company was awarded a $50.0 million purchase order by MTIX to manufacture, install and service the Multiplex Laser Surface Enhancement (“MLSE”) plasma-laser system. On April 12, 2019, the Company received payment of $2.7 million for manufacturing services performed on the first MLSE system. At December 31, 2020, the Company had recorded a receivable from MTIX of $1.2 million.

 

b.On March 12, 2021, DP Lending, entered into a securities purchase agreement with Alzamend to invest $10.0 million in Alzamend common stock and warrants, subject to the achievement of certain milestones. DP Lending funded $4.0 million upon execution of the securities purchase agreement, which included the conversion of a short-term advance of $750,000 and a convertible promissory note of $50,000. The remaining $6.0 million will be funded upon Alzamend achieving certain milestones related to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Alzamend’s Investigational New Drug application and Phase 1a human clinical trials for Alzamend’s lithium based ionic cocrystal therapy, known as AL001. Under the securities purchase agreement, in aggregate, Alzamend has agreed to sell up to 6,666,667 shares of its common stock to DP Lending for $10.0 million, or $1.50 per share, and issue to DP Lending warrants to acquire up to 3,333,334 shares of Alzamend common stock with an exercise price of $3.00 per share. The transaction was approved by the Company’s independent directors after receiving a third-party valuation report of Alzamend.

 

In addition to the Alzamend common shares purchased on March 9, 2021, the Company also held 427,888 shares of Alzamend common stock that it had acquired during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 for $252,000. At March 31, 2021, the estimated fair value of Alzamend’s common stock was $1.50. Based upon the estimated fair value of Alzamend common stock at March 31, 2021, the Company’s investment in Alzamend common stock had an unrealized gain of $236,000.

 

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March 31, 2021

 

 

 

Mr. Ault is Executive Chairman of Alzamend’s Board of Directors and the Chairman of the Board. Mr. William B. Horne and Mr. Henry Nisser are directors of Alzamend and the Company. Mr. Kenneth S. Cragun is Chief Financial Officer of Alzamend and the Company.

 

c.On February 25, 2021, Ault & Company, a related party, sold and issued an 8% Secured Promissory Note in the principal amount of $2.5 million to the Company. The principal amount of the Secured Promissory Note, plus any accrued and unpaid interest at a rate of 8% per annum, is due and payable on February 25, 2022, Ault and Company is the Manager of Philou which presently owns 125,000 shares of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock. Mr. Ault and Mr. Horne serve as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of Ault & Company.

 

d.On February 23, 2021, as part of a relocation benefit for our Executive Chairman, Milton C. Ault, III, related to the Company moving its corporate headquarters from Newport Beach, CA to Las Vegas, NV, the Company agreed to purchase Mr. Ault’s California residence for $2.7 million. The transaction was structured such that upon the closing of the subsequent sale of the residence, the Company shall have not recognized a gain or a loss on the transaction. During April 2021, the Company entered into an agreement for the subsequent sale of the residence, which closed on April 19, 2021.

 

24. SEGMENT, CUSTOMERS AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

 

The Company has three reportable segments; see Note 1 for a brief description of the Company’s business.

 

The following data presents the revenues, expenditures and other operating data of the Company’s operating segments and presented in accordance with ASC No. 280. The total income (loss) from operations of the Company’s reportable segments is different than the Company’s consolidated income (loss) from operations due to Ault Global Holdings corporate expenses.

 

   Three Months ended March 31, 2021 
   GWW   Coolisys   Ault Alliance   Total 
Revenue  $6,350,019   $1,382,349   $172,143   $7,904,511 
Revenue, lending and trading
activities
           5,210,222    5,210,222 
Revenue, cryptocurrency
mining
           129,896    129,896 
Total revenues  $6,350,019   $1,382,349   $5,512,261   $13,244,629 
                     
Depreciation and                    
amortization expense  $213,217   $6,810   $45,816   $265,843 
                     
Loss from operations  $211,658   $(200,332)  $4,033,013   $4,044,339 
                     
Capital expenditures for                    
segment assets, as of                    
March 31, 2021  $92,268   $-   $4,256,603   $4,348,871 
                     
Identifiable assets as of                    
March 31, 2021  $29,838,776   $1,720,894   $202,470,739   $234,030,409 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited (Continued)

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

   Three Months ended March 31, 2020 
   GWW   Coolisys   Ault Alliance   Total 
Revenue  $4,387,447   $1,181,835   $   $5,569,282 
Revenue, lending and trading
activities
           36,152    36,152 
Total revenues  $4,387,447   $1,181,835   $36,152   $5,605,434 
                     
Depreciation and                    
amortization expense  $150,014   $108,218   $   $258,232 
                     
Loss from operations  $95,756   $(218,544)  $(35,713)  $(158,501)
                     
Capital expenditures for                    
segment assets, as of                    
March 31, 2020  $138,672   $669   $16,640   $155,981 
                     
Identifiable assets as of                    
March 31, 2020  $20,827,301   $15,352,192   $1,586,215   $37,765,708 

 

Concentration Risk:

 

The following tables provide the percentage of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 attributable to a single customer from which 10% or more of total revenues are derived.

