UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Form 10-K”) for LNPR Group Inc., a Colorado corporation (the “Company”), contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this Form 10-K, including statements regarding our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements we make. We have included important cautionary statements in this Form 10-K that we believe could cause actual results or events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that we make. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments we may make.
You should read this Form 10-K and the documents that we have filed as exhibits to this Form 10-K with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K are made as of the date of this Form 10-K, and we do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
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PART I
ITEM 1. | BUSINESS |
As used in this Form 10-K, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” refer to LNPR Group Inc., a Colorado corporation, and its subsidiaries.
Our Business
NYCEdutec, a wholly owned subsidiary of LNPR Group Inc., is building a breakthrough artificial intelligence (AI) system for the purpose of teaching the English language for learners across the globe. We are on pace to release our AI technology across an initial 13 countries in three continents in Q4 of 2023.
Nearly three billion people are trying to learn English every day. The market for learning English with digital devices is growing at 250% globally, (26% CAGR) and is projected to spend $63Billion annually by 2026[1]. Yet the market is experiencing a shift away from the traditional classrooms and toward digital and online solutions on personal devices. The most significant reasons for the market shift are the lack of teachers, the lack of meaningful practice, and the lack of individualized learning based on the learner’s needs.
We believe our AI-powered “Super Teachers” will solve the problem of human teachers being in short supply. The AI Super Teachers will bring more effective, affordable, and personalized instruction direct to learners’ devices. The AI under development has 20 unique engines to provide relevant instruction content to learners as well as capture and analyze behavioral data from millions of users, therefore enabling high-quality, individualized teaching on a huge scale.
We plan to initially offer free access to our product and, therefore, generating high user adoption. Once we have acquired a high volume of users, we plan to generate revenue via advertising, in-app purchase and subscription and/or premium upgrade offerings. In particular, we intend to monetize our unique metadata generated by our users. The AI engine(s) will capture and analyze behavioral data for learning the English language from millions of users across multiple countries that we believe is not accessible to others. Metadata would include speed of language acquisition across countries, genders, ages, economic strata, first languages, etc.
In order to support the operations and the growth of the business as well as the product development, we raised an initial $1,150,000 in funding in January through February of 2023. We plan on launching our product in Q4 of 2023 and we plan on raising additional capital to launch our AI product into the market. This raise will also be used for growth and expansion of brand building, product enhancement, infrastructure, and additional countries beyond the initial 13 countries we plan on focusing our initial launch, including, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka, U.S., Mexico, Panama, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Qatar, already prepared for product rollout.
Although there is currently no public market for our Common Stock, we intend to apply for quotation of our Common Stock on OTCQB during 2024 and we will consider a listing on a senior exchange (assuming it is in the best interest of shareholders and we comply with listing requirements) within 24 months beyond that as we grow globally. There can be no assurance that any application for the quotation of our Common Stock on an automated quotation system will be approved. There also can be no assurance that a market maker will agree to file the necessary documents with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”); nor can there be any assurance that such an application for quotation will be approved.
We are led by an experienced President/CEO who has successfully managed a public company previously, as well as served as VP of digital English products within Pearson Education. Our executive management consists of senior executives with extensive experience in the global market space of teach English language with technology.
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[1] Statista Infograph Data 2020
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Principal Products or Services and Their Markets
We are focused on developing AI-powered products focusing on digital English learning. Our targeted markets are Asia, Eastern Europe and Middle East.
We are in the process of creating the ultimate ‘Super Teachers’ that we believe will replace conventional evening classes and weekend tutors. The AI Super Teachers will provide instructional content specifically tailored for each learner’s English language capability. The Super Teachers will be analyzing in real time the strengths, weaknesses, mother tongue, age, education background and pace-of-learning of each student. With that data, the AI provides customized instruction in real time that suits each learner’s needs to accelerate English language mastery. Learning the English language will no longer be the inefficient and rote model from the past of memorizing vocabulary words. With NYCEdutec’s AI English learning system, learning English will be multi-dimensional, dynamic learning that covers all aspects of learning a language – especially pronunciation, listening comprehension and simulated conversation for practice.
Nearly three billion people are trying to learn English every day while the market is experiencing a shift away from the traditional classrooms and toward digital and online solutions on personal devices. We believe that the most significant reasons for the market shift are the lack of teachers, the lack of meaningful practice, and the lack of individualized learning based on the learner’s needs. Our AI English learning system will provide solutions to the market of these three billion people who can learn English in a more flexible and personalized way.
Distribution Methods for Our Products and Services
In order to accelerate adoption of our product by millions of end users, we have already begun establishing distribution with companies around the world that have large, built-in customer bases such as mobile wireless networks (aka “providers”), webstores, international education publishers and government entities. We already have established relationships with such entities throughout 13 countries, and we expect to negotiate contracts with them beginning with a sales focus initially in Southeast Asia and expanding into Eastern Europe and the Middle East geographic markets in Q4’23.
We have decided to initially focus on Asia due to the increasing adoption of the digital education system in the Asia-Pacific region, which is anticipated to provide numerous profitable opportunities for the market players operating in the Digital English language Learning market in the coming years.[2]
We expect that the distribution inroads we have made throughout Asia will springboard the viral distribution of our product to the three billion population of South, North and Central Asia, followed immediately by Middle East countries and Eastern Europe assuming that the distribution contracts are successfully secured.
Competition
Historically, the market competition for English language learning has been by language centers and evening classes. However, the market has been shifting quickly away from in-classroom instruction and toward learning on personal devices with digital tools. Because this market shift is relatively new (last 10 years), we do not believe there are currently distinguished or dominant leaders, globally, as it relates to digital tools for language learners. While numerous English language apps exist, those apps are typically limited in their global reach and tend to focus primarily on the country from which they are based. For example, in Japan, several English language apps may be created and marketed there, but those apps are not often seen in the markets of other countries.
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[2] Markets and Research, April 2019
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More specifically, when “AI” is applied to digital English language learning, it is difficult to point out a single leading company in the field as AI is relatively new to language instruction. However, some companies that claim to offer AI-powered English language learning solutions include:
1. | LAIX – a company in China that creates products to popularize English learning. | |
2. | Duolingo – a language learning platform marketing that they use AI to personalize the learning experience for each user. | |
3. | Babbel – States that it uses AI to provide personalized language learning content. |
These are just a few examples of companies that claim to use AI for teaching English language. Each of the companies has its own unique approach to language learning and the effectiveness of their solutions may vary depending on the learner’s dedication.
Customers
Our targeted customers are non-native English-speaking young adults who would like to improve their English for better prospects and opportunities by learning the English language digitally. We plan on reaching our target customers through large, built-in customer bases of mobile wireless networks, webstores, international education publishers and government entities in the B2C markets of Asia, Eastern Europe and Middle East. We aim to reach the three billion population in these territories who are keen to improve their English language skills for better prospects and opportunities with the AI English learning system.
Intellectual Property
On December 12, 2022, NYCEdutec entered into a Software License Agreement with NYC English, LLC (“NYC English”), a Utah limited liability company which is controlled by the Company’s CEO, Mark Emerson. The initial term of the agreement is until December 31, 2024. Unless terminated pursuant to the agreement, the agreement may be renewed by mutual written agreement of the parties. Each of NYCEdutec and NYC English may immediately terminate and/or temporarily suspend the agreement at any time in the event of several defaults detailed in the agreement.
Pursuant to the agreement, NYCEdutec is appointed by NYC English as the non-exclusive licensee of all three levels of NYC English software (the “Products”) throughout the world.
Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, NYCEdutec, we are developing state-of-the-art AI for English language acquisition. NYCEdutec will have exclusive, world-wide rights in perpetuity to the technology for English language acquisition that it is developing jointly with its AI development partner AI Tech.
We own our website, www.nycedutec.com, and we have registered two sets of domain names listed below:
NYCEDUTEC.NET | AIENGLISHGPT.NET |
NYCEDUTEC.COM | AIENGLISHGPT.ORG |
AIENGLISHGPT.ONLINE | |
AIENGLISHGPT.AI |
The trademark NYCEdutec design mark has also been created under work for hire.
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Employees
As of March 31, 2023, we had no employees and we have contracted those personnel responsible for our operations and development. Most of these personnel are engaged through independent contractor agreements as they are based in overseas countries nearby the targeted markets and the product production house. We believe this arrangement provides cost effective solutions to us because of the comparatively low compensation costs and business development costs due to the close proximity of the targeted markets.
Corporate History
LNPR Group Inc. was incorporated as “Univest Tech, Inc.” in the State of Colorado on November 6, 2007. The Company was originally formed to develop, and market music based on technology solutions.
After several name changes, on December 1, 2017, the Board of Directors adopted two separate amendments to its Articles of Incorporation: 1) changing the name of the Corporation to “LNPR Group Inc.”, and 2) effectuating a 40:1 reverse split of the Company’s common stock. The amendments became effective on December 4, 2017 and January 17, 2018, respectively.
Despite our auditor being located in China, we shall not undertake our initial business combination with any entity with its principal business operations in the People’s Republic of China (or, the “PRC”) (including Hong Kong and Macau).
Our current auditor, which is located in China, was appointed by previous management, who had ties to China and Hong Kong. It is our intent to appoint a new auditor, which is based in the U.S. as soon as is reasonably possible. We have begun the process of searching for a new auditor; however, we have not entered into an engagement.
Enforcement of Civil Liabilities
The following are the names of each officer and director located outside of the United States and their place of residence or current location:
Name of Officer or Director Located Outside of U.S. | Place of Residence or Current Location |
Eng Wah Kung, CFO and Director | Malaysia |
We are incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado with limited liability. Mr. Kung, our CFO and Director, is a national and/or residents of Malaysia, and all or a substantial portion his assets are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon us or Mr. Kung or to enforce against him or against us, judgments obtained in United States courts, including judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof.
We have appointed Vcorp Services LLC as our agent to receive service of process with respect to any action brought against us.
A foreign judgment refers to a judgment that is handed down by a superior court outside Malaysia. Under Malaysian law, a foreign judgment cannot be directly or summarily executed (enforced) in Malaysia. The judgment must first be recognized by a Malaysian court either under applicable Malaysian statutes or in accordance with common law principles. Whilst a court must recognize every foreign judgment which it enforces, it need not enforce every foreign judgment which it recognizes.
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A foreign judgment pronounced by the United States may be enforced by the Malaysian Courts through principles for the recognition of foreign judgments under common law. The common law rules applicable to the recognition of a foreign judgment come within the area of law known as private international law and have been adopted into Malaysian jurisprudence by virtue of Section 3 of the Civil Law Act 1956. This section allows the application of English Common Law and rules of equity in Malaysia. A plethora of cases from English courts derived from principles binding on Malaysian courts by virtue of the Civil Law Act 1956, have established the following requirements for an enforcement of a foreign judgment under the common law:
(a) | The judgment is for a fixed sum of debt, (not being a sum payable in taxes or the like); | |
(b) | The judgment is final and conclusive; | |
(c) | The foreign court has a competent jurisdiction to decide on the case. |
The prerequisite that a foreign judgment must be for a fixed sum excludes the enforcement of declaratory orders and injunctions and claims in rem.
The test of finality is proof that a judgment given by the foreign court is res judicata. For this it must be shown that the foreign court has established the existence of the debt based on the evidence and which conclusively determined a liability on the part of the defendant. In other words, the finality and conclusiveness of the judgment must base itself on the merits.
Jurisdictional incompetence of the foreign court is a common ground for challenging foreign judgements. In order to meet this requirement, the following elements of a jurisdictional competence were described by Buckley L.J. in Emanuel v Symon as follows:
(i) | The defendant is a subject of the foreign country at the time the judgment is pronounced; | |
(ii) | The defendant resides in the foreign country when the action began; | |
(iii) | The defendant has, in character of the plaintiff, selected the forum; | |
(iv) | The defendant has voluntarily appeared and defended the case; or | |
(v) | The defendant has contracted to submit himself to the jurisdiction of the court. |
Presence of the Defendant: A foreign court may have jurisdiction over a defendant that is present in the jurisdiction of that court (Adam v Cape Industries). When the defendant is a corporation, the test of presence is to be determined by considering whether the defendant has a place of business in the foreign country, or whether the corporation has a local representative who has been carrying on the corporation’s business in the foreign country.
Selection of forum: A person who goes to the court for a claim must also bind himself to the outcome. Likewise, a defendant who resorts to a counterclaim in a proceeding in a foreign court clearly submits himself to the jurisdiction thereof.
A defendant can be said to have submitted himself to the foreign jurisdiction in the following circumstances. Firstly, when he entered appearance in the foreign action and defended himself in that suit without contesting the jurisdiction. Secondly, he contested the jurisdiction of the foreign court but nevertheless pleaded the merits of the case. Thirdly, submission can also be inferred when the defendant did not appear at the first instance but proceeded to appeal against the judgment at the foreign country.
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Agreement to submit: If a contract provides that all disputes shall be referred to the exclusive jurisdiction of a foreign court, the foreign court is deemed to have jurisdiction over the defendant. The agreement to submit to foreign jurisdiction may also come in the form of accepting service of process in the foreign country.
Typically, the enforcement of a foreign judgment under the common law in Malaysia is done by taking out a writ action on the basis of the foreign order or judgment and providing the evidence of the elements stated above. Once the writ and statement of claim have been served on the defendant and the defendant has entered appearance to the action, the plaintiff may, on the ground that the defendant has no defense to the action, apply for a summary judgment to be entered against the defendant. Unless there is a triable issue, the court may give such judgment for the plaintiff by granting an order in terms of the foreign judgement.[3]
On August 26, 2022, the PCAOB signed a Statement of Protocol with the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Ministry of Finance of the PRC to allow the PCAOB to inspect and investigate completely registered public accounting firms headquartered in China and Hong Kong, consistent with the HFCAA, and that the PCAOB will be required to reassess its determinations by the end of 2022.
Our auditor has stated that greater Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) oversight by the Chinese government does not impact them.
Our auditor is subject to the determinations announced by the PCAOB on December 16, 2021 and, due to this, the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act and related regulations may have a negative affect our company.
