UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period ended September 30, 2024
Commission File No. 000-53425
1606 Corp. |
(Name of small business issuer in its charter) |
Nevada | | 86-1497346 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2425 E. Camelback Rd Suite 150
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(Address of principal executive offices)
(602) 481-1544
(Issuer’s telephone number)
Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Not applicable | | Not applicable | | Not applicable |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or 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 the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: As of November 14, 2024, the Company had 104,276,332 outstanding shares of its common stock, par value $0.0001.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Item 2, of Part I of this report include forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements.
In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “proposed,” “intended,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. You should read statements that contain these words carefully, because they discuss our expectations about our future operating results or our future financial condition or state other “forward-looking” information. There may be events in the future that we are not able to accurately predict or control. Before you invest in our securities, you should be aware that the occurrence of any of the events described in this Quarterly Report could substantially harm our business, results of operations and financial condition, and that upon the occurrence of any of these events, the trading price of our securities could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, growth rates, levels of activity, performance or achievements. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this Quarterly Report to conform these statements to actual results.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
1606 CORP.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
| | September 30, | | | | |
Assets | | | 2024 (Unaudited) | | | December 31, 2023 | |
Current Assets | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 26,782 | | | $ | 48,941 | |
Accounts receivable | | | - | | | | 3,600 | |
Notes receivable | | | | | | | 21,500 | |
Inventory | | | - | | | | 72,853 | |
Prepaids & other current assets | | | 17,027 | | | | 1,444 | |
Total Current Assets | | | 43,809 | | | | 148,338 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 43,809 | | | $ | 148,338 | |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 467,305 | | | $ | 295,041 | |
Accrued interest | | | 52,884 | | | | 10,086 | |
Note payable to related party | | | 63,456 | | | | 63,456 | |
Convertible notes, net of discount | | | 249,008 | | | | 51,086 | |
Derivative liability | | | 86,552 | | | | 193,026 | |
Note payable to shareholder | | | 1,220,550 | | | | 950,550 | |
Total Current Liabilities | | | 2,139,755 | | | | 1,563,245 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 2,139,755 | | | | 1,563,245 | |
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Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6) | | | | | | | | |
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Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | | | | | | | | |
Undesignated Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001; 39,999,900 authorized; no shares issued and outstanding | | | - | | | | - | |
Class A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 59,880,127 and 56,282,599 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | | | 5,988 | | | | 5,628 | |
Series B Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 100 shares authorized; 90 and 0 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | | | - | | | | - | |
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 5,000,000,000 shares authorized; 87,600,557 and 58,582,469 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | | | 8,760 | | | | 5,858 | |
Additional Paid-in Capital | | | 4,506,602 | | | | 995,638 | |
Accumulated Deficit | | | (6,617,296 | ) | | | (2,422,031 | ) |
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | | | (2,095,946 | ) | | | (1,414,907 | ) |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | | $ | 43,809 | | | $ | 148,338 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.
1606 CORP.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended | | | Three Months Ended | | | Nine Months Ended | | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Revenue, net of discounts | | $ | - | | | | 78 | | | $ | 7,195 | | | $ | 1,553 | |
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Cost of goods sold | | | - | | | | - | | | | 7,313 | | | | 4,781 | |
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Gross profit (loss) | | | - | | | | 78 | | | | (118 | ) | | | (3,228 | ) |
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Operating Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | 3,224,679 | | | | 492,487 | | | | 3,911,339 | | | | 1,245,514 | |
Write-off of note receivable and investments | | | 21,500 | | | | - | | | | 21,500 | | | | 65,000 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 3,246,179 | | | | 492,487 | | | | 3,932,839 | | | | 1,310,514 | |
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Operating loss | | | (3,246,179 | ) | | | (492,409 | ) | | | (3,932,957 | ) | | | (1,313,742 | ) |
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Other Income (Expenses) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | (98,322 | ) | | | (31,527 | ) | | | (406,746 | ) | | | (36,569 | ) |
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment | | | 102,579 | | | | - | | | | 102,579 | | | | - | |
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | | | (327,714 | ) | | | (42,372 | ) | | | 41,859 | | | | (42,372 | ) |
Total other expenses | | | (323,457 | ) | | | (73,899 | ) | | | (262,308 | ) | | | (5,803 | ) |
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Loss from operations before income taxes | | | (3,569,636 | ) | | | (566,308 | ) | | | (4,195,265 | ) | | | (1,392,683 | ) |
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Provision for income taxes | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Net Loss | | $ | (3,569,636 | ) | | $ | (566,308 | ) | | $ | (4,195,265 | ) | | $ | (1,392,683 | ) |
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Net loss per share – basic and diluted | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.06 | ) | | $ | (0.03 | ) |
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Weighted average common shares – basic and diluted | | | 81,870,709 | | | | 46,690,474 | | | | 70,124,866 | | | | 44,031,600 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.
