13. STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Equity [Abstract]

13. STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

13. STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

Overview

The Company’s authorized capital stock consists of 20,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. As of June 30, 2020, there were 16,123,507 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and 1,750,000 shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.

On December 10, 2019, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) approved the Company’s 1:10 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock. The reverse stock split took effect on December 11, 2019. Unless otherwise noted, impacted amounts and share information in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, have been adjusted for the stock split as if such stock split occurred on the first day of the first period presented.

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation

On August 9, 2019, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation to increase its authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000 to 200,000,000. The amendment was previously approved by written consent of the Company’s Board and more than a majority of the voting power of its stockholders and delivered to stockholders of record as of the close of business July 2, 2019 pursuant to a Definitive Information Statement on Schedule 14C. As a result of the reverse split mentioned above, the effect of the filed amendment reduced the authorized shares to 20,000,000.

On October 4, 2019, pursuant to Article IV of our Articles of Incorporation, our Board of Directors voted to increase the number of shares of preferred stock designated as Series A Preferred Stock from one million (1,000,000) shares to two million (2,000,000) shares, par value $0.001.

Under the Certificate of Designation, holders of Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to quarterly dividends on 2% of our earnings before interest, taxes and amortization. The dividends are payable in cash or common stock. The holders will also have a liquidation preference on the state value of $0.02 per share plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends. The holders are further entitled to have us redeem their Series A Preferred Stock for three shares of common stock in the event of a change of control and they are entitled to vote together with the holders of our common stock on all matters submitted to shareholders at a rate of forty-five (45) votes for each share held.

The rights of the holders of Series A Preferred Stock are defined in the relevant Amendment to the Certificate of Designation filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on October 9, 2019.

Certificate of Preferred Stock Designation

On April 16, 2019, pursuant to Article IV of our Articles of Incorporation, the Company’s Board of Directors voted to designate a class of preferred stock entitled Series B Preferred Stock, consisting of up to one hundred thousand (100,000) shares, par value $0.001. Under the Certificate of Designation, the holders of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to the following powers, designations, preferences and relative participating, optional and other special rights, and the following qualifications, limitations and restrictions, among others as set forth in the Certificate of Designation:

§	The holders of shares of Series B Preferred Stock will have no right to vote on any matters, questions or proceedings of the Company including, without limitation, the election of directors;
§	Commencing on the date of issuance, the Series B Preferred Stock will accrue cumulative in kind accruals (“the Accruals”) at the rate of 7.5% per annum;

§	Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock will be entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company available for distribution to its stockholders an amount with respect to each share of Series B Preferred Stock equal to $5,000.00 (the “Face Value”), plus an amount equal to any accrued but unpaid Accruals thereon (the “Liquidation Value”);
§	On maturity, the Company may redeem the Series B Preferred Stock by paying the holder the Liquidation Value;
§	Before maturity, the Company may redeem the Series B Preferred stock on 30 days’ notice by paying 145% of the outstanding Face Value per share;
§	If the Company determines to liquidate, dissolve or wind-up its business and affairs, the Company will, within three trading days of such determination and prior to effectuating any such action, redeem all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock;
§	In the event of a conversion of any shares of Series B Preferred Stock, the Company will (a) satisfy the payment of the Conversion Premium, which is defined as the Face Value of the shares converted multiplied by the product of 7.5% and the number of whole years between issuance and maturity, and (b) issue to the holder of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock a number of conversion shares equal to the Face Value divided by the applicable Conversion Price (defined as 90% of the of the 5 lowest individual daily volume weighted average prices of the Common Stock from issuance to conversion less $0.75 per share, but no less than the Floor Price ($3.50) with respect to the number of shares converted; While the note is outstanding if Triggering Events occur the conversion rate may be decreased by 10% and the interest rate increased by 10% for each Triggering Event. In the event of certain defaults, conversion price may not be subject to a floor.

§	if at any time the Company grants, issues or sells any options, convertible securities or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property pro rata to the record holders of any class of shares of Common Stock (the “Purchase Rights”), then holder will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which holder could have acquired if holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon conversion of Series B Preferred Stock;
§	At maturity (2 years from issuance), all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall automatically convert into common stock at the Conversion Price; and
▪	At no time may the holders of Series B Preferred Stock own more than 4.99% of the outstanding common stock in the Company.

On March 6, 2020, the Company withdrew the Certificate of Designation for the Series B Preferred Stock. At the time of withdrawal, no shares of Series B Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding.

Common Stock issuances during the nine months ended June 30, 2020

The Company issued 1,964,313 shares of common stock in accordance with the terms of the convertible debt agreement due to the decrease in stock price. (See Note 10 for additional details.)