Our shares of Common Stock may be prohibited from trading on a national exchange under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the “HFCA Act”) if the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (the “PCAOB”) is unable to inspect our auditor for three consecutive years. Our auditor is subject to the determinations announced by the PCAOB on December 16, 2021. If trading in our shares of Common Stock is prohibited under the HFCA Act in the future because the PCAOB determines that it cannot inspect or fully investigate our auditor at such future time, the Nasdaq may reject listing of our shares of Common Stock. On June 22, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, which, if passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and signed into law, would reduce the period of time for foreign companies to comply with PCAOB audits to two consecutive years, instead of three, thus reducing the time period for triggering the prohibition on trading. See “Risk Factors—A recent joint statement by the SEC and the PCAOB, proposed rule changes submitted by Nasdaq, and the HFCA Act each calling for additional and more stringent criteria to be applied to emerging market companies upon assessing the qualification of their auditors, especially the non-U.S. auditors who are not inspected by the PCAOB.”
ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS |
Not applicable to “smaller reporting companies.”
ITEM 1B. | UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS |
None.
ITEM 2. | PROPERTIES |
Our principal executive office is located at 175 S. Main St., Suite 1220, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, for which NYCEdutec pays a monthly rental fee of $100.
ITEM 3. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
We anticipate that we (including any future subsidiaries) will from time to time become subject to claims and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. It is not feasible to predict the outcome of any such proceedings and we cannot assure that their ultimate disposition will not have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows or results of operations. As of the filing of this Form 10-K, we are not a party to any pending legal proceedings, nor are we aware of any civil proceeding or government authority contemplating any legal proceeding.
ITEM 4. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES |
Not applicable.
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[3] The entire section on the enforcement of foreign civil judgments in Malaysia is from: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e7b7e1eb-edb2-410b-acd8-4f0bb9e50d18
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PART II
ITEM 5. | MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES |
Market Information
There is currently no public market for our common stock and we have not applied for the listing or quotation of our common stock on any public market. During 2023, we intend to seek a market maker to file an application with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) to have our common stock quoted on the OTC Pink or OTCQB designation with OTC Markets Group. We currently have no market maker who is willing to list quotations for our stock. There is no assurance that an active trading market for our shares will develop or will be sustained if developed.
The OTC Markets is a dealer-driven quotation service. Unlike the Nasdaq, companies cannot directly apply to be quoted on the OTC Markets, only market makers can initiate quotes, and quoted companies do not have to meet any quantitative financial requirements. Any equity security of a reporting company not listed on the Nasdaq or on a national securities exchange is eligible.
It is not possible to predict or guaranty where, if at all, the securities of the Company will be traded in the future.
Availability of Rule 144
We were a shell company prior to December 12, 2022. Rule 144 is not available for the resale of securities issued by companies that are, or previously were, shell companies, such as our company, unless certain conditions are met. Paragraph (i) of Rule 144 prohibits the use of the rule for resale of securities issued by any shell companies (other than business combination related shell companies) or any issuer that has been at any time previously a shell company, except where the following conditions are met:
· | the issuer of the securities that was formerly a shell company has ceased to be a shell company; | |
· | the issuer of the securities is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act; | |
· | the issuer of the securities has filed all Exchange Act reports and material required to be filed, as applicable, during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports and materials), other than Current Reports on Form 8-K; and | |
· | at least one year has elapsed from the time that the issuer filed current comprehensive disclosure with the SEC reflecting its status as an entity that is not a shell company. |
As a result, our shareholders will not be able to sell their shares of our common stock under Rule 144 at least prior to the one-year anniversary of December 12, 2022.
Holders
As of the close of business on March 31, 2023, we had approximately 177 holders of our common stock. The number of record holders was determined from the records of our transfer agent and does not include beneficial owners of common stock whose shares are held in the names of various security brokers, dealers, and registered clearing agencies. We have appointed Securitize, 6725 Via Austi Pkwy Suite 300, Las Vegas, NV 89119, to act as transfer agent for the common stock.
Dividends
We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock and do not expect to do so in the foreseeable future. We anticipate that any earnings generated from future operations will be used to finance our operations. No restrictions exist upon our ability to pay dividends.
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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)) |
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(a) | (b) | (c) | ||||||||||
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | – | $ | – | – | ||||||||
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | – | $ | – | 2,327,455 | ||||||||
Total | – | – | 2,327,455 |
2022 Stock Incentive Plan
On June 7, 2022, the Board of Directors adopted the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”). The purposes of the 2022 Plan are (a) to enhance our ability to attract and retain the services of qualified employees, officers, directors, consultants, and other service providers upon whose judgment, initiative and efforts the successful conduct and development of our business largely depends, and (b) to provide additional incentives to such persons or entities to devote their utmost effort and skill to the advancement and betterment of our company, by providing them an opportunity to participate in the ownership of our Company and thereby have an interest in the success and increased value of our Company.
The 2022 Plan is administered by our board of directors; however, the board of directors may designate administration of the 2022 Plan to a committee consisting of at least two independent directors. Awards may be made under the Plan for up to 6,500,000 shares of common stock of the Company. Only employees of our Company or of an “Affiliated Company”, as defined in the 2022 Plan, (including members of the board of directors if they are employees of our Company or of an Affiliated Company) are eligible to receive incentive stock options under the 2022 Plan. Employees of our Company or of an Affiliated Company, members of the board of directors (whether or not employed by our company or an Affiliated Company), and “Service Providers”, as defined in the 2022 Plan, are eligible to receive non-qualified options, restricted stock units, and stock appreciation rights under the 2022 Plan. All awards are subject to Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code.
No option awards may be exercisable more than ten years after the date it is granted. In the event of termination of employment for cause, the options terminate on the date of employment is terminated. In the event of termination of employment for disability or death, the optionee or administrator of optionee’s estate or transferee has six months following the date of termination to exercise options received at the time of disability or death. In the event of termination for any other reason other than for cause, disability or death, the optionee has 30 days to exercise his or her options.
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The 2022 Plan will continue in effect until all the stock available for grant or issuance has been acquired through exercise of options or grants of shares, or until ten years after its adoption, whichever is earlier. Awards under the 2022 Plan may also be accelerated in the event of certain corporate transactions such as a merger or consolidation or the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all our assets.
As of December 31, 2022, there were 4,172,545 shares of Common Stock awarded with 2,327,455 shares remaining for awards under the 2022 Plan.
Stock Options
As of December 31, 2022, there were no stock options issued.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
There were no sales of registered securities during the quarter ended December 31, 2022.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
There were no issuer purchases of equity securities during the year ended December 31, 2022.
ITEM 6. | [RESERVED] |
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 7. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contain certain forward-looking statements. Historical results may not indicate future performance. Our forward-looking statements reflect our current views about future events; are based on assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Factors that may cause differences between actual results and those contemplated by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the “Risk Factors” section. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, including any changes that might result from any facts, events, or circumstances after the date hereof that may bear upon forward-looking statements. Furthermore, we cannot guarantee future results, events, levels of activity, performance, or achievements
Critical Accounting Policies
The following discussions are based upon our financial statements and accompanying notes, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingencies. We continually evaluate the accounting policies and estimates used to prepare the financial statements. We base our estimates on historical experiences and assumptions believed to be reasonable under current facts and circumstances. Actual amounts and results could differ from these estimates made by management.
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Business Overview
LNPR Group Inc. was incorporated in the State of Colorado on November 6, 2007. On October 3, 2022, an entity named “NYCEdutec LLC” (“NYCEdutec”) was formed in the State of Utah. On November 22, 2022, the manager of NYCEdutec, Mark Emerson (who also serves as our Chief Executive Officer and director), approved the issuance to the Company of all of the equity interests of NYCEdutec. As a result, NYCEdutec is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Prior to the equity issuance to the Company, NYCEdutec had no operations.
On December 12, 2022, NYCEdutec entered into a Software License Agreement with NYC English, LLC (“NYC English”), a Utah limited liability company which is controlled by the Company’s CEO, Mark Emerson. The initial term of the agreement is until December 31, 2024. Unless terminated pursuant to the agreement, the agreement may be renewed by mutual written agreement of the parties. Each of NYCEdutec and NYC English may immediately terminate and/or temporarily suspend the agreement at any time in the event of several defaults detailed in the agreement.
Pursuant to the agreement, NYCEdutec is appointed by NYC English as the non-exclusive licensee of all three levels of NYC English software (the “Products”) throughout the world. During the initial term, NYCEdutec is required to make (or arrange for) minimum purchases of the Products of $1,000,000 in year one and $1,500,000 in year two. The suggested retail price for the Products and the purchase price of the Products by NYCEdutec will be decided between the parties at a later date.
Due to the agreement, as well as other factors, as of December 12, 2022, we ceased being a “shell company.”
Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, NYCEdutec, we are now building artificial intelligence with 20 unique engines to capture and analyze behavioral data from millions of users enabling high-quality, individualized teaching on a huge scale. Our AI-powered ‘Super Teachers’ will solve the problem that human teachers are in short supply and bring more effective, affordable, and personalized teaching to all. We are currently building 'AI English’ to address the growing demand for fluency in English.
Going Concern Uncertainty
As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company generated net losses of $79,772 and $3,500 during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, the Company’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by $269,962. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $1,086 of cash.
We will require additional funding to finance the growth of our operations and achieve our strategic objectives. These factors, as relative to capital raising activities, create doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. We are seeking to raise additional capital and are targeting strategic partners in an effort to accelerate the sales and marketing of our products and begin generating revenues. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the success of future capital offerings or alternative financing arrangements, expansion of our operations and generating sales. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. Management is actively pursuing additional sources of financing sufficient to generate enough cash flow to fund its operations; however, management cannot make any assurances that such financing will be secured.
Results of Operations during the years ended December 31, 2022 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
We have not generated any revenues during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. We had total operating expenses of $51,249 related to general and administrative expenses during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to total operating expenses of $3,500 during the year ended December 31, 2021. We incurred zero interest expense during years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we had a net loss of $79,772 and $3,500 respectively, mainly due to our general and administrative expenses which includes general administration fees, audit, professional quarterly review fees and share-based compensation.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
At December 31, 2022, we had a cash balance of $1,086, which represents a $1 increase from the $1,085 cash balance at December 31, 2021. This increase was primarily as a result of funds advanced from a director. Our working capital deficit at December 31, 2022 was $268,876, as compared to a working capital deficit of $217,627 at December 31, 2021, respectively.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, we incurred a net loss of $79,772. Net cash flows used in operating activities was $35,849 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has incurred losses from operations of $35,849 for the year ended December 31, 2022, and has an accumulated deficit of $1,141,519 at December 31, 2022, which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Management believes the Company will continue to incur losses and negative cash flows from operating activities for the foreseeable future and will need additional equity or debt financing to sustain its operations until it can achieve profitability and positive cash flows, if ever. Management plans to seek additional debt and/or equity financing for the Company but cannot assure that such financing will be available on acceptable terms. At the Company’s current rate of expenditure, the Company anticipates being able to maintain current operations for three months; however, management is proposing to raise any necessary additional funds not provided by operations through loans or through additional sales of equity securities. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in raising this additional capital or in achieving profitable operations.
The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to ultimately attain profitable operations, generate sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations, and obtain additional financing as may be required. Our auditors have included a going concern qualification in their auditors’ report dated March 31, 2023. Such a going concern qualification may make it more difficult for us to raise funds when needed. The outcome of this uncertainty cannot be assured.
The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. There can be no assurance that management will be successful in implementing its business plan or that the successful implementation of such business plan will actually improve the Company’s operating results.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
We have provided a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements in Note 1 to the Condensed Audited Financial Statements.
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 material effect on our consolidated financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity capital expenditures or capital resources.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, and are included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
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ITEM 7A. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA |
The financial statements of the Company are included beginning on page F-1 immediately following the signature page to this Form 10-K.
ITEM 9. | CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE |
None.
ITEM 9A. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have established disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission and, as such, is accumulated and communicated to our Chief Executive Officer, Mark Emerson who serves as our principal executive officer, and our Chief Financial Officer, Eng Wah Kung who serves as our principal accounting and financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Messrs. Emerson and Kung evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act, as of December 31, 2022.
Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
With respect to the year ended December 31, 2022, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operations of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act. Based upon our evaluation regarding the year ended December 31, 2022, our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective.
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Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting for the Company. Due to limited resources, management conducted an evaluation of internal controls based on criteria established in 2013 Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). The results of this evaluation determined that our internal control over financial reporting was ineffective as of December 31, 2022, due to material weaknesses. A material weakness in internal control over financial reporting is defined 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 our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those responsible for oversight of our financial reporting.
Management’s assessment identified the following material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting:
· | The small size of our company limits our ability to achieve the desired level of separation of duties to achieve effective internal controls over financial reporting. Although we do have a separate CEO and CFO to review and oversee our financial policies and procedures, which does achieve a degree of separation, until such time as we are able to hire a controller, we do not believe we meet the full requirement for separation. | |
· | We do not have an audit committee. | |
· | We have not achieved the desired level of documentation of our internal controls and procedures. This documentation will be strengthened through utilizing a third-party consulting firm to assist management with its internal control documentation and further help to limit the possibility of any lapse in controls occurring. | |
· | We have not achieved the desired level of corporate governance to ensure that our accounting for all of our contractual and other agreements is in accordance with all of the relevant terms and conditions. |
As a result of the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting described above, our management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2022, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective based on the criteria in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the COSO.
We will continue to follow the standards for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) for internal control over financial reporting to include procedures that:
· | Pertain to the maintenance of records in reasonable detail accurately that fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; | |
· | Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the Board of Directors; and | |
· | Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. |
Despite the material weaknesses in financial reporting noted above, we believe that our financial statements included in this report fairly present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of and for the years presented in all material respects.
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Changes in Internal Controls
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 three months ended December 31, 2022, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. | OTHER INFORMATION |
None.
ITEM 9C. | DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS |
Not applicable to the Company.
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PART III
ITEM 10. | DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE |
Executive Officers and Directors
The following table sets forth the name, age, and position of each executive officer and director of the Company:
Director's Name | Age | Position |
Mark Emerson | 59 | Chief Executive Officer and Director |
Eng Wah Kung | 60 | Chief Financial Officer and Director |
Our Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Emerson was appointed as an officer and director of the Company effective July 21, 2022. Mr. Emerson is a C level executive who has successfully owned and managed global digital English language companies for the past 22 years.
Mr. Emerson entered the English language learning market in 2000. Later, as President of Ellis Inc, an English language software company he expanded globally. In 2006, he sold Ellis to the largest education company in the world, Pearson Education, who later asked Emerson to serve as VP over Global Digital English products. Mr. Emerson grew Pearson’s Digital English division significantly and expanded it across the world.