1606 Corp.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | | Class A Convertible | | | Series B | | | | | | | | | Additional | | | | | | Total Stockholders' | |
| | Preferred Stock | | | Preferred Stock | | | Common stock | | | Paid in | | | Accumulated | | | Equity | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Capital | | | Deficit | | | (Deficit) | |
Balance as of December 31, 2022 | | | 56,635,000 | | | | 5,663 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 37,428,394 | | | | 3,742 | | | | 236,842 | | | | (841,298 | ) | | | (595,051 | ) |
Share conversions | | | (202,405 | ) | | | (20 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,060,125 | | | | 506 | | | | (486 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Preferred stock issued for services | | | 200,004 | | | | 20 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 109,982 | | | | - | | | | 110,002 | |
Common stock issued for cash | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 825,000 | | | | 83 | | | | 412,417 | | | | - | | | | 412,500 | |
Common stock issued for services | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,945,087 | | | | 395 | | | | 107,605 | | | | - | | | | 108,000 | |
Net loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (1,392,683 | ) | | | (1,392,683 | ) |
Balance as of September 30, 2023 | | | 56,632,599 | | | | 5,663 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 47,258,606 | | | | 4,726 | | | | 866,360 | | | | (2,233,981 | ) | | | (1,357,232 | ) |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | | Class A Convertible | | | Series B | | | | | | Additional | | | | | | | Total Stockholders' | |
| | Preferred Stock | | | Preferred Stock | | | Common stock | | | Paid in | | | Accumulated | | | Equity | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Capital | | | Deficit | | | (Deficit) | |
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | | | 56,282,599 | | | | 5,628 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 58,582,469 | | | | 5,858 | | | | 995,638 | | | | (2,422,031 | ) | | | (1,414,907 | ) |
Share conversions | | | (442,472 | ) | | | (44 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 11,061,800 | | | | 1,106 | | | | (1,062 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Preferred stock issued for services | | | 4,040,000 | | | | 404 | | | | 90 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,989,596 | | | | - | | | | 2,990,000 | |
Common stock issued for cash, Net of Offering Cost | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 13,429,645 | | | | 1,343 | | | | 314,590 | | | | - | | | | 315,933 | |
Common stock issued for services | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 900,000 | | | | 90 | | | | 43,310 | | | | - | | | | 43,400 | |
Common stock issued upon note conversions | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,626,643 | | | | 363 | | | | 164,530 | | | | - | | | | 164,893 | |
Net loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4,195,265 | ) | | | (4,195,265 | ) |
Balance as of September 30, 2024 | | | 59,880,127 | | | | 5,988 | | | | 90 | | | | - | | | | 87,600,557 | | | | 8,760 | | | | 4,506,602 | | | | (6,617,296 | ) | | | (2,095,946 | ) |
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | | Class A Convertible | | | Series B | | | | | | | | | Additional | | | | | | Total | |
| | Preferred Stock | | | Preferred Stock | | | Common stock | | | Paid in | | | Accumulated | | | Stockholders' | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Capital | | | Deficit | | | Equity | |
Balance as of June 30, 2023 | | | 56,632,599 | | | | 5,663 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 46,158,606 | | | | 4,616 | | | | 841,470 | | | | (1,667,673 | ) | | | (815,924 | ) |
Share conversions | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 100,000 | | | | 10 | | | | (10 | ) | | | | | | | - | |
Common stock issued for cash | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 100 | | | | 24,900 | | | | - | | | | 25,000 | |
Net loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (566,308 | ) | | | (566,308 | ) |
Balance as of September 30, 2023 | | | 56,632,599 | | | | 5,663 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 47,258,606 | | | | 4,726 | | | | 866,360 | | | | (2,233,981 | ) | | | (1,357,232 | ) |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | | Class A Convertible | | | Series B | | | | | | Additional | | | | | | Total | |
| | Preferred Stock | | | Preferred Stock | | | Common stock | | | Paid in | | | Accumulated | | | Stockholders' | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Capital | | | Deficit | | | Equity | |
Balance as of June 30, 2024 | | | 55,920,127 | | | | 5,592 | | | | 90 | | | | - | | | | 75,545,390 | | | | 7,554 | | | | 1,111,881 | | | | (3,047,660 | ) | | | (1,922,633 | ) |
Share conversions | | | (40,000 | ) | | | (4 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 100 | | | | (96 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Preferred stock issued for services | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 400 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,929,600 | | | | - | | | | 2,930,000 | |
Common stock issued for cash, Net of Offering Cost | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,500,237 | | | | 950 | | | | 189,977 | | | | - | | | | 190,927 | |
Common stock issued upon note conversions | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,554,930 | | | | 156 | | | | 123,790 | | | | - | | | | 123,946 | |
Settlement of derivative liability | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 151,450 | | | | - | | | | 151,450 | |
Net loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (3,569,636 | ) | | | (3,569,636 | ) |
Balance as of September 30, 2024 | | | 59,880,127 | | | | 5,988 | | | | 90 | | | | - | | | | 87,600,557 | | | | 8,760 | | | | 4,506,602 | | | | (6,617,296 | ) | | | (2,095,946 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.
1606 CORP.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
| | Nine Months Ended | | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (4,195,265 | ) | | $ | (1,392,683 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued for services provided | | | 3,033,400 | | | | 218,002 | |
Amortization of debt discount | | | 292,470 | | | | 31,482 | |
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | | | (41,859 | ) | | | 42,372 | |
(Gain) loss on debt extinguishment | | | (102,579 | ) | | | - | |
Financing cost | | | - | | | | 225,952 | |
Write-off of note receivable and investments | | | 21,500 | | | | 65,000 | |
Impairment of inventory | | | 72,853 | | | | - | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | 3,600 | | | | (3,600 | ) |
Inventory | | | - | | | | (16,028 | ) |
Prepaids & other current assets | | | (15,583 | ) | | | 3,648 | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 172,264 | | | | 229,019 | |
Accrued interest | | | 48,500 | | | | 5,087 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (710,699 | ) | | | (591,749 | ) |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Investment in operating companies | | | - | | | | (65,000 | ) |
Investment in note receivable | | | - | | | | (21,500 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | - | | | | (86,500 | ) |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Increase in note payable to shareholder | | | 270,000 | | | | 20,000 | |
Proceeds from convertible notes | | | 419,500 | | | | 175,000 | |
Repayment of convertible notes | | | (316,893 | ) | | | - | |
Proceeds from sale of common stock | | | 315,933 | | | | 412,500 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 688,540 | | | | 607,500 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash | | | (22,159 | ) | | | (70,749 | ) |
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Cash, beginning of period | | | 48,941 | | | | 105,065 | |
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Cash, end of period | | $ | 26,782 | | | $ | 34,316 | |
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Supplemental disclosures of cash items | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Income tax paid | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities | | | | | | | | |
Discount on convertible notes payable from derivative liability | | $ | 123,280 | | | $ | - | |
Conversion of loans and accrued interest into common stock | | $ | 79,577 | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.
