10-Q 1 s106078_10q.htm 10-Q

 

United States

 

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

(Mark One)  
x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
  For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017
   
¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commissions file number: 000-54530

 

GOPHER PROTOCOL INC.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   27-0603137
State or other jurisdiction of   I.R.S. Employer Identification Number
incorporation or organization    

 

2500 Broadway, Suite F-125, Santa Monica, CA 90404

 

Issuer’s telephone number:        424-238-4589 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨  No  x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer  ¨  
Non-accelerated filer  ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  Smaller reporting company x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of Exchange Act). Yes  ¨ No x

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:

 

Common Stock, $0.00001 par value 42,295,372  Common Shares
(Class) (Outstanding at May 9, 2017)

 

 

 

 

GOPHER PROTOCOL, INC.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I. Financial Information  
     
Item 1. Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)  
     
  Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2017 (unaudited) and December 31, 2016 (audited) 3
     
  Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 (unaudited) 4
     
  Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017, and March 31, 2016 (unaudited) 5
     
  Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited) 6
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 21
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 25
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 25
     
PART II. Other Information 25
     
Signatures 32

 

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Item 1: Condensed financial statements

 

GOPHER PROTOCOL, INC.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
   (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
ASSETS          
           
Current assets:          
Cash  $1,903   $5,096 
Prepaid expenses   3,500    5,248 
Total current assets   5,403    10,344 
           
Property and equipment, net   362    699 
           
Other assets   7,500    7,500 
           
Total assets  $13,265   $18,543 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT          
           
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $944,619   $767,721 
Total current liabilities   944,619    767,721 
           
Convertible note payable, net   54,857    53,852 
           
Total liabilities   999,476    821,573 
           
Contingencies          
           
Stockholders'deficit :          
           
Series B Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; 45,000 shares issued as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   -    - 
           
Series C Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; 700 shares issued as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   -    - 
Series D Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 66,000 shares issued as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   1    1 
Common stock, $0.00001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized;  41,420,372 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   2,414    2,414 
Treasury stock, at cost; 1,040 shares as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   (643,059)   (643,059)
Additional Paid In Capital   3,931,987    3,931,986 
Accumulated deficit   (4,277,554)   (4,094,372)
           
Total stockholders' deficit   (986,211)   (803,030)
           
Total liabilities and stockholders'deficit  $13,265   $18,543 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

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GOPHER PROTOCOL, INC.

 

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

 

   For the fiscal years ended March 31, 
   2017   2016 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Revenues:          
Related-party consulting income   45,000    30,000 
Total revenues   45,000    30,000 
           
General and administrative expenses   168,969    72,217 
Stock compensation - Professional fees   -    - 
Marketing expenses   56,548    11,104 
Accounting expenses   -    22,725 
Patent fees   1,661    16,086 
           
Total expenses   227,177    122,132 
           
Loss from operations   (182,177)   (92,132)
           
Other income (expense):          
Amortization - Debt discount   -    (9,383)
Interest expense   (1,005)   (598)
Total other (expense)   (1,005)   (9,981)
           
Loss before income taxes   (183,182)   (102,113)
           
Income tax expense   -    - 
           
Net loss  $(183,182)  $(102,113)
           
Net loss per share:          
Basic and diluted  $(0.01)  $(0.03)
           
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:          
Basic and diluted   28,661,920    3,825,856 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

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GOPHER PROTOCOL, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

   For the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 
   2017   2016 
         
Cash Flows Used by Operating Activities:          
Net loss  $(183,182)  $(102,113)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation of property and equipment   337    337 
Amortization of debt discount   -    9,383 
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Other (non-current) assets   -    12,250 
Accounts receivable   -    25,974 
Prepaid expenses   1,748    (10,500)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   176,898    73,705 
Accrued interest on convertible notes payable   1,005    598 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  $(3,193)  $9,634 
            
Net increase (decrease) in cash   (3,193)   9,634 
           
Cash, beginning of year   5,096    21,051 
           
Cash, end of year  $1,903   $30,685 
           
NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:          
Shares issued to reduce notes payable  $-   $1,702 
Reduction of note payable through conversion  $-   $(1,702)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

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GOPHER PROTOCOL, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2017 AND 2016

(UNAUDITED)

 

Note 1 - Organization and Nature of Business

 

Gopher Protocol Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”, “Gopher”, “Gopher Protocol” or "GOPH”) was incorporated on July 22, 2009 under the laws of the State of Nevada and relocated its headquarters to Santa Monica, California in 2016. Gopher is a development stage company that is creating innovative mobile microchip (ICs) and software technologies based on GopherInsight. The Company derived its revenues from the provision of IT services to Guardian Patch LLC, a related party (the “LLC”).

 

GopherInsightis a patented real time, heuristic (self-learning/artificial intelligence) based mobile technology. GopherInsightchip technology, if successfully fully developed, will be able to be installed in mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.) as well as stand-alone products. It is intended that GopherInsightsoftware applications will work in conjunction with GopherInsightmicrochips across mobile operating systems, providing computing power, advanced database management/sharing functionalities and more. The technology under development consists of a smart microchip, mobile application software and supporting software. The system contemplates the creation of a global network. Upon development, the Company believes that its microchip technologies may be installed within mobile devices or on SIM cards.

 

The Company has opted to expense all development costs associated with the development of its intellectual property. As such, no assets associated with development have been capitalized.

 

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Presentation of Financial Statements

 

The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates in the accompanying financial statements include depreciable lives of property and equipment, valuation of beneficial conversion feature debt discounts, valuation of derivatives, and the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.  

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company has no cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost and the related depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to operations as incurred. Renewals and betterments are capitalized. Upon the sale or retirement of an asset, the related costs and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized in the results of operations.

 

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As required by U.S. GAAP for long-lived assets, the Company evaluates the fair value of its property and equipment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Any impairment of value is recognized when the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. There were no impairment losses for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. The Company has opted to expense all development costs associated with the development of its intellectual property.

 

Fair value measurements

 

Financial instruments and certain non-financial assets and liabilities are measured at their fair value as determined based on the assets highest and best use. GAAP has established a framework for measuring fair value that is based on a hierarchy that requires that the valuation technique used be based on the most objective inputs available for measuring a particular asset or liability. There are three broad levels in the fair value hierarchy that describe the degree of objectivity of the inputs used to determine fair value. The fair value hierarchy is set forth below:

 

Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 

Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

 

Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. They are based on best information available in the absence of level 1 and 2 inputs.

 

The carrying value of financial instruments, which include cash, notes receivable, notes payable, and accrued expenses, approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments.

 

Treasury Stock

 

Treasury stock is recorded at cost. The re-issuance of treasury shares is accounted for on a first in, first-out basis and any difference between the cost of treasury shares and the re-issuance proceeds are charged or credited to additional paid-in capital. During 2011, the Company bought back 8 post-split shares (38,000 pre-split) shares of its own shares.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB Codification Topic 740-10-25 (“ASC 740-10-25”) Income Taxes. Under ASC 740-10-25, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under ASC 740-10-25, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount of tax benefits expected to be realized.

 

U.S. GAAP requires that, in applying the liability method, the financial statement effects of an uncertain tax position be recognized based on the outcome that is more likely than not to occur. Under this criterion, the most likely resolution of an uncertain tax position should be analyzed based on technical merits and on the outcome that would likely be sustained under examination. The Company had no uncertain tax positions as of March 31, 2017. The Company’s 2015 tax returns been filed.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognized revenue on arrangements in accordance with FASB Codification Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition” (“ASC Topic 605”). Under ASC Topic 605, revenue is recognized only when the price is fixed and determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the service is performed and collectability of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. We had revenue of $45,000 and $30,000 for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

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During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, 100% of the Company’s revenue was related to IT service provided to the LLC for Dr. Rittman services, in connection with the development of the Company's GopherInsight™ technology.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments

 

Fair value accounting requires bifurcation of embedded derivative instruments such as conversion features in convertible debt or equity instruments, and measurement of their fair value for accounting purposes. In determining the appropriate fair value, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. In assessing the convertible debt instruments, management determines if the convertible debt host instrument is conventional convertible debt and further if there is a beneficial conversion feature requiring measurement. If the instrument is not considered conventional convertible debt, the Company will continue its evaluation process of these instruments as derivative financial instruments.

 

Once determined, derivative liabilities are adjusted to reflect fair value at each reporting period end, with any increase or decrease in the fair value being recorded in results of operations as an adjustment to fair value of derivatives. In addition, the fair value of freestanding derivative instruments such as warrants, are also valued using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. 

 

(Loss) Per Share

 

In accordance with accounting guidance now codified as FASB ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share,” Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding the effects of any potentially dilutive securities. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential of shares of common stock outstanding during the period including stock options or warrants, using the treasury stock method (by using the average stock price for the period to determine the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants), and convertible debt or convertible preferred stock, using the if-converted method. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential of shares of common stock if their effect is anti-dilutive. Because of the Company’s net losses, the effects of stock options, convertible notes, and convertible preferred stock would be anti-dilutive and accordingly, is excluded from the computation of earnings per share.

