NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Hero Technologies Inc. (the “Company”), was incorporated in the State of Nevada on May 14, 2004. Hero Technologies has emerged into a vertically-integrated cannabis company with cultivation, processing and dispensary operations. The Company’s business plan includes cannabis genetic engineering, farmland for both medical and recreational cannabis cultivation, production licenses, distribution licenses, consumer packaging and retail operations, and dispensaries that make the company a Multi-State Operator (MSO). Hero Technologies is a one-stop cannabis shop for its partners and customers, from seed to sale.
The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP”) which contemplates the realization of assets and discharge of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has not generated sufficient operating revenues and has funded its operations through the issuance of capital stock.
Our current losses, working capital deficit, and accumulated deficit raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our current operations are being funded by capital that has been raised through the issuance of capital stock. Additionally, we may decide to raise more capital in the future through private offerings, public offerings, and/or debt offerings.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with US GAAP, and are expressed in United States dollars. These statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries MassCannabis LLC, Mile High Green LLC, and its majority owned subsidiary Blackbox Technologies and Systems (“Blackbox”). The statements also include the accounts of Highly Relaxing LLC and Veteran Hemp Co., whose assets are owned by the Company. Mile High Green LLC and MassCannabis LLC were both formed in March 2021. Mile High Green LLC was formed in order to help the Company obtain a cannabis license and purchase land in the state of Colorado. MassCannabis LLC was formed in order to help the Company obtain a cannabis license and purchase land in the state of Massachusetts. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consist of trade receivables and are carried at their estimated collectible amounts.
The Company provides credit to its clients in the form of payment terms. The Company limits its credit risk by performing credit evaluations of its clients and maintaining a reserve, if deemed necessary, for potential credit losses. Such evaluations include the review of a client’s outstanding balances with consideration towards such client’s historical collection experience, as well as prevailing economic and market conditions and other factors. Based on such evaluations, the Company determined there was no need for a reserve. The total accounts receivable was $0 at the end of December 31, 2020.
Inventories
Inventories primarily consist of cannabis merchandise and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using an average costing methodology, which approximates cost under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. A portion of inventory is held by certain independent distributors on consignment until it is sold to a third party. The Company regularly monitors inventory quantities on hand and records write-downs for excess and obsolete inventories based primarily on the Company’s estimated forecast of product demand and production requirements. Such write-downs establish a new cost basis of accounting for the related inventory.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed using the straight- line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from three to seven years. Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed using the straight-line method over the life of the lease or the useful lives of the assets, whichever is shorter. The cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization of property and equipment sold or otherwise disposed of are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reported as current period income or expense. The costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. The company purchased $2,331 of assets and acquired $6,030 through its acquisitions in 2020. The total value of property and equipment after depreciation $8,361 at December 31, 2020.
Intangible Assets / Goodwill
The Company accounts for certain intangible assets at cost. Management reviews these intangible assets for probable impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. If there is an indication of impairment, management would prepare an estimate of future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If these estimated cash flows were less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss would be recognized to write down the asset to its estimated fair value. The Company performed a qualitative assessment of certain of its intangible assets as of December 31, 2020 and determined that $60,700 of intangible trademarks and customer base included with the Veteran Hemp Co. acquisition were impaired.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP 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. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors it 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 accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected. The most significant estimates with regard to these consolidated financial statements relate to carrying values of oil and gas properties, the fair value of debt, the estimated valuation allowance on deferred tax assets and the determination of fair values of stock-based transactions.
Revenue Recognition
Net sales include product sales, less excise taxes and customer programs and incentives. The Company recognizes revenue by applying the following steps in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.
The Company recognizes sales when merchandise is shipped from a warehouse directly to wholesale customers (except in the case of a consignment sale). For consignment sales, which include sales to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC), the Company recognizes sales upon the consignee’s shipment to the customer. Postage and handling charges billed to customers are also recognized as sales upon shipment of the related merchandise. Shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point, and title passes to the customer at the time and place of shipment or purchase by customers at a retail location. For consignment sales, title passes to the consignee concurrent with the consignee’s shipment to the customer. The customer has no cancellation privileges after shipment or upon purchase at retail locations, other than customary rights of return. The Company excludes sales tax collected and remitted to various states from sales and cost of sales.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) – Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 will simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Current guidance requires that companies compute the implied fair value of goodwill under Step 2 by performing procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities following the procedure that would be required in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. ASU 2017-04 will require companies to perform annual or interim goodwill impairment tests by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. However, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and will be applied prospectively. Early adoption of this standard is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 as of January 1, 2020. The Company does not believe the adoption of ASU 2017-04 had any material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company and its previous Australian subsidiary’s functional and reporting currency is the United States dollar. The functional currency of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary (which is currently inactive) is the Canadian dollar. Foreign currency financial statements of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary are translated to United States dollars using period-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, and average rates of exchange for the period for revenues and expenses. Translation gains (losses) are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a component of stockholders’ (deficit) equity. Foreign currency financial statements of the Company’s previous Australian subsidiary use period end rates for monetary assets and liabilities, historical rates for historical cost balances, and average rates for expenses. If material, translation gains and losses are included in the determination of income. Foreign currency transactions of the Company’s subsidiaries are primarily undertaken in Australian and Canadian dollars. The Company has not, through the date of these consolidated financial statements, entered into derivative instruments to offset the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. The Company is exposed to a concentration of credit risk with respect to its cash deposits. The Company places cash deposits with highly rated financial institutions in the United States and Australia. At times, cash balances held in financial institutions may be in excess of insured limits. The Company believes the financial institutions are financially strong and the risk of loss is minimal. The Company has not experienced any losses with respect to the related risks and does not believe its exposure to such risks is more than normal.
