UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K/A
(Amendment No. 1)
☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023
12-31
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
EXCHANGE ACT
Commission File Number: 333-145876
CANNONAU CORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | | 84-2870437 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (IR.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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937 Old Seneca Turnpike Road | | |
Skaneateles, NY | | 13252-9318 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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| (315) 558-3702 | |
Registrant’s telephone number Including area code |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act. |
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| Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value | |
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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
Note – Checking the box above will not relieve any registrant required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act from their obligations under those Sections.
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
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large accelerated filer ☐ | | Accelerated filer ☐ |
| Non-accelerated filer ☐ | | Smaller reporting company ☒ |
| | | Emerging Growth Company ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b).
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State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
Note. If a determination as to whether a particular person or entity is an affiliate cannot be made without involving unreasonable effort and expense, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates may be calculated on the basis of assumptions reasonable under the circumstances, provided that the assumptions are set forth in this Form.
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold as of July 26, 2024 , was $412,721.
APPLICABLE ONLY TO REGISTRANTS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. ☐ YES ☐ NO
(APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS)
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date ..241,377,178 shares of common stock are outstanding as of July 26, 2024.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
List hereunder the following documents if incorporated by reference and the Part of the Form 10-K (e.g., Part I, Part II, etc.) into which the document is incorporated: (1) Any annual report to security holders; (2) Any proxy or information statement; and (3) Any prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) or (c) under the Securities Act of 1933. The listed documents should be clearly described for identification purposes (e.g., annual report to security holders for fiscal year ended December 24, 1980). None
EXPLANATORY NOTE REGARDING THIS FORM 10 K/A
This Amendment to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Cannonau Corp. (the "Company") for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2023, as originally filed on April 12, 2024 (such Annual Report on Form 10-K being referred to as the "Annual Report." This Amendment is being filed to incorporate the audited reports for 2023 and 2024. It is not intended to, nor does it, reflect events occurring after the filing of the Annual Report, and does not modify or update the disclosures therein in any way other than as required to reflect the change described above. Accordingly, this Amendment should be read in conjunction with the Company's filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission subsequent to the filing of the Annual Report on December 31, 2023.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Information included in this Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"). This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Pacific Blue Energy Corp. (the "Company"), to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company, are generally identifiable by use of the words "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "intend," or "project" or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may be incorrect, and there can be no assurance that these projections included in these forward-looking statements will come to pass. Actual results of the Company could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Except as required by applicable laws, the Company has no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
CORPORATE HISTORY
The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on April 3, 2007 under the name Descanso Agency, Inc. We originally incorporated to enter into the travel industry by establishing a specialized service travel company that serves the needs of Mexican and United States wedding planners, travel agents, and clients seeking upscale personal attention at unique hotels and spas located in Mexico. Our core business plan was intended to focus on the wedding and party destination travel. However, due to a lack of available financing, the Company ceased its current operations in September 2009 relating to the travel industry and began seeking out viable alternatives.
On October 16, 2009, we filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Nevada Secretary of State to change our name to Pacific Blue Energy Corp. The name change reflected the Company's refocused business at that time as an independent alternative energy company. We began the process of approaching potential investment partners and have also began seeking out potential opportunities, including joint venture opportunities. We attempted to finance our operations through a combination of privately placed debt and/or equity. With the alignment started time of a number of positive factors including technical advances, tax incentives, rising environmental awareness and the state of the economy, the availability of clean, affordable, solar and wind powered electricity to power homes and small businesses then become a reality.
Effective November 6, 2009, the Company implemented a 4-for-1 forward split of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock, whereby every share of common stock held was exchanged for 4 shares of common stock. As a result, the issued and outstanding shares of common stock were increased from 9,250,000 prior to the forward split to 37,000,000 immediately following the forward split.
On April 5, 2010, the Company acquired a 100% interest of Ship Ahoy LLC, a limited liability company in Arizona, in exchange for $300,000 and 1,000,000 common shares of the Company. This investment was subsequently abandoned by the Company. On August 22, 2019, the Company changed its' name to Cannonau Corp. to reflect its' focus on its new CBD based products.
OUR BUSINESS
The Company using cutting edge nanotechnology plans to offer the most advanced Cannabidiol (CBD) for improved bioavailability and maximum benefit. We believe that our unique formulas can be easily incorporated into a wide array of products, offering customers an advantage when it counts.