1606 Corp.
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
September 30, 2024
NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Corporate History
1606 Corp. (“1606” or the “Company”) was formed in February 2021 and was a division of Singlepoint Inc. (“Singlepoint”) until April 2021, when Singlepoint spun off 1606, whereby each holder of common stock and Class A preferred stock of Singlepoint received one share of unregistered and restricted common stock or Class A preferred stock of the Company for each such share owned of Singlepoint.
Business
The Company is an AI Chatbot company specializing in merchandizing bot specifically built for the CBD industry and AI Chatbots for public companies.
Going Concern
The accompanying condensed financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As of September 30, 2024, the Company has yet to achieve significant profitable operations and is dependent on its ability to raise capital from stockholders or other sources to sustain operations and to ultimately achieve viable operations. The condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company’s ability to continue in existence is dependent on its ability to develop its business and to achieve profitable operations. Since the Company does not anticipate achieving profitable operations and/or adequate cash flows in the near term, management will continue to pursue additional equity financing through private placements of the Company’s common stock.
NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements and related notes have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024. The balance sheet at December 31, 2023 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date. For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 17, 2024.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the condensed financial statements in conformity with U.S. 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 condensed financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Accordingly, actual results may differ from those estimates. Significant estimates in the accompanying financial statements include valuation of notes receivable, valuation of inventory valuation of derivative liabilities, valuation of stock-based costs, and valuation of deferred tax assets..
Reclassifications
The Company reclassified certain interest expenses of $31,527 and $36,569 from operating expenses to other expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, to conform to the 2024 presentation. There was no net effect on the total expenses of such reclassification.
Cash
Cash consists of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.
Accounts Receivable and Credit Policy
Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within 30 days from the invoice date. Uncollectable accounts are charged to expense when the account is determined to be uncollectable. The allowance is provided based upon a review of the individual accounts outstanding, prior history of uncollectable accounts receivable and existing economic conditions. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the allowance for doubtful accounts balance is $0.
Inventory
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, and consisted primarily of finished hemp products. At each balance sheet date, the Company evaluates inventories for excess quantities, obsolescence, or shelf-life expiration. This evaluation includes analysis of historical sales levels by product, projections of future demand and the risk of technological or competitive obsolescence for products. To the extent that management determines there is excess or obsolete inventory or quantities with a shelf life that is too near its expiration for the Company to reasonably expect that it can sell those products prior to their expiration, the Company adjusts the carrying value of this inventory to the lower of cost or net realizable value. During the nine months ended September 30, 20204, the Company wrote off inventory in the amount of $72,853 which is included in operating expenses, since the Company will no longer be selling CBD products.
Derivative Liabilities
The Company has certain financial instruments that are derivatives or contain embedded derivatives. The Company evaluates all its financial instruments to determine if those contracts or any potential embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for in accordance with ASC 810-10-05-4 and 815-40. This accounting treatment requires that the carrying amount of any derivatives be recorded at fair value at issuance and marked-to-market at each balance sheet date. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, as is the case with the Company, the change in the fair value during the period is recorded as either other income or expense. Upon conversion, exercise or repayment, the respective derivative liability is marked to fair value at the conversion, repayment or exercise date and then the related fair value amount is reclassified to other income or expense as part of gain or loss on extinguishment.
When a convertible note that contains a bi-furcated derivative is converted, it is not considered to be a convertible note for accounting purposes. Therefore, the Company will recognize a gain or loss on the conversion as a debt extinguishment gain or loss based on the difference between the fair value of the shares issued and the book value of the debt converted.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation,” which requires all stock-based awards granted to employees, directors and non-employees to be measured at grant date fair value of the equity instrument issued and recognized as expense. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally equivalent to the vesting period. The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The measurement date for the non-forfeitable awards to non-employees that vest immediately is the date the award is granted.
Revenue Recognition
The Company, which has adopted ASC 606 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, derives its revenues primarily from the sale of hemp products at a point in time. Revenues are recognized when control of these products is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those products, the Company's performance obligations have been met and collection is probable. Sales and other taxes the Company collects concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. Any shipping and handling fees charged to customers are reported within revenue. Incidental items that are immaterial in the context of the contract are recognized as expense. The Company does not have any significant financing components as payment is received at or shortly after the point of sale.
Cost of Goods Sold and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Costs associated with the production and procurement of product are included in cost of goods sold, including shipping and handling costs such as inbound freight costs, purchasing, and receiving costs, inspection costs and other product procurement related charges. All other expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses, as the predominant expenses associated therewith are general and administrative in nature.
Net Loss Per Common Share
Basic loss per share data is computed using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share data is computed using the weighted-average number of common and dilutive common-equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive common-equivalent shares consist of shares that would be issued upon the exercise of stock options and other common stock equivalents, computed using the treasury stock method, and are excluded from the calculation of weighted average dilutive common shares, to the extent they are issued and outstanding, because their effect would be anti-dilutive. The number of potentially dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share were 1,497,003,175 related to the Company’s Class A convertible preferred stock. These shares were excluded from the diluted per share calculation because the effect of including these potential shares was antidilutive.
