UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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| Item 1: | Financial Statements | 3 |
| Item 2: | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 4 |
| Item 3: | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 8 |
| Item 4: | Controls and Procedures | 9 |
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
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| Item 1: | Legal Proceedings | 10 |
| Item 1A: | Risk Factors | 10 |
| Item 2: | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 10 |
| Item 3: | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 10 |
| Item 4: | Mine Safety Disclosures | 10 |
| Item 5: | Other Information | 10 |
| Item 6: | Exhibits | 10 |
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q are as follows:
| F-1 | Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2023 (unaudited) and December 31, 2022; |
| F-2 | Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited); |
| F-3 | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited); and |
| F-4 | Consolidated Statements of Stockholder’s Equity as for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023; and 2022. |
| F-5 | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited). |
These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the SEC instructions to Form 10-Q. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the interim period ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the full year.
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iQSTEL INC
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | ||||||||
| Inventory | ||||||||
| Due from related parties | ||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | ||||||||
| Total Current Assets | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Intangible asset | ||||||||
| Goodwill | ||||||||
| Deferred tax assets | ||||||||
| Other asset | ||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | $ | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | ||||||||
| Accrued and other current liabilities | ||||||||
| Due to related parties | ||||||||
| Loans payable - net of discount of $7,500 and $0, respectively | ||||||||
| Loans payable - related parties | ||||||||
| Convertible note - net of discount of $20,856 and $0, respectively | ||||||||
| Derivative liabilities | ||||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Loans payable, non-current | ||||||||
| Employee benefits, non-current | ||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
| Preferred stock: authorized; par value | ||||||||
| Series A Preferred stock: designated; par value, shares issued and outstanding, respectively | ||||||||
| Series B Preferred stock: designated; par value, and shares issued and outstanding, respectively | ||||||||
| Series C Preferred stock: designated; par value, shares issued and outstanding | ||||||||
| Common stock: 300,000,000 authorized; $0.001 par value 170,231,395 and 161,595,511 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | ||||||||
| Additional paid in capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Equity attributed to stockholders of iQSTEL Inc. | ||||||||
| Deficit attributable to noncontrolling interests | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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iQSTEL INC
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administration | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||
| Other income | ||||||||||||||||
| Other expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Income taxes | ||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss attributed to iQSTEL Inc. | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Dividend on Series B Preferred Stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Net loss attributed to stockholders of iQSTEL Inc. | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Foreign currency adjustment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | ||||||||||||||||
| Net comprehensive loss attributed to iQSTEL Inc. | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Basic and diluted loss per common share | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Basic and diluted | ||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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iQSTEL INC
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited)
| Series A Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | Common Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Additional Paid in Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Comprehensive Loss | Total | Non Controlling Interest | Total Stockholders' Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for warrant exercises | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution of derivative liabilities upon exercise of warrant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - March 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series B Preferred stock issued as dividend | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for warrant exercises | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution of derivative liabilities upon exercise of warrant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividend to non-controlling interest | ( | ) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - September 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series A Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | Common Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Additional Paid in Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Comprehensive Loss | Total | Non Controlling Interest | Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for cash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - March 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued and to be issued for acquisition of subsidiaries | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for asset acquisition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock payable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warrant granted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for settlement of debt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued for asset acquisition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance - September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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iQSTEL INC
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
| September 30, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Stock based compensation | ||||||||
| Bad debt expense | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Inventory | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Due from related parties | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accounts payable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accrued and other current liabilities | ||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
| Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired | ( | ) | ||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Advances of amounts due from related parties | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Collection of amounts due from related parties | ||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from loans payable | ||||||||
| Repayments of loans payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from common stock issued | ||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of warrants | ||||||||
| Proceeds from convertible notes | ||||||||
| Deposit for option | ||||||||
| Repayment of convertible notes | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net change in cash | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cash, beginning of period | ||||||||
| Cash, end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental cash flow information | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cash paid for taxes | $ | $ | ||||||
| Non-cash transactions: | ||||||||
| Series B Preferred stock issued as dividend | $ | |||||||
| Common stock issued for asset acquisition | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock issued for acquisitions of subsidiaries | $ | $ | ||||||
| Common stock issued for conversion of debt | $ | $ | ||||||
| Resolution of derivative liabilities upon exercise of warrants | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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iQSTEL INC
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2023
NOTE 1 -ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Organization and Operations
iQSTEL Inc.