Mr. Emerson founded NYC English LLC in 2015. NYC English is a U.S.-based industry leader in English as Second Language, offering users two products – Software App and Teachers Online.
Mr. Emerson was appointed as a director of the Company due to his previous experience with building businesses and scaling them.
Our Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Kung was appointed as an officer and director of the Company on August 13, 2021. He holds a Diploma in Hotel Management and Food and Beverage with Les Roches, Switzerland.
In his earlier days, Mr Kung was the general manager of several Southeast Asian hotel operations companies including Nha Trang Lodge, Vietnam and NCL Cambodia Pte Ltd. Mr. Kung has over 33 years’ experience in senior management positions in hotel and travel industry.
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Associations with Companies with a Class of Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Kung has been the CFO and director of Star Alliance International Corp from which he resigned on May 16, 2018. He has also been the director and CEO for Tribal Rides International Corp., from which he resigned on May 17, 2018. Finally, Mr. Kung was the director and CEO of Glorywin Entertainment Group Inc., from which he resigned in 2015.
Legal Proceedings
During the past ten years there have been no events under any bankruptcy act, no criminal proceedings and no judgments, injunctions, orders or decrees material to the evaluation of the ability and integrity of any of our directors or executive officers, and none of these persons has been involved in any judicial or administrative proceedings resulting from involvement in mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity, any judicial or administrative proceedings based on violations of federal or state securities, commodities, banking or insurance laws or regulations, or any disciplinary sanctions or orders imposed by a stock, commodities or derivatives exchange or other self-regulatory organization.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships between any of our directors and executive officers.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Company’s directors, executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the Company’s equity securities, to file with the Commission reports regarding initial ownership and changes in ownership. Directors, executive officers, and greater than 10% stockholders are required by the Commission to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, Mark Emerson, Paul Falconer (2), Eng Wah Kung, and Nicola Yip all filed Form 4s past the filing due date. To the knowledge of our management, there are no Form 4s that should have been filed during the year ended December 31, 2022 that were not filed.
Code of Ethics
Our Board of Directors had previously adopted a Code of Ethics; however, current management does not consider that Code of Ethics is valid. As a result, we have not adopted a formal, written code of ethics due to a small number of members of management. We plan to adopt a Code of Ethics during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.
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ITEM 11. | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION |
Summary Compensation for Named Executive Officers
The following table shows the executive compensation paid to our named executive officers for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Name and Principal Position | Year Ended Dec. 31, | Stock Awards ($) | Total ($) | ||||||||
Mark Emerson | 2022 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
CEO and Director (1) | 2021 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Paul Falconer (1) | 2022 | 26,823(2) | 26,823 | ||||||||
Former CEO and Director(1) | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
(1) | Mr. Emerson was appointed as an officer and director of the Company effective July 21, 2022 along with the resignation of Mr. Falconer from all positions. |
(2) | During 2022, Mr. Falconer was awarded an aggregate of 26,822,545 shares of Common Stock. |
Summary Compensation for Directors
The following table shows the executive compensation paid to our directors (excluding named executive officers) for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Name and Principal Position | Year Ended Dec. 31, | Stock Awards ($) | Total ($) | |||||||||
Eng Wah Kung, Director | 2022 | 250(1) | 250 |
(1) | During 2022, Mr. Kung was awarded 250,000 shares of Common Stock. |
At this time, our Directors do not receive cash compensation for serving as members of our Board of Directors. The term of office for each Director is until his/her successor is elected at our annual meeting and qualified. The term of office for each of our officers is at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has no nominating, auditing committee or a compensation committee. Therefore, the selection of person or election to the Board of Directors was neither independently made nor negotiated at arm’s length.
Equity Awards
As of December 31, 2022, there were no outstanding equity awards.
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ITEM 12. | SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS |
Principal Shareholders
The following table and footnotes thereto sets forth information regarding the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by (i) each director and named executive officer of our Company, (ii) named executive officers, executive officers, and directors of the Company as a group, and (iii) each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of 5% or more of our issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock. In calculating any percentage in the following table of common stock beneficially owned by one or more persons named therein, the following table assumes 57,735,382 shares of Common Stock outstanding. Unless otherwise further indicated in the following table, the footnotes thereto and/or elsewhere in this report, the persons and entities named in the following table have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to the shares set forth opposite the shareholder’s name, subject to community property laws, where applicable. Unless as otherwise indicated in the following table and/or the footnotes thereto, the address of our named executive officers and directors in the following table is: 175 S. Main St., Suite 1220, Salt Lake City, UT 84111.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership(1) |
Percent of Class(1) |
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Named Executive Officers and Directors | ||||||||
Mark Emerson, CEO and Director(2) | 24,472,545 | 42.39% | ||||||
Eng Wah Kung, CFO and Director(3) | 250,000 | * | ||||||
Paul Falconer, Former CEO and Director(4) | 2,350,000 | (5) | 4.07% | |||||
Executive Officers, Named Executive Officers, and Directors as a Group (Three Persons) | 27,422,545 | 47.50% |
* Less than 1%
(1) | Under Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act, a beneficial owner of a security includes any person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship, or otherwise has or shares: (i) voting power, which includes the power to vote, or to direct the voting of shares; and (ii) investment power, which includes the power to dispose or direct the disposition of shares. Certain shares may be deemed to be beneficially owned by more than one person (if, for example, persons share the power to vote or the power to dispose of the shares). In addition, shares are deemed to be beneficially owned by a person if the person has the right to acquire the shares (for example, upon exercise of an option) within 60 days of March 31, 2023. In computing the percentage ownership of any person, the amount of shares outstanding is deemed to include the number of shares beneficially owned by such person (and only such person) by reason of these acquisition rights. As a result, the percentage of outstanding shares of any person as shown in the above table does not necessarily reflect the person’s actual ownership or voting power with respect to the number of shares of common stock actually outstanding on the date of this Registration Statement. | |
(2) | Mark Emerson was appointed as CEO and director effective July 21, 2022. | |
(3) | Mr. Kung was appointed as CFO and director on August 13, 2021. | |
(4) | Mr. Falconer was appointed as CEO and director on April 21, 2021 and resigned from all positions effective July 21, 2022. | |
(5) | Includes 1,700,000 shares owned by Falconer Family Office Limited, which is controlled by Paul Falconer. |
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ITEM 13. | CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE |
Except as disclosed below, for transactions with our executive officers and directors, please see the disclosure under “EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION” above.
On January 14, 2019, Joseph Grimes was appointed as an officer and director of the Company. On January 29, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Mr. Grimes (the “Grimes Agreement”) pursuant to which Mr. Grimes would sell to the Company certain intellectual property owned by Mr. Grimes in exchange for 25,000,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “Grimes Shares”) On March 4, 2020, at Mr. Grimes’ direction, the Company issued 22,000,000 of the Grimes Shares to Bodhisattva Investment Group (an entity controlled by Mr. Grimes) (“BIG”). On April 20, 2021, Mr. Grimes resigned from all positions within the Company. On November 29, 2021, the Company and Mr. Grimes entered into the Mutual General Release and Settlement Agreement pursuant to which Mr. Grimes and BIG agreed to cancel 21,650,000 and retain 350,000 of the Grimes Shares. The remaining 3,000,000 shares consisting of the Grimes Shares had previously been gifted to several individuals by Mr. Grimes. Management has been attempting to enter into cancellation agreements with those shareholders but has only been successful in obtaining cancellation agreements from recipients holding an aggregate of 800,000 shares. Management has no assurances that additional shares will be cancelled and investors should invest under the presumption that the remaining 2,200,000 shares will be issued and outstanding. As additional shares are issued due to capital raising transactions, investors may be diluted and the value of their investment may decrease.
On January 25, 2022, the Company issued 23,700,000 common shares at par value for a total of $23,700, which consisted of 22,000,000 shares of Common Stock to Paul Falconer (our CEO and the owner of FFO and 1,700,000 shares to FFO for services.
Effective June 7, 2022, we entered into Consulting Agreement with Yee Yui Advisory Limited, a subsidiary of FFO pursuant to which the Company issued 650,000 shares to Nicola Yip for consulting services. Ms. Yip is a former director and officer of the Company.
Effective June 7, 2022, we issued an aggregate of 4,172,545 shares of Common Stock to our officers and directors in exchange for previous services provided as officers and directors. The shares were issued under the Company’s 2022 Stock Incentive Plan.
On July 21, 2022, Mark Emerson, our current CEO and director, purchased 24,472,545 (51%) shares from Paul Falconer in a private sale and gained majority control of the Company.
Effective July 21, 2022, Paul Falconer resigned as the CEO and director of the Company and Mark Emerson was appointed as the CEO and director.
Paul Falconer advanced $11,800 to the Company as of December 31, 2022 for the routine operating expenditure. The advance was unsecured, interest free and payable on demand. Paul Falconer was the former Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company since the beginning of the last fiscal year for which the Company has filed an Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Mark Emerson advanced $35,850 to the Company as of December 31, 2022 for the routine operating expenditure. The advance was unsecured, interest free and payable on demand. Mark Emerson is currently the Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company.
Director Independence
We are not currently subject to listing requirements of any national securities exchange or inter-dealer quotation system which has requirements that a majority of the board of directors be “independent” and, as a result, we are not at this time required to have our Board of Directors comprised of a majority of “independent directors.”
We currently have not established any committees of the Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors may designate from among its members an executive committee and one or more other committees in the future. We do not have a nominating committee or a nominating committee charter. Further, we do not have a policy with regard to the consideration of any director candidates recommended by security holders. To date, other than as described above, no security holders have made any such recommendations. The entire Board of Directors performs all functions that would otherwise be performed by committees. Given the present size of our board it is not practical for us to have committees. If we are able to grow our business and increase our operations, we intend to expand the size of our board and allocate responsibilities accordingly.
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ITEM 14. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES |
Fees Paid
Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by our principal accountants for the audit of our annual financial statements, review of financial statements included in the quarterly reports and other fees that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $9,500 and $5,000 for the period ended December 31, 2021.
Audit-Related Fees
There were no fees billed for assurance and related services by our principal accountants that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the financial statements, other than those reported above, for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Tax Fees
There were no fees billed for professional services rendered by our principal accountants for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning in the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
All Other Fees
There were no other fees billed for products or services provided by the principal accountants, other than those previously reported above, for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Audit Committee
We do not have an Audit Committee; therefore, the Board of Directors has considered whether the non-audit services provided by our auditors to us are compatible with maintaining the independence of our auditors and concluded that the independence of our auditors is not compromised by the provision of such services. Our Board of Directors pre-approves all auditing services and permitted non-audit services, including the fees and terms of those services, to be performed for us by our independent auditor prior to engagement.
ITEM 15. | EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES |
Financial Statements
The following financial statements are filed with this Form 10-K:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Audited Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2022 and 2021
Audited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
Audited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
Notes to Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
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Exhibits
The following exhibits are included with this Form 10-K:
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10.14 | Services Agreement dated August 1, 2018 between the Company and Erica Presley | Form 10 | 000-54171 | 10.11 | 1/28/22 | |||||||
10.15 | Services Agreement dated August 1, 2018 between the Company and Michelle Gregory | Form 10 | 000-54171 | 10.12 | 1/28/22 | |||||||
10.16 | Services Agreement dated August 1, 2018 between the Company and Rachell Vasquez | Form 10 | 000-54171 | 10.13 | 1/28/22 | |||||||
10.17* | Consulting Agreement dated effective January 13, 2022 with Falconer Family Office Limited | Form 10 | 000-54171 | 10.14 | 1/28/22 | |||||||
10.18* | 2022 Stock Incentive Plan | Form 10/A | 000-54171 | 10.18 | 9/12/22 | |||||||
10.19 | Software License Agreement dated December 12, 2022 with NYC English, LLC | X | ||||||||||
21.1 | List of Subsidiaries | X | ||||||||||
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification by Principal Executive Officer | X | ||||||||||
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification by Principal Financial and Accounting Officer | X | ||||||||||
32.1 | Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer | X | ||||||||||
32.2 | Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer | X | ||||||||||
101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | X | ||||||||||
101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | X | ||||||||||
101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | X | ||||||||||
101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | X | ||||||||||
101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | X | ||||||||||
101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | X | ||||||||||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL, and included in exhibit 101). | X |
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*Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
ITEM 16. | FORM 10-K SUMMARY |
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
LNPR GROUP INC. | ||
Date: March 31, 2023 | By: | /s/ Mark Emerson |
Mark Emerson, Chief Executive Officer | ||
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||
Date: March 31, 2023 | By: | /s/ Eng Wah Kung |
Eng Wah Kung, Chief Financial Officer | ||
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
NAME | TITLE | DATE | ||
/s/ Mark Emerson Mark Emerson |
Director and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | March 31, 2023 | ||
/s/ Eng Wah Kung Eng Wah Kung |
Director and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer | March 31, 2023 | ||
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LNPR GROUP INC.
Index to Financial Statements
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021
and for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of LNPG Group Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of LNPR Group Inc. and its subsidiary (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern Matter
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a significant net capital deficiency that raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated 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 consolidated 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 consolidated 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 consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ JTC Fair Song CPA Firm
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2021.
March 31, 2023
PCAOB Firm ID: 2747
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LNPR GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | $ | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Other Payables and Accruals | $ | $ | ||||||
Amount due to a director | ||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | ||||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
Preferred stock, par value $ | per share; Authorized shares; issued and outstanding - - shares.||||||||
Common Stock, par value $ | per share; Authorized shares; Issued and outstanding and as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.||||||||
Capital paid in excess of par value | ||||||||
Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | |||||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | $ | $ | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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LNPR GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
Year Ended December 31, 2022 | Year Ended December 31, 2021 | |||||||
Operating Expenses: | ||||||||
General and Administrative | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Total Operating Expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Net Operating Loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Share-based compensation | ( | ) | ||||||
Provision for Income Tax | ||||||||
Net Loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | ||||||||
Comprehensive Loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Net Loss Per Common Share - Basic | $ | $ | ||||||
Net Loss Per Common Share - Diluted | $ | $ | ||||||
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic | ||||||||
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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LNPR GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
Number of Common Shares Issued | Common Stock | Capital Paid in Excess of Par Value | Accumulated Deficit | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
Net loss | – | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
Cancellation of common stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | – | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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LNPR GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
Year Ended 2022 | Year Ended 2021 | |||||||
Net Loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Share Based Compensation | ||||||||
Accrued expense and other payable | ||||||||
Cash used in operating activities | ( | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Advance from a director | ||||||||
Net cash from financing activities | ||||||||
Net increase in cash | ||||||||
Effects on changes in foreign exchange rate | ||||||||
Cash at beginning of the year | ||||||||
Cash at end of the year | $ | $ | ||||||
Supplemental disclosure information: | ||||||||
Income taxes paid | $ | $ | ||||||
Interest paid | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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LNPR GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
Note 1 – Organization
ORGANIZATION
New Asia Energy, Inc. (formerly known as High Desert Assets, Inc. and previously known as Univest Tech, Inc., (" New Asia Energy "), was incorporated in the State of Colorado on November 6, 2007. New Asia Energy was originally formed to develop and market music based on technology solutions.