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2021 
         
    Total Revenues    Percentage of 
    by Major    Total Company 
    Customers    Revenues 
Customer A  $2,107,072    16%

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2020 
         
    Total Revenues    Percentage of 
    by Major    Total Company 
    Customers    Revenues 
Customer A  $1,854,295    33%

 

Revenue from Customer A is attributable to Enertec. Further, at March 31, 2021, MTIX represented all the Company’s accounts and other receivable, related party.

 

25. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Extension of AVLP Loan Agreement

 

On April 13, 2021, the AVLP Loan Agreement was increased to up to $15,000,000 and extended to December 31, 2023. As of April 14, 2021, the Company has provided loans to AVLP in the principal amount $13,924,136 and, in addition to the 12% convertible promissory notes, AVLP has issued to the Company warrants to purchase 27,848,272 shares of AVLP common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share for a period of five years.

 

 

Issuance of Common Stock for Convertible Promissory Note

 

On May 12, 2021, the Company issued 275,862 shares of Common Stock to Ault & Company, Inc. upon the conversion of $400,000 of principal on an 8% Convertible Promissory Note dated February 5, 2020.

 

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March 31, 2021

 

 

 

Sale of Naked Brand Group Stock

 

In April 22, 2021, DP Lending sold 47,058,824 shares of Naked Brand Group Limited for gross proceeds of $29.3 million. DP Lending remitted 99% of the proceeds to the institutional investor and retained 1% or $293,000, which will be recorded as revenue in April 2021.

 

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

 

In this quarterly report, the “Company,” “DPW Holdings,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Ault Global Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Gresham Worldwide, Inc., Coolisys Technologies, Corp, Ault Alliance, Inc., Digital Power Lending, LLC, Digital Farms, Inc., Gresham Power Electronics, Enertec Systems 2001 Ltd. and our majority owned subsidiary, Microphase Corporation.

 

Recent Developments

 

2021 ATM Offering

 

On January 22, 2021, we entered into an At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement, as amended on February 17, 2021 and thereafter on March 5, 2021 (the “2021 Sales Agreement”) with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC, or the sales agent, relating to the sale of shares of Common Stock offered by a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, as amended by the amendments to the sales agreement dated February 16, 2021 and March 5, 2021. In accordance with the terms of the 2021 Sales Agreement, we may offer and sell shares of Common Stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $200 million from time to time through the sales agent. As of March 5, 2021, we sold an aggregate of 21.6 million shares of Common Stock pursuant to the sales agreement for gross proceeds of $125 million.

 

Issuance of common stock for conversion of debt

 

During January 2021, principal and accrued interest of $200,000 and $16,000, respectively, on our debt securities was satisfied through the issuance of 183,214 shares of Common Stock. We recognized a loss on extinguishment of $234,000 as a result of this issuance.

 

Acquisition of Michigan Cloud Data Center

 

On January 29, 2021, Alliance Cloud Services, LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ault Alliance, closed on the acquisition of a 617,000 square foot energy-efficient facility located on a 34.5 acre site in southern Michigan for a purchase price of $3.9 million. The purchase price was paid by the Company’s own working capital.

 

Investment in Alzamend Neuro, Inc.

 

On March 12, 2021, we announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, DP Lending, entered into a securities purchase agreement with Alzamend, a related party, to invest $10 million in Alzamend common stock and warrants, subject to the achievement of certain milestones. We agreed to fund $4 million upon execution of the securities purchase agreement and to fund the balance upon Alzamend achieving certain milestones related to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Alzamend’s Investigational New Drug application and Phase 1a human clinical trials for Alzamend’s lithium based ionic cocrystal therapy, known as AL001. Under the securities purchase agreement, Alzamend has agreed to sell up to 6,666,667 shares of its common stock to DPL for $10 million, or $1.50 per share, and issue to DPL warrants to acquire up to 3,333,334 shares of Alzamend common stock with an exercise price of $3.00 per share. The transaction was approved by our independent directors after receiving a third-party valuation report of Alzamend.

 

Investment in Ault & Company, Inc.