EMPLOYEES
As of the date of this Annual Report, we have no employees.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
We are a smaller reporting company and therefore not required to provide this information in our Form 10-K.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
As of the date of this Annual Report, there are no unresolved SEC Staff comments.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
We do not own or lease any property.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
As of the date of this Annual Report, management is not aware of any legal proceedings contemplated by any governmental authority or any other party involving us or our properties. As of the date of this Annual Report, no director, officer or affiliate is (i) a party adverse to us in any legal proceeding, or (ii) has an adverse interest to us in any legal proceedings. Management is not aware of any other legal proceedings pending or that have been threatened against us or our properties.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not Applicable.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND SMALL BUSINESS ISSUER PURCHASERS OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
MARKET INFORMATION
Our common stock trades on the over the counter under the symbol "CNNC". The following table sets forth the high and low-price information of the Company's common stock for the periods indicated.
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023: | | High | | | Low | |
December 31, 2023 | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.01 | |
September 30. 2023 | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.01 | |
June 30, 2023 | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.01 | |
March 31, 2023 | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.02 | |
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022: | | | | | | | | |
December 31, 2022 | | $ | 0.01 | | | | 0.00 | |
September 30, 2022 | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.00 | |
June 30, 2022 | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.00 | |
March 31, 2022 | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 0.00 | |
SHAREHOLDERS OF RECORD
As of July 26, 2024 , there were approximately 241,377,178 holders of record of our common stock, not including holders who hold their shares in street name.
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DIVIDENDS
We have never declared or paid a cash dividend. Currently, we do not anticipate paying dividends in the future. We are under no legal or contractual obligation to declare or to pay dividends, and the timing and amount of any future cash dividends and distributions is at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend, among other things, on our future after-tax earnings, operations, capital requirements, borrowing capacity, financial condition and general business conditions. We plan to retain any earnings for use in the operation of our business and to fund future growth. You should not purchase our Shares on the expectation of future dividends.
SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Plan Category | | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | | Weighted- average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) | |
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | | | None | | | | - | | | | None | |
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | | | None | | | | - | | | | None | |
Total | | | None | | | | - | | | | None | |
INFORMATION RELATING TO OUTSTANDING SHARES
As of December 31, 2023, there were 241,815,632 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding.
All of our issued and outstanding common shares (of which none shares are owned by officers, directors and principal stock holders) were issued and have been held for a period in excess of six months and are eligible to be resold pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act.
The resale of our shares of common stock owned by officers, directors and affiliates is subject to the volume limitations of Rule 144. In general, Rule 144 permits our affiliate shareholders who have beneficially-owned restricted shares of common stock for at least six months to sell without registration, within a three-month period, a number of shares not exceeding one percent of the then outstanding shares of common stock. Furthermore, if such shares are held for at least six months by a person not affiliated with the company (in general, a person who is not one of our executive officers, directors or principal shareholders during the three month period prior to resale), such restricted shares can be sold without any volume limitation, provided all of the other requirements for resale under Rule 144 are applicable.
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Registrant had the following sale of unregistered securities:
None
ISSUER PURCHASE OF SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
Not Applicable.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Forward Looking Statements
This section and other parts of this Form 10-K annual report includes "forward-looking statements", that involves risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10-K that address activities, events, or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future, including such things as future capital expenditures (including the amount and nature thereof), business strategy and measures to implement strategy, competitive strength, goals, expansion and growth of our business and operations, plans, references to future success, reference to intentions as to future matters, and other such matters are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," or "continue," or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially. These statements are based upon certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Moreover, we do not assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such forward-looking statements. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report to conform such statements to actual results.
Overview
Cannonau Corp. (the "Company", "we", or "us") was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 3, 2007. The purpose of the Company is to serve as a vehicle to effect a merger, exchange of capital stock, asset acquisition, or other business combination with a domestic or foreign private business. The company has not commenced a planned principal operation. The Company has a December 31 year end. As of December 31, 2023, the issued and outstanding shares of common stock totaled 241,815,632.