On December 1, 2017, the Board of Directors of New Asia Energy adopted two Amendments to its Articles, changing the name of the Corporation to LNPR Group Inc., and effectuating a 40:1 reverse split of the stock of New Asia Energy; the State of Colorado effectuated said changes on December 4, 2017; and on January 17, 2018, FINRA granted effectiveness for said changes and the ticker Symbol “LNPR”.
On April 21, 2021, Joseph Grimes resigned as the Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, and appointed Paul Falconer as Director and CEO.
On August 13, 2021, the Board appointed Eng Wah Kung as CFO and Nicola Yip as the COO.
Effective July 21, 2022, Paul Falconer resigned as the CEO and director of the Company and Mark Emerson was appointed as the CEO and director.
Effective September 10, 2022, Nicola Yip resigned as the COO and director of the Company.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
This summary of significant accounting policies is presented to assist the reader in understanding the Company's consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements and notes are representations of the Company's management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, NYCEdutec, LLC (“NYCEdutec"). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
On October 3, 2022, an entity named “NYCEdutec LLC” (“NYCEdutec”) was formed in the State of Utah. On November 22, 2022, the manager of NYCEdutec, Mark Emerson (who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company, approved the issuance to the Company of all of the equity interests of NYCEdutec. As a result, NYCEdutec became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Prior to the equity issuance to the Company, NYCEdutec had no operations.
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USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant accounting estimates include certain assumptions related to, among others, the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, impairment analysis of real estate assets and other long-term assets including goodwill, valuation allowance on deferred income taxes, and the accrual of potential liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) “FASB Accounting Standard Codification™ (the “Codification”) which is the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States.
The Company has adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ASC Topic 260 regarding earnings / loss per share, which provides for calculation of “basic” and “diluted” earnings / loss per share. Basic earnings / loss per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income / loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings / loss per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity similar to fully diluted earnings / loss per share.
There were
potentially dilutive instruments outstanding during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
INCOME TAXES
In accordance with ASC 740 - Income Taxes, the provision for income taxes is computed using the asset and liability method. The liability method measures deferred income taxes by applying enacted statutory rates in effect at the balance sheet date to the differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts on the consolidated financial statements. The resulting deferred tax assets or liabilities have been adjusted to reflect changes in tax laws as they occur. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Company expects to recognize the consolidated financial statement benefit of an uncertain tax position only after considering the probability that a tax authority would sustain the position in an examination. For tax positions meeting a “more-likely-than-not” threshold, the amount to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements will be the benefit expected to be realized upon settlement with the tax authority. For tax positions not meeting the threshold, no consolidated financial statement benefit is recognized. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had no uncertain tax positions. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as general and administrative expenses. The Company currently has no federal or state tax examinations nor has it had any federal or state examinations since its inception. To date, the Company has not incurred any interest or tax penalties.
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RELATED PARTIES
A party is considered to be related to the Company if the party directly or indirectly or through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Company. Related parties also include principal owners of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of principal owners of the Company and its management and other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests. A party which can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or if it has an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests is also a related party.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
There are no recent accounting pronouncements that impact the Company’s operations.
GOING CONCERN
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates, among other things, the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business for the 12 months following the date of these consolidated financial statements. The Company has suffered recurring losses and has working capital deficiency and negative operating cash flows.
These matters, among others, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. While the Company's cash position may not be significant enough to support the Company's daily operations, management intends to raise additional funds by way of equity and/or debt financing to fund operations. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash investment with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash/equivalents.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
ASC 825, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments”, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments. ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2022.
Authoritative literature provides a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring 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 as follows:
Level 1 - Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 - Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that reflect our assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
The respective carrying values of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximate their fair values. These financial instruments include cash, other payables, accruals and amount due to a director. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for these financial instruments since they are short term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair value.
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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from consultants in accordance with the accounting standards regarding accounting for stock-based compensation and accounting for equity instruments that are issued to other than employees for acquiring or in conjunction with selling goods or services. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably determinable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earlier of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services as defined by these accounting standards. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement if there is a term.
The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of services from employees in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair values at the date of grant. The fair value of awards is amortized over the requisite service period.
COMMON STOCK
At formation, the Company was authorized to issue 50,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock. As of December 31, 2022, the total number of shares authorized to issue was
shares of $ par value common stock.
The following are issuances and cancellations of equity securities by the Company during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
On November 29, 2021, the Company entered into a mutual general release and settlement agreement with Bodhisattva Investment Group to cancel
shares previously issued to the entity.
On November 30, 2021, the Company entered into a share cancellation agreement with Baywall Inc. to cancel
shares previously issued to the entity.
On December 2, 2021, the Company entered into share cancellation agreements with Christophe Martino, Michelle Monohan, and, Aika Patel, individually, to cancel an aggregate of
shares previously issued to them.
As of January 25, 2022, the Company cancelled
On February 23, 2022, the Company entered into a Mutual General Release and Settlement Agreement with Peter Grimes pursuant to which Mr. Grimes agreed to cancel
shares previously issued to him.
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On February 23, 2022, we entered into a Mutual General Release and Settlement Agreement with Kirkland Family Trust pursuant to which the trust agreed to cancel
shares previously issued to it.
On July 20, 2022, the Company issued
On July 20, 2022, a total of
shares at par value for a total of $ were issued to the directors of the Company for their services under the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan which was adopted on June 7, 2022.
On July 21, 2022, Mark Emerson purchased 24,472,545 (51%) shares from Paul Falconer in a private sale and gained majority control of the Company. Mr. Falconer has resigned as a director and officer of the Company.
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
The following table summarizes the Company's total share-based compensation expense recognized in operating overhead expense, as applicable:
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||
Restricted Common Shares – shares awards to directors for service | $ | $ | ||||||
Restricted Common Shares – shares awards to consultants for service | ||||||||
Total Stock-Based Compensation Expense | $ | $ |
As of January 25, 2022, the Company cancelled 23,350,000 common shares for a total consideration of $23,350 and issued 23,700,000 common shares at par value for a total of $23,700 which consisted of 22,000,000 shares of Common Stock to Paul Falconer (the Company’s former-CEO, director and the owner of FFO and 1,700,000 shares to FFO for services.
Effective June 7, 2022, the Company entered into Consulting Agreement with Yee Yui Advisory Limited, a subsidiary of FFO pursuant to which the Company issued 650,000 shares to Nicola Yip for consulting services.
Effective June 7, 2022, the Company issued an aggregate of 4,172,545 shares of Common Stock to our officers and directors in exchange for previous services provided as officers and directors. The shares were issued under the Company’s 2022 Stock Incentive Plan. The Shares were fully earned, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable securities of the Company.
2022 Stock Incentive Plan
The LNPR Group, Inc. 2022 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Stock Incentive Plan”) provides for the issuance of up to
Common Stock subject to adjustment as to the number and kind of shares. The Stock Incentive Plan authorizes the Company to grant incentive and non-qualified options and to grant restricted stock awards and units of the Company’s Common Stock. The Board of Directors will be the initial administrator of the Stock Incentive Plan and will have the powers and authority set forth in the Stock Incentive Plan to grant options and restricted stock awards.
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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share:
Schedule of computation of loss per share | ||||||||
For the Years Ending December 31, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Basic weighted average outstanding shares of common stock | ||||||||
Dilutive effects of common share equivalents | ||||||||
Dilutive weighted average outstanding shares of common stock | ||||||||
Net loss per share of common stock - basic and diluted | $ | $ |
Note 5 – Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes arise from the temporary differences between financial statement and income tax recognition of net operating losses. These loss carryovers are limited under the Internal Revenue Code should a significant change in ownership occur. The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to ASC 740.
The types of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and their financial reporting amounts that give rise to a significant portion of the deferred assets and liabilities are as follows:
Schedule of deferred tax assets | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||||
Net operating loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Valuation allowance | ||||||||
Total deferred tax asset | $ | $ |
Note 6 – Related Party Transactions
In addition to the information disclosed elsewhere in the consolidated financial statements, the following transactions took place between the Company and related party at terms agreed between the parties.
On April 20, 2021, Mr. Grimes resigned from all positions within the Company. On November 29, 2021, the Company and Mr. Grimes entered into the Mutual General Release and Settlement Agreement pursuant to which Mr. Grimes and BIG agreed to cancel 21,650,000 and retain 350,000 of the Grimes Shares.
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On November 29, 2021, a total of
shares held by Bodhisattva Investment Group, a substantial shareholder of the Company, were cancelled.
NYCEdutec entered into a Software License Agreement (the “Agreement”) with NYC English, LLC (“NYC English”), a Utah limited liability company which is controlled by the Company’s CEO, Mark Emerson. Pursuant to the Agreement, NYCEdutec is required to make (or arrange for) minimum purchases of the Products of $1,000,000 in year one and $1,500,000 in year two. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, there was no purchase transaction made by NYCEdutec.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued (i)
shares of common Stock to Paul Falconer, the Company’s former CEO and director of the Company and the owner of FFO and shares to FFO for consulting and director services, (ii) shares of common stock to Nicola Yip, the former director and officer of the Company for consulting and director services, shares of common stock to Eng Wah Kung, the CFO and the director of the Company for director service. There was no share-based payment made in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
Paul Falconer advanced $
Mark Emerson advanced $
Note 7 – Contractual Obligations and Commitments
NYCEdutec, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Software License Agreement with NYC English Pursuant to the Agreement, NYCEdutec is appointed by NYC English as the non-exclusive licensee of all three levels of NYC English software (the “Products”) throughout the world. The initial term of the Agreement is until December 31, 2024. During the initial term, NYCEdutec is required to make (or arrange for) minimum purchases of the Products of $1,000,000 in year one (i.e. for the fiscal year ending December, 2023) and $1,500,000 in year two (i.e. for the fiscal year ending December, 2024). The suggested retail price for the Products and the purchase price of the Products by NYCEdutec will be decided between the parties at a later date.
Note 8 – Subsequent Events
In accordance with ASC 855-16, management has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were available to be issued and has determined that it does not have any material subsequent events to disclose.
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Exhibit 10.19
NYC ENGLISH
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
DECEMBER 12, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. APPOINTMENT AS AUTHORIZED NYC ENGLISH Licensee | 2 |
2. OBLIGATIONS OF Licensee | 3 |
3. OBLIGATIONS OF NYC ENGLISH | 5 |
4. PURCHASE ORDER PROCEDURE | 5 |
5. PRICES AND PAYMENT | 6 |
6. SHIPMENT, RISK OF LOSS AND DELIVERY | 7 |
7. REPORTING, RECORDS AND INSPECTION | 7 |
8. LOGO, TRADENAME USE AND LABELING OF SPECIFIED PRODUCTS | 7 |
9. TRADEMARKS AND TRADE NAMES | 7 |
10. TERM AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT | 8 |
11. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES | 9 |
12. INDEMNIFICATION | 10 |
13. WARRANTIES | 10 |
14. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT AND CONTROLLING LAW | 11 |
15. MISCELLANEOUS | 11 |
Exhibit A – Schedule of Specified Products | A-1 |
Exhibit B – Territory | B-1 |
Exhibit C – Business Plan | C-1 |
Exhibit D – Sales Forecast | D-1 |
NYC ENGLISH
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
NON-EXCLUSIVE – NYCEdutec LLC.
This International Licensee Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the _12, DECEMBER 2022, (the “Effective Date”), by and between NYC ENGLISH, LLC, a Utah limited liability company, USA (“NYC English”), and NYCEdutec LLC., hereafter referred to as “licensee”.
INTRODUCTION
A. NYC English is engaged in the business of developing, distributing and selling products and programs, including the specified products and programs listed in Exhibit A hereto. The specified products listed in Exhibit A, as it may be amended or modified from time to time by NYC English, are hereafter referred to as “Specified Products”. This Agreement pertains only to the Specified Products and not to any other products which are now, or may hereafter be, developed, licensed or sold by NYC English.
B. Licensee desires to purchase from NYC English (or otherwise arrange the sale to a third party), and NYC English desires to sell the Specified Products.
C. NYC English and licensee desire that licensee act as an independent, Licensee of the Specified Products on an exclusive basis in the Territory (as hereafter defined) under the terms and conditions set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, NYC English and licensee agree as follows:
1. APPOINTMENT AS AUTHORIZED NYC ENGLISH LICENSEE
a. Appointment. NYC English hereby appoints licensee as the non-exclusive Licensee of the Specified Products, solely within the area or areas specified in the attached Exhibit B (the “Territory”). licensee hereby accepts such appointment on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Licensee hereby represents and warrants to NYC English that Licensee has confirmed with its own legal counsel licensed to practice law in each jurisdiction specified on Exhibit B to the effect that (i) this Agreement has been duly authorized by licensee; (ii) this Agreement is legal, valid and enforceable in accordance with its terms; (iii) the relationship of licensee and NYC English shall be as set forth in Section 11; and (iv) NYC English may rely on the opinions of such counsel.
b. Limitations on Distribution Rights. licensee’s appointment is limited to distribution of the Specified Products to consumers within the Territory. Licensee shall not, without the prior written consent of NYC English, (i) advertise, promote, market, solicit or actively seek sales of Specified Products outside the Territory, (ii) establish an office outside the Territory through which orders for the Specified Products are solicited, (iii) sell Specified Products via the Internet except through the licensee’s own website to customers in the Territory. If licensee receives a purchase order or inquiry, or otherwise becomes aware of any opportunity regarding the potential sale of the Specified Products (or any other NYC English products) outside the Territory, Licensee shall promptly provide NYC English with written notice thereof and copies of any related documents.
c. Sale Conveys No Right to Create, Develop or Modify; Reservation of Rights. Specified Products are offered for sale and are sold by NYC English subject in every case to the conditions that such sale does not convey any license, expressly or by implication, to develop, modify, license, duplicate or otherwise copy or reproduce any of the Specified Products WITHOUT CONSENT FROM NYC ENGLISH LLC. No express or implied license or other rights of any kind are granted to Licensee regarding the Specified Products (or any other NYC English products) and Licensee acknowledges that the Specified Products (and all other NYC English products) and all right, title and interest therein, including without limitation any copyright, patent, trade secret or other intellectual property right in and to such products are the sole property of NYC English and its suppliers. NYC English reserves all rights not expressly granted herein.
d. Sub-Licensees. Licensee shall not, without the prior written consent of NYC English, appoint any sub- Licensees or agents (collectively “sub- Licensee s”) to promote or distribute the Specified Products (or any other NYC English products) within or outside the Territory.
