This Prospectus Supplement No. 2 supplements the prospectus dated March 8, 2019 (the “Prospectus”), relating to the resale of up to 64,053,812 shares of common stock of GB Sciences, Inc. by the selling stockholders identified in the Prospectus. This Prospectus Supplement should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus which is to be delivered with this Prospectus Supplement. Any statement contained in the Prospectus shall be deemed to be modified or superseded to the extent that information in this Supplement modifies or supersedes such statement. Any statement that is modified or superseded shall not be deemed to constitute a part of the Prospectus except as modified or superseded by this Supplement.
This Prospectus Supplement is being filed to update and supplement the information in the Prospectus with the information contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2021, and with the information contained in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 13, 2021, all set forth below.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☑
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, that being September 2020, was approximately $7.4 million.
Summary of Notes Payable
As of March 31, 2021, the following notes payable were recorded in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet:
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As of March 31, 2021
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|
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Face Value
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|
|
Discount
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|
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Carrying Value
|
|
0% Note Payable dated October 23, 2017 (Note 5)
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|
$
|
369,445
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
369,445
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|
8% Line of Credit dated November 27, 2019 (Note 5)
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|
|
485,000
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|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
485,000
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|
8% Line of Credit dated July 24, 2020 (Note 5)
|
|
|
1,025,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,025,000
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|
6% Convertible promissory notes payable (Note 6)
|
|
|
1,060,000
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|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,060,000
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|
8% Convertible Secured Promissory Note dated February 28, 2019, as amended (Note 6)
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|
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1,111,863
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|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,111,863
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|
6% Convertible notes payable due January 18, 2022 (Note 6)
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|
|
325,000
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|
|
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(296,504
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)
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|
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28,496
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|
Total short-term notes and convertible notes payable
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|
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4,376,308
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|
|
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(296,504
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)
|
|
|
4,079,804
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Less: Notes payable classified as discontinued operations
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|
|
(485,000
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)
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|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(485,000
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)
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Total short term notes and convertible notes payable classified as continuing operations
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$
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3,891,308
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|
|
$
|
(296,504
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)
|
|
$
|
3,594,804
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6% Convertible promissory notes payable due September 30, 2023 (Note 6)
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|
$
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197,000
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|
|
$
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(40,561
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)
|
|
$
|
156,439
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|
6% Convertible note payable due December 31, 2023 (Note 6)
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|
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250,000
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|
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(114,029
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)
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|
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135,971
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Total long term convertible notes payable classified as continuing operations
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|
$
|
447,000
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|
|
$
|
(154,590
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)
|
|
$
|
292,410
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|
As of March 31, 2020, the following notes payable were recorded in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet:
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As of March 31, 2020
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|
|
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Face Value
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|
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Discount
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|
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Carrying Value
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|
0% Note Payable dated October 23, 2017 (Note 5)
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|
$
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369,445
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|
|
$
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(13,929
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)
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|
$
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355,516
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|
8% Line of Credit dated November 27, 2019 (Note 5)
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|
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480,000
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|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
480,000
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6% Convertible promissory notes payable (Note 6)
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|
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1,257,000
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|
|
|
(155,340
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)
|
|
|
1,101,660
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|
8% Convertible Secured Promissory Note dated February 28, 2019, as amended (Note 6)
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|
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1,271,863
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|
|
|
(409,481
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)
|
|
|
862,382
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|
8% Convertible Promissory Note dated April 23, 2019 (Note 6)
|
|
|
2,765,000
|
|
|
|
(29,830
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)
|
|
|
2,735,170
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|
Total short term notes and convertible notes payable
|
|
|
6,143,308
|
|
|
|
(608,580
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)
|
|
|
5,534,728
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|
Less: Notes payable classified as discontinued operations
|
|
|
(480,000
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)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(480,000
|
)
|
Total short term notes and convertible notes payable classified as continuing operations
|
|
$
|
5,663,308
|
|
|
$
|
(608,580
|
)
|
|
$
|
5,054,728
|
|
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 6 – Convertible Notes
March 2017 and July 2017 Convertible Note Offerings
In March 2017, the Company entered into a Placement Agent’s Agreement with a third-party brokerage firm to offer units consisting of a $1,000 6% promissory note convertible into 4,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.25 per share and 4,000 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s’ common stock at an exercise price of $0.60 per share for the period of three years. Between March 2017 and May 2017, the Company issued short-term Promissory Notes (“Notes”) to various holders with combined face value of $2,000,000. The Notes are payable within three years of issuance and are convertible into 8,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company also issued 8,000,000 common stock warrants to the Noteholders. The warrants are exercisable at any time and from time to time before maturity at the option of the holder. Each warrant gives the Noteholder the right to purchase one share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.60 per share for a period of three years. The Company recorded an aggregate discount on convertible notes of $1,933,693, which included $904,690 related to the relative fair value of beneficial conversion features and $1,029,003 for the relative fair value of the warrants issued with each note. The fair value of warrants was derived using the Black-Scholes valuation model.
In July 2017, the Company entered into a Placement Agent’s Agreement with a third-party brokerage firm to offer units consisting of a $1,000 6% promissory note convertible into 4,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.25 per share and 4,000 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s’ common stock at an exercise price of $0.65 per share for the period of three years. Between July 2017 and December 2017, the Company issued short-term Promissory Notes (“Notes”) to various holders with combined face value of $7,201,000. The Notes are payable within three years of issuance and are convertible into 28,804,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company also issued 28,804,000 common stock warrants to the Note holders. The warrants are exercisable at any time and from time to time before maturity at the option of the holder. Each warrant gives the Noteholder the right to purchase one share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.60 per share for a period of three years. The Company recorded an aggregate discount on convertible notes of $7,092,796, which included $3,142,605 related to the relative fair value of beneficial conversion features and $3,950,191 for the relative fair value of the warrants issued with each note. The fair value of warrants was derived using the Black-Scholes valuation model.
All notes from the March and July 2017 offerings have passed their maturity dates. During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company agreed to extensions with the holders of a total of $197,000 of the $1,257,000 that remains outstanding. For the $197,000 of extended notes, the Company agreed to reduce the conversion price to $0.10 per share and issued a total of 788,000 additional warrants to the holders of the notes with a term of three years and an exercise price of $0.10 per share. In exchange, the maturity date of the notes was extended to September 30, 2023. Using the Black-Scholes model, the Company valued the warrants at $13,396 and the change in the fair value of the conversion feature at $33,490. Because the change in the fair value of the conversion feature exceeded 10% of the carrying amount of the notes, the Company accounted for the modification of the notes as an extinguishment and recorded a discount on the new convertible notes of $46,886 related to the fair value of the new warrants issued and the change in the fair value of the conversion feature. The Company recorded interest expense of $28,306 on the new notes during the year ended March 31, 2021, of which $22,412 represented amortization of the note discounts. Accrued interest on the $197,000 extended notes is $44,332 at March 31, 2021, which includes $38,438 accrued prior to the extinguishments.
Three convertible notes totaling $1,060,000 held by the same investor are past maturity and are currently in default. The Company is negotiating the terms of an extension with the note holder. The notes do not provide for a default penalty or penalty interest rate. Interest expense during the year ended March 31, 2021, was $208,779, of which $139,253 represents amortization of the note discount. Accrued interest on the $1,060,000 notes was $228,373 at March 31, 2021.
8% Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated February 28, 2019
On February 28, 2019, the Company issued a $1,500,000 8% Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note and entered into the Note Purchase Agreement and Security Agreement with CSW Ventures, L.P. (together, “CSW Note”). The note matured on August 28, 2020, and was convertible at any time until maturity into 8,823,529 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.17 per share. Collateral pledged as security for the note includes all of the Company’s 100% membership interests in GB Sciences, Nevada, LLC and GB Sciences Las Vegas, LLC, which together represent substantially all of the Company’s cannabis cultivation and production operations and assets located at the Teco facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature resulting from the market price of the Company’s common stock in excess of the conversion price was $176,471 on the date of issuance, and the Company recorded a discount on the CSW Note in that amount.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On May 28, 2019, the Company received notice from CSW Ventures, L.P. of the conversion of a total of $170,000 of the principal balance of the 8% Senior Secured Promissory Note dated February 28, 2019. Accordingly, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock based on a $0.17 per share conversion price. In connection with the conversions, $17,225 in unamortized discount was recorded as interest expense and the Company reduced the carrying amount of convertible notes payable by $152,775. After conversion, the remaining balance outstanding was $1,330,000.
On July 12, 2019, the Company entered into the Amendment to Note Documents and the Amended and Restated 8% Senior Secured Promissory Note (together, “Amended CSW Note”). The Amended CSW Note increased the note balance by $100,000 to reflect an additional $100,000 advanced to the Company on July 12, 2019, and by $41,863 to add accrued interest to date to the principal balance, and decreased the conversion price to $0.11 per share, with the remaining terms substantially unchanged from the original CSW Note.
The Company evaluated the modification under the guidance in ASC 470-50 and determined that the amendment represents an extinguishment because the change in the fair value of the conversion feature exceeded 10% of the carrying value of the CSW Note on the amendment date. The carrying value of the amended note on the date of extinguishment was $1,338,057, net of a beneficial conversion feature discount of $133,806, and we recorded a loss on extinguishment of $124,158.
On August 1, 2019, the Company received notice from CSW Ventures, L.P. of the conversion of a total of $110,000 of the principal balance of the Amended CSW Note at $0.11 per share. Accordingly, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock. In connection with the conversions, $9,579 in unamortized discount was recorded as interest expense and the Company has reduced the carrying amount of convertible notes payable by $100,421. After conversion, the remaining balance outstanding was $1,361,863.
On October 23, 2019, the Company entered into the Amendment to Promissory Note. The October 23, 2019 amendment decreased the conversion price to $0.08 per share, with the remaining terms substantially unchanged from the Amended CSW Note.
We evaluated the modification under the guidance in ASC 470-50 and determined that the amendment represents an extinguishment because the change in the fair value of the conversion feature exceeded 10% of the carrying value of the Amended CSW Note immediately prior to the 2nd Amended CSW Note. The carrying value of the Amended CSW Note on the date of extinguishment was $1,269,067, net of a beneficial conversion feature discount of $92,796, and we recorded a loss on extinguishment of $92,796 during the year ended March 31, 2020.
On November 27, 2019, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to Note Documents and the Second Amended and Restated 8% Senior Secured Promissory Note (together, “2nd Amended CSW Note”). The 2nd Amended CSW Note decreased the conversion price to $0.04 per share and increased the note balance by $30,000 to reflect an advance received on that date, with the remaining terms substantially unchanged from the Amended CSW Note.
We evaluated the modification under the guidance in ASC 470-50 and determined that the 2nd Amended CSW Note represents an extinguishment because the change in the fair value of the conversion feature exceeded 10% of the carrying value of the Amended CSW Note immediately prior to the 2nd Amended CSW Note; however, no loss on extinguishment was recorded because the net consideration paid for the 2nd Amended CSW Note was equal to the extinguished carrying value of the Amended CSW Note. The carrying value of the Amended CSW Note on the date of extinguishment was $1,361,863.
On December 16, 2019, the Company received notice from CSW Ventures, L.P. of the conversion of a total of $120,000 of the principal balance of the Amended CSW Note at $0.04 per share and we issued 3,000,000 shares of common stock. In connection with the conversions, $57,551 in unamortized discount was recorded as interest expense, and the Company has reduced the carrying amount of convertible notes payable by $62,449. After conversion, the remaining balance outstanding was $1,271,863 and the carrying amount of the note was $687,021, net of $584,842 in unamortized discount from the beneficial conversion feature.
On December 29, 2020, the Company entered into the Omnibus Amendment (Note 14), and the note holder agreed to cease interest accrual on the CSW Note after November 30, 2020.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the Company received notice of the conversion of $160,000 total principal balance at $0.04 per share and issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock to the note holder. After the conversions, the remaining principal balance and carrying amount of the note is $1,111,863 as of March 31, 2021.
During the year ended March 31, 2021, we recorded interest expense of $477,500 related to the CSW Note and its amendments consisting of $68,019 in stated interest and $409,481 related to amortization of the note discount. The total outstanding balance of principal and accrued interest totaling $1,256,857 will reduce the $4,000,000 cash payment received by the Company upon the close of the sale of the Teco Facility, and no further interest expense will be accrued on the note.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
8% Convertible Promissory Note dated April 23, 2019
On April 23, 2019, the Company entered into the Note Purchase Agreement with Iliad Research and Trading, L.P. ("Iliad") and issued an 8% Convertible Promissory Note with a face value of $2,765,000. The Note was issued with original issue discount of $265,000 and is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.17 per share at the option of the note holder at any time until the Note is repaid. The Note matured on April 22, 2020. A total discount of $440,000 was recorded on the note, which includes $265,000 of original issue discount and $175,000 in fees paid to brokers.
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company honored the conversion of a total of a total of $125,000 of accrued interest on the Iliad Note at reduced conversion rates. On October 30, 2019, the Company received notice of the conversion of $75,000 at $0.06 per share and issued 1,250,000 shares of its common stock. The fair value of the shares issued exceeded the fair value of the shares issuable under the original terms of the Note by $64,706, and the Company recorded an induced conversion expense. On November 18, 2019, the Company received notice of the conversion of $50,000 of the note balance at $0.0375 per share and issued 1,333,333 shares of its common stock.
On April 22, 2020, the Company failed to make payment of the principal and accrued interest due under the Iliad Note, resulting in a default. Upon the occurrence of the default, the principal and accrued interest balances outstanding increased by 10%. As the result of the default, Company recorded an expense of $9,559 related to a 10% increase in the accrued interest balance, which is recorded in interest expense, and $276,500 related to the 10% increase in the principal balance, which is recorded in debt default penalty and other expense.
On May 20, 2020, Iliad filed a lawsuit against the Company in the Third Judicial District Court of Salt Lake County in the State of Utah demanding repayment of the note. The lawsuit further sought to compel the Company to participate in arbitration pursuant to the arbitration provisions contained within the Note Purchase Agreement and to prohibit the Company to raise funds through the issuance of its common stock unless the note is paid in full simultaneously with such issuance. On July 14, 2020, the Court entered judgment in favor of Iliad in the amount of $3,264,594 plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs and accrued post-judgment interest at the default rate of 15% per annum.
On November 20, 2020, the Company, Iliad, and Wellcana Plus, LLC entered into the Judgment Settlement Agreement, whereby Iliad agreed to discharge all amounts owed to it by the Company upon receipt of payment totaling $3,006,015 directly from the proceeds of the Wellcana Note Receivable (Note 14) on or before December 8, 2020. On December 8, 2020, Wellcana failed to make payment to the Company. On December 9, 2020, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Iliad extending the Judgment Settlement agreement in exchange for payment of $25,000 plus $25,000 per week until the payment totaling $3,006,015 is received by Iliad, with such payments not reducing the amount owed under the Judgment Settlement Agreement. On December 16, 2020, Wellcana made payment of the full amount owed to the Company, of which $3,006,015 was paid directly to Iliad in full satisfaction of the Judgment Settlement Agreement. On December 18, 2020, Iliad filed a Satisfaction of Judgment in the Third Judicial District Court of Salt Lake County in the State of Utah, and the lawsuit was dismissed. The Company has no further obligations to Iliad.
During the year ended March 31, 2021, interest expense related to the Iliad Note was $379,956, of which $29,831 relates to amortization of the note discount, $140,833 relates to accrued interest prior to the judgment, and $209,292 was accrued post-judgment interest. The Company also recorded $25,000 in other expense as the result of the letter agreement to extend the Judgment Settlement Agreement. As of the date of final payment, the outstanding judgment balance of $3,264,594 plus accrued post-judgment interest of $209,292 totaled $3,473,886, and the Company recorded a gain on extinguishment of $467,872.
December 2020 $575,000 6% Convertible Notes
On December 18, 2020, the Company began an offering of 6.0% convertible notes for the purpose of funding a pre-clinical study of the Company's patent-pending Cannabinoid-Containing Complex Mixtures for the treatment of Cytokine Release Syndromes, including Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, in COVID-19 patients. The Company pledged the related intellectual property as security for the notes. The notes are convertible at a rate of $0.05 per share at the lender's request. During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company issued $575,000 in convertible notes under the offering to three investors. $325,000 of the notes mature in December 2021, and $250,000 mature in December 2023. Payment of accrued interest and principal is due at maturity. The Company received cash of $500,250, net of issuance costs, and recorded a discount on convertible notes of 74,750. Notes totaling $425,000 were issued with in-the-money conversion features, and the Company recorded beneficial conversion feature discounts totaling $347,000 on the related notes.
At March 31, 2021, notes with a carrying amount of $28,496 were included in short term notes and convertible notes payable, net of unamortized discounts of $296,504. Notes with a carrying amount of $135,971 were included in long term notes and convertible notes payable, net of unamortized discounts of $114,029. Interest expense related to the notes was $16,354 for the year ended March 31, 2021, which includes $11,217 from amortization of the note discounts.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 7 - Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset or, in the case of leasehold improvements amortized over the lesser of the useful life of the asset or the underlying lease term. We recorded depreciation expense of $34,555 and $541,462 on a consolidated basis for the years ended year ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, net of depreciation capitalized in inventory of $532,785 and $811,508. Discontinued operations included $21,855 and $424,501 for the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Property and equipment is comprised of the following:
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|
March 31, 2021
|
|
|
|
Continuing Operations
|
|
|
Discontinued Operations
|
|
|
Total
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|
Furniture and fixtures
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Computer and software
|
|
|
151,748
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
151,748
|
|
Machinery and equipment
|
|
|
619,631
|
|
|
|
289,035
|
|
|
|
908,666
|
|
Leaseholds
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,455,600
|
|
|
|
3,455,600
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
21,069
|
|
|
|
21,069
|
|
Finance lease right-of-use asset
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,663,013
|
|
|
|
1,663,013
|
|
|
|
|
771,379
|
|
|
|
5,428,717
|
|
|
|
6,200,097
|
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
(746,357
|
)
|
|
|
(552,471
|
)
|
|
|
(1,298,828
|
)
|
Property and Equipment, Net
|
|
$
|
25,022
|
|
|
$
|
4,876,247
|
|
|
$
|
4,901,269
|
|
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company entered into the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement ("Teco MIPA") to sell 100% of the membership interests in the Teco Facility (Note 14). As a result of this agreement, the Company determined that the long-lived assets of the Teco Facility might be impaired due to the current expectation that the asset group will more likely than not be disposed of by sale significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life. The Company estimated future undiscounted cash flows related to the Teco Facility to be $8.0 million, which was less than the carrying amount of the Teco Facility asset group of $11.9 million. Using a discounted cash flow approach, the Company estimated the fair value of the asset group to be approximately $7.3 million, resulting in a write-down of $4,645,054 related to the Teco Facility asset group. Fair value was based on expected future cash flows using level 3 inputs under ASC 820. The cash flows are the proceeds expected to be generated from the sale of the assets under the Teco MIPA, discounted to present value at a rate of 17%.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 8 – Income Taxes
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. The Company operates in the state of Nevada, which does not levy an income tax. The Company has analyzed filing positions for all open tax years in the federal jurisdiction where it is required to file income tax returns. The Company identified its federal tax return as its “major” tax jurisdiction, as defined under generally accepted accounting principles.
The Company’s effective tax rate was -3.6% and 0.0% for the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Income tax expense was $168,527 for the year ended March 31, 2021, which includes $48,076 in penalties and interest related to a $486,145 tax liability from the March 31, 2018 tax year. Income tax payable at March 31, 2021 was $761,509 including a $486,145 income tax liability related to the March 31, 2018 tax year and accrued penalties and interest of $154,914. Income tax expense was $86,837 for the year ended March 31, 2020. This amount represents penalties and interest on the March 31, 2018 tax liability. Income tax payable was $592,982 as of March 31, 2020. Income tax expense and income tax payable are included in discontinued operations in the Company's financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
Because the Company operates in the State-licensed cannabis industry, it is subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code Section 280E (“280E”) for U.S. income tax purposes. Under 280E, the Company is allowed to deduct expenses that are directly related to the production of its products, i.e., cost of goods sold, but is allowed no further deductions for ordinary and necessary business expenses from its gross profit. The Company believes that the deductions disallowed include the deduction of NOLs. The unused NOLs will continue to carry forward and may be used by the Company to offset future taxable income that is not subject to the limitations of 280E.
At March 31, 2021 and 2020 respectively, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) for income tax purposes of $51,776,062 and $50,596,940. $34,481,122 of the Company's NOL carryforwards are expected to expire at various times from 2025 through 2039. $17,294,940 of the NOL carryforwards generated in tax years ending March 31, 2019 to present have no expiration date. These NOLs have the potential to be used to offset future ordinary taxable income and reduce future cash tax liabilities. Utilization of the Company’s net operating losses may be subject to substantial annual limitation if the Company experiences a 50% change in ownership, as provided by the Internal Revenue Code. Such an ownership change would substantially increase the possibility of net operating losses expiring before complete utilization.
The provision for income taxes included in discontinued operations is different than would result from applying the U.S. statutory rate to profit before taxes for the reasons set forth in the following reconciliation:
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Tax benefit computed at U.S. statutory rates
|
|
$
|
(697,040
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,178,478
|
)
|
Increases (decreases) in taxes resulting from:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IRC Section 280E
|
|
|
173,045
|
|
|
|
202,877
|
|
Other permanent items
|
|
|
14,407
|
|
|
|
22,948
|
|
Change in valuation allowance
|
|
|
26,720
|
|
|
|
1,952,653
|
|
Adjustments to valuation of deferred tax assets
|
|
|
603,319
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total provision for income taxes
|
|
|
120,451
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Penalties and interest on prior year tax liabilities
|
|
|
48,076
|
|
|
|
86,837
|
|
Total income tax expense
|
|
$
|
168,527
|
|
|
$
|
86,837
|
|
The tax effects of the primary temporary differences giving rise to the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows for the year ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock based compensation
|
|
$
|
3,131,344
|
|
|
$
|
2,943,816
|
|
Net operating loss carryforward
|
|
|
10,460,788
|
|
|
|
10,625,357
|
|
Impairment of long-lived assets
|
|
|
975,461
|
|
|
|
975,461
|
|
Depreciation and Amortization expense
|
|
|
(458,938
|
)
|
|
|
(324,707
|
)
|
Other temporary items
|
|
|
220,795
|
|
|
|
136,243
|
|
Total deferred tax assets
|
|
|
14,329,450
|
|
|
|
14,356,170
|
|
Less valuation allowance
|
|
|
(14,329,450
|
)
|
|
|
(14,356,170
|
)
|
Net deferred tax asset
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Deferred tax assets are evaluated by considering historical levels of income, estimates of future taxable income and the impact of tax planning strategies. The Company continues to evaluate its deferred tax asset valuation allowance on a quarterly basis. The Company concluded that, as of March 31, 2021, it is more likely than not that the Company will not have sufficient taxable income within the applicable net operating loss carry-forward period to realize any portion of its deferred tax assets.
The Company believes that the tax positions taken in its tax returns would be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and other required state jurisdictions. The Company's periodic tax returns filed in 2018 and thereafter are subject to examination by taxing authorities under the normal statutes of limitations in the applicable jurisdictions.
Note 9 – Capital Transactions
Year Ended March 31, 2021
On April 1, 2020, the Company entered into the Advisory Agreement with its brokers and effected a temporary decrease in the exercise price of the Company's outstanding warrants to $0.03-$.05 per share. As a result of the price reduction, the Company received notice of the exercise of 35,798,809 warrants during the year ended March 31, 2021, and received proceeds of $968,023, net of brokerage fees of $(107,373). The Company recorded inducement dividends totaling $1,591,080 as the difference between the reduced exercise price of the warrants and the stock price on the date of exercise.
During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company granted 3,500,000 immediately vesting options to purchase one share of the Company's Common Stock at the price of $0.05 per share for a period of ten years, as compensation to a scientist and researcher for drafting and filing U.S. and international patents. The options were valued at $168,000 using the Black-Scholes model.
During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company issued a total of 788,000 warrants to convertible note holders with a term of three years and an exercise price of $0.10 per share in exchange for a three-year extension of notes having an aggregate principal balance of $197,000 (Note 6). Using the Black-Scholes model, the Company valued the warrants at $13,396.
On November 16, 2020, the Company entered into a Severance Agreement with Leslie Bocskor, a former member of the Company's board of directors, and re-priced 450,000 options held by the director to that day's closing share price of $0.03. The term of the options was extended to November 16, 2025, from June 1, 2023. Using the Black-Scholes Model, the Company valued the options at $4,950 immediately prior to the modification and at $11,250 immediately after the modification, and the Company recorded share-based compensation expense of $6,300.
On December 7, 2020, the board of directors approved the issuance of warrants to purchase a total of 3,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock at $0.04 per share for a term of ten years to current employees and directors. The Company valued the warrants at $133,000 using the Black-Scholes Model and recorded share-based compensation expense of $133,000 related to the warrants.
On December 15, 2020, the board of directors approved the issuance of options to purchase a total of 3,250,000 shares of the Company's common stock at $0.05 per share for a term of ten years to current employees and directors. The options vest one-third upon grant, one-third after one year of service, and one-third after two years of service. The Company valued the options at $156,000 using the Black-Scholes Model and recorded share-based compensation expense of $62,000 related to the options for the year ended March 31, 2021. Remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to the options was $78,000 at March 31, 2021.
On December 15, 2020, the board of directors approved the re-pricing of 6,050,000 options held by current employees to an exercise price of $0.05, the closing stock price on that date. All of the options subject to the modification were fully vested. Using the Black-Scholes Model, the Company valued the options at $199,600 immediately prior to the modification and at $250,650 immediately after the modification, and the Company recorded share-based compensation expense of $51,050.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On January 2, 2021, the board of directors approved the re-pricing and extension of 9,424,613 outstanding compensation warrants issued to the Company's brokers. The exercise price of the warrants was reduced to $0.01, and the warrants were extended to the expiration date of January 2, 2024. Prior to the extension and re-pricing, the warrants had expiration dates ranging from December 11, 2020 through October 1, 2023, and had exercise prices ranging from $0.25 to $1.00. The company valued the modified warrants at $367,196 using the Black-Scholes model. The Black-Scholes value of the warrants immediately prior to the modification was $135,861, and the Company recorded compensation expense of $231,335.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the Company received notice of the conversion of $160,000 total principal balance of the note payable to CSW Ventures, L.P. at $0.04 per share and issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock to the note holder (Note 6).
On February 8, 2021, the board of directors approved the issuance of 42,705,809 replacement warrants to investors who had exercised warrants at prices that were near or at-the-money beginning in December of 2019 in order to provide working capital to the Company. The replacement warrants expire three years from the date of the initial warrant exercise and have a strike price of $0.10 per share. The Company valued the warrants at $1,182,920 using the Black-Scholes model and recorded the value of the warrants as an inducement dividend.
At March 31, 2021, there were 85,843,036 warrants at exercise prices ranging from $0.01 to $0.90 per share outstanding, exclusive of warrants held by employees. At the same date, 17,733,334 employee options and warrants with a weighted average exercise price of $0.11 were outstanding, and 5,883,000 nonemployee options with a weighted average exercise price of $0.14 remain outstanding.
Year Ended March 31, 2020
Stock Issued for Debt Conversions
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company issued a total of 7,583,333 shares of common stock for the conversion of notes payable:
On May 28, 2019, the Company received notice from CSW Ventures, L.P. of the conversion of a total of $170,000 of the principal balance of the 8% Senior Secured Promissory Note dated February 28, 2019 (See Note 6). Accordingly, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock based on a $0.17 per share conversion price. In connection with the conversions, $17,225 in unamortized discount was recorded as interest expense and the Company has reduced the carrying amount of convertible notes payable by $152,775.
On August 1, 2019, the Company received notice from CSW Ventures, L.P. of the conversion of a total of $110,000 of the principal balance of the Amended CSW Note at $0.11 per share. Accordingly, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock. In connection with the conversions, $9,579 in unamortized discount was recorded as interest expense and the Company has reduced the carrying amount of convertible notes payable by $100,421. After conversion, the remaining balance outstanding was $1,361,863.
On December 16, 2019, the Company received notice from CSW Ventures, L.P. of the conversion of a total of $120,000 of the principal balance of the Amended CSW Note at $0.04 per share and we issued 3,000,000 shares of common stock. In connection with the conversions, $57,551 in unamortized discount was recorded as interest expense and the Company has reduced the carrying amount of convertible notes payable by $62,449. After conversion, the remaining balance outstanding was $1,271,863 and the carrrying amount of the note was $687,021, net of $584,842 in unamortized discount from the beneficial conversion feature.
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company has honored the conversion of a total of a total of $125,000 of debt owed under the Iliad Note at reduced conversion rates. On October 30, 2019, the Company received notice of the conversion of $75,000 at $0.06 per share and issued 1,250,000 shares of its common stock. The fair value of the shares issued exceeded the fair value of the shares issuable under the original terms of the Note by $64,706, and the Company recorded an expense in that amount. On November 18, 2019, the Company received notice of the conversion of $50,000 of the note balance at $0.0375 per share and issued 1,333,333 shares of its common stock. The fair value of the shares issued exceeded the fair value of the shares issuable under the original terms of the Note by $62,353, and the Company recorded an expense in that amount. In total, the Company recorded $127,059 in noncash expense for the two conversions of the Iliad note at below contractual conversion rates for the year ended March 31, 2020.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Exercise of Warrants for Stock
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company issued 17,563,000 shares of common stock for exercises of warrants:
In order to encourage the exercise of approximately 70.5 million warrants issued to investors in private placements of convertible notes and common stock having exercise prices ranging between $0.65 and $0.30, the Company effected a temporary decrease in the exercise price of the warrants to $0.10 per share until July 11, 2019. On July 12, 2019, the Company extended the repricing of the warrants through August 30, 2019, and on July 31, 2019, the Company extended the repricing of the warrants to December 31, 2019. As a result of the price reduction, the Company received notice of the exercise of 9,449,750 warrants and received proceeds of $850,478, net of brokerage fees of $94,498. In connection with the induced exercise of the warrants, the Company recorded an inducement dividend of $230,025.
In order to encourage the further exercise of the warrants, the Company effected a temporary decrease in the exercise price of the warrants to $0.03-$.05 per share beginning in December 2019. As a result of the price reduction, the Company received notice of the exercise of an additional 8,113,250 warrants and received proceeds of $307,249, net of brokerage fees of $22,566. In connection with the induced exercise of the warrants, the Company recorded an inducement dividend of $32,215.