At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 87,600,557 and 58,582,469 shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding, respectively. These share amounts are utilized for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for years then ended.
Selling and Marketing
Selling and marketing costs are expensed as incurred and are reported under selling, general and administrative in the accompanying condensed statements of operations.
Fair Value Measurement
ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement”, requires that certain financial instruments be recognized at their fair values at our balance sheet dates. However, other financial instruments, such as debt obligations, are not required to be recognized at their fair values, but GAAP provides an option to elect fair value accounting for these instruments. GAAP requires the disclosure of the fair values of all financial instruments, regardless of whether they are recognized at their fair values or carrying amounts in our balance sheets. For financial instruments recognized at fair value, GAAP requires the disclosure of their fair values by type of instrument, along with other information, including changes in the fair values of certain financial instruments recognized in income or other comprehensive income. For financial instruments not recognized at fair value, the disclosure of their fair values is provided below under “Financial Instruments.”
Nonfinancial assets, such as property, plant and equipment, and nonfinancial liabilities are recognized at their carrying amounts in the Company’s balance sheets. GAAP does not permit nonfinancial assets and liabilities to be remeasured at their fair values. However, GAAP requires the remeasurement of such assets and liabilities to their fair values upon the occurrence of certain events, such as the impairment of property, plant and equipment. In addition, if such an event occurs, GAAP requires the disclosure of the fair value of the asset or liability along with other information, including the gain or loss recognized in income in the period the remeasurement occurred.
Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 - Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; or
Level 3 - Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).
The Company did not have any Level 1 or Level 2 assets and liabilities at September 30, 2024, or December 31, 2023. The Derivative liabilities are Level 3 fair value measurements.
The following is a summary of activity of Level 3 liabilities for the period ended September 30, 2024:
Balance - December 31, 2023 | | $ | 193,026 | |
Additions | | | 123,280 | |
Settlements | | | (187,895 | ) |
Change in fair value | | | (41,859 | ) |
Balance - September 30, 2024 | | $ | 86,552 | |
During 2024 and 2023, the Company issued note payable agreements which contain conversion provisions meeting the definition of a derivative liability which therefore require bifurcation. Further, pursuant to the Company’s contract ordering policy, equity linked instruments subsequently issued resulted in derivative liabilities.
Settlements of derivative liabilities are the result of conversions or repayments of the underlying note payable agreements. The fair value of the bifurcated derivative related to the amounts converted or repaid are included in the (gain) loss on debt extinguishment in the accompanying condensed statement of operations.
At September 30, 2024, and for the nine months then ended, the Company estimated the fair value of the conversion feature derivatives embedded in the notes payable and warrants based on assumptions used in the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein binomial pricing model using the following inputs: the price of the Company’s common stock ranging from $0.02 to $0.06; risk-free interest rates ranging from 3.90% to 5.41%; expected volatility of the Company’s common stock ranging from 101% to 140% based on the volatility of comparable publicly traded entities; and exercise prices ranging from $0.018 to $0.034; terms of three to nine months; and an expected probability of occurrence of note default of 10%
At December 31, 2023, the Company estimated the fair value of the conversion feature derivatives embedded in the notes payable and warrants based on assumptions used in the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein binomial pricing model using the following inputs: the price of the Company’s common stock of $0.0285; risk-free interest rates ranging from 4.79% to 5.03%; expected volatility of the Company’s common stock ranging from 110% to 204% based on the volatility of comparable publicly traded entities; and exercise prices of $0.0182; and terms of eight to twelve months.
Segment reporting
The Company operates in a single business segment. As a result, the Company’s operations are a single reportable segment, which is consistent with the Company’s internal management reporting.
Income Taxes
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which will require the Company to disclose specified additional information in its income tax rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 will also require the Company to disaggregate its income taxes paid disclosure by federal, state and foreign taxes, with further disaggregation required for significant individual jurisdictions. The Company will adopt ASU 2023-09 in its fourth quarter of 2026. ASU 2023-09 allows for adoption using either a prospective or retrospective transition method.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has considered the potential impact of recent accounting pronouncements and has not identified any that are expected to have a material impact on the financial statements.
NOTE 3 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related Party Transactions
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, a total of 4,040,000 shares of Class A convertible preferred stock was issued to the members of the Company’s Board of Directors for services provided. The value of all these shares was determined to be $2,990,000 based on an assumed conversion at a 1-for-25 ratio of the Class A preferred stock for common shares and the closing market price of the common shares on the date of grant.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, a total of 90 shares of Series B convertible preferred stock was issued to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Austen Lambrecht, and to the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer, Greg Lambrecht as Compensation for Services. A nominal value was recorded for the fair value of the Series B shares issued. On June 14, 2024, Gregory Lambrecht, gifted 60 shares of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock to Austen Lambrecht.
In June 2021, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Singlepoint to purchase certain assets in exchange for the issuance of a promissory note (the “Note”) for $63,456. 1606 Corp. was originally a division of Singlepoint until April 2021, when Singlepoint spun off 1606 Corp. through a stock distribution to its shareholders. The Note bears interest at 5%, has a three-year term, and is due in monthly installments of $1,902 beginning August 1, 2021. The Company has not made any payments on the Note and is currently in default. Accrued interest on the Note totaled $8,727 and $6,346 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
NOTE 4 – DEBT
Promissory Notes Payable - Related Party
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company borrowed $270,000 in a series of cash payments from the Company’s former CEO in exchange for the issuance of a promissory note. The promissory note is not secured by Company assets, does not bear interest and is due in full on March 15, 2025. The promissory note totals $1,220,550 at September 30, 2024.