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2. OBLIGATIONS OF LICENSEE
The parties acknowledge that each of Licensee’s obligations listed below is essential to the relationship proposed and that any breach of the obligation will seriously harm NYC English’s commercial reputation and goodwill.
a. General Obligations of Licensee.
(i) Best Efforts Marketing. licensee represents that it has both the willingness and the capacity, financial and otherwise, to adequately serve the market for Specified Products in the Territory. licensee covenants that it shall consistently use its best efforts to further the promotion, marketing, and distribution of the Specified Products in the Territory.
(ii) Competing Products. Unless otherwise authorized with the written consent of NYC English, licensee shall refrain from, and shall cause its affiliates, sub- Licensee s, agents and representatives to refrain from, selling, distributing, marketing, advertising, promoting the sale of or soliciting purchase orders for, directly or indirectly, any product that, in NYC English’s reasonable judgment, is competitive with or similar to the Specified Products. The obligations of licensee under this Section 2(a)(ii) shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement for a period of twelve (12) months. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that this Section 2(a)(ii) is reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate interests of NYC English because of the relationships with the consumers of its products, marketing and know-how and market and product knowledge that licensee will acquire in connection with its activities under this Agreement and because of licensee’s access to Proprietary Information of NYC English. Notwithstanding the foregoing, licensee is encouraged to sell and offer non-competing products and not to rely solely on this Agreement and the sale of the Specified Products as its sole source of income. Licensee hereby represents and warrants that it is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business, and that it advertises for its independent business or trade and that this Agreement is not licensee’s sole source of income.
(iii) Conduct of Business. licensee agrees: (a) to conduct its business in a manner that reflects favorably at all times on the Specified Products and the good name, goodwill and reputation of NYC English; (b) not to engage in any deceptive, misleading or unethical practices that are or might be detrimental to NYC English, the Specified Products, or the public, including but not limited to disparagement of NYC English or the Specified Products; (c) to make no false or misleading representations with regard to NYC English or the Specified Products; (d) not to publish or employ or cooperate in the publication or employment of any misleading or deceptive advertising material; (e) to make no representations, warranties or guarantees to customers or to the trade with respect to the specifications, features or capabilities of the Specified Products which are inconsistent with the literature distributed by NYC English, including all warranties and disclaimers contained in such literature; and (f) not to sell the Specified Products to any dealer or organization that engages in illegal or deceptive trade practices such as bait and switch techniques or any other practices proscribed under law or this section.
(iv) Technical Capability; Customer Support. Licensee shall have the technical capability, including, without limitation, business phone lines, internet connections and other technical equipment to enable it to promote, market and advertise to consumers the features and capabilities of the Specified Products and the differences between such products and competing products. Licensee shall be the primary point of contact on all technical issues and customer support for the Specified Products sold in the Territory or by Licensee. Licensee shall employ a sufficient number of personnel having the knowledge and training necessary to cause effective distribution, technical assistance and customer support for the Specified Products commensurate Licensee’s obligations under this Agreement. Licensee shall also hire and maintain a sufficient number of personnel to provide customer service and shipping services in connection with the distribution of the Specified Products. Licensee agrees to conduct or provide for any training of its personnel which may be necessary to impart such knowledge and shall extend complete cooperation to NYC English in any product education programs which NYC English may establish.
(v) Financial Condition. Licensee warrants and represents that it is in good financial condition, solvent and able to pay its bills when due. Licensee shall maintain and employ in connection with Licensee’s business under this Agreement such working capital and net worth as may be required in the reasonable opinion of NYC English to enable Licensee to carry out and perform all of Licensee’s obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement; and from time to time, on reasonable notice by NYC English, Licensee shall furnish such financial reports and other financial data as NYC English may reasonably request as necessary to determine Licensee’s financial condition.
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(vi) Adaptation for Local Market. Licensee may, at its sole cost and expense, translate or rephrase, if necessary, the advertising and promotional materials of the Specified Products into the language or phraseology of the Territory. Licensee shall consult with NYC English as to such changes that may be required to the advertising and promotional materials of the Specified Products pursuant to this Section 2(a)(vii), and shall obtain NYC English’s prior written consent to each such change. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that, unless otherwise agreed by NYC English and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, NYC English shall not have any obligation to warrant or repurchase any Specified Products so modified by Licensee. The copyright to all translations and alterations for the Specified Products shall remain the sole property of NYC English, and Licensee hereby agrees to take all steps necessary to provide copyright protection of the translations in the name of NYC English, and to assign to NYC English any rights it may have therein.
(vii) Market Information and Planning; Consumer Relationships. Licensee shall promptly advise NYC English concerning any market information that may come to Licensee’s attention respecting NYC English, the Specified Products, NYC English’s market position, or the continued competitiveness of the Specified Products in the marketplace, including but not limited to charges, complaints, or claims by consumers, or other persons, about NYC English or the Specified Products. Licensee shall reasonably resolve all consumer complaints related to the Specified Products. NYC English and Licensee shall reasonably agree on any credits resulting from any such complaints; provided, however, Licensee shall not resolve any complaint (or group of related/similar complaints) with any party(ies) relating to Specified Products, claims or damages in excess of US $1,000.00, in the aggregate, without the prior written consent of NYC English. Licensee shall confer from time to time, at the request of NYC English, on matters relating to market conditions, sales forecasting and product planning.
(viii) Compliance with Laws. Licensee shall be responsible for compliance with all requirements established by governmental authorities within the Territory, including but not limited to customs and registration requirements and technical product standards, paying any and all customs charges and duty fees, and any and all other legal or other requirements governing the use, importation, exportation, re-exportation, sale, distribution and advertising of the Specified Products in the Territory or which are otherwise necessary or useful for the implementation of this Agreement. Without limitation of the foregoing, Licensee shall not engage in any unfair or illegal trade practices. Licensee will provide to NYC English such documentation and certifications as may be required for compliance with the export control laws of the United States. Licensee shall comply with all applicable national, state, regional and local laws and regulations in performing its duties hereunder and in any of its dealings with respect to the Specified Products. Licensee acknowledges that NYC English is subject to certain United States laws, including but not limited to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions and any amendments thereto, which apply to activities carried out on NYC English’s behalf outside the United States. Licensee agrees to (a) neither to take nor omit to take any action if such act or omission might cause NYC English to be in violation of any such laws; and (b) be solely responsible for compliance with all applicable United States export laws, rules, and regulations. In distributing the Specified Products, Licensee agrees to keep such books and records and to take such other actions as may be required by applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Without limiting the foregoing, Licensee shall not distribute or license the Specified Products (i) in any country that is subject to the United States export restrictions, or to any national of any such country, wherever located, who intends to transmit or transport the Specified Products back to such country, or (ii) to any person or entity who has been prohibited from participating in United States export transactions by any federal agency of the United States government.
(ix) Governmental Approval. If any approval with respect to this Agreement, or the registration thereof, shall be required at any time during the term of this Agreement, with respect to giving legal effect to the Agreement in the Territory, or with respect to compliance with exchange regulations or other requirements so as to assure the right of remittance abroad of US dollars pursuant to Section 4 hereof, Licensee shall immediately take whatever steps may be necessary in this respect, and any charges incurred in connection therewith shall be for the account of Licensee. Licensee shall keep NYC English currently informed of its efforts in this connection. NYC English shall be under no obligation to ship Specified Products to Licensee hereunder until Licensee has provided NYC English with satisfactory evidence that such approval or registration is not required, or that it has been obtained.
(x) Non-solicitation of NYC English Employees. During the term of the Agreement, including any renewal term, and for a period of twelve (12) months after termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit and hire any person who, during the year immediately preceding such hiring, has been an employee of NYC English.
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b. Advertising, Marketing and Promotion by Licensee. Licensee hereby commits, at its own cost and expense, to undertake the following advertising, marketing and promotional activities:
(i) Advertising/Public Relation. Licensee shall develop and execute an advertising campaign reasonably acceptable to NYC English; and
(ii) Marketing/Promotional Materials. Licensee shall develop a targeted marketing plan to aid in the sale of the Specified Products reasonably acceptable to NYC English.
c. Submission of Business Plan. No later than 60 days following the Effective Date, Licensee shall submit to NYC English a detailed marketing plan in the form substantially set forth in the attached Exhibit C (the “Business Plan”). Such Business Plan shall include the obligations set forth in Sections 2(b) and 2(d) and describe in detail Licensee’s advertising and marketing efforts planned with respect to the distribution of the Specified Products.
d. Minimum Commitment. During the Initial Term hereof, Licensee shall make (or arrange for) minimum purchases of the Specified Products in accordance with the sales forecast set forth in Exhibit D (the “Sales Forecast”). Such Sales Forecast shall contain a written forecast of the minimum number of units of each Specified Product, on a product-by-product basis, that Licensee commits to purchase (or arrange to be purchased) each quarter during the term of this Agreement. Licensee agrees that the amounts set forth in the Sales Forecast for each quarter shall be treated as separate and distinct obligations and shall not be cumulative in evaluating Licensee’s performance hereunder. The parties acknowledge and agree that such minimum purchase requirements have been mutually established after due consideration of the market for the Specified Products in the Territory and represent the minimum quantities that a Licensee should be able to sell in the Territory using reasonable efforts. In the event that Licensee fails to meet the minimum purchase requirements set forth in the Sales Forecast, NYC English may elect to (i) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 10(c), (ii) modify the Territory, or (iii) waive such minimum purchase requirements for the relevant period.
3. OBLIGATIONS OF NYC ENGLISH
a. Delivery of Specified Products. The parties hereto understand and agree that NYC English is the sole party responsible for filling the orders received from Licensee for the Specified Products. The parties agree that NYC English may at any time during the term of this Agreement designate a third party to produce the Specified Products in accordance with the quality standards established by NYC English. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, NYC English may do any of the following without notice and without liability to Licensee:
(i) Alter the specifications for any Specified Product or make any other improvements or modifications thereto;
(ii) Discontinue the development of any improvements or modifications of a Specified Product, whether or not such improvements or modifications have been announced publicly and discontinue the sale of any Specified Product; and
(iii) Commence the development and distribution of new products or a new version of a Specified Product having features which may make any Specified Product wholly or partially obsolete, whether or not Licensee is granted any distribution rights in respect of such new products.
b. Assistance. NYC English agrees to provide Licensee with reasonable assistance of NYC English’s technical, sales, and service personnel as NYC English deems appropriate. Except as otherwise agreed by NYC English and Licensee, such assistance shall be without charge to the Licensee.
4. PURCHASE ORDER PROCEDURE
a. Initial Purchase Requirement. Unless otherwise set forth on Exhibit A, there shall not be an initial purchase requirement upon the execution of this Agreement.
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b. Orders and Acceptance. Licensee shall order Specified Products by delivering a purchase order to NYC English by through the Licensee Store website made available by NYC English (the “Store Website”) or such other order process established by NYC English. All orders for Specified Products placed in accordance with the instructions set forth on the Store Website. All such orders shall be subject to acceptance by NYC English at its principal place of business and shall not be binding until the earlier of (x) such acceptance; or (y) shipment, and then only as to the portion of the order actually shipped. All orders placed by Licensee shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement as well as the terms and conditions of the Store Website. In the event of a conflict between the information contained in any purchase order and this Agreement, this Agreement shall control.
c. Terms and Conditions. The terms and conditions of this Agreement and of the applicable NYC English invoice or confirmation will apply to each order accepted or shipped by NYC English hereunder. The terms and conditions of Licensee’s form of purchase order or other business forms will not apply to any order notwithstanding NYC English’s acknowledgement or acceptance of such order. Licensee hereby waives any such provisions inconsistent with this Agreement.
d. Cancellation of Orders. NYC English reserves the right to cancel any orders placed by Licensee and accepted by NYC English as set forth above, or to refuse or delay shipment thereof, if Licensee (i) fails to make any payment as provided herein or under the terms of payment set forth in any invoice or otherwise agreed to by NYC English and Licensee, (ii) fails to meet credit or financial requirements established by NYC English, including any limitations on allowable credit, or (iii) otherwise fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. NYC English also reserves the right to discontinue the development or sale of any or all of the Specified Products at any time, and to cancel any orders for such discontinued products without liability of any kind to Licensee or to any other person. No such cancellation, refusal or delay will be deemed a termination (unless NYC English so advises Licensee) or breach of this Agreement by NYC English.