 

   March 31, 2017   March 31, 2016 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
         
Shares outstanding   41,420,372    5,894,342 
Convertible note   7,287,641    9,312,187 
Preferred shares          
Series B   3,000    3,000 
Series C   770    770 
Series D   66,000,000    94,750,000 
Warrants   93,750    - 
Dilutive shares   73,385,161    104,065,957 
Fully-diluted shares outstanding   114,805,533    109,960,299 

 

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Note 3 - Liquidity and Going Concern

 

The Company sustained net losses of $183,182 in this fiscal quarter, and our operating activities used $3,193. The Company had a working capital deficit of $939,216, stockholders’ deficit of $986,212, and accumulated deficit of $4,227,554 at March 31, 2017. This raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The Company is dependent upon its ability to generate revenues and its ability to continue receiving investment capital and loans from third parties to sustain its current level of operations. The Company is in the process of securing working capital from investors for common stock, convertible notes payable, and/or strategic partnerships. No assurance can be given that the Company will be successful in these efforts. Per the Joint Venture agreement, Guardian LLC has committed to provide the Company with all its working capital needs, Guardian LLC’s commitment has decreased much of the risk of going concern.

 

We plan to raise working capital that will allow us to conduct our business for the next 12 months. There is no guarantee regarding our ability to raise that capital. We expect to use the proceeds to fund our short-term capital requirements including paying administrative expenses associated with maintaining our public company’s filings for the next 12 months. In order to implement our business plan and pay various administrative expenses on a minimal basis for the next 12 months, we expect that we will need approximately $900,000, based on our expectation of monthly expenses of approximately $75,000. The Company expects that its operating results will fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter in the future, and will depend on a number of factors including the state of the worldwide economy and financial markets, which are outside the Company’s control. Guardian Patch, LLC, the Company’s JV partner, has committed to support the Company’s working capital needs, by providing the Company short terms loans. The Company may also pursue capital through the issuance of high-yield debt that will likely be convertible into equity, at either a fixed or a variable conversion rate. Our financing plans and the exact type of debt that we seek will largely be contingent on our pre-sales campaign for the Sphere.

 

Note 4 - Prepaid Expenses

 

On August 26, 2015, the Company finalized a consulting agreement that it entered into on August 11, 2015 with Michael Korsunsky ("Consultant") pursuant to which Consultant was engaged by the Company to (i) provide introductions to strategic business alliances, (ii) advise on exposure and risk in the operation of smart phone applications and (iii) advise on market fluctuations within the different categories of the smart phone application delivery services sector, in consideration of 100,000 restricted shares of common stock of the Company, which shares were issued on or around August 26, 2015. On or around November 17, 2016, the Company filed a complaint against Consultant in Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside, for Breach of Contract and Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing. The Consultant been served, but to date has not filed a defense.

 

In June 2016, the Company recognized a prepaid expense for filing fees of $10,498. These prepaid fees are being amortized at $1,748 per quarter, and that expense has been recognized in this fiscal quarter. The current balance at March 31, 2017 is $3,500.

 

Note 5 - Property and Equipment, Net

 

Property and equipment consisted of the following as of March 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

   Estimated
Useful
Lives
  3/31/2017   3/31/2016 
Computers and equipment  3 years  $12,539   $12,539 
Furniture  7 years   9,431    9,431 
       21,970    21,970 
Less accumulated depreciation      21,608    20,261 
      $362   $1,709 

 

Depreciation expense was $337 for both fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

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Note 6 - Other Assets

 

Exclusive License agreements

 

The Company is the exclusive license holder for certain intellectual property relating to the GopherInsight technology. The Company has assigned all its rights as they relate to the GopherInsight™ technology (the "Patch") to the LLC as consideration for the JV. Dr. Rittman's partners have commenced development of the product via a private LLC that has been incorporated under the name "Guardian Patch LLC" (the “LLC”). Certain private investors will provide all initial funding to the Company through the LLC for product development. The LLC will fund the development, and the Company will provide IT services through Dr. Rittman for a monthly fee. Dr. Rittman has signed an amendment employment agreement with the Company. As the Company is not a member of the LLC, the Company and the LLC have formed a Joint Venture (“JV”) for the purposes of developing and marketing the Patch. The LLC will be responsible for funding the development of the Patch. The Company will not need be required to invest funds in said JV. The Company responsibilities will be limited to the marketing of the product, where the marketing budget will be funded by the LLC. Moreover, the LLC has committed to provide the Company with working capital as needed. The Company has assigned and pledged to the LLC all its license derivative rights as they pertain to the Patch only. Dr. Rittman may be offered membership rights at some point in the future with the LLC, with which the Company is a JV partner, but is not equity member. The Company has agreed with the LLC that the same JV principles of the Company and the LLC for the Patch will apply for the other two products (Epsilon and Puzpix) which will be vested under designated LLCs that will be incorporated by the LLC members.

 

During 2016, the Company relocated its headquarters to 2500 Broadway, Suite F-125, Santa Monica, California. The Company paid approximately $5,000 per month in rent for this office space, and paid a $7,500 security deposit that is classified in our financial statements contained herein as a prepaid expense. The lease is being paid for by the Guardian LLC via reimbursement. The Company moved into smaller office space during the quarter, and its security deposit was adjusted downward to cover the smaller space in April 2016. The Company believes its current facilities will be adequate for the foreseeable future.

 

Note 7 – Convertible Notes Payable

 

As of March 31, 2017, the Company has only one convertible note outstanding with a third party (“PTPI Note”). The current note balance is $54,857, which includes $14,117 of accrued interest. At December 31, 2016, the Company had only this note outstanding as well. The balance at that time was $53,852, which included accrued interest of $13,112, and was net of debt discount.

 

On January 22, 2015, the Company entered into an Exchange Agreement with the original holder of PTPI Note pursuant to which PTPI Note exchanged $75,273 in debt into a 10% Convertible Debenture in the principal amount of $75,273 (the “Note”). The PTPI Note matures January 21, 2017 (the “Maturity Date”) and interest associated with the Note I Note is 10% per annum, which is payable on the Maturity Date. The PTPI Note is convertible into shares of common stock of the Company, at the option of Note I, at a fixed conversion price of $0.00752734.

 

The holder of the PTPI Note has agreed to restrict its ability to convert the PTPI Note and receive shares of common stock such that the number of shares of common stock held by it in the aggregate and its affiliates after such conversion or exercise does not exceed 4.99% of the then issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The PTPI Note was issued in reliance upon exemptions from registration pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) under the Securities Act of 1933. PTPI Note’s holder is an accredited investor as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933. In addition, on March 2, 2015, the Company and the holder of the PTPI Note amended that certain 10% Convertible Debenture (the “PTPI Note I Debenture”) which debt underlying the PTPI Note I Debenture was initially incurred on October 6, 2009 and exchanged for the Note I Debenture on January 19, 2014. The parties agreed that the conversion price in the PTPI Note I Debenture would not be impacted by the 1:1,000 stock split implemented by the Company on February 24, 2015 and will remain $0.0075273.

 

The Company is under default per the terms of the PTPI Note, as at maturity in January 2017, the Company did not have sufficient free cash to pay off the note. The Company is in negotiations with the holder of the PTPI Note in good faith to resolve the situation. The Company cannot predict the result of such negotiations.

 

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Note 8 - Stockholders’ Deficit

 

Authorized Shares-Common stock

 

Effective February 17, 2015, the Company filed with the State of Nevada a Certificate of Change to effect a reverse stock split of its outstanding and authorized shares of common stock at a ratio of 1 for 1,000 (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The effective date of the Reverse Stock Split was February 24, 2015. On or about February 24, 2015, the Company implemented a 1,000-1 reverse split, with no fractional shares allowed. In addition, the Company filed Articles of Merger (the “Articles”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to effectuate a name change. The Articles were filed to effectuate a merger between Gopher Protocol Inc., a Nevada corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and the Company, with the Company being the surviving entity. As a result, the Company’s name changed to “Gopher Protocol Inc.”. In connection with the above, the Company filed an Issuer Company-Related Action Notification Form with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The Reverse Stock Split was implemented by FINRA on February 23, 2015. Our new CUSIP number is 38268V 108. As a result of the name change, our symbol been changed following the Notification Period to GOPH.

 

In April 2015, the Company amended it certificate of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock, of the Company from 2,000,000 shares to 500,000,000 shares.

 

Authorized Shares-Preferred stock

 

The Company has authorized 20,000,000 Preferred Stock Series B shares, par value $0.00001; 10,000 Preferred Stock Series C shares authorized, par value $0.00001; and 100,000 Preferred Stock Series D shares, par value $0.00001.

 

Common Shares:

 

During the first fiscal quarter of 2015, Financier 1 received 574,713 additional shares for reducing its note balance by $12,629 and sold the remaining note balance of $21,330 to a third party. Financier 2 received 352,000 pre-split shares when it converted its remaining balance. Kirish received 50,000,000 pre-split shares worth $197,717 for assuming the Glendon note payable.

 

On January 22, 2015, the Company entered into an Agreement with Fleming PLLC, pursuant to which the Company issued 3,200,000 shares of common stock to Fleming PLLC in consideration of the forgiveness of trade debt payable by the Company in the amount of $32,000. The agreement was canceled and 3,200,000 shares were returned to treasury as of March 31, 2017.

 

On February 2, 2015, the Company’s transfer agent issued Blackbridge Capital, LLC (“Blackbridge”) 4,843,398 pre-split shares of common stock (the “Blackbridge Shares”) upon Blackbridge submitting a conversion notice converting a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Blackbridge Note”) in the principal amount of $90,000 plus interest. The Blackbridge Shares were issued without a standard restrictive legend as Blackbridge delivered a legal opinion to remove the restrictive legend under Rule 144 together with the conversion note. The Company believes that Blackbridge was in breach of the agreements entered with the Company in September 2014. The Company is contemplating commencing litigation against Blackbridge in connection with this matter. Blackbridge received 4,843,398 pre-split shares to satisfy its outstanding balance for the commitment fee of $92,848 including accrued interest.