Issuance of Stock for Services
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company issued 2,100,000 shares of common stock for consulting services and recorded related expense of $214,000 based on the fair value of the stock on the date of the related consulting agreements.
Warrants Outstanding
Presented below is a summary of the Company’s warrant activity, exclusive of warrants held by employees (see Note 10), for the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:
|
|
Warrants Outstanding
|
|
|
|
Number of Shares
|
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at March 31, 2019
|
|
|
99,790,989
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants issued
|
|
|
7,622,780
|
|
|
$0.30
|
|
Warrants exercised
|
|
|
(17,563,000)
|
|
|
$0.035-$0.10
|
|
Warrants expired/cancelled
|
|
|
(5,312,608)
|
|
|
$0.50-$2.00
|
|
Outstanding at March 31, 2020
|
|
|
84,538,161
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants issued
|
|
|
43,493,809
|
|
|
$0.10
|
|
Warrants exercised
|
|
|
(35,798,809)
|
|
|
$0.030-$0.035
|
|
Warrants expired/cancelled
|
|
|
(6,390,125)
|
|
|
$0.60-$0.90
|
|
Outstanding at March 31, 2021
|
|
|
85,843,036
|
|
|
|
|
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 10 – Employee Benefit Plan
Share-Based Employee Compensation
On February 6, 2008, the board of directors adopted the GB Sciences, Inc. 2007 Amended Stock Option Plan (“2007 Plan”). Under the 2007 Plan, 4,500,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock may be issuable upon the exercise of options issued to employees, advisors and consultants. The Company revised the plan, and the board of directors adopted the new 2014 Equity Compensation Plan. On June 30, 2015, GB Sciences filed a Form S-8 Registration Statement with the SEC to register 8,500,000 shares of common stock issuable under stock options to grant to employees and consultants. At the Company’s special meeting of the shareholders held on April 6, 2018, the adoption by the board of directors of the 2014 Equity Compensation Plan was ratified by a majority of shareholders present at the meeting, either in person or by proxy and the Company adopted the GB Sciences, Inc 2018 Stock Plan. On October 25, 2018, GB Sciences filed a Form S-8 Registration Statement with the SEC to register 10,000,000 shares of common stock issuable under the 2018 Plan. There were 2,022,443 shares available for issuance under the stock plans at March 31, 2021.
Compensation Expense
For the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded share-based compensation expense of $436,349 and $287,260, respectively, which includes $211,000 and $103,472, respectively, related to employee stock options and warrants. There was no expense for restricted stock. Unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested awards was $78,000 as of March 31, 2021.
Fair Value
The closing price of the Company's stock on the date of grant is used as the fair value for issuances of restricted stock. The fair value of stock options granted is estimated as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
The following range of assumptions in the Black-Scholes option pricing model was used to determine fair value:
|
|
Year Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2021
|
|
|
March 31, 2020
|
|
Weighted-average volatility
|
|
|
127
|
%
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
Expected term (in years)
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
0.93
|
%
|
|
|
N/A
|
|
Expected volatilities used for award valuation are based on historical volatility of the Company's common stock. The risk-free interest rate for periods equal to the expected term of an award is based on Federal Reserve yields for U.S. Treasury securities.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Stock Options
A summary of employee option activity, including warrants issued to employees, as of March 31, 2021 and 2020, and changes during the years then ended, is presented below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Remaining
|
|
|
Aggregate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise
|
|
|
Contractual
|
|
|
Intrinsic
|
|
Employee options and warrants
|
|
Options
|
|
|
Price $
|
|
|
Life (years)
|
|
|
Value ($)
|
|
Outstanding at March 31, 2019
|
|
|
12,583,334
|
|
|
$
|
0.28
|
|
|
|
7.18
|
|
|
$
|
43,000
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
(1,600,000
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.27
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at March 31, 2020
|
|
|
10,983,334
|
|
|
$
|
0.28
|
|
|
|
6.02
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
6,750,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.045
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at March 31, 2021
|
|
|
17,733,334
|
|
|
$
|
0.11
|
|
|
|
6.80
|
|
|
$
|
172,000
|
|
Fully vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2021
|
|
|
17,733,334
|
|
|
$
|
0.11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at March 31, 2021
|
|
|
15,566,668
|
|
|
$
|
0.12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The table below sets forth nonemployee option activity for the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Remaining
|
|
|
Aggregate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise
|
|
|
Contractual
|
|
|
Intrinsic
|
|
Nonemployee options
|
|
Options
|
|
|
Price $
|
|
|
Life (years)
|
|
|
Value ($)
|
|
Outstanding at March 31, 2019
|
|
|
2,383,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.27
|
|
|
|
7.76
|
|
|
$
|
492,250
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at March 31, 2020
|
|
|
2,383,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.27
|
|
|
|
6.75
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
3,500,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.05
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at March 31, 2021
|
|
|
5,883,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.14
|
|
|
|
8.11
|
|
|
$
|
35,000
|
|
Fully vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2021
|
|
|
5,883,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at March 31, 2021
|
|
|
5,883,000
|
|
|
$
|
0.14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted stock awards
No restricted stock awards were granted during the years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies
On September 18, 2017, GB Sciences finalized its agreement with Louisiana State University (“LSU”) AgCenter to be the sole operator of LSU’s medical marijuana program. The LSU Board of Supervisors entered into a five-year agreement that has an option to renew for two additional five-year terms with GB Sciences. The contract includes the Company’s commitment to make annual research investments of $500,000 to the LSU AgCenter. The Company initially retained its 50% interest in the research relationship with LSU after the sale of its membership interest in GB Sciences Louisiana, LLC, and accordingly remained obligated for $250,000 of the $500,000 annual research investment for three years, or a total commitment of $750,000. On August 4, 2020, the Company received its first payment under the Wellcana Note Receivable, net of the $250,000 research contribution due for the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2020, and our commitment for that twelve month period was paid by the purchaser with the funds withheld from the note payment. On August 24, 2020, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Wellcana to discount the note receivable in exchange for accelerated payment. Pursuant to the letter of intent, the purchaser assumed the annual $250,000 research contribution commitment to LSU and the Company retains no rights in the intellectual property developed under the research relationship (Note 14).
An individual filed a Charge of Discrimination with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission ("NERC") against the Company on April 2, 2019, alleging sexual harassment and retaliatory discharge. The matter was amicably resolved, and the charges against the Company were dismissed on May 11, 2021.
On April 22, 2020, the Company failed to repay any of the outstanding balance of the Convertible Promissory Note Payable to Iliad Research and Trading, L.P., resulting in a default. On May 20, 2020, Iliad filed a lawsuit against the Company in the Third Judicial District Court of Salt Lake County in the State of Utah demanding repayment of the note. On July 14, 2020, the Court entered judgment in favor of Iliad in the amount of $3,264,594. The Company's obligation to Iliad was satisfied in full on December 16, 2020, upon payment of $3,006,014 pursuant to the Judgment Settlement Agreement (Note 6).
On April 22, 2020, the Company was served notice of a lawsuit filed in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada, filed by a contractor who had been hired to perform architectural and design services. The lawsuit demanded payment of $73,050 for the services provided. On September 17, 2020, the Company entered into a Mutual Compromise, Settlement, and Release Agreement with the contractor and made payment of $25,000 in full satisfaction of the alleged debt and reduced the cost of the related fixed asset by $48,050.
From time to time, the Company may become involved in certain legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of business. In management’s opinion, based on consultations with outside counsel, the results of any of these ordinary course matters, individually and in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material effect on our results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows. As more information becomes available, if management should determine that an unfavorable outcome is probable on such a claim and that the amount of such probable loss that it will incur on that claim is reasonably estimable, the Company would record a reserve for the claim in question. If and when the Company records such a reserve, it could be material and could adversely impact its results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 12 - Related Party Transactions
As of March 31, 2021, the Company is indebted to executive officers for unpaid compensation totaling $84,913.
On September 1, 2019, the Company and its former CFO and COO, Ksenia Griswold, terminated their relationship and entered into the Severance Agreement. Pursuant to the Severance Agreement, Ms. Griswold would receive severance payments of $20,000 per month for 9 months following the date of separation and would continue receive health insurance coverage for the same period. On January 2, 2021, the Company entered into the Settlement Agreement with Ms. Griswold, and made payment of $57,000 in full satisfaction of $114,159 in Severance compensation owed to Ms. Griswold. As the result of the settlement, the Company recorded a gain of $57,159, which is included in gain on settlement of accounts payable in the Company's consolidated financial statements.
On November 16, 2020, the Company entered into a Severance Agreement with Leslie Bocskor, a former member of the board of directors. Pursuant to the Severance Agreement, the Company made payments totaling $84,745 to Mr. Bocskor subsequent to his departure consisting of $78,245 in compensation accrued during Mr. Bocskor's service on the board of directors and $6,500 related to health insurance, for which the Company had agreed to reimburse until the compensation was paid in full. Prior to the termination of his board service, Mr. Bocskor was paid $44,192 in director's compensation during the year ended March 31, 2021. During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company made payments totaling $40,192 to Mr. Bocksor.
In connection with the sale of membership interest in GB Sciences Louisiana, LLC, the Company issued a note payable in the amount of $151,923 to John Davis, the Company's former General Counsel and President of GB Sciences Louisiana, LLC, for unpaid compensation and bonuses. The note matured upon receipt of the first payment from the Wellcana Note Receivable. The principal balance of the note and accrued interest were repaid in full on August 4, 2020, when the related funds were withheld from the first payment to the Company under the Wellcana Note Receivable (Note 14).
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 13 – Sale of 50% Membership Interest in GB Sciences Louisiana, LLC
On November 15, 2019, the Company entered into the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement ("MIPA") with Wellcana Plus, LLC ("Wellcana"). In consideration for the sale of its 50.01% controlling membership interest in GB Sciences Louisiana, LLC (“GBSLA"), the Company received an $8,000,000 Promissory Note ("Wellcana Note") with the potential to receive up to an additional $8,000,000 in earn-out payments.
The Wellcana note bore interest at a rate of 5% per annum and payments were due beginning June 1, 2020 and ending December 1, 2021. The Company recorded a $1,389,408 discount on the note receivable based on an imputed interest rate of 17.0%, and the carrying amount of the note was $6,610,592 as of November 15, 2019:
November 15, 2019 Note Receivable
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Note Payments
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June 1, 2020
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$
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500,000
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September 1, 2020
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750,000
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December 1, 2020
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1,000,000
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March 1, 2020
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1,250,000
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June 1, 2021
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1,500,000
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September 1, 2021
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1,500,000
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December 1, 2021
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1,500,000
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Total proceeds
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8,000,000
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Discount on note receivable
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(1,389,408
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)
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Net present value
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$
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6,610,592
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Upon close of the sale on November 15, 2019, the Company recorded a gain on deconsolidation of $4,393,242 related to the sale of its membership interest in GBSLA, calculated as follows:
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As of
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Gain on Deconsolidation
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November 15, 2019
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Present value of promissory note
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$
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6,610,592
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Carrying amount of non-controlling interest
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8,707,651
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Total
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15,318,243
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Carrying amount of assets
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14,715,798
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Carrying amount of liabilities
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(3,790,797
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)
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Net assets deconsolidated
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10,925,001
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Gain on deconsolidation
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$
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4,393,242
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On August 24, 2020, the Company entered into a letter of intent with Wellcana to discount the note receivable in exchange for accelerated payment. Pursuant to the letter of intent, the Company would receive payments totaling $5,224,423, including the repayment of a note payable to related party of $151,923, the forgiveness by Wellcana of $172,500 in liabilities and the payment of $4,900,000 in cash, on or before October 15, 2020, less any cash payments made by Wellcana up to the date of the final payment. Upon receipt of the payment, all liabilities owed to the Company by Wellcana, including the $8,000,000 note receivable and any potential earn-out payments were to be considered satisfied in full. Wellcana would assume the annual $250,000 research contribution commitment to LSU (Note 11), and the Company would retain no rights in the intellectual property developed under the research relationship. In addition, the Company agreed to reduce the $750,000 note payment due on September 1, 2020, to $500,000.
As a result of the August 24, 2020 letter of intent, the Company determined that the amount of the note that was collectible as of March 31, 2020 was $5,224,423 and recorded a loss on modification of note receivable calculated as follows:
August 24, 2020 Modification
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March 31, 2020
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Total cash payments to be made by October 15, 2020
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$
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4,900,000
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Liabilities to be forgiven upon receipt of October 15, 2020 payment
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324,423
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Total receivable (as modified)
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5,224,423
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Carrying value of note receivable as of March 31, 2020
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6,969,720
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Accrued interest as of March 31, 2020
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150,137
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Total amount receivable (prior to modification)
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7,119,857
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Loss on modification of note receivable
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$
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(1,895,434
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)
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The Company received payments from Wellcana totaling $550,000 in August and September of 2020, which in combination with the repayment of a note payable to related party of $151,923 and the $172,500 liabilities assumed by Wellcana reduced the final payment owed under the letter agreement to $4,350,000.
On October 15, 2020, the Company was notified that Wellcana would be unable to make the payment of $4,350,000 by October 15, 2020, and the parties entered into a letter agreement, which extended the due date of the final $4,350,000 payment to December 8, 2020. The letter agreement also required Wellcana to provide proof of $4,350,000 in funds and an escrow deposit of $250,000, which was to be released to the Company in the event that Wellcana were unable to make the $4,350,000 payment on or before December 8, 2020. On October 24, 2020, the parties entered into the Escrow Agreement and Wellcana made the $250,000 escrow payment on October 29, 2020.
On December 8, 2020, Wellcana failed to make the payment and the $250,000 escrow deposit was disbursed to the Company. The Company retained $50,000 of the escrow disbursement as compensation for Wellcana's failure to meet the agreed-upon deadline of December 8, 2020, which is recorded in other income, and did not offset that amount against the $4,350,000 balance owed by Wellcana. On December 16, 2020, Wellcana made payment of the remaining balance of $4,150,000, satisfying its obligations to the Company in full.
The Company's statements of operations and cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2020 include activity through the close of the sale on November 15, 2019, classified as discontinued operations.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 14 - Sale of 100% Membership Interest in Teco Facility and Nopah License
On November 15, 2019, we entered into a Binding Letter of Intent ("Teco LOI") to sell 75% of the Company's membership interest interests in GB Sciences Nevada, LLC, and GB Sciences Las Vegas, LLC ("Teco Subsidiaries"), for $3,000,000 cash upon close and up to an additional $3,000,000 in earn-out payments after close. In connection with the Teco LOI, we entered into a Management Agreement with the purchaser whereby the facilities will be managed by an affiliate of the purchaser until the close of the sale. As part of the transaction, the Teco Subsidiaries also entered into a Line of Credit of up to $470,000 with the purchaser to provide working capital for the Teco Subsidiaries (Note 5). The Line of Credit will be considered satisfied in full upon close of the sale of the Teco Subsidiaries.
On March 24, 2020, we entered into the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement ("Teco MIPA") with AJE Management, LLC, which formalized the sale of the Teco Subsidiaries and modified the terms of the sale. Pursuant to the Teco MIPA, the Company will sell 100% of its membership interests in GBSN and GBLV for $4,000,000 cash upon close and will receive a $4,000,000 8% promissory note to be paid in monthly installments over 36 months with payments beginning 30 months after the close of the sale.
On July 24, 2020, the Company entered into the Loan Agreement, 8% Secured Promissory Note, and Security Agreement (together, the "July 24 Note") with AJE Management, LLC. Contemporaneously with the Loan Agreement, the Company and AJE Management entered into the Amendment to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with AJE Management. The amendment provides that any balances outstanding under the July 24 Note at the time of the close of the sale of the Teco Facility will be forgiven in exchange for a reduction to the $4,000,000 note receivable that the Company will receive as consideration for the sale of the Teco Facility. The reduction to the note receivable was equal to 3 times the balance outstanding under the July 24 Note on the date of the close of the sale of the Teco Facility. As of March 31, 2021, the Company has received advances totaling $375,000 under the July 24 Note (Note 5).
On December 29, 2020, the Company entered into the Omnibus Amendment with the purchaser of the Teco Facility. The Omnibus Amendment reduces the amount of the note receivable that the Company will receive from the sale of the Teco Facility by $975,000 to $3,025,000, and any advances made to the Company above $325,000 will reduce the amount of cash received upon close of the sale of Teco one-for-one, rather than reducing the note receivable by three times the amount of the balance outstanding. The Company also agreed that it will not repay the balances outstanding under the July 24 Note prior to the closing of the Teco sale. As a result of the Omnibus Amendment, the Company accrued an expense of $650,000 to increase the balance outstanding under the July 24 Note to three times $325,000, to total $1,025,000, which will offset the $4,000,000 note receivable that the Company will receive upon close of the sale of the Teco Facility.
The Omnibus Amendment also amends the Management Services Agreement to provide that no further management fees will accrue after November 30, 2020. As of March 31, 2021, the Company has accrued $850,000 which will reduce the $4,000,000 in cash proceeds received upon the close of the sale. The form of the note receivable that the Company will receive on close was amended to accelerate payments such that the Company will receive payment in full within three years, rather than over 36 months with payments beginning 30 months after the close of the sale.
The sale is expected to close upon the successful transfer of the Nevada cultivation and production licenses. The transfer of cannabis licenses in the State of Nevada was subject to an indefinite moratorium beginning in October 2019. In a meeting held on July 21, 2020, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board lifted the moratorium, however, the board has indicated that there are over 90 requests pending, and it will take up to several months to process the entire backlog of pending license transfers. The lifting of the moratorium and processing of cannabis license transfers have been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and could be further delayed if the pandemic continues.
The Company also holds a Nevada license for cultivation of medical marijuana located in Sandy Valley, Nevada (the “Nopah License”). The license is owned by the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, GB Sciences Nopah, LLC ("Nopah"). Operations have not begun under the Nopah License. On November 27, 2019, the Company entered into a Binding Letter of Intent to sell its 100% interest in GB Sciences Nopah, LLC. On August 10, 2020, the Company entered into the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement ("Nopah MIPA") and Promissory Note Modification Agreement with the purchaser of GB Sciences Nopah, LLC. As consideration for the transfer of the license and membership interest in GB Sciences Nopah, LLC, the Company will receive $300,000 and the purchaser will pay all expenses related to the upkeep and maintenance of the Nopah Licens until closing. The $300,000 purchase price will be applied as a reduction to the balance of the 0% Note payable dated October 23, 2017 (Note 5), which is held by an affiliate of the purchaser of the Nopah license. The transfer of the Nopah License is subject to the same restrictions on license transfers discussed above.
Because the moratorium on license transfers has been lifted, the Company determined that the Teco Facility and Nopah Facility qualify for presentation as discontinued operations, and the income, assets, and cash flows of the Teco Subsidiaries and GB Sciences Nopah, LLC have been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the Company's consolidated financial statements.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 15 – Concentrations
For the year ended March 31, 2021, there were three customers that accounted for 18.4%, 16.7%, and 13.3% of total revenue classified as discontinued operations. As of March 31, 2021, two customers accounted for 26% and 13% of accounts receivable classified as discontinued operations. We held cash in excess of FDIC limits of $513,901 as of March 31, 2021. All of the Company's sales classified as discontinued operations for the year ended March 31, 2021 were located in the State of Nevada. Of the Company's total sales classified as discontinued operations of $3,120,620 during the year ended March 31, 2020, $3,120,620, or 85%, were in the State of Nevada and $569,077, or 15%, were part of discontinued operations in the State of Louisiana.
Note 16 – Subsequent Events
On May 11, 2021, the Company entered into the Second Omnibus Amendment with the purchaser of the Teco Subsidiaries. Pursuant to the amendment, the Company received a $200,000 advance of the cash purchase price and the Teco Management Agreement was extended to December 31, 2021.
On June 14, 2021, the Company received notice of the exercise of warrants to purchase 1,672,000 shares of common stock at $0.03 per share and received $50,160 cash proceeds.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized in the city of Las Vegas, NV on July 6, 2021.
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GB Sciences, Inc.
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By:
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/s/ John Poss
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Name: John Poss
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Title: Chief Executive Officer
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GB Sciences, Inc.
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By:
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/s/ Zach Swarts
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Name: Zach Swarts
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Title: Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 4.6
Common Stock
The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted on by stockholders and are entitled to receive such dividends, if any, as may be declared from time to time by our board of directors from funds legally available therefore, subject to the dividend preferences of the preferred stock, if any. Upon our liquidation or dissolution, the holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets available for distribution after payment of liabilities and liquidation preferences of the preferred stock, if any. Holders of common stock have no preemptive rights, no cumulative voting rights and no rights to convert their common stock into any other securities. Any action taken by holders of common stock must be taken at an annual or special meeting or by written consent of the holders of over 33% of our capital stock entitled to vote on such action.
Exhibit 10.28
AMENDMENT TO MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT TO MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT(this “Amendment”), dated as of May 11, 2020, is made and entered into, by and between GB
Sciences, Inc. a Nevada corporation (the “Seller”), GB Sciences Las Vegas, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“GBS LV”), GB Sciences Nevada LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“GBS LV” and together with GBS LV and the Seller, the “GBS Parties”), and AJE Management, LLC, a California limited liability company (the “Buyer”, and together with the GBS Parties, each a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”).
WHEREAS, the Parties have entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of March 24, 2020, and desire to amend the Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENTS:
(a) Section 2.2(b) of the Agreement is hereby amended by deleting “Closing Inventory” from clause (B) thereof, so that Section 2.2(b) is restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“(b) Seller and Buyer agree that the Purchase Price to be paid at the Closing shall be (A) reduced by any (i) Employee Liability Amounts,
(ii) Teco Subsidiary Fines, (iii) Liabilities of the Teco Subsidiaries incurred prior to the Management Commencement Date and not included on the Balance Sheet, and (iv) 50% of all costs and expenses incurred by the Buyer and its Affiliates in connection with obtaining the Nevada Approval, and (B) increased by the amount of Closing Cash. Seller and Buyer further agree that except as expressly set forth in the preceding sentence, the Purchase Price to be paid at the Closing shall not be reduced by any Liabilities of the Teco Subsidiaries incurred in the ordinary course of business following the Management Commencement Date other than in respect of accrued management fees due to Buyer under the Management Agreement.
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(b)
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The definition of “Closing Inventory” is hereby deleted from Article I of the
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Agreement.
2. Effect of Amendment. Except to the extent amended hereby, the Agreement and all terms, conditions and provisions thereof shall continue in full force and effect in all respects.
3. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be enforceable against the parties actually executing such counterparts, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument
4. Miscellaneous. This Amendment shall be subject to the governing law and dispute resolution provisions set forth in Article X of the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed and delivered as of the date first above written.
GB SCIENCES LAS VEGAS, LLC
GB SCIENCES NEVADA LLC
By: GB SCIENCES, INC., as sole member
By: /s/: John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
GB SCIENCES, INC
By: /s/: John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
AJE MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: /s/: David Weiner
Name: David Weiner
Title: Manager
Exhibit 10.29
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of July 24, 2020, is made and entered into, by and between GB Sciences, Inc. a Nevada corporation (the “Seller”), GB Sciences Las Vegas, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“GBS LV”), GB Sciences Nevada LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“GBS NV” and together with GBS LV and the Seller, the “GBS Parties”), and AJE Management, LLC, a California limited liability company (the “Buyer”, and together with the GBS Parties, each a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”).
WHEREAS, the Parties have entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated as of March 24, 2020, which was amended on May 11, 2020 (as so amended, the “Agreement”), and desire to further amend the Agreement as set forth in this Amendment; and
WHEREAS, in order to induce the GBS Parties to enter into this Amendment, Buyer has agreed to cause an affiliate of Buyer to make secured loans to GBS LV and GBS NV (the “Teco Subsidiaries”) of up to $500,000 following the date hereof, the proceeds of which shall by distributed by the Teco Subsidiaries to the Seller.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENTS:
(a) Article I of the Agreement is hereby amended to add the following definition, after the definition of “Representative”:
“Revolving Note” means that certain Secured Revolving Promissory Note in the stated principal amount of $500,000, dated as of July 24, 2020, made by Buyer in favor of the Teco Subsidiaries.
(b) Section 2.3 of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“Section 2.3 Seller Note. At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver to Seller a promissory note (the “Seller Note”), substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto, with a principal amount equal to (a) Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00), minus (b) the thee (3) times (i) the outstanding principal amount of the Revolving Note, and (ii) all accrued interest thereon, as of the Closing Date. Immediately following the Closing and the delivery of the Seller Note to Buyer, all amounts outstanding under the Revolving Note immediately prior to the Closing shall automatically be deemed to have been repaid and satisfied in full.”
(c) Exhibit A to the Agreement is hereby amended and restated with the form of Seller Note attached to this Amendment.
2. Effect of Amendment. Except to the extent amended hereby, the Agreement and all terms, conditions and provisions thereof shall continue in full force and effect in all respects.
3. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be enforceable against the parties actually executing such counterparts, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument
4. Miscellaneous. This Amendment shall be subject to the governing law and dispute resolution provisions set forth in Article X of the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed and delivered as of the date first above written.
GB SCIENCES LAS VEGAS, LLC GB
SCIENCES NEVADA LLC
By: GB SCIENCES, INC., as sole member
By: /s/: John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
GB SCIENCES, INC
By: /s/: John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
AJE MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: /s/: David Weiner
Name: David Weiner
Title: Manager
EXHIBIT A
FORM OF SELLER NOTE
(See Attached)
Exhibit 10.30
LOAN AGREEMENT
THIS LOAN AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is entered into as of July 24, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and among GB Sciences Las Vegas, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“GBS LV”), GB Sciences Nevada LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“GBS NV” and together with GBS LV, the “Borrowers”), and AJE Management LLC, a California limited liability company (the “Lender”).
WHEREAS, the Borrowers wish to request from time to time that Lender advance loans to the Borrowers (the “Loans”), pursuant a Secured Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $500,000 (the “Maximum Amount”), subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, representations, warranties and the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
1.1 Authorization of Loans. The Borrowers have authorized the borrowing from time to time of Loans pursuant to the Note. The Note shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
1.2 Advances Under the Note. From time to time following the Effective Date, during the period the Note is outstanding, the Borrowers may request that Lender make one or more additional advances to the Borrowers under the Note (the “Advances”) in an amount not to exceed
$500,000 in the aggregate. All Advances shall be made at the sole discretion of Lender, following the written request (a “Loan Request”) from the Borrowers’ parent, GB Sciences, Inc. (“Parent”) to Lender of an Advance under the Note. Subject to the outstanding Advances not exceeding the Maximum Amount, the Borrowers may borrow, prepay and reborrow Loans under the Note prior to the maturity of the Note.
1.3 Security Agreement. The Borrowers obligations under the Note shall be secured by a Security Agreement to be entered into by the Borrowers in favor of the Lender.
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2.
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE BORROWERS
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The Borrowers hereby jointly and severally represent and warrant to the Lender that:
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2.1
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Organization and Standing; Qualifications. Each Borrower is a limited liability
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company validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada. Each Borrower has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties and assets, and to carry on its business as conducted and as proposed to be conducted. Each Borrower is duly qualified to transact business in each jurisdiction in which the failure to so qualify could, singly or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect. As used in this Agreement, “Material Adverse Effect” means a material adverse effect on, or a material adverse change in (i) the business, operations, financial condition, results of operations, properties, prospects, assets or liabilities of the Borrowers taken as a whole, or (ii) on the authority or ability of the Borrowers to perform their obligations under this Agreement, the Note, and the other agreements, instruments and documents
contemplated hereby (collectively, the “Transaction Documents”). For the avoidance of doubt, a “Material Adverse Effect” shall include, without limitation, any such material adverse effect occurring as a result of (i) a change in any law or legal requirement or the enforcement thereof,
(ii) any loss by the Borrowers of any license or permit necessary for the conduct by the Borrowers of its business or proposed business, or (iii) any failure by the Borrowers to comply in any material respect with all legal requirements of the State of Nevada, including, without limitation, by maintaining and complying with, all applicable licenses, permits and approvals of all governmental authorities in the State of Nevada (collectively, “Nevada Legal Requirements”).
2.2 Corporate Power. The Borrowers have all requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, and borrow Loans under the Note, and to carry out and perform its obligations under the terms of this Agreement and each of the Transaction Documents.
2.3 Authorization. All corporate action on the part of the Borrowers, their managers and members, necessary for (i) the authorization, execution and delivery of the Agreement by the Borrowers, (ii) the authorization, issuance and delivery of the Note, and (iii) the performance of all of the Borrowers’ obligations under the Transaction Documents, has been taken. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by the Borrowers and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of the Borrowers, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally.
3.1 Inspection Rights. Lender (through any of its officers, employees, or agents) shall have the right, upon reasonable prior notice, from time to time during usual business hours, to inspect the books and records of the Borrowers and to make copies thereof, and the right to check, test, and inspect all equipment, materials, and facilities of the Borrowers.
3.2 Further Assurances. The Borrowers shall cure promptly any defects in the creation and issuance of the Note, and in the execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents. The Company, at its expense, shall execute and deliver promptly to the Lender upon request all such other and further documents, agreements and instruments as may be reasonably necessary to permit the Borrowers to comply with its covenants and agreements herein, and shall make any recordings, file any notices and obtain any consents as may be necessary or appropriate in connection therewith.
3.3 Use of Proceeds. The proceeds of all Advances shall be used to fund distributions to the Parent.
4.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the internal laws of the State of Nevada, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law, as applied to agreements entered into among Nevada residents to be performed entirely within Nevada. Each party hereto irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agrees that any action, suit or claim brought hereunder must be brought in the courts of the United States in the State of Nevada or the state courts of the State of Nevada which shall serve as the exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any and
all disputes arising out of and/or relating to this Agreement; (ii) consents to the jurisdiction of any such court in any such suit, action or proceeding; and (iii) waives any objection which such party may have to the laying of venue of any such suit, action or proceeding in any such court.
4.2 Successors and Assigns. Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators of the parties hereto (including to any transferee of the Note). Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any party other than the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement, except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
4.3 Amendment. Any provision of this Agreement may be amended, waived, modified, discharged or terminated only with the written consent of the Borrowers and the Lender. The Lender may waive its rights or the Borrowers’ obligations with respect to the Note hereunder without obtaining the consent of any other natural person or Person.