Certain statements contained below are forward-looking statements (rather than historical facts) that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
We are considered a start-up corporation. Our auditors have issued a going concern opinion in the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Working Capital
| December 31, | | December 31, | |
| 2023 | | 2022 | |
Current Assets | | | $ - | | | | $ 9,025 | |
Current Liabilities | | | - | | | | 347,261 | |
Working Capital (Deficit) | | $ | - | | | $ | (338,236 | ) |
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Cash Flows
| December 31, | | December 31, | |
| 2023 | | 2022 | |
Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities | | | $ (32,275) | | | | $ (87,448) | |
Cash Flows from (used in) Financing Activities | | | 32,118 | | | | 87,462 | |
Net Increase (decrease) in Cash During Period | | $ | (157) | | | $ | 14 | |
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
REVENUES
We have generated revenues of $0 and $227 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023, were $30,173 compared with $86,086 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease in operating expenses for 2023 consisted of a decrease in compensation and benefits for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $44,056 for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2023; a decrease in general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $9,915 for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $3,370 for the year ended December 31, 2023; and a decrease in professional expenses from $32,115 for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $26,803 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a net income of $338,397, compared with net loss of ($85,950) for the year ended December 31, 2022. The net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 were attributable to a ($8,929) write off of assets and a $377,338 of forgiveness of debt.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of December 31, 2023, the Company's cash balance was $0 compared to cash balance of $157 at December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023, the Company's total assets were $0 compared to total assets of $9,025 as at December 31, 2022. The decrease in total assets for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 consisted of writing of all assets, totaling $9,025 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had total liabilities of $0 compared with total liabilities of $347,261 at December 31, 2022. The decrease in total liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted of forgiveness of debt due to related party for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $0 from $329,824 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company has a working capital of ($0) compared with working capital of ($338,235 ) at December 31, 2022.
Cashflow from Operating Activities
During the year ended December 31, 2023 the Company used ($32,275) of cash for operating activities compared to ($87,448 ) of cash used by operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease in net cash used in operating activity for the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted of an increase in accounts payable from of $6,657.
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Cashflow from Financing Activities
During the year ended December 31, 2023 the Company's net cash provided by financing activity was $32,118 compared to $87,462 cash provided by financing for year ended December31, 2022. The decrease net cash provided by financing activity for the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted of a decrease in proceeds from related party for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $87,462 for the year ended December 31, 2022; to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Subsequent Developments
None
Going Concern
We have not attained profitable operations and are dependent upon the continued financial support from our shareholders, the ability to raise equity or debt financing, and the attainment of profitable operations from our future business. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
As a "smaller reporting company" as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide this information.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
We have one main products, namely the concealed weapons detection system. In all cases revenue is considered earned when the product is shipped to the customer, installed (if necessary) and accepted by the customer as a completed sale. Each product has an unconditional 30-day warranty, during which time the product can be returned for a complete refund. Customers can purchase extended warranties, which provide for replacement or repair of the unit beyond the period provided by the unconditional warranty. Warranties can be purchased for various periods but generally they are for one-year period that begins after any other warranties expire. The revenue from warranties is recognized on a straight-line bases over the period covered by the warranty. Prior to the issuance of financial statements management reviews any returns subsequent to the end of the accounting period which are from sales recognized during the accounting period and makes appropriate adjustments as necessary. Product prices are fixed or determinable and products are only shipped when collectability is reasonably assured.
Stock Based Compensation
We account for share-based compensation at fair value. Stock based compensation cost for stock options granted to employees, board members and service providers is determined at the grant date using an option pricing model. The value of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expensed on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.
ITEM 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
As a "smaller reporting company", the Company is not required to provide this information.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
CANNONAU CORP.
(FORMERLY PACIFIC BLUE ENERGY CORP.)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2023
C O N T E N T S
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Report of the independent registered public accounting firm PCAOB ID (6993) | | | 11-12 | |
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Report of the independent registered public accounting firm PCAOB ID (6771) | | | 13 | |
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Balance Sheets for the yeas ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | | | 14 | |
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Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | | | 15 | |
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Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | | | 16 | |
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Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | | | 17 | |
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Notes to the Financial Statements | | | 18 | |
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Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the shareholders and the board of directors of
Cannonau Corp.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Cannonau Corp as of December 31, 2023, and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern as disclosed in Note 1 to the financial statement, the Company have negative cashflow from operating activities of $ 32,275 and an accumulated deficit of $3,449,932 as of December 31, 2023. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company ability to continue as a going concern, the continuation of the Company as a going concern through December 31, 2023, is dependent upon improving the profitability and the continuing financial support from its stockholders and lenders. Management believes the existing shareholders or external fund providers will provide the additional cash to meet the Company’s obligations as they become due.