 

On May 9, 2015, the holder of PTPI Note converted $1,500 of its debt payable to 199,273 shares of common stock. On May 15, holder converted $1,975 of its note payable to 262,378 shares of common stock.

 

On August 26, 2015, the Company finalized a consulting agreement that it entered into on August 11, 2015 with Michael Korsunsky ("Consultant") pursuant to which Consultant was engaged by the Company to (i) provide introductions to strategic business alliances, (ii) advise on exposure and risk in the operation of smart phone applications and (iii) advise on market fluctuations within the different categories of the smart phone application delivery services sector, in consideration of 100,000 restricted shares of common stock of the Company, which shares were issued on or around August 26, 2015. The fair value of the services, which were never delivered to the Company, is $25,999.

 

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On April 2, 2015, a third party converted 1,000 Series D Preferred shares into 1,000,000 common shares. On May 11th, 2015, Reko Holdings, LLC converted 4,000 shares of its Series D Preferred Stock into 4,000,000 restricted common shares. 

 

On August 31, 2015, Direct Communications gave a notice of conversion to Company stating its intention to convert 250 Series D Preferred Shares to 250,000 common shares, which were issued on or around that date.

 

On November 11, 2015, the Company issued 23,700 shares to convert the note that had been held by Financier 1, that was sold to a third party in March 2015. This note had a value of $21,330 at the time of the conversion.

 

On or around March 8, 2016, the Company issued 226,110 common shares worth $1,702 to a third party that converted a portion of the PTPI Note, which was reduced by the same amount.

 

On April 25, 2016, the Company issued 200,000 common shares worth $1,505 to a third party that converted a portion of the PTPI Note, which was reduced by the same amount. On June 9, 2016, the Company issued 300,000 common shares worth $2,258 to a third party that converted a portion of the PTPI Note, which was reduced by the same amount.

 

On June 10, 2016, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Waterford Group LLC ("Waterford") pursuant to which the Company engaged Waterford to provide sales and marketing consulting and advisory services to the Company in consideration of 100,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company (the "Shares") and a common stock purchase warrant (the "Warrant") to acquire 750,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.25 per share for a period of five (5) years. 50,000 of the Shares were issued to Waterford upon the execution of the Agreement. The warrant has been recorded as adjusting equity during this quarter. The Company believes that this agreement is in default, as the counterparty failed to deliver services under the agreement. As such, in the third fiscal quarter, the Company did not issue the shares or warrants in the third or fourth fiscal quarter, and does not intend to issue those items.

 

On June 17, 2016, the Company engaged a law firm to provide certain legal services to the Company in consideration of 900,000 shares of common stock of the Company (the "Retainer Shares"). The value of these shares is $233,982 and this amount was recorded as legal expense. On June 23, 2016, the Company prepaid legal services for 12 months, with an effective date of January 7, 2016. On August 16, 2016, the retainer agreement dated June 17, 2016 (“Original Retainer Agreement”) entered by and between the Company and its legal firm was amended and restated provided legal services to the Company for a flat fee of 2,600,000 shares of common stock and a monthly cash flat fee. The Company issued an additional 1,700,000 shares valued at $441,966 to this law firm to cover legal costs that exceeded $233,982, per the amendment.

 

On June 20, 2016, two holders (the "Preferred Stock Holders") of an aggregate of 2,400 shares of Series D Preferred Stock of the Company converted the Preferred Shares into an aggregate of 2,400,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $0.01 per share. The Preferred Stock Holders are executive officers and directors of the Company.

 

On August 9, 2016, the Preferred Stock Holders of an aggregate of 17,400 shares of Series D Preferred Stock of the Company executed conversion notices to convert the Preferred Shares into an aggregate of 17,400,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $0.01 per share.

 

In addition, on August 9, 2016, Direct Communications, Inc. ("Direct Communications"), a holder of 8,950 shares of Series D Preferred Stock (the "Direct Communications Preferred Shares") of the Company executed a conversion notice to convert the Direct Communications Preferred Shares into 8,950,000 shares of common stock of the Company (the " Direct Communications Conversion Shares") at $0.01 per share.

 

On or around September 30, 2016, a third party converted $11,291 of the PTPI Note into 1,500,000 shares. This reduced the overall principal balance on that note to $55,042. On or around October 26, 2016, a third party converted $14,302 of the PTPI Note into 1,900,000 shares. This reduced the overall principal balance on that note to $40,740. Including interest accrued at March 31, 2017, which includes interest accrued since early 2015, the note balance net of this conversion was $53,852.

 

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Treasury Stock

 

On April 25, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program. Under the program, the Company is authorized to purchase up to 200-post-split (1,000,000 pre-split) of its shares of common stock in open market transactions at the discretion of management. All stock repurchases will be subject to the requirements of Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and other rules that govern such purchases. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had repurchased 8-post-split shares (38,000 pre-split) shares of its common shares in the open market, which were returned to treasury. On December 31, 2014, the Company returned 40,000 post-split shares (200,000,000 pre-split shares) to treasury in connection with the dissolution of the licensing agreement with a third party. During the first quarter of 2015, Company’s counsel, who had previously been issued 32,000 shares as compensation, returned those shares to Treasury. As of March 31, 2017, the Company has 1,040 treasury shares at cost basis.

 

Series B Preferred Shares

 

On November 1, 2011, the Company and certain creditors entered into a Settlement Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) whereby without admitting any wrongdoing on either part, the parties settled all previous agreements and resolved any existing disputes. Under the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the Company agreed to issue the creditors 45,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock of the Company on a pro-rata basis. Following the issuance and delivery of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock to said creditors, as well as surrendering the undelivered shares, the Settlement Agreement resulted in the settlement of all debts, liabilities and obligations between the parties.

 

The Series B Preferred Stock has a stated value of $100 per share and is convertible into the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.30 per share representing 3,000 posts split (15,000,000 pre-split) common shares. Furthermore, the Series B Preferred Stock votes on an as converted basis and carries standard anti-dilution rights. These rights were subsequently removed, except in cases of stock dividends or splits.

 

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there are 45,000 Series B Preferred Shares outstanding, respectively.

 

Series C Preferred Shares

 

On April 29, 2011, GV Global Communications, Inc. (“GV”) provided funding to the Company in the aggregate principal amount of $111,000 (the “Loan”).  On September 25, 2012, the Company and GV entered into a Conversion Agreement pursuant to which the Company agreed to convert the Loan into 10,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock of the Company, which was approved by the Board of Directors.

 

Each share of Series C Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option of GV, into such number of shares of common stock of the Company as determined by dividing the Stated Value (as defined below) by the Conversion Price (as defined below).  The Conversion Price for each share is equal to a 50% discount to the average of the lowest three lowest closing bid prices of the Company’s common stock during the 10-day trading period prior to the conversion with a minimum conversion price of $0.002.  The stated value is $11.00 per share (the “Stated Value”).  The Series C Preferred Stock has no liquidation preference, does not pay dividends and the holder of Series C Preferred Stock shall be entitled to one vote for each share of common stock that the Series C Preferred Stock shall be convertible into.   GV has contractually agreed to restrict its ability to convert the Series C Preferred Stock and receive shares of the Company’s common stock such that the number of shares of the Company’s common stock held by it and its affiliates after such conversion does not exceed 4.9% of the then issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, GV Global Communications, Inc. converted 7,770 of its Series C Preferred Stock into 12,010 post-split (64,551,667 common shares pre-split). During the third quarter of 2014, the Company received 4,204 post-split (21,021,900 pre-split) common shares to adjust the shares issued to reflect the amount that both they and the Company believed that they were owed. At March 31, 2017, and at December 31, 2016, GV owns 700 Series C Preferred Shares.

 

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The issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock was made in reliance upon exemptions from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 506 promulgated under Regulation D thereunder.  GV is an accredited investor as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there are 700 Series C Preferred Shares outstanding, respectively.

 

Series D Preferred Shares

 

Per the terms of the Exclusive License Agreement and in consideration of the licensing agreement signed between the Company and Hermes Roll LLC, the Company issued 100,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock of the Company (the “Preferred Shares”). The preferred stock has a value of $ 1,000 based upon the cost of the license; due to the holder of license is the related party of the Company. The Preferred Shares have no liquidation rights. The Holder of the Preferred Shares will be entitled to vote on all matters submitted to shareholders of the Company on an as-converted basis. The Preferred Shares have a conversion price of $0.01 (the “Conversion Price”) and a stated value of $10.00 per share (the “Stated Value”). Subject to the Company increasing its authorized shares of common stock to 500,000,000, each Preferred Share is convertible, at the option of the Holder, into such number of shares of common stock of the Company as determined by dividing the Stated Value by the Conversion Price. The issuance of the Preferred Shares was made in reliance upon exemptions from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 506 promulgated under Regulation D thereunder. Hermes is an accredited investor as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

On April 2, 2015, a third party converted 1,000 Series D Preferred shares into 1,000,000 common shares. On May 11th, 2015, Reko Holdings, LLC converted 4,000 shares of its Series D Preferred Stock into 4,000,000 restricted common shares. 

 

On November 31, 2015, Direct Communications gave a notice of conversion to Company stating its intention to convert 250 Series D Preferred Shares to 250,000 common shares, which were issued on or around that date.