4.4 Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (b) five (5) days after deposit in the United States mail, by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed to the party to be notified as set forth in the Borrowers records, or (c) when received if transmitted by telecopy (to be followed by U.S. mail), electronic or digital transmission method. In each case notice shall be sent to the addresses set forth on the Borrowers’ records or at such other address as a party may designate by ten (10) days’ advance written notice to the other parties hereto.
4.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be enforceable against the parties actually executing such counterparts, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
4.6 Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement becomes or is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, unenforceable or void, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect without said provision.
4.7 Titles and Subtitles. The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.
4.8 Survival of Agreement. All covenants and agreements made in this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery hereof and the issuance, sale and delivery of the Note. For the avoidance of doubt, the representations and warranties made in this Agreement shall not survive the execution and delivery hereof.
4.9 Attorneys’ Fees. If any action at law or in equity (including arbitration) is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of any of the Agreements, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees, costs and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled.
4.10 Facsimile/PDF Signatures. This Agreement may be executed and delivered by facsimile or PDF and, upon such delivery, the facsimile or PDF will be deemed to have the same
effect as if the original signature had been delivered to the other party. The failure to deliver the original signature copy shall have no effect upon the binding and enforceable nature of this Agreement.
4.11 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Exhibits hereto, the certificates, documents, instruments and writings that are delivered pursuant hereto and each of the other Agreements, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of its subject matters and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements, or representations by or among the parties hereto, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof or the transactions contemplated hereby.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Note Purchase Agreement on the day and year first set forth above.
GB SCIENCES NEVADA, LLC
GB SCIENCES LAS VEGAS, LLC
By: GB Sciences, Inc. as sole member
By: /s/: John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
GB SCIENCES, INC.
By: /s/: John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
AJE MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: /s/ David Weiner
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 10.31
GB SCIENCES LAS VEGAS, LLC
GB SCIENCES NEVADA LLC
Secured 8% Promissory Note
$500,000.00
July 24, 2020
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, GB SCIENCES LAS VEGAS, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“GBS LV”), and GB SCIENCES NEVADA LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“GBS NV” and together with GBS LV, collectively, the “Borrower”) with their principal executive offices at 3550 W. Teco Avenue, Las Vegas NV 89118, jointly and severally promise to pay to the order of AJE MANAGEMENT, LLC (the “Lender” or the “Holder of this Note”) or registered assigns, the principal amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) Dollars, or such lesser amount as shall equal the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the loans made by Lender to the Borrower hereunder (the “Principal Amount”), together with interest on such Principal Amount, on July 31, 2021 (the “Maturity Date”). Interest on this Secured Promissory Note (this “Note”) shall accrue on the Principal Amount outstanding from time to time at a rate per annum computed in accordance with Section 2 hereof.
Interest shall accrue on the Principal Amount outstanding from time to time and shall be payable (i) upon maturity (whether at the Maturity Date, by acceleration or otherwise) and (ii) at any time after maturity until paid in full (after as well as before judgment), on demand. All computations of interest hereunder shall be made based on the actual number of days elapsed in a year of 365 days (including the first day but excluding the last day during which any such Principal Amount is outstanding). All payments by the Borrower hereunder shall be applied first to pay any interest which is due, but unpaid, and then to reduce the Principal Amount.
Each payment by the Borrower pursuant to this Note shall be made without set-off or counterclaim and in immediately available funds by wire or check only. THIS NOTE MAY NOT BE PAID OR PREPAID IN CASH. The Borrower (i) waives presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind in connection with this Note and (ii) agrees to pay to the Holder of this Note, on demand, all costs and expenses (including reasonable and documented legal fees and expenses) incurred in connection with the enforcement and collection of this Note.
This Note has been issued to Lender pursuant to a Loan Agreement (as amended from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”) of even date herewith, and is secured by a Security Agreement made by the Borrowers in favor of Lender, covering certain collateral, all as more particularly described and provided therein, and is entitled to the benefits thereof. Unless otherwise defined in this Note, capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement.
1. Principal Repayment. This Note may be prepaid, in whole or in part, at any time or from time to time, without premium or penalty. All payments made on this Note shall be
applied first to interest accrued to the date of the payment, then to other amounts which may then be due hereunder (other than principal), and then to the outstanding principal amount of this Note.
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2.
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Computation of Interest.
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A. Base Interest Rate. Subject to Sections 2B and 2C below, the outstanding Principal Amount shall bear interest at the rate of eight (8%) percent per annum.
B. Penalty Interest. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default (as defined below), the rate of interest applicable to the unpaid Principal Amount shall be increased to ten (10%) percent per annum.
If any of the following events shall occur for any reason whatsoever (and whether such occurrence shall be voluntary or involuntary or come about or be effected by operation by law or otherwise) (each, an “Event of Default”):
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(i)
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Bankruptcy, Insolvency, Etc. Borrower shall:
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(a)
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in any legal document admit in writing its inability to pay
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its debts as they become due;
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(b)
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apply for, consent to, or acquiesce in, the appointment of a
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trustee, receiver, sequestrator or other custodian for the Borrower or any of its property, or make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors;
(c) in the absence of such application, consent or acquiesce in, permit or suffer to exist the appointment of a trustee, receiver, sequestrator or other custodian for the Borrower or for any part of its property;
(d) permit or suffer to exist the commencement of any bankruptcy, reorganization, debt arrangement or other case or proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, or any dissolution, winding up or liquidation proceeding, in respect of the Borrower, and, if such case or proceeding is not commenced by the Borrower or converted to a voluntary case, such case or proceeding shall be consented to or acquiesced in by the Borrower or shall result in the entry of an order for relief; or
(e) take any corporate or other action authorizing, or in furtherance of, any of the foregoing;
(ii) Teco Facility. The Borrower shall fail to hold any required provisional or permanent certificate (as applicable) under State or local law for the operation of the Teco Facility as an establishment to cultivate and sell cannabis;
(iii) Cross-Default. Borrower shall default in the payment when due, after the expiration of any applicable grace period, of any amount payable under any other obligation of the Borrower for money borrowed in excess of $100,000;
(iv) Cross-Acceleration. Any other indebtedness for borrowed money of Borrower in an aggregate principal amount exceeding $100,000 shall be duly declared to be or shall become due and payable prior to the stated maturity thereof or shall not be paid as and when the same becomes due and payable including any applicable grace period; or
(v) Other Breaches, Defaults. Borrower shall default or be in breach of any other term or provision of this Note, any other Transaction Document (as defined in the Loan Agreement), in any material respect, for a period of ten (10) days, or any material representation or warranty made by the Borrower to the Lender in any Transaction Document shall be materially false or misleading;
then, and in any such event, the Lender shall, by notice to the Borrower, take or cause to be taken any or all of the following actions, without prejudice to the rights of Lender to enforce its claims against the Borrower: (1) declare the principal of and any accrued interest and all other amounts payable under this Note to be due and payable, whereupon the same shall become, forthwith due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby waived by the Borrower, (2) exercise any other remedies available at law or in equity, either by suit in equity or by action at law, or both, whether for specific performance of any covenant or other agreement contained in this Note; provided, that upon the occurrence of any Event of Default referred to in Section 4(i) then (without prejudice to the rights and remedies specified in clause (2) above) automatically, without notice, demand or any other act by any Holder, the principal of and any accrued interest and all other amounts payable under this Note shall become immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrower, anything contained in this Note to the contrary notwithstanding. No remedy conferred in this Note upon any Holder is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy conferred herein or now or hereinafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise.
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4.
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Amendments and Waivers.
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A. The provisions of this Note may from time to time be amended, modified or supplemented, if such amendment, modification or supplement is in writing and consented to by the Borrower and the Lender.
B. No failure or delay on the part of the Lender in exercising any power or right under this Note shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power or right preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other power or right. No notice to or demand on the Borrower in any case shall entitle it to any notice or demand in similar or other circumstances. No waiver or approval by the Lender shall, except as may be otherwise stated in such waiver or approval, be applicable to subsequent transactions. No waiver or approval hereunder shall require any similar or dissimilar waiver or approval thereafter to be granted hereunder.
C. To the extent that the Borrower make a payment or payments to the Lender, and such payment or payments or any part thereof are subsequently for any reason invalidated, set aside and/or required to be repaid by the Lender to a trustee, receiver or any other party under any bankruptcy law, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause, then to the extent of such recovery, the obligation or part thereof originally intended to be satisfied, and all rights and remedies therefor, shall be revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment had not been made by the Lender or such enforcement or setoff had not occurred.
A. Parties in Interest. All covenants, agreements and undertakings in this Note binding upon the Borrower or the Lender shall bind and inure to the benefit of its successors and permitted assigns of the Borrower and the Lender, respectively, whether so express or not.
B. Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.
C. Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PAYEE AND THE COMPANY HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION BASED HEREON, OR ARISING OUT OF, UNDER, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS NOTE OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENT OR INSTRUMENT EXECUTED AND DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR ACTIONS OF THE PAYEE OR THE COMPANY. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR THE PAYEE’S PURCHASING THIS NOTE.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Note has been executed and delivered on the date specified above by the duly authorized representative of the Borrower.
GB SCIENCES LAS VEGAS, LLC
GB SCIENCES NEVADA, LLC
By: GB SCIENCES, INC., as sole member
By: /s/ John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 10.32
SECURITY AGREEMENT
This Security Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into effective as of July 24, 2020, by GB SCIENCES NEVADA LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“GBSN”) and GB SCIENCES LAS VEGAS LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“GBSLV” and, together with GBSN, each a “Grantor”), in favor of AJE MANAGEMENT, LLC (“Secured Party”).
RECITALS
Secured Party has agreed to make loans to the Grantors in an aggregate principal amount of up to $500,000.00 (the “Loans”), which Loans shall be evidenced by a Secured Promissory Note of even date herewith made by the Grantors in favor of Secured Party (the “Note”), which Note has been issued pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, among Grantors and Secured Party (the “Loan Agreement”).
In order to induce Lender to extend the Loan to Grantors, the Grantors have agreed to grant Secured Party security and assurance in order to secure the payment and performance of all of the Secured Obligations (as defined below), and to that effect to grant Secured Party a security interest in certain of their assets and enter into this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Grant of Security Interest. Each Grantor hereby grants to Secured Party, a security interest in and so pledges and assigns to the Secured Party, all of its right, title and interest in, to and under, the following properties, assets and rights of such Grantor, wherever located, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising, and all proceeds and products thereof (all of the same being hereinafter called the “Collateral”): (i) all of its assets and property, whether now existing or hereafter acquired, of every description, including, without limitation, all accounts, chattel paper (whether tangible or electronic), instruments, letter of credit rights, investment property, supporting obligations, any other contract rights or rights to the payment of money, insurance claims and proceeds, commercial tort claims, and all general intangibles (including all payment intangibles), deposit accounts, documents and goods (including inventory, equipment and fixtures and embedded software, and all accessions to any goods), and (ii) all licenses, authorizations, certificates and permits issued by any Nevada governmental authority (the “Cannabis Licenses”) to any of the Grantors with respect to the cannabis cultivation and production facility operated by the Grantors at 3550 W. Teco Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada (the “Teco Facility”), to the extent (and only to the extent) that the grant of a security interest in any such Cannabis License is not prohibited as a matter of law (provided, that, (A) the foregoing exclusion shall in no way be construed to apply to the extent that (1) any such prohibition is unenforceable under Section 9-408 of the Uniform Commercial Code or other applicable law, or (2) any consent or waiver has been obtained that would permit the Secured Party’s security interest or lien notwithstanding the prohibition or restriction on the pledge of such Cannabis License). The security interest in the Collateral shall secure the payment in full of all obligations (the “Secured Obligations”) of Grantors to Secured Party under the Note, the
Loan Agreement and this Agreement. By their execution of this Agreement, each Grantor authorizes Secured Party at any time and from time to time to file in any Uniform Commercial Code jurisdiction any initial financing statements and amendments thereto that (a) indicate the Collateral, and (b) contain any other information required by part 5 of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code for the sufficiency or filing office acceptance of any financing statement or amendment, including whether the applicable Grantor is an organization, the type of organization and any organization identification number issued to such Grantor. Each Grantor agrees to furnish any such information to the Secured Party promptly upon request.
2. Representations and Warranties Concerning Grantors’ Legal Status. Each Grantor represents and warrants to the Secured Party as follows: (a) such Grantor’s exact legal name is that indicated on the signature page hereof, (b) it is a limited liability company organized in the State of Nevada, and (c) its chief executive office and mailing address is 3550 W. Teco Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89118.
3. Covenants Concerning Grantors’ Legal Status. Each Grantor covenants with the Secured Party as follows: (a) without providing at least 30 days prior written notice to the Secured Party, such Grantor will not change its name, its place of business or, if more than one, chief executive office, or its mailing address or organizational identification number if it has one, and (b) such Grantor will not change its type of organization, jurisdiction of organization or other legal structure.
4. Representations and Warranties Concerning Collateral, Etc. Each Grantor further represents and warrants to the Secured Party as follows: (a) the applicable Grantor is the owner of the Collateral; (b) such Grantor’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement are within its corporate powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action, and do not (i) contravene its certificate of incorporation or bylaws or certificate of formation or operating agreement, as applicable, (ii) contravene any contractual restriction or applicable law or (iii) result in, or require the creation or imposition of, any lien on its property, except the lien granted hereby; and (c) this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Grantor enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.
5. Right to Inspect. At all times that Secured Party has a security interest in the Collateral under this Agreement, Secured Party shall have the right at reasonable times after prior written notice to the applicable Grantor, to inspect the Collateral wherever the Collateral is located. Upon request from Secured Party, each Grantor shall advise Secured Party as to the location(s) where the Collateral is kept or stored.
6. Default. There shall be a default (an “Event of Default”) for purposes of this Agreement if there shall occur and be continuing a default in the payment when due (after the expiry of any applicable grace period stated in the agreements with respect thereto) of any amount due of any of the Secured Obligations, or if any Grantor fails to perform a material obligation under this Agreement.
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7.
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Secured Party’s Rights in Event of Default.
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(a) In the event of an Event of Default, Secured Party shall have all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code in each jurisdiction in which the Collateral is located, including, but not limited to, the right to take possession of such amounts of Collateral, and to dispose of such Collateral by public or private sale, as shall be reasonably necessary to assure to Secured Party payment of all of the Secured Obligations. Any notification of intended disposition of any of the Collateral required by law, shall be deemed reasonably and properly given if given to a Grantor at least ten (10) days before such disposition, provided that each Grantor agrees that Secured Party shall otherwise be subject to no obligation, express or implied, to give any notice as to collection or disposition of any of the Collateral which threatens to decline speedily in value. In the event Secured Party takes possession of and sells Collateral under this Section, Secured Party shall apply all proceeds from such sale in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. Any proceeds of any collection or disposition by Secured Party of any of the Collateral may be applied by Secured Party in the following order: to the reasonable expenses of retaking, conserving, collecting (by suit or otherwise) or disposing of (by sale or otherwise) the Collateral, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and legal expenses incurred, and then to the satisfaction of all the Secured Obligations in such order and manner of application as Secured Party elects. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, and irrespective of whether Secured Party shall have pursued any other remedy provided herein, Secured Party shall be entitled to demand and receive all available financial information concerning the Grantors and their businesses, and shall be entitled at all reasonable times to inspect Grantors’ premises and have access to Grantors’ books and records.
(b) The Grantors shall use their best efforts, and take all actions necessary, appropriate or otherwise required under Nevada Legal Requirements, to effect the transfer of the Cannabis Licenses to the Secured Party or any other party designated by Secured Party (or its successor) following an Event of Default.
8. Expenses. Each Grantor shall, on demand, reimburse Secured Party for all costs and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and legal expenses, incurred by Secured Party in seeking to enforce any rights or remedies under this Agreement or in respect of the Collateral, and in case of an Event of Default, incurred by Secured Party in enforcing or attempting to enforce its rights and remedies hereunder.
9. Collection of Proceeds of Collateral. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, immediately upon notice to a Grantor by Secured Party, such Grantor agrees (i) to hold in trust for Secured Party all payments received in connection with the Collateral and from the sale, lease or other disposition of any Collateral, (ii) to collect and enforce payment of all Collateral until Secured Party shall direct such Grantor to the contrary, and from and after this direction, to fully and promptly cooperate and assist Secured Party (or any other person as Secured Party shall designate) in the collection and enforcement of all Collateral, (iii) to endorse to Secured Party and immediately deliver to Secured Party all payments received by such Grantor on Collateral or from the sale, lease or other disposition of any Collateral or arising from any other rights or interests of such Grantor in the Collateral, in the form received by such Grantor without commingling with any other funds, and (iv) immediately deliver to Secured Party all property in such Grantor’s possession or later coming into such Grantor’s possession through enforcement of such Grantor’s rights or interests in the
Collateral. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Grantors irrevocably authorize Secured Party or any of Secured Party’s agents to endorse the name of the Grantors upon any Collateral or other items which are received in payment of any Collateral, and to do any and all things necessary in order to reduce these items to money.
10. Waivers. Each Grantor waives all defenses otherwise available to parties secondarily or in any other degree liable or whose property stands as security, including, without limitation, presentment, demand, protest and notice with respect to any of the Secured Obligations, the enforcement and preservation of any lien otherwise held by Secured Party and the enforcement and preservation of any of the Secured Obligations or any guaranty or other undertaking. Each Grantor agrees that Secured Party may release any Collateral (or any other security for any of the Secured Obligations) before or after maturity of any such Secured Obligations and may enforce its security interest and liens on any Collateral pledged hereby without being obligated first to enforce any other security whether pledged or owned by any other Grantor or any other person.
11. Secured Party Appointed Attorney-In-Fact and Performance by Secured Party. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, each Grantor hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints Secured Party as such Grantor’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution, to execute, acknowledge and deliver any instruments and to do in such Grantor’s name, place and stead, all such acts, things and deeds for and on behalf of and in the name of such Grantor, which such Grantor could or might do or which Secured Party may deem necessary, desirable or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement, including, without limitation, to execute such instruments of assignment or transfer or orders and to register, convey or otherwise transfer title to the Collateral into Secured Party’s name or the name of any purchaser of the Collateral. Each Grantor hereby ratifies and confirms all that said attorney-in-fact may so do and hereby declares this power of attorney to be coupled with an interest and irrevocable as long as any Secured Obligations remain outstanding.
12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be modified except by a writing signed by Secured Party and the Grantors.
13. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. EACH GRANTOR IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS SITTING IN NEVADA FOR THE PURPOSES OF ANY SUIT, ACTION OR OTHER PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT. EACH GRANTOR CONSENTS TO AND SUBMITS TO THE EXERCISE OF JURISDICTION OVER ITS PERSON BY ANY SUCH COURT HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THE SUBJECT MATTER, WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS UPON IT AND CONSENTS THAT ALL SUCH SERVICE OF PROCESS BE MADE BY REGISTERED MAIL DIRECTED TO SUCH GRANTOR AT ITS ADDRESS SET FORTH BELOW OR TO ANY OTHER ADDRESS FOR IT AS MAY HEREAFTER BE DESIGNATED IN ANY WRITTEN NOTICE BY IT TO SECURED PARTY.
14. Parties Bound; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding on each Grantor and on each Grantor’s legal representatives, successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of Secured Party, Secured Party’s successors and assigns and any subsequent holders of the any of the Note.
15. Notices. All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be delivered to the party receiving the notice at the address for notices set forth at the end of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective as of the date and year first above written.
GB SCIENCES LAS VEGAS, LLC
GB SCIENCES NEVADA LLC
By: GB SCIENCES, INC., as sole member
By: /s/ John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Address for notices for all Grantors:
3550 W. Teco Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
Exhibit 10.33
OMNIBUS AMENDMENT
THIS OMNIBUS AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of December 29, 2020, is made and entered into, by and between GB Sciences, Inc. a Nevada corporation (the “Seller”), GB Sciences Las Vegas, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“GBS LV”), GB Sciences Nevada LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“GBS NV” and together with GBS LV and the Seller, the “GBS Parties”), AJE Management, LLC, a California limited liability company (the “Buyer”), and CSW Ventures, LP (“CSW” and, together with the Buyer, and the GBS Parties, each a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”).
WHEREAS, Buyer and the GBS Parties have entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated as of March 24, 2020, which was amended on May 11, 2020 and July 24, 2020 (as so amended, the “MIPA”);
WHEREAS, Buyer and the GBS Parties have entered into a Management Services Agreement dated as of December 6, 2019, which was amended on March 25, 2020 (as so amended, the “Management Agreement”);
WHEREAS, CSW is the holder of that certain Second Amended and Restated 8% Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note issued by the Seller, in the principal amount of $1,501,863, dated November 27, 2019 (as amended from time to time, the “CSW Note” and together with the MIPA and the Management Agreement, the “Agreements”); and
WHEREAS, and desire to further amend the Agreements as set forth in this Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENTS:
1. Amendments.
(a) Section 2.2(b) of the MIPA is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“(b) Seller and Buyer agree that the Purchase Price to be paid at the Closing shall be (A) reduced by any (i) Employee Liability Amounts, (ii) Teco Subsidiary Fines, (iii) Liabilities of the Teco Subsidiaries incurred prior to the Management Commencement Date and not included on the Balance Sheet, (iv) 50% of all costs and expenses incurred by the Buyer and its Affiliates in connection with obtaining the Nevada Approval, and (v) the amount by which the outstanding principal balance of the Revolving Note immediately prior to the Closing exceeds $325,000, and (B) increased by the amount of Closing Cash. Seller and Buyer further agree that except as expressly set forth in the preceding sentence, the Purchase Price to be paid at the Closing shall not be reduced by any Liabilities of the Teco Subsidiaries incurred in the ordinary course of business following the Management Commencement Date other than in respect of accrued management fees due to Buyer under the Management Agreement.
(b) Section 2.3 of the MIPA is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“Section 2.3 Seller Note. At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver to Seller a promissory note (the “Seller Note”), substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto, in the principal amount of Three Million Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($3,025,000.00). Immediately following the Closing and the delivery of the Seller Note to Buyer, all amounts outstanding under the Revolving Note immediately prior to the Closing shall automatically be deemed to have been repaid and satisfied in full.”
(c) Exhibit A to the MIPA is hereby amended and restated with the form of Seller Note attached to this Amendment.
(d) The first sentence of Section 6(a) of the Management Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“In consideration of the Services to be rendered hereunder, subject to Section 5 above, the GBS Parties will pay to Manager a monthly fee in the amount of seventy five thousand dollars ($75,000) (the “Management Fee”); provided, however, that no Management Fees shall be payable with respect to Services rendered after November 30, 2020.
2. Interest Moratorium. Effective December 1, 2020, interest shall cease accruing on the Revolving Note and the CSW Note.
3. Effect of Amendment. Except to the extent amended hereby, the Agreements and all terms, conditions and provisions thereof shall continue in full force and effect in all respects.
4. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be enforceable against the parties actually executing such counterparts, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument
5. Miscellaneous. This Amendment shall be subject to the governing law and dispute resolution provisions set forth in Article X of the MIPA.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed and delivered as of the date first above written.
GB SCIENCES LAS VEGAS, LLC
GB SCIENCES NEVADA LLC
By: GB SCIENCES, INC., as sole member
By: /s/ John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
GB SCIENCES, INC
By: /s/ John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
AJE MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: /s/ David Weiner
Name: David Weiner
Title: Manager
CSW VENTURES, LP
By: /s/ David Weiner
Name: David Weiner
Title: General Partner
EXHIBIT A
FORM OF SELLER NOTE
(See Attached)
Exhibit 10.34
AMENDMENT TO MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Amendment to that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the "Amendment") with an effective date of January 1, 2020 by and among Wellcana Plus, LLC, a Louisiana limited liability company ("Purchaser"), GB Sciences, Inc. a Nevada corporation ("Seller"), GB Sciences Louisiana, LLC, a Louisiana limited liability company (the "Company"), and Wellcana Group, LLC, a Louisiana limited liability company ("WGC").
WHEREAS, the parties have entered into an Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 15, 2019 as amended by an Amendment to Membership Interest Purchase Agreement effective as of January 1, 2020 and a letter agreement dated October 15, 2020, whereby GB Sciences sold its membership interests in GB Louisiana to Wellcana Plus effective as of January 1, 2020 (collectively, the "Agreement"), by and among Purchaser, Seller, Company, and WGC, pursuant to which Seller greed to sell, transfer, convey and deliver to Purchaser all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to its Membership Interest in the Company and Purchaser agreed to purchase the Membership Interest of Seller in the Company;
WHEREAS, Section 7.01 of the Agreement provides that the Agreement may be amended by subsequent written instrument; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Agreement as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Agreement is hereby amended, and the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Amendments
(a) Section 1.2 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
The aggregate purchase price of the Interest "the Purchase Price" shall be $4,900,000 to be paid as follows: $50,000 on or before July 15, 2020, $500,000 paid on or before October 1, 2020 with the balance of $4,350,000 due on or before December 15, 2020.
(b) Whereas $550,000 has been received by Seller pursuant to the amended terms and $250,00 released to Seller pursuant to an Escrow Agreement entered into by the parties.
(c) Whereas $50,000.00 of the Escrow Funds released shall not be applied to the Purchase Price.
(d) Whereas Purchaser shall pay to Seller $4,150,000.00.
(e) Section 1.3 Earnout Payment is deleted in its entirety
(f) Section 1.4 Sale and Transfer of Interest Right is deleted in its entirety.
(g) Section 1.5 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
The closing of the purchase and sale of the Interest (the "Closing") shall occur on December 15, 2020, by wire transfer, in each case to the extent acceptable to the parties hereto, on the date hereof (the "Closing Date").
(h) Section l.6(b)(i) of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:
(i) the Pledge Agreement executed by Purchaser.
2. Capitalization. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement.
3. Conflicts; Ratification. To the extent that any provisions of this Amendment are inconsistent with the terms of the Agreement, this Amendment will constitute an amendment to the Agreement pursuant to Section 7.01 thereof. The balance of the terms of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy of this Amendment and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement. The exchange of copies of this Amendment and of signature pages by facsimile transmission shall constitute effective execution and delivery of this Amendment as to the parties and may be used in lieu of the original Amendment for all purposes. Signatures of the parties transmitted by facsimile or Portable Document Format (PDF) shall be deemed to be their original signatures for any purposes whatsoever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed and acknowledged the approval of this Amendment as of the date first above written.
PURCHASER:
WELLCANA PLUS, LLC
By: K2 Logic, LLC, its Manager
By: /s/ Charles F. Hohorst, III
Title: Manager
SELLER:
GB SCIENCES, INC.
By: /s/ John Poss
Title: CEO and Chairman
COMPANY:
GB SCIENCES LOUISIANA, LLC
By: Wellcana Group, LLC, Member
By: K2 Logic, LLC, its Manager
By: /s/ Charles F. Hohorst, III
Title: Manager
By: /s/ Charles M Rush
Title: Manager
By: Wellcana Plus, LLC, Member
By: K2 Logic, LLC, its Manager
By: /s/ Charles F. Hohorst, III
Title: Manager
By: /s/ Charles M Rush
Title: Manager
Exhibit 10.35
JUDGMENT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Judgment Settlement Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of November 20, 2020 (the “Effective Date”) by and among Iliad Research and Trading, L.P., a Utah limited partnership (“Lender”), GB Sciences, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Borrower”), and solely with respect to Section 3 below, Wellcana Plus LLC, a Louisiana limited liability company (“Wellcana”). Capitalized terms used in this Agreement without definition shall have the meanings given to them in the Note (defined below). Each of Borrower and Lender is sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
A. Borrower previously sold and issued to Lender that certain 8% Convertible Promissory Note dated April 23, 2019 in the original principal amount of $2,765,000.00 (the “Note”) pursuant to that certain Note Purchase Agreement dated April 23, 2019 by and between Lender and Borrower (the “Purchase Agreement,” and together with the Note and all other documents entered into in conjunction therewith, the “Transaction Documents”).
B. A number of events of defaults occurred under the Note and, as a result thereof, Lender filed a lawsuit against Borrower in the Third Judicial District Court of Salt Lake County, State of Utah, Case No. 200903437 (the “Lawsuit”).
C. On July 14, 2020, Judge Keith Kelly entered a Default Judgment (the “Judgment”) against Borrower in the amount of $3,264,594.38 plus post-judgment interest at the rate of 15% per annum and all attorneys’ fees incurred by Lender to pursue and collect on the Judgment (the “Judgment Amount”).
D. Lender and Borrower now desire to settle the Judgment on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
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1.
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Recitals. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges and agrees that the recitals set
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forth above in this Agreement are true and accurate, are contractual in nature, and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement.
2. Settlement Amount. Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of any prior Agreement between Borrower and Lender, Borrower covenants and agrees to pay Lender
$3,006,014.60 (the “Settlement Amount”) in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
3. Proceeds from Asset Sale. Wellcana and Borrower have reached agreement on the accelerated payment of proceeds from the sale of Borrower’s 50% membership interest in GB Science Louisiana LLC by Borrower to Wellcana (the “Asset Sale”). Borrower hereby directs Wellcana and Wellcana covenants and agrees to pay the Settlement Amount directly to Lender in accordance with the wire transfer instructions attached hereto as Exhibit A from the proceeds owed to Borrower at the closing of the Asset Sale. The amount paid by Wellcana will be recognized by Lender as a credit to the amount due from Borrower to Lender. Wellcana also covenants and agrees to provide Lender with a contact who will provide updates and answer questions regarding the
status of the Asset Sale to Lender. Borrower covenants and agrees that Wellcana’s payment of the Settlement Amount to Lender will be credited toward the purchase price of the Asset Sale.
4. Final Settlement; Payment in Full. Final settlement of this Agreement (“Final Settlement”) (and thereby, the Judgment) shall occur once Lender receives the Settlement Amount from Wellcana. Upon Final Settlement, Borrower shall be deemed to have paid the entire Judgment Amount in full, Borrower shall have no further obligations under the Judgment, the Judgment shall be deemed to be satisfied, and Lender will file a satisfaction of judgment with the court that issued the Judgment. In the event Final Settlement does not occur on or prior to December 8, 2020, this Agreement will immediately and automatically terminate and be deemed to be void ab initio.