5. PRICES AND PAYMENT
a. Prices. NYC English agrees to sell the Specified Products and Licensee agrees to purchase (or arrange for purchase) such products at the prices set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. NYC English shall have the right, from time to time, at its sole discretion, to change the list of the Specified Products. In any such instance, NYC English shall issue a new Exhibit A to Licensee reflecting such change, which shall, as of the effective date stated thereon, supersede the prior Exhibit A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, NYC English shall only have the right to change the prices in Exhibit A at any time following the Initial Term of this Agreement following thirty (30) days prior written notice to Licensee. The difference between Licensee’s purchase price for the Specified Products and Licensee’s selling price to Licensee’s customers shall be Licensee’s sole remuneration for the sale of the Specified Products.
b. Taxes, Tariffs, Fees. NYC English’s prices to Licensee do not include any national, state or local sales, use, value-added or other taxes, customs, duties or similar fees which NYC English may be required to pay or collect upon the sale or delivery of Specified Products or upon collection of the sales price. Should any such tax or levy be made, Licensee agrees to promptly pay the same and indemnify NYC English for any claim for such tax or levy demanded. Licensee represents and warrants to NYC English that all Specified Products acquired hereunder are for redistribution in the ordinary course of Licensee’s business, and Licensee agrees to provide NYC English with appropriate resale certificate numbers and other documentation satisfactory to the applicable taxing authorities to substantiate any claim of exemption from any such taxes or fees.
c. Payment Terms. All payments shall be made in United States Dollars, free of any withholding tax, currency control or other restriction to NYC English at the address designated by NYC English. Unless otherwise agreed to by NYC English in writing, at the time of submission of any order for Specified Products purchased hereunder, Licensee shall pay in cash or by wire transfer the amount of the aggregate purchase price of the Specified Products ordered (plus any applicable taxes, shipping and other charges) at the time of the order. Payments made by wire transfer shall be made to NYC English’s bank account as directed by NYC English from time to time.
d. Credit Terms. In lieu of payment for the Specified Products pursuant to section 4(c) hereof, NYC English may, by written notice to Licensee, allow Licensee to purchase Specified Products on open account, with payment due thirty (30) days from the date of invoice.
e. Acceleration for Default. NYC English reserves the right, upon written notice to Licensee, to declare all sums on open account immediately due and payable in the event of a breach by Licensee of any of its obligations to NYC English, including the failure of Licensee to comply with credit terms and limitations. Furthermore, NYC English reserves the right at all times to vary, change or limit the amount or duration of credit to be allowed to Licensee, either generally or with respect to any particular order.
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f. Attorneys’ Fees/Interest. In the event that it becomes necessary for NYC English to institute litigation to collect sums owed by Licensee for Specified Products purchased hereunder or to otherwise enforce NYC English rights hereunder, Licensee shall be responsible for reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred by NYC English in connection with such collection efforts (litigation or otherwise). Interest shall accrue on any delinquent amounts owed by Licensee for Specified Products at the greater of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted under applicable law.
6. SHIPMENT, RISK OF LOSS AND DELIVERY
a. Delivery. NYC English will use reasonable efforts to meet Licensee’s requested delivery schedules for Specified Products, but NYC English reserves the right to refuse, cancel or delay shipment to Licensee when Licensee’s credit is impaired, when Licensee is delinquent in payments, or fails to meet other credit or financial requirements established by NYC English, or when Licensee has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement. NYC English shall not be liable for any damages, direct, consequential, special or otherwise, to Licensee or to any other person for failure to deliver or for any delay or error in delivery of Specified Products for any cause whatsoever.
b. Force Majeure. NYC English shall not be responsible for any failure to perform due to unforeseen circumstances or to causes beyond NYC English’s reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, riot, embargoes, legal injunctions or restrictions, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor or materials. In the event of any such delay, NYC English may defer the delivery date for a period equal to the time of such delay.
7. REPORTING, RECORDS AND INSPECTION
a. Sales Report. During the term of this Agreement, Licensee shall provide to NYC English a written report each month showing, for the month immediately preceding the report, Licensee’s shipments of Specified Products by US dollar volume, both in the aggregate and for such geographic areas and product or other categories as NYC English may designate from time to time. Licensee shall also report to NYC English its current inventory levels of Specified Products, in the aggregate and by product, as frequently as NYC English reasonably requests.
b. Reports of Alleged Claims. Licensee shall notify NYC English in writing of any claim or proceeding involving advertisement or distribution of the Specified Products by Licensee, including claims asserting infringement of any intellectual property rights by the Specified Products, within ten (10) days after Licensee learns of such claim or proceeding. Licensee shall also report promptly to NYC English all claimed or suspected product defects.
c. Maintenance of Records. Licensee shall maintain for at least two (2) years its records, contracts and accounts relating to distribution of the Specified Products, and shall permit examination thereof by authorized representatives of NYC English at all reasonable times.
8. LOGO, TRADENAME USE AND LABELING OF SPECIFIED PRODUCTS
Licensee shall not remove, alter, cover or obfuscate any logo, trademark notice or other proprietary rights notices placed or embedded by NYC English on or in any Specified Products.
9. TRADEMARKS AND TRADE NAMES
a. Rights of NYC English. Licensee hereby recognizes that all right, title and interest in and to the trademarks, trade names, and logos (the “Marks”) used in connection with the marketing, sale and distribution of the Specified Products are the exclusive rights of NYC English, or entities affiliated with NYC English, including, without limitation, those entities with whom NYC English has licensing arrangements. No right in or license to any Mark is granted by or is to be inferred from any provision in this Agreement. Licensee shall not take any action which jeopardizes NYC English’s rights in the Marks. Licensee shall not register, directly or indirectly, any trademarks, trade names, corporate names or logos which are identical or confusing similar to the Marks or any translations thereof. Licensee shall not include or incorporate NYC English’s name or any of its products’ names (or any similar to or confusingly similar names) in its website or e-mail address. Licensee shall, upon NYC English’s request, execute any instruments that may be required to register, maintain or renew the registration of any of the Marks in the Territory.
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b. Use by Licensee. NYC English hereby grants to Licensee, and Licensee hereby accepts from NYC English, a nonexclusive, nontransferable, and royalty free right to use NYC English’s trademarks, trade names and logos applied to the Specified Products, such use being solely for the purpose of promoting and marketing the Specified Products as set forth in this Agreement. Licensee’s use of the Mark’s shall be subject to NYC English’s review and approval. Licensee has paid no consideration for the use of NYC English’s Marks and nothing contained in this Agreement shall give Licensee any interest in such Marks. Licensee agrees not to attach any additional trademarks, logos or trade designations to any Specified Product. Licensee further agrees not to affix any NYC English trademark, logo or trade name to any non-NYC English products.
c. After Termination or Expiration. Upon expiration or any termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall immediately cease all display, advertising and use of all NYC English Marks and shall not thereafter use, advertise or display any name, mark or logo which is, or any part of which is, similar to or confusing with any trademark, trade name, corporate name or logo associated with any of the Specified Products or any other product sold, marketed, distributed or used by NYC English or any of its affiliated entities.
10. TERM AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
a. Term. Unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until December 31, 2024 (the “Initial Term”). In the event that NYC English continues to fulfill orders following the Initial Term without agreeing to a renewal term pursuant to Section 10(b), such orders shall only be fulfilled on an order by order basis (but still subject to the terms of this Agreement) and NYC English may cancel this Agreement in any such event at any time.
b. Renewal. Unless terminated as set forth below, this Agreement may be renewed thereafter by mutual written agreement of the parties. Any renewal term shall be made only pursuant to a writing signed by NYC English and Licensee and shall set forth, among other things, new minimum purchase requirements, the attachment of amended Exhibits and a certificate of an officer of Licensee as to its full compliance with this Agreement through the date thereof. Other than as revised pursuant to any such writing, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
c. NYC English’s Right to Terminate. NYC English may immediately terminate and/or temporarily suspend this Agreement (in its entirety or with respect to portions of the Territory or portions or all orders for Specified Products, in NYC English’s sole discretion) at any time prior to the termination of the Initial Term or thereafter in the event that:
(i) Monetary Default. Licensee defaults in any payment due hereunder and such default continues unremedied for a period of ten (10) days;
(ii) Specified Defaults. Licensee is in default under any of the following Sections: 2(a)(ii) (Competing Products), 2(a)(v) (Financial Condition), 2(a)(viii) (Compliance with Laws), 2(d) (Minimum Purchase Commitment); 4(a) (Initial Purchase Requirement), 15(d) (Assignment), or 15(g) (Confidentiality);
(iii) Other Default. Licensee fails to perform any other obligation, warranty, duty or responsibility or is in default with respect to any material term or condition undertaken by Licensee under this Agreement and such failure or default continues unremedied for a period of thirty (30) days following written notice by NYC English;
(iv) Insolvency. A receiver is appointed for Licensee or its property; Licensee makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; any proceedings are commenced by, for or against Licensee under any bankruptcy, insolvency, debtor’s relief or other similar law; or Licensee is liquidated, dissolved, or otherwise ceases the transaction of business;
(v) Misrepresentation. NYC English discovers that Licensee has made a material misrepresentation herein or in any materials provided by Licensee or its agents to NYC English;
(vi) Legality. Upon the enactment, enforcement or adoption of any laws, rules, regulations or governmental policies or other change in circumstances that makes it illegal, impossible or impracticable to export the Specified Products to the Territory as contemplated in this Agreement;
(vii) Termination of Specified Products. NYC English withdraws the Specified Products from Licensee in the Territory; or
(viii) Change in Management. Licensee is merged, consolidated, sells all or substantially all of its assets, or implements or suffers any substantial change in management or control.
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d. Licensee’s Right to Terminate. Licensee may terminate this Agreement at any time prior to the termination of the Initial Term or thereafter in the event that:
(i) Default. NYC English fails to perform any obligation, warranty, duty or responsibility or is in default with respect to any material term or condition undertaken by NYC English under this Agreement and such failure or default continues unremedied for a period of thirty (30) days following written notice by NYC English; and
(ii) Insolvency. A receiver is appointed for NYC English or its property; NYC English makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; any proceedings are commenced by, for or against NYC English under any bankruptcy, insolvency, debtor’s relief or other similar law; or NYC English is liquidated, dissolved, or otherwise ceases the transaction of business.
e. Pending Orders. In the event that notice of termination of this Agreement is given, NYC English shall be entitled to reject all or part of any orders received from Licensee after notice but prior to the effective date of termination if availability of the Specified Products is insufficient at that time to meet the needs of NYC English and its customers fully. In any case, NYC English may limit any shipments to Licensee. Notwithstanding any credit terms made available to Licensee prior to such notice, any Specified Products shipped thereafter shall be paid for by certified or cashier’s check or wire transfer prior to shipment.
f. Effect of Termination. Licensee agrees that in case of termination under Sections 10(c) all of Licensee’s rights to distribute and sell Specified Products shall cease as of the date of such termination, except that Licensee may sell such Specified Products in Licensee’s possession that NYC English declines to repurchase pursuant to subsection 10(f)(i), below. Upon termination of this Agreement:
(i) NYC English’s Option to Repurchase Inventory. NYC English, or a successor Licensee designated by NYC English, may purchase any or all Specified Products then in Licensee’s possession at prices not greater than the prices paid by Licensee for such products (or, if the products are not in unopened factory sealed boxes, 50% of such prices). Upon receipt of any Specified Products so purchased from Licensee, NYC English will issue an appropriate credit to Licensee’s account.
(ii) Acceleration of Credit Purchases. The due date of all outstanding invoices for the Specified Products shall automatically be accelerated so they become due and payable on the effective date of termination, even if longer terms had been provided previously. All orders or portions thereof remaining unshipped as of the effective date of termination shall automatically be cancelled.
(iii) Sub- Licensees. In case this Agreement shall expire or be terminated for any reason, NYC English shall thereupon, at its option, have the right to succeed to Licensee’s interests under any agreements, rights and relations of Licensee with sub- Licensees appointed by Licensee with regard to the sale of the Specified Products and all such agreements shall contain a clause to make this provision effective in favor of NYC English.
(iv) Attorneys’ Fees. In the event any claim is brought by either party asserting that the termination of this Agreement by the other party was wrongful, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to recover from the other party all the costs, attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred by such prevailing party in the litigation.
g. Survival of Payment Obligations. NYC English’s rights and Licensee’s obligations to pay NYC English all amounts due hereunder, as well as Licensee’s obligations under Sections 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
11. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES
Licensee’s relationship with NYC English during the term of this Agreement shall be that of an independent contractor. Licensee and its employees, agents and representatives shall under no circumstances be considered agents, sub-contractors, partners, joint venturers or representatives of NYC English. Licensee shall not act or attempt to act, or represent itself, directly or by implication, as agent, sub-contractors, joint venturer, partner or representative of NYC English, or in any manner assume or attempt to assume or create any obligation or liability of any kind, nature or sort, express or implied, on behalf of or in the name of NYC English. The relationship created by this Agreement does not constitute the granting of a franchise or license agreement to Licensee by NYC English, except that Licensee is permitted to use the NYC English’s marks on promotional materials for products in accordance with the terms hereof, and no franchise statute, law, regulation or rule is intended to or has been applied by the parties for such purposes except as to the use of the marks, nor shall any such franchise, statute, law, regulation or rule be deemed or construed to apply to the formation, operation, administration or termination of this Agreement. Licensee will not, without NYC English’s prior written consent, register as NYC English’s Licensee or agent in the Territory.
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12. INDEMNIFICATION
Licensee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless NYC English and its members, managers, directors, officers, employees and agents and the successors and assigns of any of the foregoing (each a “NYC English Indemnitee”) from any and all claims, losses, costs, liabilities or expenses, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and other expenses of litigation (a “Liability”) resulting from a claim, suit or proceeding made or brought by a third party against a NYC English Indemnitee arising out of (a) any acts or omissions of Licensee or its employees and agents in the distribution or marketing of Specified Products or otherwise relating to the performance of this Agreement, (b) breach of the Licensee representations, warranties or covenants set forth in this Agreement, or (c) the negligence or willful misconduct of Licensee or its sub- Licensee s, employees and agents.
LICENSEE AGREES THAT NYC ENGLISH’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY LICENSEE TO NYC ENGLISH FOR THE SPECIFIED PRODUCTS INVOLVED. IN NO EVENT WILL NYC ENGLISH, ITS SUBSIDIARIES, ITS ASSOCIATED COMPANIES, OR NYC ENGLISH’S LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO LICENSEE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES), EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR COSTS (INCLUDING LEGAL FEES AND EXPENSES) OR LOSS OF GOODWILL OR PROFIT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUPPLY, USE OR PERFORMANCE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SPECIFIED PRODUCTS, OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF ANY SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES), OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF NYC ENGLISH, ITS SUBSIDIARIES, ITS ASSOCIATED COMPANIES, OR NYC ENGLISH’S LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR COSTS.
13. WARRANTIES
a. Limited Warranty. NYC English warrants to Licensee that (a) NYC English has full authority to execute and perform this Agreement; (b) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by NYC English and constitutes the legal, enforceable and binding obligation of NYC English; (c) NYC English’s execution and performance of this Agreement will not violate any Utah state laws or breach any other agreement; and (d) no approval, action or authorization by any Utah governmental authority or agency is required for NYC English’s execution and performance hereof or, if it is, such approval, action or authorization has been obtained and written evidence thereof has been provided to Licensee. All Specified Products provided by NYC English to Licensee are tested before being made available; however, there is no guarantee or warranty of any kind that these Specified Products will meet the needs of Licensee or Licensee’s customers.