 

On June 20, 2016, two holders (the "Preferred Stock Holders") of an aggregate of 2,400 shares of Series D Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Shares") of the Company converted the Preferred Shares into an aggregate of 2,400,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $0.01 per share. The Preferred Stock Holders are executive officers and directors of the Company.

 

On August 9, 2016, two holders (the "Preferred Stock Holders") of an aggregate of 17,400 shares of Series D Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Shares") of the Company executed conversion notices to convert the Preferred Shares into an aggregate of 17,400,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $0.01 per share. The Preferred Stock Holders are executive officers and directors of the Company.

 

In addition, on August 9, 2016, Direct Communications, Inc. ("Direct Communications"), a holder of 8,950 shares of Series D Preferred Stock (the "Direct Communications Preferred Shares") of the Company executed a conversion notice to convert the Direct Communications Preferred Shares into 8,950,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $0.01 per share.

 

The above issuances of common stock in connection with the conversions of the Series D Preferred Stock increases the number of shares of common stock of the Company by 26,350,000 shares.

 

As of March 31, 2017, and as of December 31, 2016, there are 66,000 Series D Preferred Shares outstanding, respectively.

 

Note 9 - Related Parties

 

Related parties are natural persons or other entities that have the ability, directly or indirectly, to control another party or exercise significant influence over the party in making financial and operating decisions. Related parties include other parties that are subject to common control or that are subject to common significant influences. All of the Company’s revenue in 2016 is from IT services delivered to a single customer, Guardian LLC, which is a related party to the Company. The Company had revenue of $45,000 and $30,000 for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. All expenses in the Company’s operations were incurred as a consequence of delivering Company’s obligations under the joint venture agreement between the parties to commercialize the technology that is being developed by the LLC. The Company had operating expenses of $227,177 and $122,132 for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

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On April 22, 2015, Michael Murray was appointed by the Company as the Chairman of the Board, CEO, and President of the Company. On March 4, 2015, the Company entered into a Territorial License Agreement with Hermes, which is the basis for the Company’s current operations. Mr. Murray is the owner of 9,900 shares of Series D Preferred Stock of the Company that is convertible at Mr. Murray’s election into 9,900,000 shares of common stock. To date, Mr. Murray has converted all of his Series D Preferred Stock into common shares of the Company.

 

On June 30, 2015, the Company appointed Dr. Danny Rittman as Chief Technical Officer and a board member. On August 20, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement with Dr. Rittman pursuant to which the parties agreed that (i) all inventions, improvements and developments made or conceived by Dr. Rittman, either solely or in collaboration with others pertaining to Company's business, will be the property of Company, and (ii) Dr. Rittman will assign to the Company any and all intellectual property related to the Company's consumer heuristic technology platform. Said agreement is contingent upon the Company funding its commitments per the June 16, 2015 - Amended and Restated Territorial License Agreement. Failure of the Company providing this funding, in full, or partially, will automatically terminate any GOPH ownership of the intellectual properties. Dr. Rittman is the Chief Technology Officer and a director of the Company as well as the Chairman of the Company's Advisory Board, in formation. Dr. Rittman and Mr. Murray jointly own 9,900 shares of Series D Preferred Stock of the Company that is convertible at Dr. Rittman’s or Mr. Murray’s election into 9,900,000 shares of common stock. To date, Mr. Rittman has converted all of his Series D Preferred Stock into common shares of the Company.

 

On August 20, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement with Dr. Rittman pursuant to which the parties agreed that (i) all inventions, improvements and developments made or conceived by Dr. Rittman, either solely or in collaboration with others pertaining to Company's business, will be the property of Company, and (ii) Dr. Rittman agreed to assign to the Company any and all intellectual property related to the Company's consumer heuristic technology platform, subject to certain conditions, which as of March 31, 2017 have not been met. As of the end of the fiscal year, the intellectual property developed by Dr. Rittman had not been assigned to the Company. The Company has expensed the stated value of that intellectual property in these financial statements.

 

On or around March 18, 2016 the Company and Dr. Danny Rittman entered into an agreement intended to clarify the relationship between Dr. Rittman and the Company and the ownership of certain technology in connection with certain agreements previously entered into between Company and Dr. Rittman and with third parties. Specifically, the Company entered into that certain Territorial License Agreement with Hermes Roll LLC dated March 4, 2015, which such agreement was amended to expand the related territorial license to a worldwide license pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Territorial License Agreement dated June 16, 2015 (the "Amended and Restated Territorial License Agreement"), and that certain Letter Agreement (the "Letter Agreement") entered into between Dr. Rittman and the Company dated August 20, 2015. The aforementioned agreements were tied to the funding of the Company in the minimum amount of $5,000,000 (the "Required Funding") and the assignment to the Company and/or ownership by the Company of all past, present and future technology in the form of intellectual property, including, but not limited to patents, trademarks, domains, applications, social media pages (e.g. Twitter, LinkedIn and landing pages) (collectively, the "IP"), which such IP was paid for exclusively by Dr. Rittman and/or his affiliated companies, was contingent upon the Company obtaining the Required Funding by no later than October 30, 2015 (the "Contingency"). Accordingly, it was agreed to by the parties that (i) all inventions, improvements and developments made or conceived by the Dr. Rittman, either solely or in collaboration with others pertaining to Company's business, would be the property of the Company subject to the Contingency. In the event the Contingency was not met, the Letter Agreement would be cancelled and rendered null and void. The Company acknowledged that the Company did not meet the Contingency, technically resulting in the cancellation of the Letter Agreement and rendering the Letter Agreement null and void. Moreover, the Company failed to meet its obligations under the Amended and Restated Territorial License Agreement, including the further development of the consumer heuristic technology platform, thereby creating a vacuum in its development in all aspects, including the ability to obtain funding, resulting in the need for Dr. Rittman’s partners to perform the necessary development work related to the above agreements.

 

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The original License Agreement will remain in place, while other agreements will be terminated and rendered null and void. Dr. Rittman will resign as an officer of the Company, but will remain as Director and technical consultant of the Company, and will accommodate the needs of the Company in return for compensation to be agreed by the parties. All intellectual property will remain in the possession of Dr. Rittman and his private partners, and the Company shall remain a licensee per the terms of the original Territorial License Agreement, and will develop the first product with Dr. Rittman and his partners.

 

The Company is the exclusive license holder for certain intellectual property relating to GopherInsight technology. The Company has assigned all its rights as they relate to the Guardian Patch to the LLC as consideration for the JV. Dr. Rittman's partners have commenced development of the product via a private LLC that has been incorporated under the name "Guardian Patch LLC" (“LLC”). Certain private investors will provide all initial funding to the Company via the LLC for product development. The LLC will fund the development, and the Company will provide IT services via Dr. Rittman for a monthly fee. Dr. Rittman has signed an amendment employment agreement with the Company. As the Company is not a member of the LLC, the Company and the LLC have formed a Joint Venture (“JV”) for the purposes of developing and marketing the Patch. The LLC will be responsible for funding the development of the Patch. The Company will not need be required to invest funds in said JV. The Company responsibilities will be limited to the marketing of the product, where the marketing budget will be funded by the LLC. Moreover, the LLC has committed to provide the Company with working capital as needed. The Company has assigned and pledged to the LLC all its license derivative rights as they pertain to the Patch only. Dr. Rittman may be offered membership rights at some point in the future with the LLC, with which the Company is a JV partner, but is not equity member. The Company has agreed with the LLC that the same JV principles of the GPLLC for the patch will apply for the other two products (Epsilon and Puzpix) which will be vested under designated LLCs that will be incorporated by the LLC members. During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, 100% of the Company’s revenue was related to IT service provided to the LLC for Dr. Rittman services, in connection with the development of the Patch.

 

In March 2016, the Company and Dr. Danny Rittman, Co-Chairman, CTO and a shareholder, entered into an agreement intended to clarify the relationship between Dr. Rittman and the Company and the ownership of certain technology in connection with certain agreements previously entered into between Company and Dr. Rittman and with third parties. Prior to these agreements, the Company is the exclusive license holder for certain intellectual property relating to Hermes’ system and method for scheduling categorized deliverables, according to demand, at the customer’s location based on smartphone application and/or via the internet. As a result of these agreements, the Company shall remain an exclusive licensee per the terms of the original License Agreement and will develop the first products with Dr. Rittman and his partners.

 

On March 29, 2016, Gopher contributed all of its rights relating to its proprietary microchip that is within a sticky patch package (the “Patch”) to Guardian Patch, LLC (the “Guardian LLC”) in consideration of 50% of the profit generated by Guardian LLC (the “Joint Venture”). Guardian LLC is responsible for investing all needed funds for the purpose of developing the Patch and related products to the Patch. In addition, Guardian LLC is required to provide short term loans to Gopher on an as needed basis secured by Gopher’s economic interest in the Joint Venture. The Company will provide IT services to Guardian LLC for a monthly fee. Dr. Rittman has signed an amendment employment agreement with the Company.