(“iQSTEL”, “we”, “us”, or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State
of
The Company is a technology company with presence in 19 countries and 70 employees that is offering leading-edge services through its four business divisions.
The Telecom Division, which represents the majority of current operations and which also represents the source for all of the Company’s revenues, offers VoIP, SMS, proprietary Internet of Things (IoT) solutions (www.iotsmartgas.com and www.iotsmarttank.com), and international fiber-optic connectivity through its subsidiaries: Etelix.com USA, LLC, SwissLink Carrier AG, Smartbiz Telecom LLC, Whisl Telecom LLC, IoT Labs, LLC, and QGlobal SMS, LLC.
The Company’s developing Fintech Business Line offers a complete Fintech ecosystem MasterCard Debit Card, US Bank Account (No SSN Needed), Mobile App/Wallet (Remittances, Mobile Top Up). The Company’s Fintech subsidiary, Global Money One Inc., is to provide immigrants access to reliable financial services that makes it easier to manage their money and stay connected with their families back home.
The Company’s developing BlockChain Platform Business Line offers our proprietary Mobile Number Portability Application (MNPA) to serve the in-country portability needs through its subsidiary, itsBchain, LLC.
The Company’s developing Electric Vehicle (EV) Business Line offers electric motorcycles for work and recreational use in the USA, Spain, Portugal, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela. EVOSS is also working on the development of an EV Mid Speed Car to serve the niche of the 2nd car in the family.
NOTE 2 -SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial statements and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not contain all information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for annual financial statements.
In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contain all the adjustments necessary (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) to present the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2023 and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year or any future period. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the SEC on April 14, 2023.
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Consolidation Policy
The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company and its owned subsidiaries, Etelix.com USA, LLC (“Etelix”), SwissLink Carrier AG (“Swisslink”), itsBchain, LLC (“ItsBchain”), QGLOBAL SMS, LLC (“QGlobal”), IoT Labs, LLC (“IoT Labs”), Global Money One Inc. (“Global Money One”), Whisl Telecom LLC (“Whisl”) and Smartbiz Telecom LLC (“Smartbiz”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. The estimates and judgments will also affect the reported amounts for certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these good faith estimates and judgments.
Foreign Currency Translation and Re-measurement
The Company translates its foreign operations to U.S. dollars in accordance with ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters”.
The functional currency and reporting currency of Etelix, QGlobal, ItsBchain, IoT Labs, Whisl, Smartbiz and Global Money One is the U.S. dollar, while SwissLink’s functional currency is the Swiss Franc (“CHF”).
SwissLink translates their records into U.S. dollars as follows:
| • | Assets and liabilities at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date; |
| • | Equities at historical rate; and |
| • | Revenue and expense items at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period. |
Adjustments arising from such translations are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash
equivalents include cash in banks, money market funds, and certificates of term deposits with maturities of less than three months from
inception, which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which, in the opinion of management, are subject to an insignificant
risk of loss in value. The Company had
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
Substantially all of the Company’s accounts receivable balance is related to trade receivables. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in its existing accounts receivable. Under the expected credit loss model, the Company reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts daily and past due balances over 60 days and a specified amount is reviewed individually for collectability. Account balances are charged off after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded bad debt expense of $1,344 and $26,299, respectively.
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The Company has adopted ASC 260, ”Earnings per Share,” which requires presentation of basic earnings per share on the face of the statements of operations for all entities with complex capital structures and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic earnings per share computation. In the accompanying financial statements, basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive outstanding shares of common stock during the period to reflect the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through contingent share arrangements, stock options and warrants unless the result would be antidilutive. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding warrants and Series B Preferred stock, and these were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share as the result was anti-dilutive for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk primarily consist of its cash and cash equivalents and related party payables. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions of high creditworthiness. At times, its cash and cash equivalents with a particular financial institution may exceed any applicable government insurance limits.
During the nine
months ended September 30, 2023, 11 customers represented
Financial Instruments
The Company follows ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” which defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between (1) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and (2) an entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The fair value hierarchy consists of three broad levels, which gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1
Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2
Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3
Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The carrying values of our financial instruments, including, cash; accounts receivable; prepaid and other current assets; accounts payable; accrued liabilities and other current liabilities; and due from/to related parties approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturities of these financial instruments.
Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s-length basis, as the requisite conditions of competitive, free-market dealings may not exist. Representations about transactions with related parties, if made, shall not imply that the related party transactions were consummated on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s-length transactions unless such representations can be substantiated. It is not, however, practical to determine the fair value of amounts due to related parties due to their related party nature.
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Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market or foreign currency risks. We evaluate all of our financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the statements of operations. For stock-based derivative financial instruments, the Company used a Black-Scholes valuation model to value the derivative instruments at inception and on subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluated at the end of each reporting period. Derivative liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement or conversion of the instrument could be required within 12 months of the balance sheet date.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from telecommunication services in accordance with ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.”
The Company recognizes revenue related to monthly usage charges and other recurring charges during the period in which the telecommunication services are rendered, provided that persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists, and collection is reasonably assured. Management considers persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement to be a written interconnection agreement. The Company’s payment terms vary by client.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, ASC Subtopic “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions.” These amendments clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The amendments in this update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years, including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2023. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments Credit Losses —Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” ASU 2016-13 requires a financial asset (or group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, which includes the Company’s accounts receivable. This ASU is effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company adopted this accounting pronouncement on January 1, 2023 and it did not have any impact to its financial statements.
The Company has reviewed all other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements and does not believe the future adoption of any such pronouncements may be expected to cause a material impact on our financial statements.
NOTE 3 - GOING CONCERN
The Company's consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and does not have an established source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
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The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully accomplish its business plan and eventually attain profitable operations.
During the next year, the Company's foreseeable cash requirements will relate to continual development of the operations of its business, maintaining its good standing in the industry and continuing its marketing efforts. The Company may experience a cash shortfall and be required to raise additional capital.
Historically, the Company has relied upon funds from its stockholders. Management may raise additional capital through future public or private offerings of the Company's stock or through loans from private investors, although there can be no assurance that it will be able to obtain such financing. The Company's failure to do so could have a material and adverse effect upon its operations and its stockholders.
NOTE 4 – PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Prepaid and other current assets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consisted of the following:
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Other receivable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses | ||||||||
| Advance payment | ||||||||
| Tax receivable | ||||||||
| Deposit for acquisition of asset | ||||||||
| Subscription receivable | ||||||||
| Security deposit | ||||||||
| $ | $ | |||||||
NOTE 5 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consisted of the following:
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Telecommunication equipment | $ | $ | ||||||
| Telecommunication software | ||||||||
| Other equipment | ||||||||
| Total property and equipment | ||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total property and equipment | $ | $ | ||||||
Depreciation
expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 amounted to $
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NOTE 6 –LOANS PAYABLE
Loans payable as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consisted of the following:
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | Term | Interest rate | |||||||||||
| Martus | $ | $ | % | |||||||||||
| Darlene Covid19 | % | |||||||||||||
| Promissory note payable | % | |||||||||||||
| Total | ||||||||||||||
| Less: Unamortized debt discount | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Total loans payable | ||||||||||||||
| Less: Current portion of loans payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Long-term loans payable | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Loans payable - related parties as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consisted of the following:
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | Term | Interest rate | |||||||||||
| 49% of Shareholder of SwissLink | $ | $ | Note is due on demand | % | ||||||||||
| 49% of Shareholder of SwissLink | Note is due on demand | % | ||||||||||||
| Total | ||||||||||||||
| Less: Current portion of loans payable | ||||||||||||||
| Long-term loans payable | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
During the nine
months ended September 30, 2023, the Company borrowed from a third party totaling $165,000, which includes original issue discount
and financing costs of $
During the nine
months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded interest expense of $
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NOTE 7 – CONVERTIBLE NOTE
During the nine
months ended September 30, 2023, the Company borrowed from a third party totaling $
During the nine
months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded interest expense of $
NOTE 8 – WARRANTS
On
April 5, 2022, we entered into a Common Stock Purchase Option Agreement with Apollo Management Group, Inc (Holder) to subscribe for and
purchase from the Company, shares of Common Stock with an exercise price per share of ; and an initial exercisable
date on
A summary of activity regarding warrants issued as follows:
| Warrants Outstanding | ||||||||||||
| Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual life (in years) | ||||||||||
| Outstanding, December 31, 2022 | $ | |||||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||||||
| Increase in number of warrants by VWAP | ||||||||||||
| Exercised | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Expired | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Outstanding, September 30, 2023 | $ | |||||||||||
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NOTE 9 – DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
Fair Value Assumptions Used in Accounting for Derivative Liabilities
ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” requires we assess the fair market value of derivative liabilities at the end of each reporting period and recognize any change in the fair market value as other income or expense.