These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. Communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements taken as a whole and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
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Critical Audit Matter Description
Assets and Liabilities written off.
During the year 2023, the company disposed of 91% interest in Cannonau to Brookland Trust Limited, a company owned by Markwin Maring for a cash consideration of $500,000.00. At the date of sales, the company has a liability of $362,151 to Aqua Marine Holdings LLC, Joseph C Passalaqua and Friction & Heat LLC. Joseph is a majority shareholder of Cannonau Corp. The sales proceeds received, and the assets and liabilities at acquisition date were written off.
We identified the related party transactions as a critical audit matter because Aqua Marine Holdings and Joseph C Passalaqua have significant related party transactions affecting the assets and liabilities of the company.
The procedures performed to address the matter include.
(1) We reviewed the Assets purchase agreements and legal documents for the transaction,
(2) confirmed the sales proceed to Aquamarine Bank statements
(3) Reviewed the support to ensure proper recording
(4) We circularized each related party to confirm the company is free from related party debt.
/S/ Boladale Lawal
Boladale Lawal & CO (PCAOB ID 6993)
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2024
Lagos, Nigeria
July 8, 2024
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Cannonau Corp
937 Old Seneca Turnpike Road
Skaneateles, NY 13252-9318
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Cannonau Corp (the Company) as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the two years ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of year ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses since inception, has a shareholder deficit, and the Company and has not generated sufficient revenues to date to cover its operating costs – these factors raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
A critical audit matter is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee or the Company’s governance and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating a critical audit, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate. We determined that there are no critical audit matters communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee.
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2022. |
Houston, Texas |
March 3, 2023 PCAOB ID: 6771 | |
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Cannonau Corp. | | | | |
Balance Sheets | | | | |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | — | | | $ | 157 | |
Accounts Receivable | | | — | | | | 5,032 | |
Inventory | | | — | | | | 3,836 | |
Total current assets | | | — | | | | 9,025 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,025 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,436 | |
Due to related party | | | — | | | | 329,824 | |
Total current liabilities | | | — | | | | 347,260 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Stockholders' Deficit | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock- authorized 10,000,000 shares, | | | | | | | | |
par value $0.001, issued and outstanding | | | | | | | | |
nil shares | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock- authorized 290,000,000 shares, | | | | | | | | |
par value $0.001, issued and outstanding 241,815,632 | | | | | | | | |
Common stock - authorized 290,000,000 shares, par value $0.001, issued and outstanding 241,818,632 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 | | | 241,815 | | | | 241,815 | |
Common stock issuable | | | 27,000 | | | | 27,000 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 3,181,117 | | | | 3,181,117 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (3,449,932 | ) | | | (3,788,168 | ) |
Total stockholders' deficit | | | — | | | | (338,236 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,025 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |
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Cannonau Corp. | | | | |
Statements of Operations | | | | |
| | | | |
| | For the Years Ended |
| | December 31, |
| | 2023 | | 2022 |
| | | | |
Revenues | | $ | — | | | $ | 227 | |
Cost of Sales | | | — | | | | 91 | |
Gross Profit | | | — | | | | 137 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | |
General and administrative | | | 3,370 | | | | 9,915 | |
Compensation and benefits | | | — | | | | 44,056 | |
Professional fees | | | 26,803 | | | | 32,116 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 30,173 | | | | 86,086 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Loss from operations | | | (30,173 | ) | | | (85,950 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Other expense (income) | | | | | | | | |
Write off of assets | | | 8,929 | | | | — | |
Forgiveness of debts | | | (377,338 | ) | | | — | |
Total other (income) expense | | | (368,409 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 338,236 | | | $ | (85,950 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss per share (basic and diluted) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 241,815,632 | | | | 241,815,632 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |
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Cannonau Corp. | | | | |
Statements of Cash Flows | | | | |
| | | | |
| | For the Years Ended |
| | December 31, |
| | 2023 | | 2022 |
| | | | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 338,236 | | | $ | (85,950 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net loss from operating activities | | | | | | | | |
loss from operating activities | | | | | | | | |
Write off of assets | | | 8,929 | | | | | |
Forgiveness of debts | | | (377,338 | ) | | | | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | | | | | | | | |
(increase) decrease in accounts receivable | | | | | | | — | |
(increase) decrease in Inventory | | | | | | | (254 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | | | (2,102 | ) | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in related party debt | | | | | | | (1,245 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | | | (32,275 | ) | | | (87,448 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from related party | | | 32,118 | | | | 87,462 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | | | 32,118 | | | | 87,462 | |