5. Failure to Comply. Borrower understands that Lender’s agreement to settle the Judgment for the Settlement Amount, and all other obligations, restrictions, and limitations of or on Lender hereunder shall terminate immediately upon the occurrence of any breach of this Agreement. In any such case, Lender may seek all recourse available to it under the terms of the Judgment, this Agreement, or applicable law following any breach, including without limitation enforcing the Judgment for the full Judgment Amount.
6. Judgment. Borrower represents, warrants and acknowledges that it was properly served the complaint and all other applicable documents related to the Lawsuit and that the Judgment was properly entered. Borrower further agrees that it will not challenge the Judgment or otherwise seek to have the Judgment set aside. In furtherance of the foregoing, Borrower acknowledges that the representations and warranties in the prior sentence are a material inducement to Lender to enter into this Agreement and that but for such representations and warranties from Borrower, Lender would not have entered into this Agreement or agreed to settle the Judgment for the Settlement Amount.
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7.
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Representations, Warranties and Agreements. In order to induce Lender to enter
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into this Agreement, Borrower, for itself, and for its affiliates, successors and assigns, hereby acknowledges, represents, warrants and agrees as follows:
7.1. Authority. Borrower has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to incur and perform all obligations and covenants contained herein, all of which have been duly authorized by all proper and necessary action. No consent, approval, filing or registration with or notice to any governmental authority is required as a condition to the validity of this Agreement or the performance of any of the obligations of Borrower hereunder. Borrower asserts that any governmental filings that are required will be filed by Borrower as required by law.
7.2. No Waiver. Any Event of Default which may have occurred under the Note has not been, is not hereby, and shall not be deemed to be waived by Lender, expressly, impliedly, through course of conduct or otherwise except upon full satisfaction of Borrower’s obligations under this Agreement. The agreement of Lender to refrain and forbear from exercising any rights and remedies by reason of any existing default or any future default shall not constitute a waiver of, consent to, or condoning of, any other existing or future default.
7.3. Accurate Representations. All understandings, representations, warranties and recitals contained or expressed in this Agreement are true, accurate, complete, and correct in all respects; and no such understanding, representation, warranty, or recital fails or omits to state or otherwise disclose any material fact or information necessary to prevent such understanding, representation, warranty, or recital from being misleading. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that Lender has been induced in part to enter into this Agreement based upon Lender’s justifiable reliance on the truth, accuracy, and completeness of all understandings, representations, warranties, and recitals contained in this Agreement. There is no fact known to Borrower or which should be known to Borrower which Borrower has not disclosed to Lender on or prior to the date hereof which would or could materially and adversely affect the understandings of Lender expressed in this Agreement or any representation, warranty, or recital contained in this Agreement.
7.4. No Defenses. Borrower has no defenses, affirmative or otherwise, rights of setoff, rights of recoupment, claims, counterclaims, actions or causes of action of any kind or nature whatsoever against Lender, directly or indirectly, arising out of, based upon, or in any manner connected with, the transactions contemplated hereby, whether known or unknown, which occurred, existed, was taken, permitted, or begun prior to the execution of this Agreement and occurred, existed, was taken, permitted or begun in accordance with, pursuant to, or by virtue of any of the terms or conditions of the Transaction Documents. To the extent any such defenses, affirmative or otherwise, rights of setoff, rights of recoupment, claims, counterclaims, actions or causes of action exist or existed, such defenses, rights, claims, counterclaims, actions and causes of action are hereby waived, discharged and released. Borrower hereby acknowledges and agrees that the execution of this Agreement by Lender shall not constitute an acknowledgment of or admission by Lender of the existence of any claims or of liability for any matter or precedent upon which any claim or liability may be asserted.
7.5. Voluntary Agreement. Borrower hereby acknowledges that it has freely and voluntarily entered into this Agreement after an adequate opportunity and sufficient period of time to review, analyze, and discuss (i) all terms and conditions of this Agreement, (ii) any and all other documents executed and delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and (iii) all factual and legal matters relevant to this Agreement and/or any and all such other documents, with counsel freely and independently selected by Borrower (or had the opportunity to be represented by counsel). Borrower further acknowledges and agrees that it has actively and with full understanding participated in the negotiation of this Agreement and all other documents executed and delivered in connection with this Agreement after consultation and review with its counsel (or had the opportunity to be represented by counsel), that all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the other documents executed and delivered in connection with this Agreement have been negotiated at arm’s-length, and that this Agreement and all such other documents have been negotiated, prepared, and executed without fraud, duress, undue influence, or coercion of any kind or nature whatsoever having been exerted by or imposed upon any party by any other party. No provision of this Agreement or such other documents shall be construed against or interpreted to the disadvantage of any party by any court or other governmental or judicial authority by reason of such party having or being deemed to have structured, dictated, or drafted such provision.
7.6. No Proceedings. There are no proceedings or investigations pending or threatened before any court or arbitrator or before or by, any governmental, administrative, or judicial authority or agency, or arbitrator, against Borrower.
7.7. No Statutes. There is no statute, regulation, rule, order or judgment and no provision of any mortgage, indenture, contract or other agreement binding on Borrower, which would prohibit or cause a default under or in any way prevent the execution, delivery, performance, compliance or observance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and/or any of the other documents executed and delivered in connection with this Agreement.
7.8. Solvent. Borrower is solvent as of the date of this Agreement, and none of the terms or provisions of this Agreement shall have the effect of rendering Borrower insolvent. The terms and provisions of this Agreement and all other instruments and agreements entered into in connection herewith are being given for full and fair consideration and exchange of value.
8. Certain Acknowledgments. Each of the parties acknowledges and agrees that no property or cash consideration of any kind whatsoever has been or shall be given by Lender to Borrower in connection with this Agreement.
9.1. Further Assurances. At any time or from time to time after the Effective Date, at the request of a Party, and without further consideration, each of the Parties shall execute and deliver, or shall cause its respective affiliate(s) to execute and deliver, such other agreements, instruments, certifications or other documents as may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the transactions and fulfill its obligations under this Agreement.
9.2. Arbitration. By its execution of this Agreement, each Party agrees to be bound by the Arbitration Provisions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) set forth as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement and the parties agree to submit all Claims (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) arising under this Agreement or any Transaction Document or other agreement between the parties and their affiliates to binding arbitration pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions.
9.3. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah without regard to the principles of conflict of laws. Each Party consents to and expressly agrees that the exclusive venue for arbitration of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Transaction Document or the relationship of the Parties or their affiliates shall be in Salt Lake County, Utah. Without modifying the Parties obligations to resolve disputes hereunder or under any Transaction Document pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions, each Party hereto submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah in any proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement and agrees that all Claims in respect of the proceeding may only be heard and determined in any such court and hereby expressly submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of such court for the purposes hereof and expressly waives any claim of improper venue and any claim that such courts are an inconvenient forum. Each Party hereto hereby irrevocably consents to the service of process of any of the aforementioned courts
in any such proceeding by the mailing of copies thereof by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to its address as set forth in the Purchase Agreement, such service to become effective ten
(10) days after such mailing. BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
9.4. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is construed to be in violation of any law, such part shall be modified to achieve the objective of the Parties to the fullest extent permitted and the balance of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
9.5. Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns. This Agreement or any of the severable rights and obligations inuring to the benefit of or to be performed by Lender hereunder may be assigned by Lender to a third party, including its financing sources, in whole or in part. Borrower may not assign this Agreement or any of its obligations herein without the prior written consent of Lender.
9.6. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with all other documents referred to herein, supersedes all other prior oral or written agreements between Borrower, Lender, its affiliates and persons acting on its behalf with respect to the matters discussed herein, and this Agreement and the instruments referenced herein contain the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the matters covered herein and therein and, except as specifically set forth herein or therein, neither Lender nor Borrower makes any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking with respect to such matters.
9.7. Amendments; Waiver. This Agreement may be amended, modified, or supplemented only by written agreement of the Parties. No provision of this Agreement may be waived except in writing signed by the Party against whom such waiver is sought to be enforced.
9.8. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event of any action at law or in equity to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the Parties agree that the Party who is awarded the most money (without regard to any fines, penalties, or charges imposed by any governmental or regulatory authority) shall be deemed the prevailing Party for all purposes and shall therefore be entitled to an additional award of the full amount of the attorneys’ fees and expenses paid by such prevailing Party in connection with the dispute without reduction or apportionment based upon the individual claims or defenses giving rise to the fees and expenses. Nothing herein shall restrict or impair an arbitrator’s or a court’s power to award fees and expenses for frivolous or bad faith pleading.
9.9. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all signing parties had signed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and constitute the same instrument. The exchange of copies of this Agreement and of signature pages by facsimile transmission or other electronic transmission (including email) shall constitute effective execution and delivery of this Agreement as to the Parties and may be used in lieu of the original Agreement for all purposes. Signatures of
the Parties transmitted by facsimile transmission or other electronic transmission (including email) shall be deemed to be their original signatures for all purposes.
9.10. Acknowledgement. By executing this Agreement, each of the Parties evidences that it carefully read and fully understands all of the provisions of this Agreement.
9.11. No Reliance. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that neither Lender nor any of its officers, directors, members, managers, representatives or agents has made any representations or warranties to Borrower or any of its agents, representatives, officers, directors, stockholders, or employees except as expressly set forth in this Agreement and, in making its decision to enter into the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, Borrower is not relying on any representation, warranty, covenant or promise of Lender or its officers, directors, members, managers, agents or representatives other than as set forth in this Agreement.
9.12. Time is of the Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to each and every provision of this Agreement.
9.13. Notices. Unless otherwise specifically provided for herein, all notices, demands or requests required or permitted under this Agreement to be given to Borrower or Lender shall be given as set forth in the “Notices” section of the Purchase Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the Effective Date.
LENDER:
ILIAD RESEARCH AND TRADING, L.P.
By: Iliad Management, LLC, its General Partner
By: Fife Trading, Inc., its Manager
By: /s/ John M. Fife, President
John M. Fife, President
BORROWER:
GB SCIENCES, INC.
By: /s/ John C. Poss
Name: John C. Poss
Title: CEO
Solely with Respect to Section 3:
WELLCANA PLUS LLC
By: /s/ Charles Hohorst
Title: Managing Member of K2 Logic
/s/ Charles Rush
Charles Rush
Title: On behalf of K2 Logic, LLC Managing Member of Wellcana Plus, LLC
Exhibit 10.36
THIS MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made this 10th day of August, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and among GB Sciences Nopah, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Nopah” or “Company”), and GB Sciences, Inc., a Nevada Corporation and Nopah 5, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (each a “Founding Member” and collectively, the “Founding Members” and together with Nopah, collectively, the “Seller”), and 483 Management, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, or its assigns (collectively, the “Buyer”). Sellers and Buyer are collectively referred to herein as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.
ARTICLE I RECITALS
A. The Founding Members own all of the issued and outstanding membership interests in the Company (the “Company Membership Interest”);
B. Nopah is engaged, among other activities, in the business of cultivating cannabis and holds certain cannabis cultivation licenses (the “Business”). Seller holds the following licenses:
State of Nevada Department of Taxation MME Certificate C120 67083167520646029144. An application for Recreational Sales has been Conditionally Approved (the “Licenses”).
C. Seller’s Business is currently located at 1100 Papago Street, Sandy Valley, NV, 89019 (“Premises”). Seller perfected the MME license at the Premises and was in the process of perfecting the recreational license at the Premises but was unable to do so due to zoning issues with Clark County and determined that it is in the best interests of the Company to sell the Licenses to Buyer and Buyer has agreed to purchase the Licenses and move the Licenses from the Premises, which have been destroyed due to a fire, to another location in Clark County.
D. Buyer and Seller shall work together in good faith to move the Licenses to a new location in Clark County. Buyer and Seller shall enter into a management agreement concurrent with this Agreement whereby Buyer shall manage the Company operations until such time as the Licenses are transferred to the Buyer.
E. The Seller desires to sell to the Buyer and the Buyer desires to purchase from the Seller 100% of the membership interests in the Company (“Acquired Interest”).
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, intending to be bound, agree as follows:
ARTICLE II ARTICLE I PURCHASE OF ACQUIRED INTEREST
1.1 Purchase and Sale of the Acquired Interest. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, and in reliance upon the representations, warranties and covenants contained herein, at the Closing (as defined in Section 6.4), the Founding Members and Nopah will sell, assign, transfer, grant, deliver and convey to Buyer, and Buyer will purchase from each of such Founding Members and Nopah, the Acquired Interest, free and clear of all Encumbrances, and all rights thereto or evidenced thereby, including all rights to receive and share in dividends and distributions thereon and the right to vote on limited liability company matters. For the avoidance of doubt, on and after Closing, Buyer shall own one hundred percent (100%) of the Company Membership Interests. The Company Membership Interests have not been registered under the Securities Act or otherwise with any state or federal securities authority, including, without limitation, the Securities and Exchange Commission or any Secretary of State or similar authority
1.2 Acquired Assets. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Seller agrees to sell, transfer, assign and deliver to the Buyer, and the Buyer agrees to purchase or accept from the Seller
the Licenses of the Seller used or held for use in, relating to or arising out of the Business, including the following:
(a) Acquired Licenses. The Seller’s Licenses issued by the State of Nevada or any political subdivision or applicable government entity related to the Business, together with all rights, privileges, prepaid amounts, deposits and credits of the Licenses to which Seller is or may be entitled;
(b) Permits, Etc. All permits, licenses, consents, authorizations, approvals, registrations, filings and other similar acts of or made with any governmental entity held by the Seller (collectively, “Permits”) that may lawfully be assigned, transferred, modified or amended to reflect a change in ownership or operational control, subject, however, to any action by such governmental entity that may be required in connection with such assignment, transfer, modification or amendment.
(c) Prepaid Items, Credits, Etc. In addition to rights and claims described in paragraphs (b), (c), (d) and (h) above, all prepaid insurance, prepaid taxes, credits, deposits and other prepaid items or favorable balances of any kind in favor of the Seller, to the extent any of such items may lawfully be assigned or transferred;
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(d)
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Goodwill. All goodwill of or associated with the Business; and
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(e)
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Equipment. All equipment currently in possession of the Company
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1.3 Excluded Assets. Notwithstanding anything in Section 1.1, the Acquired Assets shall not include any of the following (the “Excluded Assets”):
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(a)
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Seller’s assets not used in the Business.
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(c)
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Bank Accounts. Any bank account of the Seller; and
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(d) Nontransferable Permits. Any Permits, the transfer or purported transfer of which would violate applicable Laws.
1.3 Employees. As of the Closing, Seller shall terminate the employment of all the employees who work exclusively in connection with the Business (the “Terminated Employees”). Seller shall pay all amounts owed to the Terminated Employees for services rendered prior to the Closing, including in respect of salary and any accrued but unpaid bonuses and any accrued but unpaid time off.
ARTICLE II
ASSUMPTION OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS
2.1. Assumed Liabilities. At the Closing the Buyer shall assume, and agree to pay, perform, fulfill and discharge the following obligations of the Seller (collectively, the “Assumed Liabilities”):
(a) Other than the Permitted Encumbrances, as hereinafter defined, Seller shall transfer the Aquired Assets free and clear of all liens or encumbrances whatsoever including without limitation any liability for taxes, fees, and payments accruing with respect to the Licenses on or before the Closing. Buyer shall assume the liabilities of Seller only pursuant to the Estoppel Certificate issued by the Nevada Department of Taxation (the “Estoppel Certificate”), such Estoppel Certificate attached hereto as Schedule 2.1 (b). Seller shall defend and indemnify Buyer from any and all liabilities of the Seller accruing prior to the Closing other than the Assumed Liabilities.
The parties acknowledge that this Section 2.1(a) has been placed in this Agreement as a result of the mandates of the Nevada Department of Taxation regarding the Estoppel Certificate. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, to the extent that the Estoppel Certificate or any of its terms are held to be unenforceable or contrary to law, any reference to Buyer’s assumption of liabilities under and pursuant to the Estoppel Certificate in this Section 2.1(a) or otherwise
in this Agreement, is likewise void.
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2.2.
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Excluded Liabilities.
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(a) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, the Buyer shall not assume, and shall not be deemed to have assumed, any liability, Indebtedness or obligation of any nature, fixed or contingent or known or unknown, of the Seller whatsoever other than as specifically set forth in Section 2.1 (with all such unassumed liabilities, Indebtedness and obligations referred to in this Agreement as the “Excluded Liabilities”), and the Seller shallretain and be solely liable for and obligated to pay and perform all of the Excluded Liabilities.
(b) Without limiting the generality of Section 2.2(a), the Buyer shall have no liability with respect to the following claims, liabilities, Indebtedness or obligations:
(i) Any claims, liabilities or obligations of the Seller under this Agreement or any related agreement;
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(ii)
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Any claim, liability or obligation arising from or related to any of the
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Excluded Assets; and
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(iii)
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Any claims, liabilities or obligations of the Seller relating to Employees
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including paid vacation, holiday, personal and sick day accruals for all Employees or any claims related to or from any Employees of Seller in any manner whatsoever.
ARTICLE III
PURCHASE PRICE, TERMS, CLOSE OF ESCROW
3.1. Purchase Price. The aggregate consideration payable by the Buyer to the Seller (the “Purchase Price”) shall be One Dollars ($1.00).
(a) The Buyer shall deliver the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) to GB Sciences, Inc. by check within five days after the transfer of ownership documents are submitted to the Department of Taxation by the Buyer.
(i) The Parties acknowledge that as of the Effective Date, there is a moratorium in effect that would preclude the transfer of the Licenses from Seller to Buyer. However, the moratorium does not prevent the Parties from submitting the transfer of ownership application to the Department of Taxation for the transfer to occur when the moratorium is lifted. As such, the Parties expressly agree and acknowledge that this Agreement cannot close until each of the conditions set forth in Article VI, including obtaining the necessary Governmental Approvals, is satisfied.
(ii) Until such time that the Licenses are fully transferred from Seller to Buyer, Seller agrees to cooperate with Buyer in maintaining the Licenses in order to allow the Business to operate and to move the Licenses to a new location.
(iii) In the event the request to transfer the Acquired Licenses to Buyer (or its related entities) is ultimately denied, Buyer may assign this Agreement to its related entities that Buyer chooses, and Seller will cooperate to facilitate the transfer to an assign of the Buyer.
(b) Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, the Parties shall also execute a Promissory Note Modification Agreement and a Management Services Agreement. If either of those documents are not executed on the Effective Date defined herein, this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect.
3.2 Mutual Obligations. Buyer and Seller shall cooperate and take steps reasonably necessary to process and obtain all governmental permits, licenses and approvals necessary to qualify Buyer to conduct the Business.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLER
Subject to any exceptions noted in the Seller’s disclosure schedule delivered concurrently herewith (the “Seller’s Disclosure Schedule”) if any, attached hereto Schedule 4, the Seller, to the best of its actual knowledge without a duty of investigation, hereby represents and warrants to the Buyer as of the date hereof and as of the Closing as follows:
(a) The Seller is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of Nevada. The Seller has sufficient power and authority to own or lease interests in the Acquired Assets and to carry on the Business as now conducted.
(b) The Founding Members own one hundred percent (100%) of the interest in the Business. Each Founding Member is the record and beneficial owner of and possesses good and marketable title to each Founding Member’s Company Membership Interests, free and clear of any Encumbrances. None of such Founding Member’s Company Membership Interests are subject to any community property or similar interest held by any other Person and such Founding Member has not transferred to any other Person any rights or interest in any of such Founding Member’s Company Membership Interests. There are no Contracts between such Founding Member and any other Person with respect to the acquisition, disposition or voting of, or any other matters pertaining to, any Company Membership Interests. Except for this Agreement, no Founding Member has any obligation, absolute or contingent, to any other Person to sell any ownership interest held by such Founding Member in Nopah, or concerning any sale of the Business or any material assets of such Founding Member, or concerning any merger, consolidation or other reorganization of such Founding Member or to enter into any agreement with respect thereto.
(c) Sellers and their members are not foreign persons (as that term is defined in the Internal Revenue Code Section 1445).
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4.2.
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Authority; Binding Effect.
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(a) The Seller has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and any other agreements, certificates or documents contemplated hereby (collectively, the “Related Agreements”) to which it is or will be a Party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder. This Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action of the members of the Seller. The Seller has delivered to the Buyer copies of resolutions adopted by the Seller’s members approving this Agreement (collectively, the “Transaction Approvals of the Seller”). The Transaction Approvals of the Seller constitute all necessary Company and member action necessary for the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Related Agreements by the Seller and the performance by the Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and such approvals have not been revoked, rescinded or amended.
(b) This Agreement has been, and each of the Related Agreements to which the Seller is a Party will be at the Closing, duly executed and delivered by the Seller and this Agreement constitutes, and in the case of the Related Agreements they will at Closing constitute, valid and binding obligations of the Seller enforceable against the Seller in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforceability may be subject to applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium and similar Laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity.
4.3. Non-Contravention. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Related Agreements by the Seller, nor the consummation by the Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby will constitute a violation of, or be in conflict with, or constitute or create a default or accelerate or adversely affect any obligations under, or result in the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance upon
any of the Acquired Assets pursuant to, (a) any material Contract to which the Seller is a party or by which the Seller or any of its properties (including any of the Acquired Assets) is bound or to which the Seller or any of its properties is subject, or (b) the articles of incorporation, bylaws, or other constitutive documents of the Seller.
4.4. Subsidiaries. The Seller does not own and has never otherwise owned, directly or indirectly, any capital stock of or any other equity interest in any other Person. (As used in this Agreement, Person means an individual, a partnership (general or limited), a corporation, a limited liability company, an association, a trust a joint venture, or any other entity cognizable under the law.)
4.5. Litigation. There is no litigation, arbitration, action, suit, proceeding, or investigation of any nature (whether conducted by any judicial or regulatory body, arbitrator, or other Person) pending or, to the knowledge of the Seller, threatened, against the Seller, or any of its assets or any fiduciary or service provider of any Employee Benefit Plan, nor to the best of the Seller’s knowledge, is there any basis therefor.
4.6. Taxes. The Seller has timely filed or will have timely filed all Tax Returns for the periods or portions thereof ending on or prior to the Closing Date that are required to be filed on or prior to the Closing Date with any Taxing authority, and all such Tax Returns are true, accurate and complete in all respects and were prepared in substantial compliance with all applicable laws. The Seller has timely paid, or made adequate provision for the payment of, all Taxes owed (whether or not shown on any Tax Return), all Tax assessments received, and any other Taxes that have or may become due under applicable Law with respect to all periods or portions thereof ending on or prior to the Closing Date.
4.7. Employee Benefit Plans. The Seller does not now maintain or contribute to, or has no outstanding liability (contingent or otherwise) under or in respect of, any pension, bonus, profit-sharing, deferred compensation, stock option, share appreciation right, severance, group or individual health, dental, medical, life insurance, survivor benefit, or similar plan, policy, or arrangement, whether formal or informal, written or oral, for the benefit of any Employee or consultant, whether active or terminated, of the Seller.
4.8. Brokers. No finder, broker, agent, or other intermediary has acted for or onbehalf of the Seller in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution, or delivery of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. Any brokerage or finders’ fees incurred, directly or indirectly, by the Seller in connection with this Agreement or any other transaction contemplated hereby or by the Related Agreements will be paid by the Seller.
4.9. Representations Complete. None of the representations or warranties made by the Seller in this Agreement or any Related Agreement, nor any statement made in the Seller’s Disclosure Schedule or any certificate furnished by the Seller pursuant to this Agreement contains any untrue statement of a material fact, or omits to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein or therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
4.10. No Other Representations and Warranties. Except for the representations and warranties contained in this Article IV (including the related portions of the Disclosure Schedules), neither Seller nor any other person or entity has made or makes any other express or implied representation or warranty, either written or oral, on behalf of Seller, including any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information regarding the Business and the Acquired Assets furnished or made available to Buyer and its representatives, management presentations or in any other form in expectation of the transactions contemplated hereby) or as to the future revenue, profitability or success of the Business, or any representation or warranty arising from statute or otherwise in law.
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE BUYER
The Buyer represents and warrants to the Seller as follows:
5.1. Organization. The Buyer is a corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of Nevada. The Buyer has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business.
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5.2.
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Authority; Binding Effect.
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(a) The Buyer has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the Related Agreements to which it is or will be a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder. This Agreement has been duly authorized by all members of the Buyer. The Buyer has delivered to the Seller certified copies of the resolutions adopted by the Buyer’s member that has approved this Agreement (collectively, the “Transaction Approvals of the Buyer”). The Transaction Approvals of the Buyer constitute all necessary limited liability company action for the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Related Agreements by the Buyer and the performance by the Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and such approvals have not been revoked, rescinded or amended.
(b) This Agreement has been, and each of the Related Agreements to which the Buyer is a party will be at the Closing, duly executed and delivered by the Buyer and this Agreement constitutes, and in the case of the Related Agreements they will at Closing constitute, valid and binding obligations of the Buyer, enforceable against the Buyer in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforceability may be subject to applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium and similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity.
5.3. Non-Contravention. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Related Agreements by the Buyer, nor the consummation by the Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby will constitute a violation of, or be in conflict with, or constitute or create a default or accelerate or adversely affect any obligations under (a) any material Contract to which the Buyer is a party or by which the Buyer or any of its properties is bound or to which the Buyer or any of its properties is subject,
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(b)
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the certificate of formation, the operating agreement, or other constitutive documents of the Buyer, or
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(c) any Law, order, decree or injunction of any Governmental Entity to which the Buyer or any of its properties is subject.
5.4. Brokers. Any brokerage or finders’ fees incurred, directly or indirectly, by Buyer in connection with this Agreement or any other transaction contemplated hereby or by the Related Agreements will be paid by Buyer.
5.5. Representations Complete. None of the representations or warranties made by the Buyer in this Agreement or any Related Agreement, nor any statement made in Disclosure Schedule or any certificate furnished by the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement contains any untrue statement of a material fact, or omits to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein or therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
ARTICLE VI CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
Notwithstanding the express understanding of the Parties as set forth in Section 3.1(a)(i), the obligations of each Party to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment, at or prior to the Closing, of the condition that no Governmental Authority shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, stipulation, determination or award which is in effect and has the effect of making the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement illegal, otherwise restraining or prohibiting consummation of such transactions or causing any of the transactions contemplated hereunder to be rescinded following completion thereof.
6.1 Governmental Conditions to Closing. As set forth in Section 3.1(b)(i), as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, there is a moratorium in effect that precludes the transfer of the Licenses from Seller to Buyer.
(a) Thereafter, the Closing shall occur as promptly as practicable following the date on which all approvals (the “Nevada Approvals”) have been obtained from all applicable governmental authorities in Nevada to transfer ownership of the Licenses from Seller to Buyer; and
(b) the transfer of the ownership interests from Seller to Buyer including, but not limited to, any Nevada Approvals that may be required to ensure the continuing validity and effectiveness of the Licenses.
(c) Buyer shall be responsible to prepare and submit all necessary applications and requests to the appropriate governmental entities to transfer the Licenses from Seller to Buyer, as well as to transfer the location for the Licenses on or before August 31, 2020.
6.2 Conditions to Obligations of Buyer. The obligations of Buyer to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment or Buyer’s waiver, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions:
(a) Seller shall have duly performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements, covenants and conditions required by this Agreement prior to or on the Closing Date.
(b) The Promissory Note Modification Agreement shall have been executed and true and complete copies thereof shall have been delivered to Buyer.
(c) All intercompany obligations owed by the Company to the Seller or any affiliate of the Seller shall have been discharged, canceled, or otherwise satisfied.
(d) No Action shall have been commenced against Buyer or Sellers, which would prevent the Closing. No injunction or restraining order shall have been issued by any Governmental Authority, and be in effect, which restrains or prohibits any transaction contemplated hereby.
(e) All representations and warranties of Sellers herein shall be true and accurate in all material respects as of the date they were made and as of the Closing Date, except for inaccuracies of representations or warranties the circumstances giving rise to which, individually or in the aggregate, do not constitute and could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
6.3 Conditions to Obligations of Sellers. The obligations of Sellers to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment or Sellers’ waiver, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions:
(a) Buyer shall have duly performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements, covenants and conditions required by this Agreement prior to or on the Closing Date.
(b) The Promissory Note Modification Agreement shall have been executed and true and complete copies thereof shall have been delivered to Sellers.
(c) Except for the moratorium referenced in Section 3.1(b)(i), no injunction or restraining order shall have been issued by any Governmental Authority, and be in effect, which restrains or prohibits any material transaction contemplated hereby.
6.4 For purposes of this Agreement, “Closing” shall occur once each of the foregoing conditions has been satisfied. The Parties hereto agree that they are bound to the terms of this Agreement as of the Effective Date. However, the Parties further acknowledge that the Purchase of the Company Membership Interests shall not be finalized until the date of Closing.
ARTICLE III
ARTICLE IV ARTICLE VII
ARTICLE V INDEMNIFICATION
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7.1
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Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants.
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(a) Seller Representations. The representations and warranties of the Seller set forth in this Agreement or in any certificate, document or other instrument delivered by or on behalf of the Seller pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, any investigation by or on behalf of the Buyer, and the Closing Date.
(b) Buyer Representations. The representations and warranties of the Buyer set forth in this Agreement or in any certificate, document or other instrument delivered by or on behalf of the Buyer pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, any investigation by or on behalf of the Buyer, and the Closing Date.
(c) Covenants. The respective covenants, agreements and obligations of the Seller and the Buyer set forth in this Agreement or in any certificate, document or other instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, any investigation by or on behalf of any Party hereto, and the Closing Date.
(d) Indemnity by the Seller. Seller shall indemnify and hold harmless Buyer and its officers, directors, members, employees, attorneys, accountants, representatives and agents from and against any and all losses, damages, fees, taxes, costs, settlements, judgments, expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorney fees and costs), obligations and liabilities, whether or not involving a third- party claim (collectively, the “Liabilities”) or actions, investigations, inquiries, arbitrations, tax liabilities, claims or other governmental or administrative agency proceedings in respect thereof, including enforcement of this Agreement (collectively, the “Actions” and together with the Liabilities, the “Losses”), arising out of or based on (i) any inaccuracy in or any breach of any representation of Seller contained in this Agreement, or misrepresentations made hereunder, (ii) a material breach of any covenant or agreement of Seller in this Agreement or any related agreement, (iii) damage arising out of Seller’s action or inaction with regard to the Acquired Licenses, (iv) the Acquired Assets, which claim accrued prior to Closing, (v) any amount payable or allegedly payable to any party for brokerage commissions or fees for services rendered to Seller in connection with the Transactions, (vi) any failure of Seller to comply with any applicable code or requirement by any Nevada government entity/body, and
(vii) other than those included in the Assumed Liabilities, any liability of Seller for any taxes.