The Company determined our derivative liabilities to be a Level 3 fair value measurement and used the Black-Scholes pricing model to calculate the fair value as of September 30, 2023. The Black-Scholes model requires six basic data inputs: the exercise or strike price, time to expiration, the risk-free interest rate, the current stock price, the estimated volatility of the stock price in the future, and the dividend rate. Changes to these inputs could produce a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and year ended December 31, 2022, the estimated fair values of the liabilities measured on a recurring basis are as follows:
| Nine months ended | Year ended | |||||||
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Expected term | | | ||||||
| Expected average volatility | | | ||||||
| Expected dividend yield | ||||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | - | - |
The following table summarizes the changes in the derivative liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023:
| Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Observable Inputs (Level 3) | ||||
| Balance - December 31, 2022 | $ | |||
| Settled on issuance of common stock | ( | ) | ||
| Change in fair value of the warrant | ( | ) | ||
| Balance - September 30, 2023 | $ | |||
The following table summarizes the change in fair value of derivative liabilities included in the income statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
| Nine months ended | ||||||||
| September 30, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Addition of new derivatives recognized as loss on derivatives | $ | $ | ||||||
| Revaluation of derivative liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| (Gain) on change in fair value of derivative liability | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
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NOTE 10 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The Company’s authorized capital consists of shares of common stock with a par value of per share.
Series A Preferred Stock
On November
3, 2020, pursuant to Article III of our Articles of Incorporation, our Board of Directors voted to designate a class of preferred stock
entitled Series A Preferred Stock, consisting of up shares, par value . Under the Certificate of Designation,
The rights of the holders of Series A Preferred Stock are defined in the relevant Certificate of Designation filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on November 3, 2020.
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, shares of Series A Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding.
Series B Preferred Stock
On November
11, 2020, pursuant to Article III of our Articles of Incorporation, our Board of Directors voted to designate a class of preferred stock
entitled Series B Preferred Stock, consisting of up shares, par value . Under the Certificate of Designation,
In August 2023, the Company declared and issued 10,080 shares Series B stock to our management as dividends, valued at $816,480.
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 31,080 and 21,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding, respectively.
Series C Preferred Stock
On January 7,
2021, pursuant to Article III of our Articles of Incorporation, our Board of Directors voted to designate a class of preferred stock entitled
Series C Preferred Stock, consisting of up shares, par value . Under the Certificate of Designation,
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The rights of the holders of Series C Preferred Stock are defined in the relevant Certificate of Designation filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on January 7, 2021.
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, no Series C Preferred Stock was issued or outstanding.
Common Stock
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company issued shares of common stock, valued at fair market value on issuance as follows:
| • | shares for compensation to our directors valued at ; and |
| • |
shares for exercise of warrants for $ |
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and shares of common stock were issued and outstanding, respectively.
Subscription receivable
On September
29, 2023,
NOTE 11 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Due from related parties
As of September
30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had amounts due from related parties of $
Due to related parties
As of September
30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had amounts due to related parties of $
Employment agreements
During the nine
months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded management salaries of $
As of September
30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company recorded and accrued management salaries of $
NOTE 12 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases and Long-term Contracts
The
Company has not entered into any long-term leases, contracts or commitments. The Company leases facilities which the term is
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NOTE 13 - SEGMENTS
At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company operates in one industry segment, telecommunication services, and two geographic segments, USA and Switzerland, where current assets and equipment are located.
Operating Activities
The following table shows operating activities information by geographic segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Three months ended September 30, 2023
| USA | Switzerland | Elimination | Total | |||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administration | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | ||||||||||||||||
| Other expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, 2022
| USA | Switzerland | Elimination | Total | |||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administration | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | ||||||||||||||||
| Other expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| F-15 |
Nine months ended September 30, 2023
| USA | Switzerland | Elimination | Total | |||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administration | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
Nine months ended September 30, 2022
| USA | Switzerland | Elimination | Total | |||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administration | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||
Asset Information
The following table shows asset information by geographic segment as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
| September 30, 2023 | USA | Switzerland | Elimination | Total | ||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Current assets | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
| Non-current assets | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
| Non-current liabilities | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| December 31, 2022 | USA | Switzerland | Elimination | Total | ||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Current assets | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
| Non-current assets | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
| Non-current liabilities | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS.
Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date these consolidated financial statements were available to be issued. Based on our evaluation no material events have occurred that require disclosure.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believes,” “project,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe-harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects on a consolidated basis include, but are not limited to: changes in economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, availability of capital, interest rates, competition, and generally accepted accounting principles. These risks and uncertainties should also be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Further information concerning our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included herein and in our other filings with the SEC.
Overview
iQSTEL Inc. (the “Company”) (OTC Pink: IQST) (www.iqstel.com) is a technology company with presence in 19 countries and 70 employees that is offering leading-edge services through its business divisions.
Our Telecom Division, which represents the majority of current operations and which also represents the source for all of our revenues for the financial periods presented, offers VoIP, SMS, proprietary Internet of Things (IoT) solutions (www.iotsmartgas.com and www.iotsmarttank.com), and international fiber-optic connectivity through its subsidiaries: Etelix (www.etelix.com), SwissLink Carrier (www.swisslink-carrier.com), Smartbiz Telecom (www.smartbiztel.com), Whisl Telecom (www.whisl.com), IoT Labs (www.iotlabs.mx), and QGlobal SMS (www.qglobalsms.com).
Our developing Fintech Business Line (www.globalmoneyone.com) (www.maxmo.vip) offers a complete Fintech ecosystem MasterCard Debit Card, US Bank Account (No SSN Needed), Mobile App/Wallet (Remittances, Mobile Top Up). Our Fintech subsidiary, Global Money One, is to provide immigrants access to reliable financial services that makes it easier to manage their money and stay connected with their families back home.
Our developing BlockChain Platform Business Line (www.itsbchain.com) offers our proprietary Mobile Number Portability Application (MNPA) to serve the in-country portability needs through its subsidiary, itsBchain.
Our developing Electric Vehicle (EV) Business Line (www.evoss.net) offers electric motorcycles for work and recreational use in the USA, Spain, Portugal, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela. EVOSS is also working on the development of an EV Mid Speed Car to serve the niche of the 2nd car in the family.
Our Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enhanced Metaverse Division (information and content) is currently developing a groundbreaking white-label solution designed specifically for corporations, businesses, and the telecommunications industry. Delivering a full suite of immersive content services, creating a comprehensive virtual experience that can be accessed through the Web or our proprietary mobile apps. The features include up to four simultaneous video screens for versatile content presentation, various virtual halls such as the main hall, home hall, auditorium, exhibition space, shopping center, and meeting rooms. Stands for mobile application downloads, clickable gates for immediate purchasing, and direct communication tools are seamlessly integrated to foster collaboration, engagement, and interactivity. It goes beyond traditional virtual spaces by utilizing cutting-edge AI technology. This ensures video conferencing and real-time communication with other users within the Metaverse, offering our customers a collective and fully immersive experience that caters to diverse needs such as content acquisition, entertainment, and shared virtual experiences. It is a future-ready platform that encourages creativity, connectivity, and collaboration like never before.
The information contained on our websites is not incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and should not be considered part of this or any other report filed with the SEC.
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Results of Operations
Revenues
Our total revenue reported for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $39,757,203, compared with $21,936,634 for the three months ended September 30, 2022. These numbers reflect an increase of 81.24% quarter over quarter on our consolidated revenues. Our total revenue reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $97,248,561, compared with $65,055,661 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. These numbers reflect an increase of 49.49% year over year on our consolidated revenues.
When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
Revenue Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
| Subsidiary | September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | ||||||
| Etelix.com USA, LLC | $ | 25,635,273 | $ | 17,510,601 | ||||
| SwissLink Carrier AG | 4,179,569 | 3,554,591 | ||||||
| QGlobal LLC | 780,934 | 317,594 | ||||||
| IoT Labs LLC | 53,279,140 | 39,733,761 | ||||||
| Smartbiz Telecom | 14,102,902 | 3,712,432 | ||||||
| Whisl Telecom | 3,400,087 | 2,624,573 | ||||||
| Sub-total | $ | 101,377,905 | $ | 67,453,552 | ||||
| Inter-company sales | (4,129,344 | ) | (2,397,891 | ) | ||||
| $ | 97,248,561 | $ | 65,055,661 | |||||
The continued growth of our revenue is the result of the development of our business strategy, which includes the strengthening of our commercial and operating activities and the synergies among all our subsidiaries.