The estimated fair values for financial instruments are determined at discrete points in time based on relevant market information. These estimates involve uncertainties and cannot be determined with precision. The estimated fair value of cash, other receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and demand notes payable approximates their carrying value due to their short-term nature.
Investments
At December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company’s investments are stated at fair value. Any unrealized gains and losses on investments are included as component of income (loss) from continued operations. Realized gains and losses from sales on investments are recorded to income at the time of sale using specific identification method. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Periodically, the investments are reviewed for other than temporary impairment, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities, and any losses determined to be other than temporary are realized and are included in other income (expense). The Company recognized an unrealized gain on its investments in 2019 totaling $4,219, which has been included as a component of income (loss) from continued operations in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company recognized an unrealized loss on its investments of $60,932 at December 31, 2020. This is related to 40,416,917 shares of Oilex stock at fair value of $0.004 stock price transferred to Holloman Value Holdings in 2020. The accrued interest of $231,317 was forgiven, assets consisting of cash at $32,350 and $52,510 fair value of Oilex shares, less outstanding payables totaling $25,201 as agreed upon, was transferred at the time of settlement and sale of the shell. The remaining related party amount of $171,478 was charged to donated capital.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are determined using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes that date of enactment. In addition, a valuation allowance is established to reduce any deferred tax asset for which it is determined that it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes by applying a two-step method. First, it evaluates whether a tax position has met a more likely than not recognition threshold, and second, it measures that tax position to determine the amount of benefit, if any, to be recognized in the financial statements. The application of this method did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company records compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements for share based payments using the fair value method. The fair value of stock options granted to directors and employees is determined using the Black-Scholes option valuation model at the time of grant. Fair value for common shares issued for goods or services rendered by non-employees is measured based on the fair value of the goods and services received. Share-based compensation is expensed with a corresponding increase to share capital. Upon the exercise of the stock options, the consideration paid is recorded as an increase in share capital.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The Company reports and displays comprehensive income and loss and its components in the consolidated financial statements. For the years ended December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, the only components of comprehensive income were foreign currency translation adjustments.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
The Company presents both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the consolidated statements of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period including convertible debt, stock options, and warrants, using the treasury stock method. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. Diluted EPS figures are equal to those of Basic EPS for each period since the Company had no securities outstanding during periods in which the Company generated net income that were potentially dilutive.
3. ACQUISITIONS
The Company formed Blackbox Technologies and Systems LLC in September 10, 2020. Blackbox Technologies and Systems LLC has been renamed Blackbox Systems and Technologies LLC. The Blackbox project consists of environmental growth chambers for the cultivation of large cannabis flowering plants based on aeroponic technology. The Company has a 51% equity interest in Blackbox Systems and Technologies LLC. The address of Blackbox Systems and Technologies LLC is 8000 The Green Suite 4000, Dover, DE.
The Company also purchased www.highlyrelaxing.com and is currently selling CBD topicals and rubs under the name “Highly Relaxing”. Although this is categorized as a business acquisition, the consequences of such acquisition are immaterial. In other words, Highly Relaxing did not have any assets, liabilities, revenue, or inventory. In essence, the Company merely acquired the name of the website. Any website or name acquired had no value as an operating business beyond the cost to set the company up. Hero Technologies has retained the seller on a consulting basis to create and continue the manufacture of the topical rub for the Company and to continue operations. In exchange, the seller will receive 100,000 common shares for these services and $2.00 per topical can of rub sold. This is currently recorded as a stock payable at fair value of $4,350 at a stock price of $0.0435 on the agreement date.
Veteran Hemp Co., bought by HENC through V Broker LLC as an asset acquisition on November 3, 2020, operates an international retail and wholesale online store selling cannabis and cannabidiol. The consideration given for the acquired assets was $145,297. The Company impaired $60,700 which consisted of the trademarks and customer base. It was determined that they would not be used because these items would fall under the Hero Technology brand going forward.
On January 15, 2021, the Company’s subsidiary, BlackBox Systems and Technologies LLC, signed a purchase agreement to acquire 120 acres of Michigan farmland for cannabis cultivation. The purchase agreement is contingent on financing for the target property’s $1,500,000 purchase price.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Debt of $2,245,000 was assigned to P2B Capital on April 30, 2020 at time of sale of the Company to Magenta Value Holdings. Simultaneously, the accrued interest of $231,317 was forgiven, assets consisting of cash at $32,350 and $52,510 fair value of Oilex shares, less outstanding payables totaling $25,201 as agreed upon, was transferred at the time of settlement and sale of the shell. The remaining related party amount of $171,478 was charged to donated capital.
On February 22, 2021, the debt of $2,245,000 including interest of $42,833.33 owed to P2B Capital LLC was paid in full with 65,285,714 shares of common stock resulting in a loss on conversion of $2,218,382. The value at the end of the quarter was $4,515,266.
On December 31, 2020, the Company issued 100,000,000 shares of restricted stock to Dark Alpha Capital LLC in a private offering in exchange for $1,000 cash. Dark Alpha Capital serves as the Company’s advisor on operations, finance, legal matters, and business development, including acquisitions. The value of the shares on December 31, 2020 are valued at $5,300,000.
5. CAPITAL STOCK
Preferred Stock
On May 1, 2020, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its Series A preferred stock to Magenta Value Holdings LLC resulting in a change in management of the entity. The Series A preferred shares have the right to cast 90% of the total votes with respect to any and all matters presented to the stockholders of the Company for their action or consideration. The Series A preferred shares are not entitled to any dividends or liquidation preferences and are not convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock.
Common Stock
On July 20, 2020, the Company changed its name from Holloman Energy Corporation to Hero Technologies Inc. and increased its authorized capitalization to 950,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001.