(e) Indemnity by the Buyer. Buyer shall indemnify Seller from and against any and all Losses to which Seller may become subject arising out of or based on (i) any inaccuracy in or any breach of any representation of Buyer contained in this Agreement, or misrepresentations made hereunder or (ii) a material breach of any covenant or agreement of Buyer in this Agreement or any related agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, Losses include, but are not limited to, all reasonable legal fees, court costs and other expenses incurred in connection with investigating, preparing, defending, paying, settling or compromising any suit in law or equity arising out of any breach of this Agreement.
(f) Third-Party Claims. Promptly after the assertion by any third party of any claim against any Indemnified Party (a “Third-Party Claim”) that, in the judgment of such Indemnified Party, may result in the incurrence of losses for which such Indemnified Party would be entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Agreement, such Indemnified Party shall deliver to the Indemnifying Party a written notice describing in reasonable detail such Third-Party Claim; provided, however, that no delay on the part of the Indemnified Party in notifying the Indemnifying Party will relieve the Indemnifying Party of any liability or obligations hereunder, except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party has been materially prejudiced thereby, and then only to such extent. The Indemnified Party shall have the right in its sole discretion to conduct the defense of any such Third-Party Claim; provided, however, that the Indemnifying Party will· not be required to indemnify any Indemnified Party for any settlement of any such Third-Party Claim effected without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. If any such action or claim is settled with the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, or if there be a final judgment for the· plaintiff in any such action, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to indemnification for the amount of any loss relating thereto.
(g) Indemnifying Party’s Defense: Settlement. In the event the Indemnified Party elects not to defend the Third-Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party may defend such claim at its sole cost and expense. In such event, the Indemnifying Party shall not have any right to settle, adjust or compromise or conduct the defense of any Third-Party Claim without the express written consent of the Indemnified Party against whom the Third-Party Claim has been asserted, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
7.2 The indemnification provided for in this Article shall survive for a period of six (6) years from the date of Closing.
ARTICLE VIII TERMINATION
8.1. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby abandoned:
(a) By either Party if Buyer, or Buyer’s assign, is unable through reasonable diligence to obtain all necessary licenses, permits and approvals from the State of Nevada, Clark County and any other governmental entity allowing Buyer to conduct the Business;
(b) By the Buyer if there shall have been any action taken, or any Law enacted, promulgated or issued or deemed applicable to the transactions contemplated hereunder, by any governmental entity which would: (i) prohibit the Buyer’s, or its assigns, ownership or operation of any portion of the Business;
(c) By the Seller if is not in in breach of its obligations under this Agreement and there has been a breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement on the part of the Buyer.
(d) Under no circumstance may this Agreement be terminated once the conditions to closing set forth in Article VI have been satisfied.
8.2. Effect of Termination. Any termination of this Agreement under Section 8.1 will be effective immediately upon the delivery of written notice by the terminating Party to the other parties hereto. In the event of the termination of this Agreement as provided in Section 9.1, this Agreement shall be of no further force or effect.
No termination of this Agreement shall affect the obligations of the parties to keep the terms of this Agreement confidential, all of which obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE IX
CONSTRUCTION, DEFINITIONS
(a) For purposes of this Agreement, whenever the context requires: the singular number shall include the plural, and vice versa; the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders; the feminine gender shall include the masculine and neuter genders; and the neuter gender shall include the masculine and feminine genders.
(b) Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting Party shall not be applied in the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
(c) The words “include” and “including,” and variations thereof, shall not be deemed to be terms of limitation, but rather shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.”
ARTICLE X MISCELLANOUS
10.1. Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if properly addressed: (i) if delivered personally, by commercial delivery service or by facsimile (with written acknowledgment of receipt by the intended recipient), on the day of delivery; or
(ii) if delivered by internationally recognized courier (appropriately marked for next day delivery), one Business Day after sending; or (iii) if delivered by first class, registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), upon the date of delivery or the date of any refusal of delivery, as reflected on the return receipt; or (iv) if delivered by electronic mail, upon the intended recipient’s delivery of written acknowledgment of receipt. Notices shall be deemed to be properly addressed to any Party hereto if addressed to the following addresses (or at such other address for a Party as shall be specified by like notice):
If to the Buyer:
483 Management, LLC 921 Empire Mesa Way Henderson, NV 89011
If to the Seller:
GB Sciences, Inc. 3550 W. Teco Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89118
Attn: John Poss
With a copy to: Adam Fulton
Jennings & Fulton, LTD. 2580 Sorrel St.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
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10.2
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Transaction Expenses.
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(a) Whether or not the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are consummated, each Party shall (except as otherwise specified in this Section 11.2) pay its own fees and expenses incident to the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and performance hereof, including the fees and expenses of its counsel, accountants and other experts and any broker or finder engaged or alleged to have been engaged by such Party.
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10.3
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Other Agreements Superseded: Waiver and Modification. Etc.
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(a) This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, written or oral, between the Seller on the one hand and the Buyer or any Affiliate of the Buyer on the other hand relating to any form of acquisition of the Business. Any provision of this Agreement may be waived, amended or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by the Buyer and the Seller.
(b) No failure on the part of any Person to exercise any power, right, privilege or remedy under this Agreement, and no delay on the part of any Person in exercising any power, right, privilege or remedy under this Agreement, shall operate as a waiver of such power, right, privilege or remedy; and no single or partial exercise of any such power, right, privilege or remedy shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof or of any other power, right, privilege or remedy.
10.4 Specific Performance. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof in any court of the United States or any state having jurisdiction, this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at Law or in equity.
10.5 Recovery of Litigation Costs. If any legal action or any arbitration or other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with any provision of this Agreement, the successful or prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.
10.6 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Nevada, excluding the application of any of its choice of law rules that would result in the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.
10.7 Consent to Jurisdiction; Service of Process. Any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought in the State of Nevada and venue shall be the Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada. The parties agree that jurisdiction and venue are proper and waive any objection that they may now or in the future have to any action being brought, in either of these courts, and agree not to plead or claim that any action brought in either of these courts has been brought in an inconvenient forum.
(a) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY THAT MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY RELATED AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE IT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY RELATED AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.
(b) EACH PARTY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHTS THAT IT MAY HAVE TO PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES BASED UPON, OR ARISING OUT OF, THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS OR ACTIONS OF ANY OF THEM RELATING THERETO.
(c) EACH PARTY (i) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF THE OTHER PARTIES HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (ii) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 11.8.
(d) Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, any and all remedies herein expressly conferred upon a Party will be deemed cumulative with and not exclusive of any other remedy conferred hereby, or by law or equity upon such Party, and the exercise by a Party of any one remedy will not preclude the exercise of any other remedy.
10.9 Successors; Assignability. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Neither Party may assign its rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Party, except that the Buyer may assign any of its rights and delegate any of its obligations hereunder to any Affiliate without the prior written consent of any Party hereto. Any purported assignment contrary to the provisions of this Section
11.9 shall be void and of no force or effect.
10.10 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and all of the terms, conditions and provisions hereof.
10.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each such executed counterpart shall be deemed to be an original instrument, but all such executed counterparts together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any signature page delivered by facsimile or electronic image transmission shall be binding to the same extent as an original signature page. Any Party that delivers a signature page by facsimile or electronic image transmission shall deliver an original counterpart to any other Party that requests such original counterpart.
10.12 Parties in Interest. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement on any Person other than the parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors and assigns, nor is anything in this Agreement intended to relieve or discharge any obligation of any third Person to any Party hereto or give any third Person any right of subrogation or action over against any Party hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Seller and the Buyer have executed this Agreement or have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized respective officers, all as of the date first written above.
SELLER
GB SCIENCES NOPAH LLC
By: GB SCIENCES, INC., as Managing Member
By: /s/ John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
NOPAH 5, LLC
By: /s/ Brad Swanger
Name: Brad Swanger
Title: Managing Member
GB SCIENCES, INC
By: /s/ John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
BUYER
483 MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: /s/ William Moore
Name: William Moore
Title: Member
By: /s/ Brian Moore
Name: Brian Moore
Title: Member
Exhibit 10.37
MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), effective as of August 10, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), is made by and between GB Sciences, Inc. a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), GB Sciences Nopah LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Nopah”), Nopah 5, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (together with the Company and Nopah the “Nopah Parties”), and 483 Management, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (the “Manager”, and together with the Nopah Parties, each a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”).
WHEREAS, the Company, through Nopah, owns and operates the State of Nevada Medical Marijuana Cultivation Registration Certificate, Certificate Number 67083167520646029144 (the “License”) located at 1100 Papago Street, Sandy Valley, Nevada (the “Nopah Facility”);
WHEREAS, Manager desires to purchase 100% of the membership interests in Nopah (“Sale Transaction”) at such time as all approvals have been obtained from all applicable governmental authorities in the State of Nevada for the transfer of such equity interests to Manager;
WHEREAS, the Parties desire that Manager manage and control the operations of Nopah until the closing of the Sale Transaction in accordance with the terms of this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the respective mutual agreements, covenants, representations and warranties contained in this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Engagement of Manager. The Nopah Parties hereby engage Manager as an independent contractor on an exclusive basis to manage and control the operations of Nopah. Manager shall have the sole authority to operate Nopah, including, without limitation, by providing the services set forth in Section 4 below (the “Services”). Manager hereby agrees to provide the Services on the terms and conditions provided in this Agreement.
2. Independent Contractor. It is the intention of the Parties that Manager and its employees and affiliates shall be INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS and not employees or franchisees of any of the Nopah Parties for all purposes, including, but not limited to, the application of the Federal Insurance Contribution Act, the Social Security Act, the Federal Unemployment Act, the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, any State of Nevada revenue and taxation code relating to income tax withholding at the source of income, State of Nevada Workers’ Compensation Act, and the State of Nevada unemployment insurance code. Manager shall retain the sole and absolute discretion and judgment of the manner and means of carrying out Manager’s duties and responsibilities under the terms and conditions of this Agreement and compliance therewith. This Agreement shall not be construed to create an agency relationship, joint venture or partnership as between the Nopah Parties and Manager. Manager states and affirms that Manager is acting as a free agent and independent contractor, holding out to the general public, as such.
3. Cooperation. Each of Manager and the Nopah Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to perform and fulfill all of their respective obligations to be fulfilled or performed by it under this Agreement.
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4.
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Services of Manager; Employees.
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Subject to any limitations imposed by applicable state and local laws or regulations, (a) Manager shall have the sole authority to operate and make and effect decisions on behalf of Nopah including, without limitation, all activities related to relocation of the License, cultivation, sales and transport operations, government affairs, product development, quality oversight and assurance and
financial services, including the collection, receipt and disbursement of funds generated by Nopah, and (b) conduct relations on behalf of Nopah with vendors, dispensaries, state and local agencies, contractors, accountants, attorneys, financial advisors and other professionals (collectively, the “Services”). The Manager shall provide and devote to the performance of the Services such employees, consultants, affiliates and agents of Manager as Manager shall deem appropriate to the furnishing of the Services.
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5.
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Expenses, Disbursements and Cash Management.
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Except for the cost of its own personnel, as of the Effective Date, the Nopah Parties shall not be obligated to make any advance to or for the account of Nopah, Manager or its affiliates, or to pay any sums, nor shall the Nopah Parties be obligated to incur any liability or obligation for Nopah.
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6.
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Compensation from Manager.
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(a) In consideration for the right to render the Services hereunder, the Manager will pay to the Company the amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) (the “Management Fee”) on the Effective Date.
(b) Such Management Fee shall immediately offset $300,000 of the $490,272.07 owed to Manager by the Company from (a) $415,625.07 under an October 23, 2017 Promissory Note attached as Exhibit B and (b) $74,647 for construction services provided to the Company. This offset shall be memorialized in the Promissory Note Modification Agreement to be signed and effective concurrent with this Agreement.
7. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until the closing of the Sale Transaction. Any Party hereto may terminate this Agreement upon breach of any other material terms or conditions of this Agreement or any other agreement or undertaking entered into between the Parties and if such breach shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof has been given to the breaching Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time, applicable law or regulations change such that Manager would be obligated to obtain or hold any license or registration in order to continue to perform Manager’s obligations hereunder, then the terms of this Agreement will be suspended and all obligations and responsibilities of the Parties hereto shall immediately cease until the earliest of the following to occur: (i) Manager is able to obtain any necessary licenses, registrations or similar authorization to perform its obligations and to receive the consideration set forth herein; (ii) the Parties amend this Agreement such that Manager is able to perform its obligations and to receive the consideration set forth herein without obtaining any such licenses, registrations or other authorizations, and the Parties shall cooperate in good faith to make any such amendments within ten (10) days of any determination that this Agreement will be suspended in accordance with this Section 8.
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8.
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Representations and Warranties/Covenants.
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(a) Each Party hereby represents and warrants to the other Parties, as of the Effective Date, as follows:
(i) Organization. It is a company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, and has all requisite power and authority, corporate or otherwise, to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement.
(ii) Authorization. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance by it of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action and will not violate (a) such Party’s organizational documents, bylaws and operating agreement, (b) any agreement, instrument or contractual obligation to which such Party is bound in any material respect, (c)
any requirement of any applicable laws, or (d) any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award of any court or governmental agency presently in effect applicable to such Party.
(iii) Binding Agreement. This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Party enforceable against it in accordance with its terms and conditions.
(iv) No Inconsistent Obligation. It is not under any obligation, contractual or otherwise, to any person that conflicts with or is inconsistent in any respect with the terms of this Agreement or that would impede the diligent and complete fulfillment of its obligations hereunder.
(b) The Nopah Parties hereby represent and warrant to Manager, as of the Effective Date, that the Nopah holds all valid state, local and municipal licenses, permits and certificates required to operate a medical marijuana cultivation facility in full compliance with applicable law, ordinances and regulations, including the cannabis cultivation licenses issued by Nevada governmental authorities; which licenses, permits and certificates are listed on as Exhibit A (collectively, the “Licenses”). True copies of the Licenses have been provided to Manager, and each License is current, in effect, and the transactions contemplated hereby will not cause a breach or violation of any such Licenses. The Parties hereby covenant and agree that they will use their best efforts to cause Nopah to maintain such Licenses throughout the Term. In addition, the Company shall notify Manager immediately upon the expiration, non-renewal, termination, suspension or other withdrawal of any License for any reason.
(c) Manager is aware that the Nopah Facility was destroyed in a fire and the lease for such facility has been terminated. Manager takes full obligation for seeking and having approved by Nevada governmental authorities a new location for a cultivation facility for the License.
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Indemnification; Limitation of Liability; Insurance.
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(a) Indemnity. The Nopah Parties, jointly and severally, on the one hand, and Manager on the other hand (as the case may be, the “Indemnifying Party”) shall indemnify and hold harmless each other, and its (or their) respective affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents (collectively, the “Indemnified Party”), from and against all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, fines, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs and amounts paid in settlement (collectively, the “Damages”), arising out of: (1) the negligence, recklessness, bad faith, intentional wrongful acts or omissions of the Indemnifying Party or its affiliates or representatives in connection with activities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement, except to the extent that Damages arise out of the negligence, recklessness, bad faith or intentional wrongful acts or omissions committed by the Indemnified Party or its affiliates (or, to the extent permitted under this Agreement, their respective representatives working on their behalf); and (2) any breach by the Indemnifying Party or its affiliates or representatives of the covenants and agreements of, or the representations and warranties made in, this Agreement. The Indemnified Party may participate in, but not control, any defense or settlement of any claim controlled by the Indemnifying Party and if such claim is being defended by the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall bear its own costs and expenses with respect to such participation.
(b) Procedures. The Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party promptly upon demand for any legal or other fees or expenses reasonably incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage or liability (or actions, suits, or proceedings in respect thereof), provided that the Indemnified Party must immediately notify the Indemnifying Party of the claim or proceeding and has otherwise complied with this Agreement and that Indemnifying Party has the right to defend any claim. If Indemnifying Party defends the claim, the Indemnified Party has no obligation to indemnify or reimburse the Indemnified Party with respect to any fees or disbursements of any attorney retained by the Indemnified Party.
(c) Limitation on Liability. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES FOR (I) ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES, (II) COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, TECHNOLOGY OR SERVICES, WHETHER UNDER ANY CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY OR (III) ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGE, LOSS OR EXPENSE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IN EXCESS OF THE AGGREGATE SERVICE FEES PAID UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
10. Assignment. Neither Party may sell, assign, in whole or in part, this Agreement or any rights hereunder, or to delegate any duties to an unrelated third-party hereunder, without the prior written consent of the other Parties hereto; provided, however, that Manager may assign this Agreement to any of its affiliates. Any actual or purported assignment occurring by operation of law or otherwise without the other Parties’ prior written consent shall be a material default of this Agreement and shall be null and void.
11. Notices. All notices, demands, or other communications to be given or delivered under or by reason of the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given or made when (i) delivered personally to the recipient, (ii) telecopied to the recipient (with hard copy sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid) that same day) if telecopied before 5:00 p.m. pacific standard time on a business day, and otherwise on the next business day, (iii) one business day after being sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid) or (iv) received via electronic mail by the recipient (with hard copy sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service (charges prepaid) that same day) if received via electronic mail before 5:00 p.m. pacific standard time on a business day, and otherwise on the next business day after such receipt. Such notices, demands, and other communications shall be sent to the address for such recipient indicated below:
If to any of the GBS Parties: GB Sciences Inc.
3550 W. Teco Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89118
Attn: John Poss
With a copy to:
Adam R. Fulton, Esq. Jennings & Fulton, LTD.
2580 Sorrel St. Las Vegas, NV 89146
If to Manager: 483 Management LLC
921 Empire Mesa Way Henderson, NV 89011
Attn: Bill Moore
or to such other address or to the attention of such other person as the recipient Party has specified by prior written notice to the sending Party.
12. Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not affect any other provision or the effectiveness or validity of any provision in any other jurisdiction, and this Agreement will be reformed,
construed, and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
13. No Waiver. The failure by any Party to exercise any right, remedy or elections herein contained or permitted by law shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future exercise of such right, remedy or election, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect. All rights and remedies that any Party may have at law, in equity or otherwise upon breach of any term or condition of this Agreement, shall be distinct, separate and cumulative rights and remedies and no one of them, whether exercised or not, shall be deemed to be in exclusion of any other right or remedy.
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Cannabis Industry Disclosure; Waiver.
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(a) By signing this Agreement, each Party understands and acknowledges that United States federal law prohibits the use, possession, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis. Although many states have legalized cannabis to varying degrees, companies and individuals involved in the sector are still at risk of being prosecuted by federal authorities, even in so-called ancillary businesses that service or supply cannabis growers or sellers or otherwise aid or abet their activities. Such prosecution may implicate a wide range of criminal, civil, and regulatory violations, such as trafficking, racketeering, and money- laundering. In addition, federal bankruptcy courts may not be available to participants in the cannabis industry, and participants in the cannabis industry may be treated differently under federal tax laws. Moreover, participants in the cannabis industry may not have access to federally insured banks and other financial institutions. Each Party confirms its understanding that the regulatory landscape in the cannabis industry changes rapidly. This means that at any time, a city, county, or state where cannabis is permitted can change its current laws and/or the federal government can disregard those laws and take prosecutorial action.
(b) Furthermore, it is possible that the conflict between state and federal law may have an impact on the relationship of the Parties, including this Agreement. For example, federal law enforcement authorities may determine to prosecute one of the Parties to this Agreement for its participation in the cannabis industry. Such federal investigations or prosecutions may require such Party to disclose otherwise confidential information and/or breach its confidentiality and fiduciary duties to the other Party. All Parties hereby confirm their understanding of this risk.
(c) Each Party to this Agreement hereby (i) acknowledges and agrees that in the event the other Party to this Agreement, the other Party’s members, managers, officers or any of their respective subsidiaries, acting in accordance with and pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement and in accordance with all applicable laws, other than federal law relating to cannabis as set forth herein, is charged with, or convicted of, any violation of federal law or regulation regarding cannabis or cannabis products, such charge or conviction shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement by the other Party, (ii) acknowledges and agrees that such Party will have no claim against the other Party, the other Party’s members, managers, officers or any of their respective subsidiaries on account of any such charge or conviction, including but not limited to, any claim under this Agreement, (iii) waives any and all rights it may have to assert any claim against the other Party, the other Party’s members, managers, officers or any of their respective subsidiaries on account of any such charge or conviction, including but not limited to, any claim under this Agreement, and (iv) releases and forever discharges the other Party, the other Party’s members, managers, officers or any of their respective subsidiaries from any and all liability to such Party on account of any such charge or conviction, including but not limited to, any claim under this Agreement.
15. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties hereto with respect to the matters herein contained and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements, or representations by or among the Parties, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subject matter hereof or the transactions contemplated hereby, and any agreement hereafter made
shall be ineffective to effect any change or modification, in whole or in part, unless such agreement is in writing and signed by the Party against whom enforcement of the change or modification is sought. The provisions of this Agreement may be amended or modified only with the prior written consent of the Company and Manager.
16. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Nevada, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of the Nevada or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Nevada.
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Dispute Resolution; Mediation; Mandatory Arbitration.
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(a) If there is any dispute or controversy relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated herein (each, a “Dispute”), such Dispute shall be resolved in accordance with this Section 18.
(b) The Party claiming a Dispute shall deliver to each of the other Parties a written notice (a “Notice of Dispute”) that will specify in reasonable detail the dispute that the claiming Party wishes to have resolved. If the Parties are not able to resolve the Dispute within five (5) business days of a Party’s receipt of an applicable Notice of Dispute, the Parties shall enter into mediation administered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The mediation process and any documents or exhibits utilized in conducting the same shall be confidential and inadmissible in any future proceeding. All such proceedings provided for in this Section 18(b) must be concluded within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the Notice of Dispute.
(c) If the Parties to the Dispute are not able to resolve their Dispute after application of Section 18(a) and (b), to the maximum extent allowed by applicable law, the Dispute shall be submitted to and finally resolved by, binding arbitration. Any Party may file a written Demand for Arbitration with the American Arbitration Association’s Regional Office closest to the Company’s principal office, and shall send a copy of the Demand for Arbitration to the other Parties. The arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the terms of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that discovery may be had in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The venue for the arbitration shall be Las Vegas, Nevada. The arbitration shall be conducted before one arbitrator selected through the American Arbitration Association’s arbitrator selection procedures. The arbitrator shall promptly fix the time, date and place of the hearing and notify the Parties. The Parties shall stipulate that the arbitration hearing shall last no longer than five (5) Business Days. The arbitrator shall render a decision within ten (10) days of the completion of the hearing, which decision may include an award of legal fees, costs of arbitration and interest. The arbitrator shall promptly transmit an executed copy of its decision to the Parties. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final, binding and conclusive upon the Parties. Each Party shall have the right to have the decision enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, any Dispute in which a Party seeks equitable relief may be brought in any court within the United States which has jurisdiction over the Party against which such relief is sought. Each Party (a) acknowledges that the other Parties would be irreparably damaged if any of the provisions of this Agreement are not performed by such Party in accordance with their specific terms and (b) agrees that the other Parties are entitled to injunctive relief to prevent breaches of this Agreement, and have the right to specifically enforce this Agreement and the terms and provisions hereof, in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.
18. Successors. This Agreement and all the obligations and benefits hereunder shall inure to the successors and permitted assigns of the Parties.
19. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts with the same effect as if all signing Parties had signed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and constitute the same instrument.
20. Confidentiality. Neither Party may disclose the terms of this Agreement nor any information, documents, or trade secrets of the other Party obtained as part of this Agreement, except as may be required by applicable law.
[Signatures on the next page]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Management Services Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the date first above written.
GB SCIENCES NOPAH LLC
By: GB SCIENCES, INC., as Managing Member
By: /s/ John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
NOPAH 5, LLC
By: /s/ Brad Swanger
Name: Brad Swanger
Title: Managing Member
GB SCIENCES, INC
By: /s/ John Poss
Name: John Poss
Title: Chief Executive Officer
483 MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: /s/ William Moore
Name: William Moore
Title: Member
By: /s/ Brian Moore
Name: Brian Moore
Title: Member
[Signature Page to Management Services Agreement]
EXHIBIT “A”
LICENSES
EXHIBIT “B”
PROMISSORY NOTE AND
NOTE BALANCE ACCOUNTING
Exhibit 10.38
PROMISSORY NOTE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT
THIS PROMISSORY NOTE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT (this “Modification”), dated this 10th day of August, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by GB SCIENCES, INC. (the “Company”), and 483 MANAGEMENT, LLC (“483”).
WHEREAS, 483 is the holder of that certain Promissory Note issued by the Company, in the principal amount of $700,000, dated October 23, 2017 (the “Note”);
WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution of this Modification, the Company, GB Sciences Nopah LLC, Nopah 5 LLC, and 483 are entering into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “MIPA”) and a Management Services Agreement (the “Agreement”);
AND WHEREAS, 483 desires to enter into this Modification in order to induce the Company to enter into the MIPA and the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
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The principal sum shall be changed to $190,272.07.
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No payments of principal or interest are due until Maturity.
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Maturity shall be July 31, 2021.
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4. The Note shall no longer bear interest at the penalty interest rate unless and until there is a new event of Default.
5. This Modification shall terminate and be of no further force in the event the MIPA or the Agreement is terminated (other than as a result of the Closing of the transactions thereunder).
6. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada applicable to contracts entered into and to be performed wholly within said State; and any action based upon this Agreement may be brought in the United States federal and state courts situated in Nevada only, and that shall each submit to the jurisdiction of such courts for all purposes hereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
GB SCIENCES, INC.
By: /s/ John C Poss
Name: John C Poss
Title: CEO
483 MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: /s/ William Moore
Name: Bill Moore
Title: Member
By: /s/ Brian Moore
Name: Brian Moore
Title: Member
Exhibit 10.39
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
This Indemnification Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between Edmond A. DeFrank (the “Director”) and GB Sciences, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) (jointly the “Parties”).
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The Director is or was a member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company.
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The Company does not at this time and has not at prior times during the Director’s service, had directors and officers and insurance (“D&O Insurance”).
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Now therefore, in consideration of the obligations and promises made herein, the Parties agree as follows:
Agreement
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Willingness to Serve. The Director has been willing to serve on the Board, even in the absence of D&O Insurance, in exchange for the rights of indemnification set forth herein.
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Indemnification. The Company hereby indemnifies the Director against any loss, damage, cost or expense, including without limitation, legal fees, court costs, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement, actually and reasonably incurred by the Director, by reason of the fact he or she was a director, officer or agent of the Company, to the fullest extent allowed under Nevada law. For this right of indemnification to be effective with regard to any suit, action or proceeding, the Director must notify the Company within five calendar days of any suit, action or proceeding brought against the Director, and the Company must be allowed to defend or co-defend the suit, action or proceeding. In order for the Company to indemnify the Director against the payment of the settlement of any claim, the Company must have been given the opportunity to help negotiate and approve the settlement.
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Efforts to obtain Insurance. The Company agrees to continue to try to obtain D&O Insurance as finances and circumstances allow.
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Dated: 11/12/2020 /s/ John Poss
GB SCIENCES, INC.
By: John Poss
Its: Chief Executive Officer
Dated: 11/12/2020 /s/ Edmond A. DeFrank
Edmond A. DeFrank, Individual
Exhibit 10.40
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
This Indemnification Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between Leslie Bocskor (the “Director”) and GB Sciences, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) (jointly the “Parties”).
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The Director is or was a member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company.
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The Company does not at this time and has not at prior times during the Director’s service, had directors and officers and insurance (“D&O Insurance”).
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Now therefore, in consideration of the obligations and promises made herein, the Parties agree as follows:
Agreement
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Willingness to Serve. The Director has been willing to serve on the Board, even in the absence of D&O Insurance, in exchange for the rights of indemnification set forth herein.
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Indemnification. The Company hereby indemnifies the Director against any loss, damage, cost or expense, including without limitation, legal fees, court costs, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement, actually and reasonably incurred by the Director, by reason of the fact he or she was a director, officer or agent of the Company, to the fullest extent allowed under Nevada law. For this right of indemnification to be effective with regard to any suit, action or proceeding, the Director must notify the Company within five calendar days of any suit, action or proceeding brought against the Director, and the Company must be allowed to defend or co-defend the suit, action or proceeding. In order for the Company to indemnify the Director against the payment of the settlement of any claim, the Company must have been given the opportunity to help negotiate and approve the settlement.
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Efforts to obtain Insurance. The Company agrees to continue to try to obtain D&O Insurance as finances and circumstances allow.
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Dated: 11/12/2020 /s/ John Poss
GB SCIENCES, INC.
By: John Poss
Its: Chief Executive Officer
Dated: 11/16/2020 /s/ Leslie Bocskor
Leslie Bocskor, Individual
Exhibit 10.41
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
This Indemnification Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between John Poss (the “Director”) and GB Sciences, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) (jointly the “Parties”).
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The Director is or was a member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company.
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The Company does not at this time and has not at prior times during the Director’s service, had directors and officers and insurance (“D&O Insurance”).
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Now therefore, in consideration of the obligations and promises made herein, the Parties agree as follows:
Agreement
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Willingness to Serve. The Director has been willing to serve on the Board, even in the absence of D&O Insurance, in exchange for the rights of indemnification set forth herein.
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Indemnification. The Company hereby indemnifies the Director against any loss, damage, cost or expense, including without limitation, legal fees, court costs, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement, actually and reasonably incurred by the Director, by reason of the fact he or she was a director, officer or agent of the Company, to the fullest extent allowed under Nevada law. For this right of indemnification to be effective with regard to any suit, action or proceeding, the Director must notify the Company within five calendar days of any suit, action or proceeding brought against the Director, and the Company must be allowed to defend or co-defend the suit, action or proceeding. In order for the Company to indemnify the Director against the payment of the settlement of any claim, the Company must have been given the opportunity to help negotiate and approve the settlement.
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Efforts to obtain Insurance. The Company agrees to continue to try to obtain D&O Insurance as finances and circumstances allow.