In June 2021, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Singlepoint to purchase certain assets in exchange for the issuance of a promissory note (the “Note”) for $63,456, which is reflected as a note payable to a related party in accompanying balance sheet. The Note bears interest at 5%, has a three-year term, and is due in monthly installments of $1,902 beginning August 1, 2021. The Company has not made any payments on the Note and is currently in default. Accrued interest on the Note totaled $8,727 and $6,346 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Convertible Notes Payable
From January 19, 2024, to August 19, 2024, the Company issued seven notes payable. Six of the Notes, upon an event of default, contain a conversion feature meeting the definition of a derivative liability. For one of the Notes, the holder may convert after 180 days of the Note issuance date; the conversion right starts on October 1, 2024. Pursuant to the Company’s contract ordering policy, the conversion features derivative liabilities were initially valued at $123,280 upon issuance and recorded as a derivative liability, resulting in additional debt discounts totaling $123,280.
The Notes have maturity dates ranging from November 2024 to May 2025 and carry interest rates ranging from 8% to 13%.
For one of the Notes which is convertible after 180 days from issuance or upon an event of default, the conversion rate shall be 65% of the Market Price with the Market Price being defined as the lowest trading price of the Company's common stock over the 10 preceding trading days. For six of the Notes, which are convertible only after an Event of Default, the conversion rate shall be 70% of the market price with the market price being defined as the lowest trading price of the Company's common stock over the 10 preceding trading days.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company made payments on convertible notes payable and a note payable, resulting in a settlement of derivative liabilities totaling $173,273. Additionally, the Company issued 3,626,643 common shares for the conversion of notes payable with principal and accrued interest totaling $79,577, resulting in a settlement of derivative liabilities totaling $14,622. The total $187,895 is included as a debt extinguishment gain in the statement of operations. The loss on extinguishment related to conversion of the $79,577 debt with a fair value of common shares issued of $164,893 was $85,316. The above $187,895 gain and $85,316 loss resulted in a net gain on extinguishment of $102,579 as reflected in the statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company amortized $292,470 of debt discount resulting in an unamortized debt discount of $108,262 and carrying value of $249,008 as of September 30, 2024. Accrued interest as of September 30, 2024 was $52,884.
Convertible notes value as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024:
| | September 30, 2024 | | | December 31, 2023 | |
Convertible notes | | $ | 357,270 | | | $ | 204,488 | |
Unamortized discounts | | | (108,262 | ) | | | (153,402 | ) |
Convertible notes, net | | $ | 249,008 | | | $ | 51,086 | |
Scheduled maturities of debt remaining as of September 30, 2024 for each respective fiscal year end are as follows:
2024 | | $ | 110,206 | |
2025 | | | 1,531,070 | |
Total | | $ | 1,641,276 | |
NOTE 5 - CAPITAL STOCK
Capital Stock
As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s authorized capital stock consists of 5,000,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.0001 par value per share and 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock at $0.0001 par value per share. The Company has designated 60,000,000 shares of preferred stock as Class A convertible preferred stock (the “Class A Preferred Stock”), and 100 shares of preferred stock as Series B super voting preferred stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”). The remaining 39,999,900 of preferred stock remains undesignated.
Common Stock
The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held. The affirmative vote of a majority of votes cast at a meeting which commences with a lawful quorum is sufficient for approval of most matters upon which shareholders may or must vote, including the questions presented for approval or ratification at the Company’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting. An amendment of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, however, requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the Company’s total voting power for approval. Common shares do not carry cumulative voting rights, and holders of more than 50% of the common stock have the power to elect all directors and, as a practical matter, to control the Company. Holders of common stock are not entitled to preemptive rights, and the common stock may only be redeemed at the Company’s election.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued 29,018,088 shares of its common stock, including:
- | 11,061,800 shares of its common stock upon conversion of 442,472 shares of Class A preferred stock; |
- | 13,429,645 shares of its common stock for a total purchase price of $315,933, net of offering costs of $12,125; |
- | 900,000 shares of its common stock for various services provided, valued at $43,400 based on the closing market price of the common shares on the grant dates; |
- | 3,626,643 shares of its common stock with a fair value of $164,893 based on the closing market price on the conversion dates upon conversion of convertible notes and accrued interest in the amount of $79,577, resulting in net loss on debt extinguishment of $85,316. |
Class A Preferred Stock
The Class A preferred stock has certain material rights and preferences (as is more fully set forth in the Certificate of Designation of the Class A Preferred Stock).
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, a total of 4,040,000 shares of Class A preferred stock was issued to the members of the Company’s Board of Directors for services provided. The value of all these shares was determined to be $2,990,000 based on an assumed conversion at a 25 common shares for 1 preferred share ratio of the Class A preferred stock for common shares and the approximate $0.029 closing market price of the common shares on the date of grant.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, 442,472 shares of Class A preferred stock were converted into 11,061,800 common shares.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had 59,880,127 shares of Class A preferred stock outstanding, of which 15,958,767 shares are held by the Company’s CEO. The former officers and directors of Singlepoint hold the remaining shares of the Class A preferred stock.
Ranking
The Class A preferred stock ranks, as to dividends and upon liquidation, senior and prior to the common stock of the Company.
Liquidation
In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of the Class A preferred stock are entitled, out of the assets of the Company legally available for distribution, to receive, before any payment to the holders of shares of common stock or any other class or series of stock ranking junior, and amount per share equal to any dividends declared but unpaid thereon.