On June 25, 2020, the Company received $425,000 in working capital from an accredited investor, James Bradley, which were converted into 100,000,000 shares upon completion of the Company’s name change with FINRA.
On July 28, 2020, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent with Crystal Clear Automation LLC (CCA). The letter of intent provides that the Company will have the unlimited use of all of CCA’s current and future technology related to the cannabis and hemp industries. In exchange for the use of this technology, the Company agreed to pay CCA an initial fee of $10,000, 20% of non-dilutable common shares of a to be formed subsidiary of the Company and 20% of the Company’s to be formed subsidiary’s quarterly profits. A formal agreement did not materialize with CCA though CCA continues to act an informal advisor for the Company.
On August 12, 2020, the Company agreed to exchanged 1,000,000 shares of its common stock for a 51% interest in Los Angeles CBD. Los Angeles CBD sells CBD products through a store front located in Los Angeles, CA. On October 20, 2020, the agreement between Los Angeles CBD and the Company was terminated without shares issued and no impact on the Company.
On October 10, 2020, the Company sold 3,757,437 shares of common stock to an individual accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 each. Proceeds from the private placement totaled
$90,000. The entire $90,000 was paid in cash.
On November 3, 2020, the Company entered into an Agreement to acquire all of the assets of V Brokers LLC dba as Veteran Hemp Co. from Patriot Shield National LLC. Veteran Hemp Co. is a seller, broker, and wholesaler of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products. The aggregate purchase price for the assets will be $250,000 paid with 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.05 per share plus the assumption of certain liabilities. Under the terms of the Agreement, Patriot Shield National LLC will also assign certain intellectual property, assets, and the website www.veteranhempco.com, to the Company. The first 2,500,000 shares are paid upon closing. The final 2,500,000 shares of common stock will be paid pursuant to the earnout. Veteran Hemp Co. will earn common shares if the following events take place. (i) 1,400,000 will be earned once the Belize $70,000 wholesale contract is finalized, (ii) 300,000 commons shares will be earned once the setup of a working online payment system or debit/credit processing system for the veteranhempco.com website is final; and (iii) 800,000 common shares upon earning and for $40,000 in EBTIDA from the veteranhempco.com website. Contingent consideration of $145,297 to be issued in shares was recorded in stock payable in 2020 for this acquisition.
On November 4, 2020, the Company purchased www.highlyrelaxing.com and is currently selling CBD topicals and rubs under the name “Highly Relaxing”. Hero Technologies retains the owner on a consulting basis to create and continue the manufacture of the topical rub for the Company and to continue operations. In exchange the seller will receive 100,000 common shares for these services and $2.00 per topical can of rub sold. This is currently recorded as a stock payable at fair value of $4,350 at a stock price of $0.0435 on the date of this agreement. The Company wholly owns Highly Relaxing LLC.
On November 24, 2020, the Company sold 8,349,860 shares of common stock to an individual accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 each. Proceeds from the private placement totaled
$200,000. The entire $200,000 was paid in cash.
On December 21, 2020, the Company retained The Chesapeake Group Inc. to create and execute an investor relations program. In consideration for these services The Chesapeake Group will receive $22,500 and 750,000 common shares issued in three installments finalizing on February 21, 2021. As at December 31, 2020, 250,000 shares were issued at fair value of $13,750 at a stock price of $0.055. The remaining 500,000 shares are due in 2021.
On December 31, 2020, the Company issued 100,000,000 shares of restricted stock to Dark Alpha Capital LLC pursuant to a share purchase agreement in which $1,000 was paid in cash. Dark Alpha Capital serves as the Company’s advisor on operations, finance, legal matters, and business development, including acquisitions. At December 31, 2020 the shares were valued at $5,300,000 with the difference between cash paid and value applied as stock-based compensation.
On January 7, 2021, the Company sold 2,920,896 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled
$70,000. The entire $70,000 was paid in cash.
On January 15, 2021, the Company issued Topline Holdings Inc 875,000 shares of common stock for 6 months of advisor and managerial services at a fair value of $64,750 at a stock price of $0.074.
On January 18, 2021, the Company issued 2,800,000 shares of common stock to Patriot Shield National LLC in reference to the purchase of Veteran Hemp Co. that was recorded as a stock payable at December 31, 2020.
On January 19, 2021, the Company sold 1,252,479 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled
$30,000. The entire $30,000 was paid in cash.
On January 23, 2021, the Company issued the second tranche of 250,000 shares of common stock to Chesapeake Group Inc. at fair value of $13,750 at a stock price of $0.055.
On January 29, 2021, the Company sold 6,259,063 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled
$150,000. The entire $150,000 was paid in cash.
On February 12, 2021, the Company sold 834,986 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled
$20,000. The entire $20,000 was paid in cash.
On February 22, 2021, the Company engaged Konkler Enterprises for managerial services and issued Konkler Enterprises 208,635 shares of common stock. At a fair value of $11,579 at a stock price of $0.0555.
On February 22, 2021, the debt of $2,245,000 including interest of $42,833.33 owed to P2B Capital LLC was paid in full with 65,285,714 shares of common stock. The number of shares issued resulted in a loss on conversion of $2,218,382.
On February 22, 2021, the Company engaged James Bradley as an Advisor for managerial services and issued Mr. Bradley 2,337,228 shares of common stock. At a fair value of $129,716 at a stock price of $0.0555.
6. INCOME TAXES
Due to its history of losses, the Company is not subject to federal or state income taxes.
From the inception of the Company and through November 6, 2012, the Company was taxed as a pass-through entity (a limited liability company) under the Internal Revenue Code and was not subject to federal and state income taxes; accordingly, no provision had been made.