 

On July 21, 2016 members of the Guardian Patch LLC, together with Dr. Rittman, incorporated Alpha EDA, LLC (“Alpha”). The members of the LLC appointed Dr. Rittman as the manager of Alpha. The Company, the LLC and Alpha have agreed that all Epsilon Rights, as well as Puzpix rights, will be assigned to Alpha. Alpha and the Company entered into a JV agreement similar to the Patch Joint Venture agreement (as described above), whereby Alpha will fund all of its operational and developmental needs (software development, support, marketing and administrative), and the profits of Alpha will be distributed equally to the two equal Joint venture partners, Guardian Patch LLC and the Company. Alpha will hold all intellectual property rights related to software. Currently, three products will be owned by Alpha – the Epsilon software, the Puzpix social game and the Guardian Pack application. The Company and its technology licensing partners, Guardian LLC and Alpha, are preparing to introduce said new products (Epsilon, Guardian Pack & PuzPix) to the market this year, and the Sphere in the first quarter of 2017. The Epsilon product will be presented for time-based license agreements utilizing a designated website on top of customary distributing channels for the product. Epsilon is under confidential evaluation agreement with third party.

 

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During 2016, the Company relocated its headquarters to 2500 Broadway, Suite F-125, Santa Monica, California. The Company paid approximately $5,000 per month in rent for this office space, and paid a $7,500 security deposit that is classified in our financial statements contained herein as a prepaid expense. The lease is being paid for by the Guardian LLC via reimbursement. The Company moved into smaller office space during the quarter, and its security deposit was adjusted downward to cover the smaller space in April 2016. The Company believes its current facilities will be adequate for the foreseeable future.

 

The Company has commenced development, and the Company has completed the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) survey to deploy the Company's Guardian Global Tracking Device within the continental US. The Company has also completed their transmitters/transceivers modules feasibility research. Although the Company can use open channels, and therefore is not required to comply with various FCC regulations relevant to the system, the Company has chosen to comply, and is complying with FCC regulations. The FCC regulates the limits of potentially harmful interference to licensed transmitters due to low power unlicensed transmitters. The Guardian Patch/Sphere system consists of advanced security protocols in order to maintain the global, private, fully-secured network. In addition, the Guardian Patch device needs to perform communication tasks across the globe providing breakthrough tracking features.  The Company and its technology licensing partner, Guardian LLC, successfully completed thorough research that involved security, performance and FCC regulations compliance. Based on this research, a set of particular frequencies was chosen to be used by Guardian LLC.  By the end of this year, the Company completed the design and construction of the Guardian Patch/Sphere circuit prototype device. The Company has completed the construction of 10 prototype units, and performed intensive testing program to be tested as a complete system in designated areas by the Company. On December 1, 2016, Guardian LLC issued Statement of Work for the Placement and Development of Guardian Sphere and its Base System. For this project, Guardian LLC has assembled a team of eight, including a Project Manager, CTO, digital and software engineers, a specialist algorithm mathematician and project leader. This team was assembled by Guardian LLC, and is based in the USA, Europe and Asia. Per the Joint Venture agreement, Guardian LLC is funding the SOW project through its sources.

 

On June 20, 2016, two holders (the "Preferred Stock Holders") of an aggregate of 2,400 shares of Series D Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Shares") of the Company converted the Preferred Shares into an aggregate of 2,400,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $0.01 per share. The Preferred Stock Holders are executive officers and directors of the Company.

 

On August 9, 2016, two holders (the "Preferred Stock Holders") of an aggregate of 17,400 shares of Series D Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Shares") of the Company executed conversion notices to convert the Preferred Shares into an aggregate of 17,400,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $0.01 per share. The Preferred Stock Holders are executive officers and directors of the Company.

 

Effective August15, 2016, the Employment Agreement of Mansour Khatib, our CMO, was amended and restated as follows:

 

Upon the Company generating $1,000,000 in revenue during any three (3) month period (the “Threshold Requirement”), the Executive will receive salary at the rate of $100,000 annually (the “Base Salary”); provided, however, that that Company shall pay to Executive $5,000 per month (the "Monthly Salary Advance") commencing on August 15, 2016, which such Monthly Salary Advance shall be an advance on the Base Salary and shall continue to be paid to Executive until such time that the Company launches its GopherInsight™ technology into the consumer markets.  Once the Threshold Requirement is met, the Base Salary will be payable in equal increments not less often than monthly in arrears and in any event consistent with the Company’s payroll policy and practices.  The Base Salary of the Executive may from time to time be increased, but not decreased, by the Board, in its absolute discretion, including potential bonuses."  

 

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Note 10 - Contingencies

 

Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, the Company may be involved in various litigation matters, which arise in the ordinary course of business.  There is currently no litigation that management believes will have a material impact on the financial position of the Company.

 

In connection with the registration of GopherInside as a trademark, Intel Corporation has requested that the Company abandons the trademark in lieu of potential confusion with their trademark Intel Inside. The Company has taken the initial steps necessary to alleviate any concern Intel may have associated with mobile or computer platforms. Furthermore, the Company holds the opinion that GopherInside is by merit different from “Intel + Inside” as two separate words. Additionally, a simple online search yields 1,189 live non-Intel marks that include the word “INSIDE.”  The Company learned that Intel filed on February 2, 2016 said Notice of Opposition to the trademark application. The Company decided not to object and agreed to abandon this trademark.

 

On August 26, 2015, the Company finalized a consulting agreement that it entered into on August 11, 2015 with Michael Korsunsky ("Consultant") pursuant to which Consultant was engaged by the Company to (i) provide introductions to strategic business alliances, (ii) advise on exposure and risk in the operation of smart phone applications and (iii) advise on market fluctuations within the different categories of the smart phone application delivery services sector, in consideration of 100,000 restricted shares of common stock of the Company, which shares were issued on or around August 26, 2015. On or around November 17, 2016, the Company filed a complaint against Consultant in Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside, for Breach of Contract and Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing. The Consultant been served, but to date has not filed a defense.


Warrants Liability

 

On June 10, 2016, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Waterford Group LLC ("Waterford") pursuant to which the Company engaged Waterford to provide sales and marketing consulting and advisory services to the Company in consideration of 100,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company (the "Shares") and a common stock purchase warrant (the "Warrant") to acquire 750,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.25 per share for a period of five (5) years. 50,000 of the Shares were issued to Waterford upon the execution of the Agreement. The Warrant vests on a quarterly basis in eight (8) equal quarterly installments each in the amount of 93,750 shares each quarter during the term of the Agreement. The first quarterly installment vested upon the execution of the Agreement and covers Q2 2016 and each subsequent quarterly installment vests each quarter thereafter. The warrant has been recorded as adjusting equity during this quarter. The Company believes that this agreement is in default, as the counterparty failed to perform or provide any services under the agreement. As such, the Company put Waterford on notice in writing during in the third fiscal quarter, that the Company did not issue shares or warrants during the third or fourth fiscal quarters, and does not intend to issue those items as it believes that Waterford is in default under its agreement.

 

On or around January 23, 2017, the Company filed a complaint against Waterford and the Company’s Transfer Agent, in Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside. On February 1, 2017, the Company obtained a temporary restraining order that prohibits Waterford from (x) lifting the restricted legend from the 50,000 shares that it received in connection with signing the Agreement; (y) selling the 50,000 shares to another party; and, (z) from exercising the warrant on 93,750 shares that was issued and vested upon the execution of the Agreement. As ordered by the court, on February 9, 2016, the Company deposited a Corporate Surety Bond in the amount of $42,875 to secure the temporary restraining order.

 

On or around February 27, 2017, the Company was issued a stay of the temporary restraining order barring its transfer agent from providing shares in connection with the exercise of the first Waterford warrant on 93,750 shares that was provided to Waterford in connection with the execution of the engagement letter that was executed by the parties on or around June 10, 2016.

 

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On or around April 10, 2017, the Company was billed by its transfer agent (“TA”) for approximately $11,500 for legal fees (“TA Charges”) in connection with a lawsuit brought by one of the Company’s shareholders against the TA. The Company is not a named party in this litigation. The Company disputes the TA Charges, and as such did not record it in its books. The Company’s position is that the TA Charges are not covered under the indemnification section of the Company’s agreement with its TA.

 

SEC Matters

 

On July 29, 2016, the staff of the Atlanta Regional Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC" and the "Commission") advised the Company in a telephone conversation, followed by a written “Wells” notice, that it is has made a preliminary determination to recommend that the Commission file an enforcement action against the Company alleging violations of Section 13(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and Rules 13a-11, 13a-13 and 12b-20 thereunder. A Wells Notice is neither a formal allegation of wrongdoing nor a finding that any violations of law have occurred. Rather, it provides the Company with an opportunity to respond to issues raised by the Commission and offer its perspective prior to any SEC decision to institute proceedings. These proceedings could result in the Company being subject to an injunction and cease and desist order from further violations of the securities laws as well as monetary penalties of disgorgement, pre-judgment interest and a civil penalty.  On September 20, 2016, the Company filed an amended and restated 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2014.  In February 2017, the SEC advised that it concluded its investigation and that it does not intend to recommend an enforcement action by the SEC against the Company. 