Voting
Each share of Class A preferred stock entitles the holder thereof to 50 votes on any matters requiring a shareholder vote of the Company.
Conversion
Each share of our Class A preferred stock is convertible into 25 shares of common stock at the option of the holder.
Series B Super Voting Preferred Stock
The Series B preferred stock has certain material rights and preferences (as is more fully set forth in the Certificate of Designation of the Series B Preferred Stock) and has a stated value of $0.0001 per share.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, a total of 90 shares of Class A preferred stock was issued to the two members of the Company’s Board of Directors. A nominal value was recorded for the fair value of the Series B shares issued.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had 90 shares of Series B preferred stock outstanding.
Dividends
There will be no dividends due or payable on the Series B Preferred Stock.
Liquidation Rights
Upon the occurrence of a “Liquidation Event,” the holders of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive net assets on a pro-rata basis. Each holder of Series B Preferred Stock is entitled to receive ratably any dividends declared by the Board, if any, out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends. “Liquidation Event” means (i) the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, whether voluntary or involuntary, of the Company, (ii) the purchase or redemption by the Company of shares of any class of stock or the merger or consolidation of the Company with or into any other corporation or corporations, or (iii) the sale, license or lease of all or substantially all, or any material part of, the Company’s assets.
Conversion Rights
The shares of Series B Preferred Stock are not convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock.
Voting Rights
If at least one share of Series B Preferred Stock is issued and outstanding, then the total aggregate issued shares of Series B Preferred Stock at any given time, regardless of their number, shall have voting rights equal to 10 times the sum of: i) the total number of shares of Common Stock which are issued and outstanding at the time of voting, plus ii) the total number of votes of all other series of Preferred Stocks which are issued and outstanding at the time of voting.
Each individual share of Series B Preferred Stock shall have the voting rights equal to:
[ten times the sum of: {all shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding at the time of voting + the total number of votes of all other series of Preferred Stocks which are issued and outstanding at the time of voting}]
Divided by:
[the number of shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding at the time of voting]
With respect to all matters upon which stockholders are entitled to vote or to which stockholders are entitled to give consent, the holders of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall vote together with the holders of Common Stock without regard to class, except as to those matters on which separate class voting is required by applicable law or the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.
NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Proceedings and Other Claims
From time to time, we are a party to claims and actions for matters arising out of our business operations. We regularly evaluate the status of the legal proceedings and other claims in which we are involved to assess whether a loss is probable or there is a reasonable possibility that a loss, or an additional loss, may have been incurred and determine if accruals are appropriate. If accruals are not appropriate, we further evaluate each legal proceeding to assess whether an estimate of possible loss or range of possible loss can be made for disclosure. Although the outcome of claims and litigation is inherently unpredictable, we believe that we have adequate provisions for any probable and estimable losses. It is possible, nevertheless, that our financial position, results of operations or liquidity could be materially and adversely affected in any particular period by the resolution of a claim or legal proceeding. Legal expenses related to defense, negotiations, settlements, rulings, and advice of outside legal counsel are expensed as incurred.
Employment Agreements
Effective February 28, 2024, the Company entered into the Employment Agreement with Gregory Lambrecht, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (the “CEO Agreement”). The term of the CEO Agreement is three years from the effective date, and will renew for six month periods automatically unless terminated by either party providing 90 days of prior written notice or for “Cause,” as defined in the CEO Agreement. Pursuant to the CEO Agreement, Mr. Lambrecht is entitled to an annual salary of $250,000. Mr. Lambrecht is also entitled to a bonus as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors, healthcare (once established by the Company), reimbursement of expenses, and 20 vacation days per year. Also, as an inducement to enter into the CEO Agreement, Mr. Lambrecht was issued 60 shares of Series B Preferred Stock of the Company.
Effective May 28, 2024, Gregory Lambrecht resigned as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chairman of the Board of the Company.
Effective February 28, 2024, the Company entered into the Employment Agreement with Austen Lambrecht, the Company’s Vice President (the “VP Agreement”). The term of the VP Agreement is three years from the effective date, and will renew for six month periods automatically unless terminated by either party providing 90 days of prior written notice or for “Cause,” as defined in the VP Agreement. Pursuant to the VP Agreement, Mr. Lambrecht is entitled to an annual salary of $97,000. Mr. Lambrecht is also entitled to a bonus as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors, healthcare (once established by the Company), reimbursement of expenses, and 20 vacation days per year. Also, as an inducement to enter into the VP Agreement, Mr. Lambrecht was issued 30 shares of Series B Preferred Stock of the Company.
Effective May 28, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company (with Austen Lambrecht abstaining) appointed Austen Lambrecht as Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer), Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer), and Chairman of the Board of the Company.
In February 2023, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Austen Lambrecht. The agreement provides that Austen Lambrecht would serve as Vice President for a term of three years at an annual salary of Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000), with an incentive bonus and stock options as determined by the Board of Directors. The agreement automatically renews for additional six-month periods unless either party has provided written termination of this Agreement at least 90 days prior to the expiration of such term. The agreement also provides for compensation under certain severance and change of control circumstance of twelve months of salary and other bonus dollars that may be due.
In May 2021, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Greg Lambrecht. The agreement provides that Mr. Lambrecht would serve as Chief Executive Officer Company for a term of three years at an annual salary of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000), and an incentive bonus as determined by the Board of Directors. The agreement automatically renews for additional six-month periods unless either party has provided written termination of this Agreement at least 90 days prior to the expiration of such term.