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Dated: 11/12/2020 /s/ John Poss
GB SCIENCES, INC.
By: John Poss
Its: Chief Executive Officer
Dated: 11/12/2020 /s/ John Poss
John Poss, Individual
Exhibit 10.42
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
This Indemnification Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between Andrea Small-Howard (the “Director”) and GB Sciences, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) (jointly the “Parties”).
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The Director is or was a member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company.
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The Company does not at this time and has not at prior times during the Director’s service, had directors and officers and insurance (“D&O Insurance”).
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Now therefore, in consideration of the obligations and promises made herein, the Parties agree as follows:
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Willingness to Serve. The Director has been willing to serve on the Board, even in the absence of D&O Insurance, in exchange for the rights of indemnification set forth herein.
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Indemnification. The Company hereby indemnifies the Director against any loss, damage, cost or expense, including without limitation, legal fees, court costs, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement, actually and reasonably incurred by the Director, by reason of the fact he or she was a director, officer or agent of the Company, to the fullest extent allowed under Nevada law. For this right of indemnification to be effective with regard to any suit, action or proceeding, the Director must notify the Company within five calendar days of any suit, action or proceeding brought against the Director, and the Company must be allowed to defend or co-defend the suit, action or proceeding. In order for the Company to indemnify the Director against the payment of the settlement of any claim, the Company must have been given the opportunity to help negotiate and approve the settlement.
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Efforts to obtain Insurance. The Company agrees to continue to try to obtain D&O Insurance as finances and circumstances allow.
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Dated: 11/12/2020 /s/ John Poss
GB SCIENCES, INC.
By: John Poss
Its: Chief Executive Officer
Dated: 11/12/2020 /s/ Andrea Small-Howard
Andrea Small-Howard, Individual
Exhibit 10.43
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
This Indemnification Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between Zach Swarts (the “Officer”) and GB Sciences, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) (jointly the “Parties”).
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The Officer is serving as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
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The Company does not at this time have directors and officers and insurance (“D&O Insurance”).
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Now therefore, in consideration of the obligations and promises made herein, the Parties agree as follows:
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Willingness to Serve. The Officer has been willing to serve as an officer of the Company, even in the absence of D&O Insurance, in exchange for the rights of indemnification set forth under law, within the Company articles of incorporation and bylaws, and as stated herein.
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Indemnification. The Company hereby indemnifies the Officer against any loss, damage, cost or expense, including without limitation, legal fees, court costs, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement, actually and reasonably incurred by the Officer, by reason of the fact he is and was an officer or agent of the Company, at a minimum, to the fullest extent allowed under Nevada law. For this right of indemnification to be effective with regard to any suit, action or proceeding, the Officer must notify the Company within five calendar days of becoming aware of any suit, action or proceeding brought against the Officer, and the Company agrees to immediately defend or co-defend the suit, action or proceeding. In order for the Company to indemnify the Officer against the payment of the settlement of any claim, the Company must have been given the opportunity to approve the settlement.
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Efforts to obtain Insurance. The Company agrees to continue to try to obtain D&O insurance as finances and circumstances allow.
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Dated: 11/12/2020 /s/ John Poss
GB SCIENCES, INC.
By: John Poss
Its: Chief Executive Officer
Dated: 11/12/2020 /s/ Zach Swarts
Zach Swarts, Individual
Exhibit 21.1
Subsidiaries of GB Sciences, Inc.
GBS Global Biopharma, Inc.
ECRX, Inc.
The PhAROS Institute, LLC
GB Sciences Texas, LLC
GB Sciences Nevada, LLC
GB Sciences Las Vegas, LLC
GB Sciences Nopah, LLC
Exhibit 31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
I, John Poss, certify that:
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I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2021 of GB Sciences, Inc.;
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
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The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
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The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
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Date: July 6, 2021
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By:
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/s/ John Poss
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John Poss
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 31.2
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
I, Zach Swarts, certify that:
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I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2021 of GB Sciences, Inc.;
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
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The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
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a)
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
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b)
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
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|
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c)
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
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d)
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
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5.
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The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
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a)
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
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b)
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
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Date: July 6, 2021
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By:
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/s/ Zach Swarts
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Zach Swarts
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Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 32.1
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002
In connection with the annual report of GB Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended March 31, 2021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, John Poss, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:
1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
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Date: July 6, 2021
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By:
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/s/ John Poss
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John Poss
|
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Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 32.2
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002
In connection with the annual report of GB Sciences, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended March 31, 2021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, Zach Swarts, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:
1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
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Date: July 6, 2021
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By:
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/s/ Zach Swarts
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Zach Swarts
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Chief Financial Officer
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Table of Contents
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
________________________
FORM 10-Q
__________________________
(Mark One)
☒
|
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
|
☐
|
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
|
For the transition period from __________ to ___________
Commission file number: 000-55462
|
GB SCIENCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization)
|
|
59-3733133
(IRS Employer I.D. No.)
|
3550 W. Teco Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
Phone: (866) 721-0297
(Address and telephone number of
principal executive offices)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each Class
|
Trading Symbol(s)
|
Name of exchange on which registered
|
None
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Indicate by check mark whether registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ☐
|
Accelerated filer ☐
|
Non-accelerated filer ☐
|
Smaller reporting company ☒
|
Emerging growth company ☐
|
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No
There were 317,429,078 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, outstanding as of August 13, 2021.
GB SCIENCES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED June 30, 2021
INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
As of June 30,
|
|
|
As of March 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2021
|
|
CURRENT ASSETS:
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
582,971
|
|
|
$
|
793,040
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
296,081
|
|
|
|
256,251
|
|
Current assets from discontinued operations
|
|
|
2,248,757
|
|
|
|
2,494,564
|
|
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
|
|
|
3,127,809
|
|
|
|
3,543,855
|
|
Property and equipment, net
|
|
|
21,895
|
|
|
|
25,022
|
|
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $57,322 and $43,096 at June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively
|
|
|
1,797,920
|
|
|
|
1,706,762
|
|
Long term assets from discontinued operations
|
|
|
5,383,005
|
|
|
|
5,530,415
|
|
TOTAL ASSETS
|
|
$
|
10,330,629
|
|
|
$
|
10,806,054
|
|
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
$
|
1,463,806
|
|
|
$
|
1,412,459
|
|
Accrued interest
|
|
|
521,145
|
|
|
|
493,741
|
|
Accrued liabilities
|
|
|
1,031,003
|
|
|
|
957,946
|
|
Notes and convertible notes payable and line of credit, net of unamortized discount of $272,122 and $296,504 at June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively
|
|
|
3,619,186
|
|
|
|
3,594,804
|
|
Indebtedness to related parties
|
|
|
84,913
|
|
|
|
84,913
|
|
Current liabilities from discontinued operations
|
|
|
1,987,787
|
|
|
|
2,054,585
|
|
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
|
|
|
8,707,840
|
|
|
|
8,598,448
|
|
Convertible notes payable, net of unamortized discount of $141,123 and $154,590 at June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively
|
|
|
305,877
|
|
|
|
292,410
|
|
Long term liabilities from discontinued operations
|
|
|
3,347,363
|
|
|
|
3,389,124
|
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES
|
|
|
12,361,080
|
|
|
|
12,279,982
|
|
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 600,000,000 shares authorized, 317,429,078 and 315,340,411 outstanding at June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively
|
|
|
31,743
|
|
|
|
31,534
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
102,619,471
|
|
|
|
102,380,770
|
|
Accumulated deficit
|
|
|
(104,681,665
|
)
|
|
|
(103,886,232
|
)
|
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
|
|
|
(2,030,451
|
)
|
|
|
(1,473,928
|
)
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
|
|
$
|
10,330,629
|
|
|
$
|
10,806,054
|
|
The accompanying unaudited notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
|
|
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales revenue
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
493,405
|
|
|
|
515,253
|
|
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
|
|
|
(493,405
|
)
|
|
|
(515,253
|
)
|
OTHER EXPENSE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(65,254
|
)
|
|
|
(662,370
|
)
|
Debt default penalty
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(286,059
|
)
|
Other expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(11,182
|
)
|
Total other expense
|
|
|
(65,254
|
)
|
|
|
(959,611
|
)
|
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
|
|
|
(558,659
|
)
|
|
|
(1,474,864
|
)
|
Income tax expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
|
|
|
(558,659
|
)
|
|
|
(1,474,864
|
)
|
Loss from discontinued operations
|
|
|
(73,758
|
)
|
|
|
(371,836
|
)
|
NET LOSS
|
|
$
|
(632,417
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,846,700
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss attributable to common stockholders of GB Sciences, Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Continuing operations
|
|
$
|
(558,659
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,474,864
|
)
|
Discontinued operations
|
|
|
(73,758
|
)
|
|
|
(371,836
|
)
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(632,417
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,846,700
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Continuing operations
|
|
$
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.01
|
)
|
Discontinued operations
|
|
$
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.00
|
)
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
|
|
|
315,675,539
|
|
|
|
277,968,516
|
|
The accompanying unaudited notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(632,417
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,846,700
|
)
|
Loss from discontinued operations
|
|
|
(73,758
|
)
|
|
|
(371,836
|
)
|
Net loss from continuing operations
|
|
|
(558,659
|
)
|
|
|
(1,474,864
|
)
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
17,354
|
|
|
|
5,562
|
|
Stock-based compensation
|
|
|
19,500
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Amortization of debt discount and beneficial conversion feature
|
|
|
37,849
|
|
|
|
510,885
|
|
Debt default penalty
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
286,059
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
(39,830
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
(10,304
|
)
|
|
|
34,739
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
(126,943
|
)
|
|
|
(141,102
|
)
|
Accrued interest
|
|
|
27,404
|
|
|
|
158,806
|
|
Indebtedness to related parties
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
60,291
|
|
Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations
|
|
|
(633,629
|
)
|
|
|
(559,624
|
)
|
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities of discontinued operations
|
|
|
(2,954
|
)
|
|
|
235,779
|
|
Net cash used in operating activities
|
|
|
(636,583
|
)
|
|
|
(323,845
|
)
|
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advancement of proceeds from sale of Nevada subsidiaries
|
|
|
200,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Acquisition of intangible assets
|
|
|
(50,000
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net cash provided by investing activities of continuing operations
|
|
|
150,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operations
|
|
|
7,435
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net cash provided by investing activities
|
|
|
157,435
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross proceeds from warrant exercises
|
|
|
62,660
|
|
|
|
151,202
|
|
Proceeds of note payable
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
150,000
|
|
Brokerage fees for warrant exercises
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(15,121
|
)
|
Net cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations
|
|
|
62,660
|
|
|
|
286,081
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations
|
|
|
(33,478
|
)
|
|
|
(12,772
|
)
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
29,182
|
|
|
|
273,309
|
|
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(449,966
|
)
|
|
|
(50,536
|
)
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
|
|
|
1,145,633
|
|
|
|
151,766
|
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
|
|
|
695,667
|
|
|
|
101,230
|
|
Less: cash and cash equivalents classified as discontinued operations
|
|
|
(112,696
|
)
|
|
|
(50,135
|
)
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
|
|
$
|
582,971
|
|
|
$
|
51,095
|
|
The accompanying unaudited notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(unaudited)
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Cash paid for interest
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Cash paid for income tax
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation capitalized in inventory (discontinued operations)
|
|
$
|
134,511
|
|
|
$
|
164,654
|
|
Patent drafting and filing costs capitalized in intangible assets
|
|
$
|
55,385
|
|
|
$
|
78,226
|
|
Brokerage fees from warrant exercises in accounts payable
|
|
$
|
6,266
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Induced dividend from warrant exercises
|
|
$
|
163,016
|
|
|
$
|
17,236
|
|
Discount on note payable attributable to warrant modification
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
150,000
|
|
The accompanying unaudited notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(unaudited)
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Additional Paid-In Capital
|
|
|
Accumulated Deficit
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2021
|
|
|
315,340,411
|
|
|
$
|
31,534
|
|
|
$
|
102,380,770
|
|
|
$
|
(103,886,232
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,473,928
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise of warrants for stock, net of issuance costs
|
|
|
2,088,667
|
|
|
|
209
|
|
|
|
56,185
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
56,394
|
|
Share based compensation expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
19,500
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
19,500
|
|
Inducement dividend from warrant exercises
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
163,016
|
|
|
|
(163,016
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net loss
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(632,417
|
)
|
|
|
(632,417
|
)
|
Balance at June 30, 2021
|
|
|
317,429,078
|
|
|
$
|
31,743
|
|
|
$
|
102,619,471
|
|
|
$
|
(104,681,665
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,030,451
|
)
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Additional Paid-In Capital
|
|
|
Accumulated Deficit
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2020
|
|
|
275,541,602
|
|
|
$
|
27,554
|
|
|
$
|
97,271,157
|
|
|
$
|
(97,387,205
|
)
|
|
$
|
(88,494
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise of warrants for stock, net of issuance costs
|
|
|
4,991,084
|
|
|
|
500
|
|
|
|
135,581
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
136,081
|
|
Discount on convertible note payable from warrant modification
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
150,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
150,000
|
|
Inducement dividend from warrant exercises
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
17,263
|
|
|
|
(17,263
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net loss
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,846,700
|
)
|
|
|
(1,846,700
|
)
|
Balance at June 30, 2020
|
|
|
280,532,686
|
|
|
$
|
28,054
|
|
|
$
|
97,574,001
|
|
|
$
|
(99,251,168
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,649,113
|
)
|
The accompanying unaudited notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 – Background and Significant Accounting Policies
GB Sciences, Inc. (“the Company”, “GB Sciences”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a phytomedical research and biopharmaceutical drug development company whose goal is to create patented formulations of plant-inspired, complex therapeutic mixtures for the prescription drug market that target a variety of medical conditions. The Company is engaged in the research and development of plant-based medicines and plans to produce plant-inspired, complex therapeutic mixtures based on its portfolio of intellectual property.
Through its wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, GBS Global Biopharma, Inc. (“GBSGB”), the Company is engaged in the research and development of plant-based medicines, primarily cannabinoid medicines, with virtual operations in North America and Europe. GBSGB’s assets include a portfolio of intellectual property containing both proprietary cannabinoid-containing formulations and our AI-enabled drug discovery platform, as well as critical research contracts and key supplier arrangements. GBSGB’s intellectual property covers a range of medical conditions and several programs are in the pre-clinical animal stage of development including Parkinson’s disease, neuropathic pain, and cardiovascular therapeutic programs. GBSGB runs a lean drug development program and takes effort to minimize expenses, including personnel, overhead, and fixed capital expenses through strategic partnerships with Universities and Contract Research Organizations (“CROs”). GBSGB’s intellectual property portfolio includes five USPTO issued patents, nine USPTO nonprovisional patent applications pending in the US, and one provisional patent application in the US. In addition to the USPTO patents and patent applications, the company has filed 35 patent applications internationally to protect its proprietary technology. We recently filed a provisional USPTO patent application to further protect aspects of our proprietary drug discovery engine, “Phytomedical Analytics for Research Optimization at Scale," or PhAROS™.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of GB Sciences, Inc. (the “Company,” “We” or “Us”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulations S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending March 31, 2022. The balance sheet at March 31, 2021 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2021.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Principles of Consolidation
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the United States of America. Our consolidated financial statements include all operating divisions and majority-owned subsidiaries, reported as a single operating segment, for which we maintain controlling interests. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All subsidiaries were wholly owned by the Company for the periods presented.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to allowances for doubtful accounts, inventory valuation and standard cost allocations, valuation of initial right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities, valuation of beneficial conversion features in convertible debt, valuation of the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations, stock-based compensation expense, purchased intangible asset valuations, deferred income tax asset valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, litigation, other loss contingencies, and impairment of long lived assets. These estimates and assumptions are based on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the recording of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results the Company experiences may differ materially and adversely from these estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the comparative period amounts in order to conform to the current period presentation. In particular, the assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and cash flows of GB Sciences Nevada LLC, GB Sciences Las Vegas, LLC, and GB Sciences Nopah, LLC, have been separated from the comparative period amounts to conform to the current period presentation as discontinued operations as the result of the pending sale of the Company's Nevada operations. The reclassifications had no effect on the reported financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
Discontinued Operations
See Note 3.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Long-Lived Assets
We evaluate the carrying value of property and equipment if impairment indicators are present or if other circumstances indicate that impairment may exist under authoritative guidance. The annual testing date is March 31. When management believes impairment indicators may exist, projections of the undiscounted future cash flows associated with the use of and eventual disposition of property and equipment are prepared. If the projections indicate that the carrying value of the property and equipment are not recoverable, we reduce the carrying values to fair value. These impairment tests are heavily influenced by assumptions and estimates that are subject to change as additional information becomes available. No indicators of impairment were identified by the Company as of June 30, 2021.
Inventory
We value our inventory at the lower of the actual cost of our inventory, as determined using the first-in, first-out method, or its current estimated market value. We periodically review our physical inventory for excess, obsolete, and potentially impaired items and reserve accordingly. Our reserve estimate for excess and obsolete inventory is based on expected future use. Indirect costs, which primarily relate to the lease and operation costs of the Teco Facility, which are included in discontinued operations, are allocated based on square footage of the facility used in the production of inventory.
Beneficial Conversion Feature of Convertible Notes Payable
The Company accounts for convertible notes payable in accordance with the guidelines established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options and Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 00-27, “Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments”. A beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”) exists on the date a convertible note is issued when the fair value of the underlying common stock to which the note is convertible into is in excess of the remaining unallocated proceeds of the note after first considering the allocation of a portion of the note proceeds to the fair value of any attached equity instruments, if any related equity instruments were granted with the debt. In accordance with this guidance, the BCF of a convertible note is measured by allocating a portion of the note's proceeds to the warrants, if applicable, and as a reduction of the carrying amount of the convertible note equal to the intrinsic value of the conversion feature, both of which are credited to additional paid-in-capital. The Company calculates the fair value of warrants issued with the convertible notes using the Black-Scholes valuation model and uses the same assumptions for valuing any employee options in accordance with ASC Topic 718 Compensation – Stock Compensation. The only difference is that the contractual life of the warrants is used.
The value of the proceeds received from a convertible note is then allocated between the conversion features and warrants on a relative fair value basis. The allocated fair value is recorded in the financial statements as a debt discount (premium) from the face amount of the note and such discount is amortized over the expected term of the convertible note (or to the conversion date of the note, if sooner) and is charged to interest expense.
Revenue Recognition
The FASB issued Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 as guidance on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. Revenue recognition depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The guidance permits two methods of adoption: retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented, or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the guidance recognized at the date of initial application (the cumulative catch-up transition method). The Company adopted the guidance on April 1, 2018 and applied the cumulative catch-up transition method.
The Company’s only material revenue source is part of discontinued operations and derives from sales of cannabis and cannabis products, distinct physical goods. Under ASC 606, the Company is required to separately identify each performance obligation resulting from its contracts from customers, which may be a good or a service. A contract may contain one or more performance obligations. All of the Company’s contracts with customers, past and present, contain only a single performance obligation, the delivery of distinct physical goods. Because fulfillment of the company’s performance obligation to the customer under ASC 606 results in the same timing of revenue recognition as under the previous guidance (i.e. revenue is recognized upon delivery of physical goods), the Company did not record any material adjustment to report the cumulative effect of initial application of the guidance.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Income Taxes
The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax items are reflected at the enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected reverse. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Due to the uncertainty regarding the success of future operations, management has valued the deferred tax asset allowance at 100% of the related deferred tax assets.
Because the Company operates in the State-licensed cannabis industry through the Nevada Subsidiaries, it is subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code Section 280E (“280E”) for U.S. income tax purposes. Under 280E, the Company is allowed to deduct expenses that are directly related to the production of its products, i.e. cost of goods sold, but is allowed no further deductions for ordinary and necessary business expenses from its gross profit. The Company believes that the deductions disallowed include the deduction of NOLs. The unused NOLs will continue to carry forward and may be used by the Company to offset future taxable income that is not subject to the limitations of 280E.
Loss per Share
The Company’s basic loss per share has been calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Company had 160,314,865 and 164,049,941 potentially dilutive common shares at June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively. However, such common stock equivalents were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Standards Not Yet Adopted
In May 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-04, Issuer's Accounting for Certain Modifications or Exchanges of Freestanding Equity-Classified Written Call Options. This guidance clarifies and reduces diversity in an issuer’s accounting for modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options due to a lack of explicit guidance in the FASB Codification. The ASU 2021-04 is effective for The Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2022. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2021-04 and does not expect the adoption of this ASU to materially impact its consolidated financial statements.
On June 16, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The standard requires the use of an “expected loss” model on certain types of financial instruments. The standard also amends the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and requires estimated credit losses to be recorded as allowances instead of reductions to amortized cost of the securities. The amendments in this ASU are effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-13 on its financial statements.
In June 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity. The guidance simplifies the current guidance for convertible instruments and the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity. Additionally, the amendments affect the diluted EPS calculation for instruments that may be settled in cash or shares and for convertible instruments. This ASU will be effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this update must be applied on either full retrospective basis or modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings/(deficit) in the period of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-06 on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, as well as the timing of adoption.
All other newly issued accounting pronouncements have been deemed either immaterial or not applicable.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 2 – Going Concern
The Company’s financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has sustained net losses since inception, which have caused an accumulated deficit of $104,681,665 at June 30, 2021. The Company had a working capital deficit of $5,580,031 at June 30, 2021, net of working capital of $260,970 classified as discontinued operations, compared to $5,054,593 at March 31, 2021, net of working capital of $439,979 classified as discontinued operations. In addition, the Company has consumed cash in its operating activities of $636,583 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, including $2,954 used by discontinued operations, compared to $323,845 used in operating activities, net of $235,779 provided by discontinued operations for the three months ended June 30, 2020. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Management has been able, thus far, to finance the losses through a public offering, private placements and obtaining operating funds from stockholders. The Company is continuing to seek sources of financing. There are no assurances that the Company will be successful in achieving its goals.
Furthermore, Management believes the COVID-19 pandemic may have a significant impact on the Company's business. The pandemic presents a risk to the global economy, and it is possible that it could have an impact on the operations of the Company in the near term that could materially impact the Company’s financials and ability to continue as a going concern. As the result of the pandemic, gross revenue of the Company's discontinued operations was significantly reduced for the three months ended June 30, 2020, due to temporary closures of retail stores who purchase products from the Teco Facility. Management has not been able to measure the potential future impact on the Company's financial statements and continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic closely, although the extent to which the COVID-19 outbreak will impact our operations, financing ability or future financial results is uncertain.
In view of these conditions, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to obtain additional financing or capital sources, to meet its financing requirements, and ultimately to achieve profitable operations. Management believes that its current and future plans provide an opportunity to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may be necessary in the event the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 3 – Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations comprise those activities that were disposed of during the period or which were classified as held for sale at the end of the period and represent a separate major line of business or geographical area that can be clearly distinguished for operational and financial reporting purposes. The Company has included its subsidiaries GB Sciences Nevada, LLC, GB Sciences Las Vegas, LLC, and GB Sciences Nopah, LLC in discontinued operations due to the pending sale of the Company's Nevada cultivation and extraction facilities (Note 9).
The assets and liabilities associated with discontinued operations included in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 were as follows:
|
|
June 30, 2021
|
|
|
March 31, 2021
|
|
|
|
Continuing
|
|
|
Discontinued
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Continuing
|
|
|
Discontinued
|
|
|
Total
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$
|
582,971
|
|
|
$
|
112,696
|
|
|
$
|
695,667
|
|
|
$
|
793,040
|
|
|
$
|
352,593
|
|
|
$
|
1,145,633
|
|
Accounts receivable, net
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
643,594
|
|
|
|
643,594
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
400,175
|
|
|
|
400,175
|
|
Inventory, net
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,462,009
|
|
|
|
1,462,009
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,689,304
|
|
|
|
1,689,304
|
|
Prepaid and other current assets
|
|
|
296,081
|
|
|
|
30,458
|
|
|
|
326,539
|
|
|
|
256,251
|
|
|
|
52,492
|
|
|
|
308,743
|
|
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
|
|
|
879,052
|
|
|
|
2,248,757
|
|
|
|
3,127,809
|
|
|
|
1,049,291
|
|
|
|
2,494,564
|
|
|
|
3,543,855
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment, net
|
|
|
21,895
|
|
|
|
4,736,272
|
|
|
|
4,758,167
|
|
|
|
25,022
|
|
|
|
4,876,247
|
|
|
|
4,901,269
|
|
Intangible assets, net
|
|
|
1,797,920
|
|
|
|
571,264
|
|
|
|
2,369,184
|
|
|
|
1,706,762
|
|
|
|
571,264
|
|
|
|
2,278,026
|
|
Deposits and other noncurrent assets
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
75,469
|
|
|
|
75,469
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
82,904
|
|
|
|
82,904
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL ASSETS
|
|
$
|
2,698,867
|
|
|
$
|
7,631,762
|
|
|
$
|
10,330,629
|
|
|
$
|
2,781,075
|
|
|
$
|
8,024,979
|
|
|
$
|
10,806,054
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
$
|
1,463,806
|
|
|
$
|
385,320
|
|
|
$
|
1,849,126
|
|
|
$
|
1,412,459
|
|
|
$
|
509,477
|
|
|
$
|
1,921,936
|
|
Accrued interest
|
|
|
521,145
|
|
|
|
49,211
|
|
|
|
570,356
|
|
|
|
493,741
|
|
|
|
49,211
|
|
|
|
542,952
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
1,031,003
|
|
|
|
122,714
|
|
|
|
1,153,717
|
|
|
|
957,946
|
|
|
|
105,421
|
|
|
|
1,063,367
|
|
Notes payable, net
|
|
|
3,619,186
|
|
|
|
485,000
|
|
|
|
4,104,186
|
|
|
|
3,594,804
|
|
|
|
485,000
|
|
|
|
4,079,804
|
|
Indebtedness to related parties
|
|
|
84,913
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
84,913
|
|
|
|
84,913
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
84,913
|
|
Income tax payable
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
793,292
|
|
|
|
793,292
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
761,509
|
|
|
|
761,509
|
|
Finance lease obligations, current
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
152,250
|
|
|
|
152,250
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
143,967
|
|
|
|
143,967
|
|
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
|
|
|
6,720,053
|
|
|
|
1,987,787
|
|
|
|
8,707,840
|
|
|
|
6,543,863
|
|
|
|
2,054,585
|
|
|
|
8,598,448
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible notes payable
|
|
|
305,877
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
305,877
|
|
|
|
292,410
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
292,410
|
|
Finance lease obligations, long term
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,347,363
|
|
|
|
3,347,363
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,389,124
|
|
|
|
3,389,124
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES
|
|
$
|
7,025,930
|
|
|
$
|
5,335,150
|
|
|
$
|
12,361,080
|
|
|
$
|
6,836,273
|
|
|
$
|
5,443,709
|
|
|
$
|
12,279,982
|
|
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Discontinued Operations - Revenues and Expenses
The revenues and expenses associated with discontinued operations included in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
|
|
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
|
Continuing
|
|
|
Discontinued
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Continuing
|
|
|
Discontinued
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Sales revenue
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
1,342,586
|
|
|
$
|
1,342,586
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
551,197
|
|
|
$
|
551,197
|
|
Cost of goods sold
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,219,041
|
)
|
|
|
(1,219,041
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(491,795
|
)
|
|
|
(491,795
|
)
|
Gross profit/(loss)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
123,545
|
|
|
|
123,545
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
59,402
|
|
|
|
59,402
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
493,405
|
|
|
|
84,078
|
|
|
|
577,483
|
|
|
|
515,253
|
|
|
|
289,455
|
|
|
|
804,708
|
|
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
|
|
|
(493,405
|
)
|
|
|
39,467
|
|
|
|
(453,938
|
)
|
|
|
(515,253
|
)
|
|
|
(230,053
|
)
|
|
|
(745,306
|
)
|
OTHER EXPENSE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
(65,254
|
)
|
|
|
(102,331
|
)
|
|
|
(167,585
|
)
|
|
|
(662,370
|
)
|
|
|
(132,943
|
)
|
|
|
(795,313
|
)
|
Debt default penalty
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(286,059
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(286,059
|
)
|
Other income/(expense)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
20,889
|
|
|
|
20,889
|
|
|
|
(11,182
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(11,182
|
)
|
Total other expense
|
|
|
(65,254
|
)
|
|
|
(81,442
|
)
|
|
|
(146,696
|
)
|
|
|
(959,611
|
)
|
|
|
(132,943
|
)
|
|
|
(1,092,554
|
)
|
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
|
|
|
(558,659
|
)
|
|
|
(41,975
|
)
|
|
|
(600,634
|
)
|
|
|
(1,474,864
|
)
|
|
|
(362,996
|
)
|
|
|
(1,837,860
|
)
|
Income tax expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(31,783
|
)
|
|
|
(31,783
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(8,840
|
)
|
|
|
(8,840
|
)
|
NET LOSS
|
|
$
|
(558,659
|
)
|
|
$
|
(73,758
|
)
|
|
$
|
(632,417
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,474,864
|
)
|
|
$
|
(371,836
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,846,700
|
)
|
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Discontinued Operations - Inventory
Raw materials consist of supplies, materials, and consumables used in the cultivation and extraction processes. Work-in-progress includes live plants and cannabis in the drying, curing, and trimming processes. Finished goods includes completed cannabis flower, trim, and extracts in bulk and packaged forms. Inventory is included in current assets from discontinued operations in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021.
|
|
June 30, 2021
|
|
|
March 31, 2021
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raw materials
|
|
$
|
112,857
|
|
|
$
|
86,076
|
|
Work in progress
|
|
|
814,166
|
|
|
|
743,844
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
|
601,807
|
|
|
|
866,195
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
|
1,528,830
|
|
|
|
1,696,115
|
|
Allowance to reduce inventory to net realizable value
|
|
|
(66,821
|
)
|
|
|
(6,811
|
)
|
Total inventory, net
|
|
$
|
1,462,009
|
|
|
$
|
1,689,304
|
|
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Discontinued Operations - Leases
The Company evaluates all finance and operating leases, and they are measured on the balance sheet with a lease liability and right-of-use asset (“ROU”) at inception. ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make scheduled lease payments. Lease terms include options to extend when it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. Leases with a term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheet. The present value of lease payments is calculated using the incremental borrowing rate at lease commencement, which takes into consideration recent debt issuances as well as other applicable market data available.