Cost of Revenues
Our total cost of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2023 increased to $38,728,682, compared with $20,621,674 for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Our total cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased to $94,218,838, compared with $62,410,367 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
Cost of Revenue Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
| Subsidiary | September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | ||||||
| Etelix.com USA, LLC | $ | 25,364,275 | $ | 16,818,292 | ||||
| SwissLink Carrier AG | 3,568,774 | 2,969,719 | ||||||
| QGlobal LLC | 516,018 | 236,402 | ||||||
| IoT Labs LLC | 52,665,861 | 39,356,735 | ||||||
| Smartbiz Telecom | 13,435,881 | 3,330,051 | ||||||
| Whisl Telecom | 2,797,373 | 2,097,059 | ||||||
| Sub-total | $ | 98,348,182 | $ | 64,808,258 | ||||
| Inter-company sales | (4,129,344 | ) | (2,397,891 | ) | ||||
| $ | 94,218,838 | $ | 62,410,367 | |||||
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Our cost of revenues consists of direct charges from vendors that the Company incurs to deliver services to its customers. These costs primarily consist of usage charges for calls and SMS terminated in vendor’s network.
The behavior in the costs shows a logical correlation with the behavior of the revenue commented above. We have reached a higher volume of sales and every additional unit sold (minutes and SMS) has its corresponding termination cost.
Gross Profit
The gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2023 decreased to $1,028,521 from $1,314,960 for the same period of year 2022. However, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 the gross profit increased to $3,029,723 from $2,645,294 for the same period of year 2022.
When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
|
Gross Margin Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
| Subsidiary | September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | ||||||
| Etelix.com USA, LLC | $ | 270,998 | $ | 692,309 | ||||
| SwissLink Carrier AG | 610,795 | 584,872 | ||||||
| QGlobal LLC | 264,916 | 81,192 | ||||||
| IoT Labs LLC | 613,279 | 377,026 | ||||||
| Smartbiz Telecom | 667,021 | 382,381 | ||||||
| Whisl Telecom | 602,714 | 527,514 | ||||||
| $ | 3,029,723 | $ | 2,645,294 | |||||
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses decreased to $957,768 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 from $1,256,147 for the three months ended September 30, 2022. But more importantly than comparing year 2023 with year 2022, we must highlight how the Operating Expenses have been decreasing every quarter during 2023, from $1,534,266 in the first quarter, to $1,037,184 in the second quarter and to $957,768 in this third quarter.
Operating expenses increased to $3,529,218 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $3,390,097 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The details by major category for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 is reflected in the table below:
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Salaries, Wages and Benefits | $ | 1,218,946 | $ | 1,239,271 | ||||
| Technology | 273,786 | 188,950 | ||||||
| Professional Fees | 821,780 | 475,143 | ||||||
| Legal and Regulatory | 168,908 | 199,768 | ||||||
| Bad Debt Expense | 1,344 | 26,299 | ||||||
| Travel and Events | 119,845 | 55,281 | ||||||
| Public Cost | 28,526 | 24,122 | ||||||
| Advertising | 535,193 | 486,153 | ||||||
| Insurances | 10,543 | 7,328 | ||||||
| Bank Services and Fees | 44,136 | 27,109 | ||||||
| Financial Expenses | — | 134,608 | ||||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 103,246 | 91,221 | ||||||
| Penalties and Settlements | — | 110,767 | ||||||
| Office, Facility and Other | 172,020 | 231,947 | ||||||
| Sub Total | 3,498,273 | 3,297,967 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 30,945 | 92,130 | ||||||
| Total Operating Expense | $ | 3,529,218 | $ | 3,390,097 | ||||
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The main reasons for the overall increase in operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022 is due to the increase in the professional fees.
When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | Difference | ||||||||||
| iQSTEL | $ | 1,346,415 | 1,382,701 | -36,286 | ||||||||
| Etelix | 256,616 | 326,432 | -69,816 | |||||||||
| SwissLink | 562,310 | 597,810 | -35,500 | |||||||||
| ItsBchain | 28,945 | 12,653 | 16,292 | |||||||||
| QGlobal | 184,698 | 133,532 | 51,166 | |||||||||
| IoT Labs | 112,033 | 185,736 | -73,703 | |||||||||
| Global Money One | 47,759 | 109,627 | -61,868 | |||||||||
| Smartbiz Telecom | 526,079 | 246,268 | 279,811 | |||||||||
| Whisl Telecom | 464,363 | 395,338 | 69,025 | |||||||||
| $ | 3,529,218 | 3,390,097 | 139,121 | |||||||||
Operating Income
The Operating Income increased to $70,753 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 from $58,813 for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
When comparing these values for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 with the same period in 2022, we also see an improvement going from a negative result of $744,803 in 2022, to a much smaller loss in 2023 of $499,495.