The financial statements reflect the Company’s transactions without adjustment, if any, required for income tax purposes for the period from November 7, 2012 to December 31, 2012. The net loss generated by the Company for the period January 1, 2012 to November 6, 2012 has been excluded from the computation of income taxes.
The Company accountts for income taxes under Section 740-10-30 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management concludes it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company adopted section 740-10-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (Section 740-10-25). Section 740-10-25 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under Section 740-10-25, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty (50) percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Section 740-10-25 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures.
The estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities are reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as tax credit carrybacks and carryforwards. The Company periodically reviews the recoverability of deferred tax assets recorded on its consolidated balance sheets and provides valuation allowances as management deems necessary.
Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. In addition, the Company operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions. In management’s opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all years. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary.
The Company’s tax returns are subject to examination by the federal and state tax authorities. With few exceptions, the entity is no longer subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2015.
7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In March 2021 the Company formed a subsidiary, Mile High Green LLC. Mile High Green LLC was formed in order to help the Company seek a cannabis license and purchase land in the state of Colorado. The Company has explored the purchase of property, but has delayed any purchases until the Company has sufficient funding and meets the regulatory requirements in the State of Colorado to own and operate a licensed cannabis business.
In March 2021 the Company formed MassCannabis LLC. MassCannabis LLC was formed in order to help the Company seek a cannabis license and purchase land in the state of Massachusetts. The Company retained attorneys of the law firm Vicente Sederberg. The firm and realtors have assisted us in locating property for purchase. MassCannabis, through Vicente, has also conducted a study of the Massachusetts cannabis market to determine which host communities would potentially permit the licensure of cannabis operations.
On April 1, 2021 the Company issued the last tranche of 250,000 shares of common stock owed to Chesapeake Group Inc.
In April 2021, the Company engaged Investor Brand Network services that provides a larger platform to disseminate all Company communication to its shareholders.
HERO TECHNOLOGIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(UNAUDITED)
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September 30,
2021
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December 31,
2020
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ASSETS
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Current Assets:
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Cash
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$
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89,929
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$
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437,126
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Accounts receivable
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980
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-
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Inventory
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67,155
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72,686
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Prepaid expenses
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1,374
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47,000
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Total current assets
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159,438
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556,812
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Non-current Assets
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Property and Equipment, net
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6,845
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8,361
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Goodwill
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5,881
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5,881
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Total Non-current assets
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12,726
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14,242
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Total Assets
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$
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172,164
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$
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571,054
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
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Current Liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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$
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4,979
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47,923
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Convertible loans payable, current portion – related party
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2,245,000
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Total current liabilities
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4,979
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2,292,923
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Non-Current Liabilities:
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Total non-current liabilities
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-
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-
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Total Liabilities
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4,979
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2,292,923
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
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Authorized:
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10,000,000 preferred shares, par value $0.001 per share
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950,000,000 common shares, par value $0.001 per share
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Issued and outstanding:
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1,000,000 preferred shares at September 30, 2021 (1,000,000 at 2020)
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1,000
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1,000
|
|
441,294,088 common shares at September 30, 2021 (357,095,087 at 2020)
|
|
|
441,294
|
|
|
|
357,095
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
38,328,917
|
|
|
|
33,206,878
|
|
Stock Payable
|
|
|
27,970
|
|
|
|
149,647
|
|
Non-controlling interest
|
|
|
(81,422
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Accumulated deficit
|
|
|
(38,550,574
|
)
|
|
|
(35,436,489
|
)
|
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
|
|
|
167,185
|
|
|
|
(1,721,869
|
)
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
|
|
$
|
172,164
|
|
|
|
571,054
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
HERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
|
|
$
|
1,885
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Cost of Goods
|
|
|
5,531
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Gross Margin
|
|
|
(3,646
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consulting
|
|
|
356,923
|
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
Loss on Settlement of Debt
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
6,408
|
|
Compensation expense
|
|
|
309,340
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Office, travel, and general
|
|
|
140,546
|
|
|
|
79,242
|
|
Depreciation expense
|
|
|
1,516
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Professional fees
|
|
|
156,103
|
|
|
|
80,813
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
|
(964,428
|
)
|
|
|
(216,463
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain (loss) on share conversion
|
|
|
(2,218,382
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Unrealized gain (loss) on expenses
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(29,365
|
)
|
Interest income
|
|
|
(9,051
|
)
|
|
|
(48,188
|
)
|
Total other income (expense)
|
|
|
(2,227,433
|
)
|
|
|
(77,553
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss
|
|
|
(3,195,507
|
)
|
|
|
(294,016
|
)
|
Foreign currency translation
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
369
|
|
Non-controlling interest in loss of consolidated subsidiaries
|
|
|
81,422
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net Loss Attributable to the Company
|
|
$
|
(3,144,085
|
)
|
|
$
|
(293,647