 

Note 11 - Per Share Information

 

Loss per share

 

Basic loss per share of common stock is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding.  Diluted loss per share of common stock (“Diluted EPS”) is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and dilutive common stock equivalents and convertible securities then outstanding. At March 31, 2017 and 2016, there were 73,385,161 and 104,065,957 of potentially dilutive post-split common stock equivalents outstanding, respectively. The potentially dilutive common stock equivalents at March 31, 2017 arise from (i) the issuance on December 7, 2011 of 45,000 Series B Preferred Shares which are convertible into 3,000 common shares, (ii) the issuance of 10,000 Series C Preferred Shares having a stated value of $100 per share, of which 700 shares remain unconverted, which remaining unconverted shares are convertible into 770 post-split common shares, given recent market prices, and notwithstanding a restriction against owning more than 4.99% of the Company’s stock, and (iii) the issuance of a note payable to GV Global which based on hypothetical conversion at March 31, 2016 would have converted into 7,287,641 post-split common shares, (iv) the issuance of 100,000 Series D Preferred Shares worth $120,000 to Vulcan, 34,000 of which have already been converted, the remainder (unconverted balance) of which given hypothetical conversion at March 31, 2017 would have converted to 66,000,000 post-split shares, and (v) the Waterford warrant on 93,750 shares. The potentially dilutive common stock equivalents at March 31, 2016 arise from (i) the issuance on December 7, 2011 of 45,000 Series B Preferred Shares which are convertible into 3,000 common shares, (ii) the issuance of 10,000 Series C Preferred Shares having a stated value of $100 per share, of which 700 shares remain unconverted, which remaining unconverted shares are convertible into 770 post-split common shares, given recent market prices, and notwithstanding a restriction against owning more than 4.99% of the Company’s stock, (iii) the issuance of a Note I which based on hypothetical conversion at March 31, 2016 would have converted into 9,312,187 post-split common shares, and (iv) the issuance of 100,000 Series D Preferred Shares worth $120,000 to Vulcan, 5,250 of which have already been converted during this fiscal year, the remainder (unconverted balance) of which given hypothetical conversion at March 31, 2016 would have converted to 94,750,000 post-split shares. The computation of Diluted EPS does not assume exercise or conversion of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on the net loss per common share. Share amounts are shown in post-split amounts to facilitate comparison between the periods.  

 

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Note 12 – Concentrations

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk, consist principally of temporary cash investments.

 

There have been no losses in these accounts through March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016.

 

Concentration of revenue and accounts payable as of March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016, the Company has one customer, which counts 100% of its revenue. Per the terms of the JV with the LLC, the LLC has committed to fund all Company’s needs, as well as needs of the JV. Failure of the LLC to provide the Company or the JV with said funding would represent a significant Credit Risk. As of March 31, 2017 the Company has a trade payable to Guardian LLC of approximately $820,146.

 

Note 13 - Subsequent Events

 

Management has evaluated events that occurred subsequent to the end of the reporting period shown herein:

 

On or around April 4, 2017, the PTPI note holder converted $6,398.21 into 850,000 common shares of the Company. 

 

On or around April 4, 2017 the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a third party (“Consultant”) where, on a best-efforts basis, the Consultant will provide the Company with introductions to investment advisors, analysts, funding sources and other members of the financial community with whom it has established relationships, and will generally assist the Company in its efforts to enhance its visibility in the financial community. 

 

1.During the term of the Agreement the Company will pay the Consultant $2,000 per month to cover expenses. Consultant will accrue monthly cash fees until Company closes a qualified financing.
2.Upon execution of the Agreement, the Company will issue 25,000 shares (the first three months compensation) of the Company’s restricted common stock. In addition, the Company will issue further installments of 25,000 shares every three months while the Agreement remains in effect.  

 

The Company has instructed its transfer agent to issue the first installment of 25,000 shares to Consultant. 

 

On or around April 10, 2017 the Company engaged a third party (herein, “Third Party”) for the monthly services at a cost of $20,000 per month to: 

 

·Assist the Company regarding investor relations, company awareness, announcements and press releases;
·Assist the Company with evaluating and structuring financing;
·Assist the Company with identifying and retaining service providers;
·Providing strategic management consulting as requested; 
·Retaining contractors to work within the parameters of the services herein envisioned; and,
·Assist the Company with introductions to accredited investors. 

 

As compensation for the Services to be rendered by the Third Party, the Company paid the Consultant a fee in the amount of $20,000 commencing April 10, 2017, for each monthly period of service envisioned herein.

 

On or around April 10, 2017, the Company was billed by its transfer agent (“TA”) for approximately $11,500 for legal fees (“TA Charges”) in connection with a lawsuit brought by one of the Company’s shareholders against the TA. The Company is not a named party in this litigation. The Company disputes the TA Charges, and as such did not record it in its books. The Company’s position is that the TA Charges are not covered under the indemnification section of the Company’s agreement with its TA.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report. In addition to historical information, this discussion includes forward-looking information that involves risks and assumptions, which could cause actual results to differ materially from management's expectations. See "Forward-Looking Statements" included in this report.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward looking statements, including without limitation, statements related to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including without limitation the following: (i) our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions are subject to change at any time at our discretion; (ii) our plans and results of operations will be affected by our ability to manage growth; and (iii) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as ’’may,’’ ’’will,’’ ’’should,’’ ’’could,’’ ’’expects,’’ ’’plans,’’ ’’intends,’’ ’’anticipates,’’ ’’believes,’’ ’’estimates,’’ ’’predicts,’’ ’’potential,’’ or ’’continue’’ or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this Report.

 

This section of the report should be read together with Footnotes of the Company unaudited financials. The audited statements of operations for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 are compared in the sections below.

 

General Overview

 

Gopher Protocol Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”, “Gopher”, “Gopher Protocol” or "GOPH”) was incorporated on July 22, 2009 under the laws of the State of Nevada. In 2016, the Company relocated its headquarters to Santa Monica, California. Gopher is a development stage company that is creating innovative mobile microchip (ICs) and software technologies based on GopherInsight. The Company derived its revenues from the provision of IT services to Guardian Patch LLC, a related party (the “LLC”).

 

GopherInsightis a patented real time, heuristic (self-learning/artificial intelligence) based mobile technology. GopherInsightchip technology, if successfully fully developed, will be able to be installed in mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.) as well as stand-alone products. It is intended that GopherInsightsoftware applications will work in conjunction with GopherInsightmicrochips across mobile operating systems, providing computing power, advanced database management/sharing functionalities and more. The technology under development consists of a smart microchip, mobile application software and supporting software. The system contemplates the creation of a global network. Upon development, the Company believes that its microchip technologies may be installed within mobile devices or on SIM cards.

 

The Company has opted to expense all development costs associated with the development of its intellectual property. As such, no assets associated with development have been capitalized.

 

Results of Operations:

 

Fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016

 

A comparison of the statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

 

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Revenues:

 

The following table summarizes our revenues for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

  

Three months ended at March 31,  2017   2016 
Total revenues  $45,000   $30,000 

 

During the first quarter of 2017, Guardian Patch LLC, which funds the development of the Patch, was billed by the Company for IT services provided by Dr. Rittman for a monthly fee of $45,000. From April 1, 2016, and going forward, the Company billed Guardian Patch LLC $15,000 per month.

 

Revenue derived from one customer in both cases.

 

Operating expenses:

 

The following table summarizes our operating expenses for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

Three months ended at March 31,  2017   2016 
General and administrative expenses  $168,969   $72,217 
Marketing expenses  $56,548   $11,104 
Accounting expenses  $0   $22,725 
Patent fees  $1,661   $16,086 
Total operating expenses  $227,177   $122,132 

 

Operating costs in the current period were significantly higher than during the prior period due to the rollout of the online marketing campaign for the Guardian Orb. Marketing expenses reflect the rollout of the Orb campaign. Certain patent and accounting expenses were incurred in the first quarter of 2016 that were not incurred in the first quarter of 2017.

 

Other income (expense):

 

The following table summarizes our other income (expense) for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

Three months ended at March 31,  2017   2016 
Amortization of debt discount  $0   $(9.383)
Interest (expense)  $(1,005)  $(598)
Total other income (expense)  $(1,005)  $(9,981)

 

For the three months ended at March 31, 2017 and 2016, the interest expense increased due to the need to “true up” the interest expense associated with the note payable in subsequent quarters of 2016. The debt discount and warrant expense are not comparable between periods.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our cash and cash equivalents were $1,903 and $30,685 for the periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. Cash flows used by operations in the current fiscal year were $3,193, compared to cash flows provided by operations of $9,634 in fiscal 2016. Several items in this quarter’s cash flow are not comparable to the prior period, including the debt discount of $9,383 in the prior period. Working capital improved significantly during the most recent fiscal year: accounts payable increased dramatically, while accounts receivable decreased.

 

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The Company sustained net losses of $183,182 in this fiscal quarter, and our operating activities used $3,193. The Company had a working capital deficit of $939,216, stockholders’ deficit of $986,212, and accumulated deficit of $4,227,554 at March 31, 2017. This raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The Company is dependent upon its ability to generate revenues and its ability to continue receiving investment capital and loans from third parties to sustain its current level of operations. The Company is in the process of securing working capital from investors for common stock, convertible notes payable, and/or strategic partnerships. No assurance can be given that the Company will be successful in these efforts. Per the Joint Venture agreement, Guardian LLC has committed to provide the Company with all its working capital needs.

 

We plan to raise working capital that will allow us to conduct our business for the next 12 months. There is no guarantee regarding our ability to raise that capital. We expect to use the proceeds to fund our short-term capital requirements including paying administrative expenses associated with maintaining our public company’s filings for the next 12 months. In order to implement our business plan and pay various administrative expenses on a minimal basis for the next 12 months, we expect that we will need approximately $900,000, based on our expectation of monthly expenses of approximately $75,000. The Company expects that its operating results will fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter in the future, and will depend on a number of factors including the state of the worldwide economy and financial markets, which are outside the Company’s control. Guardian Patch, LLC, the Company’s JV partner, has committed to support the Company’s working capital needs, by providing the Company short-terms loans. The Company may also pursue capital through the issuance of high-yield debt that will likely be convertible into equity, at either a fixed or a variable conversion rate. Our financing plans and the exact type of debt that we seek will largely be contingent on our pre-sales campaign for the Sphere.