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Increase (decrease) in cash | | | (157 | ) | | | 14 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cash, beginning of year | | | 157 | | | | 143 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cash, end of year | | | — | | | | 157 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES: | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid for interest | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cash paid for taxes | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued to convert amounts due related party | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | | | | |
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Cannonau Corp. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Statements of Stockholders' Deficit | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Additional | | Common | | | | |
| | Common Stock | | Paid-in | | Stock | | Accumulated | | |
| | Shares | | Amount | | Capital | | Issuable | | Deficit | | Total |
Balance, December 31, 2021 | | | 241,815,632 | | | $ | 241,815 | | | $ | 3,181,117 | | | $ | 27,000 | | | $ | (3,702,218 | ) | | $ | (252,286 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (85,950 | ) | | | (85,950 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2022 | | | 241,815,632 | | | $ | 241,815 | | | $ | 3,181,117 | | | $ | 27,000 | | | $ | (3,788,168 | ) | | $ | (338,236 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 338,236 | | | | 338,236 | |
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Balance, December 31, 2023 | | | 241,815,632 | | | $ | 241,815 | | | $ | 3,181,117 | | | $ | 27,000 | | | $ | (3,449,932 | ) | | $ | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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CANNONAU CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023 and 2022
1. Nature of Operations and Continuance of Business
Cannonau Corp. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 3, 2007 as Pacific Blue Energy Corp. On April 5, 2010, the Company acquired a 100% interest of Ship Ahoy LLC, a limited liability company in Arizona, in exchange for $300,000 and 1,000,000 common shares of the Company. This investment was subsequently abandoned by the Company. The Company is currently developing Cannabis based products. On August 22, 2019, the Company changed its' name to Cannonau Corp. to reflect its' focus on its new Cannabis based products.
Going Concern
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies that the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had minimal revenues and an accumulated deficit of $3,449,932. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its shareholders, the ability to raise equity or debt financing, and the attainment of profitable operations from the Company's future business. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the issuance of these financial statements. These financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
a) Basis of Presentation
These financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and are expressed in US dollars.. The Company’s fiscal year-end is December 31.
b) Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States 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 financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the recoverability of its long-lived assets, stock-based compensation, and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that 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.
c) Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents.
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CANNONAU CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023 and 2022
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
d)Revenue Recognition
During the year ended December 31, 2023 our revenue recognition policy was in accordance with ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition”, which requires the recognition of sales when control of the product passes to the customer or the service is provided and is recognized at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for such goods or services.
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” and all the related amendments, which are also codified into ASC 606. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
The Company does not have material contract assets or liabilities that fall under the scope of ASC 606.
e)Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share
The Company computes net loss per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, which requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing Diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
f)Financial Instruments
ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements”, requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. It establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. It prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1
Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2
Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3
Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The Company’s financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts payable, and amounts due to related parties. Pursuant to ASC 820, the fair value of our cash is determined based on “Level 1” inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. We believe that the recorded values of all of our other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations.
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CANNONAU CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023 and 2022
g)Inventory
Inventories, which are comprised of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost (based on the first in, first out method) or market. Inventories consist of CBD based products.
h)Reclassification
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current presentation.
3.Stockholders’ Deficit
On May 21, 2019, the Company issued 100,000,000 shares of common stock to settle $5,000 in debt with a related party.
On November 5, 2019, the Company purchased and retired into treasury 15,000,000 Common Shares from Luniel De Beer for $2,000.
On January 23, 2020, the Company executed a 2,000 to 1 reverse stock split. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.
On February 25, 2020, convertible notes to related parties of $3,260 were converted into 9,055,556 shares of common stock.
On March 20, 2020, convertible notes of $4,370 were converted into 12,138,888 shares of common stock.
On May 29, 2020, convertible notes to related parties of $1,142 were converted into 30,000,000 shares of common stock.
On July 6, 2020, convertible notes to related parties of $6,858 were converted into 180,473,684 shares of common stock
On July 21, 2020, convertible notes to related parties of $362 were converted into 9,526,316 shares of common stock.