Despite the operating loss incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company has shown a positive evolution during year 2023 from an Operating loss of $317,530 in the first quarter, to a loss of $252,718 in the second quarter, to a third quarter Operating Income of $70,753.
Other Expenses/Other Income
We had other income of $224,938 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared with other expenses of $38,073 for the same period ended 2022. The difference between the compared periods in due to a positive change in fair value of derivative liabilities of $381,848.
Net Income/Loss
We finished the three months ended September 30, 2023 with a net income of $45,909, as compared to $27,312 during the three months ended September 30, 2022, which represent an increase of 68%. We also finished the nine months ended September 30, 2023 with a smaller loss of $274,557, as compared to a loss of $782,876 during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2023, we had total current assets of $11,788,194 and current liabilities of $9,914,097, resulting in a positive working capital of $1,874,097. This compares with a negative working capital of $15,089 at December 31, 2022.
Our operating activities used $434,701 in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 as compared with $1,488,901 used in operating activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
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Investing activities used $340,583 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Uses of funds in investing activities were primarily for the advances of amounts due from related parties of $189,767 and the purchase of property and equipment for $164,715.
Financing activities provided $1,454,756 in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared with $1,367,982 provided in the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Our positive financing cash flow in 2023 was largely the result of the proceeds from the exercise of warrants of $1,150,000.
Our current financial condition has improved significantly with a positive working capital of $1,874,097 and a cash position of $2,001,320 as of September 30, 2023. However, we intend to fund operations through increased sales and debt and/or equity financing arrangements to strengthen our liquidity and capital resources. We also plan to seek additional financing in a private equity offering to secure funding for operations. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising additional funding. If we are not able to secure additional funding, the implementation of our business plan will be impaired. There can be no assurance that such additional financing will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all.
Inflation
Although our operations are influenced by general economic conditions, we do not believe that inflation had a material effect on our results of operations during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023.
Critical Accounting Polices
A “critical accounting policy” is one which is both important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results, and requires management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.
Our accounting policies are discussed in detail in the footnotes to our financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2023; however, we consider our critical accounting policies to be those related to allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of long-lived assets, and income taxes. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. See the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report for a complete discussion of our significant accounting policies.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2023, there were no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
We do not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on our results of operation, financial position, or cash flow.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are a smaller reporting company and are not required to provide the information under this item pursuant to Regulation S-K.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures - Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this report.
These controls are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of September 30, 2023. Our management identified the following material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, which are indicative of many small companies with small staff: (i) inadequate segregation of duties and effective risk assessment; and (ii) insufficient written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting with respect to the requirements and application of both US GAAP and SEC guidelines.
We believe that our financial statements presented in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for all periods presented herein.
Inherent Limitations - Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdown can occur because of simple error or mistake. In particular, many of our current processes rely upon manual reviews and processes to ensure that neither human error nor system weakness has resulted in erroneous reporting of financial data.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting - There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, which were identified in conjunction with management’s evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are not a party to any material pending legal proceedings. We are not aware of any pending legal proceeding to which any of our officers, directors, or any beneficial holders of 5% or more of our voting securities are adverse to us or have a material interest adverse to us.
Item 1A: Risk Factors
See Risk Factors contained in our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 14, 2023.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The information set forth below relates to our issuances of securities without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company issued 8,635,884 shares of common stock, valued at fair market value on issuance as follows:
| • | 180,000 shares for compensation to our directors valued at $30,945; and |
| • | 8,455,884 shares for exercise of warrants for $1,150,000. |
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
N/A
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
| Exhibit Number |
Description of Exhibit
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| 31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| 31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| 32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| 101** | The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL). |
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**Provided herewith |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on November 14, 2023 on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| IQSTEL INC. | |
| /s/Leandro Iglesias | |
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Leandro Iglesias Principal Executive Officer |
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| /s/ Alvaro Quintana Cardona | |
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Alvaro Quintana Cardona Principal Financial and Accounting Officer |
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