 

$2.5 million 8% one year On February 25, 2021, Ault & Company, a related party, sold and issued an 8% Secured Promissory Note in the principal amount of $2.5 million to us. The principal amount of the Secured Promissory Note, plus any accrued and unpaid interest at a rate of 8% per annum, is due and payable on February 25, 2022.

 

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Executive Chairman relocation benefit

 

On February 23, 2021, as part of a relocation benefit for our Executive Chairman, Milton C. Ault, III, related to our moving its corporate headquarters from Newport Beach, CA to Las Vegas, NV, we agreed to purchase Mr. Ault’s California residence for the appraised market value of the property of $2.7 million. The transaction was structured such that upon the closing of the subsequent sale of the residence, the Company shall have not recognized a gain or a loss on the transaction. During April 2021, the Company entered into an agreement for the subsequent sale of the residence, which closed on April 19, 2021.

 

Forgiveness of Debt

 

On January 11, 2021we received forgiveness of a loan under the PPP in the principal amount of $715,000.

 

Impact of Coronavirus on Our Operations

 

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present significant business challenges in 2021. During the first quarter of 2021, we continued to experience impacts in each of our business areas related to COVID-19, primarily in continued increased coronavirus-related costs, delays in supplier deliveries, impacts of travel restrictions, site access and quarantine restrictions, and the impacts of remote work and adjusted work schedules. During the first quarter, we continued to take measures to protect the health and safety of our employees, including measures to facilitate the provision of vaccines to our employees in line with state and local guidelines. We also continued to work with our customers and suppliers to minimize disruptions.

 

Although the COVID-19 pandemic did not have a significant impact on our financial results in the first quarter of 2021, the ultimate impact of COVID-19 on our operations and financial performance in future periods, including our ability to execute our programs in the expected timeframe, remains uncertain and will depend on future pandemic related developments, including the duration of the pandemic, any potential subsequent waves of COVID-19 infection, the effectiveness, distribution and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines, and related government actions to prevent and manage disease spread, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. The long-term impacts of COVID-19 on demand for our products and services are also difficult to predict but could negatively affect our future results and business operations. For additional risks to the corporation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, see Item 1A, Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

GENERAL

 

As a holding company, our business strategy is designed to increase shareholder value. Under this strategy, we are focused on managing and financially supporting our existing subsidiaries and partner companies, with the goal of pursuing monetization opportunities and maximizing the value returned to shareholders. We have, are and will consider initiatives including, among others: public offerings, the sale of individual partner companies, the sale of certain or all partner company interests in secondary market transactions, or a combination thereof, as well as other opportunities to maximize shareholder value. We anticipate returning value to shareholders after satisfying our debt obligations and working capital needs.

 

From time to time, we engage in discussions with other companies interested in our subsidiaries or partner companies, either in response to inquiries or as part of a process we initiate. To the extent we believe that a subsidiary partner company’s further growth and development can best be supported by a different ownership structure or if we otherwise believe it is in our shareholders’ best interests, we will seek to sell some or all of our position in the subsidiary or partner company. These sales may take the form of privately negotiated sales of stock or assets, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings of the subsidiary or partner company’s securities and, in the case of publicly traded partner companies, sales of their securities in the open market. Our plans may include taking subsidiaries or partner companies public through rights offerings and directed share subscription programs. We will continue to consider these (or similar) programs and the sale of certain subsidiary or partner company interests in secondary market transactions to maximize value for our shareholders.

 

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Over the recent past we have provided capital and relevant expertise to fuel the growth of businesses in defense/aerospace, industrial, telecommunications, medical and textiles. We have provided capital to subsidiaries as well as partner companies in which we have an equity interest or may be actively involved, influencing development through board representation and management support.

 

We are a Delaware corporation with our corporate office located at 11411 Southern Highlands Pkwy #240, Las Vegas, Nevada 89141. Our phone number is 949-444-5464 and our website address is www.aultglobal.com.

 

Results of Operations

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021 AND 2020

 

The following table summarizes the results of our operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2021   2020 
         
Revenue  $7,904,511   $5,569,282 
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining   129,896     
Revenue, lending and trading activities   5,210,222    36,152 
Total revenue   13,244,629    5,605,434 
Cost of revenue   5,107,908    3,853,435 
Gross profit   8,136,721    1,751,999 
Total operating expenses   6,935,728    4,681,783 
Income (loss) from continuing operations   1,200,993    (2,929,784)
Interest income   36,923    320 
Interest expense   (313,934)   (1,086,163)
Change in fair value of marketable equity securities   1,959,791    (365,359)
Realized gain on marketable securities   397,331     
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt   481,533    (463,134)
Change in fair value of warrant liability   (678,769)   4,411 
           