The Company issued 22,000 shares of common stock for services rendered to independent consultants at a fair value of $54,000.

The Company issued 793 shares of common stock as a result of rounding related to the reverse stock split.

The Company issued 95,699 shares of common stock in relation to the acquisition of p2k (See note 3 for additional details.)

In relation to the Securities Purchase Agreement dated December 31, 2018, the Company issued 1,125,000 shares of common stock for the conversion of $1,250,000 in principal and $437,500 in interest at an effective conversion price of $1.50. (See Note 10 for additional details)

In relation to the Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 17, 2019, the Company issued 8,241,665 shares of common stock for the conversion of $10,750,000 in principal and $1,612,500 in interest as a conversion premium at an effective conversion price of $1.50. (See Note 10 for additional details)

The Company issued 25,019 shares of common stock as board and executive compensation at a fair value of $57,500. 

Common stock returned during the nine months ended June 30, 2020 

As a result of a note payoff on December 5, 2019, 5,000 shares common stock were returned to treasury and cancelled on January 13, 2020.

As a result of the cancellation of an investor relations services contract, 25,000 shares were returned to treasury and cancelled on February 10, 2020.

Series A Preferred Stock issuances during the nine months ended June 30, 2020

On October 4, 2019, the Company authorized the issuance of a total of seven hundred and fifty thousand (750,000) shares of its designated Series A Preferred Stock to members of its board of directors for services rendered.  A fair value of $0.02 per share was determined by the Company. Director fees of $15,000 was recorded as a result of the stock issued.

Common Stock issuances during the nine months ended June 30, 2019

During the period commencing October 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, the Company received $361,800 from 14 investors pursuant to private placement agreements with the investors to purchase 45,225 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price equal to $8.00 for each share of common stock.

On September 11, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with Regal Consulting, LLC for investor relations services. Under this agreement the Company agreed to issue 3,000 shares of the Company’s common stock per month as compensation for services plus additional cash compensation. During the nine months ended June 30, 2019, the Company issued a total of 18,000 shares of its common stock in accordance with the agreement. Stock compensation of $531,600 was recorded as a result of the stock issued under the agreement.

On October 15, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with a consultant for services. Under this agreement the Company agreed to issue 3,000 shares of the Company’s common stock which vest evenly over a six month period from the agreement date. During the nine months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded stock compensation of $68,819 was recorded as a result of the stock issued under the agreement.

On October 2, 2018, an investor exercised warrants to purchase 300 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock at a purchase price equal to $3.63 for each share of Common stock. The Company receive $1,088 as a result of this exercise.

The Company issued 10,000 shares in relation to a Securities purchase agreement executed on December 31, 2018. (See Note 10 for additional details.)

On December 31, 2018, the Company settled $25,000 of a promissory note through the issuance of 2,500 shares of the Company’s common stock. The shares were valued at $51,225 and a $26,225 loss on settlement of debt was recorded as a result of the issuance.

On January 7, 2019, a total of 144,417 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued in connection with the cashless exercise of 150,000 common stock warrants at an exercise price of $0.83.

On January 7, 2019, an investor converted $2,500,000 in principal and $875,000 in interest,  for 178,472 shares of the Company’s common stock at an effective conversion price of $18.90.

On January 22, 2019, in accordance with a merger agreement, the Company issued 175,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

On February 26, 2019, a total of 24,628 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued in connection with the cashless exercise of 25,000 common stock warrants at an exercise price of $0.83.

On March 6, 2019, the investor converted $1,000,000 in principal and $350,000 in interest as a conversion premium, for 71,389 shares of the Company’s common stock at an effective conversion price of $18.90.

On March 26, 2019, a total of 48,857 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued in connection with the cashless exercise of 50,000 common stock warrants at an exercise price of $0.83.

On April 9, 2019, an investor exercised warrants to purchase 900 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price equal to $3.63. The Company received $3,267 as a result of this exercise.

The Company issued 125,000 shares in relation to the Securities purchase agreement executed on April 17, 2019.

On June 12, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with SylvaCap Media for investor relations services. Under this agreement, the Company agreed to issue 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock as compensation for services for a six month period plus additional cash considerations. The 25,000 shares vest upon issuance but if the agreement is terminated within 90 days of execution, the shares are to be returned and cancelled. The Company terminated the agreement and the shares were returned on February 10, 2020.

Common stock returned during the nine months ended June 30, 2019 

As a result of a conversion of a note on September 21, 2018, 13,750 shares common stock which were previously issued as a commitment fee were returned to treasury and cancelled on December 21, 2018.

As a result of a note payoff on January 3, 2019, 13,750 shares of common stock which were previously issued as a commitment fee returned to treasury and cancelled on January 8, 2019.