NYC ENGLISH MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO PERFORMANCE OF THE SPECIFIED PRODUCTS TO LICENSEE OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN NYC ENGLISH’S LIMITED WARRANTY ACCOMPANYING DELIVERY OF THE SPECIFIED PRODUCTS (“Limited Warranty”). NYC ENGLISH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE WARRANTY SET FORTH IN SUCH LIMITED WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND WITHOUT LIABILITY TO LICENSEE OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON.
b. Limitation of Warranties. Licensee warrants to NYC English that (a) Licensee has full authority to execute and perform this Agreement; (b) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Licensee and constitutes the legal, enforceable and binding obligation of Licensee; (c) Licensee’s execution and performance of this Agreement will not violate any law or breach any other agreement; and (d) no approval, action or authorization by any governmental authority or agency is required for Licensee’s execution and performance hereof or, if it is, such approval, action or authorization has been obtained and written evidence thereof has been provided to NYC English.
LICENSEE SHALL MAKE NO WARRANTY, GUARANTEE OR REPRESENTATION, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, ON NYC ENGLISH’S BEHALF. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED; AND THE LIABILITY OF NYC ENGLISH, IF ANY, FOR DAMAGES RELATING TO ANY ALLEGEDLY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE ACTUAL PRICE PAID BY THE Licensee FOR SUCH PRODUCT AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
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14. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT AND CONTROLLING LAW
This Agreement shall become effective only after it has been signed by Licensee and has been accepted by NYC English at its principal place of business. It shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah, United States, without giving effect to the conflicts of law provisions thereof. To the extent applicable, the parties waive the application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable or would cause the relationship of NYC English and Licensee to be more than that of an independent contractor (i.e., franchise, partner or other unintended relationship), the remaining portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be invalidated or impaired in any manner, unless NYC English determines that the unenforceable provision goes to the heart of this Agreement, in which event NYC English may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Licensee.
15. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Paragraph Headings. The paragraph headings contained herein are for reference only and shall not be considered as substantive parts of this Agreement. The use of the singular or plural form shall include the other form and the use of the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall include the other genders.
b. Language. The official language of this Agreement is English. All contract interpretations, notices and dispute resolutions shall be in English. Any amendments to this Agreement shall be in English. Translations of any of these documents shall not be construed as official or original versions of the documents, or otherwise referred to in the interpretation or construction of the intentions of the parties hereto.
c. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and any and all written or oral agreements previously existing between the parties are expressly cancelled. Licensee acknowledges that it is not entering into this Agreement on the basis of any representations not expressly contained herein. Any modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties hereto. Any such modification shall be binding upon NYC English only if and when signed by one of its duly authorized officers.
d. Assignment. Licensee shall not assign this Agreement or any right or interest under this Agreement, nor delegate any work or obligation to be performed under this Agreement, without the prior written consent of NYC English. Any attempted assignment of or delegation by Licensee in contravention of this provision shall be void and ineffective and shall be deemed to be a material breach hereof. NYC English may assign this Agreement. Any change in the ownership of fifty-percent (50%) or more of Licensee’s equity (or 50% change in ownership of any 50% owner of the Licensee or other ultimate 50% owner) shall be considered an “assignment” of this Agreement. The provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and permitted assigns.
e. Notices. All notices and demands hereunder shall be in writing and shall be served by personal service, facsimile, or international courier service at the address of the receiving party set forth on the signature page to this Agreement (or at such different address as may be designated by such party by written notice to the other party). All notices or demands shall be deemed complete upon receipt.
f. Waiver. The waiver of any one default or breach of a provision of this Agreement shall not waive subsequent defaults or breaches of this Agreement.
g. Confidentiality. For purposes of this Agreement, “Trade Secrets” means information which: (a) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (b) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy. “Confidential Information” means information of NYC English, other than Trade Secrets, that is of value to its owner and is treated as confidential. “Proprietary Information” means Trade Secrets and Confidential Information of NYC English.
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Licensee agrees to hold the Proprietary Information in strictest confidence and not to, directly or indirectly, copy, reproduce, distribute, duplicate, reveal, report, publish, disclose, cause to be disclosed, or otherwise transfer the Proprietary Information to any third party, or utilize the Proprietary Information for any purpose whatsoever other than as expressly contemplated by this Agreement or as otherwise agreed to in writing by NYC English. Licensee may only disclose the Proprietary Information to employees of Licensee who have a need to know such Proprietary Information and who are under an obligation to comply with the nondisclosure obligations set forth herein. Licensee agrees to notify NYC English in writing of any suspected or known breach of the obligations or restrictions set forth in this Section 15(g). With regard to Trade Secrets, this obligation shall continue for so long as such information constitutes a trade secret under applicable law. With regard to the Confidential Information, this obligation shall continue for the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years thereafter; provided, that the obligations hereunder with respect to any Trade Secrets shall be perpetual, without limitation as to time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any previously executed nondisclosure agreement between the parties shall continue in full force and effect, provided that to the extent of any inconsistency or ambiguity between such agreement and this Agreement, this Agreement shall control and govern in all respects.
The foregoing obligations of this Section 15(g) shall not apply if and to the extent that: (1) Licensee establishes that the information communicated was already known to Licensee, without obligation to keep such information confidential, at the time of Licensee’s receipt from NYC English, as evidenced by documents in the possession of Licensee prepared or received prior to disclosure of such information; (2) Licensee establishes that the information communicated was received by Licensee in good faith from a third party lawfully in possession thereof and having no obligation to keep such information confidential; or (3) Licensee establishes that the information communicated was publicly known at the time of Licensee’s receipt from NYC English or has become publicly known other than by a breach of this Agreement. Further, if Licensee is required to disclose all or part of the Proprietary Information pursuant to any legal requirement of any country which may have jurisdiction over Licensee, it will be entitled to do so, provided that Licensee shall immediately upon becoming aware that such disclosure is required, give NYC English notice of the circumstances in which the disclosure is required and agree with NYC English on the extent and timing of such disclosure.
h. Arbitration. Any dispute arising out of the interpretation and effect of this Agreement or alleged breaches thereof, shall be fully and finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Rules of Conciliation and Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce by one (1) Arbitrator appointed in accordance with said Rules, with the arbitration to take place at Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. All proceedings shall be conducted in the English language. The non-prevailing party shall pay the costs of the arbitration, and the reasonable costs and expenses of the prevailing party. Judgment of the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the party against whom the judgment is rendered. The parties hereto agree that all arbitrations, actions or proceedings arising in connection with this Agreement shall be tried and litigated exclusively in the State and Federal courts located in the County of Salt Lake, State of Utah, in the United States. The aforementioned choice of venue is intended by the parties to be mandatory and not permissive in nature, thereby precluding the possibility of litigation between the parties with respect to or arising out of this Agreement in any jurisdiction other than that specified in this paragraph. Each party hereby waives any right it may have to assert the doctrine of forum non conveniens or similar doctrine or to object to venue with respect to any proceeding brought in accordance with this paragraph, and stipulates that the State and Federal courts located in the County of Salt Lake, State of Utah, in the United States shall have in personam jurisdiction and venue over each of them for the purpose of litigating or arbitrating any dispute, controversy, or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement. Each party hereby authorizes and accepts service of process sufficient for personal jurisdiction in any action against it as contemplated by this paragraph by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to its address for the giving of notices as set forth in this Agreement, or in the manner set forth in Section 15(e) of this Agreement for the giving of notice. Any final judgment rendered against a party in any action or proceeding shall be conclusive as to the subject of such final judgment and may be enforced in other jurisdictions in any manner provided by law.
i. Modification; Counterparts; Facsimile/PDF Signatures. It is expressly agreed that this Agreement may not be altered, amended, modified, or otherwise changed in any respect except by another written agreement that specifically refers to this Agreement, executed by authorized representatives of each of the parties to this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Execution of a facsimile or PDF copy shall have the same force and effect as execution of an original, and a copy of a signature will be equally admissible in any legal proceeding as if an original.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this NYC English International Licensee Agreement on the Effective Date specified above.
NYC ENGLISH, LLC | NYCEDUTEC, LLC |
By: /s/ Karen Barton________________________ Title: Team and Operations Manager
Address for Notices:
Flat 23D, Tower 3, Sham Wan Towers, 3 Ap Lei Chau Drive, Hong Kong Phone: +852 94601183
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By: /s/ Mark Emerson_______________________ Title: President
Address for Notices:
175 So. Main Street #1500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, USA
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DATE: December 12, 2022
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Exhibit A
SCHEDULE OF SPECIFIED PRODUCTS
[amounts in U.S. Dollars, TBD case by case]
NYC English Product | Suggested Retail Price | Purchase Price |
1 year license, all three levels of NYC English | TBD USD | TBD USD |
A-1 |
Exhibit B
TERRITORY
The Licensee shall have the: Global rights
[X] Non-Exclusive
Check One Box
[ ] Exclusive
right to distribute the Specified Products set forth on Exhibit A (as amended from time to time) in the following specified locations in accordance with the terms of the NYC English International Licensee Agreement:
B-1 |
Exhibit C
BUSINESS PLAN
Channels | Breakdown |
[Universities] | % |
[K-12} | % |
[Governments] | 100 % |
[Direct B2C] | % |
· | Licensee shall invest USD [__ _] per year or more for sales, marketing, market development, sponsorship activities, etc. |
· | Licensee will require a lead time of 6 months for open-market/non-institution sales. |
· | For institution and/or government sales, Licensee will treat them separately and hold separate discussions with NYC English (e.g. customized products fit-to-budget, license duration, lead time required, etc.) |
C-1 |
Exhibit D
SALES FORECAST
Minimum Purchase Requirements – amounts in U.S. Dollars
(Import Price, USD) | Year 1 | Year 2 |
Sales Target | $1 million | $1.5 million |
Minimum Financial Guarantee |
On a Quarterly basis, the above numbers shall be split into 4 equal amounts per quarter during the applicable Years.
The First Q shall be through [Jan 31], each quarter thereafter shall be standard (March 31, June 30, Sept. 30, December.
D-1 |
Exhibit 21.1
LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES
LNPR GROUP INC.
LNPR Group Inc., a Colorado corporation, has the following wholly owned subsidiary:
1. | NYCEdutec LLC, a Utah limited liability company |
Exhibit 31.1
Certifications
I, Mark Emerson, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this Form 10-K for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, of LNPR Group Inc.; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a. | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b. | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c. | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d. | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a. | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b. | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: March 31, 2023
/s/ Mark Emerson |
Mark Emerson,
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Exhibit 31.2
Certifications
I, Eng Wah Kung, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this Form 10-K for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, of LNPR Group Inc.; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a. | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b. | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c. | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d. | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a. | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b. | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: March 31, 2023
/s/ Eng Wah Kung |
Eng Wah Kung,
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the annual report of LNPR Group Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned principal executive officer of the Company, hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) | the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
(2) | the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Date: March 31, 2023
/s/ Mark Emerson |
Mark Emerson,
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the annual report of LNPR Group Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned principal executive officer of the Company, hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) | the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
(2) | the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Date: March 31, 2023
/s/ Eng Wah Kung |
Eng Wah Kung,
Interim Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) |
Dec. 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
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Current Assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,086 | $ 1,085 |
TOTAL ASSETS | 1,086 | 1,085 |
Current liabilities | ||
Other Payables and Accruals | 234,112 | 218,712 |
Amount due to a director | 35,850 | 0 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 269,962 | 218,712 |
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||
Preferred stock, par value $0.10 per share; Authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding -0- shares. | 0 | 0 |
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share; Authorized 1,000,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding 47,985,382 and 43,612,837 as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. | 613,881 | 609,508 |
Capital paid in excess of par value | 258,762 | 258,762 |
Accumulated deficit | (1,141,519) | (1,085,897) |
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | (268,876) | (217,627) |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | $ 1,086 | $ 1,085 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares |
Dec. 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
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Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $ 0.10 | $ 0.10 |
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued | 0 | 0 |
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
Common Stock, Shares, Issued | 47,985,382 | 43,612,837 |
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding | 47,985,382 | 43,612,837 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
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Operating Expenses: | ||
General and Administrative | $ (51,249) | $ (3,500) |
Total Operating Expenses | (51,249) | (3,500) |
Net Operating Loss | (51,249) | (3,500) |
Share-based compensation | (28,523) | 0 |
Provision for Income Tax | 0 | 0 |
Net Loss | (79,772) | (3,500) |
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | 0 | 0 |
Comprehensive Loss | $ (79,772) | $ (3,500) |
Net Loss Per Common Share - Basic | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Net Loss Per Common Share - Diluted | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic | 45,420,638 | 43,612,837 |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 45,420,638 | 43,612,837 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) - USD ($) |
Common Stock [Member] |
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] |
Retained Earnings [Member] |
Total |
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Beginning balance, value at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ 609,508 | $ 258,762 | $ (1,082,397) | $ (214,127) |
Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2020 | 43,612,837 | |||
Net loss | (3,500) | (3,500) | ||
Ending balance, value at Dec. 31, 2021 | $ 609,508 | 258,762 | (1,085,897) | (217,627) |
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | 43,612,837 | |||
Net loss | (79,772) | (79,772) | ||
Cancellation of common stock | $ (24,150) | 0 | 24,150 | 0 |
Stock Redeemed or Called During Period, Shares | (24,150,000) | |||
Issuance of common stock | $ 28,523 | 28,523 | ||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | 28,522,545 | |||
Ending balance, value at Dec. 31, 2022 | $ 613,881 | $ 258,762 | $ (1,141,519) | $ (268,876) |
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 | 47,985,382 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
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Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] | ||
Net Loss | $ (79,772) | $ (3,500) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||
Share Based Compensation | 28,523 | (0) |
Accrued expense and other payable | 15,400 | 3,500 |
Cash used in operating activities | (35,849) | 0 |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Advance from a director | 35,850 | 0 |
Net cash from financing activities | 35,850 | 0 |
Net increase in cash | 1 | 0 |
Effects on changes in foreign exchange rate | 0 | 0 |
Cash at beginning of the year | 1,085 | 1,085 |
Cash at end of the year | 1,086 | 1,085 |
Supplemental disclosure information: | ||
Income taxes paid | 0 | 0 |
Interest paid | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Organization |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Organization | Note 1 – Organization
ORGANIZATION
New Asia Energy, Inc. (formerly known as High Desert Assets, Inc. and previously known as Univest Tech, Inc., (" New Asia Energy "), was incorporated in the State of Colorado on November 6, 2007. New Asia Energy was originally formed to develop and market music based on technology solutions.