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes   3,083,868    (4,839,709)
Income tax (expense) benefit   (5,901)   5,905 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations   3,077,967    (4,833,804)
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes       (1,697,744)
Net income (loss)   3,077,967    (6,531,548)
Less: Net gain attributable to non-controlling interest   (1,080,586)    
Net income (loss) attributable to Ault Global Holdings   1,997,381    (6,531,548)
Preferred dividends   (4,400)   (4,460)
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders  $1,992,981   $(6,536,008)
           
Comprehensive income (loss)          
Income (loss) available to common stockholders  $1,992,981   $(6,536,008)
Other comprehensive income (loss)          
Foreign currency translation adjustment   (92,694)   (148,607)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative securities of related party   2,969,170    (1,242,094)
Other comprehensive income (loss)   2,876,476    (1,390,701)
Total comprehensive income (loss)  $4,869,457   $(7,926,709)

 

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Revenues

 

Revenues by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

 

   For the Three Months Ended March 31,   Increase     
   2021   2020   (Decrease)   % 
                 
GWW  $6,350,019   $4,387,447   $1,962,572    45%
Coolisys   1,382,349    1,181,835    200,514    17%
Ault Alliance:                    
Revenue, cryptocurrency mining   129,896        129,896    - 
Revenue, lending and trading activities   5,210,222    36,152    5,174,070    14312%
Other   172,143        172,143     
Total revenue  $13,244,629   $5,605,434   $7,639,195    136%

 

Our revenues increased by $7,639,195, or 136%, to $13,244,629 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, from $5,605,434 for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

 

GWW

 

GWW revenues increased by $2.0 million, or 45%, to $6.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, from $4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increase in revenue from our Gresham Worldwide segment for customized solutions for the military markets reflected the benefit of capital that was allocated to our defense business based on the overall improved capital structure of the Company. GWW revenue in 2021 includes $1.8 million from Relec, which was acquired on November 30, 2020. Revenue from Enertec, which largely consists of revenue recognized over time, for the three months ended March 31, 2021 increased $133,000 or 5.8% from the prior-year period.

 

Coolisys

 

Coolisys revenues increased by $201,000, or 16%, to $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, from $1.2 million for three months ended March 31, 2020.

 

Ault Alliance

 

Revenues from our cryptocurrency mining operations revenues increased by $130,000, or 100% from the three months ended March 31, 2020, as we resumed our cryptocurrency mining operations during the first quarter of 2021, due to improved business conditions. Our decision to resume cryptocurrency mining operations in 2021 was based on several factors, which had positively affected the number of active miners we operated, including the market prices of digital currencies, and favorable power costs available at our Michigan data center.

 

Revenues from our lending and trading activities increased to $5.2 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2021, from $36,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 attributed to a significant allocation of capital from our recent equity financing transactions to our loan and investment portfolio. Under its business model, DP Lending generates revenue through origination fees charged to borrowers and interest generated from each loan. DP Lending may also generate income from appreciation of investments in marketable securities as well as any shares of common stock underlying convertible notes or warrants issued to DP Lending in any particular financing.

 

Gross margins

 

Gross margins increased to 61.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to 31.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Our gross margins have typically ranged between 33% and 37%, with slight variations depending on the overall composition of our revenue.

 

Our gross margins of 61.2% recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2021, were impacted by the favorable margins from our lending and trading activities. Excluding the effects of margin from our lending and trading activities, our adjusted gross margins for the three months ended March 31, 2021, would have been 36.1%, consistent with our historical average.

 

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Engineering and product development

 

Engineering and product development expenses increased by $161,000 to $602,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, from $441,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increase in engineering and product development expenses is due to cost incurred at Coolisys related to the development of our electric vehicle charger products.

 

Selling and marketing

 

Selling and marketing expenses were $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $338,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $903,000 or 267.1%. The increase was the result of increases in personnel costs directly attributed to an increase in sales and marketing personnel and consultants primarily at Ault Alliance related to digital marketing through Tansocial and digital learning.

 

General and administrative

 

General and administrative expenses were $5.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $2.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $2.2 million. General and administrative expenses increased from the comparative prior period, mainly due to higher consulting, audit, legal and insurance costs. In addition, we have increased our general and administrative costs related to our Michigan Data Center, operated by Alliance Cloud Services. General and administrative expenses in 2021 include $341,000 of costs from Relec, which was acquired on November 30, 2020.

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

We recorded income from continuing operations of $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to an operating loss of $2.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The prior year period included a $1.0 million provision for credit losses. In addition, the improve in operating results is attributable to an increase in revenue and gross margins partially offset by the increase in general and administrative expenses.

 

Provision for credit losses

 

Loans are generally carried at the amount of unpaid principal, adjusted for unearned loan fees and original issue discount, which are amortized over the term of the loan using the effective interest rate method. Interest on loans is accrued based on the principal amounts outstanding. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we evaluated the collectability of both interest and principal for the convertible promissory notes in AVLP to determine whether there was an impairment. As of March 31, 2020, based on information and events available at that time, primarily the value of the underlying conversion feature and recent economic events, we concluded that an impairment existed and, accordingly, we recorded a $1.0 million provision for credit losses.

 

Interest income

 

Interest income was $37,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to $320 for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

 

Interest expense

 

Interest expense was $314,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The decrease in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 is primarily related to the decrease in our level of borrowings.

 

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Change in fair value of warrant liability

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the fair value of the warrants that were issued during 2020 in a series of debt financings increased by $679,000. The fair value of these warrants is re-measured at each financial reporting period and immediately before exercise, with any changes in fair value recorded as change in fair value of warrant liability in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

 

Change in fair value of marketable equity securities

 

Change in fair value of marketable equity securities was a gain of $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to a loss of $365,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

 

Realized gain on marketable securities

 

Realized gain on marketable securities was $397,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

 

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

 

Gain on extinguishment of debt was $482,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to a loss of $463,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, principal and accrued interest of $200,000 and $16,000, respectively, on our debt securities was satisfied through the issuance of 183,214 shares of our common stock. We recognized a loss on extinguishment of $234,000 as a result of this issuance of common stock based on the fair value of our common stock at the date of the exchange. The loss on extinguishment from the issuance of the 183,214 shares of our common stock was offset by the forgiveness of our Paycheck Protection Program loan in the principal amount of $715,000.

 

Net Loss from Discontinued Operations

 

As a result of temporary closures of restaurants in San Diego County and the deteriorating business conditions at the Company’s restaurant businesses, during the first quarter of 2020, the Company concluded that discontinuing the operations of I.AM was ultimately in its best interest. Management determined that the permanent closing of the restaurant operations met the criteria for presentation as discontinued operations. Accordingly, the results of the restaurant operations are presented as discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and are excluded from continuing operations for all periods presented. Additionally, on November 2, 2020, I.AM filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 in the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Central District of California, Santa Ana Division, case number 8:20-bk-13076. As a result of I.AM’s bankruptcy filing on November 2, 2020, Ault Global ceded authority for managing the business to the Bankruptcy Court. For this reason, we concluded that Ault Global had lost control of I.AM, and no longer had significant influence over I.AM. Therefore, we deconsolidated I.AM effective with the filing of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2020.

 

Net income (loss)

 

For the foregoing reasons, our net income for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $3.1 million compared to a net loss of $6.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. After taking into consideration preferred dividends of $4,400 and $4,460, respectively, and a net gain attributable to non-controlling interest of $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, the net income available to common shareholders during the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $2.0 million compared to a net loss available to common shareholders of $6.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

Other comprehensive income was $4.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to other comprehensive loss of $7.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2021, which increased our equity, was primarily due to unrealized gains in the warrant derivative securities that we received as a result of our investment in Avalanche International, Corp., or AVLP, a related party. During the three months ended March 30, 2020, unrealized losses in the warrant derivative securities of AVLP was the primary component of other comprehensive loss.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

On March 31, 2021, we had cash and cash equivalents of $107.8 million. This compares with cash and cash equivalents of $18.7 million at December 31, 2020. The increase in cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to cash provided by financing activities related to our 2021 ATM offering.

 

Net cash used in continuing operating activities totaled $14.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Cash used for operating activities included $8.9 million net cash used for marketable securities related to trading activities related to the operations of DP Lending and $1.7 million cash used to reduce accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $16.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $102,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and reflects the following transactions:

 

·Acquisition of Michigan Cloud Data Center - On January 29, 2021, Alliance Cloud Services, LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ault Alliance, closed on the acquisition of a 617,000 square foot energy-efficient facility located on a 34.5 acre site in southern Michigan for a purchase price of $3.9 million.

 

·Investment in Alzamend Neuro, Inc. - On March 12, 2021, we announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, DP Lending, entered into a securities purchase agreement with Alzamend, a related party, to invest $10 million in Alzamend common stock and warrants, subject to the achievement of certain milestones. We agreed to fund $4 million upon execution of the securities purchase agreement and to fund the balance upon Alzamend achieving certain milestones related to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Alzamend’s Investigational New Drug application and Phase 1a human clinical trials for Alzamend’s lithium based ionic cocrystal therapy, known as AL001. Under the securities purchase agreement, Alzamend has agreed to sell up to 6,666,667 shares of its common stock to DPL for $10,000,000, or $1.50 per share, and issue to DPL warrants to acquire up to 3,333,334 shares of Alzamend common stock with an exercise price of $3.00 per share. The transaction was approved by our independent directors after receiving a third-party valuation report of Alzamend.