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Number of Basic and Diluted Common Shares Outstanding
|
|
|
425,760,299
|
|
|
|
144,737,790
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share
|
|
$
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.00
|
)
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
HERO TECHNOLOGIES INC
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
Common Shares
|
|
|
Preferred Shares
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-
|
|
|
Comprehensive
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Stockholders’
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Paid-in
Capital
|
|
|
Stock
Payable
|
|
|
controlling
Interest
|
|
|
Income
(Loss)
|
|
|
Accumulated Deficit
|
|
|
Equity (Deficit)
|
|
Balance, January 1, 2020
|
|
$
|
144,737,790
|
|
|
$
|
144,738
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
27,220,007
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
344
|
|
|
$
|
(29,478,562
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,113,473
|
)
|
Related Party issuance on sale of shell
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,000,000
|
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
|
(1,000
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Investment units issued for cash at $.024 per unit
|
|
|
12,107,297
|
|
|
|
12,107
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
277,893
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
290,000
|
|
Investment units issued for cash at $.0425 per unit
|
|
|
100,000,000
|
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
325,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
425,000
|
|
Issued for services
|
|
|
250,000
|
|
|
|
250
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
13,500
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
13,750
|
|
Common Stock issued for cash – related party compensation
|
|
|
100,000,000
|
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(99,000
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
Common Stock – related party compensation
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
5,299,000
|
|
|
|
4,350
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
5,303,350
|
|
Shares to be issued for acquisition
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
145,297
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
145,297
|
|
Donated Capital
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
171,478
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
171,478
|
|
Net Loss
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(5,957,927
|
)
|
|
|
(5,957,927
|
)
|
Foreign Currency Translation
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(344
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(344
|
)
|
Balance, December 31, 2020
|
|
|
357,095,087
|
|
|
|
357,095
|
|
|
|
1,000,000
|
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
|
33,206,878
|
|
|
|
149,647
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(35,436,489
|
)
|
|
|
1,721,869
|
|
Investment units issued for cash at $.024 per unit
|
|
|
11,267,424
|
|
|
|
11,268
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
258,732
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
270,000
|
|
Issued for services
|
|
|
550,000
|
|
|
|
550
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
29,700
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,250
|
|
Common Stock – related party compensation
|
|
|
4,295,863
|
|
|
|
4,296
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
264,749
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
269,045
|
|
Common Stock – debt conversion, related party compensation
|
|
|
65,285,714
|
|
|
|
65,285
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,449,981
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,515,266
|
|
Shares issued for acquisition
|
|
|
2,800,000
|
|
|
|
2,800
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
118,877
|
|
|
|
(121,677
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-controlling interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(81,422
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(81,422
|
)
|
Net loss
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(3,114,085
|
)
|
|
|
(3,114,085
|
)
|
Balance, September 30, 2021
|
|
|
441,294,088
|
|
|
|
441,294
|
|
|
|
1,000,000
|
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
|
38,328,917
|
|
|
|
27,970
|
|
|
|
(81,422
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(38,550,574
|
)
|
|
|
167,185
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
HERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss attributable to Hero Technologies Inc.
|
|
$
|
(3,144,085
|
)
|
|
$
|
(294,016
|
)
|
Non-controlling interest in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries
|
|
$
|
(81,422
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized loss on investments
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
97,155
|
|
Depreciation Expense
|
|
|
1,516
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Shares issued for services
|
|
|
299,295
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Loss from conversion of debt to common stock
|
|
|
2,227,433
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Change in operating assets and liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
45,626
|
|
|
|
76,002
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
(111
|
)
|
|
|
19,274
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
(980
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Inventory
|
|
|
5,531
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net cash used in operating activities
|
|
|
(617,197
|
)
|
|
|
(101,585
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash received for sale of subsidiary
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net cash provided by investing activities
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of common stock
|
|
|
270,000
|
|
|
|
31,940
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
270,000
|
|
|
|
31,940
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
|
|
|
(347,197
|
)
|
|
|
(69,595
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR
|
|
|
437,126
|
|
|
|
69,595
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH, PERIOD END
|
|
$
|
89,929
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NON CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities settled with common stock, related party investments
|
|
$
|
2,287,833
|
|
|
$
|
223,988
|
|
Shares issued from stock payable
|
|
$
|
121,677
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Hero Technologies Inc. (the “Company”), was incorporated in the State of Nevada on May 14, 2004. Hero Technologies has emerged into a vertically-integrated cannabis company with cultivation, processing and dispensary operations. The Company’s business plan includes cannabis genetic engineering, farmland for both medical and recreational cannabis cultivation, production licenses, distribution licenses, consumer packaging and retail operations, and dispensaries that make the company a Multi-State Operator (MSO). Hero Technologies is a one-stop cannabis shop for its partners and customers, from seed to sale.
The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP”) which contemplates the realization of assets and discharge of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has not generated sufficient operating revenues and has funded its operations through the issuance of capital stock.
Our current losses, working capital deficit, and accumulated deficit raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our current operations are being funded by capital that has been raised through the issuance of capital stock. Additionally, we may decide to raise more capital in the future through private offerings, public offerings, and/or debt offerings.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with US GAAP, and are expressed in United States dollars. These statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries MassCannabis LLC, Mile High Green LLC, and its majority owned subsidiary Blackbox Technologies and Systems (“Blackbox”). The statements also include the accounts of Highly Relaxing LLC and Veteran Hemp Co., whose assets are owned by the Company. Mile High Green LLC and MassCannabis LLC were both formed in March 2021. Mile High Green LLC was formed in order to help the Company obtain a cannabis license and purchase land in the state of Colorado. MassCannabis LLC was formed in order to help the Company obtain a cannabis license and purchase land in the state of Massachusetts. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consist of trade receivables and are carried at their estimated collectible amounts.
The Company provides credit to its clients in the form of payment terms. The Company limits its credit risk by performing credit evaluations of its clients and maintaining a reserve, if deemed necessary, for potential credit losses. Such evaluations include the review of a client’s outstanding balances with consideration towards such client’s historical collection experience, as well as prevailing economic and market conditions and other factors. Based on such evaluations, the Company determined there was no need for a reserve at the end of September 30, 2021. The total accounts receivable was $980 at the end of September 30, 2021 and $0 at the end of December 31, 2020.
Inventories
Inventories primarily consist of cannabis merchandise and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Value at September 30, 2021 was $67,155. Cost is determined using an average costing methodology, which approximates cost under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. A portion of inventory is held by certain independent distributors on consignment until it is sold to a third party. The Company regularly monitors inventory quantities on hand and records write-downs for excess and obsolete inventories based primarily on the Company’s estimated forecast of product demand and production requirements. Such write-downs establish a new cost basis of accounting for the related inventory.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed using the straight- line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from three to seven years. Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed using the straight-line method over the life of the lease or the useful lives of the assets, whichever is shorter. The cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization of property and equipment sold or otherwise disposed of are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reported as current period income or expense. The costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. The total value of property and equipment at September 30, 2021 after depreciation is $6,845 and $8,361 at December 31, 2020.
Intangible Assets / Goodwill
The Company accounts for certain intangible assets at cost. Management reviews these intangible assets for probable impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. If there is an indication of impairment, management would prepare an estimate of future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If these estimated cash flows were less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss would be recognized to write down the asset to its estimated fair value. The Company performed a qualitative assessment of certain of its intangible assets as of December 31, 2020 and determined that $60,700 of intangible trademarks and customer base included with the Veteran Hemp Co. acquisition were impaired.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP 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. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors it 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 accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected. The most significant estimates with regard to these consolidated financial statements relate to carrying values of oil and gas properties, the fair value of debt, the estimated valuation allowance on deferred tax assets and the determination of fair values of stock-based transactions.
Revenue Recognition
Net sales include product sales, less excise taxes and customer programs and incentives. The Company recognizes revenue by applying the following steps in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.
The Company recognizes sales when merchandise is shipped from a warehouse directly to wholesale customers (except in the case of a consignment sale). For consignment sales, which include sales to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC), the Company recognizes sales upon the consignee’s shipment to the customer. Postage and handling charges billed to customers are also recognized as sales upon shipment of the related merchandise. Shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point, and title passes to the customer at the time and place of shipment or purchase by customers at a retail location. For consignment sales, title passes to the consignee concurrent with the consignee’s shipment to the customer. The customer has no cancellation privileges after shipment or upon purchase at retail locations, other than
customary rights of return. The Company excludes sales tax collected and remitted to various states from sales and cost of sales.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) – Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 will simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Current guidance requires that companies compute the implied fair value of goodwill under Step 2 by performing procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities following the procedure that would be required in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. ASU 2017-04 will require companies to perform annual or interim goodwill impairment tests by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. However, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and will be applied prospectively. Early adoption of this standard is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 as of January 1, 2020. The Company does not believe the adoption of ASU 2017-04 had any material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company and its previous Australian subsidiary’s functional and reporting currency is the United States dollar. The functional currency of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary (which is currently inactive) is the Canadian dollar. Foreign currency financial statements of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary are translated to United States dollars using period-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, and average rates of exchange for the period for revenues and expenses. Translation gains (losses) are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a component of stockholders’ (deficit) equity. Foreign currency financial statements of the Company’s previous Australian subsidiary use period end rates for monetary assets and liabilities, historical rates for historical cost balances, and average rates for expenses. If material, translation gains and losses are included in the determination of income. Foreign currency transactions of the Company’s subsidiaries are primarily undertaken in Australian and Canadian dollars. The Company has not, through the date of these consolidated financial statements, entered into derivative instruments to offset the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. The Company is exposed to a concentration of credit risk with respect to its cash deposits. The Company places cash deposits with highly rated financial institutions in the United States and Australia. At times, cash balances held in financial institutions may be in excess of insured limits. The Company believes the financial institutions are financially strong and the risk of loss is minimal. The Company has not experienced any losses with respect to the related risks and does not believe its exposure to such risks is more than normal.
The estimated fair values for financial instruments are determined at discrete points in time based on relevant market information. These estimates involve uncertainties and cannot be determined with precision. The estimated fair value of cash, other receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and demand notes payable approximates their carrying value due to their short-term nature.
Investments
At September 30, 2021, the Company’s investments are stated at fair value. Any unrealized gains and losses on investments are included as component of income (loss) from continued operations. Realized gains and losses from sales on investments are recorded to income at the time of sale using specific identification method. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Periodically, the investments are reviewed for other than temporary impairment, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities, and any losses determined to be other than temporary are realized and are included in other income (expense). The Company recognized an unrealized gain on its investments in 2019 totaling $4,219, which has been included as a component of income (loss) from continued operations in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company recognized an unrealized loss on its investments of $60,932 at December 31, 2020. This is related to 40,416,917 shares of Oilex stock at fair value of $0.004 stock price transferred to Holloman Value Holdings in 2020. The accrued interest of $231,317 was forgiven, assets consisting of cash at $32,350 and $52,510 fair value of Oilex shares, less outstanding payables totaling $25,201 as agreed upon, was transferred at the time of settlement and sale of the shell. The remaining related party amount of $171,478 was charged to donated capital.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are determined using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes that date of enactment. In addition, a valuation allowance is established to reduce any deferred tax asset for which it is determined that it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes by applying a two-step method. First, it evaluates whether a tax position has met a more likely than not recognition threshold, and second, it measures that tax position to determine the amount of benefit, if any, to be recognized in the financial statements. The application of this method did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company records compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements for share based payments using the fair value method. The fair value of stock options granted to directors and employees is determined using the Black-Scholes option valuation model at the time of grant. Fair value for common shares issued for goods or services rendered by non-employees is measured based on the fair value of the goods and services received. Share-based compensation is expensed with a corresponding increase to share capital. Upon the exercise of the stock options, the consideration paid is recorded as an increase in share capital.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The Company reports and displays comprehensive income and loss and its components in the consolidated financial statements. For the periods ended September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the only components of comprehensive income were foreign currency translation adjustments.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
The Company presents both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the consolidated statements of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period including convertible debt, stock options, and warrants, using the treasury stock method. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. Diluted EPS figures are equal to those of Basic EPS for each period since the Company had no securities outstanding during periods in which the Company generated net income that were potentially dilutive.