 

On or around March 4, 2017 the Company and its JV partner, Guardian LLC, launched an online sales campaign for the Guardian Pet Tracker, which is being marketing under its brand name, the Guardian Orb. 

 

Debt Financing Arrangements

 

As of March 31, 2017, the Company has only one convertible note outstanding with a third party (“PTPI Note”). The current note balance is $54,857, which includes $14,117 of accrued interest. At December 31, 2016, the Company had only this note outstanding as well. The balance at that time was $53,852, which included accrued interest of $13,112, and was net of debt discount.

 

On January 22, 2015, the Company entered into an Exchange Agreement with the original holder of PTPI Note pursuant to which PTPI Note exchanged $75,273 in debt into a 10% Convertible Debenture in the principal amount of $75,273 (the “Note”). The PTPI Note matures January 21, 2017 (the “Maturity Date”) and interest associated with the Note I Note is 10% per annum, which is payable on the Maturity Date. The PTPI Note is convertible into shares of common stock of the Company, at the option of Note I, at a fixed conversion price of $0.00752734.

 

The holder of the PTPI Note has agreed to restrict its ability to convert the PTPI Note and receive shares of common stock such that the number of shares of common stock held by it in the aggregate and its affiliates after such conversion or exercise does not exceed 4.99% of the then issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The PTPI Note was issued in reliance upon exemptions from registration pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) under the Securities Act of 1933. PTPI Note’s holder is an accredited investor as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933. In addition, on March 2, 2015, the Company and the holder of the PTPI Note amended that certain 10% Convertible Debenture (the “PTPI Note I Debenture”) which debt underlying the PTPI Note I Debenture was initially incurred on October 6, 2009 and exchanged for the Note I Debenture on January 19, 2014. The parties agreed that the conversion price in the PTPI Note I Debenture would not be impacted by the 1:1,000 stock split implemented by the Company on February 24, 2015 and will remain $0.0075273.

 

The Company is under default per the terms of the PTPI Note, as at maturity in January 2017, the Company did not have sufficient free cash to pay off the note. The Company is in negotiations with the holder of the PTPI Note in good faith to resolve the situation. The Company cannot predict the result of such negotiations.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements  

 

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

 

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of our financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, the reported amounts and classification of revenues and expenses during the periods presented, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and material changes in these estimates or assumptions could occur in the future. Changes in estimates are recorded on the period in which they become known. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances and at that time, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily-apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates if past experience or other assumptions do not turn out to be substantially accurate.

 

We believe that the accounting policies described below are critical to understanding our business, results of operations, and financial condition because they involve significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements. An accounting is deemed to be critical if it requires a judgment or accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain, and if different estimates that could have been used, or if changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically, could materially impact our financial statements. Other significant accounting policies, primarily those with lower levels of uncertainty than those discussed below, are also critical to understanding our financial statements. The notes to our financial statements contain additional information related to our accounting policies and should be read in conjunction with this discussion.

 

Presentation and Basis of Financial Statements

 

The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognized revenue on arrangements in accordance with FASB Codification Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition” (“ASC Topic 605”). Under ASC Topic 605, revenue is recognized only when the price is fixed and determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the service is performed and collectability of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. We had revenue of $45,000 and $30,000 for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, 100% of the Company’s revenue was related to IT service provided to the LLC for Dr. Rittman services, in connection with the development of the Company's GopherInsight™ technology.

 

Dividends

 

The Company has not yet adopted any policy regarding payment of dividends.  No cash dividends have been paid or declared since the Date of Inception.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

As a Smaller Reporting Company, the Company is not required to include the disclosure under this Item.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the applicable period to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.


As a smaller reporting company, without a viable business and revenues, the Company does not have the resources to install a dedicated staff with deep expertise in all facets of SEC disclosure and GAAP compliance. As is the case with many smaller reporting companies, the Company will continue to consult with its external auditors and attorneys as it relates to new accounting principles and changes to SEC disclosure requirements. The Company has found that this approach worked well in the past and believes it to be the most cost effective solution available for the foreseeable future. The Company will conduct a review of existing sign-off and review procedures as well as document control protocols for critical accounting spreadsheets. The Company will also increase management’s review of key financial documents and records.

 

As a smaller reporting company, the Company does not have the resources to fund sufficient staff to ensure a complete segregation of responsibilities within the accounting function. However, Company management does review, and will increase the review of, financial statements on a monthly basis, and the Company’s external auditor conducts reviews on a quarterly basis. These actions, in addition to the improvements identified above, will minimize any risk of a potential material misstatement occurring.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2016, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, the Company may be involved in various litigation matters, which arise in the ordinary course of business.  There is currently no litigation that management believes will have a material impact on the financial position of the Company.

 

In connection with the registration of GopherInside as a trademark, Intel Corporation has requested that the Company abandons the trademark in lieu of potential confusion with their trademark Intel Inside. The Company has taken the initial steps necessary to alleviate any concern Intel may have associated with mobile or computer platforms. Furthermore, the Company holds the opinion that GopherInside is by merit different from “Intel + Inside” as two separate words. Additionally, a simple online search yields 1,189 live non-Intel marks that include the word “INSIDE.”  The Company learned that Intel filed on February 2, 2016 said Notice of Opposition to the trademark application. The Company decided not to object and agreed to abandon this trademark.

 

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On August 26, 2015, the Company finalized a consulting agreement that it entered into on August 11, 2015 with Michael Korsunsky ("Consultant") pursuant to which Consultant was engaged by the Company to (i) provide introductions to strategic business alliances, (ii) advise on exposure and risk in the operation of smart phone applications and (iii) advise on market fluctuations within the different categories of the smart phone application delivery services sector, in consideration of 100,000 restricted shares of common stock of the Company, which shares were issued on or around August 26, 2015. On or around November 17, 2016, the Company filed a complaint against Consultant in Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside, for Breach of Contract and Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing. The Consultant been served, but to date has not filed a defense.

 

Warrants Liability

 

On June 10, 2016, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Waterford Group LLC ("Waterford") pursuant to which the Company engaged Waterford to provide sales and marketing consulting and advisory services to the Company in consideration of 100,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company (the "Shares") and a common stock purchase warrant (the "Warrant") to acquire 750,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.25 per share for a period of five (5) years. 50,000 of the Shares were issued to Waterford upon the execution of the Agreement. The Warrant vests on a quarterly basis in eight (8) equal quarterly installments each in the amount of 93,750 shares each quarter during the term of the Agreement. The first quarterly installment vested upon the execution of the Agreement and covers Q2 2016 and each subsequent quarterly installment vests each quarter thereafter. The warrant has been recorded as adjusting equity during this quarter. The Company believes that this agreement is in default, as the counterparty failed to perform or provide any services under the agreement. As such, the Company put Waterford on notice in writing during in the third fiscal quarter, that the Company did not issue shares or warrants during the third or fourth fiscal quarters, and does not intend to issue those items as it believes that Waterford is in default under its agreement.

 

On or around January 23, 2017, the Company filed a complaint against Waterford and the Company’s Transfer Agent, in Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside. On February 1, 2017, the Company obtained a temporary restraining order that prohibits Waterford from (x) lifting the restricted legend from the 50,000 shares that it received in connection with signing the Agreement; (y) selling the 50,000 shares to another party; and, (z) from exercising the warrant on 93,750 shares that was issued and vested upon the execution of the Agreement. As ordered by the court, on February 9, 2016, the Company deposited a Corporate Surety Bond in the amount of $42,875 to secure the temporary restraining order.

 

On or around February 27, 2017, the Company was issued a stay of the temporary restraining order barring its transfer agent from providing shares in connection with the exercise of the first Waterford warrant on 93,750 shares that was provided to Waterford in connection with the execution of the engagement letter that was executed by the parties on or around June 10, 2016.

 

On or around April 10, 2017, the Company was billed by its transfer agent (“TA”) for approximately $11,500 for legal fees (“TA Charges”) in connection with a lawsuit brought by one of the Company’s shareholders against the TA. The Company is not a named party in this litigation. The Company disputes the TA Charges, and as such did not record it in its books. The Company’s position is that the TA Charges are not covered under the indemnification section of the Company’s agreement with its TA.

 

SEC Matters

 

On July 29, 2016, the staff of the Atlanta Regional Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC" and the "Commission") advised the Company in a telephone conversation, followed by a written “Wells” notice, that it is has made a preliminary determination to recommend that the Commission file an enforcement action against the Company alleging violations of Section 13(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and Rules 13a-11, 13a-13 and 12b-20 thereunder. A Wells Notice is neither a formal allegation of wrongdoing nor a finding that any violations of law have occurred. Rather, it provides the Company with an opportunity to respond to issues raised by the Commission and offer its perspective prior to any SEC decision to institute proceedings. These proceedings could result in the Company being subject to an injunction and cease and desist order from further violations of the securities laws as well as monetary penalties of disgorgement, pre-judgment interest and a civil penalty.  On September 20, 2016, the Company filed an amended and restated 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2014.  In February 2017, the SEC advised that it concluded its investigation and that it does not intend to recommend an enforcement action by the SEC against the Company. 