On December 1, 2017, the Board of Directors of New Asia Energy adopted two Amendments to its Articles, changing the name of the Corporation to LNPR Group Inc., and effectuating a 40:1 reverse split of the stock of New Asia Energy; the State of Colorado effectuated said changes on December 4, 2017; and on January 17, 2018, FINRA granted effectiveness for said changes and the ticker Symbol “LNPR”.
On April 21, 2021, Joseph Grimes resigned as the Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, and appointed Paul Falconer as Director and CEO.
On August 13, 2021, the Board appointed Eng Wah Kung as CFO and Nicola Yip as the COO.
Effective July 21, 2022, Paul Falconer resigned as the CEO and director of the Company and Mark Emerson was appointed as the CEO and director.
Effective September 10, 2022, Nicola Yip resigned as the COO and director of the Company.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
This summary of significant accounting policies is presented to assist the reader in understanding the Company's consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements and notes are representations of the Company's management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, NYCEdutec, LLC (“NYCEdutec"). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
On October 3, 2022, an entity named “NYCEdutec LLC” (“NYCEdutec”) was formed in the State of Utah. On November 22, 2022, the manager of NYCEdutec, Mark Emerson (who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company, approved the issuance to the Company of all of the equity interests of NYCEdutec. As a result, NYCEdutec became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Prior to the equity issuance to the Company, NYCEdutec had no operations.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant accounting estimates include certain assumptions related to, among others, the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, impairment analysis of real estate assets and other long-term assets including goodwill, valuation allowance on deferred income taxes, and the accrual of potential liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) “FASB Accounting Standard Codification™ (the “Codification”) which is the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States.
The Company has adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ASC Topic 260 regarding earnings / loss per share, which provides for calculation of “basic” and “diluted” earnings / loss per share. Basic earnings / loss per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income / loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings / loss per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity similar to fully diluted earnings / loss per share.
There were potentially dilutive instruments outstanding during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
INCOME TAXES
In accordance with ASC 740 - Income Taxes, the provision for income taxes is computed using the asset and liability method. The liability method measures deferred income taxes by applying enacted statutory rates in effect at the balance sheet date to the differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts on the consolidated financial statements. The resulting deferred tax assets or liabilities have been adjusted to reflect changes in tax laws as they occur. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Company expects to recognize the consolidated financial statement benefit of an uncertain tax position only after considering the probability that a tax authority would sustain the position in an examination. For tax positions meeting a “more-likely-than-not” threshold, the amount to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements will be the benefit expected to be realized upon settlement with the tax authority. For tax positions not meeting the threshold, no consolidated financial statement benefit is recognized. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had no uncertain tax positions. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as general and administrative expenses. The Company currently has no federal or state tax examinations nor has it had any federal or state examinations since its inception. To date, the Company has not incurred any interest or tax penalties.
RELATED PARTIES
A party is considered to be related to the Company if the party directly or indirectly or through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Company. Related parties also include principal owners of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of principal owners of the Company and its management and other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests. A party which can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or if it has an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests is also a related party.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
There are no recent accounting pronouncements that impact the Company’s operations.
GOING CONCERN
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates, among other things, the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business for the 12 months following the date of these consolidated financial statements. The Company has suffered recurring losses and has working capital deficiency and negative operating cash flows.
These matters, among others, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. While the Company's cash position may not be significant enough to support the Company's daily operations, management intends to raise additional funds by way of equity and/or debt financing to fund operations. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash investment with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash/equivalents.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
ASC 825, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments”, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments. ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2022.
Authoritative literature provides a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring 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 as follows:
Level 1 - Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 - Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that reflect our assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
The respective carrying values of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximate their fair values. These financial instruments include cash, other payables, accruals and amount due to a director. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for these financial instruments since they are short term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair value.
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from consultants in accordance with the accounting standards regarding accounting for stock-based compensation and accounting for equity instruments that are issued to other than employees for acquiring or in conjunction with selling goods or services. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably determinable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earlier of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services as defined by these accounting standards. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement if there is a term.
The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of services from employees in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair values at the date of grant. The fair value of awards is amortized over the requisite service period.
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COMMON STOCK
At formation, the Company was authorized to issue 50,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock. As of December 31, 2022, the total number of shares authorized to issue was shares of $ par value common stock.
The following are issuances and cancellations of equity securities by the Company during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
On November 29, 2021, the Company entered into a mutual general release and settlement agreement with Bodhisattva Investment Group to cancel shares previously issued to the entity.
On November 30, 2021, the Company entered into a share cancellation agreement with Baywall Inc. to cancel shares previously issued to the entity.
On December 2, 2021, the Company entered into share cancellation agreements with Christophe Martino, Michelle Monohan, and, Aika Patel, individually, to cancel an aggregate of shares previously issued to them.
As of January 25, 2022, the Company cancelled 23,350 and issued common shares at par value for a total of $23,700 which consisted of shares of Common Stock to Paul Falconer (the Company’s former-CEO and director and the owner of Falconer Family Office (“FFO”) and shares to FFO for services. common shares for a total consideration of $
On February 23, 2022, the Company entered into a Mutual General Release and Settlement Agreement with Peter Grimes pursuant to which Mr. Grimes agreed to cancel shares previously issued to him.
On February 23, 2022, we entered into a Mutual General Release and Settlement Agreement with Kirkland Family Trust pursuant to which the trust agreed to cancel shares previously issued to it.
On July 20, 2022, the Company issued 650 to Nicola Yip, the former director of the Company, for consulting services. common shares at par value for a total of $
On July 20, 2022, a total of shares at par value for a total of $ were issued to the directors of the Company for their services under the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan which was adopted on June 7, 2022.
On July 21, 2022, Mark Emerson purchased 24,472,545 (51%) shares from Paul Falconer in a private sale and gained majority control of the Company. Mr. Falconer has resigned as a director and officer of the Company.
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
The following table summarizes the Company's total share-based compensation expense recognized in operating overhead expense, as applicable:
As of January 25, 2022, the Company cancelled 23,350,000 common shares for a total consideration of $23,350 and issued 23,700,000 common shares at par value for a total of $23,700 which consisted of 22,000,000 shares of Common Stock to Paul Falconer (the Company’s former-CEO, director and the owner of FFO and 1,700,000 shares to FFO for services.
Effective June 7, 2022, the Company entered into Consulting Agreement with Yee Yui Advisory Limited, a subsidiary of FFO pursuant to which the Company issued 650,000 shares to Nicola Yip for consulting services.
Effective June 7, 2022, the Company issued an aggregate of 4,172,545 shares of Common Stock to our officers and directors in exchange for previous services provided as officers and directors. The shares were issued under the Company’s 2022 Stock Incentive Plan. The Shares were fully earned, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable securities of the Company.
2022 Stock Incentive Plan
The LNPR Group, Inc. 2022 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Stock Incentive Plan”) provides for the issuance of up to Common Stock subject to adjustment as to the number and kind of shares. The Stock Incentive Plan authorizes the Company to grant incentive and non-qualified options and to grant restricted stock awards and units of the Company’s Common Stock. The Board of Directors will be the initial administrator of the Stock Incentive Plan and will have the powers and authority set forth in the Stock Incentive Plan to grant options and restricted stock awards.
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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share:
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Income Taxes | Note 5 – Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes arise from the temporary differences between financial statement and income tax recognition of net operating losses. These loss carryovers are limited under the Internal Revenue Code should a significant change in ownership occur. The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to ASC 740.
The types of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and their financial reporting amounts that give rise to a significant portion of the deferred assets and liabilities are as follows:
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Related Party Transactions | Note 6 – Related Party Transactions
In addition to the information disclosed elsewhere in the consolidated financial statements, the following transactions took place between the Company and related party at terms agreed between the parties.
On April 20, 2021, Mr. Grimes resigned from all positions within the Company. On November 29, 2021, the Company and Mr. Grimes entered into the Mutual General Release and Settlement Agreement pursuant to which Mr. Grimes and BIG agreed to cancel 21,650,000 and retain 350,000 of the Grimes Shares.
On November 29, 2021, a total of shares held by Bodhisattva Investment Group, a substantial shareholder of the Company, were cancelled.
NYCEdutec entered into a Software License Agreement (the “Agreement”) with NYC English, LLC (“NYC English”), a Utah limited liability company which is controlled by the Company’s CEO, Mark Emerson. Pursuant to the Agreement, NYCEdutec is required to make (or arrange for) minimum purchases of the Products of $1,000,000 in year one and $1,500,000 in year two. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, there was no purchase transaction made by NYCEdutec.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued (i) shares of common Stock to Paul Falconer, the Company’s former CEO and director of the Company and the owner of FFO and shares to FFO for consulting and director services, (ii) shares of common stock to Nicola Yip, the former director and officer of the Company for consulting and director services, shares of common stock to Eng Wah Kung, the CFO and the director of the Company for director service. There was no share-based payment made in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
Paul Falconer advanced $11,800 to the Company as of December 31, 2022 for the routine operating expenditure. The advance was unsecured, interest free and payable on demand. Paul Falconer was the former Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company since the beginning of the last fiscal year for which the Company has filed an Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Mark Emerson advanced $35,850 to the Company as of December 31, 2022 for the routine operating expenditure. The advance was unsecured, interest free and payable on demand. Mark Emerson is currently the Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company.
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Contractual Obligations and Commitments | Note 7 – Contractual Obligations and Commitments
NYCEdutec, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Software License Agreement with NYC English Pursuant to the Agreement, NYCEdutec is appointed by NYC English as the non-exclusive licensee of all three levels of NYC English software (the “Products”) throughout the world. The initial term of the Agreement is until December 31, 2024. During the initial term, NYCEdutec is required to make (or arrange for) minimum purchases of the Products of $1,000,000 in year one (i.e. for the fiscal year ending December, 2023) and $1,500,000 in year two (i.e. for the fiscal year ending December, 2024). The suggested retail price for the Products and the purchase price of the Products by NYCEdutec will be decided between the parties at a later date.
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Subsequent Events | Note 8 – Subsequent Events
In accordance with ASC 855-16, management has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were available to be issued and has determined that it does not have any material subsequent events to disclose. |
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BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION | BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, NYCEdutec, LLC (“NYCEdutec"). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
On October 3, 2022, an entity named “NYCEdutec LLC” (“NYCEdutec”) was formed in the State of Utah. On November 22, 2022, the manager of NYCEdutec, Mark Emerson (who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company, approved the issuance to the Company of all of the equity interests of NYCEdutec. As a result, NYCEdutec became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Prior to the equity issuance to the Company, NYCEdutec had no operations.
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USE OF ESTIMATES | USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant accounting estimates include certain assumptions related to, among others, the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, impairment analysis of real estate assets and other long-term assets including goodwill, valuation allowance on deferred income taxes, and the accrual of potential liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION | BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) “FASB Accounting Standard Codification™ (the “Codification”) which is the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States.
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The Company has adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ASC Topic 260 regarding earnings / loss per share, which provides for calculation of “basic” and “diluted” earnings / loss per share. Basic earnings / loss per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income / loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings / loss per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity similar to fully diluted earnings / loss per share.
There were potentially dilutive instruments outstanding during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
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INCOME TAXES | INCOME TAXES
In accordance with ASC 740 - Income Taxes, the provision for income taxes is computed using the asset and liability method. The liability method measures deferred income taxes by applying enacted statutory rates in effect at the balance sheet date to the differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts on the consolidated financial statements. The resulting deferred tax assets or liabilities have been adjusted to reflect changes in tax laws as they occur. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Company expects to recognize the consolidated financial statement benefit of an uncertain tax position only after considering the probability that a tax authority would sustain the position in an examination. For tax positions meeting a “more-likely-than-not” threshold, the amount to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements will be the benefit expected to be realized upon settlement with the tax authority. For tax positions not meeting the threshold, no consolidated financial statement benefit is recognized. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had no uncertain tax positions. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as general and administrative expenses. The Company currently has no federal or state tax examinations nor has it had any federal or state examinations since its inception. To date, the Company has not incurred any interest or tax penalties.
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RELATED PARTIES | RELATED PARTIES
A party is considered to be related to the Company if the party directly or indirectly or through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Company. Related parties also include principal owners of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of principal owners of the Company and its management and other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests. A party which can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or if it has an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests is also a related party.
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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS | RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
There are no recent accounting pronouncements that impact the Company’s operations.
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GOING CONCERN | GOING CONCERN
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates, among other things, the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business for the 12 months following the date of these consolidated financial statements. The Company has suffered recurring losses and has working capital deficiency and negative operating cash flows.
These matters, among others, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. While the Company's cash position may not be significant enough to support the Company's daily operations, management intends to raise additional funds by way of equity and/or debt financing to fund operations. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash investment with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash/equivalents.
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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
ASC 825, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments”, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments. ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2022.
Authoritative literature provides a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring 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 as follows:
Level 1 - Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 - Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that reflect our assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
The respective carrying values of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximate their fair values. These financial instruments include cash, other payables, accruals and amount due to a director. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for these financial instruments since they are short term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair value.
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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION | SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from consultants in accordance with the accounting standards regarding accounting for stock-based compensation and accounting for equity instruments that are issued to other than employees for acquiring or in conjunction with selling goods or services. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably determinable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earlier of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services as defined by these accounting standards. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement if there is a term.
The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of services from employees in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair values at the date of grant. The fair value of awards is amortized over the requisite service period.
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Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 0 | 0 |
Share-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) |
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Total Stock-Based Compensation Expense | $ 28,523 | $ (0) |
Restricted Common Shares [Member] | Directors [Member] | ||
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Total Stock-Based Compensation Expense | 24,350 | 0 |
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Total Stock-Based Compensation Expense | $ 4,173 | $ 0 |
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Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ (79,772) | $ (3,500) |
Basic weighted average outstanding shares of common stock | 45,420,638 | 43,612,837 |
Dilutive effects of common share equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Dilutive weighted average outstanding shares of common stock | 45,420,638 | 43,612,837 |
Earnings Per Share, Basic | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Earnings Per Share, Diluted | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) |
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Net operating loss | $ (79,772) | $ (3,500) |
Valuation allowance | 79,772 | 3,500 |
Total deferred tax asset | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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