3. ACQUISITIONS
The Company formed Blackbox Technologies and Systems LLC in September 10, 2020. Blackbox Technologies and Systems LLC has been renamed Blackbox Systems and Technologies LLC. The Blackbox project consists of environmental growth chambers for the cultivation of large cannabis flowering plants based on aeroponic technology. The Company has a 51% equity interest in Blackbox Technologies and Systems. LLC. Blackbox Technologies and Systems LLC which incurred initial operating expenses and resulted in a non-controlling interest at September 30, 2021.
The Company also purchased a website and business currently selling CBD topicals and rubs under the name “Highly Relaxing”. Hero Technologies will retain the owner on a consulting basis to create and continue the manufacture of the topical rub for the Company and to continue operations. In exchange the seller will receive 100,000 common shares for these services and $2.00 per topical can of rub sold. This is currently recorded as a stock payable at fair value of $4,350 at a stock price of $0.0435 on the agreement date.
Hero Technologies Inc. acquired the Veteran Hemp Co. assets of V Broker LLC as an asset acquisition on November 3, 2020. Veteran Hemp Co. operates an international retail and wholesale online store selling cannabis and cannabidiol. The consideration given for the acquired assets was $145,297. The Company impaired $60,700 which consisted of the trademarks and customer base. It was determined that they would not be used because these items would fall under the Hero Technology brand going forward.
On January 15, 2021, the Company’s subsidiary, BlackBox Systems and Technologies LLC, signed a purchase agreement to acquire 120 acres of Michigan farmland for cannabis cultivation. The purchase agreement is contingent on financing for the target property’s $1,500,000 purchase price.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Debt of $2,245,000 was assigned to P2B Capital on April 30, 2020 at time of sale of the Company to Magenta Value Holdings. Simultaneously, the accrued interest of $231,317 was forgiven, assets consisting of cash at $32,350 and $52,510 fair value of Oilex shares, less outstanding payables totaling $25,201 as agreed upon, was transferred at the time of settlement and sale of the shell. The remaining related party amount of $171,478 was charged to donated capital.
On February 22, 2021, the debt of $2,245,000 including interest of $42,833.33 owed to P2B Capital LLC was paid in full with 65,285,714 shares of common stock resulting in a loss on conversion of $2,218,382. The value at the end of the quarter was $4,515,266.
On December 31, 2020, the Company issued 100,000,000 shares of restricted stock to Dark Alpha Capital LLC in a private offering in exchange for $1,000 cash. Dark Alpha Capital serves as the Company’s advisor on operations, finance, legal matters, and business development, including acquisitions. The value of the shares on December 31, 2020 was $5,300,000.
For the nine months ending on September 30, 2021, the Company issued 4,295,863 shares of its common stock to related parties for compensation valued at $269,045.
5. CAPITAL STOCK
Preferred Stock
On May 1, 2020, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its Series A preferred stock to Magenta Value Holdings LLC resulting in a change in management of the entity. The Series A preferred shares have the right to cast 90% of the total votes with respect to any and all matters presented to the stockholders of the
Company for their action or consideration. The Series A preferred shares are not entitled to any dividends or liquidation preferences and are not convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock.
Common Stock
On July 20, 2020, the Company changed its name from Holloman Energy Corporation to Hero Technologies Inc. and increased its authorized capitalization to 950,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of
$0.001.
On June 25, 2020, the Company received $425,000 in working capital from an accredited investor, James Bradley, which were converted into 100,000,000 shares upon completion of the Company’s name change with FINRA.
On July 28, 2020, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent with Crystal Clear Automation LLC (CCA). The letter of intent provides that the Company will have the unlimited use of all of CCA’s current and future technology related to the cannabis and hemp industries. In exchange for the use of this technology, the Company agreed to pay CCA an initial fee of $10,000, 20% of non-dilutable common shares of a to be formed subsidiary of the Company and 20% of the Company’s to be formed subsidiary’s quarterly profits. A formal agreement did not materialize with CCA though CCA continues to act an informal advisor for the Company.
On August 12, 2020, the Company agreed to exchanged 1,000,000 shares of its common stock for a 51% interest in Los Angeles CBD. Los Angeles CBD sells CBD products through a store front located in Los Angeles, CA. On October 20, 2020, the agreement between Los Angeles CBD and the Company was terminated without shares issued and no impact on the Company.
On October 10, 2020, the Company sold 3,757,437 shares of common stock to an individual accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 each. Proceeds from the private placement totaled $90,000. The entire $90,000 was paid in cash.
On November 3, 2020, the Company entered into an Agreement to acquire all of the assets of V Brokers LLC dba as Veteran Hemp Co. from Patriot Shield National, LLC. Veteran Hemp Co. is a seller, broker, and wholesaler of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products. The aggregate purchase price for the assets will be $250,000 paid with 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.05 per share plus the assumption of certain liabilities. Under the terms of the Agreement, Patriot Shield National LLC will also assign certain intellectual property, assets, and the website www.veteranhempco.com, to the Company. The first 2,500,000 shares are paid upon closing. The final 2,500,000 shares of common stock will be paid pursuant to the earnout. Veteran Hemp Co. will earn common shares if the following events take place. (i) 1,400,000 will be earned once the Belize $70,000 wholesale contract is finalized, (ii) 300,000 commons shares will be earned once the setup of a working online payment system or debit/credit processing system for the veteranhempco.com website is final; and (iii) 800,000 common shares upon earning and for $40,000 in EBTIDA from the veteranhempco.com website. Contingent consideration of $145,297 to be issued in shares was recorded in stock payable in 2020 for this acquisition.