 

·Investment in Ault & Company, Inc. - On February 25, 2021, Ault & Company, a related party, sold and issued an 8% Secured Promissory Note in the principal amount of $2.5 million to us. The principal amount of the Secured Promissory Note, plus any accrued and unpaid interest at a rate of 8% per annum, is due and payable on February 25, 2022.

 

·Executive Chairman relocation benefit - On February 23, 2021, as part of a relocation benefit for our Executive Chairman, Milton C. Ault, III, related to the moving of our corporate headquarters from Newport Beach, CA to Las Vegas, NV, we agreed to purchase Mr. Ault’s California residence for the appraised market value of the property of $2.7 million. The house was subsequently sold during April 2021 and no gain or loss was recognized from sale of the property.

 

Historically, we have financed our operations principally through issuances of convertible debt, promissory notes and equity securities. During 2021, we continued to successfully obtain additional equity financing. Net cash provided by financing activities was $119.9 million and $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily related to proceeds from the 2021 ATM offering. On January 22, 2021, we entered into an At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement, as amended on February 17, 2021 and thereafter on March 5, 2021 (the “2021 Sales Agreement”) with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC, or the sales agent, relating to the sale of shares of Common Stock offered by a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, as amended by the amendments to the sales agreement dated February 16, 2021 and March 5, 2021. In accordance with the terms of the 2021 Sales Agreement, we may offer and sell shares of Common Stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $200 million from time to time through the sales agent. As of March 5, 2021, we sold an aggregate of 21.6 million shares of Common Stock pursuant to the sales agreement for gross proceeds of $125 million.

 

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We believe our current cash on hand is sufficient to meet its operating and capital requirements for at least the next twelve months from the date the financial statements for its fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2021 are issued.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Fair value of Financial Instruments

 

In accordance with ASC No. 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received for the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date.

 

The guidance also establishes a three-tier hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs include those that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the factors that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability.

 

We assess the inputs used to measure fair value using the three-tier hierarchy based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market.

 

The Company’s investments in AVLP, a related party controlled by Philou, an affiliate of the Company, consist of convertible promissory notes, derivative instruments and shares of AVLP common stock. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has provided loans to AVLP in the principal amount $13,924,136 and, in addition to the 12% convertible promissory notes, AVLP has issued to the Company warrants to purchase 27,858,272 shares of AVLP common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share for a period of five years. Management used both a market and income approach to quantify the carrying amount of the convertible notes, including credit risk. The market approach considered the fair value of AVLP’s common stock adjusted for a lack of marketability discount and the time value of money based on expectation as to the timing of a potential liquidity event which could affect the timing of a settlement of the convertible notes. The income approach was primarily based on a discounted cash flow analysis with assumptions regarding forecasted revenues, operating margins and a risk-adjusted discount rate to compute the net present value of such cash flows.

 

In determining the revenue and expense assumptions that were used in the discounted cash flow analysis, the Company considered the disruptive nature of AVLP’s Multiplex Laser Surface Enhancement (“MLSE”) plasma-laser system, the size of the market for the treatment of textiles, customer demand, existing treatment methods, the performance capabilities of the MLSE system and the risk of business execution and the adoption of AVLP’s disruptive technology.

 

 

ITEM 3.          QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not applicable for a smaller reporting company.

 

ITEM 4.           CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We have established disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

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Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, with the assistance of other members of the Company's management, have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based upon our evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer has concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q because the Company has not yet completed its remediation of the material weakness previously identified and disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, the end of its most recent fiscal year.

 

Specifically, management has determined that we do not have sufficient resources in our accounting function, which restricts our ability to gather, analyze and properly review information related to financial reporting, including applying complex accounting principles relating to consolidation accounting and fair value estimates, in a timely manner. In addition, due to our size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties may not always be possible and may not be economically feasible.

 

A material weakness is a control deficiency or combination of control deficiencies that result in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.

 

Planned Remediation

 

Management, in coordination with the input, oversight and support of our Audit Committee, has identified the measures below to strengthen our control environment and internal control over financial reporting.