The Company's only remaining lease commitment is a finance lease for the Teco Facility, which is classified as discontinued operations in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. This lease has a remaining non-cancelable term that ends December 31, 2025 with an option to extend through December 31, 2030. The rate used to discount this lease was 11.5%.
Finance leases are included in property and equipment (long term assets from discontinued operations), finance lease obligations, short term (current liabilities from discontinued operations), and finance lease obligations, long term (long term liabilities from discontinued operations), on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
During the three months ended June 30, 2021, finance lease costs included in discontinued operations were $140,258, of which $101,583 represents interest expense and $38,675 represents amortization of the right-of-use asset.
The future minimum lease payments of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2021, from discontinued operations are as follows:
Year Ending
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
Finance Leases
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2022 (9 months)
|
|
$
|
409,235
|
|
2023
|
|
|
560,625
|
|
2024
|
|
|
577,444
|
|
2025
|
|
|
594,767
|
|
2026
|
|
|
612,610
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
3,168,492
|
|
Total minimum lease payments
|
|
|
5,923,173
|
|
Less: Amount representing interest
|
|
|
(2,423,560
|
)
|
Present value of minimum lease payments
|
|
|
3,499,613
|
|
Less: Current maturities of capital lease obligations
|
|
|
(152,250
|
)
|
Long-term capital lease obligations
|
|
$
|
3,347,363
|
|
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Discontinued Operations - 8% Line of Credit dated November 27, 2019
In connection with the Binding Letter of Intent dated November 27, 2019 (Note 9), the Teco Subsidiaries entered into a promissory note and line of credit for up to $470,000 from the purchaser of the membership interests in the Teco Subsidiaries. The purpose of the line of credit was to supply working capital for the Teco Subsidiaries, and the note matures upon the close of the sale of the Teco Subsidiaries. The principal and accrued interest balances outstanding at the time of closing will be considered paid in full upon closing and will not reduce the purchase price received by GB Sciences. As of March 31, 2021, the Teco Subsidiaries have received $485,000 in advances under the line of credit, reflecting an informal agreement with the lender to increase the line of credit by $15,000. On December 29, 2020, the Company entered into the Omnibus Amendment with the purchaser of the Teco Facility, which provides that no further interest will be accrued on this note after November 30, 2020. The balance of the line of credit was $485,000 at June 30, 2021 and accrued interest was $49,211. The note and related interest expense are included in current liabilities from discontinued operations and loss from discontinued operations.
Note 4 – Notes Payable and Line of Credit
0% Note Payable dated October 23, 2017
On October 23, 2017, the Company amended the existing Nevada Medical Marijuana Production License Agreement (“Amended Production License Agreement”). Per the terms of the Amended Production License Agreement, GB Sciences purchased the remaining percentage of the production license resulting in the 100% ownership of the license. GB Sciences also received 100% ownership of the cultivation license included in the original Nevada Medical Marijuana Production License Agreement. In exchange, GB Sciences made one-time payment of $500,000 and issued a 0% Promissory Note in the amount of $700,000 payable in equal monthly payments over a three-year period commencing on January 1, 2018. The present value of the note was $521,067 on the date of its issuance based on an imputed interest rate of 20.3% and the Company recorded a discount on notes payable of $178,933 related to the difference between the face value and present value of the note.
To date, the Company has made principal payments totaling $330,555 and the principal balance of the note was $369,445 at June 30, 2021. The remaining unamortized discount as of June 30, 2021, was $0.
On August 10, 2020, the Company entered into the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement ("Nopah MIPA") for the sale of its interest in GB Sciences Nopah, LLC (Note 9). The Nopah MIPA will close upon successful transfer of the Nevada Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility Registration Certificate. Upon close, the principal balance of the note will be reduced to $190,272. The maturity date of the note was extended to July 31, 2021, with no payments of principal or interest due until maturity. In addition, the note will no longer bear interest at the penalty rate of 15% unless there is a new event of default. The Company is negotiating terms of an extension to the note with the note holder.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
8% Line of Credit dated July 24, 2020
On July 24, 2020, the Company entered into the Loan Agreement, 8% Secured Promissory Note, and Security Agreement (together, the "July 24 Note") with AJE Management, LLC, which established a revolving loan of up to $500,000 that the Company may draw on from time to time. The loan is collateralized by the Teco Facility, subject to the pre-existing lien held by CSW Ventures, L.P. in connection with the 8% Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated February 28, 2019. Any advances will be made at the sole discretion of the lender following a written request made by the Company. Contemporaneously with the Loan Agreement, the Company and AJE Management entered into the Amendment to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with AJE Management. The amendment provides that any balances outstanding under the July 24 Note at the time of the close of the sale of the Teco Facility will be forgiven in exchange for a reduction to the $4,000,000 note receivable that the Company will receive as consideration for the sale of the Teco Facility. The reduction to the note receivable will be equal to 3 times the balance outstanding under the July 24 Note on the date of the close of the sale of the Teco Facility. The balance outstanding under the note plus accrued interest may be repaid at any time prior to the close of the sale of the Teco facility (Note 9).
On December 29, 2020, the Company entered into the Omnibus Amendment with the purchaser of the Teco Facility. The Omnibus Amendment reduces the amount of the note receivable that the Company will receive from the sale of the Teco Facility by $975,000 (three times $325,000 in advances made under the July 24 Note) to $3,025,000. Any advances made to the Company under the July 24 Note in excess of $325,000 will reduce the amount of cash received upon close of the sale of Teco one-for-one, i.e., such advances will be considered advance payments of the $4,000,000 cash purchase price. The note will not accrue any additional interest subsequent to November 30, 2020. The Company also agreed that it will not repay the balances outstanding under the July 24 Note prior to the closing of the Teco sale. As a result of the Omnibus Amendment, the Company accrued a modification expense of $650,000 during the year ended March 31, 2021 (two times $325,000 in addition to $325,000 in advances already recorded under the July 24 Note). As of June 30, 2021, the Company has received $50,000 in additional advances above $325,000 during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, bringing the total balance to $1,025,000 at June 30, 2021. Accrued interest was $58,495 at June 30, 2021.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Summary of Notes and Convertible Notes Payable
As of June 30, 2021, the following notes payable were recorded in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet:
|
|
As of June 30, 2021
|
|
Short-Term Notes Payable
|
|
Face Value
|
|
|
Discount
|
|
|
Carrying Value
|
|
0% Note Payable dated October 23, 2017 (Note 4)
|
|
$
|
369,445
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
369,445
|
|
8% Line of Credit dated November 27, 2019 (Note 3)
|
|
|
485,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
485,000
|
|
8% Line of Credit dated July 24, 2020 (Note 4)
|
|
|
1,025,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,025,000
|
|
6% Convertible promissory notes payable (Note 5)
|
|
|
1,060,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,060,000
|
|
8% Convertible Secured Promissory Note dated February 28, 2019, as amended (Note 5)
|
|
|
1,111,863
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,111,863
|
|
6% Convertible notes payable due January 18, 2022 (Note 5)
|
|
|
325,000
|
|
|
|
(272,122
|
)
|
|
|
52,878
|
|
Total short-term notes and convertible notes payable
|
|
|
4,376,308
|
|
|
|
(272,122
|
)
|
|
|
4,104,186
|
|
Less: Notes payable classified as discontinued operations
|
|
|
(485,000
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(485,000
|
)
|
Total short-term notes payable classified as continuing operations
|
|
$
|
3,891,308
|
|
|
$
|
(272,122
|
)
|
|
$
|
3,619,186
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6% Convertible promissory notes payable due September 30, 2023 (Note 5)
|
|
|
197,000
|
|
|
|
(37,204
|
)
|
|
|
159,796
|
|
6% Convertible note payable due December 31, 2023 (Note 5)
|
|
|
250,000
|
|
|
|
(103,919
|
)
|
|
|
146,081
|
|
Total long-term notes payable classified as continuing operations
|
|
$
|
447,000
|
|
|
$
|
(141,123
|
)
|
|
$
|
305,877
|
|
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 5 – Convertible Notes
March 2017 and July 2017 Convertible Note Offerings
In March 2017, the Company entered into a Placement Agent’s Agreement with a third-party brokerage firm to offer units consisting of a $1,000 6% promissory note convertible into 4,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.25 per share and 4,000 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s’ common stock at an exercise price of $0.60 per share for the period of three years. Between March 2017 and May 2017, the Company issued short-term Promissory Notes (“Notes”) to various holders with combined face value of $2,000,000. The Notes are payable within three years of issuance and are convertible into 8,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company also issued 8,000,000 common stock warrants to the Noteholders. The warrants are exercisable at any time and from time to time before maturity at the option of the holder. Each warrant gives the Noteholder the right to purchase one share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.60 per share for a period of three years. The Company recorded an aggregate discount on convertible notes of $1,933,693, which included $904,690 related to the relative fair value of beneficial conversion features and $1,029,003 for the relative fair value of the warrants issued with each note. The fair value of warrants was derived using the Black-Scholes valuation model.
In July 2017, the Company entered into a Placement Agent’s Agreement with a third-party brokerage firm to offer units consisting of a $1,000 6% promissory note convertible into 4,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.25 per share and 4,000 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s’ common stock at an exercise price of $0.65 per share for the period of three years. Between July 2017 and December 2017, the Company issued short-term Promissory Notes (“Notes”) to various holders with combined face value of $7,201,000. The Notes are payable within three years of issuance and are convertible into 28,804,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company also issued 28,804,000 common stock warrants to the Note holders. The warrants are exercisable at any time and from time to time before maturity at the option of the holder. Each warrant gives the Noteholder the right to purchase one share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.60 per share for a period of three years. The Company recorded an aggregate discount on convertible notes of $7,092,796, which included $3,142,605 related to the relative fair value of beneficial conversion features and $3,950,191 for the relative fair value of the warrants issued with each note. The fair value of warrants was derived using the Black-Scholes valuation model.
All notes from the March and July 2017 offerings have passed their maturity dates. During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company agreed to extensions with the holders of a total of $197,000 of the $1,257,000 that remains outstanding. For the $197,000 of extended notes, the Company agreed to reduce the conversion price to $0.10 per share and issued a total of 788,000 additional warrants to the holders of the notes with a term of three years and an exercise price of $0.10 per share. In exchange, the maturity date of the notes was extended to September 30, 2023. Using the Black-Scholes model, the Company valued the warrants at $13,396 and the change in the fair value of the conversion feature at $33,490. Because the change in the fair value of the conversion feature exceeded 10% of the carrying amount of the notes, the Company accounted for the modification of the notes as an extinguishment and recorded a discount on the new convertible notes of $46,886 related to the fair value of the new warrants and the change in the fair value of the conversion feature. The Company recorded interest expense of $6,303 on the new notes during the three months ended June 30, 2021, of which $3,356 represented amortization of the note discounts. Accrued interest on the $197,000 extended notes is $47,279 at June 30, 2021, which includes $38,438 accrued prior to the extinguishments.
Three convertible notes totaling $1,060,000 held by the same investor are past maturity and are currently in default. The Company is negotiating the terms of an extension with the note holder. The notes do not provide for a default penalty or penalty interest rate. Interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2021, was $15,856 and there is no remaining unamortized discount. Accrued interest on the $1,060,000 notes was $244,129 at June 30, 2021.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
8% Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated February 28, 2019
On February 28, 2019, the Company issued a $1,500,000 8% Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note and entered into the Note Purchase Agreement and Security Agreement with CSW Ventures, L.P. (together, “CSW Note”). The note matured on August 28, 2020, and was convertible at any time until maturity into 8,823,529 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.17 per share. Collateral pledged as security for the note includes all of the Company’s 100% membership interests in GB Sciences, Nevada, LLC and GB Sciences Las Vegas, LLC, which together represent substantially all of the Company’s cannabis cultivation and production operations and assets located at the Teco facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature resulting from the market price of the Company’s common stock in excess of the conversion price was $176,471 on the date of issuance, and the Company recorded a discount on the CSW Note in that amount.
On May 28, 2019, the Company received notice from CSW Ventures, L.P. of the conversion of a total of $170,000 of the principal balance of the 8% Senior Secured Promissory Note dated February 28, 2019. Accordingly, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock based on a $0.17 per share conversion price. In connection with the conversions, $17,225 in unamortized discount was recorded as interest expense and the Company reduced the carrying amount of convertible notes payable by $152,775. After conversion, the remaining balance outstanding was $1,330,000.
On July 12, 2019, the Company entered into the Amendment to Note Documents and the Amended and Restated 8% Senior Secured Promissory Note (together, “Amended CSW Note”). The Amended CSW Note increased the note balance by $100,000 to reflect an additional $100,000 advanced to the Company on July 12, 2019, and by $41,863 to add accrued interest to date to the principal balance, and decreased the conversion price to $0.11 per share, with the remaining terms substantially unchanged from the original CSW Note.
The Company evaluated the modification under the guidance in ASC 470-50 and determined that the amendment represents an extinguishment because the change in the fair value of the conversion feature exceeded 10% of the carrying value of the CSW Note on the amendment date. The carrying value of the amended note on the date of extinguishment was $1,338,057, net of a beneficial conversion feature discount of $133,806, and we recorded a loss on extinguishment of $124,158.
On August 1, 2019, the Company received notice from CSW Ventures, L.P. of the conversion of a total of $110,000 of the principal balance of the Amended CSW Note at $0.11 per share. Accordingly, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock. In connection with the conversions, $9,579 in unamortized discount was recorded as interest expense and the Company has reduced the carrying amount of convertible notes payable by $100,421. After conversion, the remaining balance outstanding was $1,361,863.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On October 23, 2019, the Company entered into the Amendment to Promissory Note. The October 23, 2019 amendment decreased the conversion price to $0.08 per share, with the remaining terms substantially unchanged from the Amended CSW Note.
We evaluated the modification under the guidance in ASC 470-50 and determined that the amendment represents an extinguishment because the change in the fair value of the conversion feature exceeded 10% of the carrying value of the Amended CSW Note immediately prior to the 2nd Amended CSW Note. The carrying value of the Amended CSW Note on the date of extinguishment was $1,269,067, net of a beneficial conversion feature discount of $92,796, and we recorded a loss on extinguishment of $92,796 during the year ended March 31, 2020.
On November 27, 2019, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to Note Documents and the Second Amended and Restated 8% Senior Secured Promissory Note (together, “2nd Amended CSW Note”). The 2nd Amended CSW Note decreased the conversion price to $0.04 per share and increased the note balance by $30,000 to reflect an advance received on that date, with the remaining terms substantially unchanged from the Amended CSW Note.
We evaluated the modification under the guidance in ASC 470-50 and determined that the 2nd Amended CSW Note represents an extinguishment because the change in the fair value of the conversion feature exceeded 10% of the carrying value of the Amended CSW Note immediately prior to the 2nd Amended CSW Note; however, no loss on extinguishment was recorded because the net consideration paid for the 2nd Amended CSW Note was equal to the extinguished carrying value of the Amended CSW Note. The carrying value of the Amended CSW Note on the date of extinguishment was $1,361,863.
On December 16, 2019, the Company received notice from CSW Ventures, L.P. of the conversion of a total of $120,000 of the principal balance of the Amended CSW Note at $0.04 per share and we issued 3,000,000 shares of common stock. In connection with the conversions, $57,551 in unamortized discount was recorded as interest expense, and the Company has reduced the carrying amount of convertible notes payable by $62,449. After conversion, the remaining balance outstanding was $1,271,863 and the carrying amount of the note was $687,021, net of $584,842 in unamortized discount from the beneficial conversion feature.
On December 29, 2020, the Company entered into the Omnibus Amendment, and the note holder agreed to cease interest accrual on the CSW Note after November 30, 2020.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the Company received notice of the conversion of $160,000 total principal balance at $0.04 per share and issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock to the note holder. After the conversions that occurred during the year ended March 31, 2021, the remaining principal balance and carrying amount of the note is $1,111,863 as of June 30, 2021. Accrued interest was $144,994. The total outstanding balance of principal and accrued interest totaling $1,256,857 will reduce the $4,000,000 cash payment received by the Company upon the close of the sale of the Teco Facility, and no further interest expense will be accrued on the note.
GB SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
8% Convertible Promissory Note dated April 23, 2019
On April 23, 2019, the Company entered into the Note Purchase Agreement with Iliad Research and Trading, L.P. ("Iliad") and issued an 8% Convertible Promissory Note with a face value of $2,765,000. The Note was issued with original issue discount of $265,000 and is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.17 per share at the option of the note holder at any time until the Note is repaid. The Note matured on April 22, 2020. A total discount of $440,000 was recorded on the note, which includes $265,000 of original issue discount and $175,000 in fees paid to brokers.
During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Company honored the conversion of a total of a total of $125,000 of accrued interest on the Iliad Note at reduced conversion rates. On October 30, 2019, the Company received notice of the conversion of $75,000 at $0.06 per share and issued 1,250,000 shares of its common stock. The fair value of the shares issued exceeded the fair value of the shares issuable under the original terms of the Note by $64,706, and the Company recorded an induced conversion expense. On November 18, 2019, the Company received notice of the conversion of $50,000 of the note balance at $0.0375 per share and issued 1,333,333 shares of its common stock.
On April 22, 2020, the Company failed to make payment of the principal and accrued interest due under the Iliad Note, resulting in a default. Upon the occurrence of the default, the principal and accrued interest balances outstanding increased by 10%. As the result of the default, Company recorded an expense of $9,559 related to a 10% increase in the accrued interest balance, which is recorded in interest expense, and $276,500 related to the 10% increase in the principal balance, which is recorded in debt default penalty and other expense.
On May 20, 2020, Iliad filed a lawsuit against the Company in the Third Judicial District Court of Salt Lake County in the State of Utah demanding repayment of the note. The lawsuit further sought to compel the Company to participate in arbitration pursuant to the arbitration provisions contained within the Note Purchase Agreement and to prohibit the Company to raise funds through the issuance of its common stock unless the note is paid in full simultaneously with such issuance. On July 14, 2020, the Court entered judgment in favor of Iliad in the amount of $3,264,594 plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs and accrued post-judgment interest at the default rate of 15% per annum.
On November 20, 2020, the Company, Iliad, and Wellcana Plus, LLC entered into the Judgment Settlement Agreement, whereby Iliad agreed to discharge all amounts owed to it by the Company upon receipt of payment totaling $3,006,015 directly from the proceeds of the Wellcana Note Receivable on or before December 8, 2020. On December 8, 2020, Wellcana failed to make payment to the Company. On December 9, 2020, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Iliad extending the Judgment Settlement agreement in exchange for payment of $25,000 plus $25,000 per week until the payment totaling $3,006,015 is received by Iliad, with such payments not reducing the amount owed under the Judgment Settlement Agreement. On December 16, 2020, Wellcana made payment of the full amount owed to the Company, of which $3,006,015 was paid directly to Iliad in full satisfaction of the Judgment Settlement Agreement. On December 18, 2020, Iliad filed a Satisfaction of Judgment in the Third Judicial District Court of Salt Lake County in the State of Utah, and the lawsuit was dismissed. The Company has no further obligations to Iliad.
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December 2020 $575,000 6% Convertible Note Offering
On December 18, 2020, the Company began an offering of 6.0% convertible notes for the purpose of funding a pre-clinical study of the Company's patent-pending Cannabinoid-Containing Complex Mixtures for the treatment of Cytokine Release Syndromes, including Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, in COVID-19 patients. The Company pledged the related intellectual property as security for the notes. The notes are convertible at a rate of $0.05 per share at the lender's request. During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company issued $575,000 in convertible notes under the offering to three investors. $325,000 of the notes mature in December 2021, and $250,000 mature in December 2023. Payment of accrued interest and principal is due at maturity. The Company received cash of $500,250, net of issuance costs, and recorded a discount on convertible notes of $74,750. Notes totaling $425,000 were issued with in-the-money conversion features, and the Company recorded beneficial conversion feature discounts totaling $347,000 on the related notes.
At June 30, 2021, notes with a carrying amount of $52,878 were included in short term notes and convertible notes payable, net of unamortized discounts of $272,122. Notes with a carrying amount of $146,081 were included in long term notes and convertible notes payable, net of unamortized discounts of $103,919. Interest expense related to the notes was $24,458 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, which includes $15,857 from amortization of the note discounts.
Note 6 – Capital Transactions
Sale of Common Stock and Exercise of Warrants
On April 1, 2020, the Company entered into the Advisory Agreement with its brokers and effected a temporary decrease in the exercise price of the Company's outstanding warrants to $0.03-$.05 per share. On July 18, 2021, the Company entered into an amendment to the Advisory Agreement extending the temporary decrease through September 30, 2021 and agreed that each exercising warrant holder will receive an equal number of replacement warrants to purchase one share of the Company's common stock at $0.10 for three years. During the three months ended June 30, 2021,the Company received notice of the exercise of 2,088,667 warrants at $0.03 per share and received proceeds of $56,394, net of accrued brokerage fees of $6,266. As the result of the exercises, the Company recorded an inducement dividend of $163,016, which includes $62,660 related to the intrinsic value of the exercised warrants at the dates of exercise and $100,356 related to the Black-Scholes fair value of the 2,088,667 replacement warrants issued to the exercising investors.
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Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies
On April 22, 2020, the Company failed to repay any of the outstanding balance of the Convertible Promissory Note Payable to Iliad Research and Trading, L.P., resulting in a default. On May 20, 2020, Iliad filed a lawsuit against the Company in the Third Judicial District Court of Salt Lake County in the State of Utah demanding repayment of the note. On July 14, 2020, the Court entered judgment in favor of Iliad in the amount of $3,264,594. The Company's obligation to Iliad was satisfied in full on December 16, 2020 upon payment of $3,006,015 pursuant to the Judgment Settlement Agreement (Note 5).
On April 22, 2020, the Company was served notice of a lawsuit filed in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada, filed by a contractor who had been hired to perform architectural and design services. The lawsuit demanded payment of $73,050 for the services provided. On September 17, 2020, the Company entered into a Mutual Compromise, Settlement, and Release Agreement with the contractor and made payment of $25,000 in full satisfaction of the alleged debt and reduced the cost of the related fixed asset by $48,050.
From time to time, the Company may become involved in certain legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of business. In management’s opinion, based on consultations with outside counsel, the results of any of these ordinary course matters, individually and in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material effect on our results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows. As more information becomes available, if management should determine that an unfavorable outcome is probable on such a claim and that the amount of such probable loss that it will incur on that claim is reasonably estimable, the Company would record a reserve for the claim in question. If and when the Company records such a reserve, it could be material and could adversely impact its results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
Note 8 – Related Party Transactions
As of June 30, 2021 the Company was indebted to executive officers for unpaid compensation totaling $84,913.
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Note 9 – Sale of Membership Interests in Nevada Subsidiaries
On November 15, 2019, we entered into a Binding Letter of Intent ("Teco LOI") to sell 75% of the Company's membership interest interests in GB Sciences Nevada, LLC, and GB Sciences Las Vegas, LLC ("Teco Subsidiaries"). On March 24, 2020, we entered into the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement ("Teco MIPA") with AJE Management, LLC, which formalized the sale of the Teco Subsidiaries and modified the terms of the sale. Pursuant to the Teco MIPA, the Company will sell 100% of its membership interests in GBSN and GBLV for $4,000,000 cash upon close and will receive a $4,000,000 8% promissory note to be paid in monthly installments over 36 months with payments beginning 30 months after the close of the sale.
On July 24, 2020, the Company entered into the Loan Agreement, 8% Secured Promissory Note, and Security Agreement (together, the "July 24 Note") with AJE Management, LLC. Contemporaneously with the Loan Agreement, the Company and AJE Management entered into the Amendment to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with AJE Management. The amendment provides that any balances outstanding under the July 24 Note at the time of the close of the sale of the Teco Facility will be forgiven in exchange for a reduction to the $4,000,000 note receivable that the Company will receive as consideration for the sale of the Teco Facility. The Company has received $375,000 in advances under the note (Note 4).
On December 29, 2020, the Company entered into the Omnibus Amendment with the purchaser of the Teco Facility. The Omnibus Amendment reduces the amount of the note receivable that the Company will receive from the sale of the Teco Facility by $975,000 to $3,025,000, and any advances made to the Company above $325,000 will reduce the amount of cash received upon close of the sale of Teco one-for-one, rather than reducing the note receivable by three times the amount of the balance outstanding. The Company also agreed that it will not repay the balances outstanding under the July 24 Note prior to the closing of the Teco sale. As a result of the Omnibus Amendment, the Company accrued an expense of $650,000 to increase the balance outstanding under the July 24 Note to three times $325,000, to a total of $975,000 which will reduce the $4,000,000 note receivable that the Company will receive upon close of the sale of the Teco Facility, and an additional $50,000 that will be treated as a reduction of the $4,000,000 cash purchase price paid at close.
The Omnibus Amendment also amends the Management Services Agreement to provide that no further management fees will accrue after November 30, 2020. As of June 30, 2021, the Company has paid $150,000 and accrued $700,000 in management fees, which will reduce the $4,000,000 in cash proceeds received upon the close of the sale. The form of the note receivable that the Company will receive on close was amended to accelerate payments such that the Company will receive payment in full within three years, rather than over 36 months with payments beginning 30 months after the close of the sale.
On May 11, 2021, the Company entered into a Second Omnibus Amendment, which extends the Management Services Agreement through December 31, 2021, and received $200,000 from the purchaser as a partial advancement of the $4,000,000 cash purchase price. The advancement is recorded in accrued liabilities in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2021.
The sale is expected to close upon the successful transfer of the Nevada cultivation and production licenses. The transfer of cannabis licenses in the State of Nevada was subject to an indefinite moratorium beginning in October 2019. In a meeting held on July 21, 2020, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board lifted the moratorium, however, the board has indicated that there were over 90 requests pending, and it will take up to several months to process the entire backlog of pending license transfers. The lifting of the moratorium and processing of cannabis license transfers have been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and could be further delayed if the pandemic continues.
The Company also holds a Nevada license for cultivation of medical marijuana located in Sandy Valley, Nevada (the “Nopah License”). The license is owned by the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, GB Sciences Nopah, LLC ("Nopah"). Operations have not begun under the Nopah License. On November 27, 2019, the Company entered into a Binding Letter of Intent to sell its 100% interest in GB Sciences Nopah, LLC. On August 10, 2020, the Company entered into the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement ("Nopah MIPA") and Promissory Note Modification Agreement with the purchaser of GB Sciences Nopah, LLC. As consideration for the transfer of the license and membership interest in GB Sciences Nopah, LLC, the Company will receive $300,000 and the purchaser will pay all expenses related to the upkeep and maintenance of the Nopah License until closing. The $300,000 purchase price will be applied as a reduction to the balance of the 0% Note payable dated October 23, 2017 (Note 4), which is held by an affiliate of the purchaser of the Nopah license. The transfer of the Nopah License is subject to the same restrictions on license transfers discussed above.
Because the moratorium on license transfers has been lifted, the Company determined that the Teco Facility and Nopah Facility qualify for presentation as discontinued operations, and the income, assets, and cash flows of the Teco Subsidiaries and GB Sciences Nopah, LLC have been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the Company's consolidated financial statements.
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Note 10 – Subsequent Events
Capital Transactions
On July 2, 2021, the Company received $50,000 from an investor and issued a 6% convertible promissory note due July 1, 2022 under the convertible note offering that began in December 2020. The note is convertible at $0.05 per share into the Company's common stock.
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis contains “forward-looking statements,” as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “expects”, “plans”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts” or “continue” , which list is not meant to be all-inclusive and other such negative terms and comparable technology. These forward-looking statements, include, without limitation, statements about our market opportunity, our strategies, competition, expected activities and expenditures as we pursue our business plan, and the adequacy of our available cash resources. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Actual results may differ materially from the predictions discussed in these forward-looking statements. The economic environment within which we operate could materially affect our actual results. Additional factors that could materially affect these forward-looking statements and/or predictions include among other things: (1)product demand, market and customer acceptance of GB Sciences products, equipment and other goods, (ii) ability to obtain financing to expand its operations, (iii) ability to attract qualified personnel, (iv)competition pricing and development difficulties, (v) general industry and market conditions and growth rates, unexpected natural disasters, and other factors, which we have little or no control: and other factors discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report.
The following discussion highlights the Company’s results of operations and the principal factors that have affected our financial condition, as well as our liquidity and capital resources for the periods described and provides information that management believes is relevant for an assessment and understanding of the statements of financial condition and results of operations presented herein. The following discussion and analysis is based on the Company’s unaudited financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report, which we have prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. You should read this discussion and analysis together with such financial statements and the related notes thereto.
Overview
GB Sciences, Inc. (“the Company”, “GB Sciences”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a phytomedical research and biopharmaceutical drug development company whose goal is to create patented formulations of plant-inspired, complex therapeutic mixtures for the prescription drug market that target a variety of medical conditions. The Company is engaged in the research and development of plant-based medicines and plans to produce plant-inspired, complex therapeutic mixtures based on its portfolio of intellectual property.
Through its wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, GBS Global Biopharma, Inc. (“GBSGB”), the Company is engaged in the research and development of plant-based medicines, primarily cannabinoid medicines, with virtual operations in North America and Europe. GBSGB’s assets include a portfolio of intellectual property containing both proprietary cannabinoid-containing formulations and our AI-enabled drug discovery platform, as well as critical research contracts and key supplier arrangements. GBSGB’s intellectual property covers a range of medical conditions and several programs are in the pre-clinical animal stage of development including Parkinson’s disease, neuropathic pain, and cardiovascular therapeutic programs. GBSGB runs a lean drug development program and takes effort to minimize expenses, including personnel, overhead, and fixed capital expenses through strategic partnerships with Universities and Contract Research Organizations (“CROs”). GBSGB’s intellectual property portfolio includes five USPTO issued patents, nine USPTO nonprovisional patent applications pending in the US, and one provisional patent application in the US. In addition to the USPTO patents and patent applications, the company has filed 35 patent applications internationally to protect its proprietary technology. We recently filed a provisional USPTO patent application to further protect aspects of our proprietary drug discovery engine, “Phytomedical Analytics for Research Optimization at Scale," or PhAROS™.
We were incorporated in the State of Delaware on April 4, 2001, under the name “Flagstick Venture, Inc.” On March 28, 2008, stockholders owning a majority of our outstanding common stock approved changing our then name “Signature Exploration and Production Corp.” as our business model had changed.