On November 4, 2020, the Company acquired highlyrelaxing.com and subsequently formed Highly Relaxing LLC, an emerging Cannabidiol (“CBD”) therapeutic company located in Denver, CO that provides topical agents and other creams and products. Hero Technologies will retain the owner on a consulting basis to create and continue the manufacture of the topical rub for the Company and to continue operations. In exchange the seller will receive 100,000 common shares for these services and $2.00 per topical can of rub sold. This is currently recorded as a stock payable at fair value of $4,350 at a stock price of $0.0435 on the date of this agreement. The Company wholly owns Highly Relaxing LLC.
On November 24, 2020, the Company sold 8,349,860 shares of common stock to an individual accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 each. Proceeds from the private placement totaled $200,000. The entire $200,000 was paid in cash.
On December 21, 2020, the Company retained The Chesapeake Group Inc. to create and execute an investor relations program. In consideration for these services The Chesapeake Group will receive $22,500 and 750,000 common shares issued in three installments finalizing on February 21, 2021. As at December 31, 2020, 250,000 shares were issued at fair value of $13,750 at a stock price of $0.055. The remaining 500,000 shares are due in 2021.
On December 31, 2020, the Company issued 100,000,000 shares of restricted stock to Dark Alpha Capital LLC pursuant to a share purchase agreement in which $1,000 was paid in cash. Dark Alpha Capital serves as the Company’s advisor on operations, finance, legal matters, and business development, including acquisitions. At December 31, 2020 the shares were valued at $5,300,000 with the difference between cash paid and value applied as stock-based compensation.
On January 7, 2021, the Company sold 2,920,896 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled
$70,000. The entire $70,000 was paid in cash.
On January 15, 2021, the Company issued Topline Holdings Inc 875,000 shares of common stock for 6 months of advisor and managerial services at a fair value of $64,750 at a stock price of $0.074.
On January 18, 2021, the Company issued 2,800,000 shares of common stock to Patriot Shield National LLC in reference to the purchase of Veteran Hemp Co. that was recorded as a stock payable at December 31, 2020.
On January 19, 2021, the Company sold 1,252,479 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled
$30,000. The entire $30,000 was paid in cash.
On January 23, 2021, the Company issued the second tranche of 250,000 shares of common stock to Chesapeake Group Inc. at fair value of $13,750 at a stock price of $0.055.
On January 29, 2021, the Company sold 6,259,063 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled
$150,000. The entire $150,000 was paid in cash.
On February 12, 2021, the Company sold 834,986 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled
$20,000. The entire $20,000 was paid in cash.
On February 22, 2021, the Company engaged Konkler Enterprises for managerial services and issued Konkler Enterprises 208,635 shares of common stock. At a fair value of $11,579 at a stock price of $0.0555.
On February 22, 2021, the debt of $2,245,000 including interest of $42,833.33 owed to P2B Capital LLC was paid in full with 65,285,714 shares of common stock. The number of shares issued resulted in a loss on conversion of $2,218,382.
On February 22, 2021, the Company engaged James Bradley as an Advisor for managerial services and issued Mr. Bradley 2,337,228 shares of common stock. At a fair value of $129,716 at a stock price of $0.0555.
On April 1, 2021, the Company issued the last tranche of 300,000 shares of common stock owed to Chesapeake Group Inc. at fair value of $16,500 at a stock price of $0.055.
On September 15, 2021, the Company issued Topline Holdings Inc 875,000 shares of common stock for the remaining 6 months of advisor and managerial services for 2021 at a fair value of $63,000 at a stock price of $0.072.
6. NON-CONTROLLLING INTEREST
Non-controlling interest in loss of consolidated subsidiaries was $81,422 and $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. The loss from non-controlling interest resulted in the legal and early construction expenses related to Blackbox Technologies and Systems Inc.’s commencement of the Michigan growth facility. The Company has a 51% equity interest in Blackbox Technologies and Systems. LLC. Blackbox Technologies and Systems LLC.
7. INCOME TAXES
Due to its history of losses, the Company is not subject to federal or state income taxes.
From the inception of the Company and through November 6, 2012, the Company was taxed as a pass-through entity (a limited liability company) under the Internal Revenue Code and was not subject to federal and state income taxes; accordingly, no provision had been made.
The financial statements reflect the Company’s transactions without adjustment, if any, required for income tax purposes for the period from November 7, 2012 to December 31, 2012. The net loss generated by the Company for the period January 1, 2012 to November 6, 2012 has been excluded from the computation of income taxes.
The Company accounts for income taxes under Section 740-10-30 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management concludes it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company adopted section 740-10-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (Section 740-10-25). Section 740-10-25 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under Section 740-10-25, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty (50) percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Section 740-10-25 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures.
The estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities are reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as tax credit carrybacks and carryforwards. The Company periodically reviews the recoverability of deferred tax assets recorded on its consolidated balance sheets and provides valuation allowances as management deems necessary.
Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. In addition, the Company operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions. In management’s opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all years. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary.
The Company’s tax returns are subject to examination by the federal and state tax authorities. With few exceptions, the entity is no longer subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2015.
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 1, 2021 the Company entered into a note to borrow $200,000 over a 6-month period with interest of $15,000 and issuance of 750,000 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor.
The common shares were at fair value at a stock price of $0.068 per share.
On October 11, 2021 the Company engaged Chesapeake Group, Inc. for one month of consulting services to assist with Investor Relations. In consideration for these services the company issued 300,000 shares of common stock at a fair value of $23,850 at a stock price of $0.0795.
On October 13, 2021 the Company engaged North Equities for three months of consulting services to assist with Social Media and Client Outreach. In consideration for these services the company issued 632,912 shares of common stock at a fair value of $50,000 at a stock price of $0.079.
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