 

On August 19, 2020, Mr. Horne resigned as our Chief Financial Officer and was appointed our President, and later became our Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cragun, who had served as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer since October 1, 2018, succeeded Mr. Horne as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. In January 2018, we engaged the services of a financial accounting advisory firm. In January 2019, we hired a Senior Vice President of Finance. In May 2019, we hired an Executive Vice President and General Counsel, who later became our President and General Counsel. Finally, in January 2021, we hired a Director of Reporting. These individuals were tasked with expanding and monitoring the Company’s internal controls, to provide an additional level of review of complex financial issues and to assist with financial reporting. On October 7, 2019, we created an Executive Committee which is currently comprised of our Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. The Executive Committee meets on a daily basis to address the Company’s critical needs and provides a forum to approve transactions which are communicated to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance on a bi-weekly basis by our Chief Executive Officer, who also reviews all of the Company’s material transactions and reviews the financial performance of each of our subsidiaries. On December 16, 2020, in consultation with the Chairman of the Audit Committee, we engaged a professional services firm to review management’s assessment of compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and to identify internal control process improvement opportunities. These changes have improved and simplified our internal processes and resulted in enhanced controls. While these changes have improved and simplified our internal processes and resulted in enhanced controls, these enhancements have not been operating for a sufficient period of time for management to conclude, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively. Further, as we continue to expand our internal accounting department, the Chairman of the Audit Committee shall perform the following:

 

·assist with documentation and implementation of policies and procedures and monitoring of controls, and

 

·review all anticipated transactions that are not considered in the ordinary course of business to assist in the early identification of accounting issues and ensure that appropriate disclosures are made in the Company’s financial statements

 

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We are currently working to improve and simplify our internal processes and implement enhanced controls, as discussed above, to address the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and to remedy the ineffectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. These material weaknesses will not be considered to be remediated until the applicable remediated controls are operating for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.

 

Despite the existence of these material weaknesses, we believe that the consolidated financial statements included in the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. 

 

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.

 

Except as detailed above, during the most recent fiscal quarter 2021 there were no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.           LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Blockchain Mining Supply and Services, Ltd.

 

On November 28, 2018, Blockchain Mining Supply and Services, Ltd. (“Blockchain Mining”) a vendor who sold computers to our subsidiary, filed a Complaint (the “Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against us and our subsidiary, Digital Farms, Inc. (f/k/a Super Crypto Mining, Inc.), in an action captioned Blockchain Mining Supply and Services, Ltd. v. Super Crypto Mining, Inc. and DPW Holdings, Inc., Case No. 18-cv-11099.

 

The Complaint asserts claims for breach of contract and promissory estoppel against us and our subsidiary arising from the subsidiary’s alleged failure to honor its obligations under the purchase agreement. The Complaint seeks monetary damages in excess of $1,388,495, plus attorneys’ fees and costs.

 

The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims asserted against it in this action.

 

On April 13, 2020, we and our subsidiary, jointly filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint in its entirety as against us, and the promissory estoppel claim as against our subsidiary. On the same day, our subsidiary also filed a partial Answer to the Complaint in connection with the breach of contract claim.

 

On April 29, 2020, Blockchain Mining filed an amended complaint (the “Amended Complaint”). The Amended Complaint asserts the same causes of action and seeks the same damages as the initial Complaint.

 

On May 13, 2020, we and our subsidiary, jointly filed a motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint in its entirety as against us, and the promissory estoppel claim as against of our subsidiary. On the same day, our subsidiary also filed a partial Answer to the Amended Complaint in connection with the breach of contract claim.

 

In its partial Answer, the Company’s subsidiary admitted to the validity of the contract at issue and also asserted numerous affirmative defenses concerning the proper calculation of damages.

 

On December 4, 2020, the Court issued an Order directing the Parties to engage in limited discovery (the “Limited Discovery”) which was completed on March 4, 2021. In connection therewith, the Court also denied Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss without prejudice.

 

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The Company and its subsidiary have informed the Court that they intend to file a revised motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint and anticipate filing such motion to dismiss when the Court issues a briefing schedule.

 

Based on our assessment of the facts underlying the claims, the uncertainty of litigation, and the preliminary stage of the case, we cannot reasonably estimate the potential loss or range of loss that may result from this action. Notwithstanding, we have established a reserve in the amount of the unpaid portion of the purchase agreement. An unfavorable outcome may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Ding Gu (a/k/a Frank Gu) and Xiaodan Wang Litigation

 

On January 17, 2020, Ding Gu (a/k/a Frank Gu) (“Gu”) and Xiaodan Wang (“Wang” and with “Gu” collectively, “Plaintiffs”), filed a Complaint (the “Complaint”) in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York against us and our Chief Executive Officer, Milton C. Ault, III, in an action captioned Ding Gu (a/k/a Frank Gu) and Xiaodan Wang v. DPW Holdings, Inc. and Milton C. Ault III (a/k/a Milton Todd Ault III a/k/a Todd Ault), Index No. 650438/2020.