On April 4, 2014, we changed our name from Signature Exploration and Production Corporation to Growblox Sciences, Inc. Effective December 12, 2016, the Company amended its Certificate of Corporation pursuant to shareholder approval, and the Company’s name was changed from Growblox Sciences, Inc. to GB Sciences, Inc.
Effective April 8, 2018, Shareholders of the Company approved the change in corporate domicile from the State of Delaware to the State of Nevada and increase in the number of authorized capital shares from 250,000,000 to 400,000,000. Effective August 15, 2019, Shareholders of the Company approved an increase in authorized capital shares from 400,000,000 to 600,000,000.
Plan of Operation
Drug Discovery and Development of Novel Cannabis-Based Therapies
Through its wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, GBS Global Biopharma, Inc. ("GBSGB"), the Company has conducted ground-breaking research embracing the rational design of plant-based medicines led by Dr. Andrea Small-Howard, the Company’s Chief Science Officer and Director, and Dr. Helen Turner, Vice President of Innovation and Dean of the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department at Chaminade University. Small-Howard and Turner posited that complex mixtures of plant-based ingredients would provide more targeted and effective treatments for specific disease conditions than either single ingredient or whole plant formulations. They developed a rapid screening and assaying system which tested thousands of combinations of cannabinoids and terpenes in vitro against cell-based models of disease. This process identified precise mixtures of cannabinoids and terpenes, many of which contained no THC, to treat categories of disease conditions, including neurological disorders, inflammation, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, chronic and neuropathic pain.
GBSGB’s drug discovery engine involves both high throughput screening of cell models of disease and a data analytics/machine learning tool to expedite drug discovery. Initially, GBSGB explored the potential medical uses of specific mixtures derived from cannabis-based raw materials, but these tools are also effective for investigating the medical applications of complex therapeutic mixtures from any plant-derived starting material. In 2014, GBSGB developed its first rapid screening and assaying system which tested thousands of combinations of cannabinoids and terpenes against cell-based models of diseases. This process has been refined over the years and now has identified precise mixtures of cannabinoids and terpenes, many of which contained no THC, to treat categories of disease conditions, including neurological disorders, inflammation, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, chronic and neuropathic pain. GBSGB has filed for patent protection on these plant-inspired, complex therapeutic mixtures, and they are testing them in disease-specific animal models in preparation for human trials.
GBSGB’s drug discovery process combines: 1) HTS: high throughput screening of tens of thousands of combinations of compounds derived from plants in well-established cellular models of diseases, and 2) PhAROS™: Phytomedical Analytics for Research Optimization at Scale for the prediction of complex therapeutic mixtures from plant-based materials. This combined approach to drug discovery increases research efficiency and accuracy reducing the time from ideation to patenting from 7 years to 1.5 years. Screening of plant-based mixtures for drug discovery involves the testing of specific combinations of plant chemicals from many naturally occurring plants and the use of live models for these diseases that have been well established by other researchers. First, the Company finds plant materials that show some therapeutic activity, and then refines these natural mixtures to optimize their effectiveness in cellular assays by removing compounds that do not act synergistically with the others in the mixtures. The Company also use its PhAROS™ Platform to prioritize and eliminate some potential combinations, which reduces the time in the discovery period. PhAROS™ can also be used to identify and predict the efficacy of plant-derived, complex therapeutic mixtures for specific diseases in silico, which are then tested in the cell models.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office allows complex mixtures to be claimed as Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ("APIs"). GBSGB has three issued patents and a series of pending patents containing cannabis-derived complex mixtures that act as therapeutic agents for specific disease categories, as described below. GBSGB’s pending patents are protected whether the individual compounds are derived from the cannabis plant, another plant, synthetically produced, or derived from a combination of sources for the individual chemical compounds in these mixtures.
Drug Development Progress
GBS Global Biopharma, Inc. has made significant strides in the past year with respect to both its drug discovery research and product development programs. Our lead pharmaceutical programs in both Parkinson’s disease and chronic neuropathic pain are now in preclinical animal studies with Dr. Lee Ellis of the National Research Council ("NRC") Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our complex therapeutic mixtures for the treatment of Cytokine Release Syndrome in COVID-19 and other severe hyperinflammatory conditions are now being tested in preclinical studies with Dr. Norbert Kaminski at Michigan State University. In addition, the two patents which protect GBSGB’s formulations in our lead development programs have been issued by the US Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"). On December 8, 2020, our third US patent was issued on complex therapeutic mixtures for the treatment of the hyper inflammatory condition, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome ("MCAS"). Achieving these significant milestones is driving interest in these novel therapeutic programs.
For its lead program in PD therapeutics, GBSGB announced that it has obtained the statistically significant reduction of Parkinson’s-disease like symptoms using its proprietary complex mixtures in an animal model of Parkinson’s disease ("PD"). Several of GBSGB’s PD formulations significantly reduced the symptoms, while the most effective formula reduced the symptoms back to the baseline activity of normal animals. In addition, the toxicity studies for these PD formulas came back without any significant negative findings. These important preclinical results will be included in GBS’ Investigational New Drug ("IND") application with the US FDA to enter human clinical trials as soon as possible. New therapies to address Parkinson’s disease symptoms are needed to help those afflicted with this debilitating disease. The combined direct and indirect costs associated with Parkinson’s disease are estimated at $52 billion in the U.S. alone.
For Parkinson’s disease, the initial clinical prototypes of GBSGB’s Cannabinoid-Containing Complex Mixtures ("CCCM™") are being formulated by Catalent Pharma using Catalent’s Zydis® Orally Disintegrating Tablet ("ODT") technology. This ODT format was selected for the PD formulas because it dissolves on the tongues of patients without the need to swallow for ease of use in patients with PD, who often have difficulties with swallowing. GBSGB selected Catalent as its development partner for the PD therapies due to Catalent’s prior experience in working on US FDA-approved, cannabinoid-containing drugs, their Schedule I drug manufacturing facilities, their familiarity with US FDA and international regulatory and manufacturing requirements, their expertise in tackling formulation challenges, and their ability to achieve the stability and dosing necessary for these novel complex mixtures. In addition to its Zydis® technology, Catalent has early drug development services and additional oral drug delivery solutions available for the efficient delivery of GBSGB's proprietary APIs.
For its lead chronic neuropathic pain program, GBSGB is testing its Cannabinoid-Containing Complex Mixtures and Myrcene-Containing Complex Mixtures ("MCCM") both as encapsulated, time-released nanoparticles, as well as in non-encapsulated forms of these therapeutic mixtures in an animal model at the NRC in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In preparation for human clinical trials, our standard MCCM and the time-released MCCM are currently being compared in an animal model that demonstrates their potential effectiveness at treating chronic pain. The early results from this preclinical research project look very promising.
The three patents which protect formulations in the Company’s lead therapeutic programs have been issued by the USPTO. The issuance of U.S. Patent No. 10,653,640 entitled "Cannabinoid-Containing Complex Mixtures for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases" on May 19, 2020 protects methods of using GBSGB’s proprietary cannabinoid-containing complex mixtures (CCCM™) for treating Parkinson’s Disease. This was an important milestone in the development of these vitally-important therapies and validates GBSGB’s drug discovery platform. In the US alone, the combined direct and indirect costs associated with Parkinson’s disease are estimated at $52 billion, and new therapies to address Parkinson’s disease symptoms are greatly needed. This was also the first time that a US patent has been awarded for a cannabis-based complex mixture defined using this type of drug discovery method. The first US patent for PD therapies validated our drug discovery platform and strengthened our intellectual property portfolio of unique CCCM’s™, each targeting one of up to 60 specific clinical applications.
The issuance of GBSGB’s second US patent for active pharmaceutical ingredients that are complex mixtures identified by our biotech platform further confirms that GBSGB’s pharmaceutical compositions can be patent-protected for use as biopharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. The US Patent entitled “Myrcene-Containing Complex Mixtures Targeting TRPV1” protects methods of using GBSGB’s proprietary Myrcene-Containing Complex Mixtures for the treatment of pain disorders related to arthritis, shingles, irritable bowel syndrome, sickle cell disease, and endometriosis. In the US alone, chronic pain represents an estimated health burden of between $560 and $650 billion dollars, and an estimated 20.4% of U.S. adults suffer from chronic pain that significantly decreases their quality of life. Despite the widespread rates of addiction and death, opioids remain the standard of care treatment for most people with chronic pain. The Company believes that it is important to create safer, less addictive alternatives to opioids for the treatment of chronic pain disorders, like GBSGB’s myrcene-containing complex mixtures.
Favorable Research Updates from our university collaborators reveal the promise in our discovery programs with Michigan State University (HIV-Associated Neurodegenerative Disorder and COVID-19 therapies), Chaminade University (Chronic Neuropathic Pain, Metabolic Syndrome, Cannabis Metabolomics with the University of Athens), the University of Athens, Greece (Cannabis Metabolomics), the University of Seville, Spain (Time-Released Nanoparticles), and the National Research Council of Canada (Parkinson’s Disease, Chronic Neuropathic Pain).
Intellectual Property Portfolio
GBSGB retained Fenwick & West, a Silicon Valley based law firm focusing on life sciences and high technology companies with a nationally top-ranked intellectual property practice, to develop strategies for the protection of the Company's intellectual property. The status of the intellectual property portfolio is as follows. Unless otherwise indicated, all patents listed below are assigned to the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, GBS Global Biopharma, Inc.
Issued Patents
Title: CANNABINOID-CONTAINING COMPLEX MIXTURES FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
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10,653,640
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October 23, 2038
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May 19, 2020
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Andrea Small-Howard et al.
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U.S. Patent protection was granted for GBSGB’s Cannabinoid-Containing Complex Mixtures for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
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Title: MYRCENE-CONTAINING COMPLEX MIXTURES TARGETING TRPV1
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10,709,670
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May 22, 2038
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July 14, 2020
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Andrea Small-Howard, et al.
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GBSGB’s MCCMs are protected in the U.S. for use in the treatment of pain related to arthritis, shingles, irritable bowel syndrome, sickle cell disease, and endometriosis.
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Title: CANNABINOID-CONTAINING COMPLEX MIXTURES FOR THE TREATMENT OF MAST CELL-ASSOCIATED OR BASOPHIL-MEDIATED INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS
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10,857,107
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January 31, 2038
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December 8, 2020
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U.S. Patent protection was granted for GBSGB’s Cannabinoid-Containing Complex Mixtures for the treatment of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).
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Title: METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CARDIAC HYPERTROPHY
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Alexander Stokes
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University of Hawai'i
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9,084,786
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July 21, 2015
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10,137,123
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November 27, 2018
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2,635,281
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GBSGB has sublicensed from Makai Biotechnology, LLC these two issued USPTO patents and two issued international patents for the prevention and treatment of heart failure due to cardiac hypertrophy through therapeutic regulation of TRPV1.
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Title: METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION OF POLYMERIC NANOPARTICLES FOR TREATING NEUROPATHIC PAIN CAUSED BY PERIPHERAL NERVE COMPRESSION
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ES2582287
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Lucia Martin Banderas, Mercedes Fernandez Arevalo, Esther Berrocoso Dominguez, Juan Antonio Mico Segura
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September 29, 2017
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Universidad de Sevilla, Universidad de Cadiz, Centro de Investigacion Biomedica En Red
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Exclusive worldwide license held by GBS Global Biopharma, Inc. Claims benefit of Spanish Patent Application No. P201500129 (Pub. No. ES 2582287). GBSGB holds the exclusive rights to commercialize these cannabinoid-containing, time-released, oral nanoparticles for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
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Ten USPTO and Thirty-Five International Patent Applications Pending
In addition to the issued patents listed above, GBSGB's intellectual property portfolio includes a total of ten USPTO and thirty-five international patents pending:
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CANNABINOID-CONTAINING COMPLEX MIXTURES FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
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MYRCENE-CONTAINING COMPLEX MIXTURES TARGETING TRPV1
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USPTO 16/878,295 PCT/US2018/033956
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AU, CA, CN, EP, HK, IL, JP
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CANNABINOID-CONTAINING COMPLEX MIXTURES FOR THE TREATMENT OF MAST CELL-ASSOCIATED OR BASOPHIL-MEDIATED INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS
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US
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USPTO 17/065,400 PCT/US2018/016296
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AU, CA, CN, EP, HK, IL, JP
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TRPV1 ACTIVATION-MODULATING COMPLEX MIXTURES OF CANNABINOIDS AND/OR TERPENES
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US
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USPTO 16/420,004 PCT/US2019/033618
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AU, CA, CN, EP, HK, IL, JP
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THERAPEUTIC NANOPARTICLES ENCAPSULATING TERPENOIDS AND/OR CANNABINOIDS
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US
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USPTO 16/686,069 PCT/ES2019/070765
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TREATMENT OF PAIN USING ALLOSTERIC MODULATOR OF TRPV1
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US
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USPTO 16/914,205 PCT/US2020/039989
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CANNABINOID-CONTAINING COMPLEX MIXTURES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS
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US
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USPTO 63/067,269 (provisional)
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CANNABINOID-CONTAINING COMPLEX MIXTURES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CYTOKINE RELEASE SYNDROME WHILE PRESERVING KEY ANTI-VIRAL IMMUNE REACTIONS
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US
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USPTO 63/067,269 (provisional)
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IN SILICO META-PHARMACOPEIA ASSEMBLY FROM NON-WESTERN MEDICAL SYSTEMS USING ADVANCED DATA ANALYTIC TECHNIQUES TO IDENTIFY AND DESIGN PHYTOTHERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES
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US
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USPTO 63/091,816 (provisional)
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METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CARDIAC HYPERTROPHY
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EU
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EPO 3,348,267
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IN, CN
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METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION OF POLYMERIC NANOPARTICLES FOR TREATING NEUROPATHIC PAIN CAUSED BY PERIPHERAL NERVE COMPRESSION
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WIPO/PCT
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WIPO 2016/128591 PCT/ES2016/000016
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EU, CA
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Partnering Strategy
GBSGB runs a lean drug development program and minimizes expenses, including personnel, overhead, and fixed capital expenses (such as lab and diagnostic equipment), through strategic partnerships with Universities and Contract Research Organizations (“CROs”). Through these research and development agreements, GBSGB has created a virtual pipeline for the further development of novel medicines extracted from the cannabis plant. The partners bring both expertise and infrastructure at a reasonable cost to the life sciences program. In most instances, GBSGB has also negotiated with these partners to keep 100% of the ownership of the IP within GBSGB for original patent filings.
GBSGB currently has on-going research agreements with the following institutions covering the indicated areas of research:
Chaminade University: Broad-based research program to support the drug discovery platform that has yielded many of GBSGB’s original patents to date in the areas of neurodegenerative diseases, heart disease, inflammatory diseases, neuropathic and chronic pain. They have also performed the bioassay portion of the Cannabis Metabolomics study performed with the University of Athens, Greece and GBSGB.
University of Athens: Broad-based metabolomics analysis of over 100 cannabis genotypes including both hemp and THC-producing cannabis varieties, in combination with GBSGB’s bioassay data linking genotypes and potential disease-remediations. This project has the potential to define active ingredients from plant-derived mixtures beyond the standard cannabinoids and terpenoids. The discovery potential is huge, and novel agents have recently been discovered.
Michigan State University: Discovery work using a cutting-edge, multi-cellular model of the human immune system and a multi-cell model of the brain to explore CCCM™s for use in the prevention of HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND). Although combination antiretroviral therapy keeps symptoms for most HIV-patients well controlled, between 40% and 70% of these well-controlled HIV patients end up with HAND symptoms that range from movement disorders to dementia-like symptoms. The results from this work were included in a new patent application that will be filed in Q3 of 2021. In addition, MSU has performed experiments using their novel model of the human-immune system that have allowed GBSGB to prepare cannabis-based formulas for the potential treatment of virally-induced hyperinflammation/cytokine storm syndrome that has led to the majority of COVID-19 deaths. The new patent application for our novel, cannabinoid-containing complex mixtures (CCCM™) for the treatment of hyperinflammation and cytokine release syndrome in COVID-19 patients was filed August 18, 2020.
The University of Seville: Bringing their novel expertise to the development and functional testing of time-released and disease-targeted nanoparticles of cannabis-based complex mixtures for oral administration. These specialized nanoparticles are being used for the precise and time-released delivery of several of our therapies, including GBSGB’s MCCM™ and CCCM™’s used in the preclinical animal testing performed at the NRC Canada. The University of Seville has completed functional testing on nanoparticles containing myrcene, nerolidol, and beta-caryophyllene for our Myrcene-Containing Complex Mixtures. In these cell-based assays, the effectiveness and kinetics of the nanoparticle-forms of these terpenes were compared with the “naked” terpenes both individually and in mixtures. In all cases, the effectiveness of the nanoparticles were superior to the naked terpenes, however, the mixtures were dramatically more effective than the individuals. These results from Seville are very promising as these nanoparticles have entered the animal testing phase at the NRC in Halifax.
The National Research Center (NRC) of Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia: Two animal-phase studies are being performed by Dr. Lee Ellis’ group at the NRC. An animal safety and efficacy study was initiated in Q4 of 2018 for GBSGB’s Parkinson’s disease therapies, and the NRC has demonstrated that the company’s PD formulations were able to reduce behavioral changes associated with the loss of dopamine-producing neurons, which underlies the pathology of Parkinson’s disease in the animal model. Based on achieving the statistically significant reduction in Parkinson’s disease symptomology, GBSGB has signed an amendment to include a final phase of testing, which will study the mechanism of action for these promising formulations. In Q1 of 2019, GBSGB started a safety and efficacy study in animals for GBSGB’s Chronic Neuropathic Pain (CNP) formulas. The midterm results for these preclinical pain studies are promising.
The University of Cadiz: Testing the safety and efficacy of the above-mentioned time-released nanoparticles in rodent models of chronic pain. Proof of concept complete for one formulation.
University of Hawaii: Validating the efficacy of a complex cannabis-based mixture for the treatment of cardiac hypertrophy and cardiac disease in a rodent model. Proof of concept work is complete.
Path to Market: Drug Development Stages and Proposed Clinical Trials
GBSGB has cannabis-based therapeutic products in the following stages of drug development: Discovery, Pre-Clinical, and entering the Clinical Phase. It has also licensed therapeutic products that the Company intends to develop through partners, labeled Partner Programs.
The completion of pre-clinical studies, clinical trials, and obtaining FDA-approvals for pharmaceutical products is traditionally a long and expensive process. However, GBSGB asserts that its cannabis-based drug discovery engine, lean development program, novel regulatory strategy, experienced development partners, and aggressive licensing of these products at early clinical stages can mitigate some of the risks. The Company uses a combination of in silico discovery methods and automated screening of cellular models of disease to decrease the time in Discovery prior to filing novel patent applications for disease-specific therapeutics. GBSGB’s original patent applications cover new chemical entities (“NCE”) based on complex combinations of plant-derived compounds. Its Exploratory IND/Phase 0 Program gets the Company to First-in-Man sooner than traditional programs, which reduces translational risks, and includes preliminary efficacy measures for responsible development decisions. In contrast, a traditional phased-development path would not provide any efficacy measures until Phase II. After the completion of our Phase 0 study, which compares the efficacies of multiple related cannabis-based formulations, the Company plans to advance the lead drug candidate using an adaptive trial design that is more efficient than the traditional phased-development pathway. GBSGB has entered into research contracts, partnerships, and/or joint ventures with several respected, independent contract research organizations, medical schools, universities, and other scientific researchers to increase developmental efficiencies. If and when one or more of GBSGB’s drugs, therapies or treatments are approved by the FDA, GBSGB will seek to market them under licensing arrangements with major biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies.
There can be no assurance that we will ever be able to enter into any joint ventures or other arrangements with third parties to finance our drug development program or that if we are able to do so, that any of our projected therapies will ever be approved by the FDA. Even if we obtain FDA approval for a therapy, there can be no assurance that it could be successfully marketed or would not be superseded by another cannabis-based therapy produced by one or more of our competitors. It also may be anticipated that even if we enter into a joint venture development with a financially stable pharmaceutical or institutional partner, we will still be required to raise significant additional capital in the future to achieve the strategic goals of GBSGB. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain such additional capital on reasonable terms, if at all. If GBSGB fails to achieve its goal of producing one or more cannabis-based pharmaceuticals or therapies, it would have a material adverse effect on our future financial condition and business prospects.
Other Operations
In addition to our key biopharmaceutical research and development activities described in detail above, the Company has operated in the medical and adult-use cannabis markets under State-issued cultivation and production licenses. Our wholly owned subsidiary GB Sciences Nevada, LLC (“GBSN”) leases a warehouse facility at 3550 W. Teco Avenue, Las Vegas Nevada (the "Teco Facility") and operates a cannabis cultivation facility under Nevada licenses for the medical and adult-use markets. Our wholly owned subsidiary GB Sciences Las Vegas, LLC ("GBLV") holds Nevada certificates for medical and adult-use cannabis production and produces extracts and concentrates for the wholesale market.
On March 24, 2020, we entered into the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement ("Teco MIPA") which formalized the sale of the Teco Subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Teco MIPA, the Company will sell 100% of its membership interests in GBSN and GBLV for $4.0 million cash upon close and will receive a $4.0 million 8% promissory note to be paid in monthly installments over 36 months.
The Company also holds a Nevada license for cultivation of medical marijuana located in Sandy Valley, Nevada (the “Nopah License”). The license is owned by the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, GB Sciences Nopah, LLC ("Nopah"). Operations have not begun under the Nopah License. On August 10, 2020, the Company entered into the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement ("Nopah MIPA") and Promissory Note Modification Agreement with the purchaser of GB Sciences Nopah, LLC. As consideration for the transfer of the license and membership interest in GB Sciences Nopah, LLC, the Company will receive $300,000 and the purchaser will pay all expenses related to the upkeep and maintenance of the Nopah License. The transfer of the Nopah License is subject to the same restrictions on license transfers currently in effect in the State of Nevada.
The sales of the Teco Facility and Nopah are expected to close upon the successful transfer of the Nevada cultivation and production licenses. The transfer of cannabis licenses in the State of Nevada was subject to an indefinite moratorium from October 2019 through August of 2020, and the processing of license transfers has been further delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a meeting held on July 21, 2020, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board lifted the moratorium, however, the board has indicated that there were over 90 requests pending and it will take up to several months to process the entire backlog of pending license transfers. Based on this information, we cannot provide any assurances as to the timing of the close of the sale.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain of our Statements of Operations data from continuing operations:
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For the Three Months Ended
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June 30,
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2021
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2020
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General and administrative expenses
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$
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493,405
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$
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515,253
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
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(493,405
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)
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(515,253
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)
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OTHER EXPENSE
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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Interest expense
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(65,254
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)
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(662,370
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)
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Debt default penalty
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-
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(286,059
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)
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Other expense
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-
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(11,182
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)
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LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
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(558,659
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)
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(1,474,864
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)
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Income tax expense
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-
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-
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LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
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$
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(558,659
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)
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$
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(1,474,864
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)
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Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
General and Administrative Expenses
General and Administrative Expenses decreased by $(21,848) to $493,405 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $515,253 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The Company is continuing its efforts to maintain administrative costs at a minimum and to make the best use of its limited resources in advancing research & development of the Company's intellectual property portfolio.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased by $(597,116) to $65,254 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $662,370 in the prior year quarter. The decrease is primarily attributable to less interest-bearing debt outstanding during the current quarter as the result of the payoff of the note payable to Iliad Research and Trading, L.P. in December 2020. In addition, notes with balances totaling $2.1 million at June 30, 2021 are no longer accruing interest beginning December 1, 2020, as the result of the Omnibus Amendment to the agreements surrounding the sale of the Company's Nevada Subsidiaries.
Debt Default Penalty
The Company recorded a default penalty of $286,059 in the prior year quarter, related to the Company's failure to timely repay the principal and interest owed under the note payable to Iliad Research and Trading, L.P. on April 1, 2020. The penalty was 10% of the principal and accrued interest balances outstanding at the time of default.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Current Liquidity
The Company will need additional capital to implement its strategies. There is no assurance that it will be able to raise the amount of capital needed for future growth plans. Even if financing is available, it may not be on terms that are acceptable. If unable to raise the necessary capital at the times required, the Company may have to materially change the business plan, including delaying implementation of aspects of the business plan or curtailing or abandoning the business plan. The Company represents a speculative investment and investors may lose all of their investment. In order to be able to achieve the strategic goals, the Company needs to further expand its business and financing activities. Based on the Company's cash position, it is necessary to raise additional capital by the end of the next quarter in order to continue to fund current operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the ability to continue as a going concern. The Company is pursuing several alternatives to address this situation, including the raising of additional funding through equity or debt financing. In order to finance existing operations and pay current liabilities over the next twelve months, the Company will need to raise additional capital. No assurance can be given that the Company will be able to operate profitably on a consistent basis, or at all, in the future.
The principal sources of liquidity to date have been cash generated from sales of debt and equity securities and loans.
In continuing operations at June 30, 2021, cash was $582,971, other current assets excluding cash were $296,081, and our working capital deficit was $5,841,001. Current liabilities in continuing operations were $6,720,053 and consisted principally of $1,463,806 in accounts payable, $1,552,148 in accrued liabilities, $3,619,186 in notes and convertible notes payable, and $84,913 in indebtedness to related parties. At June 30, 2021, current assets from discontinued operations were $2,248,757, current liabilities from discontinued operations were $1,987,787, and working capital from discontinued operations was $260,970.
At March 31, 2021, continuing operations included a cash balance of $793,040, other current assets excluding cash were $256,251, and our working capital deficit was $5,494,572. Current liabilities in continuing operations were $6,543,863, which consisted principally of $1,412,459 in accounts payable, $1,451,687 in accrued liabilities, $3,594,804 in notes and convertible notes payable, and $84,913 of indebtedness to related parties. At March 31, 2021, current assets from discontinued operations were $2,494,564, current liabilities from discontinued operations were $2,054,585, and working capital from discontinued operations was $439,979.
Sources and Uses of Cash
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $636,583, including $2,954 used by discontinued operations for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $323,845 net of $235,779 provided by operating activities of discontinued operations for the three months ended June 30, 2020. We anticipate that cash flows from operations will be insufficient to fund business operations for the next twelve-month period. Accordingly, we will have to generate additional liquidity or cash flow to fund our current and anticipated operations. This will likely require the sale of additional common stock or other securities. There is no assurance that we will be able to realize any significant proceeds from such sales, if at all.
Investing Activities
During the three months ended June 30, 2021, $157,435 was provided by investing activities, including $7,435 provided by discontinued operations. Cash provided by investing activities of continuing operations consisted of $200,000 received by the Company as an advancement of the purchase price of the Teco facility, and was offset by $50,000 paid to acquire intangible assets. During the three months ended June 30, 2020, no cash was used or provided by investing activities.
Financing Activities
During the three months ended June 30, 2021, cash flows provided by financing activities totaled $29,182 , net of $33,478 used in discontinued operations. Cash flows provided by financing activities of continuing operations related to $62,660 in gross proceeds from warrant exercises. Cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $273,309, net of $12,772 used in discontinued operations. Cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2020 related primarily to $151,202 in proceeds from warrant exercises and $150,000 in proceeds from the sale of a note payable, offset by $15,121 of brokerage fees for warrant exercises.
Going Concern
The Company’s financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has sustained net losses since inception, which have caused an accumulated deficit of $104,681,665 at June 30, 2021. The Company had a working capital deficit of $5,580,031 at June 30, 2021, net of working capital of $260,970 classified as discontinued operations, compared to $5,054,593 at March 31, 2021, net of working capital of $439,979 classified as discontinued operations. In addition, the Company has consumed cash in its operating activities of $636,583 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, including $2,954 used by discontinued operations, compared to $323,845 used in operating activities, net of $235,779 provided by discontinued operations for the three months ended June 30, 2020. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Management has been able, thus far, to finance the losses through a public offering, private placements and obtaining operating funds from stockholders. The Company is continuing to seek sources of financing. There are no assurances that the Company will be successful in achieving its goals.
Furthermore, Management believes the COVID-19 pandemic may have a significant impact on the Company's business. The pandemic presents a risk to the global economy, and it is possible that it could have an impact on the operations of the Company in the near term that could materially impact the Company’s financials and ability to continue as a going concern. Management has not been able to measure the potential financial impact on the Company and continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic closely, although the extent to which the COVID-19 outbreak will impact our operations, financing ability or future financial results is uncertain.
In view of these conditions, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to obtain additional financing or capital sources, to meet its financing requirements, and ultimately to achieve profitable operations. Management believes that its current and future plans provide an opportunity to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may be necessary in the event the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
VARIABLES AND TRENDS
In the event the Company is able to obtain the necessary financing to progress with its business plan, the Company expects expenses to increase significantly to grow the business. Accordingly, the comparison of the financial data for the periods presented may not be a meaningful indicator of future performance and must be considered in light of these circumstances.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A description of the Company's significant accounting policies is included in Note 3 of its Annual Report on Form 10–K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021.
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide information required by this Item.
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed in the periodic reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or 1934 Act, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. At the end of the quarter ended June 30, 2021, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13(a)-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the 1934 Act. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that as of June 30, 2021, the disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to material weaknesses as no member of our board of directors qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act.
Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls and Procedures
Management, including the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), does not expect that disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include, but are not limited to, the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
Changes in Internal Controls
During the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2021, there have been no changes in the internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
On April 22, 2020, the Company failed to repay any of the outstanding balance of the Convertible Promissory Note Payable to Iliad Research and Trading, L.P., resulting in a default. On May 20, 2020, Iliad filed a lawsuit against the Company in the Third Judicial District Court of Salt Lake County in the State of Utah demanding repayment of the note. On July 14, 2020, the Court entered judgment in favor of Iliad in the amount of $3,264,594. The Company's obligation to Iliad was satisfied in full on December 16, 2020 upon payment of $3,006,015 pursuant to the Judgment Settlement Agreement.
On April 22, 2020, the Company was served notice of a lawsuit filed in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada, filed by a contractor who had been hired to perform architectural and design services. The lawsuit demanded payment of $73,050 for the services provided. On September 17, 2020, the Company entered into a Mutual Compromise, Settlement, and Release Agreement with the contractor and made payment of $25,000 in full satisfaction of the alleged debt.