NOTE 7 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management of the Company has performed a review of all events and transactions occurring after September 30, 2024 for items that would require adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying condensed financial statements.
On November 1, 2024, the Company issued to Gregory Lambrecht, the Company’s former CEO and director, an Amended and Restated Promissory Note in the principal amount of $1,220,550 due to additional amounts loaned by Mr. Lambrecht.
Subsequent to September 30, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 8,000,000 shares of its common stock upon conversion of 320,000 shares of Class A preferred stock; 2,003,109 shares of its common stock for a total purchase price of $25,245; and 6,672,666 shares of common stock upon conversion of convertible notes principal of $45,140, accrued interest of $4,800 and fees of $5,250.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Plan of Operation
1606 Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), was incorporated in Nevada in February 2021 and spun-off from Singlepoint Inc. in April 2021. Management believes the assumptions made to carve out the Company’s underlying standalone financial statements from the consolidated Singlepoint results prior to the April 2021 spin-off are reasonable.
In August 2023, we achieved our goal of creating a chatbot using AI technology to be placed on CBD retailers’ and brands’ websites. This chatbot is able to answer questions specifically tailored to the CBD industry and can be trained on client specific questions as well as trained to accommodate other industries. In addition to the ability to answer questions, the bot can use answers and customer feedback to recommend a product from the list uploaded by the client.
On August 17, 2023, we engaged AR XTLabs to help in development of an AI chatbot specifically designed for the CBD industry. The chatbot offers CBD and wellness merchants the ability to increase sales by providing product recommendations, track user behavior for inventory management, and ChatCBDW can also provide information on products and education around the clock. Our bot was built on Microsoft Azure by AR XTLabs, a state-of-the-art development company in the AI space. ChatCBDW is a proprietary bot fully integrated with ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art language model developed by OpenAI. This integration equips ChatCBDW with natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning capabilities, allowing lifelike conversations and intelligent product recommendations. It's designed to drive sales, educate audiences on products, and provide analytics on customer preferences and behavior, contributing to inventory management. The chat technology is enhanced through a patent possible process that tailors product recommendations to merchant specifications.
In September 2023, we partnered with Cool Blue Distribution, a leading CBD distributor, to better expand our CBD expertise and gain access hundreds of retailers and brands. The Company agreed to install the bot on Cool Blue’s website as the first beta tester of our new chatbot.
On October 31, 2023, we announced that the beta version of our ChatCBDW bot was live on our site as well as cool blue Distributions website. We are working towards getting CBD brands and retailers to sign up for the bot on a monthly basis.
We are focused on signing business to use the chatbot with a monthly recuring licensing fee model. We are using a combination of our website, online ads, and email campaigns targeted towards CBD brands and retailers, we have cultivated considerable interest in 1606 and our AI Chatbot technology.
We are also using ISO’s or independent sales organizations to sell the Chatbot or include it in a package deal with their products. These ISO’s include but are not limited to CBD Distributors, website designers and builders, and payment processing services within and outside the CBD industry.
On April 30, 2024, we announced the completion of our second AI bot made for public companies. Chat IR is a bot made to go on public companies’ websites and answers questions about the company’s operations and disclosures.
We are focused on signing business to use the chatbot with a monthly recurring licensing fee model. We are using a combination of our website, online ads, and email campaigns targeted towards public companies, we have cultivated considerable interest in the Company and our AI Chatbot technology.
We are also using ISO’s or independent sales organizations to sell the Chatbot or include it in a package deal with their products. These ISO’s include but are not limited to IR Firms, Transfer Agents, Press Services, and Web Developers.
On September 4, 2024. we announced that we signed a nonbinding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire a strategic stake in Adnexus, a company at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence innovations in early drug discovery and infectious disease research.
Results from Operations – For the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to September 30, 2023
Net Revenue. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we generated revenues of $0 and $78, respectively.
Cost of Goods Sold. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, cost of revenue was $0 and $0, respectively.
Gross Profit. As a result of the foregoing, we had a gross profit of $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared with a gross profit of $78 for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Operating Expenses. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, total operating expenses were $3,246,179 and $492,487, respectively. The increase was primarily due to stock-based compensation of approximately $2.99 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024; there was no such expense during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Net Loss. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, net loss was $3,569,636 and $566,308, respectively. The increase in net loss was primarily due to higher operating expenses as discussed above.
Results from Operations – For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to September 30, 2023
Net Revenue. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we generated revenues from the sale of CBD products of $7,195 and $1,553, respectively. The Company will no longer be selling CBD products.
Cost of Goods Sold. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, cost of goods sold was $7,313 and $4,781, respectively.
Gross Loss. As a result of the foregoing, we had a gross loss of $118 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with a gross loss of $3,228 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Operating Expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, total operating expenses were $3,932,839 and $1,245,514, respectively. The increase was primarily due to stock-based compensation of approximately $3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024; there was no such expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Net Loss. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, net loss was $4,195,265 and $1,392,683, respectively. The increase in net loss was primarily due to higher operating expenses as discussed above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2024, we have yet to achieve profitable operations, and while we hope to achieve profitable operations in the future, if not, we may need to raise capital from stockholders or other sources to sustain operations and to ultimately achieve viable operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our principal sources of liquidity have been cash provided by operating activities, as well as our ability to raise capital. Our operating results for future periods are subject to numerous uncertainties and it is uncertain if we will be able to become profitable and continue growth for the foreseeable future. If management is not able to increase revenue and/or manage operating expenses, we may not be able to achieve profitability. Our ability to continue in existence is dependent on our ability to achieve profitable operations.