On October 2020, the Company issued 10,597,222 to the legal custodian in a private placement for $5,299.
During 2021, the Company issued 438,454 shares of common stock to its consultants against the consulting services rendered during the year.
At December 31, 2023 and 2022 the Company had 241,815,632 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
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CANNONAU CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023 and 2022
4. Income Taxes
The Company has a net operating loss carried forward of approximately $3,450,000 available to offset taxable income in future years which commence expiring in fiscal 2027. The Company is subject to United States federal and state income taxes at an approximate rate of 21%. As of December 31, 2023, and 2022, the Company had no uncertain tax positions.
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the Company’s net deferred tax liability as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
The significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
| | | | |
| | 2023 | | 2022 |
| | | | |
Net operating loss carried forward | | | 723,486 | | | | 795,515 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Valuation allowance | | | (723,486 | ) | | | (795,515 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net deferred income tax asset | | | — | | | | — | |
5. Related Party Transaction
On February 18, 2020, the Company executed a promissory note of $1,500 with the legal custodian of the Company. The note is due August 18, 2020. If the Company defaults on the due date, the promissory note shall be convertible into shares of common stock at the conversion price of $.00036 per share.
On February 25, 2020, the Company executed a promissory note of $1,760 with the legal custodian of the Company. The note is due August 25, 2020. If the Company defaults on the due date, the promissory note shall be convertible into shares of common stock at the conversion price of $.00036 per share.
On March 13, 2020, the Company executed a promissory note of $2,610 with the legal custodian of the Company. The note is due September 13, 2020. If the Company defaults on the due date, the promissory note shall be convertible into shares of common stock at the conversion price of $.00036 per share.
On March 20, 2020, the Company executed a promissory note of $1,760 with the legal custodian of the Company. The note is due September 25, 2020. If the Company defaults on the due date, the promissory note shall be convertible into shares of common stock at the conversion price of $.00036 per share.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the legal custodian additionally advanced the Company $27,117 to pay operating expenses. These advances are non-interest bearing and payable upon demand, the Company repaid $6,000 of advances to the legal custodian of the Company.
On July 2, 2020, the Company executed a promissory note of $3,000 with the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The note is due August 18, 2020. If the Company defaults on the due date, the promissory note shall be convertible into shares of common stock at the conversion price of $.00038 per share.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Chief Executive Officer additionally advanced the Company $33,813 to pay operating expenses. These advances are non-interest bearing and payable upon demand.
6. Subsequent Events
None.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
BOLADALE L A WAL & CO
This decision to engage Boladale Lawal & Co .. was approved by our full Board of Directors. Because we have no standing audit committee, our full Board of Directors participated in and approved the decision to change independent accountants. Presently, the Board of Directors acts as the audit committee.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer/Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of December 31, 2023. Based on such evaluation, we have concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer/Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely discussions regarding required disclosure.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over financial reporting for our internal control system was designed 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. Internal control over our financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
(1) | pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairy reflect our transactions. |
(2) | provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorization of our management and directors; and |
(3) | provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements. |
All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations, including the possibility of human error or circumvention through collusion of improper overriding of controls. Therefore, even those internal control systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation. Further, because of changes in conditions, the effectiveness of internal control may vary over time.
Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023. In making its assessment of internal control over financial reporting, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO 2013") in Internal-Control-Integrated Framework and implemented a process to monitor and assess both the design and operating effectiveness of our internal controls. Based on this assessment, management believes that as of December 31, 2023, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. In its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, the Company determined that there were control deficiencies that constituted material weaknesses, as described below.