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this item.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 5.  Other Information  

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

Exhibit
No.
  Description
     
3.1   Certificate of Incorporation of Forex International Trading Corp. (6)
     
3.2   Bylaws of Forex International Trading Corp. (6)
     
3.3   Certificate of Designation for Series A Preferred Stock (14)
     
3.4   Certificate of Designation for Series B Preferred Stock (21)
     
3.5   Certificate of Designation – Series C Preferred Stock (22)
     
3.6   Amendment to the Certificate of Designation for the Series B Preferred Stock (25)
     
3.7   Amendment to the Certificate of Designation for the Series C Preferred Stock(25)
     
3.8   Certificate of Change filed pursuant to NRS 78.209 (31)
     
3.9   Articles of Merger filed pursuant to NRS 92.A.200 (31)
     
3.10   Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Gopher Protocol Inc. (34)
     
4.1   Convertible Promissory Note issued by the Company to ATL dated July 8, 2010 (3)
     
4.2   Secured and Collateralized Promissory Note issued by ATL to the Company dated July 8, 2010 (3)
     
4.3   Collateral and Security Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Group and ATL dated July 7, 2010 (3)

 

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4.4   Promissory Note issued to Rasel Ltd. Dated October 6, 2009(7)
     
4.5   Promissory Note issued to Rasel Ltd. Dated October 20, 2009 (7)
     
4.6   Letter Agreement between Rasel Ltd. and Forex International Trading Corp. dated January 22, 2011 (8)
     
4.7   Letter Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Group and ATL dated November 8, 2010(9)
     
4.8   6% Convertible Note issued to APH (11)
     
4.9   6% Convertible Debenture issued to HAM  dated April 5, 2011 (14)
     
4.10   Promissory Note dated November 30, 2011 issued to Cordellia d.o.o. in the amount of $1,000,000 (18)
     
4.11   $500,000 Convertible Promissory Note issued by Forex International Trading Corp. (23)
     
4.12   $400,000 Secured and Collateralized Promissory Note issued by Vulcan Oil & Gas Inc.  (23)
     
4.13   Securities Purchase Agreement dated July 24, 2013 entered with Asher Enterprise Inc. (26)
     
4.14   Convertible Promissory Note issued to Asher Enterprises Inc. (26)
     
4.15   10% Convertible Debenture issued to GV Global Communications Inc. (30)
     
4.16   Amendment to 10% Convertible Promissory Debenture held by GV Global Communications, Inc. (32)
     
4.17   Series D Preferred Stock Certificate of Designation (32)
     
4.18   Common Stock Purchase Warrant (40)
     
10.1   Software Licensing Agreement dated April 12, 2010, by and between Forex International Trading Corp and Triple (1)
     
10.2   Employment Agreement dated April 23, 2010, by and between Forex International Trading Corp and Darren Dunckel (2)
     
10.3   Letter Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Corp. and Anita Atias, dated July 29, 2010 (4)
     
10.4   Letter Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Corp. and Stewart Reich, dated July 29, 2010 (4)
     
10.5   Letter Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Corp. and Mr. William Glass, dated August 6, 2010 (5)
     
10.6   Share Exchange Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Corp. and APH (10)
     
10.7   Letter Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Corp., APH, Medirad Inc. and Rasel Ltd. (11)
     
10.8   Letter Amendment by and between Forex International Trading Corp. and William Glass, dated March 4, 2011 (13)
     
10.9   Letter Amendment by and between Forex International Trading Corp. and Stewart Reich, dated March 4, 2011 (13)
     
10.10   Employment Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Corp. and Liat Franco, dated March 7, 2011 (13)
     
10.11   Agreement between Forex International Trading Corp. and APH dated April 5, 2011 (14)
     
10.12   Conversion Agreement between MP and Forex International Trading Corp. dated April 5, 2011 (14)
     
10.13   Share Exchange Agreement between Forex International Trading Corp. and dated April 5, 2011 (14)
     
10.14   Agreement to Unwind and Mutual Release dated as of July 11, 2011 by and between Forex International Trading Corp., Forex NYC and Wheatley Investment Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Corp. and Centurion Private Equity, LLC dated June 27, 2011 (16)

 

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10.15   Registration Rights Agreement with Centurion by and between Forex International Trading Corp. and Centurion Private Equity, LLC dated June 27, 2011 (16)
     
10.16   Intentionally Left Blank
     
10.17   Settlement Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Corp., A.T. Limited, Watford Holding Inc. and James Bay Holdings, Inc. dated November 1, 2011 (17)
     
10.18   Settlement and Foreclosure Agreement between Forex International Trading Corp., AP Holdings Limited, H.A.M Group Limited and Cordellia d.o.o.(18)
     
10.19   Annulment of Share Purchase Agreement dated December 5, 2011 between Triple 8 Limited, AP Holdings Limited, H.A.M Group Limited and 888 Markets (Jersey) Limited (18)
     
10.20   Promissory Note issued to Forex International Trading Corp. dated December 13, 2011 (19)
     
10.21   Stock Pledge Agreement executed by Fortune Market Media Inc. dated December 13, 2011 (19)
     
10.22   Conversion Agreement between the Company and GV Global Communications, Inc. (22)
     
10.23   Agreement by and between and Direct JV Investments Inc., Forex International Trading Corporation and Vulcan Oil & Gas Inc. dated January 7, 2013 (23)
     
10.24   Evaluation License Agreement dated September 2, 2013, by and between Forex International Trading Corp and Micrologic Design Automation, Inc. (27)
     
10.25   Letter Agreement dated January 2, 2014, by and between Forex International Trading Corp and Micrologic Design Automation, Inc. (28)
     
10.26   Settlement Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Corp. and Leova Dobris dated November 14, 2014 (29)
     
10.27   Exchange Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Corp. and Vladimir Kirish dated January 22, 2015 (30)
     
10.28   Exchange Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Corp. and GV Global Communications Inc. dated January 22, 2015 (30)
10.29   Agreement by and between Forex International Trading Corp. and Fleming PLLC dated January 22, 2015 (30)
     
10.30   Territorial License Agreement dated March 4, 2015, by and between Gopher Protocol Inc. and Hermes Roll LLC (32)
     
10.31   Amended and Restated Territorial License Agreement dated June 16, 2015 by and between Gopher Protocol Inc. and Hermes Roll LLC (35)
     
10.32   Letter Agreement dated August 20, 2015 by and between Gopher Protocol Inc. and Dr. Danny Rittman (36)
     
10.33   Consulting Agreement dated August 11, 2015, by and between Gopher Protocol Inc. and Michael Korsunsky (37)
     
10.34   Letter Agreement dated March 14, 2016 by and between Gopher Protocol Inc. and Dr. Danny Rittman. (38)
     
10.35   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and between Gopher Protocol Inc. and Dr. Danny Rittman dated April 19, 2016 (39)
     
10.36   Consulting Agreement dated September 10, 2016, by and between Gopher Protocol Inc. and Waterford Group LLC (40)
     
16.1   Letter from Alan R. Swift, CPA, P.A. (33)
     
21.1   List of Subsidiaries (24)
     
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

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(1)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 20, 2010
     
(2)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2010
     
(3)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 13, 2010
     
(4)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2010
     
(5)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 2010
     
(6)   Incorporated by reference to the Form S-1 Registration Statement filed with the SEC on September 9, 2009.
     
(7)   Incorporated by reference to the Form S-1 Registration Statement filed with the SEC on November 2, 2009.
     
(8)   Incorporated by reference to the Form S-1 Registration Statement filed with the SEC on January 29, 2010.
     
(9)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 22, 2010
     
(10)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 17, 2010
     
(11)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 3, 2011
     
(12)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 2, 2011
     
(13)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2011
     
(14)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 10-K Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2011
     
(15)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q Quarterly Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 20, 2011
     
(16)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 29, 2011
     
(17)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2011
     
(18)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2011
     
(19)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 16, 2011
     
(20)   Incorporated by referenced to the Form 10-K Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 13, 2012
     
(21)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q Quarterly Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 2012
     
(22)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 27, 2012.
     
(23)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 2013.
     
(24)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 10-K Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2013.
     
(25)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q Quarterly Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2012.
     
(26)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 1, 2013.
     
(27)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2013.
     
(28)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 3, 2014.
     
(29)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2014
     
(30)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 27, 2015
     
(31)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2015

 

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(32)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2015
     
(33)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 24, 2015
     
(34)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2015
     
(35)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 16, 2015
     
(36)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 21, 2015
     
(37)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 28, 2015
     
 (38)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 20, 2016
     
(39)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 20, 2016
     
(40)   Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 13, 2016

 

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, there unto duly authorized.

 

  GOPHER PROTOCOL INC.  
(Registrant)
     
Date: May 9, 2017 By: /s/ Michael Murray
    Michael Murray
     President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and Director
(Principal Executive, Financial and Accounting Officer)
      
By: /s/ Danny Rittman
     Danny Rittman
     Chief Technology Officer and Director
   
By: /s/ Erik Klinger
  Erik Klinger
  Chief Financial Officer
   
By: /s/ Mansour Khatib
  Mansour Khatib
  Chief Marketing Officer and Director

 

In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

SIGNATURE   NAME   TITLE   DATE
             
/s/ Michael Murray   Michael Murray   President, CEO, CFO, Secretary,   May 9, 2017
        Treasurer and Director    
        (Principal Executive, Financial and Accounting Officer)    
             
/s/ Danny Rittman   Danny Rittman   Chief Technology Officer and   May 9, 2017
        Director    
             
/s/ Erik Klinger   Erik Klinger   Chief Financial Officer   May 9, 2017
             
/s/ Mansour Khatib   Mansour Khatib   Chief Marketing Officer and   May 9, 2017
        Director    

 

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