 

The Complaint asserts causes of action for declaratory judgment, specific performance, breach of contract, conversion, attorneys’ fees, permanent injunction, enforcement of Guaranty, unjust enrichment, money had and received, and fraud arising from: (i) a series of transactions entered into between Gu and us, as well as Gu and Ault, in or about May 2019; and (ii) a term sheet entered into between Plaintiffs and DPW, in or about July 2019. The Complaint seeks, among other things, monetary damages in excess of $1,100,000, plus a decree of specific performance directing DPW to deliver unrestricted shares of DPW’s common stock to Gu, plus attorneys’ fees and costs.

 

The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims asserted against it in this action.

 

On May 4, 2020, we and Ault jointly filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint in its entirety, with prejudice.

 

On July 24, 2020, Plaintiffs filed their opposition papers to our joint motion to dismiss.

 

The motion to dismiss has been fully briefed and is currently pending before the court.

 

Based on our assessment of the facts underlying the above claims, the uncertainty of litigation, and the preliminary stage of the case, we cannot reasonably estimate the potential loss or range of loss that may result from this action. An unfavorable outcome may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Subpoena

 

The Company received a subpoena from the SEC for the voluntary production of documents. The Company is fully cooperating with this non-public, fact-finding inquiry and managements believe that the Company has operated its business in compliance with all applicable laws. The subpoena expressly provides that the inquiry is not to be construed as an indication by the Commission or its staff that any violations of the federal securities laws have occurred, nor should it be considered a reflection upon any person, entity or security. However, there can be no assurance as to the outcome of this matter.

 

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Other Litigation Matters

 

The Company is involved in litigation arising from other matters in the ordinary course of business. We are regularly subject to claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings involving labor and employment, commercial disputes, and other matters. Such claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, and other proceedings could result in fines, civil penalties, or other adverse consequences.

 

Certain of these outstanding matters include speculative, substantial or indeterminate monetary amounts. We record a liability when we believe that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If we determine that a loss is reasonably possible and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, we disclose the reasonably possible loss. We evaluate developments in our legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued, and the matters and related reasonably possible losses disclosed, and make adjustments as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both likelihood of there being and the estimated amount of a loss related to such matters.

 

With respect to our other outstanding matters, based on our current knowledge, we believe that the amount or range of reasonably possible loss will not, either individually or in aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, the outcome of such matters is inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties. 

 

ITEM 1A.         RISK FACTORS

 

The risks described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, and the trading price of our common stock could decline. These risk factors do not identify all risks that we face - our operations could also be affected by factors that are not presently known to us or that we currently consider to be immaterial to our operations. Due to risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, our past financial results may not be a reliable indicator of future performance and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results or trends in future periods. The Risk Factors section of our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K remains current in all material respects.

 

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

 

None

 

ITEM 3.           DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None

 

ITEM 4.            MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

None

 

ITEM 5.            OTHER INFORMATION

 

None

 

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ITEM 6.           EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit Number   Description
3.1   Certification of Incorporation, dated September 22, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2017 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.2   Bylaws, dated September 25, 2017. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2017 as Exhibit 3.2 thereto.
3.3   Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation, dated January 2, 2019. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 3, 2019 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.4   Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split of Common Stock), dated March 14, 2019. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2019 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.5   Certificate of Designations of Rights and Preferences of 10% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, dated September 13, 2018. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2018 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.6   Form of Certificate of Determination of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, dated March 3, 2017. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 9, 2017 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.7   Certificate of Designations of Rights and Preferences of Series C Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock, dated February 27, 2019. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current report on Form 8-K filed on February 28, 2019 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.8   Bylaws dated August 13, 2020. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current report on Form 8-K filed on August 14, 2020 as Exhibit 3.1 thereto.
3.9   Agreement and Plan of Merger dated January 7, 2021 (changing the Company name to Ault Global Holdings, Inc.).  Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 19, 2021 as Exhibit 2.1 thereto.
10.1   At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement, dated January 22, 2021, with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC.  Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 25, 2021 as Exhibit 10.1 thereto.
10.2   Amendment No. 1 dated February 17, 2021 to At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement, dated January 22, 2021, with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC.  Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2021 as Exhibit 10.1 thereto.
10.3   Amendment No. 2 dated March 5, 2021 to At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement, dated January 22, 2021, with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC. Incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 5, 2021 as Exhibit 10.1 thereto.
31.1*   Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
31.2*   Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
32.1**   Certification of Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code
101.INS*   XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Dated:  May 24, 2021

 

 

    AULT GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
       
    By: /s/ William B. Horne
      William B. Horne
      Chief Executive Officer
      (Principal Executive Officer)
       
       
    By: /s/ Kenneth S. Cragun
      Kenneth S. Cragun
      Chief Financial Officer
      (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

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