(1) | We do not have an Audit Committee – While not being legally obligated to have an audit committee, it is the management's view that such a committee, including a financial expert member, is an utmost important entity level control over the Company's financial statement. Currently the Board of Directors acts in the capacity of the Audit Committee, and does not include a member that is considered to be independent of management to provide the necessary oversight over management's activities |
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(2) | We did not maintain enough skilled accounting resources supporting the financial close and reporting processes to ensure (i) changes and entry to spreadsheets utilized in the financial reporting process were properly reviewed, (ii) significant estimates and judgments were adequately supported, reviewed, approved and evaluated against actual experiences, (iii) effective and timely analysis and reconciliation of significant accounts, and (iv) a proper review of period close entries and procedures |
We have instituted remediation plan which involves reeducating our management, the accounting staff, and the administrative staff as to the elements of a completed sale. We increased the oversight of the process by increasing the frequency of involvement of outside accounting consultants. Internal systems are being put into place to track and document significant dates, such as delivery, installation and customer acceptance. In addition, the bookkeeping system has been modified so that all sales of extended warranties are automatically recorded as deferred revenue and that the amount of revenue that is ultimately recognized as warranty revenue is as the result of an analysis of the significant aspects of the warranty such as coverage and period.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management has evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer, changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the fourth quarter of 2020. In connection with such evaluation, there have been no changes to our internal control over financial reporting that occurred since the beginning of our fourth quarter of 2023 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting. While there have been no changes, we have assessed our internal controls as being deficient and will be taking steps beginning in 2024 to remedy such deficiencies.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
There are no further disclosures.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
Directors and Executive Officers
The following table includes the names and positions held of our executive officers and directors who served during the years ended December 31, 2022 and/or December 31, 2023 and their current ages:
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NAME | | AGE | | POSITION | | DIRECTOR SINCE | |
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Markwin H. Maring | | 54 | | Chief Executive & Chief Financial Officer and Director | | 2023 | |
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Markwin H. Maring
Markwin Maring (born 1970) is an entrepreneur and investor with a diverse portfolio spanning over three decades. His journey commenced in 1989 with the establishment of his inaugural business venture in marketing & communications in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
In the year 2000, Maring co-founded the MeesPierson Informal Opportunity Fund, an initiative under MeesPierson Private Wealth. This pivotal endeavor saw the formation of a diverse portfolio, encompassing renowned Dutch companies such as Van Dobben and Kwekkeboom croquettes, as well as Van Dijk Food and the medical imaging activities of Delft Instruments N.V., Oldelft & Rogan.
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In 2007, Maring initiated the Concordia Fund, succeeding the MeesPierson Fund, with private bank F. van Lanschot as a cornerstone investor. However, the onset of the global financial crisis in 2008 prompted a shift in strategy as leveraged finance options dwindled. Concordia Fund subsequently consolidated operations, ceasing further investments in its portfolio.
Recognizing the need for resilience and stability, Maring transitioned towards full captive financing in 2010, establishing a 100% privately financed, family-owned business. Since then, Maring, alongside his family, has spearheaded the founding of various ventures, with a focus on diverse sectors including medtech, life science, financial & business services, energy, trading, automotive, web-retail, IC, circularity, and telecom.
In 2020, Maring consolidated his activities in Switzerland, founding Maring Holdings AG in Switzerland. From its headquarters in Geneva, Maring Holdings AG continues to expand its portfolio, embracing new opportunities and ventures.
INVOLVEMENT IN CERTAIN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None of our directors, executive officers or control persons has been involved in any of the legal proceedings required to be disclosed in Item 401 of Regulation S-K, during the past five years.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MATTERS
Audit Committee
The board of directors does not have an audit committee, and the functions of the audit committee are currently performed by our Corporate Secretary, with assistance by expert independent accounting personnel and oversight by the entire board of directors. We are not currently subject to any law, rule or regulation requiring that we establish or maintain an audit committee.
Board of Directors Independence. Our board of directors currently consists of one member. We are not currently subject to any law, rule or regulation requiring that all or any portion of our board of directors include "independent" directors.
Audit Committee Financial Expert. Our board of directors has determined that we do not have an audit committee financial expert serving on our audit committee within the meaning of Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K. In general, an "audit committee financial expert" is an individual member of the audit committee who (a) understands generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements, (b) is able to assess the general application of such principles in connection with accounting for estimates, accruals and reserves, (c) has experience preparing, auditing, analyzing or evaluating financial statements comparable to the breadth and complexity to the Company's financial statements, (d) understands internal controls over financial reporting and (e) understands audit committee functions.
We have not yet replaced our former audit committee financial expert, but we are engaged in finding a suitable replacement.
Code of Ethics
We have not adopted a code of ethics for our executive officers, directors and employees. However, our management intends to promote honest and ethical conduct, full and fair disclosure in our reports to the SEC, and compliance with applicable governmental laws and regulations.
Nominating Committee
We have not yet established a nominating committee. Our board of directors, sitting as a board, performs the role of a nominating committee. We are not currently subject to any law, rule or regulation requiring that we establish a nominating committee.
Compensation Committee
We have not established a compensation committee. Our board of directors, sitting as a board, performs the role of a compensation committee. We are not currently subject to any law, rule or regulation requiring that we establish a compensation committee.
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SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires officers and directors, and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of our equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Commission. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent beneficial owners are required by Commission regulations to furnish us with copies of all forms they file pursuant to Section 16(a). Based solely on our review of the copies of such forms received and written representations from reporting persons required to file reports under Section 16(a), all of the Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to such persons, with respect to fiscal year 2020, appear not to have been complied with to the best of our knowledge.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
None.
Name | | Salary | | Position |
| | | | | | | | |
Markwin H. Maring | | $ | 0 | | | | Chief Executive & Chief Financial Officer and Director | |
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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Name and Principal Position | Fiscal Year | | Salary ($) | | Bonus ($) | | Stock Awards ($) | | Option Awards ($) | | Nonequity Incentive Plan Compen- sation ($) | | Non- Qualified Deferred Compen- sation Earnings ($) | | All Other Compen- sation ($) | | Total ($) |
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Marwin H. Maring | 2023 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 |
(Chief Executive & Chief Financial Officer and Director | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND CHANGE-IN-CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS
None
Directors Compensation
No director received compensation for services rendered in any capacity to us during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023.
Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Our Articles of Incorporation, as amended and restated, and our Bylaws provide for mandatory indemnification of our officers and directors, except where such person has been adjudicated liable by reason of his negligence or willful misconduct toward the Company or such other corporation in the performance of his duties as such officer or director. Our Bylaws also authorize the purchase of director and officer liability insurance to insure them against any liability asserted against or incurred by such person in that capacity or arising from such person's status as a director, officer, employee, fiduciary, or agent, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person under the applicable law.
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Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
We have not established a compensation committee. We are not currently subject to any law, rule or regulation requiring that we establish a compensation committee.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The following tables set forth information as of December 31, 2023 regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock each stockholder who is known by the Company to own beneficially in excess of 5% of our outstanding common stock; each director known to hold common or preferred stock; the Company's chief executive officer; and the executive officers and directors as a group. Except as otherwise indicated, all persons listed below have (i) sole voting power and investment power with respect to their shares of stock, except to the extent that authority is shared by spouses under applicable law, and (ii) record and beneficial ownership with respect to their shares of stock.
| | | | NUMBER OF SHARES | | PERCENT OF SHARES |
NAME AND ADDRESS OF | | TITLE | | BENEFICIALLY | | BENEFICIALLY |
BENEFICIAL OWNER | | OF CLASS | | OWNED | | OWNED |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Markwin H. Maring | | | Common | | | | 220,050,000 | | | | 91.0 | |
Rue de la Corraterie 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1204 Geneva | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Switzerland | | | | | | | | | | | | |
All Directors and officers as a group (1 member) | | | Common | | | | 220,050,000 | | | | 91.0 | |
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The above table reflects share ownership as of the most recent date. Each share of common stock has one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
We do not have a specific policy or procedure for the review, approval, or ratification of any transaction involving related persons. We historically have sought and obtained funding from officers, directors, and family members as these categories of persons are familiar with our management and often provide better terms and conditions than we can obtain from unassociated sources. Also, we are so small that having specific policies or procedures of this type would be unworkable.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
The following table shows the fees paid or accrued for the audit and other services provided by our independent registered public accounting firm.
| | | 2023 | | | | 2022 | |
Audit fees | | $ | 9,000 | | | $ | 15,950 | |
Audit related fees | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Tax fees | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
All other fees | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
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Audit Fees
Audit fees represent the professional services rendered for the audit of our annual financial statements and the review of our financial statements included in quarterly reports, along with services normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.
Audit Related Fees
Audit-related fees represent professional services rendered for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements that are not reported under audit fees.
Tax Fees
Tax fees represent professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.
All Other Fees
All other fees represent fees billed for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported for the other categories.
PRE-APPROVAL POLICIES
Our audit committee does not rely on pre-approval policies and procedures. Typically, Management has sought out audit firm candidates and presented them to the audit committee. Before the auditor renders audit and non-audit services our board of directors approves the engagement.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 10-K:
*Filed herewith
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on July 26, 2024 ..
| Cannonau Corp. | |
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| By: | / s/ Markwin H. Maringa | |
| | Markwin H. Maring | |
| | Chief Executive Officer | |
| | (Principal executive officer) | |
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