To continue operations for the next 12 months, we will have a cash need of approximately $1,000,000. Should we not be able to fulfill our cash needs through the increase of revenue, we will need to raise money through outside investors through convertible notes, debt or similar instrument(s). Our plans to pay off current liabilities through sales and increasing revenue through sales of our services and or products, or through financing activities as mentioned above, although there is no guarantee that we will ultimately do so.
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $710,699 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily as a result of our net loss of $4,195,265, change in fair value of derivative liabilities of $41,859, and gain on debt extinguishment of $102,579, offset by shares issued for services provided of $3,033,400 amortization of debt discount of $292,470, and net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $208,781.
Net cash used in operating activities was $591,749 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of our net loss of $1,392,683, offset by shares issued for services provided of $218,002, financing costs of $225,952, change in fair value of derivative liabilities of $42,372, $65,000 for the write-off of investments, amortization of debt discount of $31,482, and net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $218,126.
Investing Activities
There was no cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, totaled $86,500. The Company made preliminary investments of $50,000 and $15,000 in two separate operating companies which were then subsequently written-off. The $21,500 in 2024 related to additional funds advanced to one of the target companies for which the Company has Notes Receivable which is has now been determined to be uncollectible.
Financing Activities
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, our financing activities provided cash of $688,540, including $315,933 from the sale of our common stock, $419,500 in net proceeds from convertible notes, and $270,000 in proceeds from note payment to shareholder. These inflows were offset by the repayment of $316,893 in convertible notes.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, our financing activities provided cash of $607,500, including $412,500 from the sale of our common stock, $175,000 in net proceeds from convertible notes, and $20,000 in proceeds from note payment to shareholder.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of condensed financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities of the date of the condensed financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Notes to Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Condensed Financial Statements. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, contingencies and taxes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The following critical accounting policies are impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions, and estimates used in the preparation of the Condensed Financial Statements.
Derivative Liabilities
The Company has certain financial instruments that are derivatives or contain embedded derivatives. The Company evaluates all its financial instruments to determine if those contracts or any potential embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for in accordance with ASC 810-10-05-4 and 815-40. This accounting treatment requires that the carrying amount of any derivatives be recorded at fair value at issuance and marked-to-market at each balance sheet date. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, as is the case with the Company, the change in the fair value during the period is recorded as either other income or expense. Upon conversion, exercise or repayment, the respective derivative liability is marked to fair value at the conversion, repayment or exercise date and then the related fair value amount is reclassified to other income or expense as part of gain or loss on extinguishment.
When a convertible note that contains a bi-furcated derivative is converted, it is not considered to be a convertible note for accounting purposes. Therefore, the Company will recognize a gain or loss on the conversion as a debt extinguishment gain or loss based on the difference between the fair value of the shares issued and the book value of the debt converted.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation,” which requires all stock-based awards granted to employees, directors and non-employees to be measured at grant date fair value of the equity instrument issued and recognized as expense. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally equivalent to the vesting period. The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The measurement date for the non-forfeitable awards to non-employees that vest immediately is the date the award is granted.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 of the condensed financial statements for discussion of Recent Accounting Pronouncements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We are not currently a party to, or otherwise involved with, any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
None.
Purchase of Significant Equipment
We have not previously, nor do we intend to purchase any significant equipment during the next twelve months.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Pursuant to Item 305(e) of Regulation S-K (§ 229.305(e)), we are not required to provide the information required by this Item as we are a “smaller reporting company,” as defined by Rule 229.10(f)(1).
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have performed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2024. Based on that evaluation, our management, including our President and CEO, who also serves as our CFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2024 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure due to the material weaknesses described below.
Based on our evaluation under the framework described above, our management concluded that we had “material weaknesses” (as such term is defined below) in our control environment and financial reporting process consisting of the following as of the Evaluation Date:
1) | lack of a functioning audit committee resulting in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal control and procedures; and |
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2) | inadequate segregation of duties consistent with control objectives. |
A “material weakness” is defined under SEC rules as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of a company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by the company’s internal controls.
A system of controls, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the system of controls are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act, during the Company’s quarter ended September 30, 2024, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II–OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. Except as discussed below, we are not presently a party to any material litigation, nor to the knowledge of management is any litigation threatened against us, which may materially affect us.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Preferred Shares
During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued 1,000,000 Class A Preferred shares to Venu Aravamudan, 1,000,000 Class A Preferred shares to Govindan Gowrishankar, and 2,000,000 Class A Preferred shares to Austen Lambrecht for services valued at $2,930,000.
Common Shares
On July 9, 2024, the Company sold 3,343,500 shares to GHS Investments LLC for $96,517.
On August 5, 2024, the Company sold 1,994,424 shares to GHS Investments LLC for $34,888.
On September 17, 2024, the Company sold 4,162,313 shares to GHS Investments LLC for $62,597.
Convertible Notes
On July 22, 2024, the Company issued a convertible note to 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC in the principal amount of $70,150.
On August 19, 2024, the Company issued a convertible note to 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC in the principal amount of $97,200.
The securities above were issued in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D under the Securities Act, based in part on the representations of the investors. No commissions were paid in connection with the sales of the securities above.
Item 5. Other Information.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, no director or officer of the Company adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 6. Exhibits.
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(1) Filed herewith. In accordance with Item 601(b)(32)(ii) of Regulation S-K and SEC Release No. 34-47986, the certifications furnished in Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 hereto are deemed to accompany this Form 10-Q and will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| 1606 Corp. | |
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Dated: November 15, 2024 | By: | /s/ Austen Lambrecht | |
| | Austen Lambrecht | |
| | Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |